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A carved oak bookslide, the ends pierced and carved with vine leaves, the slide carved in blind fretworked fruiting vines.

A 20thC Luxor mantel clock, in decorative metal case, with 6.5cm dia. chapter ring with Roman numerals broken by fleur-de-lys, with a blind fret back plate, in shaped case, 13cm high. (AF)

A mid-20thC oak display cabinet, with a quarter veneered top raised above two glazed doors above a blind fret panel on compressed feet, 138cm high, 97cm wide, 34cm deep.

After Dav Wilkie. Blind man's buff, stipple engraving, Jerrard Art Gallery stamp, 40cm x 61cm.

Europe. Cret‚ (B.), Carte Symbolique de L'Europe, Guerre Lib‚ratrice 1914 - 1915, published Paris, 1914, lithograph, old folds, some staining and fraying with loss to upper margin, some splits to old folds, strengthened on verso, blind stamp to lower right corner, 455 x 570 mm A satirical French map showing the state of Europe at the outbreak of World War I. Great Britain is represented by a dreadnought whilst Ireland sails a dinghy in the battleship's wake. An enraged German bull charges at the French cockerel and Marianne pokes at the bull with a short sword. At the same time the German bull is poked in its rump by an imperious Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. The representation of Austria-Hungary as a fallen crown and a series of graves is deeply prophetic, suggesting the impending end of that empire. Poland is a young girl pleading to Russia whilst Italy turns its back on the continent and plays a lute. Sweden and Norway are shown as beautiful young girls in an almost sapphic embrace. The map is a relatively gentle depiction of European national characteristics before the continent descended into chaos. Uncommon. (1)

*Golf. Henderson (William), [Henry Callendar Esq.], published Vicars brothers, 1916, coloured mezzotint on india wove, signed by artist in pencil below image, blind stamp of the Fine Art Trade Guild, 570 x 405 mm, mounted, framed and glazed in 'line and wash' mount and modern burr walnut and gilt frame (1)

Aelfric (Abbot of Eynsham). A Saxon Treatise concerning the Old and New Testament. Written about the Time of King Dgar (700 yeares agoe)..., Whereby appeares what was the Canon of holy Scripture here then receiued, and that the Church of England had it so long agoe in her Mother-tongue. Now first published in print with English of our times, by William L'Isle of Wilburgham, Esquier for the King's Bodie..., And hereunto is added out of the Homilies and Epistles of the fore-said Aelfricus, a second edition of A Testimonie of Antiquitie, &c. touching the Sacrament of the Bodie and Bloud of the Lord, here publikely preached and receiued in the Saxons time, &c., London: Printed by John Haviland for Henrie Seile, 1623, collates [*2],#4,a-a4,O-T4,V-V3,b-f4,A-N4, leaves O1-V3 misbound after a4 and before b1, title with early signature Henry Richardson at head, title dampsoiled & torn with loss to lower outer corner & lined to verso and five other leaves also with similar loss to lower outer corners & repaired, dampstaining and soiling throughout, single worm hole to fore-edge margins, lacking final leaf V4 (blank), early 19th century calf, cathedral style blind embossed tracery arch window motif to centre of each board, slight splitting to joints, rubbed and worn, slim 4to STC 160, ESTC S100438. (1)

Appianus (of Alexandria). Appiani Alexandrini Romanarum Historiarum lib. XII. Ex collatione Graecorum exemplarium restituti & emendati..., Lyon: Ant. Gryphium, 1576, printer's woodcut device to title and verso of final leaf, early underscoring and marginal notes mostly to initial leaves, some dampstaining, late 15th/early 16th century letterpress offcut endpapers (not laid down), contemporary calf, blind arabesque to centre of each board, worn at head & foot of spine and some wear to extremities, crack to lower joint, covers near detached, 16mo in 8s, together with Plautus [Titus Maccius], Comoediae Viginti, Leiden: Ex Officina Plantiniana, apud Franciscum Raphelengium, 1593, printer's woodcut device to title, with horizontal closed tear across leaf repaired to verso (some adhesive staining), light dampstaining to lower margins of few leaves, early letterpress endpapers with signature of W. Aylesse and inscription to front endpaper, contemporary calf, lacking ties, 16mo in 8s, with Caesar (Gaius Julius), C. Julii Caesaris Opera quae Exstant, [Heidelberg]: apud Hieronymum Commelinum, 1595, title within decorative woodcut border (with closed tear, marginal fraying and few marks), light dampstaining and spotting, rear marbled free endpaper deficient, early 18th century sheep, gilt decorated spine, worn to head & foot of spine and board edges, 24mo in 12s, plus three other 17th-early 18th century antiquarian (6)

Bacon (Sir Francis). The Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral, of Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam, Viscount St Alban. With a Table of the Colours of Good & Evil. Whereunto is added the Wisdom of the Antients. Enlarged by the Honourable Author himself, and now more exactly Published, London: Printed by M. Clark, for Samuel Mearne, in Little Britain, John Martyn, in St. Pauls Church-yard, and Henry Herringman, in the New Exchange, 1680, few worm holes to lower inner corner of initial three leaves, separate title to Wisdom of the Ancients, bookplate of Gower Earl Gower to upper pastedown (worming to endpaper), clipped signature of Leveson Gower to upper pastedown, contemporary calf, initials 'I.L.G.' in blind to each board, rebacked, 8voWing B288, Gibson 24a. One of two, and probably three, imprint variants of this edition. (1)

Bible [Greek & Latin]. Bibliorum Graecorum Latinorum que pars Teria [& pars quarta], continens Hesaiam...et Malachiam [& Tobit... et Josepum de Maccabaeis], 2 volumes (of 4) in one, Basel, Nicolaum Brylingerum, 1550, printer's woodcut device to each title, double-column Greek & Latin text, worm trail to blank fore-edge margins of initial title & following nine leaves (not affecting text), contemporary pigskin over wooden boards, with blind embossed decoration, clasps deficient, minor wear to extremities, 8vo (1)

Euclid. Euclid's Elements of Geometry. In XV Books: With a Supplement of divers Propositions and Corollaries. To which is Added, a Treatise of Regular Solids, by Campane and Flussas. Likewise Euclid's Data: And Marinus his Preface thereunto Annexed. Also a Treatise of the Divisions of Superficies, ascribed to Machomet Bagdedine, but Published by Commandine, at the request of John Dee of London; whose Preface to the said Treatise declares it to be the Worke of Euclide, the Author of those Elements. Published by the Care and Industry of John Leeke and George Serle, Students in the Mathematicks, London: Printed by R. & W. Leybourn, for George Sawbridge at the Bible upon Ludgate-Hill, 1661, engraved portrait frontispiece of Euclid (trimmed with loss of text and laid down), preface and folding letterpress table by John Dee (small repair to verso), woodcut initials and numerous diagrams, errata leaf at end, title repaired to verso, a few neat early annotations in English, some light spotting and soiling, recent mottled calf, covers with blind key border, spine with raised bands, green label and gilt and blind decorations, folio Wing E3398. The first English edition to contain Euclid's Data and the third complete English edition. The preface by John Dee is reprinted from Henry Billingsley's 1570 English translation and the folding table 'Ground-Plat of the Mathematical Preface of Mr. John Dee' gives Dee's hierarchical structure of the sciences. (1)

Guillim (John). A Display of Heraldrie: Manifesting a more easie accesse to the knowledge thereof than hath beene hitherto published by any, through the benefit of Method..., The third edition, Corrected and much enlarged by the Author... together with his owne Addition of explaining the Terms of Hawking and Hunting, for the use and delight of Gentlemen, London: Printed by Thomas Cotes for Jacob Blome, 1638, woodcut armorial illustrations throughout, occasional light toning & spotting, hinges repaired, early 19th century diced calf, rebacked preserving original gilt & blind decorated spine, small folio STC 12503. (1)

Guillim (John). A Display of Heraldry: Manifesting a more easie access to the Knowledge thereof than hath been hitherto published by any, through the benefit of Method; whereunto it is now reduced by the Study and Industry of John Guillim, Late Pursuivant at Arms. The Fifth Edition much enlarged with great variety of Bearings. To which is added a Treatise of Honour Military and Civil..., London: Printed by S. Roycroft for R. Blome, 1679, title in red & black with partially ink erased signature at head (damp-soiled to margins with loss mostly to lower outer corner, lined to verso), seventy-five engraved leaves of plates (portraits and armorials, including some printed to both sides of leaf), numerous woodcut armorial illustrations to text, A2 & a1 with slight loss to lower outer corners with repair, few other closed tears and strengthening repairs, dust-soiling and occasional spotting, later front free endpaper & rear endpaper, contemporary blind panelled calf, rebacked and corners repaired, some wear (mostly light), folio, together with Camden (William), Camdens Britannia, Newly Translated into English: with large additions and improvements, Publish'd by Edmund Gibson, of Queens College in Oxford, London: F. Collins for A. Swalle and A. & J. Churchil, 1695, engraved portrait frontispiece only, lacking all maps, rear free endpaper deficient, contemporary panelled calf, joints split, worn, folio, plus Cotton (Robert & Prynne, William), An Exact Abridgement of the Records in the Tower of London, from the Reign of King Edward the Second, unto King Richard the Third..., Revised..., 1689, some browning mostly to margins, free endpapers deficient, armorial bookplate of William Lacon Childe of Kinlet, contemporary calf, upper board detached, lower joint cracked, worn, folio (3)

*Illuminated initial. An illuminated, historiated initial "I" on vellum, South Germany, circa 1450, the initial in gold with decoration in blind, with two figures in black and white robes with gilt halos standing either side of the initial, one pointing to a figure of Jesus Christ in red and gold, the other with a staff looking on to a dead soul seeking salvation in Heaven, against a blue background with green ground and green and pink ruled borders, 85 x 67 mm (1)

Selden (John). Titles of Honor, 3rd edition, Carefully Corrected, with Additions and Amendments by the Author, 1672, engraved portrait frontispiece, later endpapers with 20th century bookplate of P.J. Radford, contemporary blind panelled calf, rebacked and corners repaired, minor wear to extremities, folio Wing S2440. (1)

Stubbe (Henry). A Further Justification of the Present War against the United Netherlands, Illustrated with Several Sculptures, 1st edition, 1673, engraved frontispiece, trimmed to image and laid down, four engraved plates (two folding), one with short closed tear to lower margin briefly extending into image, all images and title with small embossed library stamp to upper area, ink ownership names to title, small ink shelfmarks to lower corner of title, and to verso, A2 with faint crayon numbering to lower blank margin, *3 (p.61) with lower blank corner deficient, occasional toning, final printed leaf slightly frayed in places, marbled endpapers, front pastedown with bookplate 'Bath Public Reference Library, presented by A.W. Page, Esq, J.P., 1923', early 20th century blind-tooled calf binding by Bayntun of Bath, spine faintly faded, extremities rubbed, 4to, together with Dugard (Samuel), The True Nature of the Divine Law, and of Disobedience Thereunto, in Nine Discourses..., 1st edition, 1687, imprimatur leaf, with lower blank corner deficient, spotting to first and final leaves, contemporary Cambridge panelled calf, rubbed and extremities worn, sometime rebacked, 8vo, plus Hunt (Thomas), The Rights of Bishops to Judge in Capital Cases in Parliament Cleared, Being a Full Answer to Two Books Lately Published..., 1st edition, 1680, early ink ownership name to title, endpapers renewed, front pastedown with armorial bookplate 'Jolliffe', contemporary speckled calf, rubbed, both joints sometime repaired, slight loss to head of spine, 8vo Wing S6046/D2461/H3759. (3)

Saint Alban's Psalter. The St. Alban's Psalter, Facsimile Edition, Madrid: Muller & Schindler, 2007, fine facsimile edition printed in gold & colours, on vellum paper, all edges gilt, original dark red blind-decorated morocco, with clasps, one or two scuff marks, folio (29 x 20cm) Limited edition 988/1125. Without the accompanying commentary volume and slipcase. (1)

Camden (William). Camden's Britannia, Newly Translated into English with large Additions and Improvements, published Edmund Gibson, 1695, engraved portrait frontispiece and title, containing Jansson (Jan), Huntingdonensis comitatus Huntington Shire, published Amsterdam, circa 1648, uncoloured engraved map, slight creasing, 395 x 495 mm, no text on verso and Saxton (Christopher & Lea Philip), Radbor, Breknoke, Cardigan and Carmarthen shires, Discribed by C.S. and ammended with many additions by P. Lea, circa 1690, uncoloured engraved map, inset town plans of Caernarvon, Brecknock, Radnor and Cardigan, 370 x 480 mm, no text on verso, some pages torn and loose, contemporary blind stamped calf, worn, frayed and rubbed, upper board detached, folio The atlas has the correct text for the 1695 edition of Camden's Britannia but lacks all the Robert Morden maps. The two remaining maps are bound in and may be the remainder of a bowdlerised atlas. (1)

Hamilton (N.E.S.A., editor). The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland; or Topographical Dictionary of the British Islands, 12 volumes, published Virtue & Co., circa 1870, additonal decorative engraved title, sixty-eight lithograph double page maps, some spotting and staining, later ink manuscript annotations to front endpapers and to rear endpapers in volume one, some hinges broken, contemporary blue cloth gilt, heavily stained and worn, large 8vo, together with Brabner (J.H.F., editor), The Comprehensive Gazetteer of England and Wales, 6 volumes, published William Mackenzie, 1894, title pages with library blind stamp, other usual ex-library markings, sixty-nine double page lithographic maps (including one folding) and twenty-four photolithographic monotone plates, bookplate of Bournmouth Reference Library and mid 20th century manuscript presentation inscription to front pastedowns (one label removed), publishers cloth gilt, a little worn, large 8vo (18)

VENETIAN BLIND

Byron (George Gordon Noel, Lord) Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, engr frontis, tp, engr illus, aeg with gauffered fore-edge, cf, blind embossed with flowers and ships, 8vo, 1841, contained in later slip case; and Talbot Kelly (Robert), Egypt Painted and Described, col plts, pic cl gt, 8vo, 1902, (2).

AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY TWO DOOR CHINA CABINET with blind fret frieze and beaded panelled doors on ball and claw supports, 122 cms high, 107 cms wide

A LATE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY TWIN LEAF PEMBROKE TABLE with end opening drawer and blind drawer other end, turned supports

A Worcester cabbage leaf dish and a Blind Earl dish c.1760, the leaf dish edged in green with the veining picked out in puce, the Blind Earl moulded with a rosebud spray and painted in puce with feathery floral fronds, 21.3cm max. (2)

A small reproduction hardwood Chippendale revival side cabinet, the upper section with broken swan neck pediment and blind fret frieze over a pair of slender astragal glazed panelled doors revealing a lined interior, raised on a stand, fitted with an arrangement of three frieze drawers with pierced apron and claw and ball supports

A 19th century continental walnut freestanding side cupboard with well matched veneers enclosed by an arrangement of cupboards and small drawers flanking alcoves and split column supports with carved acanthus and blind fret detail, raised on a moulded platform base and turned bun feet, 3ft wide approx x 140 cm height approx

An Edwardian mahogany three piece bedroom suite comprising double wardrobe, dressing table and chest of four drawers, all with extensive blind fret detail and further applied carved detail, acanthus leaf etc and with cast brass fittings

A William Russell Flint print (1880-1969) 'Cecilia contemplating Europa' bearing blind stamp from Michael Stewart fine art gallery, limited edition 89 of 850

Kathe kollwitz original etching entitled whetting the scythe, with blind stamp to bottom right corner.

An antique Sino-Tibetan gilt metal footed cup and cover with blind filigree work enriched by coral and blue stone studs and bosses, 8 x 6.5cm dia.

An antique Nepalese gilt metal box and hinged cover decorated with typical blind filigree work, 3 x 9 x 5cm.

OAK BEDROOM SUITE WITH BLIND FRET BANDING, VIZ FITTED WARDROBE WITH CENTRE MIRROR, 5' (152.4cm) WIDE, ON BALL FEET, A CHEST OF TWO SHORT AND TWO LONG DRAWERS AND A DRESSING CHEST WITH OBLONG SWING MIRROR (3)

OAK BEDROOM SUITE OF THREE PIECES WITH BLIND FRET CARVED PANELS, ON ACORN SHAPED FEET, VIZ TWO DOOR WARDROBE, A CHEST OF TWO SHORT AND TWO LONG DRAWERS AND A DRESSING TABLE WITH TRIPLE MIRROR

Limited edition 61/500 print by Bernard McMullen 'Albert Square, Manchester' signed and with blind-stamps

Beano Summer Special comic (1968). Blind tear by lower staple, back cover dust shadow [fn-]

WELLINGTON CHEST, Victorian mahogany with blind frieze drawer above six drawers including a fitted secretaire drawer, 134cm H x 46cm D x 77cm W.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TALL BOY CHEST ON CHEST, the dentil moulded cornice above blind tracery and a chest of two short and six long drawers, flanked by fluted pilasters and bracket feet. 110cm wide, 198cm high, 98cm deep

A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE, in the Georgian taste, with moulded blind fret and Greek key cornice above four astragal glazed panel doors above four fielded panel doors, with blind fret frieze and raised on platform base. 189cm wide x 236cm high x 48cm deep

A GEORGIAN STYLE MAHOGANY CASED 'GRANDMOTHER CLOCK', c.1900, of compact proportions, the detachable hood with swan neck pediment, finished with rosettes, enclosing a brass dial marked Tempus Fugit, over a narrow blind-carved collar and trunk door, flanked by fluted quadrants on plinth base, 143cm high.

Royal Worcester twenty seven piece coffee set pattern: The Blind Earl, comprising of 12 coffee cups and saucers, coffee pot, creamer, and lidded sugar pot

Royal Worcester twenty six piece dessert service pattern: The Blind Earl, comprising of 12 plates, 11 assorted shape serving dishes, comport, lidded sugar and a creamer

STOKER BRAM: (1847-1912) Irish Author of the novel Dracula (1897). A.L.S., Bram Stoker, one page, 8vo, n.p. (London), 12th March 1897, to a gentleman, on the blind embossed stationery of the Lyceum Theatre. Stoker announces 'I should of course be delighted to send you a photo but I have not one - I have not had one done for years', adding that the last he had taken was in America and that he doesn't have any copies. However Stoker continues to add 'I have asked Mr. Burgin….to send you a stereo of my portrait which is in Miss Betty in case that would suit you. I hope it will'. Some very light, extremely minor age wear and with a slightly irregularly trimmed left edge, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise VGThe present letter is dated in the same year that Dracula was published. Stoker accompanied actor Henry Irving, owner of the Lyceum Theatre, to America during a tour in the capacity of the thespian's personal assistant. Stoker published his non-fiction work A Glimpse of America in 1886.

VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 1837-1901. A fine D.S., Victoria R I, as Queen, at the head, two pages, folio, Court at St. James's, 19th May 1843. The manuscript document is a warrant addressed to the Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal, and is a Licence for Commander George Thomas Gordon of the Royal Navy to accept and wear the Cross of the National and Military Order of San Fernando of Spain and states, in part, 'Whereas Her Catholic Majesty Maria Christina, late Queen Regent of Spain, was pleased to confer upon Our Trusty and Wellbeloved Commander George Thomas Gordon of Our Royal Navy the Cross of the National and Military Order of San Fernando in testimony of Her Catholic Majesty's approbation of the services of that Officer in the various actions which took place from the Siege of Bilbao in June 1835 to the 4th May 1837: And We being graciously pleased to approve thereof….do give and grant….the said George Thomas Gordon Our Royal Licence and Permission that he may avail himself of the said mark of Her Catholic Majesty's Favour….and that he may enjoy all the rights and privileges' although also adding 'We do hereby declare that this….doth not authorise the assumption of any style….or privilege appertaining unto a Knight Bachelor of these Our Realms'. Countersigned at the conclusion by Sir James Graham (1792-1861) British Statesman, Home Secretary 1841-46. With blind embossed paper seal affixed and with blank integral leaf. One neat split to the edge of one fold, only very slightly affecting a few words of text but not the signatures, otherwise VGHenry Howard (1791-1856) 13th Duke of Norfolk. British Politician, Earl Marshal 1842-56. Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies (1806-1878) Queen Consort of Spain 1829-33 and Regent of Spain 1833-40. The National and Military Order of San Fernando (Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand) is Spain's highest military award for gallantry and was created in 1811. Bilbao was besieged three times between 1835 and 1874, but all proved unsuccessful.

BRITISH PRIME MINISTERS: David Lloyd George (1863-1945) British Prime Minister 1916-22. A.L.S., D Lloyd George, on two sides of a blind embossed House of Commons correspondence card, n.p. (London), 6th June 1898, to Miss. Lewis. Lloyd George confirms that 4.30pm tomorrow suits him and continues to add ‘Mr. Alfred Thomas M.P. will join us on the terrace’. Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Lloyd George.. Also including a note signed, D Lloyd George, on one side of a postcard, War Office, n.d. (annotated August 1915 in pencil to the verso), to Daisy Astin. The manuscript note, in an unidentified hand, states that Lloyd George is pleased to send his autograph. Accompanied by the original envelope signed ('D Lloyd George') to the lower left corner; Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947) British Prime Minister 1923-24, 1924- 29 & 1935-37. A good T.L.S., Stanley Baldwin, three pages, 4to, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, 21st June 1928, to Sir Courtenay Mansel, on the printed stationery of the Prime Minister. Baldwin sends his best wishes to his correspondent for their fight in the Carmarthen Division and continues 'Our political opponents have accused the Government of apathy and of failure to tackle the problems of Unemployment, the necessitous areas and the depressed industries. I would ask the electors to reject these misrepresentations and to look at the other side of the shield. Not only has the Government carried out every pledge which it made at the General Election, but in its Budget of 1928 it has produced a bold and constructive scheme of rating reform which is a genuine attempt to bring back prosperity to those areas and to those industries', also adding 'Since the War the great basic industries, which employ the largest proportion of the working population and are responsible for no less than two-thirds of this country's export trade, have been going through especially difficult times, owing to severe foreign competition and heavy costs of production. The best solution of the problem lies in cheaper production, which must mean better trade, less unemployment, cheaper prices and better wages. It is in this direction that the Government has found it possible to come to the relief of industry', explaining that the scheme has been designed 'as to give the greatest help to those areas and to those industries which are most in need of it' and referring in particular to the coal, iron and steel industries ('upon which the prosperity of South Wales so largely depends') as well as agriculture which has also been helped by the introduction of a Credits Bill 'which will make it easier for people to purchase and equip farms and to obtain working capital with which to develop them'. Baldwin concludes his letter 'These are practical steps which cannot fail to help the industries concerned on the road to prosperity. Every step on that road means better conditions for the workers and more opportunities of employment, and it is because this reform which the Conservative Government has introduced really holds out hopes of better times for everybody connected with industry that I feel confident that it will receive the support of the electors'. A letter of interesting political content. A small pinhole appears to the upper left corner of each page and with a few extremely light, very minor spots of foxing, none of which significantly affect the text or signature. G (1) to VG, 3 Sir Courtenay Mansel (1880-1933) Welsh Landowner and Farmer, Barrister and Liberal Party Politician who later joined the Conservatives. Baldwin's letter is written at the time of the Carmarthen By-Election of 1928 at which Mansel was chosen by the Conservative Party as their candidate. In a tight contest the Liberal candidate William Nathaniel Jones won by the narrow majority of 47 votes over Labour's Daniel Hopkin. Mansel came bottom of the poll with just under 30% of the votes.

CHURCHILL WINSTON S.: (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature 1953. A good fountain pen ink signature ('Winston S. Churchill') to the upper half of an 8vo sheet of the blind embossed stationery of the Chancellor of the Exchequer at the Treasury Chambers, Whitehall. Some very slight age wear and an extremely minor paperclip rust stain to the upper and lower edges, not affecting the signature. About VGChurchill served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1924-29.

BRITISH POLITICS: A good selection of vintage signed photographs of various sizes by British political figures comprising Philip Snowden (1864-1937, Chancellor of the Exchequer 1924, 1929-31) signed 4 x 6 photograph of Snowden in a half length pose wearing robes. Signed ('Philip Snowden, Viscount') in dark fountain pen ink to a clear area of the image; J. H. Thomas (1874-1949, Secretary of State for the Colonies 1924, 1931, 1935-36) signed 8 x 11 photograph of Thomas seated in a three quarter length pose at his desk. Photograph by Elliott & Fry of London. Signed in black fountain pen ink with his name alone to the lower border; Robert Crewe-Milnes (1858-1945, 1st Marquess of Crewe, Lord President of the Council 1905-08, 1915-16) signed 8.5 x 11.5 photograph of Crewe seated in a half length pose. Photograph by J. Russell & Sons of Baker Street and bearing their blind embossed stamp to the lower photographer's mount. Signed ('Crewe') in bold, dark fountain pen ink to the image and dated 1931 in his hand; Richard Haldane (1856-1928, 1st Viscount Haldane, Secretary of State for War 1905-12, Lord Chancellor 1912-15, 1924) signed 9 x 12 photograph of Haldane in a head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Claude Harris Ltd of London. Signed ('Haldane') in dark fountain pen ink to the lower photographer's mount with his name alone; and Herbert Morrison (1888-1965, Minister of Supply 1940, Home Secretary 1940-45, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs 1951) signed 8 x 11 photograph of Morrison in a profile head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Lafayette and contained in their presentation folder. Signed in dark fountain pen ink to the image, adding the sentiment 'The best service is public service' in his hand above his signature, as well as the date, 17th July 1936, in his hand beneath his signature. Some light age wear and a few with slight discoloration to the photographer's mounts, generally VG, 5

MAXIMILIAN II: (1527-1576) Holy Roman Emperor 1564-76, King of Bohemia 1563-76, King of Hungary and Croatia 1563-76 and King in Germany 1562-76. L.S., Maximilian, three pages, folio, Vienna, 23rd January 1565, to Alfonso de Carreto, in Latin. The neat and elegantly penned manuscript letter recommends Johannes Franclimos as an agent in his correspondent's business affairs and further offers compensation for earlier expenditure for journeys in Italy during his father's reign. Bearing several countersignatures and with integral address leaf bearing a large blind embossed paper seal. Some light, minor overall age wear and a few small holes and neat splits at the edges of folds, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise about VG

GUSTAV III: (1746-1792) King of Sweden 1771-92. Assassinated. A good D.S., Gustaf, a fine, bold example, as King, at the conclusion, two pages, folio, Stockholm, 1st April 1778, in Swedish. The manuscript document is a military commission appointing Baron Carl Friedric Vennett to be a Second Lieutenant in the Jamptland Regiment. Countersigned at the foot by Baron Wadenstierna. With an attractive blind embossed paper seal affixed immediately below the King's signature and with various other official stamps in the blank left margins of each page. With blank integral leaf. VG

BISMARCK OTTO VON: (1815-1898) Prussian Statesman, the first Chancellor of Germany 1871-90. A.L.S., Count Bismarck, three pages, 8vo, Piccadilly, 14th May 1882, to Mrs. Hutton, on the blind embossed stationery of St. James' Club. Bismarck states that he received his correspondent's letter 'just in the moment I was leaving our Embassy to attend the four-in-hand meet in the Hydepark on the coach of my Ambassador' and therefore only had time to send a telegram in reply. The Chancellor further comments 'I was so very sorry that I was not disengaged for today, because I should have been so glad to make the acquaintance of Dr. Rottenburg's brother and to enjoy your hospitality….But I had an appointment to dine with some German friends in this club, and was thus deprived of the pleasure of dining with you'. About EX

INDIA: Charles Hardinge (1858-1944) 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst. British Diplomat & Statesman, Viceroy of India 1910-16. Vintage signed 8.5 x 12 photograph of Hardinge seated in a formal half length pose at his desk. Photograph by Elliott & Fry of London. Signed ('Hardinge of Penshurst') in fountain pen ink to the lower photographer's mount and dated 1927 in his hand. Some creasing and light staining to the image and mount; Lawrence Dundas (1876-1961) 2nd Marquess of Zetland. Secretary of State for India 1935-37, Secretary of State for India and Burma 1937-40. Vintage signed sepia 9 x 13 photograph of Zetland in a head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Lafayette Ltd of London and bearing their pencil credit and two blind embossed stamps to the lower photographer's mount. Signed ('Zetland') in bold black fountain pen ink with his name alone to the lower photographer's mount. G to VG, 2

London Transport RLH bus DESTINATION BLIND for the front/side box (W) from Dalston (D) garage dated 21.12.68. A complete blind with both white hems present. In very good, lightly-used condition. [1]

Bournemouth Corporation Transport TROLLEYBUS DESTINATION BLIND. Undated but probably 1950s. A complete, long blind with both white hems present as well as the roller at one end. In ex-use condition. [1]

Bournemouth Corporation Transport TROLLEYBUS DESTINATION BLIND for the Via Points, including some coloured displays. Undated but probably 1950s. White hem and roller present at top end but missing at the lower end. The blind may or may not therefore be complete. In ex-use condition. [1]

London Transport TRAM DESTINATION BLIND (route numbers) for UCC (Feltham) cars at Streatham depôt, dated Aug 9, 1949. These blinds were unusual in that they wind horizontally. An unusual survivor, complete and with both hems and rollers. In good, ex-use condition. [1]

London Transport TRAM DESTINATION BLIND (route numbers) for ex-West Ham cars at Abbey Wood depôt, dated Jan 17, 1949. A complete blind with both hems present and in good, ex-use condition. [1]

Southampton Corporation Transport TRAM DESTINATION BLIND. Undated but likely to be 1940s, the trams were withdrawn in 1949. A complete blind with both hems and rollers. In ex-use condition, the first display is well worn. [1]

London Transport TROLLEYBUS DESTINATION BLIND for the side box for Holloway depôt dated August 1949. A Charlton-manufactured blind, complete and with both hems present. In well-used condition. [1]

London Transport TROLLEYBUS DESTINATION BLIND for the route numbers box for Stamford Hill depôt dated Sep 13, 1951. A Charlton-manufactured blind, complete with both hems present. In well-used conditon. [1]

London Transport TROLLEYBUS DESTINATION BLIND for the side box for Stamford Hill depôt dated Oct 20, 1951. A Charlton-manufactured blind, complete with both hems present. In well-used conditon. [1]

London Transport TROLLEYBUS DESTINATION BLIND for the front or rear boxes for Stamford Hill depôt dated Apr 4, 1950. A Charlton-manufactured blind, complete with both hems present. In well-used conditon. [1]