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Lot 154
An interesting collection of WWII Second World War related newspapers and ephemera. Includes x2 British Services Tattoo programmes from 1947 in Berlin, an April 10th 1940 edition of the Daily Sketch with headline ' Sweden Bows To Nazi Ultimatum,' 1945 Daily Mail ' Churchill Resigns - Attlee Forming His Cabinet,' an Aug 7th 1945 edition of the Daily Express with an atomic-bomb related headline, as well as a collection of WWII related photographs - many showing German / Red Army activities, including some macabre images. An interesting assortment.
Lot 16
A rare and unique WWI First World War British Army / BEF improvised trench sign. Made from a fragile plank, the sign bears remnants of notation to front ' Stay In The Trench ', with a painted arrow to front. Some splitting present. A rare surviving trench warfare sign. Measures approx; 68cm long.
Lot 160
A rare original WWII Second World War Fairbairn Sykes 3rd Pattern British Forces Commando dagger. Double edged blade, with ringed alloy grip. Presented within its original leather scabbard. As issued to Lieutenant Arthur Francis Sherard Veasey of No. 3 Commando, his initials to the rear of the scabbard. A rare item. No. 3 Commando was a battalion-sized Commando unit raised by the British Army during the Second World War. Formed in July 1940 from volunteers for special service, it was the first such unit to carry the title of "Commando". Shortly afterwards the unit was involved in a largely unsuccessful raid upon the German-occupied Channel Island of Guernsey.
Lot 164
1693861 Flight Sergeant JA Wray (Bomb Aimer) of 70 Squadron and 40 Squadron (his raid diaries list him as 70 Squadron, 231 Wing, 205 Group). Appears to have joined in the early 1940's in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves. MEDAL CARD SAYS AWARDED 39-45 STAR, ITALY STAR, DEFENCE MEDAL (ALSO SEE TUNIC)Uniform: Wray's Uniform is also included, which comprises his 1944 pattern Dress Blouse (size 8) and his forage cap, with late-war issued RAF badge to front. His Bomb Aimer patch present, as well as his medal ribbon bar. A collection of photographs of Wray, his crew and various other views taken during (and after) service - includes a photograph of his crew stood infront of a heavy bomber, photograph of a Wellington in flight (dated 1944), whole photograph of 70 Squadron, ' B Flight - 40 Squadron ', and others. A large scrap book filled with all manner of related documents, all relating to Wray, is also included. Within the album are various official documents, cards and notes from Wray's time in service. Including: National Service cards, Air Crew Acceptance documents, receipts for uniform and expenses, tickets and programmes from entertainment occasions, medal cards, canteen menus, target practise targets, programmes and leaflets, 'Army Welfare News', items from Italy and South Africa, and many other items (likely 200+ items within this album).Also within the collection are two incredible unique ' Lineshoots ' raid diaries by Wray. Spanning two lined notebooks, each and every raid Wray took part in is listed in great detail - including details of his crew, targets and even the aircraft which took part. Each raid is detailed down to its success (or not) and whether any damage was taken, the bomb payload etc. 'Vol I' includes several never-before-seen bomb photographs (taken at the moment of impact by the bomb release camera). Both albums feature a host of period cuttings, German propaganda and other items that relate to the specific raids. Some astonishing content within, which makes for some fascinating and sombre reading. Of note within Vol I (abridged for cataloguing purposes): 'No.1 Operation - Target: Road Between Podgorica-Klopot... Cloud spoiled the day, bombing attack only 11 of 26 saw target sufficiently clear to bomb although one crew claimed a direct hit on a bridge...duration 3hrs 10mins.''No.8 Operation - 15.1.45 - 28 aircraft were off to drop supplies to partisans. Due to cloud obscuring target, only three aircraft were able to locate and drop their containers. All aircraft returned to base...''No.10 Operation - 20.1.45 - Target: Udine Marshalling Yards, North Italy....heavy damage is seen to industrial and rail installations...yards were inactive at time of photography... Casualties: Sgt Wilson's crew...was missing. They ditched...after 3 days were picked up by a navy corvette...broke his leg and wireless operator never got out of plane... C Charlie returned back with engine trouble and...came back because all bombs hung up'(Volume 1 covers operations No.1 to No.19 - largely railway / marshalling yards and roads etc)Vol.II which covers operations No.20 to No.26, and features similar detailed notes on each raid. The final one (No.26) ends with ' This was the last operation of 205 group ' and is dated as being 25.4.45. The diaries alone represent an incredible unique window into the world of a WWII RAF Bomb Aimer / Flight Sergeant in Bomber Command. Fascinating reading, and an important part of WWII history. Also included within the collection is a wealth of paperwork - both official and unofficial relating to Wray, various aircraft documents, training manuals (many marked 'Restricted'), letters to and from Wray (some with censor marks) and various post-war items including various later-issued books with dedicated to Wray, newspaper cuttings, bombing maps and photographs, a raft of Wray's original training notes - including how to use the instruments in an aircraft, how RADAR works etc. Hundreds of documents, letters, notes and booklets. One of the most fascinating collections we have ever come across, and an incredibly important part of history.
Lot 170
An incredible rare and original WWII Second World War D-Day related US Army ' 3rd Armoured Division ' tank unit flag. Black, with yellow stitched ' 3 ' to centre and similar yellow edging. Some repairs to corners, and some holes / small tears present. By repute purchased by the vendor's grandfather in Northern France after the war. Rare item. Measures approx; 64x66cm.
Lot 18
A rare antique WWI First World War hand carved Imperial German Army crest, by repute liberated from a bunker in France, 1916. The plaque of crude plank construction, the front with remnants of original period painting / decoration. Carved in the form of a shield with lions to either side and crown to top. Later written to reverse ' 1916 liberated from the hun bunker HQ, The Somme, France '. Some later repairs present, some loss and general wear. Rare and interesting item. Measures approx; 35cm tall.
Lot 200
A rare original WWII Second World War Jaeger LeCoultre war department military issue pocket watch. The rear of the watch stamped with broad arrow ' GSTP ' and M43846. Arabic numerals, luminous dial with subsidiary seconds dial. Dated to around 1944. The watch belonged to a George Partridge of 4 Commando, 1st Special Service Brigade who took part in the D-Day Landings. The watch in working order, the face with some scratches and the plastic cover detached. Chain present. A rare British Army issue pcoket watch. Provenance; from an extensive militaria collection - this watch was purchased from the family of Partridge (now deceased) many years ago by the vendor's grandfather.
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Lot 57
India.- [Butterworth (Captain William John)] The Madras Road Book, second edition, large folding colour lithographed map by the author (2 neatly repaired tears), occasional light browning, contemporary black morocco, lettered, in gilt on upper cover, 8vo, Madras, George Calder, published by Edward Marsden, at the Asylum Press, Mount Road, 1839.⁂ Rare. A colonial administrator and military officer in India, Butterworth was assistant Quarter Master General for the army and subsequently Governor of the Straits Settlements from 1843 to 1855.
Lot 278
A Large Collection of Russian WWII Press Photographs of the Red Army entering Berlin and the Liberation of Nazi Death Camps 56 vintage gelatin silver prints, printed in Kiev c. 1948-50 with Russian wetstamps and script, with 10 others, some with pencil annotation in Russian. Russian press photographers were not credited individually, these photographs are likely to be the work of the main Soviet war photographers: Georgiy Samsonov, Yevgen Khaldei, Mark Redkin, Dmitri Baltermants, Geogia Urgrinovich; images 18cm x 13cm and smaller (66)
Lot 23
19th-century Qur'an, c.1878, printed in black ink, full contemporary leather wallet binding bearing pasted manuscript note to rear (referring to Mohammad Yaqub Khan, Emir of Afghanistan), 'This book, the al Koran, or Mahomedan Bible was once the property of Yakoob Khan, the ameer (king) of afghanistan, and was taken from the Bala Hissar, or Royal Palace in Kabul by William Lowther Wilson in 1879, prior to the demolition of that edifice by the British army, under the command of General Sir Frederick Roberts V.C. to avenge the murder of the British Envoy, Sir Louis Cavignari, his retinue of four British officers, and his official escort of 100 Indian Sowars (cavalry) and Sepys (foot soldiers)'. The book also includes a loosely-inserted envelope bearing pencil inscription, '8 Ward Infirmary, Dear neice, I return the moslem Bible as the afghan Embassy did not think it an appropriate time to remind the afghan king that his father was an enemy to England & was dethroned by us & his palace destroyed, they want this king to be our friend, just what I thought, Hope you are both well, Love from aff uncle. Note the address no. 8 ward'. The British Library has advised that William Lowther Wilson is not listed in the India List Civil and Military for 1879
Lot 1362
Game of Thrones - Needlework and Embroidery Panel showing a scene from the HBO American fantasy drama television series, this huge three panel installation is made of embroidery thread, printed and dyed leather, manipulated fabric, surface stitchery, beads and metal thread, ribbons, Swarovski crystals, Japanese tissue paper, dye, paint gouache, metallic powders, string, fabric, LED lights and a bauble. This unique embroidery, known as the 'Hardhome Embroidery', was produced by members of the Embroiderers' Guild, the UK's leading educational charity promoting embroidery, as a commission for HBO to celebrate the DVD and Blu-ray launch of the fifth Game of Thrones series. Size 3.2 metre x 3.2 metre approx. (Wooden frame behind). The textile had the input of more than 140 people, took over 30,000 hours to make, and displays a wide variety of traditional and cutting edge needlework techniques across its expanse, including appliqué, beading, digital printing, machine embroidery, metal thread work, quilting, as well as surface stitching. It was completed and presented to HBO Home Entertainment within a matter of months on 18 March 2016.The scene chosen by HBO for the needlework was the battle between the White Walker army and the people of the Wildling town of Hardhome. The Night King, with his eyes illuminated by LED lights, is the central figure. Michele Carragher, the principal embroiderer for Game of Thrones costumes, created the four insects - a moth and three dragonflies. The border includes the crests of the houses of Stark, Arryn, Targaryen, Martell, Tully, Baratheon, Greyjoy, Tyrell and Lannister - all familiar motifs to fans of the show. .
Lot 218
A stained hardwood, probably elm, commemorative portrait relief panel of Field Marshal Sir Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, after Peter Rouw (1770-1852), circa 1820, the Duke portrayed in profile looking to sinister; the stained pine frame carved with laurel in relief, 40 x 32cm overall Arthur Wellesley was born in Dublin to the Earl and Countess of Mornington. Though he was an active politician and even served as Chief Secretary of Ireland and later Prime Minister during his lifetime, he is mainly remembered for his remarkable military achievements. Wellesley fought in Flanders in 1794 and subsequently directed a military campaign in India in 1796, for the success of which he was knighted upon his return to the UK. He was given the title Duke of Wellington in 1814, in the year before his most famous victory: the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815. When he returned to England, he was honoured and celebrated as a national hero. The present relief was probably made in the years after this landmark victory. The choice of timber carries a wider significance. At a crossroads near the battlefield at Waterloo stood an elm tree, later nicknamed the 'Waterloo Elm', which had often served as a command post for the Duke. The tree died at the hands of souvenir hunters in the years after the battle, and was subsequently turned into furniture and objects, including a chair by Thomas Chippendale the Younger which was presented to King George IV and still remains in the Royal Collection. John Children, an entrepreneurial librarian at the British Museum, acquired the felled tree to sell its wood for the manufacture of further objects. It is possible that the panel is connected to this thriving souvenir market for commemorative objects in (Wellington's) elm.A similar relief, only carved in oak, is in the collection of the National Army Museum, NAM. 2000-07-119-1.
Lot 12
BLIND FAITH/SOLO. Seventeen LPs - from Blind Faith and associated members. Includes: Blind Faith - Blind Faith (US stereo, ATCO yellow, SD 33-304B), Blind Faith - Blind Faith (uncensored sleeve, US stereo, SD 33-304), Jack Bruce - At His Best (UK, top opening, 2659 024), Jack Bruce Band - How's Tricks (RSO Super 2394 180), Jack Bruce - Songs For a Tailor (UK, gatefold/laminate, 583 058), Jack Bruce - Harmony Row (UK 2310 107), Jack Bruce - Out of the Storm (UK stereo, RSO 2394 143), Jack Bruce - Things We Like (2343 033), Ginger Baker's Airforce - S/T (US, ATCO yellow label, SD 2 - 703), Ginger Baker's Airforce - S/T (UK, red Polydor, gatefold sleeve, 2383-013), Air Force II (US, SD-33-343), Stratavarious (UK 2383 133), Air Force II (CSJ 11162, China/HK pressing), Ginger Baker at his Best, Eleven Sides of Baker, Elysian Encounter, The Baker Gurvitz Army. Condition varies but generally from VG to Ex
Lot 158
STATUS QUO. 20 x LPs, 1 x box, 7 x 12". Some titles: From The Makers Of (box, PRO LP 1), Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon (PYL 6022), Dog Of Two Heads (NSPL 18371), On The Level (9102 002), Blue For You (9102 006), Quo (9102 001), Just For The Record (NSPL 18607), The File Series (FILD 005), In The Army Now (VERH 36), Pictures Of Matchstick Men (HMA 257), Blue For You (9102 006), 1982 (6302 189), 12 Gold Bars (QUO TV 1), Never Too Late (6302 104), Back to Back (VERH 10), Whatever You Want (9102 037), The Best Of Status Quo (NSPL 18402), Little Dreamer (QUOX 2712), The Rest Of (PKL 5546). Condition generally VG to Ex+ on later titles.
Lot 192
HARDCORE METAL & PUNK. Pack of 6 bone crunching LPs & 12" to include Reagan Youth - Young Anthems for New Order (RYR831 - 1st repress with folded poster cover with textured paper Ex+/Ex+), Suicidal Tendencies x 3 - Join The Army (V2424 - Ex+/Ex+), The Art of Rebellion (EPC4718851 - Ex+/Ex+) & Possessed to Skate 12" (CAROL1453 - Ex+/Ex+) and Broken Bones x 2 - Bonecrusher LP (CC8077 - Ex+/Ex+) and Trader in Death 12" (RFBSIN4 - Ex+/Ex+).
Lot 857
TWO BOXES AND LOOSE SUNDRY ITEMS, including a Panorama telescope D=80mm, No 20419 lens, together with a box of hardback books, mostly racing interest, vinyl records (78's) (two swords, please see a member of staff for viewing), along with three various books, to include Carter, Thomas 'Medals of the British Army....', Rupert the Bear 1977 annual and 'Punch' 1864
Lot 492
A COLLECTION OF TWENTY SEVEN SETS, PART SETS AND DUPLICATES OF WILL'S CIGARETTE CARDS comprising Cricketers (2nd series, two sets, one incomplete), Cricketers 1928, Allied Army Leaders, Military Motors (two sets, one incomplete), Naval Dress & Badges, Ships Badges, Signalling Series, The World's Dreadnoughts, several 'Arms' series (mostly incomplete), Flags of the Empire, Heraldic Signs & Their Origin, Portraits of European Royalty (1-100) complete, The Coronation Series, The Reign of King George IV, Cinema Stars (1st, 2nd & 3rd series complete), Famous British Authors (eight cards only) and Musical Celebrities complete with a large number of duplicates, most sets in good-very good condition and presented in sleeves
Lot 495
AN ALBUM AND LOCK SPRING BOX containing an eclectic mix of Will's cigarette cards, some of high indivdual value, the album consists of 'odds' and part sets and highlights include one Beauties 1897 (PC inset, Ace of Clubs), Famous Golfers L (no's 6 & 9), Purple Mountain Cigarettes 'Chrysanthemums' x 6, Pirate Cigarettes 'Ancient Chinese Warriors' x 81 (incomplete and many duplicates), Flag Cigarettes 'Type of British Army x 10, plus many others, the box contains over two thousand 'L' cards consisting some modern issues but also highly collectable sets and part sets, highlights include 'Famous British Liners' (1st & 2nd series complete) +65 duplicates, 'Rigs of Ships' (two complete sets) and 'Old Inns'
Lot 501
EPHEMERA, a superbly presented Social and postal History Archive consisting of Letters, Postcards, Legal Documents (indentures, Court Summons, Tax Demands, etc) all in individual sleeves and dating from 1900 to 1960, many personal letters and also forty three items relating to both WWI and WWII, The Wartime correspondence includes an original copy of an Order of the Day from Field Marhall J D P French 2nd November 1914, a Seal of Appointment to Harold Joseph Hyett as a Quartermaster in the Territorial Army, October 1914 with a reproduction signature of King George V, a letter from Buckingham Palace acknowledging George V's Salute of the Guards dated 22nd March 1919 with his rubber stamped signature, several letters from serving personnel in the field and passed by the Censor or awaiting embarkation before 'D Day', there are several letters of sympathy and some Wartime 'circulars', a total of approximately one hundred and forty five pieces of correspondence in this collection
Lot 150
4 Matchbox Series. No.6 Ford Pick-Up in red with white interior, white plastic tilt, black base and black plastic wheels. No.29 Fire Pumper Truck in red and white, with blue window glazing, DENVER to sides, black plastic wheels. No.49 Army Half Track MkIII in U.S. Army green with black wheels and green rubber tracks. Plus a No.73 Mercury Station Wagon, in metallic lime green with cream interior, unpainted base, chromed wheels with black tyres. All boxed, minor/some wear. Vehicles Mint. £50-70
Lot 155
4 Matchbox Series. No5 Routemaster bus in red with BP Visco Static adverts, with black plastic wheels. No.9 Boat & Trailer in blue and white, with blue trailer with black plastic wheels. No.29 Austin A55 Cambridge in light metallic green and light green, green glazing and silver plastic wheels. Plus a No.61 Army Scout Car in olive green with black plastic wheels. All boxed, some creasing/wear, mostly to No.9. Vehicles VGC-Mint. £40-60
Lot 242
Quantity of various Dinky Toys etc. 3 boxed Dinky - Army Covered Wagon (623), Turntable Fire Escape (956) and a Blaw Knox Bulldozer (561). Loose Dinky include - Commer Fire Engine Rolls Royce Phantom V and Silver Wraith, Mercedes-Benz 220SE, 2x Bedford articulated trucks, Riley, Viking airliner, Observation coach, Trojan Van, Mini Countryman, 3 single seat racing cars, etc. Plus a Spot-On Morris 1000, 4 boxed Matchbox -K-17 Low Loader with Bulldozer and 3 Superfast - No.25 Ford Cortina Mk2, No.69 Rolls Royce Corniche and a No. 75 Alfa Carabo. Also 2x large Tri-ang Austin 6 wheeled trucks. Tri-ang Minic Post Office Telephone Van, boxed. Plus a few other loose items. Approx 40 items. QGC-GC, most with age wear/some chipping, 2 fire engines over-painted to look like LFB examples. £100-150
Lot 243
A quantity of boxed and loose Dinky Military toys etc. Centurion Tank (651). Scout Car (673), Army Water Tanker (643), 3-TonArmy Wagon (621), Army 1-Ton Cargo truck (641), Army Covered Wagon (623), Military Ambulance (626), Armoured Personnel Carrier (676), D.H. Comet Airliner (999), plus a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith (150). All boxed, most with some wear and damaged. Plus Loose items- Centurion Tank, 6 wheeled transport wagon, mobile anti-aircraft gun, Recovery Tractor, Armoured Command Vehicle, 1-Ton Cargo Truck, French Dinky Berliet army lorry. Plus 5 aircraft - Viking, 2x Meteor, Hunter and a Shooting star. Plus a Jaguar Mk2 Police Car and a Triumph . QGC-VGC some age wear/chipping. (24) £200-250
Lot 244
A quantity of Dinky Military. A rare U.S. Army Jeep (25Y-U.S. Export issue). 2x Reconnaissance Cars, Mobile Anti-Aircraft Gun. Plus 5x Dragon tracked vehicles, 2 with field gun and limber, plus another field gun. A Trade Pack of 'Six Trailer For 25-Pounder Field Gun, containing 5 examples. An Armoured Personnel Carrier and a 6 wheeled Transport Wagon, Naval version. Mostly GC, minor chipping. £150-200
Lot 267
6 Dinky Toys. Foden Army Truck (668) in olive green. Coventry Climax Fork Lift Truck (401) in orange and green, with driver. Conveyancer Fork Lift Truck (404). In yellow and red, with driver. Motorway Services Ford Transit Van (417). In yellow 'MOTORWAY SERVICES' livery,without signs and bollards. Customised Stingray (206) in red with flame labels. Plus a McLaren M8A Can Am (223). All boxed, minor/some wear/damage. Vehicles VGC-Mint. £70-90
Lot 145
Grey, Edward, Viscount Grey of Fallodon - The Charm of Birds, one of 250, signed by the author, with 21 woodblock works by Robert Gibbings, Hodder & Stoughton, London [1927] - covers a little grubby, page margins to p.19 damp stained, and Greene, F.V. - The Russian Army and Its Campaigns in Turkey in 1877-1878, 2nd edition, qto, cloth, badly stained and faded, an atlas with 26 plates, London 1880 (2)
Lot 584
A gentleman's modern stainless steel Victorinox Swiss Army quartz wrist watch, with baton numerals and date aperture, on original strap with tag, with original box and two booklets. Condition: Appears not to have been worn, so in nice clean condition along with the box. Case diameter 41mm ex. crown. Watch currently working and the date and hands adjust. We cannot guarantee any of the watches to be in working order.
Lot 84
Chris Calle (American, B. 1961) "Battle of Gettysburg" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media on Illustration Board painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Art Print for the U.S. 1995 Civil War Series. During the first two years of the Civil War, the South won every major battle in the Eastern theatre except Antietam. General Robert E. Lee, however, preferred not to fight another battle in Virginia, where provisions were scarce. Supplies could be readily obtained in the North and a battle won on Northern soil would be more impressive. Lee wanted to bring about a battle he could fight on his own terms that would result in the destruction of a large part of the Union Army. As Lee's army marched north, however, the choice of Gettysburg for the greatest battle of the war was mere happenstance. On July 1, 1863, Confederate forces converging there numbered around 75,000; opposing Union forces, under General George Meade, that would ultimately add up to about 85,000. The first day of battle, however, saw the Confederates outnumbering Union soldiers by three to two. The fierce Confederate attack sent Union troops scattering through the town of Gettysburg and into the hills to the south. On the second day, the Confederates came close to seizing Little Round Top, a hill that might have given them a victory, but a strong rally by Union troops prevailed. On the decisive third day of battle, with Confederate supplies running short, General Lee was confronted by the decision to retreat and admit failure or try one more assault. His response was to order 15,000 men, under Major General George E. Pickett, to attack the center of the Union line on Cemetery Ridge. Image Size: 14.25 x 15.25 in. Overall Size: 23.25 x 18.5 in. Unframed. (B15054)
Lot 84b
Chris Calle (American, B. 1961) "Stonewall Jackson" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media on Illustration Board Painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the 32c "Stonewall" Jackson Classic Collection Series stamp issued June 29, 1995. Thomas Jonathan Jackson graduated from West Point in 1846, 17th in his class. Choosing artillery as his branch of service, Jackson won recognition in the Mexican War and served in the Florida Seminole Theatre in 1850. But an altercation with his commanding officer led to his resignation on May 21, 1851. Three months later, he became a professor at Virginia Military Institute. Those who knew him best called him a "grand, gloomy and peculiarly good man." When Virginia seceded from the Union on April 17, 1861, Jackson left VMI and was commissioned a colonel in the Virginia state forces. Following success in his initial battle at Falling Waters, Virginia, July 2, 1861, he was commissioned a brigadier general in the Confederate Army. During the first Battle of Bull Run, as Jackson held the Southern front against a Union flank attack, General Barnard E. Bee rallied the rest of his troops by shouting "There is Jackson standing like a stone wall. Let us determine to die here, and we will conquer." Victory was achieved and the name "Stonewall" stuck. On May 2, 1863, after a day of fierce fighting at Chancellorsville, Jackson and his staff trotted ahead of the Confederate line to reconnoiter. As they rode back they were mistaken for Federals and fired on. Jackson's left arm was shattered and had to be amputated. He died on Sunday, May 10, 1863, after uttering, "Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees." Image Size: 14 x 13 in. Overall Size: 23 x 18 in. Unframed. (B15206)
Lot 84c
Chris Calle (American, B. 1961) "Shiloh" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media on Illustration Board Painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the 32c Battle of Shiloh Classic Collection Series stamp issued June 29, 1995. In February 1862, General Ulysses S. Grant captured Fort Henry on the Tennessee River. He then moved against Fort Donelson on the Cumberland River. When the Confederate commander, General Simon Bolivar Buckner, asked for "the best terms of capitulation," Grant replied, "No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted." Fort Donelson, with nearly 15,000 Confederate troops, surrendered and Grant became a national hero. General Henry W. Halleck, now commander of all western Union forces, ordered Grant to proceed down the Tennessee River. General Don Carlos Buell would then join him from eastern Kentucky. With about 42,000 men, Grant marched to Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston, with an army of about 40,000 men, decided to strike at Grant before Buell arrived. The initial Confederate assault on April 6, near Shiloh Church, caught the Federals by surprise. Grant's army was nearly defeated, but somehow managed to hold. General Johnston, however, was wounded in the leg and by nightfall had bled to death. General P.G.T. Beauregard assumed command of Confederate forces. On April 7, Buell arrived with 20,000 Union reinforcements. After savage fighting throughout the day, the Confederates were forced to retreat to Corinth, Mississippi. The Battle of Shiloh, although a Union victory, prompted public outcry to replace Grant because of his heavy losses, more than 10,000 casualties. But Lincoln responded, "I can't spare this man -- he fights!" Image Size: 14.25 x 12 in. Overall Size: 23 x 18 in. Unframed. (B15195)
Lot 96
Brian Sanders (British, B. 1937) "Japan VJ-Day" Original Oil on Canvas painting. With artists notations in margins. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Marshall Islands WWII Mint Stamp Block of 4 issue of September 2, 1995. On the evening of August 9, after the U.S. had destroyed Nagasaki with the second atomic bomb, Japan's Emperor Hirohito told his people that, "The time has come when we must bear the unbearable." By the morning of August 10, all of his cabinet members had signed a statement accepting the surrender to the Allied forces. The one condition requested by the Japanese was that the "supreme power of the Emperor not be compromised." On August 28, Colonel Charles Tench of the U.S Army arrived at Atsugi air base near Tokyo. The C-47 that carried Tench was the lead plane of 45 aircraft that brought in supplies, as well as troops. Over the next two days America's magnificent air power would be displayed, as 200 B-29s and several transports arrived. The American battleships Missouri and South Dakota and the British battleship Duke of York anchored in Tokyo Bay on August 29. A total of 258 vessels of the U.S. Pacific Fleet and several ships from other Allied countries were also in attendance. General Douglas MacArthur, the occupation's supreme commander, arrived on August 30 in his personal C-47, the Bataan. More Allied troops continued to arrive until the formal surrender ceremony. At 8:55 in the morning on September 2, 1945, a nine-member Japanese delegation boarded the USS Missouri. Thousands of sailors, soldiers and newsmen watched as Japan's Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu and MacArthur signed the document of surrender. Appropriately after the signing the Sun came out marking the dawn of a new era. Image Sizes: 13.5 x 21 in. Overall Size: 27.5 x 42.75 in. Unframed. (B14925 / B14926 / B14927 / B14928)
Lot 106
City of London Imperial Yeomanry Other Ranks Lance Cap Plate, being a gilded example with two screw post fittings to the reverse; gilt and enamel WW1 Army Football Association Referee’s badge with pin back fixing; City of London Police Reserve gilt and enamel badge; Army Scripture Readers collar badge; 13th/18th gilt and bullion embroidered collar badges, plus other items.
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