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.
Hop along to Reeman Dansie to view lot 109, a charming Meissen Rabbit (or hare, the jury is still out..) coming up for sale in our East Anglian, Antiques & Fine Art Sale 8th-9th April 2026, estimate £2000-3000.
30/03/2026
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30/04/2026
Harry Becker was born in Colchester in 1865 to German parents Henrietta and Charles. His father Charles, who served as a field surgeon in various campaigns including Crimea, was drafted to Colchester in 1856 and there they settled.
19/03/2026