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Click here to subscribeBARROW (John) A Chronological History of Voyages in Arctic Regions, London: John Murray 1818, 8vo, appendix at end, with loosely inserted arctic map by J Johnson, 1856, modern half calf; McCLINTOCK (Captain) A Narrative Of The Discovery of The Fate of Sir John Franklin And His Companions, London: John Murray 1859, 8vo, maps and illustrations, somewhat stained to first leaves, half calf (slightly cracked) (2)
Arctic Exploration. A Collection of works including GWYNN (Stephen) Captain Scott, first edition 1929, in original cloth; MILL (H.R) The Life of Sir Ernest Shackleton, 1923; JONES (M) Dr Kane The Arctic Hero, 1882; BARLETT (Captain R.A) The Log of Bob Bartlett, 1928 (USA), ex library; SULLIVAN (W) Quest For A Continent, 1957, in dust jacket; SEAVER (G) "Birdie Bowers of the Antarctic", 1951 reprint, in damaged dust jacket; AMUNDSEN (R) The South Pole, 1976 reprint ed; The Norwegian with Scott, HMSO 1984; MOUNT EVANS (Lord) South with Scott, 1957; and another 1958, etc. (approx 45 vols, including some paperback)
A collection of approximately 350 Italian plaster intaglio casts, first half 19th century, composed almost entirely of profile portraits, including those of monarchs, statesmen, military leaders, philosophers, artists, church leaders and others, from the early Renaissance to the early 19th century, arranged in eight deal trays within a plain deal box, the intaglios reputedly the work of Pietro Paoletti, the box 18cm high, 41cm wide, 28cm deep
A group of First World War medals - `The Peace Medal`, `The 1914/18 Medal` and the `1914/15 Star` awarded to 2 Lieut N.A.W. Hine, West Yorks Regiment, together with a lapel badge inscribed "For King and Empire Services Rendered" around the Royal cipher. In small glass topped presentation case
A pair of mahogany and gilt metal mounted side cabinets, in Directoire style, of recent manufacture, rectangular top with outset corners, the first with two drawers above two grille panelled cupboard doors, turned tapering legs, the second with a pair of grille panelled doors, also fronted by false drawer fronts, each 96cm high, 102cm wide, 60cm deep
An interesting mantel Clock made from the boss of an early laminated dark-wood aircraft Propeller with eight mounting bolt holes and stamped to the top ``DRG No OE8101/1, D 9`6``, P 6.40``, JAGUAR IVC, S No B5, 7 32``, mounted with a brushed finish metal clock face with Arabic numerals and later quartz movement. 14`` wide, 8 3/8`` high, 6 3/16`` deep. This originally 9`6`` diameter propeller was used on an Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar IV C engine. (The Jaguar engine was an air cooled 14 cylinder radial aero engine having two banks of seven cylinders, the then new design of engine was first run on the 21st June 1922 and developed 300 hp. The mark IV C was a modified version of the engine developed in 1928, it by that time had been increased in cubic capacity by an increase of the bores to 5 1/2 inches and displaced 24.8 litres, developed 400 hp and consumed around 20 gallons of fuel per hour. In spite of having a reputation for vibrational harshness attributed to the absence of a crankshaft main bearing between the two banks of cylinders, it was, it seems, fitted to 43 different types of aircraft and it was produced in various versions, the last development being the supercharged Jaguar VIII A of 1929. A Flight magazine article of April 8th 1926 fascinatingly refers to an epic flight by Mr. (later Sir) Alan Cobham from London to Cape town and back to London of some 17,000 miles in a de Haviland 50 bi-plane aircraft G-EBFO powered by one of these engines. After dismantling for inspection, the engine proved to be in virtually new condition with infinitesimally small amounts of wear in spite of having travelled through highly inhospitable conditions and large variations in climate.)
Probably G Lacoste (French fl 1940`s) "She knows what YOU want BUT SHE wants what you know, original design for WW2 Careless Talk poster, watercolour sheet loosely mounted on card with typed label "RAF poster No1" - 52 x 36 cm G. Lacoste was a Frenchman, a Captain in the BEF, whose design `Beware` was first used in France, and due to its success, was then used by the Ministry of Information Grade A
Anon Join the Modern Army, original poster printed for HMSO by J Causton - 76 x 51; another showing Military Vehicles 1914-1968, entitled In Britain`s Defence, HM Forces Savings, original poster printed for HMSO 1968 - 76 x 51 cm; and The Development of Aircraft, HM Forces Savings, original poster printed for HMSO 1966 - 76 x 51 cm (3) Grade B and A gummed tape to rear of first
POSTAGE STAMPS. VATICAN CITY A FINE/MINT UNMOUNTED MINT COLLECTION FROM 1929 - 2010 AND APPARENTLY COMPLETE FROM C1950 INCLUDING SPECIAL DELIVERY AND AIRMAILS, OVERPRINTS, POSTAGE DUES AND MINIATURE SHEETS ON LIGHTHOUSE HINGELESS LEAVES IN THREE BINDERS AND GOLDEN SERIES FIRST DAY COVERS DECEMBER 1974 - DECEMBER 1984 IN FIVE BINDERS, SLIP CASED AND A SMALL QUANTITY OF FURTHER FDC`S LOOSE
A Brooklands souvenir programme, Saturday 18th September 1937, a results programme for that day and an official souvenir programme, Campbell Trophy Race 1st May 1937 and a Racing Car Show programme, the First Annual Racing Car Show presented by The Great British Racing Sports Car Club Limited 2nd-9th January 1960 with signature of Graham Hill inside.
China - autograph - Mayling Soong Chiang first edition copy of Sian: A Coup Detat by Mayling Soong Chiang (wife of Chiang Kai-Shek) China Publishing Co 1937 de-luxe edition printed on specially prepared Chinese paper made by hand from bamboo fibre with silk covered boards. Signed by Mayling Soong Chiang to inside cover good condition. Together with a small group of ephemera relating to Mayling Soong Chiang together with a copy of Reminiscences of a sister S Florence Edwards by E G Kemp. A little distressed and two other unrelated books
Quakers a particularly fine commonplace book written in a number of neat hands on approx 360 pp 4to with tooled leather binding in good condition throughout. Mid 19th c. The book contains a wealth of prose verse and original drawings and watercolours. Clearly from copious references in the texts this was compiled by a Quaker with references to the famous Quaker families of the time including the Gurney family of Norwich. One entry written neatly over three pages is a homily on the death of Elizabeth Fry (copied from an earlier text) and there is a pencil drawing of the Meeting House at Estington. The book also contains a series of miniature drawings which from references in the book appear to be original watercolours by Thomas Pole MD the famous American born Quaker Minister who became one of the major figures in the Society of Friends in the UK during the early decades of the 19th c. Among his many achievements were the establishment of the first English schools for the adult poor. References to Pole indicate that he left a number of albums featuring his watercolours and this may be one of them - particularly as references to authors in the book could indicate Elizabeth his wife and other members of his family.
[Edward VII] partially printed document being a summons to a Privy Council Meeting issued to Sir William Otway and marked urgent. Dated January 23rd 1901 - the day after Queen Victoria died. The summons is issued in the name of `His Majesty` (Edward VII) and informs the recipient that the Privy Council is to meet at 2pm that day - this would therefore be the first time Edward VII`s Privy Council had met. Together with a letter from George V`s private secretary expressing thanks to the recipient for his good wishes on the King`s illness.
Crimean War - autograph - William Howard Russell autograph letter signed in French dated February 16th 1884 enquiring about the availability of a hotel room. Russell became famous in the annals of journalism by being one of the first war correspondents notably he filed the first reports on the Crimean War including the Charge of the Light Brigade.
Crimean War - Siege of Sebastopol - twelve large 19th century Lithographs - Crimea War Sebastopol hand coloured by Day & Sons after William Simpson. Simpson arrived off the Crimean peninsular on 15 November and could hear distant firing. While he had missed the early battles he was able to record the events before Sebastopol. He made numerous acquaintances who helped him with details for his pictures but he was also struck by the plight of the common soldiers "miserable looking beings... covered with mud dirt and rags " he wrote. He hobnobbed with many officers including Lord Raglan and Captain Peel; he also met Roger Fenton who took his photograph. In May 1855 Simpson accompanied Raglan on the expedition to Kertch which was captured on the 24th but was back in time to observe the first attack on Sebastopol in June. On the night of the 17th he crawled out of a trench to view the attack. He wrote "It was a wild orchestra of sound never to be forgotten." He was still at the front when the city finally surrendered and he quit the Crimea in the autumn of 1855. Lithographs Measure approx 50cm by 32cm. (12)
WWII - Colditz - autograph -Charles Edward Stuart `Lucky` Lockett remarkable autograph letter signed `Charles` to his wife in England written from Colditz Castle dated August 14th 1943 written in pencil on a pre-printed POW form stamped with both the German and British censor marks in fine condition. The letter provides a detailed insight into life at Colditz by one of its most notable inmates. He writes that he has sent his wife some photographs (not present) but describes their content: `...the footballers are a mixed bunch. The people who I discuss in my letters are front row right to left Allen our orderly Roger Heap who eats with us Peter Dollar who lives with Bader. Near the back with pipe Douglas Bader...I haven`t been down to the football field for a hell of a time due to stoppages of privileges or some other reason. The lack of games playing facilities in what is to be an all British camp is a disgrace...the French men get parcels from France which supplement their Red X parcels and take infinite trouble over their cooking. The result is quite amazing. A new Scotch doctor Capt Dickie has arrived and is messing with us he is as far as first impressions go an excellent fellow. I`ve seen quite a lot of him `cos I`ve had a couple of boils ...he lanced one with a razor blade 2 days ago ...` `Lucky` Lockett had a colourful war to say the least. An RAF pilot he was shot down over Sedan and taken prisoner. The rest of his crew were all killed. He made a number of escape attempts including making it on board a Swedish ship but the crew forced the captain to turn him over to the Germans - he thus ended up at Colditz where among his fellow prisoners was Douglas Bader. Lockett himself is credited with having been on the team which made the legendary `Colditz Cock` the audacious attempt to build a glider which was to have been launched from the roof of the castle in an attempt to escape. Letters from Colditz are becoming scarce.
Nazi Propaganda The Case of the `Athenia` by Adolf Halfeld New York 1940 white card wrappers 53pp 8vo. An American production aimed at persuading the American public that `...ruthlessness violence and guile are the three weapons employed by Great Britain to preserve her tottering Empire...` The Athenia a passenger liner bound for America was the first ship sunk in WWII - the event was immediately seized on by the British as a propaganda tool against the Nazis in an effort to bring America into the war in the same way that the Lusitania had been instrumental in bringing America into WWI. The Germans claimed that they had not sunk the vessel but it later emerged that U-Boat U37 had in fact sunk the ship though as the commander claimed in error. The Nazi propaganda machine then counter attacked claiming that Churchill himself had ordered the sinking of the vessel as a cynical plot to create a propaganda coup. A rare book.
English Civil War - the Protectorate Articles of Peace Union and Confederation concluded and agreed between his Highness Oliver Lord Protector of the Commonwealth ....and the Lords the states General of the United Provinces of the Netherlands dated the First of April Old Style in the year of our Lord God 1654. Sm folio 22pp unbound in good condition together with Cromwell`s Proclamation concerning a cessation of all acts of hostility between the Commonwealth of England and that of the United Provinces... dated May 1st 1654. Folio 4pp light dusting but otherwise good and A Declaration or Manifest of the High and Mighty Lords the States General of the United Netherland Provinces 14pp 12mo a little dusty to title page one repair to back page but otherwise good
William and Mary two Acts of Parliament to Settle the Trade to Africa and to Extend and improve the Trade to Africa 1698 & 1750. The first makes reference to the exporting of negroes from any part of Africa between Cape Blancho & Cape Mount and also levies a due of 10% on the value of goods traded between the plantations in America and England with the Coast of Africa the income used to maintain forts and castles.
William and Mary An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown. Printed Act of Parliament folio 16pp plus title dated December 16th 1689 contained in a volume of Acts of Parliament from that year. One of the most important and historic Acts in British history. Following the turmoil of the Civil War and the Glorious Revolution which had deposed James II and brought William and Mary to the Throne this was one of the principle measures adopted during the first months of their joint reign. As such it laid down the rights of the individual the preservation of free speech and the freedoms which should be enjoyed by everyone. As such this document set down the basis for constitutional government throughout the world and has been used as the blueprint for similar declarations of rights particularly in the USA. The Act also laid down the rightful succession to the throne - declaring that James II had abdicated the throne (which he had not) and that William and Mary were legally King and Queen reigning jointly (the only time this had ever occurred in British history). It also laid down that the succession should pass to Anne in the event of no legal issue from the joint Monarchs. The Act also established that no Roman Catholic should be allowed to accede to the Throne - a measure which is still in place today. The volume contains a number of other Acts of the year mainly financial. Together with a further group of approx seven unbound Acts from the reign of William and Mary
Literature - Shakespeare The Puritan or the Widow of Watling Street by Mr William Shakespeare London 1734. Engraved frontispiece repaired modern boards 60pp 8vo. A Shakespearean curiosity. The play first published around 1606 was attributed to Shakespeare because the author on the first edition was described as `W S`. As a result it was included in the 1664 edition of the Third Folio of Shakespeare`s plays. It is highly unlikely however that this by Shakespeare and suggestions for its authorship have included Wentworth Smith and more likely Thomas Middleton.
Literature - Shakespeare Volume 1 (of 7) of the 1709 edition of Shakespeare containing The Tempest The Two Gentlemen of Verona The Merry Wives of Windsor Measure for Measure The Comedy of Errors Much Ado about Nothing and Love`s Labour Lost together with `An Account of the Life &c of Mr William Shakespeare` later binding ownership inscriptions but generally good. A rare edition of Shakespeare. This is one of seven volumes of the complete works which were the first to be produced after the folios. They were also the first to carry illustrative plates. This volume also carries Shakespeare`s biography which was the first attempt to survey his life and career.
Art and Artists - album of Bessie Luscombe c1890 featuring a considerable number of fine entries by her friends and associates but of particular interest are the sketches and association pieces with many known artists writers and notables of the time. These include a long entry by Idonea La Primandaye who is the subject of Sir John Lavery`s painting `Summertime` and who frequented his studio throughout this period; an entry by Denys Franks who led the Royal Navy`s first commando carrier; an original poem by Oliver Locker-Lampson MP and later fearsome anti-fascist. There are also many entries from country house weekends featuring photographs of the house with signatures of guests many original works of art photographs etc.
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