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A first edition of the much loved children’s classic, Wind in the Willows, inscribed by Kenneth Grahame to the daughter of the man who inspired the character of Ratty, is among the star lots offered at Bonhams Printed Books, Maps and Manuscripts sale at New Bond Street on 23 March.
The inscription reads, “To Foy Felicia Quiller Couch from her affectionate friend Kenneth Grahame, Oct. 1908″. Foy was the daughter of the noted Cornish author, essayist and anthologist Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch at whose home, The Haven at Fowey, Kenneth Grahame …
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First Edition Wind in the Willows for Auction at Bonhams
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On Wednesday, 14 April, 2010 Sotheby’s London bi-annual Arts of the Islamic World Sale in London will present an exceptional array of fine and rare works of art that span from the rise of Islam in the 7th century through to the 19th century. The auction, which will also feature important examples of ancient manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork, weaponry, textiles, ceramics and paintings from North Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, Islamic Spain and South Asia, is estimated to realise in excess of £4 million and will be highlighted by Part II …
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(ATLANTA, Ga.) – An actual flying car built in 1935, an extremely rare Coca-Cola dispensing machine made around 1923, a 4.02-carat brilliant cut diamond ring surrounded in platinum, a 12-foot-long combination boat-car sculptural work and over 2,500 equally dazzling and unusual items will be sold Mar. 13-14 by Red Baron, the Southeast’s premier auction house.
The weekend event will be held at Red Baron’s landmark gallery facility located at 6450 Roswell Road in Atlanta. The festivities will kick off Friday evening, Mar. 12, with a preview party (for registered bidders only). That will be an extravaganza in itself. Red Baron has become renowned for its lavish pre-auction parties, consisting of feasts, fine wine and live entertainment.
But on Saturday, it’ll be all business as bidders from around the world will be wagging their paddles in a rush to buy the exceptional …
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BOSTON, Mass. – March 1, 2010 – www.skinnerinc.com – Skinner, one of the world’s leading auction houses, will host an auction of Fine Jewelry on Tuesday, March 16th in the Boston gallery at 10 a.m. The sale features a number of interesting and rare pieces, many dating back as far as 1800.
The first collection of note comes from Mrs. Hope Goddard Iselin of New York and Newport – the first woman to compete in the America’s Cup. Her husband, C. Oliver Iselin, was perhaps the most famed American yachtsman of the late 19th century and defended the America’s Cup four times.
The sale will feature more than 15 pieces of her jewelry including an Art Deco Cartier platinum, diamond and onyx bracelet, estimated at $30,000 to $40,000; a pair of Cartier Art Deco platinum jadeite and diamond …
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SKINNER FINE JEWELRY AUCTION FEATURES 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND AND GEMSTONES FROM PROMINENT NEW ENGLAND COLLECTIONS
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A remarkable variety of Nelson-related memorabilia, including a rare George III mourning ring, a collection of Baltic service dinner plates, and a silver urn given by Lady Emma Hamilton to her chemist, is being sold as part of The Marine Sale at Bonhams on 24th March 2010.
One of the most outstanding and rare lots […]
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Nelson Related Memorabilia at Bonhams Marine Sale
