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  • A History of the Church of England in India Since the Early Days of the East India Company. by CHATTERTON, Eyre. (Bishop of Nagpur).
    CHATTERTON, Eyre. (Bishop of Nagpur).
    A History of the Church of England in India Since the Early Days of the East India Company.

    London: Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge (SPCK), 1924. Original blue cloth with gilt titles. Frontis photograph of the first Indian Bishop. Thirteen illustrations.

    Condition: Very nice condition. The blue cloth is clean and tidy with just a little handling to the head and tail of the spine. Inside, there are two gift inscriptions to the front end paper. A little light foxing to the pages.

    Book ID: 1536
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  • A homoerotic dreamscape poster by CARRANCE, Raymond
    CARRANCE, Raymond
    A homoerotic dreamscape poster

    NP, C1975. A very nice printing of this slightly homoerotic cartoon / caricature, showing a sombrero wearing man with a whip and a falcon, standing on a black man who is sucking his toes. An unusual an somewhat surreal poster. With Carrance's monogram to the image (half hidden in a feather) and his signature (possibly printed) to the bottom of the sheet. Scarce item, we cannot find any other copies of this online. 58.5cm x 42cm. Fractional edgewear only. Slightly darkened to rear. Evidence of having been stuck on a wall. Stiff glossy art card. Raymond Carrance (1921-1998) was a French cartoonist and photographer, also known as Czanara. He also illustrated a number of books. Carrance created a private…

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    NP, C1975. A very nice printing of this slightly homoerotic cartoon / caricature, showing a sombrero wearing man with a whip and a falcon, standing on a black man who is sucking his toes. An unusual an somewhat surreal poster. With Carrance's monogram to the image (half hidden in a feather) and his signature (possibly printed) to the bottom of the sheet. Scarce item, we cannot find any other copies of this online. 58.5cm x 42cm. Fractional edgewear only. Slightly darkened to rear. Evidence of having been stuck on a wall. Stiff glossy art card. Raymond Carrance (1921-1998) was a French cartoonist and photographer, also known as Czanara. He also illustrated a number of books. Carrance created a private catalogue of homoerotic dreamscapes under the pseudonym "Czanara". Hi photography was also largely of young athletic men.

    . Une très belle impression de cette caricature légèrement homoérotique, montrant un homme portant un sombrero avec un fouet et un faucon, debout sur un homme noir qui lui suce les orteils. Une affiche inhabituelle et quelque peu surréaliste. Avec le monogramme de Carrance sur l'image (à moitié caché dans une plume) et sa signature (peut-être imprimée) au bas de la feuille. Pièce rare, nous ne trouvons pas d'autres copies de cette affiche en ligne. 58,5 cm x 42 cm. Usure marginale seulement. Légèrement assombri au dos. Preuve qu'il a été collé sur un mur. Carte d'art rigide et brillante. Raymond Carrance (1921-1998) était un dessinateur et photographe français, également connu sous le nom de Czanara. Il a également illustré de nombreux livres. Sous le pseudonyme de "Czanara", Carrance a créé un catalogue privé de paysages oniriques homoérotiques. Il a également photographié en grande partie de jeunes hommes athlétiques.

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  • A Key to the Skulls of North American Mammals by GLASS, Bryan P.
    GLASS, Bryan P.
    A Key to the Skulls of North American Mammals

    Stillwater: Oklahoma State University, 1965. Signed dedication by Bryan P. Glass to the front in ink. Illustrated pale green paperback covers, with green cloth spine. Front cover is age toned to the very edges. Copyright 1951, but this is stated as the seventh printing from 1965. Illustrated with over 100 b/w fascinating anatomical drawings. Clean inside. 53 pages. 280 x 215 mm (11 x 8½ inches).

    Book ID: 3049
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  • A la grâce de Dieu, ou Les Orphelins de la Savoie. by RICHOMME (Charles Eugène Honoré)
    RICHOMME (Charles Eugène Honoré)
    A la grâce de Dieu, ou Les Orphelins de la Savoie.

    Tournai: J. Casterman et fils, 1853. First edition. A short story for young people. Publisher's binding, lithographed paper over stiff / hardback boards. This is somewhat soiled and darkened, but still attractive. Wood-engraved title vignette and 8 charming lithographed figures in colour in 4 plates outside the text. (The plates seem to have hand coloured elements). Not in Vicaire. Missing from Embs & Mellot, Livre d'enfants et de jeunesse and Gumuchian. This Belgian edition is missing from the Bn. Good copy. Reinforcement with archival tape to the front hinge. Owner's annotation to the front end paper. Pages are somewhat darkened with a little foxing, plates have foxing to them. A scarce item. We can find only one other copy…

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    Tournai: J. Casterman et fils, 1853. First edition. A short story for young people. Publisher's binding, lithographed paper over stiff / hardback boards. This is somewhat soiled and darkened, but still attractive. Wood-engraved title vignette and 8 charming lithographed figures in colour in 4 plates outside the text. (The plates seem to have hand coloured elements). Not in Vicaire. Missing from Embs & Mellot, Livre d'enfants et de jeunesse and Gumuchian. This Belgian edition is missing from the Bn. Good copy. Reinforcement with archival tape to the front hinge. Owner's annotation to the front end paper. Pages are somewhat darkened with a little foxing, plates have foxing to them. A scarce item. We can find only one other copy available. 154 [ii] pages. 14cm x 20cm. We cannot find this edition in WorldCat / OCLC.

    . Première édition. Une nouvelle pour les jeunes. Reliure de l'éditeur, papier lithographié sur carton rigide. L'ouvrage est quelque peu sali et assombri, mais reste attrayant. Vignette de titre gravée sur bois et 8 charmantes figures lithographiées en couleur dans 4 planches hors texte. (Les planches semblent avoir été colorées à la main). Pas dans Vicaire. Manque dans Embs & Mellot, Livre d'enfants et de jeunesse et Gumuchian. Cette édition belge est absente de la Bn. Bon exemplaire. Renforcement avec du ruban d'archivage à la charnière avant. Annotation du propriétaire sur la page de garde. Les pages sont quelque peu assombries avec quelques rousseurs, les planches sont roussies. Un ouvrage rare. Nous n'avons trouvé qu'un seul autre exemplaire disponible. 154 [ii] pages. 14cm x 20cm. Nous ne trouvons pas cette édition dans WorldCat / OCLC.

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  • A letter from the right honourable Charles James Fox, to the worthy and independent electors of the city and liberty of Westminster. by FOX, Charles James.
    FOX, Charles James.
    A letter from the right honourable Charles James Fox, to the worthy and independent electors of the city and liberty of Westminster.

    London: J. Debrett, 1793. Second edition. A nice copy of this open letter to his constituents, from the political radical Charles James Fox. It argued his radical position and opposition to war with France. Significant here, as France declared war on the United Kingdom six days later. Although this copy seems to lack the half title and a blank, as it begins with the title page, and the next leaf has the signature B, our copy follows the pagination of OCLC 6595972. So we assume that the second edition had no half title. Contents themselves are complete. To the end is a single leaf of advertisements from Debretts, end with a hanging "the" indicating there should be a second…

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    London: J. Debrett, 1793. Second edition. A nice copy of this open letter to his constituents, from the political radical Charles James Fox. It argued his radical position and opposition to war with France. Significant here, as France declared war on the United Kingdom six days later. Although this copy seems to lack the half title and a blank, as it begins with the title page, and the next leaf has the signature B, our copy follows the pagination of OCLC 6595972. So we assume that the second edition had no half title. Contents themselves are complete. To the end is a single leaf of advertisements from Debretts, end with a hanging "the" indicating there should be a second leaf (here lacking). Sewn with twine (as with all other copies we have seen). The covers have a little marking and edgewear, but inside, the contents are clean and tidy throughout. [ii], 43, [1]. pages. Charles James Fox, a radical Whig reformer, was first elected for a rotten borough in 1768 whilst he was still underage. He first represented the significant borough of Westminster in 1780, and remained their member of parliament until his death in 1806. 20cm x 11.5cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 6595972.

    . Deuxième édition. Bel exemplaire de cette lettre ouverte adressée à ses électeurs par le radical Charles James Fox. Il y défend sa position radicale et son opposition à la guerre avec la France. Cette lettre est importante car la France déclara la guerre au Royaume-Uni six jours plus tard. Bien que cet exemplaire semble dépourvu de la moitié du titre et d'un blanc, puisqu'il commence par la page de titre, et que le feuillet suivant porte la signature B, notre exemplaire suit la pagination de l'OCLC 6595972. Nous supposons donc que la deuxième édition n'avait pas de demi-titre. La table des matières est complète. A la fin se trouve un seul feuillet de publicité de Debretts, avec un "the" suspendu indiquant qu'il devrait y avoir un deuxième feuillet (ici manquant). Cousu avec de la ficelle (comme pour tous les autres exemplaires que nous avons vus). Les couvertures ont un peu de marques et d'usure, mais à l'intérieur, le contenu est propre et bien rangé. [ii], 43, [1]. pages. Charles James Fox, un réformateur Whig radical, a été élu pour la première fois pour un borough pourri en 1768 alors qu'il était encore mineur. Il représenta pour la première fois l'important borough de Westminster en 1780, et resta leur membre du parlement jusqu'à sa mort en 1806. 20 cm x 11,5 cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 6595972.

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  • A los Toros. Album compuesto de 28 acuarelas orginales del reputado pintor de escenas taurinas by PEREA, Daniel
    PEREA, Daniel
    A los Toros. Album compuesto de 28 acuarelas orginales del reputado pintor de escenas taurinas

    Barcelona: Hermenegildo Miralles, 1894. A nice copy of the first edition of this bull fighting work. It has been restored at some point, with a new cloth spine. Rubbing to the edges of the covers with slight loss to the surface image. Several of the initial pages have had their edges repaired with archival tape, and some of the tissue guards to the front are creased. Leaves are a little handled, with some marking to them. This is one of the copies with a lithograph as a front board (pasted down to the hardback) rather than cloth. Every copy we can find online lists 27 lithographs. The 28th mentioned in the title seems to be the cover. This copy…

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    Barcelona: Hermenegildo Miralles, 1894. A nice copy of the first edition of this bull fighting work. It has been restored at some point, with a new cloth spine. Rubbing to the edges of the covers with slight loss to the surface image. Several of the initial pages have had their edges repaired with archival tape, and some of the tissue guards to the front are creased. Leaves are a little handled, with some marking to them. This is one of the copies with a lithograph as a front board (pasted down to the hardback) rather than cloth. Every copy we can find online lists 27 lithographs. The 28th mentioned in the title seems to be the cover. This copy is complete with the 4 pages with scores with coloured illustrations and borders. The artworks are by Daniel Perea (1836-1909), illustrator and the artistic director of the famous bullfighting magazine "La Lidia." Each lithograph is accompanied by a sheet with explanatory texts in Spanish, English and French. 270 by 360mm (10¾ by 14¼ inches).

    , Un bel exemplaire de la première édition de cet ouvrage sur la tauromachie. Il a été restauré à un moment donné, avec un nouveau dos en tissu. Les bords des couvertures sont frottés et la surface de l'image est légèrement abîmée. Les bords de plusieurs pages initiales ont été réparés avec du ruban adhésif d'archivage, et certaines des protections en tissu au recto sont plissées. Les feuilles sont un peu manipulées et portent quelques marques. Il s'agit d'un des exemplaires avec une lithographie en guise de couverture (collée à la couverture cartonnée) plutôt qu'en tissu. Tous les exemplaires que nous avons pu trouver en ligne mentionnent 27 lithographies. La 28e mentionnée dans le titre semble être la couverture. Cet exemplaire est complet des 4 pages de partitions avec des illustrations en couleur et des bordures. Les œuvres sont de Daniel Perea (1836-1909), illustrateur et directeur artistique de la célèbre revue taurine "La Lidia". Chaque lithographie est accompagnée d'un feuillet avec des textes explicatifs en espagnol, anglais et français. 270 x 360 mm.

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  • The Funeral Oration for Charles II
    A loyal tear dropt on the vault of the high and mighty Prince Charles II. Of glorious and happy memory... by ANDERSON, Henry
    ANDERSON, Henry
    A loyal tear dropt on the vault of the high and mighty Prince Charles II. Of glorious and happy memory...

    London: Luke Meredith at The King's Head, 1685. Full title reads: "A loyal tear dropt on the vault of the high and mighty Prince Charles II. Of glorious and happy memory. By Henry Anderson, M.A. vicar of Kingsumborne in Hampshire."
    The original funeral oration for Charles II. Now bound in faux leather boards with gilt titles to the front board. End papers from time of binding. Bound in to the rear are two additional leaves, printed in Circa 1816 and each offering a hymn composed by Joseph Wiggins. He was a member of Stretton Friendly Society (Quakers). The faux leather cover is clean and bright. The text is mainly clean, with a touch of marking / foxing to it.…

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    London: Luke Meredith at The King's Head, 1685. Full title reads: "A loyal tear dropt on the vault of the high and mighty Prince Charles II. Of glorious and happy memory. By Henry Anderson, M.A. vicar of Kingsumborne in Hampshire."
    The original funeral oration for Charles II. Now bound in faux leather boards with gilt titles to the front board. End papers from time of binding. Bound in to the rear are two additional leaves, printed in Circa 1816 and each offering a hymn composed by Joseph Wiggins. He was a member of Stretton Friendly Society (Quakers). The faux leather cover is clean and bright. The text is mainly clean, with a touch of marking / foxing to it. small number 19 to title suggests that this has been abstracted from a larger collection at some point. [6], 26, [4] p. ; 4⁰. Signatures: A-D⁴ +2 leaves. 200 x 150 mm (7¾ x 6 inches).
    Conforms to Wing A3091. Bibliography - Wing (2nd ed.), A3091

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  • A Man of No Moon. by McPHEE, Jenny
    McPHEE, Jenny
    A Man of No Moon.

    Berkeley: Counterpoint, 2007. First edition. Hardback black boards under original unclipped dust jacket. Neat author's dedication to fellow author Fay Weldon; as this was once Ms Weldon's copy. Beginning in post war Rome, the novel follows the story of a successful writer and his relationship with two American film actress sisters, as they struggle to make sense of life, and love. Both the book and dust jacket are in fine, almost unread, condition. 271 pages. 220 x 150 mm (8¾ x 6 inches).

    . Première édition. Couverture rigide en carton noir sous jaquette d'origine non fermée. Belle dédicace de l'auteur à sa consœur Fay Weldon, car il s'agissait autrefois de l'exemplaire de Mme Weldon. Commençant dans la Rome d'après-guerre,…

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    Berkeley: Counterpoint, 2007. First edition. Hardback black boards under original unclipped dust jacket. Neat author's dedication to fellow author Fay Weldon; as this was once Ms Weldon's copy. Beginning in post war Rome, the novel follows the story of a successful writer and his relationship with two American film actress sisters, as they struggle to make sense of life, and love. Both the book and dust jacket are in fine, almost unread, condition. 271 pages. 220 x 150 mm (8¾ x 6 inches).

    . Première édition. Couverture rigide en carton noir sous jaquette d'origine non fermée. Belle dédicace de l'auteur à sa consœur Fay Weldon, car il s'agissait autrefois de l'exemplaire de Mme Weldon. Commençant dans la Rome d'après-guerre, le roman suit l'histoire d'un écrivain à succès et sa relation avec deux sœurs actrices de cinéma américaines, alors qu'elles luttent pour donner un sens à la vie et à l'amour. Le livre et la jaquette sont en parfait état, presque sans avoir été lus. 271 pages. 220 x 150 mm

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  • A Manual of Orchestration. by CLARKE, Hamilton.
    CLARKE, Hamilton.
    A Manual of Orchestration. Designed especially to enable amateurs to follow intelligently the performance of Orchestral music.

    London: J. Curwen & Sons. First edition. No date but 1893. With an appendix containing details as to the structure, compass, and peculiarities of various instruments of the orchestra, by Geo. Oakey. Original blind embossed red cloth with gilt titles to front board and spine. Clean, but with a touch of fading to the spine and sun darkening to the front board. Internally clean and tidy throughout. Fold-out frontispiece depicting the major instruments of the orchestra. 2 preliminary leaves, 124 pages : illustrations (music). 18.5cm x 13cm. Conforms to WorldCat OCLC: 2086081.

    . Première édition. Pas de date mais 1893. Avec un appendice contenant des détails sur la structure, le compas et les particularités de divers instruments de l'orchestre,…

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    London: J. Curwen & Sons. First edition. No date but 1893. With an appendix containing details as to the structure, compass, and peculiarities of various instruments of the orchestra, by Geo. Oakey. Original blind embossed red cloth with gilt titles to front board and spine. Clean, but with a touch of fading to the spine and sun darkening to the front board. Internally clean and tidy throughout. Fold-out frontispiece depicting the major instruments of the orchestra. 2 preliminary leaves, 124 pages : illustrations (music). 18.5cm x 13cm. Conforms to WorldCat OCLC: 2086081.

    . Première édition. Pas de date mais 1893. Avec un appendice contenant des détails sur la structure, le compas et les particularités de divers instruments de l'orchestre, par Geo. Oakey. Original en tissu rouge gaufré à l'aveugle avec des titres dorés sur la première page et sur le dos. Propre, mais avec une légère décoloration au dos et un assombrissement dû au soleil sur la première planche. L'intérieur de l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé. Le frontispice dépliant représente les principaux instruments de l'orchestre. 2 feuillets préliminaires, 124 pages : illustrations (musique). 18.5cm x 13cm. Conforme à WorldCat OCLC : 2086081.

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  • A manuscript letter warning of desertion from Napoleonic ships by REGGIO, Duc de [Nicolas Charles Oudinot]
    REGGIO, Duc de [Nicolas Charles Oudinot]
    A manuscript letter warning of desertion from Napoleonic ships

    Netherlands: 1810. A manuscript letter, from the look of it a secretarial copy, rather than the letter sent, with the signature of the Duc de Reggio. The letter outlines how an unknown sailor had made plans to escort French deserters from the Dutch villages of Noordwyk and Katwyk (just north of the Hague) to the English squadrons. One of the most important soldiers had been captured, and would stand trial, but the search continued for the sailor assisting the deserters. In the meantime, the villages had been placed under embargo, and no ships allowed to leave! The letter, in a neat hand, is written to "Monseigneur" (Giraud ?). It is dated 20 / 7th which is presumably 20th July without…

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    Netherlands: 1810. A manuscript letter, from the look of it a secretarial copy, rather than the letter sent, with the signature of the Duc de Reggio. The letter outlines how an unknown sailor had made plans to escort French deserters from the Dutch villages of Noordwyk and Katwyk (just north of the Hague) to the English squadrons. One of the most important soldiers had been captured, and would stand trial, but the search continued for the sailor assisting the deserters. In the meantime, the villages had been placed under embargo, and no ships allowed to leave! The letter, in a neat hand, is written to "Monseigneur" (Giraud ?). It is dated 20 / 7th which is presumably 20th July without the year recorded. The year is probably 1810, as in April of this year, Oudinot was elevated to the rank of Duc de Reggio, and made responsible for the governance of Holland in replacement of Louis Napoleon (the Emperor's brother). Oudinot was the most injured soldier of the Napoleonic wars, having received 32 wounds, including two bullet wounds and nine sabre wounds. Despite these, he lived until 1847 when he died at the age of 80. We believe this to be the signature of the Duc, partly as a previous owner has written this provenance in pencil to the letter - but also in comparison with online copies of his autograph. These varied widely, but an example is shown in the pictures of this piece. 215 x 190mm (8½ x 7½ inches).

    . Lettre manuscrite, qui semble être une copie de secrétariat et non la lettre envoyée, portant la signature du duc de Reggio. La lettre explique comment un marin inconnu avait prévu d'escorter des déserteurs français des villages hollandais de Noordwyk et Katwyk (juste au nord de La Haye) jusqu'aux escadres anglaises. L'un des soldats les plus importants a été capturé et sera jugé, mais les recherches se poursuivent pour retrouver le marin qui aide les déserteurs. Entre-temps, les villages ont été placés sous embargo et aucun navire n'est autorisé à en sortir ! La lettre, d'une écriture soignée, est adressée à "Monseigneur" (Giraud ?). Elle est datée du 20/7, c'est-à-dire vraisemblablement du 20 juillet, sans que l'année ne soit indiquée. L'année est probablement 1810, car en avril de cette année, Oudinot a été élevé au rang de duc de Reggio, et chargé de gouverner la Hollande en remplacement de Louis Napoléon (le frère de l'empereur). Oudinot est le soldat le plus blessé des guerres napoléoniennes, ayant reçu 32 blessures, dont deux par balle et neuf par sabre. Malgré cela, il vécut jusqu'en 1847, année où il mourut à l'âge de 80 ans. Nous pensons qu'il s'agit de la signature du duc, en partie parce qu'un ancien propriétaire a écrit cette provenance au crayon sur la lettre - mais aussi par comparaison avec des copies en ligne de son autographe. Celles-ci varient considérablement, mais un exemple est montré dans les photos de cette pièce. 215 x 190 mm (8½ x 7½ pouces).

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  • First issue of this scarce caricature
    A Meeting of Creditors by NUTTER, William
    NUTTER, William
    A Meeting of Creditors Assemblée de Créanciers

    London: Robert Cribb, 1780. An attractive copy of Nutter's caricature after Boyne. Stipple-engraving, Un-coloured. This is the first issue with the title in English only and dated October 1st 1780. Closely cropped, with the titles to the base of the print. A touch of darkening to the white portions. crease to the centre (printed on two sheets). The debtor (left), a fashionably dressed man, stands meditatively at the end of a long table, stroking his chin, and looking at a bill to which one of the creditors, a butcher, points angrily: "[Squan]der Dr [to] Bluff Beef Mutton &c. £70". The butcher, a stout man wearing over-sleeves to the elbow, is seated at the table. Facing him is a well-dressed…

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    London: Robert Cribb, 1780. An attractive copy of Nutter's caricature after Boyne. Stipple-engraving, Un-coloured. This is the first issue with the title in English only and dated October 1st 1780. Closely cropped, with the titles to the base of the print. A touch of darkening to the white portions. crease to the centre (printed on two sheets). The debtor (left), a fashionably dressed man, stands meditatively at the end of a long table, stroking his chin, and looking at a bill to which one of the creditors, a butcher, points angrily: "[Squan]der Dr [to] Bluff Beef Mutton &c. £70". The butcher, a stout man wearing over-sleeves to the elbow, is seated at the table. Facing him is a well-dressed creditor wearing spurred top-boots who points to his bill: "Seven Qrs Rent due Lady day last... £140. 0s. Repairs &c. as Pr Ordy go. £230. 0. 0." Ten other creditors sit and stand round the table and are grouped (right) at its far end. A stout man stands at the end of the table facing the debtor and holding a schedule of debts: "T Squander Debts Certain 200 Uncertain 500 Due to Thos Squander 700 Against 1500. Debtr 800". On the table is a paper of "[Memora]ndums [F]aro 20 EO 50 Phaeton Ponies 100 Lottery Insurance 75". A tailor looks gloomily at his bill: "Snip Tay[lor]". A stout man (right) sits looking at a dog feeding from a bowl. Another dog (left) pulls at the coat-tails of his master, the debtor. On the wall which forms a background is a framed "Perspective View of the Kings Bench". Above it is a bust portrait of Lord Mansfield. A scarce item. The British museum holds this issue: Ref: #1866,1114.625. We can find no copies of this version available for sale at the time of cataloguing. 44cm x 51cm

    . Une jolie copie de la caricature de Nutter d'après Boyne. Gravure au pointillé, non colorée. Il s'agit du premier numéro avec le titre uniquement en anglais, daté du 1er octobre 1780. Découpé de près, avec les titres à la base de l'impression. Légère coloration des parties blanches. Plis au centre (imprimé sur deux feuilles). Le débiteur (à gauche), un homme élégamment vêtu, se tient pensif au bout d'une longue table, se caressant le menton et regardant une facture que l'un des créanciers, un boucher, lui montre avec colère : « [Squan]der Dr [to] Bluff Beef Mutton &c. 70 £ ». Le boucher, un homme corpulent portant des manches longues jusqu'aux coudes, est assis à la table. En face de lui se trouve un créancier bien habillé, chaussé de bottes à éperons, qui pointe du doigt sa facture : « Sept trimestres de loyer dus à la date d'échéance... 140 £. 0 s. Réparations, etc. comme d'habitude. 230 £. 0. 0. » Dix autres créanciers sont assis et debout autour de la table et sont regroupés (à droite) à son extrémité. Un homme corpulent se tient à l'extrémité de la table, face au débiteur, et tient un relevé des dettes : « T Squander Dettes certaines 200 Incertaines 500 dues à Thos Squander 700 Contre 1500. Débiteur 800 ». Sur la table se trouve un document intitulé « [Memora]ndums [F]aro 20 EO 50 Phaeton Ponies 100 Lottery Insurance 75 ». Un tailleur regarde d'un air sombre sa facture : « Snip Tay[lor] ». Un homme corpulent (à droite) est assis et regarde un chien qui mange dans un bol. Un autre chien (à gauche) tire sur les pans du manteau de son maître, le débiteur. Sur le mur qui forme l'arrière-plan, on voit un tableau encadré intitulé « Perspective View of the Kings Bench ». Au-dessus, se trouve un portrait en buste de Lord Mansfield. Une pièce rare. Le British Museum possède cet exemplaire : Réf. : #1866,1114.625. Nous n'avons trouvé aucun exemplaire de cette version disponible à la vente au moment du catalogage. 44 cm x 51 cm

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  • A Meeting of Creditors by NUTTER, William
    NUTTER, William
    A Meeting of Creditors Assemblée de Créanciers

    London: Robert Cribb, 1798. An attractive re-issue of Nutter's caricature after Boyne. Stipple-engraving, printed in colours and finished by hand. This is the version with the title in English and French below. Closely cropped, with the titles protruding to the base of the print. Some small closed tears repaired to the rear. Attractive colouring. The debtor (left), a fashionably dressed man, stands meditatively at the end of a long table, stroking his chin, and looking at a bill to which one of the creditors, a butcher, points angrily: "[Squan]der Dr [to] Bluff Beef Mutton &c. £70". The butcher, a stout man wearing over-sleeves to the elbow, is seated at the table. Facing him is a well-dressed creditor wearing spurred…

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    London: Robert Cribb, 1798. An attractive re-issue of Nutter's caricature after Boyne. Stipple-engraving, printed in colours and finished by hand. This is the version with the title in English and French below. Closely cropped, with the titles protruding to the base of the print. Some small closed tears repaired to the rear. Attractive colouring. The debtor (left), a fashionably dressed man, stands meditatively at the end of a long table, stroking his chin, and looking at a bill to which one of the creditors, a butcher, points angrily: "[Squan]der Dr [to] Bluff Beef Mutton &c. £70". The butcher, a stout man wearing over-sleeves to the elbow, is seated at the table. Facing him is a well-dressed creditor wearing spurred top-boots who points to his bill: "Seven Qrs Rent due Lady day last... £140. 0s. Repairs &c. as Pr Ordy go. £230. 0. 0." Ten other creditors sit and stand round the table and are grouped (right) at its far end. A stout man stands at the end of the table facing the debtor and holding a schedule of debts: "T Squander Debts Certain 200 Uncertain 500 Due to Thos Squander 700 Against 1500. Debtr 800". On the table is a paper of "[Memora]ndums [F]aro 20 EO 50 Phaeton Ponies 100 Lottery Insurance 75". A tailor looks gloomily at his bill: "Snip Tay[lor]". A stout man (right) sits looking at a dog feeding from a bowl. Another dog (left) pulls at the coat-tails of his master, the debtor. On the wall which forms a background is a framed "Perspective View of the Kings Bench". Above it is a bust portrait of Lord Mansfield. A scarce item. The British Museum holds an uncoloured version of the first issue (without French title) #1866,1114.625. We can find no copies of this version available. 43cm x 50.5cm

    . Une jolie réédition de la caricature de Nutter d'après Boyne. Gravure au pointillé, imprimée en couleurs et finie à la main. Il s'agit de la version avec le titre en anglais et en français en bas. Découpée de près, avec les titres dépassant à la base de l'impression. Quelques petites déchirures fermées réparées à l'arrière. Jolie coloration. Le débiteur (à gauche), un homme élégamment vêtu, se tient pensif au bout d'une longue table, se caressant le menton et regardant une facture que l'un des créanciers, un boucher, lui montre avec colère : « [Squan]der Dr [to] Bluff Beef Mutton &c. 70 £ ». Le boucher, un homme corpulent portant des manches longues jusqu'aux coudes, est assis à table. En face de lui se trouve un créancier bien habillé, chaussé de bottes à éperons, qui montre sa facture : « Sept quarts de loyer dus à la Saint-Patrick... 140 £. 0 s. Réparations, etc. comme d'habitude. 230 £. 0. 0. » Dix autres créanciers sont assis et debout autour de la table et sont regroupés (à droite) à son extrémité. Un homme corpulent se tient à l'extrémité de la table, face au débiteur, et tient un tableau des dettes : « T Squander Dettes certaines 200 Incertaines 500 dues à Thos Squander 700 Contre 1500. Débiteur 800 ». Sur la table se trouve un document intitulé « [Memora]ndums [F]aro 20 EO 50 Phaeton Ponies 100 Lottery Insurance 75 ». Un tailleur regarde d'un air sombre sa facture : « Snip Tay[lor] ». Un homme corpulent (à droite) est assis et regarde un chien qui mange dans un bol. Un autre chien (à gauche) tire sur les pans du manteau de son maître, le débiteur. Sur le mur qui forme l'arrière-plan, on voit un tableau encadré intitulé « Perspective View of the Kings Bench ». Au-dessus, se trouve un portrait en buste de Lord Mansfield. Une pièce rare. Le British Museum possède une version non colorée du premier numéro (sans titre en français) #1866,1114.625. Nous n'avons trouvé aucun exemplaire disponible de cette version. 43 cm x 50,5 cm
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  • A Metrical Study of The Book of Job. by MARTEN, Henry John
    MARTEN, Henry John
    A Metrical Study of The Book of Job.

    London: Hodder & Stoughton. Scarce First edition. Signed author dedication to the top of the title page, dated 1869. Hardback brown buckram boards, with gilt lines and titles to front and spine. All edges gilt. Marten uses monosyllabic irregular lines, arranged to resemble a Cowleyan ode, which emphasises Job's anguish. Clean and tidy book. 123 pages. 190 x 125 mm (7½ x 5 inches).

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  • A Mortal Flower by SUYIN, Han.
    SUYIN, Han.
    A Mortal Flower

    London: Jonathan Cape, 1966. First edition in dust wrapper. Wrapper is clean, with a touch of nicking and edgewear and with a 1cm closed tear to the head of the spine. Now in protective archival film. Hardback in clean and neat green cloth with just a touch of bumping. Book is in good clean condition throughout. What is interesting about this copy, is that there is a gift inscription to the verso of the half title, stating that the book was taken from the Iranian Embassy shortly after the SAS had ended the embassy siege in 1980. The annotation claims that it was taken from the embassy an hour after the siege, but apart from this seeming unlikely (with…

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    London: Jonathan Cape, 1966. First edition in dust wrapper. Wrapper is clean, with a touch of nicking and edgewear and with a 1cm closed tear to the head of the spine. Now in protective archival film. Hardback in clean and neat green cloth with just a touch of bumping. Book is in good clean condition throughout. What is interesting about this copy, is that there is a gift inscription to the verso of the half title, stating that the book was taken from the Iranian Embassy shortly after the SAS had ended the embassy siege in 1980. The annotation claims that it was taken from the embassy an hour after the siege, but apart from this seeming unlikely (with security concerns at the time) the date given is actually 3 weeks after the end of the siege. There is no evidence that this is true but a strange thing to make up and we offer it as an interesting oddity! 414 pages. 220 by 150mm (8¾ by 6 inches).

    . Première édition sous couverture anti-poussière. L'emballage est propre, avec une touche d'entaille et d'usure des bords et avec une déchirure fermée de 1 cm à la tête de la colonne vertébrale. Maintenant dans un film d'archives protecteur. Couverture cartonnée en toile verte propre et soignée avec juste une touche de bosse. Le livre est en bon état de propreté partout. Ce qui est intéressant à propos de cet exemplaire, c'est qu'il y a une inscription cadeau au verso du faux titre, indiquant que le livre a été pris à l'ambassade d'Iran peu de temps après que le SAS eut mis fin au siège de l'ambassade en 1980. L'annotation prétend qu'il a été prise de l'ambassade une heure après le siège, mais à part cela qui semble peu probable (avec des problèmes de sécurité à l'époque), la date indiquée est en fait 3 semaines après la fin du siège. Il n'y a aucune preuve que cela soit vrai mais une chose étrange à inventer et nous l'offrons comme une bizarrerie intéressante ! 414 pages. 220 par 150 mm

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  • A narrative of the loss of The Kent East Indiaman, by fire, in the Bay of Biscay, on the 1st March, 1825. by [McGregor, Duncan, Sir]
    [McGregor, Duncan, Sir]
    A narrative of the loss of The Kent East Indiaman, by fire, in the Bay of Biscay, on the 1st March, 1825. In a letter to a friend

    Edinburgh: Waugh & Innes. First edition. A very nice copy of the account of the destruction of The Kent in 1825. Recent hard covers, with green cloth spine and attractive pale green flecked boards. In very good, clean condition. An original paper printed title has been laid down to the spine. New end papers. The text is in good, clean condition. Fractional straining to the hinge to the final page. Complete. 78 pages. 17cm x 11cm. Signed on p. 61: "Servatus" who was later identified as Sir Duncan McGregor. Re-printed a number of times in the first year of publication, this is the first issue, conforming to WorldCat / OCLC: 12417779.
    The "Kent", an East Indiaman belonging to the…

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    Edinburgh: Waugh & Innes. First edition. A very nice copy of the account of the destruction of The Kent in 1825. Recent hard covers, with green cloth spine and attractive pale green flecked boards. In very good, clean condition. An original paper printed title has been laid down to the spine. New end papers. The text is in good, clean condition. Fractional straining to the hinge to the final page. Complete. 78 pages. 17cm x 11cm. Signed on p. 61: "Servatus" who was later identified as Sir Duncan McGregor. Re-printed a number of times in the first year of publication, this is the first issue, conforming to WorldCat / OCLC: 12417779.
    The "Kent", an East Indiaman belonging to the British East India Company and bound for Bengal and China, caught fire in the Bay of Biscay during her maiden voyage. On board were 641 persons, including 20 officers and 344 men of the 31st Regiment of Foot, together with 43 women, 66 children, 20 private passengers, and a crew of 148 (officers included). By the prompt action of Captain Cook of the passing "Cambria", 547 lives were saved.

    . Première édition. Très bel exemplaire du récit de la destruction du Kent en 1825. Couverture rigide récente, avec dos en toile verte et jolies platines vert pâle mouchetées. En très bon état, propre. Un titre original imprimé sur papier a été apposé sur le dos. Pages de garde neuves. Le texte est en bon état, propre. Légère déformation au niveau de la charnière de la dernière page. Complet. 78 pages. 17 cm x 11 cm. Signé à la page 61 : « Servatus », qui a ensuite été identifié comme étant Sir Duncan McGregor. Réimprimé à plusieurs reprises au cours de la première année de publication, il s'agit ici du premier numéro, conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 12417779.
    Le « Kent », un navire de la Compagnie britannique des Indes orientales à destination du Bengale et de la Chine, a pris feu dans le golfe de Gascogne lors de son voyage inaugural. Il y avait à bord 641 personnes, dont 20 officiers et 344 hommes du 31e régiment d'infanterie, ainsi que 43 femmes, 66 enfants, 20 passagers privés et un équipage de 148 personnes (officiers compris). Grâce à l'intervention rapide du capitaine Cook du « Cambria », qui passait par là, 547 vies ont été sauvées.

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  • A new and accurate description of all the Direct and Partial Cross Roads in England and Wales.... by PATERSON, Daniel.
    PATERSON, Daniel.
    A new and accurate description of all the Direct and Partial Cross Roads in England and Wales.... [Bound together with] A travelling Dictionary ; or Alphabetical Tables.... [together with].... Direct and Principal Cross Roads of Scotland.

    London: T. Carnan, 1781. A lovely copy of this set of three books, bound as one. Original leather boards, with a newer leather spine and black and burgundy labels with gilt titles. Binding is in good, clean condition. Lovely clean folding map of the roads of England and Wales as a frontis. The first volume is a 1785 fifth edition. The first part is an index of crossroads, followed by a list of main roads. The second volume is a travelling dictionary, or alphabetical tables, showing the distances between significant towns. This is also 1781, and is the fourth edition of this volume. The third volume (1781, fifth edition) is principal cross roads of Scotland. A beautifully clean example.…

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    London: T. Carnan, 1781. A lovely copy of this set of three books, bound as one. Original leather boards, with a newer leather spine and black and burgundy labels with gilt titles. Binding is in good, clean condition. Lovely clean folding map of the roads of England and Wales as a frontis. The first volume is a 1785 fifth edition. The first part is an index of crossroads, followed by a list of main roads. The second volume is a travelling dictionary, or alphabetical tables, showing the distances between significant towns. This is also 1781, and is the fourth edition of this volume. The third volume (1781, fifth edition) is principal cross roads of Scotland. A beautifully clean example. Essential for those sunspot days when your satnav doesn't work. xxiv, 265., iv, 180., ii, [16] (pagination is 32 but this is the number of columns, two per page) pages. 18.5cm x 11cm.

    . Un bel exemplaire de cette série de trois livres, reliés en un seul. Les planches sont en cuir d'origine, le dos est en cuir plus récent et les étiquettes sont noires et bordeaux avec des titres dorés. La reliure est en bon état. Belle carte dépliante des routes d'Angleterre et du Pays de Galles en frontispice. Le premier volume est une cinquième édition de 1785. La première partie est un index des carrefours, suivi d'une liste des routes principales. Le second volume est un dictionnaire de voyage, ou des tables alphabétiques, indiquant les distances entre les villes importantes. Il s'agit également de 1781, et c'est la quatrième édition de ce volume. Le troisième volume (1781, cinquième édition) est consacré aux principales routes d'Écosse. Un exemplaire d'une propreté irréprochable. Indispensable pour les jours de taches solaires où votre GPS ne fonctionne pas. xxiv, 265, iv, 180, ii, [16] (la pagination est de 32 mais il s'agit du nombre de colonnes, deux par page) pages. 18.5cm x 11cm.

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  • A New Illustration of the Old Adage - Between Two Stools &c. by H.B. [John Doyle]
    H.B. [John Doyle]
    A New Illustration of the Old Adage - Between Two Stools &c.

    London: Thos McLean, 1833. A nice copy of this political satire by Doyle. #261 in Doyle's series of political sketches. Sir John Cam Hobhouse had been forced to resign his posts as both MP for Westminster and Secretary of State for Ireland on a minor point of principle. He expected to be re-confirmed in the post but Colonel Evans (Sir de Lacy Evans), as represented in the sketch, stepped in, and snatched away the seat for Westminster; and the re-appointment to the office of Irish Secretary was postponed sine die. Sir F. Burdett, though stretching out his arm as if to save him, sees that assistance is in vain ; and the phlegmatic Lord Althorp, behind, appears to be…

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    London: Thos McLean, 1833. A nice copy of this political satire by Doyle. #261 in Doyle's series of political sketches. Sir John Cam Hobhouse had been forced to resign his posts as both MP for Westminster and Secretary of State for Ireland on a minor point of principle. He expected to be re-confirmed in the post but Colonel Evans (Sir de Lacy Evans), as represented in the sketch, stepped in, and snatched away the seat for Westminster; and the re-appointment to the office of Irish Secretary was postponed sine die. Sir F. Burdett, though stretching out his arm as if to save him, sees that assistance is in vain ; and the phlegmatic Lord Althorp, behind, appears to be saying, " Never mind, let him go." Print is 29cm x 37.5cm. It is pasted onto a mustard backing sheet of 35cm x 50cm. Both are in good, clean condition, with just a touch of light foxing to the satire. Small embossed stamp of authenticity (by Thos. McClean) to the lower left. A very nice copy. John Doyle was born in Dublin and moved to London in 1822 where he initially worked as a portrait lithographer. In 1827 Doyle began publishing political prints anonymously. From 1829-1851 Doyle published his well-known Political Sketches series, signing his work with the initials "HB" to hide his identity. See McClean, Thos. An Illustrative Key to the Political Sketches of H.B. #CCLXI. British Museum ref: 1856,0510.397.

    . Un bel exemplaire de cette satire politique de Doyle. #Numéro 261 de la série de sketches politiques de Doyle. Sir John Cam Hobhouse avait été contraint de démissionner de ses postes de député de Westminster et de secrétaire d'État à l'Irlande pour une question de principe mineure. Il s'attendait à être reconduit dans ses fonctions, mais le colonel Evans (Sir de Lacy Evans), représenté dans l'esquisse, s'est interposé et a arraché le siège de Westminster ; la reconduction au poste de secrétaire d'État pour l'Irlande a été reportée sine die. Sir F. Burdett, bien qu'il tende le bras comme pour le sauver, voit que l'aide est vaine ; et le flegmatique Lord Althorp, derrière, semble dire : "Peu importe, laissons-le partir". L'estampe mesure 29 cm x 37,5 cm. Elle est collée sur un support moutarde de 35cm x 50cm. Les deux sont en bon état, propres, avec juste une légère rousseur sur la satire. Petit cachet d'authenticité gaufré (par Thos. McClean) en bas à gauche. Un très bel exemplaire. John Doyle est né à Dublin et s'est installé à Londres en 1822 où il a d'abord travaillé comme lithographe portraitiste. En 1827, Doyle a commencé à publier des gravures politiques de manière anonyme. De 1829 à 1851, Doyle publia sa célèbre série Political Sketches, signant ses œuvres des initiales "HB" pour cacher son identité. Voir McClean, Thos, An Illustrative Key to the Political Sketches of H.B. #CCLXI. British Museum ref : 1856,0510.397.

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  • A satirical commentary on the passing of the great reform bill
    A NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE by H.B. [John Doyle]
    H.B. [John Doyle]
    A NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Or a recent instance of the Evil Workings of the "Reform Bill"'s (Strong Ale)

    London: Thos McLean, 1833. First edition. H.. Sketches No 251. Dated Aug 31st 1831. Image is 28.5cm x 37cm. Sheet is 35.5cm x 51.5cm. Neat an clean plate, with very fractional foxing (barely noticeable) pasted onto a mustard backing sheet. This is in good order, with a little darkening and edge wear to the right edge only. In its original uncoloured state. National Portrait Gallery Ref: NPG D41086.

    "An Illustrative key to the Political Sketches of H.B......" (1861). P96. Lords Brougham and Plunket, on their return to London, from a visit to Windsor Castle, were caught in a fog and lost their way, chiefly, it was said, in consequence of the efforts which the postillions had been making to…

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    London: Thos McLean, 1833. First edition. H.. Sketches No 251. Dated Aug 31st 1831. Image is 28.5cm x 37cm. Sheet is 35.5cm x 51.5cm. Neat an clean plate, with very fractional foxing (barely noticeable) pasted onto a mustard backing sheet. This is in good order, with a little darkening and edge wear to the right edge only. In its original uncoloured state. National Portrait Gallery Ref: NPG D41086.

    "An Illustrative key to the Political Sketches of H.B......" (1861). P96. Lords Brougham and Plunket, on their return to London, from a visit to Windsor Castle, were caught in a fog and lost their way, chiefly, it was said, in consequence of the efforts which the postillions had been making to fortify themselves against the weather. Lord Brougham has mounted the ample shoulders of Lord Plunket, to take an observation, on the principle mentioned by Swift, who says, "It is with human intellects as it is with liquors, the lightest is ever at the top." The appearance of the drivers bears testimony to the fact that strong ale has had something to do with the disaster; and for the solution of the riddle of " Reform Bill," whose ale appears to have done the mischief.

    John Doyle (1797–1868), known by the pen name H.B., was an influential Irish caricaturist, political cartoonist, painter, and lithographer. He is considered a pioneer of "polite caricature," a style that avoided grotesque exaggerations and instead relied on wit and subtle humor to critique political figures and events. His work marked a departure from the harsh satire of earlier artists like James Gillray and Thomas Rowlandson. In 1827 Doyle began publishing political prints anonymously. From 1829-1851 Doyle published his well-known Political Sketches series, signing his work with the initials "HB" to hide his identity.

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  • A Noisy Book! by THOMSON, Ross
    THOMSON, Ross
    A Noisy Book!

    Aylesbury: Abelard-Schuman Ltd, 1971. First edition. Hardback blue cloth boards, inside the original unclipped dust jacket. Pre-school book that's simple and funny. 32 unnumbered pages. 235 x 205 mm (9¼ x 8 inches).

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  • An attractive original pastel work
    A Nude Study in Pastel by SCHEPP, E.
    SCHEPP, E.
    A Nude Study in Pastel

    Netherlands: 1960. An original study, in pastels with three nude images. Perhaps a basis for sculpture, as the work shows torsos, and is more sculptural than erotic. The signature is difficult to decipher, but appears to be E Schepp or similar.  The work shows clear skill, and is in very good condition. Appears to have been drawn in the 1960's or 1970's Mounted in passe partout.  The work is held in a glazed wooden frame. The price shown here is for the pastel itself, in the passe partout, but unframed. If you wish the frame, then this is also possible for a small additional cost. (Most of the additional cost is the difficult shipping!) Image 56.6cm x 44.5cm. Frame 77cm x 66cm…

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    Netherlands: 1960. An original study, in pastels with three nude images. Perhaps a basis for sculpture, as the work shows torsos, and is more sculptural than erotic. The signature is difficult to decipher, but appears to be E Schepp or similar.  The work shows clear skill, and is in very good condition. Appears to have been drawn in the 1960's or 1970's Mounted in passe partout.  The work is held in a glazed wooden frame. The price shown here is for the pastel itself, in the passe partout, but unframed. If you wish the frame, then this is also possible for a small additional cost. (Most of the additional cost is the difficult shipping!) Image 56.6cm x 44.5cm. Frame 77cm x 66cm Une étude originale, aux pastels secs avec trois images de nus. Peut-être une base pour la sculpture, car l'œuvre montre des torses, et est plus sculpturale qu'érotique. La signature est difficile à déchiffrer, mais semble être E Schepp ou similaire. Le travail montre une habileté évidente, et est en très bon état. Semble avoir été dessiné dans les années 60 ou 70 Monté dans passe-partout. L'œuvre est conservée dans un cadre en bois vernissé. Le prix indiqué ici est pour le pastel lui-même, dans le passe-partout, mais non encadré. Si vous souhaitez le cadre, cela est également possible pour un petit coût supplémentaire. (La majeure partie du coût supplémentaire est l'expédition difficile !) Image 56,6 cm x 44,5 cm. Cadre 77cm x 66cm

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