Canals.- Whitworth (Richard) The Advantages of Inland Navigation...to shew that an Inland Navigation may be easily effected between the three great Ports of Bristol, Liverpool, and Hull, first edition, presentation copy from the author to John Turton with Turton's ink inscription at head of title (and others to front free endpaper), possibly lacking half-title although conforms to ESTC copy, folding engraved portrait of the Duke of Bridgewater, 4 folding tables of furnaces & forges, manufactures & merchandizes, expenses, and landowners, large folding engraved map with routes supplied in red or green, browned and soiled, slight worming to map, engraved bookplate of John Turton of the Inner Temple, contemporary calf, rubbed and marked, rebacked preserving old morocco label, corners repaired, worming to lower corners and edges, 8vo, for R.Baldwin, 1766.⁂ Rare work by the High Sheriff of Staffordshire 1758/9 and MP for Stafford from 1768 to 1780. The frontispiece depicts the Duke of Bridgewater against a background of canals and working barges. The Bridgewater Canal, authorised by Acts of Parliament in 1760 and 1762, was not finally completed until 1776. It was the only major English canal to be financed by a private individual.
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Dickens (Charles) A Christmas Carol, first edition, first issue, second state with "Stave I" heading and title page printed in red and blue, 4 hand-coloured etched plates by & after Leech and 4 plain woodcut vignettes by Linton after Leech, lacking half-title, title cropped with loss to date at foot, occasional light soiling, green calf by Riviere & Son, spine sunned, light fading to upper cover, [Smith II 4], 8vo, Chapman & Hall, [1843].⁂ Though lacking the date on title, this copy agrees with every example of the first edition text as detailed by Smith.
America.- Price (Richard) Observations on the Nature of Civil Liberty, the Principles of Government, and the Justice and Policy of the War with America, 1776; Additional Observations on the Nature and Value of Civil Liberty..., 1777, together 2 vol., first editions, the first lacking half-title (not called for in second), the first with contemporary ink instruction to binder on title and slight worming to upper outer corner of first few leaves, both trimmed (the second slightly smaller), modern cloth-backed marbled boards with calf label to upper covers, spines faded, [Goldsmiths' 1st item 11512, 2nd item only later editions; Kress 7243 & B.71; Sabin 65452 & 65444] § Honor (The) of Parliament and the Justice of the Nation Vindicated. In a Reply to Dr. Price's Observations on the Nature of Civil Liberty, only edition, lacking half-title, lightly browned, ex-library copy with small ink stamp to p.57, modern calf-backed marbled boards, [Sabin 32790], W.Davis, 1776, 8vo (3) ⁂ Essays of some significance in Anglo-American history. Price, a friend of Benjamin Franklin, had for several years before the outbreak of hostilities been sympathetic to the cause of the American colonists. As a non-conformist he had long championed the cause of the freedom of worship and he believed that government had no part to play in religion. Price's support of the American colonists made him almost at once one of the best known men in England, and provoked an extensive controversy, as evidenced in the final item which vehemently opposes Price's assertions regarding the failings of British colonial administration and displays no sympathy for those Americans seeking liberty.
Coward (Noel) Sirocco, signed by the author on front free endpaper, jacket with light toning to panels, minor chipping to spine tips and corners, a few short splits to joints and fore-edges and neat tape repairs to verso, Martin Secker, 1927; Home Chat, Martin Secker, 1927, first editions, original boards, dust-jackets, light toning to spines, otherwise excellent, 8vo (2)⁂ Good example of this pair of plays, scarce signed.
Campbell (Archibald) A Voyage round the World...in which Japan, Kamschatka, the Aleutian Islands, and the Sandwich Islands, were visited, first edition, folding engraved map frontispiece with hand-coloured route and wash border, lacking half-title, frontispiece very lightly offset, title with small contemporary ink inscription to head, some light foxing or finger-soiling, bound in half morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, spine gilt, uncut, [Sabin 10210; Hill 244; Forbes 448], 8vo, Edinburgh, 1816.⁂ A scarce Pacific narrative, published for the benefit of the author who had lost both his feet to frostbite following the shipwreck of the Eclipse off the coast of Alaska. He was sent to Hawaii to recuperate, spending over a year there. "The author lived among the chiefs and then with Isaac Davis...His keen firsthand observations on the social structure and agricultural practices of Hawaiians are of great importance" (Forbes).
Beckett (Samuel) Watt, first edition, one of 1,100 copies, original purple printed wrappers, light creasing to spine, light rubbing to joints, minor chipping to spine tips and corners, but an excellent example overall, 8vo, Paris, Olympia Press, 1953.⁂ Beckett's second novel, written while on the run in France during the Second World, a delicate publication and difficult to find in good condition.
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Bank of England.- [Holland (John)] The Directors of the Bank of England, Enemies to the Great Interests of the Kingdom; and also, not just to the Trust reposed in them by the Adventurers, who chose them to do their best Endeavours, by all Honest Means, for the Advantage of the Joint Stock, 15pp., first edition, lightly browned, modern morocco-backed boards, a little spotted, [Goldsmiths' 5235; Hanson 2179; Not in Kress or Stephens], small 4to, [1715].⁂ John Holland (d. 1722), the organiser and founder of the Bank of Scotland, guided the new bank through its initial difficulties caused by the opposition of the African Company. In this pamphlet he made proposals for the foundation of a bank "for lending money on land, and for the relief of the poor of the kingdom" [p.6]. He was anxious that the rate of interest should be kept low, and that every facility should be given to borrowers. "That a low interest on money will be greatly beneficial to the government, to all the landed interest in the kingdom, and also to trade, is obvious to every considering man" [p.7]. He had made his proposals to the Bank of England, but the directors of the Bank had opposed them, in order to protect their own exclusive position in lending money.
Royal Bank of Scotland.- Copy of a Signature for a New Bank, 35pp., first edition, drop-head title with woodcut head-piece, wide margins, spotted and soiled, final leaf stained, final two leaves defective at lower inner margin not affecting text (repaired), modern calf-backed marbled boards, uncut, [Goldsmiths' 655; Hanson 3753; Kress S.3245], 4to, [?Edinburgh], [?1727].⁂ In the face of opposition from the Bank of Scotland, the new Royal Bank of Scotland was granted its charter on 31st May 1727. By this charter, the Company of the Royal Bank was given full authority and liberty to "exercise the rights and powers of banking" in Scotland.
South America.- Brazil.- Lindley (Thomas) Narrative of a Voyage to Brasil; terminating in the seizure of a British Vessel, first edition, half-title, final errata f., occasional light browning, 20th century tan crushed half morocco, spine gilt, [Sabin 41294], 8vo, for J. Johnson, 1805.⁂ Following the peace treaty of 1801 between England and France, and as a result Capetown being flooded with goods, English merchants looked for other markets. Lindley took a ship to Saint Helena and then Bahia but on arriving in Brazil he was arrested for smuggling and imprisoned for a year. He was allowed to wander around the town and his observations of the people and their customs resulted in this account. Of particular note is his description of Father Agostinho Gomes's library, a unique glimpse of a private colonial library at that time.
Darwin (Charles).- Spencer (Herbert) The Study of Sociology, first edition, presentation inscription "Charles Darwin with the author's kind regards" to head of title, hinges weak, title and front free endpaper working loose, small patch of staining to upper corner, Autograph Letter signed from Edward Darwin gifting the book to a relative loosely inserted, original cloth, light toning to spine, spine ends and corners a little frayed, light staining to covers, 8vo, 1875.⁂ Darwin's copy of Spencer's book with a presentation inscription from the author. Spencer cites Darwin several times in his book and singles out Origin of Species as one of the most influential scientific publications of recent times. Spencer and Darwin were occasional correspondents and would regularly send each other copies of their latest works. The relationship between Spencer and Darwin is best-remembered for Spencer's coining of the phrase "survival of the fittest" which Darwin would then borrow for his Variation of Animals and Plants and the fifth and subsequent editions of On the Origin of Species. Books from Darwin's library are rare to the market. Provenance: By descent in the Cornford family.
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[Goyon de la Plombanie (Henri)] L'Homme en Société, ou Nouvelles Vues Politiques et Économiques pour porter la Population au plus haut degré en France, 2 vol. in 1, first edition, with half-title to vol.1 and initial blank to vol.2, contemporary mottled calf, rather worn, rebacked preserving old gilt spine, corners repaired, [Goldsmiths' 9831; Kress 6105], 8vo, Amsterdam, Marc Michel Rey, 1763.⁂ This was De la Plombanie's most important work, containing almost subversive and, for the time, modern ideas, for which reason the author had his work published anonymously outside France.
India & elsewhere.- Skinner's Horse (1st Bengal Cavalry).- Chamberlain (Anna Eugenia, née Morgan, 1786-1867, wife of Sir Henry Chamberlain, first Bart., diplomat, 1773-1829) Photograph album, including: 2 photographs of Skinner's Horse; a Bourne and Shepherd print of the Supreme Indian Council, Simla; Prince and Princess of Wales, Napoleon III and other royalty, General Jean Baptiste Pelletier (1777-1862), "He fired off the last French gun, as the British swept down upon the retreating Middle Guard, at Waterloo... Henry Chamberlain"; friends and family, cartes de visite photographs, c. 140 photographs on 41pp. excluding blanks, most with manuscript captions, all laid down, original blind-stamped morocco, lettered "A.E.C." on upper cover, corners and edges slightly rubbed, photographs 205 x 178mm. & smaller, album 4to, [1860s].
AN EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE STELE FRAGMENT MIDDLE KINGDOM, 11TH-12TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 2050-1950 B.C. Carved in shallow relief with two registers, the upper register with a hieroglyphic inscription, the lower with figures, the owner partially remaining at either end, on the far left the seated owner holding a drinking vessel to his mouth, the hand of his wife or mother resting on his left shoulder with three men wearing short kilts tied at the waist and a woman wearing a close-fitting dress facing him, the men bearing offerings, the first a leg of a cow, the other two bearing live fowl, on the right of the scene he is shown seated with his son and daughter before him, the son holding an incense burner, the inscription above in sunk relief bearing horizontal text which includes part of a biographical text, standard offering formulae from the Book of the Dead and a reference to Id the blessed, the late, the son of Nedjem (?). Mounted on a modern stand the stele approximately 50.8cm x 72.4cm Provenance: Sotheby's New York, Antiquities, November 21 1985, lot 118 Sotheby's New York, Charles Pankow Collection of Egyptian Art, December 8, 2004, lot 118 Bonham's London, Antiquities, April 27 2006, lot 5 Dreweatts, Fine Furniture, Paintings, Works of Art & Ceramics, April 15 2015, lot 472 Condition Report: The whole presents as being 10cm or so deep but under strong light and UV it appears to be a very thin layer of stone- applied onto a plaster surround and backing for stability. The stone looks to have been in three pieces then reassembled onto the plaster backing and with some losses around the breaks which has been refashioned in plaster. The surface with plaster wash and no stone evident to touch or sight.There is no accompanying paperwork just internet auction records and we have not managed to gain access to the Sotheby's sale in November 1985.It is the buyers responsibility to satisfy themselves that the lot being purchased may be imported into the country of destination. Some lots will require export or cites licences in order to leave the UK or Europe- it is the buyer's responsibility to satisfy themselves as to these requirements. 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. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
A VICTORIAN MOROCCO LEATHER DOCUMENT OR DISPATCH BOXBY SAMPSON MORDAN & CO, CIRCA 1840Stamped in gilt with 'VR' under a coronet and owners initials 'W.R.', the lock stamped 'PATENT' under a coronet, 'S. MORDAN & CO', 'LONDON WARRANTS', the Bramah type lock with a key stamped 'S. MORDAN & CO. WARD SECURITY' the interior blue velvet lined16cm high, 38cm wide, 25.5cm deepSampson Mordan (1790-1843) was apprenticed to the locksmith Joseph Bramah before inventing the first patented mechanical pencil in 1822. Sampson Mordan became an expert locksmith following the expiry of Bramah's lock design making almost exact replicas with design variations and patented improvements. An 1830 advertisement states 'The Bramahrian Patent Lock ... S Mordan & Co guarantee the impossibility of the locks manufactured by them being opened by any duplicate Key or Picklock; ... S. Mordan & Co recommend their Scutcheon Locks to Bankers, Traveller, &c.'.
A PAIR OF OAK AND BRASS BOUND BUCKETS FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY Of coopered from each 30cm high (excluding handle), 33cm diameterCondition Report: There are scratches, marks, knocks, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses, observations and restorations including: some fading and marks to the oak slats; some variation to the knops of the handles, possibly a later alteration/repair; the metal liners with rust and aged spotting; the interior and bases of the coopered buckets with a pink/red matt stain; the oak slats are loose generally within the brass bands, the slats are held in place by the metal liners.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
NEAPOLITAN SCHOOL, CIRCA 1830-1850 NAPLES BAY VIEW, PADDLE STEAMER WITH VESUVIUS IN THE DISTANCE Gouache Maple framed and glazedthe image 33 x 45cm, the frame 40.5 x 52.5cm Provenance:The Simon Neal Collection. A similar example held in the Metropolitan Museum from the Robert Lehman collection states that ships of this type with sail and paddle-power were first introduced in this shipping area in around 1830 allowing for a dating of around 1830-1850 to be made. Condition Report: scattered spotting throughout- water marks to top right and creases to top left- 2 areas of surface retouching (?) above left of volcano- vertical backboard shadow across the whole . Frame with scuffing and corner lossCondition Report Disclaimer
A MAHOGANY AND ORMOLU MOUNTED CONSOLE TABLEIN EMPIRE STYLE, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY92cm high, 124cm wide, 47cm deepProvenance:The Private Collection of a GentlemanFormed at two properties in Twickenham and Hampton Court, over a period of sixty yearsPlease note: This table likely dates to the first of the 19th century as not as originally catalogued. The mahogany is decorated with graining to simulate rosewood Condition Report: Please note: This table likely dates to the first of the 19th century as not as originally printed in the catalogue. The mahogany is decorated with graining to simulate rosewood Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use. Old chips and splits. some old repairs The rear mirror plate appears original and bears some depletion including grey coloured lines towards the right side of the plate (see images) aswell as other areas.Some wear to the gilding of the mounts. All mounts are present. The marble top appears original but may be extremely well matched/ associated and bears some expected small chips from the outer edges (see images) No noticeable breaks or repairs to the marble. The mounts have been cleaned and possibly re-gilded. The table is of solid structure. There are two splits across the lower plinth section that are slightly open. Restorers attention to support from beneath and disguise further could be succesful in improving the appearance. . Please refer to all additional images for visual reference to the condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A VICTORIAN OAK AND BRASS MOUNTED HALL STAND ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES SHOOLBRED & CO, CIRCA 1883Headed by a baluster gallery above a shelf with a drawer below with handle and convex quarter-fillets, the lower shelf with baluster galleries, flanked by D-shaped stick stands with metal drip-trays, on tapering block feet, the drawer stamped with two lozenge marks for November 1883102cm high, 101cm wide, 31cm deep James Shoolbred and Co. was located on Tottenham Court Road, a thriving centre for fashionable furniture shops from the 1860s, and became one of the first large department stores in London. The company expanded from a small draper business and started to manufacture high quality furniture circa 1870, for which they were granted a Royal warrant by the mid-1880s. Much of the furniture designed by the company was influenced by the 'Aesthetic Taste' popularised by the architect E.W. Godwin.An identical hall stand was sold Christies London, Important English Furniture, 22nd Nov 2007, Lot 683 (£8125), and another identical example Christies London, Furniture Sculpture and Carpets, 11th September 2008, Lot 117 (£8750).
A FRENCH RESTAURATION ORMOLU AND PARIS PORCELAIN ARCHITECTURAL MANTEL CLOCK WITH CENTRE SECONDSBOURDIN, THE CASE ATTRIBUTED TO JEAN FRANCOIS DENIERE, PARIS, CIRCA 1830The eight-day two train bell striking movement with visible pin-wheel deadbeat escapement incorporating unusual pivoted pallets to the backplate stamped BOURDIN, A PARIS to centre over part obscured Pons MEDAILLE D'OR, 1827 to lower margin, The silvered two-piece Roman numeral dial engraved Bourdin H'r. du Roi, RUE DE LA PAIX to centre and with pierced gilt hands, the architectural case finely cast with scrollwork upstand to the fish-scale tiled hipped 'roof' over generous corbelled cornice, the front and sides inset with panels polychrome painted with Neo-classical motifs over generous stepped skirt base decorated with further conforming panels 54.5cm high, 30.5cm wide, 17cm deepProvenance:By repute previously the property of the prolific architect, garden designer and author Sir Reginald Theodore Blomfield RA (1856-1942).The present lot can be very closely compared to an almost identical example sold at Christies, New York IMPORTANT EUROPEAN FURNITURE, CERAMICS, AND CARPETS, 21st November 2008 (lot 139) for $50,000 including a matching pair of garniture side pieces.Jean-Francois Deninger, called Deniere, was one of the most important bronziers of the first half of the 19th century. He entered into partnership with Francois Mathelin in 1797 with whom he established a substantial workshop which employed over 200 workers during the Empire period. Amongst Deniere's clients were the duchess de Berry and Louis Philippe, the duke of Hamilton, Ferdinand VII of Spain, William II of Hesse, William II of Holland, Tsar Alexander II of Russia. They were also commissioned to finish some of the bronze work for the redecoration of the White House in Washington and the mounts for Charles X coronation coach in 1825. By the time Louis-Philippe was on the throne the workshop had expanded to around 400 workers.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. We have not tested it for accuracy of timekeeping and would advise a precautionary gentle clean/service. The dial has overall even mellowing/oxidation to the silvering; the hands appear undamaged the bezel/surround has some patchy discolouration to the gilding. The case is in very fine original condition retaining good strong gilding with well-defined burnished highlights. There are a few slight areas of spotting and minor edge wear to the edges of the lower skirting. The rear is finished flush and has some overall noticeable oxidation coming through the gilding. The porcelain panels are free from visible faults (including noticeable rubbing) except for a very small area of edge wear to the extreme top left corner of the lower left front panel (within the upper part of the skirting); this is only visible on very close examination.Clock is complete with a pendulum (probably not original) and a winding key. 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. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description.Condition Report Disclaimer
A LARGE PAIR OF CARVED MARBLE 'MEDICI LIONS' IN THE 'GRAND TOUR' MANNER, 20TH CENTURY Swept plinth bases and further modern white cream wood pedestals the lions 97cm wide, 92cm high including plinth bases, 193.5cm high overall Provenance: Barnwell Manor, Northamptonshire. Windsor House Antiques. Acquired from Freemans Philadelphia, 6th October 2000 lot 1077 $24,000. Originally from the estate of Loice and the late Reverend Wilbar Gouker. From their home Oaks Cloister, Philadelphia- designed and furnished by the architect Joseph Miller Hudson. The lions were placed at the foot of the stairs and Hudson is said to have acquired them on one of his trips to Florence. Please note, the provenance for this lot has been updated and expanded. Please see our website for the full updated details.The original ancient marble lion on which these are based was first recorded by Flaminio Vacca in 1594, by which time it had been acquired by Grand Duke Ferdinand for the Villa Medici in Rome. Vacca carved a companion lion out of a giant marble capital found behind the Palazzo dei Conservatori and the original and companion pair were then placed in the loggia of the Villa Medici before being moved in 1797 to the entrance of the loggia dei Lanzi in Florence.Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning.There has been discussion as to the exact nature of the material the lions are carved from. Surfaces are dirty with some dirt and scuff marks but would suggest that they have been heavily cleaned/polished within the last 30-40 years and original surface patina lost rendering the appearance to more like calcite alabaster than marble. Certainly, although it has scratches to the surface- testing it with a fingernail does not seem to produce a fine soft residue and they 'ring' well to a knock. The slight chips to the surface reveal a 'sugar' twinkle to the underlying structure but light penetrates the surface much more than would expect from a variegated marble. The plinth however is a harder denser marble- less translucent and with brighter sparkling visible to the chipped sections.Visible uneven smoothing marks visible to underside of legs and interior of mouths. Some natural flaws and wear including scratches and marks- conchoidal mark to left cheek of one lion. Under UV there is indication of some restoration to this point- and to some spots on other lion's face. The edges are also showing signs of being tidied up and both tails are slightly flat in colour- 1 with a flaw visible at the base. Base edges and corners with numerous areas of knocks and loss- additionally some more scuffs and knocks to pedestals. 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. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF EBONISED AND PARCEL GILT BREAKFRONT CONSOLE TABLES IN THE MANNER OF MARSH & TATHAM, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY each 89.5cm high, 152cm wide, 68cm deepProvenance: The Private Collection of a GentlemanFormed at two properties in Twickenham and Hampton Court, over a period of sixty yearsFor a comparable pair of tables with triple dolphin supports see Christie's London, 4 July 1991, lot 161. See also a pair of tables with provenance from Duke of Sutherland at Mertoun, Berwickshire, illustrated in the 'Inner Hall' J. Cornforth, 'Mertoun, Berwickshire- II, Country Life, 9 June 1966, p. 1471 fig. 3. Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use. Old chips, cracks and splits. some old repairs. Various wear, loss and scratching to the surface (please see images)The tables are generally of solid structure overall with some slight movement to the top if 'wobbled'There are some alternate screw holes to the underside suggesting that the tops are likely to have been moved at some point. (see images)The tops appear original to the bases. Please refer to all additional images for visual reference to the condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Large collection of stamps contained in one box across numerous albums to include a binder of GM mint presentation packs (FV £18) and first day covers 1983-85, four albums of COMMONWEALTH Royal Wedding mint stamps 1981, an album of Commonwealth Secretariat Commonwealth Collection stamps, Historic Stamps of Royalty Sumner Collection album, etc.
Stamp collection across numerous albums including an album of Autographed Editions first day covers to include Bobby Charlton, Francis Thompson MBE, Margaret Thatcher, Geoff Hurst and John Noakes, an album of The Royal Family 40th Anniversary of QEII Commonwealth stamps, an album of Elvis Presley first day covers and 4x8 part sheet of USA 29cent Elvis stamps, an album and stock book of used world stamps etc.
GB stamp collection to include a large number of mint stamps including presentation packs, Collectors packs and traffic light and control corner blocks, estimate FV exceeds £100, a John Pinches silver proof medallic first day cover 1975 The Railway Sesquicentennial, used world stamps, a GB first day cover collection spanning 1967-1984 in three albums, etc.
BOLLINGER Extra Quality Very Dry Special Cuvee Champagne, no abv. or vol. stated, and a bottle of PRUNIER Cognac brandy 'First Cognac Brandy ever matured specially for use with plain or mineral water as well as for medicinal purposes', 70° proof, no vol. stated, in gift set box with two drinking glasses. (2)
Stamp collection held within 8 albums to include three albums of American stamps compiled by Janice Witham spanning 1857-1989, a thematic album of ships, an album of GB presentation packs, PHQ cards and first day covers etc., also 14 United States of America mint stamp year sets circa 1980s etc.
The Royal Mint UNITED KINGDOM Elizabeth II (1952-2022) London Olympics 2012 Sports Collection of 50pence first day covers including Goalball x2, Weightlifting x2, Taekwondo x2, Shooting x2, Boxing x2, Cycling x2, and Boxing x2, also 18 mixed London Olympics 2012 Sports Collection of 50pences, each mounted on individual issue cards. (32)
Stamp collection to include two folders of the Diana Princess of Wales 1961-1997 collection of Mercury coin and other covers, one folder of The Royal Family collection including £5 banknote and £5 coin first day cover, three albums of 100 Years of Flight covers, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday collection of mint Commonwealth stamps, an album of Disney mint stamps, an album of Aviation Heritage mint stamp, Commonwealth £2 coins etc.
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