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[CARTLAND, Ronald (1907-40)] - William LANGLAND. The Vision of Piers the Plowman, London, 1935, 8vo, original cloth. ASSOCIATION COPY, inscribed, "In memory of your friendship with my son Ronald, Mary Cartland, April 12, 1942."[CARTLAND, John Ronald Hamilton (1907-40) & Mary Hamilton CARTLAND (1877-1976)] - William LANGLAND (c.1332-c.1386, attrib.).  The Vision of Piers Plowman. Newly rendered into Modern English by Henry Wells. London: Sheed and Ward, 1935. 8vo (218 x 140mm). Half title. Original brown cloth, spine lettered in gilt (without the dust-jacket). Provenance: John Ronald Hamilton Cartland (armorial bookplate); Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon (modern armorial bookplate loosely-inserted). FIRST EDITION, ASSOCIATION COPY, the front free endpaper inscribed, "In memory of your friendship with my son Ronald, Mary Cartland, April 12, 1942." Ronald Cartland became one the youngest M.P.s in the House of Commons where he was elected to represent King's Norton in 1935, but he is perhaps best remembered as one of the so-called "Glamour Boys" (a scathing term coined by Chamberlain), a group of openly gay M.P.s who expressed their early opposition to Hitler and opposed Chamberlain's policy of appeasement. A month before the outbreak of war, Ronald Cartland delivered a speech to Parliament which included the words, "We are in the situation that within a month we may be going to fight, and we may be going to die." His words proved sadly prophetic: he was killed in action on 30 May 1940 at Dunkirk. His sister, Barbara Cartland - the famously colourful socialite and writer best known for her prolific historical and romantic fiction - wrote a memoir of her brother for which Winston Churchill, known to be a great admirer of Ronald Cartland and his anti-appeasement stance, provided an introduction. Anthony Eden shared his esteem of Ronald and, although his name is not mentioned in the book's inscription, we can safely assume it was a gift from Mary Cartland to Anthony Eden, in memory of her son.

LOCKHART, Robert Hamilton Bruce (1887-1970). My Rod My Comfort, London, The Dropmore Press, 1949, 4to, plates by J. Gaastra, vellum-backed buckram. FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 63 OF 550 COPIES, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed to Anthony Eden.LOCKHART, Robert Hamilton Bruce (1887-1970).  My Rod My Comfort. London: The Dropmore Press, 1949. 4to (280 x 200mm). Half title, wood-engraved frontispiece and 4 plates by J. Gaastra. Original vellum-backed green pictorial buckram gilt, top edges gilt, others uncut, dust-jacket, original publisher's cardboard slipcase with statement of limitation repeated on the side (slipcase worn). Provenance: Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon (modern armorial bookplate loosely-inserted); the following printed passage on p.67 of Lockhart's text has been marked in red pencil [?by Anthony Eden]: "I regret my weakness of mind, for, if my varied experiences of life have taught me anything, it is that the country, and not the city, is the sanctuary of civilization." FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 63 OF 550 COPIES, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed on the limitation leaf, "Anthony [Eden] from Bruce, R. H. Bruce Lockhart, 8 January, 1950." 

NELSON, Horatio (1758-1805) - The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, London, 1814, 2 vols., 8vo, contemporary half morocco gilt. FIRST EDITION. With 5 other works of related interest in 12 vols. (14)NELSON, Horatio, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805) - The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton; with a Supplement of Interesting Letters, by Distinguished Characters. London: For Thomas Lovewell & Co., 1814. 2 volumes, 8vo (207 x 130mm). Half titles (occasional light spotting). Contemporary dark blue half morocco and marbled boards, spines lettered and decorated in gilt (boards and extremities of spines rubbed). FIRST EDITION. With another copy, the two volumes bound in one, in original or contemporary cloth, and with old signature of "[?]August. [?]B. Hamilton" on the titles [see illustrations] (head of title of first vol. torn away with loss of one word), and with an unusual bookplate with "Nelson" printed beneath an engraved profile portrait; together with Nicholas Harris Nicolas's The Dispatches and Letters of Vice Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson (London, 1845, 7 vols., 8vo, engraved portrait, original cloth, some modern repairs), The Collection of Autograph Letters and Historical Documents formed by Alfred Morrison (Second Series, 1882-1893) ([London], "Printed for Private Circulation", 1893-94, 2 vols., 4to, original hessian-backed paper boards), The Barker Collection. Manuscripts of and relating to Admiral Lord Nelson briefly noted by Sir John Knox Laughton, Knight, with Three Facsimiles ([London], 1913, 4to, 3 folding plates, original tan-morocco green cloth boards) and Warren R. Dawson's The Nelson Collection at Lloyd's (London, 1932, 4to, original armorial cloth, remnants of dust-jacket). (14)

LOCKHART, Robert Hamilton Bruce (1887-1970). Jan Masaryk. A Personal Memoir, London, The Dropmore Press, 1951, 4to, plate, original buckram gilt. FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 152 OF 500 COPIES, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed to Anthony Eden.LOCKART, Robert Hamilton Bruce (1887-1970).  Jan Masaryk. A Personal Memoir. London: The Dropmore Press, 1951. 4to (253 x 190mm). Half title, title printed in blue and black, chapter headings printed in blue, one full-page illustration of the obverse and tail of a commemorative medallion of Jan Masaryk. Original blue buckram with the obverse of the medallion stamped in gilt on the upper cover, an armorial motif stamped on the lower, the spine lettered in gilt, top edges gilt, others uncut. Provenance: Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon (modern armorial bookplate loosely-inserted). FIRST EDITION of this memoir of Jan Masaryk, Czech diplomat and politician who served as Foreign Minister of Czechoslovakia from 1940-1948. NUMBER 152 OF 500 COPIES, PRESENTATION COPY, the limitation leaf inscribed, "Anthony Eden, in memoriam [i.e. of Jan Masaryk], R. H. Bruce Lockhart, London, 12 April, 1951."

BRIGGS, Raymond (1934-2022). The Snowman, London: Hamish Hamilton, 1978, small folio (300 x 210mm), coloured illustrations by Raymond Briggs, original coloured pictorial paper boards (head and foot of spine lightly bumped). FIRST EDITION.BRIGGS, Raymond (1934-2022, illustrator).  The Snowman. London: Hamish Hamilton, 1978. Small folio (300 x 210mm). Coloured illustrations by Raymond Briggs. Original coloured pictorial paper boards lettered in black (head and foot of spine lightly bumped). The book was issued without a dust-jacket. A FINE COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION of what has since become a modern children's classic, told without text entirely through Brigg's charming, and ultimately poignant, illustrations. It was further popularised by the animated film which has been a regular staple of Christmas television viewing since it was first broadcast in 1982.

LOCKHART, Robert Hamilton Bruce (1887-1970). Comes the Reckoning, London, 1947, 8vo, original cloth. PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed, "To Anthony, from Bruce, in gratitude and admiration, R. H. Bruce Lockhart." With 7 other related books. (8)LOCKHART, Robert Hamilton Bruce (1887-1970).  Comes the Reckoning. London: Putnam, 1947. 8vo (216 x 140mm). Half title (one leaf torn without significant loss, some marginal staining). Original dark blue cloth, the spine lettered in gilt (light stain to lower cover, without a dust-jacket). Provenance: Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon (modern armorial bookplate loosely-inserted). FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, the title page inscribed, "To Anthony, from Bruce, in gratitude and admiration, R. H. Bruce Lockhart, London, 7 November, 1947." With 7 other related books, including 5 by the same author, all PRESENTATION COPIES, namely, Retreat from Glory (London, 1943, 8vo, original cloth, reprint, inscribed, "[?]Mrs Eden, with the author's best wishes, R. H. Bruce Lockhart, London, July 6, 1944"), My Europe (London, 1952, 8vo, original cloth, inscribed, "For Anthony Eden, in memory of my Danish birthday, R. H. Bruce Lockhart"), Your England (London, 1955, 8vo, cloth, inscribed, "For Anthony Eden with affectionate good wishes, R. H. Bruce Lockhart, Edinburgh, 11 July, 1955"; Friends, Foes and Foreigners (London, 1957, 8vo, cloth, inscribed, "For Anthony Eden, in friendship, R. Bruce Lockhart, London, 26th October, 1957"); with Edward Crankshaw's Russia and Britain (London, [c.1944], 8vo, cloth, inscribed not by the author but by R. H. Bruce Lockhart [possibly to Anthony or Clarissa Eden], "This is not a 'projection of Russia' but a reminder of what Britain did to help the Russians since the days when Ivan the Terrible wanted to marry Queen Elizabeth, R. H. Bruce Lockhart, May 11, 1944"; and with Edward Benes. Essays and Reflections on the Occasion of his Sixtieth Birthday [including R. H. Bruce Lockhart's essay "Some Personal Memories" on p.80] (London, 1945, 8vo, extensively inscribed by Bruce Lockhart to Anthony Eden, concluding "... the book was to have appeared in May, 1944, for Benes's sixtieth birthday, but has only just been published. Perhaps it had to be approved by Moscow!"). Following a colourful and varied life in finance, journalism, rugby football and espionage,  Robert Hamilton Bruce Lockhart was appointed during World War II as first Chairman, and later Director-General, of the "Political Warfare Executive", the clandestine body set up to co-ordinate British propaganda against the Axis powers, where Eden had also prominently worked from its inception. Later, he would go on to become the British liaison officer to the Czechoslovak government when it was operating in exile from London under President Eduard Benes. (8)

Nelson (Admiral, Lord).- Hamilton (Emma) Autograph Quatrain entitled 'Veni Vidi Vici', written in Emma Hamilton's hand and reading "Two thirds of Caesars vaunted Fame/ Thou Nelson must Resign/ to Come & see was Parkers Claim/ to conquer only Thine", on paper mounted on card with later inscription on mount "Epigram on the Battle of Copenhagen composed by and in the handwriting of Lady Hamilton", 77 x 137mm., mount 219 x 233mm., [1801].⁂ Nelson was second in command to Admiral Hyde Parker, who was naturally more cautious in his approach to engaging the enemy fleet but Nelson managed to persuade his superior to attack the Danish fleet. It was during this battle that Nelson famously put his telescope to his blind eye in order to ignore Parker's signal to retreat.

A Victorian silver twin handled trophy, A Victorian silver twin handled trophy, 'For the best Hackney filly at the Edinburgh Agricultural Society Show 16th June 1897', Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh, 1895, height 26cm, gross weight 22.41ozt.Overall condition good to fairScratches and discolouration in keeping with ageMarks clear and legibleSits flat

After William Hamilton, RA Lady with a pilgrim's staff and scallop shells, resting in a landscape with her little dog beside herwatercolour on paper45.5 x 33.5cmThe present composition is a copy in watercolour after William Hamilton's oil painting of this subject in Birmingham Museums Trust.

After George Romney, RA Portrait of Mrs Rachel Drake (1761-1784), seated by a red draped curtainoil on canvas74 x 61cmProvenance:Ottilie, Viscountess Scarsdale (née Pretzlik, 1905-1998),Her sale, Christie's, London, 28th July 1978, lot 21, as 'Romney - Portrait of a lady said to be Lady Hamilton', when acquired by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021) Literature:cf. Alex Kidson, George Romney: A complete catalogue of his paintings, New Haven: Yale University Press, 2015, no. 378 and 378a The present painting is a copy after Romney's portrait of Mrs Rachel Drake (1761-1784) dated to 1783 which is now in a private collection. The sitter was the daughter of Jeremiah Ives of Norwich and married in 1781 William Drake, MP for Amersham.The painting is executed in oil on a canvas support which is unlined. The canvas tension is slightly slack, but the picture is in plane. The paint layers are in a stable condition overall. The varnish layer is thick, glossy and yellowed. There are localised areas of overpaint visible under ultraviolet light. It is unclear if some elements of the composition have been reworked, this requires further investigation.Framed 90 x 77cm

Contemporary silver quaich with presentation inscription 'Gerald Henry Elliot for his valued services as Chairman of the Forth Ports Authority' by Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh, 1979, 17cm across the handles, 161g.

Boxed Hornby OO gauge R3677 LMS Streamlined Princess Coronation Class Duchess of Hamilton No 6229 locomotive

A diamond solitaire ring, claw-set with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 6.10 carats, mounted in platinum, size H (sizing beads, shank split), fitted case stamped Hamilton & Inches

A Victorian diamond brooch, circa 1890, designed as a twelve-rayed star, set with circular-cut diamonds, the central diamond weighing approximately 0.60-0.70 carats, mounted in silver and gold later rhodium plated, 4.9cm diameter, later pendant fitting, together with a later box link chain, length 47cm, stamped 750, case stamped Hamilton & Inches

An important George III mahogany, tulipwood, harewood, ebony, purplewood, rosewood and fruitwood inlaid, marquetry and parquetry architectural tea caddy attributed to William Potter of Cornhill, London Circa 1785 Inlaid in the form of a Georgian house, the front and reverse each centred by steps leading to a portico with Ionic columns, the raised hinged lid comprised of inlaid overlapping lozenges within three tablets, the roundel inset with a compass star within an eared quarter veneered cartouche with foliate angles, the reverse of the lid inlaid with two end tablets each inlaid with a conforming compass star flanking a central rosette, with a chequered border and a Greek key pattern surround, enclosing a divided mahogany interior with three hinged lidded and lead-lined canisters, each canister lid inlaid with two lozenge tablets flanking a central tablet, the two end lids each inlaid with a patera-inset roundel and the central lid with the Royal crown, on a plinth base, the underside of the canisters inscribed respectively from left to right: 'L', 'M' and 'R' 25.5cm wide, 12.5cm deep, 16.5cm high (10in wide, 4 1/2in deep, 6in high) Footnotes: The fashion for tea caddies and other boxes in the form of houses or other decorative buildings emerged in the last quarter of the 18th century and continued into the 19th century. The early caddies featured fine marquetry and parquetry inlaid decoration including a plethora of timbers and great attention was paid to architectural detailing including windows, mouldings, brickwork and rustic quoins. The majority of these caddies were made in the form of generic Palladian villas and imposing townhouses but it is possible that some specific commissions copied the exteriors of their owners own residences. Of this small group of caddies, the most famous and well documented example is an extraordinarily fine and rare caddy dating from 1786 modelled on Carlton House which was the then London home of the Prince Regent. Designed by the architect Henry Holland, the house was constructed in 1783 and demolished in 1826. The caddy was made by the cabinet maker William Potter of Cornhill and was sent by its maker to George III for his inspection. It was then subsequently raffled with fifty subscribers paying two guineas each. The subscribers included prominent aristocrats and figures of the day including Prince Augustus Frederick, the Dukes of York, Queensberry and Cornwall and Lady Elizabeth Foster together with Lord Nelson's mistress Lady Hamilton. However, ironically the caddy was won by Potter himself who had purchased several tickets. Now in the collection of the Museum of London (A7547/1), it features particularly fine inner tea cannisters which were also are inlaid with architectural detail and windows so that when they are removed from the caddy they become subsidiary pavilions flanking the main house. This caddy also features fully signed inset mother of pearl discs bearing Potters name and the date of manufacture, presumably as a form of self promotion. The offered lot can be attributed to William Potter by way of comparison to the Museum of London example due the stylistic similarities of its design and the fineness of its construction. Interestingly, although the exterior of the three inner cannisters are plainer than the two inner cannisters of the Museum of London example, the central cannister features a crown motif to its lid suggesting that it may have been commissioned from Potter by an aristocratic supporter of George III or perhaps even a member of the Royal Family in homage to the monarch. A comparable caddy, almost certainly also by Potter, was sold by Sothebys, London, Important English Furniture (including the Robert Harman collection of late 18th and early 19th century tea caddies), 12 November 1999, lot 40. Literature Stevens, Richenburg & Walkling, A, K & G, edts., The Story of British Tea Chests and Caddies: Social History and Decorative Techniques, Pub. ACC Art Books, 2022, p. 130, fig. 511a & 511b. We would like to thank Ian Beavis, Research Curator, The Amelia, Tunbridge Wells for his help in cataloguing this lot. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Various Artists 2012 Olympic Games Limited Edition Box SetThe complete deluxe set of twelve digital prints in colours, 2012, each on wove paper, all housed within the original clamshell box, the box numbered from the edition of 2012, published by Olympics, London, each sheet 400 x 300mm ( 15 3/4 x 11 7/8in) (folio)Artists include: Rachel Whiteread, Chris Ofili, Howard Hodgkin, Anthea Hamilton, Bridget Riley, Martin Creed, Tracey Emin, Michael Craig-Martin, Sarah Morris, Fiona Banner, Bob and Roberta Smith, and Gary Hume.

Donald Hamilton Fraser R.A. (British, 1929-2009)Study - Quillan, Pyrenees signed 'Fraser' (lower right); further signed, titled and dated 'Donald Hamilton Fraser R.A./Study - Quillan 1997' (on backboard)oil and pencil on paper24 x 33cm (9 7/16 x 13in).Footnotes:ProvenanceWith The New Academy Gallery, LondonPrivate Collection, U.K.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Donald Hamilton Fraser R.A. (British, 1929-2009)Flowers in Front of Painting signed 'Fraser' (lower left); titled and dated 'Flowers in front of painting 1966' (on label attached to frame verso)oil and pencil on card, laid on board29.5 x 22cm (11 5/8 x 8 11/16in).Footnotes:ProvenancePaul Rosenberg & Co. New York, where acquired byJoseph H. Hirshhorn, by whom gifted toThe Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 1981Their sale; Sotheby's, London, 16 March 2021, lot 238, where acquired by the present ownerPrivate Collection, U.K.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

‘I hear the well worthy and faithful Admiral Nelson happily arrived….’             1149    FERDINAND I: (1751-1825) King of the Two Sicilies 1816-25 (upon his restoration following victory in the Napoleonic Wars) and previously, as Ferdinand IV, King of Naples 1759-99, 1799-1806, 1815-16 and, as Ferdinand III, King of Sicily 1759-1816. A fine A.L.S., Ferdinand D[e] B[ourbon], one page, 4to, Palermo, 27th June 1799, to an unidentified correspondent [Sir John Acton?], in Italian. The King informs his correspondent that a frigate has arrived from Naples with an 'inexpressible consolation', continuing 'I hear the well worthy and faithful Admiral Nelson happily arrived with his crew. I have read the statement that he sent you in the form of observations, which could not be more wise, reasoned and adapted to effect and truly evangelical. I have no doubt that you will have immediately complied with it, otherwise it would have been the same as declaring yourself a rebel too, which is never possible after so many reproaches in the past given me of fidelity and attachment'. With blank integral leaf. A letter of good content for its reference to Lord Nelson. VG Sir John Acton (1736-1811) French-born English Admiral who served as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Naples under Ferdinand IV during the turbulent times when French Revolutionary fervour under Napoleon was sweeping across Europe and threatening to extinguish the monarchy he served.  Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) British Vice-Admiral who achieved a number of decisive naval victories during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.  Nelson's victory at the Battle of the Nile in August 1798 had extinguished French naval power in the Mediterranean, thereby saving the Kingdom of Naples from naval conquest by Revolutionary France. However, this did not prevent the French armies entering the north of Italy and achieving some successes. In response, and on the orders of Nelson, in December 1798 King Ferdinand, Queen Maria Carolina, Sir John Acton, Sir William Hamilton (and his wife, Emma Hamilton, Nelson's mistress) were evacuated from Naples and taken on board HMS Vanguard to the Sicilian capital of Palermo. Freed of the royal presence, during the first months of 1799, the Neapolitan citizens and aristocracy sympathetic to the ideals of the French Revolution promptly established the short-lived Parthenopean Republic with the help of the French and an uprising of the classes who had supported King Ferdinand was violently suppressed. Nevertheless the monarchy was restored in Naples five months later when Cardinal Fabrizio Ruffo, with the King's permission and support of Nelson, led the 20,000 strong Calabrian army ('Sanfedisti') against the French occupation. Acton re-established order in Naples with the creation of the Junta of State, a reign of terror during which many prominent citizens were imprisoned or executed. King Ferdinand rewarded Nelson's services by granting him a title of Sicilian nobility, Duke of Bronte, which he accepted without his own King's approval.  

NESSELRODE KARL: (1780-1862) Russian diplomat who served as Foreign Minister of the Russian Empire from 1816-56. A.L.S., Nesselrode, one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d. ('Samedi matin'; 15th October 1853), to Sir Hamilton [Seymour], in French. Nesselrode writes to complete the information which he gave to his correspondent yesterday, and informs Seymour that 'nous avons recu hier au soir la declaration de guerre.......et la sommation adressee au Pr. Gortichakoff' (Translation: 'we received yesterday evening the declaration of war…..and the summons addressed to Pr. Gortichakoff'). With blank integral leaf (a few very small, minor areas of paper loss to the edge). VGSir George Hamilton Seymour (1797-1880) British diplomat who served as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of St Petersburgh 1851-54.Alexander Gorchakov (1798-1883) Russian Prince, diplomat and statesman who served as Foreign Minister of the Russian Empire 1856-82. Nesselrode's letter is written just one day before the commencement of the Crimean War, a three-year conflict between Russia and the ultimately victorious alliance of the Ottoman Empire, France, the United Kingdom and Sardinia-Piedmont.  

AEROSMITH: A printed folio concert programme from Aerosmith's Nine Lives Tour (1997-99) individually signed by all five members of the American rock band comprising Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, Joe Perry and Brad Whitford, four of the band members signing to clear areas above and below a colour image depicting them standing together in three-quarter length poses and Hamilton signing to the inside back cover opposite. All have signed in bold black inks, Tyler adding an inscription in his hand, 'Dave u Drive me crazy' (apparently signed for the driver of their tour bus). Some very light, minor age wear, VG

ELGIN EARL OF: (1766-1841) English nobleman, soldier, politician and diplomat, known for his controversial procurement of marble sculptures (the Elgin Marbles) from the Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens. A.L.S., Lord Elgin, in the third person, one page, 8vom Broomhall (Fife, Scotland), 1st January 1822, to Mr. Beloc (?). Elgin states that he would be obliged to his correspondent if they were to send 'to Mr Hamilton of the Foreign Office, another copy of the list of members of the Travellers Club', adding that he believes Hamilton is still at Southampton. Accompanied by an A.N.S. by Beloc (?), one page, oblong 8vo, n.p., n.d., stating, in full, 'Is the autograph of that devastator and spoliator of the Parthenon the celebrated Elgin worthy (of) a place in your collection'. Addressed to the verso to J. Potter Esq. Some very light, minor age wear, about VG, 2The Travellers Club is the oldest of the surviving Pall Mall clubs in London, and one of the most exclusive. The private gentlemen's club, whose membership largely consists of diplomats and travellers, was established in 1819. 

HAMILTON RICHARD: (1922-2011) English painter and artist, an early exponent of pop art. Signed 5 x 7 photograph of Hamilton seated outdoors in a three-quarter length pose. Signed ('R Hamilton') in black ink with his name alone to the image. EX

‘Letters….from Soult have been intercepted from which it appears that the officer is most extremely apprehensive of an immediate attack from Lord Wellington’ [NAPOLEONIC WARS]: DISBROWE EDWARD CROMWELL (1790-1851) British politician and diplomat attached to Sir Charles Stuart during the Peninsular War. A.L.S., with his initials ECD, three pages, folio, Frankfurt, 9th November 1813, to Sir Charles Stuart. The informative letter is Disbrowe's retained draft copy of a letter containing intelligence reports and states, in part, 'The Head Quarters have remained here since last Friday. The reserve of the army is concentrated in this neighbourhood. Count Walmoden (sic) was still in the vicinity of Domitz on the 2nd watching Marshal Davoust who it is reported has since retired into Holland. The Crown Prince of Sweden is marching on Hanover but he has detached Bulow……Marshal Blucher was at Limbourg yesterday & is advancing in the direction of Cologne. Marshal Schwartzenberg (sic) left this place today in order to drive the French out of Hochheim where their only Corps on this side of the Rhine is stationed. It is probable that Bonaparte did not cross that river with more than 50,000 men & according to some accounts his force did not exceed 35,000……Genl. Wade took about 7,000 prisoners…….the brunt of the affair fell on Bonaparte's old Guard which has suffered most considerably & they were certainly the finest Corps he had. He remained a day & an half here during the whole time the Armies were fighting across the river for the possession of the bridge……By intercepted letters it appears that nearly 150,000 conscripts out of the 280,000…..(are)….at the Central Depot. So that something must be done on this side immediately, but unfortunately we have so many Commanders-in-Chief that in proportion as the manoeuvres become complicated & require decision we shall probably vacillate, for besides 2 Emperors & a King we may reckon Marshals Schwartzenberg & Blucher, the Crown Prince of Sweden, Genls. Barclay de Tolly & Benningsen (sic) among that number. Letters….from Soult have been intercepted from which it appears that the officer is most extremely apprehensive of an immediate attack from Lord Wellington & he ends by saying that the longer it is delayed the less apprehensive he shall be of the result. Letters from those quarters make great complaints of the exactions & contributions Soult has levied in France. A report from Bon. Thuyunot (sic; Baron Thouvenot) Comte of Bayonne mentions “that those inhabitants who had fled in consequence of the advance of the English have returned to their habitations relying on a promise of good treatment which he adds that they certainly have met with a circumstance likely to prove very favourable to the English in case they invade France & recommends the adoption of some measures to compel the inhabitants to fly”. The communication with Ld. Wellington by spies which you hinted at in a letter to me…….has been adopted, with what success I do not know'. In a postscript Disbrowe further writes, in part, 'Witgenstein (sic) continues to watch…..Benningsen who has been joined by the Garrison of Theresienstadt (i.e. Terezin) & has undertaken the siege of Dresden….Stettin & Wittenberg will probably very soon fall…..' and also makes reference to Lord Aberdeen and others who are presently in Frankfurt. A letter of interesting content, rich in its references to various individuals and places associated with the Napoleonic Wars. Some very light, extremely minor age wear and a small, neat split at the base of the central fold, VGCharles Stuart (1779-1845) 1st Baron Stuart de Rothesay. British diplomat who served as Ambassador to France 1815-24, 1828-30 and as Ambassador to Russia 1841-44.Ludwig von Wallmoden-Gimborn (1769-1862) Austrian General of the Cavalry.Louis-Nicolas Davout (1770-1823) French military commander and Marshal of the Empire. Charles XIV John (1763-1844) Jean Bernadotte. Marshal of France who was elected as Crown Prince of Sweden in 1810 and later became King of Sweden and Norway 1818-44. Friedrich Wilhelm Freiherr von Bulow (1755-1816) Prussian General. Gebhard Lebrecht von Blucher (1742-1819) Prussian Field Marshal who led his army against Napoleon I at the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813 and the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg (1771-1820) Austrian Generalissimo who was in command of the allied army that defeated Napoleon I decisively at the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813.Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French military commander and political leader who served as Emperor of the French 1804-14, 1815.Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly (1761-1818) Imperial Russian soldier who was commander-in-chief and Minister of War of the Russian Empire during Napoleon's invasion in 1812. Levin August von Bennigsen (1745-1826) German General in the service of the Russian Empire. Jean-de-Dieu Soult (1769-1851) 1st Duke of Dalmatia. French General and statesman, a Marshal of the Empire. Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) 1st Duke of Wellington. Anglo-Irish soldier who is among the commanders who won and ended the Napoleonic Wars when the Seventh Coalition defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.Pierre Thouvenot (1757-1817) French General famous for his defence of Bayonne in 1814.Peter Wittgenstein (1769-1843) German Prince and Field Marshal in the Imperial Russian Army during the Napoleonic Wars.George Hamilton-Gordon (1784-1860) 4th Earl of Aberdeen. British statesman and diplomat who served as British Ambassador to Austria 1813-14 from where he organised and financed the Sixth Coalition that defeated Napoleon.

Clarke, Rev James Stanier and M'Arthur, John: "The Life and Services of Admiral Lord Nelson", 3 vols illust, Fisher and Sons, quarter morocco, marbled boards, Thompson, G: "The Life of the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Nelson", 1 vol, T Allman, 1854, stamped cloth, Southey, Robert: "Life of Nelson", 1 vol illust, Bickers and Sons, 1883, full calf, and Herbert, Baily J T: The Life of Lady Hamilton", 1 vol illust (all uncollated)

Hamilton - a Khaki Tenet Red Below Zero limited edition automatic wristwatch, ref BA2 DEC XQH, serial no H785050, all black case, dial, numerals, and strap, grey hands, red tipped centre seconds, titanium case, 112/888, red display case, boxed with instructions etc.

A Hamilton & Inches 9ct gold wristwatch, circa 1935, case diam. 32mm, signed silvered dial with Arabic numerals, screw down bezel, opening to revealing manual wind movement, later leather strap. Condition - not currently running, general wear throughout.

Trading cards Andromeda 4 x signatures includes Laura Bertram, Steve Bacic, Kevin Sorbo and Gordon Michael Woolvett plus 3 x unsigned Laura Bertram, Keith Hamilton Cobb and Lisa Ryder. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10.

A W2264 Duchess of Hamilton locomotive in maroon livery, 46229. With its box and a booklet. *Condition: Locomotive, a touch of wear to one side, otherwise seems fine. Tender has a few marks/scratches on one side.

A boxed W2241M2 Duchess of Hamilton LMS Black 5 Pole locomotive, 6229. *Condition: Locomotive has a touch of wear to the front buffers, otherwise seems generally fine. Box with some wear to the edges.

Including W2224A BR black freight locomotive 48290, and W2241 LMS Duchess of Hamilton 6229, both boxed and one with booklet. (2). *Condition: Both seem in generally good condition, boxes have a little wear and some marks.

A mixed lot Including Duchess of Hamilton 46229 (wrong box), W2240 LNER 3144 (x2 correct boxes). Also with some empty Wrenn boxes, some locomotives with part boxes etc. *Condition: See online images for condition.

Including a boxed W2241 Duchess LMS black Duchess of Hamilton 6229 locomotive, and a W2260 Royal Scot LMS 6100 locomotive. Both boxed and one with booklet. (2). *Condition: Both seem in generally good condition.

Two enamel sepia oval portrait plaques, possibly of the Hon Henry Pelham (former MP and Chancellor from 1743-1754), and Elizabeth Gunning, Duchess of Hamilton and of Argyll. Both mounted in ebonised frames. Plaques 8cms by 7cms, and 8.5cms by 7cms. (2). *Condition: Both have various cracks to the surface, which are visible on both sides, and some restoration in places.

[SIGNED] Collection of Novels mostly SIGNED or limited and collector editions in dust-wrappers including works by Conn Iggulden, Jasper Fforde, Markus Zusak, Peter Hamilton, Monica Ali, Sarah Waters, Jean M. Auel, McDermid, John Connolly, Chris Cleave, John Moore, David Shepherd OBE, Mao The Unknown Story (signed twice) etc in dust-wrappers (31)

AMERICAN TOBACCO, silks, inc. Hamilton King Girls (3), Actresses Old Mill (6), Emblem series (7) etc., some duplication, FR to VG, 16

THEATRE, signed programme pages, inc. Glynis Barber, Peggy Ashcroft, John Fraser, Barbara Hamilton, John Hanson, Ray Mort, Patricia Lawrence, Lee Montague etc., many with multiple signatures to each piece, from 8 different programmes, some bound with unsigned pages, G to VG, Qty.

ENTERTAINMENT, signed selection, inc. letters, photos, envelopes etc.; David Hamilton, John Hanson, Brian Johnston, Nana Mouskouri, Pat Boone, Clive Dunn etc., in modern album/book, VG to EX, 18*

A pair of late Victorian Scottish silver oval bonbon baskets, each with beaded rim above pierced and embossed decoration, Edinburgh 1898 by Hamilton & Inches, total weight 179g, length 16.2cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

Frederick Hamilton Jackson - 'The Village Street' (View through the Landgate, Rye, East Sussex), late 19th/early 20th century watercolour, 33cm x 26cm, within a titled mount and gilt frame.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

Sale Item: OIL PAINTING HAMILTON GLASS (FRAME AF) Vat Status: No Vat Buyers Premium: This lot is subject to a Buyers Premium of 15% + Vat @ 20% Additional Info : Lots purchased online with the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 4.95% of the hammer price plus VAT @ 20%

A Hamilton Collection The Duke American Legends wall clock, sculpture no 379D, depicting John Wayne, with certificate of authenticity, 44cm diameter.

Hamilton Pattern, to include: 12 fish forks, 12 fish knives (steel bladed & loaded handles), 10 dessert forks, 10 teaspoons, 4 grapefruit spoons, 4 butter spreaders, a table fork, a table spoon and a pair of sugar tongs, most pieces initialled "H"; 63.5ozt weighable silver (55). *Condition: All pieces with wear & in mixed conditions Please contact Connor for further information connor.swanwick@lawrences.co.uk.

Hamilton Chronometer watch in original navigational binnacle case, dial marked Hamilton, Lancaster, PA, USA.

A matched set of six Victorian silver fruit knives and forks,by Hamilton and Inches 1896/98 and Harrison and Howson, Sheffield 1897/98,the blades with engraved decoration, carved mother-of-pearl handles, in a later fitted case. (12)

A mixed lot of regimental silver items,various makers and dates,comprising: a Victorian trophy goblet, by Hamilton & Inches, Birmingham 1890 inscribed 'XIth Hussars Sports 1891 Half Mile Open Handicap, won by C. H. Grant', on a circular base, bead border, plus a Victorian trophy goblet, Northumberland Hussars, two further small trophy cups, and a circular bowl, the centre with a Regimental badge, approx. weight 15.4oz. (5)

A pair of Scottish silver wine coasters,by Hamilton and Inches, Edinburgh 1923,circular form, pierced with vertical slats, turned wooden bases, diameter 12.2cm. (2)

An Edwardian Scottish silver double inkstand,by Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh 1905,rectangular form, gadroon borders, on four bracket feet, with two oval inkwells with gadroon borders, the hinged lids with scroll thumbpieces and knop finials, clear glass liners, length 23.4cm, plus a silver double inkstand, by Asprey & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1938, shaped rectangular form, quatrefoil border with mask terminals, central pen-well, on four leaf-capped gnarl feet, with two square cut glass inkwells, the hinged covers with quatrefoil borders, length 27.8cm, total approx. weighable 27.3oz. (2)

A 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH SWORD STICK, the horn handle with yellow metal Hamilton clan crest, above white metal collar engraved with owner's initials, rubbed, over KINNEDDER OAKLEY FIFE, 74cm tapering blade inscribed FOR MY COUNTRY ET KING to both sides and with GR to one side and the Royal coat of arms to the other, malacca haft with push button mechanism, 95.5cm long over all.

An Anthea Hamilton (b.1978): "Divers" 2012 London Olympic Games, framed and glazed poster, 62cm x 82cm

Orrery,J.v.: Des Grafen John von Orrery väterliche Briefe an seinen Sohn Hamilton Boyle, in moralischen und kritischen Anmerkungen über Leben und die Schriften des Dr. Jonathan Swift. Hbg. u. Lpz., Grund u. Holle 1752. 6 Bl., 280 S. Hldr. d. Zt. mit Rsch. (Etw. berieb. u. best.). Teerink-Scouten 416. - Erste dt. Ausgabe der ersten Biographie Swift's. - Es fehlt das gest. Portrait. - Tls. leicht fleckig, N.a.T.

DAVID McKAY BROWN A FINE PAIR OF 28-BORE ROUND-ACTION EJECTORS, serial no. 8124 / 5, for 2014, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels with tapered raised solid matt ribs, the breech ends with acanthus scroll detailing and ovals relief-engraved and gold-inlaid '1' and '2', the tubes engraved 'DAVID McKAY BROWN 12 HAMILTON ROAD BOTHWELL SCOTLAND', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. choke in all, slim treble-grip actions, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, the actions and furniture finely carved in relief with 'Scottish scroll' engraving on a finely matted background, the sides with elaborate cartouches signed 'DAVID McKAY BROWN', retaining virtually full original colour-hardening, the triggerguards relief engraved and gold-inlaid with the Prince of Wales ostrich feather plume with 'ICH DIEN' motto, 14 1/2in. highly-figured stocks, weight 5lb. 12oz., in their lightweight leather motor case with accessories and canvas and leather outer. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

DAVID McKAY BROWN A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE ROUND-ACTION EJECTORS, serial no. 7892 / 3, for 2005, 29in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the ribs engraved 'DAVID McKAY BROWN 32 HAMILTON ROAD BOTHWELL SCOTLAND' with carved scroll detailing and gold-inlaid '1' and '2' at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in all, treble-grip actions, toplevers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, the actions and furniture finely carved in relief with 'cutaway floral scroll', the undersides with vignettes of lone woodcock in flight, the triggerguards relief-engraved and gold-inlaid with daffodil motifs, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 5/8in. highly-figured stocks, weight 6lb. 8oz., in their brass-cornered oak-lined leather case with accessories and canvas and leather outer. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

Crown Devon Lady Hamilton dishes together with two rose patterned vases ( 1 A/F), and fruit patterned bowl, jug and dish. Mostly signed

•Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006) New Scottish Parliament, postcard, framed. (11cm x 15cm). Provenance: Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh, label verso. Note: this lot may be subject to ARR.

After George Frederick Watts (1817-1904), a 19th century porcelain plaque depicting 'Gerald Hamilton as an infant', signed indistinctly lower right, probably KPM Berlin, 24 x 33cm, housed within a gilt frame

James Bond Diamonds Are Forever (1971) British Quad film poster, starring Sean Connery, directed by Guy Hamilton, United Artists, folded, 30 x 40 inches.

A City of Edinburgh presentation 9ct gold oval enamelled medallion awarded to William B W Lyle, manufactured by Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh complete with gold bar and black and white silk ribbon, medal engraved with the City coat of arms and chased motto with sceptre and sword and keys to the City verso, dated 1966 (3.2cm x 2.8cm) and a WWII Atlantic Star medal (2)

A bottle of House of Commons No. 1 Scotch Whisky - 75cl, 12 years old, the label signed by James Douglas-Hamilton, Baron Selkirk of Douglas.

Hamilton & Inches, an Art Deco silver gilt quaich, with red and white enamel initial to the interior, maker's marks for Hamilton & Inches, hallmarks for Edinburgh 1928, measures approximately 11.9 by 7.7 by 3.1cm, 103g- Overall good condition - Some marks and scratches, in keeping with age and general wear - Personal engraving to underside 'From C. C-S. 30th May 1929' - Clients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lot - For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com