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British Commonwealth Correspondence of more than a dozen covers retained by a Post Master General in Aden and Somaliland, wit

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Lot 119

British Commonwealth Correspondence of more than a dozen covers retained by a Post Master General in Aden and Somaliland, with Aden 1951 surcharge set on FDC, first QEII pictorial set on FDC; Nyasaland incl. 30/5/1933 First Nyasaland Flight and 7/3/34 First Nyasaland-Southern Rhodesia Flight, KGVI pictorials with manuscript inserted Luchenza registration, etc; also a 1944 registered cover from Switzerland to Zomba via Blantyre with Olympics issues and German censor seal and postmarks.

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Worldwide Accumulation in four cartons/containers, many 1000s of 19th-21st century issues in 66 volumes (mostly stockbooks) a

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Lot 145

Worldwide Accumulation in four cartons/containers, many 1000s of 19th-21st century issues in 66 volumes (mostly stockbooks) and loose by country in envelopes, we note a useful range of China (100s) incl. 1963 Hwangshan landscapes set used, Belgium imperf telephone stamps, Saudi Arabia 1960 200p airmail unused (SG.442), Hejaz/Nejd issues on album pages to investigate, GB commem/first class pictorial face value over £250. Mixed condition due to sub-optimal storage, please inspect.

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Switzerland Travelling and Mobile Post Offices Postal history of the travelling post offices written-up on pages in 6 filing

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Lot 100

Switzerland Travelling and Mobile Post Offices Postal history of the travelling post offices written-up on pages in 6 filing boxes plus a stockbook, with an interesting range of 19th century on the Type I TPO cancels, incl. January 1859 sub-type 1 'Bahnpost Zurich-Aarau' cancel tying imperf Helvetia on cover - an early example, 1860 sub-type 2 St.Gallen-Zurich on stampless cover - another early example of its type, followed by 'Nordpostbahn' cds 1860 on stampless cover and 1866 on official cover, 'Ambulant Circulaire' cds examples incl. on cover of 1866 with 50cts+10cts sitting Helvetia combo and Lake Lucerne steamer cancel (with 1992 Renggli certificate), with twenty further exemplary covers/cards to the 1870s and through to sub-type 6. Subsequent folders in this first box-file are for the 'Ambulant' types II and III. Other box-files focus on the road mail coaches, freight documents with railway stamp frankings, etc. From the collection of Tony Hoyle, former President of the Helvetia Philatelic Society of Great Britain.

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Switzerland Pro Patria Collection of the Pro Patria issues in mint never hinged sets/blocks, used blocks, covers and FDCs, wr

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Lot 96

Switzerland Pro Patria Collection of the Pro Patria issues in mint never hinged sets/blocks, used blocks, covers and FDCs, written-up in 16 albums, again the best material in a stockbook for safekeeping, highlights including 1938 first issue block of four FDC, complete sheets of all issues from 1938 to 1944, 1940 souvenir sheet mint, 20+5cts light red printing (Z.5c) on cover with solder stamp, 1941 20+10cts good shade used corner block of four (Z.14c, cat. SFr.450), 1942 set on FDC and the souvenir sheet MNH, used and two on cover (total cat. SFr.1,100), mint or first day cancelled sets on PTT presentation sheets/cards from 1942 onwards, 1948 FDC (3 incl. Italian pmk), 1949 FDC (2), 1950 (3, incl. French), 1951 FDC and set of FDCs with blocks of four, FDC blocks sets also for 1955, 1956 and so on, through to 2006. Again very high quality throughout. From the collection of Tony Hoyle, former President of the Helvetia Philatelic Society of Great Britain.

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Germany Organised collection of about 3000+ stamps, majority used, in two stockbooks from first Empire issues through to Alli

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Lot 81

Germany Organised collection of about 3000+ stamps, majority used, in two stockbooks from first Empire issues through to Allied/Soviet Occupations, with excellent range of souvenir sheets. Highlights (used unless otherwise stated) including a few neatly postmarked better embossed eagles: SG.9 x2, SG.16 and SG.17a signed, lots of other eagles in mixed condition to 1872 18kr bistre cds (SG.28, small thins), Germania 5mk types mint, inflation 50 billion marks proofed Infla Berlin, IPOSTA m/s, Zeppelins (10) incl. 1933 Chicago set, two 1933 Nothilfe miniature sheets - one about 2mm short on one edge, both with postmarks that look somewhat too neat so expertization required. Then the 1935 Ostropa sheet clean unused (acidic gum removed as usual) and lots more m/ss of the Third Reich, interesting range of end-of-war Hitler head obliterator local handstamps philatelic/cto, Danzig, Memel, Saar, Zara, Bezirk handstamps, Allied m/ss and without 'pf', Thuringen Christmas anti-fascism m/s on special printed card tied by Erfurt 24/23/45 postmarks (the sheet showing correct characteristic dot in 'C' of 'Reichsmark' - Michel Type I), as well as red 'Berlin' on 2mk dove signed Schlegel, 1949 'currency' miniature sheet (postmarks look good), 1949 Goethe m/s, 1949 Hanover Export Fair m/s, etc, etc. Some scarce items here with enormous catalogue, a few that each would be worth our estimate alone if proving genuine.

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British Commonwealth Well-presented collection in 15 loose-leaf albums, centred around quality highly complete KGVI parallel

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Lot 107

British Commonwealth Well-presented collection in 15 loose-leaf albums, centred around quality highly complete KGVI parallel mint and used, some MNH, with some good earlier material, as well as the first QEII sets, with a few countries extending further, the Hong Kong for example filling one and a half volumes to 1997. Highlights include Aden 1937 dhow set mint to 5r and complete used, Australia 1932-35 'roos complete to £2 used and 5/- Harbour Bridge mint, Bahrain 1938-41 set used and 14 mint values incl. 4a and 25r, Basutoland 1933 first issue complete mint and used, Hong Kong KGVI defins to $10 both types (the green and violet toned as usual) along with 1948 Silver Wedding $10 mint and used, then India 1937-40 mint and used to 25r, Kuwait set to 25r mint and used, excellent Morocco Agencies with top value seahorse varieties, Newfoundland 1933 airmail set mint and used, etc, etc. Occasional slight sticking of the mint from sloppy hingeing, but this is minimal. Intact as received aside from the British Levant (see Lot 65). Stated to catalogue £56,500 in 2009 which equates to £80,000+ in 2023 SG.

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Switzerland Pro Juventute Wonderful collection of the youth charity stamps, mint and used and on covers and FDCs, as well as

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Lot 95

Switzerland Pro Juventute Wonderful collection of the youth charity stamps, mint and used and on covers and FDCs, as well as booklets and other forms of official issue, written-up in 22 volumes with much of the best material placed in a stockbook for safe-keeping. Includes the forerunners with the set of three languages MNH incl. scarce 'un anno di sole' (cat. SFr.1,200) as well as the first booklet (10rp x15, purple cover), then highlights incl. 1913 #1 used block (cat. SFr.550), scarce 1915 5cts Apfenzeller Knabe booklet pane immaculate MNH, 1916 3cts on cover, 1918 set on cover, 1919 set in blocks of four on separate covers (cat. SFr840 for off-cover blocks), likewise blocks on cover sets for 1926 to1929 complete, 1930 set on FDCs (cat. SFr.800), 1939 set FDC, 1941 souvenir sheet used and on cover (cat. SFr.1,150), 1953 butterfly and beetle tête-bêche sheet MNH (cat. SFr.500) and the two booklets, both 1954 booklet types, etc, etc. The collection continues essentially complete in all the following formats: MNH blocks, used blocks, FDCs (often with blocks), booklets, maximum cards and PTT presentation cards, right through to 1999. Outstanding quality throughout. From the collection of Tony Hoyle, former President of the Helvetia Philatelic Society of Great Britain.

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Australia Very pleasant mostly pre-1970 collection in two main binders, one for the mint stamps, the other mainly for postal

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Lot 64

Australia Very pleasant mostly pre-1970 collection in two main binders, one for the mint stamps, the other mainly for postal history and booklets. Generally high quality has been acquired and lots of varieties noted. Highlights in the mint album include first kangaroos to 1/-, 1915-27 'roos with 2/-, 1923-24 'roos set to 10/-, over 100 KGV heads with first series 4d shades, three different 1/4d turquoise issues, then a lovely 5/- Sydney Harbour Bridge MNH top margin example, 3d blue Kookaburra sheetlet of four, 'Robes' set with all the 3d blue types and the high value types latter MNH, various multiples incl. 1949 ½d orange full panes of 80 one showing sky retouch, another with 'line to ear', continuing in the same vein in early QEII period. Better items in the second volume and other loose pages, mainly used, include kangaroos to 5/-, Harbour Bridge 5/- superb, 1949/50 Arms high values specimen set, covers incl. New South Wales 1892 registered combination to England, First Flights, FDCs from 1930s and 1940s on Melbourne Music Conservatory stationery registered correspondence to India, useful range of booklets from 1950s onwards, etc, along with literature.

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Hong Kong etc. A family's vintage accumulation in a wine box, the main interest Hong Kong (where an ancestor was a maritime o

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Lot 85

Hong Kong etc. A family's vintage accumulation in a wine box, the main interest Hong Kong (where an ancestor was a maritime official during WWII) with nice range of FDCs including the 1948 Silver Wedding $10 registered, inside of which is the $10 pristine MNH. Also the first QEII defin set to $10 FDC, etc. Lots of KGVI defins here used to $10 and many mint, plus old glassine envelopes incl. North Borneo 1947 ovpt set MNH x2, schoolboy albums, etc. Finds to be made, please investigate closely.

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British Levant Mint and used collection on album pages (from Lot 107), with some of the scarce issues usually missing from co

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Lot 65

British Levant Mint and used collection on album pages (from Lot 107), with some of the scarce issues usually missing from collections. Includes first issues QV surcharges mint, 2/6d blue paper superb used, 1893 40pa handstamp mint and used (both with old expert marks, though possibly not correct), KEVII incl. 4pi on 10d 'no cross on crown' used, 1906 Beirut issue 1 Piastre surcharge on 2d (SG.15) used with light registration cancel, with 1974 BPA certificate, as well as a good range of KGV with surcharges on seahorses to 10/- mint and used incl. 45pi on 2/6d major re-entry marginal mint example, various better shades, through to Salonica 'Levant' ovpts on ½d and 1d used presumed forgeries and not counted. Catalogue over £4,900.

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Worldwide Two cartons of albums and stockbooks including France mint collection in a hingeless album highly complete from 194

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Lot 147

Worldwide Two cartons of albums and stockbooks including France mint collection in a hingeless album highly complete from 1944-1970s incl. 1947 500fr gull over Paris and 1949-1950 set to 1000fr Paris bridges MNH, 1954 airmail set MNH, national relief fund sets, 1946-53 postage due set to 100fr, etc. Also seen useful Ethiopia from first issues onwards, Mexico late 19th century to civil war period, etc.

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Great Britain 1922 KGV 3/- booklets SG.BB22. Edition 25, precancelled London type I, last pane loose otherwise very fine qual

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Lot 15

Great Britain 1922 KGV 3/- booklets SG.BB22. Edition 25, precancelled London type I, last pane loose otherwise very fine quality (cat. £850). Edition 42 with first and second panes inverted wmks, trimmed perfs on most panes, neatly dated in manuscript on front otherwise pristine (cat. £2,400). Absolute minimum cat. for the panes alone is £1,690.

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Germany Group of Third Reich postal history, 30 covers 1926-1935 to same addressee, all single frankings with at least eleven

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Lot 83

Germany Group of Third Reich postal history, 30 covers 1926-1935 to same addressee, all single frankings with at least eleven First Day. Includes 1926 Hesse arms nothilfe issue top value (SG.416?/a?), 1927 Hindenburg top two values (SG.419/420), 1930 Nothilfe buildings/monuments (SG.465/468 - all values FDC except 15pf+5pf), 1930 IPOSTA m/s on registered cover from the exhibition with 2nd day pmks, margins slightly cut-down at top and bottom to fit cover, then 1931 Nothilfe buildings (SG.472/475), 1932 Nothilfe castles (SG.485/489), 1933 Wagner set (SG.513/521 - all values FDC except 12pf+3pf), etc. Many have light pen notations of catalogue numbers and values from several decades ago. Please also see Lot 131 in which these covers were found.

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Great Britain Specialised collection of imperf and perf 1d reds written-up in two albums, the first album with 41 imperf plat

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Lot 19

Great Britain Specialised collection of imperf and perf 1d reds written-up in two albums, the first album with 41 imperf plates from 1b to 45 (Alphabet 1) all four-margins including 7 from the plates of the penny black. The second album is for the four-corner-letters plates (562 stamps) to plate 224 in generally decent quality including occasional mint/unused, multiples, quite a few cds examples some superb. Please inspect.

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Great Britain Pre-decimal mint collection from KGVI onwards in two Lighthouse hingeless albums, comprehensively assembled, wi

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Lot 36

Great Britain Pre-decimal mint collection from KGVI onwards in two Lighthouse hingeless albums, comprehensively assembled, with almost all the better issues in pristine MNH condition incl. 1938-40 wmks sideways and inverted, 1939-48 high values, excellent Wildings with no empty spaces and with 1958-65 inverted watermarks set x2 and a third example of the key 2d brown, similarly all the Castles high values with Waterlow, first De La Rue, second De La Rue two sets (one corner margins), again all MNH, continuing apparently complete for the specialised Lighthouse pages on Machins, regionals and postage dues 1937 onwards complete MNH.

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Worldwide Eclectic accumulation in various volumes and loose in a grocer's box, the most interesting being a couple of pages

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Lot 131

Worldwide Eclectic accumulation in various volumes and loose in a grocer's box, the most interesting being a couple of pages of a stockbook crammed with cherry-picked classics and better values, many with heavy old-fashioned hinge remains, incl. China with four large dragon first issues used (all 3 values) and the $5 grey top values of the 1912 Sun Yat-sen and Yuan Shih-kai issues mint (SG.253, 265, cat. £2,350), Portugal 1894 Prince Henry the Navigator top four values used (1000r x2) and 1895 Saint Anthony top eight values used (total cat. £2,370), Monaco 1885 series to 75cts mint, Hungarian first issues, Iceland 1873 skillings mint, 'Prir' surcharges, lots of good high values mint, 1924-30 'Kr.10' surcharges set mint (SG.148/150a, cat. £1,350), Denmark incl. '2 Rigsbank-Skilling' SG.1 used four margins (cat. £2,500, with 1979 BPA cert.), excellent German States incl. Bavaria 1kr grey-black SG.2, small part o.g., hardly visible fault (cat. £4,500, with 1979 BPA cert.), etc. Please also see the German postal history (Lot 83) and Swiss collection (Lot 91) from this collector.

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Ceylon Postal history of KGV and KGVI: 90 loose covers, stationery envelopes, cards and wrappers, including two 1936 'Indo-Ce

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Lot 74

Ceylon Postal history of KGV and KGVI: 90 loose covers, stationery envelopes, cards and wrappers, including two 1936 'Indo-Ceylon' first flight covers each direction, a small correspondence of Active Service envelopes (5) with KGVI pictorial combinations postmarked 'RAF Post Colombo', a few nice KGV combinations on registration stationery envelopes incl. 1935 1r, ten different values of the KGVI pictorials to 1r on Galle Face registered cover to Germany, etc. Please inspect.

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Great Britain Thorough collection of 475 'Smiler' sheets from 2000 to 2012 in nine Royal Mail binders, with the 'Consignia' a

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Lot 47

Great Britain Thorough collection of 475 'Smiler' sheets from 2000 to 2012 in nine Royal Mail binders, with the 'Consignia' and 'Post Office' imprint second and third issues (LS2/a, LS3/a), 2001 greetings labels (LS5), Smilers for Kids first series (LS50/53), many of the official issues with two of each, plus all manner of limited edition special and private printings incl. football clubs, exhibitions, anniversaries, etc. Face value minimum £11,500.

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Worldwide A full container of old stockbooks and album pages from a family, with early 20th century 'new issues' incl. Nether

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Lot 149

Worldwide A full container of old stockbooks and album pages from a family, with early 20th century 'new issues' incl. Netherlands 1913 Royal Portraits series with 10 values MNH including all the Gulden values (slight gum disturbance on the 10g) with blocks of four to 20cts, Russia 1913 Royal Portraits set MNH and blocks of four incl. 20k MNH, China 1923 series 2nd Peking printing to $1 mint (some with selvage stuck to reverse), Belgium 1905-11 20cts, 25cts and 35cts strips of five MNH (Scott 86, 87, 88a, cat. $875), Germany 'Germanias' to 5mk strip of three huge catalogue but stuck, elsewhere loose 5mk MNH corner strip of four protected by cellophane appearing toned, envelope incl. 80pf Germania blocks of four x10 MNH, in another envelope scarce 1913-16 Germania 2mk booklet in immaculate quality (minimum cat. €8,000), etc, etc. Lots of other good material loose and on pages incl. penny blacks x2 (faults), China First Flight covers, nice Egypt postage due redirected KGV stationery envelope with Bombay backstamps and 'Refused' x2, etc. Really anything could be here, will be a joy to sort this out.

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A collection of assorted super hero books, comics and graphic novels to include; Batman, Superman, Action Comics #301, #442,

Auctioneum Ltd - East Bristol & Bath

Lot 786

A collection of assorted super hero books, comics and graphic novels to include; Batman, Superman, Action Comics #301, #442, #444, #477 and #493 Jack Cole and Plastic Man, Stingray, Mask, The Shadow, Raymond Chandler's The Little Sister novel, Official Batman Movie books, The Haunt of Fear, Action Comics REPRINT of the First Superman and more.

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Batman - Masterpiece Edition exclusive 9 inch action figure of the 1939 Batman with illustrated hardcover book and a replica

Auctioneum Ltd - East Bristol & Bath

Lot 785

Batman - Masterpiece Edition exclusive 9 inch action figure of the 1939 Batman with illustrated hardcover book and a replica reprint of the very first Batman comic book.

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Lego - x2 factory sealed Lego Star Wars sets comprising 75100 First Order Snowspeeder and 75081 T-16 Skyhopper.

Auctioneum Ltd - East Bristol & Bath

Lot 729

Lego - x2 factory sealed Lego Star Wars sets comprising 75100 First Order Snowspeeder and 75081 T-16 Skyhopper.

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Star Wars - a rare early c1978 'first issue' action figure playset 'TIE Fighter.' Rarer white version. Unboxed, but 100% comp

Auctioneum Ltd - East Bristol & Bath

Lot 864

Star Wars - a rare early c1978 'first issue' action figure playset 'TIE Fighter.' Rarer white version. Unboxed, but 100% complete with original cockpit chair, top flaps, and both wings. At some point it appears to have been attempted to be painted grey / black, but much of this has been removed over time. Wings hold very firmly.

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Lego - x4 factory sealed Lego Star Wars sets comprising; 75089 Geonosis Troopers, 75079 Shadow Troopers, 75132 First Order Ba

Auctioneum Ltd - East Bristol & Bath

Lot 747

Lego - x4 factory sealed Lego Star Wars sets comprising; 75089 Geonosis Troopers, 75079 Shadow Troopers, 75132 First Order Battle Pack and 75078 Imperial Troop Transport.

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My Little Pony - a collection of vintage First Generation Hasbro made My Little Pony playset action figures along with a sele

Auctioneum Ltd - East Bristol & Bath

Lot 717

My Little Pony - a collection of vintage First Generation Hasbro made My Little Pony playset action figures along with a selection of clothes and accessories.

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Matchbox, a mixed group of sets to include, Matchbox G-5 set, 2 x 1982 pack of 5 models and Matchbox first collection book. G

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Lot 445

Matchbox, a mixed group of sets to include, Matchbox G-5 set, 2 x 1982 pack of 5 models and Matchbox first collection book. Good Plus in Good Plus boxes

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THREE JAPANESE UKIYEO PICTURES, TAISHO/SHOWA PERIOD, 20th CENTURY Woodblock prints,, the first an actor dressed as a traditi

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Lot 300

THREE JAPANESE UKIYEO PICTURES, TAISHO/SHOWA PERIOD, 20th CENTURY Woodblock prints,, the first an actor dressed as a traditional Samurai, coloured and inscribed, glazed and framed; the second a scene of a day outing by the river; the third three geisha making a snow rabbit in the garden, each 20cm x 15cm. (3)

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TWO CHINESE NECKLACES The first of lapis lazuli with 65 beads; the second of coral with 71 beads and a white jade penda

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Lot 252

TWO CHINESE NECKLACES The first of lapis lazuli with 65 beads; the second of coral with 71 beads and a white jade pendant, carved as a dragon's head. (2)

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A COLLECTION OF 33 MAINLY JAPANESE RELATED BOOKS AND TWO PICTURES One titled "Land Of The Dragonfly" by Lewis Bush, 1959, fi

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Lot 302

A COLLECTION OF 33 MAINLY JAPANESE RELATED BOOKS AND TWO PICTURES One titled "Land Of The Dragonfly" by Lewis Bush, 1959, first edition; mostly on Japanese arts, history and travel, etc. (35)

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A COLLECTION OF CHINESE ART CATALOGUES AND A BOOK To include two Sotheby's auction catalogues, 1994 and 1995; one Christie's

RWB Auctions Limited

Lot 332

A COLLECTION OF CHINESE ART CATALOGUES AND A BOOK To include two Sotheby's auction catalogues, 1994 and 1995; one Christie's 1998; and the book "Foundation of Chinese Art, from Neolithic pottery to modern architecture" by William Willetts, published by Thames and Hudson London, 1965, First edition. (4)

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A COLLECTION OF BOOKS One of the earliest is "Extreme Oriental Mixture" by Gilbert Collins, published in 1925, first edition

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Lot 331

A COLLECTION OF BOOKS One of the earliest is "Extreme Oriental Mixture" by Gilbert Collins, published in 1925, first edition; "In The Bloody Footsteps Of Ghengis Khan' by Jeffrey Tayler, published 2009; and 23 others on Chinese history, arts and travel. (25)

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TWO DECORATIVE ENGLISH MEDIEVAL ENCAUSTIC FLOOR TILES (2). probably early 13th Century, the first depicting a white griffin i

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Lot 21

TWO DECORATIVE ENGLISH MEDIEVAL ENCAUSTIC FLOOR TILES (2). probably early 13th Century, the first depicting a white griffin in profile, 13.5cm wide, 13.5cm high, the other with a scroll and fleur de lis design, 13.5cm wide, 13.5cm high (2) Provenance: By repute Keysham Abbey, Somerset. Purchased from Jonathan Horne 1974 for £160.

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A CHARMING PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY PITCH PINE PEW END FIGURES (2). The first carved as a bearded king seated on a throne, 28cm h

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Lot 107

A CHARMING PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY PITCH PINE PEW END FIGURES (2). The first carved as a bearded king seated on a throne, 28cm high, the second carved figure as a lady reading from a book, 27cm high.

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A rare commemorative first day cover of "Operation Overlord 6th Airborne Division 6 June 1944" signed by Captain and Actor Ri

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Lot 25

A rare commemorative first day cover of "Operation Overlord 6th Airborne Division 6 June 1944" signed by Captain and Actor Richard Todd OBE (Pegasus Bridge, where Lieutenant Todd landed on D-Day, 6 June 1944) and Captain F A E Lincoln (MID - Mediterranean Campaign 1943)

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A mixed lot containing a Royal Mail first day cover of "Prime Ministers" a signed Gulf War cover of Operation Desert Storm 19

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Lot 60

A mixed lot containing a Royal Mail first day cover of "Prime Ministers" a signed Gulf War cover of Operation Desert Storm 1991 by the crew of Victor XL 161 from 55 Squadron (Limited Edition 609 of 1000), a Benham commemorative first day cover marking 60 years of the coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II (Limited Edition 50 of 500) with the border printed in 22 carat gold, as well as a 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II information card by Benham with hand written text by Michael Booker on the reverse stating his attendance with his father (a Police Officer) at the same event while serving as a Police Cadet.

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Three commemorative first day covers "Escape from Colditz", all signed by various prisoners of war held at Colditz Castle (Of

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Lot 10

Three commemorative first day covers "Escape from Colditz", all signed by various prisoners of war held at Colditz Castle (Oflag IVc) during WW2 including Flight Lieutenant Francis "Errol" Flinn (feigned madness as was repatriated), Lieutenant Peter Allan (famous for "The Mattress" Escape) and Flight Lieutenant Walter Morrison.This lot also includes a mix of different first day covers signed by Dame Vera Lynn, Frances Campbell-Preston, Haig, Ian Fraser, Richard Annand VC, Ian Fraser and A McCall

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A mixed lot containing an original 'Indictment' which was presented to the International Military Tribunal sitting in Berlin

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Lot 160

A mixed lot containing an original 'Indictment' which was presented to the International Military Tribunal sitting in Berlin on 18th October 1945 by the Attorney-General to Parliment, which was held in Nuremberg, Germany prior to the Nuremberg Trials. This was published by London His Majesty's Stationery Office.This tribunal indicted 24 Nazi leaders on charges of war crimes, crimes against peace, crimes against humanity, and conspiracy to commit these crimes. The four chief prosecutors of the IMT, Robert H Jackson of the United States, Sir Hartley Shawcross of Great Britain, Francois de Menthon of France, and Roman A Rudenko of the Soviet Union, filed the indictment.The IMT was the first time that international tribunals were used to bring national leaders to justice after a war. The Tribunal could impose death or other punishments on a convicted defendant, and could also deprive them of stolen property. The cases of Hans Fritzsche and Julius Streicher were the first time an international court prosecuted propagandists for their role in murderous crimes. This lot also includes an original programme from the City Hall in Durban, South Africa on Sunday 7th September 1941, titled "Garrison Theatre Non-Stop Variety for the Visiting Troops". This also includes a Kings Royal Rifle Corps Statue card issued after the Great War (WW1). The card is remembering No. 5/4955 Rifleman Robert Gardiner.

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Ten mixed commemorative first day covers and lettersheets relating to WW2. This lot includes French interest and "Heroes De L

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Lot 34

Ten mixed commemorative first day covers and lettersheets relating to WW2. This lot includes French interest and "Heroes De La Resistance".

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A signed black and white photograph of Major Theodor Rumpel, shown under 'House Arrest' awaiting Court Martial as Commandant

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Lot 172

A signed black and white photograph of Major Theodor Rumpel, shown under 'House Arrest' awaiting Court Martial as Commandant of Dulag Luft as a result of the first 'Great Escape' led by Buckley (Big X) and Roger Bushell (Little X) during WW2. Major Theodor Rumpel was saved from the Gestapo by his friend Hermann Wilhelm Göring (or Goering) and made Kommandant of a flying school, and was later promoted to Colonel and Rumpel ended up surviving the war.

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A signed 2003 first edition hardback of 'Turned Towards the Sun', an insightful autobiography by the distinguished British au

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Lot 227

A signed 2003 first edition hardback of 'Turned Towards the Sun', an insightful autobiography by the distinguished British author and former Colditz POW, Michael Burn. This special edition is inscribed: "To Michael Booker from Michael Micky Burn" and comes with a treasure trove of accompanying items, including a short handwritten poem, a letter addressed to Michael Booker from Michael Russell (the publisher), a photograph taken at the book launch, and the original invitation to the event.In this compelling narrative, Burn reflects on his extraordinary life, sharing his experiences with candid honesty and profound wisdom. ISBN-10: 0859552802

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A signed black and white photograph by Major Patrick "Pat" Reid depicted in the photograph alongside David McCallum during th

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Lot 119

A signed black and white photograph by Major Patrick "Pat" Reid depicted in the photograph alongside David McCallum during the filming of the Colditz BBC TV series dated 1972, the show aired between 1972-74, the picture shows Colditz Castle visible in the background.David McCallum is shown dressed up as Flight Lieutenant Simon Carter from the series.The photograph is also signed on the reverse by Pat Reid alongside a message written where he states the photograph was taken on his first ever return to Colditz since his escape during WW2 where he successfully made it across the border into neutral Switzerland in 1942.

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An album containing approximately 125 original black and white production photographs, portraits, and stills from the acclaim

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Lot 291

An album containing approximately 125 original black and white production photographs, portraits, and stills from the acclaimed film 'Odette' (1950) directed by Herbert Wilcox and starring Anna Neagle, Trevor Howard, Marius Goring, Bernard Lee, and Peter Ustinov to name a few.The album features a range of captivating scenes and promotional images from the film, as well as strikingly clear headshots of key actors, including Anna Neagle, Trevor Howard, and Peter Ustinov. Notably, the collection includes a signed portrait photograph of both Anna Neagle and Odette Hallowes (née Sansom), the real-life heroine whose incredible story the film portrays. The photograph bears a heartfelt message from Odette that reads, "With best wishes, Odette," offering an extraordinary connection to one of WWII's most celebrated spies.The film Odette is based on the true story of Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent Odette Sansom, who, after being captured by the Germans in 1943, was sentenced to death and imprisoned in Ravensbrück concentration camp. Despite her harrowing ordeal, she survived the war and later testified against her captors at the Hamburg Ravensbrück trials. In 1946, Odette became the first woman to be awarded the George Cross, and the only living woman to ever receive it.This album offers a unique and historically significant glimpse into the making of a cinematic classic war movie that honors the bravery and resilience of an extraordinary woman.

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A signed 2003 first edition hardback of 'Turned Towards the Sun', an insightful autobiography by the distinguished British au

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Lot 228

A signed 2003 first edition hardback of 'Turned Towards the Sun', an insightful autobiography by the distinguished British author and former Colditz POW, Michael Burn, and comes with a photograph taken at the book launch.In this compelling narrative, Burn reflects on his extraordinary life, sharing his experiences with candid honesty and profound wisdom. ISBN-10: 0859552802

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A multi-signed first edition 2005 hardback copy of 'Collecting Colditz and its Secrets' written and signed by Michael Booker,

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Lot 254

A multi-signed first edition 2005 hardback copy of 'Collecting Colditz and its Secrets' written and signed by Michael Booker, and former POWs and German guards of Colditz Oflag IVc, including Tex Ash (Stalag Luft III/Colditz), Walter Morison, Kenneth Lockwood, Peter Parker, Brendan Foley (Author with Tex Ash of 'Under the Wire'), Alfred Heinrich (German Guard), Peter Hofmann (German Guard) as well as actors Jack Hedley, who played the Senior British Officer (S.B.O.) Lt. Col. John Preston and Paul Chapman, who played Captain George Brent from the Colditz BBC TV series in 1972-74. The book comes with its original protective sleeve but does not include a case.The book was originally gifted to Robert B. Muckel, who was one of the first four liberators of Colditz Oflag IVc on 15th April 1945. The lot also includes a congratulatory type-written letter from Robert Muckel, dated 18th May 2005 and a selection of five photographs from the book launch at the Imperial War Museum, London.This book is also signed on the 'Foreword' by Michael Burn. ISBN-10: 190494308X

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Three signed commemorative first day covers including "25th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force Escaping Society", signed by W

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Lot 24

Three signed commemorative first day covers including "25th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force Escaping Society", signed by Wing Commander David Harold Bernard MBE (SOE Lysander Pilot, Shot down and interned at Stalag Luft III), Pilot Officer William "Tex" Ash (repeat escaper, labelled as the model for Virgil Hilts, the lean, leather-jacketed airman played by Steve McQueen in the 1963 film The Great Escape") and multiple signatures including Flight Engineer William Bloxham 138 Squadron (Author of 'The Long Haul'), Alex V. Wood, John K. Barfield, Lady Baeley, Wing Commander W.H. Bernard.

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Twelve Commemorative first day covers "Return to Oflag 7c & Colditz Castle", nine of which are signed by various prisoners of

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Twelve Commemorative first day covers "Return to Oflag 7c & Colditz Castle", nine of which are signed by various prisoners of war held at Colditz Castle during WW2 including Major Patrick "Pat" Reid (Escaped Colditz), Captain Kenneth Lockwood MBE (one of the first six British prisoners at Colditz), Lieutenant Peter Allan (famous for "The Mattress" Escape), Flight Lieutenant Walter Morrison, Polish Captain Joseph Tucki, Kapitein Luitenant ter Zee Francis Steinmetz (Dutchman Escaped Colditz), Lieutenant Commander Damiaen J van Doorninck (Dutchman Escaped Colditz), Private Solly Goldman, Midshipman John Powell Davies, Captain Tommy Catlow, Lieutenant Colonel James Yule, Flight Lieutenant L Butcher, Pilot Officer Jack Best (headed the "Colditz Cock" glider project), Hauptmann Reinhold Eggers (Colditz Security Officer) and Robert Muckel, Alan Murphey (USA Liberators). There a also three blank covers included in this lot.

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A collection of three letters written by Sergeant George Franklin Booth (561012) of 107 Squadron, who flew the Blenheim IV N6

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Lot 67

A collection of three letters written by Sergeant George Franklin Booth (561012) of 107 Squadron, who flew the Blenheim IV N6240, to his Mother Mrs B. A. Booth from various locations including potentially one of the first letters home from a British airman during WW2 informing her that he is safe and sound in early September 1939 (exact date unknown).The second letter is written from the same location as the first in Wesermunde, Lehe (Bremerhaven), while the third letter is written from the transit camp Dulag Luft, which was for R.A.F. personnel situated in Oberursel (28th December 1940). The third letter hopes his wife is keeping well and that he is thinking of what books he wishes her to send him in captivity.This lot also comes with a typed piece of text explaining about Dulag Luft.Sergeant Booth was shot down on just the second day of the war, on 4th September 1939 in Wilhelmshaven harbour, killing the Pilot, Sgt Albert S. Prince. Booth along with the Blenheim Gunner AC1 Laurence J. Slattery (548555) were taken prisoners of war and are arguably among the first two British airmen to be taken POWs in WW2.

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A rare commemorative first day cover (50 of 100) of "British Film Year 1985" signed by Dame Anna Neagle, the actor who played

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Lot 26

A rare commemorative first day cover (50 of 100) of "British Film Year 1985" signed by Dame Anna Neagle, the actor who played Odette in the 1950 British war film based on the true story of Special Operations Executive French agent, Odette Sansom, living in England, who was captured by the Germans in 1943, condemned to death and sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp to be executed.

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A multi-signed first edition 2005 hardback copy of 'Collecting Colditz and its Secrets' written and signed by Michael Booker,

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Lot 253

A multi-signed first edition 2005 hardback copy of 'Collecting Colditz and its Secrets' written and signed by Michael Booker, signed by both Booker and former POWs and German guards of Colditz Oflag IVc, including Paul Chapman, Kenneth Lee, Peter Parker, Alfred Heinrich (German Prominentee Guard), Walter Morrison, Peter Hoffman (German Guard) and Jack Hedley, the actor who played the Senior British Officer (S.B.O.) Lt. Col. John Preston from the Colditz BBC TV series in 1972-74. The book comes with its original protective sleeve and special 'Military Gallery Special Authors Edition' case, further preserving its excellent condition and historical value.The book was originally gifted to Robert B. Muckel, who was one of the first four liberators of Colditz Oflag IVc on 15th April 1945. The lot also includes a congratulatory type-written letter from Robert Muckel, dated 18th May 2005 and a selection of five photographs from the book launch at the Imperial War Museum, London. This 'Military Gallery Special Authors Edition' is also signed on the 'Foreword' by Michael Burn, with a hand-written message dedicated to Michael Booker. ISBN-10: 190494308X

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A rare signed 1984 first edition hardback of 'Colditz: The full story' written by Major Pat Reid, one of the few British offi

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Lot 247

A rare signed 1984 first edition hardback of 'Colditz: The full story' written by Major Pat Reid, one of the few British officers to successfully escape from the infamous Colditz Castle, Oflag IVc, making his daring 'home run' to neutral Switzerland. The book retains its original protective sleeve, preserving its exceptional condition and historical significance.Inscribed by Major Reid, the message reads: "To Michael, with much appreciation for your help. From Pat, 1st Nov 1984." This personal dedication adds a special touch to an already remarkable piece of World War II history.Reid’s detailed narrative of Colditz, combined with the personal inscription, offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of the Colditz story from one of its most famous escapees. ISBN-10: 0333342690

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A WW2 69th Infantry Division shoulder patch presented to Michael Booker by P.F.C. Alan H. Murphey, one of the four Americans

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Lot 64

A WW2 69th Infantry Division shoulder patch presented to Michael Booker by P.F.C. Alan H. Murphey, one of the four Americans who were the first to enter and liberate Colditz Castle (Oflag IVc) on 16th April 1945.Accompanying this patch is a photograph capturing the moment of liberation, featuring all four P.F.C.s on the terrace of Colditz Castle. The individuals in the photograph, from left to right, are P.F.C. Burrows, P.F.C. Murphey, P.F.C. Giegnas, and P.F.C. Miller, all of whom were awarded the Silver Star for their bravery in liberating Schloss Colditz Oflag IVc.Notably, P.F.C. Alan H. Murphey received the formal surrender from German Hauptmann Reinhold Eggers in the castle's courtyard, marking a significant moment in history. This lot also includes a picture of P.F.C. Alan H. Murphey (on the left) taken in Altenhain in April 1945.

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Signed and sealed envelope by Odette Hallowes (Odette Sansom during WW2) to Michael Booker and two commemorative first day co

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Lot 32

Signed and sealed envelope by Odette Hallowes (Odette Sansom during WW2) to Michael Booker and two commemorative first day covers and stamps "Britons of Distinction" unsigned.Odette Hallowes, also known as Odette Churchill and Odette Sansom, code named 'Lise', was an SOE agent who operated in France during WW2. She was captured on 6 April 1943 by spy-hunter Hugo Bleicher and spent the remainder of the war imprisoned in Ravensbrück Concentration Camp.She was the first woman to be awarded the George Cross by the UK and was awarded the Légion d'honneur by France.

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two mixed commemorative first day covers of "25th Anniversary of the Victory in the Pacific", "60th Anniversary of the march

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Lot 27

two mixed commemorative first day covers of "25th Anniversary of the Victory in the Pacific", "60th Anniversary of the march from Sagan" and two R.A.F. first day covers including one indistinctly signed.

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Twelve mixed commemorative first day covers and postcards of Colditz Oflag IVc, some celebrating the 50th anniversary of the

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Lot 19

Twelve mixed commemorative first day covers and postcards of Colditz Oflag IVc, some celebrating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the castle including a nice "Liberation Colditz" hand drawn letter with suggested first day cover/stamp design and postcard from Lieutenant Colonel Lee Shaugnessy (USA 273rd Infantry Div).This lot also features the signature of Lt-Col Sir Martin Gilliat on a limited edition silk first day cover of the "90th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen Mother" who was the private secretary to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother between 1956-1993.

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A collection of postcards and personal letters and correspondence to Michael Booker from various senders including Captain To

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Lot 41

A collection of postcards and personal letters and correspondence to Michael Booker from various senders including Captain Tommy Catlow, Major General Corran Purdon C.B.E., M.C., C.P.M., Judy Miller and Jimmy James to name a few. This lot also includes "Fighting 69th Infantry Division" membership card for 2005 and a first day cover for "Britain Alone".

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Two commemorative first day covers of "Retour en France", signed by Marie-Madeleine Fourcade (1909–1989) who was the leader o

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Lot 33

Two commemorative first day covers of "Retour en France", signed by Marie-Madeleine Fourcade (1909–1989) who was the leader of the French Resistance network "Alliance" in occupied france during WW2 who operated under the code name "Hérisson" ("Hedgehog").Both first day covers include an additional indistinct signature (please see images for close ups).

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Eleven mixed commemorative envelopes relating to Colditz Oflag IVc, signed by various prisoners of war held at Colditz Castle

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Eleven mixed commemorative envelopes relating to Colditz Oflag IVc, signed by various prisoners of war held at Colditz Castle during WW2 including Lieutenant Peter Allan (famous for "The Mattress" Escape), Captain Tommy Catlow, Captain Kenneth Lockwood MBE (One of the first British prisoners at Colditz) and also including Colditz society members Michael Booker, Dave Windle, Adrian Simmonds, Patrick Gale.This lot also includes one photograph of each of the represented Allied Nations Colditz Senior Officers including Admiral Józef Unrug (Senior Polish Navy officer), General Le Bleu (Senior French Army officer), Major E. Engles (Senior Dutch Army officer) and additional members (written on back but ineligible).

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Two genuine First World War (WW1) medals awarded to Private F. J. Dickman, Royal Fusiliers (also known as the City of London

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Lot 202

Two genuine First World War (WW1) medals awarded to Private F. J. Dickman, Royal Fusiliers (also known as the City of London Regiment) which include the 1914-1915 Star, the British War Medal, both with original ribbons and the Western Front casualty Victory Medal ribbon (no medal included). These are on a mounting pin for a blazer.

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Ten mixed unsigned commemorative first day covers and lettersheets relating to WW2. This lot includes French interest and "Le

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Lot 36

Ten mixed unsigned commemorative first day covers and lettersheets relating to WW2. This lot includes French interest and "Les Heros De La Resistance" and "Hommage Au General Dw Gaulle" and D-Day commemoration.

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An original 'Personal Card' file from Oflag VIII-F (Eventually became Oflag VIII-B) relating to First Lieutenant Arthur Ryves

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Lot 210

An original 'Personal Card' file from Oflag VIII-F (Eventually became Oflag VIII-B) relating to First Lieutenant Arthur Ryves (Prisoner No. 1197) who was a British POW and captured on 7th November 1943 during WW2.The file contains his original capture photograph as well as one which was part of an RAF document (appears dated 1942), the document also includes his fingerprint, his fathers name John Langfield and his mothers name E Thompson as well as information on his captured health condition labelled as "Healthy". This also comes with original black and white pictures of his time in the Royal Air Force (RAF) in England, with pictures of his fellow officers and one including where he met King George VI. This lot also includes some original wartime postcards of Lamsdorf and Gleiwitz.A 'Personal Card' file from Oflag VIII-F, which later became Oflag VIII-B, documenting the profile and internment of First Lieutenant Arthur Ryves (Prisoner No. 1197), a British POW, who was captured on 7th November 1943 during WW2. The file includes his original capture photograph, along with another photograph dated 1942 from an RAF document. It also contains his fingerprint, his father’s name, John Langfield, and his mother’s name, E. Thompson, as well as his health condition at the time of capture, marked as "Healthy."This remarkable lot also features original black-and-white photographs from Ryves' time serving in the Royal Air Force (RAF) in England, showcasing his fellow officers and including one special image of Ryves meeting King George VI during a visit. Additionally, the collection includes original wartime postcards from Lamsdorf and Gleiwitz, providing a unique and personal glimpse into Ryves' time as a POW and his military service. A valuable and evocative collection of wartime memorabilia, offering deep insight into the experiences of a British officer during WWII.

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