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Lot 204
LARGE COLLECTION OF PAINTED AND PREDOMINANTLY UNPAINTED CAST METAL MILITARY FIGURES in variety of scales from Roman period to World War I, some larger figures sectional in sealed polythene wallets, also incLudes THIRD REICH REPRODUCITON EARTHENWARE FIGURES probably representing figures from Terracotta Army, largest figure 5 1/8" (13cm) high in fitted fabric covered box
Lot 483
A rare Royal Artillery Army issue and Wilkinson type pattern Sword, with serial number mark on edge, and makers name H. Maxwell 161 Piccadilly on base of blade, the overall blade inscribed and decorated "Royal Artillery - D.C. Conner R.F.A.," in steel scabbard, with a shagreen cover and scroll basket handle, some damage. (1)
Lot 104
EVEREST EXPEDITION 1953: An oblong 12mo postal souvenir miniature issued to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of The Conquest of Mount Everest in 1953, individually signed by Tenzing Norgay (1914-1986) Nepalese Indian Sherpa Mountaineer, the first man, with Edmund Hillary, to reach the summit of Mount Everest, 1953 and John Hunt (1910-1998) Baron Hunt. British Army Officer, Leader of the successful British Expedition to Mount Everest, 1953. Both have signed with their names alone in blue inks to clear areas above and below an attractive printed design. With a limitations stamp to the verso, numbered 157 of 500. Together with Edmund Hillary (1919-2008) New Zealand Mountaineer, the first man, with Tenzing Norgay, to reach the summit of Mount Everest, 1953. Black ink signature ('E. P. Hillary') on an oblong 8vo sheet of illustrated printed stationery from the Sherpa Hospital Committee in Auckland, New Zealand, of which Hillary was the chairman. VG to EX, 2
Lot 323
'Winston Churchill has rung up…..What can it mean??!!!' DU MAURIER DAPHNE: (1907-1989) British Author. Conclusion of an A.L.S., Daphne, four pages, 8vo, n.p., n.d. (mid-late 1930s?), [to Foy Quiller-Couch]. The first two pages of Du Maurier's letter are no longer present; in the larger remaining portion the author writes, in part, 'Now, what I really brew upon is this. I find myself in need of a butterfly, and I wonder whether there is any chance of your slipping away for one when the Guardsman's [her husband, Frederick Browning] leave is up…..Could we have put some eggs and a half-side of ham and a packet of tea in a basket, and streaked for Frenchman's creek? Or is it really un-furnished and would our aging bones suffer? I yearn to take the road again. Jeanne has a very good Inn in Wales (private sitting-room and there's a bathroom) with mountainous walks around it. Lundy is still unvisited. Dartmoor & Exmoor are by us untrodden. Write and tell me if there is any remote possibility. If not May, perhaps later on we can achieve it, but its time we set forth again. I have a feeling we are in for a hot dry summer….' Du Maurier also adds two postscripts, in the second stating 'Winston Churchill has rung up to speak to the Guardsman who is out. What can it mean??!!! Tell Mother!'. Some light staining and a number of large tears to the edges of the pages, slightly affecting a few words of text, but not the signature. FR Foy Quiller-Couch - daughter of British writer Arthur Quiller-Couch (1863-1944), and a life-long friend of Du Maurier. Indeed, Du Maurier was accompanied by Foy Quiller-Couch when she became inspired with the storyline for her novel Jamaica Inn. In 1930, apparently around the time of the present letter, the two ladies were staying at Jamaica Inn and went riding on Bodmin Moor. They became lost in bad weather conditions and apparently sheltered for some time in a derelict cottage on the moor but were eventually led back to Jamaica Inn by their horses. Du Maurier makes a reference to Frenchman's Creek in the present letter - situated at the estuary of Helford River in Cornwall, Frenchman's Creek was the choice of location for Du Maurier and Browning's honeymoon. It also served as the inspiration for her 1941 historical novel set in Cornwall during the reign of King Charles II. The novel was also later made into a film in 1944. Frederick Browning (1896-1965) British Lieutenant General of World War II, remembered for his important role with the First Allied Airborne Army during Operation Market Garden. Husband of Du Maurier from 1932. Winston S. Churchill (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1953. Churchill and Browning encountered each other when the future Prime Minister served as a Major alongside Browning in the 2nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards, for a short period during World War I.
Lot 508
AUTOGRAPHS: A miscellaneous collection of A.Ls.S. and T.Ls.S. by a wide variety of famous individuals, all written to Henry Buckton, in connection with his book, the Golden Book of Remembrance, published for the Royal British Legion on the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II in 1995, most of the letters responding to invitations to attend the launch of the book at the Imperial War Museum and others offering their support (or politely declining it) in other ways, all dated 1994-95, including Raymond Baxter, Michael Bentine, Chris Bonington, Pete Brothers, Ian Carmichael, Harry Carpenter, Barbara Cartland, Sebastian Coe, Peter de la Billiere, Ken Dodd, Kenneth Griffith (an interesting letter making reference to Versailles, Hitler and the Irish Republican Army), Alec Guinness, Hammond Innes, Michael Hordern, Geoffrey Howe, Joanna Lumley, Vera Lynn, Norris McWhirter, Pat Porteous VC, Bill Reid VC, Paul Scofield, David Shepherd, Leslie Thomas etc. VG, 30
Lot 184
GARLAND JUDY: (1922-1969) American Film Actress & Entertainer, Academy Award winner. D.S., Judy Garland, one page, 4to, Culver City, California, 6th January 1943, on the printed stationery of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures. The document takes the form of a letter to Garland in which M-G-M agree to grant Garland permission 'to appear in the Mail Call Army Show on…..January 9, 1943, upon condition, however, that such services shall not be deemed to be rendered by you under our contract with you….and that no compensation shall be payable to you by us in connection therewith'. Boldly signed by Garland in black fountain pen ink at the foot in acceptance of the terms and countersigned by the Assistant-Treasurer of Loew's Incorporated. Two file holes to the upper edge, not affecting the text or signatures. VG
Lot 397
EISENHOWER DWIGHT D.: (1890-1969) American General of World War II, later American President 1953-61. Vintage signed and inscribed 7.5 x 10 photograph, the image showing Eisenhower, wearing his uniform, seated at his desk in a half length pose. On the desk before him appears a book of matches bearing the printed slogan We Must Win! Photograph by U.S. Army Special Corps. Signed by Eisenhower in fountain pen ink to the lower white border 'To Frank D. Parent - my old football coach & good friend! Dwight D Eisenhower'. The right white border is neatly trimmed and with some slight surface and corner creasing. The signature and inscription are a little light, although completely legible. VG Frank D. Parent (1879-1960) American Judge 1930-58 who had previously coached Eisenhower on championship football and baseball teams at Abilene High School, Kansas, 1905-09.
Lot 369
FOCH FERDINAND: (1851-1929) French Marshal of World War I. An 8vo menu card for a dinner at The Carlton Hotel, London, 20th July 1919, with the gold embossed coat of arms of the hotel at the head and the menu elegantly penned in French, signed ('F Foch') by Foch in bold blue indelible pencil to the verso and also signed by David Beatty (1871-1936) British Admiral of World War I, with his name alone in bold pencil, also to the verso. With the ink ownership signature of Ada Skipper to the upper left corner of the recto. Matted in white and framed and glazed (to both sides) in a plain gold coloured wooden frame to an overall size of 6.5 x 9. VG The day before signing the present menu Foch had been appointed a Field Marshal in the British Army by His Majesty King George V.
Lot 453
EDWARD VIII: (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January - December 1936. Later Duke of Windsor. A lengthy A.L.S., with his initial E, followed by an acronym "I.S.Y.C.T.H.N.O.M.A.E.A.A.O.Y.", two pages, 4to, Headquarters, Australian Corps, 28th December 1918, to his mistress Freda Dudley Ward ('My very own beloved little sweetheart'), in pencil. The Prince writes a largely social, and at times romantic, letter to his mistress, describing his military duties and other events, in part, 'Please forgive me beloved one tho I'm so so distressed to hear that it was a case of 9 days sans signe de MOI; what can have happened to my letters as does my darling little girl really think that I wld let 9 days elapse without writing to HER. I wrote on the 9th Dec & then again on 14th & 16th & 18th & 20th of last week - this K.M. is a rotten “stunt” sweetheart as even your letter of 21st only reached me today; how my 5 days silence can become 9 days silence to TOI is more than I can understand & it just makes me mad tho. of course I am hundreds of miles from G.H.Q at the MONTREUIL nowadays & D.R's take much longer.....Alas still no news or signs of the grey stockings from Paris & I'm just mad; I thought the woman in the shop said “quatre jours” she must have said “quatre semaines” & those divine little grey shoesies must be “demodes” or worn out by now!! Other things must wait till I go to Paris beloved one which wont be till about last week in Jan darling as I'm staying out here a fortnight longer so as to be able to visit more DIVS + see more troops before they demobilise which is when to get the men and my best time to 'canvas' so to speak.....I left 4th Army on Thurs morning which I spent with the S. African Bde (66th DIV) 20 miles E of the Meuse & I had to inspect all 3 batts lunching at the B H.Q. Rather heavy as the DIV comm & 10th Corps comm (Stephens) insisted on coming right around too which bored me a bit!! Yesterday & today I've been attending Australian parades & giving more medals, 250 in all; yesterday was just about the limit as regards the weather…..I've just returned from dining at 1st Aust DIV H.Q. a fairly tough crowd of “hard cases” tho. d-d good fellows in their way & they are all very nice & kind to me tho they are not Canadians; it's funny what a difference there is between them tho.....', also sending some photographs (no longer present) which 'are only for the waste paper basket darling tho. they may amuse you to look at!!' and explaining 'The funny little man standing behind me in the Burbury is Gen. Hobbs, the C.C. & doesn't he make you laugh: of course he's the biggest joke in the whole Corps tho a dear little man in his way! But I get very fed up with him at times as besides having to sit next to him every night at supper, he insists in taking me in his car to all these parades & so I spend hours with him each day & he's so impossible for MOI to talk to as he's such a hopeless 'prude' tho I've got a good deal of useful & interesting stuff re Australia out of him!! Nunn also appears in the photo's: he's a good cheery fellow & a 'gent' as the Australians go & game for anything & a great help to Claud & MOI as he knows everybody'. In concluding the Prince writes 'bonne nuit my very own darling beloved little sweetheart....very best wishes for every possible nice thing for the New Year! Again how how happy your last delicious letter & the photo have made your E tho how how miserable he is for that long silence & all the false accusations & again he pleads forgiveness!!....' Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed in ink by the Prince and re-directed to Dudley Ward in Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottingham. With a red wax seal to the verso. VG Freda Dudley Ward (1894-1983) Marquesa de Casa Maury. English Socialite, the mistress of Edward, Prince of Wales from 1918-23. Ward remained a close confidante of Edward's until 1934 when his relationship with Wallis Simpson began.
Lot 44
BRITISH TELEVISION: Selection of signed pieces, postcard photographs and slightly larger, a few 8 x 10s etc., by various cast members of British television shows including Secret Army, Last of the Summer Wine, All Creatures Great and Small etc., including Bernard Hepton, Clifford Rose, Angela Richards, Michael Culver, Ron Pember, Peter Barkworth, Peter Sallis, Bill Owen, Brian Wilde, Frank Thornton, Dora Bryan, Jane Freeman, Kathy Staff, Robert Hardy, Christopher Timothy, Carol Drinkwater, Bill Simpson, Andrew Cruickshank etc. Some of the images depict the actors in character costume poses. G to generally VG, 44
Lot 367
GORT VISCOUNT: (1886-1946) British Field Marshal, Victoria Cross winner for his actions during the Battle of the Canal du Nord near Flesquieres in France on 27th September 1918. A.L.S., Gort, two pages, small 4to, Staff College, Camberley, 22nd December 1936, to Haughton. Gort writes a social letter to his friend, hoping that everything goes well with him in Kohat ('you get a really good show of your own to run') and continuing to refer to mutual acquaintances, ' "Grass" Grassett looks like leaving me and he will be a great loss as he maintains the morale of the chaps as well as educating them. Married life seems to suit him well....Old Bill Slim has been a tower of strength and he now goes for one year to gain further education at the I.D.C. before he returns to Hindustan. I think he is first class and I hope he gets pushed on as he is getting old for his position in the Army. I see Walter Leslie and Lady Maria at intervals as they have a house at Fleet only 6 miles away. They love it and he says he has now forgotten he was ever in the Army.' and also commenting on work at the British Army college, 'Life here is rather hectic with constant rumours of wars, no soldiers and no equipment! But desperate struggles are being made to put the house in order at great expense....If we are reasonably strong I feel there is a good chance that peace will be maintained but if not one wonders whether these totalitarian states will be able to contain themselves'. Together with Frederick Roberts (1832-1914) British Field Marshal, Victoria Cross winner for his actions at the Indian Mutiny on 2nd January 1858. Dark ink signature ('Roberts') on a piece slightly irregularly torn from the conclusion of a letter. Accompanied by an autograph envelope, unsigned, hand addressed by Roberts to General Sir James Hill-Johnes VC in South Wales. G to VG, 3 William Slim (1891-1970) 1st Viscount Slim. British Field Marshal. Walter Leslie (1876-1947) British General who served in the Indian Army. Adjutant General, India, 1932-36. James Hill-Johnes (1833-1919) Welsh General, Victoria Cross winner for his actions at the Siege of Delhi on 9th July 1857 during the Indian Mutiny.
Lot 328
DU MAURIER DAPHNE: (1907-1989) British Author. A.N.S., with her initial D, one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d. ('Tuesday', 20th June 1961), to Foy Quiller-Couch. Du Maurier writes of her son, Christopher, stating, in full, 'Kits had his appendix out yesterday. It did need doing. Doctor reported this morning he is going on all right. I am glad it is out of the way'. Accompanied by the original envelope. Together with a T.N.S., Daphne, one page, oblong 12mo (written on the upper half of a sheet of printed stationery, the lower half slightly irregularly torn away), Menabilly, Par, Cornwall, 2nd May 1961, to 'My dear' (Foy Quiller-Couch). Du Maurier writes, in full, 'I forgot enclosed' (the enclosure no longer present). Also including Frederick Browning (1896-1965) British Lieutenant General of World War II, remembered for his important role with the First Allied Airborne Army during Operation Market Garden. Husband of Du Maurier from 1932. T.L.S., F. A. M. Browning, one page, 4to, London, 11th July 1952, to Mrs. E. Hanson in Fowey, Cornwall, on the printed stationery of Buckingham Palace. Browning thanks his correspondent for her letter and for sending him the address 'of the people who produce the shoes you gave Foy' (Quiller-Couch) and commenting 'What struck me most was the very cheerful colour and if I may kindly use your name as you say I will write to the Firm and make enquiries'. Some slight creasing and one large tear to the right edge of the central fold, only very slightly affecting one word of text but not the signature. G to VG, 3 Foy Quiller-Couch - daughter of British writer Arthur Quiller-Couch (1863-1944), and a life-long friend of Du Maurier. Indeed, Du Maurier was accompanied by Foy Quiller-Couch when she became inspired with the storyline for her novel Jamaica Inn. In 1930, apparently around the time of the present letter, the two ladies were staying at Jamaica Inn and went riding on Bodmin Moor. They became lost in bad weather conditions and apparently sheltered for some time in a derelict cottage on the moor but were eventually led back to Jamaica Inn by their horses.
Lot 39
DAD'S ARMY: Selection of signed pieces (2), signed postcard photographs, 8 x 10s (2) by various cast members of the British television comedy series Dad's Army comprising Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, John Laurie, Arnold Ridley (rare signed 2.5 x 3.5 photograph in costume as Private Charles Godfrey; the signature a touch light in places), Clive Dunn (2), Ian Lavender, Bill Pertwee and Frank Williams. FR (1), G to generally VG, 9
Lot 589
MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. A good D.S., B. L. Montgomery, Field Marshal, one page, 4to, Germany, 8th May 1945. The printed document is an original Personal Message from the C-in-C issued by Monty in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the 21 Army Group and intended to be read out to all troops under his command. The message is outlined in eight points and states, in part, '1. On this day of victory in Europe I feel I would like to speak to all who have served and fought with me during the last few years. What I have to say is very simple, and quite short. 2. I would ask you all to remember those of our comrades who fell in the struggle. They gave their lives that others might have freedom, and no man can do more than that….3. And we who remain have seen the thing through to the end; we all have a feeling of great joy and thankfulness that we have been preserved to see this day….4. In the early days of this war the British Empire stood alone against the combined might of the axis powers. And during those days we suffered some great disasters; but we stood firm: on the defensive, but striking blows where we could. Later we were joined by Russia and America; and from then onwards the end was in no doubt….5. Without doubt, great problems lie ahead; the world will not recover quickly from the upheaval that has taken place; there is much work for each one of us. I would say that we must face up to that work with the same fortitude that we faced up to the worst days of this war….6. It has been a privilege and an honour to command this great British Empire team in Western Europe. Few commanders can have had such loyal service as you have given me. I thank each one of you from the bottom of my heart. 7. And so let us embark on what lies ahead full of joy and optimism. We have won the German war. Let us now win the peace. 8. Good luck to you all, wherever you may be.' Signed by Montgomery in bold red fountain pen ink to the upper left corner and with a facsimile signature at the conclusion of the text. A fine signed souvenir of World War II. One small, minor stain at the centre of the document, only lightly affecting a few words of text and not the signature, otherwise VG
Lot 588
'This pamphlet must NOT fall into enemy hands' MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. A vintage printed 8vo pamphlet entitled Some Notes on the Use of Air Power in Support of Land Operations and Direct Air Support, issued for the 21 Army Group in Holland, December 1944. Signed ('Montgomery of Alamein') by Montgomery with a post-war signature in bold blue fountain pen ink to a clear area at the head of the paper cover. The front cover features various printed instructions that the information contained within the pamphlet is not to be published and that 'This pamphlet must NOT fall into enemy hands'. Some light age wear and a minor stain to the covers, not affecting the signature, otherwise VG
Lot 278
An Edwardian planished silver sugar bowl by Ramsden & Carr (Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr). With three wirework loop handles and scroll feet and applied with an enamel British Army ensign. Assayed London 1908. 140 grams, 11cm wide. Condition Report. To be used as a guide only. Enamel tablet slightly loose but free from visible chips. Minor dent to the reverse under one handle.
![[MILITARY] Wauchope, Maj.-Gen. A.G. A History of The Black Watch [Royal Highlanders] in the Great War, 1914-1918, Volumes II](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/7c41e800-c15a-4e39-b1dd-a5ab0097770f/1735edf4-a260-4187-dfe1-cd30fea388a8/468x382.jpg)
Lot 949
[MILITARY] Wauchope, Maj.-Gen. A.G. A History of The Black Watch [Royal Highlanders] in the Great War, 1914-1918, Volumes II (Territorial Force) and III (New Army), The Medici Society, London, 1926, uniform black cloth gilt with regimental device, plate illustrations, quarto; Sym, John. Seaforth Highlanders, Gale & Polden, Aldershot, 1962, brown cloth gilt, octavo (lacking title page; ex library but generally clean: front pastedown and front free endpaper scarred); Salmond, J.B. The History of the 51st Highland Division 1939-1945, Blackwood, Edinburgh, 1953, crimson cloth gilt, dustjacket, plate illustrations, quarto; and Ray, Cyril. Algiers to Austria. A History of 78 Division in the Second World War, Eyre & Spottiswoode, London, 1952, green buckram, octavo (title page with hand-written note 'Proof copy / Not corrected'); Boyle, Capt. R.C. A Record of the West Somerset Yeomanry 1914-1919, The Catherine Press, London, no date, quarter pale grey cloth, plate illustrations, octavo (upper joint torn); and Godfrey, Maj. E.G. The History of the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry 1939-45, The Regimental History Committee, D.C.L.I., 1966, dark green cloth, maps, octavo, (7).
Lot 702
CIGARETTE CARDS - ASSORTED PART SETS & ODDS Taddy, 'Honours & Ribbons', 1915, variable condition (3/25); Taddy, 'Orders of Chivalry', 1911, variable condition (3/25); Taddy, 'Admirals & Generals - The War', 1914, generally good (4/37); Salmon & Gluckstein, 'Traditions of the Army & Navy', 1917, variable condition (15/25); Gallaher, 'Types of the British Army' (Battle Honours Back), 1897, variable condition (32/50); Cohen Weenen & Co., 'Victoria Cross Heroes', 1916, variable condition (13/50); and Mitchell, 'Seals', 1911, good to fair condition (11/25).
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