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Click here to subscribeLady and the Tramp Walt Disney rare first release British Quad from the 1955 cinema release The 'Happiest Motion Picture!' with outstanding full colour illustration of Lady with Tramp and the dogs hi-jacking the dog pound carriage. Printed in England By S & D. S. Ltd. A Condition with tape marks in the border. A really vibrant colourful poster.
'Batman and, of course, Robin' early British Quad 'Britian's First ever Cinethon' The Batman episodes were sometimes shown as a serial at the British cinemas particularly for childrens Saturday morning matinee performances. This very rare early British Quad is for the "Great Serial Classic that is electrifying America" from Columbia Pictures. This poster is in A condition and was printed in England by Kent Art Printers
An extremely rare near pair of 1950's Tannoy Guy R. Fountain teak cased Signature corner speakers, height 152 cm. (2) CONDITION REPORT: Working condition when removed from a local estate, some case wear / staining to the top of one in keeping with age but mostly good. One speaker slightly taller than the other.
A period Reich Chancellery reply card to Ernst Schnabel. CONDITION REPORT: Ernst Schnabel served in the Kriegsmarine throughout the 1939-1945 conflict and was a constant thorn in the side of the Third Reich authorities, he became eminant post war wit his books on Anne Frank and for discovering the rare footage of her on the families balcony to their apartment.
Rare Pair Of Silver Lion Form Sabbath Candlesticks, Germany, Circa 1840, Judaica. Formed as rampant lions holding flowering sprays ending in leaf chased sconces with detachable nozzles. Domed bases applied at the top with insects and animals, the bases are embossed with cartouches enclosing - Isaac`s binding, Jacob`s dream, the lighting of Sabbath candles, Samson wrestling the lion, King Solomon`s trial and a shepherd looking heavenwards. Marked. Height - 21cm / 8.26in. 516gr / 16.6oz. some remains of the original gilding, minor professional restoration of two flowers and two leaves.
Bezalel Silver Traveling Miniature Hanukkah Menorah, Jerusalem, 1920s, Judaica. The thick backplate is chased with two lions flanking a seven light Menorah with the Hebrew inscription - Hanerut Halalu Kodesh Hem (these candles are holy). Fronted by a rectangular oil container with eight wick holders and inscribed in Hebrew - Bezalel, Yerushalem. No servant light (Shamosh). This kind of rare miniature traveling Menorahs were made for Bezalel exhibitions in Europe for the European Jewish Market. Height - 7cm / 2.75in. Weight - 106gr / 3.4oz.
Rare Complete Hamelech Esther Scroll (megillah) On Parchment, Russia, Ca 1870, Judaica. Handwritten by a scribe. Square print model Script with Chet of Rashi. Tagin on the letters ????? ?? and on the letters ??? ??? The scroll was written following a model of letters used frequently in the printed Hebrew books but rarely for Esther scrolls. Petuchot and setumot according to Rambam and Rosh. 50 lines. Parchment length - 52cm / 20.47in. Text height - 44.5cm / 17.52in.
Rare set of 12 scrolls on parchment of all books that are read in Synagogue in addition to the Pentateuch, Poland, Circa 1880. The set contains 7 Nevi`im (prophets): 1.Joshua and Judges. 2.Samuel A+B 3.Kings A+B 4.Isaiah 5.Jeremiah 6.Ezekiel 7.Twelve, include all minor prophets - Tre Asar: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi. And the 5 scrolls: 8. Song of Songs. 9. Esther. 10. Ruth. 11. Ecclesiastes. 12. Lamentations. All the twelve scrolls with wooden rollers in red velvet mantle with golden Star of David and the name of each scroll. Ashkenazi script. Parchment length: 50cm. Text height: 38cm. 51 lines. It is very rare to find these scrolls of the prophets and the five scrolls handwritten on parchment, and it is even rarer to find these scrolls in a complete set such as this one! The use of such scrolls on parchments was introduced by the Vilna Gaon in the 18th century.
AN UNUSUAL FINE QUALITY CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE MOULDED PORCELAIN LOTUS VASE, of rare form, the base with a Daoguang seal mark in underglaze-blue, the sides moulded with a profusion of overlapping lotus leaves, the foot with a blue-ground stipple border, the base with a Paris Mallie & Co shop label, 9.1in high.
AN 18TH CENTURY LIVERPOOL CHAFFERS FACTORY TEA BOWL AND SAUCER painted in blue under-glaze with Liverbird or Bird in Branches pattern (tea bowl faults), a rare John and Jane Pennington flute moulded tea bowl and saucer with floral sprays and a Seth Pennington tea bowl and saucer in under-glaze blue with a Man with a Crook.
AN 18TH CENTURY WORCESTER RARE COFFEE CUP highly decorated with blue bands and gilt trellis, another coffee cup with the Queens Gilt pattern, and a third gilded in the workshop of James Giles with gilt swags, a Caughley chinoiserie coffee cup and three tea bowl and two saucers in Caughley style, one with label for the Clay collection.
A LAMP LIGHTERS CANE. Date: 1870. Country: English. What looks like an ordinary ivory topped Malacca is actually a rare system stick. The crop handle is ivory and decorated with a faux stitch to its underside unscrews from the shaft. Inside is an ornate brass taper lighter which would have been used to light the gas lamps of the time. Possibly of ecclesiastical origin. The cane is a Malacca with a two part metal ferrule. 34.5ins long.
Fragmented Fachralo Kazak rug, south west Caucasus mid-19th century, 5ft. 10in. x 4ft. 4in. 1.78m. x 1.32m. Overall uneven wear, reweaves and losses to ends and sides, heavy lower left edge. Reduced in size by uneven cut starting centre left edge and running across lower part of green rectangular medallion and across lower right border. Despite its battered and curtailed condition this remains a rare old Fachralo of archaic design and with wonderful colour.
A rare and Impressive Chinese red cinnabar lacquer quatrefoil box and cover, 18th century, six character Qianlong mark to base, the top decorated with figures in a landscape, a seated elderly gentleman playing a pipe above onlooking figures, enclosed within floral panels to lid, the base with panels decorated with deer, herons and other animals, all enclosed within continuous geometric pattern, inside with gold four character mark (Precious Music Box), 27.2cm diameter. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman CONDITION REPORT: lid-various cracks noted to lid rim, losses in lacquer to body, some white areas. body-light losses to top of body, light rubbing and losses to base and lid rim
A Burmese ruby and diamond ring, composed of a cushion-cut ruby to a surround of round brilliant-cut diamonds within a platinum setting, ruby 2.60 carat total, diamonds approx. 1.20 carat total, ring size N/O Accompanied by a SSEF certificate stating that the origin of this ruby is Burma and there is no indications of heat treatment, dated 26th September 2014, numbered 76678 A ruby from Burma is famous for its exceptional colouring, and has traditionally produced the finest Rubies. The most preferred colour is a deep blood red with a slightly bluish hue. Burmese Ruby rarely exceeds several carats. A fine Burmese Ruby can command more than an equally fine diamond of equal carat weight. The allure of these rare gems have enthralled collectors and admirers for Centuries. The unique combination of rutile inclusions, natural fluorescence and rich body colour results in a splendid and beautiful rare gemstone.
Airborne Forces: The Second World War 1939-1945 Royal Air Force. (Issued by the Air Ministry (A.H.B.), 1951). This an important and rare original Restricted Official history issued as part of a series by the RAF, dealing with Britain`s Airborne forces, both development and operations in WWII. Particularly detailed on Overlord and Arnhem etc. 295pp. With coloured maps & illustrations. Stamps to inside of front cover with serial number, also stamp re: condition of release: `...only for official use`.
Signed Pres. Copy & with A.L. Egan (P.M.) Scullydom: An Anglo-Irish Story of To-day, sm. 8vo L. n.d. c. 1889. Sole Edn., hf. title, orig. decor. cloth. V. good copy. Rare. * Signed Pres. Copy, 'to Mr. M.J. Conlon during his imprisonment under the Coercion Act in Kilkenny Jail by the author P.M. Egan.' also with 2pp. A.L.s. from Katherine Tynan to P.M. Egan, dated Dec. 10th 1887. (2)
Rare Set of Satirical Works [Grattan, Flood, Langrishe etc.] Baratariana, A Select Collection of Fugitive Political Pieces. 12mo D. 1777. Third Edn. engd. port. frontis, fold. plt.; Essays, Historical Political and Moral; being a proper Supplement to Baratariana, by Brutus and Humphrey Search,2 vols. 12mo D. n.d., fold. engd. frontis; also Pranceriana, A Select Collection of Fugitive Pieces, Published since the appointment of the Provost of the University of Dublin. 12mo D. 1775. title with pce. torn away, fold. engd. frontis & 1 other plt., text illus.; also Appendix Pranceriana, 12mo D. 1776. frontis & errata leaf; bound with, Pranceriana Poetica; or Prancer's Garland, 12mo D. 1779. Engd. frontis. The entire uniformly bound in early 19th Century hf green mor. (5)
Fissot (S.A.) Three Essays: First, on the Disorders of People of Fashion. Second, On Diseases Incidental to Literary and Sedentary Persons.., Third, On Onanism: or, A Treatise Upon the Disorders produced by Masturbation: or, The Effects of Secret and excessive Venery, 8vo D. (J. Williams) 1772. First English Edn., trans. by Francis Bacon Lee, M. Danes, A. Hume M.D. Hf. title, 105, 73, 149pps, advert leaf at end. Ex Libris Copy. Contemp full calf, gilt decor spine in panels, lacks label. Good Rare. * Ex Collection R.C.P.
Rare Irish Scientific Journal Periodical: The Dublin Philosophical Journal and Scientific Review, Vol. I, Nos. 1 & 2, Vol. II, Nos. 3, 4 & 5. Together 5 Nos in 2 vols. 4to D. March, Nov. 1825 - Feb., May, & Aug. 1826, 18 engd. plts. (10 lg. fold.), cont. hf. calf, marble sides. Scarce. As a periodical, w.a.f. (2) * Contributors to the above included, R.L. Edgeworth, Alex Nimmo, Chas. Giesecke, D. Lardner, J. Brinkley, B. Lloyd among others. Like the set in the Nat. Library of Ireland, this set does not include No. 6 in Vol. 2.
Rare Privately Printed Edition Carpenter (Andrew) Irish Writings from the Age of Swift, selected by A. Carpenter, 10 vols. 8vo (Cadensus Press) 1972-1979. Lim. Edn. 174 (200) some illus. uncut, orig. mor. backed marble boards. V. good & very scarce as a complete set. * With notes from Editor in Vol. I. (10)
Synge (J.M.) The Works of John M. Synge, 4 vols. tall 8vo D. (Mausel & Co.) 1910. First Edn. 4 hf. titles, 4 port. frontis, t.e.g. uncut, orig. brown buckram, gilt lettered spines. V. good. * With orig. 16pp ptd. 'Prospectus,' orig. ptd. slip - 'Owing to the demand for sets of Synge's Works...,' & a Maunsel advertising leaf, all loosely inserted. Rare. (4)
Rare First English Edition Joyce (James) Ulysses, 4to . (Published for The Egoist Press London, by John Rodker, Paris) 1922. First English Edn., Limited to 2000 Copies, No. 449. Hf. title, text entirely uncut thro-out, with 7pp printed 'Errata' (uncut) loosely inserted, in orig. blue printed wrappers. In a recent (duck egg) cloth box. (1)
Joyce's Great Collection of Short Stories His Earliest Masterpiece Alfred Rahilly's Copy Joyce (James) Dubliners, 8vo L. [1914] First Edn. [approx. 746 copies]. Hf. title, with Alfred Rahilly's bookplate, & with the rare printed slip 'With the Author's Compliments' loosely inserted, orig. dark red cloth, fore-edges slightly stained, otherwise a very good copy. Slocum & Cahoon 8. * Provenance: By direct descent from Daniel Mc Larnon ('Mc Larnon, Co. Antrim, class mate of James Joyce at Clongowes. See Fr. Bruce Bradley's 'James Joyce's Schooldays,' p. 19. (1)
Rare Signed Limited Edition, 60 Copies Only Fishing: Malone (E.J.) Tying Flies in the Irish Style, 2 vols. (text & flies) roy 8vo Otley, West Yorkshire, 2003. Sole Edn., cold. plts. & other illus. also with 35 orig. flies mounted on 7 panels, in full brown mor., raised bands, gilt line decor., in matching slip case. V. Rare. (2)
With Attractive Coloured Illustrations Waterford (Marchioness of) & Tankerville (Countess of) Life Songs, Being Original Poems. Illustrated and Illuminated. Lg. 4to L. (J. Nisbet Co.) 1884. Sole Edn., decor. title, full page illus. & illuminated leaves with finely decorated borders, orig. gilt decor. cloth, v. good. Rare. (1)
Album: An early 19th Century Album of Postal Free Franks, signed by Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Leinster, Gladstone, Albemerle, Queensbury, Lord Rosse, Fingal, Elgin, Richmond, Caledon, Bishop of Ossory, Fitzwilliam, O'Conor, Don, Rob. Peel, & many others, some orig. letters etc. c. 1770 - 1840, some later signatures, include. Edw. Carson, Maurice O'Connell etc., and a few orig. photos & other items, upwards of 450 varied items, include some other rare postal markings. Oblong hf. mor., covers detached. As an Album, w.a.f. (1)
Rare Illustrated Volume on The Aran Islands, 90 Copies Only Howet (Marie) A La Source D'Ara, oblong folio Paris [1734]. Limited Edn. 90 Copies Only. Preface by Stephen Gwynn. Map of Ireland, 25 fine full page cold. aquarelles, plus numerous other illus., orig. ptd. wrappers as issued, and in cloth back decorated cold. boards, & orig. cloth slipcase. A delightful production. Ex. Rare. (1)
Photographs etc: Lawrence (Wm.) J. Valentine etc. & earlier, Lg. folio album containing approx. 70 orig. photos (32 hf. page & 34 carte-de-visite size approx.) and a few full page photos including one of 'Graduates at T.C.D.' c. 1905, & some other rare earlier views; together with a set of 6 18th Century Irish Topographical Engravings by J. Milton after Ashford, Wheatley etc., in a fine decor. full vellum Album inscribed 'Roma' and bound for R.C. Jackson, President of The Dante Society of Britain by Donnini, Rome. As an Album, w.a.f. Good. (1)
One of Ireland's Best 19th Century Poets Irwin (Thos. Caulfield) Versicles, 12mo D. 1856. First Edn. of the Author's First book of Poetry, hf. title; a later Edn. of same, D. 1882; Poems, 12mo d. 1866. First; Poems, Sketches and Songs, D. 1889, First,; Sonnets on the Poetry and Problems of Life, D. 1881; Songs and Romances, D. 1878, First; Pictures and Songs, D. 1880. First; Winter and Summer Stories, D. 1879. First; and Irish Poems and Legends, Glasgow [c. 1869?] First, lacks port., but with 32pp. Catalogue for Cameron & Ferguson at end. All orig. cloth. A rare collection. * T.C. Irwin (1823 - 1892) was born in Warrenpoint, Co. Down. (9)
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