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DETMOLD

• GROUP OF 11 GERMAN COINS & 1
  GROUP OF 11 GERMAN COINS & 1 OTHERGrouping of eleven (11) German coins, all silver with the exception of one. Coins include a 1613 Silver Thaler of Maximilian III, 32 Groschen, 1728 Karl VI 16 Schilling, 1780 Maria Theresia Thaler Trade Coinage, 1827 German States Saxony-Albertine Thaler, 1774 German States Bavaria 1/2 Thaler, 1862 German States Anhalt-Bernberg Thaler, 1859 German States Frankfurt Am Main Thaler, 1860 German States lippe-Detmold thaler, 1912 German Empire 10 Pfenning, 1907 1/2 Mark and a Max Planck 2 Deutsche Mark (copper & nickel). Lot also includes an 1892 Columbian World Exposition Commemorative Silver Coin. Total silver coin weight 6.28 oz troy. Condition: All coins in used,circulated condition.
• A GROUP OF FIFTY-FIVE CHILDREN'S
  A GROUP OF FIFTY-FIVE CHILDREN'S BOOK TITLES, EASTON PR...A GROUP OF FIFTY-FIVE CHILDREN'S BOOK TITLES, EASTON PRESS, HORNBLOWER SERIES AND ANTIQUE INTEREST, 19TH/20TH CENTURY, comprising selected titles, many Collector Editions with gilt edges and leather bound, "The Mysterious Island," Verne, Wyeth, Illus., Easton Press, 1997; "Robinson Crusoe," Defoe, Wyeth, Illus., Easton Press, 1998; "Treasure Island," Stevenson, Wyeth, Illus., Easton Press, 1997; "The Last of the Mohicans," Cooper,Wyeth, Illus., Easton Press, 1998; "The Black Arrow," Stevenson, Wyeth, Illus., Easton Press, 1991; "Kidnapped," Stevenson, Wyeth, Illus., Easton Press, 1991; "The Deerslayer," Fenimore Cooper, Wyeth, Illus., Easton Press, 1998; "The Arabian Nights," Wiggin and Smith, Parrish, Illus., Easton Press, 1996; "Moby Dick or the Whale," Melville, Easton Press, 1977; "Tanglewood Tales," Hawthorne, Dulac, Illus., Easton Press, 2002; "The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault," Clarke, Illus., Easton Press, 2002; "The Endurance," Alexander, signed edition, "Caroline Alexander," in blue ink, Easton Press, 1999; "Westward Ho!," Kingsley,Wyeth, Illus., Easton Press, 1997; "Robin Hood," Creswick, Wyeth, Illus., Easton Press, 1991; "The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm," Lucas, trans., Rackham, illus.,Easton Press, 2002; "Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen," Nielsen, illus., Easton Press, 2002; "The Fables of Aesop," Detmold, illus., Easton Press, 2002; "Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz," Baum, Neill, Illus., Easton Press, 1993; "The Emerald City," Baum, Neill, Illus., Easton Press, 1993; "The Marvelous Land of Oz," Baum, Neill, Illus., Easton Press, 1989; "The Great Gatsby," Fitzgerald, Easton Press, 1991; "Tender is the Night," Fitzgerald, Easton Press, 1991; "The Last Tycoon," Easton Press, 1991; a group of eleven Hornblower titles, Forester, Easton Press, 2001; "Boys Book of Famous Rulers," Famer, New York, 1886; "The Poetical Works of John Milton," New York, circa 1880; "Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World," Browne, Illus., New York, 1877; "The Poems of Schiller," Bowring, trans., New York, 1880s; "The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: From Marathon to Waterloo," Creasy, London, 1887; "The Poetical Works of John Milton," New York, 1887; "Familiar Quotations," Bartlett, Boston, 1870, and other title selections by various printers and publishers. Condition: Some page toning, smudges, tears, bends, spine damages to older texts, scuffs, inscriptions and dedications and other expected wear. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”
• GROUP OF THREE FLY RODS, VON
  GROUP OF THREE FLY RODS, VON LENGERKEbamboo body with cork grip, one marked "VON LENGERKE/&/DETMOLD/N.Y.", other two not marked or marks effaced from wear, when collapsed 38 in. length; two with bundle cloths Provenance: Private Collection Condition: good overall, cork grips with some rubbing, eyelets rusted or broken, tip top section of one rod broken but present; bundle cloth with distress and tears
• EASTON PRESS (6) VOLS, FAIRY
  EASTON PRESS (6) VOLS, FAIRY TALES & FABLES Comprising: Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, illus. by Arthur Rackham; Hans Christian Andersen, illus. by Kay Nielsen; The Fables of Aesop, illus. by Edward J. Detmold; Charles Perrault, illus. by Harry Clarke; The Arabian Nights, illus. by Maxfield Parrish; and Nathaniel Hawthorne's Tanglewood Tales, illus. by Edmund Dulac; The Easton Press Collector's Edition, 1996 (Arabian Nights), 2002 (all others), each with Easton Press ex-libris plate laid in, 9"h x 7"w (each)
• * TWO SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUNS
  * TWO SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUNS 19TH/20TH CENTURY* TWO SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUNS, 19th/20th Century, 1) Von Lengerke & Detmold "The Knock About": 16-ga., Serial #101155. Barrels choked M and IM. Length of pull 14.25". Length of barrels 28". Total length 44.5". 2) J.P. Clabrough damascus barrel: 16-ga., Serial #5609. Length of barrels 28". Total length 44.5". This lot will only be delivered to holders of a Federal Firearms Dealer's License. Please be aware of license requirements and delivery regulations and bid accordingly. Eldred's strongly recommends all firearms be thoroughly checked by a licensed gunsmith.,
• BELGIAN FRANCOTTE SXS 12-GAUGE
  BELGIAN FRANCOTTE SXS 12-GAUGE SHOTGUN Early 20th century, serial number 32081 on trigger guard tang, water table, and right barrel; left barrel numbered 7475; 26 in. damascus barrels, Belgian proofs, with importer's stamp on top reading "VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD" on right and "U. S. AGENTS, NEW-YORK" on left; side plates with fancy engraving and marked "A. FRANCOTTE MAKER & PATENTEE / LIEGE BELGIUM", walnut stock. Requires FFL Transfer.
• AFTER EDWARD & MAURICE DETMOLD:
  AFTER EDWARD & MAURICE DETMOLD: JUNGLE BOOKlithograph, matted and framed under acrylic (13 x 9 1/4 inches sight, 23 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches frame); together with two pencil drawings depicting characters from the Walt Disney movie (each 12 x 15 1/2 inches sheet) Condition:
• MAUSER MODEL 1896 SEMI-AUTOMATIC
  MAUSER MODEL 1896 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLMauser model 1896 semi-automatic pistol, 7.63 mm, with original shoulder stock, left frame import stamped {Von Lengerke & Detmold New York}, double crown over {U} on left flat at chamber, forward of the chamber stamped {Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf a/N}, walnut grooved grips with walnut shoulder stock, adjustable rear tangent site 50 to 1000 meters, all visible serial numbers match, 5 1/2" barrel. SN #22750 C&R All handguns requiring registration must be shipped FedEx priority overnight. Some states have additional restrictions, so please make yourself aware of them prior to purchase (i.e. ammunition and firearms cannot be shipped to California). Visit www.atf.gov for more information on shipping firearms . NO in-house shipping for this lot. Condition: Overall fine condition, bright bore.
• MAUSER MODEL 1896 SEMI-AUTOMATIC
  MAUSER MODEL 1896 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLMauser model 1896 semi-automatic pistol, 7.63 mm, with original shoulder stock, left frame import stamped {Von Lengerke & Detmold New York}, double crown over {U} on left flat at chamber, forward of the chamber stamped {Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf a/N}, walnut grooved grips with walnut shoulder stock, adjustable rear tangent site 50 to 1000 meters, all visible serial numbers match, 5 1/2" barrel. SN #22750 C&R All handguns requiring registration must be shipped FedEx priority overnight. Some states have additional restrictions, so please make yourself aware of them prior to purchase (i.e. ammunition and firearms cannot be shipped to California). Visit www.atf.gov for more information on shipping firearms . NO in-house shipping for this lot. Condition: Overall very good condition, bright bore.
• SELECTION OF MEDIEVAL &
  SELECTION OF MEDIEVAL & MEDIEVAL-THEMED LITERATURE Primarily Folio Society and other fine press imprints, comprising about 22 volumes, notably: Chaucer, trans. by Frank E. Hill, THE CANTERBURY TALES, illus. by Arthur Szyk (NY: Limited Editions Club, 1946) #1379/1500, signed by the artist, 4to, quarter leather, boards; THE ARABIAN NIGHTS, illus. by E. J. Detmold (London: Folio, 2000) 3rd printing, 4to, pictorial cloth, slipcase; and C. S. Moncrieff, trans., THE SONG OF ROLAND, illus. by Valenti Angelo (NY: LEC, 1938) #1166/1500, signed by the artist, 4to, quarter vellum, boards, slipcase.
• Maeterlinck (Maurice) Hours of
  Maeterlinck (Maurice) Hours of Gladness, illustrated by E J Detmold, George Allen and Co Ltd., London 1912
• 21 SILVER COINS - 11-19TH CENTURY
  21 SILVER COINS - 11-19TH CENTURY GERMAN STATES An interesting lot of 21 small silver coins from Pre-Empire German States, 11 total states from 1791 – 1864. The two Prussian 1864-1866 coins depict King of Prussia Wilhem I, who worked with Otto Von Bismarck to create the unified German Empire and became first Kaiser in 1871. Saxony-Albertine- 1863-B 1/6 Thaler VF 15; Grand Dutchy of Oldenburg - 1858 - B 1 Groschen VF, 1858 - B 1 Groschen F; Lippe-Detmold- 1847-A 2 ½ Silber Groschen G; Prussia - 1864 - A 2 ½ Silber Groschen VG, undated 1 silber groschen (1787-1809), 1858-A 1 Silber Groschen, 1812 - A 1/6 Thaler G, 1866 - A 1/6 Thaler – 1 Silber Groschen VF, 1842-A 2 ½ Silber Groschen VG 6; Hannover - 1817 3 Mariengroschen G, 1840 1/12 Thaler G/VG, 1859-B I Groschen G, 1862-B 1 Groschen VG/F, 1864-B ½ Groschen, 1856-b 24 Einen Thaler; Baden - 1833 6 Kreuzer VG ; Bremen - 1861 6 Grote F/VF; Principality of Brunswick – Wolfenbuttel - 1791 1/12th Thaler; Saxe-Meiningen - 1864 1 Kreuzer VF; Bavaria - 1833 6 Kreuzer G
• *Mauser C96 Broomhandle Pistol with
  *Mauser C96 Broomhandle Pistol with Shoulder Stock Holster 7.63 cal. 5.5" barrel S/N 62716. Blue finish; receiver marked on left side Von Lengerke & Detmold New York. Condition: Excellent condition with a good to very good bore.? It retains ca 93% original blue finish with some scattered light rust pits and minor finish loss. The bore is lightly to moderately pitted throughout.?The grips are very good.? he stock would rate excellent except for a 3" crack where the opening latch is located.?This is a fine example of a dealer-marked commercial C-96.
• A. FRANCOTTE ENGLISH DOUBLE
  A. FRANCOTTE ENGLISH DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN: Hammerless marked A. Francotte Maker & Patented London on plate. 30'' Belgian damascus 12 gauge barrels marked Von Lengerke & Detmold US Agents New York on top of barrel. Partial checkered wood stock. Action works fine. Overall 46 1/4'' long.CONDITION: Expected signs of use age staining fine ''pepper'' pitting mars to stock. We do not condone the attempt to fire any antique firearm in any condition.
• A black and white etching (1/40) of
  A black and white etching (1/40) of a tiger signed in pencil ''E.J. Detmold '' 35 x 25 cm.
• OVER & UNDER 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN BY
  OVER & UNDER 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN BY GREIFELT & CO. SUHL GERMANY An engraved pre-WWII fine European sporting shotgun with 26-inch barrels checkered forearm and pistol grip. Pachmayr recoil pad solid rib ejectors bright clear bores; 42 inches total length. Imported by Von Lengerke & Detmold of New York and so marked on barrel. Serial number 30188. With vintage leather Abercrombie & Fitch leather case. Can be sold directly to a buyer possessing a federal firearms dealer's license or a curio & relic collector's license; otherwise paperwork will be conducted by an area gun dealer. Will ship to out-of-state buyer with license or to his licensed dealer length of pull is 14 in. drop at comb is 1 5/8 in. drop at heel is 2 9/16 in. cast off Provenance: Zeboim Cartter Patten and Sarah Key Patten Collection Ashland Farm Chattanooga TN