Auction No 445, Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST
279 Lots (displaying 1 - 20)
William Curtis "The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed" 1795-1798, Vols.9 to 12, with 138 (of 144) hand-coloured plates.
William Curtis "The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed" 1795-1798, Vols.9 to 12, with 138 (of 144) hand-coloured plates.
Lot 1
Lot: 1
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £250 - £300
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSWilliam Curtis The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed 1795-1798, Vols.9 to 12, with 138 (of 144) hand-coloured plates. The plates are mostly VG/VF, some from vol.12 with creasing, and around half of vol.11 with light staining at upper right corner. Lacking boards, backstrip split and partly missing.Vol.9 incomplete, the first page of text heavily soiled.
"The Captain", Vol. XIII, George Newnes, Apr.-Sept.1905, bound volume, pictorial cloth; includes P.G. Wodehouse "Tales of Wrykyn" complete
"The Captain", Vol. XIII, George Newnes, Apr.-Sept.1905, bound volume, pictorial cloth; includes P.G. Wodehouse "Tales of Wrykyn" complete
Lot 2
Lot: 2
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £20 - £30
SOLD £10
MORE DETAILSThe Captain, Vol. XIII, George Newnes, Apr.-Sept.1905, bound volume, pictorial cloth; includes P.G. Wodehouse Tales of Wrykyn complete in six parts. VG
Robert Graves "Mammon and the Black Goddess" Cassell 1965, 1st Edn., fine in VG d/jkt, and "Difficult Questions, Easy Answers" 1972 (ex- library);
Robert Graves "Mammon and the Black Goddess" Cassell 1965, 1st Edn., fine in VG d/jkt, and "Difficult Questions, Easy Answers" 1972 (ex- library);
Lot 3
Lot: 3
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £70 - £100
SOLD £50
MORE DETAILSRobert Graves Mammon and the Black Goddess Cassell 1965, 1st Edn., fine in VG d/jkt, and Difficult Questions, Easy Answers 1972 (ex-library); Gray Barker Beyond the Pale Horse Saucerian Press 2018; Tom Mallin Lobe 1977, 1st Edn., in complete (toned) d/jkt; John Parker At the Heart of Darkness: Witchcraft, Black Magic and Satanism Today 1993 (ex-library); and various others in mixed condition. (16)
Autographed commemorative covers including signatures of Clive Lloyd, the Manchester City 1969 & 1970 teams with Malcolm Allinson,
Autographed commemorative covers including signatures of Clive Lloyd, the Manchester City 1969 & 1970 teams with Malcolm Allinson,
Lot 4
Lot: 4
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £50
SOLD £155
MORE DETAILSAutographed commemorative covers including signatures of Clive Lloyd, the Manchester City 1969 & 1970 teams with Malcolm Allinson, Ron Hill (4, champion Marathon runner), Jim Callaghan, Ivan Mauger, Bobby Charlton and few others. The Manchester City signatures obtained by Harry Godwin (chief scout) with a note of provenance. Also 3 unsigned covers. (16 covers).
Autographed covers 1960s-1982, including signatures of Harold Wilson (2), John Stonehouse, George Woodcock, Gerald Kaufman, Alf Morris, Harold Lever,
Autographed covers 1960s-1982, including signatures of Harold Wilson (2), John Stonehouse, George Woodcock, Gerald Kaufman, Alf Morris, Harold Lever,
Lot 5
Lot: 5
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £60
SOLD £64
MORE DETAILSAutographed covers 1960s-1982, including signatures of Harold Wilson (2), John Stonehouse, George Woodcock, Gerald Kaufman, Alf Morris, Harold Lever, the Bishop of Salford, and others, some with multiple signatures. These were obtained by Cllr. Colin Brierley who was a Manchester Labour Councillor at this time. (8 covers).
19th Century Photograph Album containing 127 tipped-in topographical and portrait photos plus few prints, chiefly views especially Scotland,
19th Century Photograph Album containing 127 tipped-in topographical and portrait photos plus few prints, chiefly views especially Scotland,
Lot 6
Lot: 6
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £70 - £100
SOLD £58
MORE DETAILS19th Century Photograph Album containing 127 tipped-in topographical and portrait photos plus few prints, chiefly views especially Scotland, Lake District, few Bristol and others. Includes a carte-de-visite photo of Harriet Martineau. The binding is worn and detached.
S.B. Beal & Co, 1880s carte-de-visite political cartoon featuring Gladstone & Disraeli, publisher’s label on verso. VG
S.B. Beal & Co, 1880s carte-de-visite political cartoon featuring Gladstone & Disraeli, publisher’s label on verso. VG
Lot 7
Lot: 7
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £20 - £30
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSS.B. Beal & Co, 1880s carte-de-visite political cartoon featuring Gladstone & Disraeli, publisher's label on verso. VG
Advertising ephemera, late-19th & early-20th Century, comprising trade cards, business cards and few cuttings.
Advertising ephemera, late-19th & early-20th Century, comprising trade cards, business cards and few cuttings.
Lot 8
Lot: 8
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £50
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSAdvertising ephemera, late-19th & early-20th Century, comprising trade cards, business cards and few cuttings. A group of eight American cards are unevenly toned. (24)
Mounted Photographs (7), 19th Century to 1930s, including South Wales coal wharves (2), Pullman’s coach trip from Eccles.
Mounted Photographs (7), 19th Century to 1930s, including South Wales coal wharves (2), Pullman’s coach trip from Eccles.
Lot 9
Lot: 9
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £50
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSMounted Photographs (7), 19th Century to 1930s, including South Wales coal wharves (2), Pullman's coach trip from Eccles. and exteriors of family homes in Newport Shropshire (2); plus few other items including a Japanese print.
Assortment with much Performing Arts interest including about 30 items autographed. Includes some postcards
Assortment with much Performing Arts interest including about 30 items autographed. Includes some postcards
Lot 10
Lot: 10
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £50
SOLD £58
MORE DETAILSAssortment with much Performing Arts interest including about 30 items autographed. Includes some postcards (one signed by Millvina Dean, Titanic survivor), Bob Dylan and Elkie Brooks tour programmes, photographs signed by Dustin Hoffman and Walter Matthau, etc. Early 20th Century to modern. (abt.100 items)
Box of pin badges from 1950s including a Robertson’s ‘Gollie’ enamelled cricketer; together with two large bronze Preston Guild medallions 1992. (30)
Box of pin badges from 1950s including a Robertson’s ‘Gollie’ enamelled cricketer; together with two large bronze Preston Guild medallions 1992. (30)
Lot 11
Lot: 11
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £40
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSBox of pin badges from 1950s including a Robertson's ‘Gollie' enamelled cricketer; together with two large bronze Preston Guild medallions 1992. (30 items)
Newspapers, a selection including few facsimiles. Originals include "Buxton Advertiser" 1865, "The Manchester Courier" 1825 (issue No.1),
Newspapers, a selection including few facsimiles. Originals include "Buxton Advertiser" 1865, "The Manchester Courier" 1825 (issue No.1),
Lot 12
Lot: 12
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £50
SOLD £22
MORE DETAILSNewspapers, a selection including few facsimiles. Originals include Buxton Advertiser 1865, The Manchester Courier 1825 (issue No.1), The Manchester Examiner 1848, The Manchester Guardian 1929, The North Cheshire Herald 1895 and other local papers. Varied condition. (16)
Old shop stock of 1954 novelty Calendars comprising a Keep Fit boxing pose with spring-action punch ball (18), a Happy Days accordion player
Old shop stock of 1954 novelty Calendars comprising a Keep Fit boxing pose with spring-action punch ball (18), a Happy Days accordion player
Lot 13
Lot: 13
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £70 - £100
SOLD £50
MORE DETAILSOld shop stock of 1954 novelty Calendars comprising a Keep Fit boxing pose with spring-action punch ball (18), a Happy Days accordion player with raised spring-action leg (6), and a washerwoman with abrasive washboard (5), all issued by Valentine's; together with a calendar depicting Winston Churchill for same year issued by Raphael Tuck. VG condition. Approx 14 x 7”. (30)
Various items including metal snuff boxes (2), a lady’s cigarette holder, three amber cigar holders in leather cases (two with 9ct gold rim),
Various items including metal snuff boxes (2), a lady’s cigarette holder, three amber cigar holders in leather cases (two with 9ct gold rim),
Lot 14
Lot: 14
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £50
SOLD £60
MORE DETAILSVarious items including metal snuff boxes (2), a lady's cigarette holder, three amber cigar holders in leather cases (two with 9ct gold rim), four Bruton Bros. fountain pens (three boxed), a ‘Herbo' multi-tool, few pen-knives, etc. Another pen is damaged.
Railway Tickets (27) and Bus Tickets (16), mostly Tameside and area, plus related maps (2), and Dukinfield ephemera & photos
Railway Tickets (27) and Bus Tickets (16), mostly Tameside and area, plus related maps (2), and Dukinfield ephemera & photos
Lot 15
Lot: 15
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £50
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSRailway Tickets (27) and Bus Tickets (16), mostly Tameside and area, plus related maps (2), and Dukinfield ephemera & photos including fine early mounted photo of the Astley Arms pub, most photos modern. (85 items).
A collection of German Autographs including many signed photos, mostly post-WW2 political and WW2 military but including Leni Riefenstahl (3).
A collection of German Autographs including many signed photos, mostly post-WW2 political and WW2 military but including Leni Riefenstahl (3).
Lot 16
Lot: 16
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £80 - £120
SOLD £175
MORE DETAILSA collection of German Autographs including many signed photos, mostly post-WW2 political and WW2 military but including Leni Riefenstahl (3). Others include Freidrich Leopold Prince of Prussia (signed document 1895), General Max Lemke, Ludwig Erhard (2), Willy Brandt (4), Helmut Kohl, and Angela Merkel. A signed photograph of Hermann Goring is not authentic. (60). Also some unsigned items.
Don Whillans (Mountaineer, 1933-1985): an autograph letter, January 1985, written around seven months prior to his death,
Don Whillans (Mountaineer, 1933-1985): an autograph letter, January 1985, written around seven months prior to his death,
Lot 17
Lot: 17
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £100 - £150
SOLD £220
MORE DETAILSDon Whillans (Mountaineer, 1933-1985): an autograph letter, January 1985, written around seven months prior to his death, together with three postcards and a photo all signed by Whillans on reverse, two with additional signatures of other climbers including Chris Bonnington, the letter written from his home in North Wales. (5)
Collection of Autographs in folder, chiefly Scientists, Businessmen, Mountaineers, and Travellers, with signed letters, covers, cards & pages;
Collection of Autographs in folder, chiefly Scientists, Businessmen, Mountaineers, and Travellers, with signed letters, covers, cards & pages;
Lot 18
Lot: 18
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £150 - £200
SOLD £170
MORE DETAILSCollection of Autographs in folder, chiefly Scientists, Businessmen, Mountaineers, and Travellers, with signed letters, covers, cards & pages; including Henry Ford (cut signature), Barnes Wallis (2), Tom Sopwith (3), Marcus Samuel (1903 ALS), Rupert Murdoch (2), Bertram Mills (2), Richard Branson, Freddie Laker (2), Frank Whittle, and variety of others, some with multiple signatures. (73 items)
Selection of early-19th Century Broadsides, mostly patriotic verses, one published by T. Pearson, Manchester. Peripheral faults. Approx 24 x 16.5cm
Selection of early-19th Century Broadsides, mostly patriotic verses, one published by T. Pearson, Manchester. Peripheral faults. Approx 24 x 16.5cm
Lot 19
Lot: 19
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £80
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSSelection of early-19th Century Broadsides, mostly patriotic verses, one published by T. Pearson, Manchester. Peripheral faults. Approx 24 x 16.5cm (4)
"Catalogue of the Printed Books and Manuscripts in the John Rylands Library Manchester", J.E. Cornish, Manchester, 3 vols, 1899, full buckram,
"Catalogue of the Printed Books and Manuscripts in the John Rylands Library Manchester", J.E. Cornish, Manchester, 3 vols, 1899, full buckram,
Lot 20
Lot: 20
- Auction Date: Wed 9th Sep 2026 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £40
SOLD £20
MORE DETAILSCatalogue of the Printed Books and Manuscripts in the John Rylands Library Manchester, J.E. Cornish, Manchester, 3 vols, 1899, full buckram, worn title labels; uncut two sides. Very clean. Ex-library. Offered on behalf of Englesea Brook Museum.