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Best.-Nr. 121330North India probably Rajasthan circa 1840. . Collection of 21 fine Indian miniature portrait paintings of Shahs gouache pigments heightened in gold painted on bone smallest 80 x 70mm largest 130 x 100 mm. each with names of figure to verso in Farsi and English each with Paris export stamp to verso; housed in bespoke presentation case 555 x 485 mm total size each miniature framed within gilt metal frame numbered with circular morocco labels also in gilt with contemporary manuscript list naming all the Shahs set against crushed purple velvet background case inlaid with space for each individual painting under glass folding portfolio with gilt leather covers entitled "Timour the Tartar &&&" to upper cover outer cover lightly scuffed else very bright and attractive condition. A very luxuriously displayed bespoke presentation portfolio of exquisitely painted portrait miniatures of 21 Persian and Mughal Rulers. These paintings are all on bone and part of a series that was undoubtedly commissioned at great expense at the time of production. The quality of these paintings are exquisite and evidently crafted by a master miniaturist with great attention to detail in their portrayal of the intricate brocade fabrics and delicately painted jewels adorning each of the figures in question. The contemporary list provided in the case names the portraits included as: 1. Timour the Tartar 1389 2. Baber 1526 3. Humayoon 1524 4. Akbar 1554 5. Jchanguire 1605 6. Shah Jahan 1628 7. Auranzzeba 1657 8. Shah Hum 1708 9. Jehandu Shah 1712 10. Ferokseer 1713 11. Mahomed Shah 12. Ahmed Shah 1747 13. Alumghyr or Auranzzeba 2nd 1752 14. Akber 2nd 15. Do. more advanced in years 16. Do. Painted in 1731 17. Shah Abbas of Persia 20. Futty Shah of Persia 19. Nadir Shah 1735 18. Hyder Ali 1799 21 Tippoo Saib North India, probably Rajasthan, circa 1840. hardcover
1828Best.-Nr. 103992William Pickering. London. 1828. William Pickering. 1828. Vol. I only. MINIATURE EDITION bound in full vellum ruled in gilt with gilt cross to upper board yapped edges contrasting lettering piece top edge of pages gilt marbled endpapers the book measures 8.5 x 5cm and is 1cm thick. 236 pages. Engraved frontis. displaying Last Supper. Engraved cross to title. Outer edge of pages foxed otherwise a very clean and sound copy of a very beautifully bound volume. hardcover
Best.-Nr. 112452Mughal India mid-19th century possibly with later additions. . Single leaf of album page with drawing 285 x 165 mm; framed within multiple rulings and a wider floral border delicate floral motif to borders heightened in gilt reverse with a few shelf and reference numbers to reverse some age-toning and chips to pigmentation of border decorations leaf a little creased in places. An attractive example of Mughal border designs decorating a skilfully drawn hunting scene showing the imminent capture of a lion in hunt. Mughal India, mid-19th century, possibly with later additions. unknown
Best.-Nr. 112779India probably Rajasthan second half of the nineteenth-century. . Single illuminated miniature painting on card illustration in opaque pigments heightened in gold contemporary ink inscription in English to upper margin 'Rhamchunder' . light surface soiling 105 x 151 mm; house in modern card mount. Dimensions; 175 x 228mm 7 x 9 inches. India, probably Rajasthan, second half of the nineteenth-century. unknown
Best.-Nr. 112812India probably Rajasthan second half of the nineteenth-century. . Single illuminated miniature painting on card illustration in opaque pigments heightened in gold contemporary ink inscription in English to upper margin reading 'Jackdoujie' . light surface soiling 150 x 100 mm; house in modern card mount. Dimensions; 225 x 173mm 8¾ x 6¾ inches. India, probably Rajasthan, second half of the nineteenth-century. unknown
Best.-Nr. 112807India probably Rajasthan second half of the nineteenth-century. . Single illuminated miniature painting on card illustration in opaque pigments heightened in gold contemporary ink inscription in English to upper margin reading 'Buldoo' . light surface soiling 150 x 100 mm; house in modern card mount. Dimensions; 225 x 173mm 8¾ x 6¾ inches. India, probably Rajasthan, second half of the nineteenth-century. unknown
Best.-Nr. 112808India probably Rajasthan second half of the nineteenth-century. . Single illuminated miniature painting on card illustration in opaque pigments heightened in gold contemporary ink inscription in English to upper margin reading 'boudaoutaar' . light surface soiling 150 x 100 mm; house in modern card mount. Dimensions; 225 x 173mm 8¾ x 6¾ inches. India, probably Rajasthan, second half of the nineteenth-century. unknown
Best.-Nr. 112805India probably Rajasthan second half of the nineteenth-century. . Single illuminated miniature painting on card illustration in opaque pigments heightened in gold contemporary ink inscription in English to upper margin reading 'Rhayaoutuare' . light surface soiling 150 x 100 mm; house in modern card mount. Dimensions; 225 x 173mm 8¾ x 6¾ inches. India, probably Rajasthan, second half of the nineteenth-century. unknown
Best.-Nr. 112806India probably Rajasthan second half of the nineteenth-century. . Single illuminated miniature painting on card illustration in opaque pigments heightened in gold contemporary ink inscription in English to upper margin reading 'Badzarinaut' . light surface soiling 155 x 100 mm; house in modern card mount. Dimensions; 225 x 173mm 8¾ x 6¾ inches. India, probably Rajasthan, second half of the nineteenth-century. unknown
Best.-Nr. 112800India probably Rajasthan second half of the nineteenth-century. . Single illuminated miniature painting on card illustration in opaque pigments heightened in gold contemporary ink inscription in English to upper margin reading 'Buldoo' . light surface soiling 155 x 100 mm; house in modern card mount. Dimensions; 225 x 173mm 8¾ x 6¾ inches. India, probably Rajasthan, second half of the nineteenth-century. unknown
Best.-Nr. 105399Safavid Persia circa 1590 AD. . Single leaf from a Safavid album illuminated miniature on paper miniature 128 x 90 mm total leaf 280 x 175 mm; image depicting a young Prince in discourse with a female figure two attendants flanking either side of the image in attendance image mounted onto card framed with gilt drawings of birds and spiralling vines reverse mounted with blank paper; some light discolouration and fading a little rubbed. An attractive and decorative album leaf with a miniature painting from the early Safavid period with Turkic influences shown in the faces and robes of the figures depicted. Safavid Persia, circa 1590 AD. unknown
Best.-Nr. 76484Duchesne Paris 1752. . Bound in an attractive contemporary red morocco with gilt ornaments to covers and spine endpapers with a gilt geometrical pattern. This fine copy is the first volume of this celebrated almanach published until 1815 and republished several times afterwards. It contains a precise list of for the past year all the theatre pieces that were played in the most renowned Parisian theatres such as the Comédie Française the Comédie Italienne and the Opéra. The Almanach also contains notes on the works and on theatre in general a list of the comedians and musicians currently working at the Comédie and excerpts taken from several dramas. Duchesne, Paris, 1752. unknown
Best.-Nr. 76494Marcilly Fils Paris 1822. . IN RED PAPER IMITATING MOROCCO with gilt panel decoration kept in matching slipcase. This fine clean copy contains numerous songs and verses about nature. From the myth of the birth of the rose from the love of Zephyr and Flora to the admiration of a butterfly and a description of dusk these verses to be sung on traditional French melodies - including the national anthem Allons enfants de la Patrie - deal beautifully with the themes of seasons times of the day flora and fauna illustrated by twelve fine engraved plates. Grand-Carteret Les Almanachs français 1476. Marcilly Fils, Paris, [1822]. unknown
Best.-Nr. 76492Jules Didot for Janet Paris 1826. . Engraved title 156 pp. including 48 with engraved music 8 pp. calendar for 1827 5 engraved plates with protection leaf. In this fine example of miniature binding the refined French woman of the early nineteenth century could find a variety of songs to interpret on well-known melodies. Beautifully illustrated by five engraved plates this copy also contains fourteen song sheets with tunes composed by composers of the time such as Louis-Emmanuel Jadin and Antoine Romagnesi. Original printed binding with allegorical figures matching slipcase with beautiful decorative prints. Grand-Carteret Les Almanachs français 1899: "Vers 1820 . D'après un catalogue de librairie". Jules Didot for Janet, Paris, [1826]. unknown
1981Best.-Nr. 019239Northridge CA: Lord John Press 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine without dustwrapper or slipcase as issued. A miniature book 2-1/4" x 2-15/16" bound in blue morocco-backed marbled boards. First printing of Ford's address at the Visa International Convention in Quebec on 8 September 1980. Copy #11 of 400 copies SIGNED in full by the former President of a total edition of 500 copies. Lord John Press hardcover
1959Best.-Nr. 8280Amsterdam 1959. Small 4to. Fine full cloth. 205 pp. 64 plates. hardcover
Best.-Nr. DADAX0851776590New unknown
Best.-Nr. SONG0786224088Used: Good unknown
Best.-Nr. 002261Oxford University Press: Henry Frowde. Full Leather. Very Good. 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall. In blue full leather with gilt cross and title to front cover corners very lightly worn. Spine has title in gilt edges again very lightly worn. Internally nice blue endpapers aeg text block edges in gilt small ink name to front blank little foxing to blank pages 2 3-76 78-599 pp 931 cm. Not dated but 1905. Title continues: And administration of Holy Communion according to the use of the Church of England: together with the Psalter or Psalms of David pointed as they are to be sung or said in Churches; but without The Calendar The Occasional Services and the articles of Religion. 0 Henry Frowde hardcover
1840Best.-Nr. C45461Paris: Marcilly 1840. Early Edition. Hardcover Hardcover. Very Good. Early Edition. Miniature / Miniscule. 4 by 3 cms. pp 93. Engraved title page and 5 plates. Printed by Maulde Renou but with a Marcilly imprint. The 5 illustrations depict scenes from the life of Christ. The prayers are arranged for different ceremonies/ masses: morning prayers evening prayer and prayers during communion and vespers. A tiny book for the use of children - very popular and issued for many years mid 19th century in a variety of printings and bindings. Text in French. This copy is in a white ivory style binding typical of prayer books of the time with the word 'Messe' printed on the cover. Red leather unprinted spine possibly later. All egdes gilt. Small inkstain to corner of one page. Very good indeed. c. 1840 Marcilly, hardcover
Best.-Nr. 146011Very Good. External dimensions 38 × 32 mm 8 card leaves with window mounts on both sides containing 10 loosely-inserted albumen prints visible size 21 × 14 mm. Bone covers backed in blue velvet with an ornate gilt brass clasp; all edges gilt; spine lightly rubbed; a few prints slightly discoloured or creased; in excellent condition overall. The subjects of the portraits six women and four men are not identified. The 'gem' photographs in this charming pocket keepsake were popular in the 1860s and 1870s. unknown
1979Best.-Nr. 86701Dallas: Somesuch Press 1979. Limited Edition. No. 91 of 300 copies on Rives Mouldmade numbered and signed by printer Carl Hertzog on copyright page. Miniature ca. 7cm x 6cm. Full red calf with gilt spine title and pictorial cover device; red top-stain fore- and bottom edges uncut. Trace of wear at spine ends still about Fine. Reprint of this Texas captivity narrative retaining the miniature format of the ca. 1832 edition Boston: B. Franklin Edmands generally regarded as the first published miniature book with a Texas theme. Includes a new preface by Archibald Hanna. Somesuch Press unknown
1788Best.-Nr. 4617London: T. Carnan 1788. Contemporary elaborately gold-tooled red morocco the gold-tooled boards are beautifully decorated with a white morocco trellis-like mosaic pattern with red and green lozenge shaped morocco inlays gilt edges marbled endpapers. 24mo 5.7 x 3.3 cm. With an engraved armorial title page 4 full-page engraved portraits of the King of Prussia the Prince of Orange the Duke of Brunswick and the Duke of York and a half-page engraved view of St. Paul's Cathedral. Rare remarkable "pocket" London almanack; an entirely engraved miniature publication for the year 1788. The almanac contains an explanation of its use on the title page four full-page portraits of the King of Prussia the Prince of Orange the Duke of Brunswick and the Duke of York common notes including the dominical letters golden number and religious festive days for 1788 beneath a half-page view of St. Paul's Cathedral a calendar an overview of all British Kings and Queens and the dates of their reign a list of mayors and sheriffs 1767-1788 one page listing bank holidays and an overview of the Royal family King George III and Queen Charlotte and their children can be found on the final page. The long series of the London Almanack is according to Bondy of special interest for the beautiful bindings which were issued or commissioned by the publishers themselves.The binding shows signs of wear with some minor loss of material around the foot of the spine and a small worm hole in the fore edge of the back board. The final page shows a light red stain slightly affecting the text. Lacking its matching decorative slipcase. Otherwise in very good condition.l Bondy p. 39 ff. and p. 164; Welsh p. 32 and passim; Coll. Arthur A. Houghton Jr. 194; this ed. not in WorldCat. T. Carnan, hardcover
1806Best.-Nr. 129739London: Printed for J. Harris late Newbery & for Darton & Harvey 'E. Hemsted Printer Great-New-street London' 1806. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. London Printed for J. Harris late Newbery & for Darton & Harvey 'E. Hemsted Printer Great-New-street London' circa 1806. A thumb Bible 44 × 32 × 18 mm 254 2 blank colophon pages plus the engraved cumulative title leaf and 14 engraved plates facing pages 18 27 42 50 71 74 86 90 106 111 116 192 199 and 221 with the relevant page number in the top right corner of each plate. 'Publisher's red morocco gilt inlays of black morocco in centre of each cover with cross and initials JHS in gilt within gilt-tooled sun tooling. Elaborate gilt-tooled borders with corner pieces of intertwined arabesques. Gilt-tooled spine flat back in three compartments with egg-shaped tools in each compartment. Gilt edges' Spielmann; the binding is essentially in fine condition with the contents near-fine. Spielmann 18 recording a minor variant printed by 'Darton & Harvey Gracechurch-Street London' with 15 plates: 'Very similar to the Newbery Bible 1780 but with some alterations. The preface for example starts with the words: "It is not a very pleasant reflection" instead of "It is a melancholy reflection". The illustrations based on the same design as the Newbery Bible have been re-engraved and are much better than the Newbery ones both in quality and design'. Roscoe 42; Bondy page 34 giving a date of circa 1790. Printed for J. Harris, late Newbery, & for Darton & Harvey ('E. Hemsted, Printer, Great-New-street, London') hardcover
1952Best.-Nr. 65577Mainz: The Gutenberg Museum 1952. MINIATURE BOOKS. Het Onze Vader. The Lord's Prayer Mainz: The Gutenberg Museum 1952. 5 x 5 mm. 16 pp. Contains the Lord's Prayer in Dutch English French German Spanish and Swedish. Full black morocco. Ruled in gilt. Gilt cross on front cover. Housed in a lucite case with magnifying glass. About fine. "Described on publication as the smallest book in the world produced as a fund-raiser for the reconstruction of the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz" HBS 65577. $400. The Gutenberg Museum unknown
