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Preisdatenbank abonnierenA rare WWI First World War Death Plaque Penny awarded to a Montagu Henry Pearce Hill . Comes with a printed copy of his memorial which reads ' In Memory Of Private Montague Henry Pearce Hill 14822, 20th Hussars who died on 01 April 1918. Remembered with honour ' Pozieres Memorial ' - commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission .' The plaque measuring approx; 12cm diameter.
A fascinating collection of 4x Victorian antique 19th century ' Bristol Mirror & General Advertiser ' newspapers - each from October 1946. Each feature content relating to Isambard Kingdom Brunel's SS Great Britain, and its running aground at Dundrum Bay, Northern Ireland. Featuring issues from the 3rd Oct, 10th Oct, 17th Oct and 24th October. Each newspaper provides a fascinating account of the ship. Extracts include; 3rd Oct: featuring an eye witness account from a lady aboard the SS Great Britain who tells of the 'fearful peril' when the ship crashed into the rocks and how the passengers were smuggled off in seaweed manure crates to inns and cabins on the Irish coast and how they were forced to 'divide an egg amongst three' in order to survive the night. A fascinating first hand account. 24th Oct: Features Captain Hoskins full and detailed report of his navigation, weather conditions and gives a full account of what happened during the incident. 10th Oct: contains various ideas submitted on how to free the SS Great Britain, and how to bring her back / repair. 17th Oct: features a fascinating collection of letters sent in by readers who suggest all manner of ways to 'free up' the SS Great Britain - including interested parties in purchasing her. Altogether a fascinating, detailed and historically important insight into the fears, actions and errors made on the night of the tragedy and of subsequent events.
A rare & unusual letter from spiritual leader His Divine Grace, A.C.Bhaktivedata. Founder of The Society Of Krishna Consciousness. Swami to Nrippen Babu dated 27th April 1967. This letter is a reply from Swami from the ISKCON office in New York. The content refers to a gentleman call Gorchand who has exploited his temporary position with power of attorney. AC Swami throughout the letter describes his feeling of the “criminal act” of the selling & mismanagement of a Temple. Later on in the letter, Swami talks about land, which is to be used for studies & pro Goswami literature which needs a “fine press for publication”. He later in the letter suggests appointing Nrippen Babu son as the Press Manager. The letter is signed off by Swami, in black biro to the end. Various postmarks to the envelope. His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedata Swami (1896-1977) is regarded as the foremost Vedic scholar, translator & teacher of the modern era. He is respected as on of the world’s most prominent authority on Bhati-yoga, devotional service to the supreme person Krishna. With the help of his students he founded the International Society of Krishna Consciousness, commonly known as the “Hare Krishna” movement. At the age of 69 In 1965 Steamship bound from Calcutta, India to New York, USA, he had an aim to introduce India’s message of peace & good will to the people of the Western World. It is said that during the last 12 years of his life he inspired thousands of Westerners & Indians to devote their lives to the Krishna Consciousness, launching one of the fastest grown spiritual movements in the history of the world.
A museum quality scratch built finely detailed model by James Brain, B.E.M of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's ' SS Great Britain ' with cutaway sections of the hull to include; the engine room, First class dining saloon, passenger cabins, cargo hold & lifeboats present to port & starboard. Within a custom made presentation cabinet, with plaque. Case measures 29cm x 60cm x 17cm. Also along with an image of Brain on the SS Great Britain with his model. James Brain B.E.M. was a local Bristol model shipbuilder who served in Merchant Navy as cook, then later Chief Steward from 1935 on leaving school. When the Second World War broke out, he applied to join the Royal Navy, but was told to stay put. He did so until his retirement in 1981. During the Second World War he served on both the Atlantic & Malta Convoys. When he had spare time on many of his long sea voyages, he would make his highly detailed model ships & submarines to include the N.S Savannah, M.V Blenheim & many others. James Brain was award his B.E.M. ( British Empire Medal ) in 1943 when he was serving on the Malta Convoys on King Line Ship ‘ King Edwin ‘ which was sailing from Alexandria to Malta, carrying much needed supplies. Whilst docked in Valetta Harbour on the 26th April 1943, the ship was bombed. The ship rapidly caught on fire & it was for his valiant efforts in fighting the fire over two days that he was awarded the British Empire Medal. Throughout his life, Brain continued to make his model ships & submarines when at sea & displayed them at many events, some of which were attended by Members of the Royal Family, including HM Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He also went on to win many awards when attending the Model Engineer Exhibitions throughout the 1950’s & 1960’s.
A large collection of shipping, sailing, Royal Navy, boating & other nautical related books to include; Modern Submarine Warfare, The Liners, 50 Famous Liners, The Navy In The Mediterranean 1940-1943, Passenger Ships of The Orient Line, British Ocean Tramps, The Last Blue Water Liners, Tall Ships, Men Of War, Who Sank, Surcouf, Manchester Ship Canal, Britain's Canal & River Craft, The Great Iron Ship SS Great Eastern, US Passenger Liners & many others.
A museum quality scratch built finely detailed model by James Brain, B.E.M of the Bristol City Liner ' SS Boston City ' 1920 with British Red Ensign flag, port & starboard lifeboats & Bristol City Line ' Blue Star ' emblem to funnel. Within a custom made presentation cabinet, with plaque. Case measures 23cm x 49cm x 13cm. James Brain B.E.M. was a local Bristol model shipbuilder who served in Merchant Navy as cook, then later Chief Steward from 1935 on leaving school. When the Second World War broke out, he applied to join the Royal Navy, but was told to stay put. He did so until his retirement in 1981. During the Second World War he served on both the Atlantic & Malta Convoys. When he had spare time on many of his long sea voyages, he would make his highly detailed model ships & submarines to include the N.S Savannah, M.V Blenheim & many others. James Brain was award his B.E.M. ( British Empire Medal ) in 1943 when he was serving on the Malta Convoys on King Line Ship ‘ King Edwin ‘ which was sailing from Alexandria to Malta, carrying much needed supplies. Whilst docked in Valetta Harbour on the 26th April 1943, the ship was bombed. The ship rapidly caught on fire & it was for his valiant efforts in fighting the fire over two days that he was awarded the British Empire Medal. Throughout his life, Brain continued to make his model ships & submarines when at sea & displayed them at many events, some of which were attended by Members of the Royal Family, including HM Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He also went on to win many awards when attending the Model Engineer Exhibitions throughout the 1950’s & 1960’s.
David Hockney (1937-), "Pleading for the Child" from Rumpelstilzchen, illustrations for Six Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm, 1969, unsigned on print but signed on final page, from a limited edition portfolio of 100 with 15 artist's proofs, each Fairy Tale is bound separately as a concertina fold of text and images (laporetto) and signed and numbered by the artist on the final page, with exhibition private view card - 'David Hockney, 39 etchings illustrating Six Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm, June 3-30 1977, Gallery 39, Manchester' attached on verso, etching, plate size 27 x 25.5cm, 10.5 x 10in. * Hockney had already made etchings based on the Rumpelstilzchen story in 1961 and again in 1962, and for the new series he planned to illustrate twelve of the tales, but finally settled on just six titles: The Little Sea Hare, Fundevogel, Rapunzel, The Boy who left Home to learn Fear, Old Rink Rank and Rumpelstilzchen.
Mark Wilfred Batten (1905-1993), A bronze portrait bust of John Hull Grundy, signed, titled and dated 1958, height, 48cm, 19in. * The bust is of the pioneering medical zoologist John Hull Grundy who himself trained in sculpture before going into medicine and was a contemporary of Batten's at Chelsea Art School. Artists' Resale Right ("droit de suite") may apply to this lot.
Alfred Wheeler (British, 1851-1932), The Racehorse St. Amant with Kempton Cannon up, Winner of the Epsom Derby 1904, signed J.A. Wheeler and dated 1904, with further inscriptions on verso, oil on board, 23 x 28cm, 9 x 11in. * At Epsom in 1904 St. Amant was ridden as at Newmarket by Kempton Cannon, in an unusually small field of eight runners. The French-trained colt Gouvernant started 7/4 favourite in front of a crowd which included the King and the Prince of Wales. The race was run in a violent thunderstorm, which appeared to adversely affect some of the runners including Gouvernant and Henry The First but St. Amant broke quickly, opened up a clear lead, and was never headed. He won "in a canter" by three lengths from John O'Gaunt, with St Denis six lengths further back in third, being greeted by "deafening cheers" from the crowd. The enthusiastic reception was largely due to the popularity of St. Amant's owner, Leopold de Rothschild, who was well known for his charitable work. As part of the celebrations Rothschild distributed coal, groceries and money to the widows of Newmarket and gave half a crown to every schoolchild in the neighbourhood. Condition Report: The painting is in good, original condition. There are one or two minor creases to the board in the left hand bottom corner of the painting, with one crease having some very minor chips of paintloss. The painting is framed but not glazed. The frame has the odd knock and loss commensurate with age.
Squadron Leader AA 'Tony' Pearce , medal group 1939 -1945 War medal , Defence Medal, 1939 - 45 Star, Africa Star and Italy Star with miniatures sold with his WW2 Royal Air Force Irvin Flying Jacket in brown leather with sheep wool lining , Air Ministry Taylors label, size 2, height 5'5- 5'6, breast 35-35, waist 30-32. (He noted that it was a a bit bulky for the Spitfire which it was issued for)Sold with a large family archive to include , Royal Air force pilots flying log book , photographs, press clippings, Squadron Leader AA Pearce Served 21 years in the RAF finishing his career as squadron leader Southampton University Air Squadron Squadron Leader AA Pearce (1922-2012) Consigned by Squadron Leader AA Pearce's daughter.Family history:This Royal Air Force memorabilia belonged to Tony Pearce who enjoyed a long and distinguished flying career in the RAF.His career began as a young RAF recruit at the Central Flying School in Cranwell and he made his first solo flight at the age of 19 in January 1942 in Florida after which he returned to UK for active service.On one mission near the end of the war whilst flying with 32 Squadron he crash landed near a small village in Sicily. The Mayor and local police were summoned and Tony feared the worst, but instead of being hostile they offered him a meal, a room and the services of a young lady for the night.. Tony was too tired and shaken to explore the full possibilities of that offer.After the war he became an RAF test pilot and flying instructor and many future pilots had cause to remember his 'hands on' style and infectious enthusiasm. Between 1941 and 1971 Tony flew more than 20 types of aircraft including Hurricane, Spitfire, Mosquito, Tiger Moth, Chipmunk and even the mighty Lancaster Bomber.Soon after his marriage to Myrtle Cornish in 1952, Tony was posted to Calgary, Alberta. Canada certainly made an impression on him and on his return two years later he was fond of entertaining family and friends with stories of sub-zero temperatures and his Canadian exploits..
Charles Sims, RA, RWS (British, 1873-1928) Breton Maiden signed lower right "Charles Sims 1890" watercolour, in a gilded wooden frame 52 x 35cm (20 x 14in) Provenance: A gift from the artist to a friend in Islington and by descent Charles Sims was born in Islington, London. In 1890 he began to study painting and he enrolled at the South Kensington College of Art, before moving to Paris for two years at the Académie Julian from 1891-1892, under Benjamin Constant and Jules Lefebre. He then studied at the Royal Academy Schools from 1892 to 1895, where he was awarded the Landseer Scholarship. Sims painted portraits, landscapes, and decorative paintings. He was one of that group of artists who continued to paint symbolic and romantic themes after World War I. His Continental training accounts for his fluent handling of paint, and his confident treatment of space and atmosphere. These qualities rapidly gained him critical and academic success. He held a highly successful one man show at the Leicester Gallery in 1906, and 'The Fountain' was bought for the Chantrey Bequest in 1908. Academic honours followed. He was elected Associate of the Royal Academy in 1908, Associate of the Royal Watercolour Society in 1911, Member of the Royal Watercolour Society in 1914 and a Royal Academician in 1915. He became Keeper of the Royal Academy Schools in 1920. The First World War proved to be a traumatic experience for Sims, from which he never recovered. His eldest son was killed and he was unbalanced by what he witnessed in France, where he was sent as a war artist in 1918. His subsequent paintings often show signs of the mental disturbance which led him to resign his post at the Royal Academy Schools in 1926. In 1928, Sims committed suicide. A study of his life by one of his sons appeared in 1934 (Charles Sims, ed. Alan Sims, Picture Making: Technique & Inspiration, London 1934) and a selection of his work appeared in the Last Romantics exhibition (Barbican Art Gallery, London 1989). Some foxing overall.
The Reverend Calvert Richard Jones (British, 1804-1877) Studies of 'Flora of Guernsey' 'Altesidore' 'Miranda' 'Paul Pry' 'Eddystone of London' 'River Itchen Sept 1821' inscribed with title by the artist's hand watercolour on buff paper 17 x 26cm (7 x 10in) Provenance: Private collection, Wales The late Philip Davies of Swansea who was a highly regarded picture dealer and restorer confirmed that they were works by the Rev. Calvert Richard Jones [1804 - 1877]. One horizontal line of fading along the edge of the watercolour.
Pillow case which was used by Queen Victoria, dated 1895, with the Q mark to identify it as one used by her. Provenance is from a descendant of a lady who worked in the palace, photograph supplied of the Lady with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, who worked for the Duke Of Portland, and were bought in as additional staff for various events such as The Coronation.
NO RESERVE Africa.- Jurgens (Adrian Albert) The Bechuanalands: a Brief History of the Countries and their Postal Services to 1895, presentation copy inscribed and signed by author, illustrations, bookplate, loose advertisement, original morocco, spine a little rubbed with slight bumping to extremities, upper cover slightly warped, [1946] § Workman (Alan) A Colonial Postmaster-General's Reminiscences, first edition, original cloth, slight bumping to corners, 1937 § Selous (Frederick Courteney) Sport and Travel, East and West, frontispiece, plates and illustrations, cracked hinges, ink presentation inscription, original cloth, small dampstain to lower board, slight bumping to corners and spine extremities, 1900 § Pigot (Brigadier General R.) Twenty-Five Years Big Game Hunting, first edition, frontispiece, plates, occasional light spotting, original cloth, lightly faded spine, slight bumping to corners and spine extremities § Gleichen (Edward, Count) The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, 2 vol., first edition, frontispiece, illustrations, 2 maps (1 folding), occasional light spotting, small red mark to both titles, faint abrasion marks to front pastedowns, vol. 1 lacking free endpaper, original cloth, upper joint partially split (vol. 1 only), slight bumping to corners and spine extremities, 1905; 4to & 8vo (6)⁂ The first is inscribed to Lionel B. Goldschmidt, who is listed for 3 copies in the subscribers list.
NO RESERVE Dickens (Charles) The Haunted Man and The Ghost's Bargain, first edition, advertisement leaf at beginning with ink signature of Mrs. Sydney Smith, wood-engraved frontispiece and additional vignette title after Tenniel, illustrations after Leech and others, pencil drawing to vignette title, some light soiling, a few small stains, upper hinge broken and first couple of gatherings becoming loose, bookplate of Rev. Sydney Smith, original red cloth, gilt, rubbed, small stain to upper cover, slight wear to spine ends, 1848; American Notes for General Circulation, 2 vol., second edition, half-titles, 6pp. catalogue at end of vol.2, contemporary signature of N.Hibbert and long critical note ?by him in pencil on verso of initial advertisement leaf in vol.1, original blind-stamped cloth, lightly rubbed and stained, spines faded, a little cocked, 1842, 8vo (3)⁂ Hibbert's note in the second describes it as, "The work of a moralist outré in all its descriptions, continually straining after the moral picturesque...and deserves no other praise than belongs to a cockney philosopher."Rev. Sydney Smith (1771-1845), author, wit and friend of the Holland family of Munden House in Hertfordshire, was a progressive clergyman who was one of the founders of the Edinburgh Review. He knew and corresponded with Dickens, supported both the education of women and the abolition of slavery.
Eddison (E.R.). The Worm Ouroboros, 1922; Styrbiorn the Strong, 1926; Egil's Saga, 1930; Mistress of Mistresses. A Vision of Zimiamvia, 1935, 1st editions, illustrations by Keith Henderson, original dust jackets bound in front and rear in contemporary full vellum gilt, slight discolouration, 8vo Locke, Spectrum of Fantasy I, page 76. Presentation copies on special paper for the author. Each volume inscribed 'W.G. & E.R. Eddison', Styrbiorn the Strong additionally inscribed 'Twelve copies of this book were printed for me on hand-made paper, of which this is No. I', Mistress of the Mistresses inscribed 'In addition to the published edition, 12 copies of this book have been printed on hand-made paper, of which this is No. I'. Eddison's fantasy novels influenced C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, who described Eddison as "the greatest and most convincing writer of invented worlds that I have read" (Letters of Tolkien, p. 258). (4)
Yorke (James). The Union of Honour, containing the Armes, Matches, and Issues of the Kings, Dukes, Marquesses and Earles of England from the Conquest untill this present yeere, 1640 ... 1st edition, London, Edward Griffin, 1640 [i.e. 1641], additional engraved title, bound without leaf 2O2 (probably a section title), numerous woodcuts of arms to the text, occasional contemporary marginalia, contents tanned, water-staining to earlier leaves, scattered light soiling, contemporary calf, rebacked with most of the original spine laid down and label renewed, recorned and relined, small folio, together with Wood (Anthony), Athenae Oxoniensis, an Exact History of all the Writers and Bishops who have had their Education in the most Ancient and Famous University of Oxford, from the Fifteenth Year of King Henry the Seventh, Dom. 1500, to the End of the Year 1690, 2 volumes in 1, 1st edition, 1691, title pages printed in red an browning, preliminary blanks repaired, 20th-century cloth, large folio (385 x 240 mm), plus ibid., Athenae Oxoniensis ... to the Author's Death in November 1695 ... the second edition, very much Corrected and Enlarged ...2 volumes, 1721 title pages printed in red and black, engraved bookplate, light browning, small worm-track to lower margin of volume 2, contemporary panelled calf, rebacked and recornered, slightly rubbed and scuffed, large folio (400 x 245 mm), and Strype (John), Memorials of the Most Reverend Father in God, Thomas Cranmer ... 3 volumes in 1, 1st edition, 1694, engraved portrait frontispiece after Holbein repaired along bottom edge, 5 plates, variable light browning, water-staining towards front and rear, modern calf, folio, Wing S6024, and 5 others: Hopkins (Ezekiel), The Works, 3rd edition, 1710; 2 copies of Strype (John), History of the Life and Acts of ... Edmund Grindal, 1st edition, 1710; ibid., The Life and Acts of Matthew Parker 1st edition, 1711; and Rushworth (John), Historical Collections, volume 1 only, 1st edition, 1659; all in contemporary calf, some rebacked, or with joints cracked but holding, folio (10)
Miscellaneous books, a quantity, includingScott, F.E. Shall the New Foreign Office be Gothic or Classic ? 1860, presentation copy, lacks wrappers; Harper, Robert G. Observations on the Dispute between the United States and France. Dublin: P. Byrne, 1798, original wrappers frayed, uncut; Holland, L.G. A Descriptive & Historical Catalogue of the Collection of Pictures at Hatfield House. Privately Printed, 1891. 4to, original cloth, t.e.g.; Granville, A.B. The Spas of Germany. 1839, folding map, plates, original brown embossed cloth; Gosse, P.H. The Ocean. 1845; original cloth; Erskine, T. A View of the Causes and Consequences of the present War with France. 1798, lacks wrappers, uncut; D'Aumont, J.B. A Narrative of the Proceedings relating to the Suspension of the King of the French. Manchester, 1792, lacks wrappers, uncut; Phillippart, J. Memoirs &c &c of General Moreau. 1814, original boards, uncut, lacks spine; De Cahumereix, M. Narrative of M. de Chaumereix who escaped from the Massacres. 1795, lacks wrappers, uncut; Dundas, Mr First Report from the Committee of Secrecy. 1794, lacks wrappers, uncut; The Second Report from the Committee of Secrecy. 1794. Fourth edition, lacks wrappers, uncut; Londonderry, Marquis of Substance of a Second Speech. 1822, lacks wrappers, uncut, 2 copies; Forbes, James Hortus Woburnensis. A Descriptive Catalogue of upwards of Six Thousand Ornamental Plants. 1833, engraved title and plates, lithographed frontispiece, contemporary calf gilt, one joint partly split; [Shebbeare, John] A Letter to the People of England. 1755, Second edition, 8vo, contemporary half calf, worn; Wright, E.M. The Life of Joseph Wright. 1932, 2 vol., dust-jackets, Newbattle Abbey College stamp to title-pages; Shakespeare, W. The Works, edited by Charles Knight. London: Virtue & Co., [c.1880], 2 volumes, folio, 2 sets, both contemporary half calf, worn; [Borneo] Views of British North Borneo. 1899. Oblong 4to, original red cloth gilt, slightly soiledProvenance: The property of the Newbattle Abbey College Trust
Macbean, William, translator. [Samuel Johnson]Phocion's Conversations: or, the Relation between Morality and Politics. Originally translated by Abbé Mably, from a Greek Manuscript of Nicocles. London: Printed for the Author, and sold by Mr. Dodsley, 1769. First English edition, 8vo., pp. [8], civ, 303, [1], the 'Summary of the Conversations' (one leaf) bound after the title-page rather than at the end of the prelims (as in the ESTC collation), contemporary polished calf, spine gilt, morocco label, joints slightly worn, Syston Park bookplate, [ESTC T58712, 11 copies]Note: William Macbean was the younger of two brothers who were part of a team of six amanuenses that worked for Dr. Johnson transcribing quotations for the Dictionary.
Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna of Russia, and family - letters and photographs sent to her former nurse, Millicent CroftsA large number of letters dating from around 1913 until around 1939, mainly handwritten, with several family photographs, including a silver gelatin print of Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia as a baby, a photograph dated 1879 to the reverse showing Grand Dukes Cyril Vladimirovich and Boris Vladimirovich with their mother, a nurse in traditional Russian dress and several children in a tent on the beach and 2 family group photographs (quantity)Note: Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia was an uncle of Tsar Nicholas II . This archive comprises letters sent from his children and grandchildren to their former nurse, an Englishwoman, Miss Millicent Crofts. Many of the letters are sent from Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna and Elena's three daughters (Marina, Elizabeth and Olga, Princesses of Greece and Denmark). Whilst the letters from the three daughters tend to be lighter in tone, letters from Elena herself speak heavily of anxieties regarding the present state of Europe, worries about her family and have a sense of nostalgia for the past. One letter sent from Athens dated December 1916 reads: "I must profit of a scarce occasion to write to you as, now, on account of the blockade, we can't send letters by post anymore…it does not feel like Christmas somehow there is no peace and goodwill on earth. I am so sorry not to be able to send you a little present this year but unfortunately I have got no money myself as I can't get it from Russia and we have got to be very economical…Our poor Greece is being so shamefully and injustly treated…they [the children] were very frightened the day the French bombarded Athens…" Another letter dated November 1917 reads: "…The news from Russia is indeed dreadful and you can imagine how anxious I feel for all my dear ones there…" It continues to report on the whereabouts of Russian family members, and Elena comments: "The past seems to be quite swept away, nothing of what we knew and loved exists anymore…"However, the family also experiences joy, as Elena's daughter, Princess Olga of Greece and Denmark writes on a postcard dated 1921: "Here is a view of our house…Our lovely counsin Philip is to be christened on Sunday; he is very sweet and you would love him." - the baby in question is the current Duke of Edinburgh.The archive shows the great resilience of a family who had been through very turbulent times: Grand Duchess Elena married Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark in 1902. Although she was not living in Russia at the time of the 1917 Revolution, she naturally was anxious about her family there. Further troubles hit the family as the Greek monarchy lost the support of the now Communist Russia and the ensuing political crisis forced Greek royals into exile. Whilst her daughters made very successful marriages (Princess Marina married the Duke of Kent and became aunt to Queen Elizabeth II), Elena's letters show her moving between France and Greece, where she died in 1957.The collection also includes letters sent from Elena's brothers: Grand Duke Cyril Vladimirovich, Grand Duke Boris Vladimirovich and Grand Duke Andrei Vladimirovich of Russia. Although there are fewer of these letters, the sense of nostalgia remains. In 1935, Andrei writes from Paris: "Now, in these days when all that was dear to us has passed, the golden days of childhood are a refuge to remember…A very hard time we have now, very hard…" Whilst a 1914 letter from Boris speakes of anxieties regarding the First World War: "We have all courage and hope that soon this awful war will come to a happy end for us all."
Ransome, Arthur2 typed letters, signed, addressed to 'Howard', and written at Haverthwaite: in the first dated June 2. 1960, Ransome discusses Swedish publishers for his works, and experiences of the Adriatic coastline; in the second letter, dated May 5. 1961, Ransome refers to the publication of Swallowdale and discusses misprints in the proof copies of the work, followed by a brief request that "...the Penguins follow the text of, say, the 29th edition..." before Ransome laments his own typing skills; each letter 26 x 21cm; a note from the Alden Press is stapled to the reverse of the second letter; and a camera, said to have belonged to Arthur RansomeNote: The camera included in this lot, a Six-20 'Kodak' B, issued between 1937 and 1940, was given to the vendor by George Wren Howard, of the Jonathan Cape publishing house. Howard was chairman of the company and a good friend of Arthur Ransome, who is thought to have given him the camera.
Schindler, Emiliea collection of letters to Emilie Schindler, often expressing admiration, well-wishes and birthday congratulations, for example: "Sehr Geehrte Frau Schindler/ Sie kennen mich nicht... Waehrend des Holocaust verlor ich meine 3 nahen Verwandeten... Ich las das Buch "Schindlers Arche" und war mehr als beindruckt von diesen Dokument... Darf ich Ihnen zu Ihrem 80sten Geburtstag meine waermsten Wuensche senden!" (Dear Mrs Schindler/ you don't know me.. .During the Holocaust I lost my 3 close relatives... I read the book "Schindler's Ark" and was more than influenced by this document... May I send you my warmest withsen for your 80th Birthday!); [AND] a birthday card sent from Leopold "Poldek" Pfefferberg, the Polish-American Holocaust survivor who inspired Thomas Keneally to write "Schindler's Ark"; [AND] a card reading "I have heard what you did to save Jewish lives during World War II. You are a remarkable woman..."; a letter dated December 31st 1994 from a writer who lost her entire family but asks Emilie Schindler if she can visit her to personally show her thanks for her work; [AND] a letter sent from Israel, dated 30th August 1987, reading: "...Sie haben nicht nur 1200 Menschen ihr Leben geschenkt, Sie haben auch gezeigt, was es bedeutet Mensch zu sein." (...You have not only gifted 1200 people their lives, you have also shown what it means to be a person.); and a collection of others (39 items in total)
Smallpox in Orkney - a doctor's manuscript journalJurnal of Jurney to N Ronaldsha this 10th Septr 1786, written by Andrew Munro, 14 manuscript pages, bound in modern orange morocco with a typed transcription of the text, 17 x 11cmNote: Andrew Munro is recorded as having been a surgeon in Kirkwall. This short journal records his visit to the islands of North Ronaldsay and Sanday to investigate outbreaks of smallpox, and treat other ailments, particularly amongst the islands' children. Part of his account reads: "Since morning = some of David Dreaver's Children very bad applys a Blister to one of them which from appirance was dei=ing in the chincough [whooping cough] & Bleed two of them in the arm and gave to those able to bear it a gentle puck of Ipocacuan..." Munro also visits a boy on Sanday who seems to be suffering from smallpox. Munro describes how he gives the child "confections" in return for a sample of smallpox blisters from his arm.
English school (early 19th century), Sir John Barrington, Bart., Sir John Barrington, Swainston, I:W, Jane Blatchford. Sept. 1809, married Philip Williams, QC. Recorder of Winchester etc, three portrait silhouettes, the first reverse painted on glass, the remaining on card, the first 10cm x 6.8cm, the second 6.2cm, x 4.8cm, oval, the third 6.5cm x 5cm, oval, in various frames (3) Probably Sir John Barrington, 9th Baronet (1752-1818) who was a British politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1780 to 1796.
Vinyl Records - 12" Lps , Gerry and the Pacemakers, How Do You Like It, Mono; Judie Tzuke, Welcome to the Cruise; The Who etc, Quadrophenia sound track; The Marquee 30 legendary years; others inc Brian Ferry, Genesis, Simple Minds, Toto, Stylistics, David Essex, Moody Blues, Cher, Patti SmithBill Haley & the Comets, Davy Jones, Beach Boys, Billie Holiday, Diana Ross, George Benson, Suzanne Vega, Motown Story four disc boxed set etc qty
An original railway oil painting by Don Breckon. An oil on canvas entitled ‘Country Crossing’ showing a GWR Class 45xx Prairie 2-6-2T locomotive, 4554. Signed in the bottom right hand corner and dated 1974. 2x Artist’s labels to reverse, together with the original gallery label; Barbican Gallery (who represented Breckon in the 1970s). VGC.
A 1939 Knight’s Cross with oak leaves, being an unmarked nickel silver example with iron centre, the silver oak leaves bearing a small “900” silver mark. GC (needs cleaning, the oak leaves tarnished, the cross would originally have been silver plated). Vendor states that the medal was given to a young girl, Coleen, by a German airman who baled out of his stricken aircraft over Woodnesborough in Kent after a raid on Canterbury. The story was related by Coleen to the vendor, her neighbour for many years, the medal being given to him on Coleen’s death by her husband, who died earlier this year. Accompanying the medal is a postcard sized photograph of Coleen as a very young child. Plate 5
An early 19th century ship’s iron swivel cannon from a merchantman, 31” overall, cast between the trunnions with a crown over “G?S” mark of the founder, on its original iron stirrup swivel mount. Basically GC (heavily pitted overall commensurate with having spent time in the sea). Accompanied by an extract from a letter from the Royal Armouries written in 1987 giving the above information and suggesting that the founders were Gordon & Stanley, who were operating c 1800. Plate 3
WW1 Vladivostock 6 Chinese cards showing the build up of troops after the October Revolution the Bolsheviks took control of Vladivostok and the Trans-Siberian Railway in its entirety. During the Russian Civil War they were overthrown by the white-allied Czechoslovak Legion, who declared the city to be an Allied protectorate. Vladivostok became the staging point for the Allies' Siberian intervention, a multi-national force including Japan, the United States, and China, with the latter sending forces to protect the local Chinese community after merchant demands.[23] The intervention ended in the wake of the collapse of the White Army and regime in 1919, with all Allied forces except the Japanese withdrawing by the end of 1920.
Napoleon Bonaparte: a small lacquered box,19th century, the lid decorated with Napoleon on horseback, containing a lock of hair and an handwritten note: 'A lock of Napoleon Bonaparte's hair, cut off by himself, July 1817, for an Englishman to take to Marie Louise, who gave it to Lord Stewart, the Ambassador at Vienna to deliver. The emperor not wishing Marie Louise to receive it, Lord Stewart gave it to his secretary, Colonel, afterwards Sir, Henry Browne, who gave us a lock of it April 7th 1820',the box 9cm wide, 6.5cm deep, 2.5cm high
Billy and Charley (or the Shadwell Forgeries),c.1860, a Billy and Charley brass medallion cast with decoration of medieval appearance,11 x 7.5cmBilly and Charley came from the area of Shadwell, London and began making forgeries in the middle of the 19th century. They started out as mudlarks, scouring the banks of the Thames for anything of value which they could then sell on. This brought them into the contact of William Edwards, a London antiques dealer, who paid them for anything of interest they found. It soon became clear to Billy and Charley that there was money to be made in antiques, and in 1857, they began their counterfeit operation.It is believed that in the four or five years that they were in production, Billy and Charley produced between 5,000 and 10,000 forgeries. The sheer volume of items aroused suspicions and they were brought to the attention of the British Museum who believed them to be forgeries. However, many archaeologists and local historians believed them to be real, giving them dates ranging from 1300 to 1600. Even a court case could not prove that the objects were forged or that the two men were behind it.
A large in memoriam sampler,1837, large memorial spot motif sampler by Betty Wrigley in memory of Sarah Kinder'the daughter of George and Mary Kinder who departed this life July 6 1836 aged 26',64 x 64cm, framed and glazedThis sampler commemorates the life of Sarah Kinder who died early at the age of 26. The family experienced further tragedy when the mother, Mary Kinder, was murdered at age 78 at Rhodes Fold Farm, Werneth Low. This crime went unsolved despite a £150 reward being offered, although in 1881 a man in America did make a deathbed confession to the murder.
A good 1920s Van Ingen of Mysore Tiger skin rug with full head mount (numbered 814), on later red felt backing, approximately 260cm nose-to-tail x 200cm wide, with Guild of Taxidermists certificate Provenance: Shot by a Mr J. H. Woodhouse of Little Baddow, Chelmsford, who moved to India in the early 1900s where he took a position with the Dimakusi Tea Co. Ltd., Calcutta, West Bengal. According to the Van Ingen records an order was taken on February 8th 1924 (no. 5814). Also included in the lot is an original black and white photograph depicting the tiger after the shot
George V silver slide-action vesta case, engraved with the logo of the Times Newspaper 1926, with the Latin inscription 'Ictus Meus Ulilio Esto' (may my strike be useful). These vestas were presented to male office workers at the Times Newspaper, who swapped their suits for overalls to keep the newspaper alive during the General Strike of 1926 (London 1926), Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company, 6.5cm overall width
A 1957 Singer Gazelle Series 1 convertible, chassis number A7603524HSO, engine number 7603503HOO, Pippen red over black. This rare and original Series 1 convertible has only had five registered keepers from new. The first owners were believed to be a father and son (Mr Norman & Mr Stafford Huskinson) who owned the car between 1957 and 1989. The third owner a Mr Pitman owned the car for the next 20 years until it was sold to the previous owner in 2009. When the previous owner acquired the car it was complete and running, he then stripped the car to embark on a rebuild. The engine and interior have been removed from the car to aid access for repairs. The current owner purchased the car from a Charterhouse auction (July 2012) and has since removed the paint and completed localised repairs to the bodywork in readiness for a full respray. The remainder of the car is in a similar state to when purchased with the engine and interior still removed and the soft top requiring replacement. This very original and solid convertible now offers the Rootes Group collector and exciting opportunity to acquire and restore a rare Series 1 car to its former glory. ***There is no V5C with this lot. This new keeper will need to apply for a replacement logbook. *** No MOT See illustration
EXTRA LOT: A 1999 Jaguar XJ8 3.2 sport, registration number T452 LAR, chassis number JPALG3CH875064, engine number KC9811032358, blue. This ever popular quality motor car is fitted with all the creature comforts. It is said to have full service history. The last driver, who is now in his 80s, has now given up driving and the car has covered very little mileage in the last few years. This prestige Jaguar now offers tremendous value for money. V5C, MOT to February 2019
Early 19th Century Black Silk Waistcoat, embroidered with vine and leaves; Five Mid 18th Century Waistcoat Pieces, on black silk, embroidered with coloured silk embroidery, and edged with gold thread. The embroidered sections are from the waistcoat of Samuel Turner (1714-77), who became Lord Mayor of London in 1769.
Stella McCartney Royal Blue Full Length Evening Gown, wide v-neckline, short sleeves, zip fastening to reverse (labelled size 42); Bellville Sassoon Circa 1994 Lorcan Mullany Gold and Champagne Strapless Full Length Evening Gown, the gold lace laid over champagne silk, lined in silk, fringed slit to skirt, zip fastening to size (labelled size 10); Stella McCartney One Sleeved Full Length Evening Dress, of black lace laid over nude, with scalloped slit to leg, zip fastening to size (labelled side 10) (3) Bellville Sassoon was a popular designer with The Late Diana, Princess of Wales, who was known to wear a number of dresses from the designer.
Herbert Samuel "Bert" Thomas (1883-1966), Two pen and ink cartoons on card, 'Anyhow, you'll 'ave to prove damage before you can prosecute us' - 'Give over, Bert, and let's push off cos he seems to be damaging 'is face a bit', & Cook (to the husband who has been sent to complain 'I don't deal with underlings', Signed, Largest 38cm x 30cm, Unframed (2)
Evelyn Laye signed 10x8 b/w photo. 10 July 1900, 17 February 1996 was an English actress who was active on the London light opera stage, and later in New York and Hollywood. Good condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95
Eleanor Parker signed 8x6 b/w photo. June 26, 1922, December 9, 2013 was an American actress who appeared in some 80 movies and television series. An actress of notable versatility, she was called Woman of a Thousand Faces by Doug McClelland, author of a biography of Parker by the same title. Good condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95
Maxwell Reed signed 8x6 b/w photo. 2 April 1919, 16 August 1974 was a Northern Irish actor who became a matinee idol in several British films during the 1940s and 1950s. Good condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95
Brenda de Banzie signed 10x8 b/w vintage press photo. Sticker on back from Going for a Cruise. Banzie 1909, 1981 was a British actress of stage and screen. Her most notable film role was as Phoebe Rice, the hapless wife of comedian Archie Rice played by Laurence Olivier, in the 1960 film version of John Osbornes The Entertainer. She had also appeared on Broadway in the original play, for which she received a Tony Award nomination. Other memorable film roles included The Man Who Knew Too Much 1956, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and The Pink Panther 1963, directed by Blake Edwards. Good condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95
Nancy Kwan signed 10x8 b/w photo Hong Kong born American actress, who played a pivotal role in the acceptance of actors of Asian ancestry in major Hollywood film roles. Good condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95
Red Rum 1973 Grand National Aintree Horse Racing Programme. Good condition with a couple of annotations. The race is best remembered for being the first of Red Rum s three Grand National wins, doing so in record time, and for his remarkable defeat of Crisp on the run in, having trailed by 15 lengths at the final fence. Before the off, Red Rum was 9/1 joint-favourite with Crisp to win the race. However, by the time the runners had reached The Chair the Australian chaser Crisp, who was carrying the top weight of 12 stone, had already built up a significant lead and appeared unstoppable. For much of the initial stages, Crisp s closest challenger was Bill Shoemark on Grey Sombrero, but he fell at The Chair, giving Crisp an even greater lead which had grown to 20 lengths by the end of the first circuit. Crisp s jockey Richard Pitman later recalled that at Becher s Brook on the second circuit, fallen jockey David Nicholson shouted at him: Richard, you re 33 lengths clear, kick on and you'll win! At the same time, he heard the Tannoy commentator Michael O Hehir declare: And Red Rum is coming out of the pack, Brian Fletcher is kicking him hard! At the 30th and final fence, Crisp was still 15 lengths ahead of Red Rum, ridden by Fletcher and given 10 stone 5 lb by the handicapper. However, Crisp was beginning to tire badly on the 494-yard run-in, carrying 23 lb more than his nearest rival. Red Rum made up considerable ground, and two strides from the finishing post he pipped Crisp by a mere three-quarters of a length, in a then-record time of nine minutes, 1.9 seconds a record which would stand until it was beaten in the 1990 Grand National. The third horse, L Escargot, who would win the National two years later, was 25 lengths adrift at the finish. There was one equine fatality during the race when Grey Sombrero fell at The Chair whilst leading the pursuit of Crisp. He suffered a broken leg and was euthanised, becoming the first fatal casualty of the Grand National since Vulcano in 1967. Grey Sombrero is one of three horses to have been fatally injured while jumping The Chair in the Grand National the others were Land Lark in 1975 and Kintai in 1979.1973 is often considered among the greatest Grand Nationals of all time, and the dramatic final-stretch battle between the two greats. Good condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95
Red Rum 1977 Grand National Aintree Horse Racing Programme. Good condition with some biro annotations. 129th renewal of the world famous Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 5 April 1975. The race was won by 13/2 second-favourite L Escargot, ridden by Tommy Carberry, in a time of nine minutes and 31.1 seconds and by a distance of 15 lengths over 7/2 favourite Red Rum, who was thus denied a third consecutive win. Crisp and Red Rum has also been described as one of the greatest sporting moments. Before the race, Red Rum was generally thought too old - at the age of 12 - to win the Grand National for a third time, having come home first in 1973 and 1974, and second in 1975 and 1976. However, being ridden by jockey Tommy Stack for the second consecutive National, the gelding clinched his unprecedented third title, bringing his career earnings to a then steeplechasing record of £114, 000. A large portion of the 42-strong field was eliminated from the race on the first circuit: 19 had fallen or unseated their riders before the second circuit, including seven at the first fence. Going onto the second round, Boom Docker held a significant lead the biggest going onto the second circuit in Grand National history but he refused to jump the 17th fence. It was not until Becher s Brook the 22nd that Red Rum went into first position, when the leader and pre-race favourite, Andy Pandy, fell. Red Rum s lead grew gradually, and he came home 25 lengths ahead of second-placed Churchtown Boy and the mare Eyecatcher in third. Eleven of the 42 runners completed the course. Churchtown Boy had won the Topham Trophy over the national fences just two days earlier when ridden by Chris Read, who finished third in this race on Eyecatcher. The 1977 National was also notable for being the first in which a female jockey participated. Twenty-one-year-old Charlotte Brew nearly completed the race, though she was a long way behind the leaders. Her horse, Barony Fort, refused at the 27th fence. Hidden Value had fallen at the 26th and was remounted to finish 10th whilst Saucey Belle had fallen at the 22nd and was remounted to finish last. Good condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95
RAF Escapers Society FDC signed WW2 escaper Scottie Brazil DFM. Honouring the Belgian Comete Escape Line signed by three courageous members who helped so many RAF Evaders and others to escape and by RAF Bomber Command Evader W.J. Brazil DFM. Included Obituaries of Bomber Command aircrew who escaped with help from the Comete Line: Flight Sergeant John Evans & Bomb Aimer Alfie Martin DFC. Good condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95
Signature and obituary of triple DFC winner Wing Commander Maurice Michael Stephens DSO DFC 3 & 232 Squadrons. He destroyed the Luftwaffe and Regia Aeronautica in four air conflicts: Battle of France, Battle of Britain, the Desert War and Malta ending the war with 15 confirmed air victories. One of the truly great fighter pilot aces of WWII acknowledged as the Ace who never knew when he was beaten, news story on the sale of his decorations included. Good condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95
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