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Lot 60
THE ARCHIVE OF SIR CHARLES RUSSELL, LORD RUSSELL OF KILLOWEN Sir Charles Russell (1832-1900) was undoubtedly the leading Irish-born lawyer of Victorian times. He was born in Newry, Co. Down, to a Catholic family in moderate circumstances. His uncle and brother were Catholic priests and three sisters became nuns. He qualified as a solicitor in 1854, spent a few years defending Catholics in trouble with the authorities, and then moved to London, determined to become a barrister. Although he had few contacts there, he succeeded through his intelligence, oratorical skills and hard work, and soon became a leading counsel. He entered Parliament in 1880 as Liberal member for Dundalk. He was appointed Attorney-General by Gladstone in 1886 and again in 1892, and played a leading part in promoting Home Rule legislation. Gladstone wished to appoint him Lord Chancellor (head of the legal profession), but found that by an old law this position was not open to Roman Catholics. In 1894 Russell became an Appeal Court Judge, and later the same year he was appointed Lord Chief Justice, the first Catholic to hold the position since the Reformation. As a barrister his greatest triumph was at the Parnell Commission, 1888-9, where his cross-examination of Richard Pigott exposed him as having forged the letters (allegedly by Parnell) at the heart of the case, by asking him to write down on a blank sheet a number of seemingly unconnected words, two of which were misspelt in the 'Parnell' letters. After the court rose Pigott signed a confession, and then fled to Madrid, where he shot himself when police came to question him. In 1893 Russell represented Britain at an international arbitration of competing claims in the Bering Sea; he became an appeal court judge the following year, taking the title of Lord Russell of Killowen (his native townland in Co. Down). In 1899 he again represented Britain at an arbitration hearing of the Venezuelan border dispute. Other notable judgements included the trial of those involved in the 'Jameson Raid', when he instructed the jury (against their evident inclination) they had no option but to convict the defendants. His archive of letters has been preserved by family descent, and is in excellent condition generally, although some letters have been pierced (probably by filing on a 'spike'), generally without significant loss. It includes seven letters from Charles Stewart Parnell, ten from Gladstone, and others from Lord Salisbury, Arthur Balfour, Joseph Chamberlain, William Harcourt, Lord Rosebery (about 20 letters), W. E. 'Buckshot' Forster, Charles Bradlaugh, Charles Dilke (whom he defended in the celebrated marital case), Cardinal Vaughan (Catholic Archbishop of Westminster), the Duke of Norfolk, John Morley, Lord Coleridge (Russell's predecessor as Lord Chief Justice), and many other leading figures in Victorian politics and the law. A. PARNELL COMMISSION 1888-9 An important collection of letters and documents, including - Special Commission Act 1888. Mr. Charles Stewart Parnell MP and Others. Complete Analysis of Evidence. Lewis & Lewis (solicitors for Parnell and other Irish MPs). Sir Charles Russell's copy (Parnell's leading counsel), with label inscribed with his name. 337 printed sheets loosely inserted in a stiff morocco folder, upper cover titled in gilt, title sheet with Russell's autograph signature, many sheets with his pencilled markings of significant evidence. Some marginal soiling or fraying, no loss, collated complete. A document of great importance, which would have provided the basis for Russell's nine-day closing speech, regarded as one of his finest performances. - Charles Stewart Parnell. Original autograph signed letter dated April 12 / [18]89, framed and glazed, to Sir Charles Russell: 'My heart was too full at the conclusion of your great speech today to attempt any immediate expression of my thoughts to you, and now I will only write that I felt you had added one other undying oration to those handed to us by history from the lips of the world's immortal advocates.' Praise indeed, from one celebrated orator to another. - Lord Aberdeen (John Campbell Gordon, 7th Earl, Lord Lieut. Of Ireland 1886). Autograph signed letter to Russell, April 12 1889, in pencil, on railway notepaper, congratulating him on 'that great achievement. I would not have missed, for a great deal, being in Court during that last half hour.' A little stained. - W.E. Gladstone (Prime Minister). A.L.S. from his home at Hawarden Castle, Apr. 16 1889, to Russell, on mourning paper, 2 pp, 'I fear you will be overwhelmed with congratulations on that great effort and the great result. But I must add my own, and I give it the form of a sanguine hope that it will form an epoch, and a point of departure, in the eventful Irish question', with an invitation to dine at his home. - Charles Stewart Parnell. A.L.S. on House of Commons paper, March 19 / [18]89, 2 pp, to Russell, an earlier letter concerning 'the question as to a choice of London or Dublin for the Times action, which depend upon questions of English & Irish Law'. - Charles Stewart Parnell. A.L.S. on House of Commons paper, July 15 / [18]89, 4 pp (two sheets), confirming his conclusion 'that as the Judges held that they were precluded by the terms of the reference from investigating the origin of the charges & allegations, the means that were used in their fabrication, or the persons engaged in promoting the conspiracy against us, that the enquiry has become one-sided & that I did not desire to be further represented there', and so withdrawing his instructions to Russell as counsel. 'I shall always remember with affection and admiration your splendid vindication of our motives and actions & of the movement with which we were identified during a most trying period of Irish history.' [After the exposure of the Pigott forgeries, the Special Commission continued to enquire into other allegations against Parnell and the Irish members, who decided to withdraw from the hearings]. - H.H. Asquith [later Prime Minister]. A.L.S. on House of Commons paper, 15 July 1889, 2 pp, to Russell, confirming that all the Irish Party members wish to cease to be represented. [Asquith, then a young barrister, was Russell's assistant throughout the 'Times' hearings. - Charles Stewart Parnell. A.L.S. on House of Commons paper, 2 pp, to Russell. 'I am exceedingly sorry to hear of your illness .. Your absence this morning was the only thing which detracted from the completeness of a most dramatic scene, the end of the "Times" forgeries. I am most satisfied with the result, & am absolutely certain that your judgement in the matter was correct and has secured the very utmost that could have been attained even as the result of costly litigation.' A significant letter. There had been suggestions that Parnell should sue for libel on foot of the "Times" forgeries, but Russell advised him to rest content with the vindication he had achieved. - Patrick Egan [sometime Treasurer of the Land League]. A.L.S., 3pp, on plain paper, 18th April 1889, from Lincoln, Neb[raska, USA] to Henry Labouchere MP, mentioning the 'vile calumnies against my character concocted by the miserable forger & perjurer Pigott and published by the London Times', and asking for advice from Labouchere and Sir Charles Russell as to whether he should sue the Times for £50,000. Endorsed at rear by Labouchere, a Liberal MP and supporter of Parnell, 'I suppose that something must be settled in this matter'. In 1883 Egan went from Paris to the United States, where he became a successful businessman and politician. He was suspected of having financed the 'Invincibles', responsible for the Phoenix Park murders, and Parnell would not have welcomed any association with him. Letters from him are rare. - Harris, James Howard (third Earl of Malmesbury). A long and interesting letter to Russell, 7 pp (two sheets), on his addressed paper, dated July 13 (no year, probably 1888), marked 'Private', discussing the issues in the 'Times' enquiry. 'I do hope that you will take seriously into consideration whether the inquiry is safe. Strictly between you and me, I believe that he did write the letters - this of course is only an opinion, but I have arrived at it from the conflicting statements that he has at various times made to me - & from his evident dislike of an inquiry - & from the curious nature of the man - indeed I have always looked upon him as a little wrong in the head ..' It is interesting that Russell kept this letter, which of course ran entirely counter to his instructions. Malmesbury was a former MP, an experienced diplomat, and a man of some consequence. His views may have echoed doubts among others of Parnell's supporters; indeed, it has been said that Parnell himself was not certain the Pigott letters were false until he had seen them. A unique and important collection, nine original letters and the printed analysis of evidence, together illuminating one of the central events of Irish legal and political history of the late 19th century.
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Lot 401
[ANSWER] The Answer of a Protestant Gentleman in Ireland, to a Late Letter from N.N. upon a late Discourse between them, concerning the present posture of that Countrey, and the part fit for those concerned there to act in it. London: Printed for Ric. Chiswell, at the Rose and Crown in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1689. 4to. pp. [ii], 18. Recent qtr. morocco. Scarce. Wing A 3283B Sweeney 173. A defence of the action of Irish Protestants in fleeing to England and their unwillingness to return to their estates as long as the country continues under the government of King James. He writes "Consider the proceedings of the Emperor Ferdinand the second. Tell me if any man in his senses ought to relie on the word and promise of a Popish prince made to his heretical subjects." And he goes on to explain that "Tho' our Rents do not come out of Ireland after us, but are intercepted by such as have no right to them; yet we may live, the generous people of England will not let us starve, we are not in the least doubt but King William will provide handsom subsistence for us according to our several capacities. We are proud that so illustrious a person as Lord Halifax will vouchsafe to solicite for us". Provenance: The estate of Tony Sweeney
Lot 579
A CIVIL WAR JOURNAL AND MEMOIR. Comprising a large format loose bound journal of 35 handwritten pages measuring 8 inches x 10 inches each, inscribed in ink by a yet unknown member of Co. C, 28th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The journal covers a period of approximately two months, beginning with the first entry dated New Bern, North Carolina (March 1865) to Augusta, Georgia. The writing style is smooth, well-constructed and insightful. The author is obviously well-educated and talented well beyond the typical author of most Civil War journals. The entries would seem to be indigenous to the period and events being described. Likely representing only a fragment of a perhaps a once larger journal (or set of journals), as there are indications his service spanned over three years. Some writing examples include:“Battling together & suffering in common with one another has united our Regt like a Band of Brothers, and no Co. is more closely united that is Co C.”“No fancy pen can adequately describe the suffering of this wronged Southern people- the poor class called the ‘white trash’ by the Southern aristocrat.”“Elbowing my way into the anxious gazing crown of ‘blue coats’ I beheld standing on the platform of the car the center of attraction in the person of Maj. Gen. Wm. Tecumseh Sherman carrying on an easy conversation with his brother, Senator Sherman of Ohio and several Maj. & Brig. Generals who had clustered around the illustrious chieftain. Gen. Sherman is a tall spare built man, light complexion. Is a common looking unassuming man and on this occasion was dressed in a plain but neatly fitted military suit and wore a low crowned slouched hat.”“But when it was announced that Gen. Lee had surrendered himself & army of Northern Virginia to Gen. Grant on the 9” inst the enthusiasm & excitement of the soldiers of this Post knew no bounds.”“All were cheered to think there were such bright prospects of a speedy close of this most cruel Civil war which they had already carried mourning to most every household in the land. The men thought they could see the black cloudy war dispelling before the Star of peace.”“On the 16” of April in the midst of our rejoicing over gladsome war news a gloom was cast over our Camp by the announcement that President Lincoln had been assassinated by J.W. Booth at Ford’s Theatre Washington City on the evening of 14” inst. And that an attempt had also been made to murder Secretary Seward. All rejoicing was turned into sorrow. Never before had I seen sorrow so plainly depicted on the countenances of men. Among soldiers all thoughts of leniency toward ReBel leaders were smothered and the voice of the men was ‘Hang or banish every Rebel leader (civil or military).’ A few days afterwards an order from Gen. Grant announced that a badge of mourning would be worn on the left arm by the officers for the term of 30 days. Officers swords were also to be draped in mourning for the same length of time. Our colors were to be draped in mourning for the term of 6 months.”“It had now been 32 months since we left Iowa City headed toward Dixie & were then more anxious to get to the land of cotton than we now are to get ‘home again’.”, “But thank God their blood has not been shed in vain. The Rebellion is crushed The Union Saved And the old flag again waves in triumph from the Rio Grande to the Historic Potomac and from the Everglades of Florida to the Prairies of our own Iowa.” Together with another journal containing the memoir of apparently a different Iowa veteran of the Civil War, also apparently serving with the 28th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and likely Co. C. The writings, both in ink and pencil, are contained in a bound ledger style journal, measuring 12 inches x 8 inches and comprising over 110 handwritten pages. While the ledger itself certainly dates to the war period, it seems likely that the handwritten entries may have been executed in part or in whole after the war, possibly from a diary or other source. The journal begins with the “Great Red River Expedition.” – March 1864 and would seem to conclude in February 1865, but also includes a great deal of statistical data regarding the Iowa 28th Volunteer Regiment such as KIA, wounded in action and the like, which postdates this time. Overall, the memoirs recall a great amount of detail regarding specific battles and engagements as well as interesting observations and other commentary all within the scope of the Iowa 28th Volunteer Infantry Regiment.While the penmanship is clearly by a different hand than the previously described journal and the style of writing different as well, it would seem likely that the two journals are somehow related beyond the Iowa 28th Vol. Regiment.
Lot 578
Darwin C. : The Formation of Vegetable Mould, Through the Action of Worms, 1882; Origin of the Species By Means of Natural Selection, 1886; The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, 1887; Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage of H.M.S. 'Beagle' Round the World 1888; All 8vo.Early editions published by John Murray. All four titles in a common fine binding. Full calf, spines with raised bands, intricate gilt design in panels, maroon labels. Gilt heraldic emblem on the boards, marbled eps. 7 edges. Engraved vignette illustrations in text where required. CONDITION REPORT: Condition : Near f. in a common fine binding.
Lot 151
Elizabeth II military medal awarded to 23935360 A/CPL R.J SANDERSON LAN R (PWV) with framed certificate from Rishton Urban District Council detailing said award. The certificate describes the act by which the medal was awarded:- "During the night of the 19th / 20th May 1967 Corporal Sanderson was in command of a patrol in the Al Mansura area of Sheikh Othman when he heard distant shots being fired which he correctly deduced were terrorist fire at the static post of the Al Mansura Detention Centre. At this time he was some distance from the detention centre and in an area he was not too familiar with, however despite the unfamiliarity of the ground and the darkness of the night he decided to deviate from his patrol route and with considerable speed and despatch moved into position in rear of the terrorist firing point. To ensure his ambush was in the correct position without making the enemy aware of his presence was extremely difficult and involved a certain amount of personal danger to himself in reconnaissance. Nevertheless he soon had his ambush positioned and was in time to see two men approach from the direction of the enemy firing point, quietly and skillfully he and his patrol lay low until the men were in the trap Corporal Sanderson then exposed himself and gave the normal and correct challenge, he was immediately fired upon by one of the men who turned and ran. Corporal Sanderson calmly and deliberately gave a fire order and one man was shot dead the other immediately surrendered. Corporal Sanderson`s actions and handling of his patrol undoubtedly eliminated two extremely dangerous terrorists in an area where one mistake may have resulted in a death or injury of innocent persons. To ensure he had the right men Coproral Sanderson deliberately exposed himself to them and their fire. For this skillful action and for his complete disregard for his personal safety both of which were necessary for the complete success of this operation Corporal Sanderson was awarded the Military Medal"
Lot 220
Mixed lot, includes: qty of Hornby Dublo rolling stock and coaches; selection of Action Man clothing, and a bagged Action Man Sportsman no.34508 base and stand; Corgi shop display sign; selection of soldiers; Western Models Mini Clubman; Springside Models Mini Van; jigsaw puzzles; mechanical toys; microscope etc.
Lot 227
Selection of Palitoy Action Man carded clothing and accessories: Equipment Centre #34279 German Greatcoat; Equipment Centre #34279 British Greatcoat (both on card, label to rear has come unstuck, although outfits do not appear to have been removed); Front Liners British Infantry Uniform #34283; Equipment Centre Special Operations Kit #34286; Equipment Centre Small Arms #34276; woodgrain Bazooka #34262 (a few small holes to cellophane). Some cards are creased/bent slightly, but appear unopened (unless stated). Ex-shop stock. (6)
Lot 228
Selection of Palitoy Action Man carded clothing and accessories: Internationals American Marine Uniform #34284; Internationals Russian Infantry Uniform #34284; 3 x Equipment Centre German Greatcoat #34279 (on card, label to rear on each has come unstuck, although outfits do not appear to have been removed); Equipment Centre Small Arms #34276; woodgrain Bazooka #34262 (with a couple of small holes to cellophane). Some cards are creased/bent slightly, but appear unopened (unless stated). Ex-shop stock. (7)
Lot 229
Selection of Palitoy Action Man carded clothing and accessories: Internationals American Marine Uniform #34284; Internationals Russian Infantry Uniform #34284 (bubble come unstuck on one side but appears unopened); Equipment Centre #34279 German Greatcoat (on card, label to rear has come unstuck, although outfit does not appear to have been removed); woodgrain Bazooka 34262 (with a couple of small holes to cellophane); Equipment Centre Small Arms #34276. A couple of backing cards are creased/bent slightly, but appear unopened (unless stated). Ex-shop stock. (5)
Lot 235
Palitoy Action Man Russian Infantryman, c.1960s: 1st type action man wears tunic, trousers, fur hat, over the shoulder case with binoculars, belt with pistol in holster, boots, Order of Lenin medal, machine gun with round magazine (some glue residue to gun), tripod, two grenades, metal ID tag. Together with a Soldiers of the Century Intelligence Manual. Missing ammo box. Overall VG clean condition, although some cracks around joints, unboxed.
Lot 237
Palitoy Action Man Bazooka #34262 (small hole to cellophane, otherwise M/appears unopened on card), and Equipment Centre German Greatcoat #34279 (label to rear of card has come unattached and been restuck but outfit does not appear to have been taken out of packaging). Together with Palitoy The Action Man Game (appears E/unused, in G/VG box), and a good selection of 1970`s toy catalogues/price lists for Palitoy, Airfix, Marx, Matchbox etc.
Lot 240
Palitoy Action Man Famous British Regiments The Argyl & Sutherland Highlanders figure. Appears VG/E although sporran has come unstuck and jacket faded, unopened with cellophane wrapper around box, large tear to front of cellophane, and several smaller tears to cellophane elsewhere. Ex-shop stock.
Lot 245
Three Palitoy Action Man Soldiers of the World uniforms: #34252 German Storm-Trooper (label to rear has come unstuck in one corner); #34259 German Staff Officer; #34254 British Infantryman (plastic has come unstuck own one side, and uniform has slipped down). All appear unopened/Mex-shop stock.
Lot 246
Palitoy Action Man #34055 The Life Guards figure. Contains: plumed helmet; tunic; breeches; waist belt; jackboots; spurs; breast plate armour with straps; cartouche box and belt; gauntlets; sword and scabbard; information leaflet. Appears E, bag containing parts has been opened, and tape holding sword has come unstuck. Contained in VG box with split to corner of lid. Ex-shop stock.
Lot 247
Palitoy Action Man Soldiers of the World #34141 French Resistance Fighter uniform. Contains beret; sweater; trousers; boots; shoulder holster; knife; revolver; grenades; radio set; submachine gun; Croix de Guerre Medal. M/unopened ex-shop stock, in G+ box with tear to corner and some creases/age wear.
Lot 248
Selection of Palitoy Action Man carded clothing and accessories: Internationals American Marine Uniform #34284; Internationals Afrika Korps Uniform #34284; Internationals Russian Infantry Uniform #34284 (bubble has come unstuck and been stapled back on); Internationals German Paratrooper Uniform #34284; Equipment Centre Small Arms #34276; Equipment Centre Special Operations Kit #34286; Equipment Centre German Greatcoat #34279 (label to rear has come unstuck but uniform does not appear to have been taken out). Appear unopened (unless stated) on overall G-VG backing cards. Ex-shop stock. (7)
Lot 249
Selection of Palitoy Action Man carded clothing and accessories: Front Liners British Infantry Uniform #34283 (appears to have been opened and bubble reglued to card); Bazooka #34262; Equipment Centre Small Arms #34276; Equipment Centre Special Operations Kit #34286; Equipment Centre German Greatcoat #34279; Equipment Centre British Greatcoat #34279 (labels to rear on both have come unstuck, outfits do not appear to have been removed from packaging). Appear unopened (unless stated) on overall G-VG backing cards. Ex-shop stock. (6) Together with a selection of accessories/leaflets and 3 x Mountain Assault badge/patch.
Lot 320
Nine carded Mattel Master of the Universe action figures: Buzz-Off; He-Man; Battle Sound He-Man; Mekaneck; Mer-Man; Trapjaw; Sy-Klone; Orko; Tri Klops (E, on G backing cards with creases to corners). Together with eight loose wrestler action figures by Hasbro and Galoob (G, some paint chips). (17)
Lot 539
Five: QSA, 2 clasps Natal, OFS (4889 Corl A Gough, Glouc Regt), 1914-15 star (C.S.Mjr), BWM, Victory (WO Cl 2), Army LS & GC, Geo V military bust (C.S.Mjr) VF-NEF (a little QSA edge bruising). Together with 4 related medallions: Army Athletic Club HM Silver “Gymnastics 1st Prize Sergt a Gough 1st Gloucester Rgt 1911”; “Royal Naval and Military Tournament” silver “Best Man at Arms Dismounted Poona 1909” and on edge “L. Sjt A Gough 1st Gloster Regt”, ditto silver “L Sgt 1st Gloster Regt A Gough Best Man at Arms, Dismounted, 6th Poona Divn 1910”; ditto bronze “1st sabre v sabre Western Command Sergt Instr A Gough Army Gymnastic Staff”. Note: Natal Field Force casualty roll shows Cpl A Gough 1st Bn wounded at Farquhar’s Farm 30.10.1899. Co Sjt Major Arthur Gough was with the 7th Bn Gloucestershire Regt at the attack on Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli where he was killed in action on 8.8.1915, aged 38. The regiment suffered 350 killed or wounded, this number including all officers, WO’s and Sgts. He is commemorated at the Helles Memorial.
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