Auction No 421, Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST
260 Lots (displaying 21 - 40)
"Manchester Evening News", August 1943, bound volume, editorial department's file copy. Half-leather, gilt, marbled boards.
"Manchester Evening News", August 1943, bound volume, editorial department's file copy. Half-leather, gilt, marbled boards.
Lot 21
Lot: 21
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £50
SOLD £20
MORE DETAILSManchester Evening News, August 1943, bound volume, editorial department's file copy. Half-leather, gilt, marbled boards. Some wear to binding. VG internally.
Selection of mostly signed books with signatures of Ahmed Rashid, Jennifer Saunders, Doug Walters, Deborah Devonshire, Pam Ayres and Tony Bullimore.
Selection of mostly signed books with signatures of Ahmed Rashid, Jennifer Saunders, Doug Walters, Deborah Devonshire, Pam Ayres and Tony Bullimore.
Lot 22
Lot: 22
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £40
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSSelection of mostly signed books with signatures of Ahmed Rashid, Jennifer Saunders, Doug Walters, Deborah Devonshire, Pam Ayres and Tony Bullimore. Also A.A. Thomson Hutton and Washbrook 1963 with signed cutting of Cyril Washbrook laid down on title page and Len Hutton signed page loosely inserted. Most are 1st Editions, all in d/jkts. (7)
A small display on Fingerprints, written up on leaves including Fingerprints from a 1936 burglary, photographic enlargements,
A small display on Fingerprints, written up on leaves including Fingerprints from a 1936 burglary, photographic enlargements,
Lot 23
Lot: 23
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £50
SOLD £28
MORE DETAILSA small display on Fingerprints, written up on leaves including Fingerprints from a 1936 burglary, photographic enlargements, and elimination fingerprints of victims of crime. Fine
Exhibition publicity labels on letterheads 1929-1953 from a variety of firms, six different, duplicated, many late-1930s. VG/Fine (25)
Exhibition publicity labels on letterheads 1929-1953 from a variety of firms, six different, duplicated, many late-1930s. VG/Fine (25)
Lot 24
Lot: 24
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSExhibition publicity labels on letterheads 1929-1953 from a variety of firms, six different, duplicated, many late-1930s. VG/Fine (25)
Charles Dickens "Christmas Books", Chapman & Hall, 1869, original pictorial gilt cloth, a.e.g., complete with five tissue-guarded plates,
Charles Dickens "Christmas Books", Chapman & Hall, 1869, original pictorial gilt cloth, a.e.g., complete with five tissue-guarded plates,
Lot 25
Lot: 25
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
SOLD £30
MORE DETAILSCharles Dickens Christmas Books, Chapman & Hall, 1869, original pictorial gilt cloth, a.e.g., complete with five tissue-guarded plates, and other illustrations, small repair upper right of front board, some minor fox marks mostly to the frontispiece o/w VG; and six other 19th Century editions of Dickens in varied condition, four (including Christmas Books) with small ownership label to front endpaper. (7)
J.R.R. Tolkien "The Lord of the Rings", HarperCollins, 2002, thin paper edition, quarter-leatherette, gilt, a.e.g., in matching slipcase.
J.R.R. Tolkien "The Lord of the Rings", HarperCollins, 2002, thin paper edition, quarter-leatherette, gilt, a.e.g., in matching slipcase.
Lot 26
Lot: 26
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £80 - £100
SOLD £84
MORE DETAILSJ.R.R. Tolkien The Lord of the Rings, HarperCollins, 2002, thin paper edition, quarter-leatherette, gilt, a.e.g., in matching slipcase. Maps as endpapers. Fine, no inscriptions
[Works of Horace] "Q. Horatius Flaccus: cum Commentariis & Enarrationibus Commentatoris Veteris et Jacobi Cruqvii Messenii…", Frans von Ravelingen
[Works of Horace] "Q. Horatius Flaccus: cum Commentariis & Enarrationibus Commentatoris Veteris et Jacobi Cruqvii Messenii…", Frans von Ravelingen
Lot 27
Lot: 27
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £70
SOLD £40
MORE DETAILS[Works of Horace] Q. Horatius Flaccus: cum Commentariis & Enarrationibus Commentatoris Veteris et Jacobi Cruqvii Messenii…, Frans von Ravelingen, {Leiden], 1611; octavo, contemp. vellum, inner hinges cracked, endpapers in poor condition, title page & dedication crumpled at fore-edge, main text sound with occasional leaves showing marginal damp-staining, text in two columns. (15),695,(16)pp.
Graham Shelby historical novels comprising "The Cannaways", 1978, "The Edge of the Blade", 1986, "Demand the World", 1990,
Graham Shelby historical novels comprising "The Cannaways", 1978, "The Edge of the Blade", 1986, "Demand the World", 1990,
Lot 28
Lot: 28
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £70
SOLD £36
MORE DETAILSGraham Shelby historical novels comprising The Cannaways, 1978, The Edge of the Blade, 1986, Demand the World, 1990, and The Knights of Dark Renown, 1969; all UK First Editions in complete mylar-protected d/jkts, no inscriptions; light tanning to text margins of Demand the World, some creasing to foot of front panel of the d/jkt of Knights of Dark Renown, o/w fine. (4)
Gollancz Thrillers with novels by June Drummond (4), George Sims (2), Robert Player, Arthur Maling and others, all First Editions,
Gollancz Thrillers with novels by June Drummond (4), George Sims (2), Robert Player, Arthur Maling and others, all First Editions,
Lot 29
Lot: 29
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £70 - £100
SOLD £50
MORE DETAILSGollancz Thrillers with novels by June Drummond (4), George Sims (2), Robert Player, Arthur Maling and others, all First Editions, mostly in fine complete mylar-protected d/jkts and without inscriptions, but George Sims The Sand Dollar and Dell Shannon Case Pending are price-clipped and with ownership signatures. (13).
Peter Van Greenaway First Editions published by Gollancz comprising "Manrissa Man", 1982, "The Destiny Man", 1977, "Graffiti", 1983
Peter Van Greenaway First Editions published by Gollancz comprising "Manrissa Man", 1982, "The Destiny Man", 1977, "Graffiti", 1983
Lot 30
Lot: 30
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £70
SOLD £36
MORE DETAILSPeter Van Greenaway First Editions published by Gollancz comprising Manrissa Man, 1982, The Destiny Man, 1977, Graffiti, 1983 and The Dissident, 1980, all in complete mylar-protected d/jkts, no inscriptions. VG/VF (4)
W.J. Burley detective fiction, mostly Wycliffe novels, all first editions, all in mylar-protected d/jkts,
W.J. Burley detective fiction, mostly Wycliffe novels, all first editions, all in mylar-protected d/jkts,
Lot 31
Lot: 31
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £60 - £80
SOLD £40
MORE DETAILSW.J. Burley detective fiction, mostly Wycliffe novels, all first editions, all in mylar-protected d/jkts, mostly complete but Wycliffe and the Quiet Virgin and Wycliffe and the Dead Flautist price-clipped. No ownership inscriptions. VG/VF (11)
First Edition Fiction including crime and thrillers, one in card wraps, others h/bk in complete mylar-protected d/jkts, two author signed
First Edition Fiction including crime and thrillers, one in card wraps, others h/bk in complete mylar-protected d/jkts, two author signed
Lot 32
Lot: 32
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £60 - £80
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSFirst Edition Fiction including crime and thrillers, one in card wraps, others h/bk in complete mylar-protected d/jkts, two author signed o/w no inscriptions. VG/VF (16)
First Edition Fiction including crime and thrillers, all h/bks in complete d/jkts, Christopher Koch’s "Out of Ireland" signed by the author,
First Edition Fiction including crime and thrillers, all h/bks in complete d/jkts, Christopher Koch’s "Out of Ireland" signed by the author,
Lot 33
Lot: 33
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £60 - £80
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSFirst Edition Fiction including crime and thrillers, all h/bks in complete d/jkts, Christopher Koch's Out of Ireland signed by the author, none with ownership inscriptions. VG/VF (14)
First Edition Fiction including crime and thrillers, all h/bks, all (bar one) in complete d/jkts; three author signed
First Edition Fiction including crime and thrillers, all h/bks, all (bar one) in complete d/jkts; three author signed
Lot 34
Lot: 34
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £60 - £80
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSFirst Edition Fiction including crime and thrillers, all h/bks, all (bar one) in complete d/jkts; three author signed including William Rayner's The Knifeman which also has a signed letter from the author loosely inserted. VG/VF (16)
Barrie Roberts First Edition fiction, mostly Sherlock Holmes stories,
Barrie Roberts First Edition fiction, mostly Sherlock Holmes stories,
Lot 35
Lot: 35
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
SOLD £30
MORE DETAILSBarrie Roberts First Edition fiction, mostly Sherlock Holmes stories, Sherlock Holmes and the Railway Maniac and Sherlock Holmes and the Devil's Grail both signed and inscribed by the author on front endpaper. All in fine complete d/jkts, one with small ownership signature on front pastedown. (5)
"Chatterbox" annuals for 1902, 1903, 1904 and 1905, all in the scarcer gilt cloth bindings and complete with the chromo-litho plates.
"Chatterbox" annuals for 1902, 1903, 1904 and 1905, all in the scarcer gilt cloth bindings and complete with the chromo-litho plates.
Lot 36
Lot: 36
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £20 - £40
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSChatterbox annuals for 1902, 1903, 1904 and 1905, all in the scarcer gilt cloth bindings and complete with the chromo-litho plates. Contemporary ownership signatures to front pastedown of two volumes; some foxing to endpapers, very clean internally. One gathering in 1903 volume a little loose. VG (4)
Robert Wilson novels, all HarperCollins First Editions in complete d/jkts, four signed by the author on title page including "Blood is Dirt" 1997,
Robert Wilson novels, all HarperCollins First Editions in complete d/jkts, four signed by the author on title page including "Blood is Dirt" 1997,
Lot 37
Lot: 37
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £70 - £100
SOLD £82
MORE DETAILSRobert Wilson novels, all HarperCollins First Editions in complete d/jkts, four signed by the author on title page including Blood is Dirt, 1997, A Darkening Stain 1998, and The Silent and the Damned, 2004. Some tanning to text due to paper quality, A Darkening Stain with some fox marks to edge of text block. No ownership inscriptions. D/jkts are fine and mylar-protected. (7)
Easton Press ‘Harvard Classics’ Millennium Editions, with many philosophical works, bound in full leather, gilt, moire silk endpapers,
Easton Press ‘Harvard Classics’ Millennium Editions, with many philosophical works, bound in full leather, gilt, moire silk endpapers,
Lot 38
Lot: 38
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £120 - £150
SOLD £92
MORE DETAILSEaston Press ‘Harvard Classics' Millennium Editions, with many philosophical works, bound in full leather, gilt, moire silk endpapers, ribbon bookmarkers. VF condition, each with an unused bookplate loosely inserted, no inscriptions. (11)
Easton Press ‘Harvard Classics’ Millennium Editions, largely English literature, bound in full leather, gilt, moire silk endpapers,
Easton Press ‘Harvard Classics’ Millennium Editions, largely English literature, bound in full leather, gilt, moire silk endpapers,
Lot 39
Lot: 39
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £120 - £150
SOLD £92
MORE DETAILSEaston Press ‘Harvard Classics' Millennium Editions, largely English literature, bound in full leather, gilt, moire silk endpapers, ribbon bookmarkers. Vol. 1 of Elizabethan Drama marked on rear board o/w VF condition, all (bar one) with an unused bookplate loosely inserted, no inscriptions. (11)
Patrick O’Brian "Desolation Island", "The Surgeon’s Mate" and "The Ionian Mission", all Folio Society first printings, 2009-20010,
Patrick O’Brian "Desolation Island", "The Surgeon’s Mate" and "The Ionian Mission", all Folio Society first printings, 2009-20010,
Lot 40
Lot: 40
- Auction Date: Wed 25th Oct 2023 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £60 - £80
SOLD £46
MORE DETAILSPatrick O'Brian Desolation Island, The Surgeon's Mate and The Ionian Mission, all Folio Society first printings, 2009-20010, in the issued slipcases, no ownership markings, fine. (3)