ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS, EARLY WEAPONS & RARE ODDITIES

"The Observator in Dialogue" First Volume by Roger L'Estrange Esq., London, 1684, in original condition (back cover loose), binding "as is"; Note: the Observator was a news

A strand of Napoleon Bonaparte's (1769-1821) hair displayed in presentation frame measuring 44.5 x 36.8cm (17 1/2 x 14 1/2in), acquired by Brevat Major R.P. Boys during Napoleon's exile in St.

Early musket dated 1835 with brass fixtures and complete with bayonet, length 1.42m (56in)

"Profile of Dante Alighieri" alabaster carving circa 1880's for the Grand Tour, frame size 17.1 x 13.3cm (6 3/4 x 5 1/4in)

Attributed to the Renaissance era, an early painting on canvas depicting the Madonna and Baby Jesus, sight 58.4 x 41.9cm (23 x 16 1/2in), laid down in a 19th century frame; this work has similariti

Antique Map "Carte des environs De Batavia" (Map of Batavia and its surroundings), hand coloured, sight 21.6 x 29.8cm (8 1/2 x 11 3/4in)

A set of 11 leather bound volumes with marbleized covers "Retrospective of Medicine" circa 1870's-1880's by W. Braithwaite and James Braithwaite, M.D., published by W.A.

Early handwritten English legal indenture on paper, signed and sealed by seven individuals to the lower margin, double-sided and professionally framed behind glass - sheet size 36.2 x 54.6cm (14 1/

Two large folio-sized leather bound atlases measuring 55.9 x 40cm (22 x 15 3/4in), "Rand McNally New Indexed Atlas of the World", 1898, Volume I: United States and Volume II: Foreign Coun

Including "A Discourse Delivered February 19, 1795, The Day Set Apart By The President For A General Thanksgiving Through The United States" by David Osgood, printed by Samuel Hall, Bosto

Three early hand-coloured maps of Old World depictions of Germany circa 1600-1700: two measure 12.7 x 17.1cm (5 x 6 3/4in), one measures 8.3 x 12.7cm (3 1/4 x 5in) - housed in matching frames

19th century French sabre bayonet with scabbard, serial number 50916 dating this to 1866, length 71.1cm (28in)

U.S. 1857 Harper's Ferry musket with bayonet, length 1.42m (56in)

A circa early 1900's folio with several book titles including children's novels, wonderful illustrations, a rare set

19th century Continental oil depicting a room interior with mother, father and baby, appears unsigned, 30.5 x 24.1cm (12 x 9 1/2in)

Land transfer document from John Farley to his named heirs, from the Province of Upper Canada, signed and dated November 7, 1833 - sheet size 34.9 x 40cm (13 3/4 x 15 3/4in), double-sided

Bavarian model 1855 infantry officer's sword (1860-1890) with highly decorated blade and complete with metal scabbard, length 99.1cm (39in)

"Aristotle's Treatise on Poetry" by Thomas Twining, published London, 1789, and sold by several retailers including Payne and Son, Mews-Gate; leather bound, wear and staining noted c

German illustration painting on paper likely for a children's book, titled upper middle and verso, sight 35.6 x 25.4cm (14 x 10in)

From the library of Dr.

Set of 49 leather bound volumes from 1921 "The Chronicles of America", Roosevelt Edition, red leather bindings with gold tooled lettering

A certificate of the Register of the Land Office at Bass Lake, Minnesota, dated March 30, 1905, and signed by President Theodore Roosevelt, as well the Secretary and Recorder of the General Land Of

Including "Vernon's London Directory" from 1967, and "Illustrated London, Ontario Canada - The Pioneer Period and The London of Today", both hardcover volumes

19th century French sabre bayonet with scabbard, serial number 52495 dating this to 1868, length 71.1cm (28in)

An antique oil on canvas with indistinct signature and date lower left, painted in the style of American artist Benjamin West depicting Ophelia before the King, canvas size 61 x 45.7cm (24 x 18in);

19th century U.S. Springfield musket dated 1835 with original fittings, length 1.32m (52in)

"The Artist", an illustrated monthly record of arts, crafts and industries published in London, this book includes volumes 14, 15 and 16, 240 pages total with black and white images

Complete with metal scabbard, a German-made Argentine bayonet dated 1891, serial number C675, length 53.3cm (21in)

Russian Orthodox icon dating from the early 1800's or earlier with silver enameled oklad and displayed in a metal (rusted) frame measuring 34.3 x 26cm (13 1/2 x 10 1/4in)

Vintage circular stained glass panel/window of multi-coloured glass, German lettering around border and lion in the centre, diameter 29.8cm (11 3/4in)

Four hardcover volumes including "The Donnellys Must Die" by Orlo Miller, "London" by Richard Bain, "London Hunt and Country Club Legacy" by Richard Bain with Foreword

19th century French sabre bayonet with scabbard, serial number 16257 dating this to 1864, length 71.1cm (28in)

"Discourse Concerning Government" by Algernon Sidney, an English politician, republican political theorist and colonel, printed by F.

A beautifully drawn and hand-painted watercolour illustration of a Scottish Deerhound, signed with initials lower right, found unframed, sheet size 22.9 x 33.7cm (9 x 13 1/4in); age and artist unkn

A late 18th century leather bound volume by Philip Andrew Nemnich, published London, 1799, marbleized cover

A scarce portfolio published by the Arthur H.

1928 hardcover volume by Edward Wenham, Editor of the Antiquarian, illustrated with examples of English and American furniture and showing the evolution of modern styles, published the Collectors P

An early example by unknown manufacturer, length 1.09m (43in)

Original Associated Press photo from June 11, 1939 "Squire Roosevelt Entertains the Windsors - Smiling All, King George and Queen Elizabeth sit on the Roosevelt front porch at Hyde Park, N.Y.,

Unsigned but attributed to KPM porcelain with image depicting Madonna and Child, displayed in a vintage 26.7 x 21.6cm (10 1/2 x 8 1/2in) oval frame

Titled in the cartouche "Le Canada ou Nouvelle France", dated circa 1683, hand-coloured map laid down on card, found unframed, 21.6 x 30.5cm (8 1/2 x 12in) - wear noted around edges

Two antique portrait miniatures in ivory frames including Napoleon and Joséphine Bonaparte (nee de Beauharnais), sight for each 8.3 x 6.4cm (3 1/4 x 2 1/2in); likely painted on ivory plaques, Napol

With metal scabbard, length 1.07m (42in)

The subject of the photograph described verso as "Mrs. E.

"The Scripture of Chronology Demonstrated by Astronomical Calculations..." by Arthur Bedford M.A., published London, 1730, hardcover folio size leather bound volume (typical age wear to b

An original miniature portrait painting titled verso "Duc de Bourgogne (Duke of Burgundy)" and likely painted of Louis, Dauphin of France who was Duke of Burgundy until his death in 1712,

Five antique leather bound volumes "The Medical Times and Gazette" from the library of Dr.

Handwritten November 18, 1846 affidavit from a U.S.

Original Thomas Milner iron safety box, UK circa 1840, the lid's clasp bearing stamped manufacturers marks, the underside of the lid retaining its original factory paper label; 27.9 x 47 x 35.

"The Book of Martyrs or the Acts and Monuments of the Christian Church" by the Reverend John Fox, A.M., printed for Thomas Kelly, London, 1811, with several engravings; rebound in blue le

Titled verso "Portrait of the Duchess of Devonshire", depicting Georgiana Cavendish (1757-1806), hand-painted miniature measuring 7.6 x 6.4cm (3 x 2 1/2in), appears unsigned

A very early example dated 1611, an early 17th century Debt Bond on vellum, sheet size approximately 12.7 x 28.6cm (5 x 11 1/4in), the bond is written in Latin on one side and the condition of repa

Hand-painted example on wood dating from the late 18th/early 19th century, used for display in homes and serving to educate onlookers in Biblical teachings; 22.9 x 10.8cm (9 x 4 1/4in)

"Historia Placitorum Coronae - The History of the Pleas of the Crown" in two volumes by Sir Matthew Hale, Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench, first edition, extremely rare; leath

With wood handle and metal scabbard, length 57.8cm (22 3/4in)

A very early handwritten document on vellum, signed and dated 1664, written in Latin, sheet size approximately 26.7 x 35.6xm (10 1/2 x 14in); folding noted, some staining and losses

Titled verso "Ein Engel (An Angel)", with signature lower middle for German artist and illustrator Hans Thoma (1839-1924), watercolour and pastel on paper, sight 19.1cm (7 1/2in) square

1891 leather bound volume with marbleized cover "Canada's Patriot Statesman, The Life and Career of The Right Honourable Sir John A. MacDonald" by G.

An antique leather powder flask with brass mechanical lid, length 21.6cm (8 1/2in)

Four-volume leather bound set from 1760, London, some wear to bindings but overall good condition - Colley Cibber was an English actor-manager, playwright and Poet Laureate, 1671-1757

A six-page handwritten will on large format 41.9 x 33.7cm (16 1/2 x 13 1/4in) paper from Samuel Paul Baghoff of Pentonville, London, England, each page signed by Baghoff and G.H.R.

31-volume "Pocket Kipling" set in red binding and gold-tooled lettering by English journalist, novelist, poet, and short-story writer Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) including "The Jungl

An original ink and watercolour portrait study on paper, signed and dated (18)75 lower right, sight 5.7 x 5.1cm (2 1/4 x 2in); displayed in an antique oak frame measuring approximately 21.6cm (8 1/

A selection of antique musket balls and mini balls, together with a hand forged iron musket lock measuring 16.5cm (6 1/2in) across

"The Life Work of Henry Rene Guy De Maupassant", Volumes III, V and VI, published M.

.925 miniature silver sandals and teapot housed in matching 14 x 12.1cm (5 1/2 x 4 3/4in) frames, made in Saudi Arabia

A vintage local historic directory with advertising including some in colour, wear to binding noted

British WWII era commando knife with leather sheath, length 29.2cm (11 1/2in)

Leather bound with marbleized covers, "History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain" by William H. Prescott, published J.B.

George II era English handwritten document on vellum describing the termination of a lease agreement between two parties Edward Davies and Judith Piuro, a large example measuring approximately 57.2

Early leather bound volume "Poems by C.

Sweden, M1896 bayonet with metal sheath and leather holder, length 32.4cm (12 3/4in)

A comprehensive guide to firearms by Sean Connolly, hardcover with dust jacket, interior with coloured images and in excellent condition

European circa 1700's or earlier with imagery of a shield/coat of arms, hand embroidered fabric with silk backing used in homes of the wealthy and royals as pillow covers, etc., approximately

Volumes I to XII "My Book House", edited by Olive Beaupre Miller, published The Book House for Children, Chicago, 1920 with various titles including "In the Nursery" and "S

"Observations on The Historical Work of the Late Right Honourable Charles James Fox, by the Right Honourable George Rose, published London, 1809, original leather binding (front and back board

"The Illustrated London News - Coronation Record Number" King George V and Queen Mary, 1911 with 24 coloured plates, illustrations and portraits; together with "Universal Classic Man

Depicting a young woman holding a rose in landscape, signed "Dupre" right middle, displayed in an antique 14 x 12.1cm (5 1/2 x 4 3/4in) ivory frame

Two-volume hardcover set "The French Revolution - A History by Thomas Carlyle" with illustrations by Edmund J. Sullivan, published Chapman and Hall Limited, London, 1910

Including a miniature print of a young girl yawning housed in 11.4 x 7.6cm (4 1/2 x 3in) oval frame, hand-painted silhouette on convex glass by Peter Watsons Studio, and a miniature harbour scene p

Volumes I and II leather bound volumes with marbleized covers drawn chiefly from family papers by his widow Frances Baroness Bunsen, published Longmans, Green and Co., London, 1868 - spines showing

Four vintage letter openers in the form of swords (two with sheaths), lengths approximately 22.9cm to 25.4cm (9in to 10in)

Attributed to China circa 1800's, a finely carved wall decoration in the form of a planter with flowers and winged bats at each side, frame size 40 x 31.8cm (15 3/4 x 12 1/2in)

"Woman: Maiden, Wife and Mother" leather bound hardcover book illustrated with many engravings, portraits and biographical sketches of numerous noted women, published The Woman Publishing

Pair antique medical splints/braces for lower legs and heels, made of wood, length for each 30.5cm (12in) - from a private Ontario collection, believed to have been used for soldiers during the Ame

Including a set of four leather bound volumes "Hallam's History of the Middle Ages", published John B.

French bayonet with wooden and brass handle and metal scabbard circa 1877, length 66cm (26in)

Volumes II, V and VI "Monographic Medicine" with matching leather bindings, 1917; and from 1925 three volumes including "Heredity", "Textbook of Comparative Physiology"

George III era British military paper appointing Samuel Paul Bagot Gent to the rank of Cornet, signed and dated 1815, sheet size 22.2 x 33cm (8 3/4 x 13in); framed; Note: from 1683 to 1870, the sta

Written by Thomas Gisborne, published London 1801, printed by A. Strahan, original leather binding with gold tooled lettering - some wear noted and staining to interior pages

Persian school painting on ivory plaque depicting a hunting scene with two men on horseback, tiger and deer, displayed in a vintage 11.4 x 19.1cm (4 1/2 x 7 1/2in) frame

With the famous Rolling Stone interviews plus 59 rare photographs, Popular Library Edition, copyright 1971 by Jann Wenner; wear to cover noted, interior in good condition; Note: this book was print

19th century bayonet with wood and brass handle, length 50.8cm (20in)

Including "The Art of Cooking - A Series of Practical Lessons" from 1880 by Matilda Lees Dods and "The Masonic Monthly, Volume III", Samuel Evans Edition, 1865

An antique print laid down to canvas after Anthony Van Dyck's famous "The Three Eldest Children of Charles I", displayed in a 27.3 x 33cm (10 3/4 x 13in) frame; old repair to canvas

"Bucky O'Connor - A Tale of the Unfenced Border" by William MacLeod Raine, copyright 1910, published Grosset and Dunlap, New York; some wear to binding, interior overall good conditi

"Our Martyred President - The Life and Public Services of General James A. Garfield" by James D.

Vintage 1969 red leather bound volume of "Don Quixote De La Mancha", published Libreria Editorial Argos, S.A., Barcelona, written in Spanish, signed inside and dated 1972

By J.H. Beadle, Esq., published by A.H. Hovey and Co., Toronto, 1873; some wear to binding

Leather bound and illustrated with 150 engravings inside, published George Routledge and Sons, New York, 1886

Written by medical professionals at the time including "Sex Without Fear", "Syphilis - Modern Diagnosis and Treatment", "Clinical Methods" and "A Companion to Man

Hand drawn/painted on paper depicting the "Berlepsch Coat of Arms" which dates back circa 1846-1865 including a quartered shield, helmets, crests, mantling and heraldic tinctures, display

36-volume set "English Men of Letters" edited by John Morley, published Harper and Brothers, New York and London, 1902

"Mr.

Titled verso "Lady Hamilton", original miniature oil painting displayed inside an antique ivory frame measuring 14 x 11.4cm (5 1/2 x 4 1/2in)

5 antique leather bound volumes including "Text-Book of Pathology", "Treatment in General Practise", "Book on the Physician Himself" and "Manual of Psychiatry&quo

Mauser bayonet with metal sheath circa WWI era, length 43.2cm (17in)

A nice selection of early leather bound books including "The Romance of Leonardo Da Vinci", "Old Oak Furniture", "The Thornton Romances - The Early English Metrical Romance

A miniature graphite drawing on paper circa late 19th/early 20th century depicting portrait of a young woman, appears unsigned, displayed inside a 10.8 x 8cm (4 1/4 x 3 1/8in) antique frame

A complete description of the World's Columbian Exposition from its inception by Major Ben C.

7 interesting books including hardcovers "Vanderbilt Rubber Handbook", "The Nun of Kenmare - An Autobiography", "Tennyson - Days with the Poets", "Days in the Ope

Both mixed media paintings on paper with collage including landscape studies, two images signed, matted not framed, each 47 x 35.6cm (18 1/2 x 14in)

Including 1921 hardcover book "The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan, 1936 "Mes Annees D'Enfance et D'Adolescence" (My Childhood and Adolescence) by George Sand,

Depicting portrait of a noblewoman in blue dress, signed "Rossi", housed in an antique oak frame measuring 11.4 x 9.5cm (4 1/2 x 3 3/4in)

"The Pigeon" hardcover volume by Wendell Mitchell Levi with 1,137 illustrations, published by Levi Publishing Co., 1957, signed with inscription in blue pen by Levi

"Of God and His Creatures" by Joseph Rickaby S.J. 1905, and "A London Reverie - Fifty Six Drawings" by Joseph Pennell arranged by J.C. Squire, 1928

Illustrated account "Adventures of a News Chaser from Khyber's Grim Gash of Death to the Tiger Jungles of Bengal and the Burmese Battle Ground of the Black Cobra", published by S.B.

Including "Wild Animals of the Jungle and Forest" by Henry Davenport Northrop, illustrated by delightful anecdotes and thrilling adventures, early 1900's; loose binding; and Farley M

"Archaeologia, or Miscellaneous Tracts Relating to Antiquity", Volume XXI, Part I, published by the Society of Antiquaries of London; loose binding and wear noted

Rare 1758 leather bound volume translated from the original Greek language by Elizabeth Carter, printed by S. Richardson (loose binding and backboard missing)

Rare 1856 volume "Public School History of England and Canada", 1928 "Canadian Health Book", 1902 "The Up to Date Practical Letter Writer", 1946 "Father and Son -

Titled verso "Lady Hamilton", miniature portrait painting housed in a period 9.5 x 8.3cm (3 3/4 x 3 1/4in) antique ivory frame

"Report of Lieut. Henry L. Abbot, Corps of Topographical Engineers upon Explorations for a Railroad Route, from the Sacramento Valley to the Columbia River", made by Lieut. R.S.

"A Girl of the Limberlost" by Gene Stratton-Porter, "Northwest Passage" by Kenneth Roberts and two Franklin W.

French Lebel spike bayonet with brass handle and original metal sheath, length 65.4cm (25 3/4in)

Including Volumes I and II "Locomotives and Their Working" by Simpson and Roberts, 1952, in matching bindings; assorted hard and softcover railway and steam engine books with images, etc.

The Associated Press story of the death of president John F. Kennedy, 1963, with text and images

"Public Accounts for the Province of Canada for the Year 1846", laid before the general assembly June 1847, printed in Montreal, 1847, included inside an old fold-out map, leather bound v

"Maxims" by La Rochefoucauld, "The Village Blacksmith - Life of Samuel Hick" by James Everett, 1868 volume "Young America Abroad" by Oliver Optic and "The Conques

"Microbe Hunters" by Paul De Kruif, "The Complete Works of Shakespeare" from 1944, "The Story of San Michele" by Axel Munthe, 1936 and "The Successful Stockman an

Volumes I and II "Sir Orl.

Including "The Bobbsey Twins in Washington" by Laura Lee Hope, published Grosset and Dunlap, New York, first edition from 1919, wear to spine noted; together with "Maple Leaf Primer

Believed to have originally been a bell pull with multi-coloured beadwork circa 1900-1930, displayed inside a 50.2 x 11.4cm (19 3/4 x 4 1/2in) frame

A very rare set "The Modern Part of Universal History from Earliest Accounts to Present Time" compiled by various authors, published London, 1780-1783 in 30 volumes - note wear to spines

"John Lennon - In HIs Own Words", September, 1964 reprinted edition with drawings by John Lennon and design by Robert Freeman, published by Jonathan Cape, London, printed by Fleming and Humphrey Lt

"Elements of Ancient History - Translated from the French of the Abbe Millot", Volume 1, printed in New York, leather bound, age wear noted

"An Illustrated History of the Holy Bible..." by John Kitto, published in Norwich, Connecticut, 1873, with 300 engravings, leather bound, wear to spine; together with an 1889 German publication in

Spear-point made by W. Stockdale - length 28.3cm (11 1/8in)

19th century volume "Eighty Picturesque Views on the Thames and Medway", with many steel engravings, wear to spine, foxing inside noted

All hardcover leather bound, "The Count of Monte Cristo", 1892, "Mark Twain's Memoranda", 1871 and "The Poetical Works of John Milton", 1892

Made in Sheffield, England for Colt with black leather sheath - length 27.3cm (10 3/4in)

Circa 1870 leather bound book by Ellis A. Davidson with 250 illustrations inside

An interesting selection including antique pipe, wood spoon, beadwork, etc. - the frame measures 15.2 x 20.3cm (6 x 8in)

An interesting account from March, 1942 "Current Events" scrapbook with old cut-outs including WWII related articles, old advertising, etc.

Leather bound with gold tooling in the classic art nouveau design, "The Country of the Pointed Firs" by Sarah Orne Jewett, first edition, 1896, some minor wear but overall great condition for age

Including 19th century bills of sale from W. & J.

By W.W. Greener, published by Cassel and Company Limited, a rare hardcover volume with images throughout

By Charles William Day, published by Winsor and Newton, London, with numerous illustrations

Interesting items in this lot including old coupons, certificates, postcards, buttons, other assorted ephemera, etc.

"Joan of Arc - The Life and Story of the Maid of Orleans" by Mabel Dodge Holmes, illustrations by Edwin John Prittie, copyright 1930, hardcover

Four hardcover books including "The Eternal Sea", "The English Parnassus - An Anthology of Longer Poems", "Out of Soundings" and a 1950 reprint of "The Mabinogion", each book has been hand-signed i

A 1901 "Royal Standard" exercise work book with interesting cut-outs and handwriting throughout, together with "Ontario Blank Drawing Book" circa 1930's with illustrations, postcards, etc.

"The Mabinogion - Medieval Welsh Romances Translated by Lady Charlotte Guest", published 1902, printed by the Ballantyne Press, leather bound with some wear to binding, overall good condition

A rare hardcover leather bound volume, World Publishing Company, Guelph, Ontario circa 1885 with medical and botanical medicine illustrations - condition to spine, loose cover and other wear noted<

Beautifully painted depicting a regal woman wearing hat, appears unsigned, frame size 10.2cm (4in) diameter

WWI era portrait photos depicting soldiers in uniform, mattings signed for London, Ontario photography studios - frames measure 22.9 x 17.1cm (9 x 6 3/4in), 21 x 15.9cm (8 1/4 x 6 1/4in) and 22.2 x

Very rare Victorian era examples both with images of dogs, diameter for each 4.44cm (1 3/4in); some chips to glass noted