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1937 AUSTIN 10/4

1985 AUSTIN MAESTRO

1967 AUSTIN COOPER S

1949 AUSTIN FL1

1960 AUSTIN HEALEY LENHAM SPORTS

1972 AUSTIN MAXI 1750

1934 AUSTIN SEVEN

1957 AUSTIN A35

1956 AUSTIN A30 SEVEN

1965 AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE

Corgi Toys - Two boxed Corgi Toys. Lot includes Corgi #447 Wall's Ice Cream Van with original figures; together with #236 Austin A60 De Luxe Saloon 'Corgi Motor School'. Both models show signs of play generally appearing to be in Good - Good Plus condition overall. Both models come with original boxes which appear to be in Poor - Fair condition with tears, loose flap, crushing and general wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Matchbox, Lesney, Moko - 14 Matchbox Regular Wheels, nine of which are boxed. Boxed examples include Matchbox #70 Thames Estate Car - in #21 Commer Milk Float box; #34 Volkswagen Caravette; #21 Commer Milk Float (spw, tan crates, bottle on door) and similar - boxed models appear Fair - Good in mostly Poor boxes with missing flaps, taping scuffs and age related wear. Unboxed models include #54 Cadillac Ambulance; #68 Austin Radio truck and similar. Unboxed models all show signs of play appearing Poor - Good overall. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

A boxed collection of diecast vehicles in various scales, predominately model buses. Lot includes Corgi Classic #33101 'Public Transport' Dennis Lancet Coach 'Smiths of Reading'; Corgi Premium CC13302 Austin 4 Wheel Platform Lorry 'BRS'; Corgi CC25907 Limited Edition AEC Routemaster 'London Transport - Last Routemaster'; Oxford Diecast 76MJ008 Morris J Van 'Southdown' and similar. Models appear to be in Mint condition on boxes ranging a few Fair - mainly Good - Very Good and are unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

A collection of Johnny Lightning Diecast Carded Cars including: Austin Power, Hollywood on Wheels, American Graffiti etc

16 assorted vehicles Dinky Supertoys to early lesney: Includes Dinky Supertoys Horse box, Dinky includes Flat bed truck Hindle Smart Helics, Humber Hawk 165, Citroen 2CV, Vanguard, NCB electric truck, 261 Telephone van, red truck, Corgi Bedord AA van, Lesney / Matchbox Austin A 50 no. 36, MGA no.19, Mustang, no. 23 caravan, no. 25 Dunlop van, Ferrari Berlinetta no.75, orange truck (no number) & no. 13 wreck truck (16)

A collection of modern die cast to include, an Oxford Supermarine Spitfire set, two Days Gone models 'Morris Minor Van, Austin 7 Mini', together with 24 Army vehicles (boxed0

Movie Posters - a large collection of assorted modern cinema advertising movie posters, titles to include; Sky Captain And The World Of Tomorrow, Kill Bill, a LOTR Lord Of The Rings map of middle earth, Trainspotting, Trainspotting video poster, Goodnight and Goodluck, Star Wars Episode 1, Harry Potter, Gladiator (DBD poster), Fantasia, Intermission, Spiderman, Star Wars Episode 2, Austin Powers, The Thomas Crown Affair, The Silence Of The Lambs, Scream 2, Men In Black, Speed 2, No Country For Old Men, Pirates Of The Caribbean, Michael Collins, Walk The Line and a collection of assorted mini posters and others. Various sizes, genres and issues.

Rolex - Lady's Oyster Perpetual Datejust bi-colour wristwatch, model number 69173, having a fluted bezel, silvered dial with gold-coloured baton hour markers, luminous filled hands and date aperture at 3, signed crown, screw-down stainless steel case, 25mm diameter, on a bi-colour bracelet with deployant clasp, bracelet stamped '62523 D 18', serial number E962*, with box, paperwork, receipts and service card. Last serviced February 2014Condition report: Currently functioning, case and bracelet have scratches in places of which are most noticeable to the clasp. With box, Austin Kaye Certificate of Verification, and receipts, International Service Guarantee card, and outer card box.

OLIVER L AUSTIN: BIRDS OF THE WORLD, London, Hamlyn, 1975, fo, original cloth + THE ATLAS OF WORLD WILDLIFE, Mitchell Beazley, 1980, fo, original cloth gilt (2)

Cecil de Blaquière Howard, 1888 Clifton, Kanada – 1956 New YorkTIREUSE A L‘ARC, 1926-28 93 x 44 cm. Signatur auf der Plinthe.Beigegraue Steinfigur eines stehenden Frauenaktes in Haltung beim Bogenschießen. Der Körper frontal zum Betrachter, der Kopf nach rechts gerichtet, der Pfeilarm abgewinkelt. Ein gerafftes Tuch zieht vom Bogenarm über den Rücken, die Schulter und dann zum Boden. Der Bogen in Holz gearbeitet. Der amerikanisch-kanadische Bildhauer entstammt einem englisch-französischen Familienhintergrund mit mehreren in verschiedenen Bereichen bekannt gewordenen Mitgliedern. Bereits 16-jährig ging Howard an die Académie Julian in Paris, war alsbald mit Rembrandt Bugatti (1884-1916) eng befreundet, mit dem er zusammen in Antwerpen Tierfiguren schuf. Die kräftige, sportliche, aber stämmige Körperform tradiert den bildhauerischen Stil von Aristide Maillol (1861-1944, der später auch Freund von Howard wurde. Die Skulptur weist eine extrem feine Oberflächenbehandlung auf. Das Ziel höchste Ästhetik zu erreichen, lässt die Erinnerung an die Antike ebenso wachrufen, wie die Suche nach einer Direktaussage, die stilistisch hier ganz zum Art Déco gehört. So hatte der Bildhauer – ähnlich wie Maillol – den Idealismus vollkommener Körperformen angestrebt. Sein Werk „The artist“ hatte 1913 angelegentlich der Armory Show bereits großes Aufsehen erregt, was bereits damals als Beginn der Moderne in Amerika gesehen wurde. 1917 mit dem französischen Modell Céline Louise Coupet verheiratet, hielt er sich bis 1939 in Paris, in den Sommermonaten bis zum Zweiten Weltkrieg mit Familie in der bretonischen Künstlerkolonie Ploubazlanec auf, um alsbald wieder nach New York zu ziehen. Später ging er in seinen Bildern zu einem abstrakten Kubismus über, angeregt durch den mit ihm befreundeten Guillaume Apollinaire (1880-1918). Werke seiner Hand finden sich in zahlreichen internationalen öffentlichen Sammlungen und Museen, vor allem in Paris, Whitney Museum N.Y., Chicago oder Pennsylvania. A.R.Literatur: Janis Conner, Joel Rosenkranz, Rediscoveries in American Sculpture. Studio Works. 1893-1939, Austin 1989. Christine Rohrschneider, Howard, Cecil, in: Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon. Die Bildenden Künstler aller Zeiten und Völker (AKL), Bd. 75, Berlin/Boston 2012. (1291013) (11)Cecil de Blaquière Howard,1888 Clifton, Canada – 1956 New YorkTIREUSE A L’ARC, 1926-2893 x 44 cm.Signature on plinth.Beige-grey stone figure of a standing female nude in archery posture. The body is facing the observer, while her head is pointing to the right with the arrow arm angled. A gathered cloth is pulled from the bow arm over her back and shoulder and down to the floor. The bow is made of wood.Literature:Janis Conner, Joel Rosenkranz, Rediscoveries in American Sculpture. Studio Works. 1893-1939, Austin 1989. Christine Rohrschneider, Howard, Cecil, in: Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon. Die Bildenden Künstler aller Zeiten und Völker (AKL), vol. 75, Berlin/ Boston 2012.

Seven Danbury Mint classic car models, including the 1937 Lagonda Rapide, 1904 Wolseley, 1948 MG-TC, 1929 Brooklands Riley, 1934 Austin, 1936 Alvis, 1924 Vauxhall. 

Austin Seven 'Chummy' accessory mascot, featuring a warning hand (to indicate other driver's to go steady), on original Austin Seven 'Chummy' bakelite and brass radiator cap, circa 1920's, approx 10 cms h.-

Registration No: MLU 459L Chassis No: AA2SAS842627A MOT: ExemptA rare two-door variant of the ADO16Finished in the attractive colour of Black TulipApproximately 90,000 recorded milesRecently fitted with new window rubbers and chrome window trimsIntroduced by the 'British Motor Corporation' (BMC) in 1962 and known officially as the AD016, variants of the ADO16 were available under the Austin, MG, Morris, Riley Vanden Plas and Wolseley brands. The range proved was very popular and for most of its production life (between 1962 and ) was Britain's best selling car. Various versions were available including the Saloon (in two or four-door specifications), Countryman and sportier GT model. Made famous in popular culture by 'Basil Fawlty' giving it a "damn good thrashing" in an episode of Fawlty Towers, ADO16’s are an ever-popular British classic.Manufactured in 1972, this was supplied new to the United Kingdom being first registered on the 15th of November that year. Fitted with the later 1275cc straight-four A-series engine mated to the four-speed manual transmission. Finished in the attractive colour of Black Tulip with Black vinyl interior upholstery, ‘MLU 459L’ has a recorded mileage of c.90,000 miles and shows nine former keepers on HPI. Said to ‘present well and run and drive well too’, with 'solid underside and floors'. The Austin has also recently benefitted from the fitment of new window rubbers and chrome window trim.Footnote: For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: P153 HVNChassis No: JMZNA18C200312597MOT: April 202270,900 recorded miles and current ownership since 2004Original owners wallet and service bookOffered with a collection of old MOT's and invoicesFitted with roll hoops and aftermarket exhaustA UK supplied example finished in BlackSubject to an oil change and mechanical fettling in 2019In a world of increasingly complex motorcars, it is refreshing to note that the remarkably conventional four-cylinder, front-engined, rear-wheel drive MX-5 is the best-selling open-topped two-seater in history - by February 2011, some 900,000 examples had been sold around the world since the model's introduction at the Chicago Motorshow of 1989. Time and again, the motoring press have extolled its handling and roadholding, frequently finding it more fun to drive than cars costing even four times as much. While it is heartening to appreciate that the DNA of such classic British stalwarts as the MGB, Austin Healey Sprite and Lotus Elan is embodied in this Japanese wonder car, it surely also a little sad to consider what an opportunity was missed by the British motor industry. Nowadays, first generation MX-5s have become desirable cars, with those in good condition increasingly hard to come across and thus fetching significant premiums.Footnote: For more information, please contact:James McWilliamjames.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk07943 584760

Registration No: SVN 773K Chassis No: CC76667L MOT: ExemptRetained in current ownership for the last twelve yearsImported into the United Kingdom in c.1990Subject to a comprehensive restoration shortly after repatriationFitted with wire wheels and an attractive wood-rimmed steering wheelIntroduced in 1968 as a replacement for the outgoing TR250/TR5 models, the Triumph TR6 proved a strong seller on both sides of the Atlantic. Crisply styled, its smooth flowing lines and Kamm tail hid a cruciform-braced chassis equipped with all-round independent suspension, disc/drum brakes and rack-and-pinion steering. Powered by a refined 2498cc OHV straight-six engine allied to four-speed plus overdrive manual transmission, it was deceptively fast with contemporary road testers recording 0-60mph in 8.2 seconds and a 121mph top speed. Writing in 1969, Autocar magazine went as far as to comment that "Even if the Austin-Healey 3000 had not been dropped, the TR6 would have taken over as the he-man's sports car in its own right".Manufactured in 1971, this TR6 is understood to have been exported when new to a left-hand-drive market. Fitted with the aforementioned 2.5-litre straight-six engine fed by twin-carburettors and mated to the four-speed manual transmission, the Triumph was repatriated in approximately 1990. Provided with a comprehensive restoration shortly after its return to the United Kingdom, this included a full respray in Green, as presented today. Residing in current ownership since 2009, the Triumph has been fitted with wire wheels shod with Pirelli P6000 tyres all-round as well as an attractive, aftermarket wood-rimmed steering wheel. With a recorded mileage of 94,832 miles (at time of consignment), ‘SVN 773K’ is offered with a current V5C document.Footnote: For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: N210 CFY Chassis No: SAXXNYAXBBD106776 MOT: November 2022A mere 22,493 (atoc) miles from newSupplied new via Windsor’s Limited of Wallasey to its first lady owner who retained the Mini until 2011Only three former keepers with current registered ownership since 2015Offered with the original handbook and service book presented in Rover walletAs owners of the ‘Sprite' name, the Rover Group had two goes at badging Minis with it - the first was in 1983 when Austin-Rover (as-was) built 2500 examples of a ‘youth appeal’ 998cc model fitted with special 10-inch alloy wheels, drum brakes and bold side striping. Available in only red or yellow, this first Sprite also had black bumpers, fixed rear windows and the full instrumentation from the 1275 GT on its side. The 1990s Rover Mini Sprite revived the name and usurped the old ‘City' designation. From its spring 1992 introduction, each Sprite was fitted with a carburettor-fed 50bhp version of the 1275cc motor and had an open-loop catalytic converter. Black wheel arches and grille frontage were teamed with chrome bumpers and standard-fit 12-inch steel wheels on the front disc-braked car. A Sprite script decal was applied to each rear three-quarter panel below the side windows. The model was deleted late in 1996 at the introduction of the `front radiator series of Minis.Manufactured in 1993, the Sprite was supplied new via Windsor’s Limited of Wallasey, Merseyside to its first lady owner. Fitted with the aforementioned 1275cc straight-four A-Series engine with the four-speed manual transmission, the Mini is finished in Red with Grey cloth interior upholstery. Retained by the first owner from 1995 until 2011, the Mini has had three former keepers with current registered ownership since 2015 and has covered a mere 22,493 miles (at time of consignment) from new in the hands of said keepers. Fitted with a new exhaust in 2015 with very minimal mileage since, ‘N210 CFY’ is offered with a history file that includes the original handbook and stamped service book displaying six entries and presented in the original Rover wallet as well as a small collection of invoices, MOT history, current V5C and a copy of a previous logbook.Footnote: For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: CEC 888DChassis No: GAN347147MOT: ExemptCurrent ownership since 2002Offered with a collection of invoices and old MOT'sRestored in the early 2000's with photographs includedRecently fitted with a new front bumper and windscreenFitted with Minilite style alloy wheel and hardtop includedBy the '60s, the MG Car Company had long since been absorbed into the giant British Motor Corporation (BMC). In an effort to fully capitalise on the many respected names in its care, the company embarked upon a programme of 'badge engineering' and the new MG Midget was essentially a MKII Austin-Healey Sprite in a slightly different suit of clothes. In christening its new small sports car 'Midget', BMC revived a name made famous by a range of pre-war MGs. Certainly, the Midgets, old and new, shared the same basic concept - i.e. they were two-seaters clothed in a simple, relatively light body and equipped with front-mounted engines driving the rear wheels. Moreover, they had suspension and brake components etc common to other cars, making them easy to replace or repair and cheap to service. The Midget MK I was introduced in 1961 and ran for a couple of years only with the 948cc engine. In 1962 it was upgraded and the 1098cc engine was fitted and this ran for three years, but surprisingly less examples were made. It was in essence an Austin Healey Sprite with a more attractive grille and side chrome trim; and from 1962 disk brakes were standard.Vendor Condition Ratings:Bodywork: 'Good'Engine: 'Good'Electrical Equipment: 'Good'Paintwork: 'Good'Gearbox: 'Good'Interior Trim: 'Good' Footnote: For more information, please contact:James McWilliamjames.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk07943 584760

Registration No: M823 DBYChassis No: JM2NA18C200203830MOT: October 2022UK Supplied first generation MX-5 showing just 1 previous keeper on the v5 with the current for the last 23 years Recently subject to works including waxoil and undersealingRare UK supplied carMOT valid until 06 October 2022 with no advisories and showing 100,776 miles on the odometer In a world of increasingly complex motorcars, it is refreshing to note that the remarkably conventional four-cylinder, front-engined, rear-wheel drive MX-5 is the best-selling open-topped two-seater in history - by February 2011, some 900,000 examples had been sold around the world since the model's introduction at the Chicago Motorshow of 1989. Time and again, the motoring press have extolled its handling and roadholding, frequently finding it more fun to drive than cars costing even four times as much. While it is heartening to appreciate that the DNA of such classic British stalwarts as the MGB, Austin Healey Sprite and Lotus Elan is embodied in this Japanese wonder car, it surely also a little sad to consider what an opportunity was missed by the British motor industry. Nowadays, first generation MX-5s have become desirable cars, with those in good condition increasingly hard to come across and thus fetching significant premiums.Registered on 12 May 1995 and presented in Red with contrasting black interior, M823 DBY presents a rare opportunity to acquire a UK supplied first generation MX5. Showing just 1 previous keeper on the v5 with the current for the last 23 years, this vehicle currently displays 100,776 miles on the odometer and is offered with an MOT valid until 06 October 2022 with no advisories. Recently subject to waxoil and undersealing, M823 DBY boasts specification including 15’’ alloy wheels, immobiliser, sports seats and more. Included with the vehicle is a comprehensive file including Mazda handbooks, 25 service receipts compromising 2 replacement timing belts, a number of previous invoices and the v5 document which displays 1 former keeper. The vendor rates the condition of the vehicle as ‘Excellent’ all round. Please note, M823 DBY comes accompanied with the rear screen which was unzipped at the time photographs were taken. Footnote: For more information, please contact:Andreas Hicksandreas.hicks@handh.co.uk07943584762

Frederick Austin (1902-1990)Flight to Egypt, 1947signed and dated in pencil (in the margin)etching17 x 21cm.

A collection of Folio Society book sets to include Madrus and Mathers The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night in four volumes, two George Eliot's books sets, Jane Austin 7 Vol book set, and others along with Angie Debo, A History of the Indians of the United States and othersLocation: LWB

Quantity of Vintage Corgi toys Mini models, including, boxed 334 blue body with sunroof, model is in near mint condition and box is in ok condition has edge/age wear, with loose models, three “226” maroon, two blue with flat spun wheels,”227” No7 lemon body and white roof, No1 blue body and white roof, “249” black body rd roof, “333” two sun RAC No21 red body white roof, “321” monte carlo red body with white roof No52, “225” red body, “448” police blue body, “485” light green body with surf boards, “282” red/white body, mini 1000 and badly repainted/restored Austin seven cream body, all loose models are in fair to very good condition, some have tyres/parts missing. (16 items)

Quantity of Corgi toys unboxed/play worn models, including, Ford consul gold, Bentley continental gold with tyre, Austin A40, two Austin A60 one repainted, simca 100 gold, plus more, all models are in fair to good play worn/unboxed condition, some have parts missing. (12 items)

Vintage play worn Dinky toys models, including, two DH110 sea vixen, AEC articulated lorry and trailer 914, 243 brm racing car, 30w Hindle smart Helecs, police mini a, 674 Austin champ, narrow bridge sign, 37b police motor cyclist, 44b AA motorcycle patrol and modern police model, model range from good to fair play worn condition, may have missing parts, (11 items)

Quantity of Mixed 1:43 scale diecast car models, including, Revell Metal BMW v12, heritage classics, L005 Triumph tr3a, 015 austin Healey 3000, L057c triumph tr3, L042 porsche 911r 1969, L020 austin healey 3000, 016 porsche 911 1964, heritage formula 1, 201 ligier Renault, 204 benetton ford b194, 203 williams Renault, 192 lotus mugen 107c, mclaren-peugeot mp4/9, 190 ferrari 412 t1, 207 tyrrell Yamaha 022, 194B sauber c13 tissot, 196a Jordan 194 sasol, Vitesse L151 morgan plus 4, with heller Land rover model kit, all models are in near mint condition, boxes range from good to excellent condition, have edge/age wear some with tears, (18 items)

‘Twelve Rolls Royce Merlins roared in unison with twelve fighter pilots crouched in their cockpits alone with their thoughts. This was the day, the hour, the moment of truth ...  I had no feeling of fear, just the intense excitement before any contest. The fact that this was to the death, didn’t cross my mind. I looked down at Cap Gris Nez, and up at the dark surround of smoke which hung predatorily above it from its source on earth.’ Smoke Trails in The Sky, by A. C. Bartley refers The important Battle of Britain Fighter Ace’s ‘1940’ D.F.C. and ‘North Africa - Operation Torch’ Second Award Bar group of seven awarded to Squadron Leader A. C. ‘Bolshie’ Bartley, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - one of the founder members of the famous 92 Squadron, who is credited with at least 12 Victories, 8 damaged, a number of probables and possibles, and countless unclaimed. Bartley cut his teeth over the beaches of Dunkirk, shooting down two enemy aircraft after his first dogfight, 23 May 1940 - his aircraft riddled with bullets as a result. On the way home, ‘as I was racing back across the Channel, another Spitfire flew up beside me, and the pilot pulled back the hood and started pointing at my aircraft. Then, Bob Tuck came on the intercom and chortled, ‘You look like a sieve, chum.’ I scanned his fuselage and answered back, ‘Just wait until you get a look at your crate.’ Bartley survived a remarkable episode during the height of the Battle of Britain, when he shot down a Do 17, 15 September 1940, ‘I heard a cannon shell explode behind my armour-plated seat back, a bullet whizzed through my helmet, grazing the top of my head and shattering my gun sight, while others punctured my oil and glycol tanks. A 109 flashed by. Fumes then started to fill my cockpit, and I knew without doubt that I had had it, so I threw open my hood, undid my straps and started to climb over the side. As I braced myself to bale out, I saw my enemy preparing for another attack, and knew it meant suicide to jump with him around. Escaping airmen over their own territory were fair game in some combatants’ log book, and a friend of mine had been shot down in his parachute. So, I decided to bluff it out, climbed back into my aircraft, and turned on my attacker. My ruse worked; he didn’t know how hard he’d hit me, but he did know that a Spitfire could turn inside a Messerschmitt, and I fired a random burst to remind him, whereupon he fled for home. By this time I was too low to jump, so I headed for a field and prayed. At a hundred feet, my engine blew up, and I was blinded by oil. I hit the ground, was catapulted out, and landed in a haystack, unharmed. I hit the buckle of my parachute to release it, and as it fell to the ground, the pack burst open spewing forth the silk which had been shredded by splinters of cannon shell. I said a hasty prayer before the first of the rescue party could reach me.’ Bartley’s was a life of extraordinary adventure, during which he was involved in a number of iconic incidents, all of which are reflected in his Log Books and autobiography - a veritable who’s who of stars of the stage, screen and sky. From Winston Churchill to Clark Gable, Noël Coward to Laurence Olivier, and Bob Stanford Tuck to ‘Sailor’ Malan - all ultimately leading to his marriage to the film star Deborah Kerr, of The King and I fame Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1940’, with Second Award Bar, reverse officially dated ‘1943’, mounted on investiture pin, in damaged Royal Mint case of issue; 1939-45 Star, 1 clasp, Battle of Britain, loose; Air Crew Europe Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Africa Star; Pacific Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with seven related and mounted miniature awards, and riband bar for first four awards, the latter indicating the award of a bar to Africa Star, generally very fine or better (7) £100,000-£140,000 --- D.F.C. London Gazette 25 October 1940: ‘Pilot Officer Bartley has shot down at least eight enemy aircraft. He has always displayed great coolness in action and proved himself a clever and determined fighter.’ D.F.C. Second Award Bar London Gazette 16 February 1943: ‘In the operations in North Africa, Squadron Leader Bartley took part in numerous sorties on which he destroyed 2 hostile aircraft, bringing his total victories to 13. His great skill, courage and determination have been an inspiration to all.’ Anthony Charles Bartley was born in Judge’s House, Ramna, Dacca, Bengal, India in March 1919. He was the son of Sir Charles Bartley, KT, a Judge in the Calcutta High Court. Bartley was educated at Stowe, and took up an apprenticeship at a Chartered Accountants in London with a view to joining the East India Company. A useful athlete, Barclay played for Blackheath Rugby Football Club - where his skipper encouraged him to learn to fly at West Malling Flying Club, Kent in 1938. With a sense of impending conflict Bartley applied for a commission in the Royal Air Force, and in May 1939 was posted as an Acting Pilot Officer (on probation) to No. 13 F.T.S., Drem: ‘A whole new life had opened up for me, and I knew that the next few months could make or break it. The sky was now my only goal, my only limit.’ (Smoke Trails in the Sky, by A. C. Bartley refers) With Jamie Rankin (later D.S.O. and Bar, D.F.C. and Bar and C/O of 92 Squadron) as one of his flying instructors, Bartley soon got in to the swing of things: ‘In our off duty time, I learned to play golf, sail a thirty-two foot boat I’d bought with four of my friends and named Pimms No. 4, went into Edinburgh with them on Saturday night drinking safaris, and fell madly in love with the Provost of Edinburgh’s daughter. When war was declared, just after I had got my Wings, I proved that the Oxford was acrobatic by looping the Firth of Forth Bridge, and nothing fell off. In October 1939 I was posted to 92 Fighter Squadron at Tangmere, and after a gargantuan farewell party in the officers’ mess, I headed my MG towards the south.’ (Ibid) The Squadron had reformed primarily from pilots from 601 Squadron, with Roger Bushell (later mastermind of the “Great Escape” from Stalag Luft III) as the commanding officer. As Bartley settled in to squadron routine he noted, ‘A new life line was starting for all of us. Few were to survive it.’ (Ibid) 92 Squadron - Enter the Spitfire, Bob Stanford Tuck and Churchill... The Squadron re-equipped with Spitfires, 6 March 1940, Bartley was 20 years old at the time: ‘My second most exciting experience was to fly a Spitfire for the first time. It was like driving a racing car after an Austin... riding a racehorse, after a hack. It just didn’t seem to want to slow down... the perfection of a flying machine designed to combat and destroy its enemy. It had no vices, carried great fire power, and a Rolls Royce motor which very rarely stopped. An aerodynamic masterpiece, and a joy to fly. The next weeks were spent in a hasty training programme as the inevitable confrontation with the Luftwaffe drew nearer... The more proficient we became in mock combat, the more restless we were to get into the real thing, but our CO knew we were not yet qualified. We lacked a paramountly important element in our team - a second flight commander.... He knew we were unprepared until he’d found one. The arrival of Robert Stanford Tuck at Croydon was as spectacular as his reputation. He buzzed the airfield with every known and, to us, unknown acrobatic before m...

Austin R. Pearce watercolour of cley windmill and marsh with Blakeney church in the distance

THREE BOXED OXFORD DIE CAST MODELS TO INCLUDE A SCALE 1:43 BLACK JAGUAR, AN AUSTIN RUBY SALOON AND A RED MGZA MAGNETTE

A BOX OF HAYES AND OTHER CAR MANUALS TO INCLUDE, FORD ESCORT '75 TO '80, AUSTIN A35 AND A40, AUSTIN MAXI

FIVE DINKY BOXED MODELS 198 ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM V, 161 AUSTIN SOMERSET, 194 BENTLEY COUPE, 132 PACKARD CONVERTIBLE AND A 165 HUMBER HAWK (THE BOXES ARE REPRODUCTION AND THE CARS ARE BELIEVED TO BE GENUINE BUT PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED)

THREE BOXED VEHICLES - A VANGUARDS FORD CONSUL, A VANGUARDS AUSTIN ALLEGRO AND A SIKU WOHNMOBIL DORMOBILE

An Austin Reed opera folding top hat, and a grey top hat with label for Townsend and Co, London. (2)

Automobilia - AA badges; Jaguar, Michelin and Porsche cast iron advertising signs; Austin petrol tank caps, etc

Mid Century child's metal pedal car in the form of a front engine single seater racing car believed made by Austin Motor Company, Bargoed, Wales. (B.P. 21% + VAT)Distressed condition

Collection of TV themed Corgi Diecast model vehicles to include Z cars, Ford Zephyr 6MKIII, Fawlty Towers Austin 1300 estate and Basil Fawlty, Heartbeat Morris Minor Traveller and figure, etc. (5)(B.P. 21% + VAT)

Automobile: Poster, "The Austin 'Ten' Garage Chart," depicting the skeleton of the car, with detailed information in the borders, approx. 30" x 40", printed, L. n.d.; together with an "Austin Owners Rally Card / Entry Form" for Powerscourt, August 18th, 1952 (2)

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land by Austin Stack?s Widow [Stack (Mrs. W.)]  Diary of a Trip to Holy Land, written on Cunard White Star Lancastria notepaper and envelope,  21cms x 13 cms, pp 1-13.  Narrates the visit of a group of pilgrims to Mount Carmel, Galilee and Jerusalem, breaking off when they are about to depart for Jericho.  The year is not stated, but it must have been after Stack?s death in 1929 and before the outbreak of World War Two (the Lancastria was sunk in 1940 with thousands of fatalities - the largest single-ship loss of life in British maritime history). Card of Mrs Austin Stack enclosed.  The Kerry republican leader Austin Stack married in 1925 Winifred (Una) Gordon, née Cassidy, the widow of an RIC district inspector.  She died in 1950. As a m/ss, w.a.f. (2)

Short Writings of a Victorian Literary Figure, with extra Manuscript Material Taylor (Tom)ed. Pen Sketches by a vanished hand, from the papers of the late Mortimer Collins, with notes by the editor and Mrs Mortimer Collins.  London. 1879.  2 vols, clothbound 20 x 14 cm.    Armorial bookplates of [Lord] Cotton.  Frontispiece portrait.  Several letters pasted or tipped in. (1) The Poet and Novelist Edward James Mortimer Collins (1827-1876) was the author of sparkling lyrics and whimsical novels.  The short pieces in these volumes were edited by his widow, the novelist Frances Dunn, and the prolific dramatist, critic and editor of Punch, Tom Taylor (1817-1880).  The inserts include letters to Mrs Collins from (among others) the poet and essayist Austin Dobson and a printed dedication signed by the poet and critic Edmund Gosse.

The Republican Poetess Cavanagh MacDowell (Maeve) A folder containing a large collection of her original poetry, many signed, probably intended for a collected edition, with about 75 pages typescript (some duplication), including a poem in memory of Hermann Goertz,  and about 15 items in manuscript, some signed, many with corrections, also a typescript list of her works and some other items.   * The folder also includes a sheet in Cavanagh's hand headed 'The night before 1916  in Liberty Hall', giving an important eyewitness account of  the scene in Liberty Hall as Connolly tried to reassure Citizen Army members that the planned Rising had only been postponed.  'I remember how indignantly they exclaimed "Ah they'll never do anything". But Connolly soothed them down and told us all things would go on and it would be only a part postponement.  He then showed us along the passages & into one of the rooms, the girls were still venting their disappointment. Dr. Lynn was there - Helena Molony & Mary Perotz ..'  [See  R.M. Fox's chapter on Cavanagh in his 'Rebel Irishwomen', elsewhere in this sale, where some of this account is confirmed]. The  folder also contains an incomplete letter in an unknown hand, apparently referring to an  occasion when Mary MacSwiney prevented a letter from [Michael] Collins being given to [her brother] Terry, then towards the end of his hunger strike. [It has been reported elsewhere that Collins urged MacSwiney to call off his strike].  There is also a letter or draft letter in Cavanagh's hand  to a newspaper about cock-fighting, and a few childish letters addressed to 'Dear Nan'. The poetry is of mixed  quality.  Cavanagh was not a major poet, but she was not without talent, and the best items in this collection are certainly worth preserving.  Maeve Cavanagh was an early member of the Gaelic League in Dublin; later she moved to Sligo and Derry.  She began writing verses for 'The Peasant', edited by W.P. Ryan, and wrote for various Republican and left-wing papers after her  return to Dublin around 1910. She was often in  Liberty Hall, and on Easter Monday  morning, 1916, she was sent to Waterford with James Connolly's message, 'We fight at noon'. By the time she  was able to return to Dublin, it was all over. Her brother, Ernest Cavanagh, drew cartoons for 'The Irish Worker', for which Maeve wrote the captions.  He was shot dead by a British soldier while standing unarmed on the  steps of Liberty Hall on Easter Tuesday 1916.  As a  collection, w.a.f.  (1) Provenance:   From the Family of Austin Stack.

Dinky Toys No. (195) Jaguar 3.4, with No. (155) and (199), the Jaguar cream with silver spun wheels, together with the turquoise Ford Anglia (155) and the blue on tan Austin Seven Countryman (199) all in original boxes Condition report: All boxes are damaged; cars have been well used

Corgi Toys Bentley Continental Sports Saloon (224), with Austin A.40 (216), the Bentley in pale green and light metallic green with red interior, spun wheels with grey tyres and spare wheel to boot, the A. 40 saloon in light blue with dark blue roof, smooth spun wheels with black tyresCondition report: Bentley in excellent condition with original box, the Austin also in original box but with marks to paintwork

HYETT, Francis Adams & AUSTIN, Roland: Supplement to the Bibliographer's Manual, 2 vols, org. cloth Large Paper edition of 75 copies. With - British Parliamentary Papers, 2 vols, With Commissioners Reports of England and Wales, and a book of Victoria Statutes 1853.(6)

A Dinky Toys 109 Austin Healey racing car with box (as found) together with four die cast Corgi Toys Batmobiles (as found)

Postcards, a Punch & Judy selection of 16 cards with 8 modern and 8 vintage. Vintage cards inc. Theatre advert for 'Charley's Aunt' Royalty Theatre published by David Allen, unused Gruss Aus showing Fairground with Punch & Judy, shooting gallery, 1950 Punch & Judy show on beach, Russian chromo showing Mr Punch at Easter, piggies on beach Worthing Punch & Judy show illustrated by Bowes-Austin, seaside show (1934), Victorian chromo scrap etc (mainly gd)

Ephemera, a collection of 1920s and 30s attractive pictorial ephemera to include price lists, trade cards, labels, place cards, tally cards, greetings cards, book marks etc. Twinings, Austin Reed, Bristol Hippodrome, Price's Candles, Rowntree's etc. all presented in a modern loose leaf folder (gd) (80+)

Motoring Brochures, 5 vintage brochures to comprise Vauxhall Cadet, Vauxhall 'Home Leave' Plan, The New Austin Eight, The 1932 Vauxhall Cadet and Catering For All Tastes On The Vauxhall Light Six Chassis (mixed condition fair/gd) (5)

Die Cast Model Vehicles, 50+ vehicles to include Norev 1/18 'Renault 16', Solido 'Citroen DS 19' 1/18, Dinky Austin Taxi, Corgi 'Mercedes 300SL, 4 x Michelin vans etc. (some lightly play worn but most vg)

Die Cast and Model Cars, 25+ vehicles to include Vanguards Austin A35 Saloon, Opel Collection Vectra A, Vitesse 1959 Nash Metropolitan Open Convertible, Silas Models Vauxhall Victor, Premium X Austin A90 etc. All boxed (most boxes vg, all cars vg) (25+)

British WWII Zuckerman helmet, officially designated the Civilian Protective Helmet, made by AMC Austin Motors Co. Longbridge 1941, in good condition with most of its original paint intact, and a partial Borough of London Crest on the front. No in-liner and dents on the top but would look excellent with some tlc.

A n Austin Prod bronze signed Bright Eyes by Dee Crowley of lady seated with dog W:19cm x H:30cm

A group of Dinky Toys military diecast models including an Austin Champ, armoured car, guns, and more