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Gwen Mandley MBE 1911-2005- Kings Road Punks; oil on canvas board, 61x51cm: together with twelve other portrait and landscape studies in oils mostly of punks and of Venice, most signed, (13). Note: Gwen Mandley MBE, worked for the army bureau of current affairs during the war, alongside founding magazines and handbooks all illustrated by young artistic talents such as Geoffrey Slater, James Boswell and others. Working for one of the principal advertising agencies of the day her work shaped the visual environment of Britain in the 1950s. Provenance: The estate of the artist
![*Nightingale (Florence, 1820-1910). Autograph postcard signed ‘Florence Nightingale', 3rd June 1882, to Colonel H[enry] Yule](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10729/2703300/363-56-10729_468x382.jpg)
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*Nightingale (Florence, 1820-1910). Autograph postcard signed ‘Florence Nightingale', 3rd June 1882, to Colonel H[enry] Yule, [1820-1889, Geographer], ‘How can I thank you enough for your kindness in sending me your Memoir, than which nothing could interest me more, of that good & great man, Sir W[illiam] Baker. I shall read it carefully - & then, if I may, write again. In the meantime, I will try to live as he did', postmarked London, 3rd June 1882, minor soiling. Provenance: Archdeacon George Glover. Sir William Erskine Baker (1808-1881) was an Army Officer and Engineer, a good friend of Henry Yule, and who worked largely in the Public Works Department in India on various irrigation projects. Henry Yule's work for the Army Sanitary Committee brought him into communication with Florence Nightingale. (1)
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Miscellaneous books, mostly later 19th and early 20th century, including Army and Navy Drolleries, by Captain Seccombe, pub. Frederick Warne, n.d., c. 1870s (one plate loose and frayed, covers worn), Cottages and Country Buildings by Thomas W. Cutler, pub. Horace Cox, 1896, a slightly defective copy of The Engineer and Machinist's Assistant, pub. Blackie & Son, 1863, Abridgment of Murray's English Grammar ... designed for the younger classes of learners, 21st ed., 1808, Soames and The Flag, by John Galsworthy, 1930, limited signed ed. 680/1025 bound in vellum, etc. (a carton)
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Navy & Army Illustrated. A magazine descriptive and illustrative of everyday life in the defensive services of the British Empire, ed. Commander Charles N. Robinson, a run, vols. I-XV & XVII, December 1895-March 1903, & October 1903-March 1904, some colour plts., numerous b&w plts. and illusts. after photos, mixed bindings (vols. 3-6, 9 & 12-15 bound in pubs. orig. morocco-backed gilt dec. cloth, rubbed and scuffed, remaining vols. mostly bound in contemp. half morocco or calf, rubbed and scuffed), folio (16)
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*Bessieres (Jean-Baptiste, 1763-1813). Autograph letter signed ‘Bessieres', Orosco, 7th September 1808, to an unnamed Marechal, concerning army movements from Orosco to Areta, mentioning the movement of the enemy on Bilbao and other logistical details, paper with watermark of the Emperor's head, 3 pp., 4to, plus two documents signed ‘Bessieres' on Garde Dea Consula letterhead, the first to General Murat suggesting Captain Dumas as replacement for Lefevre, the second to the Minister of War recommending cavalry officer Lebel, both one page, folio (3)
![*Charles I (King of England, 1600-49). Document signed ‘Charles R', Westminster, 20th February, [1630], creating Sir Robert](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10729/2703300/254-56-10729_468x382.jpg)
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*Charles I (King of England, 1600-49). Document signed ‘Charles R', Westminster, 20th February, [1630], creating Sir Robert Steward a high Steward in the corporation of Bury St. Edmond [Suffolk], and to pay him £300 and a sum of ‘twentie marks per annum during his life', integral blank, a little soiling, tipped onto an old album leaf with some see-through from adhesion marks at upper margins Sir Robert Stewart or Steward [died 1670?] was a royalist army officer who later served King Charles I in Ireland. Provenance: Archdeacon George Glover. (1)
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*Joubert (Barthelemy Catherine, 1769-99). Four autograph documents signed, [1st March 1797, 5th March 1798, 30th November 1798 & 16th December 1798], the first to General Beliard concerning the need to use animals for the subsistence of the brigade, the second to the Minister of War, the third an order of the day to the Court General in Milan, and the last to the General of the First Division in Turin, all on printed Armee d'Italie letterhead, and all signed ‘Joubert', each one page (the third two pages), 4to/folio, together with one further document signed by General Championnet on Naples army letterhead, [7th February 1799], one page with integral address panel, folio. Joubert first came to the attention of Napoleon during the campaign of 1796 and was thereafter repeatedly selected for command of important detachments. He died in the disastrous battle of Novi. (5)
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Group of three Medals to 2517 Drummer R Gundry Norfolk Regiment, Queens South Africa Medal, two clasps, Cape Colony and Orange Free state, Kings South Africa Medal, two clasps, Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Edward VII), mounted as worn + Edward VII 1909 Medal to commemorate the inspection of the Royal Norfolk Veterans Association, (4)
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Various makes: Mangold orange 2421 Linde Fork-Lift; Quiralu (reproduction new issues) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Porsche 356A and Messerschmitt KR 200; Metosul maroon 3 Alfa-Romeo Giulietta Spyder; Polistil Lotus F1; Politoys Bedford 3-Ton Army Wagon; Schuco 784-2 Lufthansa Boeing 727 in original boxes; Matchbox 27 Cadillac Sixty Special, Airport Playmat and Mega-rig in original boxes, Plymouth Gran Fury Police; SS 5719 maroon Ford Mustang, G-E, boxes P-E, 27 lacks end flaps (13)
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Cherilea: German Army Motorcycle with Sidecar Conbination registration WH 742605 360 mm; Hasbro Action Man Rifle Rack; six rifles and field radio by various makers; U.S. Army Jeep and Trailer 715 mm (10) and miniature diecasts by Lesney and Corgi in Matchbox Carry-case, P-VG, Jeep lacks rear guard, steering wheel and gear stick
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Army List. A List of the Officers of the Army and Marines. London: War Office, 1791 thirty-ninth edition, 8vo, ink presentation inscription on title from Lt. General Leslie, contemporary red morocco gilt extra, black label, marble endpapers, some light scratches to boards, otherwise a very good copy Note: Who is general Leslie
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* A FINE COLT .44 'MODEL 1860' SIX-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER, serial no. 158467 for 1866, 13 3/4in. overall, with blued sighted barrel signed 'ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON', blued rebated cylinder with naval engagement scene, case-hardened frame, blued grip-strap and trigger-guard, case-hardened rammer, figured one-piece grips, and much original finish throughout (action seized), London proof marks, matching numbers with the exception of the wedge and rammer (neither numbered), in original brown leather flap holster (belt loops missing).
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ARMY & NAVY 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 58362, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved 'ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with removable striker discs, automatic safety, fine border and scroll engraving, 14 3/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz.
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ARMY & NAVY STORES LTD. 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 72487, 28in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'ARMY & NAVY STORES LTD. LONDON', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl and full choke, action with fine ropework bordering, the retailers name within a scrolled cartouche, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 4/8in. stock, weight 6lb. 6oz., in a lightweight leather case
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ARMY & NAVY C.S. LTD 20-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 68031, 27 3/4in. nitro barrels inscribed 'ARMY & NAVY C.S.LTD.LONDON S.W.1.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, action engraved with fine scrollwork, beaded fences, 14in. highly-figured stock, weight 5lb. 6oz., in its canvas case.
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A 9ct gold mechanical ladys wristwatch, with engine turned face and Arabic numerals, on a woven fabric strap. Cased. Together with a ladys silver fob watch, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and hands and a subsidiary seconds dial, the silver case with engraved decoration and a vacant cartouche, on a ladys white metal Albert chain; and an Army Services mechanical pocket watch, with white enamel dial and subsidiary seconds dial. (3).
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A group of medals for the Sudan campaign, the Khedivs medal with 7 bars for Khartium, The Atbara, Sudan 1897, Nyam Nyam, Abu Hamed, Hafir, Firket; Queens Sudan medal, Khedivs bronze star and the Egypt Queens medal with two bars for Gemaizah 1888 and Toski 1889. Awarded to an Egyptian soldier. Together with two Army Rifle association Medals for the King George Cup, silver and bronze, 1920, awarded to Major E. J. De C Boyse.
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Army regulations. By His Majestys Command. Adjutant Generals Office, June 1, 1792. Rules and Regulations for the Formations, Field-exercise, and Movements, of His Majestys Forces, 4 parts in one, pub. War-Office, 1793, pp.8,[8],59,[1],200,16,10,109,[1], (bound without title & prelims., lacking all before p.1), sixteen folding eng. plans at rear, contemp. marbled calf, joints cracked and some wear, 4toESTC T212090. (1)
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Low (Lieutenant Charles Rathbone). Her Majesty's Navy, including its Deeds and Battles, 3 vols., n.d., c. 1890s,. forty-one chromos. inc. addn. vign. titles to each, contemp half morocco gilt, worn, together with Richards (Walter), Her Majesty's Army, vol. 2 only (of three), n.d., c. 1890s, fourteen chromos. inc. addn. vign. title, contemp. half morocco gilt, a little rubbed and soiled, all 4to (4)
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MAJOR WILLIAM LUFTIE, WATERCOLOUR, "The Allied Troops forming the army of the occupation in Paris after the Battle of Waterloo", Information labelled verso reads "A remarkable watercolour of The Allied troops forming the army of the occupation in Paris after the Battle ofWaterloo painted by Major William Luftie, 55th Regiment in September 1815 - This picture is a quite unique production showing as it does the varied uniforms of the troops of the Allied powers in Paris, It is taken in the Place Louis XV near Place de la Concorde and shows the Duke of Wellington, The Emperor Alexander 1st of Russia, King Frederick William II of Prussia, The Emperor Francis II of Austria, Louis XVIII - King of France the Comte de" Artois - His Brother, Afterwards King Charles X - This picture was bequeathed to Alfred A Garstin by Major Luftie"s daughter Mrs Atcherley", A further label states: "After the death of the widow of Alfred A Garstin this picture came into the possession of her nephew Norman E D Noble - 1980 into the possession of James D C Stork, Cousin", One further label is inscribed: "Property of Captain N E Noble, Leuit"s Officers Mess 1st CÑÑ Rifle Brigade 14th August "50". 16" x 26", (A/F)
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* Wedgwood (Geoffrey Heath, 1900-1977). Trattoria Gatti, Rome, 1929, etching, signed in pencil to lower margin, plate size approx. 180 x 180mm (7 x 7ins), framed and glazed After Army service in the First World War, Geoffrey Wedgwood studied at Liverpool School of Art, and the Royal College of Art. He won the Prix de Rome for engraving in 1925, exhibited at the Royal Society of Etchers, the Royal Academy, the New English Art Club, Fine Art Society, and elsewhere. (1)
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* Doyly-John (C. R., 1906-1993). Street scene, Eze village, South of France, oil on canvas, signed, approx. 355 x 255mm (14 x 10ins), framed, with Frost and Reed label to verso Doyly-John served in the Army during the Second World War, and was wounded by a bomb blast in 1945, after which he took up painting. His work is characterised by the use of bold colour and the accomplished use of the palette knife. (1)
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