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Lot 116
A BOX OF 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY LITERATURE to include J. M. Barrie, H. G. Wells etc., some first editions along with E. A. Bennett (Arnold Bennett) - 'A Man From The North', Bodley Head 1898, first edition of his first novel and A box of A. Conan Doyle interest books to include 'The Strand Magazine' 1895, 1896, 'Songs of Action' etc
Lot 441
Seventeen well modelled Action Man-type military figures, all with painted facial features and extensively detailed uniforms, weapons and equipment including a mounted machine gun, sniper rifle, troopers backpack, gas mask, etc, with a good quantity of spare appendages including four heads, hands and feet, uniforms including a traditional Japanese warrior example with articulated helmet and body armour, arm guards, ceremonial cloth components and Katana, and further military fatigues and accessories including canvas tent bag and parachute, approx 100cm diameter, helmets, combat belts, weapons including sniper and other rifles, grenades, RPGs, etc.
Lot 229
Greene (Graham) An archive of correspondence with Peter Duffell, comprising: 3 A.L.s. and 18 T.L.s. from Greene, 2 T.L.s. dictated by Greene and signed in absence (?by his sister and secretary Elisabeth Dennys), 2 T.L.s. from Elisabeth Dennys, 3 T.L.s. from Josephine Reid and 8 copies of typed letters from Duffell to Greene, together 48pp., including Greene discussing Duffell's adaptation of England Made Me "I thought the performances of Finch, Ackland and Hordern were first rate and the camera work excellent ... thank you so much for staying so faithfully close to my story", the possibility of Duffell directing The Honorary Consul, along with a number of suggested script changes for the same, Greene's casting preferences for the film "I've no objection to Robert Redford if you have to have an American", "Plarr will make or break the film... one doesn't want a really burnt out character like [Richard] Burton who anyway is too old. Ideally I want Jack Nicholson", Greene's opinions on action in films "action can be psychological and the better for that. I suspect audiences will soon tire of the tomato sauce. One of the good things about The Conversation was that one could say in their terms that the film lacked action - to disguise this there had to be one scene of tomato sauce and one in bed", the possibility of Otto Preminger making Honorary Consul "I was glad that Preminger had got Stoppard but I am unhappy about Preminger. What I rather hope is that he and Stoppard find it impossible to get on together and that Preminger eventually abandons the idea. I would much prefer the combination of Losey and Pinter who are both very keen", Vienne after the war "the Vienna of The Third Man had already disappeared to a great extent when I went back with Carol Reed three months after I had done the story... I suppose you poor man playing the zither would have been unable to play The Third Man tune without paying a large fee to Karas" and an attempted adaptation of Leo Perutz's Marquis of Bolibar, folds, v.s., 1973-85.⁂ A superb archive that details the personal and professional relationship between the two men, initiated by Greene in writing to the director to congratulate him on his adaptation of England Made Me (a film which Greene maintained was the only adaptation of his work that he admired). Greene and Duffell then attempted to collaborate on two new projects: The Honorary Consul and an adaptation of The Marquis of Bolivar (see next lot).
Lot 3
A Rare Three Campaign Group to Major William Augustus Armstrong, who served as a Major in the 1st European Fusiliers and with 3rd Bombay European Regiment, was twice Mentioned in Despatches, and three times recommended for the Victoria Cross, being awarded a Brevet Majority for his Gallantry. Punjab Medal, two clasps, Goojerat and Mooltan (2ND LIEUt Wm ARMSTRONG 1ST EUR. FUSILIERS). Indian Mutiny Medal, clasp Central India (LIEUT W.A. ARMSTRONG, 3RD BOMBAY EURPn REGt). Turkish Crimea Medal, La Crimea obverse, unnamed as issued. Major 1st European Fusiliers, 3rd Bombay European Regiment. Born 1829 off the coast of Arakan, he was educated at Windsor and commissioned an Ensign in the Bombay Army 1846. Arriving in India he was posted to 1st Bombay European Fusiliers and served in the Punjab at Mooltan and Goojerat . Promoted to Lieutenant in 1853 and transferred to the 3rd Bombay Europeans. During the Crimean War he served as a Brigade Major to 1st Infantry Div of the Turkish Contingent, on his return he was appointed Director of the Land Transport Corps of the Persian Expeditionary Force. On the outbreak of the Mutiny he was promoted to Post Master of the Central India Field Force under Sir Hugh Rose, he distinguished himself in action, twice mentioned in despatches and was three times recommended for the Victoria Cross, promoted Captain and Brevet Major 1861, finally Major 1864. He died 26th November 1865 in Alexandria whilst on leave. Indian Mutiny Campaign: Lieutenant William Armstrong served throughout the Central India campaign with great distinction. He was mentioned twice in the London Gazette for Gallantry and distinguished conduct , the first time being at Lohari (LG 28/7/1858), in which he is also listed as being wounded, and secondly for the Battle of Betwa and the Siege and storming of Jhansi (LG 10/8/1858), amongst other books the Regimental History of the Leinsters contains numerous details of Armstrong during the campaign of which the following are extracts: During the Battle of Betwa… ‘many of the enemy, however, preserving their resolution and courage gathered in masses in ravines and nullahs and fought desperately to the end. Some of the skirmishers of the 3rd Europeans now came up, led by Lieut. Armstrong, and reached a nullah held by a band of rebels who were inflicting heavy casualties. Roaring out ‘Who’ll follow Bill Armstrong?’ the officer rushed down the nullah, followed immediately by the men, and in a moment the whole rebel band was bayoneted though not without some loss on our side… Lieut Armstrong was really Postmaster of the Central India Field Force, but what ordering or Providence relegated him to such a humdrum appointment is a mystery. He was constitutionally unable to keep out of a fight if one was going on anywhere near the Field Post Office. Sir Hugh Rose was a strict disciplinarian with stern views as to an officer sticking to his own job, but he knew and respected a brave man when he saw him. He mentions Armstrong’s dashing exploit in his despatch, adding – not without dryness ‘This officer is Postmaster of the Force but his zeal always leads him into action where he does good service on these occasions which required bold decision’. The storming of Jhansi ‘The Postmaster of the Central India Field Force had taken a day off to enjoy the pleasure of being in the thick of things at the Battle of Betwa and might now be expected to deal with the accumulated arrears of work. But with the escalade of a fortress going on just outside his office not all the peremptory provisions of the Standing Orders of the Central India Field Force nor all the postal regulation in Asia could keep Lieut. Armstrong at his desk. In the darkness of the assembly and preliminary march he seems to have escaped observation, but later when the 100 Europeans from the reserve were sent up to the officer in command, they met a dhooly being carried back. Enquiring of the soldier in charge as to the occupant he was told ‘Sure its poor Mr Armstrong, he’s gone at last’ The officer passed on, but a moment later he heard a great commotion behind and on looking back saw a figure with blood and dirt emerge violently from the dhooly and with blood curdling oaths in Hindi and English proceeded to belabour the native bearers for all he was worth. It was Bill Armstrong who had slipped into the columns, taken part in the first rush, had been blown up and then hit on the head with a brick. Imagining probably that he was being taken back to the field post office he showed considerable resentment to this curtailment of his liberty. Sir Hugh Rose, after this seems to have abandoned all hope of securing an efficient postal service for his force and started recommending Armstrong for the Victoria Cross instead. This he did three times. They were a well-matched pair, Major General Sir Hugh Rose and Lieut. Armstrong – each thrice recommended for this high distinction, from which each was barred by what seems unnecessary red tape. This group comes with further research of Armstrong’s service, and is a group of medals to an intriguing character, a Postmaster who loved nothing more than a fight, and showed great courage on each occasion. With some contact marks, (3) Very fine
Lot 1097
HAPPY CHRISTMAS Here we are the final lot of 2017 and a nice way to say goodbye for the year. A box of goodies to while away those times when nothing better calls over Christmas and New Year. The box includes a large advert for Brut featuring Cooper and Keegan and signed Best wishes Sir Henry Cooper, 45/48 Famous Jockeys cigarette cards issued by Gallaher Ltd (1936, blue text), 4 x Evening Standard London 5-a-side programmes 54, 55, 56 and 58, Crystal Palace Res v Luton Res 1939 (punch-holes), Chelsea v West Brom Cup second replay at Villa 9/2/53, Youth Cup Final 78 Villa v Palace at Highbury, West Ham v Man Utd 58/9 (Moore Debut), 1948 Cup Final Daily Despatch Souvenir brochure, cigarette cards featuring cricketers 1930s and 1900s each well over half complete, 12 Boys Realm cricket cards (1922), 9 Sunripe Cricketers cards and a good number of other pre-war cricket cards , Champions League Final 2000 Real Madrid v Valencia, Bill Nicholson Memorial Service programme 2004, press photographs signed by Jack Charlton, Henry Cooper(picture with Ali), Man Utd with FA Cup (signed by Pearson, Stepney and 3 others), 2000 Cup Final cover signed by Vialli, sheet of Villa autographs 1982 European Cup Final (14 signatures) , Nobby Stiles, Greaves, Foulkes, Best, Law signed photographs, over 30 cricket press photographs 1970s/80s (inc Boycott, West Indies, Pakistan, etc), programme Liverpool v Forest at Hillsborough 89 plus menu from that tragic day, numerous souvenir newspapers mainly Man Utd 60s, 2012 Olympic Games Football Programme, menu 2003 Champions League Final, Man Utd Accounts 1985 and 87-90 inclusive, World Cup 66 Tournament programme, Leeds v Man City 69 Charity Shield, Austria v Scotland 60 programme, England v Scotland 43 at Maine Rd (worn), ticket England v Scotland 44 at Wembley, programme 1955 at Wembley v Scotland, 51 FA Cup Final programme plus programme for 56 Final, Oldham v Man Utd 71 Lancs Senior Cup, Testimonial programmes for both Charltons, Yeats and St John, programme England North v All Blacks 93 at Anfield, various England programmes 60s and 70s, FA Year Books 55/6 and 57/8 plus a couple of 60s, Daily News Football Annuals 26/27 and 27/8 (loose covers), 2 x Northern Ireland covers both signed by Pat Jennings, Amateur Cup Final progs 58, 59 and 63, European Cup Final programmes, 63 and 71, booklet The Cup published in 1932, Spurs in Action brochure 62/3, World Cup 82 programme (Spanish edition, exclusive to Spain), Benfica magazine 1992 featuring the career of Eusebio, 18 x Chelsea 53/4 programmes, 6 x Rugby League Cup Final programmes, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 and 68, several tickets including 1959 FA Cup Final ticket, England v Scotland programme 1938 (tape on spine), Ajax v Liverpool 66, FA XI v Army PTC at Wembley 1946, Blackburn v Spurs 60/61, Man Utd Res v Blackpool Res 59/60 with token, FA Cup Final programmes x 14 1964-68 inc, 72, 78-82 inc including replays plus 84, 64 and 65 have score on cover, Cup Final songsheets 62, 64 and 67, 1950 Cup Final ticket, England v Australia cricket scorecard Lords 1953, scorecard Middlesex v Yorkshire 1951 signed by Len Hutton, Euro 68 Tournament programme, Scotland v England programme 54, Athletics programme 1948 featuring the US Olympic and Jamaica Olympic teams at Ravenshill, Belfast (creased), Stoke City postcard 1939 noting postponement of a game, 25 match tickets, mainly Big Match but includes 1994 World Cup in USA, and 2009 Rugby League Final ticket, England Schools Rugby programme v Wales 1947 at Leicester and Olympic Games 1948 football programme at Fulham, GB v France and a history of Leigh Rugby League club (1990). Quite a mine of treasure and many other items as well to make it a Festive Season. Fair-good
Lot 486
Five Original Star Wars Trilogy / Power of The Force Plastic Ewok Figures, including Warok (last seventeen), Quiver, Hood, Wicket W. Warrick, Wicket head dress, missing wicket spear, Teebo with Teebo head dress, Battlehorn and sling, missing Teebo Stone AX, Chief Chirpa with hood, missing staff, Logray Ewok Medicine Man, with pouch, missing head dress and staff, plus Ewok combat glider missing action lever, boulders, strings, playworn.
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