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Monty Python's Flying Circus - A large and impressive oversized Monty Python themed ' Dead Parrot ' event prop. The polystyrene display piece inspired by the most famous Monty Python skit  'The Dead Parrot Sketch' was made by Hot Wire Studio who were commissioned by a British couple for use as a table dressing for their Monty Python themed wedding. The parrot appearing to be an accurate 'Norwegian Blue'. Measures approximately 275cm / 9ft tall - tail detached. 

Monty Python's Fling Circus - A huge impressive Monty Python themed ' 16 Ton Weight ' replica prop. The polystyrene display piece inspired by a famous Monty Python joke was made by Hot Wire Studios who were commissioned by a British couple to be used as a decoration at their Monty Python themed wedding. The weight in shape of a square frustum having its mass "16 TONS" painted on the side in large white letters. Measures approx 140x175cm. Perfect for events / weddings / exhibitions. 

From the collection of Valerie Leon - a personally owned theatre programme from Ms Leons 1986 performance in the stage play ' Dracula Out For The Count '. Signed to the centre fold by all cast members to include Sylvester McCoy, Roger Sloman, Howard Lew Lewis, Terrance Longdon and others. Accompanying the programme is a signed colour photograph of Ms Leon outside a Doctor Who Tardis telephone box.

Star Wars (1977) - a rare production used script for ' The Adventures Of Luke Starkiller As Taken From The Journal Of The Whills ' by George Lucas (later retitled as 'A New Hope'). Revised Fourth Draft dated March 15th 1976. Complete script running to 156pp. Retains a scarce original production made sticker to the front showing the original unused concept artwork as designed by Ralph McQuarrie with an alternate Luke Skywalker. According to McQuarrie it was drawn while they were working on early costumes designs, mainly with Han Solo in mind but also an early version of the Luke character. The script features some alternative scenes / dialogue as expected for a draft. Autographed to the front by actor Dave Prowse who played Darth Vader. Signed in black ink and dedicated 'To Pat, Dave Prowse Is Darth Vader. '. Production used copy of the script, likely issued to crew members, the script contains text in slightly differing formats (likely where the pages have been copied from previous Draft versions). An exceptional piece of early Star Wars memorabilia. 

Rock / Classic Rock / Pop - A mixed group of six vinyl long play LP record albums to include The Who Meaty Beaty Big & Bouncy (1st UK Track press, gatefold 2406 006 with Porky etched in the dead wax, VG+), David Bowie Let's Dance (Later UK EMI press, AML 3029, VG+) and ChangesOneBowie (Later RCA Victor press, RS1055, VG+), Hollies' Greatest (Later UK Parlophone press, PCS7057, VG+) and The Kinks (Later UK Hallmark press, HMA244, VG) and Lola (Later UK Hallmark press, HMA 201, VG).   

David Bowie - Five Years 1969 - 1973 - A fantastic brand new and sealed complete CD box set of David Bowie ' Five Years 1969-1973 '. The box set containing ten CD's including six original studio albums ( Space Oddity, The Man Who Sold The World, Hunky Dory, The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars, Aladdin Sane, Pinups (new 2015 remaster), Live Santa Monica '72, Ziggy Stardust: The Motion Picture Soundtrack, he Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (2003 Mix) and Re:Call 1. Comes with a small booklet with each album in miniature vinyl record sleeves. Measures 15cm x 14cm x 8cm.

Rock / Country / Folk / Jazz / Soul - A good mixed collection of ten vinyl long play LP record albums of varying artist and genres to include Van Morrison Astral Weeks (K46024, VG), Curtis Mayfield (2318015, VG), Joe Cocker With A little Help From My Friends double LP album (TOOFA2, VG), The Who By Numbers (2490 129, G+) and Tommy double LP soundtrack (2335093, G - VG), David Bowie Ziggy Stardust (Dynaflex LSP-4702, G+), Motown Magic (TML 11030, G), Stage Fright The Band (EA-SW 425, G+), Love Forever Changes (K42015, VG) and Joan Baez Blessed Are.... double LP album (VSD 6570, G+ - VG).  

Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988) - Richard Williams (Animator) - a full colour pencil sketch artwork of Roger Rabbit and Jessica Rabbit. Signed to corner by Williams in pencil. Originally given by Aardman Animations to an online charity auction and retains the original certificate of authenticity. Total artwork size approx; 37cm x 25cm. 

Aardman Animations - Chicken Run (2000) - an original production used film can labelled ' Chicken Run - Aardman Animations ', with various other production markings. Empty. Along with a VHS tape of the film. From the collection of a gentleman who worked on the movie. Film can 18cm diameter, slightly crushed to the rear. 

The Beatles - a rare full set of Beatles autographs on a loose magazine page 'Beatles Take A Bow'. Signed by McCartney (who has added 'Beatles'), Ringo Starr, George Harrison and John Lennon. Blue and black ink, respectively. Scarce to find items signed on the front by all members, and with the rare McCartney addition. Roger Epperson opinion of 'authentic'. Fantastic set of Beatles autographs. 

David Bowie - Five Years 1969 - 1973 - A fantastic brand new and sealed complete CD box set of David Bowie ' Five Years 1969-1973 '. The box set containing ten CD's including six original studio albums ( Space Oddity, The Man Who Sold The World, Hunky Dory, The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars, Aladdin Sane, Pinups (new 2015 remaster), Live Santa Monica '72, Ziggy Stardust: The Motion Picture Soundtrack, he Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (2003 Mix) and Re:Call 1. Comes with a small booklet with each album in miniature vinyl record sleeves. Measures 15cm x 14cm x 8cm.

Aardman Animations - Angry Kid - a unique screen used production plastic mask of the title character 'Angry Kid'. The mask of lightweight vacuum-formed plastic, with hand drawn pupils to the eyes. The mouth in a fixed expression. Some production markings to the inside, as well as the original taped string present which held the mask to the face of the actor (Darren Walsh). Some light wear from use, but generally displays very well. Supplied with an original taken-during-production framed photograph of similar masks laid out, with actor Darren Walsh to the background. Unique items from the classic shorts. Mask measures approx 26cm tall.  Angry Kid is a British 1-minute short live action and stop motion adult animated comedy web series created, directed, written, and designed by Darren Walsh (who also provides the voice of the title character) and produced by Aardman Animations for Series 1 and 2. Unlike most Aardman productions, Angry Kid was not created using clay animation but a combination of pixilation (using actors in a form of stop motion puppetry) with masks for facial expressions.

Doctor Who - John Leeson (Voice) and Bob Baker (creator) - a large 1/4 scale model of K9 from Dr Who. Autographed to the side by Leeson and Baker. Both neatly signed in black ink, Leeson adding the character name and catchphrase. Signed to the removable side panel. Autographs obtained personally by the vendor. Fantastic display piece. Approx 14" long.

Doctor Who - John Levene (Sergeant Benton) and Richard Franklin (Capt Yates) - autographed Character made Doctor Who ' Unit 1971 - The Claws Of Axos ' action figure set. Signed neatly by both in black ink to the front. Contents mint and unopened. Autographs obtained personally by the vendor. Great display piece. 

Elvis Presley (1935-1977) - American Singer, Musician & Actor - scarce signed autograph album page dedicated ' To Bill '. Singed in black ink. With a letter of authenticity from a Judy White who worked at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel from 1971-75 and provided room service for Presley. Measures approx; 10x9cm. 

Doctor Who - Richard Wilson - Doctor Constantine - an original Character Options made Dr Who Series 1 action figure of Doctor Constantine (from 'The Empty Child' episode starring Christopher Eccleston). The figure autographed by Wilson in black ink across the front. Obtained in person by the vendor. Great piece of Dr Who memorabilia.

A Brameld plate commissioned by the Dundee & Hull Steam Packet Company, printed in sage green to depict the Forfarshire Steamer and with the hop pattern border, impressed mark c.1834, 26cm diameter Notes; On 5th September 1838 Forfarshire left Hull, bound for Dundee. At 4 o' clock the following day the ship ran aground. All but 9 perished who were rescued by Grace Darling and her father; the lighthouse keeper, in what became the most romantic sea rescue of the Victorian era. cf. Rockingham 1745-1842, Alwyn & Angela Cox p. 170-71. . Cracked and with crazing.

Sauer & Sohn Mod. 36, Experimentalwaffe, Vorläufer des Mod. 38Kal. 7,65 mm Brown., Nr. 210006, nummerngleich, gravierte Seriennummern. Blanker Lauf, Länge 83 mm. Siebenschüssig. Beschuss Krone/N. Kurzes Griffstück. Kimme und Korn aus dem Vollen gefräst. Schwenkbarer Demontagehebel rechts vorne im Abzugsbügel. Früher Magazinhalter. Signalstift. Gefräster, gerundeter Magazinboden. Links am Verschluss bezeichnet "J.P.Sauer & Sohn, Suhl / Cal. 7,65.", rechts die S/N 210006. Am Griffstück hinten innen oben sehr klein das Logo "HZ" für Hans Zehner, Konstrukteur bei S&S, ebenso innen vorne am Verschluss. Waffe überholt und nachbrüniert. Nussholzgriffschalen mit feinster Fischhaut. Der Magazinboden bezeichnet "Cal, 7.65 / SS". Im Nummernbereich 210.000 wurden nur ca. zehn Exemplare gefertigt. Vgl. dazu Manfred Kersten, Sauer & Sohn Suhl - Kurzwaffen, S. 135 - 146, sowie Cate & Nico van Gijn, J.P. Sauer & Sohn, S. 227 - 260, wo ausführlich und mit Bildern über das Mod. 36 referiert wird.WBK: Achtung - ErlaubnispflichtigZustand: ISauer & Sohn Mod. 36, experimental pistol, precursor of the Mod. 38Cal. 7,65 mm Brown., SN. 210006, matching numbers, engraved serial numbers. Bright bore, barrel length 83 mm. Magazine for seven rounds. Proof mark crown/N. Short grip. Front and rear sight milled of one piece. Swivelling takedown lever on the front right in the trigger guard. Early pattern magazine release. Cartridge indicator pin. Milled domed magazine bottom. The left side of the slide marked "J.P.Sauer & Sohn, Suhl / Cal. 7,65.", on the right the S/N 210006. The inside of the grip featuring the very small logo “HZ” for Hans Zehner, designer at S&S, in the upper back corner, which is repeated in the front section on the inside of the slide. Reworked and reblued. Walnut grips with very fine chequering. The magazine bottom marked "Cal, 7.65 / SS". Only ten guns were made within the number range 210,000. Cf. Manfred Kersten, Sauer & Sohn Suhl - Kurzwaffen, p. 135 - 146, and Cate & Nico van Gijn, J.P. Sauer & Sohn, p. 227 - 260, who illustrate and describe the Mod. 36 in detail.WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealerCondition: I

Colt Navy Mod. 1861, Werksgravur, Elfenbeingriff Kal. 36 Blackpowder, Nr. 35370, nummerngleich. Runder Lauf mit fast blanker Seele mit wenigen Närbchen, Neusilberkorn, Länge 7½". Sechsschüssig. Fertigung 1871. Auf dem Lauf gemarkt "- Address Col. Saml Colt New-York U.S. America", am Rahmen "Colts / Patent". Die Trommel mit Seeschlacht und Schriftzug "Colts Patent No 5370", mit Schlagspuren rund um die Seriennummer - eventuell getauscht und nummerngleich gemacht. Tiefe Werksgravur an Rahmen, Lauf, Ladepresse, Hahn, Abzugsbügel und Griff. Schlagspuren an Lauf und Rahmen. Abzugsbügel aus Messing. Unter der Seriennummer am Abzugsbügel gemarkt "BL". Auf der Schlagfeder der kleine Stempel "R.F.ENEWOL(D)", der wohl vom bekannten Colt Sammler Robert Enewold aus Reno, Nevada, stammt. Von ihm dürften auch die individuellen Elfenbeingriffschalen stammen, die links eine Schlange, rechts einen Adler zeigen, gedunkelt, mit Haarrissen. Mechanisch in Ordnung, Länge 35 cm. Dazu ein zeitgenössisches "Slim Jim" Holster, auch "California" Holster genannt. Das braune Leder in gutem Zustand, mit kleinen Ausbrüchen im Hahnbereich. Gürtelschlaufe.WBK: Achtung - ErlaubnispflichtigAchtung - Versand in Nicht-EU-Staaten unterliegt CITES Regularien.Zustand: IIIA Colt Navy Mod. 1861, factory engraved, ivory gripsCal. 36 Blackpowder, SN. 35370, matching numbers. Almost bright bore with some frosting. 7½" round barrel, German silver front sight. Six shots. Manufacturing date 1871. The barrel marked "- Address Col. Saml Colt New-York U.S.America -", the left side of the frame "Colts / Patent". Cylinder with naval battle scene, marked "Colts Patent No 5370". Punchmarks around the serial number indicate a replacement cylinder. Profusely vine and scroll engraved throughout. Brass trigger guard and front strap. The trigger guard below the serial number marked "BL". The main spring marked "R.F.ENEWOL[D]", indicating that this gun comes from the well-known Colt collector Robert F. Enewold from Reno, Nevada. It was probably him who added the ivory grips to this gun, showing a snake an the left hand side, an eagle on the right. Mechanically sound. Length 35 cm. Accompanied by a contemporary "Slim Jim" or "California" holster of russet leather in good condition with solid stitching, minor damage in the hammer area. Belt loop.WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealerAttention - shipping to non-EU countries subject to CITES.Condition: III

TOOTING & MITCHAM UTD. 1958/9 FA CUP RUN Three home programmes v. Bournemouth, Northampton and Nottingham Forest who went on to win the Cup. All have a very slight horizontal crease. Generally good

1968 EUROPEAN CUP FINAL REPLAY / MANCHESTER UNITED V BENFICA / AT ARSENAL F.C. Possibly the "Holy Grail" for Manchester United and Arsenal completist collectors. An original uncut sheet with all 16 pages of the programme planned for the Replay at Highbury, however the match was not played as United won 4-1 at Wembley. The sheet was printed by the Arsenal printers, King and Jarrett Limited, and the vendor is the son of the man who worked there at the time and managed to obtain the sheet, as they were advised to destroy the programmes. A letter of authenticity is included by the father, who worked at King & Jarrett at the time of the production of the programme. It is obvious to the naked eye that the item is 100% genuine and original and provenance is provided by the vendor. The sheet has been folded in half three times to make the size similar to other programmes of this season. The item is in very good condition and has the slightest of ageing marks. Very good

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR An official large cheque 29/9/1925 with a scene from White Hart Lane at the top and the club crest on the left, paid £50 to A.H. Coleman who played 3 times 1893-1895. Signed by 2 Directors and the Secretary and by Coleman on the reverse. Two punched holes. Generally good

DIETMAR HAMANN Last Day Cover for the final International at old Wembley Stadium with handstamp for Egland v Germany 7/10/2000 signed by Hamann who was the last goalscorer at the stadium. Good

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR Colour copy of a 2 page agreement signing Robert Mair 21/11/1896 who play 18 times in the 1896/7 season. Good

THAMES V BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION RESERVES 1928 / FIRST EVER HOME PROGRAMME Programme for the first ever programme issued by Thames Association for their first home match in the Southern League 30/8/1928 and includes an original Thames letterhead. Thames were formed as a club in May 1928 and this programme was issued for their first competitive match. The vendor acquired this programme and also the headed notepaper from the daughter of David Buchanan, who was the Manager of the club. Good

The Who Vintage 10x12 Mounted Picture Signed By Pete Townsend, John Entwistle (1944-2002) & Roger Daltrey. Good Condition Est.

Pilot Bails Out by Don Blanding, Dodd Mead & Company, New York, 1943. Signed by 31 members of 151 Squadron plus British heavyweight boxing champion John Charles ("Jack") Peterson, who was an RAF physical training instructor during WW2. I have identified each signature - see attached. Seven of these pilots were killed in action, two in a flying accident, and one on war service. There are 11 DFCs, 1 DSO, and 1 DSC. Alphabetical list of signatures: 1. p. 11. F/O James Joseph BATTLE, RAAF (426250). KIA 23 Jun 1944 (with Alfred Campbell BRIANT, RAAF). Missing on day intruder to Saumur. In day Rangers, F/O Bryant with F/O Battle and F/Lt Lindsay with P/O Brodie, shot up a number of railway targets. From these targets the flak was far from comfortable, and F/O Bryant and F/O Battle were shot down. Nothing was heard of their fate. 2. p. 12. F/O Ronald Gordon ELVIN, DFC (121534). KIA 23 Dec 1944 (with Eric RAYNER) when Mosquito HP930 on a night intruder mission failed to return from a sortie to attack communications in the Cologne / Bonn / Duren / Coblenz area. London Gazette, 29 Dec 1944: ELVIN, Ronald Gordon, F/L (121534, RAFVR) - No. 613 Squadron. Flight Lieutenant Elvin has participated in six successful attacks against enemy airfields. Since the invasion of Western Europe, he has also taken part in many missions in support of ground forces and in search of enemy transport after penetrating deep inside enemy territory. During one sortie, two trains were located, one of which was set on fire and the engine of the other blown up. Another time his aircraft was detailed to attack a heavily defended target. His skilful navigation and determination materially contributed to the destruction of a very large number of enemy vehicles. Flight Lieutenant Elvin's fortitude, initiative and courage are worthy of high commendation. 3. p. 13. W/C Geoffrey Horace GOODMAN, DSO, DFC (70799). 1 March 1944. Note added "5 May 1944. Shot 4 enemy planes down in 6 minutes". 4. p. 15. F/L John Lawrence Wemyss ELLACOMBE, DFC CB (43031). 28 Feb 1920-11 May 2014. Battle of Britain pilot. . 5.p. 15. P/O Richard PEEL. 22 Nov 1906-28 Mar 1987. 6. p. 15. Captain Jack William BRAY Jr, USAAF. 30 Aug 1915-26 Oct 2002. 7. p. 19. F/L David Sampson ("Tommy") HANDLEY (79901). 23 Sep 1911-Jan 2002. 8. p. 19. F/O Alfred Campbell ("Bill") BRIANT, RAAF. Perfect signature match with his digitised file in the Australian Archives. KIA 23 Jun 1944 (with James Joseph BATTLE). Born 24 May 1923. 9. p. 23. P/O Ronald Stanley FLIGHT, DFC* AFC (159876). 29 Jun 1918-27 Jul 1987. See https://wartimememoriesproject. com/ww2/view. php?uid=225655. Mosquito MM312-T/o for mission to Flushing-Arhemmidjer). Damaged by explosion pres. flak on PR mission and crash-landed B. 48 Amiens. At night, one of our aircraft was badly damaged by the premature explosion of a flash bomb - managed to land safely after a few tense moments. Aircraft a write-off (Mosquito MM312). 22. 9. 1944 DBR. Crew: F/O (159876) Ronald Stanley FLIGHT DFC (pilot) RAFVR - Ok; P/O (170604) Brian Douglas MACKINS DFC (nav. ) RAFVR - Ok. 10. p. 25. F/O Robert Scott WOOD, MID (138278). 11. p. 29. F/O Mervyn Charles PARTRIDGE, RAAF (Aus 426235). Killed with his pilot Harry TURNER of Melbourne 7/8 Jun 1945 in aircraft accident whilst returning to their base in Cornwall. The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Queensland), Wed 8 Jun 1949: In Memoriam. PARTRIDGE, 426235. Flight-Lieut. Mervin Charles, R. A. A. F. , Member 151 Mosquito Squadron, R. A. F. - Sacred memories of my precious Son. Merv. , who. with his Pilot. Harry Turner, of Melbourne, lost his life in an aircraft accident in Cornwall, whilst returning to his base, at midnight, June 7th-8th 1945. 12. p. 32. F/O Eric RAYNER, DFC (126000). KIA 23 Dec 1944 Flight Lieutenant Rayner has completed numerous operational sorties. He has participated in six successful attacks against enemy airfields. Since the invasion of Western Europe, he has also taken part in many missions in support of ground forces and in search of enemy transport, often deep inside enemy territory. During one sortie he located two trains, one of which he set on fire and blew up the engine of the other. Another time he was detailed to attack a heavily defended target. He displayed most skilful airmanship and determination which resulted in the destruction of a very large number of enemy vehicles. 13. p. 33. P/O Howard Keith KEMP, RNZAF. Note added "Killed on ops". KIA 11 Apr 1944. Fighter pilot killed in action. Warrant-Officer Howard Keith Kemp made headlines after shooting down one of Germany's newest bomber aircraft over England in January 1944 during World War II. 14. p. 35. Probably F/L James STEVENSON, RAAF. 15. p. 37. Lt (A) Trevor John TURNER, RNVR. Died on war service 8 Jun 1945 at Royal Naval Air Station, Southampton.  16. p. 39. Lt (A) John Alexander CRAMP, RNZNVR, DSC. Born 31 May 1922 (Hamilton). Arrived New York on 2 Jan 1945. Mosquito HK177 - T/o at 22:10hrs. Lost power engine on take-off and crash-landed in RAF Colerne. 2. 1. 1944. Crew: Lt. (A) John Alexander CRAMP DSC (pilot) FAA RN - Ok; Lt. (A) D. M. JAFFRAY (nav. ) FAA RN - Ok. The Auckland Star, Wed 17 Feb 1943: TWO D. S. C. AWARDS. N. Z. NAVAL AIRMEN. BRAVERY ON OPERATIONS. (P. A. ) WELLINGTON, this day. The Prime Minister, Mr. Fraser, has received advice that the King has approved the following awards to New Zealand naval airmen:- Distinguished Service Cross: Temporary - Acting-Sub-Lieutenant (A) John Alexander Cramp, for bravery and sustained devotion to duty in many air operations from Malta; Temporary-Sub-Lieutenant (A) Alexander Blunt, for bravery and devotion to duty in air operations in the Western Desert. Sub-Lieutenant Cramp left New Zealand as a naval airman (second class) in August 1940, and was promoted to his present rank on July 21, 1941. Sub-Lieutenant Blunt left New Zealand with the same rank on the same date and was promoted to his present rank on July 2, 1941. 17. p. 41. F/O John ("Johnny") FURNISS (123112). Relinquished his RAF commission on 16 Mar 1953. 18. p. 43. F/O William Frederick Elystan THOMAS, DFC* (19. p. 45. P/O Joseph BOLTON  21. p. 49. F/O Edwin Philip Andrew HORREX, DFC (121093). Note added "Believed killed". Mosquito PZ218 Crash-landed on day intruder mission. 22. 7. 1944 Crew: S/Ldr (103504) Reginald Howard HARRISON (pilot) RAFVR - Ok; F/O (121093) Edwin Philip Andrew HORREX (nav. ) RAFVR - Ok. Both injured and survived. Repatriated by American forces two months later. LG, 2 Jun 1944: Flying Officer Edwin Philip Andrew HORREX (121093),  22. p. 51. P/O William Thomas HUTCHINSON. RCAF. Graduate of Univ of British Columbia (Arts '41). 1917-1973. 23. p. 53. F/O Ian Veitch FERGUSON (130298). Died 19 Dec 1965 (Buckinghamshire). 24. p. 57. F/O Harry TURNER, RAAF (Aus 410757). Perfect signature match with his digitised file in the Australian Archives. see http://aviation-safety. net/wikibase/wiki. php?id=144083. Killed with his Navigator Mervyn Charles PARTRIDGE 7/8 Jun 1945 in an aircraft accident whilst returning to their base in Cornwall. 25. p. 59. S/L Charles Alfred COOKE, DFC (43634). Battle of Britain pilot. 7 Jun 1912-28 Jan 1985.  26. p. 60. Lt (A) David Mitchel JAFFRAY, RNVR. 16 Sep 1918-Dec 1975. 27. p. 64. P/O Brian Douglas MACKINS, RAFVR, DFC (170604). 7 Mar 1920-18 Mar 1989. 28. p. 65. F/O John Edward MORRISS, RAFVR (121327). Note added "Missing on D. Day". KIA 6 Jun 1944 (with Joseph BOLTON). 29. p. 71. F/O Alan Charles ALDRIDGE (149129). Relinquished his RAF commission on 1 Feb 1956. 30. p. 77. F/L Ronald James MACCALLUM, Engineer Officer, MBE (46673). 7 Jul 1907-18 Nov 1976. 31. p. 81. HARRISON, JAFF, WINCO, JOHNNY and JACK written above silhouettes. 32. [p. 86]. Sketch. "Best wishes, Jack PETERSEN, Colerne, 7 June 44.This is John Charles PETERSEN OBE TD (2 Sep 1911-22 Nov 1990), a Welsh boxer who held the British heavyweight boxing title on two separate occasions. 

Behind the Spitfires by RAFF signed by 90 WW2 pilots and crew some KIA. Most 130 Squadron; some 19 Squadron contained in Behind the Spitfires by RAFF, first edition 1941, 106 pp, from the collection of the late Ronald 'Bram' Bramley. Bram was a wireless operator/air gunner with 22 and 42 Squadrons. He was President of 22 Squadron Association. F/Lt Harold Edward Walmsley DFC* F/Lt Ian Reginald Ponsford DFC F/Lt Charles James Samouelle DFC*  Squadron Leader Harold Edward WALMSLEY, D. F. C. (139425), R. A. F. V. R. , No. 350 (Belgian) Squadron. "This officer has completed many sorties since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and throughout has set a fine example of determination and devotion to duty. In air fighting, Squadron Leader Walmsley has been responsible for the destruction of 9 enemy aircraft and has also inflicted much damage on enemy transport despite heavy opposition. He has proved a most valuable asset to the squadron. RAF Harrowbeer, Yelverton | No. 130 Squadron, 25-11-41 Flying Officer Williams, 10-41 Pilot Officer Jones Ex Australia, 10-41 Pilot Officer Macdonald Ex Australia, 10-41 Sergeant Barr Ex Australia, 10-41 Sergeant Cassell Ex Australia, 10-41 Sergeant Nursey Ex Australia, 11-41 Chetwynd-Stapylton, 10-41 "Tiny" Faulks, 11-41 "Shadow" Lines, 11-41 "Popeye" Salter, 10-41 Smithy, William Henry Alexander Wright, Squadron Leader 70834 , F/O Frank Rene Malyon Cook (8 September 1922 - 29 August 1944). Frank Rene Malyon Cook was born on 8 September 1922 in Armadale, Victoria, Australia. He was the son of John Malyon Cook and Jeane Cook. The family later moved to Melbourne, Victoria. This is where Frank enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 21 June 1941. Not much is known about his time in the RAAF. He became a Spitfire pilot with A flight, 130 squadron, stationed at Drem and later transferred to 229 Squadron, operating out of Coltishall, Norfolk. For some time, 229 Squadron was stationed in the Mediterranean. Frank claimed a Bf 109 destroyed on 12 July 1943, flying Spitfire V ER533/X-R. A week before his 22nd birthday, on 19 August 1944, F/O Cook and three other Spitfires were on patrol in the Egmond, Heerenveen, Meppel area. Near Lemmer, a tow ship with three ships was attacked. Many hits were observed on the ships. However, an armed trawler and landing craft both opened up on the attackers. F/O Cook's Spitfire was hit and crashed into the Noordoost polder between Creil and Rutten. F/O Cook is buried in Lemmer General Cemetery, Plot C. Row 8. Grave 219. Flight Sergeant Ian Edgecombe Mathieson. He was born in Dannevirke, the son of Augustus and Ivy Mathieson. He was educated at Dannevirke H S and Napier B H S before working on his father's farm at Wanstead. He joined the RNZAF in June 1941 as an Airman Pilot u/t, trained at #2 Elementary Flying Training School at Bell Block and #2 Flying Training School at Woodbourne and was awarded in wings in December embarking for the UK in January 1942. In England, he attended an Advanced Flying Unit before 59 Operational Training Unit on Hurricanes at RAF Crosby on Eden in Cumberland, and stayed on as a staff pilot for two months. His next posting was to 486 Squadron flying Typhoons from a number of aerodromes: RAF North Weald in Essex, RAF West Malling in Kent and RAF Tangmere in Sussex, from there he went to 66 Squadron operating Spitfires, again at a number of aerodromes in South East England and flew on 66 operations with that squadron. In November 1943, he was posted to 130 Squadron at RAF Ayr in Ayrshire, Scotland. On 25thNovember 1943 he was flying Spitfire VB AD329 on air firing practice and having returned to base he was taxiing along the runway when he was struck from behind by a 186 Squadron Typhoon as it came in to land, the Typhoon pilot had not seen Control's red Aldis light and a back-up red Very light failed to explode. Ian had just scored his flight's best score of the day, the Typhoon pilot survived. Ian was 23 years old and is buried in St. Illogan Churchyard, St. Illogan, near Camborne, Cornwall, England. F/Lt [later Squadron Leader] Russell Maurice Mathieson (NZ41394). Signed on flyleaf. Born 21 Dec 17. RNZAF 18 Jan 41 to 27 Mar 46. Embarked Awatea for Canada and SFTS training 29 Apr 41. Graduated as pilot and commissioned 8 Aug 41. Squadron Leader with 222 Squadron. Died at Mt Maunganui Jan 93. London Gazette Entries 23. 6. 42 Acting Flight Lieutenant Walter James Rosser (102991), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 130 Squadron. DFC.26. 9. 44 Acting Squadron Leader William Henry Ireson (85945), R. A. F. V. R. , 130 Sqn. DFC. "Squadron Leader Ireson has taken part in a very large number of sorties, many of them involving attacks on dangerous and difficult targets He has displayed great skill and courage and throughout his devotion to duty has been unfailing. Within recent weeks he has taken part in many sorties over the Normandy beaches and convoy areas and his leadership has been masterly. 8. 5. 45 Acting Squadron Leader Martin Robert Draycott Hume (N. Z. 405335), 130 Sqn. DFC. 20. 7. 45 Flying Officer Frederick Edward Fitzgerald Edwards (Aus. 42O460), 130 Sqn. 20. 7. 45 Pilot Officer Joseph Armstrong Boulton (Aus. 420544), 130 Sqn. 20. 7. 45 Warrant Officer Brian Wallace Woodman (N. Z. 428283), 130 Sqn. 24. 7. 45 Squadron Leader Frank Geoffrey Woolley, R. A. F. V. R. , 130 Sqn. Bar to DFC. 23. 1. 42 Squadron Leader Edward Philip Patrick Gibbs (32225), No. 130 Squadron. DFC. 26. 6. 45 Flight Lieutenant Ian Reginald Ponsford (135689), R. A F. V. R. , No 130. DFC. He has participated in a large number of sorties and throughout has displayed the greatest keenness to engage the enemy He has destroyed at least 7 enemy aircraft, three of them in one sortie in April 1945. In harassing attacks on enemy targets on the ground, Flight Lieutenant Ponsford has been responsible for the destruction of many mechanical vehicles This officer has set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty. " 19. 2. 43. Acting Flight Lieutenant Philip Lintott Arnott (63090), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 130 Squadron. DFC. Flight Sergeant Philip Henry Thornton Clay DFM. Flying Officer Geoff 'Lucky' Lord DFC was a 'Flying Ace' with 7 (confirmed) enemy aircraft shot down.  p. 36. Perranporth Memorial Hall | 130 SQUADRON, Sgt G Cox, Plt Off Roger Wiginton (78495), Sgt Cyril Brennan RAAF (Aus 404771) KIA 25 Jun 1942. He has a digitised file in the Australian Archives. Sgt R Farmer, Fg Off William Henry Hoggard, Pilot Officer [later Squadron Leader] John Raymond Fitzmaurice (46041) p. 37. Fitzmaurice was the winner of both the R. A. F. and the Inter-Service Championship with the Epée at the Royal Tournament in 1933, and again in 1939, in which year he also won the Inter-Service Championship with the Sabre. He was commissioned Pilot Officer in June 1941; Flight Lieutenant in January 1944, and retired in January 1946, retaining his rank as Squadron Leader. M. I. D. London Gazette 8 June 1944, for services in Italy (Flight Lieutenant). Sergeant [later Flight Lieutenant] Eric Sidney Opie Southern Rhodesian Forces (80454) p. 37. 19 Squadron. On 3 April 1943, P/O ES Opie and F/S JD Baragwanath intercepted two FW 190s south of Plymouth, damaging one. Flight Lieutenant Ian Menyll Mundy (80403) p. 37. Reported missing and presumed KIA in Flight, 11 October 1945. 130 (Punjab) Squadron, S/Ldr P V K Tripe, F/Lt Ian Smith (SR80463) (future prime minister of Rhodesia), Geoff Lord, Ian Ponsford, Joe Boulton, Vic Seymour who shot down the last German plane in WW2. F/Lt Godfrey George. Aircraft and personnel of 'B' Flight, No. 130 Squadron RAF at Ballyhalbert, Northern Ireland, May 1943, Lieutenant Jacques Andrieuz, a Free French pilot, A E Mokanyk RCAF, Bob Doe. 

Flying Log Books. 218 (Gold Coast) Squadron. Two log books belonging to Flying Officer Alec Taylor RAFVR. He and his crew failed to return from a raid on Nuremburg on August 10th, 1943 (the last entry in his second log book). Short Stirling EE885 HA-G was hit by incendiaries from above while over the target area. All the crew apart from the pilot, Canadian Flight Sergeant Stuart Fillmore RCAF, survived. This was the crews' 7th operation and F/Sgt Fillmore's 9th. Signatures in the second log book are: a. Flight Lieutenant Stuart Reginald Fillmore (J/6386), KIA 11 Aug 1943. b. Squadron Leader Frederick John "Bunny" Austin DFC (40168). c. Squadron Leader John Overton DFC (122228). d. Gordon Roland St Cyr Gwynne-Timothy (Royal Flying Corps) x 3 signatures. e. F/L [Dr] John Frederick Heard RCAF. During WW2, he headed several air navigation schools attaining the rank of Squadron Leader with the RCAF. https://www. rasc. ca/john-heard. Director of the David Dunlap Observatory (1951-65), Royal Astronomical Society of Canada President (1953-54). f. F/L John Edwin Fairchild (129115). Killed 13 Sep 1943. g. Wing Commander Arthur Paul Blackburn DFC (C846). Distinguished Flying Cross - No. 434 Squadron - Award effective 6 January 1945 as per London Gazette dated 16 January 1945 and AFRO 508/45 dated 23 March 1945. Born 1916 in Aylsford, Nova Scotia; home in New Glasgow (ex-COTC at St. Francis Xavier University); enlisted Halifax, 4 July 1938. Commissioned 1938. Received wings at Trenton, 17 June 1939. Award presented 1 April 1949. No citation other than "completed. numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which [he has] invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty. " Public Records Office Air 2/9038 has recommendation dated 26 October 1944. No details of first tour; credited with 15 sorties (73 hours ten minutes) on second tour. 14 July 44 Leipzig (6. 40) 18 Aug 44 Bremen (5. 40) 15 July 44 Diversion (4. 20) 25 Aug 44 Calais (4. 10)) 17 July 44 Caen (4. 35) 27 Aug 44 Sterkrade-Duisburg 18 July 44 Weseling (6. 10) (5. 20) 23 July 44 Donges (5. 45) 10 Sep 44 Le Havre (4. 25) 24 July 44 L'Hey (3. 40) 12 Sep 44 Le Havre (4. 25) 1 Aug 44 Acquet (4. 05) 12 Sep 44 Dortmund (5. 05, 3 Aug 44 Foret de Nieppe by flak) (4. 30) 14 Sep 44 Duisburg (6. 05) 16 Aug 44 Kiel (5. 35) 18 Sep 44 Domburgh (3. 45) Since this officer's enlistment in the Royal Canadian Air Force early in 1939 he has distinguished himself as a forceful and courageous leader. His operational efficiency during the tour of operations with Coastal Command and his work as an instructor at an Air Navigation School has brought him the praise of all his Senior Officers and the men who have worked with him. Since joining the bomber squadron, Wing Commander Blackburn has proven himself a highly skilful and courageous captain whose fine example and untiring work both in the air and on the ground has led his squadron to an outstanding high standard of operational efficiency. h. F/O James Taylor Sinclair (181901). Instructor at No 6 Bomber & Gunnery School, Mountain View, Ontario. The first log book is signed twice by Alec Taylor on 20 Oct 1941 and the following: a. F/O Eric John Martin (73004) x 3 signatures. Instructor at No 10 Elementary Flight Training School. b. S/L Arthur Frederick Merritt (22146). Chief Flying Instructor. c. P/O Derek Colles Ross (120596). KIA 23 April 1944. d. Sgt [later F/O] Peter Crew Ryall (152083). With two exercise books and one RAF notebook. All complete in Taylor's handwriting. Good condition Est.

Rare early Aviators signed 1910 Air Show Programme. Burton-on-Trent AVIATION WEEK. 26th September to 1st October 1910. A unique piece of early flight and aviation history, "Burton-On-Trent Official Programme" is from the second air show held in Britain. The Evershed Brewing family were instrumental in the organisation of the event and the ground was rented to London firm Aviation Courses Ltd for £300. This programme lists the seven flyers at the event and contains the ink autographs of the five of the seven listed on the back of the programme. Helene Dutrieu Belgian cycling world champion, stunt cyclist, stunt motorcyclist, automobile racer, stunt driver, pioneer aviator, wartime ambulance driver, and director of a military hospital. , Paul De Lesseps was the son of the builder of the Suez Canal. De Lesseps flew a Bleriot monoplane at the meeting. On the second day of the meeting, he lost his way during a cross country flight of 32 miles to Lichfield Cathedral and back. De Lesseps eventually landed in a field at Grange Farm, Harleston, near Lichfield. After an overnight stay, De Lesseps headed back towards Burton and managed to lose his way again, this time landing in a field near Nottingham, he finally arrived back in Burton having taken 2 days to complete what should have been a 30 minute flight, Julian Mamet born on December 24 , 1877in Bourges and died on1 st April 1932[ 1 ] , was a mechanic, the French aviator. In the service of Louis Bleriot, he contributed to the feat of the first crossing of the English Channel by plane in July 1909. He accompanied Louis Bleriot abroad and was the first aviator to fly in Spain and Portugal, L Beaud. The Burton Aviation week was staged at Bass's Meadow in Meadow Road, Burton, between September 26th and October 1st, 1910. The official programme lists admission prices at 1/- 2/6 and 5/-, with an addition of 2/6 to visit the hangers. The aviators listed are Mademoiselle Helene Dutrieu, Farman Biplane. Brunneau De Laborie, Farman Biplane. Paul De Lesseps, Bleriot monoplane. Marcel Hanriot, Hanriot Monoplane. Julien Mamet, Bleriot Monoplane. Emile Ladougne, Goupy Biplane. L Beaud, Farman Biplane. The Burton on Trent Aviation Committee, initially had problems securing pilots for the meeting, when none of the aviators originally suggested were able to attend. They eventually booked a group of all French fliers who had previously been attending a meeting in Doncaster. Good condition Est.

Dambusters Sir Barnes Wallis signed RAF Hartland Point flown cover, also signed by the pilot who flew the covers. Good condition Est.

Titanic collection includes a selection of signed items from survivors , Millvina & Bertram Dean , Oceanographer Robert Ballard who discovered The Titanic on the ocean floor plus two relatives of the Titanic crew. Good condition Est.

An original hand carved 1950/60s woodblock for Bo Diddley's song "Who Do You Love" 1956, 33" x 23", together with the associated print, unframed (2). This woodblock can be used to produce further prints, the accompanying print is an example.

Sig Sauer P226 .177 calibre air pistol, blow back action, serial number 15J04362, with dual end eight shot magazines.No licence required to buy this item, buyer must be over the age of 18. This item cannot be posted to a home address and can only be posted to a Registered Firearms Dealer who can then hand it over to the buyer.21cm long

Lee Enfield No 5 Jungle Carbine Foresight Adjustment Tool, (cramp) complete with original packing box dated 1948, the box in unopened condition.B2 CR. 27A TOOLS FORESIGHT, CLAMP No. 4 MK II QTY. 1. On the side of the box is a rubber stamp I.F.A and a date stamp DEC 1948.The final six images included in the lot description Illustrated online are taken by the vendor who has another identical example which he has opened up to photograph. From previously opened examples owned by the vendor the tool is stamped NO 4 RIFLE NO 5 and a Crown over E over 3C , E being the RSAF Enfield Inspection Mark. The Official designation was the Tool Foresight Cramp No.4 for the No.5 rifle. This is slightly confusing, but then the one for the No.4 rifle was the No.3 cramp!There is a reference for them in Dorsey and Shaffer’s book Gun Tools Volume 2, page 364 ‘This cramp adjusts windage on the British No.5 Mk1 Jungle Carbine front sight. The large hole fits around the flash hider and the smaller hole clears the bayonet stud located under the flash hider. Blackened machined steel with the following markings: Crown E and No.4 Rifle No.5.’

Brass three drawer telescope by Cary’s, inscribed 'D. Labalmondiere, 83rd Regiment' with leather covers. Lieutenant-Colonel Douglas William Parish Labalmondiere CB 3rd June 1815- 8th March 1893 was the first Assistant Commissioner of the London Metropolitan Police and acted as Commissioner for three months in 1868–1869. Labalmondiere was descended from an aristocratic French family who had established sugarcane plantations in the West Indies. He was educated at Eton College and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, where he passed out at the head of the list with exceptional honours, and was commissioned an ensign into the 83rd County of Dublin Regiment of Foot later to become the Royal Irish Rifles. He served in the West Indies and Canadas, 1837–1838, carried dispatches during Mackenzies Rebellion and Papineaus Rebellion and was promoted lieutenant. He was promoted Captain in 1844. In 1846–1849, he served in Ireland during the Irish Potato Famine. Whilst in India with his regiment, he was appointed to the Metropolitan Police and was permitted to return overland. In 1850, he retired on half pay as a lieutenant-colonel and joined the Metropolitan Police as its second inspecting superintendent. He was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath CB for his services in policing at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and in 1855 was selected to attend Queen Victoria in Paris. 83rd County of Dublin later to became the Royal Irish Rifles Promotions Ensign 21st June 1833Lieut 25th May 1838Capt 7th June 1844The Cary Brothers - John and William - traded at 181 Strand and were noted for work of exceptionally high quality. After Williams his death the firm was taken over by Charles Gould. 26cm collapsed.

Gandhi (Mohandas Karamchand, Indian lawyer and anti-colonial nationalist, 1869-1948) Autograph album with signature of Gandhi, Muriel Lester and Mirabehn "Mira", also signed by Nellie and Violet Lansbury daughters of George Lansbury, on one 1 leaf, album of 19 signed pp., others blank, 1f. loose, original morocco, gilt, 130 x 195mm., 1919-31.⁂ Signed by Gandhi when he came to London in 1931 to attend a conference on the future of India. Instead of a hotel he stayed at Kingsley Hall in Bow, a small independent church run by sisters Muriel and Doris Lester. Also signed by Mirabehn, Madeleine Slade P. V. (1892-1982), also known as Mirabehn or Meera Behn; supporter of the Indian Independence Movement who in the 1920s left her home in England to live and work with Mohandas Gandhi. Manuscript note of provenance accompanies this lot.

[Barleti (Marin)] The historie of George Castriot, surnamed Scanderbeg, King of Albanie. Containing his famous actes, his noble deedes of armes, and memorable victories against the Turkes, for the faith of Christ, first and only edition in English, [translated by Zachary Jones], title with woodcut printer's device, woodcut head- and tail-pieces and decorative initials, lacking initial blank, library stamps (mostly marginal, but very occasionally encroaching on a printed side-note or text), tear to foot of of Ss1 and Vv6, within text, but without loss, marginal worming to quires V and X, occasionally affecting a printed side-note, stained, lightly browned throughout, 19th century half calf, spine and corners worn, covers detaching, rubbed, [STC 15318; Johnson, Spencer, p.57, C], folio, Imprinted [by R. Field] for VVilliam Ponsonby, 1599.⁂ Rare copy at auction of this translation of Barleti's life of the Albanian hero Scanderbeg, who led that country's resistance against the Ottomans. The work includes a prefatory sonnet by Edmund Spenser ('Upon the historie of George Castriot'). Provenance: 'This book was part of ye Library of the famous Sir John Powell of Broadway'. Sir John Powell (1632-1696) Carmarthenshire judge, who is buried at Broadway, Laugharne (minute inscription inside the O of 'Historie' of title; final f. with 17th century list of Welsh names with sums against them; Thomas Pennyore, ?Rev. Thomas Watkins 1761-1829 (inscription to head of title).

Manuscript poetry.- [Crashaw (Richard)] Epigrammatum sacrorum liber, first edition of the author's first book, with contemporary manuscript poetry at end, title and woodcut printer's device within woodcut typographic border, woodcut typographic head- and tail-pieces, crayon scribbled to blank A1r, [STC 6009], Cambridge, [Printed by Thomas Buck and Roger Daniel], Printers to the University, 1634 bound after Greek printing.- Hē tēs anthologias anthologia. Florilegium epigrammatum Græcorum, title with large woodcut printer's device, woodcut head-pieces and decorative initial, lacking plate, occasional contemporary ink marginalia and inter-linear notes, [STC 10701], Felix Kingston, 1629 and Ross (Alexander) Virgilius evangelisans. Sive Historia Domini & Salvatoris nostri Iesu Christi, issue with 'læthi' in last line of E4r, woodcut device to title, with final blank, [STC 24826], John Legate for Richard Thrale, 1634, together 3 works in 1 vol., some spotting and staining, contemporary calf, gilt, worn, but holding, 8vo ⁂ First edition of the first book by Richard Crashaw (c.1613-1649), English poet, fellow of Peterhouse, Cambridge University, and cleric, who later converted to Catholicism. The single page of manuscript poetry includes the couplets 'on Samson's jaw-bone', and 'On the Philistines'; a quatrain 'A Riddle'; and a sestain 'On Popish interpretation of Scripture'. Provenance: 'J. Willughby, ?B: 9:11' (ink inscription to head of title of second mentioned); Edward Macfarlan, Cambridge, 1808 (ink inscription to final blank of final mentioned); Metcalfe (inscription to front pastedown).

Waterhous (Edward) The Gentlemans Monitor; or a Sober Inspection into the Vertues, Vices, and Ordinary Means, of the Rise and Decay of Men and Families, first edition, engraved portrait by A.Hertocks, with initial blank leaf and final advertisement leaf, woodcut head-pieces and initials, some light browning, hole to fore-margin of T7-U3 with slight loss to a couple of side-notes, modern half calf, spine a little faded, [Wing W1047], 8vo, by T.R. for R.Royston, 1665.⁂ Rare in commerce. Edward Waterhouse (1619-70) was a clergyman and writer, and great-nephew of Sir Edward Waterhouse who was Chancellor of the Exchequer of Ireland in the late 16th century.

Lord Grenville's copy.- Catullus, Tibullus & Propertius. Catullus Tibullus Propertius, edited by Victor Giselinus, collation: A-L8, title with woodcut printer's device, woodcut initials, lacking final blank, Antwerp, Christopher Plantin, 1569 bound with Propertius (Sextus Aurelius) Elegiarum Libri IIII, edited by Willem Canter, collation: A-I8, title with woodcut printer's device, woodcut initials and tail-piece, lacking final blank, Antwerp, Christopher Plantin, 1569, together 2 works in 1 vol., some staining and spotting, little closely trimmed at head, early 19th century dark green calf, blind-stamped arms of Grenville to covers, upper cover stained/faded, rubbed, 8vo (121 x 75mm.) ⁂ Lord Grenville's copy of the rare first annotated Plantin edition of Catullus. It was edited by Giselinus, who had also edited Prudentius and Ovid for Plantin, as well as working as a proof-reader. The printed side-notes mostly give variant readings by Pontanus, Turnebus, Muretus, Fabricius, Statius, Scaliger, and others. The Tibullus is edited by Theodorus Pulmannus and the separately paginated Propertius by Willem Canter. Provenance: William Wyndham Grenville, 1st Baron (1759-1834) British Prime Minister (1806-1807) and Chancellor of Oxford University (1810-1834). The stamps used for the binding were cut for the Chancellor's Prize books of Oxford University. Literature: Neither in Adams; Voet 934 & 2112.

Music.- Keller (Gottfried) A Compleat Method for attaining to play a Thorough Bass upon either Organ, Harpsicord or Theorbo-Lute, first edition, title in red and black, 15 engraved musical plates, mostly browned with some foxing, soiling, and light water-staining, corners mostly creased, original drab wrappers, stitched as issued, covers a bit worn and stained, folio, for John Cullen, 1707. ⁂ Rare; ESTC (T122112) lists only 4 copies. Keller was a German musician and composer who spent at least a decade in England. In this treatise he was "resolv'd generously to make easie" the rules of composition. Published posthumously, it was the second work printed in England on musical theory, the first being Matthew Locke's, Melothesia.

Conjugal Lewdness.- [Defoe (Daniel)] A Treatise concerning the Use and Abuse of the Marriage Bed, first edition, second issue with cancel title mounted on stub, title lightly browned, slight worming to inner margin of title and preliminary leaves, occasional spotting, short tear to lower margin of U8, final leaf a little soiled, modern half calf, red morocco label, spine faded, [Moore 489; Rothschild 781], 8vo, for T.Warner, 1727.⁂ Scarce reissue of Defoe's Conjugal Lewdness: or, Matrimonial Whoredom first published in January 1727, with this second issue appearing in June the same year. The first issue caused an outcry but despite toning down the provocative title Defoe kept the same text, criticising those who marry for money or position, and attacking contraception or "the diabolical practice of attempting to prevent childbearing by physical preparations". He also maintains that marriage should be a state of equality and companionship.

Pamphlets.- Reflections on Mohammedism, and the Conduct of Mohammed, half-title, short tear affecting odd letter (F2), 1735; bound with, A Demonstration of the Insufficiency both of Reason and Revelation ..., previous owner's ink signature to title, small marginal hole (D1), 1731, and, A Charge of Partiality, Imposition, and Assuming Authority in Matters of Faith ..., price on title changed to 6d in manuscript, 1719; A Vindication of the Bishop of London's Pastoral Letter..., half-title, contemporary faded ink inscription to title, 1729, together 10 pamphlets bound as 1 vol., contemporary inscription to front free endpaper, pamphlets listed in manuscript to blank, occasional marginal manuscript notes, bookplate of Cholmondeley Library, occasional soiling, cracked hinges, contemporary calf-backed boards, rubbed and worn, 8vo. ⁂ Inscription to front free endpaper reads, "These were collected by Mr Arnold Author of several pieces for the Ministry who died 1736." 1. A Demonstration of the Insufficiency both of Reason and Revelation. 17312. [Gordon (Thomas)] A Sermon preached before the Learned Society of Lincoln's-Inn, on January 30. 1732. for J. Peele, 17333. [Gordon (Thomas)] A Supplement to the Sermon preached at Lincoln's-Inn, on January 30. 1732. for J. Peele, 1733.4.[Jackson (John)] A Plea for Humane Reason, shewing the sufficiency of it in Matters of Religion. 17305. Reflections on Mohammedism, and the Conduct of Mohammed. 17356. A Charge of Partiality, Imposition, and assuming Authority in Matters of Faith. 17197. A Vindication of the Bishop of London's Pastoral Letter in Answer to a late Pamphlet ..., 17298. The Present State of Popery in England. [Sabin 65326], for A. Dodd, 1733.9. [Sherlock (Thomas)] The Tryal of the Witnesses of the Resurrection of Jesus. for J. Robert, 1729.10. [Hervey (John, Baron) Some Remarks on the Minute Philosophy, 1732

Privateers in the Caribbean & Bristol merchants.- An outstanding archive of printed and manuscript material of the 18th and early 19th centuries relating to Privateers, Bristol merchants and shipping, and shipping insurance, including 10 unrecorded coffee house auction catalogues for the sale of cargoes captured by British privateers, most with ms. prices or notes and some with buyer's names, Bristol, 1756-1768; 7 printed insurance documents with ms. insertions insuring the ships of Samuel Munckley (1720-1802, Bristol slave trader, merchant and ship owner) for voyages to Jamaica, Madeira, Hamburg and Riga, c.1746-1749; a group of 6 promissory notes with ms. insertions on behalf of Samuel Munckley, 1759; a small group of trading and personal correspondence relating to Thomas and James Tierney and Elton & Noble, c.1750; a small group of contemporary newspaper clippings announcing the cargo auctions and selling places for passengers and cargo to locations including Philadelphia and Baltimore, c.1759-1763; sections of insurance documents with ms. insertions for various merchants including a William Burch and Alexander Smith; a good group of printed (with ms. insertions) bills of lading for numerous vessels, c.1769-1782; a broadside account of the life and injustices facing 'Francis Oliver, the son of a Spaniard, went at 17 years of age, to settle in the colony of St. Domingo', referring to the slave uprising there and his subsequent flight to Baltimore, ?Bristol, c.1803; ms. copies of Custom House entries for ships bound for Jamaica and Africa, date of voyages c.1712-1717; along with various other receipts, indentures, and related documents, together c.115 pieces, some tears and holes with occasional loss, some staining and soiling, all mounted in a 19th century half morocco album, spine gilt, worn at extremities, rubbed, folio, c.1750-1830 [the majority 18th century]A fascinating and extensive documentary history of one of Britain's major trading ports in the mid- to late-eighteenth century, and of the operations of the privateers who used it. With much detail of individual vessels, their owners, cargos and trade routes (including the Caribbean and America); along with an insight into the sale of goods once landed and the merchants involved in this process, as seen through 10 superb unrecorded coffee house auction catalogues. Provenance: 'Weare's Bristol Collection Vol. IV' (gilt title to spine of album).

Morris (William).- Froissart (Sir John) Chronicles of England, France, Spain, Portugal, Scotland, Brittany, Flanders, and the Adjoining Countries, 2 vol., presentation inscription from William Morris to Louisa Baldwin to front free endpaper (torn without loss), titles foxed, very light damp-staining to first few ff. of vol.1, contemporary vellum, lightly marked, upper cover to vol.1 detached, 8vo, F. and J. Rivington, 1812.⁂ Inscribed to Louisa Baldwin (née Macdonald), "Louie Baldwin, from her friend William Morris, 26 Queen Square London" and dated above June 1st 1871. Louisa was one of four sisters known for their notable marriages and connections, including Alice, mother of Rudyard Kipling, Georgiana, wife of Edward Burne-Jones, and Agnes, who married Edward Poynter. Louisa herself married the industrialist Alfred Baldwin and was mother to Stanley Baldwin, the inter-war prime minister. She was one of Morris's most distinguished female correspondents, their familiarity is attested through their copious correspondence, and his addressing her "my dear Louie" throughout.

NO RESERVE Churchill (Sir Winston Spencer) Their Finest Hour, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "From Winston to Rab [Butler] ?1949" to endpaper, maps and illustrations, bookplate of R. A. Butler to pastedown, original cloth, dust-jacket, spine sunning chipped and creasing to head and foot, a few short tears, rubbing to extremities, [Woods A123(a) Vol.II], 8vo, Boston, 1949.⁂ An excellent association, inscribed from Churchill to an erstwhile political opponent who would later play a crucial role in his administrations.Richard Austin "Rab" Butler (1902-82), Education Minister and later Chancellor of the Exchequer under Churchill. The two politicians clashed repeatedly pre-war with Butler advocating German appeasement and for Halifax to be appointed Prime Minister after Chamberlain instead of Churchill.

Ekwensi (Cyprian) Jagua Nana, first edition, light browning to endpapers, original boards, dust-jacket, fading to spine, chipping and creasing to head and foot, light wear to upper fore-edge, extremities rubbed, 8vo, 1961; ⁂ Ekwensi's most popular novel, the story of a Nigerian woman working as a prostitute who falls in love with a teacher. Scarce in the bright and attractive jacket.

Lincolnshire Abbot's Sermons.- Gilbertus de Hoilandia. Sermones super Cantica canticorum, collation: a10 b-k A-H8 I6 K8, the first and last ff. blank, 160 ff., 34 lines, Roman type, a2 seven-line initial in red and initial strokes in red, a6 three-line initial in red, initial spaces, some with guide-letters, a few instances of later ink marginalia and underlining, most extensive to a6, occasional spotting and light staining, the odd minor wormhole, mostly marginal, later vellum, gilt title to spine, small chip out of vellum near foot of spine, section of vellum missing from outer edge of lower cover, repair to upper left corner of upper cover, rubbed, small folio (250 x 183mm.), Florence, Nicolaus Laurentii, 16 April, 1485.⁂ A rare copy at auction of sermons by this English Cistercian, who was Abbot of Swineshead, Holland, Lincolnshire. The work explores the themes and meanings of the Song of Songs, and was continuing an unfinished work by Bernard of Clairvaux. Later John of Ford would complete it. Provenance: 'Della Libreria del Sig. ?Muzzo Lorenzo ?Sorelli' (later ink inscription to verso of initial blank). Literature: BMC VI 630; Goff G304; HC(Add) 7773*; BSB-Ink G-218; GW 10921; ISTC ig00304000.

Ekwensi (Cyprian) Iska, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket with light rubbing and toning, small patch of abrasion to spine, light creasing to spine ends, an excellent example, 8vo, 1966.⁂ Ekwensi's tale of a young woman from a Nigerian village who travels to the city and becomes embroiled in the literary and political worlds. Rare.

Piccolomini (Aeneas Sylvius), Pope Pius II. Epistolae familiares. De Duobus amantibus Euryalo et Lucretia. Descriptio urbis Viennensis, edited by Nicolaus de Wyle, collation: a6 b-z aa-hh8 (a2 signed a, etc.), 245 ff. (of 246, lacking initial blank), 52 lines, Gothic type, initial spaces, contemporary ink notes to b1r and occasional marginalia, a[2] lower blank corner torn and repaired, a2 [i.e 3] with marginal repair, a3 [i.e 4], with section of lower blank corner torn away, water-stained, some spotting and other lesser staining, 19th century half calf, spine in compartments and with white and green leather labels, corners worn, rubbed, 4to (226 x 162mm.), Nuremberg, Anton Koberger, 17 July, 1486.*** Please note the description of this lot has changed.⁂ Second Koberger edition of a collection of letters by the humanist Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomini, who became Pope Pius II in 1458. Includes the erotic epistolary novel De duobus amantibus, written in 1444.Provenance: 'Anton: d'?attrinto'; 'MBarth...' (early ink signatures to first text f.). Literature: BMC II 430; Goff P719; HC 154*; Bod-inc P-320; BSB-Ink P-522; GW M33695; ISTC ip00719000.

Fleming (Ian) The Spy Who Loved Me, third impression, signed by the author on endpaper, pp.33-34 with chipping and creasing to foot caused by production fault, original boards with dagger in blind and silver to upper cover, spine lettered in silver, slight shelf-lean, dust-jacket, spine browned, spine ends and corners a little chipped, light rubbing to extremities, 8vo, 1962.

Hughes (Ted) Wolfwatching, signed by the author and his brother to half-title, Gerald Hughes' copy with extensive annotations, and an original sketch to 8pp., additionally signed by Gerald to pastedown, original wrappers, some creasing, 8vo, 1989.⁂ An excellent association copy with extensive notes from Ted's only brother. Gerald Hughes (1920-2016) was a profound influence on Ted's life and work, and is featured throughout his oeuvre of poetry. The manuscript anecdotes record insights into the poems of the collection: an annotation for 'Source', for example, recalls how "Ted, being 10 years my junior, was witness to Ma's grieving, which I never saw myself, she always seemed happy - but Ted was witness to some grief which I was never aware of...". While 'Sacrifice' is noted to be about "Our uncle Albert Farrer", who in the poem "Toiled in his attic after midnight/ Mass-producing toy ducks". Gerald recalls in cursive that "Albert told me one day that he was fed up doing ducks, he said 'bugger the ducks!'", along with a sketch of a wooden duck. Most annotations are signed below by Gerald, and many are dated.

Le Carré (John) The Le Carré Omnibus, uncorrected proof copy, signed presentation inscription from the author "For Eddy, with fraternal affection - David aka John Le Carré" along with ink "Uncorrected" stamp to title, light browning to half-title and final page, splitting to upper hinge, original printed wrappers, ink stamp "Uncorrected" and numbering in biro to upper cover, light marking and staining, spine creased, chipping and splitting to upper joint, 8vo, 1964.⁂ Rare, we can trace no other example of this proof at auction, especially unusual with such a charming and personal inscription. Le Carré's first two novels, Call for the Dead and Murder of Quality released together by Gollancz to capitalise on the success of Spy Who Came in From the Cold.

de Coverly (Roger, binder).- Arnold (Matthew) Merope. A Tragedy, first edition, half-title, bound without advertisements at end, light spotting to endpapers, bound in later attractive red morocco tooled in gilt, by Roger de Coverly, covers with oval wreath of six Tudor roses & leaves surrounded by smaller leafy sprays and a border of climbing roses with dots within a double gilt fillet and decorative roll all in gilt, spine gilt in compartments with title, author and Tudor rose against a ground of dots and five raised bands, turn-ins with gilt floral decorations, marbled endpapers, signed at foot of front pastedown, g.e., spine very slightly darkened, 8vo (binding c.175 x 100mm.), 1858.⁂ A very pretty binding by the celebrated bookbinder Roger de Coverly (1831-1914) who served his apprenticeship with Zaehnsdorf and worked briefly for J.& J.Leighton before establishing his own bindery in 1870. William Morris sent him several commissions and T.J.Cobden-Sanderson spent a year's apprenticeship with him from 1883-84.

de Coverly (Roger, binder).- [Cory (William Johnson)] Ionica, Smith, Elder & Co., 1858; Ionica II, [printed Cambridge, at the University Press], 1877, together 2 vol. in 1, first editions, book-label to front endpaper and traces of removed bookplate, bound in olive green morocco elaborately tooled in gilt, by Roger de Coverly, covers with all-over design of quatrefoils made up of drawer-handle tools and flowers outlined in pointillé against a background of small circles, dots and stars in gilt, all within a border of triple gilt fillet and outer floral roll, spine in compartments with title and pointillé flowers in gilt and five raised bands, signed at foot of front cover, turn-ins with gilt floral decorations, ivory silk moiré doublures and flyleaves, g.e., very slightly rubbed at edges, preserved in modern cloth drop-back box, 8vo (binding c.175 x 105mm.) ⁂ Attractive binding on a volume regarded as the first published work by the Uranians, a group of homosexual poets. William Johnson (later Cory) was a master at Eton who was forced to resign in 1872 following the interception of an indiscreet letter to one of his pupils.

Swinburne (Algernon Charles) The Queen-Mother. Rosamond. Two Plays, first edition, first issue with Pickering title, half-title, errata leaf bound with preliminaries, with tipped-in A.L.s. from Swinburne to a Mr. Shepherd on Pines notepaper dated 26th November1884 thanking him for the gift of a book [?by John Clare] "...The song 'When I Was Young' is so Shelley-like that I remember...D.G.Rossetti insisted it was Shelley's...", and another A.L.s. from Rossetti signed "Gabriel" to his mother inviting her and his sisters Maria and Christina for tea, gilt-stamped blue roan book-label of Francis Kettaneh and label of H.P.Kraus, bound in later crushed dark red morocco with inlays and ornately tooled in gilt, covers with central gilt ornamental lozenge containing tan morocco oval onlay with initial "C" surmounted by a crown and with border of onlaid turquoise morocco strips with alternating crowns and fleurs-de-lys in gilt and tan morocco gilt corner-pieces, spine with title and author in gilt and compartments of onlaid tan morocco diamonds with "C" and crown in gilt, dark green crushed morocco doublures with central ornamental lozenge and corner-pieces tooled in gilt, red silk flyleaves, g.e., very slight rubbing to upper joint, preserved in modern cloth folder and red morocco-backed slip-case, [Wise 2], 8vo (binding c.170 x 110mm.), Basil Montagu Pickering, 1860.⁂ A lovely copy of Swinburne's first separately-published work, dedicated to Dante Gabriel Rossetti and enclosing letters from both Swinburne and Rossetti. Wise states that only about 20 copies were issued with the Pickering title-page before the work was transferred to Edward Moxon & Co., who issued the book with a new title containing their imprint.

Gladstone (Charles Elsden, binder).- Ruskin (John) Sesame and Lilies, first edition, half-title, manuscript notes in pencil to rear free endpaper with cut signature of "F.T.Palgrave 1865" mounted below, charming later dark turquoise morocco elaborately tooled in gilt, by Charles Elsden Gladstone, upper cover with title surrounded by lattice of leafy sprays enclosing four flower heads, lower cover the same but without title, spine in compartments with title and leafy sprays in gilt and four raised bands, turn-ins with leafy sprays in gilt to outer corners, signed "C.E.G." at foot of front turn-in, g.e., spine faded, slight wear to gilt at outer edges (mainly to lower cover), 8vo (binding c.175 x 120mm.), 1865.⁂ Capt. Charles Elsden Gladstone, R.N. (1855-1919) was a Royal Navy officer who bound several books in the early 20th century. Nothing is known of his training but it is believed that he executed the "finishing" (gold-tooling and decoration) on books already bound. His work is of a high standard and this example is typical in its use of flowers and leaves.Francis Turner Palgrave (1824-97), literary critic and poet, most known for his poetical anthology Golden Treasury of English Songs and Lyrics of 1861.

Emerson (Ralph Waldo) The Essay on Friendship, number 27 of 50 special copies illuminated by hand and signed by the printer Elbert Hubbard and illuminator, printed in red and black, title and initials hand-coloured and with other watercolour decorations by Minnie Gardner, illuminations a little offset, light water-staining to lower inner margin (mainly to endpapers), front hinge split at title, handsome Art Nouveau dark burgundy morocco binding elaborately tooled in gilt, by Dudley & Hodge, covers with panel formed by border of interlacing five-petal flowers, buds and heart-shaped leaves in gilt, outer border with five-petal flower to each corner and rules to foot and halfway up sides ending in buds and heart-shaped leaves, spine in compartments with title, author and buds with leaves in gilt and five raised bands, crimson morocco doublures with turn-ins of gilt rules and flowers & leaves to corners, crimson silk moiré flyleaves, signed at foot of rear turn-in, t.e.g., others uncut, spine very slightly faded, small 4to (binding c.200 x 150mm.), East Aurora, NY, Roycrofters, 1899.⁂ Dudley & Hodge were in-house binders for Copeland and Day of Boston who published books in the Arts & Crafts style following in the footsteps of English private presses, as did Elbert Hubbard at the Roycroft Press.

Beardsley (Aubrey).- Malory (Sir Thomas) [Le Morte Darthur] The Birth Life and Acts of King Arthur, 3 vol., 'out of series' copy of 300 'superior issue' on Dutch handmade paper, from an edition of 1800, 2 photogravure frontispieces (vol. 1 & 3), plates (some double-page), illustrations and decorations by Aubrey Beardsley, off-setting, plates lightly browned, contemporary half-vellum, slight bumping to corners and extremities, 4to, 1893-94.⁂ Beardsley's first major commission and an early masterpiece, produced when he was only 20 years old. The young artist met the publisher J.M. Dent who was looking for someone to illustrate an edition of Morte d'Arthur. On seeing Beardsley's trial drawing 'The Achieving of the Sangreal' the publisher was reputedly rendered speechless by its quality. Duly commissioned, Beardsley produced a body of work which took the medievalism of the Pre-Raphaelites and married it to his own bizarre imagination and Japanese-influenced style, making his reputation. They are among the most stunning illustrations he ever produced.