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PROCTER ARTHUR: (1890-1973) British Private with the British Army, Victoria Cross winner for his actions with the 1/5th Battalion of the King's Regiment (Liverpool) at Ficheux, France, on 4th June 1916. Procter was the first British soldier to be decorated with the VC on the battlefield. A.L.S., Arthur H. Procter VC, one page, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 31st August 1970, to Mr. Ashworth. Procter thanks his correspondent for their letter and remarks that he was disappointed to be unable to attend the Victoria Cross and George Cross reunion owing to ill health, further adding that he is enclosing a photograph (no longer present) taken when he served as a Chaplain in the Royal Air Force and commenting 'Am retired now so do not need money for the church. Also I do not want any expenses'. Some very light, extremely minor creasing, VG

LEWIS HUBERT: (1896-1977) Welsh Private with the British Army, Victoria Cross winner for his actions with the 11th (Service) Battalion, Welsh Regiment, at Macukovo (now Evzonoi, on the Salonika Front), on 22nd/23rd October 1916. A.L.S., H W Lewis, V.C., one page, 8vo, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, 3rd December 1958, to a gentleman. Lewis thanks his correspondent for their letter requesting an autograph, and for their kind wishes, further expressing his delight at sending an autograph and adding that he is also sending 'a snap (no longer present) of the three living Welsh Regt. V.C.s taken at the Welsh Regt….Cardiff a little wile (sic) ago. Please keep it, I have another…..W. Fuller VC Swansea, H. Lewis VC Milford Haven 1914-1918, Tasker Watkins VC, Cardiff, last war.' In concluding Lewis sends his regards and good wishes for Christmas and the coming year. About EX

COOPER EDWARD: (1896-1985) English Major with the British Army during World War I, Victoria Cross winner for his actions at Langemarck during the Battle of Passchendaele on 16th August 1917. A signed small 4to printed souvenir copy of the citation published in the London Gazette on 14th September 1917 announcing the circumstances under which Cooper was awarded his Victoria Cross and stating, in part, 'Enemy machine guns from a concrete blockhouse…..were holding up the advance of the battalion….and were also causing heavy casualties to his own battalion. Sergeant Cooper, with four men, immediately rushed towards the blockhouse, though heavily fired on…..he ordered his men to lie down and fire at the blockhouse. Finding this did not silence the machine guns, he immediately rushed forward straight at them and fired his revolver into an opening in the blockhouse. The machine guns ceased firing and the garrison surrendered. Seven machine guns and forty-five prisoners were captured in this blockhouse. By this magnificent act of courage he undoubtedly saved what might have been a serious check to the whole advance, at the same time saving a great number of lives'. Signed twice ('E. Cooper, Major E. Cooper V.C. J.P.') by Cooper in blue ink at the base of the page and further annotated by him with the pace and date of the action as well as details of his battalion in the Kings Royal Rifle Corps etc. A few light creases, otherwise VG

 MACDONALD HECTOR: (1853-1903) British Major General, known as Fighting Mac. MacDonald commanded the Highland Brigade during the Second Boer War and prepared the way for Lord Roberts's march to the relief of Kimberley by seizing Koodoesberg in February 1900. A.L.S., H. A. MacDonald, three pages, 8vo, Pall Mall, 13th May n.y. (1901), to Mrs. D'Arcy, on the printed stationery of the Army & Navy Club. MacDonald states that the goodness illustrated by his correspondent and her husband 'puts me to shame', remarking 'That you have remembered me is very gratifying - that you should ask me again to partake of your hospitality at Epsom is an honour I highly appreciate' although regretting that as he is only passing through London on his way to India and will therefore be unable to avail himself of her invitation, concluding 'nor shall I have the honour I regret to say of renewing our acquaintance'. VG   The present letter was written by MacDonald shortly after he returned from South Africa to England in May 1901 and, as the letter illustrates, he was soon to depart for India where he had been appointed to command the South District Army near Madras. Just less than two years after writing the present letter MacDonald committed suicide in Paris following a scandalous period as Commander-in-Chief of British troops in Ceylon for which he was about to face a court martial.  

MOYNEY JOHN: (1895-1980) Irish Sergeant with the British Army, Victoria Cross winner for his actions with the 2nd Battalion, Irish Guards at Broenbeek, Belgium, on 12/13th September 1917. A.L.S., John Moyney VC, one page, 8vo, Roscrea, County Tipperary, 16th December (1971), to William Dean. Moyney thanks his correspondent for their card and 'four pounds for a Christmas box' and continues to remark 'what a lovely thought, all I can say is may God & his Blssed (sic) Mother reward you three fold. There is no one to look after ex soldiers here. There is no Legion, we have to depend on a few friends like you…..'. Accompanied by the front panel of the original envelope hand addressed by Moyney. Some very slight, extremely minor traces of former mounting to the verso of the letter and envelope, otherwise VG

MOORE MONTAGUE: (1896-1966) British Second Lieutenant with the British Army, Victoria Cross winner for his actions with the 15th Battalion, The Hampshire Regiment, near Tower Hamlets, east of Ypres, Belgium, on 20th September 1917. Rare A.L.S., M Moore, one page, 8vo, Kiganjo, Kenya, 31st August 1959, to [William Dean]. Moore's letter is penned to the verso of the first page of his correspondent's letter to him, and Moore writes, in full, 'Here you are (original enclosure no longer present) may you win the same if we are ever forced into another bloody war, if you do, may you wear it as many years as I have, 1917-1959'. Dean's neatly penned letter to Moore states, in part, 'I have always been interested in our supreme award, the Victoria Cross, and I have many thousand pictures, photographs….and letters….I am a member of the Military Historical Society and hope that one day my VC collection will be accepted by the Imperial War Museum…..' Lightly laid down at the lower edge, about VG

 HEWITSON JAMES: (1892-1963) English Corporal with the British Army, Victoria Cross winner for his actions whilst a Lance Corporal with the 1/4th Battalion of The King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment at Givenchy in France on 26th April 1918. A rare A.L.S., James Hewitson VC, one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d. (annotated 1956 in an unidentified hand to the verso), to an unidentified correspondent. Hewitson's somewhat uneducated letter, which, presumably unintentionally, almost begins in the form of a piece of prose, states, in full, 'From the Coniston VC, I am the Lakeland VC, I live in the land of Hills Lakes, I was presented by the King George V, but in the battle fields of France, I am called James Hewitson VC, I was wounded 4 times in the 1914-18, Since then I was spoke to by the Presen (sic) queen, and her father the late King George VI, & The Queen mother at Marlborough house where my wife an (sic) I were guest at the Garden party & we had tea'. Hewitson has added his Regiment beneath his signature and also added a postscript, 'This is my autograph you sent for'. With a small, slim printed caption neatly affixed at the base of the page. VG 

GROGAN GEORGE: (1875-1962) British Brigadier General with the British Army, Victoria Cross winner for his actions with Worcestershire Regiment, commanding the 23rd Infantry Brigade, 8th Division, during the Third Battle of the Aisne on 27- 29th May 1918. A.L.S., G. W. St G. Grogan, one page, 8vo, Sunningdale, Berkshire, 11th August 1958, to a gentleman. Grogan thanks his correspondent for their enquiries regarding an accident he had been involved in 'when a motor car going at 60 and more miles an hour smashed into us' and remarking 'I got pretty well knocked about added to gashes in my head but I am well on the mend now, and hope to get about again shortly'. Some very slight, extremely minor traces of former mounting to the verso, VG

 BURGES DANIEL: (1873-1946) British Lieutenant Colonel with the British Army during World War I, Victoria Cross winner for his actions during the Battle of Doiran at Jumeaux in the Balkans on 18th September 1918. A.L.S., Dan Burges, one page, 8vo, n.p. (London?), 30th November 1926, to a Gentleman. Burges writes in his capacity as Resident Governor and Major of the Tower of London and the letter is written to the verso of a printed Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association leaflet regarding the election for annuities in November 1925. Burges responds to his correspondent's postcard of the 29th November and states, in full, 'I regret that we have no record of Anthony Baker, Gentleman Gaoler, other than that he was appointed on 24th February, 1816, and served till 4th April 1819, when his successor was appointed.' A few very light, minor creases, VG 

DEAN DONALD: (1897-1985) English Colonel with the British Army, Victoria Cross winner for his actions whilst a Temporary Lieutenant in the 8th Battalion, The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment, north-west of Lens, France, on 24th - 26th September 1918. T.L.S., D. J. Dean, one page, 8vo, Deal, Kent, n.d., to the pupils of Atwood Junior School in Sanderstead, Surrey, on the printed stationery of the 7th (Territorial) Battalion of The Queen's Regiment. Dean states that he was pleased to hear of the pupils' interest in the British Army and in particular the Territorial Battalion and continues to inform them 'We are descended from the Territorial Army Battalions of The Buffs (The Royal East Kent Regiment), whose Regular Army Battalion and that of the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment amalgamated to form the 1st Battalion The Queen's Own Buffs (now 2nd Battalion The Queen's Regiment)', further remarking 'All this is rather confusing; the important thing to remember is that pride in one's Regiment remains for all times'. VG

VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of signed 12mo clipped pieces by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising William Addison (1883-1962, English Chaplain with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Sanna-i-Yat, Mesopotamia, 9th April 1916), William Allen (1892-1933, British Major with the British Army; awarded for his actions near Mesnil, France, 3rd September 1916), William Amey (1881-1940, British Corporal with the British Army; awarded for his actionsat Landrecies, France, 4th November 1918), William Angus (1888-1959, Scottish Lance Corporal with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Givenchy-les-la-Bassee, France, 12th June 1915) and John C. Barrett (1897-1977, British Colonel with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Pontruet, France, 24th September 1918). Three have added VC following their signatures and some have also added their rank and regiment etc. One signature is in indelible pencil. All are neatly laid down and with some light age wear, G to about VG, 5

 VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of signed small 12mo clipped pieces and a brief A.L.S. by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising Cyril Bassett (1892-1983, New Zealand Lieutenant Colonel with the New Zealand Military Forces; awarded for his actions during the Battle of Chunuk Bair on the Gallipoli Peninsula, 7th August 1915), Daniel Beak (1891-1967, British Major General with the Royal Navy; awarded for his actions at Logeast Wood, France, 21st - 25th August and 4th September 1918), William Beesley (1895-1966, British Sergeant with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Bucquoy, France, 8th May 1918), Eugene P. Bennett (1892-1970, British Captain with the British Army; awarded for his actions near Le Transloy, France, 5th November 1916), and Charles G. Bonner (1884-1951, British Captain with the Royal Navy; awarded for his actions in the Bay of Biscay, Atlantic, 8th August 1917). Two have added VC following their signatures. One piece is irregularly clipped and three are neatly laid down. Some light foxing and age wear, G to VG, 5 

VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of signed 12mo clipped pieces and cards by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising John Caffrey (1891-1953, Irish Lance Corporal with the British Army; awarded for his actions near La Brique, France, 16th November 1915), Gordon Campbell (1886-1953, British Vice Admiral with the Royal Navy; awarded for his actions in the north Atlantic, 17th February 1917), John Carmichael (1893-1977, Scottish Sergeant with the British Army; awarded for his actions near Hill 60, Zwarteleen, Belgium, 8th September 1917), Alfred Carpenter (1881-1955, British Vice Admiral with the Royal Navy; awarded for his actions on the mole at Zeebrugge at the start of the Zeebrugge Raid, 22nd - 23rd April 1918) and Adrian Carton de Wiart (1880-1963, British Lieutenant General with the British Army; awarded for his actions at La Boiselle, France, 2nd - 3rd July 1916). Three are neatly laid down. Some slight age wear, G to generally VG, 5

VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of small 12mo signed clipped pieces and slightly larger cards etc., brief A.L.S. (1) by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising Arthur Cross (1884-1965, English Corporal of the British Army; awarded for his actions at Ervillers, France, on 25th March 1918), Victor Crutchley (1893-1986, British Admiral of the Royal Navy; awarded for his actions on board HMS Vindictive at Ostend, Belgium on 9th/10th May during the Second Ostend Raid), George Dorrell (1880-1971, English Lieutenant Colonel of the British Army; awarded for his actions at Nery, France, on 1st September 1914), Tom Dresser (1891-1982, British Private with the British Army; awarded for his actions near Roeux, France, on 12th May 1917) and John Crowe (1876-1965, English Captain of the British Army; awarded for his actions at Neuve Eglise, Belgium, on 14th April 1918; brief A.L.S., J Crowe, one page, 8vo, Brighton, 17th October 1956, to [William] Dean, thanking him for his letter and remarking 'I hope the enclosed (no longer present) will serve you….'). Three have added their ranks, regiments etc., alongside their signatures. A few minor faults, G to VG, 5

VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of small 12mo signed clipped pieces and slightly larger cards etc., brief A.L.S. (1) by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising Harry Cator (1894-1966, British Captain of the British Army; awarded for his actions near Arras, France, on 9th April 1917 during the Arras offensive), George Chafer (1894-1966, English Private of the British Army; awarded for his actions east of Meaulte, Somme, France, on 3rd - 4th June 1916), William Coltman (1891-1974, English Captain of the British Army; awarded for his actions during the operations at Mannequin Hill, north-east of Sequehart, France on 3rd - 4th October 1918), Gabriel Coury (1896-1956, English Captain of the British Army; awarded for his actions near Arrow Head Copse, France, on 8th August 1916) and George Dorrell (1880-1971, English Lieutenant Colonel of the British Army; awarded for his actions at Nery, France, on 1st September 1914; brief A.L.S.,  G. T. Dorrell, one page, 8vo, Effingham Junction, 29th September 1966, to Mr. Clark, sending his autograph although regretting that he has no available portrait). Three have added their ranks, regiments etc., alongside their signatures. Three are laid down and with a few other minor faults, G to VG, 5

VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of small 12mo signed clipped pieces and cards etc., by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising Geoffrey Drummond (1886-1941, British Lieutenant Commander of the Royal Navy; awarded for his actions in the Second Ostend Raid on 9th - 10th May 1918), Robert Downie (1894-1968, Scottish Sergeant of the British Army; awarded for his actions east of Lesboeufs, France, on 23rd October 1916), Thomas Dinesen (1892-1979, Danish Lieutenant with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, younger brother of Karen Blixen; awarded for his actions during the Battle of Amiens at Parvillers, France, on 12th August 1918), Bernard Freyberg (1889-1963, British-born New Zealand Lieutenant General of the British Army; awarded for his actions at Beaucourt sur Ancre, France, during the final stages of the Battle of the Somme on 13th November 1916) and Tom Dresser (1891-1982, British Private with the British Army; awarded for his actions near Roeux, France, on 12th May 1917). Most have added VC following their signatures, a few with additional annotations, and one signature is in pencil. All are neatly laid down. Generally G, 5

VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of small 12mo signed clipped pieces, A.L.S. (1) by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising Frederick Edwards (1894-1964, Irish Corporal with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Thiepval, France, 26th September 1916), Charles Foss (1885-1953, English Brigadier with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Neuve Chapelle, France, 12th March 1915), George Evans (1876-1937, British Company Sergeant-Major with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Guillemont, France, during the Battle of the Somme, 30th July 1916), Edward Foster (1886-1946, British Corporal with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Villers-Plouich, Nord, France, 24th April 1917), Bernard Freyberg (1889-1963, British-born New Zealand Lieutenant General of the British Army; awarded for his actions at Beaucourt sur Ancre, France, during the final stages of the Battle of the Somme on 13th November 1916) and Cyril Frisby (1885-1961, British Captain with the British Army; awarded for his actions at the Battle of the Canal du Nord near Graincourt, France, 27th September 1918). Three have added VC following their signatures, some with additional annotations including their rank and regiment etc. One signature is in pencil and most are neatly laid down. Some light foxing, G to about VG, 5

VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of signed pieces, brief A.L.S. (1) by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising Benjamin Handley Geary (1891-1976, British Major with the British Army; awarded for his actions on Hill 60 near Ypres, 20th - 21st April 1915), Sidney Godley (1889-1957, British Private with the British Army; awarded for his actions on the Mons-Conde Canal during the Battle of Mons, 23rd August 1914), Charles E. Garforth (1891-1973, British Sergeant with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Harmingnies, France, 23rd August 1914), Viscount Gort (1886-1946, British Captain with the British Army; awarded for his actions at the Battle of the Canal du Nord near Flesquieres, France, 27th November 1918), Reginald Graham (1892-1980, British Lieutenant Colonel with the British Army; awarded for his actions during the Samarrah Offensive near Istabulat, 22nd April 1917) and Milton Fowler Gregg (1892-1978, Canadian Brigadier with the Canadian Expeditionary Force; awarded for his actions at the Battle of the Canal du Nord near Cambrai, Nord, France, 28th September 1918). Two have added VC following their signatures and a few have annotations in the hand of a collector. One is slightly irregularly clipped and laid down. Some light foxing, G to VG, 6

VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of small 12mo signed clipped pieces, A.L.S. (1) by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising Robert Grieve (1889-1957, Australian Captain of the Australian Imperial Force; awarded for his actions at Messines, Belgium, on 7th June 1917), William H. Grimbaldeston (1889-1959, British Company Quartermaster-Sergeant with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Wijdendrift, Belgium, on 16th August 1917), George Grogan (1875-1962, British Brigadier General with the British Army; awarded for his actions during the Third Battle of the Aisne, 27th - 29th May 1918; brief A.L.S.), Albert Halton (1893-1971, British Private with the British Army; awarded for his actions during the First Battle of Passchendaele near Poelcapelle, Belgium, on 12th October 1917) and Samuel Harvey (1881-1960, British Private with the British Army; awarded for his actions in the 'Big Willie' Trench near Hohenzollern Redoubt, France, on 29th September 1915). Most have added VC following their signatures, some with additional annotations including their rank and regiment etc. Two are slightly irregularly clipped. Some minor age wear, G to about VG, 5

VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of signed pieces and cards by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising Reginald Hayward (1891-1978, South African Lieutenant Colonel with the British Army; awarded for his actions near Fremicourt, France, 21st - 22nd March 1918), James Hewitson (1892-1963, British Corporal with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Givenchy, France, 26th April 1918), Alfred C. Herring (1888-1966, British Major with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Montagne Bridge, France, 23rd - 24th March 1918), Norman Holbrook (1888-1976, British Commander with the Royal Navy; awarded for his actions at the Dardanelles, Turkey, 13th December 1914, thereby becoming the first submariner to be awarded the VC and the first naval VC to be gazetted during World War I; a good example adding 'Dardanelles, Dec 13th 1914' beneath his signature) and James Huffam (1897-1968, Scottish Major with the British Army; awarded for his actions at St. Servin's Farm, France, 31st August 1918). Two have added VC and their rank and/or regiment alongside their signatures and most are neatly laid down. G to VG, 5

VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of small 12mo signed irregularly clipped pieces and slightly larger (1) by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising Dudley Johnson (1884-1975, British Major General with the British Army; awarded for his actions at the Sambre Canal, France, 4th November 1918), Manley James (1896-1975, British Brigadier with the British Army; awarded for his actions near Velu Wood, France, 21st March 1918), Frederick W. Holmes (1889-1969, British Captain with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Le Cateau, France, during the Battle of Le Cateau, 26th August 1914), Arthur Hutt (1889-1954, British Corporal with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Terrier Farm, south-east of Poelcapelle during the Battle of Passchendaele, 4th October 1917) and David Hunter (1891-1965, Scottish Sergeant with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Moeuvres, France, 16th - 17th September 1918). Most have added VC and their ranks, regiments etc., alongside their signatures and most are neatly laid down. G, 5

VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of small 12mo signed pieces and cards etc., by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising Alan Jerrard (1897-1968, English Flight Lieutenant with the Royal Air Force; awarded for his flying actions near Mansue, Italy, 30th March 1918), Thomas A. Jones (1880-1956, British Private with the British Army; awarded for his actions during the Battle of Morval, 25th September 1916), Reginald Judson (1881-1972, New Zealand Major with the New Zealand Military Forces; awarded for his actions during the Second Battle of Bapaume, 26th August 1918), William H. Clark-Kennedy (1879-1961, Scottish-born Canadian Lieutenant Colonel with the Canadian Expeditionary Force; awarded for his actions on the Fresnes-Rouvroy line, France, 27th - 28th August 1918) and Allan Ker (1883-1958, Scottish Major with the British Army; awarded for his actions near St. Quentin, France, 21st March 1918). One of the pieces is slightly irregularly clipped, one signature is in pencil and two have added their rank and regiment alongside their signatures. One is neatly laid down. Some light age wear, about VG, 5

VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of small 12mo irregularly clipped signed pieces by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising Henry Kelly (1887-1960, British Major with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Le Sars, France, 4th October 1916), John C. Kerr (1887-1963, Canadian Private with the Canadian Expeditionary Force; awarded for his actions at Courcelette, France, 16th September 1916), Leonard Keysor (1885-1951, British-born Australian Lieutenant with the Australian Imperial Force; awarded for his actions during the Battle of Lone Pine, 6th August 1915), Filip Konowal (1888-1959, Russian-born Canadian Sergeant with the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force; awarded for his actions during the Battle of Hill 70 in Lens, France, 22nd - 24th August 1917), and David Lauder (1894-1972, Scottish Private with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey, 13th August 1915). Four have added VC following their signatures and some have also added their rank and regiment. Three are neatly laid down. Some light age wear, G to about VG, 5

VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of small 12mo clipped signed pieces by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising Gordon Thomson Lyall (1892-1941, English-born Canadian Colonel with the Canadian Expeditionary Force; awarded for his actions during the Battle of the Canal du Nord north of Cambrai, France, 27th September 1918), John McAulay (1888-1956, Scottish Policeman, a Sergeant with the British Army; awarded for his actions during the Battle of Cambrai at Fontaine Notre Dame, France, 27th November 1917), John MacGregor (1889-1952, Scottish-Canadian Lieutenant Colonel with the Canadian Expeditionary Force; awarded for his actions during the Battle of the Canal du Nord near Cambrai, France, 29th September - 3rd October 1918), David Lowe MacIntyre (1895-1967, Scottish Captain with the British Army; awarded for his actions near Henin and Fontaine-les-Croiselles, France, 24th & 27th August 1918), and Cyril Martin (1891-1980, English Brigadier with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Spanbroekmolen on the Messines Ridge, Belgium, 12th March 1915). One has added VC alongside their signature, and a few have added their ranks or regiments. One signature is in pencil. A couple are irregularly clipped and all are neatly laid down. Some light age wear, G to about VG, 5

VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of small 12mo irregularly clipped signed pieces, album page (1) by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising Edgar Myles (1894-1977, British Captain with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Sanna-i-Yat, Mesopotamia, 9th April 1916), James Ockendon (1890-1966, British Company Sergeant Major with the British Army; awarded for his actions east of Langemarck, Belgium, 4th October 1917), Michael James O'Rourke (1878-1957, Irish-Canadian Private with the Canadian Expeditionary Force; awarded for his actions at Hill 70 near Lens, France, 15th - 17th August 1917), Frederick W. Palmer (1891-1955, British Wing Commander with the Royal Air Force; awarded for his actions north of Courcelette, France, 16th - 17th February 1917) and Arthur Poulter (1893-1956, British Private with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Erquinghem-Lys, France, 10th April 1918). Three have added VC following their signatures and some have also added their rank and regiment. Three are neatly laid down. Some light foxing and age wear, G to about VG, 5

VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of small 12mo irregularly clipped signed pieces by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising Robert Quigg (1885-1955, Irish Sergeant with the British Army; awarded for his actions at the Battle of the Somme, 1st July 1916), Lionel Rees (1884-1955, Welsh Group Captain with the Royal Air Force; awarded for his aerial actions during the Somme Offensive at Double Crassieurs, France, 1st July 1916), Thomas Rendle (1884-1946, British Sergeant of the British Army; awarded for his actions near Wulverghem, Belgium, 20th November 1914), Alfred J. Richards (1879-1953, British Sergeant with the British Army; awarded for his actions west of Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey, 25th April 1915) and Walter Potter Ritchie (1892-1965, Scottish Drum-Major with the British Army; awarded for his actions north of Beaumont Hamel, France, 1st July 1916). One signature is in bold pencil, one in indelible pencil, and most have added VC following their signatures, some also adding their rank and regiment. Three are neatly laid down. Some light age wear, G to about VG, 5

VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of small 12mo irregularly clipped signed pieces and a brief T.L.S. by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising Jackie Smyth (1893-1983, British Brigadier with the British Army; awarded for his actions near Richebourg L'Avoue, 18th May 1915), Issy Smith (1890-1940, British-Australian Sergeant with the British Army; awarded for his actions during the Second Battle of Ypres, 26th April 1915), Arthur Fleming-Sandes (1894-1961, British Major with the British Army; awarded for his actions at the Hohenzollern Redoubt, France, 29th September 1915), Charles Rutherford (1892-1989, Canadian Captain with the Canadian Expeditionary Force; awarded for his actions during the 4th Battle of the Scarpe near Monchy, France, 26th August 1918), and Percy Stratton (1890-1959, Australian Lieutenant with the Australian Imperial Force; awarded for his actions near Proyart, close to the bank of the Somme River, France, 10th - 12th August 1918). Two have added VC following their signatures and a few have also added their rank and regiment etc. Some light foxing, G to VG, 5

VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of signed clipped 12mo pieces by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising Harcus Strachan (1884-1982, Scottish-born Canadian Lieutenant-Colonel with the Canadian Expeditionary Force; awarded for his actions during the Battle of Cambrai at Masnieres, France, 20th November 1917), George Stringer (1889-1957, British Private with the British Army; awarded for his actions during the Battle of Es Sinn at Kut-el-Amara, 8th March 1916), James Towers (1897-1977, British Private in the British Army; awarded for his actions at Mericourt, France, 6th October 1918), Alfred Toye (1897-1955, British Brigadier with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Eterpigny Ridge, France, 25th March 1918), and Edward Unwin (1864-1950, British Commodore with the Royal Navy; awarded for his actions at V Beach, beneath Sedd el Bahr at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, 25th April 1915). Two have added VC following their names and one signature is faded. Three are neatly laid down. Some light age wear, G to VG, 5

BETHUNE EDWARD: (1855-1930) British Lieutenant General who raised and led his own regiment, Bethune's Mounted Infantry, in the Second Boer War fighting at the Battle of Colenso and also taking part in the relief of Ladysmith. Bethune was Director General of the Territorial Force 1912-17 during Wold War I. A.L.S., E. Bethune, two pages, 8vo, Whitehall, 25th March n.y., to Miss. Melly, on the printed stationery of the War Office. Bethune commences his letter stating 'You are the kindest and bonniest friend that any man could have' and informs his correspondent that he can't come to the National that year ('and if I did come I am pledged to Harvey Talbot at Aston Lodge') as he has so much to do, remarking 'Our poor little army of Terriers wants such a lot of attending to just now'. With blank integral leaf bearing a pencil annotation in the hand of the noted autograph collector Ray Rawlins noting that Bethune's reference to Terriers relates to the Territorial Army. A couple of very small, minor stains to the first page, one only very slightly affecting one word of text, which remains completely legible. VG

 VICTORIA CROSS: Selection of small 12mo clipped signed pieces, album page (1) by various recipients of the Victoria Cross comprising Geoffrey Vickers (1894-1982, British Colonel of the British Army; awarded for his actions at Hohenzollern Redoubt, France, 14th October 1915), Arnold Waters (1886-1981, British Major with the British Army; awarded for his actions during the Second Battle of the Sambre near Ors, France, 4th November 1918), Samuel Wallace (1892-1968, Scottish Captain with the British Army; awarded for his actions at Gonnelieu, France, 30th November 1917), Freddie West (1896-1988, British Air Commodore with the Royal Flying Corps; awarded for his aerial actions north-east of Roye, France, 12th August 1918) and Geoffrey Woolley (1892-1968, British Major with the British Army; awarded for his actions on Hill 60, south-east of Ypres, 20th - 21st April 1915). Some have added their ranks alongside their signatures and one signature is in pencil. Two are neatly laid down. Some light age wear, G to VG, 5 

VICTORIA CROSS: A vintage 11.5 x 8 newspaper photograph individually signed by six Victoria Cross winners, most of whom received their awards for actions during World War I, comprising Archie White (1890-1971, English Colonel with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Stuff Redoubt, France, September - October 1916), Tom Adlam (1893-1975, English Lieutenant Colonel with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Thiepval, France, on 27th September 1916), Theodore Veale (1892-1980, English Corporal with the British Army, VC winner for his actions east of High Wood, France, on 20th July 1916), James Hutchinson (1895-1972, English Corporal with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Ficheux, France, on 28th June 1916), Arthur Procter (1890-1973, English Private with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Ficheux, France, on 4th June 1916 and the first British Soldier to be decorated with the VC on the battlefield) and Robert Ryder (1908-1986, English Captain with the Royal Navy, VC winner for his actions during the St. Nazaire Raid on 28th March 1942 during World War II). The image depicts the six men in civilian clothes, although all wearing their medals, in a group pose together before a piece of heavy artillery. Signed by each in blue or black inks to the image, most adding VC alongside their signature and all adding their regiments in their hands. A small area of paper loss to the lower left corner and with a broad tape stain to each edge, slightly affecting some of the signatures. Together with an original 5 x 3.5 photograph depicting the same six Victoria Cross winners seated outdoors together in full length poses at a cafe in the Central Hotel at Amiens where they were staying during a visit to the Somme, annotated in ink to the recto and verso by Theodore Veale VC, identifying each of the subjects and their ranks and regiments etc. G to VG, 2

VICTORIA CROSS: A printed 8vo programme for an Early Evening Reception on the occasion of the Seventh Reunion of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association hosted by the Corporation of London in The Egyptian Hall of The Mansion House on 10th June 1970, individually signed to the back cover and an inside page by three Victoria Cross winners of World War I comprising John Vincent Holland (1889-1975, Irish Lieutenant with the British Army during World War I, Victoria Cross winner for his actions at Guillemont, France, on 3rd September 1916 during the Somme Offensive), William Allison White (1894-1974, British Second Lieutenant with the British Army during World War I, Victoria Cross winner for his actions at Gouzeaucourt, France, on 18th September 1918) and David Lauder (1894-1972, Scottish Private with the British Army during World War I, Victoria Cross winner for his actions at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey, on 13th August 1915). All have signed in bold blue or black inks, each adding VC etc. alongside their signatures. Neatly annotated in ink in the hand of a collector. Together with a signed and inscribed Christmas greetings card by David Lauder, the official 8vo folding card issued by The Victoria and George Cross Association and bearing colour images of the decorations to the cover and further images of Queen Elizabeth II, Winston Churchill and John Smyth VC to the inside, signed ('David Ross Lauder V.C.') by Lauder in bold black ink to the inside and inscribed to Mr and Mrs Bill Dean with an additional greeting in his hand, 1971. Some very light, minor staining and age wear, otherwise VG, 2

VICTORIA CROSS: A printed 8vo menu for the Second Reunion Dinner of The Victoria Cross Association and Associate Members of The George Cross at the Cafe Royal, London, on 7th July 1960, individually signed to the back cover by various Victoria Cross and George Cross winners etc., some awarded during World War I, comprising Cyril Frisby (1885-1961, English Captain with the British Army during World War I, Victoria Cross winner for his actions at the Battle of Canal du Nord on 27th September 1918), William McNally (English Sergeant with the British Army during World War I, Victoria Cross winner for his actions at the Plave River in Italy on 27th October 1918), Edward Cooper (1896-1985, English Major with the British Army during World War I, Victoria Cross winner for his actions at Langemarck during the Battle of Passchendaele on 16th August 1917), Robert Cruickshank (1888-1961, Anglo-Canadian Major with the British Army during World War I, Victoria Cross winner for his actions east of the Jordan River in Palestine on 1st May 1918), Ian Fraser (1920-2008, English Diving Pioneer, Victoria Cross winner for his actions in the Straits of Johore, Singapore, on 31st July 1945), Thomas Alder (1907-1973, British Lance Sergeant, George Cross winner for his actions during anti-piratical duties in China on 16th November 1930), Odette Hallowes (1912-1995, British Intelligence officer of World War II, a member of the Special Operations Executive and George Cross winner) and Jim Orr (1917-2008, British Police officer, Private Secretary to the Duke of Edinburgh 1957-70). All have signed in bold blue or black inks, two adding VC etc. in their hands following their signatures. Some light staining and minor age wear, about VG

VICTORIA CROSS: An extremely rare printed 4to programme for the British Legion Festival of Empire and Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 11th November 1929 individually signed by thirty-two Victoria Cross winners, the majority of whom received their award for actions during World War I. The signatures, all in bold pencil, appear across two facing pages inside the programme and comprise Eugene Bennett (1892-1970, English Captain with the British Army, VC winner for his actions near Le Transloy, France, on 5th November 1916), Oliver Brooks (1889-1940, English Sergeant with the British Army. VC winner for his actions near Loos, France, on 8th October 1915), Alfred Burt (1895-1962, English Sergeant with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Cuinchy, France, on 27th September 1915 on the third day of the Battle of Loos), John Collins (1880-1951, English Sergeant with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Wadi Saba, Beersheba, Palestine, on 31st October 1917 during the Battle of Beersheba), Joseph Davies (1889-1976, English Staff-Sergeant with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Delville Wood, France, on 20th July 1916), George Evans (1876-1937, English Company Sergeant-Major with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Guillemont, France, on 30th July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme), William Forshaw (1890-1943, English Major with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Gallipoli, Turkey, on 7th - 9th August 1915), William Fuller (1884-1974, Welsh Sergeant with the British Army, VC winner for his actions near Chivy-sur-Aisne, France, on 14th September 1914), Viscount Gort (1886-1946, English Field Marshal with the British Army, VC winner for his actions near Flesquieres, France, on 27th September 1918 at the Battle of the Canal du Nord), Milton Gregg (1892-1978, Canadian Brigadier with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, VC winner for his actions near Cambrai, Nord, France, on 28th September 1918 at the Battle of the Canal du Nord), Jack Harvey (1891-1940, English Sergeant with the British Army, VC winner for his actions north of Peronne, France, on 2nd September 1918), James Hewitson (1892-1963, English Corporal with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Givenchy, France, on 26th April 1918), John Hogan (1884-1983, English Sergeant with the British Army, VC winner for his actions near Festubert, France, on 29th October 1914), Frederick Holmes (1889-1969, English Captain with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Le Cateau, France, on 26th August 1914), Charles Hull (1890-1953, English Corporal with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Hafiz Kor on the North West Frontier of British India, on 5th September 1915), Arthur Hutt (1889-1954, English Corporal with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Terrier Farm, south-east of Poelcapelle, Belgium, on 4th October 1917, at the Battle of Passchendaele), Edgar Inkson (1872-1947, English Colonel with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Hart's Hill, Colenso, South Africa, on 24th February 1900 during the Second Boer War), Gilbert Insall (1894-1972, British Group Captain with the Royal Air Force, VC winner for his flying actions over Achiet-le-Grand, France, on 7th November 1915), Ishar Singh (1895-1963, Indian Captain with the Indian Army, VC winner for his actions near Haidari Kach on 10th April 1921 during the Warzirstan Campaign; Singh was the first Sikh to receive a Victoria Cross), Thomas Kenny (1882-1948, English Lance Sergeant with the British Army, VC winner for his actions near La Houssoie, France, on 4th November 1915), Hubert Lewis (1896-1977, Welsh Private with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Macukovo on the Salonika Front, on 22nd/23rd October 1916), James Pitts (1877-1955, English Corporal with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Caesar's Camp, Natal, on 6th January 1900, during the Second Boer War), Arthur Poulter (1893-1956, English Private with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Erquinghem-Lys, France, on 10th April 1918), Lionel Rees (1884-1955, Welsh Group Captain with the Royal Air Force, a Flying Ace officially credited with eight victories. VC winner for his aerial actions at Double Crassieurs, France, on 1st July 1916 during the first hours of the Somme Offensive), Charles Robertson (1879-1954, English Sergeant with the British Army, VC winner for his actions west of Polderhoek Chateau, Belgium, on 8th - 9th March 1918), Charles Spackman (1891-1969, English Sergeant with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Marcoing, France, on 20th November 1917), James Towers (1897-1977, English Private with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Mericourt, France, on 6th October 1918), Arthur Vickers (1882-1944, English Sergeant with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at Hulloch, France, on 25th September 1915), Jack White (1896-1949, English Lance-Corporal with the British Army, VC winner for his actions on the Dialah River, Mesopotamia, on 7th - 8th March 1917; White was the General Manager and subsequent owner of the Manchester clothing fashion company now known as Private White V.C. and currently owned and managed by his great grandson), William Williams (1890-1965, Welsh Seaman with the Royal Navy, VC winner for his actions on board the Q ship HMS Pargust in the Atlantic Ocean on 7th June 1917), Wilfred Wood (1897-1982, English Private with the British Army, VC winner for his actions near Casa Van, Italy, on 28th October 1918 during the Battle of Vittorio Veneto) and Joseph Woodall (1896-1962, English Captain with the British Army, VC winner for his actions at La Pannerie, France, on 22nd April 1918). Also signed by Helen Lilian Wilcot Carter (d. 1954, widow of Herbert Augustine Carter 1874-1916, English Major with the British Indian Army, VC winner for his actions at Jidballi, British Somaliland on 19th December 1903 during the Third Somaliland Expedition). The majority of the signatories have added VC alongside their signatures, many also adding their ranks and regiments etc. A most impressive and highly desirable gathering of Victoria Cross signatories. Some light overall creasing and age wear, otherwise about VG

  MILLER ALLISTER: (1892-1951) South African Lieutenant Colonel with the Royal Flying Corps during World War I, an aviation pioneer who made significant contributions to both military and civil aviation in South Africa during the first half of the 20th century. Dark fountain pen ink signature ('Allister M Miller') with two printed words beneath on a slim oblong 12mo piece. Together with a curious T.L.S., by both 'Fowke F.M.' and 'Barton C in C' individually, one page, folio, n.p. (Swaziland?), n.d. (c.1900), to Lieutenant Allister Miller, ('2nd in command, The Lebombo Looters, Queen of Swazieland's Own Highlanders'). The humorous letter states, in full, 'Through the Officer Commanding the distinguished Corps to which you have the honour to belong, it has come to notice that on his departure from Headquarters, Barberton, you failed to forward by him the customary greetings. As this is considered by two Field Officers to be an act of gross insubordination, you are informed with regret that it will be found necessary to make a full Report of your regrettable misconduct to the Most Noble the Baron, Military Governor of Swazieland. As, however, it is not desired to exercise excessive severity in this case, the matter might be re-considered if a satisfactory explanation and apology were received at an early date. We are to inform you that in recognition of your services to date unprejudiced for the present by the above irregularity, you are appointed a Companion of the 23rd Class of the Order of the Most Egregious Ping-Pong.' Signed by the supposed Field Marshal and Commander-in-Chief at the conclusion and with ink annotations in an unidentified hand beneath the signatures identifying the 'Field Marshal' as 'afterwards Sir George Fowke KCB, General Commanding Royal Marines….' and the 'Commander-in-Chief' as 'afterwards General Barton, Royal Marines'. Some light age wear to the letter and two extremely small areas of paper loss to the left edge, not affecting the text or signatures, G to VG, 2   Provenance: The letter included in the present lot was previously part of the Ray Rawlins collection and a photocopied note in his hand relating to the letter identifies Fowke as being Lieutenant General Sir George Henry Fowke (1864-1936) British Army officer who served in the Second Boer War (and was present at the Defence of Ladysmith) and later served on the staff of the British Expeditionary Force during World War I. 

 FRANCIS OF TECK: (1870-1910) British Prince, brother of Queen Mary. A Major with the Royal Dragoons, Prince Francis served in South Africa during the Second Boer War. A scarce war date D.S., Francis of Teck DAAG, in his capacity as Deputy Assistant Adjutant General, one page, oblong 8vo, Pretoria, 25th August 1900. The manuscript document, completed on a partially printed Army Form, is in the form of a memorandum and states, in full, 'Mr. Roxburgh has permission to take three Boer ponies and place them on the market in Pretoria for sale'. With a holograph note to the verso, presumably in the hand of Roxburgh, stating that two of the ponies have been sold at public auction and naming the purchasers. Autographs of Francis of Teck are scarce in any form as a result of his untimely death at the age of 40. Some light overall age wear and creasing, G 

 LAHM FRANK P.: (1877-1963) American Pioneer Aviator, the first military aviator in the United States. A Major General in the United States Army Air Corps and Army Air Forces, Lahm served during World War I and was, at the time, the American Army's only airplane, balloon and dirigible pilot. Vintage signed and inscribed sepia 5 x 8 photograph of Lahm, the official US Signal Corps image depicting the Major General in a head and shoulders pose wearing his uniform. Signed in bold blue fountain pen ink to a clear area of the background and inscribed to the noted autograph collector Rev. Cornelius Greenway. Together with a T.L.S., F. P. Lahm, one page, 8vo, Hollywood, California, 13th April 1955, to Rev. Cornelius Greenway. Lahm writes to his correspondent concerning a cover addressed to the pilot, which he is at a loss to explain, commenting 'Sept.5.6. and 7 1953 I was in Dayton, Ohio at the Air Races and annual meeting of the Early Birds. On the 16th. I was at Chaska Beach, Huron, Ohio, where we spend most of the year…..' and further adding 'I am often called upon to autograph covers sent to me by collectors and always do so. It is possible someone at the Dayton meet sent me the envelope but how it came to be for sale is a mystery. I have never sold any of my collection'. Accompanied by the original envelope. Also including a vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph by Lahm, the image depicting him standing in a full length pose, in uniform, at the centre of the first of three rows of other officers under his command, Signed in dark fountain pen ink to a largely clear area at the base of the image and inscribed to the noted autograph collector Ashley T. Cole, 'To Mr. Ashley T. Cole, with best wishes of the former commander of the 2nd Army Air Service of the A.E.F. 1918, F. P. Lahm, Brig. Gen. Retired'. Neatly annotated in ink by Cole to the lower white border. Neatly affixed to the verso is aT.L.S., F. P. Lahm, one page, oblong 8vo, Governors Island, New York, 1st November 1942, to Ashley T. Cole, stating, in part, 'I have selected the group of myself and staff taken in front of 2nd. Army Air Service Headquarters at Toul, France in 1918'. Accompanied by a brief T.L.S., F. P. Lahm, with rank in his hand beneath, one page, slim oblong 8vo (evidently neatly removed from the foot of a letter written to Lahm), Governors Island, New York, 27th October 1942, to [Ashley T.] Cole, simply stating that if his correspondent sends a photo he will comply with his request. Further including a brief A.L.S., F. P. Lahm, with rank in his hand beneath, one page, 8vo, Governors Island, New York, 3rd January 1938, to [Ashley T.] Cole, stating that he is pleased to comply with his correspondent's request and sending his best wishes for the New Year. With blank integral leaf. Also including an unsigned 10 x 8 photograph of Lahm and Lieutenant H. E. Montgomery standing in full length profile poses opposite each other, both wearing their uniforms as they shake hands in the field at Malimont on 20th January 1919. Neatly annotated in ink by Ashley T. Cole to the upper and lower borders. Generally VG, 6 

FOULOIS BENJAMIN: (1879-1967) American General who flew the first military planes purchased by the Wright Brothers. Foulois achieved many military aviation 'firsts', including becoming the first military aviator as an airship pilot, and led the strategic development of the Air Force in the United States. During World War I Foulois served as Chief of Air Service for the American Expeditionary Forces. A good vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph of Foulois standing outdoors in a three quarter length pose, wearing his uniform and with his aircraft in the immediate background. An official US Army Signal Corps image and bearing their blindstamp to the lower right corner. Signed in dark fountain pen ink to a light area of the image, adding his rank and the date, 29th October 1942, in his hand beneath his signature. Neatly annotated in ink in the hand of a collector to the lower white border and further annotated to the verso indicating that the photograph was originally taken at Colombey-les-Belles on 28th July 1918. Together with a 7 x 9.5 page removed from a book featuring a reproduction of a drawing of Foulois by Joseph Cummings Chase, executed in France in 1918, the image depicting the aviator in a profile head and shoulders pose wearing his uniform. Signed by Foulois in bold blue fountain pen ink to the lower white border, adding his rank in his hand beneath his signature. Also including a T.L.S., B D Foulois, one page, 4to, Washington, 28th May 1934, to M. E. Gilford, Assistant to the Director of the U.S. George Washington Bicentennial Commission, on the printed stationery of the Office of the Chief of the Air Corps at the War Department. Foulois apologises for his correspondent's letters having been mislaid within his office, explaining 'My only excuse for this may be laid to the fact that my office has been rather upset for the past three months, due to considerable reorganization which was necessary as a result of Air Mail activities and other matters'. A light crease runs across the lower left corner of the photograph, otherwise generally VG, 3

 BADEN-POWELL ROBERT: (1857-1941) British Lieutenant-General, famous for his successful defence at the Siege of Makeking in 1899 during the Second Boer War. First Inspector-General of the South African Constabulary and later the founder and first Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts Association. A.L.S., R Baden Powell, one page, 8vo, Johannesburg, 27th January 1902, to Mrs. Finlayson, on the printed stationery of the South African Constabulary. Baden-Powell thanks his correspondent for their 'very kind thoughts in sending me the charming reminders of Xmas' and also for her good wishes. Some traces of former mounting to the upper edge of the verso, a small tear to the lower edge and a few light creases, the latter slightly affecting the signature, G   The South African Constabulary was a parliamentary force under the control of the British Army. Set up in 1900, its role was to police areas captured from the two independent Boer republics of Transvaal and Orange Free State during the Second Boer War. 

 LUDENDORFF ERICH: (1865-1937) German General of World War I. First Quartermaster-General of the German General Staff 1916-18, thereby making him the leader, along with Paul von Hindenburg, of the German war efforts during World War I. War date Autograph Telegram Signed, Ludendorff, one page, 4to, Headquarters, 5th May 1915, to the Commander of the Army, in German. The partially printed document features Ludendorff's bold pencil message at the centre, stating, in full, 'General von Sauberzweig requests an assignment as Division Commander. He is very capable of assuming this position. If it is decided to honour his request please name Captain Buchholz Quartermaster'. With a typed transcript in German beneath and various dockets etc. in other hands. Four file holes to the left edge and some light creasing and one small tear to the right edge, none of which affect the text or signature, otherwise VG   Traugott von Sauberzweig (1863-1920) Prussian Generalleutnant who served with the German Army on both the Eastern and Western Fronts during World War I. Sauberzweig served as military governor of Brussels at the time of Edith Cavell's execution in 1915. 

GALLWITZ MAX VON: (1852-1937) German General of World War I who served with distinction on both the Eastern and Western Fronts and defended against the British at the Battle of the Somme, 1916. Gallwitz was awarded with the Pour le Mérite (Blue Max) in 1915. A.L.S., v. Gallwitz, on one side of a plain postcard, Freiburg, 23rd April 1924, to General Kuhne, in German. Gallwitz informs his correspondent of his upcoming travel arrangements by train from Giessen and adds that he would be thrilled to meet his correspondent for a chat. Hand addressed by Gallwitz to the verso. Together with Maximilian von Prittwitz (1848-1917) Imperial German General, Commander of the German Eighth Army at the outbreak of World War I, assigned to defend East Prussia from an expected Russian attack. Brief T.L.S., v Prittwitz, one page, 4to, Danzig, 14th January 1914, to a Professor, in German. Prittwitz states that he is happy to 'adhere to your kind request to join the Danziger Community of Nature Explorers'. A few large tears and neat splits to the edges and folds, not affecting the text or signature, G to VG, 2

GERMAN MILITARY: Small selection of signed pieces, A.Ns.S., brief A.L.S. (1) by various German military leaders, all of whom served during World War I, comprising Alexander von Kluck (1846-1934, Generaloberst, Commander of the German First Army at the outbreak of World War I; brief A.L.S., v Kluck, one page, oblong 8vo, Wilmersdorf, 1st July 1916, to Dr. Wolbe, in German, requesting his correspondent's advice as to whether or not he can accept a dedication), Otto von Below (1857-1944, General der Infanterie, notable for his command at the victorious Battle of Caporetto, 1917; A.N.S., Otto von Below, with rank beneath, one page, oblong 8vo, Kassel, 11th March 1932, in German, forwarding his signature and adding that he is unable to understand a search), Fritz von Below (1853-1918, General der Infanterie, commanded troops during the Battle of the Somme in World War I; A.N.S., Fritz v. Below, with rank and division below, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p., 8th August 1918, in German, 'For King and Country', neatly laid down), Erich von Falkenhayn (1861-1922, Chief of the German General Staff 1914-16, Prussian Minister of War 1913-15; dark fountain pen ink signature, with rank beneath, on a piece. Neatly laid down) and Max von Boehn (1850-1921, Generaloberst, Commanding General of the XI Reserve Corps 'North Army' at the outbreak of World War I with whom he also participated in the Battle of the Somme; bold pencil signature, with rank beneath, on a page removed from an autograph album). Generally VG, 5

GERMAN MILITARY: Selection of A.Ls.S. (some on Feldpostkartes), T.L.S. (1) etc., by various German military leaders, all of whom served in World War I, comprising Karl v. Lewinski (Generalmajor, Commander of the 211th Infantry Division), Arnold Lequis (Generalmajor, Commander of the 12th Infantry Division, awarded the Mérite (Blue Max) in 1917; form letter printed on a correspondence card, sending thanks for the congratulatory message on his 80th birthday, with a holograph line of text and signature at the conclusion, 1941), Georg von der Marwitz (General der Kavallierie who commanded several German armies on both the Eastern and Western Fronts; vintage signed postcard photograph, to the verso, 1917), Walter Freiherr von Schleinitz (Generalleutnant, Commander of the 4th (Queen Augusta) Guards Grenadiers, 1918; A.L.S. in answer to a request for his signature, 'I must....mention that I am not numbered among the most celebrated military commanders', 8th December 1917), Ludwig Freiherr v. Willisen (Major with the 14th Army), Friedrich Freiherr Kress von Kressenstein (General posted to the military mission in Turkey in 1914 who conceived and promoted the attack on the Suez Canal that opened hostilities on the Palestine Front in 1915) and Friedrich von Scholtz (2; General of the Artillery. Commander of the 20th Corps and the 8th Army on the Eastern Front and later Commander of the Army Group Scholtz on the Macedonian Front, awarded the Mérite (Blue Max) in 1917). Some light age wear, generally VG, 8

GERMAN MILITARY: Selection of A.Ls.S. (one on a Feldpostkarte), T.Ls.S. (2) etc., by various German military leaders, all of whom served in World War I, comprising Karl von Bulow (2; Field Marshal, Commander of the German 2nd Army 1914-15; sending thanks for birthday greetings, 1918 & 1919), Friedrich von Bernhardi (General who served with success on the Eastern and Western Fronts. in particular at Armentieres; War date A.L.S. acknowledging receipt of a cheque, 30th August 1915), Paul von der Heyde (Generalleutnant; World War II date A.L.S. to [Hermann Goring] sending thanks for the greetings and bouquet received on the occasion of his 80th birthday, 23rd February 1942), Rudiger Graf von der Goltz (Major General who commanded the First Guards Infantry Brigade at the Somme) and Siegfried v. La Chevallerie (Generalmajor, Commander of the 221st Infantry Division at the Battle of Sequehart; War date A.L.S. sending thanks for a message of congratulations, 17th February 1918). Some light age wear and a few minor faults, otherwise generally VG, 6

 WALDSTATTEN ALFRED VON: (1872-1952) Austo-Hungarian Generalmajor of World War I who held senior positions on the Armeeoberkommando (General Staff) and exercised significant influence over Emperor Karl I of Austria and Generaloberst Arthur Arz con Straussenberg, Chief of the General Staff of the Austro-Hungarian Army. A good, small series of seven World War II date A.Ls.S., Frhr. v. Waldstatten, nineteen pages (total), 8vo and 4to and one written on a correspondence card, Leitersdorf, 1939-44, all to Franz Bohme ('Lieber Freund Bohme!'), in German. In a distinctive, attractive hand Waldstatten writes a series of interesting and lengthy letters to his friend, discussing military matters and the progress of the Germans in World War II, stating, in part, 'Very seldom has a letter afforded me so much pleasure as your interesting lines. I sense in them how you, as the successful commander of such first-rate, victorious troops, feel the urge to give rein to your well-justified feelings of pride and happiness. And the fact that…..you thought of your old instructor in tactics makes me extremely happy…..I do not want to be an armchair strategist, but…..on the first press reports from the front, it is as if the two sides were meeting each other in an exercise. In so doing, I thought more of outmanoeuvring the Polish army on the Vistula than of completely pinning them down so that that would lead on to the encirclement and annihilation of the Poles. I knew too little of the latest and most effective weapon of war - the fast-moving armoured division - to evaluate its powers adequately. One thing I do know - if I were still an instructor at a military establishment, I should put in a word for the impetuous, daring types who were ready for command much more strongly than I did 30 (!!) years ago…..The achievements of the army are fabulous - I feel myself once again proud to be a German, proud of the German army - at heart, all of us Austrians were equally good and genuine Germans…..There is a heap of tactical, organisational and even strategic questions which I should particularly like to put to you. But I shall not keep you from your command duties…..Let's wait for times of peace. Shall we have to wait a long while for them? Who could give an answer to that question?' (20th September 1939, just a few weeks after the outbreak of World War II), 'I congratulate you very warmly and genuinely on your high decoration….I have followed your victorious advance through France on my wall map of the war…..continually amazed at the areas said to be strong and important which could be hurried, or rushed, through! It was fantastic what was achieved in this regard…..Poland, France; will you now be denied the opportunity of gathering new laurels in England?' (20th June 1940, less than a month before the Battle of Britain commenced), 'Once again I have the occasion to congratulate you most warmly. You are actually now on the penultimate step to the highest military rank, a 'fighting General of Infantry'; this is magnificent, and I congratulate you most warmly' (28th September 1940), 'In the East, in the West, in the South - at every point of the compass you have magnificent successes to show! What more can Mars, the god of war, offer you? With the Greek gods you must already be on the best of terms! Thirty years ago, who would have surmised that you would win the laurels beside the Aegean Sea and - as I expect - in Greece as well?' (27th April 1941), 'I became an officer 50 years ago; in that profession I could serve only 26 years…..I feast on the memory of those 26 years in my real calling…..All that you have been able to take part in, with such rich success, is indeed enviable. Especially in the Balkans, you had a whole host of most interesting problems to solve. “Fortune in war remains kind only to the man who is expert at his job” is an observation whose truth has been proved over the centuries. I cannot surmise where you are stationed on the Russian front, but I know for certain that it is there that the greatest conceivable actions will take place….' (16th August 1942), 'You keep the information you give about your own activities in very general terms, and thus very much in accord with proper military practice in such matters: it allows me to make only very broad surmises about where you are operating. Perhaps one will read your name shortly in Tunis…..since you are always posted to places where something is wrong….' (19th November 1942), 'It is certainly a cause for astonishment that you have been able to stand up physically to what is already 4 ½ years of all kinds of hardship on the battlefield - of which 3 have been spent in Russia!!.....The news you have sent has naturally interested me very greatly. It's a pity that I cannot follow your operations on a map. Where may your position be? I opt for the area around Nevel or Vitebak….In any event, it looks - overall - very difficult. Without having an accurate picture of the defences, I should argue for a landing in the Bremen - Hamburg area. May you succeed in winning the greatest strategic - yes, the decisive - victory of the war!!...But - in my opinion - one cannot exclude the thought that all the great excitement is one huge American bluff!' (9th January 1944). Each of the letters are accompanied by the original envelopes, all of which are hand addressed by Waldstatten and three are also signed by him in the return address panels to the verso. A fine group of letters for their content and association. VG, 7   Franz Bohme (1885-1947) Austrian General in the Wehrmacht, Commander of the XVIII Mountain Corps in the Balkans and Commander-in-Chief in German occupied Norway during World War II.  

LUCKNER FELIX GRAF VON: (1881-1966) German Naval officer of World War I, known as Der Seeteufel ('The Sea Devil') as a result of his exploits in command of SMS Seeadler 1916-17. T.L.S., Felix Count Luckner, one page, 4to, New York City, 22nd November 1931, to Herbert Stevens. Luckner states that he is happy to know that the Advertising Club had enjoyed his talk at a meeting ('I must admit that I had a fine time myself'), sends his thanks for Colonel Speaks address and also adds that he is sending his correspondent a copy of The See Adler under separate cover. Together with Wilhelm, German Crown Prince (1882-1951) Crown Prince of the German Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia, eldest child of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The Crown Prince commanded the 5th Army and the Army Group German Crown Prince during World War I. Bold purple indelible pencil signature and date, 1923, in his hand to the verso of a postcard with a typed greeting in German above the signature. Heavy traces of former mounting to the verso. Also including Alexander Kerensky (1881-1970) Russian Lawyer and Revolutionary, a key political figure in the Russian Revolution of 1917. Black ink signature ('Alexander Kerensky') in later years, dated New York, 22nd June 1966, in his hand on a slim oblong 8vo card. Some light overall age wear, G to about VG, 3

SECOND BOER WAR: Small selection of A.Ls.S. by various British military officers, all of whom served in the Second Boer War, comprising George T. Pretyman (1845-1917) British Major-General, Commandant at Headquarters South Africa and later Military Governor in Bloemfontein 1900. A.L.S., G. T. Pretyman, one page, 8vo, Bloemfontein, 4th April n.y. (c.1900), to Mrs. Neeld, stating that he was sorry to find that she had called on him when he was out and adding that he will come and say goodbye today; Archibald Hunter(1856-1936) British General who distinguished himself during the Boer War and later served as commander of the 3rd Army during World War I. A.L.S., Archibald Hunter, four pages, 8vo, Edinburgh, 11th November 1902, to Grant, on the printed stationery of the Head Quarters Scottish District. Hunter writes a hastily penned letter regarding his upcoming leave and asks his correspondent to avoid making any appointments in January, 'It is useless to say one will fulfill engagements when the chances of doing so are against it'; Horace Smith-Dorrien (1858-1930) British General who served with distinction in the Second Boer War and was one of the few British commanders to enhance their reputation. during World War I Smith-Dorrien served as a senior commander with the British Expeditionary Force, notably as Commander of the Second Army at the Second Battle of Ypres, 1915. A.L.S., H L Smith Dorrien, three pages, 8vo, Gibraltar, 7th December 1920, to 'My dear Maurice'. Smith-Dorrien writes to his correspondent, the Vice Chairman of the Officers Association, in the hope that he will be able to assist in finding employment for McIntyre, remarking 'I believe his is a deserving case….I have told him to send you full particulars of his services in the Army. Names of C.O. Generals etc. who know him, and any testimonials. I can do nothing more for him, so do not trouble to reply….', and further referring to a scheme he has in mind for recruiting for the association; and Charles O'Brien (1859-1935) British Lieutenant-Colonel and Colonial Administrator, President of the Military Tribunal in Johannesburg during the Second Boer War. Brief A.L.S., C R M O'Brien, Major, one page, 8vo, Johannesburg, 6th December 1900, to a gentleman, on the printed stationery of The Military Tribunal Law Courts, complying with his correspondent's request. With blank integral leaf. Some light overall age wear and some tape stains to Hunter's letter, FR to generally VG, 4

 SECOND BOER WAR: Small selection of A.Ls.S. (two incomplete) by various British military officers, all of whom served in the Second Boer War, comprising Algernon Stanley (1874-1962) British Colonel, commanded the Welsh Brigade during the Second Boer War. A.L.S., Algernon Stanley, one page, 8vo, Rustfontein, n.d. ('Monday'), to Colonel Neeld, forwarding a letter from Mrs. Neeld which he had brought from Cape Town and had hoped to give to his correspondent personally, 'but I have to join Col. Ridley at Norval's Pont tomorrow for a few days' and also adding that he has left a box at the booking office in Bloemfontein; Ulick de Rupe Roche (1856-1919) British Lieutenant-Colonel who served in the Second Boer War. Concluding four pages of an A.L.S., Ulick Roche, four pages, 8vo, Bagshot, n.d., to an unidentified correspondent, discussing military matters following his service in South Africa, in part, '…..There is room for improvement in rifle which might be made shorter and better sights and much room for improvement in dress & equipment, something like a game keepers bag which could be moved from one shoulder to another would carry all that a man required including ammunition. The greatest fault I observed in the S.A. war was the selection of Column Commanders who were in many cases too young…..The strings were too tightly held at Pretoria, and the great fear of even a slight reverse prevented enterprise….', annotated in pencil in the hand of the noted autograph collector Ray Rawlins who observes 'Very interesting Boer War commentary'; Ian Hamilton (1853-1947) British General, Chief Staff Officer (Assistant Adjutant General) to George S. White VC at the outbreak of the Second Boer War and later Chief of Staff to the Commander-in-Chief Lord Kitchener at the conclusion of the war. Concluding two pages of an A.L.S., Ian Hamilton, two pages, 8vo, n.p., 4th November 1902, to an unidentified correspondent, stating, in part, '…..It might be added that if any question of a new rifle should arise his system would receive a thorough consideration & test'; Alfred Keogh (1857-1936) British Lieutenant General and Medical Doctor with the British Army, Commander of No. 3 General Hospital near Cape Town during the Second Boer War and later Director General Army Medical Services 1905-10, 1914-18. Brief A.L.S., A Keogh, one page, 8vo, War Office, 8th March 1915, to [William] Taylor, in full, 'Please see Bedford's answer'. With an A.L.S. by William Taylor, British Surgeon-General and Keogh's predecessor as Director General Army Medical Services, to the verso of the integral leaf, in pencil, Cornwall, n.d. (March 1915), to Mrs. Hodgson, sending the Director General's reply with the report he had ordered to be made by Surgeon General Bedford and commenting 'It is much as I expected and I have no doubt whatever that his report is absolutely correct in every way as he is one of our best and most careful officers….' Some light overall age wear and a few minor faults caused by previous mounting etc. G to VG, 4 

 SECOND BOER WAR: A Manuscript D.S. by Campbell, a war correspondent working with The Laffan News Bureau of London on behalf of The New York Sun, one page, 4to, Vereeniging, 27th May n.y. (1900), on the printed stationery of the London office of The New York Sun. Written in purple indelible pencil, Campbell's document was written for the purposes of being telegraphed to the newspaper editor and gives a report on the recent military activities in South Africa during the Second Boer War, stating, in part, 'Saturday advanced guard mounted infantry crossed Vaal, Captain Hardy seventh yeomanry 20 men approached station where train stood 80 Boers sniped from Mealy Field. Sending for guns gave enemy chance starting train immediate after crossing bridge blew up……Pilkington commanding Carew's Mounted Infantry West Australians, Prince Alfred's Guard, Struben's Scouts went Saturday morning Engelbrecht's drift finding 600-800 Boers opposing Roberts sent Gordons Cavalry Brigade guns next morning attacked but held superior force…..French fighting today few miles north driving Boers hither'. With a rubber stamped Passed press censor mark at the base featuring the facsimile signature of Edward Stanley (1865-1948) 17th Earl of Derby, British Soldier, Diplomat and Politician who served as Chief Press Censor at Cape Town during the Second Boer War. Some light overall damp staining, only very slightly affecting the text (which remains completely legible) and signature and with some traces of former mounting to the verso, G   Following the crossing by Lord Roberts and the main British Army into the Transvaal from the Orange Free State in May 1900 important railway junctions and stations fell to the British in rapid succession and, as the present document testifies, on 27th May 1900 the British Army Headquarters occupied the railway station at Vereeniging.  

LITERATURE: A selection of World War I dated A.Ls.S., T.L.S. (1), a few autograph quotations signed etc., by various writers, novelists and poets etc., mainly British, comprising Maurice Hewlett (thanking his correspondent for their kind comments about his books, 'It is the best consolation I could have for the part my age compels me to play in it. I see my son go, my nephews go - but here I must remain. It is much to me…..to discover what heroes there are left in the world. Recently I have been able to write about the work which some of my own countrymen have accomplished….But the glory of France and of the French will be left to better pens than mine….', 9th January 1917), Frederic Harrison (in full, 'Never in all history has the French name and the part of France in the civilisation of the world, stood so high as today when she and her Allies are marching on to certain victory over barbarism & absolutism', August 1918; Harrison lost one of his sons during the war), Charles Garvice (stating that he is pleased to know his books are liked, 'and more than pleasant to hear that the brave men at the front get some good out of them, if only a few hours of distraction and forgetfulness of the terrible things through which they are fighting', n.d.), Horace Annesley Vachell (in part, 'We are all rejoicing over the wonderful news….I can imagine what the French Army is feeling. I love France dearly….My only son is buried in the Military Cemetery at Choques. What France has suffered is never absent from my mind….', 11th April 1917), Coulson Kernahan (A.L.S. and A.Q.S., the latter being a brief poem entitled On the Sinking of the Lusitania by Germany), Thomas Anstey Guthrie (in part, 'I am too old, unfortunately, to do anything to serve my own country, except as a volunteer, but I have been a private in the…..Reserve Corps since the war began, & it takes up a fair amount of my time, though, except in releasing regulars by doing guard duty, trench-digging &c, I fear we are doing nothing of any value….' and continuing to refer to a French translation of his work Vice Versa and the apparent lack of a French equivalent of schoolboy slang, 4th May 1914), Ernest Vizetelly (written in French and referring to Victor Hugo, Palestine etc., 27th August 1917), Gordon Bottomley, Herbert Trench (in part, 'I have written my “Battle of the Marne” in “Poems with Fables in Prose” to express, in my poor way, something of the infinite debt Europe owes to France: something of my infinite love….I only hope some one will translate the poem - as my message to French soldiers….It gives me - who have two sons fighting with you - a thrill of pride to see, in the Mercure de France….that another Frenchman, like yourself, has understood that poem - “What, after all, is France? Tis she, that since Rome's wane, Hath been Man's leader these two thousand years”', 5th October 1918), Henry Newbolt (in part, 'a soldier of the French Army needs no other introduction in England nowadays….', 10th April 1917), Frank H. Shaw (in part, 'It is regrettable that my participation in the war should so considerably limit my output of fiction', written whilst serving as a Captain with the British Expeditionary Force, 7th October 1917) and Henry De Vere Stacpoole (in part, 'I was in England at the beginning of the war, and I remember the Saturday before war was declared, and I remember the excitement of the English people here in Essex. Though they are peaceable enough people they were mad at the idea of Germany attacking France, and England standing by. It was the same all over England. England went into the war to help France and for no selfish reason…..', 7th May 1917). All of the letters were written to the French soldier and autograph collector Frank Pellissier during World War I. Most with very small, extremely minor pinholes to the upper and lower edges and light age wear, generally about VG, 13

LITERATURE: A selection of World War I dated A.Ls.S., a few autograph quotations signed etc., by various writers, novelists and poets etc., mainly British, comprising Wilfrid Wilson Gibson, Jeffrey Farnol (in part, 'I have only just returned from a visit to the British front and spent some little time in Paris where I heard & saw a little of the glorious French Army. To our speedy victory!', 1st May 1917), Haldane Macfall (in part, 'All good luck! May we meet in Berlin! And rid what decent Germans there may be of those hideous statues!', on the printed stationery of the 14th Battalion of the Sherwood Foresters, n.d.), Eden Phillpotts (A.Q.S., being a sonnet entitled France - 14 July), Desmond Coke (in part, 'I have been in the Army since Autumn 1914, but got Trench Fever last year in France & am now useless for Active Service through heart trouble', 24th August 1917), Joseph Hocking (in part, 'My only boy just left Clifton College as the war broke out, and joined the British Army. He was wounded in France….and has since been regarded as unfit for Active Service….I had the privilege of visiting the British Front in France & Belgium…..some months ago, but did not go near the French line. I should like to very much; but our War Office will not allow civilians to visit France since this Spring Push, except under very urgent circumstances. I shd. regard it as an inestimable privilege to get to Verdun & see the places where your men covered themselves with glory.', 2nd May 1917), William Edward Norris, Francis Gribble, F. E. Grainger (Headon Hill; in part, 'In a strenuous writing life of over thirty years I have had many requests for my poor little autograph, but never has one given me so much pleasure as yours, coming from a brave soldier of France fighting alongside my compatriots against the brute beasts who defile the earth. It is my earnest prayer that you may soon drive them back into their own god-forsaken land. I think you will, for we in England are beginning to smell victory in the air…..', 3rd July 1917), Fergus Hume (A.Q.S., a verse of four lines entitled To a brave soldier of the Republic, December 1916), Arthur St. John Adcock (in part, 'For the first time in my life I came out on a visit to France last October and saw something of what the war means to those who are fighting in it. I know now…..how finely the French are facing it all, and I came back more confident of victory than ever…..', 26th February 1917), Hall Caine (in part, 'I trust all goes well with you in your dangerous career “somewhere in France”. We are waiting & watching hour by hour for news of what befalls', 30th July 1916) and Robert Service (ink signature on a sheet of 8vo mourning stationery). All of the letters were written to the French soldier and autograph collector Frank Pellissier during World War I. Most with very small, extremely minor pinholes to the upper and lower edges and light age wear, generally about VG, 13

ATATURK MUSTAFA KEMAL: (1881-1938) Turkish Army Officer, Revolutionary and Founder of the Republic of Turkey, serving as Turkey's first President 1923-38. An extremely rare, vintage bold blue fountain pen ink signature ('Gazi M. Kemal') on an oblong 12mo piece. Neatly laid down and with several pencil and ink annotations to the verso in the hand of the noted autograph collector Ray Rawlins. Very slightly irregularly trimmed and with some light wrinkling and age wear, about VG Provenance: The present, early signature was previously contained in the Rawlins Collection and is illustrated in the collector's reference book The Guiness Book of World Autographs (1977). The signature was sold, as part of a lot containing other signatures by various Heads of State, by Sotheby's in their sale of the Rawlins Collection on 2nd, 3rd & 4th June 1980 (Lot 594). Ataturk's signature incorporates his title of Gazi, which was given to him by the Grand National Assembly in 1921, and dates from between that date and 1934 when the Turkish Parliament granted him the surname Ataturk ('Father of the Turks') in recognition of his role in founding the modern Turkish Republic. 

POLITICS: A good selection of pages removed from an autograph album signed by various political figures, most of them British and with active careers during World War I, some members of the war cabinet and some campaigners against conscription, including Jan Smuts (member of the British Imperial War Cabinet 1917-19; Smuts was instrumental in the founding of what was to become the Royal Air Force and is the only person to have signed both of the peace treaties ending the First and Second World Wars), W. L. Mackenzie King, Marquess of Reading (Lord Chief Justice of England 1913-21), Margaret Bondfield, James Craig, Ishbel MacDonald, Tom Shaw, Philip Snowden, Sidney Webb, John Wheatley, Stanley Bruce (served as a Captain with the Royal Fusiliers during the Gallipoli Campaign), Viscount Cave (Home Secretary 1916-19), Eyre Crowe (worked closely with Georges Clemenceau at the Supreme Council at the Paris Peace Conference, 1919), Earl of Cavan (Field Marshal who led the XIV Corps during World War I and later became Chief of the Imperial General Staff 1922-26), Samuel Hoare (Head of the British Intelligence Mission to the Russian General Staff during World War I), Stephen Walsh (Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of National Service, 1917), Viscount Haldane (Secretary of State for War 1905-12, Lord Chancellor 1912-15, founder of the Territorial Army), Viscount Chelmsford (Viceroy and Governor of India 1916-21), Charles Trevelyan, Nancy Astor, Baron Thomson (Chief Military Interpreter between Sir John French and General Joffre, later military attaché in Bucharest during which time he signed a Military Convention bringing Romania into World War I), J. R. Clynes (Minister of Food Control 1918-19), Anderson Montague-Barlow, Arthur Henderson (President of the Board of Education 1915-16, Paymaster General 1916, Nobel Peace Prize winner, 1934), J. H. Thomas, William Adamson (Leader of the Labour Party 1917-21), Noel Buxton (Chairman of the Balkan War Relief Committee) etc. All of the signatures are good fountain pen ink examples and most of the pages are multiple signed. VG, 9

 SMUTS JAN: (1870-1950) South African Field Marshal and Statesman, Prime Minister of South Africa 1919-24, 1939-48. Smuts led a Boer Commando in the Second Boer War for the Transvaal and during World War I he led the armies of South Africa against Germany, capturing German South-West Africa and commanding the British Army in East Africa. Smuts was also a member of the British Imperial War Cabinet 1917-19. D.S., J Smuts, two pages, folio, Pretoria, Transvaal, 7th October 1902. The partially printed document is a Deed of Transfer by virtue of a Power of Attorney relating to a piece of land at Potchefstroom which Henry Beckley has transferred, via the Power of Attorney granted to Hendrick Malherbe, to Johannes Michiel Adriaan van Blommestein in exchange for the sum of £950. Signed by Malherbe at the conclusion and countersigned by Smuts in his capacity as Registrar of Deeds. With blank integral leaf and several official Revenue stamps etc. Some very light, minor age wear, otherwise VG   The Transvaal's defeat at the end of the Second Boer War irrevocably changed the face of South Africa, however, for Smuts, it was back to work as usual. Whilst Christiaan De Wet, Koos de la Rey and Louis Botha embarked on a European tour, hailed as conquering heroes, Smuts returned to his former day job, as a mediocre lawyer. 

BIG FOUR THE: A very fine, large vintage signed sepia 16 x 14.5 photograph by three members of The Big Four (also referred to as the Council of Four) individually, all of them being leaders of the top Allied powers of World War I, comprising Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924, American President 1913-21, responsible for leading the United States during World War I), David Lloyd George (1863-1945, British Prime Minister 1916-22, playing an important role in Coalition government during and immediately after World War I) and Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929, French Prime Minister 1909-09, 1917-20 who favoured a total victory of the German Empire in World War I and, before his second term as Prime Minister, was a vehement critic of the war-time French government, asserting that they were not doing enough to win the war). The image depicts the three men, accompanied by Vittorio Emanuele Orlando (1860-1952, Italian Prime Minister 1917-19), in full length poses candidly engaged in conversation as they stand on the steps of the Hotel de Crillon on 27th May 1919 during the Paris Peace Conference, the main result of which was the Treaty of Versailles with Germany. Photograph by Edward N. Jackson for the United States Army Signal Corps. Signed by Wilson, Lloyd George and Clemenceau in dark fountain pen inks with their names alone to the lower border immediately beneath their respective images. A rare and historic signed photograph. Some very light surface and corner creasing and a few extremely minor stains, none of which affect the signatures. VG Although the Armistice, signed on 11th November 1918, ended the actual fighting of World War I, it was to take six months of Allied negotiations at the Paris Peace Conference to create five peace treaties with the defeated states. The most important of these was the Treaty of Versailles, signed on 28th June 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which had directly led to World War I.  The Paris Peace Conference had opened on 18th January 1919 and it was towards the end of negotiations that the present photograph of 'The Big Four' was taken. The Allied leaders of America, Great Britain, France and Italy met informally together over 140 times and made all of the major decisions, later ratified by the other participating countries and nationalities.  Although seen in the present photograph, it seems fitting that Vittorio Emanuele Orlando did not sign this image as he was not a signatory to the Treaty of Versailles either. The Italian Prime Minister had dramatically left the peace conference early in April 1919, and, although he returned briefly the following month, he was forced to resign just days before the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. The fact that he was not a signatory to the Treaty became a point of pride for him later in his life. 

 SMUTS JAN: (1870-1950) South African Field Marshal and Statesman, Prime Minister of South Africa 1919-24, 1939-48. Smuts led a Boer Commando in the Second Boer War for the Transvaal and during World War I he led the armies of South Africa against Germany, capturing German South-West Africa and commanding the British Army in East Africa. Smuts was also a member of the British Imperial War Cabinet 1917-19. The Field Marshal also played a significant role during World War II as a member of Winston Churchill's Imperial War Cabinet and holds the distinction of being the only person to sign both of the peace treaties ending the First and Second World Wars. World War II date A.L.S., J C Smuts, two pages, 8vo, Transvaal, 2nd January 1942, to [Allister] Miller. Smuts states that his correspondent's note had reminded him of the days when they used to see each other, remarking 'Now you seem to have buried yourself in your Swaziland interests', and further writing 'May I add my best wishes for your happiness and welfare for the New Year. It is certain to be a difficult year, but at any rate we start much better than we started 1941'. A few small, light tape stains to the upper edge of each page, not affecting the text or signature. Together with Edmund Ironside (1880-1959) British Field Marshal who served with the Royal Artillery during the Second Boer War and was a member of the small force who escorted Jan Smuts to the peace negotiations at the end of the war. Ironside also served during World War I, commanding a brigade on the Western Front in 1918, and was appointed Chief of the Imperial General Staff at the beginning of World War II. A.L.S., Ironside, two pages, 8vo, Norfolk, 17th June 1955, to Mr. Wray. The Field Marshal informs his correspondent that 'I am still a serving soldier & am not allowed to join in any political work' and therefore can not be of much help, although remarking 'But I agree that we need some good steady influence in our present state'. With a number of heavy tape stains and a few other minor faults, very slightly affecting a few words of text but not the signature, FR to G, 2   Allister M. Miller was one of Swaziland's early and prominent settlers and has been described as having 'the most articulate voice of the European community' within the kingdom at the time of the Scramble for Africa. 

 ALBRECHT RICHARD FRIEDRICH WILHELM: (1878-1926) Prussian Major, Commander of the Free State Artillery during the Second Boer War. Albrecht was present at the Siege of Kimberley and also played an important part in the Boer victory at the Battle of Magersfontein on 11th December 1899. War date D.S., F Albrecht, being a signed cheque, Bloemfontein, 29th July 1899. The partially printed cheque is drawn on the The National Bank of the Orange Free State Limited and is completed entirely in Albrecht's hand, made payable to himself ('Major R Albrecht') for the sum of two pounds sterling. A standard ink line runs through Albrecht's signature by way of a bank cancellation and a further perforated cancellation only very slightly touches the first part of the signature. Also countersigned by Albrecht with his name alone to the verso. Together with a brief A.L.S., Maj. Weil, by Sam Weil, one page, oblong 8vo, Bloemfontein, 7th May 1900, to his brother Julius in Cape Town, on a partially printed piece of Memorandum stationery from the Imperial Transport Service. Weil writes, in full, 'The enclosed cheque will do to keep as a momento (sic). It is signed by Albrecht himself'. Two neat splits running horizontally across the memorandum have been strengthened with tape to the verso. Some very light, extremely minor creasing to the cheque, G to about VG, 2   Major Samuel Weil (1862-1944) English Businessman who, in 1882, went to South Africa to join his brother Julius in the new firm of Julius Weil & Co. and together they organised the transport for the first Matabele Campaign (1893). Julius Weil had been the first Jew to settle in Mafeking in 1878 and his family firm, which evolved into the Imperial Transport Service, was responsible for the provisioning of Mafeking during the siege of 1899-1900. Their contribution in supplying resources was officially acknowledged as having been an important factor in the defence of the besieged town. Aside from Mafeking, the Weil's company supplied virtually everything that was required during the Second Boer War, including food, clothing, medicine, rifles, ammunition, tools, and other luxuries, as well as organising transportation and storage, earning Julius Weil the accolade of being 'the man that moves the army'. 

CHAMBERLAIN JOSEPH: (1836-1914) British Statesman, Secretary of State for the Colonies 1895-1903. Chamberlain had the major responsibility for causing the Second Boer War and was the government minister most responsible for the war effort, the Prime Minister rubber-stamping any of Chamberlain's decisions. L.S., J. Chamberlain, two pages, 4to, Birmingham, 20th July 1892, to Joseph Simpson, on the printed stationery of the National Liberal Union of which Chamberlain was President. Chamberlain states that he would be obliged if his correspondent could meet him at a Conference of Liberal Unionists in Birmingham on 27th July and adds 'The object of the Conference is to consider the results of the recent elections and to consult respecting the organization of the Liberal Unionist Party in the Parliamentary Boroughs and Divisions of the Counties of Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire' and concludes by remarking that if his correspondent is unable to be present that he arrange for 'some leading Liberal Unionist' to attend and represent his constituency. Together with Coleridge Grove (1839-1920) British Major General, Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for War in 1886 and Military Secretary in 1896, developing plans for universal military training in the British Army before retiring in 1901. A.L.S., Coleridge Grove, one page, 4to, Knightsbridge, 23rd July 1914, to 'My dear Edward'. Grove states that he is not sure of his movements at the weekend but if he happens to be in London will visit his correspondent to 'have a good talk abt. Venice' and if he is not in town then he will write and 'give you all the tips I can about it'. Neatly mounted to the upper edge of the verso and with some light overall creasing, G to VG, 2

  KITCHENER HERBERT: (1850-1916) British Field Marshal who served as Secretary of State for War 1914-16 and in this capacity organised the largest volunteer army seen in Great Britain (largely aided by the iconic recruitment poster featuring Kitchener's portrait, which remains one of the most enduring images of World War I). An exceptional, handsome vintage signed 11 x 8 photograph by Kitchener and five members of his military staff, all of whom served in both the Second Boer War and World War I, comprising William Birdwood (1865-1951, British Field Marshal, Commander of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during the Gallipoli Campaign, 1915. Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Army on the Western Front at the end of World War I), Francis Maxwell VC (1871-1917, British Brigadier General, Victoria Cross winner for his actions at Sanna's Post, South Africa, on 31st March 1900 during the Second Boer War. Maxwell commanded several regiments during World War I and was regarded as one of the finest combat commanders serving on the Western Front before being killed in action when he was shot by a German sniper during the Battle of the Menin Road Bridge on 21st September 1917), Raymond Marker (1867-1914, British Lieutenant Colonel who served in the Second Boer War, receiving the DSO in 1901 for the capture of De Wet's gun and pom-pom in Cape Colony. Marker accompanied the 1st Army Corps of the British Expeditionary Force to France during World War I and was tragically hit by a shell at Ypres on 4th November 1914, dying from his wounds later that month), Victor Brooke (1873-1914, British Major who served in the Second Boer War and joined the British Expeditionary Force in France at the outbreak of World War I, dying from wounds received in action during the retreat from Mons, 29th August 1914) and Hubert Hamilton (1861-1914, British Major General who served in the Second Boer War, returning to England in June 1902 carrying the peace despatches, along with Marker, from Kitchener which they presented to King Edward VII at Windsor Castle. In World War I he served under General Horace Smith-Dorrien with the British Expeditionary Force and was General Officer Commanding the 3rd Division when he was killed in action as a result of a large shrapnel shell detonating close to him on the front lines at the village of La Couture on 14th October 1914.). The image depicts Kitchener seated in a full length pose, in uniform, with Birdwood and Hamilton seated at his side and Maxwell, Marker and Brooke all standing in full length poses immediately behind. Each of Kitchener's staff wear their uniforms, Maxwell's incorporating a turban as a member of the Indian Staff Corps. All have signed the image in dark fountain pen inks with their names alone to clear areas. A wonderful, handsome image and a rare grouping of signatures to find on one photograph. Neatly mounted and with a few very minor scuffs to the image, none of which affect the signatures. About VG   In 1902 Kitchener was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Army in India and given the task of reorganising the army there. Work began immediately and in the following year the Kitchener Reforms were implemented despite conflicts with Lord Curzon of Kedleston, the Viceroy of India. Their disputes were occasionally petty, and the Viceroy had, at one time, advised the General that signing his name 'Kitchener of Khartoum' took up too much time and space.    Kitchener presided over the Rawalpindi Parade in 1905 to honour the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India and his term as Commander-in-Chief was extended by two years in 1907. With aspirations of becoming Viceroy of India, Kitchener was promoted to Field Marshal in 1909 and pushed hard for the post he desired, even returning to London to lobby the dying King Edward VII. The Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith, was sympathetic towards Kitchener but followed the advice of John Morley, Secretary of State for India, and turned Kitchener down for the post of Viceroy in 1911.   William Birdwood had served on the staff of Lord Kitchener in the Second Boer War as Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General. He accompanied Kitchener to India in November 1902, first serving as his assistant military secretary and interpreter and, by 1905, his military secretary. Birdwood was the only officer seen on the present photograph to survive World War I.   Francis Maxwell, Raymond Marker and Victor Brooke all served as Aide-de-Camps to Kitchener from 1902 in India having also held the same posts at various times during the Second Boer War. Brooke later became Kitchener's assistant military secretary from 1905-07.   Hubert Hamilton served on Kitchener's staff as his military secretary in India from 1902-06 and had previously been his Aide-de-Camp and military secretary from 1900 whilst in South Africa.    The National Portrait Gallery in London hold a bromide print of this exact photograph, although without the signatures of the subjects, which they identify as having been taken in Delhi, India in 1903. 

 KITCHENER HERBERT: (1850-1916) British Field Marshal who served as Secretary of State for War 1914-16 and in this capacity organised the largest volunteer army seen in Great Britain (largely aided by the iconic recruitment poster featuring Kitchener's image, which remains one of the most enduring images of World War I). A.L.S., Kitchener, two pages, 8vo, Simla, 5th July 1906, to Sir Evelyn [Wood], on the printed stationery of the Commander in Chief in India. Kitchener informs Wood that he has 'not the slightest objection to the insertion of the letter you mention' and continues to remark 'I am sure your book will be most interesting reading & I shall look forward to getting an early copy'. With blank integral leaf. A letter of good association. VG   Evelyn Wood (1838-1919) British Field Marshal who served in various conflicts including the Crimean War and the First Boer War. Victoria Cross winner for his actions at Sindhora on 29th December 1858 during the Indian Mutiny. Wood published a number of books including From Midshipman to Field Marshal (1906) and The Revolt in Hindustan 1857-59 (1908).