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Lot 1232

WELLINGTON DUKE OF: (1769-1852) Anglo-Irish Field Marshal, the Victor of Waterloo, 1815. British Prime Minister 1828-30, 1834. Signed Free Front envelope panel, addressed in his hand to Mademoiselle Ripon at 73 King Street, Westminster, London and dated 2nd January 1824 in his hand. Signed ('Free, Wellington') to the lower left corner. Matted in black and cream beneath a colour reproduction image of Wellington to an overall size of 11.5 x 15.5. Some light staining, G

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Lot 1234

PALMERSTON VISCOUNT: (1784-1865) British Prime Minister 1855-58, 1859-65. L.S., Palmerston, one page, folio, Foreign Office, 30th June 1837, to Edward Drummond Hay. Palmerston states that he las laid his correspondent's despatches before Queen Victoria and continues to refer to a Sardinian Vessel of War which was at Tangier on the day that the late King William IV's Birthday was to be observed, and which did not fire a salute of honour, commenting 'I have to acquaint you that I have ascertained from the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that it is not usual for a British Ship of War to salute in any Port in honour of the celebration of a Tete of a Third foreign Power…..' . Together with a second L.S., Palmerston, two pages, folio, Foreign Office, 19th July 1839, to Edward Drummond Hay. Palmerston responds to Hay's despatches in which he reports that the Government of Morocco has requested a supply of 4,000 bayonets, remarking 'I have to acquaint you that the same will be immediately sent to Gibraltar, and will be forwarded from there to you at Tangier, accompanied with a statement of the cost, and other charges…..the amount of which you will recover from the Moorish Government'. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG, 2 Edward William Auriol Drummond Hay (1785-1845) English Antiquary & Military officer who was present at the Battle of Waterloo. Later Great Britain's Consul-General at Tangiers, Morocco 1829-45.

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Lot 1235

PALMERSTON VISCOUNT: (1784-1865) British Prime Minister 1855-58, 1859-65. L.S., Palmerston, three pages, folio, Foreign Office, 22nd June 1838, to Edward William Auriol Drummond-Hay, Consul-General at Tangiers. Palmerston states that the Government have been considering Drummond-Hay's despatches and his 'suggestions for the amendment of the British Treaties with Morocco, and for the settlement of other questions…..between the two Governments' and continues to offer his responses, 'On the first point I have to observe to you that although there may be imperfections in the Treaty between this Country and Morocco, which it might be advantageous, if possible, to remove by substituting a new Treaty for that which now exists…..Her Majesty's Government do not think it advisable to make the attempt. Her Majesty's Government would certainly not feel themselves justified in acting upon your suggestion of using coercion, even if it were practicable, to compel the Emperor of Morocco to acquiesce in a demand for a new Treaty……The Point therefore to be now discussed with Morocco is only that…..of the Right of Her Majesty's Government to appoint Jews to act as Consular Agents in Morocco and upon that Point, I propose to send you such further instructions…..after I have received the opinion of the Law Officer of the Crown….' A letter of interesting content relating to Morocco and their historic treatment of Jews. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Edward William Auriol Drummond Hay (1785-1845) English Antiquary & Military officer who was present at the Battle of Waterloo. Later Great Britain's Consul-General at Tangiers, Morocco 1829-45.

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Lot 1236

DISRAELI BENJAMIN: (1804-1881) British Prime Minister 1868, 1874-80. A.L.S., B Disraeli, two pages, 8vo, Strathfield Saye, 1st December 1864, to E. V. Kenealy, on printed stationery featuring an engraving of Stratfield Saye House, the home of the Duke of Wellington. Disraeli writes, in full, 'I am truly sorry that I cannot have the honour of being yr. guest in Jany. next as I expect to be, on the 10th of that month, some hundred miles from home'. With blank integral leaf. One light stain and some minor traces of former mounting to the verso, about VG Edward Kenealy (1819-1880) Irish barrister and writer, best remembered as counsel for the Tichborne claimant and the eccentric and disturbed conduct of the trial that led to his ruin.

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Lot 1237

DISRAELI BENJAMIN: (1804-1881) British Prime Minister 1868, 1874-80. A charming A.L.S., with his initial D, four pages, 8vo, Downing Street, London, 8th January 1868, to Lady Dorothy Nevill, on the printed stationery of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Disraeli writes, in full, 'If our present clime were not so cold & dark I would endeavour to find words, bright & glowing enough, to express how much I was touched, & gratified, by your sweet labors in my behalf. I have still the handkerchief you first worked for me, & equally prize those I have now received, because it makes me happy to remember that in the course of time, my feelings to you have never changed, & that altho' so many years have elapsed since we first met, my love to you is that same'. A letter of good association. Some very light, minor age wear and a couple of small tears to the edges, otherwise VG Lady Dorothy Nevill (1826-1913) English writer, hostess & horticulturist, a friend and confidante of Disraeli. Just over a month after writing the present letter Disraeli took up office as Prime Minister for the first time, on 27th February 1868, following the resignation of the Earl of Derby.

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Lot 1238

DISRAELI BENJAMIN: (1804-1881) British Prime Minister 1868, 1874-80. A.L.S., with his initial D and subscription ('Adieu! dear Dorothy'), four pages, 8vo, Hughenden Manor, 17th April 1865, to Lady Dorothy Nevill. Disraeli thanks his correspondent for their strawberries and letter ('wh: reminds us of one we love so much') and continues to write 'We came down here with our horses; the first time for many years. How delightful after railroads!', remarking that they 'strolled into Bulstrode Park to see the new house the Duke of Somerset is building in that long neglected, but enchanting, spot. There, tho' they told us we shd. find nobody but the clerk of the works, we found the Duke & Duchess who had come down for a couple of hours by rail from Slough, & so they lionised us over all their new creation, wh: is a happy & successful one: a Tudor pile, very seemly & convenient, & built around the old pleasance wh: I described, thirty years ago, in “Henrietta Temple” for Bulstrode, then…..deserted, was the origin of Armine' and concluding 'Excuse this egotism, the characteristic of scribblers, even when they have left off work'. A letter of good association and content. Some light age wear, otherwise VG Lady Dorothy Nevill (1826-1913) English writer, hostess & horticulturist, a friend and confidante of Disraeli. Bulstrode Park is an English country house located near Gerrard's Cross in Buckinghamshire. The original house was built in 1686, however the present mansion was commissioned by Edward Seymour, 12th Duke of Somerset, and completed in 1865. Henrietta Temple was Disraeli's ninth novel and the first volume was written in 1833 at the start of his affair with Henrietta Sykes, on whom the novel's eponymous heroine is based. It was completed three years later, shortly after the affair had ended, and published in 1837.

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Lot 124

CRAWFORD JOAN: (1905-1977) American actress, Academy Award winner. Small group of seven T.Ls.S., Joan, nine pages (total), 8vo, n.p., March 1961 - December 1972, all to Fred [Johnson]. Crawford writes a series of social letters to her admirer, thanking him for birthday and Christmas greetings, but also commenting on her work and other activities, in part, 'No, I haven't seen Marlene Dietrich's club act, but she is a very exciting woman, so I know her act must be great' (27th March 1961), 'I have been working long hours on my autobiography with Jane Ardmore, who is helping me write it. We will have it ready for Doubleday, the publishers, next week; and it should be published in the fall or winter' (21st April 1961), 'I am so happy to know that your performance as Henry Drummond in “Inherit the Wind” was so well received - wish I could have seen it. It's great that you received a standing ovation on opening night. I would have loved to have seen your direction of “Suddenly Last Summer” too. That's a very complex play to direct” (3rd November 1970), 'I'm so happy about your great success in “Angel Street”. Yes indeed - Inspector Rough is a glorious role. You put me on “Angel Street” with your letter and by telling me you read my book three times! I was delighted to autograph your copy for you and hope you have it back by now.' (24th March 1972). Some light age wear and each with slight traces of former mounting to the upper corners of the versos, generally VG, 7

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Lot 1240

SALISBURY MARQUESS OF: (1830-1903) British Prime Minister 1885-86, 1886-92 & 1895-1902 whose period in office oversaw the entire Second Boer War. A.L.S., Salisbury, two pages, 8vo, n.p., 2nd June 1867, to [George] Goschen, informing him that he has telegraphed Baring to attend a meeting. In a postscript Salisbury further adds 'Please influence the Treasury to continue to Col. Evans Smith the allowance made to Kirk while he was at Zanzibar. I cannot get a sufficiently good man for less money'. With blank integral leaf. Some very light, minor age wear, about VG George Goschen (1831-1907) 1st Viscount Goschen. British statesman who served as First Lord of the Admiralty 1871-74, 1895-1900 and as Chancellor of the Exchequer 1887-92. Sir John Kirk (1832-1922) Scottish physician, naturalist and a companion to David Livingstone who served as a British administrator in Zanzibar where he was instrumental in ending the slave trade in that country.

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Lot 1243

CHAMBERLAIN NEVILLE: (1869-1940) British Prime Minister 1937-40. T.L.S., N. Chamberlain, one page, 4to, Eaton Square, London, 30th January 1932, to Lord Beaverbrook ('My dear Max'), marked 'Personal'. Chamberlain writes, in full, 'Many thanks for letting me see the figures, which are most interesting. I am sending them back at once, and have not kept a copy'. Two file holes to the left edge, not affecting the text or signature, some light age wear and with a small strip of light staining to the upper edge. GMax Aitken (1879-1964) 1st Baron Beaverbrook. Canadian-British newspaper publisher who served as Minister of Aircraft Production 1940-41.

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Lot 1244

CHURCHILL WINSTON S.: (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1953. An exceptional book signed, being a hardback edition of 10 Downing Street - The Romance of a House by Egon Jameson, published by Francis Aldor, London, January 1946 (reprint), the unique presentation copy, to Miss. Rand, Number 10's wartime switchboard operator, featuring over 50 individual fountain pen ink signatures to the endpapers, including Winston S. Churchill ('Winston S. Churchill'), Clementine Churchill (1885-1977) Wife of Winston S. Churchill, Clement Attlee (1883-1967) Deputy Prime Minister 1942-45 and later Prime Minister 1945-51, Violet Attlee (1895-1964) Wife of Clement Attlee, Leslie Rowan (1908-1972) British civil servant, Assistant Private Secretary to Churchill from 1941, and later Principal Private Secretary to both Churchill and Attlee, 1945-47, Joseph T. Burke (1913-1992) British art historian and civil servant, Private Secretary to Attlee 1943-45, with whom he attended the Potsdam Conference in 1945, Francis Graham-Harrison (1914-2002) British civil servant, Assistant Private Secretary to Attlee 1946-49, John Addis (1914-1983) British diplomat, Junior Private Secretary to Attlee 1945-47, Anthony Bevir (1895-1977) British civil servant, Private Secretary to Churchill 1940-45, 1951-55 and Permanent Secretary to Attlee in 1947, George Steward (Chief Press Liaison officer of His Majesty's Government 1937-44, John Martin (1904-1991) British civil servant, Principal Private Secretary to Churchill 1941-45, John Peck (1913-1995) British civil servant and diplomat, Private Secretary to Churchill 1940-45, John Colville (1915-1987) British civil servant, Assistant Private Secretary to Neville Chamberlain 1939-40, to Churchill 1940-41, 1943-45 (and Joint Principal Private Secretary 1951-55) and to Attlee 1945, Gwen F. Davies (Secretary to Horace Wilson, Head of the Home Civil Service 1939-42), Magdalene Glass Stenhouse (1899-1985) Chief Secretary, 10 Downing Street, Sheila Minto (1908-1994) Head Office administrator, 10 Downing Street, Joan Prideaux (1900-2001) Administrator within the Prime Minister's office, Patrick Kinna (1913-2009) British civil servant, stenographer to Churchill during World War II, who also served as a confidential clerk to the Duke of Windsor, Francis D. W. Brown (Assistant Private Secretary to Churchill), Cyril Davies (British detective who served as a bodyguard to Churchill), Grace Hamblin (1908-2002) British civil servant, Junior Secretary to Churchill from 1932 and Private Secretary to Clementine Churchill from 1940, later the first curator of Chartwell 1966-73, responsible for burning the infamous portrait of Churchill by Graham Sutherland, Elizabeth Gilliat (1920-2004) Personal Private Secretary to Churchill, Jo Sturdee (1922-2006) Secretary to Churchill, and various other members of staff employed at 10 Downing Street during World War II. To the front pastedown appears a lightly tipped sheet of plain 8vo stationery with an autograph presentation inscription signed by Sir John Martin, in full, 'I am very glad to have a chance to sign this. We all owe a great deal to Miss Rand for what has been the most efficient switchboard in Whitehall', dated 20th July 1946 in his hand. A unique presentation copy originating from Great Britain's wartime seat of government signed by the Prime Minister and the most important members of his administration. Accompanied by the dust jacket (some large tears and areas of paper loss). Some light overall age wear, about VG

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Lot 1247

EDEN ANTHONY: (1897-1977) British Prime Minister 1955-57. Book signed and inscribed, being a hardback edition of Days for Decision, First Edition published by Faber and Faber Ltd., London, 1949. Signed and inscribed by Eden in bold black fountain pen ink to the front free endpaper 'Allan from Anthony' and dated November 1949 in his hand. With a small ink annotation in another hand at the base of the page indicating the pages within the book containing a reference to Commander Allan Noble, to whom the book was presented. Bound in the publisher's blue cloth with gilt title to spine. Lacking the dust jacket. Some very light, minor age wear, VG Sir Allan Noble (1908-1982) English naval commander, politician and diplomat who served as Eden's Parliamentary Private Secretary from 1947-51.

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Lot 1248

THATCHER MARGARET: (1925-2013) British Prime Minister 1979-90. A printed 4to edition of Time magazine for 20th June 1983, featuring a colour image of Thatcher to the front cover and with the headline 'Maggie by a Mile', signed ('Margaret Thatcher') in blue ink by the Prime Minister to a light area at the base of the front cover. Some light age wear, otherwise VG

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Lot 1249

‘Mrs. Thatcher herself was in favour of the reinstatement of capital punishment for terrorism’ NEAVE AIREY: (1916-1979) British soldier and politician, the first British prisoner-of-war to succeed in escaping from Colditz Castle during World War II. Following the war Neave served with the International Military Tribunal at the Nuremberg Trials. The politician was assassinated in a car bomb attack at the House of Commons. An interesting T.L.S., Airey Neave, with holograph salutation and subscription, one page, 4to, House of Commons, London, 17th December 1975, to Mr. A. Pancott, on the printed stationery of The Rt. Hon. Mrs. Margaret Thatcher, M.P. Neave replies at the request of Thatcher and informs his correspondent 'Mr. Ian Gilmour is the Shadow Home Secretary, and he spoke in the Debate on Capital Punishment as Mr. Jenkins' opposite number. As there was a Free Vote on Mr. Ivan Lawrence's motion, speeches represented the personal judgement of Members. Mrs. Thatcher herself was in favour of the reinstatement of capital punishment for terrorism', further remarking 'Mrs. Thatcher also asked me to thank you for your comments at the end of your letter, and assures you that she and other Conservative Members will do all they can to ensure strong opposition to the Socialist Government'. A letter of excellent content. A few small, minor staple holes and two light rust stains, VG Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013) British Prime Minister 1979-90. At the time of the present letter Thatcher was Leader of the Opposition (1975-79).  Airey Neave had agreed to be Thatcher's campaign manager as she successfully attempted to become leader of the Conservative Party. Neave became Head of her Private Office following her election as leader in February 1975. Neave's assassination at the hands of the Irish National Liberation Army came just two days after the vote of no confidence which brought down James Callaghan's government and a few weeks before the general election, which brought about a Conservative victory and saw Thatcher come to power as Great Britain's first female Prime Minister.

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Lot 1251

[EAST INDIA COMPANY]: A small archive of military commissions and other documents relating to the career of Francis Charles Trevor, an artillery officer who served in India from the mid to late 19th century, including Colin Campbell (1792-1863) 1st Baron Clyde, British Field Marshal, Commander-in-Chief, India, 1857-61. D.S., Clyde, one page, oblong folio, Simlah, Bengal, 24th August 1859, appointing Francis to be a 1st Lieutenant in the Queen's Army in the East Indies; George Harris (1810-1872) 3rd Baron Harris, British peer, politician and colonial administrator who served as Governor of Trinidad 1846-54 and as Governor of Madras 1854-59. D.S., Harris, one page (vellum), oblong 4to, Fort St. George, 14th May 1858, appointing Francis to be a 1st Lieutenant in the Corps of Artillery; Prince George (1819-1904) Duke of Cambridge, Commander-in-Chief of the Forces 1856-95, four Ds.S., George, each one page, oblong folio, n.p., 1863-78, each being military commissions variously appointing Francis to be a Second Captain of a Battery in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, a Major in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, and a Colonel in the Land Forces, each with pale blue blind embossed seals affixed; and two other documents (one a passport bearing a facsimile signature of the Marquess of Salisbury, 1898) relating to Charles Cecil Trevor and Charles Edward Trevor. Some light overall age wear, dust staining, and splits to some folds etc. Generally G, 8

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[MOROCCO]: MATRA JAMES: (1746-1806) American Sailor and Diplomat who had accompanied James Cook on his voyage to Botany Bay in 1770. Matra served as His Majesty's Consul General at Tangier from 1786-1806. Small archive of seven contemporary manuscript drafts of letters from Matra, unsigned, twenty seven pages (total), mainly folio, n.p. (Tangier), 1803-04, to Charles Yorke. Matra writes on various diplomatic issues, stating, in part, 'I had the honour to transmit an account of the proceedings here in consequence of the capture of the Moorish Frigate by the Americans…….no directions were given to use force, this order was evaded, but was followed by one to send him [Mr. Simpson, the American Consul] off immediately by force if necessary, they went so far as to threaten to violate the privileges of the Swedish House where Mr. Simpson then was; the dispute was finished by placing a guard on the American House until an answer arrived from the Emperor……H.I.M. disapproved of the treatment he had received & assured him of his protexions & friendship; the Orders to the Moorish Commanders were doubted or attributed to mistake…..In the midst of this African shuffle the mask was torn off by the arrival of a courier on the night of the 16 from Mogodore, to inform us that on the 1st inst., Orders from the Emperor arrived there to seize on all Americans & their Property, in consequence of which a Brig then unloading & her crew were taken. The consul found means next day to acquaint the Commodore with this; as in this case there would be no misspelling, nor blunders of the Governor of Tangier he left the Bay immediately……shortly after the Guard was removed from the American House. By the same courier came a private letter for the American Consul from the Minister in which he told him that if the Frigate were not here when the Emperor arrived, he did not know what would happen. I have no doubt….but that this negotiation will terminate agreeably to the Emperor's wishes…..& to recover his Frigate he will be all gentleness……a Letter was given to one of my servants in the street by a stranger who did not know as he said whence he had it, it was……unsigned, but by a known mark I saw it was from the Minister. He seemed something ashamed of what was going on, assured me that the Emperor would march direct for this place……& promised that whatever I pointed my finger to, either for myself or the nation, would be granted immediately' (20th September 1803; accompanied by a contemporary manuscript translation of a letter from Sultan Mulay Suleiman to Consuls in Tangier), 'H.I.M. did not lodge in the Castle as usual, but encamped on a mountain…..during the whole of his stay here it was one continual gale of wind & shower of rain…..we were called to our first audiences separately, they were as usual very short, being merely complimentary & for the sole purpose of giving a Present, business never being mentioned on such occasions…..Shortly after all the Consuls were dispatched the American Commodore…..had an audience of the Emperor…….The Emperor gave an Order to deliver up the American Brig seized in Mogadore & was promised in return his Frigate taken by them…..No satisfaction was given, nor none demanded for the sudden & unprovoked hostility of the Moors, nor for the violent treatment of the American Consul. Had the War continued it was the American plan to declare the whole coast blockaded, except the export of live stock for Gibraltar, Spain & Portugal; had it gone to that extremity there would have been a complete revolution in this Country' (17th October 1803), '…..there has been communicated to me by authority, but as a Secret, a proposal of the Catholick King to cede to the Emperor the three places Spain holds on the coast in the Mediterranean…..to be paid for in Corn, to be shipped free from Duty. As the Houses in these Provinces are private property being built by the Inhabitants, the King considers it as just that his Subjects should receive some compensation for abandoning them which he proposes to pay by the Money which otherwise would go to the Emperor for Duties. This plan does not exactly meet the Emperor's ideas…….Spain has been so often deceived, & both Parties are so suspicious of each other that it will be very difficult to close the agreement……To the Emperor it is the greatest acquisition he can make, it would considerably increase his influence with the secondary Powers of Europe, particularly those of the Mediterranean' (18th October 1803), '……a Courier was sent to the Emperor with what I understood to be the final resolution of the Catholick King……I yet know nothing more of the answer he brought than that is not satisfactory……The Spaniards seem persuaded that they will succeed, but upon what grounds I cannot conjecture……During the negotiation…..it has been roundly asserted that the Court of Madrid did actually promise to……the late Emperor's Ambassador to give up the three settlements in dispute for nothing……That has been checked: nothing can be more incorrect…..I have before this mentioned the variations that have been made here in the value of the current coin: it had gone so far that the Spanish Dollar was coined into thirteen & a half ounces & occasionally fourteen, although each ounce should of right be worth eight pence English……were soon out of circulation as most of what were not absorbed in the Treasury were buried & rather than take the wretched copper coin, all publick payment to the Treasury which hitherto was made in Spanish money was now paid in ounces' (3rd February 1804), 'This part of the country has been held in a state of the greatest anxiety for near a month past respecting the fate of the Emperor…….H.I.M. was for more than three weeks dangerously ill: reports were for some time spread in the neighbourhood of Morocco that he was dead, to avoid the ill consequences of which he was obliged to appear in publick before he was in a proper state to do so……The long promised Present from the States of America has been delivered: one hundred Land Gun Carriages……they are remarkably well finished, of Oak, with Iron Axletrees. They were ordered at Washington so soon as it was known that the Emperor had attacked their commerce but the vessel which was freighted to bring them out had a long passage by stopping at a French Port with Dispatches for their Ambassador was embargoed for three months……The Spanish negotiation lingers without the least prospect of a favourable termination…..The Emperor is still at Morocco, but having no person of business about him little attention is paid to foreign affairs…..' (17th March 1804), 'For some time past we were all under much uncertainty respecting the fate of the Emperor…..A Moor came in privately from the South to assure me that Mulay Suleiman was dead……which was strengthened by some obscure whispers among the Chief Moors. I had sufficient reason for supposing that if it had been true, I should have received a speedy account of the event from a much more interesting quarter, yet there were some circumstances that gave an air of probability to it.' (23rd April 1804). An archive of letters containing interesting content relating to various Moroccan issues. Some light overall age wear, otherwise VG, 7 Charles Philip Yorke (1764-1834) British Politician who served as Home Secretary 1803-04.

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[MOROCCO]: DRUMMOND HAY EDWARD WILLIAM AURIOL: (1785-1845) English Antiquary & Military officer who was present at the Battle of Waterloo. Later Great Britain's Consul-General at Tangiers, Morocco 1829-45. D.S., E W A Drummond Hoy, three pages, folio, Tangier, 8th January 1844. The partially printed document, featuring an engraved vignette of the Royal Arms at the head, is entirely completed by Drummond Hay in his capacity as His Majesty's Consul General in Morocco and appoints David Edward Power of Gibraltar 'to hold and exercise the office of Hanoverian Vice Consul' and 'to enjoy all priviledges (sic) & immunities secured to those in like office by Treaties between the Sovereigns of Hanover and those of Morocco by any Vice Consuls for the Kingdom of Hanover or for the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland'. With a red wax seal affixed beneath the signature at the conclusion. Some light overall age wear and one very light, circular stain to the first pages, evidently caused by the seal, otherwise VG

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[MOROCCO]: COLQUHON JAMES: (1780-1855) British Diplomat who represented the interests of various German cities in Great Britain in his capacity as Hanseatic Consul-General to Great Britain 1817-55. Small series of five A.Ls.S. and one contemporary manuscript copy of further A.Ls.S., J Colquhon, twenty-three pages (total), 4to and folio, St. James's Place, London, May - September 1834, to Edward Drummond Hay. Colquhon writes a series of diplomatic letters concerning Morocco and states, in part - 'I hear from an Official source that a Neapolitan squadron consisting of a Frigate & some corvettes have proceeded to Tangier with Instructions to the Commander to begin with negociation & in case of failure to have recourse to force - that a Neapolitan Brig of War here has received orders to proceed & join the others at Tangier…….The large quantity of British Capital in Foreign Ports & consequently of shipments on British account, distributed in the Ships of all nations expose British interests to be affected indirectly by any depredations committed on Cargoes under the Hanseatic or Neapolitan flag & indeed under almost every flag. It is true that the British Property would be restored but the damage - the loss of market & additional charges absorb the profit on the adventure, if they do not produce a loss. The only security for British as well as foreign Commerce in the Mediterranean & on the European Coasts bordering on the Atlantic is by the dismantling of the Piratical Vessels which it is hoped will be inforced & immediately follow the settlement of the Neapolitan question' (29th May 1834) 'The Senate of Hamburgh is…..of opinion that as experience has shewn that it is as yet difficult, perhaps impossible to abolish the piratical system and as Morocco in particular will probably not be brought for some time to alter her system, the Hanseatic Negociation must be persevered in, with a view to a final settlement. In what way this can be best done, you are the most competent judge, in the first instance of course abstaining from doing anything unless it shall seem that some concealed intention is about to be realized to molest our Hanseatic Commerce or in case of threatening from the Emperor's Ministers to express the Desire of the Senates to renew the negociation with a view to bring it to a satisfactory termination……They [the Hanseatic Towns] cannot but confidently rely on your experienced judgment & diplomatic tact still to shield them from any hostile measures and trust that the piratical vessels in question will be dismantled forthwith as the best earnest of security' (1st June 1834) 'I trust that the appearance of the Neapolitan fleet off Tangier & the seeming support given to it by a French force will set the question of the risk of the Morocco flotilla putting to sea at rest - besides the incomplete state of their vessels & the delay & difficulty in equipping & rendering them seaworthy seem to remove all cause of alarm for the safety of the Commerce of any peaceful commercial state for the present - and I should hope for the future' (30th June 1834) 'I have twice seen Mr. Secretary Rice on the subject of the Senates being permitted to express, by a mark of their esteem for your Diplomatic talents, the sense they entertain of your services towards the Hanseatic Republicks - He wished to have an opportunity of conversing with Lord Palmerston on the subject, in order that the two Secretaries might not act on different Principles. I pointed out the distinction between a British Diplomatic Functionary receiving unlimited presents from Indian Princes or Barbary Pirates and he receiving a well earned compliment from the States to whom he had rendered services under the auspices of his own Government. I shall endeavour to see Mr. Rice before the Packet sails, in order to obtain his Sentiments on the subject, which I should not have sought for…..if there had not been doubts suggested by Mr. Consul Genl. Canning to the Syndich at Hamburgh who had mentioned the matter curiously to him after the decision of the Senate' (1st September 1834) 'I have sincere pleasure in stating to you that Mr. Secretary Spring Rice has approved of the Senates making an acknowledgement for your services at Morocco to Hanseatic Commerce during the last 5 years…….the difficulty as to a diplomatic Agent or Consul General receiving a present as formerly from a foreign state had been suggested by Mr. Consul General Canning to the Syndic as contrary to the Tenor of Instruction to Consul Generals…..I felt that it was indispensable both as it regarded your character & interests and as it related to myself, who had led you into this difficulty, and to the Senates…..to come to a distinct & proper understanding with Mr. Spring Rice on the subject and I found him little disposed - I may say opposed to the principle - that he at one time bona fide refused my application thro' his private secretary and…..I certainly considered the case as hopeless. The principle & practice was however better understood at the Foreign Office and a report from that Department……induced a more satisfactory arrangement & ultimately a compliance with the application which I perseveringly urged' (18th September 1834; accompanied by manuscript copies of Colquhon's correspondence with Thomas Spring Rice and his Private Secretary on the same subject). Some extensive damp staining to one letter (the text still legible) and light overall age wear to the others, FR (1) to VG, 6 Edward William Auriol Drummond Hay (1785-1845) English Antiquary & Military officer who was present at the Battle of Waterloo. Later Great Britain's Consul-General at Tangiers, Morocco 1829-45.

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Lot 1264

[KENNEDY JOHN F.]: (1917-1963) American President 1961-63. A very small 0.5 x 0.5” swatch of blood-stained blue leather upholstery, originally part of the rear seat of Kennedy's presidential limousine, a modified royal blue Lincoln Continental convertible with the Secret Service code name SS-100-X, removed after his assassination. Encased ('slabbed') in clear plastic with a printed CAG certification label stating, 'Assassination of JFK Blood-Stained Leather Swatch from Dallas Limo 11/22/63'. VG Kennedy's presidential limousine featured a bespoke dark and light blue leather upholstered interior manufactured by Hess & Eisenhardt of Cincinnati, Ohio. All of the privately owned upholstery sections of the limousine SS-100-X are believed to have originated from the renowned United States Presidential collection of artifacts and autographs amassed by Raleigh De Geer Amyx. It is understood that, in 1983, Amyx obtained letters of authentication from F. Vaughn Ferguson, the White House technical service representative in charge of the presidential limousine, who assisted the White House upholsterer in removing the leather from the rear seat four days after JFK's tragic assassination and supervised its refurbishing for Lyndon B. Johnson.

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[[JFK ASSASSINATION]: DULLES ALLEN (1893-1969) American Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) 1953-61 who, as head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during the early period of the Cold War oversaw several major events including the 1953 Iranian coup d'etat and the Bay of Pigs Invasion (the fiasco of the latter leading to Dulles being fired by John F. Kennedy). Dulles was one of the members of the Warren Commission that investigated the assassination of Kennedy. Book signed and inscribed, being a hardback edition of the Report of the President's Commission on the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, First Edition published by the Government Printing Office, Washington D.C., 1964. Signed by Dulles in blue ink to the front free endpaper with a presentation inscription, 'To Sir Kenneth Strong with the sincere regards of one of the authors, and as a reminder of our work together, Allen W. Dulles', and dated 20th November 1964 in his hand. Bound in the publisher's blue cloth with gilt decoration of the Presidential flag to the front cover and gilt stamped title to the spine. Lacking a dust jacket. An interesting association copy. Some light, uneven fading to the cover, otherwise VG Sir Kenneth Strong (1900-1982) British Major General of World War II, Director-General of Intelligence, Ministry of Defence 1964-66.

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AVELLANEDA NICOLAS: (1837-1885) President of Argentina 1874-80. Ink signature ('N Avellaneda') and lengthy inscription to one page of a piece of 4to printed stationery from the President of Argentina, dated Buenos Aires, 9th August 1879 in his hand. The inscription, in Spanish, states 'Greetings from the Argentine Republic to the distinguished and venerable lady who makes a collection of autographs, and I present to her the sincere homage of my personal respect'. With integral leaf featuring an English translation in an unidentified hand in purple indelible pencil. Inscribed to Mary Ford, wife of Sir Francis Clare Ford, and with an A.N.S., F. C. Ford, by him to the lower left corner, 'Autograph of Senor Avellaneda, President of the Argentine Republic in 1878-1879 when I was H. M.'s Minister at Buenos Aires'. Together with an 8vo page of manuscript notes, unsigned, in the hand of Mary Ford, being English extracts from a letter of Avellaneda's to Francis Clare Ford on his arrival in Buenos Aires to present his credentials to the President, August 1879. Lightly laid down to a card and also featuring a small English newspaper article relating to Avellaneda. Some light age wear, G to VG, 2 Sir Francis Clare Ford (1828-1899) English Diplomat who served as Minister Plenipotentiary to Argentina 1878-79 and later as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Brazil 1879-81 and Ambassador to Spain 1887-92.

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PERON EVA: (1919-1952) First Lady of Argentina 1946-52, second wife of President Juan Peron. Book signed and inscribed, being a softcover edition of Eva Peron and Her Social Work, published by the Subsecretariat of Information of the Presidency of the Nation, Buenos Aires, 1950. With numerous black-and-white illustrations and English printed text. Signed and inscribed by Peron in blue fountain pen ink to a light area of her front cover colour portrait and dated 1950 in her hand. Bound in the original colour printed stiff paper covers (some light age wear and minor scuffing to the edges). Contained in a handsome custom designed red quarter leather and cloth clamshell box with a gilt stamped title to the spine. About VG

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HUSSEIN SADDAM: (1937-2006) President of Iraq 1979-2003. D.S., in Arabic, one page, folio, n.p., 7th August 1980, featuring the blind embossed coat of arms of Iraq to the upper edge. The typed document, in Arabic, relates to Police Commissioner Hussein Yahaya Wolley and confirms that they completed their work on 7th August 1980 and should now be appointed as a minister for finance. Signed by Saddam Hussein in red fountain pen ink at the conclusion. With four small file holes to the right edge and some light creasing and a small, neat tear (repaired to the verso) to the upper edge. About VG

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MANDELA NELSON: (1918-2013) South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader who served as the first President of South Africa 1994-99. Nobel Peace Prize winner, 1993. A printed 8vo First-day sheet incorporating four different postage stamps and issued to commemorate the independence of Ciskei on 4th December 1981, signed by Mandela in black ink to a clear area at the head of the card and dated 2nd August 1996 in his hand. The verso features printed information regarding the stamps and Ciskei. One very light, small minor stain to the upper edge, otherwise EX On 4th December 1981 Ciseki, in the southeast of South Africa, became the fourth homeland to be declared independent by the South African government, following an independence referendum the year before. It was reintegrated into South Africa on 27th April 1994.

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TAYLOR ELIZABETH: (1932-2011) English actress, Academy Award winner. An excellent, extremely rare vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph, the image depicting Taylor in a half-length pose standing alongside her husband Conrad Hilton Jr. on their wedding day, 6th May 1950. Signed by Taylor in bold, dark fountain pen ink to a light area of the image, 'To John, Best wishes, Elizabeth Taylor Hilton'. Autographs of Taylor in this form which date from her short-lived marriage to Hilton Jr., over eight months from 1950-51, are extremely rare. VG

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PETIT DINSHAW MANECKJI: (1823-1901) Indian Parsi philanthropist and entrepreneur, founder of the first textile mills in India. An interesting L.S., Dinshaw Maneckji Petit, four pages, 4to, Bombay, 2nd July 1889, to Mrs. Knowles. Petit acknowledges receipt of his correspondent's letter on the subject of the anti-vivisection movement and 'for the book compiled by Miss Frances Power Cobbe & for the pamphlet containing views of the Lord Chief Justice of England on the question', continuing to remark 'I am not a theosophist; but I may mention that I entirely sympathise with the anti-vivisection movement which has so noble an object in view, & I assure you, that it reflects great credit on the part of those who take so warm an interest for the purpose of protecting poor dumb animals from brutal torture', and further adding 'I may merely mention, that in the Hospital for animals, established by me here…..& which I believe is the only one of its kind in the whole of India & in connection with which Government have opened a Veterinary College, no vivisection has up to this time, been introduced, but scientific experiments are made on dead animals only. There are several colleges in India already opened and in contemplation of being opened for imparting medical education and I agree with you that strong movement should be made against introducing vivisection there'. Petit also agrees to help his correspondent obtain signatures for a petition to parliament, and as a mark of his appreciation of the anti-vivisection movement, has 'much pleasure to join the Victoria Street & International Society for the protection of animals from vivisection as a Life Member and to subscribe to a copy of its organ “The Zoophilist”' for which he forwards a draft (no longer present) drawn by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation on its London branch. Some very light, minor age wear and extremely minor traces of former mounting to the right edge of the final page, otherwise VG Frances Power Cobbe (1822-1904) Anglo-Irish writer, philosopher, religious thinker, social reformer, anti-vivisection activist and leading women's suffrage campaigner.

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‘He as you know is a brave boy. He was smiling all the time though the pain was great’ GANDHI MAHATMA: (1869-1948) Indian Political and spiritual leader during the Indian Independence movement. A.L.S., yours ever, Old Friend, and also signed from M K Gandhi at the head of the first page, two pages (separate leaves), 8vo, Ahmedabad (Gujarat, India), 3rd June n.y., to 'My dear Friend'. Gandhi states that there is little to report and continues 'I had two cases of scorpion bites, one in the Astra (?) and the other from without. In the Astra one it was Ramashankar who was the victim. He as you know is a brave boy. He was smiling all the time though the pain was great. I treated both the cases with mud bandages & in both there was considerable relief. So you will come as an eye doctor. Well we shall need you for that & much more', concluding 'I have to get ready for a meeting, so goodbye and much love from us all'. The nib of Gandhi's pen frequently needed replenishing whilst writing the present letter, making some words bolder than others, although the complete text remains legible. Some light creasing, a couple of very small, minor pin rust stains to the upper left corner of each page and one small, light stain to the second page, not affecting the text or signature. About VGIn Hindu religion an Astra is a supernatural weapon invoked by mantras to summon the energy of a specific deity.

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ROBERTS JULIA: (1967-     ) American actress, Academy Award winner. Signed colour 8 x 10 photograph of Roberts in a head and shoulders pose, reclining in an alluring manner. Signed in bold blue ink with her name alone to a light area of the image. A small sticker affixed to the verso indicates that the signature was obtained in person at the Ivy restaurant in Santa Monica, California, on 4th September 2004. EX

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RIEFENSTAHL LENI: (1902-2003) German film director, known for her role in producing Nazi propaganda. A.L.S., Leni Riefenstahl, one page, 4to, Munich, 11th February 1957, to Mr. Gunston (?). Riefenstahl apologises for her bad English and continues to inform her correspondent 'I am very sorry to tell you, that your letter from the 18.8. must be lost - I never get him. In this time I was in East-Africa till the middle of December. Perhaps you are so kind and write me again, that's all, what I can tell you'. Some light creasing and a couple of small staple holes to the upper left corner, about VG

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FELLINI FEDERICO: (1920-1993) Italian film director, Academy Award winner. T.L.S., Federico Fellini, on one side of his personal printed slim oblong 8vo correspondence card, n.p., (Rome), 12th July 1980, to Balduin Baas, in Italian. Fellini thanks his correspondent for their 'light and colourful thoughts' which he reciprocates 'with equal sentiments of friendship', and further enquires as to how Baas is and what he is doing, concluding 'Send me more confetti to answer these questions'. Accompanied by the original envelope. EX Balduin Baas (1922-2006) German actor who performed the role of the conductor in Fellini's satirical film Orchestra Rehearsal (1978).

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BERKELEY BUSBY: (1895-1976) American film director and musical choreographer. A.L.S., Busby Berkeley, one page, 4to, Palm Desert, California, 16th October 1968, to Ernst F. Manfred. Berkeley writes, in full, 'Sorry but I am all out of photos - but anyway here is my autograph addressed personally to you' and proceeds to add his signature and an inscription below, 'To - Ernst F. Manfred, with best wishes, Busby Berkeley'. A couple of very light, extremely minor creases, otherwise VG

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RUSSELL KEN: (1927-2011) British film director. Signed 10 x 8 photograph of Russell standing in a half-length pose alongside a camera on the set of one of his films. Signed in bold black ink with his name alone to a light area of the image. EX

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VALENTINO RUDOLPH: (1895-1926) Italian actor, a sex symbol of the 1920s. An excellent, large vintage signed 13.5 x 16.5 sepia photograph, the image depicting The Latin Lover in a half-length pose in costume as Louis Philippe d'Orleans, Duc de Chartres, from the American silent romantic historical drama film Monsieur Beaucaire (1924). Signed by Valentino in bold black fountain pen ink to a clear area of the image, with an affectionate inscription in French and signing with his character name, 'A la charmante et sedeusante Audrey, Je vous baise……la main, Louis Philippe d'Orleans'. (Translation - 'To the charming and seductive Audrey, I kiss you……on the hand, Louis Philippe d'Orleans'). Signed photographs of Valentino (especially of this size and quality) are rare as a result of his untimely death at the age of 31 and this example is particularly unusually signed. Some very light, extremely minor age wear to the borders and a couple of small, minor corner creases, otherwise VG Provenance: Valentino inscribed the present photograph for Audrey Evelyn James Coats (later Pleydell-Bouverie) (1902-1968) English socialite who was photographed by Cecil Beaton for TheBook of Beauty. Through her mother she was the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII and herself was the illegitimate daughter of Sir Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon.

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TURPIN BEN: (1869-1940) American Silent Film Comedian. Vintage signed and inscribed sepia 5 x 4 photograph, a candid image of Turpin standing in a three-quarter length pose alongside several men and women. Signed in bold fountain pen ink across a light area of the image, 'To Tom, Best wishes, Ben Turpin'. Scarce. Neatly laid down, otherwise VG

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FIELDS W.C.: (1880-1946) American film comedian. Vintage signed sepia 8 x 10 photograph of Fields standing in a full-length pose pushing a reel mower across his lawn. The original Paramount Pictures publicity portrait is signed by Fields with his name alone in fountain pen ink to a clear area of the image. A few very light, minor surface and corner creases, otherwise VG

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LAUREL & HARDY: LAUREL STAN (1890-1965) & HARDY OLIVER (1892-1957) English and American film comedians. Vintage signed and inscribed postcard photograph by both Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy individually, the image depicting the duo in head and shoulders poses together, each wearing their bowler hats. Signed in fountain pen inks to the lower white border, Laurel adding an inscription ('Hello Margaret!') in his hand to a clear area of the background. Some very light, minor age wear and a few slight traces of former mounting to the verso, VG

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MARX BROTHERS THE: Groucho Marx (1890-1977) American film comedian. Signed 10 x 8 photograph of Marx in a head and shoulders pose alongside his siblings, Harpo and Chico, each wearing their familiar costumes. The A & M Records publicity photograph is signed by Groucho with his first name only in bold black ink to the clear background; Chico Marx (1887-1961) American film comedian. Vintage signed sepia postcard photograph of Marx seated in a three-quarter length pose at his piano. Signed in blue ink with his name alone to a dark area of the image; Harpo Marx (1888-1964) American film comedian. Blue ink signature ('Harpo Marx') on an oblong 12mo sheet of paper featuring a printed caricature of Marx seated in a full-length pose playing his harp; Zeppo Marx (1901-1979) American actor who appeared in the first five Marx Brothers feature films alongside his siblings. D.S., Zeppo Marx, being a signed cheque, Los Angeles, California, 27th April 1971. The partially printed cheque is drawn on the Security Pacific National Bank and is made payable to the Standard Oil Company of California for the sum of $117.69. The signature is unaffected by the perforated bank cancellation. Some light age wear and a couple of minor creases and tears to the edges of the piece signed by Harpo Marx, G to generally VG, 4

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MARX HARPO: (1888-1964) American comedian, one of the Marx Brothers. A good vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Marx seated in a pensive full-length pose on a staircase. Signed in blue ink across a light area at the head of the image with a lengthy inscription, 'Charley, I'm thinking what a wonderfull (sic) job you did for me. Thanks for everything, Sincerely, Harpo', and dated 1949 in his hand. Some light surface creasing and a few extremely minor traces of former mounting to the verso, about VG Provenance: The present photograph was inscribed to Charles Henry, stage director of the London Palladium. Harpo Marx, along with his brother Chico, performed at the London Palladium for a four-week season commencing on 20th June 1949.

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ADAMS NICK: (1931-1968) American Actor. A rare vintage signed and inscribed 7 x 9.5 photograph of Adams in a head and shoulders pose, holding a lit cigarette in one hand, in costume as Ben Brown in a scene from Twilight of Honor (1963; alternatively titled The Charge is Murder). Signed in blue fountain pen ink to a light area of the image. Adams was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his role in this film. Autographs of the actor are rare in any form following his early death in somewhat mysterious circumstances at the age of 36. VG   

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FERNANDEL: (1903-1971) French actor and singer. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Fernandel in a smiling head and shoulders pose wearing an overcoat and hat. Signed in blue fountain pen ink to a light area of the image and dated 1965 in his hand. VG

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CAMPBELL MALCOLM: (1885-1948) British Land & Water Speed Record Holder. T.L.S., M. Campbell, two pages, oblong 8vo, Reigate, 2nd March 1948, to Squadron Leader S. A. Young-James. Campbell thanks his correspondent for their letter and regrets that Young-James will not be able to be present at a lecture, continuing 'I note, however, there is a possibility of one of your friends from the R.A.F. Club attending and I hope he will come and make himself known to me sometime during that evening. I will be very glad to give a similar lecture at a date to be arranged, to members of the Allied Circle Club and no doubt if your friend attends….he will be able to tell you whether the subject I will be talking about will be of sufficient interest to them'. One file hole to the upper left corner and some extremely light, minor age wear at the folds, about VG

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GRACE W.G.: (1848-1915) English cricketer. Brief A.L.S., W. G. Grace, one page, 8vo, Sydenham, London, 29th July 1902, to Mr. May, on the printed stationery of London County Cricket Club. Grace thanks his correspondent for their cheque and sends his kind regards. A few very light, extremely minor creases, VG

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BELMONDO JEAN-PAUL: (1933-2021) French Actor associated with the New Wave of the 1960s. A good signed 4 x 5 signed photograph by Belmondo, the image showing the French actor in three quarter-length pose, with a gun and smoking a cigar. Signed in bold blue ink to the upper light border of the image `Toute ma sympathie, J.P. Belmondo´ Autograph obtained in person by collector in 1981. VG

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CRUISE TOM: (1962-     ) American actor, an Academy Award nominee. A printed 4to colour synopsis brochure for the film Born on the Fourth of July (1989) signed by Cruise in bold blue ink with his name alone to a clear area of the front cover featuring his portrait as Ron Kovic. It was for his performance in this film that Cruise received the first of his Best Actor Oscar nominations. Some very light, extremely minor surface creasing, VG

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HARLOW JEAN: (1911-1937) American actress & sex symbol. An exceptionally exquisite vintage signed and inscribed sepia 9.5 x 12 photograph of the platinum blonde in a full-length study, alluringly posing in a figure-hugging plain white dress and with one arm positioned behind her head. Signed in bold, dark fountain pen ink to a light area of the image with an intriguing inscription to Clark Gable, ' “E's” in the port cabin, Just Jean'. Authentic autographs of Harlow are extremely rare in any form and it is hard to imagine a more desirable example than the present photograph, not least in regards to the quality of the image and the association. Some very light, minor thin bands of silvering to the extreme edges of the image, otherwise EX Clark Gable (1901-1960) American actor, Academy Award winner.  Jean Harlow starred alongside Gable in a total of six films, including the box office successes Red Dust (1932; Gable also later starring in John Ford's remake of the film, Mogambo) and Hold Your Man (1933). Gable was Harlow's co-star in her final film, Saratoga, which was completed using doubles and released on 23rd July 1937, less than two months after her death. It was to be MGM's most successful film of the year, and the highest-grossing film of Harlow's career. Provenance: Acquired by the present vendor at Christie's Entertainment Memorabilia sale in New York on 25th July 2003 (lot 71).

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[HARLOW JEAN]: (1911-1937) American actress & sex symbol. A good vintage signed and inscribed 9.5 x 12.5 photograph, the image showing the actress in a half-length pose. Signed in dark fountain pen ink by Harlow's mother on behalf of the actress to a light area of the image. A few minor corner creases, otherwise VG

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MISTINGUETT: (1873-1956) French actress and singer. Vintage signed and inscribed 9 x 11.5 photograph of the entertainer standing in a half length pose holding a basket of cornets. Photograph by Pierre Apers of Paris and bearing his credit stamp to the verso. Signed by Mistinguett in dark fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image. A few minor faults (small pinholes and slight paper loss) to the corners of the white borders and with some slight traces of former mounting to the verso. About VG

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MANSFIELD JAYNE: (1933-1967) American actress & sex symbol. Vintage signed and inscribed 5 x 7 photograph of the attractive blonde actress in a half-length pose resting her chin on her hands as she looks towards the camera in a seductive manner. Signed in blue fountain pen ink across a light area at the head of the image. Some very light surface creasing, about VG

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MOOREHEAD AGNES: (1900-1974) American actress, remembered for her roles in the film Citizen Kane and also as Endora in the television series Bewitched. A good vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Moorehead in an elegant head and shoulders pose wearing a white hat. The photograph dates from 1935 and is signed by Moorehead in bold black fountain pen ink across a clear area of the image. Some very light, minor creasing to the borders and corners, otherwise VG

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RUSSELL ROSALIND: (1907-1976) American actress. Vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph of Russell standing in a full-length pose alongside a wooden fence. Signed in bold blue fountain pen ink with her name alone to a clear area of the image. A few very light, extremely minor surface creases, VG

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WEST MAE: (1893-1980) American actress & sex symbol. Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of the blonde actress in a seductive head and shoulders pose. Signed in blue ink across a light area at the centre of the image. A slightly hurried signature and with one very minor, light smudge to the inscription. One crease to a darker area in the upper right corner, otherwise VG

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SWANSON GLORIA: (1899-1983) American actress, an Academy Award nominee. Vintage signed sepia 8 x 10 photograph of Swanson in a smiling head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold blue fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image. VG

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DIETRICH MARLENE: (1901-1992) German-born American actress and singer. Signed 8 x 10 photograph, a striking image of Dietrich standing in a full-length pose wearing the sparkling gown made famous in her cabaret performances. Signed in bold black ink with her name alone to a clear area of the image. A couple of very minor, extremely light stains to two corners of the white border, VG

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CILENTO DIANE: (1932-2011) Australian actress, an Academy Award nominee. Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of the actress in a close-up head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold blue ink across a light area of the image. Some light surface and corner creasing, otherwise VG

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KAMINSKA IDA: (1899-1980) Polish actress and director, an Academy Award nominee. Blue ink signature ('Ida Kaminska') and inscription on a printed 12mo card from the Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows, dated Los Angeles, 10th April 1967 in her hand. Scarce. A couple of very light, extremely minor stains, otherwise VG

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SENNA AYRTON: (1960-1994) Brazilian Motor Racing Driver, Formula One World Champion 1988, 1990 & 1991. An excellent signed 5.5 x 8 photograph of Senna in a head and shoulders pose, wearing his Marlboro McLaren Ford racing overalls and cap, in 1993. Signed by Senna in bold black ink `Ayrton Senna´, across a light area of the image, also dated beneath 1993 in his hand. Less than a year later, on 1st May 1994, Senna died in a crash racing car accident when he was leading the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. EX

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DAY DORIS: (1922-2019) American actress and singer. Signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Day standing in a three-quarter length pose. Signed in bold blue ink across a light area of the image. A couple of very light, minor surface creases, VG

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NOVAK KIM: (1933-     ) American actress, remembered for her performance in Alfred Hitchcock's thriller Vertigo (1958) alongside James Stewart. Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Novak in a half-length pose. The original Columbia Pictures Corp. publicity portrait is signed in blue ink to a clear area of the background. A couple of very light, minor corner creases, VG

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DESTRY RIDES AGAIN: Signed 10 x 8 photograph by both James Stewart (Thomas Jefferson 'Tom' Destry Jr) and Marlene Dietrich (Frenchy) individually, the image depicting the two actors in a head and shoulders embrace in costume from the western film Destry Rides Again (1939). Signed by Stewart in bold black ink and by Dietrich in gold ink, both with their names alone to the image. Dietrich's signature is a little light in places, although quite legible. VG

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BONNIE AND CLYDE: Signed 11 x 8.5 photograph by both Estelle Parsons (Blanche Barrow) and Michael J. Pollard (C. W. Moss) individually, the image depicting them standing in full-length costume poses alongside Warren Beatty (Clyde Barrow), Faye Dunaway (Bonnie Parker) and Gene Hackman (Buck Barrow) in a scene from the American biographical crime film Bonnie and Clyde (1967). Signed by Parsons in bold black ink and by Pollard in bold blue ink, both with their names alone to clear areas. It was for their performances in this film that Parsons and Pollard received Best Actress and Best Actor Oscar nominations. A couple of light, minor surface creases to the right white border, otherwise VG   

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SHATNER WILLIAM: (1931-     ) Canadian actor. Signed colour 8 x 10 photograph of Shatner seated in a three-quarter length pose in costume as Captain James T. Kirk on board the USS Enterprise in a scene from Star Trek. Signed in bold black ink with his name alone to a light area of the image. EX

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