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Vinyl - Rock ’N’ Roll - 17 Billy Fury UK pressing 7” singles on Decca Records including tri-centre issue. Condition VG+ overall

Vinyl - Over 180 Mod / Beat / Rock ’N’ Roll / Pop 7” singles on Decca Records from the 1950’s and 1960’s including over 30 tri-centre examples to include: Sam Apple Pie, Small Faces, The Zombies, The Rolling Stones, The Marauders, The Big Three, The Mojos, The Poets, Billie Davis, Jimmy Powell, The Chucks, Doug Sheldon, Them, The Hipster Image (re-issue), Goldie And The Gingerbreads, Terry Dene, The Thunderbolts, Alan Fielding, Rolla Daniels, Tony Victor, The Jags, Buddy Britten, Marianne Faithfull, Danny Rivers. Condition VG+ overall

THE ROLLING STONES: Two LPs to include 'Let It Bleed' (Decca SKL 5025, vinyl VG, sleeve VG+, no inner) and 'Exile On Main St.' (Rolling Stones Records COC 69100, vinyl VG+, sleeve G+, lacking printed inner and postcards) (2)

Demonstration Samples 10" Shellac. A fantastic collection of twenty-five scarce 78rpm records from the Parlophone, MGM, HMV, Columbia, Decca, Polydor, and Philips labels. Mac Curtis; 'You Ain't Treatin' Me Right' (R 4279) VG+, Mac Curtis; 'The Low Road' (R 4279) VG+, Margaret Bond; 'The Wind In The Willows' (R 4312) VG+, Margaret Bond; 'Goodnight My Love, Pleasant Dreams' (R 4283) VG+, Margaret Bond; 'Your Love Is My Love' (R 4263) VG+, Otis Williams and His Charms; 'I'm Waiting Just For You' (R 4293) VG+, Edna Savage; 'Don't Ever Go' (R 4253) VG+, Peter Lowe; 'The Wisdom Of A Fool' (R 4270) VG, Ron Goodwin; 'I'll Find You' (R 4297) VG+, Marvin Rainwater; 'Gonna Find Me A Bluebird' (MGM 961) VG+, Art Mooney; 'Giant' (MGM 943) VG, Wilder Bros; 'I Want You' (POP 365) VG, Kathy Kay; 'We Will Make Love' (POP 352) VG, Sheldon Allman; 'It Was A Woman' (POP 351) VG, Jill Day; 'Five Oaks' (POP 320) VG+, Frank Cordell; 'Parakeet' (POP 323) VG+, Eddie Ames; 'The Bean Song (Which Way To Boston)' (POP 311) VG+, John Savage; 'With All My Heart' (DB 3968) VG+, Lee Lawrence; 'Sold To The Man With The Broken Heart' (DB 3922) VG+, Billie Anthony; 'A Needle And Thread' (DB 3935) VG+, Shirley Wilson; 'Tell Me' (DB 3936) VG+, Johnny Webb; 'The Song Of The Moonlight' (DB 3904) VG+, Johnny Webb; 'Give Me More' (DB 3904) VG+, Jimmy Young; 'Rich Man, Poor Man' (F 10736) VG+, Alan Kent; 'How Long Has It Been' (BM6044) VG+. (25)

THE ROLLING STONES - THE ROLLING STONES LP (FIRST UK 2A/1A '2.52 TELL ME' PRESSING - DECCA LK 4605). An essential cut for anyone serious about collecting Stone's records here with the very first UK pressing of the band's landmark April 1964 LP. This original copy contains the shorter '2.52' version of Tell Me with the matrix: XARL-6271-2A XARL-6272-1A. Deep-groove unboxed red labels are bright and legible, both sides display some spindle wear around the centre holes. The record is in strong VG+, each side displays some light/ hairline paper marks. The sleeve is in VG+ condition, a bright clean cover with a couple of the usual hairline/ light laminate creases. Back cover has handling/ storage wear/ staining).

A collection of early 20th century score sheets, 78's or Shellac records, and a working portable gramophone possibly Decca with impressed marks in a brown leather clad carry case together with spare gramphone needles.

The Rolling Stones - 2 LP Records; Mono 1st Pressings, Their Satanic Majesties Request TXL 103  Lenticular Cover Unboxed Decca Logo -1K/-1K (no red inner sleeve) and Beggar's Banquet LK 4955 Unboxed Decca Logo -4A/-2A 

ROCK & POP; over one hundred 45rpm records including The Cocktail Cabinet 'Puppet on a String' on Page One Records, Mary Hopkin 'Temma Harbour' on Apple Records in picture sleeve, Marianne Faithfull 'Come and Stay with Me' on Decca, Badfinger 'Come and Get It', Kracker 'A Song for Polly' UK issue, The Redbeards 'Gudbye T' Jane' in picture sleeve, Cilla Black 'Alfie' and The Beatles 'Magical Mystery Tour', etc.Condition Report: Magical Mystery Tour record 2 and lyric sheet are missing and other pages of the booklet are loose.

THE ROLLING STONES; a mixed lot including 'She Was Hot' picture disc, Mick Jagger 'Ned Kelly Soundtrack', 'Performance' soundtrack, 'Living in a Ghost Town' 10 inch single on purple vinyl, 'Hyde Park 1969', double album on white vinyl on Swingin' Pig Records, 'No Stone Unturned' with boxed Decca logo, 'Star Spangled Airways 1964-66' 2017 pressing, 'Out of Our Heads' US pressing stereo, 'Little by Little', 'The Rolling Stones, Now!' US pressing and also Lurch.

This lot features the Decca Records promotional vinyl record Designed for 57, a disc jockey sampler issued in 1957. This long-play 33 1/3 RPM record was distributed as a sample copy, not for sale, showcasing a curated selection of music from Decca's catalog. The album cover design includes bold typography and a mid-century modern aesthetic, emphasizing the label’s promotion of new sounds for the era.Issued: 1957Dimensions: 12.5"HCondition: Age related wear.

Original vinyl LP The Man with the Golden Arm soundtrack, composed by Elmer Bernstein, released in 1956 on Decca Records (DL 78257). This iconic jazz-infused film score accompanied Otto Preminger's groundbreaking film starring Frank Sinatra. Featuring dramatic and moody compositions, Bernstein's score helped define the sound of 1950s jazz soundtracks. The album also includes jazz sequences arranged and performed by Shorty Rogers and His Giants with Shelly Manne. A significant piece for soundtrack collectors and jazz enthusiasts alike.Issued: 1956Dimensions: 12"LCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.

This original 1958 Decca Records LP (DL 8808) features legendary Italian singer Domenico Modugno performing his iconic song Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) alongside other Italian favorites. The album, recorded in Italy by Fonit, showcases Modugno’s signature passionate vocal delivery and timeless melodies. The cover art presents a striking illustration of Modugno playing the guitar, and the back cover provides historical context on the record’s significance. The vinyl label is intact with clear Decca branding, and the album plays at 33 1/3 RPM. A fantastic collectible for fans of classic Italian music and vintage vinyl records. Cover sleeve measures 12.5"L x 12.5"HIssued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

This lot features the iconic "Torchy!" LP by the legendary jazz singer Carmen McRae, released by Decca Records (DL 8267). The album is in good condition, with a 12.5"L x 12.5"H cover displaying classic black-and-white artwork of McRae. The record itself features vocal performances with orchestral backing, capturing McRae's unique style and musical sophistication. The LP includes popular tracks such as "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" and "I Cried for You." The cover shows some wear typical of its age, but it remains a wonderful collectible for jazz enthusiasts and fans of Carmen McRae.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

This vintage Decca Records LP, Hooray for Captain Spaulding, features Groucho Marx performing classic songs by Harry Ruby and Bert Kalmar. Released under catalog number DL 5405, this record includes tracks such as "Dr. Hackenbush," "Father’s Day," and the title song. The album cover showcases a vibrant illustrated portrait of Groucho Marx with his iconic cigar. The back cover provides biographical details and track information. The vinyl is a 33 1/3 RPM Long Play Microgroove pressing and is marked "Unbreakable." A must-have for collectors of classic comedy and Marx Brothers memorabilia. Measures 10.5"L x 10.25"H.Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

This is a vintage vinyl LP record of Sammy Davis, Jr.'s album Here's Lookin' At You, released by Decca Records, catalog number DL 8351. The album features a collection of iconic tracks from the legendary entertainer. The cover shows signs of age, with slight wear and some discoloration, typical of records from this era. The vinyl itself is in good condition, with no visible damage. This LP includes tracks such as "It Started All Over Again," "The Clown," and "Blues To End The Blues." A great addition for collectors of classic jazz and pop music from the golden age of entertainment.Issued: 20th century Dimensions: 12.5"L x 12.5"HCondition: Age related wear.

Decca Records vinyl record titled On Location: Britain, a candid portrait in music, voices, and sounds. This album provides an immersive auditory experience capturing the essence of Britain through a combination of music and spoken word, featuring locations such as Blackpool, The Midlands, York, and Scotland. The narration is provided by Robert H. Trench Thompson, with additional commentary by Lisa Coe. The record is a long-play (LP) 33 1/3 RPM format and comes with its original illustrated sleeve, showcasing a vibrant depiction of British street scenes and cultural life. A wonderful collectible for vinyl enthusiasts and those with an appreciation for Britain's rich musical and historical tapestry.Issued: c. 1960Dimensions: 12.5"HCondition: Age related wear.

A vintage Decca Records album featuring Sammy Davis Jr. and Carmen McRae in their musical collaboration, Boy Meets Girl. The album includes vocal duets and is backed by an orchestra directed by Jack Pleis. The album cover features a vibrant portrait of both performers and includes track listings on the back. The record, a 33 1/3 RPM Long Play, is in good condition, though some typical signs of age may be present. The album's catalog number is DL 8490. The record comes in its original sleeve with detailed liner notes about the collaboration.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 12.5"L x 12.5"HCondition: Age related wear.

BEATLES PICTURE DISC LP COLLECTION - a collection of approximately 31 Beatles picture disc LPs. Collection to include: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - Parlophone (PHO 7027), Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - Capitol (SEAX-11840), Abbey Road - Apple Records (5C P062-04243) - Abbey Road - Capitol (SEAX-11900), The Beatles' Christmas Album, Yesterday And Today (x2), The Beatles In Italy, The British Are Coming, The Decca Tapes, The Beatles Talk With Jerry G, Sweet Apple Trax Vol. I and II, Like Dreamers Do, Hey Jude, The Gospel According To: The Beatles, Conquer America, and more. The collection is generally in Ex to Ex+ condition.

A Decca Salon portable wind-up gramophone with instruction manual, w.29, d.39, h.18cm, together with a small collection of 78 records.

A 1960s vintage Decca AMG 111 record player with LP & single records from Decca and Rugby songs etc. Untested.

50 Rock and Pop vinyl LP albums including signed examples and private pressings to include: Led Zeppelin (3 albums), Jack White, Duffy Power, Design (fully signed by the band), Al Stewart (signed by Al Stewart), Mick Softley (CBS), Lord Sutch And Heavy Friends (plum Atlantic), Lucifer’s Friend, Deep Purple, Rolling Stones (original unboxed Decca), Animals (original blue Columbia labels), Principal Edwards magic Theatre (Dandelion Records), Johnnie Taylor (Soul City Records) The Hep Stars, Bearfoot Beware, Keith & Donna (US), Coley - Goodbye Brains (numbered), B. Lance, Eric Justin Kaz, Grupo Batuque (double), Dirty Beatniks, Wichita Fall and many others. Condition VG+. 

SMALL FACES: Vintage signed postcard photograph by all four members of the English rock band the Small Faces individually, comprising Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane (signed with his nickname Plonk), Ian McLagan, and Kenney Jones, the promotional Decca Records image dating from September 1966 and showing the four musicians standing outdoors together in full-length poses. Signed by each with their first names only in black ink to lighter areas of the image. With a printed dicography to the verso. Some corner creasing and a few surface marks, G

THE ROLLING STONES - UK LP PACK. A quality pack of 3 UK pressed LPs by The Rolling Stones. Titles include Let It Bleed (SKL 5025, unboxed blue Decca labels. P-1W/ P-5W. No poster. Record VG+/ sleeve with poster hype sticker on the cover is VG), Through The Past Darkly [Big Hits Vol. 2] (SKL 5019, unboxed blue Decca labels. P-1W/ P-2W. Original hexagonal inner. Record VG+/ hexagonal sleeve VG+) and Their Satanic Majesties Request (TXS 103, green/ silver unboxed labels. Original inner. 5K/ 7K matrix. Record Ex/ lenticular cover VG+). All records would benefit from a professional clean.

Collection of Classical and Ambient Vinyl RecordsThis collection consists of approximately 20–25 vinyl records, primarily featuring classical and ambient music, with a mix of vintage and later 20th-century productions. The records are in their original cardboard sleeves, showing signs of wear typical of mid-20th-century through early 1980s items. Notable visible titles and details include:- **Brian Eno**: "Ambient #4: On Land" (Editions EG, catalog number EGED 20, 1982 release).- **Grumiaux & Hajdu**: "Franck Violin Sonata in A / Grieg Violin Sonata in C Minor Op. 45" (Philips, A 00410/11 L).- **Moura Lympany**: Rachmaninov "Preludes Nos. 1-11" (Decca Mono, catalog ACL 139) and "Preludes Nos. 12-24" (Decca Mono, catalog ACL 140).- **Barenboim**: Beethoven "Piano Concerto No. 4" (RCA Victor) and Mahler's "Das Lied von der Erde / Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen" (Philips, A 00410/11 L).- **Ashkenazy**: "Diabelli Variations" (Decca Mono, catalog LXT 6057).- **Saint-Saëns**: "Organ Symphony" conducted by Martinon (catalog ASD 3674).The collection spans from mid-century LP productions with mono pressings (e.g., Decca and Ace of Clubs releases) to more modern entries, such as Brian Eno's experimental ambient album from the early 1980s. Labels include notable names like Decca, Philips, RCA Victor, and Editions EG, alongside internationally recognised performers like Ashkenazy, Barenboim, and Moura Lympany. The records reflect a strong focus on classical music, with specific works by Beethoven, Mahler, Chopin, and Rachmaninov, while also incorporating niche ambient compositions.Estimated dimensions suggest standard LP sizes (approximately 31.5 cm x 31.5 cm). Individual titles and artists indicate potential appeal to both collectors of classical music and enthusiasts of ambient recordings.

**Collection of Vintage 7-Inch Vinyl Singles** A large assortment of vintage 7-inch vinyl records, featuring a diverse array of genres, artists, and record labels from the mid-20th century onwards. Many singles are housed in their original sleeves, showcasing a variety of styles, including promotional artwork, iconic label branding, and minimalist designs. **Notable Features Include:** - Record labels such as Decca, Apple Records, Pye, RCA Victor, Polydor, Capitol, Verve, MCA, and Island Records. - Recognisable artists and titles, such as Shirley Ellis (*The Clapping Song*), The Specials (*Ghost Town*), Beach Boys (*Surfin' Girl*), John Lennon ((*Just Like) Starting Over*), and The Beatles (*All You Need is Love*). - Promotional and branded sleeves, including stylised designs by Decca, Pye, Apple Records, and Trojan Explosion compilations, alongside bespoke sleeve artwork by artists including Alice Cooper, Buzzcocks (*What*), and The Vibrators (*London Girls*). - Genres spanning pop, punk, ska, reggae, opera, and rock, reflecting the dynamic range of the collection. Condition across the collection varies, with some sleeves showing typical age-related signs like creases or light wear while others remain well-preserved. Many vinyl labels are visible, inviting further inspection for track listings and detailed verification. A broad and varied collection, appealing to vinyl enthusiasts and collectors.

**Collection of 7-Inch Vinyl Singles Featuring Diverse Genres and Iconic Labels** A group of 12 vintage 7-inch vinyl singles, representing a wide array of music genres and labels. Each disc is housed in either custom-designed or original label sleeves, showcasing period-specific artwork. Notable pieces include: 1. **Two-Tone Records (x7):** Features iconic black-and-white graphic sleeves and labels synonymous with the ska and mod revival era. Highlights include "The Specials – Too Much Too Young" sleeve with live photo imagery. 2. **George Fame – "Yeh Yeh/Get Away":** Original sleeve with a monochrome artist portrait and RSO Records branding. 3. **999 – "I’m Alive/Quite Disappointing":** Punk-inspired aesthetics with bold green typography over a monochrome sleeve design. 4. **RCA Single in Branded Sleeve:** Housed in recognisable green-and-white RCA paper sleeve with orange vinyl label detailing. 5. **John Lennon – "Mind Games":** Cover art features a black-and-white portrait of Lennon wearing sunglasses. 6. **The Rezillos – "Destination Venus":** Neon-styled cover art depicting a UFO, reflecting its genre. 7. **Decca Record Sleeve Single:** Encased in a blue-and-white geometric Decca-branded paper sleeve, central label in blue with silver text. 8. **The Doors – "Hello, I Love You":** Black-and-white Jim Morrison portrait featured on this limited-edition single. 9. **Parlophone Single – "Lady Madonna":** Green Parlophone sleeve showcasing the label’s logo and historical design. 10. **Judge Dread – "The Big One":** Cover art features illustrated vibrant imagery and bold typography. This collection includes a mixture of ska, punk, rock, and pop singles. Labels such as 2 Tone, Parlophone, RCA, and Decca are prominently represented, making this group a valuable set for collectors or enthusiasts of music history.

**Collection of Sixteen 7-inch 45 RPM Vinyl Records by Various Brands**A varied collection of 16 vintage 7-inch vinyl records, commonly known as 45 RPM singles, featuring sleeves and labels from notable mid-20th century brands. Highlights include records from Vocalion, Decca, Philips, London Records, His Master's Voice (HMV), Stateside, and Warner Bros. Records. The vinyls are presented in branded, patterned, or plain sleeves with some loose records included. **Notable Details:**- **Featured Artists and Titles**: Includes "Come Back Suzanne" and "Memphis Tennessee" by Dave Berry and The Cruisers (Decca). - **Key Records**: "Chills and Fever" by Jet Harris (Decca); "Acapulco 1922" by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass (Stateside). - **Production Details**: Various records feature music direction and production credits, such as Mike Leander and Charles Blackwell. - **Markings**: Matrix numbers and rights management symbols (BIEM/NCB) are visible on key records. The collection displays iconic label designs, including Decca's purple label, HMV's red label, and Stateside's silver-on-black logo. Some records show wear on sleeves or labels, while others are intact. Dating primarily from the 1960s, with some specimens from 1962 and 1963, this lot represents a significant portion of mid-century music history. Further inspection could reveal rarities or valuable collector's items.

Collection of Vintage Vinyl Record Albums A diverse collection of vintage 12-inch vinyl record albums spanning the late 1960s to mid-1980s. Titles and artists include Pink Floyd's *Meddle* (catalogue CAQ 708, CAS 1062), Monty Python's *Previous Record* (Atlantic Records K 4040), *Manassas/Down the Road* and *Manassas* by Stephen Stills (including Atlantic ATL 60 021, 2-903), Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's *Déjà Vu* and *4 Way Street*, and *The First Great Rock Festivals of the Seventies* featuring acts from the Isle of Wight and Atlanta Pop Festival. Other items include *Now Music 6* (EMI/Virgin, "Now 6"), Joan Baez’s *Blessed Are…*, the Small Faces’ *In Memoriam*, *Makin’ Tracks* by The Fivepenny Piece (SCX 6516), *The Small Faces Hits Collection* (Decca), and Monty Python's *Matching Tie and Handkerchief* (BBC). The group's condition indicates usage with visible wear, yet spines remain largely intact. Representing genres including rock, folk, and pop, these albums reflect the musical and cultural landscape of their era. Each sleeve measures the standard 12.375 x 12.375 inches.

Buddy Holly vinyl records - this LP (Coral mono LVA 9227) is accompanied by a letter from The Decca Record Company London, in which they apologize to a customer about 'The Mix Up concerning "Wishing" and Reminiscing"' track order. They state that they have supplied a new correct disc, which is present in this lot along with the original 'error' disc.

50s/ 60s/ 70s - ROCK/ POP/ BEAT/ R&R LP COLLECTION. A decade spanning collection of around 170 classic rock, pop & beat LPs. Artists/ titles include Honeybus - At Their Best. Lloyd Price - Lawdy Miss Clawdy, Bo Diddley - Chess Masters, Chuck Berry - S/T. Eddie Cochran inc The EP Collection, The Memorial Album, The Young. Little Richard - Sings, Various inc You Can't Sit Down. The Best Of Chess Rock N Roll, The History Of Surf Music. Sonny & Cher - The Best Of, Phil Ochs - Greatest Hits, Little Eva -- Loco-Motion, Manfred Mann inc Hit Records 1966-1969, The Best Of. Elvis Presely - The Sun Collection. Roy Orbison, Various - The Sound Of Sun, Jerry Lee Lewis, Gene Vincent, Marianne Faithfull, Long John Baldry, Jeff Beck, The Rascals, Johnny Kidd And The Pirates, The Merseybeats, The Decca Originals, The Walker Brothers, Bee Gees, The Tremeloes. Condition is generally VG to Ex+.

Rolling Stones Trio of Original Pressing Red Decca LP Vinyl Records

Two boxed Decca records of 'Winston Churchill Memoirs and Speeches' along with an Academy Senior record player.

A classical deluxe stereo box set on the Decca label, 'Der Ring des Nibelungen' (The Ring Cycle) by Richard Wagner, comprising twenty-two LP records, together with associated libretti, all contained within a decorative embossed slipcase.

A collection of three vintage Rolling Stones vinyl LP records. Including 'After Math' LP Mono Decca 1966; 'Let it Bleed' LP stereo Decca 1969; 'Sticky Fingers' LP 1971 with Andy Warhol real zip cover

Vinyl - 2 1960’s LP albums on Decca Records to include: Genesis – From Genesis To Revelation (SKL 4990, UK boxed Decca stereo issue, 1W / 2W matrices) EX, John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers – A Hard Road (SKL 4853, unboxed Decca stereo, 1W / 1W matrices) EX

Vinyl - The Rolling Stones Let It Bleed LP on Decca Records LK5025. Original UK 1st mono pressing, unboxed Decca labels, 2A 1A matrices. Ex- / Vg

Vinyl - Rolling Stones – Let It Bleed LP on Decca Records SKL 5025. Original UK 1st stereo pressing, unboxed Decca logo and original poster. EX- / EX+

Illustration for an unknown production. Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Temple scene. 59 x 41.5 cm, not signed. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s.Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records.In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning.His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale).In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life.Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions.PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family.NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. All sizes are approximate.

THE ROLLING STONES - LP PACK. Another quality pack of 6 LPs by The Rolling Stones. Titles include Exile On Main St (COC 69100, UK press with postcards. Records Ex/ sleeve VG+, has some writing on), The Rolling Stones No.2 (LK.4605, unboxed red Decca. 2A/ 4A matrix. Record VG/ "blind man" sleeve VG), The Rolling Stones (LK.4661, unboxed red Decca. 2A/ 2A. strong VG record/ sleeve VG+), Aftermath (LK.4786, unboxed red Decca. 1B/ 6A. VG/ VG), The Rolling Stones 3 (EHY 349 101, Dutch press. Ex/ Ex) and Current Audio Magazine Vol 1 No.1 (0249, includes booklet. VG+/ VG+).

Celtic Britain for English Heritage. ill Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Settlement with figures. 45 x 64 cm. Not signed. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s. Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records. In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning. His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale). In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life. Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions. PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family. NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. All sizes are approximate.

Kings possibly for BBC TV. Ill. Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Jonathan and David in the woods, 28 x 61.5 cm, not signed. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s.Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records.In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning.His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale).In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life.Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions.PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family.NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. All sizes are approximate.

Celtic Britain for English Heritage. ill Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Settlement. 46 x 64 cm. Not signed. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s. Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records. In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning. His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale). In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life. Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions. PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family. NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. All sizes are approximate.

Haroun and the Sea of Stories, illustration for the novel by Salman Rushdie. Ill. Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Campaigning. 42 x 54.5 cm, not signed. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death."My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s.Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records.In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning.His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale).In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life.Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions.PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family.NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. . All sizes are approximate.

In The Beginning Old Testament / New Testament for BBC TV & Books. Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Abraham outside his tent. 22.5 x 54.5 cm, not signed. With trace overlay and text. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s.Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records.In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning.His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale).In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life.Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions.PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family.NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. All sizes are approximate.

Lucinda Lamptons Alphabet of Britain BBC TV. Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Candles with letter W, card size 36 x 21.5cm, not signed. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s.Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records.In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning.His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale).In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life.Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions.PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family.NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. All sizes are approximate.

In The Beginning Old Testament / New Testament for BBC TV & Books. Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. 25.5 x 54.5 cm, not signed. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s.Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records.In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning.His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale).In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life.Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions.PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family.NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. All sizes are approximate.

Zig Zag, Norse Legends for BBC TV. Útgarða-Loki. ill, Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Norse myth, Thor lifts the Giant Cat who was, in actuality, the world serpent. Not signed. 51 x 55.5 cm. c1980 ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s. Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records. In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning. His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale). In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life. Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions. PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family. NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. All sizes are approximate.

Sketch for Gulliver (Lilliput) for BBC TV. ill Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. 30 x 42 cm. Not signed. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death."My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s.Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records.In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning.His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale).In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life.Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions.PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family.NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. . All sizes are approximate.

Celtic Britain for English Heritage. Two illustrations of settlements. ill Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Each 45 x 64cm, not signed. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death."My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s.Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records.In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning.His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale).In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life.Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions.PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family.NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. . All sizes are approximate.

In The Beginning Old Testament / New Testament for BBC TV & Books. Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Abraham, 32.5 x 61 cm, not signed. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s.Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records.In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning.His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale).In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life.Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions.PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family.NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. All sizes are approximate.

In The Beginning Old Testament / New Testament for BBC TV & Books. Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Joseph and his coloured coat, 25 x 54.5 cm, not signed. With trace overlay and text. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s.Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records.In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning.His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale).In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life.Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions.PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family.NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. All sizes are approximate.

Haroun and the Sea of Stories, illustration for the novel by Salman Rushdie. Ill. Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Haroun with the 'Eggheads'. 52 x 51.5 cm, not signed. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death."My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s.Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records.In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning.His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale).In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life.Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions.PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family.NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. . All sizes are approximate.

Possibly from In The Beginning Old Testament / New Testament for BBC TV & Books. Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. 30 x 61 cm, not signed. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s.Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records.In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning.His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale).In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life.Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions.PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family.NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. All sizes are approximate.

Zig Zag Norse Legends for BBC TV. Útgarða-Loki. ill, Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Norse myth, the Giant Skrymir and Thor. Not signed. 45 x 64 cm. c1980 ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s. Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records. In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning. His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale). In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life. Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions. PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family. NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. All sizes are approximate.

For The British Council, Gawain and the Green Knight (JRR Tolkein), ill, Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019, two title page variations. Not signed. One sheet 29 x 36cm, the other 33.5 x 47.5 cm. c1984 (2). ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s. Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records. In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning. His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale). In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life. Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions. PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family. NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. All sizes are approximate.

Haroun and the Sea of Stories, illustration for the novel by Salman Rushdie. Ill. Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Interior scene, in mount, 43 x 56 cm, not signed. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s.Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records.In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning.His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale).In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life.Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions.PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family.NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. . All sizes are approximate.

Kings possibly for BBC TV. Ill. Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Solomon and David hiding in cave, 27 x 59 cm, not signed. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s.Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records.In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning.His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale).In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life.Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions.PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family.NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. All sizes are approximate.

Vikings Poster for the BBC TV show. 41.5 x 59.5cm. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death."My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s.Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records.In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning.His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale).In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life.Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions.PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family.NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. . All sizes are approximate.

Vikings for BBC TV. Two illustrations. Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Battle scenes, the largest 42 x 60 cm, not signed. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s.Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records.In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning.His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale).In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life.Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions.PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family.NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. . All sizes are approximate.

In The Beginning Old Testament / New Testament for BBC TV & Books. Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019. Exodus of Israelites, 25.5 x 65 cm, not signed. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s.Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records.In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning.His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale).In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life.Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions.PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family.NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. All sizes are approximate.