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Pengraig Court, Near Ross. Catalogue of Pure-Bred Shorthorn Cattle The Property of The Rev. W. Holt Beever, and J. Allan Rolls Esq., Of The Hendre, Monmouth, for Sale by Auction, On Friday, March 28th, 1879, (The Day after the Kingscote Sale) At Step House Farm, Pencraig, three miles from Ross Station on the Gloucester, Hereford, and Monmouth section of the Great Western Railway, by John Thornton.
[1879]
Auction catalogue; 215 x 135mm (8½ x 5¼"), pp. 20, stitched. Foxing on front cover.
A rare & scarce auction catalogue of named cattle. Loosely inserted is a photographic copy of a sketch of the sale, signed by C. Powell, with a 36-point key.
[Ref: 63481] £400.00
[1879]
Auction catalogue; 215 x 135mm (8½ x 5¼"), pp. 20, stitched. Foxing on front cover.
A rare & scarce auction catalogue of named cattle. Loosely inserted is a photographic copy of a sketch of the sale, signed by C. Powell, with a 36-point key.
[Ref: 63481] £400.00
![[Concert ticket] The Concert of Antient Music in Tottenham Street.](jpegs/63518.jpg)
[Concert ticket] The Concert of Antient Music in Tottenham Street.
[Smirke del. Heath sc.]
[London, c.1792.]
Stipple, printed in sepia. Oval, 70 x 55mm (2¾ x 2¼"). Trimmed, losing the border of a laurel wreath topped by a medley of musical instruments.
A classical bust portrait in profile, used c.1789-96: the colour signifies this is a lady's ticket (men's were black, blue & green). The concert room at Tottenham Street, Fitzrovia was built by Francis Pasquali in 1772, apparently with the support of the Earl of Sandwich and others. In 1786 Pasquali and Michael Novosielski, architect of His Majesty's Theatre in the Haymarket, leased the building to Lord Sandwich and his friends for the "concerts of ancient music" which had been inaugurated elsewhere in 1776. The building was enlarged and fitted under the direction of James Wyatt with a royal box for George III and Queen Charlotte, who were constant patrons, and became known as The King's Concert Rooms. In 1794 the concerts were removed to the King's Theatre, Haymarket, and thence to the Hanover Rooms. After Robert Smirke (1752-1845).
See BM C,3.54-63 for a collection of 10.
[Ref: 63518] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
[Smirke del. Heath sc.]
[London, c.1792.]
Stipple, printed in sepia. Oval, 70 x 55mm (2¾ x 2¼"). Trimmed, losing the border of a laurel wreath topped by a medley of musical instruments.
A classical bust portrait in profile, used c.1789-96: the colour signifies this is a lady's ticket (men's were black, blue & green). The concert room at Tottenham Street, Fitzrovia was built by Francis Pasquali in 1772, apparently with the support of the Earl of Sandwich and others. In 1786 Pasquali and Michael Novosielski, architect of His Majesty's Theatre in the Haymarket, leased the building to Lord Sandwich and his friends for the "concerts of ancient music" which had been inaugurated elsewhere in 1776. The building was enlarged and fitted under the direction of James Wyatt with a royal box for George III and Queen Charlotte, who were constant patrons, and became known as The King's Concert Rooms. In 1794 the concerts were removed to the King's Theatre, Haymarket, and thence to the Hanover Rooms. After Robert Smirke (1752-1845).
See BM C,3.54-63 for a collection of 10.
[Ref: 63518] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
![[George IV.]](jpegs/63448.jpg)
[George IV.] Presented Gratis with the Atlas Newspaper.
[by James Whiting.]
[n.d., c.1830.]
Very fine engraving on embossed card. Sheet 135 x 165mm (5¼ x 6½").
A cameo portrait of George IV within an embossed design including the Royal Arms. The Atlas Newspaper ran from 1826 - 1869. According to the Victorian and Albert Museum, this is believed to be the first free gift with a newspaper.
V&A E.452-1998.
[Ref: 63448] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
[by James Whiting.]
[n.d., c.1830.]
Very fine engraving on embossed card. Sheet 135 x 165mm (5¼ x 6½").
A cameo portrait of George IV within an embossed design including the Royal Arms. The Atlas Newspaper ran from 1826 - 1869. According to the Victorian and Albert Museum, this is believed to be the first free gift with a newspaper.
V&A E.452-1998.
[Ref: 63448] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
![[The Great Plague of London.] London's Dreadful Visitation:](jpegs/63455.jpg)
[The Great Plague of London.] London's Dreadful Visitation: Or. A Collection of All the Bills of Mortality From this Present Year: Beginning the 27th of December 1664. and ending the 19th. of December following: As also, The General or whole years Bill: According to the Report made to the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by the Company of Parish-Clerks of London &c. London: Printed and are to be sold by E. Cotes living in Aldersgate-street. Printer to the said Company 1665.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Engraving. 230 x 175mm (9 x 6¾").
The titlepage to a volume listing the deaths from the bubonic plague known as the Great Plague of London, 1664-5. An engraved facsimile of the original woodcut and letterpress titlepage.
[Ref: 63455] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1840.]
Engraving. 230 x 175mm (9 x 6¾").
The titlepage to a volume listing the deaths from the bubonic plague known as the Great Plague of London, 1664-5. An engraved facsimile of the original woodcut and letterpress titlepage.
[Ref: 63455] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
Hymn in a Storm. (Written by Mr. Pearce during his affliction.)
[n.d., c.1800.]
Letterpress, 18th century watermark. Sheet 210 x 105mm (8¼ x 4¼").
A four-verse hymn by Baptist minister Samuel Pearce (1766-99), written when he was dying of tuberculosis.
[Ref: 63497] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1800.]
Letterpress, 18th century watermark. Sheet 210 x 105mm (8¼ x 4¼").
A four-verse hymn by Baptist minister Samuel Pearce (1766-99), written when he was dying of tuberculosis.
[Ref: 63497] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
This Book Belongs to Garner's Circulating Library, Margate. When read, is earnestly requested to be immediately returned for the general accomodation of the Subscribers.
[1798?]
Two identical bookplates, letterpress with woodcut borders, each sheet c.105 x 70mm (4 x 2¾"). Old ink deaccession mss. on both, laid on paper together. '1798' in pencil.
William Garner, a former actor, opened his 'Marine Library' on the harbour at the bottom of Margate high street in 1789. Despite his shop being wrecked in a storm of 1808, he stayed in business for 44 years.
[Ref: 63517] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
[1798?]
Two identical bookplates, letterpress with woodcut borders, each sheet c.105 x 70mm (4 x 2¾"). Old ink deaccession mss. on both, laid on paper together. '1798' in pencil.
William Garner, a former actor, opened his 'Marine Library' on the harbour at the bottom of Margate high street in 1789. Despite his shop being wrecked in a storm of 1808, he stayed in business for 44 years.
[Ref: 63517] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
The XVII Manoeuvres as ordered by his Majesty.
Published as the Act directs 2 July 1799 by JBurke 31 Reg.t.
Engraved plan on card as issued. Sheet 120 x 80mm (4¾ x 3¼").
A plan of the positions of various regiments at a military review.
[Ref: 63480] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Published as the Act directs 2 July 1799 by JBurke 31 Reg.t.
Engraved plan on card as issued. Sheet 120 x 80mm (4¾ x 3¼").
A plan of the positions of various regiments at a military review.
[Ref: 63480] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Mons. S. Joel, Pedicure, (Native of Paris,) Keeps Always His Residence in London. Patronised by their R.H. the Dukes of Orleans and Nassau.
[n.d., c.1840.]
4pp. letterpress; at bottom in ink "No32 Gt Winchester Street and Old Bond Street; 220 x 195mm (8¾ x 7¾"). Some damage.
An advert for a pedicurist operating at Great Winchester Street. According to the text, ''S.J. exterminates Corns by a new process of his own invention, without cutting''. Most of the text is testimonials, dated 1836-40.
[Ref: 63488] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1840.]
4pp. letterpress; at bottom in ink "No32 Gt Winchester Street and Old Bond Street; 220 x 195mm (8¾ x 7¾"). Some damage.
An advert for a pedicurist operating at Great Winchester Street. According to the text, ''S.J. exterminates Corns by a new process of his own invention, without cutting''. Most of the text is testimonials, dated 1836-40.
[Ref: 63488] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
''Three Nuns,'' Aldgate, The Old City E. Proprietor - - George Bell. Licensed for Music, Singing and Dancing. The Oldest Public House on Existance. Established 1550.
[n.d., c.1850.]
Wood engraving and letterpress. Sheet 90 x 125mm (3½ x 5"). Laid on album paper.
The nuns, probably Minoresses of St. Clare, before an altar with 'IHS'. Despite the claim, the earliest reference to the Three Nuns is in 1665. Daniel Defoe, born in Aldgate, describes it in his A Journal of the Plague Year: ''a great coaching inn, opposite the parish church of the Defoe family, St Botolph''. It was sited next door to Aldgate station.
[Ref: 63519] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1850.]
Wood engraving and letterpress. Sheet 90 x 125mm (3½ x 5"). Laid on album paper.
The nuns, probably Minoresses of St. Clare, before an altar with 'IHS'. Despite the claim, the earliest reference to the Three Nuns is in 1665. Daniel Defoe, born in Aldgate, describes it in his A Journal of the Plague Year: ''a great coaching inn, opposite the parish church of the Defoe family, St Botolph''. It was sited next door to Aldgate station.
[Ref: 63519] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
Staffordshire Election. Lord Gower's Committee will sit at the Red Lion Inn, in this Town, On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and at the Swann Inn, On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Next. Wolverhampton, 11th March, 1820.
J. Smart Printer, Chronicle-Office, Wolverhampton.
[1820.]
Letterpress bill. 340 x 210mm (13½ x 8¼"). Wear to edges.
A bill advertising election meetings held by George Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (1786-1861, later 2nd Duke of Sutherland), the Whig M.P. for the county of Staffordshire since 1815. Two days after the date of this bill, Gower quit the race as he recognised the unpopularity of him and his party.
[Ref: 63482] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)
J. Smart Printer, Chronicle-Office, Wolverhampton.
[1820.]
Letterpress bill. 340 x 210mm (13½ x 8¼"). Wear to edges.
A bill advertising election meetings held by George Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (1786-1861, later 2nd Duke of Sutherland), the Whig M.P. for the county of Staffordshire since 1815. Two days after the date of this bill, Gower quit the race as he recognised the unpopularity of him and his party.
[Ref: 63482] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)
![[Text about steamboats] Dr. Franklin mentions that a boat propelled by steam had been launched on one of the American rivers in the Year 1788 [...]](jpegs/63496.jpg)
[Text about steamboats] Dr. Franklin mentions that a boat propelled by steam had been launched on one of the American rivers in the Year 1788 [...]
[n.d., c.1819.
Letterpress with woodcut border. Pink paper, sheet 200 x 160mm (8 x 6¼"). Ink stains, soiling, creasing.
A short text outlining the history of steam-powered shippin, including the 'Comet' in Britain in 1812. Copied part of the introduction to 'Kingsbridge and Salcombe, with the Intermediate Estuary: Historically and Topographically Depicted', by Abraham Hawkins, 1819.
[Ref: 63496] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1819.
Letterpress with woodcut border. Pink paper, sheet 200 x 160mm (8 x 6¼"). Ink stains, soiling, creasing.
A short text outlining the history of steam-powered shippin, including the 'Comet' in Britain in 1812. Copied part of the introduction to 'Kingsbridge and Salcombe, with the Intermediate Estuary: Historically and Topographically Depicted', by Abraham Hawkins, 1819.
[Ref: 63496] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)
M.r Daniel.
[n.d., c.1820.]
Engraving, trimmed to oval. 45 x 60mm (1½ x 2¼"). Trimmed, laid on album paper.
A visiting card with the name within a swag of flowers and cloth.
[Ref: 63520] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1820.]
Engraving, trimmed to oval. 45 x 60mm (1½ x 2¼"). Trimmed, laid on album paper.
A visiting card with the name within a swag of flowers and cloth.
[Ref: 63520] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)