NATURAL HISTORY (THREE VOLUMES)NaturalNATURAL HISTORY (THREE VOLUMES)Natural History (three volumes)Lot includes: 1. Albertus Seba: Cabinet of Natural Curiosities. Koln: Taschen, 2001. folio, in pictorial box. 2. Egyptian Birds: for the Most Part Seen in the Nile Valle
VENETIAN SCHOOL, VIEW OF CAMPANILE DIVENETIAN SCHOOL, VIEW OF CAMPANILE DI SAN MARCOVenetian School(19th century)View of Campanile di San Marco from a canal, Veniceoil on canvassigned with initials JS and dated 77(?) lower left16 x 24in (41 x 61cm)
AUGUSTUS OSBORNE LAMPLOUGH, VIEW ONAUGUSTUS OSBORNE LAMPLOUGH, VIEW ON THE NILEAugustus Osborne Lamplough (American, 1877-1930)View on the Nilewatercolor on papersigned lower left Lamplough24 x 37in (61 x 94cm)
FRANCO GENTILINI, PISA, CAMPANILEFrancoFRANCO GENTILINI, PISA, CAMPANILEFranco Gentilini (Italian, 1909-1981)Pisa, campanile, 1952oil on canvassigned upper right Gentilini and dated '52, with old gallery label and partial exhibition label to reverse40 x 29in (1
SALVADOR DALI, "HOMAGE TO VENICE", LITHOGRAPHSalvadorSALVADOR DALI, "HOMAGE TO VENICE", LITHOGRAPHSalvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989), "Homage to Venice: Basilica San Marco & Campanile Basilica", lithograph, signed lower right, numbered "167/195" lower left, image size: 22 3/4" x 31", frame size: 3
[AFRICA] - [HUNTING] - [TRAVEL] - [SAFARI[AFRICA] - [HUNTING] - [TRAVEL] - [SAFARI PRESS]. A group of approximately 64 volumes, including works primarily related to Africa, hunting, and travel, many of which are published by the Safari Press, including:
1-23) [Classics in African Hunting Series]. An incomplete run of 23 volumes, all published in Long Beach, CA: Safari Press, Inc., [1983-2011], all FIRST EDITIONS (vol. 67: FIRST ENGLISH EDITION), LIMITED ISSUE, each numbered out of 1,000 copies, EACH SIGNED BY THE EDITOR, AUTHOR, AND/OR ILLUSTRATOR.
24) CHILTON, Johnny. [Classics in Big Game Hunting Series.] Out of Bullets! Safari Press, Inc., [2011]. Vol. 38 only. FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, 44 of 250 copies, SIGNED.
25) STANLEY, Henry M. How I How I Found Livingstone: Travels, Adventures, and Discoveries in Central Africa. NY: Scribner, Armstrong & Co., 1872. (Covers detached.) FIRST AMERICAN EDITION.
26) STANLEY, Henry M. Through the Dark Continent. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1878. 2 vols. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION.
27) SYKES, C.A. Service and Sport on the Tropical Nile. L: John Murray, 1903. FIRST EDITION.
28) BELL, W.D.M. The Wanderings of an Elephant Hunter. L: "Country Life," Ltd., et al, 1923. Provenance: Noreen Curry (bookplate). FIRST EDITION.
29) BOYCE, William D. Illustrated Africa Noth Tropical South. Chicago et al: Rand McNally & Company, [1925]. FIRST EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY, WITH COMPLIMENTS CARD SIGNED BY BOYCE and tipped in.
30) PATTERSON, Frederick B. African Adventures. NY et al: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1928. (Lacking dust jacket.) FIRST EDITION.
31) DINESEN, Isak [Karen BLIXEN]. Out of Africa. NY: Random House, [1938]. (Lacking dust jacket.) FIRST AMERICAN EDITION.
32) WARD, Don, editor. Wild Streets Tales of the Frontier Towns by members of the Western Writers of America. Garden City, NY, 1958. FIRST EDITION.
33) MELLON, James. African Hunter. Safari Press Inc., [1975]. FIRST EDITION.
34) BEST, Anthony A., editor. Rowland Ward's Records of Big Game. Sussex, England, 1977. Seventeenth edition, LIMITED ISSUE, 143 of 150 copies, SIGNED.
35) [ENCYCLOPEDIA]. Encyclopedia of Big Game Animals in Africa with their Trophies. NY et al: Pierre Fiorenza\Larousse, [1983]. FIRST EDITION.
36) BODDINGTON, Craig T. Where Lions Roar Ten More Years of African Hunting. Safari Press Inc., [1997]. FIRST EDITION. SIGNED.
37) KISTNER, Alzada Carlisle. An Affair with Africa Expeditions and Adventures Across a Continent. Washington, D.C. et al, [1998]. FIRST EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY KISTNER: "Adventure is addictive - Enjoy! Alzada C. Kistner."
38) KLINEBURGER, Bert. International Hunter 1945-1999 Hunting's Greatest Era. [Kerrville, TX,1999]. FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, lettered AR of 1,000 copies. PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY KLINEBURGER: "To my friend Michael Keith Good hunting Bert Klineburger."
And 25 others. Together, 63 works in 64 volumes, various sizes, all in original bindings, most with their publisher's dust jackets and slipcases, many FIRST EDITIONS, many SIGNED, condition generally very good. Complete list available upon request.
AMISTAD TRIAL, NILES NATIONAL REGISTER,AMISTAD TRIAL, NILES NATIONAL REGISTER, MARCH 1841 Niles National Register, March 20, 1841. A very important issue, as an inside page has: "The Case of the Amistad" being the report of the Supreme Court on this historic slavery-related event. The "Amistad" was a United States Supreme Court case resulting from the rebellion of slaves on board the Spanish schooner of this name in 1839. The rebellion broke out when the schooner, traveling along the coast of Cuba, was taken over by a group of captives who had earlier been kidnapped in Africa and sold into slavery. The Africans were later apprehended on the vessel near Long Island, New York, by the United States Navy and taken into custody. The ensuing widely publicized court cases in the United States helped the abolitionist movement. In 1840, a federal trial court found that the initial transport of the Africans across the Atlantic (which did not involve the Amistad) had been illegal, because the international slave trade had been abolished, and that they were thus not legally slaves but free. Furthermore, given they were illegally confined, the Africans were entitled to take what legal measures necessary to secure their freedom, including the use of force. The Supreme Court affirmed this finding on March 9, 1841, and the Africans traveled home in 1842. The case influenced numerous succeeding laws. This case was made famous by the 1997 movie "Amistad" by Stephen Spielberg. This issue has extensive reporting on this case taking over 1 1/2 pages, and as noted in the prefacing comments: "...Mr. Justice Story delivered the opinion of the court...", followed by a detailed review of the case from beginning to end, with the verdict of the court as noted above, in a Baltimore newspaper, close to Washington, D.C. where the verdict was given and since the verdict was rendered on March 9 this is likely one of the earliest reports to be found in a newspaper. 16pp.
WAR OF 1812, NILES WEEKLY REGISTER,WAR OF 1812, NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, 1812-1813 The Weekly Register published by Hezekiah Niles. Covering the dates September 26, 1812 to February 27, 1813. Contains news reports of the War of 1812 as well as discussion of topics such as slavery. An interesting look at the important news during the War of 1812. Bound in white paper boards with binding tape at the spine.
TWO HARRANIA EGYPT TAPESTRY WEAVINGSTWO HARRANIA EGYPT TAPESTRY WEAVINGS Cotton and wool, 2nd half 20th c., flat-weave tapestry construction; the first a vertical Nile River scene with trees, animals, birds, and a building along the edge of a blue river where dolphins and a boat glide, signed (3 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. not including fringe) (wear and discoloration to fringe, otherwise good estate condition); the second a horizontal leafy landscape with goats and a bird, signed (2 ft. 3 in. x 2 ft. 3 in. not including fringe) (discoloration of fringe, otherwise good estate condition).
GROUP OF WILLIE NILE LP ALBUMS ComprisingGROUP OF WILLIE NILE LP ALBUMS Comprising seven items, several signed.
ASSORTMENT OF BEATRIX POTTER & SIMILARASSORTMENT OF BEATRIX POTTER & SIMILAR JUVENILES Including various Peter Rabbit tales and related stories.
Pair of Asian Patinated Bronze ModelsPair of Asian Patinated Bronze Models of Juvenile Elephants, mid 20th century each with one ivory tusk and impressed mark to base height 6.5 in — 16.5 cm
DAVID ROBERTS LITHOGRAPH - 'A PERSIANDAVID ROBERTS LITHOGRAPH - 'A PERSIAN WHEEL, USED IN RAISING WATER FROM THE NILE'. 65 X 49CM
Italian Grand Tour School, first-halfItalian Grand Tour School, first-half 19th c - The Grand Canal at Sunset, Venice, the background with the Doge's Palace, the Campanile and St Mark's Square, oil on canvas, 26.5 x 32cm More Information Good, untouched condition. Some surface wear and craquelure.
Books. Three shelves of general stock,Books. Three shelves of general stock, mid-20th c and later, including Rupert annuals 1939, 1941 and 1944, mixed pictorial bindings, 4to, further children's and juvenile annuals and books, vintage film reviews and annuals, etc
Books. One shelf of children's and juvenileBooks. One shelf of children's and juvenile fiction, late 19th c and later, including annuals, pictorial bindings, Arthur Ransom, parts in original wrappers, various illustrators, etc
FRAMED ERTE SCARF: THE NILEFramed ErteFRAMED ERTE SCARF: THE NILEFramed Erte Scarf: The Nile, signed in the weave Dimensions: Sight: 35 x 35 in. (88.9 x 88.9 cm.), Frame: 38 x 38 in. (96.5 x 96.5 cm.) Condition: Mounted and framed under acrylic.
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE BRASS RELIEF TAZZANEOCLASSICAL STYLE BRASS RELIEF TAZZA Neoclassical style brass tazza with two handles, the compote centered with a high relief scene of Moses saved by being placed in a basket on the River Nile, titled "Moise Sauv? Des Eaux" and marked "Ch. Perron," raised on a round base, base and handles stamped with letters and numerals. 4.75? H x 20? diameter.
FELIX ZIEM VENETIAN CANAL SCENE OILFELIX ZIEM VENETIAN CANAL SCENE OIL ON PANEL Felix Ziem (French, 1821-1911), Venetian canal scene, oil on panel, depicting central gondola in the San Marco basin, with a view of the campanile and the Doge's Palace in the background, signed "Ziem" lower right, artist's name plaque "Felix Ziem 1821 - 1922" affixed to frame, the panel reverse bearing handwriting in French, possibly reads "Je reconnais avoir peint le tableau en 1905...Ziem..." (I remember having painted the painting in 1905...Ziem), with remnants of paper labels. Image: 15" H x 23.5" W; frame: 21.5" H x 30.25" W x 2.5" D. Provenance: From a Bronxville, NY estate.
RARE REGENCY PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILTRARE REGENCY PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT CONVEX GIRANDOLE MIRROR, IN THE EGYPTIAN REVIVAL TASTECarved with an Egyptian Pharaoh on the top crest flanked by a pair of crocodiles, surrounding the convex mirror plate within a berried laurel border, fitted with a pair of candle branches with lion masks, and terminating in a winged jaguar mask.
4 ft. 4 in. x 29 3/4 in. diam.
Note: The Egyptian revival movement in the early 19th century was inspired by Napoleon's conquest of Egypt, and Admiral Nelson's defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of the Nile in 1798. Napoleon took a scientific expedition with him to Egypt and publication of the work was produced in 1809. Many drawings and engravings showed images of the pyramids, sphynx and hieroglyphics which influenced the taste-makers, cabinet-makers and architects of the time.
Condition
Minor chips and nicks to the painted and gilt surfaces throughout. Age splits on the borders surrounding the convex mirror plate which has scattered oxidation. Fantastic model and great quality.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
TERRACOTTA BUST OF ANTINOUS, AFTER THETERRACOTTA BUST OF ANTINOUS, AFTER THE ANTIQUEUnmarked.
19 x 19 x 10 in.
Note: Antinous was a Bithynian Greek youth and a favorite of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Antinous was deified on Hadrian's orders and worshipped in both the Greek East and Latin West after dying under mysterious circumstances along the Nile. Antinous accompanied Hadrian to the annual Eleusinian Mysteries in Athens, and was with him when he killed the Marousian lion in Libya.
Condition
Minor wear, some stains, scattered small chips to the edges and a few tiny chips to the extremities.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
BLACK FOREST CARVED CLOCK WITH PHEASANTSBLACK FOREST CARVED CLOCK WITH PHEASANTS 19th c. Large and Intricately Carved Wooden Clock Case, depicting a group of six adult and juvenile game birds amid a variety of forest plants, with center mounted engraved brass clock face (works replaced with battery movement), 29 1/2" high, 19 1/2" x 8".
GOTHIC REVIVAL AQUAMANILE, CA 1900 LionGOTHIC REVIVAL AQUAMANILE, CA 1900 Lion Form cast iron with attacking Jackal form handle, blackening and remnants of gilding, based on the 14th c. originals, used for Priest's absolutions before the Eucharist, 10 1/2" x 10" x 4".
JAMES JOSEPH AHEARN (CT, 1904-1963)JAMES JOSEPH AHEARN (CT, 1904-1963) BIRD CARVING Hen Pheasant and Chicks, carved and painted wood, unsigned, depicting an adult and three juveniles, in original paint with wonderful soft patina, atop a wooden base. Groupings such as this are quite rare. A fine example of Ahearn's earlier work. Most likely sold through Crossroads of Sport, NYC; 6 1/2" high, 7 1/2" x 5". Slight damage to tips of chicks' beaks.
TWO EARLY 20TH CENTURY BOOKS ON THETWO EARLY 20TH CENTURY BOOKS ON THE NILE To include: The Nile: Notes for Travellers in Egypt and in the Egyptian Sudan (London and Cairo: Thos. Cook & Son, 1912) by noted Egyptologist E. A. Wallis Budge, gilt to leather, two maps (7 x 5 in.); plus: A Thousand Miles Up the Nile by Amelia Edwards (New York: Lovell, Coryell & Company, n.d.), leather over marbled boards (7-1/2 x 5-1/4 in.).
An oil on board, “Leaning Tower, Venice,”An oil on board, “Leaning Tower, Venice,” the Campanile Bell Tower of Santo Stefano, signed lower left ‘Clark’. Previous purchase receipt included. Image 10” x 8” Frame 14” x 12” Condition: good CT Transfer Fee $20
MONTEGRAPPA LUXOR BLUE NILE LIMITEDMONTEGRAPPA LUXOR BLUE NILE LIMITED EDITION FOUNTAIN PEN LENGTH 6.25”.MONTEGRAPPA LUXOR BLUE NILE LIMITED EDITION FOUNTAIN PEN, Applied sterling silver Egyptian motifs. 18kt gold nib (medium). 634 of 1912. Dimensions: Length 6.25".
WILLET FAMILY PAIRWilliam Gibian (b.WILLET FAMILY PAIRWilliam Gibian (b. 1946)
Onancock, VA, c. 2000
13 in. long
This adult and juvenile willet are the product of a special commission. This elaborately carved and painted pair of shorebirds have incised signatures on the bottoms.
Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Saltonstall Collection
RIG OF SEVEN GOLDEN PLOVERCoffin Family
Nantucket,RIG OF SEVEN GOLDEN PLOVERCoffin Family
Nantucket, MA, c. 1870
9 1/4 in. long
“Birds of a feather flock together." An important aspect of a decoy's functionality is that they were made to be seen socially and used en masse. The early primary-source collectors acquired entire rigs from the context of utility and placed them on their shelves in their newly defined context as art. These rigs gave acquisitors trade material as they diversified their portfolios. Over the years, the rigs were often whittled down into singles or pairs. An exception to this decoy diaspora is seen in the Paul Tudor Jones II, Thomas K. Figge, and Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Collections, which notably hold rigs together. While some rigs continue to be broken up, a growing number of astute collectors are reassembling historic rigs and groupings.
This lot represents a unique opportunity in the modern era to obtain a Nantucket rig of this size. It consists of several variations of the maker’s golden plover. All have a variation of the Coffin-type body and green stippling on the backs and sides, white headbands, and mortise-and-tenon bills. Two have hollow bodies with thin bottom boards in breeding plumage. Two have solid bodies with dark adult plumage. The final three are in juvenile "pale belly" plumage with two-piece head construction; two of these had been painted in breeding plumage with the solid white bellies added over the white dots. This is logical as the old and young birds would typically arrive on Nantucket in entirely separate flights.
Included are seven vintage Nantucket gunning sticks for use in the meadows and one homemade shell box.
Original paint with gunning wear. One solid adult has an original imperfection above the tail, the other solid adult has a reset neck and half of bill replaced. A solid-white-bellied bird has wear to top of head and flaking around knot in breast. One of the hollow birds has a replaced bottom board.
Provenance: Stephen B. O'Brien Sr. Collection
L.N. FOWLER PHRENOLOGY HEAD LUDGATEL.N. FOWLER PHRENOLOGY HEAD LUDGATE CIRCUSLorenzo Niles Fowler (American, New York / England, 1811-1896). Porcelain Phrenology bust, Ludgate Circus address. With labeled lobes, front labeled Phrenology by L.N. Fowler, right side Entered at Stationers Hall, left side L.N. Fowler Ludgate Circus, London; printed inscription from Fowler on back. 12"H x 4"D x 5"W at base. Minor losses to painted decoration.
33 TORG ROLE PLAYING GAME SUPPLEMENTSWest33 TORG ROLE PLAYING GAME SUPPLEMENTSWest End Games (1974-1998). Torg Role Playing game supplements: Adventure Book, World Book, Kanawa Land Vehicles, The Cassandra Files, The Godnet, High Lord Of Earth, Pixaud's Practical Grimoire, Creatures of Aysle, The Nile Empire, Orrorsh, Tharkold, Terra, Tokyo, The Cyberpapacy, Nippon Tech, Infiniverse, Kanawa Personal Weapons, Aysle, Cylent Scream, City of Demons, Los Angeles City Book, Kanawa heavy weapons, Infiniverse II, The Storm Knight's Guide to the Possibility Wars, The Temple of Rec Stalek, Creatures of Tharkold, Ravagons, No Quarter Given, When Axioms Collide, The Gaunt Man Returns, The High Lords' Guide to the Possibility Wars, The Delphi Council World Book, Torg Rule Book. Comics, magazines and role playing games are in as found condition. Please see photos.
15 TSR FORGOTTEN REALMS ADVENTURES AND15 TSR FORGOTTEN REALMS ADVENTURES AND ACCESSORIESTSR (Lake Geneva WI 1973-1997) Dungeons and Dragons Forgotten Realms. N5 Under Illefarn by Steve Perrin (United States 1946-2021). I14 Swords of the Iron Legion. H4 The Throne of Bloodstone by Douglas Niles (Wisconsin 1954-) and Michael Dobson (North Carolina 1952-). FRE1 Shadowdale. FRE2 Tantras. FRE3 Waterdeep by Ed Greenwood (Canada 1959-). FRA2 Black Courser by Troy Denning (Colorado 1958-). FR4 The Magister by Ed Greenwood and Steve Perrin. FR5 The Savage Frontier by Jennell Jaquays (Michigan 1956-). FR7 Hall of Heroes. FA1 Halls of the High King by Ed Greenwood. FA2 Nightmare Keep by Rick Swan (United States 20th Century). FROA1 ninja Wars by Nigel Findley (Venezuela 1959-1995). OA6 Oriental Adventures Ronin Challenge by Curtis Smith (United States 20th Century) and Rick Swan. DLS1 Dragon Lance New Beginnings by Mark Acres (United States 20th Century).
14 TSR DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS ADVENTURES14 TSR DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS ADVENTURES ACCESSORIESTSR (Lake Geneva WI 1973-1997) Dungeons and Dragons. C1 The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan by Harold Johnson (Illinois 20th Century) and Jeff R. Leason (United States 20th Century). The Book of Marvelous Magic by Frank Mentzer (Pennsylvania 1950-) and Gary Gygax (Chicago 1938-2008) . H1 Bloodstone Pass by Douglas Niles (Wisconsin 1954-) and Michael Dobson (North Carolina 1952-). H2 The Mines of Bloodstone by Michael Dobson and Douglas Niles. H3 The Bloodstone Wars by Michael Dobson and Douglas Niles with Ed Greenwood (Canada 1959-). UK2 The Sentinel by Graeme Morris (United Kingdom 20th Century). T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil by Gary Gygax with Frank Mentzer. Lankhmar Swords of the Undercity. 9162 Lankhmar City of Adventure. I10 Ravenloft II: The House on Gryphon Hill by Tracy Hickman (Utah 1955-) and Laura Hickman (California 1956-). RS1 Red Sonja Unconquered. LNR1 Wonders of Lankhmar by Dale "Slade" Henson (United States 1963-). LNR2 Tales of Lankhmar by Anthony Pryor (California 20th Century). Thieves of Lankhmar by Nigel Findley (Venezuela 1959-1995).
15th century North German Gothic Style15th century North German Gothic Style Silvered Bronze Chandelier, 19th/early 20th century the three branch riser surmounted by a lion form 'aquamanile' overall height 36 in — 91.4 cm, diameter 15 in — 38.1 cm; fixture minus chain and cap height 15 in — 38.1 cm
Lorenzo Niles Fowler Ceramic PhrenologyLorenzo Niles Fowler Ceramic Phrenology Head and Two Related Books, early-mid 19th century including OUTLINED OF PHRENOLOGY by G. Spurzheim, M.D., London, Treutel, Wurtz, and Richter, 1827, and THE PRACTICAL PHRENOLOGIST AND RECORDER AND DELINEATOR signed by Orson Squire Fowler and dated Jan. 19, 1885
height 11.5 in — 29.2 cm
GROUP OF 6 NATIVE AMERICAN TURQUOISEGROUP OF 6 NATIVE AMERICAN TURQUOISE & CORAL JEWELRY PIECESA group of 6 Native American jewelry items including a cuff bracelet, a spinner pendant, and four rings. The pieces are all handmade sterling items with bezel set turquoise and red coral stones. Most are unsigned. The cuff is has an etched signature on the reverse "By Roy Vanilever - RV". Measurements: The cuff interior measures 2 1/4" x 1 3/4". Rings sizes include 7, 6.75, 6.25 & 6 The lot weighs 82.8 grams total. There is a measuring stick is included in the photos for size reference.
Condition
All the items in this group are in very good condition with patina and wear consistent with age.