Five boxed Dinky diecast models to include 150 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in two tone grey, 198 Rolls Royce Phantom V in metallic light green with silver (box with end flap and tape repairs), 109 Austin Healey 100 Sports in white, with driver, race number 23 (play worn, box missing side end flap), 412 Austin Wagon dark red with red hubs, correct colour spot to box (diecast vg with tape repair to end flap) and 688 Field Artillery Tractor (some paint wear)
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A pair of modern painted wrought iron four-light candelabra with glazed pottery sconces and cut glass drops, height 68cm.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.
An Art Deco frosted glass and chrome plated sectional ceiling light, diameter 33cm, together with two other glass ceiling lights and a pair of frosted glass shades.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.
Beautiful fly rod with a light, slow tip, casts smoothly, built on dark green blank with gold tipped plum colored wraps. Model #62805 244cm. line wt. 5. Two piece rod measuring 50 inches. Issued: late 20th CenturyDimensions: 8'LCountry of Origin: SpainManufacturer: KunnanCondition: Age related wear.
Beautiful custom basketweave wrap on 6'L 1pc very light power slow action rod, perfect for trout or panfish. Drift rod built for river steelhead, 9'6"L 2pc 5 lb. line with stunning wrap, gold eagle and brown gradient. Two piece rods, longest piece measures 74 inches.Country of Origin: USAManufacturer: LamiglasCondition: Age related wear.
Kunnan Flippin' Stick 7'6"L medium to heavy power. Unknown 7'L 0.5-1.5 oz. lure light tip, medium to fast action, brown wraps on root beer colored blank. Quantum Blue Runner 7'L 0.25-2 oz. 10-25 lb. line, medium to heavy action with good-looking gold tipped metallic blue wraps. Tsunami Sapphire SABCXT-581M 5'8"L 0.75-1.5 oz. lure 12-25 lb. line bottom fishing jig rod with lots of backbone! Four one-piece rods, longest measures 86 inches.Issued: late 20th to early 21st CenturyCondition: Age related wear.
Spinning rod 6'6"L 3/8-3/4 oz. medium to heavy power with beautiful custom brown and gold wrap. Versatile 8'L heavy freshwater or light saltwater baitcaster, with stunning gold and green custom wrap. Light power spinning rod 7'L with fast tip 1/4-5/8 oz. bait and wrapped in lucky charm of green/gold and rainbow. Pretty little casting rod 6'L 1pc 3/8-3/4 oz. with trigger handle and gorgeous quilt star wrap. One piece rods with the longest measuring 90 inches.Issued: c. 1990Country of Origin: New ZealandManufacturer: CTSCondition: Age related wear.
Renegade Ultrastick WHHCTS 662ML 2pc 6'6"L 2pc 1/16-1/4 oz. lure 2-10 lbs. medium action on a beautiful gold and red base. Rogue steelhead rod 9'L 3/8-1 oz. lure medium to fast action with fantastic copper eagle custom wraps. Ultralight 2 pc 5'3"L 1/16-3/8 oz. lure with gorgeous green and gold wraps. Ugly Stick 2pc 5'5"L 3/16-3/4 oz. lure, sturdy multi-purpose light F/W action. Unknown blank 1pc 6'3"L 3/8-3/4 oz. lure, fast action with attractive metallic eagle custom wrap. Longest piece measures 70 inches long.Issued: late 20th to early 21st CenturyCondition: Age related wear.
Unique HELIX DRIVE spool oscillation for ultimate drag and casting performance. Fast-set clutch bearing anti-reverse, forged precision machined long cast spool, zero friction titanium nitride plated front spool flange, balanced rotor and wood knob handle, wear free titanium nitride plated ball bearing, light weight graphite construction, folding handle, and free spare spool. This item has its original papers, spare spool, and box which measures 5"L x 4"W x 5.25"H. Issued: late 20th or early 21st CenturyDimensions: 5"L x 3.5"W x 5"HCountry of Origin: KoreaManufacturer: MaradoCondition: Age related wear.
Early model of the 155, first built before 1941, this reel was not known as a beachmaster, but simply called a "light tackle casting reel". Made with reinforced side plates, chrome plated brass exposed metal components, stainless steel pinion gear and a high strength bronze alloy main gear. The counter-balanced handle has a green torpedo shaped knob, and the side plates are made of black Bakelite. Issued: pre 1941Dimensions: 5"L x 2.5"W x 4.25"HCountry of Origin: USAManufacturer: PennCondition: Age related wear.
This lure is a large piece of fishing lumber. This giant wooden, painted eye, antique fishing lure was given a model series number 7500. The lure has a heavy-duty wire through construction with two treble hooks. Painted to look like scales on its back with light cream-colored belly and red mouth. This item has its original box with dimensions 8.5"L x 3.25"W x 1.5"H. Box label reads No. 7518-4 oz. Dimensions: 7.25"LCountry of Origin: Indiana, USAManufacturer: Creek Chub Bait Co.Condition: Age related wear.
This Pikaroon with its sleek sexy wooden curved body is a glass eyed beauty! It has the telltale pointed nose, and its triangular shaped head which is the widest point of the body of the lure. The Pikaroon then tapers backwards towards the aft of the lure to a width that seemingly is just wide enough to hook the rear hook. The Pikaroon Antique Fishing Lure, the model 1000 has only 2T, or trebles to secure its catch. Both being held into the wooden lure via a simple screw eye rigging. Issued: c. 1920Dimensions: 4.25"LCountry of Origin: USAManufacturer: Moonlight Bait Co.Condition: Age related wear. Light pointers, VG.
Nice looking small lure with metal nose and wire leader. Colors are striking with orange, red body, black spots, and yellow glass eyes. Two treble hooks attached to the belly. Dimensions: 3.25"LCountry of Origin: Indiana, USAManufacturer: South Bend Bait Co.Condition: Age related wear. Good, 2 pointers on 1 side, light cracks.
Believed to be Shakespeare but, unmarked. Serious looking lure with 5 hooks and propellers in the front and back. Painted green and yellow finish with glass eyes. The lure does have plate hanger hardware with the flat metal plate passing through the lure's body. Dimensions: 3.75"LCondition: Age related wear. Good, pointers and light cracking.
Great detailed lures with photo finish, two hooks on each, with glass eyes. The longer has jointed body and measures 4.25"L. Both are colored green on top blending to red sides and yellow bellies. Country of Origin: MIchigan, USAManufacturer: ShakespeareCondition: Age related wear. VG, few light pointers.
Watercolor on paper of a serene porch basked in the late afternoon sun with an interplay of light and shadows by Gustave Wander (American, 1934-2017). Signature in brown ink on lower left: Gustave Wander. On verso: "This is an original water color by Gustave Wander. Teaneck, N.J. and Delray Beach, Florida." Sight size: 15.50â€L x 11.50â€H. Frame size: 23.60â€L x 29.60â€H x 0.90â€W. Artist: Gustave WanderIssued: c. 1990Country of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
The Trio is a stunning color lithograph by Patricia Buckley Moss that represents three Canadian geese in a wintry landscape with a sweeping translucent light reflecting on the snow. Signature in pencil on lower left: Buckley Moss. Title on lower center: "The Trio." On lower right: Buckley Moss, 30/1000. Sight size: 27.80â€L x 20â€H. Frame size: 36â€L x 28â€H x 1â€W. Artist: Patricia Buckley MossIssued: 1995Edition Number: 30 of 1000 Country of Origin: CanadaCondition: Age related wear.
An unusual late 19th century bronze and patinated and gilt metal nine light mermaid chandelierProbably FrenchThe semi-clad maiden with entwined and undulating double scrolling tail, her cascading hair encircled with a floral wreath, her waist with drapery, flowers and netted seaweed, the figure supporting a scallop shell cast cornucopia issuing scrolling foliate lily and bull rush arms with gilt foliate flowerhead fittings, the whole suspended from a three rope twist supports below a corresponding foliate ceiling rose, later converted to electricity, together with nine later glass shades, 111cm drop, 56cm wideFootnotes:ProvenanceChelston Cross, Torquay, Devon, home of William Froude (1810-1879), civil engineer, hydrodynamicist and naval architect and friend and employee of Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859). This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A pair of early 19th century French gilt bronze three light wall appliques,Circa 1810, in the manner of Claude Galle (French, 1759-1815)The stop-reeded urn nozzles with detachable drip pans mounted to milled girdles supported in the jaws of lions mask head backplates with anthemion crestings and terminals, 19cm high, 16.5cm diameter approximately (2)Footnotes:The son of a farmer, Claude Galle rose beyond his humble roots to become an important bronze founder and gilder. Collaborating with numerous craftsmen and scholars he produced decorative and ornamental bronzes in a variety of styles popular at the end of the 18th and start of the 19th century, An important supplier to the royal household in the 1780s, he received commissions for the palaces of Versailles, Fontainebleau, St Cloud and Compiegne. His workshop employed nearly 400 people at its height and continued during the Empire period, participating in Napoleon's campaign of re-furnishing the former royal châteaux, especially Fontainebleau, until going bankrupt in 1811.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A vibrant French, 17th century tapestryCirca 1640The domestic scene, probably showing a wedding party or dowry exchange, the altar to the right foreground with comb, trinket box, ring and lace fragment placed upon it before the table top lectern, the elaborately dressed noblemen and ladies of fashion, all clad in richly coloured silks, their dresses with vented, slashed sleeves and delicate lace collars, the moustachioed male figure to the left with long curling hair, wearing deep indigo pantaloons and jacket with intricate lace collar at his neck and frilled sleeves to his wrists, the panelled chamber with a number of verdure tapestries adorning the walls, a leather screen to the left, and a wall light with flickering candle to the very far left above the fauteuil, a leather boot with spurs just disappearing out of the pictorial frame, the whole later cut down and with later blue outer slip,282cm x 254cmThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An impressive gilt bronze mounted and cut glass eighteen light chandelierIn the George III styleThe upper urn and baluster central stem with diamond and fluted cut decoration, surmounted by a domed canopy and upper pineapple fitment, the alternating two tier 'S' shaped scrolling arms with 'Van Dyke' cut urn nozzles and star shaped drip pan collars and further high scrolling decorative arms, issuing from a corresponding diamond cut bowl receiver above a similarly decorated ogee scrolling canopy, with pineapple terminal, the whole decorated with chains of swagged facetted pear drops and droplets, fitted for electricity, 185.5cm drop, 109cm diameter approximatelyFootnotes:ProvenanceWith Partridge Fine Art Ltd, 14-146 New Bond Street, London, W1S 2PFThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
NO RESERVE ** FAILE (b.1975 & 1976)Dog (Black Light Edition)Offset lithograph printed in colours, 2015, signed in pencil, from the edition of unknown size, published by Faile Shop, New York, with their verso, the full sheet printed to the edges, sheet 710 x 560mm (30 x 22in)** This lot has been imported from outside the United Kingdom to be sold at auction under temporary importation, and therefore the buyer must pay the import VAT at a rate of 5%. On proof of export outside the United Kingdom, this duty can be refunded.
Ruskin Spear R.A. (British, 1911-1990)Green Light for Go signed and dated 'Ruskin Spear/81' (lower right)oil on board29.5 x 36.5cm (11 5/8 x 14 3/8in).Footnotes:ProvenanceWith Crane Kalman Gallery, London, where acquired by Lloyds Bank PLC, 9 May 1994Sale; Bonhams, London, 24 June 2003, lot 80Private Collection, U.K.ExhibitedLondon, Crane Kalman Gallery, Ruskin Spear, R.A., C.B.E., (1911-1990), 10 March-16 April 1994This 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
Austin Osman Spare (British, 1886-1956)The Moonlight Sonata indistinctly signed with initials 'AOS' (lower right); further signed, titled and inscribed 'Drawn for Mrs Violet Dawe, The Moon-light Sonata/by Austin O. Spare./1954.' (on backboard)chalk on paper42.5 x 53cm (16 3/4 x 20 7/8in).Footnotes:ProvenanceWith Victor Arwas Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner, 17 December 2014 Private Collection, South KoreaIn his 1955 exhibition at the Archer Gallery, Spare exhibited several pastel works with musical themes, such as No. 115, Mozart Mosaic, No. 123, Beethoven's Fifth, and No. 126, Punchinello Phantasy (I. Stravinsky). Although there is no record of the present work being exhibited in 1955, it was perhaps produced by the artist upon the request of Mrs Violet Dawe.We are grateful to Robert Shehu-Ansell for compiling this catalogue entry.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Frankrijk, 18 kt. gouden devant de corsage en pampille, 19e eeuw. Met bloemen en klimopbladeren. In het midden bezet met een oud slijpsel diamant van ca. 0.30 ct., (lichtgeel, chip) waarnaast zilveren blaadjes elk met een roosgeslepen diamant. Het geheel verder bezet met (vermoedelijk) natuurlijke parels, granaat en zwart email. Het hangoog van later datum. bruto 46,1 gr., l. 13 x b. 6,5 cm [1] France, 18 k. gold devant de corsage en pampille, 19th century. With flowers and ivy baths. Set in the center with an old cut diamond of approx. 0.30 ct. (light yellow, chip) next to which silver leaves each with a rose cut diamond. The whole is set with (presumably) natural pearls, garnet and black enamel. The bail added later
Louis Vuitton, Odeon, crossbody schoudertas, met monogram (PM, M56390), met licht gekleurd rund lederen trimmings, verstelbaar hengsel en hoeken. In nieuwstaat. Met papieren draagtas h. 26 x b. 26 cm [2] Louis Vuitton, crossbody shoulder bag, model Odéon with monogram (PM, M56390), with light coloured cow leather trimmings, adjustable strap and corners. Mint condition. With paper carrying bag
Frankrijk, 18 kt. gouden armband, 19e eeuw. Met romantische tuin voorstellingen met figuren, naar Watteau, uitgevoerd in emaille de peinture en omlijst door lichtblauw email (email licht besch.). Mt onleesbaar, deels met een H. bruto 47,8 gr., binnenmt. 53,5 x 44,5 mm., h. 21 mm [1] France, 18 k gold bracelet, 19th century. With romantic garden scenes with figures, after Watteau, executed in emaille de peinture and framed by light blue enamel (enamel slightly damaged). Makers mark illegible, partly with an H.
Giorgio Armani, gelaagde gecropte top van meerkleurig zijde met decor van bloemen. Hierbij Giorgio Armani, een licht blauw vestje met ritssluiting, materiaal onbekend It. mt. 42, Nlds. mt 36 [2] Giorgio Armani, layered crop top of multicolored silk with floral decor. Hereby Giorgio Armani, a light blue cardigan with zipper, material unknown
Jil Sander, katoenen zomerjas in lichtbruin linnen. Hierbij een Jil Sander, lichtbruine wollen blazer en crème kleurig zijde blouse en een grijze blazer van cupro mt. 38 en 36 [4] Jil Sander, cotton summer jacket in light brown linen. Hereby a Jil Sander, light brown wool blazer and cream colored silk blouse and a cupro blazer
Lange, twee blazers, één in wit met zwarte florale borduursels, de ander in zwart met witte florale borduursels. Hierbij een lichtblauw knitwear vest met top van lamswol. Het vest met kabelpatroon en met bladgoud vergulde knopen mt. 36, 38 en 40 [4] Lange, two blazers, one in white with black floral embroidery, the other in black with white floral embroidery. Hereby a light blue knitwear cardigan with lambswool top. The cardigan with cable pattern and gold leaf gilded buttons
18 kt. Goud met zilveren broche, 19e eeuw. In de vorm van een opkomende stralende zon bezet met een kussengeslepen lichtgele saffier van ca. 17.0 ct. in een entourage van roosgeslepen diamant. De stralen eveneens bezet met roosgeslepen diamant. Twee stralen ontbreken. De gouden brochering is demontabel. bruto 38,5 gr., h. 65,5 x b. 91 mm [1] 18 k. Gold and silver brooch, early 19th century, in the shape of a rising radiant sun, set with a cushion-cut light yellow sapphire of approx. 17.0 ct. in a rose-cut diamond entourage. The rays are also set with rose cut diamonds. Two rays are missing. The gold broaching is removable.
Zilveren (935/000) hanger in de vorm van een doosje, gedecoreerd met lichtblauw guilloche email (chip op de hoek) waarin drie benen dobbelstenen. Mt. F L in een wapperende vlag bruto 21,3 gr., h. 12,8 x b. 34 x d. 13.2 mm [4] Silver (935/000) pendant in the shape of a box, decorated with light blue guilloche enamel (chip on the corner) in which three bone dice. Mt. FL in a waving flag
DOOLITTLE RAID: A colour printed 10 x 8 image, evidently removed from a book or magazine, being a reproduction of a painting depicting James H. Doolittle in conversation with Marc Mitscher on board the United States Navy aircraft carrier USS Hornet prior to the air raid over Tokyo on 18th April 1942 during World War II, individually signed by thirteen pilots and air crew who participated in the raid comprising Richard E. Cole (Doolittle's co-pilot), Harry McCool (Navigator), Charles Ozuk (Navigator), David Jones (pilot), Henry Potter (Navigator), J. Royden Stork (Co-pilot), David Thatcher (Flight Engineer/Gunner), Robert L. Hite (Co-pilot), Nolan Herndon (Navigator), William M. Bower (Pilot), Clayton Campbell (Navigator), William L. Birch (Bombardier) and Chase Nielsen (Navigator). All have signed in various coloured inks to clear areas of the image, many adding their rank and crew number alongside their signatures. Together with three different printed images (6 x 5.5 and slightly smaller) each neatly removed from a magazine or book and all signed by James H. Doolittle in blue ink with his name alone to clear areas of the image. Also including a signed and inscribed colour 4 x 6 photograph by Chase Nielsen and a T.L.S. by Harry C. McCool, one page, 4to, San Antonio, Texas, 18th May 2000, to Mr. Terry, with interesting content, in part, 'Reference the B-26: The early models (May-Oct '42) had high wing loading and a “tricky” Prop-feathering mechanism which was prone to run wild at high speed (such as take off) and feather the prop resulting in an uncontrolled wing up at critical speed and usually ended in an inverted crash. This gave origin to the “One a day in Tampa Bay”…..The addition of 6 feet more wing span and a new prop governor, turned the B-26 into one of the most air worthy of the Bomber Forces'. Some light creasing and a few tears to the letter, G to generally VG, 6
ENOLA GAY: Signed 10 x 8 photograph by two crew members of the Enola Gay, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft which dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6th August 1945 towards the end of World War II, comprising Paul W. Tibbets (pilot and aircraft commander) and Thomas Ferebee (bombardier), the image depicting the two United States Air Force officers in full length poses accompanied by their fellow crew members, with the Enola Gay in the immediate background. Signed by both in blue inks to light areas of the image, Tibbets adding the date of the photograph being taken, Aug 5, 1945, in his hand to the lower edge, and Ferebee adding Bombardier beneath his signature. With a small authentication sticker neatly affixed to the lower left corner. About EX
BELLUCCI MONICA: (1964- ) Italian Actress and fashion Model. A Bond Girl. A very fine signed colour 8 x 10 photograph by Bellucci, the attractive image depicting the fashion model in a close-up head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold blue ink to a light area of the image. Autograph obtained at the Venice film Festival. EX
MUSSOLINI BENITO: (1883-1945) Italian Fascist Dictator of World War II. A good T.L.S., Mussolini, in his capacity as President of the Supreme Defence Commission, three pages, 4to, Rome, 14th August 1927, addressed to the representatives of the Ministries of the Interior, Finance, War, Navy, Air Force, Public Works, and Communications, in Italian, marked Strictly Confidential. Mussolini states that the Defence Commission has examined the issue of territorial anti-aircraft defence, in particular relating to the preparation of ground vehicles, and has decided that arrangements of a protective nature, including masks, alarms, shelters, anti-gas and anti-fire defences etc., should be entrusted to the civil authorities, although under the direction and supervision of the military authorities. Mussolini continues to add that it is appropriate that the matter should now be studied and defined, with plans for preparation and organisation, so that any action 'can come into operation, at the time of need, with the immediacy that is required by the particular form of air strikes', and that a programme of propaganda should be started in order to inform the country of the need for defence, as well as discipline and order, and finally recommending that a special commission should be set up with representatives from each of the ministries, as well as the director of the Military Chemical centre for matters relating to poisonous gases, a representative of the Ministry of Education in order for propaganda to be carried out through schools and a representative of the Italian Red Cross. Some very light, extremely minimal age wear, VG
[NAZI OCCULT]: DARRE RICHARD WALTHER: (1895-1953) Argentinean-born SS-Obergruppenfuhrer of World War II. Reich Minister of Food and Agriculture 1933-42. T.L.S., R Walther Darre, one page, 4to, Berlin, 23rd December 1938, to [SS-Brigadefuhrer Weissthor, an alias of Karl Maria Wiligut], on the blind embossed and printed stationery of the Leader of the German peasantry, in German. Darre writes, in full, 'For the forthcoming Yule celebrations and the New Year, I send you my warmest good wishes and kind regards. Heil Hitler!'. Some very light, extremely minor age wear and with one very small tear to the lower edge, VG Karl Maria Wiligut (1866-1946) Austrian occultist and SS-Brigadefuhrer. Wiligut, who also used the alias Weissthor, was employed within the personal staff and offices of Heinrich Himmler and Karl Wolff, and claimed to be in the tradition of a long line of German mystic teachers, reaching back into prehistoric times. He also claimed to have spiritual powers that allowed him direct access to genetic memories of his ancestors thousands of years in the past. Wiligut contributed significantly to the development of Wewelsburg as the order-castle and ceremonial centre of SS pseudo-religious practice and also designed the Totenkopfring, which Himmler personally awarded to prestigious SS officers.
LEY ROBERT: (1890-1945) German Nazi Politician, head of the German Labour Front 1933-45. A rare A.L.S., Dr. Robert Ley, on one side of an official Prisoner of War postcard, n.p. (Nuremberg), 23rd September 1945, to his mistress Madelaine Wanderer, in German. Writing in bold pencil, Ley proclaims that he has 'had great sorrow and anxiety about you', but does now know why, continuing 'It was suddenly as if I heard your voice, but it was imagination. If I could only get some news of you. It's miserable. If you are unhappy you could perhaps try applying to Prof. Morell'. Beneath his signature appear two lines of text in Ley's hand, 'Internal Security Detachment, O.U.S.C.C., P.A.C., A.P.O. 403, U.S. Army'. Hand addressed by Ley to the verso. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Madelaine Wanderer (1926-2007) Estonian ballet dancer with whom Ley conducted an affair after his second wife, Inge, had shot herself in a drunken brawl in 1942. Theodor Morell (1886-1948) German doctor, the personal physician to Adolf Hitler. Ley's letter was written just over a month before he committed suicide while awaiting trial at Nuremberg for crimes against humanity and war crimes.

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