Limited-edition screenplay by Welsh poet should attract interest

Torridge Auctions, Bideford

Three volumes with illustrations by Arthur Rackham will draw bibliophiles to Torridge Auctions on Thursday. The first,

Two first editions –

Elsewhere in the sale a number of Disney artefacts include a cast iron miniature barrel organ with the two mice, Mickey and Minnie. Dating from the 1940s, it should make £200-£300 as they come in their box, but not Mickey’s tin plate tea service so only £10-£15 is expected. There is a box of his soft toys, that should attract a little more at £15-£20 and a larger toy of the little chap will ask £15-£25 as he is a full 36in tall.

At £300-£400 is a tester bed in oak with an attractive linen-fold headboard and carved frieze, but as the Victorian inlaid breakfront side cabinet in walnut is so decorative at £200-£300, it would put to shame the library steps in mahogany, even though just £80-£150 is invited.