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[L'EVEQUE, Henry].- Campaigns of the British Army in Portugal, under the command of General The Earl of Wellington.- London: Published by W. Bulmer & Co., and published (for the proprietor) by Messrs. Colnaghi and Co., 1812.- [6], 18 p.: 1 retrato, [1], 17 gravuras; 57 cm.- E., Henry l'Évêque (1769-1832), painter, miniaturist, watercolorist and above all engraver, born in Geneva, was part of a group of artists who, following the French Revolution, roamed Europe accompanying the armies in campaign, recording for the posterity the most famous battles of the Napoleonic wars. Complete copy, consisting of a title page, a portrait of Wellington, next to the title page (To His Most Excellent Magesty the Emperor of All the Russias, this portrait of Field Marshal His Grace the Duke of Wellington..., dated 1814), two preliminary sheets (author's dedication to Wellington, and list of subscribers), one sheet with a description of the Prince Regent's departure to Brazil, in 1807, and respective engraving, 18 text pages (numbered) with descriptions of the 17 engravings found at the end of the volume. The 17 large-format (41x57 cm) copperplate prints (numbered) represent scenes of battles and troop movements during the Peninsular War. Prints with very slight browning, almost always confined to the margins, preserving the cellophane separators. Recent binding, fully shagreen (probably from the Ricardo Espírito Santo Silva Foundation Workshops), with gilt ornamental borders, closed panels on the spine and roll on the squares; protective case. Duarte de Sousa, 139.
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LANDMANN, George.- Historical, military and picturesque observations on Portugal, illustrated by seventy-five coloured plates, including authentic plans of the sieges and battles fought in the Peninsula during the late war.- London: T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1818.- 2 vols.: il.; 37 cm.- E., The author (1779-1854) was a lieutenant colonel in the British Army, with equal military rank in the Spanish Engineering Corps. The first volume aims to provide an overview of the history of Portugal, while the second seeks to convey a wide range of local information that may be useful, on the one hand, for military purposes, and on the other, to travelers and other readers. . The edition can be considered as one of the largest typographic companies, in its style and one of the most beautiful books in the foreign bibliography on Portugal, in the 19th century. The first volume (XIV, 607 p.) is illustrated with four hand-coloured watercolours, representing as many degrees of torture by the Inquisition, two numismatic engravings and 14 watercolour maps and plans of cities and troop movements. The second volume (XVI, 203 p.) includes another 55 beautiful aquatints from Portuguese localities, as well as a double engraving of Alcácer do Sal, not registered in the index, but referred to by Tooley as nº 25. All engravings are hand-coloured and of great aesthetic effect, some being doubles. In general, they are all very clean, fresh and neatly folded. A few pages of text with very slight moisture stains not affecting the engravings. Contemporary green morocco half-bindings with covers covered with a canvas similar to the spine and new endpapers. The copies rarely appear on the market, especially when complete like this one. Provenance: lot 353, from Silva's/Pedro de Azevedo auction, April 1993; lot 432 of the Silva’s/Pedro de Azevedo auction, March 2000, (same copy). Tooley, 291 (The most beautiful illustrated book on Portugal of the period). Duarte de Sousa, 398.
Autographs / signed items - Film and TV; 2 x Large Folders including Diana Rigg 10 x 8 , John Hurt 10 x 8, Alex Kingston, John Challis 10 x 8, (Trigger) Roger Lloyd Pack 10 x 8, Brian Blessed signed letter, Richard Wilson photo, Dennis Waterman and Rula Lenska, Ian Hislop, Richard Branson, Martin Clunes, Minnie Driver, Michael Burk, Elizabeth Hurley, Kate Beckinsale x 2 and letter. Daniel Radcliffe w/letter, Jim Davidson, Paul Rankin, Neil Morrisey, Wendy Richard, Burt Kwouk x 2 and letter. Bob Hope, Bill Pertwee (Dads Army), Clive Dunn, Zoe Wannamaker, John Holder, David Hasselhoff x 2, June Whitfield, Don Johnson (Miami Vice etc) Kevin Costner, John Craven x 2, Russ Abbott x 2, Liz Smith Royale Family x 2, Clive Anderson, John Cleese, Dale Winton x 2, Tarzan (Boy), Paul Barber (Only Fools and Horses) Robert Downey Jr, Kathleen Turner, Robert Patrick (Terminator), Brookside star, Bob Grant (On the Buses), Mel Gibson 10 x 8 , Craig Parker (Lord of the Rings), Harry Seacombe signed programme, Rutger Hauer 10 x 8 , Gimmley John Rhys-Davies, Matrix 10 x 8, Neil and Adrian Rayment, Dirty Den (Leslie Grantham), Buster Merryfield (Only Fools), John Challis and Sue Holderness - Witchking Lord of the Rings x 2 - Batgirl 10 x 8, Danny Kaye, Diana Rigg on Honour promo card - Susan Hampshire x 4, Robin Williams x 2 and letter, David Bradley (Filch Harry Potter x 2), Jamie Kennedy, Richard Griffiths, Robson Green x 2, John Travolta, Helen Mirren, Norman Wisdom x 2, Tony Curtis, Kenneth Branagh x 2 Harry Potter, Angel - David Boreanaz 10 x 8, Warwick Davis x 2 with letter, Harry Potter, Drew Barrymore, Jim Tavare Harry Potter, Prof Michael Gambon, Ant & Dec, Graham Norton, Frank Carson, Harry Secombe, Michael Bentine, Linda Robeson x 2, Ronnie Corbett x 3, Russ Abbott, Danny De Vito, James Marsters x 2, Stephen Fry, Joanna Lumley, Audrey Squires x 2 The Cast of Mrs Browns Boys, Gemma Atherton, Merlin, Kate Winslet x 2 - Lee Evans x 2 - The X Files DVD insert - Peter Kay, Leslie Joseph and others
A Collection Of 12 " Records & 7 " Singles + Queen Live At Wembley 1986 CD Set 12 " Records Consist Of Elvis Presley 40 Greatest Hits, Disco Fever, A-Ha Blood Moves The Body Picture Disc, The Music Festival Show, Idle Race The Birthday Party, Thunder Dirty Love On Clear Vinyl, Extreme Get The Funk Out On Picture Disc, AC/DC Thunderstruck, Pet Shop Boys West End Girls, New Order True Faith, New Model Army, Get Me Out, Dare Heart & Soul Picture Disc, U2 All I Want Is You, Guns N Roses You Could Be Mine On Clear Vinyl , New Model Army Space, Levellers Far From Home, The Police Regatta De Blanc, The Police Outlandos D ' Amour, The Almighty Power Ep. 7 " Singles Include The Beatles, The Everly Brothers , Helen Shapiro, Cliff Richard, The Avons, Ricky Valance, Elvis Presley, Guy Mitchell, Johnny Dankworth , Mark Wynter, Dickie Valentine, Connie Francis, Jimmy Jones, Adam Faith, Neil Sedaka , Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen, Del Shannon, Joe Loss, Hank Locklin, Petula Clark, The Brook Brothers, Bobby Darin, Mr's Mills,
Nelson Dawson (1859-1941) assorted original artworks1. 'HMS Macliff?' watercolour and ink, 20 x 25cm.2. 'End of Oct. 1914 British Ships covering the retreat of the Belgian Army', inscribed, ink and watercolour, 20 x 25cm.3. Shipping off Ostende, inscribed in pencil, watercolour and ink, 15 x 22cm.4. 'Mar 26 HMS Allenhue + TBD flotilla esvcorts wounded home from Dunkirk, pen and ink, 17 x 25cm.5. Warships at sea, watercolour and ink, 15 x 22cm.6. Dismasted barque alongside sea cliffs, signed ink and watercolour, 9 x 17cm.7. 'HMS Erebus 1918', watercolour and pencil, 18 x 25cm.8. Warship D51 and fishing boat at sea, pencil, 20 x 34cm.9/10. two sketches of steamers, on tracing paper,11. Warships at sea, pencil, 20 x 33cm.12-14. Three black and white photos of warships, 15 x 19.5cm.
Circa 100-300 AD A beautiful bronze bust of the Roman god of war Mars, wearing a domed helmet which would originally have had a high plumed crest. This elaborate helmet was known as the galea and was commonly given a crest like the one, often made of bird feathers or horsehair, which not only served to intimidate, but also to distinguish different ranks within the Roman military and as a key component the traditional iconographic program of Mars. He is depicted with locks of curls which adorn his chin in the form of a beard and moustache, framing his pursed lips, flat nose, and wide round eyes. Imbued in a verdant hued patina evocative of the ancient world, this intricately detailed bust is a stunning example from Imperial Rome. Mars (Greek Ares) was the god of war - son to Jupiter and Juno (Greek Zeus and Hera) and one of the Twelve Olympians. His sister Minerva (Greek Athena) was the goddess of war. Whereas Mars/Ares traditionally represents the fiery, violent aspects of combat, his sister Minerva/Athena usually represents intellectual military strategy. Second in importance only to Jupiter, Mars was highly regarded as the chief military god of the Roman army. For similar style of bust see: The British Museum: Accession number: 1871,0601. Size: L:101mm (with stand) / W:35mm; 260g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Circa 200-300 ADA beautifully formed iron-short sword with a ring pommel, with a broad handle, a double-edged blade featuring a shallow midrip along both faces as well as a pointed tapering top. A slender rectangular guard creates a buffer between the blade shoulder and the soldier's hand. Originally introduced by the Sarmatians and the Germans to the Romans legions and used by the Roman infantry in the 2nd century CE.The army of ancient Rome (800 BC - AD 476) was a formidable fighting power. It was exceptionally well disciplined, organised and supplied with a huge selection of effective and battle-proven weapons. The sword and spear were the infantryman's s main weapons, and the spectacular military successes of the Roman legions throughout Europe and the Middle East lay in the disciplined battlefield application and relentless training in the use of these weapons.Cf: "Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier: From Marius to Commodus, 112 BC - AD 192" by Graham Summer, Raffaele D'Amato, 2009, pg. 88, fig. 81.For similar see:The British Museum. Accession no. 2004,0301.1. Size: L:563mm / W:60mm; 385g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.
Circa 200-300 ADA beautifully formed iron-short sword with a ring pommel, with a broad handle, a double-edged blade featuring a shallow midrip along both faces as well as a pointed tapering top. A slender rectangular guard creates a buffer between the blade shoulder and the soldier's hand. Originally introduced by the Sarmatians and the Germans to the Romans legions and used by the Roman infantry in the 2nd century CE.The army of ancient Rome (800 BC - AD 476) was a formidable fighting power. It was exceptionally well disciplined, organised and supplied with a huge selection of effective and battle-proven weapons. The sword and spear were the infantryman's s main weapons, and the spectacular military successes of the Roman legions throughout Europe and the Middle East lay in the disciplined battlefield application and relentless training in the use of these weapons.Cf: "Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier: From Marius to Commodus, 112 BC - AD 192" by Graham Summer, Raffaele D'Amato, 2009, pg. 88, fig. 81.For similar see:The British Museum. Accession no. 2004,0301.1. Size: L:623mm / W:77mm; 485g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.
Circa 100 BCCast iron, the handle formed of two sections, held together by joints inserted into discs at the centre and pommel, the blade of tapering form with median midrib, the scabbard of "frame-type" with one open side and the other decorated with double-spiral motifs and openwork panels. A remarkable survival, this shortarm dagger is of Iberian construction, but the shape later became more famous as the Roman pugio, the standard issue legionnaires sidearm. It was when campaigning against the Celtiberians in the first century BC that the Roman form first came into widespread use, suggesting the Roman army appreciated the strengths of the native weapon. Interestingly the decorative square and teardrop shaped cavities on the sheath of the present example have been patched with metal in ancient times. Perhaps to better guard the iron blade from the effects of wet weather. Size: Set of 2: L:210 - 307mm / W:53 - 54mm; 255g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly with Axel Guttman, Germany.
Circa 100-200 ADA forged iron spearhead of the pilum type with split conical socket, lozenge-section shaft, and lanceolate head.The army of ancient Rome (800 BC - AD 476) was a formidable fighting power. It was exceptionally well disciplined, organised and supplied with a huge selection of effective and battle-proven weapons. The sword and spear were the infantryman's main weapons, and the spectacular military successes of the Roman legions throughout Europe and the Middle East lay in the disciplined battlefield application and relentless training in the use of these weapons. Size: L:400mm / W:22mm; 215g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK / International art markets.
Circa 100-300 ADA Roman socketed leaf-shaped iron spearhead; raised central ridge and integral hollow handle. Lateral holes and ribs at base for attachment to shaft.The army of ancient Rome (800 BC - AD 476) was a formidable fighting power. It was exceptionally well disciplined, organised and supplied with a huge selection of effective and battle-proven weapons. The sword and spear were the infantryman's main weapons, and the spectacular military successes of the Roman legions throughout Europe and the Middle East lay in the disciplined battlefield application and relentless training in the use of these weapons.For similar see:Museum of Wales, accession number: 6/2/1932.Size: L:265mm / W:40mm; 280g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK / International art markets.
Circa 100-200 ADA forged iron spearhead of the pilum type with split conical socket, lozenge-section shaft, and lanceolate head.The army of ancient Rome (800 BC - AD 476) was a formidable fighting power. It was exceptionally well disciplined, organised and supplied with a huge selection of effective and battle-proven weapons. The sword and spear were the infantryman's main weapons, and the spectacular military successes of the Roman legions throughout Europe and the Middle East lay in the disciplined battlefield application and relentless training in the use of these weapons. Size: L:257mm / W:38mm; 170g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK / International art markets.
Circa 100-200 ADA forged iron spearhead of the pilum type with split conical socket, lozenge-section shaft, and lanceolate head.The army of ancient Rome (800 BC - AD 476) was a formidable fighting power. It was exceptionally well disciplined, organised and supplied with a huge selection of effective and battle-proven weapons. The sword and spear were the infantryman's main weapons, and the spectacular military successes of the Roman legions throughout Europe and the Middle East lay in the disciplined battlefield application and relentless training in the use of these weapons. Size: L:242mm / W:21mm; 115g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK / International art markets.
1996 Harley Davidson MT350, 349cc. Registration number P871 HRM. Frame number 1HD6RLT14VY000290. Engine number 237931.The MT350 motorcycle was built in the USA starting in 1993 and was derived from the earlier Armstrong MT500 built for the British army. In 1984 Armstrong-CCM then bought the rights to the Rotax engined XN Tornado from the Milan based SWM company after they had gone into liquidation. From this they developed the Armstrong MT500 and then produced about 3,500 of the bikes for the British Army between 1984 and 1987. In 1987, after the MT500 had been adopted as the standard motorcycle for NATO, Armstrong sold the rights to Harley Davidson who took over production in the United States where they produced the Harley Davidson badged MT350 version of the motorcycle. The British Army began buying this version in 1993.The MT350 uses an electric start version of the Austrian built Rotax 348cc single cylinder, 4-valve overhead camshaft engine producing 30 bhp and 29 Nm of torque. Although slightly heavy at 162 kg for off-road use, it is a robust motorbike and is fitted with good quality Marzocchi front forks and Ohlin rear shock absorbers. The wheel rims were made by Akront, hubs and discs. bearings.The MT350 is fitted with detachable plastic pannier boxes mounted on frames either side of the engine. It is also fitted with a plastic rifle scabbard at the back on the right-hand side. This example saw service with 174 PRO COY Royal Military Police and 157 RLC-249 Sqn being retired in 2009 and sold by Witham Ltd, the military specialists.It was in a sorry state and our vendor set about a full restoration, the engine and gearbox were stripped and rebuilt, as was the carb, the frame was repainted, all bearings and seals replaced, a long list is included with the sale. The bike is now fully running and ready for green adventures. It is only being sold as another project has appeared.Sold with the V5C.
An interesting Victorian Officers sword 2nd or Edmonton Royal Rifle Regiment of Middlesex Militia with provenance / research to Alfred Elias, a painter known for his landscapes, cattle etc. research highlighting his army career 1865 to 1882, blade length 83cm, numbered 14015, Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall London, some wear to grip, has been polished, no scabbard
A collection of cigarette cards, loose and albums, including John Player & Sons Uniforms of the Territorial Army, Cycling, Derby & Grand National Winners, Motor Cars, Famous Footballers, Filmstars, Tennis, Aircraft of the Royal Airforce, Air Raid Precautions; together with Wills Cigarette cards, Flowering Trees and Shrubs, Dogs, Wild Flowers etc
A Victorian Silver Vesta-Case, by Frederick Bradford Macrea, London, 1885, Probably Retailed by The Army and Navy Cooperative Society Ltd., oblong and with spring-loaded hinged cover, with engine-turned decoration and applied striker, 44mm, 17dwt, 28grCondition report: Fully marked inside base and part marked inside cover. The marks are generally clear. There is overall surface scratching and wear. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the engine-turned decoration in places.
America.- Papers concerning the Attack on Hatfield and Deerfield by a party of Indians from Canada, 1859 § Drake (Joseph Rodman) and Fitz Greene Halleck. The Croakers, 1860 § The Operations of the French Fleet under Count De Grasse, 1864 § Murphy (Henry C.) Anthology of New Netherland ..., 1865 § Smith (Buckingham, translator) Narratives of the Career of Hernando de Soto in the Conquest of Florida, 1866 § Hough (Franklin B.) The Northern Invasion of October 1780 ... against the Frontiers of new York, 1866 § The Army Correspondence of Colonel John Laurens in the Years 1777-8, 1867 § Memorial of John Allan, 1864, limited editions, plates, illustrations and maps, uniform near contemporary half-morocco, gilt, a little rubbed, New York, Bradford Club; and another similar, 4to (9)
NO RESERVE World War One.- The Monthly Army List, 44 vol., a broken run, original wrappers bound-in, one or two tape repairs, ex-library with usual labels and ink-stamps, uniform later cloth, slight bumping to corners and extremities, 1914-18; and 6 vol. of Supplements and 2 vol. of Quarterly Army Lists, 8vo (52)
THE SIGNIFICANT AND WELL DESERVED BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL GROUP TO A WORLD WAR TWO VETERAN, WHO SERVED IN THE NORTH AFRICA, ITALY, & NORTHERN EUROPE CAMPAIGNS, INC GERMANY & SERVED WITH THE INTELLIGENCE CORPS, BEING ONE OF THOSE FROM 45 SECTION F.S.S. WHO WERE INVOLVED WITH THE ARREST, DETENTION & INITIAL INTERRORGATION OF HEINRICH HIMMLER, 135702 A/W.O. Class 2 Grenville GRAYER, group is as follows, all loose ready for wear or mounting, British Empire Medal GRI plain cypher in original box of issue, named 135702 AWO CL 2 Grenville Grayer. I.C. (Intelligence Corps) 1939-45, Africa, Italy, France & Germany Stars, Defence & War Medal. All un-named as issued, with this group is an original Shoulder Cloth Insignia Patch for Thirty Corps and a Bronze coloured Souvenir Medallion celebrating 30 Corps, struck in Belgium, with its original box, GRAYER joined the Army in 1939 and initially served with the R.A.S.C., but sometime between the North Africa/Sicily/Italy Campaigns Grayer returned to the UK and joined the Newly formed Intelligence Corps, completing his training in Scotland attached to the 45th Field Security Section, by this time with the rank of Sgt, working with amongst others a Sgt Britton, who would feature heavily with Grayer and his section at the end of the War, like thousands of other allied troops the Intel Corps, were heavily involved in the preparations for D-Day, Grayer entered the Invasion on D-Day +2 (June 8th, 1944) and would see action and involvement whilst serving in 30 Corps, Commanded by Leuit-General Sir Brian Horrocks, who would achieve fame for his valiant efforts in Operation Market Garden in September, 1944, as the War progressed and German forces retreated Grayer and 45 FSS found themselves in Northern Germany when the Nazi's surrendered in May 1945, During the morning of May 20th, 1945, a group of five German officers and seven other ranks were detained at the Bridge control at Bremervorde, they were handed over to 45 FSS for checking etc, It became apparent that three further Germans were in the vicinity and on May 22nd they were taken into custody by Sgt Britton and NCO’s from the section at the same check-point, information from immediate relatives of Grayer point to the fact one of the Germans, looked suspicious, and although he had recently issued papers stating he was a Sgt Heinrich Hizinger, Grayer was suspicious and this resulted in his initial questioning, Hizinger was asked to write a page of ‘lines’ to test his handwriting etc, the papers he was in possession of also caused concern as it was known that high ranking Nazis were copying these papers to avoid their true identities, during this time of Detention, Hizinger eventually revealed his true identity and whilst being examined by a Doctor, bit down on a cyanide capsule resulting in his death, Grayer liberated the following two items as ‘Tropaion’ or Trophies of War, page of written lines, written by Himler whilst being detained, Silk Toiletry bag in blue/cream coloured material, recovered from Himmler's possessions, the archive also includes an original photo of the recipient with colleagues from 45 F.S.S. Intel Corps, original papers and folder of paperwork from 30 Corps Intelligence Summary No 500 includes many intercepts showing life at the front from the German perspective, many other items of papers, photos, forms etc, include a photocopy of the arrest report of Himmler, which was signed by those present, including Grayer, a wealth of other paperwork including media from the time one photo showing Grayer, from the paper Nord Eclair September 1944, also present is a large double side silk Escape style map, all things considered an amazing archive
GERMAN 3RD REICH ARMY HEER DRESS DAGGER, WWII period by Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, with etched maker mark for the period 1935-1941, the dagger is in good condition all round, Eagle has been polished in the past and missing slight detail, nice patina otherwise, scabbard complete with hanger rings has a small dent approx. 2/3 down the sheath
GERMAN 3RD REICH ARMY HEER DRESS DAGGER, WWII period by Weyersburg Kirschbaum & Cie AG WKC Solingen, with etched makers mark to blade, dagger is in good all round condition, but the smallest part of the tip of the blade sadly missing, otherwise nice patina overall, scabbard complete with hanger rings
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