Signed Limited Edition Artwork photocopy of reverse of $5.00 depicting the Lincoln Memorial issued at 1996 ANA Convention in Denver Colorado. Text '1996 World's Fair of Money, Denver Colorado' and a facsimile signature of the artist repeated in manuscript and limited edition 3 of 12 indicated. With embossed seal of the artist's name Vanworth. Well-known artist whose work, at the period, related to currency. Excellent condition as new. 280mm x 215mm

Morden, Robert 'The Geographical Grammar. Being short and exact Analysis of the whole Body of Modern Geography after a new and curious Method. Comprehending: a general and particular view of the Terraqueous Globe' Published by Pat Gordon London 1708 4th Edition with 15 of 16 small size maps (Europe appears contemporaneously omitted by binders) by Robert Morden. Showing California as an Island on both the World and America maps. 428 pages original calf binding damaged and strengthened. Maps 165mm x 180mm average. Usual occasional light foxing otherwise very good copy.

Engraved for Engraved for Harrison's History of London c1770. Copper engraved view Part of Cheapside with the Cross, &c, as they appeared in 1660 Uncoloured as published. Light general foxing in excellent condition with good margins. 356mm x 222mm.


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Alf Cooke Limited Universal Playing Card Co. Coronation Playing Cards. Double pack of 54 cards including 2 Jokers with Official Rules for Canasta. Standard English with reverse vignette portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. Original souvenir Royalty Souvenir Cards made in England. Used cards lightly soiled generally very good condition.

Mexico Clemente Jacques & Cia S.A. 'Poker Taurino - Estilo Americano' Bull Fighters Playing Cards. All 54 cards including 2 Jokers with named playing cards showing Bullfighters in action. Some captions as commentary. Facsimile signature of the artist. c1950. Blue back. Highly attractive in original hard decorative box. Excellent condition.

Colombia Private Bank Banco de Oriente Set of 5 notes (complete according to Pick Specialised Catalogue) dated 1900 with hand signatures and rubber stamp 'Medellin' of reverse. Issued in Riogrande vignette of mountain: 50 Centavos Ps696 F/VF; 1 Pseo Ps697 F; 5 Pesos Ps698 Unc; 10 Pesos Ps699 F and 100 Pesos Ps701 VF. Rare Colombia Local and Commercial Private Bank Issue complete set including the high denomination note.

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England Jaques & Son, Ltd Hatton Carden The Counties of England A New Round ame c1890 63 of 64 cards (lacks 10. Chesterfield) includes one Key Card, one advertisment card and card with Rules good condition in original damaged box.

Peru 'Huaco' globular two handed vessel with decorative spotted design and large. Abstract decorative terra cotta work, painted throughout. Some damage and wear. Good general condition. Paracas culture terra cotta. Approximately 110mm high 1005mm at its widest wide.
Note: Huaco is the name given to earthen vessels and other finely made pottery artworks found in pre-columbian sites. Huacos are linked to ceremonial and religious uses in Central Andean pre-columbian civilizations.



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Printed by John Waddington Ltd Gt Wilson Street Leeds & London. Highly colourful attractive poster of Native Islander carrying young girl on his back. Possible intended for playing card back design? Minor border tears and folds. Colourful bright and good condition. 640mm x 450mm

'London's Roll of Fame being complimentary Notes and Addresses from the City of London, on presentation of The Honorary Freedom of That City and on other occasions, to Royal Personages, Statesmen, Patriots &c. with their replies and acknowledgments from the close of the Reign of George II A.D. 1757, to 1884 with a critical and historical introduction extracted mainly from the records of the Corporation' Published under the directions the Library Committee Cassel & Company, London 1884 Limited Medium quarto 403 pages. with 24 illustrations. Hardbound with gilt decorative inlaid design cover and gilt title on spine. Highly attractive in excellent condition with lightly rubbed edges.

Dinner given by The R.H. The Lord Mayor Sir Christopher Collett Alderman of the ward of Broad Street at the Mansion House in London to meet The Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Governor and Directors of The Bank of England and Bankers and Merchants of The City of London. 8 page menu with embossed Mayoral Arms and gilt decorations. Blue and yellow ribbon bound. The Lord Mayor's 800th Anniversary Awards Trust 1988-89 publicised on back. 181mm x 245mm.


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Masonic Postcard Masonic Temple, San Francisco. c1940 extracted from booklet of postcards. Sepia print unused & in excellent condition.