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Our selection of the more unusual and quirky objects we can find...often unique
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Original 1912 British Passport of Mr. Edmond John Hay, issued by Sir Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon, British Liberal Statesman and Ambassador to the United States
An interesting and uncommon original British passport from 1912: Type: British passport issued in 1912; Single sheet as was standard practice in ...
View full detailsA Truly Outstanding Burmese Kammavaca Buddhist manuscript; 60 Leaves, Late Konbaung Dynasty: circa 1850-1885.
A Truly Outstanding Burmese Kammavaca Buddhist manuscript. This richly decorated Burmese Kammavaca manuscript is an outstanding example of late 19t...
View full detailsVintage 19th Century Japanese Photo Album with 50 Hand Tinted Albumen Prints, 14cm x 9cm
19th Century Japanese photo album 日本のビンテージ写真集 A photo album of original albumen prints, hand coloured, of Japanese subjects. The album is presented...
View full detailsFlowers of the Holy Land - Christian Pilgrimage Souvenir Book of Pressed Flowers, 1898
A very attractive book of pressed flower designs mounted in an album covered with olive tree boards, with the printed title ''Jerusalem' and craved...
View full detailsVintage 19th Century Japanese Photo Album with Hand Tinted Albumen Prints, Studio of Kusakabe Kimbei
19th Century Japanese photo album 日本のビンテージ写真集 A photo album of original albumen prints, hand coloured, of Japanese subjects. Generally with a good ...
View full detailsThe Book of Fate, A New and Complete System of Fortune Telling...Carefully Rendered into English, and Arranged from the Manuscript of An Adept, New York, 1823
An interesting and very scarce early 18th Century volume on Fortune Telling. The book makes bold claims of the veracity of its fortune telling meth...
View full detailsJames O'Dea (now Jamie O'Dea); Artist's Studio books, Set of 3, 1980s. Over 300 Pages of Original artwork.
This is a rather splendid collection of 3 artists's studio books, from Scottish artist, James O'Dea, known better as Jamie O'Dea. who was born in G...
View full detailsPulp Romance - A Selection of Vintage Newnes Lucky Star Romances, 1960s
Choose from a selection of Newnes Lucky Star Romances, produced in the 1960s for George Newnes Ltd / C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd of London. All in good ...
View full detailsLarge Surimono with Lacquer: Shibata Zeshin: Okina (Long Life Noh Mask), 1875-1890. 柴田 是真
Shibata Zeshin (柴田 是真): Large Surimono with Lacquer - Okina, (1875-1890). A very attractive Japanese woodblock, by the artist sometimes known as 'J...
View full detailsVintage style Accounts Ledger Book, Large size 34.8cm. Fine condition. Unused.
Totally unused Vintage Accounts Ledger Book, Large size 34.8cm. Found in exceptional fine condition - just a few faint cover scuffs which can be ca...
View full detailsVintage Accounts Ledger Books, A Group of 3 Ledgers with Brass Brahma Locks
Vintage Accounts Ledger Books, A Group of 3 Ledgers with Brass Brahma Patent Locks. A nice group of 3 uncommon accounts books. SOLD All three books...
View full detailsVintage Accounts Ledger Book, Large size 33.5cm. Near fine condition. Unused.
Totally unused Vintage Accounts Ledger Book, Large size 33.5cm. Found in exceptional condition - at least near fine, with just a few minor marks to...
View full detailsVintage Accounts Ledger Book, Large size 33.5cm.
Vintage Accounts Ledger Book, Large size 33.5cm. Incomplete - this vintage ledger has the first 74 pages removed from the book, with the remaining ...
View full detailsVintage Accounts Ledger Book, Medium size 24cm. Largely Unused.
Vintage Accounts Ledger / Cash Book, Medium size 24cm. Largely Unused. SOLD A good hardback with burgundy leather spine and corners, with navy rip...
View full detailsOriginal Framed Thai Buddhist Manuscript illustration, c. 19th Century.
Original Framed Thai Buddhist Manuscript illustration, c. 19th Century. A very attractive example of Thai Buddhist manuscript painting from late 19...
View full detailsEdwardian Photo Album with 41 unusual Panoramic Photographs, Britain, London, Scotland
Edwardian Photo Album with 41 unusual Panoramic Photographs. SOLD This the first time we have come across a photographic album like this - every im...
View full detailsFrench language Poetry scrapbook, Augustine Ruchet, c. 60 Manuscript / pictorial pages, 1870
French language Poetry scrapbook, belonging to Augustine Ruchet, c. 60 Manuscript / pictorial pages, 1870. The book could be Swiss in origin as Ruc...
View full detailsOriginal Antique Antiphonary Music Sheet, 17th Century, Item E
Original Antique Antiphonary Music Sheet, 17th Century, Item E. SOLD This is an original printed paper music notation leaf known as antiphonary. Th...
View full detailsVictorian Artists' art book, May Violet Carsia, 41 Illustrated Pages, 1892
Victorian Artists' art book, May Violet Carsia, 41 Illustrated Pages, 1892. SOLD The cover carries the initials M.V.C. which matches the name insid...
View full detailsUnique Handmade Manuscript Craft Techniques Teaching Book, Victorian era
Unique Handmade Manuscript Craft Techniques Teaching Book - for educating children, Victorian era. SOLD We would love to know the full story behind...
View full detailsAlbum with 7 Original Works of Art, 1916-1928. Artists' Book.
Album with 7 Original Works of Art, 1916-1928. Artists' Book. SOLD We would love to know the full story behind this album, but alas know no details...
View full detailsAlbum with 72 Original Works of Art and Prose, 1912-1925. Artists' Book.
Album with 72 Original Works of Art and Prose, 1912-1925. Artists' Book. SOLD The first written page is the owner of the album asking (in amusing s...
View full detailsNew Designs by Marcel Tuquet. For Aitken Dott & Son, Edinburgh.
New Designs by Marcel Tuquet. Aitken Dott & Son, 26 South Castle Street, Edinburgh. Sole Agents for Great Britain and Ireland. These appear to ...
View full detailsFlachenverzierung in historischen Stilarten sowie in neuzeitlichem Geschmacke, Gustav Neuhoff
Flachenverzierung in historischen Stilarten sowie in neuzeitlichem Geschmacke. Motive fur Gewebe, Stickereien, Tapeten und dekorative Malerei. Entw...
View full detailsDentelles et Broderies d'Art, Prevot & Devresse
Dentelles et Broderies d'Art; Stores & Brise-Bise. 4e Serie par Gabriel Prevot & Gaston Devresse. Vingt Planches. Artistic Laces and Embroi...
View full detailsLarge Collection of 46 Leather bound Acts of Parliament, 1952 - 1979
Large Collection of 46 Leather bound Acts of Parliament. Ranging from 1952-1979, these 46 Volumes feature The Public General Acts and General Assem...
View full detailsOriginal Antique Vellum Antiphonary Music Sheet, circa 16th Century, Item D
Original Antique Vellum Antiphonary Music Sheet, circa 16th Century, Item D. SOLD We have recently acquired a small collection of original vellum m...
View full detailsOriginal Antique Vellum Antiphonary Music Sheet, circa 16th Century, Item C
Original Antique Vellum Antiphonary Music Sheet, circa 16th Century, Item C. SOLD We have recently acquired a small collection of original vellum m...
View full detailsOriginal Antique Vellum Antiphonary Music Sheet, circa 16th Century, Item B
Original Antique Vellum Antiphonary Music Sheet, circa 16th Century, Item B. We have recently acquired a small collection of original vellum music ...
View full detailsOriginal Antique Vellum Antiphonary Music Sheet, circa 16th Century, Item A
Original Antique Vellum Antiphonary Music Sheet, circa 16th Century, Item A. SOLD We have recently acquired a small collection of original vellum m...
View full detailsThe Inaugration of Robert Burns, As Poet Laureate of the Lodge 1787, Pub. 1862. Freemasonry print.
The Inaugration of Robert Burns, As Poet Laureate of the Lodge, Canongate Kilwinning, Edinburgh 1st March 1787. Presented by James Burnes, K.H., F....
View full detailsPhilips' Smaller School-Room Map of The World, 112cm x 90cm, 1969
Philips' Smaller School-Room Map of The World, 112cm x 90cm, 1969. SOLD Very attractive vintage map of The World in good condition. No rips or tear...
View full detailsVintage Chinese Opera Paper-Cuts, Folio of 8 paper cuts.
Vintage Chinese Opera Paper-Cuts, Folio of 8 paper cuts. Very attractive folio of Chinese opera paper cuts. 8 images in total. In very goo...
View full details19th Century Egyptian Photograph Album, Albumen Prints, Zangaki
19th Century Egyptian Photograph Album, Albumen Prints. An album of Albumen prints from approximately 1880, of Egyptian subjects. SO...
View full detailsPhilips' Smaller School Room Map of Asia, 112cm x 90cm, 1958
Philips' Smaller School Room Map of Asia, 112cm x 90cm, 1958. SOLD Very attractive vintage map of Asia in terrific condition. No rip...
View full detailsThe Thirty Seven Nats, Unique Book of original Burmese Paintings
The Thirty Seven Nats, Unique Book of original Burmese Paintings. SOLD This exciting find is a unique Burmese artwork depicting the ...
View full detailsBurmese Zodiac Manuscript Book, Carved Wooden Elephant Covers
Burmese Zodiac Manuscript Book, Carved Wooden Elephant Covers. SOLD This small Burmese manuscript, consists of 2 carved wooden cover...
View full detailsBurmese Buddhist Parabaik manuscript, illustrated palm leaf, Profusely Illustrated, 49cm
Burmese Buddhist Parabaik manuscript, illustrated palm leaf, Profusely Illustrated, 49cm. This large Burmese manuscript, similar to kammavaca, co...
View full detailsBurmese Buddhist manuscript, illustrated palm leaf, Profusely Illustrated, 23cm
Burmese Buddhist manuscript, illustrated palm leaf, Profusely Illustrated, 23cm. SOLD This small Burmese manuscript, similar to kamm...
View full detailsOriginal 14th Century Title Deed Manuscript with Seal
Original 14th Century Title Deed Manuscript with Seal. RESERVED This original hand scripted Latin manuscript on vellum dates to the ...
View full detailsRitual Lama Crown from Tibet
Ritual Lama Crown from Tibet. SOLD This exotic lama crown consists of 5 segments, each hand painted depicting a Buddha. Each image is handpainted i...
View full detailsJournal ou suite du voyage de Siam, Abbe de Choisy, 1687, rare 1st Amsterdam edition
Journal ou Suite du Voyage de Siam, Abbe de Choisy, 1687, rare first edition. SOLD This is the rare first Amsterdam edition of this ...
View full detailsLandscapes, Orchid, Bamboo and Flower Paintings by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek
Landscapes, Orchid, Bamboo and Flower Paintings by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek (First Lady of China - Soong May-ling) 蔣宋美龄. 蔣夫人山水蘭竹花卉册 / ...
View full detailsChinese Orchids by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek
Chinese Orchids by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek (First Lady of China - Soong May-ling) 蔣宋美龄. Very scarce first edition. Beautifully produ...
View full detailsBurmese Kammavaca Buddhist manuscript 3
Burmese Kammavaca Buddhist manuscript 3. SOLD This kammavaca Buddhist manuscript consists of 2 covers and 16 leaves, making it most...
View full detailsThe Transvestite Memoirs by Abbe de Choisy
The Transvestite Memoirs by Abbe de Choisy Published Peter Owen, London 1994. Translated from the French and with an introduction by R H F Scott. T...
View full detailsInside Out, Pink Floyd, by Nick Mason, Limited signed 1st Edition, Genesis Publications
Inside Out, Pink Floyd, by Nick Mason, Limited signed 1st Edition, Genesis Publications Signed by Nick Mason and Storm Thorgerson RESERVED One of t...
View full detailsThe Paintings of Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, 2 Volume Set, Signed by First Lady of China (Soong May-ling)
The Paintings of Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, 2 Volume Set, Signed by First Lady of China (Soong May-ling) RECENTLY SOLD Very scarce fir...
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