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Greece, Balkans (Macedonia, Epir. et Achaia), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.3 x 5.5”. (HC) A fine small map covering northern Greece and Albania with part of Macedonia. The title and distance scale are enclosed in a strapwork cartouche. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Light show-through of text on verso with a couple of tiny spots in the image. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (+B)

Northern Italy (Pedemontana Regio cum Genvensium Territorio & Montisferrati Marchionatu), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.8 x 6.3”. (HC) Beautiful little map of Piedmonte, Genoa and Montserrat depicting the rivers, mountainous topography, and cities of the region. The map is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)

Central Italy (Veronae Vicentiae et Pataviae Dit.), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.5 x 5.3”. (HC) This charming map of central Italy depicts the towns, rivers and mountainous topography of the region. The map extends from the Ligurian Sea to the Adriatic Sea and includes the cities of Venice, Verona, and Padua. Adorned with a strapwork title cartouche that incorporates the distance scale. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)

Near and Middle East (Alexandri Magni Expeditio), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.5 x 6”. (HC) Charming small map showing the region conquered by Alexander the Great stretching from Greece through northern India. Asia Minor is shown in detail in the inset. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche and two medallions. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Lightly toned with minor soiling. A few small chips and tears in blank margins, one of which enters 1/2" into map at top right, have been expertly repaired. Cardinal directions written in manuscript ink in blank margins. (+B)

Holy Land (Peregrinatio Israelitaru in Deserto), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.5 x 6”. (HC) A handsome small map depicting the Exodus and the wandering of the Children of Israel. An inset representing the Tabernacle surrounded by the tents of the 12 tribes, as well as Moses and Aaron, is enclosed in a strapwork border. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Ref: cf Laor no.493. Remargined at top right with part of border expertly replaced in facsimile, and several other small chips and tears in blank margins have also been skillfully repaired. Marginal soiling with cardinal directions written in manuscript ink in blank margins. (+B)

Arabia (Aden, Arabiae Foelicis Emporium Celeberrimi Nominis, quo ex India, Aethiopia ... [on sheet with] Mombaza [and] Quiloa [and] Cefala), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Vol I, Cologne, ca. 1589. 18.5 x 13.2”. (HC) A great folio sheet with plan views of the major ports of Arabia (Yemen) and Eastern Africa. These Indian Ocean trading ports were important re-supply points for European traders in the Far East. The top half of the sheet is taken up with a fabulous coastal view of the city of Aden with numerous ships in the harbor and surrounding sea. The city is surrounded by several hills, each topped by a castle. Below are three separate views of Mombaza, Quiloa and Cefala. The information for these views was supplied by the Hanse merchant Constantin van Lyskirchen from a Portuguese manuscript. Latin text on verso describes the ports. Ref: Fussel pp. 126-28; Norwich no.332; Tooley (MCC) no.30. Fine impression and attractive, period correct, later color. Repair of hole in bottom margin affecting a bit of the border, else very good. (+B)

Northern Asia (Tabula Tartariae et majoris partis Regni Chinae), Wit, Amsterdam, ca. 1685. 21.5 x 17.2”. (HC) Fine map of the region from the Caspian Sea through China and Japan. Eastern Russia is truncated with no Kamchatka peninsula and Yedso is shown according to the voyages of De Vries. The Great Wall is prominently shown separating China from the interior deserts. The mythical Chiammay Lacus is shown with its five major rivers. A strapwork title cartouche with two putti and a compass rose ornament the chart. There are professional repairs of a few centerfold separations and tears along centerfold, as well as tears and chips in blank margins. Light toning along centerfold and discoloration in a few areas due to cello tape used to repair tears, which has since been removed. Manuscript page number in upper right corner. (+B)

China (Chinae, olim Sinarum Regionis, Nova Descriptio. Auctore Ludovico Georgio), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, 1584. 18.8 x 14.5”. (HC) This landmark map provides a fascinating view of the mysterious orient from a Renaissance perspective. Ortelius based the map on the work of Jorge de Barbuda, a Portuguese Jesuit also known as Ludovicus Georgius, whose manuscript map reached Ortelius by way of Arias Montanus. The depiction, which became the standard image of China for over half a century, shows the legendary kingdom at an early point in European exploration of the region. The map is oriented with north to the right and extends into parts of Indo-China, the Philippines and part of Japan. The Great Wall is prominently delineated and several huge lakes and rivers dominate the topography. Illustrations in the interior include tent cities of the Tartars, stags, elephants and elaborate sail-powered carriages. The map is further adorned with three ornamental cartouches. Second state with las Philippinas added above Sinus Magnus, published in the Latin edition of 1603. Ref: Walter no.11F; Van den Broecke no.164. Watermarked paper with a tiny hole along centerfold towards bottom, an archivally repaired centerfold separation that just enters map border at bottom, and one tiny tear in bottom blank margin. (A)

Africa (Carte d`Afrique Dressee pour l`usage du Roy…), Delisle, Atlas Geographique et Universel, Paris, 1722. 24.8 x 19.3”. (HC) First edition of this important, updated map of the continent and Madagascar detailing all of Africa, divided into kingdoms and tribes. The Senegal and Niger Rivers are correctly separated. In the southeastern portion of the continent Lake Moravi is shown well inland from Zanzibar. Two decorative cartouches grace the map. This is not the more common Covens & Mortier issue. Ref: Norwich no.78. Original outline color on watermarked paper. The sheet is lightly toned with occasional small spots and some manuscript ink notations in the upper right blank margin. (+B)

Medieval Manuscripts ([Illuminated Leaf]), Anon., ca. 1430. 4.3 x 6”. (HC) A nice vellum manuscript from a French Book of Hours, in the style of a Rouen scriptorium. Written in brown and red ink, the leaf has two large initials and numerous small initials and line fillers in red and blue and burnished gold leaf, as well as decorative panels in the margins with ivy and flowers. The text is from Psalm 109, and starting with the large initial on the recto it begins: Dixit Dominus domino. meo sede a dextris meis. Donec ponam inimicos tuos scabellum pedum tuorum. This translates as: The Lord said unto my Lord: sit on my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool. Light toning and minor soiling. (+B)

Early Printing ([Illuminated Leaf]), Hardouin, Paris, ca. 1518. 4.5 x 7.3”. (HC) This leaf is from a Book of Hours printed on vellum by Gilles Hardouin for Germain Hardouin librayre demourant entre les deux portes du Palays en l’enseigne Saincte Marguerite (bookseller living between the two gates of the Palace at the sign of Saint Marguerite) of Paris. This leaf is from the transitional period when the new technology of printing with movable type was combined with the more labor intensive methods of hand painting. Illuminated manuscript books of hours were costly to make, and early printers realized the commercial value in printing larger quantities of illustrated books of hours at a lower cost. These printers tried to make their books of hours appear as similar to the manuscript books as possible, even going so far as to mimic the red lines scribes used to keep their text uniform. This exquisitely crafted vellum leaf is highlighted by illuminated capitals painted in red, blue and liquid gold. Starting from the third line on the recto, the text translates as: Thou, O Lord, wilt open my lips. And my mouth shall declare thy praise. Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father. (+A)

Milne (Samuel). The Standards and Colours of the Army, from the Restoration, 1661, to the Introduction of the Territorial System, 1881, pub. Leeds, 1893, twenty-nine col. and b & w plts. (correct as list), EXTRA ILLUSTRATED with approx. thirty-five orig. watercolour drawings and a few pen and ink drawings, by D. Hastings Irwin, as well as a few related news cuttings, prints and manuscript notes, t.e.g., orig. cloth gilt, minor wear to extremities, 8vo. Limited edition 120/200. Ex libris D. Hastings Irwin (military historian) with his ownership signature on flyleaf. (1)

*India - Third Anglo-Maratha War. A group of fourteen autograph letters relating to the conflict and its aftermath, c. 1817-1820, many addressed to Lieutenant Colonel Doyle (military secretary to the Marquis of Hastings), the earliest dated letter (camp twelve miles between Mooltye & Beetool, 13th October 1817) from John Briggs, in part `... the delays that the troops have experienced this season have been owing principally to the total want of means for crossing rivers. The Manjissa (a contemptible stream) the Poona which empties itself into the Godavery equally is so insignificant as not to require boats in general but travels[??] have this year stopt detachments even without guns for three weeks and a month together. this is a subject that has attracted the notice of General Lionel Smith particularly... `, `... the Nabob Sullabut Kahn with 1200 foot and 1700 good horse joined us at a -; 400 of the former and 500 of the latter have been left to explore and defend if possible Gauilgur Range and the cavalry are to act in body on the plain if any small parties of Pindaris penetrate through them - the principal object to be attained by this will be the local information of passes and roads direct from Berar to the Hubudda which will facilitate our communication of much and by our current presence preclude the possibility of its again becoming the hiding place and rendezvous of all marauders who are either headed into them from the plains or who assembe to make inroads into them...`, other correspondence include W.J. Beason, F. Chamberlin, John Briggs and R.G. Mallory, the latter writes to Carroll (Camp near Jaulnah, 31st March 1818), `I promise to give you an account of the occurences of this campaign since the attack on Colonel Burr at Poona on the 5th November last with my own remarks on the operations of this division of the Deckan army... `, and later in the same letter `Instead of following the Peshwa and seizing the advantage of the difficult roads he had to pass we remained at Poona the 17th and 18th [November]. On the 19th we heard that part of the enemy`s guns which attempted to get through the Suttrage Ghaut were at our mercy. A detachment was sent out, took fourteen guns, killed all that endeavoured to defend them & captured jewels & property amounting to more than a Lakh. Some of our Light Company got the amount of 10,000 rupees in plunder of pearls then. Burr marched[??] on the 23rd via the Bore Ghaut and had a trifling cavalry affair near the Neera river with the Chechor or Kinchore Rajahs divisions but they`d retreated and passed the Salphe Ghaut, which we also ascended on the 28th. Goklh endeavoured to oppose us at the head of the pass but, after sustaining some loss, he was forced to retreat... `, this letter with cross writing, mostly two to four pages and some with integral address panels or envelope, 4to, each with typed transcription, together with ten related letters without transcriptions and a group of approx forty other 19th-c. military and naval autograph letters and manuscript documents, many relating to India, including twelve from Gough to Daisy and other family members in London and Ireland, c. 1883, twelve letters to and from Captain George Egerton RN to his wife and others, two written onboard HMS St. George, dated c. 1876-95, various sizes, some with envelopes, plus a much later typed letter signed (3rd August 1965) from Mountbatten of Burma. The Third Anglo-Muratha War (1817-1818) was the final and decisive conflict between the British East India Company and the Muratha Empire in India. The war left the Company in control of most of India. The invasion by 110,400 British East India Company troops was led by Governor General Hastings, supported by General Thomas Hislop. The latter wrote a book of these events titled `Summary of the Muratha and Pindarree Campaign During 1817, 1818, and 1819, Under Direction of the Marquis of Hastings` (1820). (a folder)

Flight Lieutenant Herbert Carmichael “Bird” Irwin (1894-1930). An Irish Airman and athlete who played an important role in the development of airships. A keen member of the Dublin athletic club (the Clonliffe Harriers) he was at the age of 18, the first Irish four-mile champion and winner of both the junior and senior cross country championships. He joined the Royal Naval Air Service in 1915 as a Probationary Flight Sub-Lieutenant soon becoming the commander of non-rigid airships “in Home Waters and the Mediterranean.” In 1917 Irwin was promoted to Flight Lieutenant with seniority and in 1919 he was granted a short-service commission as Flight Lieutenant, finally being made a full Flight Lieutenant on January 1st 1926. By 1918, the RNAS had become part of the newly founded RAF and Irwin was stationed at East Fortune in Scotland. He continued his athletic activities whilst with the RAF and after the war represented Great Britain at the Summer Olympics in Antwerp in 1920. The album contains a few photographs of Irwin as an athlete. Irwin continued with the RAF after the war and was transferred to the RAW (the Royal Airship Works) based at Cardington in Bedfordshire, in 1924, where he took command of the R33. His presence there was part of an economic and political scheme to establish airship network links between Britain and its colonies; more especially India, which was seen as the jewel in the crown of the Empire. Despite his being transferred to and fro between the RAF and the RAW he was eventually seconded to the latter where he became an important member of the team developing airships for both military roles and the dream of international travel. It finally looked like the plans for the Indian venture were coming to fruition in 1929 in the shapes of the R100 and the R101. The first was owned and developed by the state owned RAW; the latter was a commercial development by the Airship Guarantee Company, a subsidiary of Vickers Ltd. Until the inception of these two airships the design of most of the earlier rigid airships (including the R33) had been based on captured German Zeppelins. Irwin captained the R101 and was killed on the 5th October, 1930 when the airship crashed near Beauvais in France. The following four lots are from the estate of his widow, Olivia Marjory Macdonald Irwin, whom he married on the 23rd September, 1926. An album containing upwards of 200 photographs, Irwin`s personal collection, the majority are original photographs taken by him with his manuscript titles written in white ink under most of them. The greater part of the photographs in the album relate to the period when Irwin was at East Fortune (see above) with many aerial photographs of both naval and commercial ships. There are many photographs that relate to the surrender of the German Fleet on November 21st 1918, including portraits of Admiral Sir David Beatty, H. M. the King and Queen Mary on board the Queen Elizabeth. The collection includes a number of loose photographs, many of which are press photographs, two commissions, his marriage certificate, newspaper cuttings and other ephemera relating to airships; a 19 page typescript of a lecture delivered by Irwin at Cardington on 12th of February 1929 entitled "Mooring & Handling of Airships;" many letters of condolence to Irwin`s widow and correspondence from television companies relating to a TV programme about the R101 and letters from Sir Peter Masefield, author of "To Ride the Storm. The Story of the Airship R101." A copy of the latter inscribed by Masefield to Irwin`s widow is included in the lot.

AMENDMENT: Please note there are 32 other volumes in this lot not 38 as stated: [Anon]. THE ECONOMY OF HUMAN LIFE, TRANSLATED FROM AN INDIAN MANUSCRIPT, small 8vo, engraved frontispiece, contemporary sheep (worn), London: 1806 (spotting throughout, notably to frontispiece and title, the latter with some pencilling); -- Sharpe, William. VERSES SPOKEN AT ST PAUL`S SCHOOL, ON THE PUBLIC CELEBRATIONS, APRIL 24th, 1800, AND MAY THE 5th, 1802, 12mo, red straight-grain morocco aeg (light soiling), London: 1802. With approx. 38 other volumes for children/families, mostly 12mo.

A hand illustrated manuscript copy of 1662 prayer book communion service, leather bound

Capt. George Randolph Dyer, AQM--Lincoln-Signed Commission and Pilot Knob ArchiveComprising an early eagle mast head commission partially printed on vellum, 12.25 x 15.75 in., matted, framed and glazed, 14.25 x 17.25 in., dated 21 February 1862, appointing George R. Dyer as Assistant Quartermaster of Volunteers with the rank of Captain. Signed by Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) as President and Edwin M. Stanton (1814-1869) as Secretary of War (1862-1868), with a later conveyance letter from the Adjutant General’s Office; plus the earlier formal appointment letter to George R. Dyer signed by Secretary of War Simon Cameron (March 1861-January 1862).The archive portion consists of 31 file folders, 24 of which contain primarily wartime personal correspondence coinciding with Captain Dyer’s assignment as Assistant US Quartermaster at the Pilot Knob, Missouri post. The letters span January 1862 to July 1865, but are scant on details regarding the quartermaster operation at Pilot Knob (in fact Geo. Dallas Dyers’ letters are more illuminating). Additionally, there are several pieces of interesting ephemera including Captain Dyer’s original 1885 GAR membership certificate from the Baxter Springs, Kansas Post No.123, an 1864 dated military railroad pass, original telegrams, and two manuscript documents written and signed by noted abolitionist and educator, General Clinton B. Fisk (1828-1890), a personal friend of George R. Dyer. Rounding out the lot are eleven civilian portraits (five are duplicates) of George Dyer taken between the late 1870s (a cdv) and 1892 (mostly cabinet cards) including one view of the regal old gentlemen wearing his MOLLUS medal. A file of 19th century manuscript Dyer biography and George’s printed 1895 MOLLUS “In Memoriam” pamphlet complete the lot.George R. Dyer’s Pilot Knob letters contain no battle content and very little concerning the day-to-day operations of the quartermaster department at the post. There are large gaps in the letters and most consist of newsy correspondence between various friends and family members living back in Chicago, Elgin and Plainfield, Illinois. Even at the Pilot Knob post the presence of family is evident—the captain’s son, George Dallas Dyer, worked as a clerk and died there in 1863 while Mrs. Dyer seems to have visited her husband with some regularity during the war.As the tempo of operations moved further south after 1862, Pilot Knob became something of a Missouri backwater albeit for sporadic guerrilla warfare that flared in a region dotted with Rebel sympathizers. The letters hint at legitimate business dealings as the buying and selling of “contraband horses and mules” became a reoccurring theme. The quartermaster seems to have also speculated locally in food supplies and animal fodder, systematically “hauling it in teams” from a radius around the post. Captain Dyer, who frequently complained of ill-heath, was able to take leave on occasion and just happened to be absent “in the North on sick leave” in September 1864, the one time Pilot Knob came under attack during Sterling Price’s ill-fated Missouri Invasion. After 1863 Captain Dyer hinted once or twice at pursuing loftier goals — a staff position with General Fisk — but remained at his post until his resignation from the army on May 15, 1865.A few excerpts from the letter collection: September 10, 1861 from Patience Huntington, Dyer’s sister: Not all in Illinois were stirred by the prospect of war and buoyed by patriotism. George sister was terse in her feelings: “I am about to employ all my powers of argument and persuasion to prevent you joining the army. Under other circumstances it might be your duty. Were your wife in vigorous health and your children (not so young), and your own health firm I would say no word to prevent it…but our patriotism must not make us forgetful of the virtues we owe to those for whom none can be a substitute…”Having reconciled his conscience with family responsibilities, George Dyer enlisted on October 31, 1861. The centerpiece of that decision is the Lincoln signed commission and accompanying War Department paperwork rarely found together after 150 years. January 8, 1862 to his wife Elizabeth (Howell Kimball) a long letter: Already Captain Dyer confesses his loneliness writing that the pain of being separated from his children is “harder than I thought it would be.” He hopes to return home “some time next month” if he can get a leave of absence. George briefly describes his duties, “I have a vast amount to attend to” and tells Elizabeth that “George (their eldest son George Dallas) arrived the 2nd day of this month and has done very well since he came…” He offers some insight into business matters, “We sold 52 horses & mules that had been taken from the enemy, I had to sell them. They brought 1300. They were very poor and small (and) sold rather low. Some were good but I did not buy for I thought I would rather send all the money home I could for you.” The letter includes a lengthy list of goods that Elizabeth should bring to Pilot Knob — “towels, butter, tea, a lamp or two” — as “some items can’t be had in this country.” He will express his pay, “Only 156 dollars instead of the 200 as I expected but I hope to have George have 60 per month which will help pay for being scattered all over the world.”The family might have been experiencing some financial difficulties as Capt. Dyer then rationalizes the quartermaster job lamenting, “If I can stand it for one year it will help my family some and that is all I am at work for.” He gives some instructions relating to the livestock management at the Plainfield farm and concludes by asking Elizabeth to send “my cane for it would help me to get through the mud which is very deep.”September 15, 1862 to sister Patience: Young George Dallas Dyer has left his Pilot Knob clerkship and joined the army. A proud but fearful Captain Dyer writes, “My poor boy only 17 years old gone to defend his country. Sister he is a fine boy manly as most men of 25 years (see George’s military cdv) & capable of doing any kind of business… He has gone & I hope he will do his duty. He is the youngest man in his company & is the captain. They all like him & I hope he will return the confidence of his company…”November 2, 1862 from Lt. W.F. Crain, 5th Illinois Cavalry: A mundane request asking Captain Dyer for his help in locating and recovering “a dozen lost or stolen horses” from the regiment. The animals were left at Pilot Knob and were due to be returned by cavalrymen convalescing in the hospital.A newspaper article dated January 8, 1863 reported on an abundance of new from Pilot Knob giving scope to the quartermaster operation there as well as featuring the approbations of Captain Dyer’s peers who had presented him with a “superb gold watch” on New Years Eve. The correspondent noted, “An air of unusual bustle and activity pervades this usually quiet town, caused by the arrival of 300 wagons from General Davidson’s Division, Army of Southeast Missouri. They are now loading with commissary stores for his army…” destined for Little Rock. The article quoted the lengthy testimonial “engraved on the case” and showered platitudes, “Our Government has been blessed and cursed with many faithful and unfaithful disburs

Historic Guthrie, Oklahoma/Chickamauga Presentation Gavel to First Major D.B. DyerWith associated newspaper clipping and printed pamphlet relating to the opening of the Oklahoma Territory in 1889. The symbolic gavel measures 10” long made from a piece of souvenir wood embedded with a lead minie ball from the Chickamauga battlefield. The front of the simple mallet head bears a jeweler inscribed gold plate (not tested) that reads: “PRESENTED TO/Hon D.B. Dyer/ FIRST MAYOR OF/Guthrie, I.T./BY HIS FRIEND C.C.S./June 4, 1889.” The presentation is flanked by CHICKAMAUGA and TENNESSEE on either side. The identity of “C.C.S,” presumably a local Indian Territory inhabitant and former soldier-friend of Dyer, is unknown. Additionally, the lot includes a small archive of nine files containing Dyer manuscript correspondence to/from the Quapaw Indian Agency in the O.T. 1880-1884. Also, three sundry files, the first being a printed inventory booklet with annotations of “Colonel Dyers Collection of Indian Curiosities” exhibited at the 1893 Columbia Exposition, with a later article discussing the same collection then on loan to the Kansas City Public Library. The other files contain a typed letter dated February 1911 acknowledging Dyer’s, the newspaper man, cancellation of his Associated Press Membership. Last is a damaged manuscript letter to Dyer dated March 1911 on the letterhead of “Pawnee’s Bill’s Buffalo Ranch.”D. B. Dyer’s time as Indian Agent — documented by Mrs. Dyer in the “Frontier Classic Series” Fort Reno — came to a sudden end in July 1885 when the visiting government inspector concluded that “his conflict with the Cheyenne prevented him from effectively carrying out his duties.” Mr. and Mrs. Dyer then moved to Kansas City, Missouri where he engaged in the real estate business for the next few years with a partner from the Indian Agency days. In 1887 the Dyers also organized an exhibition of their “large collection of Indian artifacts and relics” from the Quapaw Agency and this served as a catalyst for their lifelong friendship with “Buffalo Bill” Cody.Dyer then found himself at the forefront of one of the most noteworthy events of the later 19th century. Leaders of Kansas City requested that D.B. Dyer go to Washington to lobby Congress to obtain support for what would become the two million acre "Land Run" of 1889. With the help of friendly Congressmen, after a lengthy and sometimes factious debate, President Harrison was pressured to open the Oklahoma District to a wave of homesteaders--Boomers--on April 22, 1889. On that one frenzied day thousands of would-be settlers from across the country poured into the District staking claims and erecting tent cities. Overnight, the small way station previously known as Deer Creek on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe line mushroomed into a boomtown of 10,000 people soon to be renamed Guthrie, Oklahoma. When the Oklahoma Territory was formally organized on May 2, 1889, Guthrie became the first capital quickly transforming itself into the “Queen of the Prairie” complete with modern brick and stone structures in the Victorian style, a municipal water and electrical works underwritten with bonds, a horse drawn mass transit system, and underground carriage parking in the central business district.At the forefront of this unprecedented development were “hundreds of men who contributed time and money to bring about this result,” including D. B. Dyer who was elected first Mayor of Guthrie. Recalling those bygone days in 1904, Dyer wrote, “Everything was confusion and bedlam, but on the morning of the 23rd a mass meeting was called where thousands assembled on the highest point of land in the town and proceeded to organize a regular old fashioned town meeting.”Of immediate concern was the multitude of conflicting and haphazard claims in and around Guthrie coupled with the fact that there was “no law or precedent” for organizing the city, policing the newcomers, or arbitrating their claims. Dyer added that “having been stationed in the territory for many years previous to this time and having represented Kansas City before Congress to secure the opening of this Territory I was probably at that time better known than any other individual on the ground.” An executive committee was formed and from this exercise “of starting a government by the people,” D.B. Dyer was nominated to be Mayor. At first Dyer wrote that he “steadfastly refused…as I did not expect to remain in the territory permanently.”Dyer soon availed himself, persuaded by his close friends and associates, “to accept the responsibility” as “I could no longer decline…given what seemed an impending crisis.” The committee made its report to the “assembled mass” and “when my name was presented to the people I was unanimously elected.” A city council was then elected and the two United States Marshals on the scene together with deputies and a small military detachment temporarily provided public safety. The burden of the early administrative work dealt with arbitrating overlapping claims and establishing property boundaries. The public right of way took precedence over individual claims and mayor himself was forced to cede at least one potentially valuable property to make way for a city street.The symbolic gavel offered here was presented to D.B. Dyer on June 4, 1889 — the occasion is not recorded — and it clearly reflects a sense of steady fair-mindedness that he demonstrated to the citizens of Guthrie. Faced with the overwhelming task of constructing a city from the prairie Dyer wrote humbly, “Thousands of arbitrary decisions for the want of any law were forced upon those in authority…” The mayor recalled that his “own personal work was unremitting,” but after just three months on the job during which time Guthrie’s “streets had been laid out,” he suddenly returned to his wife in Kansas City in July 1889 to pursue a more grandiose business scheme back east in Augusta, Georgia.Dyer’s 1904 pamphlet recounting Early Oklahoma Days — published by his Augusta Chronicle newspaper — is fondly imbued with the lofty principle of Manifest Destiny. Oklahoma, he waxes, was the “promised land and it is the same spirit that has reclaimed the vast solitude to civilization.” The popular American ethos of inevitability — our national self image on late 19th century stage — had already crystallized into a retrospective: “They were genuine pioneers full of push and enterprise, not satisfied with any half-hearted efforts to achieve their ambition and realize their dreams.” In 1910 Dyer reminisced about “the cruel days of the opening of Oklahoma and rejoiced that the city of Guthrie itself was established without bloodshed, through the cooperation of its brand new but stalwart citizens.”The small archive of letters that accompany the presentation gavel contain nothing of extraordinary significance but offer some interesting insight into the day-to-day workings of the Quapaw Indian Agency. In March 1880 D.B. Dyer wrote his parents (three lengthy letters) suggesting that they come to teach the Indian children at the agency school. Dyer matter-of-factly describes the arrangement as an ideal business opportunity as the teacher tends the agency farm rent free and is compensated “$3.75 per month on each pupil”

Heraldry -- Lindsay, Sir David Facsimile of an ancient heraldic manuscript emblazoned by Sir David Lyndsay, of the Mount. Edinburgh: W. Paterson, 1878. Folio, number 51 of 250 small paper impression copies, chromolithographed title, chromolithographed plates, original blue morocco gilt with onlaid red and tan morocco crest, spine gilt in compartments, t.e.g., others uncut, a fine copy

17th century manuscripts - Townshend, Rt. Hon L. Manuscript list of The Rt. Hon. Townshend`s troop of volunteers, dated May 8th 1661; [Idem] A petition by the Worsted Weavers of the county of Norfolk and city of Norwich addressed to the Right Hon. Sir Horatio Townshend, dated 1660, included a list of the weavers, framed and double glazed;Oaths Three manuscript oaths, folio, one relating to preparations for Knight of the Bath, another the manner of exhibiting the oath of supromacy; and a selection of other miscellaneous manuscripts, c.1620 (qty)

Aberdeen - "Valuation Book of the Shire of Aberdeen, as it was valued in the year 1674, and as it is now possessed by the several heretors. Anno. 1720. Valuators appointed by a commission from the Lords of the Privy Councill dated August 5th 1678 for valuing the rent of the shire of Aberdeen, who met and signed their report theof at Aberdeen October 26th 1674, was as follows, George Earle Marischall, Charles Earl of Aboyne, Alexander Master of Saulton, Sir John Keith of Keith Hall, Sir George Gordon of Haddo, Adam Urquhart of Meldrum, Robert Gordon of Pitlurg, Alex. Bannerman of Elsick, George Nicolson of Romney, Andrew Fraser of Kirmundie and Mr William Moir of Hiltoun". 8vo, 96 pages, the volume listing each presbytery`s values as of 1678 on the left-hand page and of 1720 on the right; upper cover inscribed "Valuation Book of the County of Aberdeen" with the ownership inscription "Blackford", repeated on the front cover, occasional light dust-soiling but mostly very clean Provenance: Note: A very interesting manuscript valuation book, listing by parish the landowners and their rents, apparently paid to the Presbytery of Kincardine, Garioch, Alford, Strathbogie and Aberdeen. A nineteenth-century copy of the valuations for 1674, 1713 and 1784 is at the University of Aberdeen (GB231/MS 2793, purchased 1972).

Coleridge-Taylor, Samuel Autograph manuscript of Southern Love Songs, captioned "Six Love Lyrics (English to Southern) by various authors, set to music by S. Coleridge-Taylor, Op. 12" (with "Six" crossed out and the word "Five" added), 14pp. autograph music; with an additional, unpublished, autograph score of a sixth song "Keep these eyes still purely mine", 2pp., bound with the printed score of Coleridge-Taylor`s "Southern Love Scenes, Op. 12", Augener, 1896, inscribed on the cover "To Miss Mamie Fraser, with all best wishes for the New Year from S. Coleridge-Taylor, Jan. 1897", and the printed score of "African Romances, 7 Songs, Op. 17", Augener, 1897, with a similar inscription, bound in brown morocco, stamped "M.M.E." on upper cover, several leaves loose, a little light dust-soiling, a few short marginal tears, spine very worn Provenance: Note: The "Miss Mamie Ellis" of the inscriptions was Mary Maeve Ellis, neé Fraser, the grandmother of the vendor, who was a fellow student with Samuel Coleridge-Taylor at the Royal College of Music in London in 1897. After leaving the R.C.M. Mary Maeve Fraser left for India where she married, returning as Mrs Mary Maeve Ellis, hence the initials on the cover of the works. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (15 August 1875 – 1 September 1912) was an English composer, of mixed English and Sierra Leonean parentage, who achieved such success that he was once called the "African Mahler". By 1896, Coleridge-Taylor had earned a reputation as a composer. He was later helped by Edward Elgar, who recommended him to the Three Choirs Festival. There his Ballade in A minor was premiered. His early work was also guided by the influential music editor and critic August Jaeger of music publisher Novello; he told Elgar that Taylor was "a genius." His greatest success was undoubtedly his cantata Hiawatha`s Wedding-feast.

Dutch Marine Navigation Instruction Notebook, Eighteenth century 8vo manuscript notebook, 155 x 100mm., 56pp., wrappers, inscribed "C.P. Visser, 1709 [or 1789]", last two pages soiled

East India Company - Inglis, Lt. John Documents signed appointing John Inglis, in the service of the East India Company, to the rank of ensign of infantry in 1835, then to Lieutenant in 1838, documents signed by Sir Henry Vane and others by the Secretary to the Government of India, Military Dept; plus some other manuscript documents of a financial and military nature (qty)

Eldon, Lord - Ogilvie, George Manuscript legal petition to Lord Eldon, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain concerning the will of George Ogilvie, c.1790, relating to Ogilvie`s plantation in Jamaica and a will dispute, folio, 30 leaves, bound with string at top right corner

Naval - Riddell, John A.A. A collection of manuscript letters and documents signed relating to the naval career of John Riddell of Berwick upon Tweed, c.1830-1838, various sizes (23)

Norfolk A collection of manuscripts relating to Norfolk, to include Home, Lord Seven papers, manuscript and printed, relating to Lord Home`s estates in Norfolk; [Idem] Abstract of the title to an estate at Clippesby and adjoining towns, c.1820; Charles II Appointment of Thomas, Earl of Southampton, to Lieutenant of Norfolk; Guild Hall Prison Instructions from Joseph Paine to Daniel Palmer, Keeper of the Guild Hall prison in Norwich, dated 1665, to take into custody certain persons who have refused to give security to keep the peace, with a list of prisoners in custody; and a collection of further 17th century manuscripts relating to Norfolk (qty)

Ogilvie, George - Dunottar Castle - Cromwell, Oliver Historic manuscript signed by George Ogilvie, Lieutenant-Governor of Dunottar Castle in 1652, empowering and instructing the surrender of the castle to Cromwell`s forces, "these gives full power warrand and comissioun to Sir Robert Grahame of Morphie knight baronet and Alexander Banerman off Elsick to goe to [blank] and thair to meitt with Major generall deane or any he sall appoynt haveing power and comissioune from him And to treat and capitulat with thame for renditioune and giveing wp the hous and castle of dunoter wupon honorable conditiounes for the vse and service off the commewealth off Ingleland...", 4to, 1 page, previous folds

Loss, Friedrich Observationum medicinalium libri quatuor. London: G. Kettilby, 1672. 8vo, [16], 384; imprimatur leaf before title, contemporary vellum, some spotting, manuscript notes to early blank leaves Provenance: Note: Wellcome Library Record No: b17627692

IFS Charkhari. 1921 1a violet, perf 11 on local envelope well tied by Charkhari CDS, manuscript cross and part of the address. Gum-soaked perf tips, the envelope with some faults; a rare stamp used on cover. SG 30 (£170 off cover)

IFS Jasdan. 1943 1a light green, perf 10½ on small native envelope with violet cancel, dated 2.8.45 in manuscript at upper right. BPA Certificate (2006), `adhesive with central hole and diagonal crease`. Rare. SG 3 (£750 on cover)

IFS Soruth. Officials. 1949 1a on ½a black and deep blue, used on piece with additional red manuscript `Service`, Una CDS. BPA Certificate (2006). SG 58 (£130)

Gray, BasilTHE SHAHNAMEH OF FERDOWSKI: THE BAYSONGHORI MANUSCRIPT: AN ALBUM OF MINIATURES AND ILLUMINATIONSTehran: Franklin Book Programs Inc., 1977This edition limited to 3000 copies46 by 35cm34 magnificently illuminated tipped-in plates, highlighted in gold facsimile reproductions of the manuscriptcloth, dustjacket with slight wear to its edges Comments: published in commemoration of the celebration of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great. (1)

Read, Lieut R.P.GEOGRAPHICAL PLAN OF THE ISLAND AND FORTS OF SAINT HELENAn.p.: n.p., 1816first edition, with facsimile signature of Napoleon in the bottom right corner57 by 43cmand a collection of original manuscript material concerning the history of the map and Napoleon`s exhumation. The owner`s family thought the map was once in the possession of Napoleon while imprisoned at St Helena. After consultation with Sotheby`s London it would appear that the inscription on the map was a facsimile of Napoleon`s signature. However, there is unique documenation concerning the exhumation of Napoleon`s remains on 15 October 1840 and their placement on board the French frigate La Belle Ponte which sailed for France three days later. John Henry Harris, an ancestor of the vendor, witnessed the exhumation and recorded "...when exhumed, the coffin was opened, his remains were perfect except a yellow spot on his left cheek. The urn containing his heart was between his legs. His top boots were slightly mildewed...". Also included are original contemporary letters including Harris` scathing comments regarding Lord Roseberry`s account of the exhumation as he was not even present! Also a contemporary document concerning Harris` service on St Helena. Harris` father served on St Helena during Napoleon`s imprisonment. Please note that the map is age darkened with fly spotting, wear to folds at sides in which the linen backing is visible. ()

1766: The History and Antiquities of the City of Dublin by Walter Harris 8 by 5.5 in.Original calf, 509pp.The History and Antiquities of the City of Dublin. From the earliest accounts, Compiled from Authentick Memoirs, Offices of Record, Manuscript Collections, and other unexceptionable Vouchers.. Published by Laurence Flinn, Castle Street and James Williams, Skinner Row, Dublin.

1566 (20 March) Important State letter issued by King Philip II of Spain to Cardinal Innocenzo del Monte. 11.5 by 11.5 in.Single page manuscript. Important letter sent from Madrid signed “Yo El Rey” by the King. Also signed by Gonzalo Peres the King’s personal secretary. Also bearing the State Seal. In this letter which is full of diplomatic grandeur, King Philip refers to his cousin the Marquis de Aqullar, the fact that he has been chosen as the King’s agent “in this great matter.", which could refer to several things including his attempted settlement of a Catholic suitor for Queen Elizabeth I

1657: Composite Atlas Orbis Novi et Antiqvi Delineatio 16 by 12 in.Folio, contemporary pigskin over boards, marked G.M.F. to spine. Collection of bound 16th Century maps. Manuscript title Orbis Novi et Antiqvi Delineatio, 1657, G.M.F. within an engraved title page. A total of 90 engraved maps (72 double page) by or after Mercator, Ortelius, Hondius, Janssonius and Quad, with fine examples of Ireland. Some maps cut to neatline or backed on paper. Volume with ex-libris label of Philipp Ferdinand von Gudenu (1710-1783), a draughtsman who worked in Mainz and Constantinople. A unique and fascinating item.

1691 (8 March) Williamite Wars bounty document to officer for `good service in Ireland` 15 by 9.5 in.Single sheet, manuscript. A rare Williamite Wars period discharge and bounty document presenting the sum of £200 to Captain John Richards as "his Majesty`s free gift and Royal Bounty to him in consideration of his good services performed in Ireland." With four signatures including Lords Godolphin, Head of the Treasury and Hampden, Chancellor of the Exchequer.

1780 (29 January) America. West Point Garrison note relating to General Knox 3 by 7.5 in.Single page manuscript note stating “Received. West Point 29th January a bundle of clothing for general Nox, and two shirts for Captain Savage". Signed by Samuel Cooper Quartermaster, 3rd Battalion Artillery. General Knox was the most important military General in American Revolutionary War outside of General George Washington. Samuel Cooper was a 1st Lieutenant & Regimental Quartermaster in the 3rd Artillery Battalion of the Continental Army. Scarce item.

1791 (October 19) Henry Grattan handwritten and signed letter 9 by 7.5 in.3pp, manuscript. Letter in Grattan`s hand sent from 9 Lukesmith Square. Written in the third person and signed numerous times as "Mr. Grattan". Henry Grattan the famous orator and statesman born in Dublin, was an opponent of the act of union and the only Irish politician to have a period of parliamentary history named after him.

circa 1820: Cork Hedge School manuscript book of stories transcribed by Uilliam Ó hAodha 7 by 6 in.An excellent 324pp manuscript book in the Irish language with stories and notes likely to have been transcribed by Uilliam Ó hAodha (Willie Hayes) from Barrack Cross, County Cork. A hedge school master most of his few known manuscripts date from between 1814 and his death in 1836. Lámhscríbhinní Gaeilge such as this example rarely appear for auction, an extremely scarce document . With 1988 letter from Dr. Pádraig de Brún relating to the history of the manuscript.

1825: Calendar of prisoners at Carlow Gaol 18.5 by 22 in.Single page manuscript. Calendar of prisoners in the custody of the High Sheriff of Carlow in July 1825. Includes information such as name, when committed, crime, sentence etc. Crimes include: stealing clothes from off a hedge, pig stealing, robbery, suspicion of house burning and insanity. An interesting document.

1851 (7 February) Edward Cardwell handwritten and signed letter 7.5 by 4.5 in.Single page manuscript. Signed letter sent from Whitehall Gardens, dated 7 February 1857, discussing an Irish bill put forward by Lord John Russell. Edward Cardwell at the time of writing this letter was an MP for Liverpool and later served as Secretary for Ireland and Secretary for War

1865: Piece of Transatlantic telegraph cable laid by the Great EasternA section of telegraph cable with contemporary manuscript note stating "1st cable to America carried by the `Great Eastern` steam ship 1865`. An unusual piece of communication history from Isambard Kingdom Brunel`s ship the SS Great Eastern captained by Sir James Anderson.

1870s: Lucan Petty Court summons and legal documents collectionManuscript and letterpress. A large collection of summonses and legal information sheets from Lucan Petty Sessions. The majority of cases relating to Lucan and the surrounding areas. Offences including, drunkenness, abusive language, destroying plants, assault, "drinking and tippling at prohibited hours", unlawful redundancy, trespassing, threatening life etc. An extremely interesting and informative collection, many with Victorian sixpence revenue stamps affixed. (150+ items)

19th-20th Century: Irish Courts Petty Sessions broadsides, handbills and documents collectionIncluding Fisheries Bye-Law letterpress notice dated 1851 printed by Thom, Dublin (11), Newcastle Dublin 1868 court notice broadside, other Fisheries notices, dog licence notices, Petty Sessions Court fees notice, prison records and numerous other manuscript and letterpress notices and correspondence. Also with 3 Public General Statutes books dating from the 1830s.

1880 (12 December) Irish National Land League membership card 3 by 4.5 in.Letterpress with manuscript on card. A scarce Land League membership card issued by the Drumconrath Branch on the Louth/Meath border to James Lynch. With objects of the League printed on reverse

1884 (9 September) Michael Davitt Irish National League letterManuscript, 2pp , Letter in his own hand with signature and written at his home in Ballybrack to the Longford Branch of the Irish National League regretting his inability to attend a meeting

1901-1940 Fitzwilliam Square Accounts and Minutes books 13 by 9 in.Two volumes full of interesting manuscript content relating to the finances and upkeep of the Square. Including notes relating to the Fitzwilliam Ward Recruiting Committee during the First World War and the distribution of `Certificates of Honour` in the Square. Problems caused by the Royal Air Force, who occupied two houses in the Square during the war including their inconsiderate use of motor horns at early hours and refusal to pay `Square Tax` for the maintenance of the area as “the Crown... is not bound by any Act of Parliament or bye-law imposing taxes on private individuals..”. With some well known names recorded and signatures of Dermod O`Brien, John F. Cunningham, Dr. Brian Pringle, Dr. F. S. Bourke, the Jellet family etc. While others such as Jack B. Yeats lived on the Square during the period covered. (2 items)

1912 (15 April) RMS Carpathia postcard signed by three Titanic survivorsManuscript on litho postcard, framed.Signed by Bertram Vere Dean (died April 1992 aged 81), Eva Hart (died February 1996 aged 91) and Edith Haisman (née Brown) (died January 1997 aged 100)

1916 (28 April - 2 May). The Rising in Enniscorthy - Unique and important documents including ceasefire order. Lieutenant Colonel Francis Howard, 7th Earl of Wicklow, reserve officer, South Irish Horse; thence by descentThis remarkable collection of three documents comprise: (1) typescript "COMMANDEERING ORDER For Gen Staff" for shaving brush and stick, thought to have been issued by the Enniscorthy Volunteers, stamped with date of 28 April 1916; (2) typescript single page "I.R. Headquarters. To the Officers in Command. An armstice [sic] having been declared between our forces and those of the enemy you are to hold your position place piquets and cease active hostilities till further orders. SIGNED SEUMAS DOYLE for General Staff." Initialled "R.B." (Brigade Commandant Robert Brennan) and dated in manuscript "30 April"; (3) a manuscript letter on paper embossed "G.R." (Georgius Rex) "To Lady Wicklow - Lord Wicklow is in Enniscorthy and wishes to know how you are? Send me a note and I will convey it by telephone to him - (no private telegrams can be accepted until further notice) S.E. Mulligan (Postmaster) 2/5/1916"These fascinating documents were found in Countess Wicklow`s papers and show that the Seventh Earl, a reserve officer, possibly stationed in Wicklow, was apparently sent to Enniscorthy to assist Colonel G.A. French and his force of 1,000 men sent to quell the rising in Enniscorthy. The Volunteers, under the command of Robert Brennan, assisted by Seamus Doyle and Sean Etchingham, had, under James Connolly`s orders, taken over the town, surrounded the RIC Barracks, blocked the railway from Rosslare, and all main roads. When the British forces arrived on 29 April the Volunteers refused to believe their assertion that there was a general surrender in Dublin, and insisted on receiving orders from Padraig Pearse. The British under the command of local officers French and Howard (Wicklow) - who would have probably personally known many of the Volunteers - relented and arranged for Seamus Doyle and Sean Etchingham to be brought to Dublin to see Pearse on Sunday 30 April. On their return the same day the order in this archive was presumably given, and the next day, 1 May, the IV garrison surrendered. 270 were arrested, and the leaders, including Robert Brennan, Seamus Doyle, Sean Etchingham, James Rafter, RF King, Paul Galligan (whose forces occupied Ferns), and Michael de Lacy, were all sentenced to death but had their sentences commuted. This is only the second ceasefire order from the 1916 Rising recorded in private hands and as such is of immense importance and value.

1913. Pádraig Pearse signed chequeManuscript on printed cheque, framed with a portrait of Pearse.Drawn on The Royal Bank of Ireland to J. Landy, in the sum of eight shillings and ten pence, signed "Pádraic Mac Piarais", entirely in Pearse`s hand. Signed "John Landy" on reverse. Interestingly Pearse kept his current account with a very Unionist banking institution while his loan account was with the Hibernian Bank (see lot 252), presumably to prevent the latter taking what small income he had as repayments.

1939-46: Dublin Air Raid Precautions warden`s archive including unique gas mask censusAn extremely interesting and unique collection relating to the issuing of gas masks in the Dublin area during the Second World War. Including two completed large note books with the wardens manuscript details for each address of those who accepted, refused or requested gas masks, their respective signatures and size of gas mask issued, the numbers of children in the house under the age of 2 and 4 and final respirator census. Areas covered include Griffith Avenue, Glandore Road, Calderwood Road, Gracepark Terrace etc. Also with the air wardens Dublin Corporation identification card, Department of Defence ARP notices and forms, a civilian respirator and instructions for use.

1967-1998: The paramilitary archive of UVF leader Augustus Andrew (Gusty) Spence (1933-2011) including secret talks with both wings of the IRA in 1974The nationally important collection of archival material gathered by `Gusty` Spence during his life as one of the most important paramilitary leaders during The Troubles and later as a politician and supporter of the peace process. These documents cover a period of over 30 years and relate to his paramilitary career, organisation and discipline within the UVF, agreements with other loyalist paramilitary groups, his imprisonment and later moves to peaceful methods including an unpublished account of discussions with the Provisional I.R.A. in 1974.2 letters from the Court of Criminal Appeal in Northern Ireland relating to the dismissal of Spence`s appeal against his conviction. 4pp forming part of a petition on behalf of Spence with 93 names and addresses of those supporting his appeal. Documents relating to the appeal made by Louisa Spence against the reduction of her military pension benefits during the period that her husband was incarcerated. Letter sent to `Gusty` in prison signed “...long live the spirit of Carson, long live our war...” by 25 family members on 12 July 1967 wishing him well on `The Twelfth`. Another presentation letter sent to Spence on `The Twelfth` 1968, described as the “278th Anniversary of the victory of William III over the forces of Popery and tyranny...” signed by 63 individuals many whom are members of Spence`s family. Contemporaneous copy of a letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs relating to pre-release parole. Letter from Lord Chief Justice Goddard relating to prisoner`s television rights. “The Orange Cross” handbill dated January 1972 relating to fundraising for Loyalist prisoners.Mother`s Day card sent by Spence in 1972 from Belfast Jail with long manuscript note stating in part “... on this `Mothering Sunday` I send you my sincere love and devotion... have no fear as we shall emerge victorious, triumphant and unconquered. No Surrender...” Official 2pp typescript copy of the UVF copy of the Ulster Volunteer Force, Red Hand Commando agreement made in July 1972 at Belfast in an attempt to align the two groups. Signed by Gusty Spence on behalf of the UVF and John McKeague of the RHC. Single page letter from the Bishop of Connor relating to prison conditions.7pp account from the UVF on discussions held with the Provisional IRA in 1974. The memo claims that first contact was made in January of that year after a vote was made by the organisation`s hierarchy to open talks. Journalists Kevin Myers and Vincent Browne were approached and the first encounter took place in a lodge at Lough Sheelin in Co Cavan which was guarded by IRA men with submachine guns. Ruairí Ó Brádaigh was notably absent from this meeting as he “could not elude his Special Branch `tail`“. The meeting was remarkably frank and both sides put forward their opinions with the UVF stating that the loyalist population would not accept a united Ireland, a consensus which they were obligated to respect. While Dáithí Ó Conaill explained the idea of the Éire Nua political strategy and raised the possibility of discussing a “peaceful co-existence” in Ulster in follow-up meetings. The account goes on to describe that next meeting which took place in McCabes Hotel, Mountnugent, County Cavan. The main emphasis of this meeting was on what could or could not be deemed as acceptable and legitimate targets in armed conflict. The UVF asked the IRA that “they should direct their bombs and bullets against the armed British forces, British civil servants and other agents of the Crown, and not against the Ulster businessman and worker.” while Loyalists should “only direct their war materials against those who are determined to sell them out”. Martin McGuinness who was present at the meeting is described as “o/c Derry Provisional IRA” and was challenged by the UVF who asked “what objectives he had in mind when he ordered the bombings of shops, bakeries and other small businesses in Derry”. Opinions and remarks were exchanged on each point that was raised and remarkably the discussions went onto cover the possibility of joint paramilitary checkpoints to prevent sectarian assassinations on innocent individuals, joint intelligence liaison to combat the SAS and joint policy relating to attacks on public areas. Some agreements were made but further talks were prevented after the news of the meetings were leaked and the agreements were rejected by other members of the UVF. The document concludes with a poignant note that the talks “could have led to a better understanding and to a permanent ceasefire. There need not have been any loss of principle. But the super-Prods would not wear it...”. There would be over 20 more years of bloodshed and violence before the Good Friday Agreement.12 typescript orders and official UVF correspondence issued and signed by `Gusty Spence` in Long Kesh to the members of the UVF. Official UDA letter from “to be read out to all UDA personnel; Long Kesh” announcing the appointment of William Sloan as camp Commanding Officer. Letter signed by Spence dated 20 September 1976 tendering his resignation as commanding officer of the UVF/RHC in Long Kesh “because I am tired of the in-fighting that goes on within the Loyalist ranks and because I am not prepared to be all things to all men...”. Letter signed by Spence from Long Kesh to Alan Whitsitt reporter with the Belfast Newsletter “this communication is purely illegal of course and comes to you by a very unorthodox route.UVF night guard report for Compound 21 at Long Kesh for the night of 9 and 10 October 1976. Typescript copy of the UVF and UDA personnel non-aggression pact in Long Kesh 2 information memos from the UVF to `Gusty` Spence. Typescript copy of the lyrics to the song `Fernando` by ABBA with manuscript not by Spence. Despair-To-Dignity, a 19pp booklet produced by the Prisoners Rights Union, made up of both Republican and UVF prisoners, in 1979. Letter signed by Frankie Curry recommending the court martial and dismissal of a prisoner from the RHC due to having “defected to the Prison Authorities”. Letters from other leading politicians and personalities including Charlie Haughey, Sammy Wilson on behalf of Peter Robinson, Lord Blease and Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich. Official licence from the British Government releasing Spence from prison dated 13 December 1984 and signed by both Spence and the governor of the prison. Invites to the 1997 St. Patrick`s Day reception at the Anglo-Irish Secretariat Maryfield for Gusty Spence and 1998 dinner at the State Apartments in Dublin Castle for Andrew Spence. British (Cyprus) passport issued to `Gusty` Spence whilst a soldier.

1980 (December) Card from Cardinal Ó Fiaich to Spence after the disclosure of their meetings and correspondence 4.25 by 6 in.Diocese of Armagh Christmas card signed and with manuscript note by Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich relating to the fact that he had disclosed the details of their correspondence and discussions to an RTÉ radio interviewer who "had got the wind of our meeting...". The details of Ó Fiaich`s interview was published in a number of newspapers on 22 December 1980 including, The Irish Times and Irish Press

2007 (3 May) Gusty Spence manuscript speech delivered on the announcement of the official end of the UVF and RHC armed campaign 12 by 8.25 in.A unique and important manuscript speech in the hand of `Gusty` Spence. 2pp written on the back of a letter sent to Spence on 24 April 2007 from the Ministry of Defence Veterans Agency relating to his pension. The content are Spence`s own words prior to his announcement on behalf of the UVF and Red Hand Commando of the end of their armed campaign in Northern Ireland. It states that "I am here today to deliver a statement from the hierarchy of the UVF and RHC, why they chose me is a matter for them... I had no input into the statement I am about to read but I concur wholeheartedly with its contents... these steps outlined today, I truly believe will bring us closer to the peaceful democratic and prosperous society which every section of our community desires and our awful and terrible past will become a victims nightmare left long behind..." A historically important document from one of the most important moments in Ireland`s history.

1931: Turning Points in History signed by William Orpen 9.5 by 6.5 in.Original boards, Hutchinson, London, 284ppTurning Points in History by The Earl of Birkenhead. Signed and dated by famous Irish portrait painter and war artist William Orpen inside front cover. With additional manuscript note underneath "Purchased at Christie`s 6th June 1932. Book sale; property of late Sir W. Orpen, K.B.E., R.A.

1910: W. B. Yeats handwritten and signed letter to Sir Hugh Lane 6 by 4.5 in.Single page manuscript, framed.An excellent example of a handwritten letter by William Butler Yeats, sent from London in 1910, to Sir Hugh Lane, arranging a meeting with the famous art collector and nephew of Lady Augusta Gregory. Content relates to the raising of money through subscriptions and mentions author Violet Hunt. Attractively framed with a reproduction photograph of Yeats.

1961 (1 November) Samuel Beckett handwritten and signed letter 4 by 5.5 in.Single page, manuscript, framed.A scarce letter from the Irish author and playwright Samuel Beckett in French. Content states that Beckett "came to France for the first time as a student in 1926... was lecturer in English at the École Normale Supérieure.... and settled down here in 1939 or 8, I forget..." Attractively framed with a reproduction photograph of Beckett.

A large quantity of early indentures, manuscript on vellum