A few examples of appraisal values for
BLACKWOOD

• Antique map of South Australia, New
  Antique map of South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, hand coloured engraved, 'The Royal Atlas of Modern Geography exhibiting, in a series of entirely original and authentic maps, the present condition of geographical discovery and research in the several countries, empires and states of the world', published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London, 1871, approx 42cm x 32cm
• [HISTORY & LITERATURE]. A group
  [HISTORY & LITERATURE]. A group of 4 leather-bound works in 37 volumes relating to history and literature, comprising: CREIGHTON, M. History of the Papacy. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1882. 5 volumes, octavo. Contemporary tan armorial calf gilt, red and green lettering-pieces gilt, edges marbled. WARD, Mrs. Humphrey. Works. Boston, New York, and Cambridge: Houghton Mifflin Company, the Riverside Press, 1912. 16 volumes, octavo. Frontispieces. Contemporary half brown morocco gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut. KINGLAKE, Alexander William. The Invasion of the Crimea. Edinburgh & London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1858. 6 volumes, octavo. Contemporary brown calf gilt, green and brown morocco lettering-pieces gilt, edges marbled. Provenance: 1 1/4 pp. contemporary manuscript annotations relating to the history of the invasion bound in; 4pp. pamphlet, "Society for the Propagation of the Gospel" bound in. SPOFFORD, A. R. The Library of Historic Characters and Famous Events. Philadelphia: William Finley & Co., 1894. 10 volumes, octavo. Frontispieces and plates. 20th-century half tan morocco gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut. The "Standard Edition."
• ALISON, Archibald. History of
  ALISON, Archibald. History of Europe. Edinburgh & London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1844. 10 volumes, octavo. 19th-century tan calf gilt, red and green morocco lettering-pieces gilt, edges marbled. Sixth edition.
• 4VOL GEORGE ELIOT, DANIEL
  4VOL GEORGE ELIOT, DANIEL DERONDA, FIRST ISSUE Daniel Deronda, by George Eliot. Published 1876 by William Blackwood and Sons. First issue without inserted "contents" leaves. Volume I, page 83, line 2 with misprint "reponsive" and errata tipped-in after title page of volume II (part III). Bound in contemporary brown leather with marbled overlays on covers and inside covers and first free paper, on each the volumes have on the spine 5 with frets, gilted title, volume number and floral designs. vol1 367pp; vol 2 364pp; vol 3 393pp; vol 4 367pp.
• 4VOL BLACKWOODS MAGAZINE FROM
  4VOL BLACKWOODS MAGAZINE FROM EDINBURGH, 1818-1827 A set of 4 volumes of Blackwood's Magazine with the following volumes: Volume IV: October 1818 - March 1819, Volume VII: April 1820 - September 1820, Volume XXI: January 1827 - June 1827, Volume XXIV: Starting September 1828 - May 1835. All published by William Blackwood, Edinburgh. Books are bound in leather with marbled boards. Binding are slightly different on these volumes. 8vo.
• PAIR OF CHINESE BLACKWOOD AND GLASS
  PAIR OF CHINESE BLACKWOOD AND GLASS LANTERNS18 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. diam. Condition One hanging ring repaired. Otherwise minor wear and in good condition. Will need to be rewired for use. Notwithstanding 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.
• A GROUP OF JOSEPH CONRAD BOOKSA
  A GROUP OF JOSEPH CONRAD BOOKSA group of Joseph Conrad books, Nine works: "Youth: A Narrative." Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1902 From the edition of 3150 copies issued Hardcover, 8vo, First English Edition, First Printing, includes the first appearance in book form of the short novel "Heart of Darkness" as well as 32 pages of ads dated 10/2 at the end of the book "Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard." London and New York: Harper & Brothers, 1904 Hardcover, 8vo, First Edition, First British Edition, First Printing, First State with page 187 numbered as 871 and final page correctly numbered "The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale." New York and London: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1907 Hardcover, 8vo, First American Edition with pictorial blue cloth "The Mirror of the Sea." New York and London: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1906 Hardcover, 8vo, First American Edition "The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes." London: T. Fisher Unwin, Ltd., 1919 Hardcover, 8vo, First English Edition and first revised edition "The Rover." London: T. Fisher Unwin Ltd., 1923 Hardcover, 8vo, First British Edition, First Issue with "g" missing in "go" on p. 221 "Last Essays." London & Toronto: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1926 Hardcover, 8vo, First Edition "Notes on Life & Letters." London & Toronto: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1921 Hardcover, 8vo, First Edition, third issue with a corrected contents page Ford, Ford Maddox. "Joseph Conrad: A Personal Remembrance." London: Duckworth & Co., 1924 Hardcover, 8vo, First Edition 9 pieces Dimensions: Each: 8.25" H x 5.5" W x 1.5" D approximately Provenance: The Estate of Dr. Amy Conger
• TUCKER ROBBINS CARVED CREAM
  TUCKER ROBBINS CARVED CREAM GLAZED BLACKWOOD CIRCULAR 'LATTICE' LOW TABLEUnmarked. 16 1/2 x 24 in. diam. Condition In generally good condition. Scattered scuffs, nicks and cracks. Structurally sound. Notwithstanding 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.
• GROUP OF THIRTY-FIVE LEATHERBOUND
  GROUP OF THIRTY-FIVE LEATHERBOUND BOOKS WITH DECORATIVE BINDINGSComprising: Biblia Sacra, Parishs, 1865 Les Fleurs du Mal by Baudelaire, Librairie Alphonse Lemerre, Paris Recovery of Jerusalem by Edward Fairfax, vol. I, Charles Knight & Co., London, 1844 Alfred Lord Tennyson: A Memoir by His Son, MacMillan and Co. Ltd., London, 1899 George Elliot's Life, vol. I-III, William Blackwood and Sons, London Works of Charles and Mary Lamb, vol. I and II, Oxford University Press The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell, vol. I and II, H. Baldwin & Son, London Five Volumes of The Works of Joshua Reynolds, T. Cadell and W. Davies, London, 1819 Hermsprong, vol. I-III, William Lane, London Two Volumes of literature embossed with emblem 'Lib: Schola: De: Barkhamstede' Fourteen volumes of literature embossed with various Melbourne emblems Property from the Estate of R.C. Bald Donated by Margaret Bald Sold to Benefit the Finger Lakes Land Trust Condition Various wear, staining, fading, scuffs and losses consistent with age and use. Six with breaks to the bindings.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.
• GROUP OF SEVEN BOOKS BY E.M.
  GROUP OF SEVEN BOOKS BY E.M. FORSTERComprising: The Story of the Siren, The Hogarth Press, Richmond, 1920 The Hogarth Letters, The Hogarth Press, London, 1933 Howards End, Edward Arnold, London, 1910 A Room with a View, Edward Arnold, London, 1908 Pharos and Pharillon, Hogarth Press, Richmond, 1923 Where Angels Fear to Tread, William Blackwood and Sons, London, 1905; inscribed and with date 1906 A Passage to India, Edward Arnold, London, 1924 Property from the Estate of R.C. Bald Donated by Margaret Bald Sold to Benefit the Finger Lakes Land Trust Condition Wear, staining, fading, losses and foxing consistent with age and use. Lacking dust jackets.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.
• CHINESE BLACKWOOD BRUSH POT AND
  CHINESE BLACKWOOD BRUSH POT AND EIGHT BRUSHESChinese Blackwood Brush Pot and Eight Brushes, the brush handles of various materials Dimensions: Brush pot: (4 5/8 x 4 1/8 in.), Brush with cloisonne handle: (16 1/4 in.) Provenance: Property from the Estate of Gordon F. Taylor, an employee of the San Francisco Opera for over 40 years Condition:
• Antiquarian Books. Alison (Sir
  Antiquarian Books. Alison (Sir Archibald, Bart., FRSE), History of Europe, 13 volumes, ninth edition, Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1853-6, double-column, contemporary green quarter-calf over cloth, 8vo, Groves's Dictionary of Music and Musicians, five-volume set, 1921, original cloth, 8vo, etc
• British India, the Raj and the East
  British India, the Raj and the East India Company. [The Second Sikh War], [Sandford (Ensign Daniel Augustus)], Leaves from the Journal of a Subaltern during the Campaign in the Punjab, Sept. 1848 to March 1849, first edition, Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1849, half-title, pp: [2], ii, [2], 227, [4] (publisher's catalogue), later 20th/21st c owner's occasional manuscript annotations, a few odd foxed spots, mostly marginal, split and twisted, with some minor movement but holding, original publisher's cloth by Remnant & Edmonds, their ticket to verso pastedown, some wear, uncut, apricot endpapers, Horner armorial bookplate to recto pastedown, 8vo
• THE NOVELS OF GEORGE ELIOT, 1895The
  THE NOVELS OF GEORGE ELIOT, 1895The Novels of George Eliot 8 volumes in 7 books (complete) Pub. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh/ London Circa 1895 Three-quarters bound in red Morocco leather over marbled boards, with marbled end papers and gilt top edge. Gilt spines with raised bands. Duodecimo (7 1/2" x 5 1/4"). Condition Good to very good condition, with covers all intact. The binding is a bit tight, causing the text block to feel slightly stiff.
• MAKONDE (EAST AFRICAN) CARVED
  MAKONDE (EAST AFRICAN) CARVED BLACKWOOD TREE OF LIFEA vintage carved blackwood ujamaa (or "Tree of Life") sculpture of the Makonde people of East Africa, circa 20th century. A motif representative of the style, the sculpture is comprised of a tall tower of clustered figures representing a community or family, topped by a primary matriarchal figure, all carved from a single piece of wood. Mounted on a trapezoidal prism walnut base. Measures 50" x 14" x 14". Condition Repaired crack to a figure behind the matriarch (near the top). Inherent to the log from which the sculpture was carved, there are a few scattered cracks and the back of the sculpture features a rougher, more unfinished surface.
• Bob Stocksdale. collection of
  Bob Stocksdale. collection of four bowls. c. 1980, blackwood acacia, rosewood, muninga. 4 h × 9½ dia in. result: $3,000. estimate: $1,500–2,500. Etched signature to underside of each example ‘Bob Stockdale’ with wood identification. Dated to underside of two examples ‘1979’ and ‘1982’.
• Bob Stocksdale. collection of
  Bob Stocksdale. collection of five bowls. c. 1980, cocobolo, blackwood acacia, putumuju, kingwood. 1½ h × 8 dia in. result: $3,500. estimate: $1,500–2,000. Etched signature to underside of each example ‘Bob Stocksdale’ with wood identification. Dated to underside of one example ‘1980’.
• Bob Stocksdale. collection of seven
  Bob Stocksdale. collection of seven platters. c. 1980, blackwood, goncalo alves, koa, rosewood, zebrawood, pau ferro, paldao. 1 h × 13¾ dia in. result: $1,250. estimate: $1,500–2,000. Etched signature to underside of each example ‘Bob Stocksdale’ with wood identification.
• Bert Marsh. Collection of ten
  Bert Marsh. Collection of ten vessels. 1997 - 2008, olivewood, ebony, laburnum, African blackwood, masur birch, Australian grass root, tiger maple, zircote, cocobolo. 4¼ h × 4½ w × 3½ d in. result: $2,375. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Carved signature to underside of each example ‘Bert Marsh’ with date to most. Provenance: Del Mano Gallery, Los Angeles or Joanne Rapp Gallery/the Hand and the Spirit, Phoenix | Private Collection
• Hans Weissflog. Box; Something's
  Hans Weissflog. Box; Something's Missing bowl; Cone bowl (three works). African blackwood, ebony, maple, zapatero. 4 h × 4? dia in. result: $3,780. estimate: $1,500–2,500. Incised signature to underside of three example ‘HJW’.
• Jakob Weissflog. Collection of four
  Jakob Weissflog. Collection of four boxes. African blackwood, mazur birch, amarello. 3½ h × 4½ w × 3 d in. result: $1,386. estimate: $1,000–1,500. Incised signature to underside of each example ‘J.W.’.
• Various Artists. Collection of five
  Various Artists. Collection of five teapots. walnut, bloodwood, purpleheart, cherry oak, satinwood, poplar crocus, holly, African blackwood, bubinga, resin, paint. 7¼ h × 11 w × 3¼ d in. result: $4,788. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Lot is comprised of two examples by George Worthington, one example by David Datwyler, one example by Vadeboncoeur/Gibson, and one example by Marilyn Campbell. Signed to four examples 'Worthington T-4 WW', 'Worthington T8', 'Datwyler 2010', and 'Vadeboncoeur/Gibson' respectively.
• Hans Weissflog. Half Circle bowl.
  Hans Weissflog. Half Circle bowl. blackwood. 2¾ h × 5½ dia in. result: $1,764. estimate: $1,200–1,600. Incised signature to underside ‘HJW’.
• Hans Weissflog. Collection of
  Hans Weissflog. Collection of five works. African blackwood, box wood. 2½ h × 5 w × 4 d in. result: $4,410. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Lot is comprised of three Triangle Rocking bowls, one 3rd Rocking bowl, and one box. Incised signature to three examples ‘HJW’ and to one example ‘H.W.’.
• Various Artists. Collection of
  Various Artists. Collection of six ornamental turnings. rosewood, blackwood, palmwood, holly. 2¾ h × 3¾ dia in. result: $1,134. estimate: $1,500–2,000. Lot is comprised of vessel and lidded vessel by Joshua Salesin, two covered vessels by Dale Chase, one work by Satoshi Fujinuma, and one work by Glenn Krueg. Incised signatures to five examples.
• Jon Sauer. Collection of four
  Jon Sauer. Collection of four boxes. holly, tagua nut, African blackwood, box wood, ebony, bamboo. 4¼ h × 3 dia in. result: $1,197. estimate: $1,500–2,000. Incised signature to underside of each example ‘Jon Sauer’ with number.
• Michael Mode. Collection of three
  Michael Mode. Collection of three lidded vessels. 1993-2011, wenge, holly, ebony, pink ivory, maple, bone, yellow heart, lacewood, cocobolo, African blackwood, purple heart. 10½ h × 8½ w × 8½ d in. result: $4,788. estimate: $1,500–2,000. Incised signature and date to underside of each example ‘Michael Mode '11-89’, ‘11-01’, and '93-24’, respectively.
• Hans Weissflog. Saturn box. yew,
  Hans Weissflog. Saturn box. yew, blackwood. 3 h × 6¼ dia in. result: $4,032. estimate: $1,500–2,500. Incised signature to underside ‘HJW’.
• Jacques Vesery. Springtide;
  Jacques Vesery. Springtide; Sister of the Dance (from the Pleiades series) (two works). 2004, 2008, carved and textured cherry, carved and textured madrone, African blackwood, acrylic paint. 3¼ h × 3½ dia in. result: $3,024. estimate: $1,500–2,000. Incised signature to each example ‘J. Vesery’ with date and artist's cipher.
• Turned Wood. Large charger and
  Turned Wood. Large charger and bowl. c. 1989, blackwood, burlwood. 2½ h × 22½ dia in. result: $387. estimate: $1,000–2,000. Signed, dated and inscribed to underside of large bowl ‘GB 89’ with studio label 'Old School Crafts Gordon Bradley Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)'.
• AFRICAN EBONY WOOD SCULPTURE MAASAI
  AFRICAN EBONY WOOD SCULPTURE MAASAI TRIBAL FIGURESAfrican Blackwood, man and woman figure with shield and spear. Both in native dress and ornamentation. Carved with fine detail and highly polished. Dimensions: 7"L x 5.5"W x 22"H Country of Origin: Kenya Condition: Age related wear.
• PAIR OF FRANK M. KNOX ORNAMENTAL
  PAIR OF FRANK M. KNOX ORNAMENTAL TURNED WOOD CANDLESTIC...Pair of Frank M. Knox (American 1902-1991) Ornamental Turned Candlesticks, circa 1982 , carved on the base "Candlesticks Pair. Cups-Australian Silkwood; Stems Zebrawood Africa; Bases Smoky Buckeye Ohio, USA; Collars African Blackwood; crafted on a rare (London, 1853) Holtz-Apffel Ornamental Lathe by Frank M. Knox, NO. 2492 August 1982" Height 11 in. Provenance: The Estate of Stephen Weinroth, Nantucket, Massachusetts Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• PAIR CHINESE ART DECO HARDWOOD OPEN
  PAIR CHINESE ART DECO HARDWOOD OPEN ARMCHAIRSprobably Shanghai, circa 1920-1950, each with figured blackwood frames, set with beige upholstery, through tenon construction, 30-1/2 x 28-1/4 x 29 in. Provenance: Douglas Dawson Gallery, Chicago, in 2003 for $6,200; Private Collection Condition: current feet are replacements (lot accompanied by original carved feet), scattered water stains at arms tops, other light wear and abrasions, upholstery with light stains and wear from use
• 98 LEATHERBOUND BOOKS, HISTORY,
  98 LEATHERBOUND BOOKS, HISTORY, LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY98 volumes total, including: 40 bound volumes of The Edinburgh Review , Edinburgh/London: D. Willison... T.N. Longman & O. Rees, 1803-1829, bound in three quarter green leather over marbled boards, four raised bands, marbled edges; Macaulay's Works , London: Longmans, Green, & Co., 1885, 16 volumes, bound by R.W. Smith in three quarter leather over marbled boards, five raised bands, teg; Ruskin's Works , London/New York: The Chesterfield Society, circa 1903?, Edition De Luxe, 14 volumes, bound in three quarter green leather over marbled boards, gilt lettering and decoration to spines, teg; Noctes Ambrosianae by Professor Wilson, Edinburgh/London: William Blackwood and Sons, circa 1855, four volumes, bound in three quarter leather over marbled boards, five raised bands, teg; and others Provenance: Private Collection, Brookline, Massachusetts Condition: wear to extremities, bumped corners, scuffs, rubbing, and minor losses to leather, some chips and losses to spine tops; Noctes Ambrosianae hinges tender, vol. 1 with backboard detached and missing, vol. 3 front board detached, vol. 2 front board starting
• GROUP OF 46 BRITISH LITERATURE
  GROUP OF 46 BRITISH LITERATURE BOOKS46 volumes total, including; The Spectator , Glasgow: Printed by William Duncan, 1757, eight volumes (complete), bound in full leather; The Works of Professor Wilson by John Wilson (1785-1854), Edinburgh/London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1866, 12 volumes (complete), bound in full leather, covers with gilt ruling, gilt lettering and decoration to spines, marbled endpapers and edges; and others, including Bronte, Shakespeare, etc. Provenance: Collection of a Southern Gentlemen Condition: all with light wear to extremities, scattered scuffs and losses to leather, scattered light staining and foxing throughout, some boards starting
• 23 VOLUMES, BRITISH LITERARY
  23 VOLUMES, BRITISH LITERARY JOURNALS23 volumes total, comprising: Household Words: A Weekly Journal, conducted by Charles Dickens, London: Office 16, Wellington Street, North, 1850-1852, four volumes, bound in three quarter leather over marbled boards, morocco spine labels, gilt lettering to spines; 13 miscellaneous bound volumes of The North British Review , Edinburgh/London/Dublin: W.P. Kennedy, et al, range of dates from 1858-1864, bound in three quarter leather over marbled boards, morocco spine labels, gilt lettering to spines; two bound volumes of Titan: A Monthly Magazine , Edinburgh/London: James Hogg/R. Groombridge & Sons, 1856 and 1857, bound in three quarter leather over marbled boards, morocco spine labels, gilt lettering to spines; Noctes Ambrosianae by Professor Wilson, Edinburgh/London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1868, four volumes (complete), bound in three quarter red leather over cloth backed boards, gilt lettering and decoration to spines, marbled endpapers, teg Condition: light wear to extremities, scattered scuffs and losses to leather, sunning to spines, scattered foxing and staining throughout, surface dirt