A rare first edition, second impression copy of J.R.R Tolkien’s classic book ‘The Hobbit’ will feature in our August Collectors' sale.
12/07/2024
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This highly desirable early publication was released in the same year as the first impression, but the second impression was illustrated with additional plates and in full colour for the first time. The second impression ran to 2300 printed copies, 400 of which were held at the binder’s London warehouse and destroyed during a 1940 bombing raid. Our copy has survived in rather better order and is complete with original dust jacket, it carries an estimate of £2000-3000.
The Collectors' sale features a range of specialist categories including antiquarian books, militaria, coins, stamps and ephemera, vintage textiles and accessories, musical and scientific instruments, toys and vinyl records. Entries are welcomed for this wonderfully eclectic sale until mid-August.
Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th May - We are located in the White Zone, Stand 502B
26/05/2026
Emmeline Pankhurst, Suffragette and Activist (1858-1928). A collected body of historical records in connection with Emmeline Pankhurst and other prominent suffragettes, comprising of signed letters, flyers, transcripts, press cuttings and other items.
We are delighted to hold our summer Classic Car & Automobilia Sale on Saturday 20th June. Here are some of the other entries and we are accepting further entries until late May. For further details, please contact James Grinter or Lewis Rabett on 01206 754754.