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Click here to subscribeA TRAY CONTAINING EIGHTEEN LPs AND 7INS SINGLES BY THE SMITHS AND MORRISSEY and thirteen LPs, 7in and 12 in singles by The Stone Roses, these include Meat is Murder, Strangeways, Beethoven was Deaf, Louder than the Bomb, Rank, How Soon is Now, Second Coming, The Stone Roses, etc (all covers in good to very good and all vinyl very good to excellent condition)
AN EDWARDIAN SILVER TEA CADDY, bomb shaped sucrier with hinged cover, gadrooned and shell cast rim, repousse foliate scrolls to the base, hallmarked 'Josiah Williams & Co', London 1902, approximate height 9.25cm, approximate gross weight 194.4 grams, 6.25ozt (Condition Report: marks partially rubbed, lid opens and closes with ease and sits flush)
30 x Electronica / Hip Hop / House 12" Singles. To Include, The Beatmasters (2) - Burn It up,Who's In The House. Bomb The Bass - Beat Dis. The Breekout Krew - Matt's Mood. BVSMP - I Need You. C+C Music Factory - Things That Make You Go Hmmm.... Chanelle - One Man. D-Mob - It Is Time To Get Funky. Double Trouble & The Rebel MC (2) - Just Keep Rockin'. Street Tuff. Dream Warriors - My Definition Of A Boombastic Jazz Style. Inner City - Big Fun. Monie Love - I Can Do This. Joe Smooth - Promised Land. Snap! - The Power. Soul II Soul (2) - Get A Life. Keep On Movin'. Technotronic - Get Up ( Before The Night Is Over ).
Decommissioned incendiary bomb, WW2. Vendor was a firefighter in Bristol, and it dropped in St George in Bristol, and it was decommissioned and it was then used as a training device for the Bristol fireservice; and a fire brigade drill book, and two national fire service helmets, a German helmet, a gas mask, and 2 dried egg tins, ration books, hand cuffs,
Estate of Dave Prowse - Blacksnake / Black Snake (1973) - a collection of assorted advertising ephemera from the sexploitation film in which Prowse played Walker's Brother. Comprising of a handwritten letter from an employee of El Dorado Productions addressed to Dave mentioning the sending of the material. Includes a set of lobby cards (stapled to the letter), a folded one-sheet foreign poster, all housed in its original envelope. Black Snake is a 1973 American film directed by Russ Meyer and starring Anouska Hempel, David Warbeck, Percy Herbert, and Thomas Baptiste. It was Meyer's return to self-financed projects, following the end of his brief deal at 20th Century Fox. Meyer's only attempt at the Blaxploitation genre, it was filmed in Panavision and was shot on location in Barbados. It was such a box office bomb, that a film named Foxy starring Edy Williams which Meyer's wanted to follow this film, was never made.
Estate of Dave Prowse - Blacksnake / Black Snake (1973) - Mr Prowse's personal production script from the sexploitation film in which Prowse played Walker's Brother. The script runs to 95pp and is bound in its original brown card covers. A phone number is penned to the first page in Prowse's hand but otherwise unannotated. Black Snake is a 1973 American film directed by Russ Meyer and starring Anouska Hempel, David Warbeck, Percy Herbert, and Thomas Baptiste. It was Meyer's return to self-financed projects, following the end of his brief deal at 20th Century Fox. Meyer's only attempt at the Blaxploitation genre, it was filmed in Panavision and was shot on location in Barbados. It was such a box office bomb, that a film named Foxy starring Edy Williams which Meyer's wanted to follow this film, was never made.
First World War recruiting poster in the form of a Zeppelin over London caught in a searchlight beam above the legend 'It is far better to face the bullets then to be killed at home by a bomb- Join the Army at Once and Help to Stop an Air Raid- God Save the King!', issued by the Publicity Department, Central Recruiting Depot, Whitehall SW, printed by Andrew Reid & Co Ltd, 50 Grey Street, Newcastle on Tyne, some wear and tear to edges, 50 cm x 75 cm
Graham Sutherland (1903–1980) Brimham Rock, Yorkshire lithographic poster, 1937, condition A; not backed, framed (Dimensions: 76cm x 114 cm (30in x 45 in))(76cm x 114 cm (30in x 45 in))Footnote: Literature: Hewitt, The Shell Poster Book, 86.This poster was part of an advertising campaign series entitled ‘To Visit Britain’s Landmarks, You Can be Sure of Shell’. The series comprised a selection of follies and sometimes unusual attractions, encouraging the public to explore the British countryside. Graham Sutherland studied at Goldsmiths School of Art and then worked as a printmaker. He produced his first professional commission for Shell. Landscapes and natural forms provided the inspiration for much of his painting, firstly the bleak emptiness of West Wales and later the South of France. He was an official war artist painting scenes of bomb devastated buildings. One of his most famous works is the magnificent Christ in Glory tapestry in Coventry Cathedral. He was awarded the Order of Merit in 1960. Brimham Rocks, once known as Brimham Crags, is a 183.9-hectare (454-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Geological Conservation Review (GCR) site, north west of Harrogate, North Yorkshire on Brimham Moor in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site is known for its water and weather eroded rocks, which were formed over 325 million years ago and have assumed fantastic shapes.
Banksy (British, born 1975)Bomb Middle England Screenprint in colours, 2002, on wove, numbered 325/500 in pencil, printed and published by Pictures on Walls, London, the full sheet, 350 x 988mm (13 3/4 x 38 7/8in)(SH)Footnotes:This work has been authenticated by Pest Control Office and will be issued with the new certificate of authenticity in due course.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
*CEPT (b.1972) I Bomb Therefore I am screenprint with hand applied coloured paint splatters, signed and numbered 19/35 in pen 76 x 56cm, unframed *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.Condition report: A little cockled near the top edge. A few half moon handling creases, mostly near the edges
δ Banksy (b.1974)Bomb Middle EnglandScreenprint in colours, 2002, numbered from the edition of 500 in pencil, printed and published by Pictures on Walls, London, on wove paper, with full margins, sheet 347 x 986mm (13 5/8 x 37 7/8in)This work is offered with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Pest Control Office.δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
δ Banksy (b.1974)Bomb Love (Bomb Hugger)Screenprint in pink and black, 2003, numbered from the edition of 600 in pencil, printed and published by Pictures on Walls, London, on wove paper, with full margins, sheet 694 x 495mm (27 1/4 x 19 1/2 in) This work has been authenticated by Pest Control Office and a new Certificate of Authenticity will be issued to the buyer.δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
2 Plakate Dresdener Künstler, 2. H. 20. Jh. a) Schieferdecker, Jürgen (1937 Meerane-2018 Dresden): ''n - a fair bomb'', 1980, Siebdruck/ Offset, sign., dat., num. Ex. 12/ 40. Einige Knitter und min. Lichtrand, 64 x 44,5 cm (Bl); b) Kloppert, Manfred (geb. 1943, lebt und arbeitet in Dresden): ''Darum lasst uns alles wagen (...)'', 1974, Siebdruck, sign., dat., min. Randläsur am ob. Blattrand, 84 x 59 cm (Bl). 2 posters by Dresden artists, 2nd half of 20th century. a) Schieferdecker, Jürgen (1937 Meerane-2018 Dresden): ''n - a fair bomb'', 1980, silkscreen/ offset, signed, dated, numbered ex. 12/ 40. Ex. 12/ 40. Some creases and min. light margin b) Kloppert, Manfred (born 1943, lives and works in Dresden): ''Darum lasst uns alles wagen (...)'', 1974, silkscreen, signed, dated, min. marginal tear at upper edge. Margins
"Thunderball" in military terms refers to the mushroom cloud seen after an atomic bomb blast. That fits perfectly here as Bond (Sean Connery) seeks to recover a pair of nuclear warheads stolen by crime syndicate SPECTRE. Equally as thrilling as the fourth 007 adventure is the Frank McCarthy and Robert McGinnis designed French Double Grande film poster from first year of release (1965). Bond's traditional pose is replaced by a wetsuit and harpoon gun offset by an incredible underwater action scene from the movie's climax. This is truly impressive and represents a fine item of rare James Bond movie memorabilia that is offered conservation linen-backed, ready to be framed and displayed.62.75" x 93.25" (159.5 x 237 cm)Condition: Very GoodArtist: Robert McGinnis£2000 - 3000VAT Status: M
Corgi Aviation Archive Deluxe Die Cast 2nd World War - P51D Mustang 'Jersey Jerk' Maj Don Strait, 361st Fighter Group Dec. 1944. (Ref. AA34406) 1:32 scale. (Boxed). Fully working battery-operated model, with realistic sounds, spinning propeller, working undercarriage, navigational lights and bomb drop. Mint and complete.
Franklin Mint Die Cast USA Aircraft - F4U Corsair USMC World War II Aces. (Mint boxed)PLUSFranklin Mint Die Cast USA Aircraft - P47 Thunderbold USAF. Ex display, appears to be in good condition with exception of 1 bomb missing (boxed)PLUSHM Hobbymaster Die Cast USA Aircraft - Douglas A-1J Skyraider 602nd Special Operations SQn 56th Special Operations Wing, Thailand 1969. (Ref. HA2902) 1:72 scale. Ex display appears to be in good condition but 1 fitment for a rocket is missing. (Boxed)PLUSHM Hobbymaster Die Cast USA Aircraft - Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon (Ref. HA3815) 1:72 scale. (Mint boxed)(4)
Glenn Ford signed 8 x 10 b/w while filming Time Bomb in England in good condition with slight creasing and discolouration. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
A pair of Victorian bomb silver cigar lightersby Garrard, London 1884 Each engraved with the monogram and coronet of the Marquis of Stafford; together with another with flame finial, marks rubbed, and a fourth formed as an orb, London 1936, engraved 'Geordie April 11th 1937. (4)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Charles J Lundgren (New York, Connecticut, 1911 - 1988) "U.S.S. South Dakota" Signed lower right. Original oil painting on Masonite. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which appeared on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover for the U.S.S. South Dakota. The first of a new class of battleships designed to withstand 16-inch shell fire, the U.S.S. South Dakota was commissioned on 20 March 1942 with Captain Thomas L. Gatch in command. On 12 October 1942 she began training as part of Task Force 16 built around the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Enterprise. The Task Force rendezvoused with the U.S.S. Hornet's Task Force 17 near Espiritu Santo on 24 October. The combined forces (now designated Task Force 61) operated in the Santa Cruz Islands under Rear Admiral T.C. Kinkaid. The U.S.S. South Dakota moved with the group southwestward to block Japanese forces from approaching Guadalcanal. At noon on 25 October, patrol bombers sighted an enemy carrier force. The next morning the Japanese spotted the American forces, and the air battle of Santa Cruz began. The first enemy attack was concentrated on the U.S.S. Hornet ten miles from the U.S.S. South Dakota. At 1045-hours, the U.S.S. South Dakota moved into position to protect her carrier the U.S.S. Enterprise from incoming dive bombers. Within the next hour, 40 torpedo planes attacked the two ships. The U.S.S. South Dakota took a five hundred pound bomb on her number one turret, yet managed to down twenty-six enemy planes. She went on to win thirteen Battle Stars in World War II. Image Size: 13.5 x 15.75 in. Overall Size: 20.5 x 21.75 in. Unframed. (B11170)
Dean Ellis (New York, 1920 - 2009) "Life of John F. Kennedy - Nuclear Test Ban" Signed lower right. Original oil painting on Masonite. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the First Day Cover for the Republic of the Marshall Islands 55c Nuclear Test Ban stamp issued May 29, 1995. In August 1963, the United States and the Soviet Union signed a treaty that eliminated all above-ground atomic bomb testing in a diplomatic coup, Kennedy knew that his Soviet adversary, Nikita Krushchev, would welcome an olive branch after testing America's will to fight less than one year earlier. On October 22, 1962, Kennedy had placed a brief "quarantine of shipping to the island of Cuba after learning Soviet missiles were being based there. Thus, on June 10, 1963, Kennedy suggested a limited nuclear testing ban in a speech at the American University in which he stated, "If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity." Khrushchev later said it was "the best speech by any President since Roosevelt." On September 24,1963, the treaty was ratified by the U.S. Senate. Image Size: 11.5 x 14.5 in. Overall Size: 14 x 15.25 in. Unframed. (B15042)
1966 Triumph Spitfire 4 Mk. II Transmission: manualMileage:35166The young Italian stylist, Giovanni Michelotti, was introduced to Standard Triumph by Captain Raymond Flowers; not only because of his ability to style, but to build prototype models also. Several projects were undertaken with the most significant being the prototype bomb that morphed into the Triumph Spitfire in 1962. The Triumph Spitfire 4 Mk. II had a little more power over the earlier, retrospectively named, Mk. I Spitfire sibling; a further, but modest, 4bhp according to factory records. There was also rather more refinement in the interior fittings. With a fully opening front end, servicing was a delight and today, these British sports cars are well catered for by several specialists throughout the UK. This lovely Triumph Spitfire, first registered in the UK during 1966, is presented with white coachwork and contrasting black trim. What sets this car apart from many contemporary examples is its overall condition, especially upon the undersides that, on inspection, look factory fresh with no evidence of repairs and no doubt aided by the wax protection that has been applied. The panel gaps are very good and new bumper brightwork front and rear really sets the car off. On opening the doors, the trim work presents very well, all being in excellent order and very inviting. Mechanically, this Spitfire is in very good condition; the engine starts easily with a little choke and, we are informed, drives well. Importantly, Halogen headlights, as well as five new Firestone tyres, not only aide night driving and handling but are important safety factors also. The car comes with its factory steel hardtop, soft top and frame and a history file that contains the UK V5C registration document and, although exempt, a valid MoT test certificate.These early Mk. I and Mk. II models are quite scarce on the roads these days and, with their Italian designed flare, are considered the purest and prettiest of the range that spanned from 1962 to 1980. The mileage of 35,166 recorded is believed genuine considering the condition of the undersides, including the chassis, and a number of old MoT test certificates on file. With a competitive estimate, this Triumph Spitfire should reward its new owner with many hours of driving fun and ideal timing with the spring and summer nearly upon us.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.
1954 Mercedes-Benz 170 SV Transmission: manualMileage:75132The Mercedes-Benz W136 was one of a range of inline four-cylinder cars from the mid-1930s into the 1950s. The model 170 V made its public debut as successor to the W15 Type 170 in February 1936 and between 1936 and 1939 it was Mercedes-Benz top selling model. During the war the plant suffered very severe bomb damage but the manufacturer nevertheless emerged from the trauma with a significant competitive advantage over many of its pre-war competitors. Enough of the W136's tooling survived the bombing during World War II for it to serve as the foundation upon which the company could rebuild. By 1947 the model 170 V had resumed its place as Mercedes-Benz top-seller, a position it held until 1953.This fantastic example spent thirty-seven years of its life in the ownership of a well-known Owners’ Club member. During his tenure, the extensive file of invoices and receipts for works completed to this scarce Mercedes totalled nearly £19,000. Most of this work was undertaken by marque specialist, John Haynes and it certainly shows. This well restored car presents in gleaming Jet Black paintwork with a grey cloth upholstery and grey carpets. The brightwork is good and the semaphores work, as does the cars self-lubricating system. The 1700cc side valve engine fired into life on first request and runs as smoothly as a car a fraction of its age. The column change four speed gearbox has synchromesh on each gear and changes are made with ease. Offered to auction with a V5c registration document and at a fraction of the restoration costs, this Mercedes would make a tremendous addition to any collector or enthusiast.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.
MILITARIA - NICOLAS TRUDGIAN (BRITISH, B.1959) 'Eagle Attack - ... Me109G-6s... Attack... B-17 Fortresses of the 91st BG, Eighth Air Force... September 1943', colour print, limited edition 371/400, signed by the artist lower left, and by Oberleutnant Alfred Grislawski, 20.5cm x 26cm, framed and glazed; together with KEITH WOODCOCK (BRITISH, CONTEMPORARY), 'Back to English Soil - [A] Boeing B-17G of the 91st BG, US 8th Air Force returns...', colour print, limited edition 217/350, signed by the artist lower right, and by Brigadier General James H. McPartlin, 39.5cm x 65cm, framed and glazed; BARRY WEEKLEY (BRITISH, CONTEMPORARY), 'Return Journey - B.17G's of the 91st Bomb Group, based at Bassingbourn', colour print, limited edition 11/200, signed lower right, 28.5cm x 41cm, framed and glazed; and RAY BOWDEN (CONTEMPORARY), 'Mission 183: Berlin Again', colour print, limited edition 342/1000, signed lower right, 34cm x 49cm, framed and glazed, (4). Condition Report : All in good condition. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A collection of approximately 170 Military cloth badges, to include: Drill & Platoon Weapons Instructor 1st Class, Military Provost, Clerk, Heavy Weapons, Physical Training Instructor, Drummer, Helicopter, Royal Marine Commandos, Bandsmen's collar badge, Driver Specialist, 1st Class Drill Instructor, Bomb Disposal, Royal Air Force Element 16th Air Assault Brigade, Expeditionary Air Wing, RAF Coningsby, 2nd Squadron RAF Regiment, Joint Helicopter Force, Joint Logistics Force, United Nations 2nd and 3rd Captain badges, Passport Harvester, etc. (approximately 170)
Three Second World War Brodie Helmets, one painted buff with black parallel bands divided by W, the liner strap stamped HELMETS LTD 1939, one painted white with black W, by BMB and dated 1940, the other painted black, by BMB and dated 1939, all with elasticated webbing chinstraps; also, two ARP tin boxes, fifteen boxes of Civil Defence black and white magic lantern slides showing bomb damage,a War Office 1942 poster ''75.Hawkins Grenade.Mine'', and a set of three Ministry of Home Security Inspector General's Office training posters ''Bomb Containing H.E. and Firepots'', ''1KG. Incendiary Bomb with Explosive Nose'' and ''Phosphorus Oil Bomb'' (qty)
Pair: Sergeant E. J. Franklin, 78th Battery, Royal Field Artillery, who was mentioned in despatches for ‘good service in action at Boschbult on 31st March, 1902’ and was promoted to Sergeant by the Commander-in-Chief; commissioned in September 1914, he was wounded and then drowned as a result of the sinking of the Hospital Ship Lanfranc on 17 April 1917 Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (6599 Bomb. E. J. Franklin, 78th Bty., R.F.A.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (6599 Serjt: E. J. Franklin. R.F.A.) contained in a red leather fitted case, edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine (2) £280-£320 --- M.I.D. London Gazette 18 July 1902: ‘6599 Corporal E. G. Franklin, 78th Battery, Royal Field Artillery [together with three Gunners of the same Battery]. For good service in action at Boschbult on 31st March, 1902.’ Franklin was promoted to Sergeant by the Commander-in-Chief and each of the three Gunners to Bombardier. M.I.D. London Gazette 11 July 1916 and 18 May 1917. Edgar John Franklin was born at Colchester, Essex, and attested for the Royal Field Artillery at Warley on 25 October 1894, aged 14 years 3 months. He served in South Africa from 13 November 1900 to 21 January 1904, was promoted to Corporal in July 1901, and to Sergeant, for services as above, in March 1902. He afterwards served in India until January 1912, by which time he had been promoted to Battery Quarter-Master Sergeant. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on 26 September 1914, and disembarked at Alexandria, Egypt, on 14 July 1915, and disembarked at Gallipoli on 9 August 1915. He returned to Egypt in December 1915 and transferred to the Western Front. He was wounded by a gunshot in the left leg on 9 April 1917, and transferred to England per Hospital Ship Lanfranc on 16 April, but was reported missing, believed drowned, as a result of the sinking of H.S. Lanfranc on 17 April 1917. He is commemorated by name on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton.
Three: Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist F. G. Statham, Royal Navy, who during the Second War survived the sinking of both H.M.S. Latona and Medway British War and Victory Medals (J.64651 F.G. Statham. B. Tel. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, coinage head (J.64651 F. G. Statham. L. Tel. H.M.S. Nelson.) light contact marks, very fine (3) £70-£90 --- Frederick George Statham was born at Leicester in July 1901. He enlisted into the Royal Navy in November 1916 as a Boy 2nd Class and saw operational service during the Great War aboard the battleship H.M.S. Benbow, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in August 1934 while serving with the battleship H.M.S. Nelson. In the early stages of the Second World War, Statham, by this time having attained the rate of Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist, was stationed at H.M.S. St Angelo, Malta and H.M.S. Nile, Alexandria. He later saw service with the battleship H.M.S. Royal Sovereign and was on the ship’s crew of the minelayer H.M.S. Latona on 25 October 1941 while she was supporting the besieged garrison at Tobruk. Carrying 1,000 Polish troops Latona came under air attack north of Bardia, was hit in the engine room by a bomb from a Junkers Ju 87, causing her to sink two hours later with the loss of 4 officers, 16 crew members and 7 soldiers. Following this Statham was posted to the submarine depot ship H.M.S. Medway and was present on 30 June 1942 when she was torpedoed and sunk by the German U-boat U-372 off Port Said. He was invalided out of the service in June 1944 following a spell in Haslar Royal Naval Hospital.
A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C. group of three awarded to Captain R. F. Cuthbery, 2/4th Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Military Cross, G.V.R.; British War and Victory Medals (Capt. R. F. Cuthbert.); together with hallmarked silver regimental badge, extremely fine (4) £600-£800 --- M.C. London Gazette 1 January 1918. Robert Frederick Cuthbert served in France from 23 May 1916, with the 2/4th Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, for the most of the war as Adjutant of the battalion. He was wounded at Arras on 14 November 1917, by a bomb which fell inside the trench.
A very rare and important M.G.S. medal for the capture of Martinique in 1809, awarded to Major-General John Robyns, K.H., Royal Marines, one of only 15 M.G.S. medals issued to Royal Marine recipients; he was afterwards actively employed in North America 1813-14, where he commanded a battalion of 400 marines at the capture of Washington in August 1814, and in the action before Baltimore in September 1814, when he was severely wounded and General Ross was killed - for these services he obtained the brevet of Major in October 1814 - and later in the battle of New Orleans and operations around Mobile in 1815 Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Martinique (J. Robyns, Capt. R.M.) toned, extremely fine £12,000-£16,000 --- Provenance: Bonham’s, May 1994. The ‘Journal of John Robyns R.M.L.I. 1786-1834’ is in possession of the Royal Marines Museum, Portsmouth, temporarily closed. Numerous extracts from this important unpublished journal formed the basis of a lengthy and very detailed study of the career of Major-General John Robyns by Dr Donald F. Bittner, Professor of History at the Marine Corps University, Quantico, Virginia, U.S.A., as part of his ‘Officers of the Royal Marines in the Age of Sail’, published by the Royal Marines Historical Society in 2002, small parts of which are quoted below. John Robyns was born in 1779 and received a commission as Second Lieutenant in the Royal Marines in March 1796, soon after which he went in H.M.S. La Verginie, 44, to the East Indies, where he was stationed nearly five years, with visits to such other places as Macao, Shanghai, Formosa and the Philippines. Upon his return he was employed on the Irish station, engaged extensively on convoy duty, primarily to and from the West Indies. Promoted to Captain in June 1807 and joined H.M.S. Neptune, 90, in which ship he served on the West Indies station between 1808 and 1810. The capture of Martinique In the West Indies in 1809, Robyns experienced his initial major combat ashore on Martinique. Although not part of the newly authorised Royal Marine Artillery, Robyns, with Marines and seamen, landed three times to erect mortar and howitzer positions to fire on the French positions. This included one battery of six pieces on 3 February 1809, which fired effectively on Pigeon Island, a strong fortification in Fort Royal Bay to the south of its entrance. It surrendered the next day, and he counted five enemy killed, four dangerously wounded, and 140 prisoners. Amidst the movements of the two forces, he noted the French were “now cooped up in Fort Bourbon, an amazing strong fortification on a hill commanding Fort Royal and the town”. Preparations then continued for the attack on Fort Bourbon, with his mortars and stores moved to the opposite shore. Then, on 9 February another position, Fort Edward, was unexpectedly evacuated by the French with the garrison retiring to Fort Bourbon. Robyns assessed Fort Edward after the York Rangers took possession of it and noted the “excellent bomb proofs hewn out of the solid rock... will effectively screen our men from the fire of Fort Bourbon”. The ensuing days saw Robyns land again with 80 Marines to erect further batteries and an exchange of fire between the two forces which he duly assessed: on 10 February, “A smart fire kept up between Fort Edward and Fort Bourbon, also on own camp, but without doing any material damage”, while on 21 February a little excitement occurred: “Batteries still playing but with little intermission, our shells apparently doing great execution; our ammunition tent blew up this morning at 10 o’clock, killing and wounding several men.” Two days later, fortune favoured the attackers: “This morning at 3 o’clock one of the magazines in Fort Bourbon blew up by one of our shells with a tremendous explosion; at daylight they proposed terms which were rejected, opened again a heavy fire”. The next day the French surrendered, and Robyns succinctly commented that “the capitulation was soon signed, our loss has been trifling compared to them”. That evening, 24 February, he and his Marines returned to H.M.S. Neptune. On 7 March the French evacuated Fort Bourbon, “marching out with the Honours of War, amounting to about 2000”. Two days later Robyns made his final comment on this successful joint co-operation between the British Army and Royal Navy: “The capture of this important island, considering its strength was effected in a very short space of time, and the exertions of the seamen is above all praise, the utmost unanimity prevailed between both services which could not but lead to the most favourable result.” North America 1813 to 1815 In August 1813, he went to North America in H.M.S. Albion, taking part in patrols as well as some captures. Thus, a day after capturing the American South-sea man Monticello, the Albion had another seizure. As Robyns briefly noted on 9 December 1813, “captured this afternoon, a beautiful packet sloop of about 60 tons, from Charleston, bound to New York having passengers and a cargo of cotton and rice, a number of bales they threw overboard during the chase. Sent her to Bermuda”. On 3 January 1814, he recorded another capture, another American South-sea man returning from Chile, but ruefully noted that she had only 350 barrels of oil; the next day was better, for one sloop, the Dove out of Charleston bound for New York, was captured with a cargo of rice and cotton. On 25 January 1814, Albion and other accompanying vessels were off New London, Connecticut. There, he noted that four miles from town, “the United States ‘Macedonian’ and ‘Hornet’ are at anchor; the town is defended by four strong forts, particularly one on the hill”. Two days later, he further noted that, “The American squadron moved from their anchorage some distance up the river above the town, apprehensive I suppose of an attack”. By April 1814, operations of the force of which Robyns was part shifted south, to the Chesapeake Bay area, including the Potomac and Patuxent rivers. The character of the war slightly altered, and he addressed this with an entry on 5 April about Tangier Island where an officer and 20 Marines landed, “as a guard to protect some work intended to be erected thereon; it is intended to apply this place as a depot for the run away Negroes, but I fear it is badly calculated for it being all sand and swamp and covered with myriads of mosquitoes”. Then another initiative occurred, which he noted on 11 May 1814: “Forming a black battalion of colonial Marines from the refugee Negroes, who are in general fine able stout fellows. We now have about 80”. He then also commented on a rarity for the time, a commission from the ranks: “Admiral Cochrane gave my sergeant major Wm Hammond an acting order as Ensign and Adjutant to them”. Between May and August 1814, the British operated in the vicinity of Washington, and Robyns was constantly employed ashore in various aspects of riverine operations. On 28 May, 100 Marines and 30 colonial Marines embarked in small boats and went up Pingo Teak Creek, their goal to destroy two batteries. The next day, alarm firing along the shore announced their movement and later a field piece opened fire. With men in open boats, there was only one counter: to land and fight the enemy ashore. Robyns then described what followed: “In advancing, they gave us round of grape from their field piece and then abandoned it, maintaining afterwards a sharp fire of musquetry with us in the wood. Their force was treble ours”. The abandoned artillery piece was seized and the battery positi...
A Second War ‘Cardiff Blitz’ B.E.M. awarded to J. N. Anderson, Dock Porter, Great Western Railway, for his gallant conduct in rescuing two dock workers trapped in the hold of the burning S.S. San Felipe after she had been hit by German Bombers in Cardiff Docks, 9 July 1940 British Empire Medal, (Civil) G.VI.R., 1st issue (John Nicholas Anderson) minor edge cut, very fine £240-£280 --- B.E.M. London Gazette 8 August 1941: ‘During an air raid a bomb fell in the hold of a vessel in which six dock labourers were working. Anderson obtained a rope and descended into the hold in which a quantity of timber was burning and smouldering. After the lead had been given by Anderson other helpers followed. In addition to the danger of suffocation from the smoke and fumes they were working under the water line. Two men were rescued alive and sent ashore. Anderson and his fellow rescuers then dug into the burning debris and recovered the bodies of four men who, apparently, had been killed outright by the explosion. Anderson showed initiative and leadership and by his courage set a fine example.’ John Nicholas Anderson was born in Cardiff in 1909 and worked as a merchant seaman for a short while from 1924, before becoming a Dock Porter for the Great Western Railway at Cardiff Docks. On 9 July 1940, the Roath Dock was raided for the first time by German Bombers. The S.S. San Felipe was badly hit and six dock workers were trapped in the hold of the ship. For his gallant conduct in rescuing two of them, and recovering the bodies of the other four, he was awarded the British Empire Medal. He died in Bridgend, Glamorgan, in 1962. Sold with copied research.
Neil Young - 24 albums, including Neil Young, Everybody Knows, Goldrush Harvest, On The Beach, Tonight's The Night, Zuma, Stars N Bars, Comes A Time, Rust Never Sleeps, Hawks and Doves, Trans, Old Ways, Landing On Water, Life, This Notes For You, Freedom, Ragged Glory, Journey Through The Past, Time Fades Away, Live Rust, Weld, Coming Home and Decade plus The Bomb
B-17 BOMBER,1930s, a propeller blade from a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, produced by Douglas Aircraft Company, from aircraft no. 44/6133 of the 525th Bomb Squadron, part of the 379th Bomb Group, part of the 8th Airforce, stationed at RAF Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire,172cm highFlown by Lt A.J Ramachitti, this aircraft suffered a mid-air collision with B-17 no. 42-97942, also known as Heavenly Body II, and crashed into the Thames estuary whilst en route back from a raid on a German V1 rocket site at Enquineon, France, on the 19 June 1944. Out of the ten crew members stationed aboard the aircraft, only the bombardier, Theo Chronopolos, survived. The propeller, along with several other parts of the aircraft, was recovered during dredging works of the area, which were carried out in the 1970s. The crash site at Allhallows-on-Sea, Kent, now houses a memorial to the crew, as well as the crew of the Heavenly Body II.Condition report: With heavy weathering.
Corgi Aviation 1:72 'World War II Daring Raids RAF AVRO LANCASTER- B.l (Special) No.617 Squadron, Woodhall Spa, Lincs, early 1945, with 'Grand Slam' bomb. An 'Easter Egg Special Release' (AA32609e). Boxed with packing and certificate, 218/300 produced. With minor/some wear to lid. Contents VGC, an ex display model. £70-100
Corgi Aviation 1:72 World War II Europe & Africa, Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress, 'Sweet & Lovely', USAF 533rd Squadron, 381st Bomb Group, 65th Fighter Wing. (AA33302). Boxed with packing and certificate, 2989/4400. Minor wear to lid. Contents VGC-Mint an ex display model, small aerial detached but present. £60-90
An Old church heater/Lamp originally purchased in 1945 from a church in Ramsgate that had severe bomb damage, on a squat base with two handles, with a tubular wick arrangement and 6'' diameter gallery supporting the very large and impressive strawberry shaped cranberry glass globe in a honeycomb pattern, 19 1/2'' tall.
WW2 Dambuster relic, Large piece of the gear box from the Lancaster of John Vere Hopgood, DFC & Bar, which was shot down in the Dambuster Raid. Fixed to a wooden plinth and given to our vendor Jim Shortland 617 Sqn historian by Bill Townsend. Gibson selected Hopgood as his deputy for the attack against the Mohne Dam. While awaiting take off Hopgood spoke with Dave Shannon, telling him that he had had a premonition that he would not survive the mission. Gibson responded to the premonition with, Hoppy, tonights the night; tomorrow we will get drunk. Hopgood took off in the first group alongside Gibson and Mick Martin. It was on the journey to the Mohne that Hopgoods aircraft AJ M (M Mother) was hit by flak while passing the airfield at Dulmen. Hopgood along with gunners George Gregory and Tony Burcher were injured but they continued the attack. There is a possibility that Gregory was killed by flak at this point. The damaged aircraft reached the dam where they attacked at 00:32, ten minutes after Gibson. However, they were struck again by anti-aircraft fire and their bomb was released too late. It bounced over the dam and exploded on a power station on the other side. The aircraft was fatally damaged at this point and Hopgood remained at the controls, gaining height to allow his crew to bail out. Rear gunner, Pilot Officer Tony Burcher, remembered hearing Hopgood say; Get out you damn fool. If only I could get another 300 ft. I can't get any more height. John Fraser, John Minchin and Tony Burcher jumped, but the already injured Minchin did not survive. However, Fraser and Burcher survived and were made prisoners of war. AJ M crashed in a field near Ostonnen, 6 kilometres (3. 72 miles) from the dam. The bodies of Hopgood, Brennan, Navigator Kenneth (Ken) Earnshaw from Bridlington and Gregory were found inside.
Peter Squire signed Moonlight Run unflown FDC. Avro Lancaster Moonlight run depicts the aircraft of Flt Lt Mickey Martin at the moment of release of the Wallis bomb during the Dams Raid on the Ruhr in 1943 datestamp Woodhall Spa Lincs 2 Nov 99. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
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