HAWKINS, SIR JOHN, HISTORY AND PRACTICEOF MUSIC, VOLUMES I-VFive bound volumes, published by T. Payne & Son, 1776, first edition.
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Expected wear and scuffing to the leather bindings, pages yellowed consistent...
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Nine Canadian Historical BiographiesC.P. Stacey
A VERY DOUBLE LIFE: THE PRIVATE WORLD OF MACKENZIE KING
Toronto, Macmillan of Canada, 1976
A.Y. Jackson
A PAINTER'S COUNTRY
Toronto, Clarke, Irwin & Co., 1963
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Three Books Signed by Canadian PrimeMinisters, early-mid 20th century 1) Robert Laird Borden: Hedley A. Chilvers. THE SEVEN LOST TRAILS OF AFRICA (London, Toronto, Melbourne and Sydney: Cassell, 1930). Bookplate...
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SIR JOHN GILBERT "THE ROYAL MESSENGER"(1865 OIL)Sir John Gilbert, R.A.
(English, 1817-1897)
The Royal Messenger , 1865
Oil on canvas
42 1/4" x 30 1/4"
Artist's monogram and date to the bottom right. The reverse...
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OIL PORTRAIT OF SIR JOHN SPOTTISWOODEIII (1594-1675)A 17th century oil portrait on canvas of a gentleman identified as Sir John Spottiswoode, son of the archbishop and grandson of the Scottish reformer, each...
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CAMPAIGN POSTER FOR SIR JOHN A. MACDONALDAcampaign poster for Sir John A. MacDonald, "The Old Flag, The Old Policy, The Old Leader", published by The Industrial League and printed by the Toronto Litho Company. This...
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SCOTTISH GEORGIAN ROYAL COAT OF ARMS,JOHN STEELLA monumental Scottish Georgian grey painted Royal Coat of Arms Sir John Steell RSA, Edinburgh first half 19th century Signed J Steell / Edn. height 59in (150cm);...
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FOLLOWER OF OR AFTER JOHN MICHAEL WRIGHT(Scottish,1617?1694)
Sir John Frederick, Lord Mayor of London, titled top left "Sir John Frederick, Knt./M.P. for Dartmouth./b.1601-obit 1685.", oil on canvas, 50 x 40 in.; black painted...
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CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN ARMORIAL PLATEAND SAUCER, RAT...comprising: circa 1750, saucer with Rattray coat of arms, shield with central white stripe, flanked by stripes, each having three gilt crosses, surmounted...
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CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL PORCELAIN PLATE,FREDERICKcirca 1724, plate centered with the arms of Frederick, baronet of Westiminster, shield having three white doves on a blue reserve above base with gold ground, iron...
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TWO CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL PORCELAINTEAPOTS, FREDERIC...comprising: circa 1724, teapot with arms of Frederick, depicted with two thirds gilt ground, top one third cobalt, having three white doves, centered with...
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CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL PORCELAIN MUG,GELLcirca 1745, centered with the arms of Gell, shield form halved diagonally one half iron red, the other white, centered with rose and two six point stars, body with gilt...
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TWO QAJAR LACQUERED LEATHER PAPIER MACHEBOOK COVERS
PERSIA, 19TH CENTURY with central reserves of lovers on white grounds adorned with peacocks and flowers within script borders, the opposing sides with panels of...
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SPINACH GREEN JADE WITH AGATE INSETOPIUM PIPE
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY ? ????????????????the cylindrical shaft in plain form with metal mount, inset both ends with agate mouthpiece, the stone of luscious...
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William Hoare of Bath (1707-1792)/Portraitof Claude Champion de Crespigny/half-length, be-wigged and wearing a buttoned crimson coat and fine needlework waistcoat (now in the Victoria and Albert Museum)/oval/oil on...
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IRISH MARKET ARMORIAL PLATE, MACGREGORQianlong Era, circa 1780 decorated with the arms of MacGregor and Gaelic motto "S'rioghal Mo Dhream" For example see "Chinese Armorial Porcelain" vol. 1, p. 651, by D.S. Howard...
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THOMAS GAINSBOROUGH, (ENGLISH, 1727-1788),PORTRAIT OF SIR JOHN SKYNNER, (1723-1805), OIL ON CANVAS, 50 X 40 IN.THOMAS GAINSBOROUGH, (English, 1727-1788) Portrait of Sir John Skynner, (1723-1805), oil on canvas...
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THOMAS JOHNES, SIR JOHN FROISSART CHRONICLES,LONDON 1808, 12 VOLUMESThomas Johnes, Sir John Froissart Chronicles, London 1808, 12 Volumes,...
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COLLECTION OF FOUR PAINTED LEAD SOLDIERS,EACH WITHIN A CHARLES MORRELL BOX, TWO NAMED 'SIR MOMAS HOLLAND' AND 'SIR JOHN DE SAINTRECollection of Four Painted Lead Soldiers, Each within a Charles Morrell Box, Two Named...
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PAIR OF MINIATURES IN THE STYLE OF RUFUSPORTER (MA/CT, 1792-1884) The Sisters Brisbane, watercolor on cardstock, inscribed verso "Mrs. Ewart, Lavinia Ewart, nee Brisbane" & "Mrs. B., Arethusa Berry, nee Brisbane"....
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Y IMPORTANT GEORGIAN DOLL'S HOUSE, 'THEEVANS BABY HOUSE'
18TH CENTURY, WITH LATER ADAPTATIONS AND CONTENTS modelled as a three-storeyed Georgian town house, of ochre and red painted pine and other timber, the hinged...
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JAPANESE KUTANI LIDDED VASE ?? ?????ofbottle form, painted with three figures on the bulbous body(1)30cm highProvenance: Kimmerghame, Duns, the Estate of the Late Major General Sir John Swinton K.C.V.O., O.B.E.,...
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FAMILLE ROSE 'LOTUS POND AND MANDARINDUCKS' GINGER JAR
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY ? ???????????of ovoid form, painted to one side with a pair of Mandarin ducks in a lotus pond with large foliage and florals,...
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TWO FAMILLE VERTE GINGER JARS AND COVERS
QINGDYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY ? ?????????????each similarly painted with a continuous lotus pond scene, with wooden stands(2)heights: 17.5cm and 19.5cmProvenance: Kimmerghame, Duns,...
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PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE 'COVERT EIGHT IMMORTALS'PLATES
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY ? ???????????each painted to the central medallion with attributes of Eight Daoist Immortals, including a double-gourd, sword, plantain fan,...
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BLUE AND WHITE AND UNDERGLAZED-RED BOTTLEVASE
20TH CENTURY ???? ??????????the globular body supported on a slightly flared foot, rising to a long straight neck, painted with fruits borne on foliage underneath bands...
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SANG-DE-BOEUF BOTTLE VASE
QING DYNASTY,18TH-19TH CENTURY ? ?????sturdily potted from a recessed foot rising to a bulbous body and straight long neck, applied overall with a thick red glaze thinning on the mouth...
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TURQUOISE-GLAZED HANDLED VASE
QING DYNASTY,19TH CENTURY ? ???????rising from a short foot to globular body, waisted neck and wide flared mouth, two makara heads with water emerging from mouth flanking the neck forming...
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OX-BLOOD-GLAZED LANGYAO MEIPING VASE
QINGDYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY ? ???????the high shouldered baluster body rising from a spreading foot to a waisted neck and terminating to a flared rim, covered overall with...
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MUGHAL-STYLE WHITE JADE 'CHRYSANTHEMUM'BOWL
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MUGHAL STYLE PALE CELADON JADE HANDLEDBOWL
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY ? ???????????????the delicate body intricately carved in low relief on the exterior with a band of acanthus leaf, the tip rising from the rim...
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LARGE LONGQUAN CELADON 'TRIGRAMS' TRIPODCENSER
MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY ? ????????????sturdily potted, of tapering cylindrical shape raised on three cabriole legs, the exterior moulded with the eight trigrams...
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Portrait of Sir John Medina by GeorgeVertue Penc George Vertue (Dutch 1684-1756) titled Sir John Medina along lower margin; ht. 8 wd. 6.75 in. A Dutch portraitist who worked in England George Vertue also worked...
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Rare books: Ottoman Empire history andreference Edrehi Isaac HISTORY OF THE CAPITAL OF ASIA AND THE TURKS TOGETHER WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE DOMESTIC MANNERS OF THE TURKS IN TURKEY. Vol I-III in one. Boston: Isaac...
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Gilman Marston Civil War General andPolitician Manuscript Archive 233 letters 82 essays and speeches ca.80 deeds receipts and miscellaneous business records. Ca 1830-1900 (bulk 1834-1859). A son of Orford New...
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Sir John Robert Steell R.S.A. (British/Scottish1804-1891) "Bust of a Young Man in a Toga" 1865 marble signed and dated on spine of socle "J. STEELL. R.S.A./ Sculp. Edinb./ 1865" height 28 in. Note: John Robert Steell...
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