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Lot 1026
ROOSEVELT ELEANOR: (1884-1962) American Politician and Diplomat. Wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Book signed and inscribed, a 4to hardback edition of Affectionately, F.D.R. A son´s story of a lonely man by James Roosevelt and Sidney Shalett, text edition published by Harcourt, Brace & Company, New York, 1959. The 394 pages book includes sixteen pages with photographs of Franklin D. Roosevelt and is signed and inscribed in bold blue ink to the free before title page `For Maurice Chevalier, for whom our admiration is unbounded and with the hope you will continue long to enrich us all, Eleanor Roosevelt´ also signed by the co-author and Eleanor Roosevelt´s son (`James Roosevelt´). Accompanied by an original envelope, addressed to Maurice Chevalier and with a post stamp dated in October 1959. Including the original dust jacket. VG £80-100 James Roosevelt (1907-1991) American Businessman and Politician. Eldest son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt. Served as Secretary of the President 1937-38 and in the U.S House of Representatives 1955-65. Maurice Chevalier (1888-1972) French Actor and Entertainer.
Lot 2113
- 1 of just 12 AM90 chassis bodied to this design by Offord and the sole known survivor- Extensively restored during the current nine-year ownership with much work done by recognised marque specialists: Arthur Archer, Fopp d'Hane and Ian Polson- Large history file and enjoyed on numerous Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq Register rallies to Ireland, throughout England and other club events in France"The 1930 Le Mans race is often remembered for the struggle in which one Mercedes defeated the Blower Bentleys but was itself vanquished by the 6¢s, whereas the most telling, and also the most significant performance, historically, came from the brace of Talbot 90s which finished third and fourth, ahead of all but two Speed Sixes. Using a plain unsupercharged production engine of only 2? litres, with pushrod overhead valves, not overhead camshaft, and fitted with a single carburettor, they beat every Bentley below 6¢ litres, together with the 38/250 Mercedes, Earl Howe's supercharged twin-cam Alfa Romeo and a 5-litre Stutz. Somewhat naturally they won the Indice de Performance. The great Charles Faroux called their performance stupefiant, and he was right. Not only were the two Talbots tremendously fast and reliable, they were practically silent as well, making no more fuss than a rolled umbrella" (D.B. Tubbs, `The Talbots 14/45 - 110' Profile Publications).Capitalising on the success of the Fox & Nicholl Team Cars at Le Mans, Talbot are understood to have built some 216 examples of the 90. Available with a choice of wheelbase lengths, the model was underpinned by a substantial ladder frame chassis featuring all-round leaf-sprung suspension and four-wheel drum brakes. Developing up to 93bhp, its advanced 2276cc straight-six OHV engine was allied to four-speed manual transmission (though, later versions could be had with a four-speed pre-selector gearbox). Potential buyers could choose from a range of factory bodystyles or employ the services of an independent coachbuilder. Regardless of the coachwork worn, most 90s were capable of the 90mph top speed that their name implied. An understandably popular choice with sporting motorists, the Talbot enjoyed continued competition success as a privateer entry at events such as the Irish GP, Ards TT and Brooklands thanks to the efforts of Bill Esplen ('GN 5872') and the Burt brothers ('GO 1568') etc.A genuine AM90 Speed Model, 'GP 6096' is understood to be one of just twelve such chassis to be fitted with Close Coupled Drophead Coupe coachwork by Offord and indeed the sole known survivor (although, a very similar car which was built under sub-contract by Carlton still exists). According to its copy factory build record, chassis 30000 was erected on 1st January 1931 and as such is accepted by the Vintage Sports Car Club as being of Vintage manufacture (which in turn allows it to run with other pre-1931 machinery in VSCC events). The AM90 is accompanied by a very large and interesting history file which chronicles the last six decades of its life. Thought to have belonged to Mr D. English during the mid-1950s, other keepers have included Mr Williamson, Mr John Gray, Mr Brian Fidler, Mr Peter Theobald, Mr Peter Sutcliffe, Mr Gillie Andrew, Mr Tim Wadeson, Mr Michael Manning and, since 2007, the vendor. Mr Gray was the Sunbeam Talbot Darracq Register's secretary and there is a photo on file of him showing none other than Georges Roesch over 'GP 6096' (the 90 engine was reputedly Roesch's favourite among all those he designed for Talbot). Mr Theobald took the Close Coupled Drophead Coupe to Rhodesia in 1968 and thereafter it relocated to South Africa. Mr Sutcliffe used the four-seater for a long distance rally during his brief tenure (1977-1978) and Mr Wadeson finally repatriated the AM90 to the UK in the early 2000s. Substantially improved during the seller's custodianship, chassis 30000 has benefited from a thorough engine overhaul (reground crankshaft with shell bearings, Arrow rods, new pistons, new timing gears and new oil pump gears etc) plus the installation of a down draught carburettor, freeflow exhaust and new dynastart bearings (the unit having been otherwise rejuvenated for a previous keeper) all of which was carried out by marque specialists Arthur Archer and Foppe d'Hane. Further boasting a 'New Zealand' cartridge oil filter conversion, solid state voltage regulator, correct complete new 'wet' radiator and halogen headlights, the Talbot was entrusted to marque specialist Ian Polson for a back axle refurbishment and new petrol tank. Foppe d'Hane restored the wooden body support frame as necessary before the coachwork was treated to a bare metal respray in Dark Blue. Re-upholstered in contrasting Light Blue, the interior is protected by a new Black double duck hood. Riding on fresh tyres, this rare and potent Roesch Talbot is only being offered for sale because a shoulder injury makes its right-hand manual gearchange awkward for the vendor. A delightful and seemingly very well sorted motorcar, it has conveyed him on numerous STD Register Tours around the UK and to Ireland and France etc. Offered for sale with the aforementioned history file, bills substantiating the work undertaken and an original first edition handbook and spares list, 'GP 6096' is summed up as 'a very rare and very usable car with wind-up windows and relaxed cruising ability'.
Lot 118
WARHOL ANDY: (1928-1987) American Pop Artist. An excellent book signed and inscribed, a hardback edition of The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (from A to B & Back Again), First Edition published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, New York, 1975. Signed and inscribed by the artist to the half title page, with an original illustration in his hand, being a drawing of his famous Campbell's Tomato Soup can, filling the majority of the page. Signed ('Andy Warhol') at the foot of the drawing and dated May 1975 in his hand. The page is also signed ('AW') by Warhol with his initials, in a different, darker ink, and most probably signed at a different time to the drawing. Accompanied by the dust jacket (some very minor, small faults to the edges). A desirable example of an original drawing of one of Warhol's most iconic images. VG
Lot 3184
ORWELL, George. Keep the Aspidistra Flying. New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1956. First American edition, 8vo (203 x 131mm.) (Light browning.) Original cloth (head and foot of spine lightly bumped), dust-jacket (chipped with some light browning). - And a quantity of other volumes of poetry, fiction and biography (a quantity).
Lot 80
A brace of .41 rimfire Southerner derringer type pistols by Brown, 2.5inch sighted octagonal barrels marked with manufacturer's details to the left sides, bronze frames with sheath triggers and marked with the serial no.s 4429 and 2162 to the bottom of the grip straps, two-piece wooden grips. (2)
Lot 663
Signed, With M/ss Three Verse PoemHeaney (Seamus) A Lough Neagh Sequence, 8vo Manchester (Phoenix Pamphlet Poems Press) 1969. Lim. Edn. in orig. ptd. boards. V. good. (1)* Signed Pres. Copy, to Sean [J.] White, and with 3 verse poem entitled 'I brace myself for Solitude' in S. Heaney's own hand. Rare.
Lot 375
A RARE OMEGA MEGAQUARTZ MARINE CHRONOMETER SHIPS CLOCK CIRCA 1970s, PRODUCTION NUMBER 1576, DESIGNED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FRENCH NAVY D: Black dial with luminous markers & hands, outer minute track. M: .19 MHz quartz resonator giving an unparalleled accuracy of less than 5 seconds per year, calibre 1525. C: Aluminium clock surround with a brace inlaid mahogany outer box with hinged door, signed Omega, case measures approx. 16.8cm by 12.6cm by 7.2cm.CONDITION REPORT D: Original dial in excellent condition. M: Working at present. C: In excellent condition. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet
Lot 677
'Lieutenant-Colonel H. D. Pearson, Royal Engineers: Very impressive and rare Great War Palestine operations DSO group of twelve, Pearson who won a brace of "mentions" for the Boxer Rebellion, signed on behalf of Great Britain the treaty concluding the work of the Anglo-Liberian Boundary Commission in 1903, and afterwards embarked on a long and distinguished career as a Director of Surveys in the Sudan: but it was for his services as a Liaison Officer to the Arab Forces at Jeddah in 1916-17, which post had earlier been occupied by Lawrence of Arabia, that he was awarded the 2nd class of the Order of El Nahda, a rare distinction for a British Officer, and his DSO. Distinguished Service Order, GVR., silver-gilt and enamels. India General Service with bars Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (Lieut., R.E.), China 1900 with bar Relief of Pekin (Lieut.., Bl. Sappers & Miners), 1915 Star (Major, R.E.), BWM and Victory Medal, M.I.D. oak leaf (Lt. Col.), American Military Order of the Dragon, the reverse engraved, ‘Capt. Hugh D. Pearson, Royal Engineers, No. 680’, Khedive’s Sudan 1910-21, 1 clasp, Sudan 1912, unnamed as issued. Turkish Order of Osmanieh, 4th class breast badge, silver, silver-gilt and enamels, the latter chipped in paces. Order of the Star of Ethiopia, 2nd class insignia of local manufacture, comprising neck badge and breast star, silver-gilt; Egyptian Order of the Nile, 3rd class neck badge, silver, silver-gilt and enamel. Hedjaz, Order of El Nahda, 2nd class set of insignia, comprising neck badge and breast star, silver, silver-gilt and enamels. DSO London Gazette 1 January 1918. For extra info please see our printed catalogue or the flip-book on our website: www.lockdales.com
Lot 629
An early 18th Century rectangular Walnut DRESSING STOOL of unusual design, the loose tapestry top on cabriole legs and triple toed pointed feet raised on under pads joined by a double sided curved X stretcher 51cms by 36cms across knees 48cms high to top of seatConditionSome filled old worm damage and iron brace to under side of stretcher
Lot 241
An infantry sword dating: 17th Century provenance: Northern Germany Wide, double-edged blade of lenticular section, with deep marks depicting a king's head. Iron hilt with small, pierced valve, two-quillon guard with brace and ring for the thumb; smooth pommel. Wooden grip with leather and iron covering. In patina, to be cleaned. dimensions: length 93 cm.
Lot 685
A Fine 18th Century mahogany cased longcase clock, Gabriel Smith , Barthomley circa 1700With a caddy top above a blind fretwork frieze and two gilt embellished tapering pillars, the 12" gilt clock dial mounted with cherub mask and scrolling foliage spandrels, the Roman numerals centred by date and second subsidiary dials and signed " Gab Smith , Barthomley " , the later two train movement stamped " Twemlows of Hatherton impailing Venables of Leftwich , 1760 " striking on a saucer bell, , the case with two gilt embellished half columns flanking a nicely figured mahogany door , raised on ogee bracket feet , complete with pendulum and two weights, height 127 cms. CONDITION REPORT: lot 685 - Small piece of timber missing on very top of canopy, possible restoration to hood, lock missing on door, hinges repaired minor damage to cross banding. Later brace added to back of clock, Inactive worm on back of clock case.
Lot 724
A group of Victorian and later silver mounted dressing table items, comprising a Leuchars and Son silver topped jar, London 1873, by George Brace, a chased and repousse topped oval bottle, London 1900, Finnigans Ltd, a pair of rectangular silver topped bottles, London 1867, George Brace, a faux tortoiseshell topped jar, London 1928, Collett and Anderson, and a further Art Deco style bottle. (6)
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