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A large book the Making of New Zealand and a Folio of poster history,The Peninsular of Oriental Steam Navigation Company

A framed and mounted Etching/Aquatint depicting a pirate Ship, with a Folio Fine Art Ltd. label to the reverse stating the artist to be Salvador Dali, entitled 'Pirate Ship', 7'' x 8 1/3''

Cave, W; Antiquities Christianae... 1694, folio modern half calf

Lodge, T; the Works of Josephus, 1676, folio full calf

DEMPSEY JACK: (1895-1983) American Boxer, World Heavyweight Champion 1919-26. A printed folio menu for Jack Dempsey's International Restaurant on Broadway, New York City, signed and inscribed by the boxer in blue ink to a clear area at the head of the front cover, which also features his portrait, and dated 29th January 1965 in his hand. Some heavy folds, creasing and light staining and age wear, about G

BRITTEN BENJAMIN (1913-1976) English Composer & PEARS PETER (1910-1986) English Tenor. A good oblong folio (15 x 12) programme, in the form of a poster and with printed text to both sides, for the Inaugural Concert on the occasion of the opening of The Maltings Concert Hall, Snape, on 2nd June 1967, in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, signed by both Britten and Pears individually with their names alone in black and red inks to the clear left margin. Lightly rolled and with some very minor, extremely light age wear and foxing, about VG

LANDSEER EDWIN: (1802-1873) English Painter. A.L.S., E Landseer, three pages, 8vo, n.p., n.d., to Lady Seymour. Landseer announces 'The Dahlias have got me into a wretched scrape' and continues to explain 'Three weeks ago I was offered a whole family which I did not, at the time accept, on my asking for them for Charlie to my horror they were given away. The misery of it is they are the most beautiful in the world'. He adds 'Poor Charlie will say I am a beast and may put his foot on me' and concludes 'Ask him if he will accept something from my folio as an apology'. A couple of small stains to the head of the final page, not affecting the text or signature. Together with Frederic Leighton (1830-1896) English Painter. A.L.S., Fred Leighton, one page, 8vo, Pall Mall, n.d., to Mr. Slater, on the blind embossed stationery of the Athenaeum Club. Leighton politely declines an invitation from his correspondent. With blank integral leaf. VG, 2

HURST GEOFF: (1941- ) English Footballer, a member of England's World Cup winning team of 1966. A vintage folio World Cup Special supplement issued with the Sunday Mirror on 31st July 1966, celebrating England's victory in the 1966 World Cup and with the headlines England's Greatest Day and Hail the Masters, various images and text etc., signed by Hurst in blue ink with his name alone to a clear area at the head of the first page alongside the printed final score recording the player's hat-trick. Some light age wear to the extreme edges, VG Hurst is the only man to have scored a hat-trick in a World Cup final.

HURST GEOFF: (1941- ) English Footballer, a member of England's World Cup winning team of 1966. A vintage large folio Cup Final Special edition of the News of the World for 31st July 1966, featuring the front page headline The World Beaters!, with further text and images to the back page, also featuring the headline Hurst is the Hammer, signed by Geoff Hurst four times in blue ink with his name alone to clear areas of four different images. Some light overall age wear, otherwise VG Geoff Hurst and his West Ham United team mates Bobby Moore and Martin Peters each played important parts in England's 1966 World Cup victory.

ROTHSCHILD NATHAN MEYER: (1777-1836) Jewish German Banker, Businessman and Financier, one of the second generation of the Rothschild Banking Dynasty. D.S., N M Rothschild, in his capacity as contractor, in the right margin, two pages, folio, n.p. (London?), 1st March 1822. The printed document, in Russian, French and English, is a financial certificate 'of a perpetual Annuity in the Great Book of the Public Debt of the Imperial Commission of the Sinking Fund, representing a Capital of Seven Hundred and Twenty Silver Roubles…', equal to £111. With various decorative engravings to either side and a number of official stamps, including two stating Coupons Delivered in London, dated 1834 and 1846. Some light overall age wear and some splitting at the central horizontal fold (neatly repaired with clear tape to the verso). G The present Russian bond of1822 is widely recognized by Economic historians as being the first Eurobond. Issued by the House of Rothschild in London, Frankfurt, Paris and Vienna, the bond promised payment in European currencies, as well as in Russian rubles. Perhaps more importantly, dividends could be claimed in any of the aforementioned cities, effectively protecting the bondholder from the effects of a continental war . Missing from the bond are the original coupons which would have been clipped and exchanged for payment. Although titled an annuity, the 1822 issue was in fact a perpetuity, a promise by Russia to pay a dividend to the bondholder forever, or at least until the Revolution of 1917.

'Mr. Bauer's morals and political reliability are beyond question' FABERGE PETER CARL: (1846-1920) Russian Jeweller, known for his Faberge eggs. Appointed Goldsmith and Jeweller to the Russian Imperial Court in 1885. An extremely rare D.S., K. Faberge, in Cyrillic, one page, folio, Petrograd, 28th January 1917, on Faberge's printed stationery as Court Jeweller, in Cyrillic. The typed document is a certificate issued to Otto Ottovitch Bauer and takes the form of a testimonial letter, confirming that Bauer's father was Otto Ernstovitch Bauer and his grandfather Ernst Bauer, all natural-born Russian subjects, and continuing 'I certify that for around twenty years Mr. Bauer was an employee in a company held singularly by me and that presently he is the Board Director of the K. Faberge Society founded by me. Furthermore, since the year 1914 he has been the General Manager of the Society's Mechanical Plant which altogether operates for the defence of the Nation and manufactures different types of ammunition at the request of the Main Artillery Directorate. Mr. Bauer's morals and political reliability are beyond question'. Signed by Faberge at the foot alongside several official stamps of the Faberge Society. With blank integral leaf. Some extremely minor, light age wear and a few tiny splits at the edges of the folds, not affecting the text or signature. About VG Otto Bauer (d.1936) joined the House of Faberge in 1898 and held the position of chief accountant. Despite Faberge's belief, as stated in the present document, that Bauer's morals were beyond question, the reality would appear to have been somewhat different. Reports suggest that Bauer left the company in a controversial manner in 1923, pocketing a significant amount of capital and hiding an estimated twenty boxes of Faberge items, probably including the company's books and records, which have never been located.

MARCONI GUGLIELMO: (1874-1937) Italian Inventor, developed a radio telegraph system. Nobel Prize winner for Physics, 1909. Telegram Signed, Guglielmo Marconi, one page, oblong folio, n.p., on board SS Elettra, 13th October 1934, in Italian. The partially printed Societa Italiana Radio Marittima telegram is addressed to Mariano D'Amelio and is largely completed in Marconi's hand. The inventor's message reads, in full, 'Grateful to your Excellency and Italian Scientists for the kind, flattering telegram, but extremely sorry to not be able to be present at the very important meeting' Signed by Marconi in full at the conclusion and again signed with his initials ('GM') at the base of the telegram. Some minor staining at the lower edge, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise VG Mariano D'Amelio (1871-1943) Italian Politician and President of the Italian Society for the Advancement of Science.

LIVINGSTONE DAVID: (1813-1873) Scottish Missionary & Explorer. Bold, dark ink signature ('Dr. Livingstone') and one additional word ('Glasgow') in his hand, on a slim oblong 12mo piece most likely clipped from the base of an envelope. Neatly laid down within two adjoining folio pages removed from an album which also feature thirty other similar clipped signatures by a variety of individuals including Earl of Cardigan, Earl of Spencer, Behram Pacha, Duncan Davidson etc. Some light age wear and minor glue staining, G

[CHARLES I]: (1600-1649) King of England, Scotland & Ireland 1625-49. Manuscript Document, two pages, folio, n.p. (London), 5th November 1640, being a contemporary fair copy of a speech made by King Charles I to Parliament, and stating, in part, 'I doo expect that you will make a effort relation to the house of commons of what I said this last daie & to comend to your care those great affaires for which I have called you hither & to express what wish I have imposed in them having freely put my self on their love & affections at this time & that you maie....know my intentions. I will now explain one point that I spoke of last daie I told you that the Nobles were to be put out of this Kingdome. I must make all them soo, soo long as they have an Army to invade us. Although because of this Treaty under the great Seale I call them onlie my Subjects & they are too. Now you....want to doo it by force or by fair means but the last is that I wish & hope may be effected. Therefore, that you maie not....that I have exported or brought you a War as those words might seem to import, I will....show you....state of my affaires as they stand at this present. First therefore I must tell you that when I did call my....great counsell at Yorke& there did declare this Parliament. I did expect to have met you at that time only to have given you a gracious Answer....How I was in good hope by your Lords wisdome....to have made an end of our New Year trouble. But I must tell you yet my subjects of Scotland did finde out such shift & delaies as it was not possible for us to end this Treatys power and in this I can not....blame my Lordes who went to Rippon, but on the contrary I must thank them....It was thought fit to....cessation of Arms & so to transforme the Treatie from Rippon to London whence I shall conclude nothing without your knowledge & I doubt not but likewise with your approbation & likewise I desire you all my actions....should be....understood (as having not bin done....) I shall in time leave upon unto you from the beginning all the heedings of this weighty business & how those great misunderstandings have grown....between mee & my Scottish subjects, And I doubt not but in this treatie with your assistance that I shall make them either know their justice by submitting to what is reason, or if they shall still persist in their rebellious humour....' With blank integral leaf. Some small tears and areas of paper loss to the edges and light dust staining, G The Treaty of Ripon was an agreement signed by Charles I and the Scottish Covenanters on 26 October 1640, and was a major setback for the King. The terms of the Treaty were humiliating; it stipulated that Northumberland and County Durham were to be ceded to the Scots as an interim measure, that Newcastle was to be left in the hands of the Scots, and that King Charles was to pay them £850 a day to maintain their armies there. This treaty was a factor leading to the calling of a session of Parliament, now known as the Long Parliament. The present manuscript dates from this session, which was one of the major stepping stones to the outbreak of the First English Civil War.

CHARLES II: (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland & Ireland 1660-85. An excellent D.S., Charles R (a fine example), as King (in exile), one page, folio, Louvre at Paris, 25th June 1652. The elegantly penned manuscript document states, ‘We have received so good information of your affection and zeale to our service, that we are most confident you will gladly embrace any opportunity to contribute your utmost endeavours to the advancmt. thereof, and to the recovery of yo. Countrey from the oppression, misery and dishoner it now groanes under by the insolence and tyranny of our English rebells, who propose to themselves the absolute change of the whole Government thereof, and the extirpation of the ancient Nobility and Gentry of that our Kingdome, and the entire subjecting of it to their Arbitrary and Lawlesse Jurisdiction; which every true Scotchman must from his heart abhorre;’ and continues to inform the unknown recipient ‘…we have appointed Lieutent. Generall Middleton (to whose fidelity and conduct we have committed the managery of that great affaire) to communicate our purpose unto you, that we are resolved to leave no way unattempted on our part, whereby we may suppresse those wicked rebels, and relieve our good Subjects of that Kingdome….We desire you to give him your best assistance, in such manner, as upon conference with him….And whatsoever part you shall beare in this good worke, upon information given us by our said Lieutenant Generall, We shall for the present acknowledge, and gratify and reward assoone as it shalbe in our power….’ With blank integral leaf bearing a few minor remains of the wax seal. Professionally cleaned and restored to a very high standard. VG John Middleton (c.1608-1674) 1st Earl of Middleton. Scottish Army Officer who joined King Charles II when the monarch reached Scotland in 1650. Middleton was a captured following the Battle of Worcester, where he commanded the Royalist cavalry, but he escaped from the Tower of London to Paris. In 1653, Middleton was chosen by Charles II to head the projected rising in Scotland. He reached Scotland in February 1654, but the insurrection was a complete failure. Its leader, who could not be held responsible for the result, remained in Scotland until 1655, when he rejoined Charles II, who created him Earl of Middleton in 1656.

CHARLES II: (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland & Ireland 1660-85. A good D.S., Charles R, as King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Court at Whitehall, 26th February 1677/8. The manuscript document is a military commission appointing Thomas Fairfax to be a Captain 'of a Company of Foote raised and to be raysed for Our service in the Regiment whereof Sir Henry Goodricke Knt & Bart is Colonell'. Countersigned at the foot by Henry Coventry (1619-1686) English Politician, Secretary of State for the Northern Department 1672-74 and Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1674-80. Some light overall age wear and a slight circular stain where the seal would have originally been affixed. About VG Sir Henry Goodricke (1642-1705) English Baronet and Member of Parliament, British Envoy Extraordinary to Spain 1679-83.

[JAMES II & VII]: (1633-1701) King of England & Ireland and King of Scotland (as James VII) 1685-88. A good, large document with an Initial Letter Portrait, one page (vellum), large folio, Westminster, c.1686-88, in Latin. The fine steel engraved portrait of King James II appears to the left of his name ('Jacobus Secundus Dei gra') and a highly attractive and ornate upper border featuring images of a lion, dragon, unicorn and serpents. With additional borders to the left and right featuring a simpler design of foliage. The manuscript Latin text constitutes a foot of the fine and states, in part, 'Know Ye that among the records and Feet of Fines with the proclamations thereof made according to the form of the Statute in that case lately enacted and provided....This is the Final Concord made in the court of our Lord King at Westminster...' Signed ('J Rex') on behalf of the King in the hand of a Court officer at the foot to the strips of vellum which would have originally been attached to the seal (no longer present). With some light overall age wear, most evident at the folds. About VG

ANNE: (1665-1714) Queen of England, Scotland & Ireland 1702-07 and Queen of the Kingdom of Great Britain 1707-14. D.S., Anne R, as Queen, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Court at St. James's, 27th January 1703. The manuscript document is a military commission appointing James Otway ('We reposing especiall Trust and Confidence in Your Loyalty, Courage and good Conduct...') to be a Captain of a Troop in the Regiment of Horse commanded by Brigadier Daniel Harvey. Countersigned at the foot by Daniel Finch (1647-1730) 2nd Earl of Nottingham, 7th Earl of Winchilsea. English Statesman, Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1702-04. With blind embossed paper seal affixed in the upper left corner. Some very light overall age wear and minor rubbing at the folds, only very slightly affecting a few words of text and not the signatures. About VG James Otway (1672-1725) English Soldier, later Governor of St. Philips Castle in the island of Minorca. Daniel Harvey (c.1664-1732) British General and Member of Parliament. Colonel of the 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays) 1699-1712.

GEORGE I: (1660-1727) King of Great Britain and Ireland 1714-27. An historic D.S., George R (a good, bold example), as King, at the head, one page, folio, Court at Kensington, 4th September 1722. The manuscript document is addressed to Thomas, Earl of Macclesfield, Lord Chancellor, and is a Warrant for affixing the Great Seal to an Act of Guaranty and states, in part, ‘Our Will and Pleasure is that you forthwith cause Our Great Seal of Great Britain to be affixed to Two Instruments of the same Tenour and bearing Date with these Presents (a copy whereof is hereunto annexed) containing Our Ratifications of an Act to guarantee to the King of Sardinia the Kingdom of Sardinia and the Cessions made to him in the Dutchy of Milan which Act was concluded and signed at Wersailles the 27/16th of August last past by Our Right Trusty and Welbeloved Charles Lord Whitworth on our part, and the Count Fleurian de Morville on the part of Our good Brother the most Christian King….’ Countersigned at the foot by John Carteret (1690-1763) 2nd Earl Granville. British Statesman, Lord President of the Council 1751-63. Carteret served as British Prime Minister for four days in February 1746. The original manuscript Latin transcript of the agreement is still present, three pages, folio, attached to the inside of the Warrant by the original ribbon, affixed beneath the blind embossed paper seal attached to the upper left corner of the Warrant. The Latin transcript states, in part, ‘Their Britannic and Most Christian Majesties [King George I and King Louis XV of France] desiring to omit nothing that could more and more greatly confirm the dispositions of the above said treaties concluded in London, and assured that Their Imperial and Catholic Majesties [Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI and King Philip V of Spain] are of the same mind in the pursuit of this goal, as well as striving to bind the King of Sardinia by new pledges of their friendship from day to day, declare that the Kingdom of Sardinia and the parts of the Duchy of Milan ceded to the same King are fully comprehended in the cessions made by the Catholic King [Philip IV] by means of his renunciation of the Kingdoms and states previously belonging to the Spanish monarchy….For which reason they obligate themselves anew, as they acknowledge themselves to be already obligated by the terms of the above-mentioned London treaties, to provide a surety or guarantee of the disposition made of the said Kingdom of Sardinia and the said parts of the Duchy of Milan in favour of the King of Sardinia, and they engage themselves to wish to maintain and defend the aforementioned Majesty of the King of Sardinia in the possession of the said Kingdom and the said parts against all force and disturbance that could be brought to bear against him or his successors against the terms of the aforesaid treaties, under the pretext of nullity or some defect in the said renunciations. This instrument of guarantee, for its greater strength, will be duly confirmed by the ratifications of His Royal Majesty of Great Britain [George I] and His Most Christian Royal Majesty [Louis XV] and the records of ratification will be delivered within the space of six weeks, or sooner if possible, to the King of Sardinia's legate in Paris. In witness whereof we the undersigned plenipotentiary ministers of His Royal Majesty of Great Britain and His Most Christian Royal Majesty, supplied with sufficient mandates for this purpose, have signed two copies of this instrument and validated them with our seals.....' An historic document for its significance in Italian history. Some extremely minor, light age wear to the edges, otherwise VG

GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. A good, early D.S., George R, just two days after becoming King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Court at Saville House, 27th October 1760. The manuscript document is a military commission appointing Anthony St. Legor (sic) to be a Major in the 21st Regiment of Dragoons or Royal Forresters commanded by John Manners, Marquess of Granby. Countersigned at the foot by William Pitt (1708-1778) The Elder. 1st Earl of Chatham. British Prime Minister 1766-68, Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1756-57, 1757-61. With blind embossed paper seal affixed. Some light dust staining and a few very small, extremely minor tears at the edges, not affecting the signatures. About VG Anthony St. Leger (c.1731-1786) British Army Officer and Horse Racing Enthusiast. Founder of the St. Leger Stakes horse race. Established in 1776, the St Leger is the oldest of Britain's five Classics. It is the last of the five to be run each year, and its distance is longer than any of the other four. John Manners (1721-1770) Marquess of Granby. English Lieutenant-General. Granby served in the Seven Years' War as overall commander of the British troops on the battlefield and was subsequently rewarded with the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Forces. He was popular with his troops and many public houses are still named after him today.

GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. D.S., George R (a fine example), as King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Court at St. James’s, 19th September 1781. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing Thomas Honeyborne to be a Captain of a Company in the 102nd Regiment of Foot commanded by Major General William Rowley. Countersigned at the foot by David Murray (1727-1796) 2nd Earl of Mansfield, Viscount Stormont. British Politician, Secretary of State for the Northern Department 1779-82. With blind embossed paper seal affixed. Some very light, extremely minor age wear and some slight creasing to the upper right corner, not affecting the text or signatures, VG

GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. D.S., George R, as King, at the head, two pages, folio, Court at Saint James's, 1st February 1802. The manuscript document is addressed to Sir John Eamer, Lord Mayor of London, and concerns the collection for the poor, stating, in part, 'being informed that the poorer Sort of Our Subjects in and about Our City of London do suffer great Hardships at this time and being graciously disposed to do all that lies in Us for their Relief and Support, We have thought fit to signify...the...Lord Bishop of London, that he takes care for Publication to be made in all the Parish Churches within Our said City and Liberties thereof....the Church Wardens and Overseers of the poor of each Parish to collect the benevolence of charitable and well disposed people at their respective Dwellings within each Parish for and towards the support and relief of Our said poor Subjects and to cause the Money so collected to be paid immediately into the Chamber of London to be distributed....as You and the said Lord Bishop shall think fit and to the End Our Intention may be the more effectual....by your Encouragement and Endeavour, Our good Subjects inhabiting in Our said City....may be induced to a more than ordinary Demonstration of their Compassion and Liberality on this occasion...' Countersigned at the conclusion by Thomas Pelham (1756-1826) 2nd Earl of Chichester. Home Secretary 1801-03. With integral address leaf with a blind embossed paper seal affixed. Some light age wear and a small area of paper loss to the head of the document, close to, but not affecting the King's signature. About VG Sir John Eamer (1750-1823) Eminent British Grocer and Lord Mayor of London 1801. Beilby Porteus (1731-1809) English Clergyman, Bishop of London 1787-1809. Porteus was the first Anglican in a position of authority to seriously challenge the Church's position on slavery.

[GEORGE III]: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. A good, large printed broadside, one page, folio, London, 1814. The document, printed by George Eyre and Andrew Strahan, is a proclamation issued by George, Prince Regent, Prince of Wales, in the name and on behalf of his father, King George III, following 'a Definitive Treaty of Peace and Friendship' having been concluded at Paris on 30th May, and stating that 'the same be published throughout all His Majesty's Dominions: And We do declare to all His Majesty's loving Subjects Our Will and Pleasure, that the said Treaty of Peace and Friendship be observed inviolably, as well by Sea as Land, and in all places whatsoever...' Given at the Court at Carlton House, 17th June 1814. The manuscript ink names of Benjamin Bickley and Philip George, High Sheriffs of Bristol, along with the date 27th June 1814, appear at the foot of the document alongside the printed words God save the King. Professionally strengthened to the verso and with some light staining and minor age wear, only very slightly affecting a few words of text (which remain perfectly legible). G The present proclamation relates to the Treaty of Paris of 1814 which ended the war between France and the Sixth Coalition, forcing the abdication of Napoleon and driving him into exile on Elba.

GEORGE IV: (1762-1830) King of the United Kingdom 1820-30. D.S., George P R, as Prince Regent, at the head, three pages, folio, Court at Carlton House, 25th March 1818. The largely printed document (marked Duplicate at the head) is a Warrant addressed to the Officer Commanding for the time being a Body of His Majesty's Forces employed in the Island of Jamaica and follows an Act of Parliament having been passed entitled An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion, and for the better Payment of the Army and their Quarters and authorising General Courts Martial for the Trial of any Officer or Soldier of His Majesty's Forces charged with Mutiny or Desertion, or with any other offence against the rules of military discipline. Countersigned at the conclusion by Viscount Sidmouth (1757-1844) British Prime Minister 1801-04. With blind embossed paper seal affixed. Some extensive, neat splitting at the folds, largely (and a little crudely) repaired with sellotape, just affecting the text but not the signatures, and with some small tears to the upper edge and a few light stains, FR

WILLIAM IV: (1765-1837) King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland 1830-37. A good D.S., William R, as King, at the head, one page, folio, Court at St. James's, 2nd August 1831. The manuscript document is addressed to Viscount Sidmouth and informs him that the 8th September 'is appointed for the Royal Solemnity of Our and the Queen's Coronation' and further commands that 'you and the Viscountess your Wife (all excuses set apart) to make your personal attendance on Us....and appointed as to your Rank and Quality appertaineth, there to do and perform all such services as shall be required....' Countersigned at the foot by Bernard Howard (1765-1842) 12th Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal. Very slightly irregularly trimmed to the edges and lightly laid down at the corners within a plain folio folder. About VG Henry Addington (1757-1844) Viscount Sidmouth. British Prime Minister 1801-04. The Reform crisis saw a brief interlude for the celebration of King William IV's Coronation on 8 September 1831. The King had wished to dispense with the ceremony entirely, feeling that his wearing the crown while proroguing Parliament answered any need. However, he was persuaded otherwise by traditionalists, although the King insisted on it being held at a low cost. Upon his instructions, the Privy Council budgeted less than £30,000 for the Coronation. Some traditionalist Tories, of which Sidmouth was one, threatened to boycott what they called the 'Half-Crown Nation'.

VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. An unusual D.S., Victoria R I, as Queen, at the head, three pages, folio, Court at Saint James's, 2nd December 1887. The manuscript document, on the blind embossed stationery of the Secretary for Scotland, re-appoints Sir James Ramsay Gibson Maitland to be a member of the Fishery Board for Scotland for a second term of five years. Countersigned at the conclusion by Schomberg Kerr (1833-1900) Marquess of Lothian. British Diplomat and Politician, Secretary for Scotland 1887-92. Some very light foxing to parts of the second and third pages, only very slightly affecting the text, which remains perfectly legible. About VG Sir James Ramsay Gibson Maitland (1848-1897) Convener of Stirlingshire and Member of the Fishery Board for Scotland 1882-92.

EDWARD VII: (1841-1910) King of the United Kingdom 1901-10. A fine D.S., Edward R, as King, at the head, one page, folio, Court at St. James’s, 2nd June 1911. The printed document is addressed to Frederick William Brook, Lord Rendlesham, and confirms that the 26th June has been ‘appointed for the Solemnity of Our Royal Coronation’ and states ‘These are to Will and Command you (all excuses set apart) to make your personal attendance on Us at the time abovementioned furnished and appointed as to your Rank and Quality appertained, there to do and perform all such Services as shall be required and belong unto you Whereof you are not to fail….’ Countersigned at the foot by Henry Fitzalan-Howard (1847-1917) 15th Duke of Norfolk, in his capacity as Earl Marshal (1860-1917). With blank integral leaf. VG Frederick William Brook Thellusson (1840-1911) 5th Baron Rendlesham. British Politician.

[EDWARD VII]: (1841-1910) King of the United Kingdom 1901-10. An excellent collection of printed ephemera relating to the funeral and burial of King Edward VII, comprising an oblong 12mo partially printed ticket of admittance issued to Lord and Lady Savile and marked Private and Confidential for the Grand Entrance of Buckingham Palace, Monday, 16th [May 1910] at 2.15pm and bearing the facsimile signature of Charles Frederick, Master of the Household; printed folio Ceremonial to be observed at the funeral of King Edward VII, 20th May 1910 (detailing procession from Westminster Hall to Windsor via train and listing the numerous mourners and officials present); two partially printed letters, each one page, 4to, Earl Marshal's office, London, May 1910, one inviting Lord Savile and the other Lady Savile to 'assist at the Internment of His late Most Sacred Majesty...' in the Royal Chapel of Saint George at Windsor, 20th May 1910; an oblong 12mo partially printed ticket of admittance issued to Lord Savile for the Royal Chapel of St. George, Windsor, 20th May 1910 (numbered C22 and with the circular blind embossed seal of the Earl Marshal); an oblong 12mo partially printed ticket of admittance issued to Lord Savile to St. George's Hall at Windsor Castle, 20th May 1910, issued by Lord Beauchamp, Lord Steward, and with a circular blind embossed seal; a fine printed 8vo Order of Service for the Burial of King Edward VII at the Chapel of St. George, Windsor Castle, 20th May 1910, bound in purple velvet with gold embossed title and cipher to the cover; an oblong 8vo partially printed invitation card issued to Lord and Lady Savile for a Luncheon at St. George's Hall, Windsor Castle, 20th May 1910, after the funeral service of King Edward VII, accompanied by the original Earl Marshal's envelope. An unusually complete set of ephemera relating to a Royal funeral. Some light age wear, generally VG, 8 John Savile Lumley-Savile (1853-1931) 2nd Baron Savile of Rufford in the county of Nottingham. Friend of King Edward VII.

GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36. D.S., George P, as Prince of Wales, at the foot, one page, folio, London, 17th June 1907. The attractive partially printed document was issued by the Royal Humane Society to Harry Birchall, a Police Constable, whom 'is justly entitled to the Honorary Testimonial of this Society....for having on the 7th May 1907 gone to the rescue of George Lloyd who was in imminent danger of drowning in a reservoir at Priors Lee Salop and whose life he gallantly saved'. Signed by the Prince in his capacity as President of the Society and countersigned by Horace Montagu (Chairman) and F. A. C. Claughton (Secretary). The signatures are very slightly faded, although perfectly legible. Neatly mounted to a board, about VG

GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36. An unusual D.S., George R. I., as King, at the head, one page, folio, Royal Court, Guernsey, 1921. The printed document, in French, is addressed to the Captains, Bailiffs, their Sworn Lieutenants and all other loyal subjects of Jersey, Guernsey and the other Channel Islands and relates to Reverend Hubert George De Carterat Stevens-Guille, a Fief de Canaly. Countersigned at the foot by Edward Shortt (1862-1935) British Lawyer and Politician, Home Secretary 1919-22. With blind embossed seal to the left edge. VG Reverend Hubert George De Carterat Stevens-Guille (1861-1951) Jurat of Guernsey.

GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36. D.S., George R I, as King, at the head, one page, folio, Court at Saint James’s, 2nd January 1933. The printed document grants the Dignity of a Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India to Humphrey Thomas Walwyn. Countersigned at the foot by Samuel Hoare (1880-1959) British Politician, Secretary of State for India 1931-35. With blind embossed seal. Some light age wear and neatly laid down to the verso of a photographer’s mount featuring an 8.5 x 10.5 photograph of Walwyn and an unidentified gentleman standing together in full length poses in hunting attire with a dead leopard lying at their feet. G Humphrey Thomas Walwyn (1879-1957) British Vice Admiral who served in the Second Boer War and World War I. Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Indian Navy 1928-34.

GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36 & EDWARD VIII: (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January - December 1936. Later Duke of Windsor. D.S., George R. I., as King, at the head, and Edward P, as Prince of Wales, at the foot, one page, large folio, Court at Saint James's, 1st January 1934. The partially printed document grants the dignity of an Officer of the Military Division of the Order of the British Empire to Major Ivan De La Bere. Signed by the Prince of Wales in his capacity as Grand Master. With blind embossed seal. Some folds to the left edge and light discoloration to the right edge, not affecting the main body of text or the signatures, about VG Sir Ivan De La Bere (1893-1970) British Major, Secretary of the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood, St. James's Palace, 1946-60. Extra Gentleman-Usher to Queen Elizabeth II, 1961-70.

ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- . A good, early D.S., Elizabeth R, as Queen, at the head, two pages, folio, Court of Saint James, 26th March 1952. The typed document appoints John William Taylor, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at Mexico City, to be 'Our undoubted Commissioner, Procurator and Plenipotentiary in respect of Our United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland' and to enter into discussions relative to telecommunications between British Honduras and Mexico and granting Taylor 'all manner of Power and Authority to…conclude with such Minister or Ministers….as may be vested with similar Power and Authority on the part of Our Good Friend the President of the United States of Mexico, any Treaty, Convention, Agreement, Protocol or other Instrument that may tend to the attainment of…[telecommunications]…and to sign for Us, and in Our name…everything so agreed upon and concluded….as We Ourselves could do, if personally present…' With a red blind embossed seal affixed at the conclusion, the seal issued in the name of King George VI. Some extremely minor, light staining and creasing, otherwise VG The present document was signed in the second month of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.

ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- . D.S., Elizabeth R, as Queen, at the head, one page, large oblong folio, Court of Saint James's, 10th November 1952. The partially printed document appoints Charles Alexander Gault to be 'an Officer of the Sixth Grade of Branch A of Our Foreign Service at any of Our Diplomatic or Consular Establishments abroad or in the Department of Our Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs' with effect from 3rd January 1950. Countersigned at the foot by Anthony Eden (1897-1977) British Prime Minister 1955-57, Foreign Secretary 1940-45, 1951-55. With blind embossed seal. The signatures of both the Queen and Eden are slightly faded, although legible, and there is an extensive amount of light damp staining to the foot of the document, very slightly affecting Eden's signature, but not the text. G Charles Alexander Gault (1908-1996) British Diplomat.

PRINCESS MARGARET (1930-2002) Countess of Snowdon, younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II & PRINCESS ANNE (1950- ) Princess Royal, daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. D.S., Margaret and Anne, at the head, on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II, two pages, folio, Court at St James's, 19th October 1973. The partially printed document is addressed to the Justices for the North Westminster Petty Sessional Division of the Inner London Area and is a remission pardoning Malcolm Weller of a fine of £5 following his conviction 'of causing a vehicle to wait in a restricted street' contrary to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967. Countersigned at the conclusion by Robert Carr (1916-2012) Baron Carr of Hadley. British Politician, Home Secretary 1972-74. With red blind embossed paper seal affixed to the upper left corner. VG

DE'MEDICI CATHERINE: (1519-1589) Italian Noblewoman, Queen of France 1547-59, wife of King Henry II. D.S., Catherine, one page, folio, Paris, 7th August 1587, in French. The manuscript document is issued by Catherine in her capacity as Queen Mother and states, in part, 'desiring to satisfy Guillaume Collet and his co-heir of the sum of eight hundred forty francs forty three sous which is due to them as the remainder of a larger sum. Because of a piece of embroidery furnished for the service of Her Majesty by the late Romain Collet, and the said lady not having any means to acquit promptly the said piece, (she) had commanded and ordered M. Raoul Feron, her Counsellor Treasurer and receiver general of finances that....he is to give and deliver to him his bank and receipt for such a sum...' Signed by Catherine at the foot and also bearing a countersignature. With blank integral leaf. VG

[JOANNA OF CASTILE]: (1479-1555) Juana la Loca. Queen of Castile from 1504 and of Aragon from 1516-55. Daughter of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isablella I of Castile and mother of Charles V. In 1506 Joanna was deemed mentally ill and was confined to a nunnery for the rest of her life. A good, rare D.S. by both Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros (1436-1517) Spanish Cardinal and Statesman and Adriaan Florensz Boeyens (1459-1523) Adrian of Utrecht, later Pope Adrian VI, individually, in their capacities as Inquisitors and co-Regents of Spain, one page, folio, Madrid, 18th October 1516. The attractively penned manuscript document is an official Royal order to the cities of Loja and Alhama and states, 'You are well aware, and everyone knows the profit and the usefulness that have followed, and do follow, from [the practice of] compounding for Our Revenues, to the benefit of Our subjects and of the natives of these Our kingdoms, who are hereby spared from the frauds, extortions, losses and violence which they are accustomed to suffer from the collectors when these taxes have to be raised by means of demands and collections. So Our will is, in order to benefit you and do you a favour, to preserve this [custom] and, since the Royal revenues due from your cities come to the end of their farms and compositions this present year of 1516, and since We have been offered certain amounts for your taxes in years to come, at reasonable prices, We therefore command that you send your representatives with adequate powers within 25 days from when you see this, to appear before Our accountants, so you can take on, if you so wish, responsibility for supplying the said revenues by compounding with the persons with whom your said representatives may come to an agreement. And if your representatives do not come within the prescribed period, We shall command you to receive the said persons who will put Our revenues into order by collection procedures, and [in that case] the procedure of compounding will not be available to you in future, save for those revenues above and beyond what the collectors take, agreeably with the order for compounding, and according to Our will…' Signed by the co-regents with their names alone at the foot of the document. Some light uniform water staining to the right edge of the document, only very slightly affecting the text and the future Pope Adrian's signature, all of which remain perfectly legible. One very neat, minor split at the central fold to the left edge. About VG The present documet reflects the advanced fiscal policies following precedents established by Queen Isabella. Realistic rather than cynical, the instructions allude to an acceptance of the fact of life and counsel the municipalities of Loja and Alhama to make the best of the penalties the citizens will have to suffer anyway. The licensed violence of publicans and tax gatherers, which inspired such hated and popular resistance from Classical to almost modern time is here documented on the highest authority. It was Cardinal Ximenex de Cisneros who originally tempered Queen Isabella's insistence on maximal tax yield by suggesting that cities collect the taxes by their own assessments and procedures and hand over the proceeds as a lump sum of predictable amount, regularly delivered over the period of years, for which the city contracted to raise its own taxes. The taxes in question were chiefly forms of the old Castilian alcabala, based on Moorish precedents. This was essentially a sales tax levied on most commodities at all stages of their distribution, though other excise taxes also entered into the assessments. They were the principal exception to the customary rule of thumb that the Crown should live 'of its own' except for purposes of war, for which, above all, Ferdinand and Isabella had secured the permanent grant by the Pope of a 'crusading' tax, the cruzada. Cisneros's concept of inducing cities to contract in advance for supply of their sales taxes in regular gross amounts was known as the encabezamiento, and it not only spared the cities the indignities and losses that forcible tax collection caused, but brought in far more in effective, usable cash to the Royal Treasury. This tax, and this fiscal method, rather than the treasure of America, was what financed Spanish expansion for many years to come.

CHARLES V: (1500-1558) Holy Roman Emperor 1519-56 and King Charles I of Spain 1516-56. D.S., Yo El Rey, as King of Spain, one page, large folio, Madrid, 5th January 1545. The attractively penned manuscript document, in Spanish, is addressed to the Mayor of Granada and informs him that the lawyers of the official court in Granada have informed the King that many times the secrets of legal matters discussed in the courts of the city and its neighbourhood have been revealed and, as important matters, are not being kept in the confidence they should be. The King states that he is sending a representative to investigate the matter and discover which individual is responsible for revealing the secrets and punish them accordingly. Signed by the King at the conclusion and countersigned by Juan Vazquez de Molina. With a blind embossed paper seal affixed to the verso. Some very light, minor age wear and a few small tears to the edges, otherwise VG

CHARLES V: (1500-1558) Holy Roman Emperor 1519-56 and King Charles I of Spain 1516-56. D.S., Charles, as Emperor and King, at the foot, one page, folio, Augusburg, 16th March 1547, addressed to an unidentified individual ('Dear and Faithful one'). The document states, in full, 'For reasons concerning Our service, the common wealth of the country, and particular profit of the subjects, We have ordered the convocation of the estates of Our county or Burgundy to Lyon on Monday after next Quasimodo, and We require you to stay there and attend, and do the duty and office in accordance with the trust and your affection toward Us and the country. So, dear and faithful one, God keep you'. Some very light foxing, a few neat splits at the folds and with the usual document slits to the left and right edges. With remnants of a red wax seal to the verso. G Quasimodo Sunday is the first Sunday after Easter, in 1547 Quasimodo Sunday was on 17th April.

CHRISTINA: (1626-1689) Queen of Sweden 1633-54. D.S., Christina, as Queen, two pages, folio, Stockholm, 23rd July 1649, in Swedish. The manuscript document is an extended permit issued to the Duchess of Croy, and her son Erust Bowusla, Duke of Croy, who according to an agreement had been permitted for the last five years to ship, duty free, fifty tons of grain from the port of Stettin in Hommed, and allowing the shipments to continue duty free for the next five years and ordering that all customs officials be made aware of the renewal of the existing permit. Signed by the Queen at the conclusion. With blank integral leaf. The circular remnants of a seal appear beneath the signature and have caused two pale, light circular stains to the first page, both of which only very slightly affect the text, which remains completely legible. VG

GUSTAV III: (1746-1792) King of Sweden 1771-92. The last absolute ruler of Sweden, the King was assassinated at a Masked Ball at the Opera House in Stockholm. D.S., Gustav, as King, two pages, folio, Stockholm, 11th December 1776. The manuscript document is a military commission appointing Baron Hermann Flemming to be a Second Adjutant of the Life Dragoon Royal Regiment. Signed by the King at the conclusion immediately above a blind embossed paper seal. With blank integral leaf. A light circular stain appears to the first page, evidently caused by the seal, only very slightly affecting the text (which remains perfectly legible), otherwise VG

CHARLES XV & IV: (1826-1872) King of Sweden (as Charles XV) and Norway (as Charles IV) 1859-72. D.S., Carl, as King, one page, folio, Stockholm, 3rd April 1860. The manuscript document is a military commission appointing Carl Johan Marianus Burman to be a First Lieutenant with the Westerbotten Regiment. Signed by the King at the conclusion above a blind embossed paper seal. With two attractive printed oblong 8vo receipts, with manuscript additions concerning salary increases, neatly bound in. With blank integral leaf. VG

CATHERINE II: (1762-1796) Empress of Russia 1762-96, Catherine the Great. A fine L.S., Ekaterina, in Cyrillic, one page, folio, Tsarskoye Selo, 15th August 1790, to the Prince of Anhalt-Schaumburg ('Dear gentle Cousin-in-Law'), in Cyrillic. The attractively penned letter states, in part, 'With deep regret we participate in the loss which you have suffered by the death of your youngest brother. We can feel the sorrow devoted to his memory due to the acknowledgment of the accomplishments of this hero whom we conveyed appropriately into eternity, and the respect of all the world and the recognition from our side of the diligence and services to us and our State by which he was remarkable during his life....' With blank integral leaf. An attractive, very clean example. EX Charles Louis of Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym (1723-1806) German Prince, elder surviving brother of Prince Victor Amadeus. Victor Amadeus of Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym (1744-1790) German Prince and Russian General under the service of Catherine the Great. In 1790 the Prince joined the army of Count Ivan Saltykov in Finland, the theatre of the Russo-Swedish war. This was his last military action; at the beginning of hostilities, Victor Amadeus sent a detachment to drive the enemy from Pardakoski and Kernikoski and, on 18th April, while the troops were attacking the Swedish, he was fatally wounded in his right leg, and was forced to leave the field of battle, dying several days later on 2nd May 1790.

PITT WILLIAM: (1708-1778) The Elder. British Prime Minister 1766-68. L.S., W. Pitt, one page, folio, Whitehall, 2nd January 1761, to the Earl of Pembroke. Pitt informs his correspondent that he has 'laid before the King the name of Mr. John Durnford of Burbage, proposed by your Lordship to be an Ensign in the Militia for the county of Wilts' and is pleased to inform the Earl that 'His Majesty does not disapprove of the said Gentleman'. Some light age wear to the folds and edges, VG Henry Herbert (1734-1794) 10th Earl of Pembroke, 7th Earl of Montgomery. British Major General who participated in the Seven Years' War. In 1761, the same year as the present letter, Pembroke wrote the British Army's manual on riding, Military Equitation: or, A Method of Breaking Horses, and Teaching Soldiers to Ride, the methods contained in the manual being adopted throughout the British cavalry. Pitt was Secretary of State for the Southern Department (1757-61) and Member of Parliament for Bath (1757-66) at the time of the present letter.

PITT WILLIAM: The Younger (1759-1806) British Prime Minister 1783-1801, 1804-06. D.S., W Pitt, one page, folio, Whitehall Treasury Chambers, 23rd November 1782. The manuscript warrant is addressed to the Duke of Newcastle, Auditor of the Receipt of His Majesty's Exchequer, and orders him to pay Viscount Hinchingbrook the sum of £77.9.5½ for forty seven days service as Vice Chamberlain to King George III. Signed by Pitt at the foot in his capacity as Chancellor of the Exchequer and countersigned by Richard Jackson (c.1721-1787) British Lawyer and Politician and Edward James Eliot (1758-1797) English Politician and friend and brother-in-law of Pitt. With blank integral leaf. Some light age wear and some neat splitting at the edges of the central horizontal fold causing a small area of paper loss to the left edge, only very slightly affecting one word of text and not the signatures. G Henry Pelham-Clinton (1720-1794) 2nd Duke of Newcastle. Auditor of the Exchequer 1751-94. John Montagu (1744-1814) 5th Earl of Sandwich. Viscount Hinchingbrooke. British Peer and Politician, Vice-Chamberlain of the Household 1771-82.

[ROBIN HOOD]: EYRE ADAM (1614-1661) British Yeoman and Parliamentarian Army Officer. D.S., Ad Eyre, one page, folio, n.p., 1st June 1659. The manuscript document refers to a warrant issued by Sir Thomas Andrewes, Alderman of London, dated 4th March 1658, authorising a payment of £200 to Eyre 'for surveying ye Forrest of Sherwood in the Countyes of Notingham and Derby' and for his 'rideing charges and salary', further 'clearly and absolutely' assigning the said warrant to Adam Baynes. Signed by Eyre at the foot alongside a small blind embossed paper seal and countersigned by two witnesses, Ellinor Richardson and Jonathan Hardy. With blank integral leaf. An attractive document relating to Sherwood Forest, famous for its historical association with the legend of the heroic outlaw Robin Hood. VG Sir Thomas Andrews (d.1659) English Financier who supported the Parliamentary Cause during the English Civil Wars. Lord Mayor of the City of London 1649-1650. Adam Baynes (c.1622-1671) English Politician and Parliamentarian Army Officer. Adam Eyre kept a 'dyurnall' of great interest to social historians which covered the period 1647-49. Amongst other details of his life, it records Eyre's mediation in local quarrels and assistance to needy neighbours - somewhat reminiscent of Robin Hood himself who is often portrayed as 'robbing from the rich and giving to the poor'.

CLEVELAND GROVER: (1837-1908) American President 1885-89, 1893-97. D.S., Grover Cleveland, as President, at the foot, one page, large folio, Washington, 21st May 1886. The attractive partially printed document, which features engravings at the head and foot, is a military commission appointing William H. Jordan to be a Lieutenant Colonel of the Nineteenth Regiment of Infantry. Countersigned at the foot by William Crowninshield Endicott (1826-1900) American Politician, Secretary of War 1885-89. With a blue blind embossed circular seal affixed to the lower left corner. Some extremely minor, light age wear to the edges, otherwise VG William H. Jordan (1837-1909) American Military officer.

HARRISON BENJAMIN: (1833-1901) American President 1889-93. D.S., Benj Harrison, as President, at the foot, one page, large folio, Washington, 7th January 1892. The attractive partially printed document, which features engravings at the head and foot, is a military commission appointing William H. Jordan to be a Colonel of Infantry. Countersigned at the foot by Stephen Benton Elkins (1841-1911) American Industrialist & Politician, Secretary of War 1891-93. With a blue blind embossed circular seal (upper third neatly torn away) affixed to the lower left corner. Some extremely minor, light age wear to the edges, otherwise VG William H. Jordan (1837-1909) American Military officer.

MCKINLEY WILLIAM: (1843-1901) American President 1897-1901. Assassinated. D.S., William McKinley, as President, at the foot, one page, large oblong folio, Washington, 26th March 1901. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing Henry F. Kendall to be a Major of Cavalry. Countersigned at the foot by Elihu Root (1845-1937) American Lawyer & Politician, Secretary of War 1899-1904. Nobel Peace Prize winner, 1912. With a blue blind embossed circular seal affixed to the lower left corner. Some light creasing to the edges, otherwise VG Henry F. Kendall (1855-1913) American Military officer.

HUSSEIN SADDAM: (1937-2006) President of Iraq 1979-2003. D.S., Saddam Hussein, in Arabic, as President of the Republic, one page, folio, President's Office, 15th November 1995, in Arabic. The partially printed document is a Republican Decree (numbered 85) and relates to article 57 of the Constitution, stating that it has been established 'To issue and forward to the Colonel of the Security Service of Iraq, Nazhan Saleh Abdallah, and to the Direction of the National Security, regarding the Soldiers Service of the Presidential Office'. The document features the gold printed coat of arms of Ba'athist Iraq at the head and has a decorative gold printed border. Four small file holes to the right edge, not affecting the text or signature, VG

SAN MARTIN JOSE DE: (1778-1850) Argentine General, the prime leader of the southern part of South America's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire. Protector of Peru 1821-22. A good A.L.S., Jose de San Martin, one page, folio, Santiago, 13th May 1820, to Bernardo O'Higgins, in Spanish. San Martin writes, in part, 'I beg Your Excellency to provide me with a small but swift boat, as well as an appointee to steer it, in order to set up secret communications in the Peruvian coast, which are to be beneficial for the Cause'. Very slightly irregularly trimmed to the left edge and with a very light, minor stain to the upper right corner, only very slightly affecting a couple of words of text, otherwise VG Bernardo O'Higgins (1778-1842) Chilean Independence Leader who, together with Jose de San Martin, freed Chile from Spanish rule during the Chilean War of Independence 1810-21/26. Supreme Dictator of Chile 1817-23. The 'Cause' to which San Martin refers to in the present letter was the liberation of Peru. Having freed Chile from Royalist rule in 1818, the Argentine turned his attentions towards Peru and the creation of a Chilean navy. By August 1820, despite a shortage of funds, this was accomplished and San Martin sailed to attack the Spanish stronghold of Lima. He did, however, proceed with some caution and waited for almost a year until the Royalists, despairing of assistance from Ferdinand VII (who had been restored to the Spanish throne), withdrew to the mountains. San Martin then entered Lima and Peruvian independence was declared on 28th July 1821, and the victorious revolutionary commander was made Protector.

BOLIVAR SIMON: (1783-1830) Venezuelan-born Military and Political leader. President of Gran Colombia 1819-30, President of Bolivia 1825 & President of Peru 1824-27. Bolívar played an important role in Latin America's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire, and is today considered one of the most influential politicians in the history of the Americas. D.S., Simon Bolivar, one page, folio, Magdalena, Bolivia, 20th April 1826. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing Don Jose Antonio Montoya to be a Commander in an Infantry Batallion. Signed by Bolivar at the foot and countersigned by Juan Salazar, Minister of War. Some extremely light, very minor age wear, VG

NELSON HORATIO: (1758-1805) British Admiral during the Napoleonic Wars, the victor of the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. A fine L.S. Nelson & Bronte, two pages, folio, Victory at Sea, 11th June 1805, to Rear Admiral Alexander Cochrane of HMS Northumberland. Nelson writes, in full, ''Having ordered Captain Tobin to receive the black General and Servant named in the margin [Joseph Chretien and Petit Desiree] on board the Northumberland and victual them the same as his Ship's company 'till an opportunity of sending them to Jamaica, in the very first Vessel of War going there, and to be borne as Supernumeraries for Victuals only as above. I have given the said black General a letter for Rear Admiral Danes which he is directed to deliver to him personally, in order that himself and servant may be sent to St. Domingo as early after their arrival at Jamaica as possible'. With blank integral leaf. An attractive, clean letter with a good, bold example of Nelson's signature. VG Alexander Cochrane (1758-1832) British Admiral of the Napoleonic Wars. Little appears to be known about the black General Joseph Chretien, although Nelson did make a further reference to him in a letter of 19th April 1805 sent to William Marsden (1754-1836) English Orientalist, First Secretary of the Admiralty.

Patton's personal gift of a Third Army patch to his last correspondent [PATTON GEORGE S.]: (1885-1945) American General of World War II. A folio hardbound scrapbook compiled by Mary Jane Krieger of Pennsylvania and dedicated to her hero, General George S. Patton, with whom she regularly corresponded during World War II, the first page featuring an original circular blue red and white embroidered patch of the United States Third Army, evidently personally sent by Patton to Krieger, the scrapbook further containing numerous newspaper clippings, images and articles (largely dated 1945-46) relating to Patton and his service during World War II, with headlines including Patton Demands Spit and Polish, 750,000 Cheer Patton in Boston etc., also covering his car crash and subsequent short time in hospital before his death on 22nd December 1945, also including a number of original 8 x 10 press photographs of Patton, some showing him with other military leaders including Dwight Eisenhower, Omar Bradley and B. L. Montgomery, and further including two T.Ls.S. by Lt. Sue Lynch, Patton's secretary, the first one page, 4to, Headquarters Fifteenth US Army, 10th January 1946, to Mary Jane Krieger, stating, in full, 'Mrs. Patton has asked me to thank you for your cable and many letters addressed to the General during his illness and to tell you that she deeply appreciates your thoughtfulness. I should like to tell you that the General always enjoyed your letters immensely and was particularly pleased with the book of poems you sent him at Christmas' and in a holograph postscript, signed with her initials SL, remarking 'I hope you will like the enclosed poem which has just been sent me from a Californian paper', the poem still present, entitled Farewell to General Patton by Joseph Auslander; and the second, one page, 4to, Munich, 19th June 1946, to Mary Jane Krieger, on the printed stationery of Headquarters II Constabulary Brigade, thanking her for an Easter card and commenting on having visited Oberammergau, remarking that it was 'pleasant to leave this badly bombed city for a few hours in such a pastoral atmosphere'. Both letters are loosely inserted into the scrapbook and are accompanied by the original envelopes. Most of the news clippings and photographs are attached to the pages by selloptape at the corners and many pages bear dates and brief ink annotations in Krieger's hand. Some overall age wear and the edges of most pages with small areas of paper loss. Generally G Mary Jane Krieger (d.1982) American Telephone Operator who corresponded with Patton during World War II. Indeed, Martin Blumenson states in The Patton Papers 1940-1945 that Krieger was one of the last four people to whom Patton wrote a letter, on 8th December 1945, before his untimely death.

WORLD WAR II: A good, historic document, one page, folio, n.p. (Washington DC), 8th May 1945. The original mimeograph document, marked Immediate Release and numbered 48 to the upper right corner, is an original Press Release issued by the White House and detailing the messages sent by President Harry S. Truman to Winston S. Churchill, Joseph Stalin, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Charles de Gaulle, stating, in part, (to Prime Minister Churchill) 'With the unconditional surrender of all the armies of Nazidom and the liberation of the oppressed people of Europe from the evils of barbarism, I wish to express to you, and through you to Britain's heroic Army, Navy and Air Forces, our congratulations on their achievements. The Government of the United States is deeply appreciative of the splendid contribution of all the British Empire forces and of the British people to this magnificent victory….' (to Marshal Stalin) 'Now that the Nazi armies of aggression have been forced by the coordinated efforts of Soviet-Anglo-American forces to an unconditional surrender, I wish to express to you and through you to your heroic Army the appreciation and congratulations of the United States Government on its splendid contribution…You have demonstrated in all your campaigns what it is possible to accomplish when a free people under superlative leadership and with unfailing courage rise against the forces of barbarism' (to General Eisenhower) 'In recognition of the unconditional and abject surrender of the Nazi barbarians, please accept the fervent congratulations and appreciation of myself and of the American people for the heroic achievements of your Allied Army, Navy and Air Forces. By their sacrifices, skill and courage they have saved and exalted the cause of freedom throughout the world….I send also my personal appreciation of the superb leadership shown by you and your commanders in directing the valiant legions of your own country and of our allies to this historic victory….' (to General De Gaulle) '…this is an appropriate time to send through you America's congratulations to the people of France on their permanent liberation from the oppression they have endured with high courage for so long. I wish also to send to you this expression of our appreciation of the contribution made by valiant soldiers of France to our Allied victory'. A document of fine content drawing together each of the Allied leaders. Some very light, minor creasing and a few small areas of paper loss to the left edge, none of which affect the text, otherwise VG Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) American President 1945-53.

WORLD WAR II: An historically important document, two pages, folio, n.p. (Washington DC), 8th May 1945. The original mimeograph document, marked Hold for Release and with the cautionary statement 'The following address of the President, to be broadcast in connection with the surrender of Germany, MUST BE HELD IN CONFIDENCE until delivery of the address HAS BEGUN….The same restrictions as to release apply to radio announcers and news commentators' was prepared by Jonathan Daniels, Secretary to the President, is numbered 46 COF in the upper right corner. The document provides the text of American President Harry S. Truman's V-E Day Proclamation and states, in part, 'This is a solemn but a glorious hour. I only wish that Franklin D. Roosevelt had lived to witness this day. General Eisenhower informs me that the forces of Germany have surrendered to the United Nations. The flags of freedom fly over all Europe….Our rejoicing is sobered and subdued by a supreme consciousness of the terrible price we have paid to rid the world of Hitler and his evil band. Let us not forget, my fellow Americans, the sorrow and the heartbreak which today abide in the homes of so many of our neighbors….We can repay the debt which we owe to our God, to our dead and to our children only by work….We must work to finish the war. Our victory is but half-won. The west is free, but the east is still in bondage to the treacherous tyranny of the Japanese. When the last Japanese division has surrendered unconditionally, then only will our fighting job be done….The job ahead is no less important, no less urgent, no less difficult than the task which now happily is done. I call upon every American to stick to his post until the last battle is won. Until that day, let no man abandon his post or slacken his efforts. And now, I want to read to you my formal proclamation of this occasion:….The Allied armies, through sacrifice and devotion and with God's help, have wrung from Germany a final and unconditional surrender. The western world has been freed of the evil forces which for five years and longer have imprisoned the bodies and broken the lives of millions upon millions of free-born men….Our Armies of Liberation have restored freedom to these suffering peoples, whose spirit and will the oppressors could never enslave. Much remains to be done. The victory won in the West must now be won in the East. The whole world must be cleansed of the evil from which half the world has been freed….The power of our peoples to defend themselves against all enemies will be proved in the Pacific war as it has been proved in Europe….' A document of superb content. Some very light, minor creasing and a few small areas of paper loss to the left edge, none of which affect the text, otherwise VG Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) American President 1945-53.

AN INTERESTING `BOOK OF SCRAPS` containing a good and varied assortment of prints in various media by or after J. A. Atkinson (21 examples, see illus. of one), T. Barker of Bath, P. A. Baudouin, after Canaletto, J. F. Clermont, P. J. de Loutherbourg, T. Gainsborough, after T. Girtin, F. Maggiotto, E. H. Landseer, G. Schalcken, D. Teniers and others; with a pencil drawing in the style of John Flaxman, folio, contemporary straight-grained half morocco ++ Mixed condition, generally fair to good

•JOHN HADLEY ALAN COLEMAN (1928-2012) A FOLIO OF ARCHITECTURAL STUDENT'S DRAWINGS, c.1953-1954 and later Comprising designs for a `Factory for a Firm of Music Publishers`, `A Collegiate Chapel`, `Assembly Hall`, `Temporary Shop`, `College of Further Education`, `Phoenix Street Development` etc.; and professional work for `Watchet Youth Centre` (when a partner in Messrs Steel and Coleman, Taunton), many produced at the RWS School of Architecture in Bristol, many signed by the student and /or annotated by a teacher, various media, principally large folio (qty) ++ Some wear, creases at edges, damp marks etc at edges; images generally good

•MAY DAWE (1929-2014) A FOLIO OF ARCHITECTURAL STUDENT'S DRAWINGS, c.1947-1949 Comprising designs for `A Road House`, `A Geographical School`, A Canteen`, `An Administrative Block`, `A Modern House`, A Block of Flats and Shops`, `A Table Tennis Club`, `A Painter's Studio`, `A Gateway to a Zoological Gardens`, `A Doctor's House`, `A Post Office`, `Studies of Roman Thermae`, `Kingston Maurward` etc etc, produced at the Southern College of Art, Portsmouth School of Architecture, many signed by the student and /or annotated by a teacher, various media, principally large folio (qty) * Mrs John Hadley Coleman (see previous lot) ++ Some wear, creases at edges, a few damp marks etc at edges; images generally good

A Victorian mahogany folio stand, on sabre supports, 76.6 cm wide x 79 cm high