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FINE ART & ANTIQUES to include items from the estate of the late Stephen Powys Marks (Online Only Auction)
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Bath, Somerset
BA2 9ES
United Kingdom
FINE ART & ANTIQUES to include items from the estate of the late Stephen Powys Marks (Online Only Auction)

LOTS 1 - 197: The estate of the late Stephen Powys Marks; LOTS 198-550: Other Properties

Auction dates
30 Mar 2021 10:00 BST
Lots: 500
Auction currency
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JOHN FARLEIGH (1900-1965). A pair of black-&-white etchings titled: “The Black Girl”, No. 14/50 (
Lot 61
JOHN FARLEIGH (1900-1965). A pair of black-&-white etchings titled: “The Black Girl”, No. 14/50 (
900 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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JULIA M. MAVROGORDATO (1913-1992). A coloured woodcut titled: “Polo”. Signed, titled, & numbered 3/
Lot 62
JULIA M. MAVROGORDATO (1913-1992). A coloured woodcut titled: “Polo”. Signed, titled, & numbered 3/
640 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Barbara BROWN, a coloured linocut of swans on a pond, signed & numbered 1/50, dated 1936, &
Lot 63
Barbara BROWN, a coloured linocut of swans on a pond, signed & numbered 1/50, dated 1936, &
260 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot 64
"WITHDRAWN"
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HERBERT OGDEN WATERS (1903-1996). Wood engraving titled: “Mt. Liberty- The Summit”, signed &
Lot 65
HERBERT OGDEN WATERS (1903-1996). Wood engraving titled: “Mt. Liberty- The Summit”, signed &
180 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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RICHARD BEER (Contemporary). “Tresham’s Triangular Lodge”, coloured lithograph, signed, inscribed, &
Lot 66
RICHARD BEER (Contemporary). “Tresham’s Triangular Lodge”, coloured lithograph, signed, inscribed, &
290 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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WILLIAM WALCOT (1874-1943). The Interior of St. Peter’s, Rome; black-&-white etching, signed in
Lot 67
WILLIAM WALCOT (1874-1943). The Interior of St. Peter’s, Rome; black-&-white etching, signed in
180 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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GERTRUDE HERMES (1901-1983). Two wood engravings, framed as one, the first a design for Penguin’s
Lot 68
GERTRUDE HERMES (1901-1983). Two wood engravings, framed as one, the first a design for Penguin’s
520 GBP
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AGNES MILLER PARKER (1895-1980). A black-&-white wood engraving titled: “Bison”. Signed & dated
Lot 69
AGNES MILLER PARKER (1895-1980). A black-&-white wood engraving titled: “Bison”. Signed & dated
1,350 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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GERTRUDE HERMES (1901-1983). A black-&-white wood engraving titled: “Fish”. Signed & dated 1932 &
Lot 70
GERTRUDE HERMES (1901-1983). A black-&-white wood engraving titled: “Fish”. Signed & dated 1932 &
2,200 GBP
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AGNES MILLER PARKER (1895-1980). Six small black-&-white engravings, framed as one, & titled: “The
Lot 71
AGNES MILLER PARKER (1895-1980). Six small black-&-white engravings, framed as one, & titled: “The
340 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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HAILARY PAYNTER (Contemporary). A wood engraving titled: “Tree With A Long Memory”, signed in
Lot 72
HAILARY PAYNTER (Contemporary). A wood engraving titled: “Tree With A Long Memory”, signed in
190 GBP
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A COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL WOOD ENGRAVING GREETING CARDS, circa 1930’s, comprising: seventeen by
Lot 73
A COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL WOOD ENGRAVING GREETING CARDS, circa 1930’s, comprising: seventeen by
1,400 GBP
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THE FOLIO SOCIETY: Fifty five various volumes, mostly in slip-cases.
Lot 74
THE FOLIO SOCIETY: Fifty five various volumes, mostly in slip-cases.
310 GBP
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LONDON: a collection of books relating to London, including: London Topographical Society “A to Z”
Lot 75
LONDON: a collection of books relating to London, including: London Topographical Society “A to Z”
140 GBP
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WILLIAMS-ELLIS Clough: “On Trust For The Nation”, 1947, illus. by Barbara Jones, d/w; “Architect
Lot 76
WILLIAMS-ELLIS Clough: “On Trust For The Nation”, 1947, illus. by Barbara Jones, d/w; “Architect
100 GBP
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A collection of books on Arts & Crafts, Aesthetic Movement, & Victorian Architecture & design, etc.,
Lot 77
A collection of books on Arts & Crafts, Aesthetic Movement, & Victorian Architecture & design, etc.,
210 GBP
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HUTCHINS, Revd. John, M. A. “The History & Antiquities of The County of Dorset…”; 1774, 2 vols.,
Lot 78
HUTCHINS, Revd. John, M. A. “The History & Antiquities of The County of Dorset…”; 1774, 2 vols.,
170 GBP
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ARCHITECTURAL PUBLICATION SOCIETY; “The Dictionary of Architecture” (c. 1887-92), vols. 1 to 8 (
Lot 79
ARCHITECTURAL PUBLICATION SOCIETY; “The Dictionary of Architecture” (c. 1887-92), vols. 1 to 8 (
210 GBP
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BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF PRINTING “The Story of Songs – As a Drama by Ernest Renan”, 1937, intro. &
Lot 80
BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF PRINTING “The Story of Songs – As a Drama by Ernest Renan”, 1937, intro. &
210 GBP
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TYPOGRAPHY, CALIGRAPHY, etc.; A large collection of approx. 86 volumes, including biographies of
Lot 81
TYPOGRAPHY, CALIGRAPHY, etc.; A large collection of approx. 86 volumes, including biographies of
350 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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SKELTON, Christopher; “The Engravings of Eric Gill”, 1983, one of 1350 copies, with prospectus &
Lot 82
SKELTON, Christopher; “The Engravings of Eric Gill”, 1983, one of 1350 copies, with prospectus &
250 GBP
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GRAPHIC DESIGN, & other aspects of design; 31 various volumes.
Lot 83
GRAPHIC DESIGN, & other aspects of design; 31 various volumes.
95 GBP
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A large collection of books & booklets on printing & publishing. (62).
Lot 84
A large collection of books & booklets on printing & publishing. (62).
310 GBP
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A large collection of books on book collecting, book design, book covers, book binding, book-plates,
Lot 85
A large collection of books on book collecting, book design, book covers, book binding, book-plates,
270 GBP
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PRIVATE PRESSES: Thirty nine various books booklets on Private Presses, including Golden Cockerel
Lot 86
PRIVATE PRESSES: Thirty nine various books booklets on Private Presses, including Golden Cockerel
400 GBP
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ASHBEE, Charles Robert. “The Trinity Hospital In Mile End – An Object Lesson In National History, by
Lot 87
ASHBEE, Charles Robert. “The Trinity Hospital In Mile End – An Object Lesson In National History, by
300 GBP
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EMPSON, Patience;
Lot 88
EMPSON, Patience; "The Wood Engravings of Robert Gibbings" 1959, J.M. Dent & Sons, cloth-bound,
75 GBP
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ROGERSON, Ian;
Lot 89
ROGERSON, Ian; "The Wood Engravings of Agnes Miller Parker", publ. Mark Batty 2005, d/w; GRAY, Thoma
240 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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HILL, Jane
Lot 90
HILL, Jane "The Sculpture of Gertrude Hermes", Lund Humphries 2011, with letter from Jane Hill to
180 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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O'CONNOR, John
Lot 91
O'CONNOR, John "The Technique of Wood Engraving", Batsford 1971, d/w; & twenty-three others
85 GBP
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A collection of sixty volumes on the works of wood engravers, including: Clare Leighton, Hilary Payn
Lot 92
A collection of sixty volumes on the works of wood engravers, including: Clare Leighton, Hilary Payn
330 GBP
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Thirty-seven various volumes on book illustrations & illustrators, & related subjects.
Lot 93
Thirty-seven various volumes on book illustrations & illustrators, & related subjects.
110 GBP
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A collection of modern reference books on artists including: John Piper; David Gentleman; Leon Under
Lot 94
A collection of modern reference books on artists including: John Piper; David Gentleman; Leon Under
100 GBP
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POWYS, John Cowper
Lot 95
POWYS, John Cowper "Lucifer", MacDonald 1956, number 370 of 560 copies, signed; "Rabelais", Bodley
250 GBP
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POWYS, Llewelyn
Lot 96
POWYS, Llewelyn "A Baker's Dozen", Trovillion Press 1939, signed by the author & artist (photograph
130 GBP
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POWYS, T. F.
Lot 97
POWYS, T. F. "Fables", Chatto & Windus 1929, four engravings by Gilbert Spencer, number 302 of 750 c
220 GBP
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INCLINE PRESS: CINAMON, Gerald; “Emil Rudolf Weiss – The Typography of an Artist”, 2012, number 44
Lot 102
INCLINE PRESS: CINAMON, Gerald; “Emil Rudolf Weiss – The Typography of an Artist”, 2012, number 44
170 GBP
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INCLINE PRESS: BLAMIRES, David; “When In Doubt, Wash!-On The Naming of Cats”; 2015, wood
Lot 103
INCLINE PRESS: BLAMIRES, David; “When In Doubt, Wash!-On The Naming of Cats”; 2015, wood
240 GBP
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INCLINE PRESS: MARX, Enid; “A Book of Nursery Rhymes”, 1993 (the first book produced by Incline
Lot 104
INCLINE PRESS: MARX, Enid; “A Book of Nursery Rhymes”, 1993 (the first book produced by Incline
250 GBP
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INCLINE PRESS: A collection of soft-bound booklets, including CARROLL, Lewis: “Jabberwocky”,
Lot 105
INCLINE PRESS: A collection of soft-bound booklets, including CARROLL, Lewis: “Jabberwocky”,
70 GBP
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INCLINE PRESS: “Water-A Selection of Poems on the Theme of”; 2008 illustrated with original prints
Lot 106
INCLINE PRESS: “Water-A Selection of Poems on the Theme of”; 2008 illustrated with original prints
340 GBP
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WOOD LEA PRESS: GREENWOOD, Jeremy; “The Wood Engravings of Paul Nash”, 1997, one of 490 standard-
Lot 107
WOOD LEA PRESS: GREENWOOD, Jeremy; “The Wood Engravings of Paul Nash”, 1997, one of 490 standard-
390 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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WOOD LEA PRESS: Greenwood, Jeremy: “Omega Cuts – Woodcust & Linocuts by Artists Associated with
Lot 108
WOOD LEA PRESS: Greenwood, Jeremy: “Omega Cuts – Woodcust & Linocuts by Artists Associated with
110 GBP
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FLEECE PRESS: “The Great Storm of October 1987 & Its Aftermath”, five wood engravings by Claire
Lot 109
FLEECE PRESS: “The Great Storm of October 1987 & Its Aftermath”, five wood engravings by Claire
290 GBP
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FLEECE PRESS LAWRENCE, Simon; “Tales From Bleeding Heart Yard – Stories About Stanley Lawrence”,
Lot 110
FLEECE PRESS LAWRENCE, Simon; “Tales From Bleeding Heart Yard – Stories About Stanley Lawrence”,
180 GBP
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FLEECE PRESS: BRETT, Simon (Intro); “A Cross Section Society of Wood Engravers in 1988”, forty
Lot 111
FLEECE PRESS: BRETT, Simon (Intro); “A Cross Section Society of Wood Engravers in 1988”, forty
130 GBP
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FLEECE PRESS: CHAPMAN, Hilary; “The Wood Engravings of Ethelbert White”, 1992, one of 200 copies
Lot 112
FLEECE PRESS: CHAPMAN, Hilary; “The Wood Engravings of Ethelbert White”, 1992, one of 200 copies
160 GBP
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ACORN PRESS: WEISSENBORN, Hellmuth; “Towns”, 1985, with an anthology chosen by J. E. Mikellatos,
Lot 113
ACORN PRESS: WEISSENBORN, Hellmuth; “Towns”, 1985, with an anthology chosen by J. E. Mikellatos,
320 GBP
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LIBANUS PRESS: ELLIS, E. N.; “An Alphabet” (1985), black-&-white pictorial wood-cut for each letter,
Lot 114
LIBANUS PRESS: ELLIS, E. N.; “An Alphabet” (1985), black-&-white pictorial wood-cut for each letter,
90 GBP
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LIBANUS PRESS: (for the Society of Wood Engravers): “War And Peace – A Suite of Wood Engravings
Lot 115
LIBANUS PRESS: (for the Society of Wood Engravers): “War And Peace – A Suite of Wood Engravings
140 GBP
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LIBANUS PRESS: “The Battle of The Frogs & Mice”, 1988, illustrated by Fiona Macvicar, transl. by
Lot 116
LIBANUS PRESS: “The Battle of The Frogs & Mice”, 1988, illustrated by Fiona Macvicar, transl. by
220 GBP
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OLD STILE PRESS: WILDE, Oscar; “The Ballad of Reading Gaol”, 1994, wood engravings by Garrick
Lot 117
OLD STILE PRESS: WILDE, Oscar; “The Ballad of Reading Gaol”, 1994, wood engravings by Garrick
220 GBP
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OLD STILE PRESS: MacNEILL, ALYSON; “Benedicite Omnia Opera”, 1987, illustrated throughout with
Lot 118
OLD STILE PRESS: MacNEILL, ALYSON; “Benedicite Omnia Opera”, 1987, illustrated throughout with
180 GBP
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EVERGREEN PRESS: ANDERSON, Andrew; “Enclosures: Times And Places”, 2009, illustrated throughout with
Lot 119
EVERGREEN PRESS: ANDERSON, Andrew; “Enclosures: Times And Places”, 2009, illustrated throughout with
140 GBP
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PRIVATE PRESSES (VARIOUS): LONE OAK PRESS: MACGREGOR, Miriam & RORER, Abigail; “St. Bartholomew’s,
Lot 120
PRIVATE PRESSES (VARIOUS): LONE OAK PRESS: MACGREGOR, Miriam & RORER, Abigail; “St. Bartholomew’s,
250 GBP
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