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Construction, carpentry & architectural interest. A collection of late 19th & early 20th century works. The lot to include The Style of English Architecture, The Practical Home Handyman, Laxton & Lockwood's Builder's Price Book for 1907, 1926 & 1929, Parker's Concise Glossary of Architecture, Cabinet Making Theory & Practice by A. L. Keeble, Architectural Building Construction by Jaggard & Drury, 1898 Elementary Architecture by Martin A. Buckmaster, 1893 Advanced Building Construction for Students, 1912 English Medieval Architecture by Cyril E. Power, How to Look at Old Churches by H. Spencer Stowell, and others. Generally smart, some shelf wear, bumping and rubbing, prior ownership stamps and inscriptions, bindings occ. tender. A good collection. 8vo.

Portrait of the Irish Actor Charles Macklin Oil on canvas, within a painted oval30 x 25 inches (76.2 x 63.5 cm) Frame 36 1/2 x 31 1/4 inches (92.8 x 79.5 cm)Provenance: Gooden and Fox, London [Sale] Christie's London, July 4, 1911, lot 55, as by John OpieCharles Macklin (1699-1797) was born into a family of impoverished Irish gentry in County Donegal. His family soon moved to Dublin, where he attended school and later worked as a servant at Trinity College. Around 1708 he left Ireland for England, working at whatever jobs he could find. By 1720 he had made his way to the theater, appearing with various companies touring the British provinces. In 1733 his career received a lift, owing to an actors' strike at the Drury Lane theater in London. The sudden departure of most of the resident company left the theater in desperate need of players, an opening that allowed Macklin to take on substantial roles for which he normally would have had to wait for years. In 1740, Macklin first appeared as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice, which he played with such riveting animus that it transformed Macklin from a work-a-day performer to a leading light of the London stage. Audiences loved his portrayal of Shakespeare's villain, a role that would become a staple of his repertoire for the next half-century. Macklin's later life was marred by a succession of quarrels, lawsuits, a venomous feud with his colleague and one-time friend David Garrick, and increasingly poor health. His last performance was on May 7, 1789, as Shylock, which he was forced to interrupt owing to his inability to remember his lines--a sad ending to the career of one of the titans of the 18th-century English theater. Glue relined. Dense, old varnish layer, very hard to read through under UV light. Some shadows possibly reinforced.

MIXED CERAMICS AND GLASSWARE to include a yellow nineteenth century Wedgwood sucrier with a King Charles Spaniel finial and applied foliate bands, pressed Wedgwood mark to the base (crack around one of the handle, small chips to the rim), a Mason's Chartreuse ginger jar and a hexagonal lidded pot, three Wedgwood square plates comprising one 'India' pattern and two with green floral patterns, seven pieces of Aynsley giftware comprising a 'Cottage Garden' planter, vase, bud vase, and lidded pot, a 'Pembroke' trinket dish, and a 'Wild Tudor' vase (significant chip to the base), two Aynsley cabinet plates depicting birds and fruit (both have traces of hanging adhesive to the reverse), two Cauldon 'Kings Plates,' a Mason's 'Mandalay' segmented dish (dull when tapped), five Royal Worcester trinket dishes of varying patterns, a Royal Worcester wide-rimmed yellow bowl date marked 1926 with a puce back stamp (marked second quality), a Wedgwood 'Drury Lane' plate, a Royal Worcester side plate decorated with butterflies with a black back stamp dated to 1922 (marked second quality), a modern Royal Worcester teapot (adhesive marks near the rim), a Royal Worcester 'Alpine' teapot, a Royal Worcester 'Chevy Chase' plate, a Royal Albert 'Summer' plate, a clear 'Mats Jonasson' crystal stag, signed to the base (qty) (Condition Report: itemised conditions above, some nibbles or scratches to older items commensurate with age, overall fair to good condition)

This signed limited edition of A God Against the Gods by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Allen Drury, published in 1981 by The Franklin Library, is an exceptional collector’s piece. Illustrated by Joseph Isom, this volume is exquisitely bound in premium leather with gilt-edged pages and ornate decorative details, a hallmark of Franklin Library’s commitment to fine craftsmanship. Allen Drury (1918–1998) is best known for his seminal political novel Advise and Consent, which earned him the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. In A God Against the Gods, Drury delves into the grandeur and intrigue of ancient Egypt, weaving a compelling historical narrative centered on Pharaoh Akhenaten’s religious revolution. This richly detailed and masterfully written novel explores themes of power, faith, and societal upheaval, bringing to life one of history’s most fascinating eras. Artist: Allen DruryIssued: 1981Dimensions: 6.25"L X 1.5"W X 9.25"HManufacturer: Franklin Mint CorporationCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Very good. Foxing in the first pages.

West Bromwich Albion F.C. 1946-1947 multi signed player frame, Ray Barlow, George Drury, Cliff Edwards, Billy Elliott, Len Millard, Jack Vernon, David Walsh and more. Mounted and framed, measures 19x18 inch appx. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

18th Century Theatre and Plays. Four vol in one. including; ROWE [Nicholas] The Fair Penitent A Tragedy as it is acted at the Theatres Royal in Drury Lane and Covent Garden. London Printed and sold by [Thomas] SABINE and son 81 Shoe lane. Undated [Sabine active between 1785-1825], [3], 4-48pp. BOUND WITH Cato A Tragedy by Mr Addison. London Sabine and son, 48pp, The Siege of Damascus, John Hughes. 1777. London, Bathurst, with engraved frontispiece,67, [4]pp, The Merchant of Venice Shakespeare. Theatre Royal. London J. Barker. 1794.64pp. Bound in 19th century half Morocco. 8vo

A limited first edition published by The Franklin Library, Pennsylvania, 1983. Green leather bound book with a classic gilded pattern. Allen Drury (1918-1998) was an American author best known for his political novels. Decision, a 486-page story which follows a newly appointed Supreme Court Justice as he is faced with the most difficult decision of his life. Issued: 1983Dimensions: 6.5"L x 9.5"W x 1.5"HCondition: Very good.

This is the 1977 Franklin Library signed limited edition of Advise and Consent by Allen Drury. Elegantly bound in full leather with gilt embellishments, gilt-edged pages, and a silk ribbon marker, this book exemplifies the fine craftsmanship of Franklin Library publications. The volume is personally signed by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, making it a highly collectible item. First published in 1959, Advise and Consent is a landmark political novel that offers a compelling depiction of the inner workings of Washington, D.C., and the Senate confirmation process. Lauded for its intricate narrative and insightful portrayal of political dynamics, the book won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1960 and remains one of the most celebrated works of political fiction. Allen Drury (1918–1998) was an American novelist and journalist renowned for his insightful exploration of political themes. After a career in journalism, including covering the Senate for The New York Times, Drury transitioned to fiction with Advise and Consent, his most famous work. The novel’s success led to a series of sequels, further cementing his legacy as a master of political storytelling. Artist: Allen DruryIssued: 1977Dimensions: 6.5"L x 2.25"W x 9.5"HManufacturer: Franklin Mint CorporationCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Very good. Light foxing in the first pages.

An early 20th century four-draw military telescope, by C W Dixey & Son, opticians to The Queen, 3 New Bond Street, London, inscribed Col. Drury Lowe CB, extending to 96cm long

A pair of flintlock pocket pistols, each marked Drury & Wilde. 15.5 cm long.

George Drury (British 1950-): 'Lulworth and White Heather II off Cowes 1927', oil on board signed, titled verso 29cm x 38cm

George Drury (British 1950-): 'White Heather II Leads Lulworth - 1927 Season', oil on board signed, titled verso 28cm x 38cm

An Elizabeth II silver baluster mug, engraved "To Vernon Baxter from his fellow Directors W.J. Parker Ltd, 1931-1979", with scrolled handle and footed circular base, gilt interior, hallmarked by F. Drury Ltd, Sheffield, 1978, approx. 10.3cm high. Weight approx. 275.3 grams (8.8ozt) Further details: tarnished; slight loss to gilding; some scratches and wear.

An exceptionally fine Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers Silver Medallion, by Munsey, Cambridge, 50mm, silver, engraved to the rim with the names of the Winning Company in 1883, the obverse raised lettering ‘Universitas Cantabrigiensis’, reverse ‘Winning C.U.R. Company’, privately engraved to edge ‘1883/Col.Segt. Lea/Sert. Drury/Pvt: Pixley/Pvt: Callender/Pvt: Heywood/Pvt. Burney/’, in original embossed fitted case of issue; together with a fine selection of Miscellaneous Shooting and Sporting Medals, and other items, including a fine hallmarked silver Shooting Prize Medal, Eagle figurehead, with unmarked gold shield, this engraved ‘1st. Prize. Won by Br. G. Candy’, the reverse engraved ‘Shooting Cup Competition. No. 8 M.B. R.G.A. 1908’; 1st S. & H. Artillery Volunteers Shooting Prize Medal, with unmarked rose gold shield bearing monogram, reverse engraved ‘Serjt. Finch. 1st. S & H R.G.A. Vols.’; Maltese Cross, unmarked silver and gold, engraved to obverse ‘Guard Mounting and Squad Drill 1892-3’, and to reverse ‘A/Bdr. W. F. Zurhorst.’; Holman Challenge Shield for R.A. Companies in Malta, Cricket Prize, engraved ‘1902’; IX Norfolk Regiment, hallmarked silver medallion with top loop suspension, unnamed; unmarked silver sports medallion, engraved to obverse ‘Gr. Foulds 75th Battery. R.F.A.’, and to reverse ‘C Winners Subsection Tournament 1914’; Worlingworth Volunteers Medal 1798, unnamed with replacement ring suspension; small silver shooting medal, engraved to obverse ‘Champion Gun IXth Corps. & Rhine Army 1919’, and to reverse ‘24 Siege Bty. R.G.A. M. G. Hogg’; National Artillery Association King’s Prize for Morse Field & Pack Art. 1927, hallmarked silver, with small loop suspension to reverse; Bronze medal engraved to obverse ‘Football L/Cpl. R. Tainsh. “C” Coy. 2/8th London Regt.’; unmarked silver sports medallions (2) contained in F. Phillips, Medallist, Aldershot, cases of issue; bronze sports medallions (2) contained in F. Phillips, Medallist, Aldershot, cases of issue, the second with enamel loss to obverse; Royal Artillery hallmarked silver sports medallion, engraved to reverse ‘Regimental Sports River Crossing. India 1943. L/Bdr. Howard J. P.’, generally good condition, the first in very good condition (lot) £100-£140

SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS (BRITISH 1723–1792) MRS HARTLEY AS A NYMPH WITH THE YOUNG BACCHUS oil on canvas 69.85cm x 35.5cm (27.5in x 14in) Sir Joshua Reynolds and by descent to his niece Mary, Marchioness of Thomond (1751 – 1820); her sale, Christie’s London 18 May 1821, lot 67, where purchased by Colonel Fulke G. Howard; by descent to his widow, the Hon. Mrs. Greville Howard at Ashfield Park, Surrey, until sold, Christie’s London, 4 July 1874, lot 80 as “Sir J. Reynolds, Mrs. Hartley and Child – the celebrated work. Engraved by S. W. Reynolds”, where purchased by Agnews for £2,520; with Agnews, by whom sold on 4 August 1874 to Richard Johnson; (possibly) collection of Capt. Walsh (according to Christie’s 1928 catalogue). Mrs. R.J. Walker, Bramshott Court, Liphook, Hants; her sale, Christie’s, 8 June 1928, lot 125 as “Sir Joshua Reynolds, P.R.A. Portrait of Mrs. Hartley and Child, in slate coloured dress, with white chemisette, red sash and brown scarf; carrying her child on her right shoulder”; unsold, and by descent to the present owner.  Exhibited: (possibly) Royal Academy, 1773, no. 241;The British Institution, 1813, no. 53; The British Institution, 1844, no. 159; South Kensington Museum, The National Portrait Exhibition, 1868, no. 810.Literature: A. Graves & W. V. Cronin, A history of the works of Sir Joshua Reynolds, 4 vols, London 1899-1901, vol. 2, no. 446; Agnews Picture Stockbook no. 4 D;Mannings, Sir Joshua Reynolds, A complete catalogue of his paintings, pp.245-246, no. 854a & d.Engraved by W. Nutter, published 14 April 1801 (“from the original picture in the possession of the Marquis of Thomond”). Elizabeth Hartley (née White) (1750?–1824) was one of the most celebrated actors on the London stage in the 1700s. She was also notorious for the role she played in society scandals including ‘The Vauxhall Affray’. Hartley was the daughter of James and Eleanor White of Berrow, Somerset, England. She later took the name Hartley, but it is not known from whom. Various suggestions have been made including the master to whom she was a chambermaid, and other actors of a similar name. There are also no reliable sources for her early roles until she appeared in Edinburgh, on 4 December 1771, as Monimia in Thomas Otway’s The Orphan. After a season in Edinburgh she moved to Bristol where David Garrick, who had heard of her remarkable beauty, commissioned the actor John Moody to attend a performance and report back to him. ‘She has a husband,’ wrote Moody in a letter to George Garrick dated 26 July 1772, ‘a precious fool, that she heartily despises’ (Garrick I, 1835, p. 476) but in fact they never actually married. In the same letter, Moody described her as having ‘a good figure, with a handsome small face, and very much freckled; her hair red, and her neck and shoulders well-turned.’ She is, he wrote, ‘ignorant and stubborn ... and has a slovenly good nature about her that renders her prodigiously vulgar.’ Nevertheless, David Garrick was impressed: ‘A finer creature than Mrs Hartley,’ he exclaimed, ‘I never saw. Her make is perfect’ (W. T. Whitley, Artists and their friends in England 1700-1799, 2 vols, London 1928, vol, 2, pp. 149-50). Northcote described her, in a letter to his brother Samuel, 24 Mar. 1773, as ‘one of the most beautiful women I ever saw, and the finest figure, but [she| has not a good voice’ (Whitley, vol. 2, p. 295). She worked at the Covent Garden theatre in a numerous roles until 1780 (see below), and also appeared at Drury Lane, Liverpool and Stroud. She left the stage at the close of the season of 1779–80 when aged only 30, possibly due to ill health. She died at her home in King Street, Woolwich, and was buried in the Union Chapel. Her portrait by Angelica Kauffmann hangs in the Garrick Club; a long list of other portraits of her, mostly in character parts, is given in P. H. Highfill et alii, Biographical dictionary of actors, managers and other stage personnel in London 1660-1800, Carbondale, Illinois, 1973.The present painting is certainly listed twice as nos. 854a and 852d in Mannings’s catalogue raisonné on the artist, with slightly different dimensions in each entry. These entries represent the same painting, as Mannings himself suggested might be the case. The stretcher on the reverse of the present painting has the stencil numbers 993B and 190ER as well as the chalk mark “June 8/28”. These relate without question to the Christie’s sales on 18 May 1821 and 8th June 1928 thereby confirming the provenance for this painting. Mannings wasn’t aware of any of this at the time of his catalogue raisonné as he did not have direct access to the front and back of the painting.

Extensive Collection of 45 RPM Vinyl Records including, Bruce Springsteen, Showaddywaddy, Michael Jackson, Tom Jones, Ace Of Base, Steely Dan, Ian Drury Etc.

A COLLECTION OF SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHS OF ASSORTED U.S. FILM AND TELEVISION, to include Kent McCord, Robert Trebor, Marjean Holden, Deanna Lund, David Hedison, Tucker Smallwood, Dwight Schultz, David Carradine, Richard Bradford, James Drury, Peter Graves, etc, all in good condition, a viewing is advised

A Group of Photographic Books, including Angus McBean Portraits, Forgotten London by E Drury & P Lewis, Victorian Cartes de Visite by Robin & Carl Richard, You Press the Button We Do the Rest the Birth of Snapshot Photography, Taschen Photography from 1839 to Today, Eyes of the RAF by Roy Conyers Nesbit photographic technique books including 1956, 57, 58 & 59 The British Journal Photographic Almanac, VG, Developing the Picture Queen Alexandra and the Art of Photography by Frances Dimond, Focal Press The Manual of Photography, The Handbook of Digital Photography by Geoffrey Hands and other publications

A copper large bowl and large stainless steel dish in the shape of a leaf and a framed print of Drury Hill, Nottingham **PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR IN-HOUSE POSTING AND PACKING**

Keith Drury (Northern Ireland, b. 1964)Bristol Moonlight from the When I Dream seriesGiclee print on paperLimited edition number 29 of 125Signed, titled & numbered in pencilMounted, framed & glazed Keith Drury is a Northern Ireland artist initially known for oil paintings and for cityscapes created by 3D modelling. Many of his early oil on canvas artworks gained national media attention. He is now best known for his intricate and highly coloured urban landscapes.Measures approx. 60cm x 60cm (24" x 24") without frame.

An early 20thC mahogany and chequer banded dressing table, with a raised back above an arrangement of two doors flanking a frieze drawer, on square tapering legs with castors, label to interior for Frank Drury Ltd Furnishing Experts of Manchester, 127cm wide.

MONTY PYTHON LIVE AT DRURY LANE 

Operation Telic Pair of Medals, awarded to 25139113 PTE L G DRURY DWR, comprising Iraq Medal 2003 with clasp 19 MAR TO 28 APR 2003, and Diamond Jubilee Medal 2012, court mountedFootnote :- The Duke of Wellington Regiment (the Dukes) were part of Operation Telic 1, the invasion of Iraq, as part of the 1st (UK) Armoured Division, and were among the first units to cross the border from Kuwait.

Scarce Work by Co. Cork, Sea Captain. Westport House Copy Drury (Capt. Wm. O'Brien) Surveys of the Harbour of Rurtland, and the Road of Arran, Blacksod, and Broad Haven, Valentia, Bear Haven, Corke, and Waterford, With Soundings, Observations, and Sailing Directions... Performed by Command of His Excellency, the Marquis of Buckingham, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Lg. folio Dublin (R. Marchbank) 1789. Sole Edition, 6 large folding charts/maps, original hf. calf marble sides. With bookplate of Louisa Catherine Sligo. An extremely rare volume in excellent condition. (1)

A Saint Lucia Distiller's Chairman's Reserve Finest St Lucia Rum Original in a limited edition bottle by Llewellyn Xavier 40% vol 70cl, together with a Golden Spiced Drury 173 rum 37.5% vol 70cl, The Kraken Black Spiced rum 40% vol 700ml and a Mount Gay Barbados Rum Eclipse 700ml 40% vol (4)

A gilt framed oil painting of a young girl in period dress overall size 25cm x 20cm, along with a framed hand-coloured engraving of Miss Jennings a member of the Drury Lane Theatre Company printed in 1806, and a hand-coloured engraving of Mrs Davis actress and mistress of Charles II, printed in 1796, overall size of both engravings 29cm x 26cm. Lot also contains a vintage framed print entitled " A Christmas Hamper",

C. Wilhelm (William John Charles Pitcher, British 1858-1925), a costume deign for Herbert Campbell as Mrs Ali Baba in a Drury Lane pantomime production, watercolour and gouache, inscribed, signed and dated 86, 28 x 21cm.

Workshop of Bernardino Luini (Luino(?) 1475-1532 Milan)Saint Mary Magdalene oil on panel, cut down45.7 x 34cm (18 x 13 3/8in).Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Nobile Signore Niccolo GuiducciThe Guadagni CollectionThe Collection of William Drury-Lowe, Locko Park, Derbyshire, by the mid-19th Century, and thence by descent untilTheir sale, Sotheby's, London, 24 March 1965, lot 61 (with the painting of Saint Martha, as Aurelio Luini)LiteratureJ. P. Richter, Catalogue of Pictures at Locko Park 1901, no. 89 (as a 'version of the left hand figure in Bernardino Luino's 'Modesty and Vanity'...from which it differs, however, not only in the arrangement of the hair and dress, but also in the drawing of the features')Originally thought to depict Modesty and Vanity, the present Magdalene and the following lot follow the composition of the work in the Rothschild collection at Pregny-Chambésy, Geneva. The large panel was generally ascribed to Leonardo da Vinci, and was included as such by Gavin Hamilton in his collection of engravings of works by important Italian painters, the Schola Italica Picturae of 1770, at which point Modesty and Vanity hung in the Palazzo Barberini, Rome.The Rothschild painting is now thought to depict Saints Martha and Mary who, along with their brother Lazarus, welcomed Jesus into their home as their guest. The younger of the two sisters, Mary, is depicted in this and the Rothschild work wearing costly and elaborate costume whereas Martha, traditionally considered to be the more modest of the two, is seen reproaching her younger sister, Mary, for her sinful lifestyle.According to the Locko Park catalogue, either this painting or that of Saint Martha was exhibited under the name of Leonardo da Vinci in an exhibition of paintings from private collections in the cloisters of Santissima Annunziata, Florence, in the second half of the 19th century.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Workshop of Bernardino Luini (Luino(?) 1475-1532 Milan)Saint Martha oil on panel45.5 x 33.6cm (17 15/16 x 13 1/4in).Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Collection of Nobile Signore Niccolo GuiducciThe Guadagni CollectionThe Collection of William Drury-Lowe, Locko Park, Derbyshire, by the mid-19th Century, and thence by descent untilTheir sale, Sotheby's, London, 24 March 1965, lot 61 (with the painting of Saint Mary Magdalene, as Aurelio Luini)LiteratureJ. P. Richter, Catalogue of Pictures at Locko Park, 1901, no. 93 (the author suggested that it was painted by a different hand from the figure of the Magdalene)According to the Locko Park catalogue, either this painting or the panel of the Magdalene was exhibited under the name of Leonardo da Vinci in an exhibition of paintings from private collections in the cloisters of Santissima Annunziata, Florence, in the second half of the 19th century.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

WESTERN FILMS: Selection of signed 8 x 10 photographs by various actors and actresses, all of whom have starred in Western films or television shows, comprising Joel McCrea, Sunset Carson, William Conrad (in costume as Tallman from Johnny Concho, which also starred Frank Sinatra), Joseph Cotten, Kay Aldridge, Don ´Red´ Barry, John Bromfield, Eddie Dean, Jack Elam, Melody Patterson (in costume as Wrangler Jane from F Troop), Monte Hale, and James Drury (in costume from The Virginian). The majority are boldly signed, largely to clear areas of the images, and only two are inscribed. Colour (1). Generally VG to EX, 12

HARRISON REX: (1908-1990) English actor, famous for his portrayal of Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady (1964). Academy Award winner. An excellent, lengthy A.L.S., Rex, eight pages, 8vo, Toronto, 30th October [1953], to Binkie [Beaumont], on the printed bifolium stationery of the Royal York Hotel. Harrison states that he has received his correspondent´s wire and letter and firstly responds to the former, stating ´I´m glad you feel that way. I would, of course, have told you about the possibility of the Korda film earlier had I seen a script. I am now awaiting its arrival, which will not be for several weeks as Sydney Gilliat is penning it for me as I write. Nothing will be decided till it arrives, obviously´. Harrison continues his letter with a discussion regarding the casting of an aunt (Miss. Holroyd) in the play Bell, Book and Candle, ´Really - what a silly old bag Miss. Rutherford has turned out to be - "Useless and Selfish" - what kind of play does she think this is? Oh well, I suppose we´d better hang on to her in case - but my thoughts are these - (and surely there is no need to cast it till the spring). The play´s best with a timid Aunt. An Aunt who has recently started in a small way the art of witchery, and isn´t very good at it! Eager and absolutely loves it, but not really a driving personality. I could, I´m sure, adapt it to a driver such as Rutherford, and I´m not saying that the play mightn´t get additional bounces but, from a purist standpoint give me a timid mouse every time - in other words Miss. Aked or her equivalent. After all the play didn´t suffer in New York when we had an old lady of over seventy who was stone blind! I would very much like to see Miss. Aked and talk to her when I get back, surely sixty-six isn´t too old. Binkie dear, I´m afraid I don´t think Sybil, Miss Ffranco-Davis (sic). Miss Lohr or Zena even remotely right. The part is in no way written for "seedy grandeur" but for sweet, kind, timid, bumbling, mouse. Perhaps Miss. Seyler is nearer, but , alas, I haven´t seen her act for centuries. Miss. Patricia Collinge I´m afraid I have never even heard of, let alone seen. However I´m prepared, if you wish it, to see her in New York. Is she acting now?´ Harrison continues his letter writing ´So glad Johnnie V. D. is flashing! I trust tho´ he will not even give the tiniest spark while I am attempting to re-stage his play. He can be a very tiresome and irritating old thing. Let´s hope his English success hasn´t gone to his head! I think that´s all.....Don´t forget, above everything I want Wilfred Lawson for "Redlitch". How is he bearing up? We are a riot in Canada, selling out.....Have had Saddlers (sic) Wells against us, and have been with Margot and Freddie´. A letter of excellent theatrical content. A few small, very minor pinholes to the upper corners, otherwise VGBinkie Beaumont (1908-1973) British theatre manager and producer, a co-founder of the theatrical management company H. M. Tennent in 1936.Margaret Rutherford (1892-1972) English character actress, Academy Award winner. Harrison refers to a whole host of other actresses in his letter, including Muriel Aked (1883-1955), Sybil Thorndike (1882-1976), Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies (1891-1992), Marie Lohr (1890-1975), Zena Dare (1887-1975), Athene Seyler (1889-1990) and Patricia Collinge (1892-1974).John Van Druten (1901-1957) English playwright and theatre director. At the time of the present letter Van Druten had re-staged his production of The King and I at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, where it ran for 946 performances.Rex Harrison was appearing at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, in a production of The Love of Four Colonels in October 1953. The Sadler´s Wells Ballet company, featuring Margot Fonteyn and Frederick Ashton, were undertaking an American tour during 1953.John Van Druten´s play Bell, Book and Candle was first performed at the Ethel Barrymore theatre on Broadway in November 1950 and starred Rex Harrison in the role of Shepherd Henderson, opposite Harrison´s wife at the time, Lilli Palmer, who portrayed Gillian Holroyd. Harrison went on to direct a West End production of the play at London´s Phoenix theatre in October 1954, which was presented by Binkie Beaumont´s H. M. Tennent. This version relocated the action from Manhattan to Knightsbridge and the forename of the leading male character was changed from Shepherd to Anthony. Harrison and Palmer reprised their roles, Wilfrid Lawson portrayed Sidney Redlitch and the part of Miss. Holroyd (Aunt Queenie) was finally given to Athene Seyler.

Group of seven First World War Medals comprising 1914 - 15 Star named to 15010 PTE. W. Rumsey. Suff. R., Victory Medals named to 14038. PTE. A. Dancer. A.V.C., W-3942 DVR. T. J. Lewis. R.A., 500584. DVR. F. W. Deeks. R. E., 05390 PTE. F. Drury A.O.C. and another naming erased. Together with a George V Special Constabulary Long Service and Good Conduct Medal named to Harry A. Harvey (7).

ANOTHER MONTY PYTHON RECORD, MONTY PYTHON PREVIOUS RECORD, MONTY PYTHON & FLYING CIRCUS,MONTY PYTHON LIVE AT DRURY LANE & MONTY PYTHON MATCHING THE HANDKERCHIEF LP RECORDS (5)

A limited first edition published by The Franklin Library, Pennsylvania, 1981. Brown leather bound with a lovely gilded design. Allen Drury (1918-1998) was an American author best known for his political novels. The Hill of Summer, a 533-page book that tells the story of Hamilton Delbacker, who becomes president after a sudden death and must confront the threat of Soviet expansion under Yuri Serapin. Issued: 1981Dimensions: 6.5"L x 9.5"W x 1.5"HCondition: Age related wear. Foxing throughout book.

81cm fullered blade stamped with a crown over GR over DRURY, regulation sheet metal basket hilt composed of flattened bars united by junction plates pierced with geometric designs, conical pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, tassel stubs and buff liner. See British Basket Hilted Swords by Mazansky, page 130.

After Thomas Rowlandson, watercolour, ' The Actresses Dressing Room At Drury Lane ', bearing signature, 21 x 16cm, gilt framed

George Drury (British 1950-): 'Shamrock, Britannia and Astra', oil on canvas signed, titled verso 49cm x 69cm

Football collection 12,signed colour promo photos from around European leagues includes Aleksandar Dragovic, Cristiano Rodriques, Lloyd Doyley, Bernd Dreher, Wolfgang Dremler, Jaroslav Drobny, Jochen Dries, Vaclav Drobny, Lukas Dosek, Dion Dublin, Michael Duberry and Adam Drury. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

* Drury Family. A small archive of approximately 15 vellum documents relating to the Drury family, 17th to early 18th century, mostly relating to members of the family from Norfolk and Suffolk, including indentures, schedule of deeds, documents relating to transactions of property etc., comprising a schedule of deeds and writings between Sir Drue Drury, Kt. and Sir Nicholas Pelham of land called New Innings, 1571-1691, single sheet schedule list on vellum, together with an Assignment in Trust of Lease between Susan Darnell, daur. & heir of Sir Thomas Darnell, bt., and John Drury of Holthouse near Lynn, and George Weneeve of the Middle Temple, of mansion in Ashwicke, Norfolk, 13 Dec, 1683; mortgage document on vellum between Edmond Penn of Corton and John Jackson of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, of premises in Corton, assigned to the Trustees of Edmond Drury and the daughters of Edmond Penn, 21 April 1694; sale agreement of land between Robert Waller of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, John Palmer of Somerleyton, Suffolk and Edmond Drury of Lound, Suffolk, 24 June 1698; Deed between William Thomas and Elizabeth Drury and William Drury, of Oxford, relating to land in Compton Uplands, Sussex, 1706; Covenant document relating to members of the Drury family dated 29 Sep. 1726, plus others relatedQTY: (a small carton)

* Siddons (Sarah, 1755-1831), Welsh actress. Autograph Letter Signed, ‘S. Siddons’, [Dowager] Marchioness of Thomond’s, Baylis near Maidenhead, June 1817, a letter of condolence sent to the 12th Earl of Derby’s nephew the Rev. George Hornby (1790-1872), small hole affecting one word without loss of word, one page with integral address leaf and a postscript to the effect that the letter was sent undercover ‘to Lord Derby not knowing how otherwise to reach you’, red wax ‘SID’ seal, 4to, together with an Autograph Letter Signed from a young Scotsman, John Mackay, London, 7 October 1784, to David Catchart in Ayr, describing a personal meeting with the famous Mrs Siddons, ‘… I have formed a very extensive and agreeable acquaintance here, and will you believe it, [Mrs] Siddons herself is among the number. I breakfasted and spent the whole morning with the divine creature some days ago. I thought myself the happiest man in London, I assure you. She hates Ireland… she was obliged to quit Dublin in the night, for fear of being tar’d & feathered… You would hear of those malicious stories her enemies had been industriously propagating for some time. They are now refuted… why for yet her enemies have the audacity to hiss her off twice [at Drury Lane Theatre] last Tuesday. It was confined to the galleries and to a few in the pit. After a good deal of confusion, the winning softness, the irresistible Eloquence of her Countenance, charmed the monsters into silence and the play went on…’ some spotting and soiling, 3 pages with integral address panel with postmarks and seal, 4to, plus signed cabinet cards of Ellen Terry [as Fair Rosamund], ‘Boston [1894]’and Gertie Millar, dated ‘1904’, and an autograph letter signed from the philanthropist and writer Hannah More to Percy Francis Hall in Plymouth, 1827, in response to his wedding, some spotting, 4 pages including address panel, various postmarks, 4toQTY: (5)

A set of twelve Elizabeth II silver novelty "Cries of London" place or menu card holders, realistically cast as a 19th Century Trades person on naturalistic base with numbered milestone, included are numbers 1-12, hallmarked by Thomas Charles Jarvis, London, 1975, approx 16.12 ozt (501.6 grams), the tallest 7cm high and smaller The figures included are: 1. Chimney Sweep; 2. Old Clothes Man; 3. Muffin Man; 4. Organ Grinder; 5. Sandwich Board Man (Drury Lane); 6. Crossing Sweeper; 7. Match Seller; 8. Flower Seller; 9.Lavender Girl; 10. Boot Black; 11. News Boy and 12. Chair Mender

Books and book collecting to include The Dictionary of 19th Century Book Illustrators and The Dictionary of 20th Century Book Illustrators, Millers Collecting Books and Collecting Childrens Books, Bull, Rene " Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam " Hodder and Stoughton , col plates with lettered tissue guards, front hinge cracked and a ledger or scrap book " Sister's Maintenance Account " with many cuttings from newspapers relating to the auction sales of libraries during the 1930's to include The Meredith Collection, Yale University, the Thorne-Drury Library, Ruskin Portraits and Manuscripts etc. ( 1 box)

Quantity of modern and mid-twentieth century authors to include Iris Murdoch, Lawrence Durrell , Muriel Spark , Len Deighton, John Braine,  Alan Drury, Nancy Mitford , John Buchan, Pamela Hansford- Johnson ( 3 Boxes)

Set of 5 original vintage art posters. 1. Himapan originally painted by the Thai School in the 19th Century - Artwork features a man riding an elephant and conversing with a forest tribe. Himmapan is a magical forest in Thai mythology that is home to many mythical creatures. Very good condition, creasing, bumps on edges. Country of issue: UK, designer: Thai School, size (cm): 45x38, year of printing: 1980s; 2. Theatre poster comprised of the Autograph signatures of those taking part in the performance given at Drury Lane Theatre on Tuesday 12th June 1906 in honour of Ellen Terry on the occasion of her Jubilee. Dame Alice Ellen Terry GBE was a leading English actress of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Good condition, creasing, tears, staining. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 79x53, year of printing: unknown; 3. art print by artist Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) titled Le Rêve / The Dream - Fun design depicts a bird man posing in a black cape. Good condition, creasing, tears, staining. Country of issue: France, designer: Erte (Romain de Tirtoff), size (cm): 60x44, year of printing: 1970s; 4. On the Way to Safed - by Israeli artist Joseph Kossonogi (1901-1981) depicts people and animals in a countryside scene. Good condition, creasing, staining, roughly trimmed top edge, backed on board. Country of issue: Israel, designer: Joseph Kossonogi, size (cm): 49x65, year of printing: Unknown; 5. Original art print featuring blue and green patterns on brown paper. Signed and numbered. Very good condition, roughly trimmed edges, small tears, signed in white pencil, silkscreen print. Country of issue: ?, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 88x103, year of printing: Unknown.

Original vintage political propaganda poster for the 1929 United Kingdom general election - Britain's hope under the Tories. Thank you, Mr. Baldwin but we prefer the Liberal Plan - featuring a caricature of the Conservative Party Leader Stanley Baldwin holding a broccoli with a Union Jack flag tied to it, smaller print reads - Hoisting the Broccoli standard "We are recovering in the world our competitive power, our trade is definitely improving... Imagine with what pleasure I learned the other day that our English Broccoli have begun to penetrate the Continental markets in spite of all handicaps. That is an example of what can be done." Mr. Baldwin at Drury Lane, 18th April, 1929.Published by the Liberal Publication Department. Printed by Chas Knight and Co. Good condition, creasing, tears, minor staining. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 76x51, year of printing: 1929.

TV/FILM 10 signed photos/postcards including names of Patricia Hayes, Ken Drury, John Sessions and more. DEDICATED. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

1688 Paradise Lost. A Poem in Twelve Books. The Authour John Milton. The Fourth Edition, adorn'd with Sculptures. London, printed by Miles Flesher for Richard Bently. The copy of Drury Lane theatre manager & Master of Revels Charles Killigrew, his ownership inscription to title page. Believed to have been sold as either lot 546 or 547 in the 1725 library sale of Killigrew following his death; unidentified in auction since. A working manuscript document, believed used by Killigrew to plan a play of Paradise Lost at Inner Temple or at the court of Queen Anne in 1711; whether performed or not it is unknown. Heavily annotated throughout to margins, with vocal stress directions underlining, notes and other marginalia & annotations throughout, including symbols. Front pastedown annotated with the names of various barristers at the Inner Temple: Warneford, Scroggs Goad, Warden Cobb, Hele, Blencoe, Wagstaff, Bedford, Beaufort, Adenbrook, Crass de Bury, Ashenhurst, Addison, Drake, Hewel & others. First four blanks heavily annotated with names, key words, thematic material & symbols; first leaves of the printed work far more heavily annotated than later leaves, many of which are illustrated with symbols alone. 6pp of subscribers to this edition bound to rear. Lacking orig. engraved plates, many leaves loose, near disbound but in orig. paper covered boards. Accompanied by a typed description of the vendor's research and findings on the history & use of the document. Folio. An exceptional document of early 18th century theatrical importance, possibly performed before the Queen herself. Killigrew was a good friend of John Dryden, who had previously adapted Paradise Lost into an unperformed dramatic libretto titled The State of Innocence, published 1677; Dryden is listed as a subscriber to the work at the rear.

THEATRE. A collection of approximately 38 theatre programmes, the majority for anniversary and special performances, including a souvenir for ‘Ellen Terry Jubilee Commemoration 1856-1906’ at Drury Lane, a ‘Souvenir of… The Cardinal by Louis N. Parker, 100th Performance… 1903’ at St James’s Theatre, a ‘Souvenir of Nero fiftieth performance’ at His Majesty’s Theatre, a ‘Souvenir of Shakespeare’s Comedy, Twelfth Night… 1901’ 50th consecutive performance at Her Majesty’s Theatre, and a ‘Souvenir of the 700th Performance… A Chinese Honeymoon’ at Strand Theatre London.

A 19th century Staffordshire lion and lamb figurine by John & Rebecca Lloyd. Circa 1850, the lion is raised on a rounded rectangular stand with a green top, decorated with a gilt leaf and borders, 10cm highNote: John & Rebecca Lloyd founded the Lloyd Shelton Factory in 1834. They pioneered the 'shredding' technique, by applying thin shreds of unglazed porcelain to figures, creating the appearance of matted hair. It is thought that this model was inspired by Van Amburg, an American lion tamer, who performed at Drury Lane in 1836. His signature feat was to make the lions lie down with a lamb without killing it. Condition Report: Appears in very good condition for its age, no cracks or restoration, small chps to the bottom front corners, a little loss to his mane at the back, guilding is rubbed in places, light surface marks, glaze has crazed on the plinth.

After William Hogarth (1697-1764)"A Rake's Progress"Folio of coloured prints, published by Museum Galleries, Drury Lane, London

VINTAGE THEATRE AND MUSICAL RECITAL PROGRAMMES. 1920s onwards. D'Oyly Carte, Drury Lane, L'Opera de Paris, Sarah Bernhardt Theatre 1920s etc. Also, The Norwich Pageant 1926, The Mermaid Theatre. Robert Donat, John Mills. Gielgud, Tallulah Bankhead. 'Easy Virtue' ('a new play'). Cicely Courtenidge etc. Many examples. And other ephemera (e.g. 'Annual Prison Medical Service Annual Dinner'; 1952 International Horse Show Programme).

Theatre Royal, Haymarket theatre bill advertising Macbeth, dated 1809, now mounted in a glazed box, 27 x 23cm, together with a theatre poster for Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 1829. (2)

Thomas Rowlandson satirical print - Chaos is come again, interior of Drury Lane collapse, hand coloured print on laid paper, published 1791, image 28 x 41cm, and another Rowlandson coloured print, on a theatre theme, both in glazed frames

My Fair Lady Theatre Royal Drury Lane Souvenir Book, Cecil Beaton's Fair Lady 1964 Second Edition and a Programme signed by Rex Harrison.

Militaria Interest: a Victorian silver-gilt military drum shaped presentation desk ink stand, the cover engraved with The Royal Arms above banner DIEU ET MON DROIT and the arms of Prince Albert, the Prince Consort, a panel in the drum opens to reveal recess for ink bottle (missing), the inside cover engraved with two crests above initials W.D.L 11th Hussars (William Drury-Lowe), the body engraved: EGYPT within frame and sphinx above with SALAMANCA PENINSULA WATERLOO BHURTPORE below, the drum with twist cord mouldings, hallmarked by probably Henry Wilkinson & Co, Sheffield, 1851, the entire on brass bound black marble cross shaped mount with four cast brass Sphinxes to each corner, approx. 20cm long. Provenance: once the property of William Drury-Lowe (1828-1906), more formally known as William Drury Nathaniel Drury-Lowe thence by descent Born the eldest son of William Drury Holden (assumed the name Lowe in 1849) and the Hon. Caroline Esther, daughter of Nathaniel 2nd Lord Scarsdale. He received a commission as a Cornet (the modern equivalent being a 2nd Lieutenant) in the 11th Hussars in 1849, rising to Lieutenant in 1851. The inkwell show only the pre-Crimean War era battle honours, which is correct for the date the inkwell was made. The 11th Hussars went on to serve with distinction at Balaklava, Inkerman, and Sevastopol during the Crimean War. In 1877, William went on to succeed to the Denby and Locko estates in Derbyshire.

Formula 1, an assortment of Formula 1 related items, to include a vast collection of black and white, and colour photographs of drivers, an autograph book (Graham Hill, Terry Drury, John Surtees, Richard Attwood and many more), Michael by Michel book, presentation dishes, Limited Edition posters, a Waterford Crystal Presentation mantle clock and much more (parcel)all photographs have hand written names to the back, looks to be of the driver, some with locations to the back, written on by the vendor, too many to list, would suggest viewing

*PAUL DRURY (1903-1987) 'September', signed in pencil to the margin, numbered "47/100 pbld edtn" in pencil lower left (under mount), etching, the image 10cm x 13cm,  Framed dimensions: 29cm x 31.8cmProvenance: Purchased from Garton & Cooke, New Bond Street, London, 17th November 1987

Pair of early 19th century flintlock pocket pistols, by Drury & Wilde, with engraved brass mount and walnut handles, barrel length 4cm, overall length 15cm

A small collection of silver to include; a matching Edwardian silver sugar bowl and milk jug, with crimped edging and curved feet, hallmarked by James Aitchison, London, 1909; a modernist George VI silver circular bowl, with ribbed crosshatch border and on circular base, hallmarked by Kenneth Kirkpatrick Drury, London, 1951, approx. 8.1cm diameter; a Modern London silver napkin clip with shell design, and a George VI Scottish silver salt spoon of stylised Celtic knot design, hallmarked by George Panton & Sons, Edinburgh, 1938. (1 bag) Weight approx. 186.8 grams (6ozt) Further details: very small split to milk jug edge near handle; all pieces tarnished; wear to spoon; all with general wear.

AFTER ANTOINE-DENIS CHAUDET (1763 -1810)- A MARBLE PORTRAIT BUST OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE 19TH CENTURY 67cm high Provenance: Possibly the Drury Lowe family, Warwickshire, sold at Sotheby's circa 1987.  This bust of Napoleon I (1769-1821) is inspired by a model by the French Neoclassical sculptor Antoine-Denis Chaudet. His marble version of 1804 was Napoleon's preferred image of himself and became the official portrait that was reproduced in biscuit porcelain made from 1805 at the Sèvres porcelain factory.  The collection from Trethill House, Cornwall Condition Report: With mild wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Generally in clean good condition, natural darker inclusions and veining. Some surface marks notably to sides of face, loss to rear of socle edge that may benefit from remedial work before domestic use. Wear to edges- notably shoulders and rear top edge with some chips and losses Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers.  Condition Report Disclaimer