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A George III style mahogany side table with two frieze drawers with swan neck brass handles and square tapered legs with spade feet, width 105cm, depth 52cm, height 76cm. Condition - poor to fairProvenance: Constables Tower, the main entrance gate to Dover Castle, was constructed in 1220 and was traditionally for the use of the Constable of Dover Castle. From the mid-eighteenth century to 2015 it was the home of the Deputy Constable of the Castle, and their families. Serving as a private residence, office, and reception space for formal events and ceremonies, over the years visitors have included leading figures from Admirals to Bishops and even Royalty.The building and its contents were transferred to English Heritage in 2015 and an assessment of the historical significance of the building and its contents have taken place. The furniture being offered for sale was all in use in the building, offering a tangible connection to the history of the place. However, it is not sufficiently historically important to be brought into the museum collection for Dover Castle. The proceeds from the sale of this furniture, will enable English Heritage – itself a charity – to fund the conservation and care of the objects from Constables Tower which are particularly historically significant.

An early 20th century mahogany cheval mirror with moulded frame and reeded down swept legs, width 54cm, height 159cm. Condition - fairProvenance: Constables Tower, the main entrance gate to Dover Castle, was constructed in 1220 and was traditionally for the use of the Constable of Dover Castle. From the mid-eighteenth century to 2015 it was the home of the Deputy Constable of the Castle, and their families. Serving as a private residence, office, and reception space for formal events and ceremonies, over the years visitors have included leading figures from Admirals to Bishops and even Royalty.The building and its contents were transferred to English Heritage in 2015 and an assessment of the historical significance of the building and its contents have taken place. The furniture being offered for sale was all in use in the building, offering a tangible connection to the history of the place. However, it is not sufficiently historically important to be brought into the museum collection for Dover Castle. The proceeds from the sale of this furniture, will enable English Heritage – itself a charity – to fund the conservation and care of the objects from Constables Tower which are particularly historically significant.

An 18th century oak gateleg table with an oval top on baluster turned under frame, 112cm extended, depth 100cm, height 68cm. Condition - fairProvenance: Constables Tower, the main entrance gate to Dover Castle, was constructed in 1220 and was traditionally for the use of the Constable of Dover Castle. From the mid-eighteenth century to 2015 it was the home of the Deputy Constable of the Castle, and their families. Serving as a private residence, office, and reception space for formal events and ceremonies, over the years visitors have included leading figures from Admirals to Bishops and even Royalty.The building and its contents were transferred to English Heritage in 2015 and an assessment of the historical significance of the building and its contents have taken place. The furniture being offered for sale was all in use in the building, offering a tangible connection to the history of the place. However, it is not sufficiently historically important to be brought into the museum collection for Dover Castle. The proceeds from the sale of this furniture, will enable English Heritage – itself a charity – to fund the conservation and care of the objects from Constables Tower which are particularly historically significant.

A George III mahogany chest of two short and three long drawers on bracket feet, width 114cm, depth 56cm, height 101cm. Condition - fairProvenance: Constables Tower, the main entrance gate to Dover Castle, was constructed in 1220 and was traditionally for the use of the Constable of Dover Castle. From the mid-eighteenth century to 2015 it was the home of the Deputy Constable of the Castle, and their families. Serving as a private residence, office, and reception space for formal events and ceremonies, over the years visitors have included leading figures from Admirals to Bishops and even Royalty.The building and its contents were transferred to English Heritage in 2015 and an assessment of the historical significance of the building and its contents have taken place. The furniture being offered for sale was all in use in the building, offering a tangible connection to the history of the place. However, it is not sufficiently historically important to be brought into the museum collection for Dover Castle. The proceeds from the sale of this furniture, will enable English Heritage – itself a charity – to fund the conservation and care of the objects from Constables Tower which are particularly historically significant.

An early 20th century chinoiserie painted leather four fold screen, each panel width 46cm, height 180cm. Condition - poor to fair (two panels holed in three places, one with poor horizontal restoration)Provenance: Constables Tower, the main entrance gate to Dover Castle, was constructed in 1220 and was traditionally for the use of the Constable of Dover Castle. From the mid-eighteenth century to 2015 it was the home of the Deputy Constable of the Castle, and their families. Serving as a private residence, office, and reception space for formal events and ceremonies, over the years visitors have included leading figures from Admirals to Bishops and even Royalty.The building and its contents were transferred to English Heritage in 2015 and an assessment of the historical significance of the building and its contents have taken place. The furniture being offered for sale was all in use in the building, offering a tangible connection to the history of the place. However, it is not sufficiently historically important to be brought into the museum collection for Dover Castle. The proceeds from the sale of this furniture, will enable English Heritage – itself a charity – to fund the conservation and care of the objects from Constables Tower which are particularly historically significant.

A pair of Edwardian mahogany bedside cabinets, width 41cm, depth 41cm, height 78cm. Condition - poorProvenance: Constables Tower, the main entrance gate to Dover Castle, was constructed in 1220 and was traditionally for the use of the Constable of Dover Castle. From the mid-eighteenth century to 2015 it was the home of the Deputy Constable of the Castle, and their families. Serving as a private residence, office, and reception space for formal events and ceremonies, over the years visitors have included leading figures from Admirals to Bishops and even Royalty.The building and its contents were transferred to English Heritage in 2015 and an assessment of the historical significance of the building and its contents have taken place. The furniture being offered for sale was all in use in the building, offering a tangible connection to the history of the place. However, it is not sufficiently historically important to be brought into the museum collection for Dover Castle. The proceeds from the sale of this furniture, will enable English Heritage – itself a charity – to fund the conservation and care of the objects from Constables Tower which are particularly historically significant.

An Edwardian mahogany bedside cabinet on square tapered legs, width 42cm, depth 41cm, height 83cm. Condition - fairProvenance: Constables Tower, the main entrance gate to Dover Castle, was constructed in 1220 and was traditionally for the use of the Constable of Dover Castle. From the mid-eighteenth century to 2015 it was the home of the Deputy Constable of the Castle, and their families. Serving as a private residence, office, and reception space for formal events and ceremonies, over the years visitors have included leading figures from Admirals to Bishops and even Royalty.The building and its contents were transferred to English Heritage in 2015 and an assessment of the historical significance of the building and its contents have taken place. The furniture being offered for sale was all in use in the building, offering a tangible connection to the history of the place. However, it is not sufficiently historically important to be brought into the museum collection for Dover Castle. The proceeds from the sale of this furniture, will enable English Heritage – itself a charity – to fund the conservation and care of the objects from Constables Tower which are particularly historically significant.

A George III style mahogany, parcel gilt triple plate fret cut wall mirror with Prince of Wales plume and phoenix pediment, width 114cm, height 84cm. Condition - fair to goodProvenance: Constables Tower, the main entrance gate to Dover Castle, was constructed in 1220 and was traditionally for the use of the Constable of Dover Castle. From the mid-eighteenth century to 2015 it was the home of the Deputy Constable of the Castle, and their families. Serving as a private residence, office, and reception space for formal events and ceremonies, over the years visitors have included leading figures from Admirals to Bishops and even Royalty.The building and its contents were transferred to English Heritage in 2015 and an assessment of the historical significance of the building and its contents have taken place. The furniture being offered for sale was all in use in the building, offering a tangible connection to the history of the place. However, it is not sufficiently historically important to be brought into the museum collection for Dover Castle. The proceeds from the sale of this furniture, will enable English Heritage – itself a charity – to fund the conservation and care of the objects from Constables Tower which are particularly historically significant.

A George III mahogany toilet mirror with rectangular plate on breakfront three drawer box base, width 55cm, depth 22cm, height 62cm. Condition - fairProvenance: Constables Tower, the main entrance gate to Dover Castle, was constructed in 1220 and was traditionally for the use of the Constable of Dover Castle. From the mid-eighteenth century to 2015 it was the home of the Deputy Constable of the Castle, and their families. Serving as a private residence, office, and reception space for formal events and ceremonies, over the years visitors have included leading figures from Admirals to Bishops and even Royalty.The building and its contents were transferred to English Heritage in 2015 and an assessment of the historical significance of the building and its contents have taken place. The furniture being offered for sale was all in use in the building, offering a tangible connection to the history of the place. However, it is not sufficiently historically important to be brought into the museum collection for Dover Castle. The proceeds from the sale of this furniture, will enable English Heritage – itself a charity – to fund the conservation and care of the objects from Constables Tower which are particularly historically significant.

An Edwardian crossbanded mahogany kneehole desk, with moulded edge fitted one frieze drawer and four pedestal drawers, all with brass loop handles, set on square tapered legs with castors, width 99cm, depth 53cm, height 75cm. Condition - fairLeather insert top is heavily worn and faded. Several deep scratches to the top. Large amount of chips and losses consistent with age and usage.  There is no obvious sign of woodworm.Provenance: Constables Tower, the main entrance gate to Dover Castle, was constructed in 1220 and was traditionally for the use of the Constable of Dover Castle. From the mid-eighteenth century to 2015 it was the home of the Deputy Constable of the Castle, and their families. Serving as a private residence, office, and reception space for formal events and ceremonies, over the years visitors have included leading figures from Admirals to Bishops and even Royalty.The building and its contents were transferred to English Heritage in 2015 and an assessment of the historical significance of the building and its contents have taken place. The furniture being offered for sale was all in use in the building, offering a tangible connection to the history of the place. However, it is not sufficiently historically important to be brought into the museum collection for Dover Castle. The proceeds from the sale of this furniture, will enable English Heritage – itself a charity – to fund the conservation and care of the objects from Constables Tower which are particularly historically significant. 

A Queen Anne revival wing armchair with wide scroll arms on turned walnut underframe, width 106cm, depth 70cm, height 120cm. Condition - fair, upholstery poorProvenance: Constables Tower, the main entrance gate to Dover Castle, was constructed in 1220 and was traditionally for the use of the Constable of Dover Castle. From the mid-eighteenth century to 2015 it was the home of the Deputy Constable of the Castle, and their families. Serving as a private residence, office, and reception space for formal events and ceremonies, over the years visitors have included leading figures from Admirals to Bishops and even Royalty.The building and its contents were transferred to English Heritage in 2015 and an assessment of the historical significance of the building and its contents have taken place. The furniture being offered for sale was all in use in the building, offering a tangible connection to the history of the place. However, it is not sufficiently historically important to be brought into the museum collection for Dover Castle. The proceeds from the sale of this furniture, will enable English Heritage – itself a charity – to fund the conservation and care of the objects from Constables Tower which are particularly historically significant.

An Edwardian inlaid mahogany bureau fitted three drawers, width 75cm, depth 42cm, height 95cm. Condition - fairProvenance: Constables Tower, the main entrance gate to Dover Castle, was constructed in 1220 and was traditionally for the use of the Constable of Dover Castle. From the mid-eighteenth century to 2015 it was the home of the Deputy Constable of the Castle, and their families. Serving as a private residence, office, and reception space for formal events and ceremonies, over the years visitors have included leading figures from Admirals to Bishops and even Royalty.The building and its contents were transferred to English Heritage in 2015 and an assessment of the historical significance of the building and its contents have taken place. The furniture being offered for sale was all in use in the building, offering a tangible connection to the history of the place. However, it is not sufficiently historically important to be brought into the museum collection for Dover Castle. The proceeds from the sale of this furniture, will enable English Heritage – itself a charity – to fund the conservation and care of the objects from Constables Tower which are particularly historically significant.

A reproduction George III style mahogany tray top commode, width 52cm, depth 54cm, height 74cm. Condition - goodProvenance: Constables Tower, the main entrance gate to Dover Castle, was constructed in 1220 and was traditionally for the use of the Constable of Dover Castle. From the mid-eighteenth century to 2015 it was the home of the Deputy Constable of the Castle, and their families. Serving as a private residence, office, and reception space for formal events and ceremonies, over the years visitors have included leading figures from Admirals to Bishops and even Royalty.The building and its contents were transferred to English Heritage in 2015 and an assessment of the historical significance of the building and its contents have taken place. The furniture being offered for sale was all in use in the building, offering a tangible connection to the history of the place. However, it is not sufficiently historically important to be brought into the museum collection for Dover Castle. The proceeds from the sale of this furniture, will enable English Heritage – itself a charity – to fund the conservation and care of the objects from Constables Tower which are particularly historically significant.

A mid 18th century walnut lowboy quarter veneered with a rectangular top above three drawers and a pierced apron on chamfered legs, width 80cm, depth 49cm, height 73cm. Condition - poor to fairProvenance: Constables Tower, the main entrance gate to Dover Castle, was constructed in 1220 and was traditionally for the use of the Constable of Dover Castle. From the mid-eighteenth century to 2015 it was the home of the Deputy Constable of the Castle, and their families. Serving as a private residence, office, and reception space for formal events and ceremonies, over the years visitors have included leading figures from Admirals to Bishops and even Royalty.The building and its contents were transferred to English Heritage in 2015 and an assessment of the historical significance of the building and its contents have taken place. The furniture being offered for sale was all in use in the building, offering a tangible connection to the history of the place. However, it is not sufficiently historically important to be brought into the museum collection for Dover Castle. The proceeds from the sale of this furniture, will enable English Heritage – itself a charity – to fund the conservation and care of the objects from Constables Tower which are particularly historically significant.

A Victorian mahogany chest of two short and three long drawers, width 109cm, depth 54cm, height 104cm. Condition - fair to goodProvenance: Constables Tower, the main entrance gate to Dover Castle, was constructed in 1220 and was traditionally for the use of the Constable of Dover Castle. From the mid-eighteenth century to 2015 it was the home of the Deputy Constable of the Castle, and their families. Serving as a private residence, office, and reception space for formal events and ceremonies, over the years visitors have included leading figures from Admirals to Bishops and even Royalty.The building and its contents were transferred to English Heritage in 2015 and an assessment of the historical significance of the building and its contents have taken place. The furniture being offered for sale was all in use in the building, offering a tangible connection to the history of the place. However, it is not sufficiently historically important to be brought into the museum collection for Dover Castle. The proceeds from the sale of this furniture, will enable English Heritage – itself a charity – to fund the conservation and care of the objects from Constables Tower which are particularly historically significant.

An early 20th century mahogany chest with a moulded top, three long drawers with brass loop handles and bracket feet, width 86cm, depth 56cm, height 82cm. Condition - fair to goodProvenance: Constables Tower, the main entrance gate to Dover Castle, was constructed in 1220 and was traditionally for the use of the Constable of Dover Castle. From the mid-eighteenth century to 2015 it was the home of the Deputy Constable of the Castle, and their families. Serving as a private residence, office, and reception space for formal events and ceremonies, over the years visitors have included leading figures from Admirals to Bishops and even Royalty.The building and its contents were transferred to English Heritage in 2015 and an assessment of the historical significance of the building and its contents have taken place. The furniture being offered for sale was all in use in the building, offering a tangible connection to the history of the place. However, it is not sufficiently historically important to be brought into the museum collection for Dover Castle. The proceeds from the sale of this furniture, will enable English Heritage – itself a charity – to fund the conservation and care of the objects from Constables Tower which are particularly historically significant.

THREE BOXES OF ART BOOKS comprising over seventy miscellaneous titles, mostly in hardback formats to include Bell; Stanley Spencer, Fliedl; Klimt, Lane; Harry Halls Classic Winners, Johnson; Art A New History, Zerbst; Antoni Gaudi and works on Turner, Raphael, Cezanne, Lautrec, Constable, Pre-Raphaelites, British Watercolours, etc

Two framed Constable prints "The Cornfield" and "Flatford Mill".

Peter Blake (British 1932-): 'Liberty as a Suffolk Child by John Constable', etching on paper signed and numbered 63/100 in pencil, with photograph, tracing paper and postcard pub. 1976, 65cm x 50cm (unframed)

T. E. Lawrence, 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom, A Triumph', second impression, 1935, published by Jonathan Cape, London, bound in the original publisher's cloth with gilt decoration, with H. StJ. B. Philby's 'The Empty Quarter', published by Constable & Company Ltd., 1933, bound in the original cloth, both with monochrome plates, with four further travel related works to include H.V. Morton 'In Search of Wales' and John Hunt 'The Ascent of Everest', etc (6 books)

Toliver, R. F., and Constable, Trevor J., 'The Blond Knight of Germany: A Biography of Erich Hartmann, Greatest Fighter Pilot of All Time', first edition (London: Arthur Barker, 1970). Publisher's original red cloth with gilt lettering to spine, complete with original dust jacket. To also include Knoke, 'I Flew for the Fuhrer', first edition 1953 with dust jacket; Bloemertz, 'Heaven Next Stop', second edition 1953 with dust jacket. (3)

Military and Volunteer Services Badges and Medallions, plus Hull Special Constable Whistle and Related Items etc.

Peter Blake (British, b. 1932)For John Constable - Liberty as Suffolk child by John ConstableEtching, signed and numbered 66/100.Comes with two postcards, comprising "A Suffolk Child" by John Constable printed for V & A museum and the Blake's etching. Published by Bernard Jacobson 1976.From the Bernard Jacobson Gallery CollectionSir Peter Thomas Blake CBE RDI RA (born 25 June 1932) is an English pop artist. He co-created the sleeve design for the Beatles' 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. His other works include the covers for two of The Who's albums, the cover of the Band Aid single "Do They Know It's Christmas?", and the Live Aid concert poster. Blake also designed the 2012 Brit Award statuette.Blake is a prominent figure in the pop art movement. Central to his paintings are his interest in images from popular culture which have infused his collages. In 2002 he was knighted at Buckingham Palace for his services to art.From the late 1950s, Blake's paintings included imagery from advertisements, music hall entertainment, and wrestlers, often including collaged elements. Blake was included in group exhibitions at the Institute of Contemporary Arts. In the "Young Contemporaries" exhibition of 1961 in which he exhibited alongside David Hockney and R. B. Kitaj, he was first identified with the emerging British Pop Art movement. Blake won the (1961) John Moores junior award for Self Portrait with Badges. He came to wider public attention when, along with Pauline Boty, Derek Boshier and Peter Phillips, he featured in Ken Russell's Monitor film on pop art, Pop Goes the Easel, broadcast on BBC television in 1962. From 1963, Blake was represented by Robert Fraser placing him at the centre of Swinging London and bringing him into contact with leading figures of popular culture. Blake had his first solo exhibition with Robert Fraser Gallery in 1965 and appeared on the front cover of LIFE International in a photograph by Lord Snowdon. Blake was given the final exhibition held at Robert Fraser Gallery which closed in 1969. The same year, Blake had his first exhibition with Waddington Galleries, owned by Leslie Waddington who became his lifelong supporter and representative. In 1999, Blake painted Leslie Waddington with Portrait of a Young Man by Hans Memling.Blake participated in Prince Edward's charity television special The Grand Knockout Tournament in 1987.Measures approx. 13cm x 11.5cm (5" x 4 6/8").

1904 Farthest North by Dr. Fridtjof Nansen, illustrated, publ. Archibald Constable and Co. Ltd.; 1847 Mary Anne Wellington, the Soldier's Daughter, Wife and Widow by the Rev. Richard Cobbold, second revised ed publ. Henry Colburn; 1895 On the Track of the Mail-Coach, being a Volume of Reminiscences by F. E. Baines publ. Richard Bentley and Son; 1903 Personal Reminiscences of the Duke of Wellington by Francis, the First Earl of Ellesmere publ. John Murray; and 1908 After Waterloo, Reminiscences of European Travel by Major. W. E. Frye publ. William Heinemann. All in publisher's orig. full cloth, some with prior ownership inscriptions / bookplates, light shelfwear otherwise a good collection. 8vo.

After John Constable - Woodland Scene with Central Cottage - signed lower left, watercolour, mounted but unframed, 19 by 23cms.

A WWII Second World War medal group with Police Exemplary Service medal awarded to one Constable Charles F Holman. Second World War medals comprising British War medal, France and Germany Star and the 1939-1945 Star.

Splendid antique oil on canvas by English Romantic artist George Fielding who settled in London in 1819 after painting in the countryside. Fielding paints a picturesque view of a hamlet with areas of impasto, a technique also used by his contemporary John Constable. Signature on lower right: G. Fielding. Plaque on the front of frame: G. Fielding 1821. Artist biography on verso. Housed in a gilded carved wooden frame. Artwork dimensions: 15.50"L x 7.50"H. Frame dimensions: 23.50"L x 15.50"H x 2.50"W. Artist: George Fielding (British 18th-19th century)Issued: 1821Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

A special constable faithful service medal, awarded to a William Trafford.

After John Constable (1776-1837) "View on the Stour", oil on board, unsigned, 130x90cm, framed

British School, circa 19th century, follower of John Constable, Rural landscape with a church through the tree openings, unsigned, 14x14cm, framed

A Constable split cane rod, ‘The Wallop Brook’, 6’9”, with canvas slip.

Thomas (Edward, "Edward Eastaway" and others). An Annual of New Poetry 1917, 1st edition, London: Constable and Company, [1917], occasional minor toning, order form loosely inserted, Blackwell, Oxford bookseller ticket at front, original boards (small bump at foot of spine and one corner), dust jacket, spine toned, small tears at ends, closed tear to rear flap, small tape repairs to head of rear panel verso, 8voQTY: (1)NOTE:Eckert pp. 259-60. Contains 18 poems by Edward Thomas (writing as Edward Eastaway), plus poems by Robert Frost, Gordon Bottomley, W. H. Davies, John Drinkwater, Wilfred Wilson Gibson, T. Sturge Moore and R. C. Trevelyan. Scarce in the dust-jacket.

Robinson (W. Heath, illustrator). The Works of Mr. Francis Rabelais Doctor in Physick containing five books of the lives, heroick deeds & sayings of Gargantua and his sonne Pantagruel, illustrated by W. Heath Robinson, 2 volumes, London: Grant Richards, 1904, monochrome plates and illustrations, decorative endpapers, top edge gilt, remainder rough-trimmed, original gilt-decorated light cream cloth, in fine condition, 4to, together withWhite (Gleeson). English Illustration, 'The Sixties': 1855-70, 1st edition, London: Archibald, Constable and Co. Ltd., 1906, numerous wood-engraved illustrations, after Madox Brown, Arthur Hughes, Leighton, Millais, Rossetti, Sandys and others, bookplate of George Fleming to front pastedown, top edge gilt, remainder rough-trimmed, original elaborately gilt-decorated pale cream cloth, some light marks to covers (generally a very good copy), large 8vo, plusThomson (Hugh, illustrator). The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare, London: William Heinemann, 1910, 40 tipped-in colour plates, original gilt-decorated blue cloth in bright condition, with printed dustwrapper, lightly rubbed and minor fraying to extreme outer corners, 4to, and other illustrated works including, The Happy Hippocrite by Max Beerbohm, illustrated by George Sheringham, 1st edition, 1914, Aucassin and Nicolete, translated from the original old French by Dulcie Lawrence Smith with illustrations by Eileen Lawrence Smith, 1914 (presentation copy to Melle C. Jacquier from William Smith, Dulsie and Eileen Lawrence Smith, dated March 15th 1915), Lilliput Revels and Innocent's Island by W. B. Rands, illustrated by Griselda WedderburnQTY: (4)

Milne (A.A.), The House at Pooh Corner, London: Methuen, 1928, first edition, illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard, pictorial endpapers, original pictorial cloth gilt, together with another copy, and Rackham (Arthur, illustrator), Some British Ballads, London: Constable, no date, colour plates, original pictorial cloth gilt (3).

Ivon Hitchens (1893-1979)For John ConstableScreenprint in colours, 1973, signed and titled in pencil, numbered from the edition of 100, counter-signed by Betambeau, printed by Advanced Graphics, published by Bernard Jacobson, London, on wove paper, with margins, sheet 438 x 887mm (17 1/4 x 34 7/8in)

Juvenile Literature. A collection of 20th Century juvenile & illustrated literature, including Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson, Philadelphia: Anderson Books, 1930, illustrated by Lyle Justis, original cloth in slipcase, 8vo, The Moselle, by Charles Tower, 1st edition, London: Constable & Company, 1913, original illustrated green cloth, 8vo, Hurricane Tex, by Geo. Goodchild, 5th edition, London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1936, original cloth in dust jacket, 8vo, & other early 20th Century juvenile & illustrated literature, including works by Cecil Aldin, Lionel Edwards, mostly original cloth, some in dust jackets, G/VG, 8voQTY: (5 shelves)

Bindings. 19th Century leather bound literature sets, including The Works of Jonathan Swift, D. D., 19 volumes, Edinburgh, printed for Archibald Constable and Co., 1814, contemporary uniform gilt decorated half calf to marbled boards, spines slightly rubbed, 8vo, The Works of Charles Dickens, 30 volumes, London: Chapman and Hall, circa 1880, contemporary uniform gilt decorated half calf, boards & spines slightly rubbed, 8vo, Waverley Novels, 25 volumes, by Walter Scott, Centenary Edition, Edinburgh: Adam & Charles Black, 1871, contemporary uniform plum half calf to marbled boards, some minor rubbing to the spines, 8vo, together with others similar, all gilt decorated leather bindings, condition is generally good to very good, 8voApproximately 105 volumesQTY: (4 shelves)

Manner of Constable, horse and cart by a cottage, oil on canvas, 82x122cm, in a large gilt frame

A pre-1952 Gloucestershire Special Constable brooch

A group of three books on Egypt comprising Robert De Rustafjaell, "The Light of Egypt", London, Kegan Paul et al, 1909 ; Percy Newberry, "Scarabs", London, Archibald Constable, 1908 ; and John Ward, "Pyramids and Progress: Sketches from Egypt", London, Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1900

Martin Ross and E ΠSomerville, "A Patrick's Day Hunt", Westminster, Archibald Constable & Co Ltd, 1902, pictorial cloth boards

P M Campbell, "Letters from Gallipoli", Edinburgh, Constable, 1916; W. Steel Brownlie, "The Proud Trooper", London, Wm. Collins Sons & Co., 1964

1990 Gallantry FDC Signed by 4 Victoria Cross Holders, 6 GC, Plus 5. 11 9 90 London George Cross Special Postmark on Full Set of 5 Gallantry Stamps. Personally Signed by Victoria Cross Holders. Captain Harold Marcus Ervine - Andrews VC 1st Battalion France Dunkirk. Won his Victoria Cross at Dunkirk evacuation. Flt Lt Learoyd VC 49 Squadron HP Hampden pilot bombing an aqueduct of the Dortmund - Ems Canal on 12 August 1940. Flt. Lt. W. Reid VC Victoria Cross holder. 61 Squadron RAFVR. Awarded the VC for gallantry during a raid on Dusseldorf Germany on 3rd November 1943. Despite being severely wounded, continued to fly his damaged Lancaster bomber to bomb Dusseldorf. Managed to land his aircraft safely upon return. Lieutenant Colonel E. C. T. Wilson VC Holder. The East Surry regiment ( attached Somaliland Camel Corps)Awarded the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous gallantry on active service in defence of the Tug Argan Gap in British Somaliland. Charles Walker GC, awarded the George Cross in 1942 for his bravery in saving the life of a seaman while serving with the Royal Navy. Detective Sergeant Frederick William Fairfax GC (17 June 1917, Westminster, London-February 1998, Yeovil), won the George Cross for his heroism in chasing the armed robbers Derek Bentley and Christopher Craig, The pair had broken into a warehouse in Croydon and were pursued by Fairfax onto the roof of the building. The police officer grabbed Bentley, when Craig shot him, grazing his shoulder. Despite his injury, the unarmed Fairfax chased Bentley and managed to arrest and subdue him. More officers arrived at the scene and Constable Sidney Miles scaled the roof, only to be shot dead by Craig, who then jumped from the roof after expending his ammunition, injured himself upon landing and was arrested. Air Vice Marshal Sir Laurence Frank Sinclair GC, KCB, CBE, DSO and Bar (13 June 1908 - 14 May 2001) was awarded the George Cross for rescuing a severely injured airman from a crashed and burning plane. Wg. Cdr. G. L. Sinclair Battle of Britain fighter pilot with 19 Sqn and 310 ( Czech ) WW11 Ace 9. Lt Gen Sir Napier Crookenden DSO OBE However he volunteered for Airborne forces and became a parachutist. As a brigade major in 6th Airborne Division he took part in the D Day Assault and then commanded the 9th Battalion of the Parachute Regiment from July 1944 until 1947, including the Rhine Crossing in March 1945. R A C Awcock MM Corps of Royal Engineers. Awarded the Military Medal at Anzio. In the Anzio Beach head during the advance to the Campoleone feature, a detachment of No 2 platoon of a field Company, R E was in support of a troop of a Battalion, Royal Tank Regiment. A minefield was reported and the tanks were completely held up. The RE Detachment went forward and commenced to detect and clear the mines under enemy small arms and shell fire, five of the sappers being wounded. In spite of this heavy opposition Sapper Awcock, with complete disregard for his own personal safety while being sniped and shelled assisted in the clearing of a gap in the minefield. During the whole time he was at work he was in full view of the enemy and it was by his devotion to duty courage and cool example that the work was completed and the tanks able to advance. H W Stevens GC Stevens was awarded the George Cross for the Gallantry he showed while serving as a Constable in the Metropolitan Police Force on the 29th of March, 1958. Prior to joining the Metropolitan Police Force, Stevens served 3 years in the Royal Navy. Kenneth Farrow GC, won George Cross 21 Jun 48 (Cardiff City Police Force). Ken Farrow GC ( Police Constable ) rescued a child who had fallen into the feeder, an aqueduct which supplies water from the river Taff to Cardiff, running under concrete slabs. Air Marshal Sir John Rowlands GC KBE was a Welsh Royal Air Force officer who was awarded the George Cross for his work in bomb disposal and later worked in the development of Britain's nuclear weapons programme. Detective Sergeant Frederick William Fairfax GC (17 June 1917, Westminster, London-February 1998, Yeovil), won the George Cross for his heroism in chasing the armed robbers Derek Bentley and Christopher Craig, The pair had broken into a warehouse in Croydon and were pursued by Fairfax onto the roof of the building. The police officer grabbed Bentley, when Craig shot him, grazing his shoulder. Despite his injury, the unarmed Fairfax chased Bentley and managed to arrest and subdue him. More officers arrived at the scene and Constable Sidney Miles scaled the roof, only to be shot dead by Craig, who then jumped from the roof after expending his ammunition, injured himself upon landing and was arrested. Mr. M. G. Comeau MM, 33 Sqn airmen awarded MM for gallant conduct at Maleme Crete. Field Marshal The Lord Carver GCB CBE DSO MC. Of the Royal Tank Regiment, who served with the 7th Armoured Division throughout Operation Compass. With Military Cross MM. Details enclosed. 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

Royal Wedding Andrew and Ferguson Signed by 2 Signed Plus 5 GC Holders and 1 Bof B. 23 Jul 86 - BFPS 2120 - The Royal Wedding of Lt. HRH Prince Andrew RN and Miss Sarah Ferguson. Signed by Lt. R. Wain Flt. Cdr. HMS Brazen 1984-86. Also signed by Commodore R. T. Frere Captain HMS Brazen. But also Signed by Anthony John Gledhill George Cross Holder, He was serving as a constable in the Metropolitan Police Force at the time. His partner, Constable Terry McFall, won the George Cross for the same action. They were on patrol when they were ordered to chase a car driving the wrong way down a one way street. Fifteen shots were fired at their police car during the ensuing chase. The criminals' car crashed into a lorry and they attacked the police officers, who were trying to arrest them. Both police officers were injured in the confrontation but managed to subdue the men until assistance arrived. H H Flintoff GC ran to the aid of a Farmer after a Bull turned on him. M. K. Pratt GC. Won George Cross 4 Jul 78 Victoria Police, Australia. Geoffrey Riley Won George Cross 3 Oct 1944 was 14 Year old school boy helped an elderly women during flooding water. A G Russell 43 and 145 Squadrons Battle of Britain fighter. Joined 43 Squadron at Usworth 28 th September 1940. Alan W Gear 32 Hurricane Sqn, Battle of Britain fighter. Details enclosed. 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

A Second World War Commandos (Lovat's Scouts) D-Day Group of Five Medals, awarded to 14417505 Private Anthony Airlie Royal Artillery and Lovat Scouts, comprising 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (CONST.ANTHONY AIRLIE), with case of issue, together with research material, a hand written letter from the recipient to a researcher in which he outlines his career in the British Army and later as a Police Constable with Leeds City Police (later the West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police), also his two chrome helmet plates, various photographs and a typed biography.Footnote :- Anthony Airlie was born in Leeds in 1925, and joined the army in 1942. After initial training, he joined the Royal Artillery and then volunteered for Lovats Scouts (the Commandos). Airlie was with Lord Lovat when he landed at Sword Beach on D-Day, and then made their way to Pegasus Bridge. In July of that year he was wounded by shrapnel and later shot in the foot. When he recovered from his wounds he became a despatch rider messenger in Greece and for the British Military Mission in the Sudan.

R.I.C.: Smyth (Head Constable J.) A Hand Book of Police Duties, 12mo Dublin 1894. First Edn., adverts front and end, orig. cloth; Standing Rules and Regulations for the Government and Guidance of the Royal Irish Constabulary; .. as approved by .. Neville Chamberlain, Inspector General. 8vo Dublin 1911. Sixth, orig. cloth, git decor. cloth. Scarce v. good. (2)

Bindings: Fielding - The Works of Henry Fielding, 12 vols. roy 8vo Westminster (A. Constable & Co.) & N. York (Charles Scribner Sons) 1898. Limited Edition 750 Copies Only. Half titles, engd. frontis, red & bl. titles, partly unopened, t.e.g. in attractive hf. crimson mor., spines with gilt floral tooled decoration, by Blackwell. V. good set. (12)

Extinct Animals by E. Ray Lankester; Archibald Constable 1909

A Collection of Series Plates to Comprise Royal Albert Robin Plate, Royal Worcester Bird Series, Crown Staffordshire John Constable, Royal Doulton Adrian C. Rigby The Treasures of Morning Collection, Spode British Owls etc

A small antiquarian collection of literary interest (4) to include a rare early copy of Saint Joan by G B Shaw published by Constable and Company Ltd, London (1928), Browning's Dramatic Idyls published by Smith, Elder and Co (1889), Evelina or The History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World by Fanny Burney, illustrated by Hugh Thomson (1903) and a fine green and gilt leather bound edition of Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass (1900) published by Sherman and Co, Philadelphia.

Hall, Captain Basil: Extracts from a Journal, written on the coasts of Chili, Peru, & Mexico, in the years 1820, 21, 22 (2 vols). Constable, 1824, 3rd. Edn. With a large folding map- tear & repair. Cont. full leather, VG; Pompeii (2 vols.). 1833-34. Leather bindings; Gardner: A Popular Account of the Ancient Egyptians (2 vols.). Murray, 1854, 1st. Edns. Thus; El Escorial (two volumes) Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid, 1963, Limited edition; #1995 of 3000. DWs & slipcase to each volume. Hugh Trevor Roper's copies, with his bookplate and loosely inserted, letters of presentation from the Department of Cultural Relations of the Spanish Foreign Ministry, with a note from the Spanish Ambassador. At the time he was Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford; Paris Guide (2 Vols), V1- La science- L'art; V2- La vie. Paris, 1867. With numerous illustrations, plans, etc. Covers detached and large parts of the spine; & Loftie: Orient-Pacific Line Guide, fully illustrated and another (12)

Bahamas Cenotaph FDC 1985 Signed 16 involved in WW11, VC holders, GC Holders Pilots. USA Fighter Aces. 8th May 1995 Bahamas Cenotaph cover First Day of Issue on Bahamas S2 Miniature Sheet 50th Anniversary End of WW11. Personally Signed 16 involved in WW11, VC holders, GC Holders Pilots. USA Fighter Aces. 'Bill' Weatherley MM of the 'S. O. E' ( Special Operations Executive ). Peter Ayerst who achieved confirmed victories in the Battle of Britain and not eligible for the Battle of Britain Clasp, Sqn Ldr J G P Millard Nos 1 and 242 Squadrons Battle of Britain fighter pilot. Sqn Ldr Lewis Brandon DSO, DFC and Bar Night Fighter Ace and author of the book Night Flyer 141 - 157 - 488 Sqn's. Anthony John Gledhill George Cross Holder, He was serving as a constable in the Metropolitan Police Force at the time. His partner, Constable Terry McFall, won the George Cross for the same action. They were on patrol when they were ordered to chase a car driving the wrong way down a one way street. Fifteen shots were fired at their police car during the ensuing chase. The criminals' car crashed into a lorry and they attacked the police officers, who were trying to arrest them. Both police officers were injured in the confrontation but managed to subdue the men until assistance arrived. M. K. Pratt GC. Won George Cross 4 Jul 78 Victoria Police, Australia. Geoffrey Riley Won George Cross 3 Oct 1944 was 14 Year old school boy helped an elderly women during flooding water. H H Flintoff George Cross Holder ran to the aid of a Farmer after a Bull turned on him. Avis Hearn awarded M M for Bravery during Battle of Britain whilst under stuka attack on poling radar station Aug 1940, Geoffrey Riley Won George Cross 3 Oct 1944 was 14 Year old school boy helped an elderly women during flooding water. Mr. Bamford Won George Cross 16 Dec 1952 In the early hours of the morning of 19 October 1952 a fire started in the living room in the Bamford home in Newthorpe. John, the eldest of the 6 children, and his Father managed to get Mrs. Bamford and 3 of the children out, but 2 of the boys, aged 6 and 4, were trapped in their bedroom. The wooden stairs of the house had burst into flames and it seemed impossible to get through to the boys, but John fought his way into the room through the flames and found the little boys huddled together, petrified with fright. He put an arm round each and dragged them to the window where he managed to push the younger child out to his Father standing below, who partially broke his fall. The older boy had panicked and rushed back into the burning room, so John had to catch him, drag him to the window and throw him out to his Father. By this time John himself was fast losing consciousness, and was very badly burned on his upper body, but somehow got his leg over the window-sill and forced himself out. All 3 boys were taken to hospital, where the two rescued boys were soon off the danger list, but John did not go home until February 1953, after many skin-grafting operations Edward Kenna Victoria Cross holder 2/4th ( N. S. W. )Australian Military Forces. Won VC 1945 in New Guinea. was the last living Australian Second World War recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. Richard Haine ( No 25(F) Sqn 4 Sep 1939 First Blenheim fighter patrol of War. Also 600 Sqn Battle of Britain pilot. Alan W Gear 32 Hurricane Sqn, Battle of Britain fighter pilot. Ralph Pass 7th Sqdn 49th Frt Gp, Lt Cdr Oscar Clark Bailey ( Buck) USA 5 Victories. Stu N …………. 71 ES RAF and 334 FS 4th FG. 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

HENNELL, COLONEL SIR REGINALD: THE HISTORY OF THE KING'S BODY GUARD OF THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD Archibald Constable and Co, Ltd, London, 1904, 343 pages, black and white plates throughout, shelfwear, inside pages clean; together with five books on the Ordnance Board and the House of Commons (6 volumes) Provenance From the library of William 'Bill' Reid, CBE (1926-2014)

CAMPBELL, LORD ARCHIBALD: HIGHLAND DRESS, ARMS AND ORNAMENT Archibald Constable & Co, London, 1899, 176 pages, 72 plates, some pages loose, pages 65 & 66 are photocopies pasted in, shelfwear Provenance From the library of William 'Bill' Reid, CBE (1926-2014)

A WWII group of four with East Suffolk Police Reserve badge, with a WWII Defence medal and a Special Constable to Albert Howe

A quantity of Prints to include sheep in a winter landscape, Constable print, view of The Thames by Oskar Koboschka etc.

Military Collection of 2 Prints Operation MANNA A3 Print by Timothy O'Brian plus Dedham Lock and Mill by John Constable, 16x12 inch colour art print. 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

WILLIAM DANIELL R.A. (BRITISH 1769-1837) VIEW OF THE NEW BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER TWEED AT KELSO Oil on canvas 81cm x 122cm (32in x 48in) Thos. Agnew & Sons, London, no.13548 Daniell published an aquatint of this subject on July 15th 1804.William Daniell is arguably the foremost topographical artist produced by Britain. Mastering both oil paint and the delicate aquatint printmaking process, Daniell developed his career as a professional artist under the tutelage of his uncle, Thomas Daniell, with whom he was sent to live after the early death of his father in 1779. Thomas Daniell and his then sixteen-year-old apprentice undertook extensive travel to India in 1786, during which time they executed their first series of aquatints, with the guidance of local Indian craftsmen. This extraordinary journey lasted some eight years, ranging from Calcutta to Delhi and as far as Garhwal in the Himalayas.Upon his return to England, it is reputed that the younger Daniell spent the next seven years working from six in the morning until midnight each day perfecting his aquatint technique. His hard-earned expertise was shown to best effect in A Voyage Round Britain, an eight-volume folio of prints. The journey upon which this masterwork was based was completed in six separate trips, over the period 1813 to 1823. Pencil sketches were made with notes regarding colour and texture, with the prints later produced in remarkable detail in the artist’s London studio. This significant body of work was published by Longman between 1814 and 1825, and remains a testament to the artist’s skill and industriousness. Such was its popularity that many scenes from the folio remain ubiquitous in art collections around the UK to this day. Daniell’s travels in Scotland were extensive, encompassing the Orkney islands and many of the Hebrides. The oil offered here was published as an aquatint in 1804 as View of the New Bridge over the River Tweed at Kelso, Scotland, and as such represents one of his earliest engagements with the Scottish landscape. Inscribed ‘To John Rennie Esq.r Civil Engineer & F.R. A.S.S. &c.; &c.; by his obliged and obedient servant, William Daniell’, the print is a record of the bridge’s construction. In 1797 the old bridge had collapsed in a storm and subsequently the Scottish engineer John Rennie (1761-1821) was called in. It was his first bridge commission and Rennie utilised techniques previously unheard of in bridge construction, using a combination of cast iron and stone to create wide arches. The result was considered a huge success. The Kelso Bridge was so impressive that Rennie won contracts to build three major London bridges: Waterloo (a larger version of Kelso bridge), Southwark and London Bridge (completed from his design after his death).Daniell expertly captures the atmosphere of this panoramic view, from the elegance and grandeur of the bridge itself to its dramatic reflection in the water below. The imposing ruins of the abbey on the Tweed’s banks dominate the vista, but close examination reveals a multitude of detail: a horse and carriage cross the splendid new bridge whilst chimneys smoke in Kelso town beyond. Scotland remained a fertile source of inspiration for Daniell and indeed many of the oils he produced for the Royal Academy exhibitions of 1813 to 1825 were of Scottish subjects, explaining why his name is often synonymous with the country’s landscape and its landmarks. Daniell was elected to the Academy in 1822, beating John Constable in the same ballot by six votes. As well as being greatly respected in his field, he was a well-travelled individual with a peerless work ethic and innovative approach to making his own fortune, which indeed he did, very successfully so. Daniell’s work is represented in many leading institutions both nationally and internationally.  

A K.P.M. pair awarded to Police Constable B. Allison, ‘P’ (Camberwell) Division, Metropolitan Police, for his gallantry during the arrest of an armed housebreaker on the Camberwell Road, London, 9 September 1919 King’s Police Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (Bertam Allison, Pol. Const. Metropolitan Pol.) on gallantry riband; Defence Medal, unnamed as issued, mounted for display, generally very fine or better (2) £700-£900 --- Provenance: R. W. Gould Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, September 2002 (when sold as a single K.P.M.) K.P.M. London Gazette 1 January 1921: ‘On 9 September 1919, P.C. Allison saw a youth removing some objects of dentistry from the front of a house in Camberwell Road. The Constable pursued the youth who drew a revolver with which he threatened his pursuer. The Constable continued his pursuit and the youth stopped, turned round and fired, but fortunately missed. Other constables arrived on the scene and the youth was finally run to ground in an out-house.’ Bertram Thomas Allison was born at Thornton Heath, Surrey, in February 1897. He served in the Army for 3 years and 7 months before joining ‘P’ (Camberwell) Division, Metropolitan Police on 16 June 1919, aged 22. Allison subsequently served as Assistant Gaoler, ‘W’ (Clapham) Division, before he retired on pension in October 1944. He died, 19 October 1979, aged 80. Sold with copied research.

Carnegie Hero Fund Medallion, bronze, 90mm (Mrs. Frances. Maud. Wright. “Southwark” 26th December 1910.) the reverse dated ‘1910’, contained in its case of issue, edge bruise, very fine £1,000-£1,400 --- Frances Maud Wright was awarded the Albert Medal, the Carnegie Bronze Medallion and she also received £25 from the Police Fund. A total of 16 women were awarded the Albert Medal, all Second Class awards for saving life on land, throughout the existence of the award- Hannah Rowbotham was the first, in 1881, with the other 15 awards all for acts of gallantry between 1905 and 1967. The Albert Medal was announced in the London Gazette 24 February 1911: ‘On the 26th December, 1910, at about 1 a.m., Mrs. Wright had left her house to go to friends, when she saw a man running in her direction pursued by Police Constable Haytread. The man deliberately turned round pausing to take aim and fired at the constable; he then ran on, and again turned and fired .a second shot. The constable was then close to his man, who fired a third time, before he was seized and a struggle ensued. Hay tread called to Mrs. Wright to help and asked her to blow his whistle; she came up without hesitation, well aware of the risk, and got hold of the man’s collar and struck him in the face with her fist. She then broke the police whistle off its chain and blew it. A severe struggle now ensued between the officer and the burglar, through which Mrs. Wright still retained her hold on the latter. He, however, got his arm free and again fired; locked with the constable he then fell to the ground and pressed the revolver against Haytread’s head and pulled the trigger, but the weapon providentially missed fire. Mrs. Wright had in the meantime struck the man in the face and in so doing injured her left hand; her cries for assistance were probably responsible for bringing Seaman Barber to the spot. The burglar still held the revolver, but with further assistance he was overpowered. Mrs. Wright is the wife of a newsagent’s carman and has six children. But for her fearless action, the consequences might have been serious, and a most dangerous criminal (for he had previously attempted to shoot a constable) would not improbably have escaped.’ Frances Maude Wright was born Frances Maude Egan in Southwark, London in June 1871. She was the daughter of Edward and Eliza Egan. Her father was a painter by profession. On 21st December 1893 at St Mary’s. Newington, London, she married Harry Wright. At the time of the wedding he was working in a mail yard as a timekeeper. He later enlisted during the Great War, and in his later working life was a carman. She received her Albert Medal from King George V at St. James’ Palace, 23 February 1911. Police Constable Haytread was awarded the King’s Police Medal for gallantry. Mrs Wright died in Camberwell, London in June 1960, and is buried in Camberwell New Cemetery.