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Encyclopedia of Architecture - A New and Improved Edition of Nicholson's Architectural Dictionary, issued in 24 parts by People's Edition

THE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AIRCRAFT, VOLUMES ONE TO EIGHTEEN contained in eighteen blue albumsQty: 18

Nine boxes of assorted books to include various auction catalogues and other antiques reference books etc, "The National Gazette of Great Britain and Ireland", "The British Encyclopedia" and "The Modern Home University" (9 boxes)

One gelatin silver print or original vintage press photographic reproduction from the archives of the Star Tribune depicting NASA astronauts including Buzz Aldrin in survival training by the Chocó Indian tribe of Panama and Ecuador. Depicting Buzz Aldrin, or Edwin A. Aldrin, holding a lizard before eating it. The verso bears the stamp “Staff Photo by Art Hulmann © World Book Encyclopedia Science Service, Inc. 1964.â€Provenance: From the archives of the Star Tribune, established over 150 years ago, Minneapolis, Minnesota.The copyrights for these images remains solely with the Star Tribune or with the issuing agency or photographer. The prints are available as a collectible item only and may not be reproduced in any form whatsoever without prior written consent from the copyright holder.Height: 9 1/2 in x width: 12 1/4 in.Condition:All lots are in used condition. These photographs are from a working archive and contains notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching put in place by the staff at the time of publication. All may have cracks in the emulsion, losses, creases, folds, tears, smudges, and other issues associated with time, age, and use. The archive contains both silver gelatin prints and original vintage photographic reproductions.

Star Wars - A collection of mainly Star Wars related books. Lot includes Lego Star Wars Character Encyclopedia (no Minifigure); Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters; Star Wars Year by Year A Visual History and similar. Items generally appear toi be in Good condition. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)

Encyclopedia Britannica, The New 15th Edition, in blue, 35 volumes, generally good overall condition, published 1974, 

Cescinsky (Herbert); 'English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century', 3 volumes, folio, pub. Waverley Book Company, London, half green calf with gilt title,, together with a duplicated copy each of volumes 1 and 2, and Miller's 'Encyclopedia of World Silver Marks', 2 vols in slip case (6)

A group of clocks & watches related books including 'Clock & Watch Trademark Index', 'Encyclopedia of Dollar Watches', 'Supplement to Suffolk Clocks & Clockmakers' etc (16)

The Encyclopedia of Needlework by Therese de Dillmont together with Motifs Pour Broderies, first series

England & Europe. A collection of approximately 80 maps, mostly 19th & 20th-century, engraved maps, road maps, siege maps, town plans, pedigrees and others, mostly uncoloured, including England and Wales, Scotland, Europe, France, Holland, Flanders, Russia, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Prussia, Denmark, Austria, Czech Republic, Sweden, with examples by or after Chatelain, Bleau/Pont, T. Kitchin, J. Gibson, J. Harris, R. W. Seal, P. Mazell, P. Devel, Thomas Illman, Willem Swiddle, Mallet, F. P. Becker, Orr & Smith, Phil. Cliuverio, T. Ettling, J. H. Colton, Munster, Weimar, J. Archer, R. Morden, A. Fullarton, J. Wilkes, W. West, Hewitt, W. Faden, Dépôt de la Marine, Universal Magazine, Gentleman's Library, Illustrated London News, The London Printing and Publishing Company Ltd., Dispatch Atlas, Ordnance Survey, Encyclopedia Londinensis and Lewis's Topographical Dictionary, some duplicates, various sizes and condition QTY: (approx. 80 )

A collection of assorted books to include Comicolour Album 1948, The Meccano Magazine Anthology, The International Book of Comics, The Star Trek Encyclopedia, etc.

Early 20th century and later dolls and accessories including Pet Name china head doll with printed cloth body, Kammer & Reinhardt bisque head doll, various wax headed dolls, Armand Marseille bisque head dolls, composition headed nightdress case doll, together with various loose heads, parts and The Collector's Encyclopedia of Dolls, by Dorothy S., Elizabeth A., and Evelyn J. Coleman, 1973

MYTHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE INTEREST: 8 titles: SNORRI STURLUSON: FROM THE SAGAS OFTHE NORSE KINGS, Oslo, Thule Press, 1973; W D MONRO: STORIES OF INDIAN GODS AND HEROES, London, George Harrup and Co, 1911; HENRY BETT: ENGLISH MYTHS AND TRADITIONS, London, B T Batsford,1952. FFEP partially removed; CHEN SHIYAN: WANDERING SPIRITS - ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DREAMS, Berkeley, University of California Press, 2008; PETER C ASBJORNSEN AND JORGEN I MOE: POPULAR TALES FROM THE NORSE, London, The Bodley Head, 1969; SHEILA SAVILL: PEARS ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF MYTHS AND LEGENDS - NORTHERN EUROPE / SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL AFRICA, London, Pelham, 1977; SHEILA SAVILL: PEARS ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF MYTHS AND LEGENDS - OCEANIA AND AUSTRALIA / THE AMERICAS, London, Pelham, 1978; MARIA LEACH (Ed): FUNK AND WAGNALLS STANDARD DICTIONARY OF FOLKLORE, MYTHOLOGY AND LEGEND, New york, Funk and Wagnall, 1949 (8)

A collection of vintage reference, to include: A G L HELLYER: THE GARDNER'S GOLDEN TREASURY, London, W H and L Collingridge,1956, 29th edition; B VINCENT: HAYDN'S DICTIONARY OF DATES, London, Edward Moxon, 1863; REV J H BLOOM: NOTICES, HISTORICAL AND ANTIQUARIAN OF THE CASTL AND PRIORY AT CASTLE ACRE IN THE COUNTY OF NORFOLK, London, Pelham Richardson, 1843; JOHN CROSSLAND AND J M PARRISH (Eds): THE MODERN ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA, London, Collins; GEORGE BICKHAM: SELECTED PLATES FROM THE UNIVERSAL PENMAN (5)

[Shooting] Collection of books on firearms to include Jaroslav Lugs Firearms Past & Present in 2 volumes 1973. Small Arms of The World, revised edition by Smith with 115 illustrations. The Gun And Its Development by W.W. Greener 1899 7th Edition Rewritten with additional illustrations, Firearms Encyclopedia by Nonte 1973. The Bullet’s Flight, the Ballistics of Small Arms by F.W. Mann. Small Arms Design & Ballistics 1946. Collector's Illustrated Guide to Firearms by Miller 1978. Standard Reference book for Shooters, Gunsmiths, Ballisticians, Historians etc by Julian Hatcher 1957. Complete Guide to Handloading by Philip Sharpe 1949 Revised & Enlarged. Round Shot and Rammers by Peterson. Firearms Investigation, Identification and Evidence by Major Hatcher 1943 and others (20)

NINE VOLUMES OF THE NATIONAL ENCYCLOPEDIA LONDON MACKENZIE

A LARGE STAR TREK ENCYCLOPEDIA AND SPECIAL PACK, SEASON 1, STAR TREK, VOYAGER DVD

FIVE VOLUMES OF 'THE NATIONAL ENCYCLOPEDIA'

A quantity of various art and antique reference books, including An Illustrated Encyclopedia of British Pottery and Porcelain by Geoffrey Godden, The Queen's Pictures by Oliver Millar, Hallmark by J S Forbes, American Furniture 1620 to the Present, Watercolours by Kandinsky - Guggenheim Museum, Crystal Palace Exhibition Illustrated Catalogue, English Sporting Prints, Old Pewter It's Makers and Marks by Cottrell, Art and the Seafarer, Oceanic Art by Konemann, Le Poincon Des Provinces Francais by Jacques Helft, etc.

Three books A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, David Attenborough Life in Cold Blood etc.

Group of OO gauge model railway to include boxed Airfix GMR Autocoach Set containing boxed locomotive, 2 x boxed coaches, boxed Level Crossing and track, boxed Hornby R690 train set (near complete with tatty box), Encyclopedia of Model Railway book and ephemera

A collection of silver reference books,including: The Glory of The Goldsmith, Sotheby's Concise Encyclopedia of Silver, Treasures of the English Church, Omar Ramsden, The Waddesdon Bequest, British Silver at Temple Newsam and Lotherton Hall, Birmingham Gold and Silver 1773-1973, Paul de Lamerie and other volumes. (qty)

A collection of Encyclopedia Britannica volumes

8 books relating to antique firearms, including "The Revolver 1865-1888" by Taylerson, 1966; "British Military Firearms" by Blackmore 1961; "The Lee Enfield Rifle" by Maj Reynolds, 1960; "Antique Firearms, their Care, Repair and Restoration" by Lister, 1969; "Percussion Guns and Rifles" by Bailey, 1972; "The Encyclopedia of European Historical Weapons", 1993, etc. Average GC. £40-50

4 books relating to antique firearms: "Adams' Revolvers", by Chamberlain & Taylerson, 1976; "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Pistols and Revolvers" by Major Frederick Myatt, 1995 reprint; "Weapons of the British Soldier" by Col H.C.B. Rogers, 1960; and "The Book of the Gun" by Harold Peterson, 1964; 5 publications on edged weapons, including "Fighting Knives" by Stephens, 1980; "Daggers and Fighting Knives of the Western World", by Harold Peterson, 1968; "Rapiers" by Eric Valentine 1968, and "Sword, Lance and Bayonet", by ffoulkes and Hopkinson 1968; and 3 others. Average GC £30-50

A collection of old books including the children's Encyclopedia Arthur Mee, children's annuals, Picturegoer Film Annual 1954-55, selection of military books and magazines etc

A collection of 'Bestfit' Encyclopedia of Watch Material... Part 1, 2 and Genuine Swiss Material together with Ronda Catalogue d'Axes de balancer pivotes RONDA Edition 1965. (4) In goo used condition. Some wear / workshop copies.

Three boxes of "Encyclopedia Britannica" together with four boxes of "Halsbury's Statutes", various volumes of "Halbury's Laws of England", "The Encyclopedia of Forms and Precedents" and "The Supreme Court Practices" (13 boxes)

Nine boxes of assorted books to include "Knight & Butters Family Crest Book" published Thomas C Jack, London in two volumes, various auction catalogues and other antiques reference books etc, "The National Gazette of Great Britain and Ireland", "The British Encyclopedia" and "The Modern Home University" (9 boxes)

Fifteen volumes of Dickens, together with childrens encyclopedia by Arthur Mee and fourteen volumes of the New Educational library.

A SET OF TEN VINTAGE 'THE CHILDRENS ENCYCLOPEDIA'

A LARGE STAR TREK ENCYCLOPEDIA AND SPECIAL PACK, SEASON 1, STAR TREK, VOYAGER DVD

TWO BOXES OF MILITARY RELATED HARDBACK AND PAPERBACK BOOKS AND OTHER MILITARY ITEMS, books include some titles such as The Encyclopedia of Military Modelling, R.A.F Middle East, Before We Go back, a selection of Winston A. Churchill books including The Second World War The Gathering Storm, also included is a belt, helmet and military dress hat, Customers must satisfy themselves prior to sale in regards to conditions and authenticity, viewing is advised, condition reports are available on request

A group of motoring books, comprising The Shell British Motorcycle Grand Prix Magazine for 1989, The Grand Prix Review 1998, Georgano (G M). The Complete Encyclopedia of Motor Cars 1885 to The Present, and Servicing Guide To British Motor Vehicles vol 8. (4)

A group of 00 gauge diecast railway carriages including Bachmann, Top Link, Lima, etc., together with two diecast cars, a large steam and rail encyclopedia book, etc.

NEW WAVE / ALT / ROCK - CD / MAGAZINE COLLECTION. A collection of approximately 85 x (mostly) CDs including a few cassettes. Artists/ Titles include Depeche Mode inc Singles 1-6 (box set, DMBX1), Singles 7-12 (box set, DMBX2) and Singles 13-18 (DMBX3), David Bowie inc Zeit! 77-79 (sealed), Heroes and No Plan EP, Oasis, Bryan Ferry, U2, George Michael, Duran Duran, Michael Jackson and PJ Harvey. Please see the photograph for titles. The condition appears to be excellent. Also Includes approx 13 x Depeche Mode/ related magazines/ books including Record Collector and Paul Du Noyer - Encyclopedia Of Albums.

consisting of: Cooper, John S., For Commonwealth and Crown: English Gunmakers of the Seventeenth Century, Gillingham, 1983; Jackson, Herbert J., European Hand Firearms of the Sixteenth, Seventeenth & Eighteenth Centuries, London, 1959 (2nd, edition, limited to 750 copies); Blackmore, Howard L., Firearms, London, 1964; Blair, Claude, Pistols of the World, London, 1968; Daehnhardy, R. & Keith Neal, W. (trans. & eds.), The Perfect Gun, Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1974; Pyhrr, Stuart W., Firearms from the Collections of the Prince of Liechtenstein, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1985; Blackmore, David J. (ed.), The Exercise of Armes: A Seventeenth Century Military Manual by Jacob de Gheyn, London, 1986; Spencer, Michael G. & Philpott, Fiona A., Early European Hand-Firearms in Liverpool Museum, Stroud, 1992; Nykryn, Petr (trans.), The Encyclopedia of European Historical Weapons, London, 1993; Pegler, Martin, Powder and Ball Small Arms, Marlborough, 1998; and Wilkinson, Frederick; Those Entrusted with Arms, Pennsylvania, 2002 (11 volumes)

The Children's Encyclopedia: by Arthur Mee, 10vols., blue cloth, 4to., Pub. The Educational Book Company Limited

The History of England: by David Hume, Tobias Smollett and William Farr, vols I, II & III half bound, 4to., Pub. George Virtue - sold with Ainsworth's Latin dictionary, Foxe's Book of Martyrs and The Concise Universal Encyclopedia

A selection of horological interest hardback reference books including two F.J. Britten titles, skeleton, carriage and watches, also a copy of Musical Instruments of the World illustrated encyclopedia, etc.

BOOK - THE BILL PARKER COLLECTION - THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPORT, 2 VOLUMES, 1ST EDITION, 1897

Lego Reference, comic Books & Magazines to include Hardback Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, 3 x Visual Dictionary Super Heroes & Star Wars, Softback Fun Time issues, Galactic Adventures (some duplication) plus others. Good to Excellent. Qty

Seven Sporting Sports Hardback Books, comprising E D Cuming 'British Sport Past and Present' [ill. G Denholm Armour, Hodder & Stoughton, 1909], 'The Encyclopedia of Sport' [ed. Hedley Peek, 2 vols., Lawrence & Bullen, 1897] and 'the Encyclopedia of Sport and Games' [ed. the Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire, 4 vols., Heinemann, 1911]

Polar Exploration.Headland (Robert K.), Chronological List of Antarctic Expeditions and Related Historical Events.Cambridge University Press, 1989, remainder mark on title page, original boards.Mills (William James), Exploring Polar Frontiers, A Historical Encyclopedia.ABC-Clio, 2003, two quarto volumes, original boards.

Bruce (James). Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, in the years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772, & 1773, plate volume only, 2nd edition, Edinburgh: James Ballantyne, 1805, half-title, 76 engraved plates, 3 engraved manuscript facsimiles, 3 engraved folding maps, armorial bookplate of Thomas Burgh and bookplate of Francis E. B. Witts to front pastedown, lightly dust-soiled, contemporary mottled calf, rebacked (with endpapers renewed), rubbed and marked, 4to, together with:Fosbroke (Thomas Dudley). Foreign Topography; or, an encyclodepick account, alphabetically arranged, of the ancient remains in Africa, Asia, and Europe; forming a sequel to the encyclopedia of Antiquities, London: J. B. Nichols and Son, 1828, engraved frontispiece, vignette title, 10 engraved plates, bookplate of Francis E. B. Witts to front pastedown, a few light spots, contemporary speckled calf gilt, rebacked, armorial gilt stamp of The Society of Writer's to the Signet to covers, rubbed, 4to QTY: (2)

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, BOOKS including three boxes set adventures - Return to the Tomb of Horrors, City by the Silt Sea and Dragon Mountain Delux Box, also four volumes of Encyclopedia Magica, Fairy Folio, Monstrous Manual, Dungeon Master Guide, Wilderness Survival Guide, Players Handbook, Legends Lore and others

6 Shelves of books including encyclopedia, Grumms fairy tales etc

A Vintage Collection of Seven Coffee Table Books, to include: Title: Grouse and Quails of North America - Author: Paul A. Johnsgard - University of Nebraska Press - 1973 - 547 pages - ISBN: 0-8032-0810-3. Title: Safari - A Chronicle of Adventure. Author: Bartle Bull - Penguin Group, LTD & Viking Penguin INC. - 1988 - 365 Pages - ISBN: 0-670-818801. Title: The Audubon Society Encyclopedia of North American Birds - Author: John K. Terres - Alfred A. Knopf, Publisher - 1,053 Pages w/1,675 Illustrations - ISBN: 0-394-46651-9. Title: The Birds of America - John James Audubon - Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc. - 435 Pages - Published in March, 1953 - Tenth Printing 1974. Title: The Great Apes - Dan Freeman - Putnam's Sons, New York, A Bison Book - 189 Pages - 1979 - ISBN: 399-12399-7. Title: Southeast Coast - Photography by Art Carter - Text by George Reiger - Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co. - 1985 - 159 pages. Title: The Everglades A Timeless Wilderness - Text by Bill Harris - Featuring the Photography of J. P. Paireault & Jeremy Thomas - Crescent Books, N.Y. - ISBN: 0-517-47801-379. Artist: SEE DESC.Issued: 1953-1985Dimensions: IN DESC.Manufacturer: SEE DESC.Condition: Good Overall, Age Related Wear

A large collection of mid 20th century circa 1970s Man Myth & Magic magazines. The magazine being 'an illustrated encyclopedia of the supernatural', each magazine being illustrated in full colour. The collection to include approximately eighty five editions. 

Science-fiction books: A group of seventeen (17) vintage science fiction, space exploration and astronomy sourcebooks, and some additional Top Trumps card items.This lot includes:Man & the Planets: the resources of the solar System. Duncan Lunan, Ashgrove Press, 1st printing, hardcover, 1983, Trillian Year Spree: the History of Science Fiction. Brian W. Aldiss with David Wingrove, Gollancz Publishing, 1st printing, hardcover, 1986Stainless Steel Visions. Harry Harrison, Legend Publishing, 1st printing, softcover, 1993.Jack the Bodiless: volume 1 of the Galactic Milieu trilogy. Julian May, Pan Books, 1st printing, softcover, 1991.Science Fiction: the 100 Best Novels. David Pringle, with a foreword by Michael Moorcock, Xanadu Publishing, 1st printing, hardcover, 1985. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction: an Illustrated A to Z. Edited by Peter Nicholls, Granada publishing, softcover, 1981.The Science Fiction Image. Gene Wright, Columbus Books, hardcover, 1983.The Road to the Stars. Iain Nicolson, Westbridge Books, 1st printing, hardcover, 1978.The Best of Science Fiction TV, John Javna, Titans Books, 1st Titan printing, softcover, 1988.Star Trek: Spaceflight Chronology. Stan Goldstein, Fred Goldstein, with illustrations by Rick Sternback, Pocket Books (Futura Publications), 1st printing, softcover, 1979.Star Trek: Spaceflight Chronology 1980-2188. Stan Goldstein, Fred Goldstein, with illustrations by Rick Sternback, Pocket Books (Phoebus Publishing), softcover, 1979.Starlog Photo guidebook: TV Episode Guides vol. 2 Science Fiction, Adventure and Superheroes. Assorted creators, Starlog Press, 1st printing, softcover 1982.Tour of the Universe. Malcom Edwards, Robert Holdstock, assorted illustrators including Terry Oakes, Alan Daniels, Les Edwards, Angus McKie, Bob Fowkes and others, Pierrot Publishing, 1st printing, hardcover, 1980. The Science in Science Fiction. Various contributors, edited by Peter Nicholls, Book Club Associates, hardcover, 1983.A Pictorial History of Science Fiction Films. David Shipman, Hamlyn Publishing, 1st printing, hardcover, 1985.The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Space Exploration: A Comprehensive History of Space Discovery. Richard S. Lewis, Salamander Books, 1st printing, hardcover, 1983.The History of Manned Space Flight. David Baker Ph.D, New Cavendish Books, 1st printing, hardcover, 1981.Fourteen vintage Top Trump card sets.(31)Condition Report: All books in approximately very good condition. Some light scuffing, clipping and foxing to some volumes. Some dust Jackets clipped.Top Trump Sets used.

2 VOLUMES: THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR: ELVIS IS A ABARBANEL 1ST IMPRESSION 1964

Witchcraft and The Occult. A small selection. Includes: Jong, Erica - Witches. London: Granada, 1982. Paperback.; Spence, Lewis - The Encyclopedia of the Occult. Bracken Books, 1988. Hardback in dust jacket; etc. (5)

Packs of BooksHere we have 13 boxes, each containing 10 copies of 'The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Motorcycles' by Erwin Tragatsch. ISBN 1856270041. Grange Books Ltd. Hardback c.1995, English text. In an 'as-new' condition, these will be sold as just one lot.

1888 CHAMBERS ENCYCLOPEDIA - 10 VOLUMES

Roman Chariots by Taylor and Barrett Benbros, with original box, and Hill, plastic: three castle wall pieces (damaged), two tents and some figures including souvenir figures and others, a cloth Pavilion and metal: Cherilea King Richard I and Baronial Knight, Britains Tournament and C16 Knights, a Vignette created by John G Garratt being a podium with throne depicting the Coronation of Richard II (illustrated opposite page 35 of The World Encyclopedia of Model Soldiers), and Knights by Sacul, Crescent, Hill and others (Condition Good-Fair, some damaged, converted, parts missing or repainted) (102 approx.)

Selbstspielende Zither Triola mit Notenrolle "Der dritte Mann"Hersteller: Paul Riessner. Mechanische Zither für 25-tonige Rollen. Die Baßtöne werden nach den auf der Rolle angegebenen Noten (1-6) mit der linken Hand gespielt, die rechte Hand bedient die Kurbel. Sehr gut funktionierender Zustand. Mit einer alten und einer neuen Rolle: Harry-Lime-Thema, komponiert von Anton Karas. - Literatur: D. Bowers, "Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments", 1977, S. 356. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 600 Zustand: (2/2)Triola Mechanical Zither with Music Roll "The Third Man"Paul Riessner. For 25-note paper rolls, with hand-turned mechanism with crank, bass notes played with the left hand (notes indicated on the roll 1-6), the right hand turning the crank, very good working condition, with an old and a new roll: "Harry-Lime-Thema" composed by Anton Karas. - Literature: D. Bowers, "Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments", 1977, p. 356. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 600 Condition: (2/2)

Musikalische Automatenbüste einer äthiopischen Lyra-Spielerin von Gustave Vichy, um 1890Mit Pappmaché-Kopf, offenem lächelndem Mund, braunen Glasaugen mit beweglichen Lidern, schwarzer Original-Mohairperücke und einem einzelnen halbmondförmigen Ohrring, auf ebonisiertem Sockel mit Melodienzettel und geprägter Metallplakette: "G. Vichy, Paris, 5 Articles Français, Marque Deposé, Modele Deposé", der Torso mit Federwerkmotor und Walzenspielwerk für 2 Melodien, in goldfarbenem Seidenkostüm mit Metallstickerei, Kopfschmuck und Dekor mit Original-Münzen, Höhe 51 cm einschließlich Kopfschmuck, mit eichelförmigem Stopp/Start-Hebel und modernem Schlüssel, Oberfläche der Vorderseite restauriert, guter funktionierender und spielender Zustand. - Dies ist Teil einer Serie von Vichy-Automaten, die an die polychrom bemalten Bronzebüsten französischer Künstler wie Émile Guillemin und Charles Cordier erinnern. Der Eindruck einer bewegenden Skulptur wird durch die anmutige Modellierung des Gesichts und der Hände sowie durch den schlanken Sockel in Anlehnung an die Bronzebüsten noch verstärkt. Von der Wahl des Themas über den Stil des Kostüms bis hin zum Instrument, das sie spielt, wurde der Automat von der Faszination des 19. Jahrhunderts für Exotik beeinflußt, die afrikanische Kulturen aus der europäischen Perspektive darstellte. - Die Musikerin dreht und neigt ihren Kopf sanft nach links und rechts, blinzelt und scheint das Instrument mit einer Zupfbewegung des rechten Arms zu spielen. - Dieses Exemplar wurde von David Secrett und Margaret Glover liebevoll restauriert. - Literatur: Q. David Bowers, "Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments", S. 80, für ein identisches Stück, einen von mehreren französischen Automaten im Katalog des Händlers Gustav Uhlig aus Halle, Sachsen. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 4400 Zustand: (2/2)Musical Automaton Bust of an Ethiopian Lyre-Player by Gustave Vichy, c. 1890With papier-mâché head, open smiling mouth, brown glass eyes with articulated lids, original black mohair wig and a single crescent earring, on ebonized plinth with tune-sheet and metal plaque stamped: "G. Vichy, Paris, 5 Articles Français, Marque Deposé, Modele Deposé", the torso containing going-barrel motor and two-air cylinder movement, in gold silk costume with metallic embroidery, headdress and the original coin decoration, ht. 20 in. (51 cm) including headdress, with acorn-form stop / start and modern key, surface of face restored, good working and playing condition. - Note: Part of a series of Vichy automata reminiscent of the polychrome-painted bronze busts by French artists such as Émile Guillemin and Charles Cordier. The impression of an animated sculpture is heightened by the graceful modelling of the face and hands and the slender plinth base in imitation of its bronze counterparts. From the choice of subject, to the style of costume and the instrument she plays, the automaton was influenced by a 19th century fascination with 'exoticism' that reflected African cultures through a European lens. - The musician turns and gently bows her head to the left and right, blinks and appears to play the instrument with a lifting and plucking motion of the right arm. - This example has been sympathetically restored by David Secrett and Margaret Glover. - Literature: Q. David Bowers, Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments, p. 80, for an identical piece, one of several French automata in the catalog of retailer Gustav Uhlig of Halle, Saxony. Watch and Listen on:Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker Start Price: EUR 4400 Condition: (2/2)

Puppenliteratur: Bestimmungsbücher und Preisführer um 1968/92 a) Coleman, The Collector's Encyclopedia of Dolls (1968), b) The Collector's Book of Dolls Cloth...1700-1929 (1978), c) Battenberg, Antiquitäten-Katalog Puppen, d) drei Preisführer und ein Bestimmungsbuch des Cieslik-Verlages zu Puppen, Zelluloid-Puppen sowie Puppen- u. Puppenstubenzubehör, e) A. Lapinski, Zelluloidpuppen sammeln. (60220)

Sechs naturkundliche Blatt "Pflanzen"Kolorierte Radierungen oder Stiche mit Textblatt in zwei Sprachen aus: Friedrich Justin und Carl Bertuch, Bilderbuch für Kinder: enthaltend eine angenehme Sammlung von Thieren, Pflanzen, Blumen, Früchten, Mineralien, Trachten und allerhand andern unterrichtenden Gegenständen aus dem Reiche der Natur, der Künste und Wissenschaften; alle nach Originalen gestochen und mit einer kurzen wissenschaftlichen, und des Verstandes-Kräften eines Kindes angemessenen Erklärung begleitet, 11 Bände, Weimar 1795-1824. Einzeln in Passepartouts gefasst. 25 x 20 cm (Bl), 38 x 29,5 cm (PP). Stockfleckig und randgebräunt. Partiell leichter Insektenfraß. Themen Gräser, Farne, Laubbäume, u.a. Six prints and pages from Bertuch's Encyclopedia for children, Weimar around 1800/1820. Plants. Coloured engravings or etchings. Each in passepartout. Some foxing, some stains, a bit dusty.

Elf Blatt "Vermischte Gegenstände"Kolorierte Radierungen oder Stiche mit Textblatt in vier Sprachen aus: Friedrich Justin und Carl Bertuch, Bilderbuch für Kinder: enthaltend eine angenehme Sammlung von Thieren, Pflanzen, Blumen, Früchten, Mineralien, Trachten und allerhand andern unterrichtenden Gegenständen aus dem Reiche der Natur, der Künste und Wissenschaften; alle nach Originalen gestochen und mit einer kurzen wissenschaftlichen, und des Verstandes-Kräften eines Kindes angemessenen Erklärung begleitet, 11 Bände, Weimar 1795-1824. Einzeln in Passepartouts gefasst. 25 x 20 cm (Bl), 38 x 29,5 cm (PP). Stockfleckig und randgebräunt. Partiell leichter Insektenfraß. Themen Bergwelt, Geysire, Telegrafie, u.a. Eleven prints and pages from Bertuch's Encyclopedia for children, Weimar around 1800. Coloured engravings or etchings. Each in passepartout. Some foxing, some stains, a bit dusty.