LAWRENCE, T E: 1. Lawrence, T E: The Mint. Jonathan Cape, 1955, Limited edition, No 481 (of 2,000). 4to. Quarter bound in blue morocco over blue boards with gilt lettering to spine, top edges gilt, and a slipcase. CONDITION: Browning to slipcase, o/w VG; 2. Lawrence, T E; and Woolley, C L: The Wilderness of Zin. Jonathan Cape, 1936, new edn. (first published by the Palestine Exploration Fund). 4to. Original cloth. CONDITION: Covers worn, faded and with two tears; 3. Lawrence, T E: Revolt in the Desert. Two bound volumes (163 numbered pages) made up from newspaper cuttings, including the illustrations; and with handwritten notes in the margins. A very interesting and unique item. CONDITION: VG; 4. Lawrence, T E: Revolt in the Desert. Cape, 1927, 1st. edn. Original cloth. CONDITION: Spine faded, newspaper cutting to front pastedown, inscription to front blank endpaper, o/w VG; 5. Lawrence, T E: Revolt in the Desert. 1st. US edition. CONDITION: Poor (6)
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Ascension 1938-53 set as available from the Post Office from 1949 (mixed perforations). Eleven values affixed to Post Office Notice with `Ascension Postage Stamps` at top, each with locally handstamped `SPECIMEN` in black sans-serif type. Some trifling soiling and the 1/- with a small area of damage in the top right corner, but a truly exceptional item. BPA Certificate (1993). Between SG 38-47a/CW 1-30
South Africa. 1928 1d Issue 2 `arrow` pieces with R1-2/7 plate cracks, mint. Pair prior to damage (faults); block with both cracks (SAH v5 + v6), this with several mounted and small thin on selvedge; and block without the R1/7 crack, but with the 2/7 corner crack (SAH v7). The latter item is the scarce piece of the three and is in very fine condition, lightly hinged on the selvedge only. SG 31
Zanzibar. 1964 deconstructed envelope originally bearing the full 1961 set of sixteen; now with all values to 2/- off piece, the 5/- to 20/- on two pieces, all cancelled 17 JA 64. Each stamp cancelled by pen cross. BPA Certificate (1970) for the original cover. A rare item which the vendor states came from an exhibit which won National Gold in South Africa. See note preceding SG 394
1938 Times Newspaper Bound Royal Edition: Royal Edition was printed on a Better quality Paper and given out to gentry Featuring 1st September to 31st October having great information and illustrations to include topics etc Railway Coronation Class Locomotives, Sporting, Life Styles all professionally bound with marble boards with a Leather buckled Strap to keep it shut great example (please note no Postage available on this item)
Royalty - The Honeymoon of Charles and Diana fine collection of photographs taken during the honeymoon of Prince Charles and Diana Princess of Wales: Including approx 17 b&w postcard sized prints of the honeymoon, together with approx 35 b&w postcard sized prints showing an overseas tour by the Queen and Prince Philip, a photocopy of an autograph letter signed by Charles expressing thanks for a wedding present, and approx 10 colour 10x8 shots showing interiors of the Royal Yacht as well as shots of the Royal Yacht in the River Thames. The interior shots show one of the lounges, the Banqueting Suite as well as the engine room. Also included in the collection is an example of the uniform worn by ratings on the Royal Yacht - both the northern hemisphere uniform and the ‘whites’ for southern climbs. Uniform is in excellent condition. A most unusual and rare item of Royal memorabilia - particularly as the Royal Yacht is now de-commissioned.
A Spanish swivel head amazonite and cultured pearl gold ring, c.1960, an oval cabochon amazonite, claw set to a pierced collet that swivels to reveal an alternate head, composed of four amazonite and turquoise beads, claw set to a border of cultured pearls. A heavily textured and diamond cut mount and shoulders to a plain shank. Spanish standard mark from 1934. 750 standard. Finger size N LE CONDITION REPORT: It is marked 750 which equates to approximately 18ct gold. It has been spot tested, but as the item was not manufactured in the UK (or ever destined to be sold in the UK) we cannot guarantee it will pass assay. The small amazonite beads at the centre of the cultured pearl head appear slightly worn or dehydrated. Pearls slightly dirty.
JAPANESE IVORY SHIBAYAMA MINIATURE CABINET with crane and bird decoration, the two doors opening to reveal three drawers, on a wooden stand 10cm high, 8.5cm wide Splits to the ivory at the back of the cabinet, one of the doors is detached from its hinged but present, very light loses to the gilt and loses to the wood but overall very nice item.
λ A George III silver gentleman`s travelling toilet set, by James Jackson, London 1809/1810, comprising: a toothbrush, a shaving brush, three silver-mounted toilet jars, plus a pair of ivory cut-throat razors, a corn knife and a manicure item, two pairs of scissors and a later button hook, plus a continental silver travelling shaving brush, in a brass-bound wooden case, with a red leather bounded fitted interior with a mirror, length 29.8cm.
A 19th Century Biedermeier ash and satin birch secretaire abattant, The rounded rectangular top over a hinged fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with drawers above three drawers on bracket feet, 127cm high x 119cm wide x 50cm deep CONDITION REPORT: There is some very heavy scuffing to the base, but overall in good condition. No other areas of major concern . this item is late 19th/ early 20th century and not actually from the biedermeier era.
A Chinese brown lacquer eight fold Coromandel screen, with a scrolling foliate boarder, enclosing Chinese figural scenes, raised on shaped feet, each fold 175 cm high x 35 cm wide CONDITION REPORT: This item has a large amount of scratches, scrapes, dents, and marks. The age we think is late 19th century, but the hinges don't look old at all, with half of them being detached. I've attached images of some of the areas of damage.
A club fender, the red simulated leather "L" shaped pads over cylindrical uprights, upon adjustable plinth base with central finial, 46cm high x 141cm wide x 43cm deep CONDITION REPORT: This item doesn't have any breaks or tears. Some of the brass is slightly loose and a bit rickety. One small bolt missing from the base. But the overall condition is good.
An ebonised and bone inlaid chest, with circular geometric inlay throughout, the three drawers upon stile supports, 87cm high x 101cm wide x 50cm deep. CONDITION REPORT: This item is late 20th century. General marks and scratching with some areas heavier than others, but nothing overly extreme.
A French marble topped circular occasional table, the top with pierced brass gallery over a single frieze drawer, upon channel moulded tapering supports, 75cm high x 65.5cm diameter CONDITION REPORT: This item is mid 20th century. There are no splits or breaks to the marble, but some slight warping to the pierced gallery. One of the legs has a very large fracture to the top, and is on the verge of becoming completely detached.
Historical DocumentsKlemens Wenzel von Metternich1835 (October 19), entire letter from Vienna addressed to Count Giulio Ottolini Visconti in Venice, with the address beautifully handwritten on front, with red wax seal on reverse, signed inside "Fürst von Metternich" with superb large wafer seal adjacent. Also a note written in French, stating in manuscript this to be a document received from the hands of Metternich in Venice on 17 October 1838. A Spectacular and most rare postal-history item. Klemens Wenzel von Metternich (1773-1859), Foreign Minister of the Holy Roman Empire and its successor, the Austrian Empire (1809-1848). Undoubtedly one of the most important personages of his era, known as "Age of Metternich", leader of the Austrian delegation at the Congress of Vienna which signed the division of Europe between the major powers after the Napoleonic period. Metternich was the architect of the famous "Metternich System" and its Congresses, establishing an international system of reactionary governments dedicated to maintaining a set of European boundaries, preventing revolutions and changes in government, and stopping any one power from becoming too powerful. Metternich received the title of Prince ("Fürst") of the Austrian Empire in 1813 as a proof of esteem for his services. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
GAVSHON A L Flight for Freedom - the Story of the SAAF 120 x 180 mm The author felt that too little acknowledgement had been made to the brave SA pilots` contribution to the successful campaign against the Italians in East Africa, which he seeks to remedy. A scarce item. 135 pp with bw illustrations, Good condition in pictorial wraps, staples a little rusty, slight foxing in prelims. Privately published 1941. Good Johannesburg The author 1941 Click here to view further details and to bid
Paul Alberts Some Evidence of Things Seen: Children of South Africa (Signed by Mandela, Rev. Desmond Tutu, Albie Sachs and Paul Alberts) Limited to 50 specially bound books commemorating Nelson Mandela`s commmitment to children. Signed on facing title page by Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Albie Sachs and Paul Alberts (the photographer). Signatures also next to each chapter title. Introduction by Nelson Mandela, Text by Rev Tutu and Albie Sachs, Photographs and notes by Paul Alberts. 252p, b/w photographs. Red leather with gilt lettering to front cover and spine, in a slipcase. The photographs were taken over a period of two decades. A very collectable item. Very good Rivonia Open Hand Trust 1997 Click here to view further details and to bid
Doyle, A. Conan The Great Boer War 211mm x 137mm Contained in a hand made slipcase covered in dark navy blue book cloth with hand marbled paper and leather trim by Peter Carstens.Original blue cloth boards with gilt titling on the spine. Black end papers. x prelims, 552 pages, 5 maps followed by 8 pages (some are still uncut)of the publisher`s advertisements.CONDITION DETAILS: The images provided were taken in direct sunlight and over emphasize the sunning to the spine. There is some browning on the blank leaves at the front and less so at the rear. This is a very acceptable and above average copy of this great Boer War classic. An attractive item London Smith, Elder & Co 1900 Click here to view further details and to bid
Early Cape Printing: NOTICE OF GOVERNOR’S PERMISSION TO PUBLISH THE CAPE TOWN GAZETTE (1800) 245 175 mm The Governor, His Excellency Sir George Yonge, Knight of the Bath, Etc., Etc. His Excellency has been pleased to grant Permission for the Printing and Publishing a Weekly Newspaper, in the English and Dutch Languages, under the Title of CAPE TOWN GAZETTE, AND AFRICAN ADVERTISER. N.B. The First Number will be ready for delivery on Saturday, the 16th Instant. Cape Town, 1st August, 1800 Two single sheets, 245 x 175 mm, one in English and the other in Dutch, printed on both sides. The two leaves bound into full light blue leather with gilt titling on the upper cover. These Notices are amongst the earliest examples of printing at the Cape. Prior to the first British occupation of the Cape in 1795 printing at the Cape had been prevented by the Dutch East India Company which employed clerks to copy official documents. On 21st July 1800 Sir George Yonge granted Messrs. Walker & Robertson permission to set up a printing press to be known as the Government Printing Office, No.35 Plein Street, and this was followed by the notice to publish the Cape Town Gazette. Prior to these notices only fragments of printing are known. Laidler in his The Pre-Victorian Products of the Cape Press 1796 – 1837 (Johannesburg 1935) lists it as the sixth item. The first issue of the Cape Town Gazette – Kaapsche Stads Courant appeared on 16th August 1800. See also: Smith (A.H.) The Spread of Printing, South Africa, Amsterdam 1971. Very good cape Town Click here to view further details and to bid
Three pieces of Mauchline ware and another item, comprising; an unusual goblet (The Needles Rock and Lighthouse), chip to rim repaired, 12cm high, a pin hinge rectangular box (Shanklin, Isle of Wight), 8.1cm, a barrel form money box (Life Boat House, Clacton-on-Sea), 8cm, and a papier-mâché circular dish with a titled photographic view ""Crystal Palace"", within gilt border, 17cm diameter. (4)
Egyptian Government currency note, a printers obverse archival photograph for a 5 piastres, ND (ca 1919), zero serial numbers, head of a camel top centre, value in field at centre and at left and right(Pick not listed), a most interesting item and never adopted, date on reverse '10/12/19' Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Central Bank of Oman, uncut sheet containing eight 1 rial notes, 2005, commemorative issue 35th anniversary of Independence, red on multicolour, Sultan Qaboos bin Sa'id at right, reverse boat at left, minaret at centre, Jalili fortress at low right(Pick 43), uncirculated, an unusual and very collectable item Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
SIR DOUGLAS BADER`S SERVICE ISSUE MILITARY ATP TIMOR WRISTWATCH AND ROYAL AIR FORCE DOG TAG CIRCA 1940 D: Silver dial with applied Arabic numerals & luminous markers, subsidiary seconds. M: 15 jewel manual wind movement signed Timor. C: Military case with fixed bars, signed Timor Watch Co., issue markings ^ A.T.P. 68012, case diameter measures approx. 32mm. S: Original leather strap. Dog tag stamped 26151 R.A.F. Bader D.R.S. This item was sold in Sotheby`s Arms, Armour, Militaria and Aeronautica auction on 13th April 1999. The item now comes with various Douglas Bader related items including an original copy of the Daily Express reporting on Douglas Bader and the Battle of Britain, nine original photographs of dog fights in the sky taken from the ground, photograph of Sir Douglas Bader and his false legs before being sent to France, a photocopy of Douglas wearing the watch at Duxford 1940 with 242 Squadron members, and two lithographs by Robert Taylor. Group Captain and Squadron Leader Sir Douglas Bader (1910-1982) was the iconic R.A.F. fighter ace and during the Second World War was credited with numerous important aerial victories whilst being a double leg amputee. He was captured in 1941 after bailing out over German-occupied France, and after a number of escape attempts he was sent to POW camp at Colditz Castle where he remained until the camp was liberated by the First United States Army. A percentage of the hammer price of this lot will be donated to the Douglas Bader Foundation on behalf of the consignor. CONDITION REPORT D: Original dial in excellent condition. M: Not working at present. C: In good condition, with some scratches & wear due to general use. S: In fair condition. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet
Sapphire and diamond three-stone ring in platinum mount, the sapphire approximately 0.62ct, ring size N+.Condition report: This item does not have a gem laboratory report. Approximate characteristics of the stones: Sapphire +/- 5.6 x 5.2 x 3.2mm, v small chips on the girdle, colour even, moderate, blue-bluish violet. Diamonds old brilliant, +/- 4.3mm, SI - I, , colour G-H. The shank is inscribed 2-7-62, gross weight 2.3g
(x) New ZealandThe Postal History of the Province of OtagoGold Field Offices and CancellationsArrow River1865 (July) chamois pouch with linen draw strings and fine large red wax seal inscribed "gold fields department/arrow/receivers office", complete with label (damaged) to T.C. Delacy, Gold Receiver at Dunedin. A remarkable item of Goldfields ephemera. Photo Note: Gold was first discovered in the Arrow River from July 1862. A Post Office was opened in February 1863Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Rhodesia1896-97 Large Arms IssueDie Proofs2/-, 2/6d., 3/-, 4/-, 5/- and 10/- value tablets, printed in black on a single piece of wove paper with manuscript die number "2265" at top and with manuscript "Cancelled" in red ink at centre, each proof with a central punch hole and sharing single and/or individual blue crayon crosses. A unique day book item from the archives. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Philatelic LiteratureAuction Catalogues"Collection de M. Ferrari de la Renotière", the Gilbert sales I-XIV and with the index/addendum, bound in four volumes, with printed prices realised and pencilled prices realised; superb. Only a small number of complete runs have survived. A rare and most desirable key item for collectors of literature Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A rare decorated table and chair from the Apple Boutique, circa 1968, table with circular top & on four twisted columns, each item similarly painted with floral motifs in blue, yellow, silver, orange and green, chair (35in) high, table (28¾in) high Provenance: Ex lot 120, Sotheby`s London, 29th August 1985, sale of `Rock `n` Roll Memorabilia 1956-1984`. The footnote at the time recorded that these items were obtained from the boutique by a company dealing in bankrupt business stock. The chair can be seen in the YouTube video from 1968 here http://youtu.be/vgy7zWJqAw4?t=1m6s
Yoko Ono, second wife & widow of John Lennon, a copy of Liverpool Echo newspaper signed by Yoko the day following the death of John Lennon, signed `Yoko Ono `tears`` in black felt tip, newspaper dated Tuesday December 9, 1980. Provenance: Given to Liverpool comedian Peter Robinson by Yoko Ono during their friendship. This item came from Peter Robinson`s estate following his death. There is a note attached to the top of the paper `From Yoko Ono signed and inscribed `Tears` PR`
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