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In Black Letter ThroughoutCommon Prayer: The Booke of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England. Folio L. (Robert Barker) 1636. Full woodcut title, wd.-cut initials; the 'Almanac' printed in red & black; bound with The Psalter, or Psalms of David, ... L. 1636, with The Forme and Manner of Making and Consecrating Bishops Priests and Deacons, L. 1636. A.e.g., in 18th Century full calf, blind stamped in contemporary style. V. good. (1)

Dublin Printing: The Holy Bible, translated from the Latin Vulgate. Ed. by Rev. Geo. Haydock, and V. Rev. Dr. Hamill, V.G., 2 vols. D. n.d. Second Edn., Engd. frontis Vol. I, & illus. plts. thro-out, cont. diced calf, blind tooled borders, raised bands, spine gilt in panels, mor. labels. Good. (2)

Down & Connor Interest: Mathews (Lemuel) The Argument of Archdeacon Mathews for A Commission of Delegates upon His Appeal and Querel of Nullities, 4to [L.]1704. First Edn., [IV], 207pp cont. blind tooled calf. Scarce. Bradshaw 4117. Good. (1)

Yeats (W.B.) Plays In Prose and Verse, 8vo, L. (Mac Millan & Co.) 1922, First,; Essays, 8vo L. (Mac Millan & Co.) 1924, First; Early Poems & Stories, L. (Mac Millan & Co.) 1925, First; Autobiographies, 8vo, L. (Mac Millan & Co.) 1926, First, illus., all green blind decor cloth. (4)

Stanley (Thos.) The History of The Philosophy: Containing the Lives, Opinions, Actions and Discourses of the Philosophers of Every Seat, Folio L. 1701. First Edn., red & bl. title, 25 full page ports., cont. blind panel calf. (1)

In George Mullen BindingBinding: Galerie de Florence, 4 vols. lg. folio 1789. Numerous full page engd. plts., a.e.g., full straight grained crimson mor., gilt tooled panel, & large blind tooled & gilt tooled borders in the Cathedral style, some covers loose. As a binding, w.a.f. (4)

Liber ArdmachanusRoyal Irish Academy: Gwynn (John)ed. The Book of Armagh, lg. thick 4to D. (R.I.A.) 1913. Lim. Edn. No. 331 of 400 Copies. Hf. title, uncut, unopened, fine blind Celtic design suede. (1)

Inscribed Presentation CopySomerville (E.O.E.) & Ross (Martin) The Real Charlotte, 3 vols. 8vo L. (Ward & Downey) 1894. First Edn., 3 hf. titles, one or two gatherings beginning to loosen. Vol. I IV + 236pp; Vol. II IV, + 272; Vol. III, IV + 268pp, floral decorated end papers, orig. scarlet cloth, blind fillet type borders, indented monogram on back covers, gilt lettered spines, faded. V. Scarce. (3)* Presentation Copy, inscribed 'Hildegarde from E.O.E., August 1: 94:' on all hf. titles.

Important Early Photograph Album of Irish & Other Military FiguresCo. Cork: Military Interest: Album (28cms x 39cms) in fine original green leather binding with blind and gold tooling. 48 ff (several blank). The owner was R. Roberts of the 9th Regiment and the album contains a large number of photos of officers in the regiment, some singly and some in groups, and also of the regimental sergeants and of officers in other regiments. They are captioned and one is dated 1864. The album also includes photos of famous paintings and sculptures, topographical views (Kilkenny, Cork, Malta, Venice, Gibraltar, Corfu, Pembroke Dock), and of men and women in costumes, including an attractive photograph of Mrs Jane D'Esterre Hill, presumably taken soon after her marriage in 1866 at age 22. There are also coloured cut-outs of French military uniforms.The 9th (East Norfolk) Regiment of Foot fought in battles of the First Afghan and Sikh Wars, 1841-1846, and there is a photo of a monument to soldiers who fell in those actions.Many early photograph albums have no captions; this one clearly identifies the officers of a particular regiment in the 1860s and thus forms an important document of the period, in a contemporary full green and tooled décor mor. As an Album. (1)

Craven (Hon. Rich. Keppel) A Tour through the Southern Provinces of the Kingdom of Naples, 4to L. 1821. First Edn., 14 full page plts. (include. sketch map), all v. clean, orig. diced calf, blind tooled & gilt fillet border, mor. label. Good. (1)

Signed by Author & ArtistHeaney (Seamus) Poems and a Memoir, 4to N.Y. (The Limited Edn. Club) 1982, Signed Ltd. Edn. 525 (2000), full blind decor claf, in slipcase. Clean Copy. (1)

Molano (Joanne) Natales Sanctorum Belgii & eorundem Chronica Recapitulatio. 8vo Douay 1616, title & calendar printed in red & bl., cont. names on title, in cont. full calf, blind fillet borders, raised bands. Good. (1)* With names of previous owners on title, including John Wadding of Wexford.

Dublin Printing: Sacheverell - The Tryal of Doctor Henry Sacheverell before the House of Peers, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors; upon an Impeachment... . Folio Dublin (A. Rhames) 1710 First Edn., 304, [2], 12pp, cont. blind panel sprinkled calf. V. good copy. (1)

A mahogany narrow chest of six graduated drawers, with blind fret canted corners, 61cm wide, 97cm high

Charlie Johnson Payne, "Snaffles" (1884-1967) - signed colour print entitled 'Pass Friend', (Acknowledgements to Punch), pencil signature and blind-stamp to mount lower left, 15 x 20in. inc. mount

Edward Seago - signed limited edition print, mediterranean harbour, Frost and Reed with blind-stamp, signed in pencil on mount, 18 x 25in.

An oak sideboard, circa 1920's, raised back with blind fretwork scroll pattern fitted with three centre drawers flanked by cupboards, bobbin turned supports, width 153cm.

A Worcester 'Blind Earl' pattern plate of typical foliate form decorated with floral and leaf designs, 19 cm diameter, circa 1765; together with a Barr Flight & Barr vase, decorated with sailing vessels, 10.5 cm high; and a Royal Worcester vase, 15 cm high (3)For a similar dish with the so-called 'Blind Earl' design, compare 'Old English Porcelain' by W.B. Honey, pages 244-5. Honey wryly observes that whilst these dishes are generally associated with The Earl of Coventry, the Earl did not lose his sight until 1780, long after these designs first appeared. Condition Report Unglazed repair to back of plate approx 8.5 x 4 cm, vase decorated with sailing vessels - gilding rubbed

An early 20th century mahogany carved display cabinet having blind fret and astral decoration

TOM WESSELMANN (AMERICAN, 1931-2004), SERIGRAPH ON PAPER, #26/75, H 13 1/2" W 23 1/2", "BEDROOM FACE"Pencil signed at the lower right, edition #26/75, depicting a nude female with rose, entitled, "Bedroom Face". Featuring the Styria Studio blind stamp at the lower right, floated in frame.Good condition.- For High Resolution Photos visit Dumouchelles website.

Seamus Heaney, Squarings, illustrated by Felim Egan, limited Irish edition signed by poet and artist. 1991, Heiroglyph Editions, Dublin, 4to, issued as a fine press livre d'artiste, limited to 100 copies (59 for sale), of which this is 71, printed letterpress, the illustrations printed from stone, untrimmed at fore- and bottom edges, bound in natural calf, blind embossed, without jacket (as issued), in publisher's navy cloth solophon box, signed by Heaney and Egan on the Colophon leaf; accompanied by a signed, autograph letter (8 November, 1991) from Seamus Heaney to Frank McEvoy.

JAMES II & VII: (1633-1701) King of England & Ireland and King of Scotland (as James VII) 1685-88.D.S., James R, as King, at the head, one page, folio, Court at Whitehall, London, 11th April 1685. The manuscript Warrant is addressed to Francis, Lord Guilford, Keeper of the Great Seal, and states, in part,  'Whereas Our Most Deare Brother the late King deceased did by his Letters Patents bearing date the 12th day of January last past grant the Deanary and Church of Bristoll with all its Rights and Priviledges unto Richard Thompson ... who was instituted thereunto, but the Mandate for his Instalment becoming voyd by the Demise of Our said Most Deare Brother, the said Dr Thompson hath humbly besought Us to direct a New Mandate', further requesting Lord Guilford to direct 'the Canons of the said Church to install the said Deane ... in pursuance of Our said most Deare Brothers Royall Intention…' so as 'the same might have been done & compleated if the Demise ... had not hapned ...' Countersigned ('Sunderland') at the foot Robert Spencer (1641-1702) 2nd Earl of Sunderland. English Nobleman and Statesman, Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1682-88. With blind embossed seal at the head. With blank integral leaf. An attractive, clean document. VGA fine, early document signed by King James just two months into his reign.Francis North (1637-1685) 1st Baron Guilford. British Lawyer, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal 1682-85, succeeding Lord Nottingham.Richard Thompson, English Vicar of St. Mary Redcliffe in Bristol. King Charles II had presented him to the Deanery of Bristol on 12th May 1684, and again on 7th January 1685 owing to a clerical error. He was instituted on 2nd February (that is, to the temporalities of his post) but King Charles died on the 6th February 1685, just four days later. Thompson was re-instituted by the present document, and installed by the Cathedral Chapter on 24th May 1685, but himself died the following 29th November 1685.James II and VII was the last Roman Catholic monarch to reign over the Kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. King James is remembered for his struggles with the English Parliament and his attempts to create religious liberty for English Roman Catholics and Protestant nonconformists, against the wishes of the Anglican establishment. Parliament, opposed to the growth of absolutism that was occurring in other European countries, as well as to the loss of legal supremacy of the Church of England, saw their opposition as a way to preserve what they regarded as traditional English liberties. This tension made King James's four-year reign a struggle for supremacy between the English Parliament and the Crown, resulting in his deposition in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, and the passage of the Bill of Rights (1689).

PAUL VI: (1897-1978) Pope of the Roman Catholic Church 1963-78. An excellent vintage signed colour 7 x 9.5 photograph by Pope Paul VI, the image depicting the Pope in a formal half length pose, wearing his red pontifical habit. Photograph by Felici of Rome and bearing their stamp to the lower right corner of the image. Signed ('Paulus P P. VI') by the Pope in bold black fountain pen ink to the lower photographer's mountand dated 12th March 1966 in his hand. With the Papal blind embossed seal alongside his signature. Neatly mounted, VG Upon his election to the Papacy, Cardinal Montini took the pontifical name Paul VI to indicate a renewed worldwide mission to spread the message of Christ, following the example of Apostle St. Paul. Pope Paul VI reconvened the Second Vatican Council, giving it priority and direction, and implementing its numerous reforms and fostering improved ecumenical relations with Eastern Orthodox and Protestants, which resulted in many historic meetings and agreements. Pope Benedict XVI declared that the late Pope Paul VI lived a life of heroic virtue and conferred the title of Venerable upon him. In October 2014 Pope Francis beatified him in recognition of a miracle attributed to his intercession.

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ROMANOV FAMILY: An exceptional vintage signed sepia 10.5 x 12.5 photograph by all seven members of the Russian Imperial Romanov family individually, comprising the last Emperor of Russia, his consort and their five children -             Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) Emperor of Russia 1894-1917             Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-1918) Empress Consort of Russia 1894-1917             Olga Nikolaevna (1895-1918) Grand Duchess of Russia, the eldest daughter of the           Tsar and Tsarina             Tatiana Nikolaevna (1897-1918) Grand Duchess of Russia             Maria Nikolaevna (1899-1918) Grand Duchess of Russia             Anastasia Nikolaevna (1901-1918) Grand Duchess of Russia, the youngest daughter        of the Tsar and Tsarina and             Alexei Nikolaevich (1904-1918) Tsarevich of Russia, the youngest child and only son       of the Tsar and Tsarina.  The circular image (6.5" diameter) depicts the Romanov Family in a group pose, the Tsar, wearing a military uniform, seated in a full length pose at the centre of his family, the Tsarina, wearing her tiara, standing in a full length pose behind her husband, with their children gathered around them, Grand Duchess Olga seated in a full length pose at the left of the image alongside her father, Grand Duchess Maria standing in a full length pose behind her father and alongside her mother, Grand Duchess Anastasia standing in a full length pose to the left of her parents and holding one arm around the shoulder of her brother, Tsarevich Alexei, who is seated in a full length pose, wearing a sailor suit, alongside Grand Duchess Tatiana who is seated in a full length pose at the right of the image. Each of the Grand Duchesses are seen wearing plain long white dresses. Photograph by the Imperial Russian Court photographers Boissonnas & Eggler of St. Petersburg and bearing their blind embossed stamp to the lower left corner of the photographer's mount. Signed ('Nicolas') by Tsar Nicholas II and signed ('Alexandra') by the Tsarina in bold, dark fountain pen inks with their names alone to the lower photographer's mount, and further signed ('Olga', 'Tatiana', 'Maria', 'Anastasia' and 'Alexis') by each of the Romanov children, also with their names alone in bold, dark fountain pen inks, to the lower photographer's mount and in a row immediately beneath the signatures of their parents. Lightly affixed to a beige matt with a gold border to an overall size of 12 x 14. A couple of very small, minor spots to the photographer's mount, not affecting the signatures, and some extremely light age toning, the matt with some light staining and age wear, VG AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE FULLY SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH BY THE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ROMANOV FAMILY Autographs of all of the Romanov family on a single item are extremely rare in any form, and the present signed photograph is of the utmost rarity. American Book Prices Current record only two items signed by multiple members of the Romanov family, although neither featured the complete set of seven signatures as the present photograph does. This photograph of the Russian Imperial Romanov family was one of a series taken at Livadia Palace in 1913 to mark the tercentenary of Romanov rule. An unsigned image from the same setting is housed in the Royal Collection Trust of Queen Elizabeth II (RCIN 2926945). A very similar image (again, unsigned) to the present photograph (Tsar Nicholas II with his hands gently clasped and Grand Duchess Olga with her head slightly tilted) is illustrated on the front cover dustjacket of the book Nicholas & Alexandra - The Last Imperial Family of Tsarist Russia, published by Booth-Clibborn Editions, 1998, in conjunction with a major exhibition organised jointly by the Russian State Hermitage Museum and the State Archive of the Russian Federation. The same image is also reproduced on page 309 of the book (somewhat confusingly attributing the photograph to the studio of Levitsky and Co. with a date of 1914). The exhibition (which also featured contributions from the world-famous Forbes Magazine Collection) included many signed photographs, letters and documents, all of which are handsomely reproduced in the book. However, it would appear that no photograph signed by all seven members of the Romanov family was included in the exhibition, and it would appear safe to assume that had one existed within the major contributing archives to the exhibition then it would most certainly have been included. The apparent absence within the archives of a signed photograph similar to the one offered here can only serve to reinforce the extreme rarity of the present lot. It is interesting to note that both the Tsar and Tsarina, as well as each of their children, have signed the photograph not in Cyrillic, but in Latin script, most likely indicating that the photograph was originally signed for, and presented to, a European recipient, perhaps even a relative (the Tsar was a first cousin of King George V of the United Kingdom and had family ties to several other European monarchies). Furthermore, it is interesting that the Romanov family appended their signatures to the present image; the Imperial Russian Court photographers created a number of different images at the sitting at Livadia Palace and the fact that the Tsar and his family signed the present image from the series could be seen as an indication that this was their favourite image from the series. Provenance: The present signed photograph was previously contained within the archives of a European noble family.  The reign of Tsar Nicholas II saw the fall of the Russian Empire from being one of the foremost great powers of the world to economic and military collapse. Two revolutions occurred in Russia in 1917, the first known as the February Revolution, the immediate result of which was the abdication of the Tsar and the end of the Romanov dynasty. The Russian Imperial Romanov family (the seven signatories of the present photograph) and all those who chose to accompany them into exile were executed by a firing squad at Yekaterinburg on 17th July 1918.    

 DUMAS ALEXANDRE: Pere (1802-1870) French Writer whose historical novels of high adventure include The Three Musketeers (1844). 'I must have finished my three acts by the 15th.'A.L.S., Alex. Dumas, one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d., to Porcher, in French. Dumas states `I will come to have dinner with you when my first act will be finished, and it won´t be finished before Wednesday´ further adding `When I go for dinner with you I will eat for three days like a wolf and a fool´ and concludes `I must have finished my three acts by the 15th. ´ With blind embossed monogram to the upper left corner. Some very light staining and minor age wear and a few small traces of former mounting to the left edge, not affecting the text or signature, about VG  Jean Baptiste Porcher (1792-1864) & Alix Renique Porcher (1807-1887), French Theatrical Agents who used to purchase copyrights and ticket passes for their authors, later reselling them at the entrance doors of theatres.  Dumas is one of the most widely read of French writers and his works have inspired more than 200 motion pictures. 

SCOTT ROBERT FALCON: (1868-1912) British Antarctic Explorer. A very fine, rare vintage signed sepia 7 x 10 photograph, the photogravure image depicting Scott standing in a half length pose, c.1900. Photograph by J. Thomson of London and bearing his blind embossed Royal Warrant to the lower photographer's mount. Signed ('Con') by Scott with his family name in dark fountain pen ink to a light area of the image. Some light age wear and very minor mottling to the photographer's mount and very slightly irregularly trimmed to the left and right edges, about VG 'Scott of the Antarctic' led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: The Discovery Expedition of 1901-04 and the ill-fated  Terra Nova Expedition of 1910-13. On the first expedition he set a new southern record and discovered the Polar Plateau on which the South Pole is located. During the second venture Scott led a party of five which reached the South Pole on 17th January 1912 after Roald Amundsen's Norwegian Expedition.On their return journey, Scott and his companions died from a combination of exhaustion, starvation and extreme cold. Following the news of his death Scott became a celebrated hero and national icon.

EDWARD VI: (1537-1553) King of England & Ireland 1547-53. Son of King Henry VIII and Jane Seymour and England's first monarch to be raised as a Protestant. A good, rare D.S., Edward, as King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Manor of St. James's, 24th May 1547. The manuscript document is a Warrant addressed to Richard Bonnye (or Bunny), Receiver of the Royal Rents and Revenues in the counties of Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmorland, Lancashire, the Bishopric of Durham and the Archdeaconry of Richmond, commanding him to annually deliver to Sir Thomas Grey, Treasurer of the town of Berwick, the sum of £3000 for payment of the fees and wages of the officers and soldiers of the town. Countersigned at the foot by Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset ('E: Somerset'; c.1500-1552, Lord Protector of England 1547-49 during the minority of his nephew, King Edward VI) and five other members of the Privy Council comprising John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford ('J Russell'; c.1485-1554/55, Lord Privy Seal 1542-55 and Lord High Steward, for the Coronation of King Edward VI, 1547) Sir Thomas Cheney ('T Cheyne'; c.1485-1558, English Administrator & Diplomat, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports in South East England 1536-58), Sir Anthony Denny ('A D….' a large part of the signature worn away, 1501-1549, Groom of the Stool, a confidant of King Henry VIII who attended the monarch on his death bed), Henry FitzAlan, 19th Earl of Arundel ('H. Arundell', 1512-1580, English Nobleman, Lord Chamberlain) and Sir Ralph Sadler ('R. Sadleyr', 1507-1587, English Statesman, Secretary of State 1540-43, Master of the Great Wardrobe 1543-53). With a large portion of the blind embossed paper seal of the Privy Council affixed. A small diamond shaped spindle hole appears in the upper left margin, not affecting the text or signatures, some light overall creasing and minor dust staining and with a few very small holes to the lower edge and the upper edge a little frayed. A small area of text to the right side of the document is a little rubbed and a few words are partially illegible, G A rare document signed by the nine-year old King Edward VI in the first year of his reign, four months after the death of King Henry VIII, and countersigned by his uncle, Edward Seymour, leader of the Regency Council. Sir Thomas Grey (c.1509-1570), the beneficiary of the present Warrant, served as Justice of the Peace for Northumberland 1547-54 and as Treasurer for Berwick-upon-Tweed 1547-50. The fall of Edward Seymour as Protector in 1550 cost Grey the treasurership of Berwick, which was transferred to Richard Bunny (c.1513-1584) to whom the present Warrant is addressed.  Provenance: The present document was formerly contained in the collection of Sir Thomas Phillipps (1792-1872) English Antiquary and Book Collector who amassed the largest collection of manuscripts in the 19th century. The document was sold by Sotheby's on 27th June 1977 (lot 4865, MS 25912) and most likely derived from the collection formed by the antiquary John Wilson of Broomhead (1719-1783) which included a volume of Bunny's paper as receiver of the Northern Revenues.  The third of the Tudor monarchs, King Edward VI's reign was marked by economic problems and social unrest that culminated in riot and rebellion in 1549. The transformation of the church into a recognisably Protestant body also occurred under Edward, the architect of the reforms being Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, whose Book of Common Prayer is still used. King Edward VI fell ill in February 1553 and died at the young age of 15. 

GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. L.S., Georguis R, with holograph subscription ('Maj:tis V:ro Bonus Frater, Consanguineus et Amicus', in Latin), one page, folio, St. James's, 30th June 1772, to King Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies, in Latin. King George III acknowledges the receipt of his correspondent's communication announcing the news of the birth of a Princess whom the Queen, his spouse, with the help of divine providence, has brought into the world and continues to send his good wishes for the happiness of the newly born Princess and for the prosperity of the King's entire family. Countersigned at the foot by William Nassau de Zuylestein (1717-1781) 4th Earl of Rochford. British Courtier, Diplomat and Statesman, Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1770-75. With integral address leaf with a blind embossed paper seal affixed (small area of paper loss at the base of the page, caused by the original breaking of the seal). An attractive letter featuring an elegant example of King George III's signature. VG Ferdinand I (1751-1825) King of the Two Sicilies 1816-25, previously King Ferdinand IV of the Kingdom of Naples 1759-99, 1799-1806 & 1815-16 and King Ferdinand III of the Kingdom of Sicily 1759-1816. Maria Theresa of Naples and Sicily (1772-1807) Eldest Daughter of King Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies and his wife, Marie Caroline of Austria (1752-1814). The Princess was born on 6th June 1772 and later served as the last Holy Roman Empress (1792-1806) and the first Empress of Austria (1804-07). King George III's reign, longer than that of any British monarch before him, was marked by a series of military conflicts involving his kingdoms. Great Britain defeated France in the Seven Years' War, becoming the dominant European power in North America and India. However, many of Britain's American colonies were soon lost in the American War of Independence. Further wars against revolutionary and Napoleonic France from 1793 concluded in the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. 

MARLBOROUGH DUKE OF: (1650-1722) John Churchill. English Soldier and Statesman. Commander-in-Chief of the Forces 1690-91, 1702-08. D.S., Marlborough, one page, folio, Office of Ordnance [London], 1st February 1702/3. The manuscript document is addressed to the Right Honourable John Granville, Lieutenant General of Her Majesties Ordnance and is a warrant of approval for Alexander Fort Jnr. to be employed as a Joiner at The Ordnance. Countersigned at the foot by James Craggs (1657-1721) Secretary to the Master-General of the Ordnance. With blind embossed paper seal affixed. Some light overall discoloration and age wear, creasing and some small tears, only slightly affecting the text, but not the signature. With a portion of the lower right corner of the document neatly excised. Accompanied by a small selection of unsigned printed ephemera and vintage postcards relating to Marlborough. About G, 7Alexander Fort Jnr. Son of Alexander Fort who held high office as Master Joiner in the late 17th century and was one of the most noted of Sir Christopher Wren's group.  At the time of the present document Marlborough was Master-General of the Ordnance, responsible for all British artillery, engineers, fortifications, military supplies, transport and field hospitals. Marlborough's career spanned the reigns of five monarchs, reaching the zenith of his powers and securing his fame and fortune upon the accession of Queen Anne in 1702, the present document being signed in the first year of her reign. Through his sheer force of personality Marlborough raised the standing of British arms to a level not known since the Middle Ages, his victories allowing Britain to rise from a minor to a major power, ensuring the country's growing prosperity throughout the 18th century. 

GEORGE IV: (1762-1830) King of the United Kingdom 1820-30. A good D.S., George R, as King, at the head, four pages, folio, Court at Carlton House, 14th May 1824. The manuscript document is addressed to the Reverend George Gregory and William Ponsford and is a License allowing John Lambert Arden and his issue to take and use the surname of Gorwyn in addition to, and after that, of Arden and provides a lengthy explanation, stating, in part, 'Whereas George Gregory of Dunsford in the County of Devon, Clerk, and William Ponsford, of Puddicombe in the same County, Gentleman, for and on behalf of John Lambert Arden, of the Parish of Cheriton Bishop in the County aforesaid, Gentleman, a minor of the age of twenty years and upwards, the fourth and youngest son of George Arden, late of the City of Exeter, Mercer, deceased, by Joan his wife, one of the sisters of John Lambert Gorwyn, late of Cheriton Bishop….also deceased, have by their Petition humbly represented us, that the said John Lambert Gorwyn, the late material uncle of the said John Lambert Arden, in and by his last Will….gave and devised his messauges….in the said Will, there is contained a Proviso and Direction that when and as soon as the said John Lambert Arden should become seized or entitled to the actual Possession of the said Estate….he shall use, assume and take upon him and afterwards continue the surname of Gorwyn only instead of his then surname or by adding the same thereto….' Countersigned at the conclusion by Robert Peel (1788-1850) British Prime Minister 1834-35, 1841-46 and Home Secretary 1822-27 & 1828-30. With blind embossed paper seal affixed. A good document featuring fine examples of the signatures of King George IV and Robert Peel. VG Robert Peel twice served as the United Kingdom's Prime Minister (1834-35, 1841-46) and twice as Home Secretary (1822-27, 1828-30) and is regarded as one of the founders of the modern Conservative Party and the father of modern British policing. His establishment of the Metropolitan Police Force for London in 1829 led to a new type of officer known in tribute to him as 'bobbies', a term still used today. King George IV had served as Prince Regent during the final years of his father, King George III's, illness and acceded to the throne in 1820. The King led an extravagant lifestyle that contributed to the fashions of the Regency era. He was a patron of new forms of leisure, style and taste and commissioned the building of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, the remodelling of Buckingham Palace and the rebuilding of Windsor Castle. His charm and culture earned him the title of 'the first gentleman of England', however his way of life brought contempt from his public, many of whom found his behaviour selfish, unreliable and irresponsible.  

 NELSON HORATIO: (1758-1805) British Admiral during the Napoleonic Wars, the victor of the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. A good A.L.S., Nelson & Bronte, four pages (the conjugate leaves very neatly split at the central vertical fold, and now two separate leaves), 4to, HMS Amazon, (although mailed from Deal, Kent), 14th October 1801, to his mistress Emma Hamilton ('My Dearest Friend'). Nelson announces 'Tomorrow week all is over no thanks to Sir Thos. [Troubridge] I believe the fault is all his, and he ought to have recollected that I got him the medal of the Nile. Who upheld him when he would have sunk under grief & mortification. Who placed him in such situation in the Kingdom of Naples that he got by my public letters titles, the Colonelcy of Marines, Diamond Boxes from the King of Naples, 1000 ounces in money for no expenses that I know of. Who got him 500£ a year from the King of Naples and however much he may abuse him, his pension will be regularly paid. Who brought his character into notice, look at my public letters. Nelson that Nelson he now Lords it over, so much for gratitude. I forgive him but by God I shall not forget it' and further reports of the weather ('the day is very bad, blows rains & great sea') and adds that he is anxiously waiting for Emma's letters, 'they are my only comfort for they are the only friendly ones I receive'. Nelson also writes of Captain Somerville who is aboard the Amazon with his wife and family and who has only £100 a year to maintain them, remarking 'He has been begging me to interceed (sic) with the Adm.[iralty] again but I have been so rebuffed that my spirits are gone & the great Troubridge has what we call cowed the spirits of Nelson but I shall never forget it.' The admiral resumes his letter having just received Emma's 'kind letters' which have 'given me great comfort' and asks 'Pray tell Sir Willm. that if I can I will write to him this day but certainly tomorrow. I have much to do from Admiralty orders, letters &c. I rejoice at your occupation…Have you done anything abt. the turnip field. Say everything that is kind for me to Sir Wm., Mrs. Cadogan &c. I have delivered your message to Sutton & Bedford. You may rely on a visit.' Nelson concludes 'Ever my Dear Friend your affectionate half sea sick Nelson & Bronte' although continues with an extensive postscript, signed with his initials N & B, sending thanks for 'Revd. Drs letter & Mrs. N[elson's] Her going to Swaffham is mentioned 7 times & in the Postscript. It put me in mind of the directions for the Cardinal. I have laughed but she is [a] good wife for him or he would have been ruined long ago. His being a Doctor is nonsense, but I must write tomorrow & congratulate him or else the fat will be in the fire', and finally confirms that he has written to Sir William at Merton. The final page bears the address panel, entirely in Nelson's hand and signed ('Nelson & Bronte') by him, addressed to Lady Hamilton at 23 Piccadilly in London and dated Deal, 14th October (annotated by Emma Hamilton 'the date of the year' and with 1801 added in another, unidentified hand; Hamilton's words somewhat smudged). With the almost complete remnants of the black wax seal (in two sections as originally broken). A letter of interesting content and good association, with many references to Nelson's contemporaries. Some light creasing and overall age toning and with a few small tears to the final page (evidently caused by the breaking of the seal), not affecting the text or signature, about VG Emma Hamilton (1765-1815) Lady Hamilton, second wife of Sir William Hamilton. Mistress of Lord Nelson. William Hamilton (1730-1803) Scottish Diplomat, husband of Emma Hamilton. British Ambassador to the Kingdom of Naples 1764-1800.  William Nelson (1757-1835) 1st Earl Nelson, 2nd Duke of Bronte. Anglican Clergyman and elder brother of Lord Nelson, referred to as the 'Revd. Dr.' in the present letter. By a special remainder William Nelson succeeded in his younger brother's titles upon his death in 1805 and was further honoured as Earl Nelson and Viscount Merton in recognition of his brother's achievements. William Nelson's wife, also referred to in the present letter, was Sarah Yonge (c.1749-1828). They were married at Swaffham in Norfolk on 9th November 1786.  1801 had been a busy year for Nelson, both domestically and in service. In January, he met with his wife, Frances 'Fanny' Nelson for the last time. With their marriage effectively over, the heartbroken Fanny, was taken in by Nelson's father, Reverend Edmund Nelson, whilst Horatio Nelson's open cohabitation with Emma Hamilton scandalised polite society. In the same month Nelson was promoted to Vice Admiral of the Blue and appointed second in command to Admiral Sir Hyde Parker whose fleet were to sail to the Baltic. In February Emma Hamilton gave birth to Horatia, Nelson's daughter, at 23 Piccadilly, the home of Sir William Hamilton (and to where the present letter was addressed). Nelson received the news whilst at Torbay, preparing to sail, and was overjoyed at the birth. On 2nd April 1801 Nelson participated in the Battle of Copenhagen during the War of the Second Coalition. The British naval fleet, under the command of Parker, defeated a Danish fleet anchored just off Copenhagen, with Nelson leading the main attack. He famously is reputed to have disobeyed Parker's order to withdraw by holding the telescope to his blind eye to observe the signals from Parker. The signals had given Nelson permission to withdraw at his discretion, yet he declined. Copenhagen is often considered to be Nelson's hardest-fought victory, ranked among battles such as the Battle of Trafalgar, as the Danes offered a very steadfast resistance. The British public viewed the Battle of Copenhagen as a great victory and as a result ministers in England called for Nelson to take over Parker's command. Nelson was subsequently appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Baltic fleet and made Viscount Nelson of the Nile and of Hillborough.  Nelson was writing to Hamilton almost daily from HMS Amazon in October 1801, however the present letter is not published in The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton (1814) and neither is it published in The Dispatches and Letters of Vice Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson (Vol. IV, 1799-1801, ed. by Nicolas and published by Henry Colburn, London, 1845) or in Nelson - The New Letters (ed. by White and published by the Boydell Press, 2005).   

HENRY VIII: (1491-1547) King of England 1509-47.  A fine D.S., Henry R, (a good, bold example) as King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Westminster, 30th October 1533. The manuscript warrant is addressed to Baron Windsor, Keeper of the Great Wardrobe, and orders him to deliver clothing to John Berwick, Richard Bolton, William Hammond and Thomas Maxson, the 'children of our lease' [leash], each to receive 'oon Dublet of chamlet…any dublet….lyned with fustyan and Canvas….three shyrthendy shyrte….made with draught worke….a gowne of fowre brode yardes of woollen cloth….to bee finred with yrisshe lambe….thre peyre of hosen….fowre peyre of doble soled shoes (or eight peyres of single-soled)…oon hatte…five brace of colers, fowre cheynes of the best…[and]…thre leases'. With a blind embossed paper signet seal at the foot. A very small printed identification slip is neatly affixed at the base. Some extremely minor overall creasing and very light dust staining and two very slight traces of former mounting to the verso, otherwise a clean and attractive document overall, about VG Andrews Windsor (1467-1543) English Nobleman, Keeper of the Great Wardrobe from 1504 until his death. King Henry VIII's household was the home for many animals and pets (he kept ferrets, his first wife Catherine of Aragon owned a monkey; canaries and nightingales could be found in ornamental birdcages hanging in the windows at Hampton Court) however it was his dogs, particularly beagles, spaniels and greyhounds, that the King considered his favourites. As illustrated by the present document, the monarch's dogs were adorned with decorative collars of velvet (permitted only to Royal dogs) and the Royal leash boys were equally handsomely attired. King Henry VIII regularly sent dogs (all garnished with a good iron collar) as gifts to foreign leaders. It has been recorded that some sixty-five dog leashes were found in the King's closet upon his death. Henry VIII was the second monarch of the Tudor dynasty and has been described as 'one of the most charismatic rulers to sit on the English throne'. The monarch notably initiated the English Reformation, thereby greatly expanding royal power, and the scale and complexities of his legacy are such that, in their work Henry VIII in History (2012) Betteridge and Freeman state 'throughout the centuries [since his death] Henry has been praised and reviled, but he has never been ignored'. Provenance: Formerly part of the Enys Collection of Autographs and Manuscripts. 

EDWARD VIII: (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January - December 1936. Later Duke of Windsor.A rare D.S., Edward RI Col in Chief, as King and Colonel-in-Chief, at the head, one page, oblong folio, Court at Saint James's, 11th August 1936. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing Arthur Dare Heskett to be a Second Lieutenant in the Land Forces, Royal Regiment of Artillery. Countersigned at the foot by Harry Knox (1873-1971) British General, Adjutant-General to the Forces 1935-37. His signature is faded and barely legible. With blind embossed pale blue paper seal affixed. Documents signed by King Edward VIII during his brief reign as King are rare and desirable. With a heavy vertical fold at the centre and a light brown smudge mark close to, but not affecting, the King's signature. About VG Arthur Dare Heskett (b.1916) British Army Officer who rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.King Edward VIII became King on the death of his father, King George V, in early 1936. However, he demonstrated impatience with court protocol and caused concern among politicians by his apparent disregard for established constitutional conventions. Only months into his reign he caused a constitutional crisis by proposing marriage to the American divorcee Wallis Simpson. The Prime Minister and other political leaders opposed the marriage arguing that a divorced woman with two living ex-husbands was both politically and socially unacceptable as a Queen Consort. Furthermore, the marriage would have conflicted with King Edward's status at the titular head of the Church of England. When it became apparent that he could not marry Wallis and remain on the throne, King Edward VIII abdicated, becoming the only British sovereign to voluntarily do so. He was succeeded by his younger brother, King George VI, and with a reign of just 326 days, King Edward VIII was one of the shortest-reigning monarchs in British history. 

A Victorian coromandel book-slide, the hinge ends having blind carved mother of pearl convex panels in the Japanese style depicting birds upon flowering branches, within engraved and pierced brass mounts, w.39cm (closed)

A Regency rosewood pedestal sofa table, the top having fall flaps with rounded corners above blind frieze drawers opposing dummy drawers, all on ring turned and tapering reeded column to a quatraform platform, w.138cm (open), w.98cm (closed), d.66.5cm, h.73cm

A pair of figured walnut and crossbanded four drawer chests, in the early 19th century style,each with further feather banding, brass petal handles, and raised on blind bases, w.46cm, d.33cm, h.90cm

A George III mahogany chest-on-chest, having a Greek key moulded cornice and blind carved frieze, the upper section with further blind carved canted corners flanking two short and three long graduated drawers, the base fitted with brushing slide over three further long graduated drawers on bracket feet, w.116cm, d.60cm, h.189cm Condition Report / Extra Information Generally good.Stands well.No splits.Original handles.Oak drawer linings.Two blocks missing from dentil cornicing.Some age wear and minor knocks, replacement cockbeading etc

A circa 1700 joined oak three panel coffer, the rising lid on ironstrap hinges and opening to reveal candle box fitted interior, the front with lozenge blind carving, w.94cm, d.47cm, h.57cm

A pair of birds eye maple and marble topped bedside cabinets in the Beidermeier style, each having blind frieze drawers over cupboard doors flanked by turned and ebonised pilasters, w.40cm, d.37cm, h.79cm Condition Report / Extra Information No apparent faults as recently made.

A Sheraton Revival fiddleback mahogany and inlaid cabinet by Maple & Co, having an architectural broken pediment above a fine marquetry inlaid frieze over twin astragal glazed doors, the base with arabesque marquetry inlay over stamped blind frieze drawer, h.185cm, w.71cm, d.45cm.Note: Reputedly given to the late vendors father by Mr Maple of Maple & Co as a gift for riding his racehorse. Condition Report / Extra Information Very minor warp to glazed right hand door.2mm x 5cm loss to moulding on same door.Small loss to satinwood banding on drawer.Small veneer chip to one leg on angle.The whole is otherwise very good and original.No apparent breaks or restoration.

Michael Barnfather (British 20th Century), A collection of limited edition printsDepicting rural landscapes, signed in pencil and with blind stamps, 28x36cms, framed and glazed (4)

An 18th Century oak long case clock H Fisher, PrestonThe caddy top above a blind fret work frieze over the ten inch brass dial signed W Fisher, Preston with painted Roman and Arabic numerals, gilt metal open work spandrels and a date aperture with an eight day movement striking on a saucer bell, the slender case with a shaped door above a plain front board raised on bracket feet, with two weights and a pendulum, 197cm.

Set of handmade curtains (W240cm, Fall - 250cm), Roman blind, four cushions and a table runner in Harlequin floral fabric Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

'Fruit', ltd.ed colour mezzotint with blind stamp signed in pencil by Eugine Tily after Jan van Huysum 'Frost & Reed' gallery label verso 52cm x 39.5cm Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

A small mahogany cupboard with a blind fretwork door - 50cm x 35cm x 11cm

A good 19th century mahogany tall chest with a blind fretwork frieze above two small and five long drawers on shaped bracket feet - Height 148cm x 111cm x 54cm

An E.R. II Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.) frosted silver breast badge with citation, naming Walter Reginald Farr Esquire.Walter "Snowy" Farr (1919-2007)Walter "Snowy" Farr was born in Longstanton in 1919. He worked for Cambridgeshire City Council as a road sweeper for most of his life, but it was his unconventional fundraising activities after retiring which brought him to the publics, and ultimately The Queen's attention.Snowy decided to spend his retirement raising much needed funds for several charities for the blind. And he did it in style. Busking and collecting around Petty Curry in Cambridge city centre. Snowy was often seen in antique military uniform or suit tails, along with a stripped top hat. He was regularly accompanied by a menagerie of animals to include his cat, several white mice, dogs, guinea pigs, cockerels and a goat. The cat would sit upon Snowy's top hat while the mice ran around its brim.Unsurprisingly, Snowy managed to raise many thousands of pounds over the years. He reportedly raised over £62,000 for the Cambridgeshire Society for the Blind and Partially Sighted, over £46,000 for Guide Dogs for the Blind and over £25,000 for Cam Sight amongst many other charities.Despite being extremely well known by visitors to Cambridge and interviewed by Dave Allen in 1974, Snowy's efforts weren't officially recognised until 1995 when he received his M.B.E.Snowy Farr died on 8th March 2007, aged 88. Weyman's Funeral Services of Cambridge funded the funeral as Snowy had given all his money to charity.Shortly afterwards there was public call for a fitting memorial to this lovable eccentric. The Snowy Farr memorial artwork was unveiled outside Cambridge's Guildhall in 2012. Designed by Gary Webb, the sculpture is suitably eye-catching.In memory of Snowy's tireless work, Lacy Scott & Knight will donate all commission fees and buyers premium from the sale of this lot to Guide Dogs for the Blind charity. Condition Report / Extra Information Area of tarnishing to the back of the crown, with small knick to the bottom point.Ribbon frayed.Condition of photograph poor.

Michael Rondot, 20th century, Contstant Endeavour, artists proof print no. 7/100, signed in pencil by the artist to the margin with various crew signatures and gallery blind stamp, 47 x 59cm, together with Bill Perring, Catalina, signed limited edition print no. 359/550, 36 x 59cm. (2)

After George Cunningham 'Ecclesall Church' Limited Edition Colour Print 10/850, graphite signed lower right margin, with blind stamp for Hibbert Brothers 32x45cms.

An Edwardian Mahogany Serpentine Side Cabinet by Maple & Co., the pierced carved pediment above a blind fret work frieze and two astragal glazed doors enclosing shelves, the lower section with two similar lined fret work drawers raised upon square tapering legs with under tier, 76 cms wide

An Early George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest, the hinged top with a blind fret work border and fluted rail spaced by rosettes terminating in blind fret trellis panelled bracket feet with brass side handles and brass brackets to the carcass, 123 x 61 cms, 87 cms high (there is reputed to have been a sales invoice from the workshops of Chippendale in the possession of the previous owner), see Sotheby's, London, English Furniture, 6th October 1989 Lot 43

A George III Mahogany Long Case Clock, the shaped arched hood with blind fret work above an arched door and a rectangular door with pinched corners all upon a conforming plinth base, the brass dial inscribed James Peddie, Stirling and with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture with Roman and Arabic numerals and with corner spandrels, the eight day movement striking on a bell

Nottingham, 1930s, Alderman Arthur Pollard, former Lord Mayor, former Sheriff; ephemera mainly relating to Municipal Government, Lord Mayor etc, some relating to Sir Albert Ball; Civic Invitations; menus; newspaper scraps; Freemasonry, including items relating to Indian Princes; etc; Leicester, 1910s, interesting letter relating to the free use of transport by the blind; 1931 Nottingham University College Menu signed to front Albert R (later George VI); Nottinghamshire Arms framed; Half size cricket bat

LAURENCE STEPHEN LOWRY (1887-1976); a signed limited edition coloured print "The Level Crossing, Burton Upon Trent", bearing blind stamp lower left and number to letter stamp 612, 41cm X 57cm, framed & glazed. (D) CONDITION REPORT: Colours badly faded, slight browning to margin, no staining or foxing. Please see additional images.This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk.

LAURENCE STEPHEN LOWRY (1887-1976); a signed limited edition coloured print "Peel Park". bearing blind stamp lower left with letter to number stamp 633, 38cm X 76cm, framed & glazed. (D) CONDITION REPORT: yellow staining and yellow margin, no foxing or staining or tears. Please see additional photos.This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk.

LAURENCE STEPHEN LOWRY (1887-1976); a signed limited edition coloured print "The Level Crossing Burton on Trent", signed in pencil lower right, with Fine Arts Trade Guild blind stamp and letters to number indicating 208/850, 43.5 x 58cm, framed and glazed. (D) CONDITION REPORT: Very faded and blue tone. Free from staining, foxing, etc. Please see additional images.This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk.

LAURENCE STEPHEN LOWRY (1887-1976); limited edition coloured print, "Woman with Beard", signed in pencil lower right, bearing Fine Art Trade Guild blind stamp and letter to number blind stamp lower left, 5952, 59 x 48cm, framed and glazed. (D) CONDITION REPORT: Retains good colour, clear signature, no signs of foxing, staining or tears, to the top right corner of the margin there is a small area of sellotape or residue, otherwise minor colour fading. Please see additional images.This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk.

JOSE PALOMARES and GEORGE BEST; an artist proof black and white print by Palomares, "All the Best", for the A'Becket Studio, inscribed "Artist Proof /5" and signed in black pen by George Best, mounted beside a printed copy of The Beatles album with The Beatles for which the print is based, and also a photograph of George Best signing the print, both retaining A'Becket Studio blind stamps, framed and glazed as one.

A Georgian style mahogany breakfront two tier bookcase with ebonised, reeded mouldings, the upper section with four, thirteen paned latticed glazed doors, the base with blind panelled doors with inlaid ebony lines, width 200cm, height 215cm.

A George III hanging mahogany veneered bow front corner cupboard, with two blind doors.