Curating History: Fine Antiques & Unique Vintage Finds
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Independent UK dealer
A collection of 5x Austin Motor Company automobilia maintenance and parts handbooks. Pre loved and used in a garage or workshop environment, so showing signs of use. Automobilia refers to collectible items related to classic and vintage cars, including memorabilia like enamel signs, vintage car badges, model vehicles, petrol pumps, brochures, and more. These pieces capture the history and culture of motoring, making them perfect for mechanics, enthusiasts and collectors alike.
5x including:
Austin Ten List of Spare Parts 70 pages
Austin Twelve Handbook 63 pages
Austin Ten-Four Handbook 67 pages
Austin A30 “Seven” Running and Maintenance Instructions 46 pages
Austin Series III Trucks Running and Maintenance Instructions 88 pages
Height 21 cm
Width 14 cm
Circa 20th century.
A vintage May 1938 Austin 10 handbook — Publication No. 1660 — produced and published by The Austin Motor Company Ltd, Longbridge, Birmingham, offering original factory specifications, detailed period maintenance guidance and authentic contemporary operating instructions for owners and mechanics. A wonderful piece of historic ephemera.
Height 21.5 cm
Width 14 cm
Pages 64
Circa May 1938.
For sale, a genuine and original 1975 Queen ‘Sheer Heart Attack’ sheet music book / song album. Published 1975 by B. Feldman & Co., 138/140. Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0LD. Distributed by EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Wonderful piece of popular culture from the 1970s.
Height 28 cm
Width 22 cm
Pages 28
Year 1975.
For sale, a Jazz Journal publication, Jazz catalogue 1963, volume 4. Complete discography of all jazz releases in Great Britain compiled by George Cherrington & Brian Knight. Includes a complete bibliography by Colin A. Johnson. Original price 12/6!
248 pages
Height 22.5 cm
Width 15 cm
Year: 1963
For sale, a Jazz Journal publication, Jazz catalogue 1965, volume six. Complete discography of all jazz releases in Great Britain compiled by George Cherrington & Brian Knight. Includes a complete bibliography by Colin A. Johnson. Packed full of jazz release facts for 1965!
338 pages
Height 22.5 cm
Width 15 cm
Year: 1965
For sale, a Jazz Journal publication, Jazz catalogue 1962, volume 3. Complete discography of all jazz releases in Great Britain compiled by George Cherrington & Brian Knight. Includes a complete bibliography by Colin A. Johnson. Original price 12/6!
288 pages
Height 22.5 cm
Width 15 cm
Year: 1962
For sale, we present an antique or early 20th century hand-carved Art Deco period oak book rest. This decorative piece features a beautifully hand-carved scallop design at each end, showcasing the craftsmanship typical of the era. It is highly reminiscent of the stunning Art Deco aesthetic, making it a wonderful addition to any collection or display.
Width 31 cm
Depth 20 cm
Height 12.5 cm
Circa Art Deco period 1919 - 1939.
If you would like to learn more about Art Deco, check out our video - ‘What Is Art Deco’ or read the blog - ‘An Introduction to the Art Deco Movement’.
This decorative book slide features remnants of gold gilt paint that adorn and enhance the decorative elephant carvings, adding a touch of distressed elegance to this functional item.
Closed length 33 cm
Open length 49.5 cm
Height 14.5 cm
Depth 12.5 cm
Circa mid 20th century.
For sale, a complete set of twelve Metropolitan Museum of Arts portfolios, ‘Metropolitan Seminars in Art’. Each portfolio contains approx. 12 wonderful colour gloss inserts to compliment the black and white illustrations and essays. The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City, colloquially known as "the Met", is the largest art museum in the United States. Author John Canaday. John Edwin Canaday (February 1, 1907 – July 19, 1985) was a leading American art critic, author and art historian. They are fantastic learning tools. Published 1958/1959.
Height 33cm
Width 25cm
Each book has a envelope attached to inside cover containing colour plates and Review questions.
Portfolio number 1, What is a Painting? By John Canaday Art Editor and Critic The New York Times. Published 1958 by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Printed in USA.
Portfolio number 2, Realism By John Canaday Art Editor and Critic The New York Times. Published 1958 by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Printed in USA.
Portfolio number 3, Expressionism By John Canaday Art Editor and Critic The New York Times. Published 1958 by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Printed in USA.
Portfolio number 4 Abstraction, By John Canaday Art Editor and Critic The New York Times. Published 1958 by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Printed in USA.
Portfolio number 5 Composition as Pattern By John Canaday Art Editor and Critic The New York Times. Published 1958 by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Printed in USA.
Portfolio number 6 Composition As Structure By John Canaday Art Editor and Critic The New York Times. Published 1958 by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Printed in USA.
Portfolio number 7, Composition as Expression. By John Canaday Art Editor and Critic The New York Times. Published 1958 by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Printed in USA.
Portfolio number 8,Fresco. By John Canaday Art Editor and Critic The New York Times. Published 1958 by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Printed in USA.
Portfolio number 9,Tempera and Oil. By John Canaday Art Editor and Critic The New York Times. Published 1958 by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Printed in USA.
Portfolio number 10, Water Colour, Pastel, and Prints. By John Canaday Art Editor and Critic The New York Times. Published 1958 by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Printed in USA.
Portfolio number 11, The Artist as a Social Critic. By John Canaday Art Editor and Critic The New York Times. Published 1959 by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Printed in USA.
Portfolio number 12, The Artist as a Visionary. By John Canaday Art Editor and Critic The New York Times. Published 1959 by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Printed in USA.
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