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![[ Victoria Cross ] A cartes de visite portraying Lieutenant Mark Sever Bell. [Awarded the Victoria Cross for brave actions du](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/ca88a322-daa6-4f76-a566-af4100bb0c16/f1044fa6-994d-4078-a9ff-af4301153105/468x382.jpg)
![[ Victoria Cross ] A cartes de visite portraying Reverend James William Adams. [Awarded the Victoria Cross for actions during](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/ca88a322-daa6-4f76-a566-af4100bb0c16/781c1a36-3f91-4ad1-a31c-af43011532f8/468x382.jpg)
Lot 166
[ Victoria Cross ] A cartes de visite portraying Reverend James William Adams. [Awarded the Victoria Cross for actions during the Second Afghan War in which he saved fallen soldiers that had been trapped down a ditch, risking his life and saving theirs. This act of gallantry made him the first clergyman to receive a Victoria Cross.]
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Lot 597
BR(M) FF enamel doorplate STATION MASTER. In the unique yellow and light blue only used at Penychain station which was used for the nearby Butlins holiday camp. Totems and Running in boards are known to survive but this is the first piece of smaller signage to be seen. In very good condition measures 18in x 6in. A unique doorplate.
Lot 758
A set of 3 Class 323 builders plates HUNSLET TPL, BIRMINGHAM 1992. These 43 3-car electric multiple units were built for Regional Railways. The first batch entered service around Birmingham, with the later batch serving Greater Manchester. Each of the 3 coaches were allocated a separate Lot No. 64001-043 DMSO Lot No 31112, 72201-239/340-343 Lot No 31113 and 65001-043 DMSO Lot No 31114. Oval cast aluminium in as removed condition. Measures 7in x 4.75in.
Lot 774
Nameplate and badge SAPPER. Ex Ministry of Defence Austerity 0-6-0ST built by the Hunslet Engine Company in 1953 as works number 3797. Delivered new to the MOD at Bicester and numbered WD 197, it then worked at various Army locations including Longmoor in 1957, before going back to the Command Ordnance Depot at Bicester where it was named Sapper in May 1965. In 1977 it went to the Kent & East Sussex Railway where during its first two years it remained Army property and was sold to K&ESR members in October 1979. The nameplates were not available so it was renamed Northiam. Rectangular cast brass with integral badge and metal mounting plate, measures 25in x 16in. In good condition.
Lot 142
Attributed to Sir Peter Lely and Studio (1618-1680) DutchPortrait of Lady Gertrude Pierpoint, seated three-quarter length before a fluted pillar wearing a cream satin and blue dress with strings of pearls to her neckInscribed Lady Gertrude Pierpoint, second wife to George MARQS. of HalifaxOil on canvas, 122cm by 97.5cmProvenance: The Ledger GalleriesIn fully restored condition. Somewhat stiffly relined, cleaned and re-varnished. Covered in a layer of surface dirt. The paint is somewhat flattened in places as a result of the restoration process. A horizontal band of approx 15cm-30cm at the widest point along the lowest edge is in most notably thin in and poor condition. Cracquelure pronounced, canvas is apparent, more pronounced stretcher shadow etc. The paint is more noticeably thin and more consistent cracquelure especially within her skirts in general but the paler tone more aquetly. Likely reinstating of the inscription upper edge although no clear indication under a UV light. Four minor retouches above the lettering of "Wife to George" Further vertically arranged retouch withoin background approx 6-7cm to the right of the word "Halifax" and approx 2-3cm in length. Further retouches to the background upper right and upper left, likely of a different date in addition to general strengthening with the outline and definition of the drapery of the red curtain and elsewhere background left-hand side. Some of the restoration has deteriorated and is visible by eye. Essentially stable craquelure throughout with areas of a more pronounced nature. The varnished has deteriated and is showing as slightly opaque in places and more evident in line with some of the cracquelure. Further relatively small retouches in a similar area and likely of a different date. The largest is approx 2cm in dia. and a furthermore consistent patch within the darker tones and shadows central area of the drapery left-hand side background. There is a furthermore notable area of retouching and restoration within approx centre of the first stepped area below the fluted column which is essentially rectangular and approx 4cm by 6cm overall. Furthermore linear and mostly less consistent retouches and strengthening within the definition and demarked areas of the lower part of the column in general. Seemingly minor and delicate likely old retouches to the face with some possible more consistent retouching and restoration around the mouth and skin tones particularly around the string of pearls. The hair shows patches of general strengthening and retouching of two likely dates. A further patch of retouching at her approx shoulder in a broadly triangular shape. The definition drapery and folds of the fabric throughout her costume but especially her skirts and cloak and the shadows in general show consistent strengthening with some likely older and delicate retouches to the skin tones of the arms. The background of the lower 50% right and left side is broadly less affected. For more information please contact the department. The painting has historically been known as a portrait of Gertude Marchioness of Halifax. Another version of this composition and sitter was sold through Sotheby's Old Master and 19th-century paintings Lot 483 Sotheby's, New York 31st January 2014, Old Master and European Art Lot 483 and is now understood to form part of the collection at Tatton Park and is catalogued as Louise Renee De Penecoet De Kerouaille (1649-1724), Duchess of Portsmouth.
Lot 50
Holy BibleThe Bible Translated according to the Ebrew and Greeke and conferred with the best translations ..., Imprinted ... by Christopher Barker ...,1586, 'quarto' in eights, page dimensions 218mm x 160 mm, first page is the title (as called for in Herbert), Apocrypha ends on leaf 434, there are then four leaves including the New Testament title, followed by Matthew commencing at leaf 441, final page is J8 of Concordances (Second Table ending at Signes), lacking leaves 549 and 550 (3Z5-6), 2E1 torn with loss of text, several leaves torn, some with loss of margin and/or marginal notes, some holes, occasional light annotation, (see condition report) worn contemporary calf binding with brass clasps (upper board detached but present).[Geneva version - Herbert #190] Some age tanning and sporadic staining, marks to 184v and 185r, early annotation (mainly one word) to address, 46v, 81r, 106v, 122v, 124r, 151r, 203r, 264r, 301r, 358v, 543rTears with loss to margin incl. some marginal notes to 108, 146, 210, 211, 232, 240.217 (2E1) torn with significant loss to lower corner.212 and 215 torn in centre of page with small hole, small hole in 138, 399, 524, 544, larger hole in 231.closed tear to 91, 147, 216, 434.water staining leaves 299-306.Ownership inscription to front pastedown (1814).
Lot 91
Pop-up Story BookNister (Ernest), Peeps Into Fairyland, A Panorama Picture Book of Fairy Stories, Ernest Nister, no date, first edition, oblong folio, six pop-up chromolitho. illustrations, original cloth-backed boards.Hinges weak, endpapers split at hinges, free endpapers torn and creased at edges, pencil name to front free endpaper verso, text pages dust marked. No obvious defects to illustrations which all lift as designed. Boards worn and stained, impact mark to upper board.
Lot 3066
Collection of signed books including David Walliams - hardback - first edition The First Hippo to the Moon signed, two other first editions unsigned The Slightly Annoying Elephant ( HB) and The Queen's Orang -Utan ( Soft cover ) - Comic Relief book. Peter Pan In Scarlet HB signed by author Geraldine McCaughrean First Edition. Quentin Blake Loveykins Hardback Signed by QB First Edition, Guess How Much I Love You Hardback 20th Anniversary Edition signed by author Sam McBratney, Alfie Wins A Prize by Shirley Hughes First Edition HB signed by Shirley Hughes, Baker Cat by Posy Simmonds signed by PS Hardback First Edition, Champions Story by Bob Champion Hardback signed Edition, Up Front by Willie Carson signed Edition and a Mini promotional cricket bat issued for Benefit season for Hansjie CronjeSouth African Test Captain signed by him.
![[King, Stephen] Knowing Darkness. Artists Inspired by Stephen King, Lakewood, Colorado: Centipede Press, 2009. first trade ed](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/0ce86c86-f913-4860-a23f-af3c010e6074/57549fa3-5c08-46cf-b5a5-af490151acf0/468x382.jpg)
Lot 3235
[King, Stephen] Knowing Darkness. Artists Inspired by Stephen King, Lakewood, Colorado: Centipede Press, 2009. first trade edition, limited edition of 1500 copies, black suede-backed pictorial cloth, the cover illustration from 'Carrie and Night Shift' by Stephen King, over 500 full-colour illustrations, on heavy coated stock, 24 of which are double-page folding, including newly commissioned pieces and previously published artwork, contributing artists include Michael Whelan, Ned Dameron, Kinuko Y. Craft, John Jude Palencar, Stephen Gervais and others, with an introduction by film director, Frank Darabont, author of several books about King's life and his fictional works, Darabont's film credits include The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Mist, text by George Beahm, a long time collector of fantasy art, 448 pp., within pictorial cloth slipcase, folio.A complete compilation of artwork showcasing the fiction of Stephen King, spanning 35 years, from 'Carrie' to 'Under the Dome' bringing together artwork that appeared in limited editions, trade editions, book club editions, film tie-in editions and other sources.Condition Report: the book in mint condition; the slipcase rubbed and bumped to lower spine with the pictorial cloth illustration on upper cover lifting slightly to the lower edge.
Lot 3072
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.- Original one piece costume jumpsuit from the television series, as worn by actor Peter Maclean in the role of Colonel Cornell Traeger in the first season, episode fifteen, entitled 'Happy Birthday Buck', olive green and brown suede with heavy piping around collar and arms, zip pockets and a circular embroidered badge to left breast, a red Dikkies, USA. label, size 40 Long; with an accompanying COA from The Museum of Mom & Popular Culture, signed by curator, Alan J. Adler. Condition Report: all zips in working order, some loose stitching to piping which has come away due to the heavy weight of the fabric, signs of wear on the production but reasonable condition overall.
Lot 3070
Buzz Aldrin a gold and brown coloured souvenir plaque, being a replica of the one left on the moon by Apollo 11 in 1969, with the inscription Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon, July 1969 A.D. We came in peace for all mankind. Also showing the facsimile signatures of Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins along with President Richard Nixon. The plaque has been signed in black sharpie to the lower right by Aldrin, 27 x 33 cm.
Lot 3080
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Bloomsbury, 1998, by J.K. Rowling, uncorrected proof copy of the first edition book in original blue and white wrappers, numbered 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. With the proof design dust jacket bearing alternative foot quote and a signed Bloomsbury card with a signature by J.K. Rowling (3). Condition Report: In very good condition. Small crease to inside page, tape residue on reverse. Colours very strong and pages complete. This book is fresh to the market and has been held in a private collection for 15 years.
Lot 3078
Haskell (Arnold, translator) Dancing in Petersburg, first UK. edition, Inscribed by Mathilde Kschessinska, Princess Romanovsky-Krassinsky with an Autograph Letter Signed by Prince Vladimir Romanoff, half-title, photo illustrated, original publisher's blue cloth, gilt title to spine, dust-jacket unclipped, priced 30/-, further within clear wrapper, Inscribed in French, Signed and dated 1962 on front pastedown by prima ballerina of the Imperial Russian Ballet, Mathilde Kschessinska, Princess Romanovsky-Krassinsky, further Signed by Majorie Cunliffe-Owen on ff., with an Autograph Letter, Signed by the Princess's son, Prince Vladimir Romanoff, tipped-in, 1pp., 15 lines, dated March 21, 1962, written to an unknown recipient, 'Dear Madam, As my mother doesn't know English she asks me to write to you' the Prince forwards his mother's thanks for an interesting letter which touched her very deeply, 'She thanks you for your kind invitation in Birmingham but it is very difficult for her to go that far . . . Herewith you will find the autograph of my mother for her book . . .', with 12 portrait postcards and a few related press cuttings loosely inserted, 8vo, Victor Gollancz, 1960; together with 18 other ballet and theatrical volumes, including a few first editions, 8vo, 4to, (19)** Mathilde-Marie Feliksovna Kschessinska (1872-1971) was a Polish ballerina from the noble family Krzesinski. She was romantically involved with the future Nicholas II from 1890, when he was a grand duke and she was seventeen.Their relationship continued until Nicholas married Princess Alix of Hesse-Darmstadt, the future Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna in 1894. Prince Vladimir ('Vova') Romanoff (1902-1974)Provenance: Christopher Harding, Tour Manager with the English Royal Ballet and West End Theatres.Photographs.- a pair of scrap albums, the first album containing ballet related photographs and publicity postcards, mostly black and white, including Rudolf Nureyev, Margot Fonteyn, Karl Musil, Svetlana Beriosova and others, a few Signed by Annette Page, Lynn Seymour and Christopher Gable, various sizes, the largest 10 x 8 inches; the second album containing black and white photographs, press and magazine cuttings relating to Sadlers Wells Opera Company at the London Coliseum, 2 photographs Signed, the largest 15 x 12 inches, many annotated beneath in blue ink. (2)Condition Report: Dancing in Petersburg - boards marked, extremities bumped, light foxing to dust-jacket, further light foxing to preliminaries (not affecting the Princess's inscription) and edges; Autograph Letter Signed by Prince Vladirmir Romanoff - light marks at edges, text bright, bold and easy to read.
Lot 3217
The Big Birthday (1959) - Original Bound Annotated Draft Film Script, as used by producer, Alec. C. Snowden,1958, released as 'Broth of a Boy', 83pp. typescript with colour revision sheets, a 2pp. production unit list, a 2pp. cast lists with addresses, telephone numbers and Mr. Alec Snowden stamped in red ink on first page, a 2pp. location movement order with Mr. Snowden in blue ink manuscript to top left of first page, a 1pp. location sites and contacts list, a 7pp. shooting schedule and a loosely inserted 20pp. marketing brochure for Ardmore Studios, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland and a cutting from the Radio Times showing the film featured as The British Film Comedy on BBC1, May 7, 1968, A4 and folio sheets bound within a spring-back folder, with a white printed Hatchford Films Ltd. label (writer, Julian McLaren Rosss company) to front pastedown, blue cloth, folio, 35. x 23.5cm. *** Alec Crawford Snowden (1901-1983) was British film producer and son of the novelist, J. Keighley Snowden. Broth of a Boy is an Irish comedy directed by George Pollock, starring Barry Fitzgerald, Harry Brogan and June Thornton. The screenplay written by Blanaid Irvine and Patrick Kirwan is an adaptation of the 1956 play, The Big Birthday, by Hugh Leonard.Julian McLaren Ross (1912-1964) was a British novelist, short-story writer, memoirist, screenwriter and literary critic. His writing breakthrough came in 1940 whenHorizon magazine agreed to publish his short story, A Bit of a Smash in Madras, however, shortly after its publication he was conscripted into the army, imprisoned for desertion in January 1943 and suffered a nervous breakdown. Throughout the 1940s McLaren Ross became a flamboyant presence in the pubs of Fitzrovia and Soho and worked as a scriptwriter on government propaganda documentaries alongside the poet Dylan Thomas. In 1958 McLaren Ross married Diana Bromley, Leonard Woolfs bohemian niece who gave birth to Alex Maclaren Ross, his only child. Julian McLaren Ross established himself as a respected literary critic and writer, notably of crime thrillers for film and television. He was considered to be one of the most gifted writers of his generation by Evelyn Waugh, Anthony Powell, Graeme Green and John Betjeman. Condition Report: staining to upper and lower covers top corners and red camera tape across top right hand corner, toning and light foxing to leaf edges, internally clean and showing signs of use on the production.
Lot 3211
Timeslip (1955) - Original Bound Release Film Script, as used by producer, Alec. C. Snowden, Merton Park Studios, London, 1955, original title The Isotope Man on a white typescript label to title page, 71pp. typescript on green folio sheets, a 3pp. production budget, a 2pp. cast list with names and comments in red, such as very good but obstinate next to Charles Hawtrey (Scruffy), A4 and folio sheets bound within a spring-back folder, green cloth, titled and numbered 100/437 on spine, folio, 35.6 x 24cm. *** Alec Crawford Snowden (1901-1983) was British film producer and son of the novelist, J. Keighley Snowden. Timeslip is a British science-fiction film, released in the US. as The Atomic Man, directed by Ken Hughes, starring Gene Nelson and Faith Domergue. It is based on a script by Charles Eric Maine who turned the script into a novel, The Isotope Man, published in 1957, being the first of 3 novels about reporter, Mike Delaney, In 1956 the film was shortened from 93 minutes to 76 minutes and distributed in the US. by Allied Artists Pictures in some areas as a double feature with Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Condition Report: corners and spine ends a little bumped, production budget pages stained and creased, foxing to leaf edges of script, light foxing and marks to title page, otherwise internally clean.
Lot 3228
Pulp Fiction (1994) Original Revisions Film Shooting Schedule, September 27, 1993; & Daily Pre-Production Film Schedule, September 16-20, 1993: & Production Film Location List, 9/13/93. - The first - Original Revisions Shooting Schedule, GREEN. September 27, 1993, brad-bound, title page and 50pp. typescript on green sheets, numbered 9-58, scenes include, INT Jackrabbit Slims Night, Mia tells her side Tony Rocky Horror saga, they dance, props required on set for shoot days 30-31 included Douglas Sirk steak, Durwood Kirby burger and Five Dollar milkshake; the second - a 3pp. Original Daily Pre-Production Schedules, for Thursday, September 16 Monday September 20, 1993, comprises: 2pp. stapled typescript on pink sheets with Brown Productions logo to top left corner of first page, and a 1pp. typescript blue sheet, schedules included Cast Rehearsal at Lances house for Rosanna Arquette, John Travolta, Bronagh Gallagher, Eric Stolz and Uma Therman and Cast Rehearsal at Jimmies House for John Travolta, Sam Jackson, Quentin Tarantino and Harvey Keitel; Production Location List, dated 9/13/93 top right, Brown Productions logo top left with Pulp Fiction Culver City, California, address lower centre, 2pp. on stapled typescript white sheets, three columns listed the interior/exterior shooting locations, addresses, contact names and telephone numbers, all sheets 8.5 x 11 inches. (4)Provenance - the vendor was a crew member and is credited in the film's end titles. Vincent (John Travolta) and Mia (Uma Therman) eat dinner at Jackrabbit Slim's, (fictional 1950s themed restaurant diner) before their iconic dance-off scene to The Twist for an impromptu dance competition.Pulp Fiction, directed by Quentin Tarantino won the Palme d'Or at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival and Best Original Screenplay at the 67th Academy Awards, the film was was nominated for seven awards including nominations for John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman. The film's title refers to the pulp magazines and hardboiled crime novels popular during the mid-20th century.Condition Report: Original Revisions Shooting Schedule, September 27, 1993 title page with light creasing. Some rust marks from brass brad top l.h. corner and a tear (with loss) to lower r.h. corner, internal pages clean and bright.Original Daily Pre-Production Schedule, for Thursday, September 16 Monday September 20, 1993, typescript A4 pink and blue sheets first page of the pink sheets with rust marks from the brass brad to top l.h. corner and Brown Productions logo , marginal creasing, overall clean and bright.Location List, 9/13/93 some finger marks and light creasing from use on the production.
Lot 3074
Enid Blyton (1897-1968) Autograph Postcard, Signed, c. 1934.- 6 lines, written in the author's hand to Miss Phillips, Stepgates Girls School. Chertsey, Surrey, with Enid Blyton's home address, Old Thatch, Bourne End, Bucks, printed in red and crossed through with her current holiday address, Beach House, Esplanade, Seaview, Isle of Wight written top right and dated July 23, top left, Enid Blyton thanks Miss Phillips for her letter, I am away at the moment & shall not be able to send the books you want for about 2 weeks . . . shall I send them to your school address ? . . Give my love to the children. Yours Enid Blyton. *** Enid Blyton and her husband, Hugh Pollock, stayed at a cottage in Seaview, Isle of Wight, a pretty sailing village along the coast from Ryde, whilst on holiday in 1934. The childrens author lived at Old Thatch in Buckinghamshire from 1929 to 1938, and it was there in 1934 she created the character, Brer Rabbit. Old Thatch also became the title for a series of Enid Blytons books and the setting for her 1943 publication, The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage. Towards the end of the 1930s and her time at Old Thatch, Blytons first full-length books, Adventures Of The Wishing Chair and The Secret Island, were published as she moved towards her most successful period, creating the memorable Famous Five, the Secret Seven and Noddy.Condition Report: light marks and toning to postcard, some slight fading to the ink towards of 'Give' . 'shall I send to your school address?' and the 'ton' 'Blyton'
Lot 3214
The Key Man (1957) - Original Bound Annotated First Draft Film Script, as used by producer, Alec. C. Snowden, Anglo-Guild Productions, Merton Park Studios, London, 1957, 52pp. typescript on white folio sheets, 5pp. typescript breakdown errata sheets on pink revision sheets with A.C. Snowdens name in blue ink top left, a 4pp. studio shooting schedule, a 3pp. unit list, a 2pp. revised lockdown shooting schedule, a 30pp. production breakdown at end, together with a bound in, manuscript synopsis for the original screenplay by J. McLaren Ross, copyright, December 16, 1956, 11pp., very neat closely written blue ink manuscript, 12mo, with a loosely inserted 1pp. typescript contract, undated, unsigned, the contract granted McLaren Ross, world film and television rights for a total payment of £500 on delivery and approval of the full- shooting script to a running time of sixty minutes in favour of his production company, Hatchford Films Limited of Sweetbriar, Cobham, Surrey, A4 and folio sheets bound within a spring-back folder, green cloth, titled and numbered Y. 608 on spine, folio, 35.5 x 24cm. *** Alec Crawford Snowden (1901-1983) was British film producer and son of the novelist, J. Keighley Snowden. The Key Man is a British crime thriller B movie, directed by Montgomery Tulley, starring Lionel Hume and Paula Byrne. The screenplay was adapted from Tulleys original story by Julian MacLaren Ross who had been persuaded by producer, Alec C. Snowden, to write a script in late 1956. McLaren Ross had doubts about the project but delivered a screenplay to Snowden in January 1957. The film was shot during a 3 week period the following month in response to an initiative by Anglo-Amalgamated to increase the number of British B movie releases. It released in the US. asLife at Stake.Julian McLaren Ross (1912-1964) was a British novelist, short-story writer, memoirist, screenwriter and literary critic. His writing breakthrough came in 1940 whenHorizon magazine agreed to publish his short story A Bit of a Smash in Madras, however, shortly after its publication he was conscripted into the army, imprisoned for desertion in January 1943 and suffered a nervous breakdown. Throughout the 1940s McLaren Ross became a flamboyant presence in the pubs of Fitzrovia and Soho and worked as a scriptwriter on government propaganda documentaries alongside the poet Dylan Thomas. In 1958 McLaren Ross married Diana Bromley, Leonard Woolfs bohemian niece who gave birth to Alex Maclaren Ross, his only child. Julian McLaren Ross established himself as a respected literary critic and writer, notably of crime thrillers for film and television. He was considered to be one of the most gifted writers of his generation by Evelyn Waugh, Anthony Powell, Graeme Green and John Betjeman. Condition Report: some marks to studios shooting schedule, light foxing to leaf edges with general signs of age and use on the production.
Lot 3227
Pulp Fiction (1994) Original Film Revisions Shooting Schedule, October, 1993 & Two Final Draft, Revision Film Scripts, May, 1993. comprises: the first Film Shooting Schedule, Revisions, October 21, 1993, CHERRY, brad-bound, title page and 33pp. typescript on pink sheets, numbered 30-62; the second - brad-bound, blue typescript revision sheets, with revised 8/18/93, last draft, May 1993 on title page, 14pp. typescript sheets, numbered 34, 34A, 36, 37, 37A. 38, 38A (and a duplicate 38A) 39, (and a duplicate 39 ) 39A, 71, 71A, 72, scenes included, Night, EXT. JackRabbit Slims Night, Vincent and Mia; the third brad-bound, pink typescript revision sheets, with revised 9/8/93, last draft, May 1993 on title page, 3pp. typescript sheets, numbered 41A, 41B, 42, all sheets 8.5 x 11 inches. (3)Provenance - the vendor was a crew member and is credited in the film's end titles. Pulp Fiction, directed by Quentin Tarantino won the Palme d'Or at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival and Best Original Screenplay at the 67th Academy Awards, the film was was nominated for seven awards including nominations for John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman. The film's title refers to the pulp magazines and hardboiled crime novels popular during the mid-20th century.Condition Report: The first Shooting Schedule, Revisions, October 21, 1993, CHERRY title page with light marks, torn (with loss) to lower l.h. corner, and some rust marks from brad clasp to top l.h. corner, The second - blue revision script 8/18/93 - light creasing and marks to upper title page, some rust marks from the brad to the verso of the last page, otherwise internal pages all clean and bright.The third brad bound, pink typescript revision sheets, revised 9/8/93, last draft, May 1993 - light creasing and some rust marks around the brad clasp on title page and verso of the last page, otherwise internally clean and bright.
Lot 3169
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Original TV Series Script.- Ardala Returns' (aka: Buck Times Four' (1979) written by Chris Bunch and Alan Cole, within blue card covers bound with 2 metal clasps, titled and dated on first page, numbered prod. 53419, mimeograph typescript on A4 pink sheets, 4to.Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was an Americanscience-fiction adventure television series produced by Universal Studios. The series ran for two seasons from September 1979 April 1981 on NBC. The feature-length pilot episode for the series was released as a theatrical film in March 1979, before the series aired. The film and series were developed by Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens, based on the fictional comic strip character, Buck Rogers, created in 1928 by author, Philip Francis Nowlan.Condition Report: stains to blue card covers, small tear (with loss) to top edge of lower cover, internally clean.
Lot 3181
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.- Original costume jumpsuit as worn in the first season of the television series, 1979-1981, one piece flight jumpsuit, off white, with maroon fabric trimmed plastic knee pads, armbands and collar, with an NBC label and Boss Commercial Uniform Co., Los Angeles, California label, 'size S, 40', full length front zip and 2 front popper fastenings, 2 front and back pockets. Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was an Americanscience-fiction adventure television series produced by Universal Studios. The series ran for two seasons from September 1979 April 1981 on NBC. The feature-length pilot episode for the series was released as a theatrical film in March 1979, before the series aired. The film and series were developed by Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens, based on the fictional comic strip character, Buck Rogers, created in 1928 by author, Philip Francis Nowlan. Condition Report: some discolouring from age, slight yellowing to fabric under the plastic areas and marked from use on the production.
Lot 3206
This Other Eden(1959). Original Bound and Annotated Post Production Film Script, as used by producer, Alec. C. Snowden, 92pp. typescript with pink revision sheets and other related post production notes, comprises: a 4pp. revised editing schedule, compiled by H. Richardson (editor) 3pp. notes titled Suggestions for Musical Director, Emmet Productions Ltd., 27.2.59, a 12pp. list of main titles and credits, a 31pp. breakdown index of locations, a 3pp. cast list with names, addresses and telephone numbers, 27pp. music cue sheets, 3pp. synopsis with an invitation to the Trade Presentation screening held at Hammer Theatre (Wardour Street) August 18, 1959, stapled to the front page, 19pp. production & progress report, February 3, 1959 with producers ownership to each page and 4pp. notes on first rough cut viewing at rear, A4 and folio sheets, bound within a spring-back folder, producers ownership to pastedowns, red cloth, folio, 35 x 23cm. *** Alec Crawford Snowden (1901-1983) was a British film producer and son of the novelist, J. Keighley Snowden. This Other Edenis an Irish comedy drama, screenplay by Patrick Kingwan and Blanaid Irvine, adapted from the play of the same title by by Louis DAlton, starring Audrey Dalton, Leslie Phillips and Niall MacGinnis. British director and writer, Muriel Box, was the first woman to direct an Irish feature film and only received the script January 1, 1959. Shooting was completed at Ardmore Studios, Bray, Ireland, in just under a month on February 12, 1959. The film, distributed by Regal Films International, had its Irish premiere at the Cork Film Festival, September 1959. Condition Report: red cloth folder rubbed and marked, corners and spine ends scuffed and bumped, some light creasing to a few pages and rolling of corners from use on the production.
Lot 3128
Punch and Judy - a collection of twelve 20th century glove puppets & marionettes crafted by the iconic Fred Tickner, including Punch & Judy, Clown, a policeman and the crocodile. This lot is accompanied by six smaller puppets and some accessories including a bed with Soap inscribed on the side, a guillotine, a plaque awarded to Fred Tickner for being a exemplary punch maker and performer - dated Covent Garden -1985, Six 2x2 inch colour slides and a book entitled 'Conversations with Punch' accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tickner's family.Fred Tickner (1898 1992) was a Punch and Judy professor and one of the great makers of Punch and Judy figures whose style influenced many later makers. Although his style could always be recognised, each Punch he made was entirely individual. Tickner gave the first performance of Punch and Judy on television in the 1930s, and also made the original Muffin the Mule for BBC television.Condition Report: Overall good condition - the barrister's hand is loose. The six smaller puppets show signs of distress and age.
![[Marilyn Munroe] Jane Russell That Girl Marilyn, Affiliated Magazines Inc, [n.d,. ca.1953] first edition, publisher's pictori](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/0ce86c86-f913-4860-a23f-af3c010e6074/7d881cbe-2473-4c0b-b518-af490151a47f/468x382.jpg)
Lot 3233
[Marilyn Munroe] Jane Russell That Girl Marilyn, Affiliated Magazines Inc, [n.d,. ca.1953] first edition, publisher's pictorial, stapled paper wrappers, black and white photo illustrations of Marilyn Munroe throughout, with additional text by Peter Sherwood, 12mo, 15 x 10.8cm.a scarce Hollywood publicity magazine attributed to Jane Russell who co-starred with Marilyn Munroe in the American musical comedy film, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)Condition Report: creasing and light foxing to wrappers, further light foxing internally, two pages detached and loosely inserted with light foxing and some staining to lower pages.
Lot 3209
One Mans Secret, (1957) - Original Bound Annotated First Draft Film Script, as used by producer, Alec. C. Snowden, Anglo-Guild Productions, Merton Park Studios, London, 1956, UK release title, Man in the Shadow, adapted from the book by Stratford Davis, 78pp. typescript, coloured revision sheets, a 5pp. list of character speaking parts, a 4pp. production budget, a 1pp. studio set list, an 8pp. studio shooting schedule on pink revision sheets, a 6pp. unit list with various crew members daily rates written in blue ink, a full-page magazine cutting, undated, showing the film featuring on Southern TV at 3.30pm (before Thunderbirds at 4.40pm) A4 and folio sheets bound within a spring-back folder with producers ownership name and his Merton Park Studios and Guild House London addresses to front pastedown, green cloth, titled and numbered 100/546 on spine, folio, 35.7 x 24cm. *** Alec Crawford Snowden (1901-1983) was a British film producer and son of the novelist, J. Keighley Snowden. Man in the Shadow is a British crime film, directed by Montgomery Tulley, starring Zachary Scott and Faith Domergue and Gordon Jackson. The film was re-titled and released as Violent Stranger for the US. market due to an American film of the same title releasing in the same year. Condition Report: corners and spine ends of folder bumped, some toning and rolling to page edges from use on the production
Lot 3210A
Puzzle for Fiends (1958) - Original Bound Annotated Third Draft Shooting Film Script, as used by producer, Alec. C. Snowden & Two Autograph Letters, Signed, by scriptwriter, Julian McLaren Ross, 1957. Puzzle for Fiends, working title for The Strange Awakening (1958) Anglo-Guild Productions, London, 1957, 92pp. typescript with coloured revision sheets, a 4pp. unit list, annotated in pencil to verso of the last page, an 8pp. location/shooting schedule, a black and white photograph of Hatchford Park, near Cobham, Surrey, 10 x 8 inches, 4 related magazine cuttings and a 9pp. production budget at end, also bound in are Two Autograph Letters. Signed by scriptwriter, Julian McLaren Ross, written to Alec C. Snowden, both letters very closely written in neat, blue ink manuscript, with McLaren Ross 39 Kensington Gardens Square, London address top right, the first letter, 1pp., 28 lines, a single leaf dated 13.6. 57, McLaren Ross updates the producer of various changes he has made to the revised script and advises him that any redundant dialogue the producer finds, he should leave these out, he adds Guy Madison by the way is making a new western, so we may not get him after all, (possibly the western film, Bullwhip (1958) directed by Harmon Jones); the second letter, 1pp., 36 lines, a single leaf dated 13.8.57, the agitated scriptwriter vents his frustrations over the additional workload, time and expenses he has incurred whilst working on the revised script. He reminds Snowden that as the script needed completely re-writing, he had been prepared to do this on condition he was given a sole screenplay credit, but due to the proposed wish of an American faction he now wished for his name to be removed from the films credits as he was not prepared to be blamed by the critics for the mistakes of others, especially from across the Atlantic, folio sheets bound within a spring-back folder, green cloth, folio, 35 x 23.5cm. *** Alec Crawford Snowden (1901-1983) was a British film producer and son of the novelist, J. Keighley Snowden. Puzzle for Fiends is a British crime thriller directed by Montgomery Tulley, starring Lex Barker and Carole Matthews. The film released in the US. as Female Fiends. Julian McLaren Ross (1912-1964) was a British novelist, short-story writer, memoirist, screenwriter and literary critic. His writing breakthrough came in 1940 whenHorizon magazine agreed to publish his short story, A Bit of a Smash in Madras, however, shortly after its publication he was conscripted into the army, imprisoned for desertion in January 1943 and suffered a nervous breakdown. Throughout the 1940s McLaren Ross became a flamboyant presence in the pubs of Fitzrovia and Soho and worked as a scriptwriter on government propaganda documentaries alongside the poet Dylan Thomas. In 1958 McLaren Ross married Diana Bromley, Leonard Woolfs bohemian niece who gave birth to Alex Maclaren Ross, his only child. Julian McLaren Ross established himself as a respected literary critic and writer, notably of crime thrillers for film and television. He was considered to be one of the most gifted writers of his generation by Evelyn Waugh, Anthony Powell, Graeme Green and John Betjeman. Condition Report: staining to upper and lower top corners of folder, foxing and toning to leaf edges of script, some further toning to the second letter dated 13.8.57.
Lot 3229
Pulp Fiction (1994) Original First Day of Production Memorandum, September 20, 1993: & Original Film Production Map, September 20-24, 1993.- the first a memorandum sent to the cast, crew and staff on the first day of shooting from production manager, Paul Hellerman, 1pp. typescript on a single white sheet, Brown Productions logo top left corner, Pulp Fiction logo and Culver City, California, address lower centre, Well, were up and running! I just wanted to take this opportunity to welcome all the new folks to Pulp Fiction . . . I think its going to be a great shoot and a great movie!, the production manager advices that his door is always open and details specific guidelines under the headings, On-Set Personnel and Visitors to Set and 'Wrap Beer, Drugs and the Like, 8.5 x 11 inches, stapled together with a production map for use during shoot days 1-5, 9/20-9/24, a 1pp. single sheet, with a hand-drawn map and typescript directions to the Coffee Shop location Hawthorne Grill, Hawthorne Blvd., California from various main points such as, from the office, from the valley and from Hollywood, 8.5 x 14 inches.Provenance - the vendor was a crew member and is credited in the film's end titles. Pulp Fiction, directed by Quentin Tarantino won the Palme d'Or at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival and Best Original Screenplay at the 67th Academy Awards, the film was was nominated for seven awards including nominations for John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman. The film's title refers to the pulp magazines and hardboiled crime novels popular during the mid-20th century.Condition Report: light creasing and scrolling to corners, some stains to l.h. edge of the typescript directions from use on the production.
Lot 3079
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Bloomsbury, 1997, by J.K. Rowling, uncorrected proof copy of the first edition book in original white and yellow wrappers, one of approximately 200 copies produced, includes error to title page "J.A Rowling", 224pp, numbered 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Condition Report: In very fine condition, only very light handling and small crease down spine. All pages are clean and present. This book is fresh to the market and the fourth one we have offered at auction. It is owned by a private collector who has owned it for 15 years.
Lot 326
A Vauxhall Corsa S ecoFLEX three-door in Red, a 998 cc 3 cylinder Petrol with 5 speed manual transmission, registration number PN13 KGK, first registered on 27th March 2013, MOT until 30th August 2023, currently showing 70,136 miles. The rear near-side wing appears to have been rattle can painted. The V5C is present as are two keys. N.B. BUYERS PREMIUM ON THIS LOT 10% + V.A.T. (Total Premium 12% but plus any specific on-line bidding fees).
Lot 325
A Peugeot 208 HDi S five-door in Metallic Grey, a 1560 cc 4 cylinder Diesel with 5 speed manual transmission, registration number WV09 HNG, first registered on 19th March 2009, MOT until 26th May 2023, currently showing 168,605 miles. The V5C is present as are two keys. N.B. BUYERS PREMIUM ON THIS LOT 10% + V.A.T. (Total Premium 12% but plus any specific on-line bidding fees).
Lot 161
A Group Of Various Edged Weapons The First Mid-19th CenturyComprising an 1847 pattern Brunswick sword bayonet of characteristic form, the leaf-shaped blade with central fuller on each side at the forte, one side stamped 'Enfield' and with crowned 'VR', and ribbed brass grip incised 'B' over '44', and with lobed quillons; a Finnish M39 pattern bayonet, stamped with manufacturer's details on one side of the forte, in its green leather sheath; a blackened F-S fighting knife, in its leather scabbard with blackened chape; a Victorian hunting knife, the blade (some pitting) stamped 'G. & J.W. Hawksley, Sheffield' on one side of the ricasso, white-metal flat ovoidal ground, and natural staghorn grips, in a leather scabbard; an all-steel three-bladed clasp knife decorated with wrigglework and retaining traces of blueing, probably Indian; a modern sheath-knife by Hitchmough, London; a cut-away demonstration Mills grenade; a hardwood truncheon; and two other items (10)The fist 56.5 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 162
A Rare Combination Tool For A .442 Galand Revolver, And Eight Various Powder-Flasks For Pistols And LongarmsMostly 19th CenturyThe first of steel and comprising a bullet mould incorporating a sprung capper/de-capper (some pitting); the second comprising brass-mounted three-way powder-flask with copper body of flattened oval section becoming circular at the base, tapering nozzle (cut-off spring incomplete) and ball compartment with pivoting circular cover, the base with threaded circular cover over the compartment for wads or percussion caps; the second with bag-shaped body covered in black leather, white-metal top stamped 'James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield', and adjustable nozzle graduated from '2¼' to '3' Drams; the third with bag-shaped copper body, top stamped 'Sykes Patent', adjustable nozzle, and retaining much of its lacquered finish; the fourth with bag-shaped body embossed with vertical reeding, the top stamped 'Dixon & Son Improved Patent', and adjustable nozzle; two others, each with copper body embossed with a design of foliage on both sides; a miniature reproduction flask stamped 'Marsh'; and another reproduction flask, the body embossed with two game birds above a prone gun dog within strapwork on both sides (9)The first 19.5 cm., the remainder 12 cm. to 21 cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 170
A .41 Rim-Fire Colt 'Thuer' Third Model Deringer, And A .41 Rim-Fire Brown Manufacturing (& Merrimack Arms Co.) 'Southerner' Deringer The First 27018, Circa 1870-1912, The Second No. 5565, Circa 1869-73The first production specifications and retaining much of its nickel-plated finish (some losses on barrel, original ivory grips removed), London proof marks; the second of production specifications, with rounded figured grips (barrel lightly pitted, manufactory details partly worn) (2)6.4 cm. and 6.3 cm. barrels For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 171
A .41 Rim-Fire Remington Type II Model No. 3 Over-And-Under Deringer, And A .32 Rim-Fire Hopkins & Allen Blue Jacket No. 2 Pocket Revolver Or Suicide SpecialThe First No. 418, Circa 1888-1911, The Second No. 7337The first of production specifications, chequered rounded hard-rubber grips, and in fine condition retaining virtually all its nickel-plated and blued finish; the second of production specifications, with incised and punched foliate decoration, partly chequered hard-rubber bird's head grips, and retaining most of its nickel-plated finish (hammer-nose removed, trigger-spring broken) (2)7.6 cm. and 7 cm. barrels For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 173
A 100-Bore Percussion Box-Lock Pocket Pistol, And An 80-Bore Percussion Self-Cocking Six-Shot Revolver Of Bentley TypeThe First By W. Bond, 59 Lombard St., London, Circa 1830, The Second Mid-19th CenturyThe first rebuilt from flintlock, with turn-off barrel engraved with a broad band of foliage around the muzzle, breech engraved with foliage on both sides, rounded action signed within an oval against foliage over both sides, folding trigger, chequered rounded butt (worn, minor damage) with foliate engraved silver cap, and vacant silver escutcheon, London proof marks; the second of characteristic form (bolt missing, old rust patination overall), London and Birmingham proof marks (2)3.5 cm. and 12.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:William Thomas 1 Bond is recorded at 59 Lombard Street, London between 1803 and 1836The second with old handwritten note attached reading: 'Self Acting Rev'g Pistol 6-chambers semi-pepperpot nipples Deane-Adams type hammer-safe... Provenance of this pistol. The c-80 gauge, and another of identical pattern c:52 gauge, were both purchased - (still in the white) - from Mr J.N. Harper, Price St. (trading as John Harper Gun & Rifle Maker) - 1939 midsummer. The c:80 gauge (this pistol) was taken to Mr. Wm. LANE, Price St. to be rifled. N.B. - both pistols were still SMOOTH, i.e. had been proved smooth, normal B. Pdr: procedure. This pistol had been subsequently re-proofed in London. Mr. Lane's cutter broke-through into the bore due to original careless milling of the lever-relief. He turned & bored-up for rifling an insert tube & sweated it in. Total cost: 9/- The 52-gauge pistol (damaged) was lost when his workshop contents were moved to Heron Garage, Knowle, where he did xpl work for the M:/Supply'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 208
A four-draw brass spotting 'scope by Negretti & ZambraThe first draw-tube engraved 'Negretti & Zambra / London', black leather-covered final draw with sliding lens-hood, leather dust cap and lens coverWeight 1lb. 6oz., approx. 9in. length (collapsed)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 226
A .44 (Mag.) long-barrelled revolver by Taurus, no. DS218449The first with round barrel stamped 'Taurus', with ramp-mounted blade foresight, fold-out cylinder, brushed bright finish overall, wooden grip, the top strap with adjustable rear-sight, the butt with arm-supportWeight 3lb. 15oz., 12in. barrel, German nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S1S1 Section 1 lots require a valid British Firearms certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 232
Two .22 (L.R.) bolt-magazine rifles by BRNOBoth with figured stocks with pistol-grips, the barrels with ramp-mounted blade foresights (the second covered), the first threaded for a moderator, reat-sights missing, the action with rail for sight mounting, the second with adjustable rear-sight and mounted with a Nikko Sterling 'Silver Crown' 4x32 'scopeBoth with Czech nitro proofsThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S1S1 Section 1 lots require a valid British Firearms certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 233
Two .22 (L.R.) riflesThe first a lever-action 'Model 250', no. 73767 with ramp-mounted blade foresight and adjustable rear-sight, the stock with composite extension, the second a semi-automatic rifle, no. 245636, the action with flag-safety and rail for 'scope mounting, the stock with folding bipod, pistol-grip, pistol-grip cap, cheek-piece, and butt-plate, the barrel with a suppressor The first with London nitro proof, the second with German nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S1S1 Section 1 lots require a valid British Firearms certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 234
Two semi-automatic riflesThe first a 'Model 10/22 Carbine' by Ruger, no. 254-83925, the stock with pistol-grip and rubber recoil-pad, the barrel with suppressor, adjustable bead foresight and adjustable rear-sight, the action mounted with an AGS 3-9x50 'scope, the second a 'Model KZM -611' by BRNO, no. 351501771, the stock with pistol-grip and butt-plate, the barrel with ram-mounted covered blade foresight and fixed rear-sight, the receiver mounted with a Nikko Stirling 'Platinum' 4-12x50 'scopeThe first with London nitro proof, the second with German nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S1S1 Section 1 lots require a valid British Firearms certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 239
Two bolt-magazine riflesthe first a .22-250 by Midland Gun Co., no. 36099, the action with side-mounted slide-safety, hinged magazine-floorplate and 'scope mounts, the stock with pistol-grip, cheek-piece and butt-plate, the second a .222 (REM) by BRNO, no. 48909, the action with side-mounted slide-safety, fully detachable magazine, the figured stock with sling-swivels, pistol-grip and rubber recoil-pad, mounted with a Hawke Eclipse 4-12x50 'scope and red torchThe first with Birmingham nitro proof, the second with Czech nitro proofThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S1S1 Section 1 lots require a valid British Firearms certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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