14th Aug, 2024 9:30
SUMMER FINE SALE
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RACKHAM (ARTHUR, ILLUSTRATOR), A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by William Shakespeare, 1st edition thus, pub. London, William Heinemann, 1908, 40 tipped-in colour plates, with captioned tissue guard to each, monochrome illustrations, top edge gilt, original gilt-decorated full vellum, lacking ties, limited edition 579/1000, signed by Arthur Rackham, large 4vo. 30.5cm by 24cm
Sold for £420
by William Shakespeare, 1st edition thus, pub. London, William Heinemann, 1908, 40 tipped-in colour plates, with captioned tissue guard to each, monochrome illustrations, top edge gilt, original gilt-decorated full vellum, lacking ties, limited edition 579/1000, signed by Arthur Rackham, large 4vo. 30.5cm by 24cm
Auction: SUMMER FINE SALE, 14th Aug, 2024
Our Summer Fine Sale features several rare and intriguing pieces from private collections. Highlights include Lot 502, a fine Russian gold and enamel box by Pierre Theremin, marked for St. Petersburg, 1800. The Watches section showcases Jonathan Scatchard's thirty-year collection (Click here to watch the video)and a coveted 1979 Rolex Submariner. Leading the silver section is Lot 475, a fine George I silver second-course dish by Paul De Lamerie, hallmarked London, 1718.
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Sunday 11th August 10am-1pm
Monday 12th August 10am-4pm
Tuesday 13th August 10am-4pm
