The Hunter Family Library of books, manuscripts and photographs on China & the Boxer Rebellion, consisting of 247 lots, some illustrated in this catalog from Pacific Book Auction Galleries. Sale was number 210 held June 29, 2000. Fine condition. Price includes free shipping by media mail or first class mail (our discretion) within the USA.

Catalog for sale 176 on December 10, 1998 at Pacific Book Auction Galleries includes the incunabula and early printed book collection of Ernest S. Jaros as well as fine books on food and drinks, a total of 96 lots, some illustrated. Fine condition. Price includes media mail or first class shipping within the USA.

First Edition of Arthur Miller's powerful adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic play An Enemy of the People. Viking Press, New York, 1951. Fine copy in fine unclipped dustwrapper showing original $2.50 price (wrapper in protective mylar cover).

Very good quality cast Sterling Madeira wine ticket in the vine and tendril shape made by Gorham in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, bearing the company's date mark for 1895. Being cast, this has a substantial feel rather than the tinniness one encounters in stamped labels. Maximum width is 3 inches.

Wine ticket or label for Sherry in Old Sheffield Plate (OSP) showing blush on the highlights and around the word "Sherry" where the label was polished more vigorously. Width: 1 7/8 inches.

Complete set of Antiques Magazine (The Magazine Antiques) from 1922 to the present. Twenty-four of the years are in the green binders which used to be provided by the magazine. The rest are unbound. An immeasurably valuable resource for the scholar, dealer and collector. Huge and heavy are words appropriate to the size and contents of this set. In good condition. The buyer will need to arrange for pickup and delivery.

Charming sauce label for Ketchup in Old Sheffield Plate (OSP), circa 1810, with nice engraved lettering and beaded border. Wouldn't this look great on your Heinz bottle? Condition is excellent with just a touch of blush on the beading. Width is 1 3/8 inches.

The enamel work done by Gorham in the late 19th century is considered to be of top quality and it is also extremely scarce. Here is a rare set of six beautifully crafted spoons in which every detail displays the high standards of the Gorham factory at that time: the enameling is crisp and wonderfully colored; the twisted stems have in their crease a delicate raised rope-like pattern, and the silver is gold washed...

Made in Bermuda: Bermudian silver, furniture, art & design by Graham, Laura T., et al. Bermuda National Gallery, 2000, First edition. Wraps. New. No dust jacket as issued.. Very interesting pamphlet that accompanied an exhibit at the Bermuda National Gallery from September 2000 to January 2001. Includes articles and illustrations...

Funny French satirical transfer plate making fun of the sport of archery, a very amusing collectible and great gift for the enthusiast of the sport. In this scene one of the archers says it is difficult to shoot in misty climates and that he is always fearful of losing his arrow in the clouds. Dating from about 1925, this plate is 7 3/4 inches in diameter and is marked on the back with the stamp for St. Amand Grands Etablisements Ceramiques. Very good impression of the transfer...

Funny French satirical transfer plate making fun of the sport of swimming (La Natation), a charming collectible and great gift for the enthusiast of the sport. The caption translates as, “Help, help! You have only saved my wig!”.” Dating from about 1925, this plate is 7 3/4 inches in diameter and is marked on the back with the stamp for St. Amand Etablisements Ceramiques. Condition is fair. There is a two-inch hairline crack coming in from the rim at about 4 o’clock...

Funny French satirical transfer plate making fun of flying and private pilots (L'Aviation), an amusing collectible and great gift for the enthusiast of aviation. The caption reads: “-Que pilote votre camarade? biplan ou monoplan? - Ma fois, je crois fort que c’est un reste en plan.” Dating from about 1925, this plate is 7 3/4 inches in diameter and is marked on the back with the stamp for St. Amand Etablisements Ceramiques...