24th Nov, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Books, Maps & Manuscripts including The Library, Cameras and Picture Collection of Eric Hosking
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Rowling (J. K.). Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone [-Goblet of Fire], 1999-2000, signed
Rowling (J. K., 1965-). Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone; The Chamber of Secrets; The Prisoner of Azkaban; The Goblet of Fire, London: Bloomsbury, 1999-2000. 4 works, 8vo, original cloth, spines and front covers lettered in gilt, colour pictorial onlays to front covers, all edges gilt, housed in original red cloth slipcase gilt-lettered 'The Harry Potter Gift Set' on spine (qty: 4)
Provenance: acquired by the vendor at a charity auction held to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society by Leslies Auction House, Berwick-upon-Tweed, in 2000. A signed letter from the fundraising manager of the society confirming the authenticity of the signatures is included with the lot, and reads: 'Can I assure you that all of the books we give to our branches for auction have been personally handed to me by J K Rowling or her P.A.'
Errington A9(b) for the Goblet of Fire, cf. A1(d), A2(d), A3(d) for the first deluxe editions, first impressions of the other works.
Signed by the author on the half-title of each volume. First deluxe editions, fifth, fifth, sixth and first impressions respectively.
Sold for £2,200
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts including The Library, Cameras and Picture Collection of Eric Hosking, 24th Nov, 2021
To include the Library, Pictures and Camera Collection of Eric Hosking OBE Hon. FRPS FBIPP (1909-1991). Eric Hosking is a name which will require little introduction for ornithology enthusiasts. The first professional bird photographer, he photographed over 1,800 species, and his pictures have appeared in some 1,000 books, including the popular New Naturalist series, of which he was photographic editor. To complement his library, Eric Hosking also built a fine collection of pictures by leading 20th century wildlife artists including Archibald Thorburn, Keith Shackleton and C. F. Tunnicliffe. The sale of his photographic equipment provides an unmissable opportunity to own a remarkable array of high-quality cameras, lenses and other apparatus by manufacturers including Contarex, Hasselblad and Zeiss, and will give skilled users the chance of recreating his photographic feats.
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