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.
Introducing our early summer Harry Reeman’s Sale on the 2nd of July, including the usual eclectic array of antique furniture, furnishings, paintings, ceramics, silver and sundries and showcasing an enigmatic collection of shop contents from the long-standing interior design firm Woolpit Interiors.
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.