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Grimble, Augustus - "The Salmon and Sea Trout Rivers of England and Wales" 1904 large paper limited edition of 350 copies, 52 full-page illustrations, text illustrations, 2x folding maps both repaired with cellotape from turning the pages approx between 6-7" horizontal tear, quarto 11" x 9" bound in the original vellum boards with paper title to spines - boards are marked, some speckle foxing internally and some light discolouration along the top line - usual discolouring to the both front and rear free ends.
Los 39A
Early and interesting Milwards The Dreadnought Sea Rod - 7ft 3in split greenheart with dark round butt and light stained flat top section - ceramic line guides and tip - detached cork handle fitted with brass long reel seat and sliding ring and a neat screw locking ferrule - some restoration
Los 468
Hardy Perfect Brass Faced 4.5 inch salmon fly reel - early 1905 check , rod in hand and straight line logos, strapped tension regulator (missing Turk's head), ivory handle, 2 pillar cage, 4x screw smooth brass foot with tapered filed foot to one end and shortened the other, replaced drum locking screw now right hand thread - no rim cracks, retaining much of the original finish and comes in Hardy of Alnwick light tan zipped case
Los 507
Early Hardy The Dapping Rod: 17ft 3pc whole cane butt/mid sections with greenheart tip - 28" light stained wooden handle, brass reel seat with sliding ring and brass butt with Ser no. G17586 - dark green whipped guides and intermediates (one guide missing to butt section and tip- also comes with a spare tip, top broken 5" from tip) - MOB
Los 521
Lightweight Graphite Rods (2): Shimano, Japan AMG60F light spinning rod, 6ft 2pc 7/16-3/8oz Fuji lined guides wrapped to match blank. Very pretty rod and Mackenzie-Philps Ltd, Yorkshire "The Yorkshire Graphite Rod" 10ft 6ins, 3pc #4-9. Lined bridge guides wrapped green tipped red with 2 spare guide inserts. Fuji butt and tip guides. MOB Good
Los 582
Fine Hardy "The Marksman" Palakona Spinning Rod: 8ft 4in 2pc split cane rod with green whipped guides, red tips and agate lined guides to the top section - stud button locking ferrule - alloy screw locking reel seat and butt cap - ser. no H54650 - some light soiling to the handle -in mob - overall (G)
Los 586
Early Hardy "The Trolling" Rod c. 1921: 14ft 3pc whole cane with greenheart top fitted with white ceramic tip guide - dark green whipped guides with similar intermediates - 27" polished greenheart butt fitted with "Universal" brass lacquered reel clamp and butt cap ser. no C14563 - light varnish crazing - c/w MOB and remains of the makers label - very good for its age.
Los 642
2x Airflo Classic Fly Rods - 10ft and 9ft 2pc high modulus carbon rods - line rating #7/8 & #6/7, both with black anodised screw reel fittings, Fuji lined butt and tip guides - both very lightly used - both in MOB and makers rod tube for the 9ft rod plus 2x spinning rods to incl Abu Garcia Three Star 6ft 6in 2pc medium light action 0-15g lures and 6-17lb line - fully lined guides appears unused and Zebco 5ft 2pc with a cracked guide (4)
Los 670
2x early trout landing nets: Farlow's style wooden Gye landing net with pear shaped frame, replaced alloy belt clip - square greenheart shaft (34") and C Farlow & Co London W landing net with pear shaped head, brass shoulders fitted to replaced light stained handle c/w belt clip overall 21" both (G)
Los 787
Fly Reservoir: presentation wooden fly reservoir box with two removable trays foam lined containing a good selection of traditional salmon and trout flies up to 2 inches incl some gut eyed, various nymphs in all 160# - in light stained mahogany with brass hinged lid and inlaid brass shield overall 13" x 10" x 4"
Los 9
PENN SENATOR 14/0 BIG GAME REEL - stainless steel frame with Bakelite end plates, on/off check, star drag, large light stained wooden torpedo handle, decorative big game scene to the end plate, harness lugs for fighting harness - rod clamp and braces - c/w line - in makers original box c/w Instruction Manual and Repair Parts List booklet - used - overall (G)
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RHODES CECIL J.: (1853-1902) British Businessman and Politician in South Africa, Prime Minister of the Cape Colony 1890-96. An ardent supporter of British Imperialism, Rhodes was instrumental in organising the Jameson Raid, which, although botched and ineffective, was an inciting factor in the Second Boer War. Rhodes would later play a significant role in the Siege of Kimberley from October 1899 - February 1900. An excellent A.L.S., C. J. Rhodes, three pages, 8vo, n.p. (on a moving train), n.d. (c.1890), to [Julius] Weil. Rhodes announces, 'I feel sure Vryburg is to be won, but we must work' and continues to provide his correspondent with instructions, 'Frank Johnson will not be able to leave his fighting. You should communicate with Fuller and Sivewright. I wish you to at once send someone to Vryburg, the camp Taung, Kuruman and Gordonia and register all progressives both Dutch and English. Gordonia most especially. Ask Goodyear from me if he will do it. Kindly advance money and debit me. He should start at once', concluding his letter by remarking 'I am sure we shall win the seat especially if registration bill does not go through' and apologising for his handwriting as the train he is travelling on is shaking. A letter of fine content. Some extremely light, very minor age wear, VG Julius Weil, an English merchant, had been the first Jew to settle in Mafeking in 1878. His family firm, which evolved into the Imperial Transport Service, was responsible for the provisioning of Mafeking during the siege of 1899-1900. Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Frank Johnson (1866-1943) English Explorer, Soldier and Entrepreneur. Sir James Sivewright (1848-1916) Scottish Businessman and Politician of the Cape Colony. A strong political ally of Rhodes, Sivewright was influential in obtaining support for Rhodes to take power and become Prime Minister of the Cape Colony in 1890. In December 1889 a chance meeting occurred between Frank Johnson, James Sivewright and Cecil Rhodes in Cape Town which resulted in the 23-year-old adventurer being persuaded to head a Pioneer Column. The Pioneer Corps had been raised by Rhodes and his British South Africa Company as a military force to assist in the annexation of the territory of Mashonaland, later part of Southern Rhodesia, in 1890. Johnson and his men were successful in securing Matabeleland and Mashonaland before the Germans, Portuguese or Boers could, and the British Union flag was hoisted on the kopje overlooking Fort Salisbury on 13th September 1890. Johnson himself was not present at the official parade and flag raising having headed to Hartley Hills in his quest to find gold. The Pioneer Corps were officially disbanded on 1st October 1890 and each member was granted land on which to farm. The town of Vryburg, in the North West Province of South Africa, was situated on Cecil Rhodes's great northern railroad which ran from Cape Town, through the diamond fields in Kimberley and northwards beyond the Victoria Falls. In 1885 the British seized the town and incorporated it into British Bechuanaland, which would later become part of the Cape Colony in 1895. During the Second Boer War a British Concentration Camp was built at Vryburg to accommodate Boer women and children.
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JELLICOE JOHN: (1859-1935) 1st Earl Jellicoe. British Admiral of the Fleet who commanded the Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland in May 1916 during World War I. A good A.L.S., Jellicoe, three pages, 8vo, Wellington, New Zealand, 24th January 1922, to Victor J. Howes, on the printed stationery of Government House. Jellicoe states that he cannot provide his correspondent with any positive information regarding the German officer he had enquired about, explaining 'I have however a German Navy List of 1913 and there is no Admiral of that name in the list of Admirals or senior Captains & I never heard of an Admiral of the name as commanding a squadron during the war' and therefore concluding 'So that I think it most probable that the man you mention did not hold that rank'. Jellicoe further writes 'I am always very glad to hear from a sailor as you can probably guess. There is a brotherhood amongst us which is born of the sea. I am deeply flattered at what you tell me concerning your son's name & hope you will give him my best wishes for his future.' Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Jellicoe. A letter of interesting content. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, otherwise VG
Los 102
BEATTY DAVID: (1871-1936) British Admiral of the Fleet during World War I, commanded the 1st Battlecruiser Squadron at the Battle of Jutland in 1916, when he famously remarked 'There seems to be something wrong with our bloody ships today' after two exploded. A.L.S., Beatty, three pages, 8vo, Grantully Castle, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, 17th August 1920, to a gentleman. The admiral writes to his correspondent regarding a speech, agreeing for it to be published, although advising 'I should prefer however that it should be in the form of “A part of a speech delivered at Huddersfield” and not as an Interview', further explaining 'My reason being that I am continuously being asked to give Interviews to which I have invariably replied that it was not possible. If I make an exception in this case it would only cause me to be bombarded with further applications'. Some very light age wear, otherwise VG
Los 103
BEATTY DAVID: (1871-1936) British Admiral of the Fleet during World War I, commanded the 1st Battlecruiser Squadron at the Battle of Jutland in 1916, when he famously remarked 'There seems to be something wrong with our bloody ships today' after two exploded. A.L.S., Beatty, two pages, 4to, Regent's Park, 3rd April 1923, to Rennell Rodd. Beatty announces 'Taffy shall be appointed to his Flagship Mediterranean if there is a vacancy' and continues 'As you say there are no midshipmen carried in Light Cruisers. But he will be very happy I am sure in the "Iron Duke", she is a comfortable ship with plenty of room. Do you know Brock the C-in-C, a capital fellow with lots of good fellows on board'. Beatty further adds 'The "Thunderer" arrives home on the 15th and the Boys then have to do their exams which will permit them to get away on the 21st'. Together with Earl Jellicoe (1859-1935) British Admiral of the Fleet who commanded the Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland in May 1916 during World War I. Final page of an A.L.S., Jellicoe, one page, 4to, n.p., n.d., to an unknown correspondent. The final page of text begins '….Air Force occurred in his time as 1st Sea Lord & he could speak with personal knowledge' and Jellicoe continues to refer to his purchase of 80 Portland Place in London, although remarks that he won't be able to move there until the following year owing to his daughter's illness. VG, 2 Rennell Rodd (1858-1941) British Diplomat & Politician.
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BEATTY DAVID: (1871-1936) British Admiral of the Fleet during World War I, commanded the 1st Battlecruiser Squadron at the Battle of Jutland in 1916, when he famously remarked 'There seems to be something wrong with our bloody ships today' after two exploded. A brief A.L.S., Beatty, one page, 8vo, Dingley Hall, Market Harborough, 7th January 1934, to a lady. Beatty writes, in full, 'I return you the testimonial (no longer present) as requested and a small donation to help his case.' Some very light, extremely minor creasing and a few small pin holes to the upper left corner. Together with Charles Beresford (1846-1919) British Admiral whose potential role in World War I was greatly hampered by a longstanding dispute with Admiral of the Fleet Sir John Fisher. A.L.S., Charles Beresford, three pages, small 8vo, Royal Dockyard, Chatham, 10th February 1894, to Mr. Alexander. Beresford informs his correspondent that he has only just returned today and remarks that he has been ill during his absence ('I have fairly paid the penalty for never having been ill before in my life'), continuing 'More certainly I will be very glad to recommend you to the position you wish for whenever an opportunity occurs.' VG, 2
Los 110
FOCH FERDINAND: (1851-1929) French General, Supreme Allied Commander during World War I. Foch accepted the German request for an armistice on 11th November 1918. A.L.S., F Foch, two pages, 8vo, Paris, 1st May 1909, to Targe, on the printed stationery of the Commander General of the French War College, in French. Foch states that he has attempted to see his correspondent for the past few days, although without success, explaining 'I wanted to ask you to receive and hear out Colonel Veyrines' and continuing 'Without a doubt, you know better than I do what happened to him. As I am not informed, I won't say anything about it to you. However, despite all his faults of leadership, Veyrines is a man who is very forthright, very reliable, very intelligent, very well-educated, very well-meaning, even too well-meaning, to the point where he loses his perspective of reality', further remarking 'If the decision can not be reconsidered, perhaps he can be given to understand that it is neither definitive nor decisive', asking if Veyrines could be sent to see Targes early the following week and concluding 'I am counting on your seeing him very much, and if possible, on your being able to do something for him. He deserves it'. With a rough pencil draft, presumably of the reply to Foch's letter, in an unidentified hand in French to the integral leaf, also dated 1st May 1909. Some light age wear, otherwise VG
Los 111
FOCH FERDINAND: (1851-1929) French General, Supreme Allied Commander during World War I. Foch accepted the German request for an armistice on 11th November 1918. T.L.S., F. Foch, one page, 8vo, Paris, 27th April 1926, to a lady, in French. Foch commences his letter by stating 'Your wish to contribute to France's national fund will touch everyone's heart, all the more so as you associate your gesture to the memories of two sons so bravely fallen and whom you are mourning' and informs his correspondent that he will send her cheque to the committee today, further sending his thanks, regards and sympathy 'for the cruel bereavement which has affected you'. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
Los 112
JOFFRE JOSEPH: (1852-1931) French General, Commander-in-Chief of the French Army 1914-16. Joffre is remembered for his important role in defeating the Germans at the strategically decisive First Battle of the Marne in September 1914. L.S., J Joffre, two pages, 8vo, Paris, 26th April 1895, to Ch. Buhring & Co., on the printed stationery of the Commission to Review the Land and Sea Forces, in French. Joffre writes in his capacity as Secretary of the Commission regarding his correspondent's proposal of a pocket filter and informs them that the matter and corresponding file have been forwarded to the Minister of War and that any future communications from them on the subject should be sent directly to the Minister. With some very light, minor age wear, otherwise VG
Los 113
JOFFRE JOSEPH: (1852-1931) French General of World War I, Commander-in-Chief of the French Army 1914-16. Joffre is best known for his role in the strategically decisive First Battle of the Marne in September 1914. D.S., J Joffre, two pages, folio, Paris, 18th October 1905, on the printed stationery of the Minister of War, in French. The typed document concerns the Military Hospital at Bastia and a report which has been drawn up for the necessary repairs to the boiler room of the baths, detailing the expenditure required for the improvement including the purchase of the stove, the piping and the assembly of the apparatus. Signed by Joffre in his capacity as General Director at the conclusion and countersigned by the head of the bureau. Two lengthy neat splits to the edges of the horizontal central fold, not affecting the text or signatures, and some very light, minor creasing, about VG
Los 116
GOURAUD HENRI: (1867-1946) French General of World War I, Commander of the French Expeditionary Corps in the Dardanelles Campaign, 1915 (where he was wounded and lost his right arm) and Commander of the Fourth Army on the Western Front, gaining distinction at the Second Battle of the Marne, 1918. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Gouraud in uniform seated in a full length pose on horseback. Signed ('Gouraud') in dark fountain pen ink at the base of the image and dated Strasbourg, 1919 in his hand. Together with Louis Franchet d'Esperey (1856-1942) Marshal of France, as Commander of the large Allied army base at Salonika he conducted the successful Macedonian Campaign in World War I, leading to the collapse of the Southern Front and contributing to the armistice. Dark fountain pen ink signature ('F. d'Esperey') with a brief sentiment in French concerning the war above, dated 11th November 1934 in his hand on a card with a small newspaper portrait of the Marshal neatly affixed at the centre. Annotated in ink in the hand of a collector to the lower edge. Some very light age wear, G to about VG, 2 On 22nd November 1918 Gouraud had entered the city of Strasbourg, overthrowing the the Soviet government that had been proclaimed there on 11th November 1918.
Los 117
FRENCH MILITARY: An attractive small group of printed 2.5 x 5.5 photographs individually signed by various French military officers, all of whom served during World War I, comprising Joseph Joffre (1852-1931, French General, Commander-in-Chief of the French Army 1914-16, remembered for his important role in defeating the Germans at the strategically decisive First Battle of the Marne in September 1914), Philippe Petain (1856-1951, French General, Commander-in-Chief of the French Army 1917-20 and later Prime Minister of France 1940-42 and Chief of the French State 1940-44), Augustin Dubail (1851-1934, French General, Commanded the First Army and Army Group East during World War I), Henri Gouraud (1867-1946, French General, Commanded the French Fourth Army at the end of World War I), Adolphe Guillaumat (1863-1940, French General who led the 1st Army Corps in 1915 and commanded the Second Army in 1916 during World War I) and Emile Fayolle (1852-1928, French General who commanded the Sixth Army at the First Battle of the Somme and later commanded the First Army during World War I). Each of the images depict the Generals standing or seated in three quarter length poses wearing their uniforms. All have the subject's name printed to the lower border and all are signed in fountain pen inks to clear areas beneath the images, most with their names alone. Neatly trimmed and two with the upper left and right corners neatly clipped. Some light age wear and very minor traces of former mounting to the versos, generally about VG, 6
Los 119
FRENCH NAVY: Small selection of two A.Ls.S. and a signed card by various French Admirals, each of whom served in World War I, comprising Marie-Jean-Lucien Lacaze (Admiral who led a division of the Mediterranean Fleet during World War I and organised part of the Dardanelles Campaign, later Minister of the Navy 1915-17; signed card with a trimmed newspaper portrait affixed above his signature), Louis Dartige du Fournet (Admiral who served as head of the 3rd French Squadron with the task of imposing a blockade on the Turkish Fleet; disarmed the Greek Fleet in October 1916; A.L.S. on a postcard, with a small circular portrait of the Admiral affixed in the upper left corner, 30th March 1919) and Emile Paul Amable Guepratte (Admiral who led a squadron of battleships alongside the British Mediterranean Fleet and initiated Naval operations in the Dardanelles Campaign on 3rd November 1914). Some light age wear and creasing and a few other minor faults, about VG, 3
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ROBERTS FREDERICK: (1832-1914) 1st Earl Roberts. British Field Marshal, one of the most successful Commanders of the 19th century who led the British forces to success in the Second Boer War. Victoria Cross winner for his actions at Khudaganj on 2nd January 1858 during the Indian Rebellion. A.L.S., Roberts, three pages, 8vo, Cape Town, 16th November 1904, to Clarke, on the printed stationery of Government House. Roberts sends his correspondent a photograph (no longer present) 'taken of me at P[ieter]Maritzburg - it is considered better than the one done in London' and further states 'I will not forget to let you have a copy of my “Forty-One Years in India” and also of the new Cavalry Regulations', adding that they leave today for England and are 'all very sorry to leave South Africa' as 'our visit has been intensely interesting, and we have enjoyed ourselves greatly'. Some light scuffing to the final page, directly below, although not affecting, the signature. Together with a second A.L.S., Roberts, two pages, 8vo, Englemere, Ascot, Berkshire, 8th December 1911, also to Clarke. Roberts thanks his correspondent for their letter 'with the enclosure from the officer of Police at Estcourt' and asking to be told of what expenses have been accrued. He continues 'I hope all is going on well in Natal. I cannot help feeling anxious about the future of South Africa. Botha's health is not good, and Hertzog I suspect would take his place'. With blank integral leaf. Two good letters for their references to South Africa. G to VG, 2 Louis Botha (1862-1919) South African Politician, the first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa 1910-19. A hero of the Boer War, Botha was a signatory at the Treaty of Vereeniging in 1902 and went on to serve as Prime Minister of the Transvaal 1907-10. In 1911, the same year as one of the present letters, Botha formed the South African Party with another Boer War hero, Jan Smuts. Regarded as being too conciliatory with Great Britain, Botha faced revolts from within his own party and opposition from the National Party led by J. B. M. Hertzog (1866-1942) South African Politician who had served as a Boer General during the Second Boer War and was to become Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa 1924-39.
Los 120
CADORNA LUIGI: (1850-1928) Italian General and Marshal of Italy, Chief of Staff of the Italian Army 1914-17 during World War I. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Cadorna in a head and shoulders pose wearing his military uniform. Signed ('L. Cadorna') in bold black fountain pen ink with his name alone to a light area at the head of the image. With an official circular purple stamp to the verso. Together with a second vintage postcard photograph of Cadorna standing in a full length pose in uniform and featuring a facsimile signature at the base of the image, signed by Cadorna in fountain pen ink to the verso with a three word Italian greeting in his hand. Also including a slim 8vo printed menu card for a banquet in honour of Cadorna at the Ristorante Balena on 24th June 1924, signed by Cadorna in dark fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area. Further including a fountain pen ink signature ('Generale L. Cadorna') by Cadorna on an oblong 12mo piece. Some very light, minor age wear, generally VG, 4
Los 121
SAVOIA-AOSTA LUIGI AMEDEO DI: (1873-1933) Duke of the Abruzzi. Spanish Admiral who served as Commander-in-Chief of the Italian Fleet 1914-17. The Duke was a noted mountaineer and explorer and also assisted Benito Mussolini with the Italo-Ethiopian Treaty of 1928. A.L.S., Savoia-Aosta, to the verso of a postcard photograph depicting a man riding a camel, Eritrea, February 1927, to an unidentified correspondent ('Eccelenza') in Italian and French. Savoia-Aosta writes in pencil, sending congratulations to his esteemed correspondent and acknowledging receipt of their fine speech before remarking 'don't get stuck for ever in these far-distant countries!'. A couple of very light, extremely minor corner creases, otherwise VG
Los 125
YORK ALVIN: (1887-1964) American Sergeant of World War I, one of the most decorated United States Army soldiers of the war. York was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in France, intended to breach the Hindenburg line and force a German surrender. D.S., Sgt Alvin C York, one page, slim oblong 8vo, Jamestown, Tennessee, 14th December 1933. The attractive partially printed document, which features a vignette of York, is a receipt issued by The Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute Inc. to Mr. Ellis D. Robb of Atlanta, Georgia, for the sum of $2.50. Signed by York in his capacity as President. Two very light vertical folds, one only very slightly affecting the middle initial of York's signature, otherwise VG
Los 129
SIMS WILLIAM: (1858-1936) American Admiral, Commander of all United States naval forces operating in Europe during World War I. Brief T.L.S., Wm. S Sims, one page, 4to, Newport, Rhode Island, 10th June 1919, to Mr. M. W. Le Fevre, on the printed stationery of the U.S. Naval War College. Sims responds to his correspondent's letter and sends a photograph (no longer present) of himself 'for your collection of “The Leaders in The World War”'. Two file holes to the upper edge, not affecting the text or signature. Together with Josephus Daniels (1862-1948) American Politician, United States Secretary of the Navy 1913-21 during World War I. War date T.L.S., Josephus Daniels, one page, 4to, Washington, 10th August 1917, to the Secretary of War [Newton D. Baker], on the printed stationery of the Navy Department. Daniels replies to his correspondent's letter and informs him that 'the commandants of the various navy yards and naval stations have been designated by me as the officials to whom should be forwarded for approval or disapproval the affidavits for drafted persons employed in the field service under the Navy department' and further enclosing a list (no longer present) of the commandants, navy yards and naval stations. With several official departmental stamps etc., and a few small staple holes to the upper corners. Also including an A.L.S. Roy C. Jones, by Sergeant Roy C. Jones of the 61st Transportation Corps, on a partially printed postcard, Saint-Brieuc, 15th February 1919, to his mother in Kansas City, Missouri. The American serviceman informs his mother of his new location in France and states that he is in fine health. Countersigned by Lieutenant James F. Muller and hand addressed by Jones to the verso and bearing a second signature in the return address panel. Some light age wear, generally VG, 3 Newton Baker (1871-1937) American Lawyer & Politician, United States Secretary of War 1916-21 during and immediately following World War I.
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ROBERTS FREDERICK: (1832-1914) 1st Earl Roberts. British Field Marshal, one of the most successful Commanders of the 19th century who led the British forces to success in the Second Boer War. Victoria Cross winner for his actions at Khudaganj on 2nd January 1858 during the Indian Rebellion. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Roberts standing in a half length pose wearing his uniform and medals, including the Victoria Cross. Signed ('Roberts FM') in bold black fountain pen ink to a light area of the image. Some very slight traces of former mounting to the upper edge of the verso. Together with an original printed slim folio announcement of the Proclamation of Martial Law made by Lord Roberts in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Forces in South Africa on 1st September 1900, number 16 of 1900 and with the Royal Arms of Queen Victoria at the head, the text printed in English and Afrikaans and stating, in part, 'Whereas the territory formerly known as the South African Republic, now the Transvaal, has been annexed by Her Majesty, and is now British Territory, and I, Frederick Sleigh, Baron Roberts of Kandahar and Waterford…..Commanding-in-Chief in South Africa, have been empowered to take all measures to make and enforce such laws as I may deem necessary for the maintenance of peace and order…..Now, therefore, I declare that the Transvaal is…..placed under Martial Law, as such Law is understood and administered in British Territory and by British Officers…..' Some light overall creasing and a few minor tears to the edges, G to VG, 2 The proclamation of Martial Law made by Lord Roberts in September 1900 came at a critical point of the second phase of the Second Boer War. With a greatly increased number of British troops under his command, Roberts had launched a successful offensive in 1900 to relieve the sieges at Ladysmith, Mafeking and Kimberley. After securing Natal and the Cape Colony Britain was able to invade the Transvaal and the republic's capital, Pretoria, was ultimately captured in June 1900. In conventional terms the War was over and, with the South African Republic formally annexed, Roberts declared as much on 3rd September 1900. However, the Boers refused to surrender, and the War entered its third phase as the Boers reverted to guerrilla warfare. Two more years of surprise attacks orchestrated by the new Generals Louis Botha, Jan Smuts, Christiaan de Wet and Koos de la Rey followed until harsh British counter-measures brought them to terms.
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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
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CATHER GEOFFREY: (1890-1916) English Lieutenant of World War I, posthumous Victoria Cross winner for his actions in 'no man's land' near Hamel, France, on 1st & 2nd July 1916 at the beginning of the Battle of the Somme. Cather was killed in action at the young age of 25. An extremely rare, bold dark fountain pen ink signature ('Geoffrey Cather') and several additional words in his hand, 'As a small recognition of many kindnesses', on an oblong 12mo piece. Neatly annotated in ink in the hand Henry Harrison Hardy and lightly mounted to the front free endpaper of an edition of The Golden Treasury by Francis T. Palgrave, Second Series published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., London, 1904. The head of the front free endpaper also bears the ownership signature of Hardy, dated Rugby, July 1908 in his hand. Autographs of Cather are extremely rare in any form as a result of his untimely death at the age of 25 during the brave action for which he awarded the Victoria Cross. Some extremely light, very minor age wear, VG Henry Harrison Hardy (1882-1958) British Major with the 8th Battalion, Rifle Brigade during World War I. Hardy was Master to Cather at Rugby School and was also headmaster of Cheltenham College. Father of the English Actor Robert Hardy (1925-2017).
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