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LORD GOUGH & THE SIKH WARS - The Life and Campaigns of Hugh First Viscount Gough Field-Marshall, by Robert S. Rait, 1903, First Edition, 2 vols, 393pp 412pp, Orig. Cloth, Photogravure portrait frontispiece to each, 8 other plates in all, 5 of them photogravures, 21 folding maps and plans. First edition. The War in India, Despatches of Lt-Gen Hardinge, General Lord Gough & Sir Harry Smith, comprising the engagements of Moodkee, Ferozeshah, Aliwal & Sobraon, by Gough and Smith, 1846, second edition, 193pp, full Calf (Lacks Map and one plan), worn. (3) "The only full-length biography" Gough was first gazetted as a lieutenant in 1795, and posted to the 78th Highlanders at the Cape of Good Hope. Subsequent service with the 87th in the West Indies and in the Peninsular War, Talavera, Barossa, Tarifa, Vitoria, and Nivelle, where he was badly wounded. In 1837 he was "appointed to command the Mysore division of the Madras army. In the First Opium War Gough was sent to command the troops at Canton (Guangzhou) The forts defending Canton were captured on 26-7 May 1841, and Gough was made GCB. After the arrival of Admiral Sir William Parker in July, Gough commanded the troops in the combined operations which ended with the capture of the great fortified city of Chinkiang (Zhenjiang) and the signing of the treaty at Nanking (Nanjing) in 1842. For his part in these events Gough was created a baronet, and received the thanks of Parliament and of the East India Company. He returned to Madras, having been made presidency commander-in-chief on 16 June 1841, and on 11 August 1843 was appointed commander-in-chief in India" (ODNB). He led operations against the Sikhs in both the First and Second Anglo-Sikh Wars, obtaining victories at Mudki, Ferozeshahr, Sobraon, Ramnagar, and Chilianwala, but the terrible losses at this last were such that questions were asked about the competence of his command. Sir Charles Napier was sent out to replace him, "but before the change could take place Gough had re-established his reputation by his crushing defeat of the Sikh armies at Gujrat on 21 February 1849, followed by their unconditional surrender to the pursuing force under General Gilbert. He vacated the command on 7 May 1849." Gough is said to have commanded in more general actions than any other British officer of the nineteenth century except the Duke of Wellington, who described him as "affording the brightest example of the highest qualities of the British soldier." Bruce 1885.
INDIA - BARON HUGEL - ADVENTURER IN PUNJAB - Charles Von Hugel (April 25, 1795- June 2, 1870), 1905, second edition, 78pp, original cloth. Biography of one of the most famous travellers of Punjab and Kashmir in the 1830s. Charles von Hugel was an Austrian diplomat and army officer. In the 1830s he travelled the world and spent most of 1834 in the Swan River Colony (Perth, Western Australia), Van Diemen`s Land (Tasmania), Norfolk Island and New South Wales, observing the flora and collecting seeds. He was celebrated for introducing plants from New Holland (Australia) to European gardens. From 1831 to 1836 he travelled the Indian subcontinent, the Far East before returning to Europe via the Cape of Good Hope and Saint Helena. He was most intrigued by the Kashmir and Punjab regions of northern India, as he chose his experiences there to form the basis of the four-volume work published in the years following his return to Europe: Kaschmir und das Reich der Siek (Cashmere and the Realm of the Sikh). The first and third volumes relate von Hügel`s journey across northern India, including meetings with Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Sikh ruler of the Punjab, in Lahore and a number of other European adventurers; the second volume provides an account of Kashmir`s history, geography and resources; and the fourth volume is a gazetteer.
Antiquarian Books - Allestree (Richard), The Ladies Calling, 270pp, contemporary binding (late 17th/early 18th century edition, missing title page, etc); Carpenter (Edward), Love's Coming of Age: A Series of Papers on the Relations of the Sexes, Labour Press, Manchester 1896, 168pp; Lawrence (T.E.), The Mint, Jonathan Cape, London 1955; Thomson (James), The Seasons and The Castle of Indolence, William Tegg and Co., London 1867, full leather bound, gilt tooling, armorial bookplate of Hallett of Stedcombe to front pastedown; Moore (Thomas), Epistles, Odes. And Other Poems, James Carpenter, London 1822, two volumes, sixth edition, original boards, owner's inscription of J.B.Brodwick, Queen's College, Cambridge to front; etc
ATTRIBUTED TO GODFREY KNELLER (1646-1723), Portrait of Edward Hodson as a Young Gentleman Wearing a Long Grey Wig and Blue Satin Jacket and a Cape, 3/4 length, O.O.C, inscribed verso, Sr Hodsons Uncle to Lady Clive, presented by The Earl of Pouvis, to Margaret Maskelyne 1818, also inscribed Edward Hodson and Catherine Booth on front title plaque, 45in (114cm)h x 36.5in (93cm). (1)
The 1st Battalion Essex Regiment in South Africa 1899-1902: A concise record compiled by Maj A G Pratt originally published in Burma 1908. The Battalion engaged in the Paardeberg operations of Feb 1900, the advance from Bloemfonteir and the invasion of eastern Transvaal. During 1901 the regiment assisted in operations against De Wet in Cape Colony and were later employed along blockhouse lines in south eastern Transvaal. York 1998 53pp. Fontispiece and folding map, clothbound (222 x 175mm) edition of 125 copies
The 1st Battalion Essex Regiment in South Africa 1899-1902: A concise record compiled by Maj A G Pratt originally published in Burma 1908. The Battalion engaged in the Paardeberg operations of Feb 1900, the advance from Bloemfonteir and the invasion of eastern Transvaal. During 1901 the regiment assisted in operations against De Wet in Cape Colony and were later employed along blockhouse lines in south eastern Transvaal. York 1998 53pp. Fontispiece and folding map, clothbound (222 x 175mm) edition of 125 copies
A Vintage Ladies Duffel Coat. A wool fawn coloured Duffel Coat labeled 'Harrods', with bone and leather toggles, hood with buttoned strap. Wonderful plaid wool lining. Size 10. A further Bottle Green pure wool coat labeled 'Rolands' Bath. Fabulous coat with original buttons and cape, pleated at the back, swing style, fully lined deep pockets. Size 12. (2)
A collection of Victorian Clothes. To include A Man's purple cotton frock coat with velvet collar and cuffs. Unusual tiered shawl detail, original antique black buttons moulded with flower motifs. Buttons on the cuffs, two at the back and down the front, the coat has been lined in a pretty swirling fabric design. (fabric fading, velvet worn). A further Ladies navy blue corsett with leg o' mutton sleeves, a quilted underskirt, a black lace cape and a moleskin cape. (5)
Early C19th fine silk cape. Layers of very fine silk and tulle with black sequins, silver beads and gold thread plaited in with the magnificent embroidery. Gathered, ruffled and pleated silk to create an extraordinary piece of history. The lining has broken away, and the cape smells musty, but has been carefully kept and still has some use. (1)
An Antique Red Wool Hood Cape. This rather elaborate headgear could be Moroccan, the edging has been hand embroidered with gold thread, with a heavy gold tassel at the peak. The hood is lined throughout with silk. (There are two tiny moth holes). A further pair of black damask silk pantaloons labelled "E.Landolff & Cie' Nos 238. Probably costume. (2)
Two 'Victor Costa' Couture Pieces. To include an elegant above the knee white Cocktail dress, with cut out flowers and pearls, sewn onto fine organza, falling to a triple layer of white satin. Size 10/12. A further 'Victor Costa for Neiman-Marcus' black silk rayon evening cape with fashioned sleeves and fully lined. Off the shoulder shawl collar. jet beaded clasp detail. . (2)
Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902 Queen's South Africa medal (1st type reverse) with three clasps, Transvaal, Orange Free State and Cape Colony and a King's South Africa medal with two clasps; South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 awarded to 3184 PTE J MCMANUS K.O. Scot Bord CONDITION REPORT: Both medals are NEF or better They appear correctly impressed
BOER War. Cover from Shrewsbury, England to Lady Grey, Cape colony, delayed due to invasion of Northern Cape Colony, with early example of `Opened under Martiral Law` adhesive label, Bloemfontein transit mark of 17 january 1900, and Lady Grey receipt mark of 7 April 1900, with pencil note to verso; cover with 1d Natal stamp addressed to `No. 18 British Field Hospital, Dutch Church, Ladysmith`, and `Ladysmith Siege Post Office Feb. 17th 1900` cancel; another over printed `Ladysmith Seige Post Office` Feb. 20th 1900`, (`Siege` misspelt); another postcard with `Siege` correctly spelt; and 2 nationalist postcards
The Spanish Invasion defeated, silver medal, 1596, by G. van Bijlaer, struck in Dordrecht, a hand from heaven holds a cord connecting the shields of arms of England, France and the United Provinces, RVMPITVR HAVD FACILE, rev., the name äÉåÈä radiates over a distressed and sinking Spanish fleet, QVID ME PERSEQVERIS I5 - 96, 51.5mm (MI 163/148; Eim. 67; vL I, 476; MH 481). Good very fine, some edge bruising. The Spanish fleet had already been destroyed by Elizabeth at Cadiz, but it was rapidly re-built and had just sailed from Ferrol when it was almost completely destroyed in a great storm off Cape Finisterre. Provenance: Spink Auction, 12 July, 2001 (lot177).
The Spanish Invasion defeated, silver medal, 1596, by G. van Bijlaer, struck in Dordrecht, a hand from heaven holds a cord connecting the shields of arms of England, France and the United Provinces, RVMPITVR HAVD FACILE, rev., the name äÉåÈä radiates over a distressed and sinking Spanish fleet, QVID ME PERSEQVERIS I5 - 96, 51.5mm (MI 163/148; Eim. 67; vL I, 476; MH 481). Good very fine, some edge bruising. The Spanish fleet had already been destroyed by Elizabeth at Cadiz, but it was rapidly re-built and had just sailed from Ferrol when it was almost completely destroyed in a great storm off Cape Finisterre. Provenance: Spink Auction, 12 July, 2001 (lot177).
Two medals awarded to an S. O`Toole of the Royal Dublin Fusilier`s, the Victoria South Africa medal with bars for Transvaal, the relief of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Tugela Heights, Talana and Cape Colony and the Edward VI South Africa medal with bars for 1901 and 1902, Corporal, latterly Private O`Toole (5259) was part of the Second Batallion
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