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Winston Churchill (1874-1965) a pair of Autograph Letters Signed, 1953,1954 both letters appear to have been sent to the same recipient, the first: four lines, on a single leaf, 11 x 18cm, handwritten in black ink on official headed notepaper printed 10 Downing Street, Whitehall top right, I am so obliged to you for your very kind token of good wish on my birthday. Winston S. Churchill, within original envelope, Prime Minister printed in capital letters lower left front, and 10, Downing Street, Whitehall, printed on reverse, handwritten in a different hand and addressed to Miss E. Nunn, Woodlands, St Pauls Road, Chichester, Sussex, postmarked London, May 14, 1953; the second letter: four lines, on a single leaf, 11 x 18cm, handwritten in black ink on official headed notepaper printed 10 Downing Street, Whitehall top right, and with the Prime Ministers seal printed top left, I thank you for your kind message of congratulations which gave me so much pleasure. Winston S. Churchill, within original typescript envelope, Prime Minister printed in capital letters lower left front, and 10, Downing Street, Whitehall, printed on reverse, addressed to E. Nunn Esq., Woodlands, 94, St Pauls Road. Chichester, Sussex., postmarked London, Dec 17, 1954. (2) Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill was a British statesman. Soldier, and writer, who served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 during the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955. Woodlands, St Pauls Road, Chichester, West Sussex, was a Childrens Home c. 1930s-1960s. Condition Report: both letters clean and crisp and overall good conditions, with some light marks to both envelopes.
A scarce ‘Aro Expedition 1901-02’ D.S.O. and ‘Queen Victoria’s Funeral’ M.V.O. group of six awarded to Major M. L. Goldie, Royal Horse Artillery, who was accidentally killed in France in March 1915 and had won the D.S.O. for ‘conspicuous gallantry at the water picket affair at Ikotobo’ during the Aro expedition Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, lacking integral top riband bar; The Royal Victorian Order, M.V.O., Member’s 5th Class, breast badge, silver, silver-gilt, gold and enamels, the reverse not numbered; Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Aro 1901-1902, high relief bust (Capt: M. L. Goldie, M.V.O, R.A.) officially engraved naming; 1914-15 Star (Major M. L. Goldie, D.S.O., M.V.O. R.H.A.); British War and Victory Medals (Major M. L. Goldie.) obverse centre slightly depressed on the first and with minor loss to enamel wreaths, otherwise generally good very fine (6) £2,800-£3,400 --- Mark Leigh Goldie was born in India on 16 October 1875, son of Colonel M. H. G. Goldie, R.E., of Plymouth. He joined the Army on 2 November 1895, as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery, in which he became Lieutenant on 2 November 1898, and Captain on 16 November 1901. As a Lieutenant he was created an M.V.O. for his command of the R.H.A. Team at the funeral of H.M. Queen Victoria on 19 March 1901. He served in Southern Nigeria in 1901 and 1902, taking part in the Aro Expedition, for which he was Mentioned in Despatches, received the Medal with clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (London Gazette 12 September 1902). He was invested by the King on 18 December 1902. From 1907, Captain Goldie was with B Battery, R.H.A., at Plymouth. He was promoted to Major on 10 May 1912, and served in France from 14 December 1914, with V Battery, Royal Horse Artillery. He died from accidental wounds on 5 March 1915, aged 39, and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery, France. Fuller detail of the expedition and the circumstances of Goldie’s award of the D.S.O. are given in the despatches of Commissioner R. Moor and Lieutenant Colonel A. Montanaro, published in the London Gazette of 12 September 1902: 
‘The objects of the expedition were:
a) To abolish the slave trade which was actively carried on throughout the entire territories belonging to, and dominated by the Aro tribe.
b) To abolish the fetish of the Aros known as “Long Juju,” which, by superstition and fraud caused many evils amongst the Ibo tribes generally, and to all the outlying tribes of the entire protectorate, who continually appealed to it. While this Juju existed it was impossible to establish effective government in the territories.
c) To open up the whole of the Ibo country lying between the Cross River and the Niger to civilization and trade of collecting the natural products of their country and developing it to the best advantage.
d) To introduce a currency in lieu of slaves, brass rods, and other forms of native currency that existed in the territories, and which from their nature and cumbersomness were opposed to advance in any direction.
e) Finally, to establish throughout the territories a labour market to take the place of slavery.

A few days before the operations commenced a most deplorable massacre of some 400 men, women and children, mostly women and children, was carried out in the hinterland of the Opobo district, at a town called Obegu. The Aros had long threatened to attack the tribes friendly to the government, and though the people of Obegu had been warned to keep careful watch, they were unfortunately caught napping by a conglomerate force of the various sections of the Aro tribe, together with other Ibos unfriendly to them, and their town was destroyed with the slaughter of the people above mentioned. This gave another object and duty to the Field Force, viz., that of capturing and bringing to justice the natives responsible for this bloodthirsty massacre, in the carrying out of which one section of the Aro tribe alone, the Abams, who were great head hunters, are reported to have obtained 200 heads...

Dispositions were as follows... No. 4 Column, consisting of 19 Europeans, 1 Native officer, 479 Native rank and file, 1 M/m gun, 1 7-pr. gun, 1 rocket tube, 2 Maxim guns, 13 gun-carriers and 225 general carriers, under the command of Captain (local Major) W. C. G. Heneker, Connaught Rangers, concentrated at Itu, with orders to make feint advances towards Aro-Chuku and so cause the enemy to keep the bulk of his forces in the corner of the country where the capital lay...

The Scouts 4 sections of Infantry, 1 M/m gun, 1 7-pr. gun, and a Maxim, under the command of Major Heneker, marched out of Esu-Itu on the morning of December 8th. At a distance of 1 1/2 miles from camp the enemy was discovered by the Scouts to have established himself in a thickly wooded ravine. The line of Scouts was strengthened on each flank by a section, and the guns were brought up to the front. The enemy for a time held the ravine tenaciously, but was unable to stand the case shot and Maxim fire, which searched his position from a hill overlooking it, and he retired, taking up another position on some high ground behind the ravine. He was again driven out of this position by shrapnel and case shot. The country becoming now fairly open, the enemy was slowly driven back on his final position. Here he made a most determined stand, and as our fire appeared to make no impression, Major Heneker decided to outflank him simultaneously on both flanks. This movement was most successfully carried out by Captain Venour, D.S.O., who, working his men round through the scrub thereby exposed a long line of deep trenches to enfilade fire. The “Cease Fire” was then sounded and the whole line advancing, charged into the trenches and turned the enemy out at the point of the bayonet. Our casualties were only two men killed, this being due to Major Heneker’s good dispositions and to the admirable way in which the Scouts performed their duties...

At Ikotobo, on January 26th, the enemy treacherously ambushed a water picket under the command of Lieutenant J. Wayling, Canadian Militia and Southern Nigeria Regiment, and, but for the initiative taken by Major G. B. Hodson, I.S.C., and the conspicuous gallantry displayed by that Officer, as well as by Captain M. L. Goldie, R.A., and Second Lieutenant R. H. D. Tompson, R.A., the picket would have been annihilated, as well as the carriers whom it was guarding. Major Hodson called for volunteers, and without waiting to see if any one was following him, he rushed across the stream under a very heavy cross fire from the enemy. He was followed by Captain Goldie and Second Lieutenant Tompson. These three officers held the opposite heights until the killed and wounded, numbering 7, were withdrawn, and the picket had formed up to cover the retreat of the whole party. Returning with reinforcements the same evening, Major Heneker inflicted summary punishment upon the enemy... 
The following are the names of Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and men whom I desire to bring to your notice... “Captain M. L. Goldie, M.V.O., Royal Artillery, and Second Lieutenant R. H. D. Tompson, Royal Artillery, displayed conspicuous gallantry at the water picket affair at Ikotobo.’’
The Afghanistan Medal awarded to Captain E. A. Johnson, Royal Artillery and British Colonial Service, who was affectionately known as ‘Johnson Pasha’ by the Bedouin tribesmen of Egypt, was twice decorated by the Khedive of Egypt, and was ‘mentioned’ in the aftermath of the Battle of Maiwand A talented linguist and passionate amateur geologist credited with the discovery of masrium, he prospected for gold in the Egyptian desert on his days off and is widely viewed as the man who ‘rediscovered the ancient Egyptian gold mines’ Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Capt: E. A. Johnson. R.A.) mounted as worn on original riband with contemporary top wearing pin, good very fine £500-£700 --- Turkish Order of the Osmanieh, 2nd Class, London Gazette 14 August 1908: ‘In recognition of valuable services.’ Turkish Order of the Medjidieh, 2nd Class, London Gazette 8 November 1892: ‘Granted unto the under mentioned English Officers of the Egyptian Police… in recognition of their services whilst actually and entirely employed beyond Her Majesty’s Dominions in the service of His Highness [the Khedive of Egypt].’ M.I.D. London Gazette 25 January 1881: ‘To Captain E. A. Johnson, R.A., Commissary of Ordnance Quetta, my cordial thanks are due for the prompt manner in which he prepared two 25-pounders to accompany the advance force and organised its park.' Edward Armstrong Johnson was born in Dublin on 15 August 1846, the son of The Venerable J. Evans Johnson, Archdeacon of Ferns, and elder brother of Major-General Frederick Francis Johnson, C.B., 69th Regiment of Foot. Educated at Cheltenham College and the R.M.A. Woolwich, Johnson was appointed to a commission in the Royal Artillery on 8 January 1868 and was sent to India where he served as Commissary of Ordnance. Raised Captain 1 July 1879, Johnson was transferred north from Mhow and fought during the Second Anglo-Afghan Campaign of 1878-80 with General Phayre’s Division, which was charged with maintaining the lines of communication between Quetta and Kandahar, the latter besieged by Ayub Khan, the former Emir of Afghanistan and newly heralded victor of Maiwand. He was subsequently Mentioned in Despatches by Colonel G. Chesney, Secretary to the Government of India. Taking his retirement from the Royal Artillery with gratuity on 19 August 1884, Johnson joined the Colonial Service and soon began to forge a successful and twice-decorated career attached to the Egyptian Police. He also developed a deep passion for mineral exploration - in particular, the search for gold deposits beneath the sands of Egypt, some 40 years before Howard Carter opened the eyes of the world to the riches of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings, a reminder of the vast scale of local mining which took place millennia before. An article published in The Daily Telegraph on 7 March 1903 gives a good account of this time: ‘The Week’s Finance: Egyptian Mines In the midst of the prevailing dullness in the stock markets there has been some little activity in the new group of Egyptian undertakings… The present interest which is being taken by speculators in the shares of various companies mining for gold in Egypt is probably due to a versatile Pasha who has been in the Employ of the Egyptian Government for about twenty years. Johnson Pasha was in the Engineers (sic), and was one of the earliest Englishmen (sic) to leave the Service and go to Egypt. He quickly became an exceptional Arabic scholar, and he also took great interest in the inscriptions on the ancient monuments. His duties in the Egyptian Government brought him into close contact with all the Arab tribes in the Desert, and, learning from them of the existence of numberless holes in the ground, he used to spend most of his holidays wandering about the Desert visiting these holes. As General (sic) Johnson had a very considerable knowledge of geology, he soon came to the conclusion that the holes to which the Arabs led him were the remains of ancient gold mines. He accordingly offered small rewards to all the Arabs who would bring him any information as to their position. It need hardly be said that the Cairene officials looked upon Johnson Pasha as slightly mad… The Pasha, however, kept on hammering away, and Egyptologists began to search for records of gold mining, which were eventually found to exist, and showed that in ancient times there must have been an enormous output of gold in Egypt.’ Travelling to England to publicise his cause, Johnson attempted to garner the support of the major financial houses but was repeatedly viewed as an enthusiast. In 1898, a chance meeting with an Australian prospector named Knox Brown resulted in concessions being offered to the Victoria Investment Corporation; fuelled by £35,000 in working capital, initial results looked promising. The Daily Telegraph of 7 March 1903, notes: ‘Work was started on the Red Sea at a place called Um Rus, and to-day, the main shaft, 10ft by 5ft, is down 300ft, and a shoot of gold has been discovered 600ft long, 2ft 6in. wide, going from 1oz to 10oz.' Accordingly, further success was met at the Um Geraiart Mine belonging to the Nile Valley Company: ‘Exceedingly rich ore has been met with, and upwards of £11,000 worth of gold has already been won from the mine.' Leaving the Colonial Service in 1908, Johnson and his wife returned home to Ireland and purchased a small estate at Enniscorthy, Ballinapierce, County Wexford. Here they enjoyed a relatively peaceful existence until the summer of 1916, when Sinn Fein rebels broke into their home and stole a double-barrelled shotgun. Using Johnson's newly procured Model T Ford as a 'getaway' car, they didn't get far; the subsequent crash vexed Johnson for months afterwards, heightened by conflict with his insurance company who were reluctant to pay out £85 4s. on account of a civil disturbance clause; he later won the case, although the gun was never recovered. Unperturbed by local unrest, Johnson and his friends spent over £1000 on exploration and prospecting during the War years, focussing heavily upon the Barrystown lead mines. He went on to devote his final years, finances and personal labour to demonstrating the mineral wealth of County Wexford, including gold discoveries along the Little Garr River and near Enniscorthy. Ever the optimist, further attempts to extract valuable metals from the surrounding lodes were only held back by the economic and social climate of the time and Johnson's declining health; he died at home in 1932.
A pair of Victorian brass column oil lamps, later converted, each with a glass reservoir upon a brass capital, painted column and stepped brass plinth base, with associated pleated light shades, 58cm high to fitting (2) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
A brass column table lamp, late 20th century, the Corinthian capital raised on a reeded column set to a stepped square plinth, 77cm high including shade Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
1746 King George II silver 'LIMA' Halfcrown with 'DECIMO NONO' to the edge (Bull 1688, ESC 606, S 3695A). Obverse: older laureate bust of King George II, facing left, wearing armour with the face of a lion on his shoulder, 'LIMA' below. Legend: 'GEORGIUS · II · DEI · GRATIA ·'. Reverse: crowned cruciform shields with the garter star in the centre, plain angles. Legend: 'M · B · F · ET H · REX · F · D · ET · L · D · S · R · I · AT · ET · E · 1746'. Edge: raised lettering that reads 'DECVS · ET · TVTAMEN · ANNO · REGNI · DECIMO · NONO'. Composition: 925 silver. Weight: 14.88g. Diameter: 34mm.Some British coins minted in 1745 and 1746 feature a privy mark in the form of the word 'LIMA' below the bust. This includes Five Guinea, 'full' Guineas, Half Guineas, Crowns, Halfcrowns, Shillings and Sixpences. These King George II coins were struck using gold and silver captured from European treasure ships on the way back from Peru, hence the use of 'LIMA', the Peruvian capital. The capture is often attributed to Admiral George Anson, later 1st Baron Anson with the ships said to be Spanish galleons. However, archival research reveals that the captured ships were French (the Louis Erasmus and the Marquis d'Antin). These vessels were taken by British privateers: government-sanctioned pirates whose prize money was shared between sponsors and crew.The Gentlemen's Magazine reported in September 1745 that the 'privateers waited on the King and offered £700,000 - their share of the prizes - to be immediately employ'd for his majesty's service, which was accepted and the money is to be repaid by Parliament.'. The loot, consisting of Spanish coin and bullion, was then transported to the Royal Mint. The application to place the word 'LIMA' under the royal portrait was made by the Bank of England in December 1745.
SPRINGBANK 18 YEAR OLD CAMPBELTOWN SINGLE MALT 46% ABV / 70cl There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction.
SPRINGBANK 21 YEAR OLD HEDLEY G WRIGHT CAMPBELTOWN SINGLE MALT 46% ABV / 70cl There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn.Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction.
VICTORIA 1 Crown 2nd portrait Obverse crowned and veiled bust ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REG: F:D: Reverse St. George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue 1888 together with two Churchill crowns and capital bonds notes Condition Report:Available upon request
ELIZABETH II (1952-2022) Belfast Gold Proof 1 Pound 2010 Obverse fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2010 IRB Reverse the official badges of the capital cities of the United Kingdom with the badge of Belfast being the principle focus ONE POUND BELFAST 19.6 grams 22.5mm Ø certificate number 0235 Condition Report:Available upon request
Elizabeth II (1952-2022) London; Gold Proof 2010 1 Pound Obverse fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2010 IRB Reverse the official badges of the capital cities of the United Kingdom with the badge of London being the principle focus ONE POUND LONDON 16 grams 22.5mm Ø Condition Report:Available upon request
Storm, Johann Casimir,: Rechtsanwalt und Politiker, der Vater von Theodor Storm (1790-1874). Eh. Brief mit Unterschrift, dat. Westermühle, 16. Nov. 1819. 8°. 2 Bl., 1 S. beschrieb. Mehrf. gefalt. An den Kirchspielvogt Wohll (?) in Tellingstedt, dem er mitteilt, daß er nicht vor künftige Woche "als am Donnerstage dem 25. d.M. das Capital von Ihm in empfang nehmen kann,...". - Mit d. Siegel, etw. beschäd. durch Öffnen, etw. Wasserrandig. D
HISTORIC INTEREST: an exhibition silver and gilt electrotype clockthe case designed by John Bell (1811-1895) for Elkington Mason & Co, Birmingham 1853, stamped 'ELECTRO DEPOSITED & PUBLISHED BY ELKINGTON MASON & CO APRIL 1853' Shaped triangular sculptural form, highly decorative the 'Hours Clock-Case', the whole embellished in silver-plate and gilding, the apex crowned with a figure of Psyche, winged and looking upward, emblematic of eternity, stylised sunrays and clouds beneath her feet, the case front embellished with a dramatic bas-relief, sinuous classical figures representing the twelve hours are cast encircling the enamelled clock dial, to the base are two further figures symbolising 'Night', a woman in repose, and 'Morning', a man waking, rocky outcrops beneath them, the reverse encasing a brass twin train clock movement with outside count wheel striking on a bell, includes pendulum and two winders, all raised on three ball feet, width 29cm, height 40cm.Footnotes:ProvenanceExhibited at the 'Paris Universal Exhibition' of 1855 - see the 'Illustrated London News' from 17th November, 1855, p.592.Lot EssayThe prototype of this sculptural clock, designed by John Bell (1811-1895) for Elkington Mason & Co in Birmingham, was first exhibited at the 'Great Exhibition' of 1851. This landmark exhibition was probably the most successful, memorable and influential cultural event of the 19th century. From May to October 1851, the magnificent Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, was filled with visitors to the 'Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations'. The exhibition's phenomenal success confounded the predictions of its many doubters in both parliament and the press. Visited by over six million people (equivalent to a third of the British population at that date), it generated a vast profit of £186,000.The 1851 exhibition was the first ever international exhibition of manufactured products. It inspired a long succession of international fairs in other cities, including Paris, Dublin, New York, Vienna and Chicago – almost one a year for the rest of the 19th century.As discussed and illustrated in the 'Exhibition Supplement to The Illustrated London News', published on August 9th 1851, p.188, this fine Elkington clock-case comes 'within the scope of legitimate sculpturesque decoration of a work of utility. It is styled the 'Hours Clock-Case' ... it is prettily conceived, and pleasingly designed; though it might, perhaps, be improved in subsequent copies ...' The commentator then goes on to list the improvements they feel would enhance John Bell's original design. It is therefore interesting to note that the clock-case on offer here is the new and improved version, which takes on board the criticisms cited in 1851, and was subsequently displayed at the 'Exposition Universelle' in Paris (otherwise known as the 'Paris Universal Exhibition'), in 1855.As per the description and text quoted in 'The Illustrated London News' dated November 17th 1855, p.595, under the heading 'The Paris Universal Exhibition', it states; 'We have engraved three of the beautiful works of British Art which have been attractive even in the Art-Capital of Paris ... Next is a Clock Case, designed by John Bell and manufactured and exhibited by Messrs Elkington Mason and Co. The dial is encircled with figures of the twelve hours; and at the base are figures of Night and Morning. The design is more in the French taste than Mr Bell's compositions usually are ...' It is therefore apparent that this lot currently on offer, was exhibited at the 1855 'Exposition Universelle' in Paris, which took place on the Champs-Elysees from 15 May to 15th November, in 1855. Its official title was the 'Exposition Universelle des Produits de l'Agriculture, de l'Industrie et des Beaux-Arts de Paris 1855'. Held at the height of the Crimean War, the spectacle was the Second French Empire's attempt to surpass London's Great Exhibition of 1851.In considering the interconnection of industry and industrial display with sculpture in mid-nineteenth century Britain, the name of one sculptor in particular stands out. During the 1850s, John Bell was Britain's foremost sculptor, modelling for manufacturers of earthenware and metal statuary. A prominent exhibitor and curator of sculpture displays in the international exhibitions, Bell was the chief sculptor associated with Henry Cole's design reform movement and a prolific lecturer on sculpture. At the same time, Bell successfully maintained a conventional sculpture workshop, producing marble and bronze statues for private collections and national monuments. At the international exhibitions, Bell's designs could be found embodied in statues in marble, plaster, Parian, cast iron and electrotyped bronze, as well as silver-plated clocks and tableware. Bell therefore was prominently positioned at the centre of the nexus between fine art and industry during the 1850s. Whilst Bell's work as a modeller featured prolifically throughout the industrial displays at the early international exhibitions, he also curated displays of 'fine art' sculpture. Therefore the teaming up of John Bell and Elkington Mason & Co was a match made in creative and industrial heaven - fine art and industry combined. From 1836, Elkington were the pioneering British electroplating company who had invented, patented and developed the key elements of the art of electro-metallurgy. They were the world's pre-eminent art-metalwork manufacturer's of the 19th century, harnessing the power of electricity for the creation of artworks and mass consumer goods. Critically acclaimed at the Great Exhibition of 1851, Elkington became one of the world's first multinational brand identities and luxury trademarks. It was the only British company to consistently win the highest awards at all seven of the international exhibitions held from 1851-1878. The history of Elkington's achievements is the great, untold British success story of the Victorian era.LiteratureAlistair Grant - Sculpture, Metalwork, Ceramics and Glass V&A Museum, 'Elkington & Co. Visitors' Book, 1855-1878', accessed via https://www.vam.ac.uk/blog/projects/elkington-co-visitors-book-1855-1878 17/1/24Christopher Marsden - senior archivist Victoria and Albert Museum, 'The Gazette Official Public Record', accessed via https://www.thegazette.co.uk/all-notices/content/100717, 17/1/24Gabriel Williams, 'Industry and the ideal - ideal sculpture and reproduction at the early international exhibitions - two volumes', Volume 1, PhD thesis University of York, History of Art, September 2014For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 29/07/2014 Matured in Cask #15 Bottle Number: 142 / 237 40.6% ABV / 75cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. Lombard Tasting Notes -?Great length with the lightly salted dried fruit and sweet, violet incense and dusty peat lingering.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 29/07/2014 Matured in Cask #15 Bottle Number: 18 / 237 40.6% ABV / 75cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. Lombard Tasting Notes -?Great length with the lightly salted dried fruit and sweet, violet incense and dusty peat lingering.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 14/04/2014 Matured in Cask #7 Bottle Number: 70 / 260 41.1% ABV / 70cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. "Classic, dusty, very mature, grippy but soft ...... I'm lost for words" - Whisky Magazine #130 Scored 9.3/10 Lombard Tasting Notes - Delightful, slightly salty dimension to this whisky. It develops into a beautiful, well balanced, creamy finish.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 14/04/2014 Matured in Cask #7 Bottle Number: 52 / 260 41.1% ABV / 70cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. "Classic, dusty, very mature, grippy but soft ...... I'm lost for words" - Whisky Magazine #130 Scored 9.3/10 Lombard Tasting Notes - Delightful, slightly salty dimension to this whisky. It develops into a beautiful, well balanced, creamy finish.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 14/04/2014 Matured in Cask #7 Bottle Number: 120 / 260 41.1% ABV / 70cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. "Classic, dusty, very mature, grippy but soft ...... I'm lost for words" - Whisky Magazine #130 Scored 9.3/10 Lombard Tasting Notes - Delightful, slightly salty dimension to this whisky. It develops into a beautiful, well balanced, creamy finish.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 14/04/2014 Matured in Cask #7 Bottle Number: 68 / 260 41.1% ABV / 70cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. "Classic, dusty, very mature, grippy but soft ...... I'm lost for words" - Whisky Magazine #130 Scored 9.3/10 Lombard Tasting Notes - Delightful, slightly salty dimension to this whisky. It develops into a beautiful, well balanced, creamy finish.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 14/04/2014 Matured in Cask #7 Bottle Number: 67 / 260 41.1% ABV / 70cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. "Classic, dusty, very mature, grippy but soft ...... I'm lost for words" - Whisky Magazine #130 Scored 9.3/10 Lombard Tasting Notes - Delightful, slightly salty dimension to this whisky. It develops into a beautiful, well balanced, creamy finish.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 14/04/2014 Matured in Cask #7 Bottle Number: 150 / 260 41.1% ABV / 70cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. "Classic, dusty, very mature, grippy but soft ...... I'm lost for words" - Whisky Magazine #130 Scored 9.3/10 Lombard Tasting Notes - Delightful, slightly salty dimension to this whisky. It develops into a beautiful, well balanced, creamy finish.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 14/04/2014 Matured in Cask #7 Bottle Number: 49 / 260 41.1% ABV / 70cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. "Classic, dusty, very mature, grippy but soft ...... I'm lost for words" - Whisky Magazine #130 Scored 9.3/10 Lombard Tasting Notes - Delightful, slightly salty dimension to this whisky. It develops into a beautiful, well balanced, creamy finish.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 29/07/2014 Matured in Cask #15 Bottle Number: 139 / 237 40.6% ABV / 75cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. Lombard Tasting Notes -?Great length with the lightly salted dried fruit and sweet, violet incense and dusty peat lingering.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 14/04/2014 Matured in Cask #7 Bottle Number: 118 / 260 41.1% ABV / 70cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. "Classic, dusty, very mature, grippy but soft ...... I'm lost for words" - Whisky Magazine #130 Scored 9.3/10 Lombard Tasting Notes - Delightful, slightly salty dimension to this whisky. It develops into a beautiful, well balanced, creamy finish.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 29/07/2014 Matured in Cask #15 Bottle Number: 140 / 237 40.6% ABV / 75cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. Lombard Tasting Notes -?Great length with the lightly salted dried fruit and sweet, violet incense and dusty peat lingering.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 14/04/2014 Matured in Cask #7 Bottle Number: 50 / 260 41.1% ABV / 70cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. "Classic, dusty, very mature, grippy but soft ...... I'm lost for words" - Whisky Magazine #130 Scored 9.3/10 Lombard Tasting Notes - Delightful, slightly salty dimension to this whisky. It develops into a beautiful, well balanced, creamy finish.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 14/04/2014 Matured in Cask #7 Bottle Number: 51 / 260 41.1% ABV / 70cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. "Classic, dusty, very mature, grippy but soft ...... I'm lost for words" - Whisky Magazine #130 Scored 9.3/10 Lombard Tasting Notes - Delightful, slightly salty dimension to this whisky. It develops into a beautiful, well balanced, creamy finish.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 29/07/2014 Matured in Cask #15 Bottle Number: 65 / 237 40.6% ABV / 75cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. Lombard Tasting Notes -?Great length with the lightly salted dried fruit and sweet, violet incense and dusty peat lingering.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 14/04/2014 Matured in Cask #7 Bottle Number: 53 / 260 41.1% ABV / 70cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. "Classic, dusty, very mature, grippy but soft ...... I'm lost for words" - Whisky Magazine #130 Scored 9.3/10 Lombard Tasting Notes - Delightful, slightly salty dimension to this whisky. It develops into a beautiful, well balanced, creamy finish.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 14/04/2014 Matured in Cask #7 Bottle Number: 119 / 260 41.1% ABV / 70cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. "Classic, dusty, very mature, grippy but soft ...... I'm lost for words" - Whisky Magazine #130 Scored 9.3/10 Lombard Tasting Notes - Delightful, slightly salty dimension to this whisky. It develops into a beautiful, well balanced, creamy finish.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 29/07/2014 Matured in Cask #15 Bottle Number: 141 / 237 40.6% ABV / 75cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. Lombard Tasting Notes -?Great length with the lightly salted dried fruit and sweet, violet incense and dusty peat lingering.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 14/04/2014 Matured in Cask #7 Bottle Number: 71 / 260 41.1% ABV / 70cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. "Classic, dusty, very mature, grippy but soft ...... I'm lost for words" - Whisky Magazine #130 Scored 9.3/10 Lombard Tasting Notes - Delightful, slightly salty dimension to this whisky. It develops into a beautiful, well balanced, creamy finish.
Distilled: 16/07/1969 Bottled: 14/04/2014 Matured in Cask #7 Bottle Number: 115 / 260 41.1% ABV / 70cl **the hammer price of this lot is subject to VAT at the standard rate** Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report. There are very few distilleries left in Scotland that have the capacity to carry out 100% of the whisky making process onsite, but Springbank can make that claim. Situated in Campbeltown (the former whisky capital of the world) the distillery produces three distinct styles of single malt: lightly peated Springbank, heavily peated Longrow, and triple distilled, unpeated Hazelburn. Despite being a relatively small distillery, Springbank has cultivated a global cult following, with older expressions such as their legendary Local Barley series commanding eye-watering sums at auction. "Classic, dusty, very mature, grippy but soft ...... I'm lost for words" - Whisky Magazine #130 Scored 9.3/10 Lombard Tasting Notes - Delightful, slightly salty dimension to this whisky. It develops into a beautiful, well balanced, creamy finish.
Eugène Galien-Laloue (1854–1941) was a French artist known for his depictions of Parisian street scenes and landscapes. He was particularly renowned for his ability to capture the atmosphere of Belle Époque Paris, with its bustling streets, iconic landmarks, and lively urban life. Galien-Laloue's works often featured views of the city under various lighting conditions, showcasing the charm and elegance of the French capital during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Here are key points about Eugène Galien-Laloue:1. **Early Life:** - Eugène Galien-Laloue was born on December 11, 1854, in Paris, France.2. **Artistic Education:** - He received formal training as an artist, studying under various instructors, and developed his skills in painting and drawing.3. **Pseudonyms:** - Galien-Laloue is known to have used several pseudonyms during his career, including J. Lievin, Eugène Galiany, and E. Galiani.4. **Artistic Style:** - Galien-Laloue's artistic style is often associated with the School of Paris and the French Impressionist movement. - His works typically showcased a mastery of light, color, and perspective.5. **Parisian Street Scenes:** - The artist is best known for his Parisian street scenes, which often featured iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and the bustling streets of Montmartre.6. **Landscape Paintings:** - In addition to cityscapes, Galien-Laloue also painted landscapes, suburban scenes, and views of the French countryside.7. **Use of Watercolor and Gouache:** - Galien-Laloue frequently utilized watercolor and gouache in his paintings, contributing to the atmospheric and vibrant qualities of his works.8. **Artistic Prowess:** - His technical skill in capturing the play of light on buildings, streets, and the overall urban environment contributed to the popularity of his paintings.9. **Exhibitions:** - Galien-Laloue exhibited his works at various salons and galleries in Paris, gaining recognition for his talent.10. **Legacy:** - Eugène Galien-Laloue's paintings are considered valuable historical documents, providing a glimpse into the charm and elegance of Paris during a significant period of its history.11. **Death:** - Eugène Galien-Laloue passed away in 1941.While Galien-Laloue's works were initially associated with the Impressionist movement, he is also recognized for his own distinctive style, capturing the essence of Parisian life and architecture. His paintings continue to be sought after by art collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate the nostalgic and evocative qualities of his depictions of Belle Époque Paris.Measures 40 x 60 (image), 46.25 x 66.25 (framed).Sold "after" Galien Laloue.
Waikiki Beach is a famous and iconic stretch of shoreline located in the neighborhood of Waikiki in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Here are key aspects of Waikiki Beach:1. **Location:** Waikiki is situated on the south shore of Oahu, with Waikiki Beach running along the coastline. It is part of the city of Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii.2. **Scenic Beauty:** Waikiki Beach is renowned for its picturesque setting, featuring a backdrop of the iconic Diamond Head volcanic crater. The beach offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and is known for its golden sand.3. **Long Beach Stretch:** Waikiki Beach spans approximately 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) and is divided into different sections. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists.4. **Surfing:** Waikiki is considered one of the birthplaces of modern surfing. The gentle and consistent waves in the area make it an ideal spot for beginners to learn how to surf. Surfboard rentals and lessons are widely available.5. **Historic Hotels:** The beachfront is lined with historic hotels, including the Royal Hawaiian Hotel (often referred to as the "Pink Palace") and the Moana Surfrider, contributing to Waikiki's nostalgic charm.6. **Shopping and Dining:** The Kalakaua Avenue, which runs parallel to the beach, is a bustling thoroughfare known for its shopping and dining options. Visitors can explore a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.7. **Diamond Head:** The iconic Diamond Head crater provides a scenic backdrop to Waikiki Beach. Hiking to the summit of Diamond Head offers panoramic views of the beach and surrounding areas.8. **Hula Performances:** Waikiki often hosts cultural events, including traditional Hawaiian hula performances and music. Visitors can experience the rich cultural heritage of Hawaii.9. **Sunset Traditions:** Sunset on Waikiki Beach is a special time, with many people gathering to witness the breathtaking sunset over the Pacific Ocean. It's a tradition to appreciate the changing colors of the sky.10. **Waikiki Aquarium:** Located near the beach, the Waikiki Aquarium is a popular attraction showcasing marine life native to the Hawaiian Islands.11. **Water Activities:** In addition to surfing, Waikiki Beach offers various water activities, including snorkeling, paddleboarding, and outrigger canoe rides.12. **International Appeal:** Waikiki is an international tourist destination, drawing visitors from around the world who come to experience the beauty of Hawaii and the unique Aloha spirit.Waikiki Beach, with its combination of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and recreational opportunities, stands as one of the most iconic and beloved beaches in the world. It captures the essence of the Hawaiian lifestyle and remains a must-visit destination for those seeking the magic of Oahu's south shore.Measures 56 x 42.Backed by linen.
A Peruvan 'Sterling' round candlestick. With a fluted vase-shaped capital with a decorative border, a part fluted baluster stem and base with a stiff leaf border, the base filled and with the engraved mark for the Cumusso silver company 'Sterling 925' over a flag motif and 'Camusso' over 'Made in Peru', approx. 23cm high overall (9 inches), loaded base (gross weight 563g)Note; The Camusso silver company was founded in 1933 in Lima, Peru by Italian silversmith Mario Comusso Grasso.
The Gentleman’s Magazine, 1755. An early mention of George Washington in a London magazine. A report, reading in part: "The poor men who suffered at the meadows with Colonel Washington recommend to your favour as they were disabled in the service of their country...". This is very early & rather unusual mention of George Washington, being just 23 years old. The additional high points in this issue are first an article headed: "Gov. Dinwiddie's Speech to the Assembly of Virginia" in which he relates various reports from the French & Indian War, including mention of "...general Braddock, commander in chief of all his majesty's forces on this continent..." and others. The very first article in this magazine: "Account of the British Settlements in N. America" which is continued from a previous issue & takes over 3 1/2 pages. Among other items of interest in this magazine are: "A Message from his Excellency Arthur Dobbs, Esq., Governor of North Carolina, to the General Assembly held at Newburn (New Bern)," "A Particular Account of the Death of Mr. Professor Richmann...who was Killed Whilst he was Making an Electrical Experiment" which also includes two illustrations. "Journal of Public Transactions in America," an article which begins: "In the instruction given by Somerset County in Virginia to the representatives in the assembly, is the following passage..."; a full back page is a chart of: "Each Day's Price of Stocks in July, 1755" and much more. The American map called for is lacking. The page numbers are 244-335, plus one each a title page of St Johns Gate. With full title/index page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate. Bound with June 1755 having a highlight of the dispute between the Assembly and the Governor of Pennsylvania. Speeches of Indian chiefs and a nice description of shells with an illustration. Many snippets of America, including a description of the penalties for anyone to visit Louisbourg, the capital of the French province of Île-Royale (present-day Cape Breton Island) during the War of the Austrian Succession, known as King George's War in the British colonies. Had they visited in a four-month period, the sentence was to have one’s ear cut off, 39 lashes and seizure of assets and exclusion from government.Approximate Dimensions: h. 8", w. 5"Condition:Bound together in excellent condition with the original binding string. American map is not present.
JAMES BOND: OCTOPUSSY (1983) - US "Checkpoint Charlie" Special Advance Poster - Linen-Backed, 1983Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday 8th February. The auction will begin at 2:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Filmed several years before the fall of the Berlin wall, the thirteenth instalment of the Bond franchise Octopussy (1983) was filmed at Checkpoint Charlie, the famous border crossing where East and West Berlin met. This simple design, with the only colour used for the film title, was used to announce the beginning of principal photography on location in the German capital.23" x 15" (58 x 38 cm)Condition: FineConservation linen-backed with restoration to the grey background.Artist: Unknown Artist£300 - 600VAT Status: MClick here for our Poster Auction Grading Guide
Lucian of Samosata. Luciani Dialogi et alia multa opera quorum index est in proximis paginis. Imagines Philostrati. Eiusdem Heroica. Eiusdem vitæ Sophistarum. Imagines Junioris Philostrati. Descriptiones Callistrati. Venice: In aedibus Aldi, & Andrae Asulani soceri, October, 1522. Third edition in Greek and second Aldine edition of Lucian's Dialogues (the edition princeps was published in Florence in 1496, and the first Aldine edition was published in 1503) and second edition of the Philostratean texts and the Callistratus. Title and preliminaries in Greek and Latin, text in Greek. Greek and Roman letter. Aldine woodcut anchor and dolphin device on title and on verso of final leaf. Very rare to see the printer’s device twice. Capital spaces with guide letters. Imprint from colophon. With a preface by Franciscus Asulanus. At the demand of the Congregation of the Index Expurgatorius (otherwise known as the Inquisition) pages 385-92 and 435-440 were removed in order to destroy two passages, p. 386 and 436" (Ebert). Those pages are missing in this edition. Full early 17th century panelled brown leather binding. Raised bands and gilt titling on the spine. Speckled page edges. 55 lines plus pagination. 571pp. 4to. "The first of these Aldine editions...is very imperfect, and apparently taken from inaccurate MSS, without any collation of the edition princeps. The second is rather more valuable, and has served as the basis of many subsequent editions. It exhibits in some places a purer text than the Florentine edition" (Dibdin, Greek and Latin Classics II, pp. 190-191). Brunet III, cols. 1206-1207. Ebert 12374. Renouard, p. 95, 4.Approximate Dimensions:h. 12.25", w. 8.25", d. 2"Condition:Boards have wear, chipping, and loss to leather. End papers lightly browned at the edges from turn-in glue. Light foxing throughout and a few leaves with minor worming. Pages have some foxing, yellowing, and light staining. Some marginalia
De Arca Mystica by Richard of Saint Victor with all five books complete does not contain Beniamin minor. Published 1494 by Johann Amerbach, Basel. First edition. 19th century vellum binding. Title in gilt on red morocco spine label with marbled end papers. Gothic type with initials decorated in red or blue; paragraph marks rubricated and capital strokes in yellow. 148 leavesApproximate Dimensions:h. 5.75", w. 4", d. 1"Condition:Lacking part two. Wear and rubbing to vellum. Marginal tears to two leaves, light marginal dampstaining. Ink staining on three leaves. Early inscription on last blank leaf.
Gregory the Great, Saint (540-604) Dialogus eiusque diaconi Petri in quattuor libros divisus: de vita et miraculis patrum italicorum et de eternitate animarum cum tabulis nuncnunc a novo supradditis. Paris: Ulrich Gering and Berchtoldt Rembolt, 23rd March 1508. 8vo (21 x 13.5cm), later vellum, 64 ff., signatures a-h8, title-page with criblé woodcut central panel containing Rembolt's device on shield suspended on vine and supported by two lions rampant, letterpress above in red, the whole enclosed by decorative criblé woodcut frame, large woodcut portrait of Gregory to verso of title-page, criblé woodcut initials throughout, all with red penwork embellishment, capital strokes throughout in red, boards sprung, a1-2 slightly marked and damp-stained, minute worm-track to lower margins of quires a-b, g5-h8 with small repaired tear in gutter, a few other light marks [not in Adams but cf. G1191 for a 1513 edition by Rembolt] Ulrich Gering (d.1510) was one of three German printers who together established the first printing press in France, in Paris in 1470.
Georgian or Victorian bone spelling alphabet comprising between three and eight tiles for each letter with capital to one side and lower case to the other, including blank examples, in compartmentalised mahogany box with spelling alphabet to lid, length of box 25.5cm, height of each tile approximately 18mm
A dark grey veined Sienna marble pedestal or torchère standWith Egyptian style capital, multi-knopped trunk and ogee foot.99.5cm highProvenance:Walker Barnett & Hill, 26-28 March 1996, lot 422.Condition:Scratches to the top. Otherwise generally good condition overall. Some glue visible at joint between capital and column.
Hitler's 50th Birthday 3 Stamps with 3 Different Special Postmarks Eger, Memel, Munich 3 Covers 20 4 1939 Eger Swastika Special Postmark on 12pf+38pf 50th Anniversary Hitler's Birthday stamp. Reichsgau Sudetenland or shortened Sudetengau was formed from the largest part of the Sudeten German territories of Czechoslovakia that were annexed by the Nazi State in 1938. This Reichsgau existed from 1939 to 1945, 20 4 1939 Memel City Theatre Swastika Special Postmark on 12pf+38pf 50th Anniversary Hitler's Birthday stamp 20 4 1939 Munich Swastika Special Postmark on 12pf+38pf 50th Anniversary Hitler's Birthday stamp Munich Capital of the Party. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Finance. Papers on Currency, 1850-1880, a sammelband of seven pamphlets: Report of the Sub-Committee on Currency, to the Acting Committee of the National Association for the Protection of Industry and Capital throughout the British Empire, n.d. [1850], [2], 18pp;Swiney (William), Notes on the Monetary Panics and Convulsions, and the Effects of the Currency Acts of 1819 & 1844, second edition, London: Richardson (Brothers), 1856, 42pp;Smee (William Ray, Esq., FSA), On Silver & Gold, Paper and Credit, For private circulation, [Paris?], n.d. [1860] 12pp; Herford (Mr. Edward), On Facts and Fictions of the Currency, Manchester Statistical Society, Read June 9th, 1875, 14pp;Cernuschi (Henri), The Bland Bill: its grounds, its alleged dishonesty, its imperfections, its future, Paris: Published by the Author, 1878, 24pp;idem., Identicalness of Francs, Pounds Sterling, and Dollars. Pairs, May, 1878, [2]pp;idem., Monetary Diplomacy in 1878. London: P.S. King, 1878, 63pp, tipped-in erratum slip; Greig (John Kinloch, Bank Manager, Leeds), Bank Note and Banking Reform: with suggestions for a new banking act, London: Effingham Wilson, 1880, 25pp. prefixed by a [2]pp MS title and contents leaf, ex-Liverpool Free Public Library, their institutional cloth binding, Bound 8/5/85, book label and occasional stamps, upper-cover starting to split, 8vo
New Zealand. Account of a Voyage from Gravesend to Auckland, 1881-1882, probably chronicled by William Bennett (b. 1836), formerly of Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire, [73]ff of pencil MS, [9]ff excised from the rear, having taken leave of his friends the author departs for Gravesend, via the Spalding train to London, while in the capital for a few days he and his mother played the tourist, 'to Madam Tussauds + saw collection of waxworks in which I did not feel very much interested', 'went into a Barbers [...] and had a 'Clip' Shampoo + Shave. Going a bit further I had 2 teeth broken + the nerves destroyed so as to prevent the tooth-ache. We then proceeded to the Monument of London + went to the top of it', Crystal Palace, Alexander Palace for an organ recital, 'to the British Museum. After going over various parts we went into the Jewel Room where there is a policeman + waiter. The 'Bobby' was very communicative + gave us a deal of information respecting the different jewels. Amongst them is one called the Duke of Portland's Vase [...]. The P.C. was so very civil and obliging that I have him 6d. [On returning to their rooms, via the Foundling Hospital they] 'had a "Siesta" (i.e. an afternoon sleep)'. Having departed for NZ on the SS Lusitania ('a noble looking vessel') the Channel crossing was 'very rough + many of the passengers are still very green'. Eventually having reached the Bay of Naples, at 5.30am 'a great many people were stirring in order to see the reflection of Mt. Vesuvius' before going ashore to Naples. The voyage was far from pleasant sailing, with inclement weather and recorded fights in steerage, but there are numerous nautical observations and descriptions of a raffle, further amusements, food and life onboard, before disembarking at Melbourne for a few days, - even noting having bought a violin book (for the author fiddles, mentioning it several times in places), - before the final leg, on a different vessel to Auckland, NZ, some leaves with lists and further notes, contemporary black faux leather ruled notebook, split with some movement, oblong 8vo, along with a 20th c manuscript transcript, the pastedown acting as a preface: I salvaged a notebook, rejected by a charity shop, in 1986. I have now transposed its entire contents, without alteration, in order to make it more easily readable, wrappers, 4to, loosely-inserted ephemera, including a defective copy of a Pinchbeck baptismal certificate for a Bennett, dated May 1st 1836, the same parish from which our author sets out etc., and an unassociated early 20th c friendship album, Elsie Kirk, February 27th 1909, partially-inscribed with typical sentiment, one leaf illustrated with a still life watercolour of a poppy, contemporary black calf, rubbed, all edges gilt, foliate endpapers, 8vo, (3)
Jean Baptiste Fresez (1800-1867)2 oil paintings of a couple in which the man is dressed in a black suit with a bow, wearing 2 awards including the Order of the Netherlands Lion and his husband in a beautiful blue dress with a lace cap with roses on her head, canvas dated 1852, 90x71 cm in capital gold-colored classic frames, outer size per piece is 113x93 cm
Konvolut religiöser Gegenstände: Kruzifix auf aufwändigem Sockel, geschnitzt, Farb- und Goldfassung, H. 64 cm, Kerzenleuchter, ornamentale Schitzereien, Goldfassung, H. 50 cm; Säule mit reliefierten Ornamenten, Farb- und Goldassung, H. 72 cm; Konsole mit Reliquie (Münze) mit Ornamenten und Putten, Goldfassung, 19 x 34 cm; kleines Pilasterkapitell, 12 x 18 cm; Spiegel mit Blechverzierungen, 47 x 40 cm, alle Altersspuren. / Collection of religious objects: crucifix on elaborate base, carved, colour and gold mount, h. 64 cm, candlestick, ornamental carvings, gold mount, h. 50 cm; column with ornaments in relief, colour and gold mount, h. 72 cm; console with relic (coin) with ornaments and putti, gold mount, 19 x 34 cm; small pilaster capital, 12 x 18 cm; mirror with sheet metal decorations, 47 x 40 cm, all traces of age.
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