MOTHERWELL ROBERT: (1915-1991) American abstract expressionist painter. A good printed small 4to softcover exhibition catalogue for Motherwell´s Bilder und Collagen 1967-1970 at the Galerie im Erker in St. Gallen, Switzerland, 12th June to 28th August 1970, the German text limited edition featuring various colour and monochrome illustrations, largely of Motherwell´s works, a poem by Octavio Paz entitled The Skin/Sound of the World, two essays including Robert Motherwell at St. Gallen by Bryan Robertson, a biography etc. Bound in colour illustrated paper wraps. Limited edition numbered 77 of 100 and signed by Motherwell in black fountain pen ink to the inside back cover. Accompanied by an original 13.5 x 9 lithograph by the artist, signed by him with his initials RM to the lower left corner and also numbered 77 of 100. Loosely contained within the catalogue and with a central vertical fold, evidently as issued. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
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YOUNG ROLAND: (1887-1953) English actor, an Academy Award niminee. Young made his screen debut portraying Dr. Watson in the silent film Sherlock Holmes (1922) opposite John Barrymore as Holmes. Vintage signed and inscribed sepia 8 x 10 photograph of Young in a close-up head and shoulders pose. Signed by the actor in bold, dark fountain pen ink to a light area of the background. A few minor, light surface and corner creases to the borders, otherwise VG
DEATH WISH II: Signed 7 x 5 photograph by both Charles Bronson (Paul Kersey) and Jill Ireland (Geri Nichols) individually, the image depicting the two actors in head and shoulders poses in a warm embrace together from the American vigilante-action thriller film Death Wish II (1982). Signed by both Bronson and Ireland in blue inks with their names alone to light areas at the head of the image. VG
CONNERY SEAN: (1930-2020) Scottish actor, famous for his portrayal of the fictional British secret agent James Bond. Academy Award winner. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Connery in a head and shoulders pose as Zed, a Brutal Exterminator, from the science fantasy film Zardoz (1974). Signed by Connery in bold, dark fountain pen ink with a good example of his signature to a clear area of the background. A printed label affixed to the verso indicates that the signature was obtained in person at the Comedy Theatre, Panton Street, London, in 1992 when Connery attended the opening night of Trelawny of the Wells, a stage production which featured his son, Jason Connery, in the role of Arthur Gower. A few very light, extremely minor corner creases, VG
KINSKI NASTASSJA: (1961- ) German actress. Signed 9-5 x 7 photograph of the actress standing in a half-length pose in costume from one of her most famous roles as Tess Durbeyfield in Roman Polanski´s drama film Tess (1979). Signed (´Love, Nastassja´) by the actress in black ink to a light area of the image. A pencil note in the hand of a collector to the verso indicates that the signature was obtained in person at the Hotel Imperial in Vienna following her presentation of an award at the Life Ball in 2010. VG
NELSON RICKY: (1940-1985) American musician and actor. A scarce, early vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of the young, handsome Nelson in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold, dark fountain pen ink across a light area of the background of the image. Autographs of Nelson are scarce as a result of his tragic death in an airplane crash at the age of 45. VG
RICHARDS KEITH: (1943- ) English musician and songwriter, a co-founder of the Rolling Stones. Signed colour 12 x 8 photograph of Richards seated in a relaxed three-quarter length pose smoking a cigarette. Signed in black ink with his name alone to a light area at the centre of the image. One very minor, extremely light corner crease to the lower left white border, VG
HEPBURN KATHARINE: (1907-2003) American actress, Academy Award winner. T.L.S., Katharine Hepburn, one page, 8vo, n.p., 10th November 1994, to Ken Sharp. Hepburn thanks her correspondent for their nice letter and continues to inform him, ´I think the first film with S[pencer]. T[racy]. was "Woman of the Year"´. Some very light, extremely minor creasing, VGThe romantic comedy-drama film Woman of the Year (1942) was indeed the first of nine films that Hepburn and Tracy made together. The two actors first met on the set of the movie, and it was during the course of filming that they became romantically involved in a relationship that would last until Tracy´s death in 1967.
MAGNANI ANNA: (1908-1973) Italian actress, Academy Award winner. An excellent vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Magnani standing outdoors in a half-length pose. Signed in bold blue fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image. Rare. Some light, minor surface and corner creasing, VG
BYRNE GABRIEL: (1950- ) Irish actor. Signed colour 8 x 10 photograph of Byrne in a head and shoulders pose in costume from one of his most famous roles as Dean Keaton from the crime thriller film The Usual Suspects (1995). Signed by the actor in bold blue ink with his name alone to a light area of the image. EX
LOREN SOPHIA: (1934- ) Italian actress, Academy Award winner. A good signed 8 x 10 photograph of Loren in an atmospheric head and shoulders pose holding a lit cigarette in one hand and exhaling smoke from her mouth. Signed in bold black ink with her name alone to a light area of the image. EX
PHOENIX JOAQUIN: (1974- ) American actor, Academy Award winner. Signed colour 10 x 8 photograph of Phoenix in a head and shoulders pose in costume as Robert ´Bobby´ Grusinsky from the American action thriller film We Own the Night (2007). Signed by the actor in blue ink with his name alone to a light area of the image. EX
MUNIZ VIK: (1961- ) Brazilian artist and photographer. Signed colour 8 x 10 photograph of Muniz standing in a half-length pose at the Museu Vale in Brazil, with a number of his paintings displayed on the walls in the background, at the time of his retrospective exhibition which ran from October 2015 until February 2016. Signed by Muniz in bold black ink with his name alone to a light area at the base of the image. EX
PARR MARTIN: (1952- ) British photographer. Signed colour 8.5 x 6 invitation card issued for the opening of Parr´s retrospective exhibition entitled A Photographic Journey, held at the Kunst Haus Wien museum in Vienna on 2nd June 2016, featuring a colour image of Parr´s New Brighton, Merseyside photograph from his Last Resort (1983-86) to the recto and printed German text to the verso. Signed by Parr in black ink with his name alone to a light area at the centre of the image. About EX
CHAPLIN CHARLES: (1889-1977) English film comedian, Academy Award winner. A good vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph of Chaplin seated outdoors in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in blue fountain pen ink across a clear area of the background and dated 1941 in his hand. A couple of very light, extremely minor corner creases, otherwise about EX
GANDHI MAHATMA: (1869-1948) Indian political and spiritual leader during the Indian independence movement. A.L.S., Blessings from Bapu, one page, 12mo, n.p., 30th January 1935, to Behramji Khambhatta, in Gujarti. Gandhi writes a brief letter to his friend, in full (translated) ´I hope you are now improving. You must give up your attachment to Bombay. Be content with what God has given you. Are you likely to find any difficulty in living in Poona? Do let me know´. The ink is a touch light towards the conclusion of the letter, however the text and signature remain legible. A couple of ink and pencil reference numbers appear to the head of the page. Some light overall foxing and minor age wear, G
DONITZ KARL: (1891-1980) German Grand Admiral of World War II who briefly succeeded Adolf Hitler as head of state, serving as President of Germany from April – May 1945 & HARRIS ARTHUR T.: (1892-1984) British Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief RAF Bomber Command 1942-45. A multiple signed commemorative cover by both Donitz and Harris individually, issued in honour of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Viscount Portal of Hungerford and featuring a colour image of an aerial Victory Parade across London in 1945 and with an inset portrait of Portal. Signed (´Karl Donitz´) in blue fountain pen ink by Donitz with his name alone and signed (´Arthur T. Harris MRAF´) in blue ink by Harris. A postal cancellation dated 22nd April 1975 only very slightly affects Donitz´s signature. One very light, minor stain to the lower right corner, VG
SHAW ROBERT: (1927-1978) English actor, an Academy Award nominee. Shaw portrayed Donald Grant, a cunning SPECTRE assassin, in the James Bond film From Russia with Love (1963). Signed and inscribed 5 x 7 photograph of Shaw in a close-up head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold black ink to a light area at the base of the image. A few minor traces of former mounting to the verso, otherwise VG
TORRES RAQUEL: (1908-1987) Mexican-born American actress, remembered for her role as the femme fatale Vera Marcal in the American comedy film Duck Soup (1933) alongside the Marx Brothers. Vintage signed and inscribed sepia 8 x 10 photograph of Torres seated in a full-length pose with her arms folded across her raised knees. Signed in bold black fountain pen ink to the image and dated 1933 in her hand, the same year in which she appeared in Duck Soup. Some very light, extremely minor age wear and a few minor traces of former mounting to the verso, VG
LOUIS XVI: (1754-1793) King of France and Navarre 1774-1791, King of the French 1791-92. The only King of France to have been executed. D.S., `Louis´, one page, vellum, oblong 4to, irregularly clipped, Versailles, 16th July 1786, in French. The document signed is the grant of a pension related to the Abbey of Vaux La Douce in favour of Sieur Yvon, stating in part `Le Roi étant à Versailles, voulantvoulant favorablement traiter le Sieur Yvon, chanoine... Sa Majesté lui a accordé et fait don sur les fruits et revenus de l´Abbaye réguliere de Vaux La Douce, Diocèse de Langres qu´elle vient d´accorder au Sieur Antoine Mounin d´Ogicourt, Prince de la Crète, Ordre de Citeaux, de la somme de Quinze cent Livres de pension annuelle et viagière, laquelle elle veut lui dire dorénavant payée et délivrée tant par le Sieur Mounin d´Ogicourt que par ceux qui possèderont après lui la dite Abbaye, et ayant Sa Majesté commandé d´en expédier le présent...´ (Translation: "The King being at Versailles, wishing to favorably treat Mr. Yvon, canon of... His Majesty has granted him and donated from the fruits and revenues of the regular Abbey of Vaux La Douce, Diocese of Langres that he has just granted to Mr. Antoine Mounin d'Ogicourt, Prince of Crete, Order of Citeaux, the sum of Fifteen hundred pounds of annual and life pension, which he wishes to tell him is henceforth paid and delivered by Mr. Mounin d'Ogicourt or by those who will possess the said Abbey after him, and having commanded His Majesty to send the present...") Signed by the King at the base, a slightly light signature, and countersigned beneath by the Minister and Secretary of State and of Finances the Baron of Breteuil with a bold ink signature. The document was clipped to the left and right bottom corners, although not affecting the text or signatures. Overall age toning, small staining and creasing, about GThe Abbey of Vaux-la-Douce is a former Cistercian abbey located in Haute-Marne, in the commune of Voisey. Founded in 1111 by Augustinians, it became a Cistercian abbey half a century later and lasted until the French Revolution.Louis Charles Auguste Le Tonnelier, Baron de Breteuil (1730-1807) French Aristocrat, Diplomat and Statesman. French Ambassador since 1760 to Russia during the reign of Catherine the Great, later Sweden and Austria. He occupied main political positions such as Prime Minister of France 1784-88 & 1789, The Baron of Breteuil was the last chief Minister of the Bourbon Monarchy appointed by King Louis XVI only four days before the storming of the Bastille. It was Marie Antoinette's decision that Breteuil be appointed Prime Minister in exile. Louis XVI supported her in this move, but it was Marie Antoinette who took the initiative and formalised Breteuil's appointment. In effect, he was the Royal Family's chief diplomat abroad. In November 1790, he received from Louis XVI exclusive powers to negotiate with the European courts. It was also Breteuil who organised the Royal family's escape from Paris in 1791, garnering support from King Gustav III of Sweden. The attempt almost succeeded, but was foiled at the last minute by Jean-Baptiste Drouet, the Republican son of a local postmaster. It was also Breteuil who negotiated with the European monarchies to persuade them to fight the French Revolution.
FISHER CARRIE: (1956-2016) American actress. An excellent signed 8 x 10 photograph of Fisher in a close-up head and shoulders pose in costume from her most famous role as Princess Leia from Star Wars. Signed in blue fountain pen ink with a fine example of her signature to a light area at the base of the image. EX
SHAW GEORGE BERNARD: (1856-1950) Irish playwright, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1925. An unusual vintage signed 6 x 10 photograph, the candid image (slightly out of focus) depicting Shaw standing outdoors in a three-quarter length pose in the countryside, wearing a hat and holding a walking cane in one hand. Signed (´G. Bernard Shaw´) in fountain pen ink with his name alone to a dark area at the right edge of the image. With a small oblong 12mo piece lightly affixed to the upper left corner bearing the typed name of Miss. Radie Harris and with a brief explanatory note in Shaw´s hand beneath, ´signed on the black, visible slantwise in red´. When held at a certain angle in the correct light, Shaw´s signature does become slightly more visible and the ink displays a reddish sheen. A few very light, minor surface and corner creases, otherwise VGRadie Harris (1904-2001) American journalist and newspaper columnist, noted for her close relationships with stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood including Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh.
KATZ ALEX: (1927- ) American artist. Signed colour 10 x 8 photograph of Katz in a head and shoulders pose, standing at a lectern and laughing, during an appearance at the Turner Contemporary art gallery in Margate, Kent, at the time of his exhibition entitled Give Me Tomorrow, November 2012. Signed by the artist in blue ink with his name alone to a light area at the base of the image. EX
WILBERFORCE WILLIAM: (1759-1833) British politician and philanthropist, leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade. An unusually composed joint L.S. and A.L.S., W Wilberforce (twice), combined into one letter, five pages, 8vo and 4to (the final, larger page also serving as the original envelope wrapper), St. James´ Place (London), to [Sarah] Lushington. Wilberforce´s letter commences with dictated text, explaining that he is very sorry to inform his correspondent that he ´shall not be able to be of the Party on Saturday next, having been for some little time engaged to attend the funeral of a very old friend´ and also remarking ´but I beg the meeting may not be put off on that account, as there can be no necessity for my attending it´ Wilberforce resumes his letter in his own hand and continues to state, in part, ´The age of chivalry is not so far forgotten as that I would not claim the privileges of carrying on my negotiation thro the Lady when it was kindly so begun. My attending Mr. Canning’s tomorrow can be of no importance if Dr. Lushi[ngto]n will be there of which indeed I have no doubt as my appointment was very properly made to enable him to be of the party. But I see the committee on the Slave Trade Consolidation Bill stands for today. I hope Dr. Lush[ingto]n will be so obliging as to put it off if he had even intended to bring it on today, the Bill, as rather not having been sent (or other day it was so at least) to 2 or 3 Gent[leme]n who were to inspect it before it should go into the House. Let me beg your friendly influence if needful tho’ I cannot but think Dr. L will kindly allow my plea for delay´. In a postscript Wilberforce further writes ´I was at first going to wait in town till I should have received Dr. Lushington’s answer but as he does not return till 4 o’clock into Westminster would make me too late. I will therefore presume on his kind consent and set out in confidence Mrs. Lushington´. With integral address panel in Wilberforce´s hand, additionally annotated ´To be opened by Dr. Lushington if Mrs. Lush[ingto]n should be from home´, and bearing a good black wax seal (small area of paper loss caused by the original breaking, not affecting the text or signature). A lengthy letter of good content, particularly with its reference to the slave trade. Some light age wear, VGDr. Stephen Lushington (1782-1873) British judge, Member of Parliament and a radical for the abolition of slavery and capital punishment. Lushington married Sarah Grace Carr (1794-1837), the daughter of a lawyer, in 1821.
NICHOLAS I: (1796-1855) Emperor of Russia 1825-55. L.S., Nicolas, in Cyrillic, three pages, folio, Saint Petersburg, 17th March 1853, to His Majesty the King of Naples, in Cyrillic. The manuscript letter informs the King, stating in part 'To The Most Excellent and Great Sovereign Prince Ferdinand II, by the Grace of God His Majesty The King of the Two Sicilies... Our dear Brother and Friend. Having appointed Chamberlain and Chevalier Count Mikhail Khreptovich, Our Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, actual State Councillor, who resides at the court of Your Royal Majesty, to another post, We wish to recall him from the post he has hitherto held...´ Countersigned at the foot by Karl Nesselrode. Accompanied by the original envelope wrapper bearing a large Imperial paper seal. Some extremely light, minor age wear, with a tear to the central fold of the second leave, not affecting the signature, and with central verticsal fold partially repaired, otherwise GFerdinand II (1810-1859) King of the Two Sicilies 1830-59.Karl Nesselrode (1780-1862) Russian Count and Diplomat. Foreign Affairs Minister 1816-56. Nesselrode served under Tsars Alexander I, Nicholas I and Alexander II.
BRUCE NIGEL: (1895-1953) British character actor, remembered for his portrayal of Dr. Watson opposite Basil Rathbone in a series of Sherlock Holmes films. A good vintage signed and inscribed sepia 8 x 10 photograph of Bruce in a head and shoulders pose smoking a pipe. Signed in bold, dark fountain pen ink to a light area of the background and dated 1936 in his hand. The four corners of the borders are very slightly neatly clipped, and do not affect the image, and with some slight traces of former mounting to the corners of the verso. About VG
BISMARCK HERBERT VON: (1849-1904) German politician who served as Foreign Secretary 1886-90. Son of Otto von Bismarck. Vintage signed sepia cabinet photograph, the albumen print by Julius Cornelius Schaarwachter of Berlin depicting the politician in a half-length pose in 1886. Signed (´Herbert Bismarck´) in dark fountain pen ink to the lower photographer´s mount and dated at Schonhausen, 31st August 1891 in his hand. With the photographer´s imprint to the lower mount. Some light age wear and one minor scuff to the upper edge of the image, otherwise VG
DOUGLAS-HOME ALEC: (1903-1995) British Prime Minister 1963-64. A good vintage signed 10 x 12 photograph of Douglas-Home in a half-length pose. Photograph by Vivienne of London and signed by her in black ink at the base of the image and also with her credit stamp to the verso. Signed (´Alec Douglas-Home´) by the Prime Minister in blue ink to the lower photographer´s mount. Contained in the original presentation folder. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
YUSUPOV FELIX: (1887-1967) Russian aristocrat who participated in the assassination of Grigori Rasputin and married Princess Irina Alexandrovna, a niece of Tsar Nicholas II. A.N.S., Prince Youssoupoff, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p. (Paris?), n.d. (1935), in French. Yusupov provides an instruction, in full, ´Prie remettre le dit cheque a Monsieur S. Karganoff´ (Translation: ´Please give this cheque to Mr S. Karganoff´). To the verso appears a typed copy of a letter, dated at Paris, 16th August 1935, addressed to Mr. Gambier and relating to the cheque in question, in part, ´Recu de Monsieur A. G. Paratcha, un cheque No. 26.485 date du 30 Mai 1935, tire par le Prince Youssoupoff, a son nom sur la Banque National pour le Commerce et l´Industrie, Agence d´Auteuil.....de la somme de dix mille francs, avec mission de remettre le dit cheque au Prince Youssoupoff´ (Translation: ´Received from Mr A. G. Paratcha, a cheque No. 26.485 dated 30 May 1935, drawn by Prince Youssoupoff, in his name on the Banque National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie, Agence d'Auteuil..... for the sum of ten thousand francs, with instructions to remit the said cheque to Prince Youssoupoff´). Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
MOORE ROGER: (1927-2017) English actor, famous for his portrayal of the fictional British secret agent James Bond in seven films from 1973-85. Signed 6.5 x 10 photograph, an unusual image of Moore in a half-length pose outdoors, wearing Arabic robes and a headdress, in costume as James Bond, whilst filming The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) on location in Egypt. The original press photograph was taken by Robert Penn for Camera Press Ltd., London, and bears several credit stamps and a printed caption etc. to the verso. Signed by Moore in blue ink with his name alone to a light area at the base of the image. A pencil note in the hand of a collector to the verso indicates that the signature was obtained in person at the Hilton Vienna Park hotel in Austria on the occasion of the annual Vienna Opera Ball. Some very light, minor wrinkling and age wear and a couple of small corner creases, about VG
DE GAULLE CHARLES: (1890-1970) French General and statesman who led the Free French Forces during World War II. President of the French Republic 1959-69. A World War II date T.L.S., C. de Gaulle, one page, 4to, Paris, 20th January 1945, to Yvonne Cooper, Vice-President of the Commission d´Aide aux Enfants de France, in French. De Gaulle thanks his correspondent for their letter, which he was particularly moved by, and continues to remark ´Je vous serais reconnaissant de bien vouloir etre l´interprete de la gratitude de tous nos enfants aupres de leurs petits camarades anglais, dont la generosite et l´esprit de solidarite touchent profondement tous les coeurs francais´ (Translation: ´I would be grateful if you could convey the gratitude of all our children to their little English friends, whose generosity and spirit of solidarity touch all French hearts deeply´). Together with a printed 8vo page removed from a contemporary publication with an illustration at the head of the page featuring the caption Help the Children of France and the text of De Gaulle´s letter to Cooper, in French and English, reproduced below. Some light staining to the right edge of the letter and the printed page with a small area of paper loss at the head. G to about VG, 2
NEY MICHEL: (1769-1815) Marshal of France, Duc d´Elchingen and Prince de la Moskowa. Executed. A very good and interesting military A.L.S., `Ney´, with flourish, two pages, 4to, Burghausen - Alttoting, 15th December 1800, to his friend Monsieur Bigetot, a Notary in Nancy, in French. The present letter is written only twelve days after the decisive battle of Hohenlinden, and only ten days before the surrender of Austrian troops and the armistice. Ney reports his feelings and predicts an inminent surrender of the enemy, he says is observing Burghausen, where the longest castle in the world is situated, stating in part `Je suis ici, depuis quelques jours parfaitement tranquille observant Burghausen et le cours de la rivière Salzach jusqu´à Braunau, en attendant que la droite ait effectué son passage à Salzburg. La vive canonade que j´ai entendu sur cette direction m´annoncerait un plein dans cette entreprise. J´apprends à l´instant que la division du Général Decaen a surpris le passage de la Salzach à Lauffen. Il est appuyé par les divisions Richepanse et Legrand. Cette diversion obligera nécessairement l´ennemi à faire un mouvement rétrograde et de nous abandonner l´évêché de Salzburg et peut-être tout le Tyrol, cette dernière évacuation sera pour moi la plus belle fleur de la campagne...´ (Translation: "I have been here, for several days, perfectly calm, observing Burghausen and the course of the Salzach river as far as Braunau, while waiting for the right wing to have made its passage to Salzburg. The loud cannonade that I heard in this direction would announce to me a success in this enterprise. I just learned that General Decaen's division could make the passage from the Salzach to Lauffen. It is supported by the Richepanse and Legrand divisions. This diversion will necessarily force the enemy to make a retrograde movement and abandon us the bishopric of Salzburg and perhaps all of Tyrol, this last evacuation will be for me the most beautiful flower of the campaign...") Further, Ney explains what he expects will soon happen, and reports on the troops difficult situation, saying `En considération de la jonction avec l´armée d´Italie, les armées combinées marcheraient alors de front et j´en atteste aux hommes raisonnables si la maison d´autriche ne viendra bientôt à genoux demander une trève pour obtenir la paix. Vous savez, mon cher Bigetot, que l´illusion flatte l´amour propre du militaire. Mais en vérité, une démarche n´est pas absolument déniée de fondement, quinze jours encore en décideront nécessairement, alors nous tacherons de nous chauffer car il fait diablement froid dans ce maudit pays, ici le soldat souffre, toujours au bivouac, manquant de paille pour se barraquer, et ayant à peine le pain nécessaire pour exister, quelle existence!´Il faut être français pour braver la mort et l´intempérie des saisons, et tout cela pour le bonheur de notre patrie. Cette réflexion réchauffe ma verve et me fait supporter patiemment les maux qui nous attendent encore. Je voudrais bien avoir une centaine de bouteilles de champagne qui reposent dans une cave, mais puisque je ne puis les entamer, allez-vous leur faire la guerre...´ (Translation: "In consideration of the junction with the army of Italy, the combined armies would then march abreast and I attest to reasonable men if the house of Austria does not soon come on its knees to ask for a truce to obtain peace. You know, my dear Bigetot, that illusion flatters the soldier's self-esteem. But in truth, an approach is not absolutely denied of foundation, fifteen more days will necessarily decide this, then we will try to warm ourselves because it is devilishly cold in this damned country, here the soldier suffers, always in the bivouac, lacking straw to barrack themselves, and barely having the necessary bread to survive, what an existence! You have to be French to brave death and the bad weather of all seasons, and all this for the happiness of our Homeland.This reflection warms my spirit and makes me patiently bear the evils that still await us. I would love to have a hundred bottles of champagne lying in a cellar, but since I can't start them, are you going to make war on them?...") To a postscriptum, and beneath his signature, Ney adds the immediate news just received, saying `A l´instant où je firmais ma lettre, on m´annonce la rédition de Burckhausen... encore un instant et la pièce sera jouée...´ (Translation: "Just as I was signing my letter, I was told of the surrender of Burckhausen... just one more moment and the playwright will be performed.") A letter of excellent content. With address leaf bearing large remnants of a republican red wax seal. Neatly tipped in at the left edge into a hardback edition of Histoire Complete du proces du Marechal Ney by Evariste D[umoulin], Volume I only, published by Delaunay, Paris, December 1815. Leather bound and with gilt stamped decoration and title to the spine. A further, brief A.L.S, by a member of the Chambre des Deputes dated at Paris, 24th January 1834 (?) is also tipped into the volume. Some light age wear and a few small tears to the edges of the letters, and Ney´s with a small area of paper loss to the lower left corner, not affecting the text or signature. GThe Battle of Hohenlinden took place on 3rd December 1800. Only at 33 km distance from Munich.The French army under Jean Victor Moreau won a decisive victory over an Austrian & Bavarian military force led by the only 18-year-old Archduke John of Austria. The allies were forced into a disastrous retreat that compelled them to request an armistice, effectively ending the War of the Second Coalition. Moreau pursued slowly the ennemy until 8th December. Then, in 15 days, his forces advanced 300 km and captured 20,000 Austrians. Richepanse greatly distinguished himself in the pursuit. On 17th December, when Archduke Charles relieved his brother John, the Austrian army was practically a rabble. With French forces 80 km from Vienna, Charles requested an armistice, which Moreau granted on 25th December 1800. The resulting Treaty of Luneville was signed in February 1801 and was highly favourable to France.
LINDBERGH CHARLES: (1902-1974) American aviator who made the first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic from Paris to New York in the Spirit of St. Louis, May 1927. An historic vintage signed 6.5 x 4.5 photograph of Lindbergh proudly standing outdoors in a three-quarter length pose at the Elysee Palace having just been awarded the Legion d´honneur, the highest French order of merit (the award clearly visible on the lapel of Lindbergh´s suit) on 23rd May 1927. The French President Gaston Doumergue and the United States Ambassador to France, Myron Herrick, can be seen standing alongside Lindbergh. Signed by the aviator in black fountain pen ink with his name alone to a light area of the image, and also signed by Myron Herrick. Some light surface and corner creasing, G
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[CAPA ROBERT]: (1913-1954) Hungarian-American war photographer and photojournalist. An original vintage 8.5 x 6 press photograph by Capa, the silver gelatin print from the Normandy series of 1944 and the image depicting a Luftwaffe double decal helmet, with its national shield visible on one side, resting on top of a box containing an ammunition belt connected to a machine gun, possibly a Maschinengewehr 131. With the credit stamps of Capa for Life magazine to the verso and the brief original printed caption attached. Matted in cream and with a window in the backing mount, framed and glazed in a modern light wooden frame to an overall size of 15.5 x 13. Very slightly irregularly trimmed to the left white border, otherwise VG
LOHAN LINDSAY: (1986- ) American actress and singer. Signed colour 8 x 10 photograph of Lohan standing in a three-quarter length pose with her hands gently raised to the side of her face. Signed in bold blue ink with her name alone to a light area of the image. A printed label neatly affixed to the verso indicates that the signature was obtained in person at the Teen Choice awards ceremony in Universal City on 8th August 2004. EX
DURAN ROBERTO: (1951- ) Panamanian boxer, World Lightweight champion 1978-79, WBA Super Welterweight champion 1983-84 & WBC Middlewight Champion 1989-90. Signed colour 8.5 x 12 photograph of Duran standing in a half-length pose in a boxing ring, with his arms raised, during the WBC Super Middleweight championship fight (´Uno Mas´) against Sugar Ray Leonard held at the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on 7th December 1989 (which Leonard won by unanimous decision). Signed by Duran in black ink with his name alone to a light area of the image. About EX
ACTRESSES: Selection of signed 8 x 10 photographs by various film actresses comprising Gloria De Haven, Virginia Mayo, Gale Storm, Lesley Ann Warren (in costume as Norma Cassidy from the musical comedy film Victor/Victoria, 1982), Vera Ralston and Lillian Gish. All are boldly signed (four in fountain pen inks) to light areas of the images and none are inscribed. VG to EX, 6
TAYLOR ELIZABETH: (1932-2011) British actress, Academy Award winner. Signed colour 8 x 10.5 printed image, evidently removed from a book, depicting Taylor in a half-length pose embracing her husband, actor Richard Burton, who is seated in a head and shoulders pose immediatly before the actress. Signed (´Lots of love, Elixabeth Taylor´) by Taylor in blue ink to a light area at the head of the image. Attractively double matted in brown and blue to an overall size of 14 x 18- A few very light, minor surface marks, otherwise VG
WALCOTT JERSEY JOE: (1914-1994) American boxer, World Heavyweight Champion 1951-52. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Walcott standing in a three-quarter length boxing pose wearing his championship belt. Signed in blue ink, in later years, with his name alone to a light area of the image. A few extremely minor, light ink smudges. VG
REGER MAX: (1873-1916) German composer, pianist & conductor. A.L.S., Dr Max Reger, to the recto and verso of his personal printed slim oblong 8vo Visiting Card, featuring his printed name (´Professor Dr. Max Reger´) to the centre, Leipzig, 17th May 1909, to an unidentified correspondent, in German. The unstranslated text relates to Paul Aron and would appear to be a letter of recommendation. Some minor age toning and light age wear, otherwise VGPaul Aron (1886-1955) German pianist and composer, a member of the New Dresden Trio.
PICASSO PABLO: (1881-1973) Spanish painter, a co-founder of the Cubist movement. A.L.S., Picasso, one page, 4to, Vallauris (Cote d´Azur), 3rd May 1950, to Max [Pellequer] (´Mon cher Max´), in French. Picasso writes, in part, ´Voici le cheque et voici la lettre. Mais je trouve que le chiffre a bien augmente´ (Translation: ´Here's the cheque and here's the letter. But I think the figure has gone up quite a bit´) and concludes by wishing Pellequer a pleasant stay at [Chateau de?] Poulesse and one other place. Some very light, minor creasing and age wear, VGMax Pellequer - French banker and art collector who would become Picasso´s private banker, financial adviser and close friend. Pellequer assembled an important collection of artworks in the 1920s and 1930s which included a number of significant early pieces by Picasso, as well as works by Paul Cezanne, Edgar Degas, Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse, Joan Miro and others. Almost two hundred letters from Pellequer to Picasso are preserved in the Musee National Picasso in Paris.Picasso had come to live in Vallauris in 1948 and stayed in the seaside commune until 1955. During this time he created a great number of sculptures and paintings, including his mural War and Peace, and also developed a fascination for the techniques of ceramics and linocuts.
LOREN SOPHIA: (1934- ) Italian actress, Academy Award winner. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Loren in a three-quarter length pose wearing a black basque, stockings and suspenders, in costume from the comedy anthology film Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (1963). Signed by the actress in blue ink with her name alone to a light area of the image. EX
GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36. D.S., George R. I., as King, at the head, one page, large oblong folio, Court of St. James, 7th April 1931. The partially printed document, completed in manuscript, states, in part, ´Whereas Our Good Friend the President of the United States of America has by a Commission bearing date the Tenth day of January 1931, appointed Mr. Julian C. Dorr to be Consul at Barbados and We having approved of this appointmenty according to the Commission before mentioned, Our Will and Pleasure are, and We hereby require that you do receive, countenance, and as there may be occasion, favourably assist him the said Julian C. Dorr in the exercise of his Office, giving and allowing unto him all the Privileges, Immunities and Advantages thereunto belonging´. Countersigned at the foot by Arthur Henderson (1863-1935) British politician who served as Foreign Secretary 1929-31 and was the Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1934. With blind embossed circular seal. One light vertical band of discoloration to the left edge, only very slightly affecting the King´s signature, otherwise VG
ELIZABETH II: (1926-2022) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952-2022 & PRINCE PHILIP (1921-2021) Duke of Edinburgh, Consort of Queen Elizabeth II 1952-2021. A good vintage signed Christmas greetings card by both Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip individually, the small 4to stiff cream folding card featuring an image to the inside depicting the Queen and Prince Philip seated in full-length poses on picnic rugs on the south lawn of Balmoral Castle, accompanied by their young children Prince Charles and Princess Anne, as well as the infant Prince Andrew and a corgi. Signed ('Elizabeth R') by the Queen and signed ('Philip') by the Prince, both in fountain pen inks to the lower border beneath the image, and dated 1960 in the Queen's hand. With a printed greeting opposite and two gold embossed royal ciphers to the front cover. Some light overall foxing, otherwise VG
KRUGER DIANE: (1976- ) German actress whose screen roles include that of Bridget Von Hammersmark in Quentin Tarantino´s war film Inglourious Basterds (2009). Signed 8 x 10 photograph of the actress in an appealing head and shoulders pose. Signed in blue ink with her name alone to a light area at the base of the image. EX
PHILIPSZ SUSAN: (1965- ) Scottish artist and sculptor, best known for her sound installations. Signed colour 8 x 10 photograph of Philipsz standing in a full-length pose at her exhibition entitled Separate Strings held within the art gallery of the Lipsius-Bau in Dresden from February - May 2018. Signed by Philipsz in black ink with her name alone to a light area at the base of the image. EX
CHARLES III (1948- ) King of the United Kingdom since 2022. An unusually early vintage signed and inscribed Christmas greetings card by King Charles III, when Prince of Wales, the 8vo folding card featuring an image to the inside of the young Prince standing outdoors in a half-length pose wearing flying overalls and holding a helmet and gloves under one arm, dating from the time of his Royal Air Force training with the Cambridge University Air Squadron. Signed and inscribed by the Prince in blue fountain pen ink above and below a printed greeting, ´To Gillan & Mrs. Gillan......from Charles´, 1969. With the gold printed heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales´s feathers to the front cover. Some very light staining and minor age wear, not affecting the signature, otherwise about VGAlthough created Prince of Wales in July 1958, it would not be until July 1969 that the investiture of Charles took place, under some controversy, in a televised ceremony held at Caernarfon Castle, when he was crowned by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
COEN BROHERS: Signed colour 8 x 10 photograph by both Joel Coen (1954- ) and Ethan Coen (1957- ) individually, the image depicting the American sibling film directors standing in half-length poses together, each holding two Oscars in their hands and with a larger model Oscar statuette in the immediate background. Signed by both in bold blue inks with their names alone to light areas of the image. A printed label neatly affixed to the verso indicates that the signatures were obtained in person during the Cannes Film Festival in May 2015. EX
HALLYDAY JOHNNY: (1943-2017) French pop singer & actor, credited with having brought rock ´n´ roll to France. Vintage signed and inscribed colour 4 x 6 photograph, the promotional Philips Records image depicting Hallyday seated outdoors in a three-quarter length pose as he points a finger in the direction of the camera. Signed in bold blue ink across the image. With a printed discography to the verso and an ink annotation in the hand of a collector to the upper edge of the verso indicating that the signature was obtained in person at a casino on 28th February 1963. Some very light, minor age wear, VG
MCENROE JOHN: (1959- ) American tennis player, Wimbledon Champion 1981, 1983 & 1984. A printed oblong 4to edition of the John McEnroe Newsletter, second edition, featuring two printed articles to the inside entitled McEnroe and the Davis Cup and The Preparation of a Champion, with a partial schedule of tennis tournaments for 1983 (including Wimbledon), signed by McEnroe in black ink with his name alone to the colour back cover which features an image of the player in a full-length tennis action pose. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
ALDRIN BUZZ: (1930- ) American astronaut, Lunar Module Pilot of Apollo XI (1969). The second man to walk on the moon. Book signed and inscribed, being a hardback edition of The Blue, First Edition published by EM International Ltd., London, 1999, featuring a contribution entitled Hidden Depths by Aldrin, the volume containing many colour images of oceans and sea life, other contributors including Valerie Taylor, David Bellamy and Jean-Michel Cousteau. Signed and inscribed ('To Dream Seekers, Buzz Aldrin') by Aldrin in bold blue ink to the contents page. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
LIDDELL HART B. H.: (1895-1970) British soldier, military historian and military theorist. A World War II date T.L.S., B H Liddell Hart, one page, 4to, Ambleside, Westmorland, 21st April 1942, to Captain Humphrey ´Hugh´ Slater. Liddell Hart thanks his correspondent for their letter, although wishes that it had arrived a day earlier ´as I should have wired you to come over´ and hoping that he will still be in the area in a couple of weeks as ´I should greatly like to see you and have a talk´. Liddell Hart continues ´I read the memorandum with the greatest interest, and with almost complete agreement. Unfortunately, I have so much urgent work on hand that I cannot make as full notes upon it as I should wish, and as its importance deserves. But I have made the time to send you some ´enclosed herewith´ and in a postscript further writes ´I am sorry these notes are not more helpful - but as you will see, I agree so much with your thesis that I have little criticism to offer, and could only supplement it on matters of detail´. Together with the typed manuscript (unsigned) referred to, entitled Notes on Slater Memorandum, four pages, folio, n.p. (Westmorland), 21st April 1942. Liddell Hart´s manuscript relates to the strategies for winning World War II and states, in part, ´When you say that, in contrast to the last war, the attacker has an advantage over the defender, I think you ought to remember that in all the successful offensives of this war the attacker has hitherto enjoyed assets that fulfilled the conditions of successful attack - as specified before the war. Those conditions were (a) a superiority of something like 3 to 1 in modern weapon-power; or (b) a wide enough front to allow room for manoeuvre threatening to the defender´s rear; or (c) where the defender lacked air support; or (d) where the attacker displayed a great superiority of art[illery]; or (e) where the defender´s morale was already low. Such cases as Tobruk and Batan do not bear out the common idea that the attack has an inherent advantage over the defence pari passu. And the campaign in Russia, despite the wideness of the front, has been bringing that view more and more into question. The conclusion from this is the same as the conclusion I drew in the years following the last war - that to have an adequate prospect of successful attack we must develop a technique much superior to the existing one......I am particularly interested in your criticism of Field Service Regulations (1935) - which were written by Wavell......He sent me his draft for criticism - and we had some stimulating discussion and correspondence......In the outcome, the manual thus produced was a big improvement on its predecessors, though it did not go far enough in the direction of surprise, manoeuvre and mobility to satisfy me. In particular, I felt that it emphasised the new ideas in too hesitant a way and allowed a dangerous latitude to the conventionally-minded to adhere to their old practices......Personally, I should add two more to the five essential qualities that troops require for success in battle - rusiness (instinct for surpries) and adaptability (whic includes, but is more comprehensive than, flexibility). These never receive enough emphasis, or cultivation.......I have had a good deal of evidence as to the extent to which the morale of the German Army has been improved by the new way in which officers and other ranks mix and talk together when off-duty. The German Army has also solved the saluting problem, as you may know, by making it customary for the rank and file to salute each other - thus emphasising that the salute is a sign of the free-masonry of arms instead of a token of subservience. At the same time, I rather doubt whether British soldiers have the same fondness for these constant "gestures"........´. Some light age wear and a few minor paperclip rust stains, G to about VG, 2
MAROCHETTI CARLO: (1805-1867) Italian-born French sculptor who worked in France, Italy and Great Britain, receiving commissions from Queen Victoria whilst in the latter country. A fine vintage signed carte-de-visite photograph, the sepia albumen print by John and Charles Watkins of London depicting Marochetti in a head and shoulders pose. Signed (´Marochetti´) in ink to a light area at the base of the image and further signed and inscribed in the third person to the verso, ´To Dr. Muspratt with Mr. Marochetti´s best regards´, also adding the date 2nd May 1867 in his hand. With the photographer´s imprint to the lower mount and verso. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, otherwise about EXThe present photograph may have been presented to James Muspratt (1793-1886) or one of hus sons, all of whom were involved in the manufacture of chemical products and were the first to make alkali by the Leblanc process on a large scale in the United Kingdom.
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[INDIA]: ELPHINSTONE MOUNTSTUART (1779-1859) Scottish statesman and historian, associated with the government of British India. Elphinstone served as Governor of Bombay 1819-27, where he is credited with the opening of several educational institutions accessible to the Indian population. A.L.S., M Elphinstone, one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d., to a gentleman. Elphinstone writes, in full, ´You will easily believe me when I say how much I regret that I am prevented by an engagement from availing myself of your kind invitation´. Laid down to an 8vo page removed from an album and with some light overall staining, G
JOFFRE JOSEPH: (1852-1931) French General who served as Commander-in-Chief of French forces on the Western front from the start of World War I until the end of 1916. The personal printed oblong 12mo Visiting Card of Joffre and his wife, unsigned, bearing their printed names to the centre (´Le Marechal & Mme. J. Joffre´), with one line of text in Joffre´s hand beneath, in French, ´avec leurs bien vives felicitations´ (Translation: ´with their warmest congratulations´). A couple of very light areas of discolouration to the upper and lower edges, otherwise VG
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