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Lot 425

APOLLO I: An extremely rare vintage signed colour 10 x 8 photograph by the three crew members of Apollo I (1967) individually, Virgil Grissom (1926-1967, Command Pilot), Edward H. White II (1930-1967, Senior Pilot) and Roger B. Chaffee (1935-1967, Pilot). The image depicts the three astronauts standing together in half length poses, in a row, each wearing their blue NASA overalls. Signed by each in black inks with their names alone to light areas of the image. A couple of very light, extremely minor and insignificant surface creases, about EX Apollo I was scheduled to be the first manned mission of the United States Apollo manned lunar landing programme, with a launch date of 21st February 1967. Tragically, on 27th January 1967, all three crew members were killed in a cabin fire during a launch pad test at Cape Canaveral.

Lot 426

APOLLO IX: A good signed colour 10 x 8 photograph by the three crew members of Apollo IX (1969) individually, James McDivitt (1929- , American Astronaut, Commander), Dave Scott (1932- , American Astronaut, Command Module Pilot, later became the seventh man to walk on the moon as Commander of Apollo XV) and Russell Schweickart (1935- , American Astronaut, Lunar Module Pilot). The official NASA image depicts the three astronauts standing together in a row in three quarter length poses, each wearing their white spacesuits. Signed by each in black ink to light areas of the image, Scott adding the sentiment 'Best Wishes from Apollo 9' in his hand to a clear area at the head of the image. Some extremely minor, light corner creasing, VG

Lot 427

SCOTT DAVE: (1932- ) American Astronaut, Command Module Pilot of Apollo IX (1969) and Commander of Apollo XV (1971), the seventh man to walk on the moon. Signed and inscribed colour 10 x 8 photograph, the official NASA image depicting Scott standing in a three quarter length pose, wearing his white spacesuit, alongside his fellow Apollo IX crew members James McDivitt and Russell Schweickart. Signed by Scott in bold blue ink to a light area at the head of the image. Some very slight, extremely minor corner creasing, VG

Lot 428

APOLLO XI: A good set of three signatures of the crew members of Apollo XI, Neil Armstrong (1930-2012) American Astronaut, Commander of Apollo XI (1969). The first man to walk on the moon, Buzz Aldrin (1930- ) American Astronaut, Lunar Module Pilot of Apollo XI (1969). The second man to walk on the moon & Michael Collins (1930- ) American Astronaut, Command Module Pilot of Apollo XI, 1969, on a white oblong 8vo card. All have individually signed in bold black ink, Collins adding an inscription in his hand at the head of the card. Accompanied by an original unsigned colour 10 x 8 NASA photograph of the crew. One very light surface crease at the base of the card and an extremely minor, small light stain only very slightly affecting the tip of Armstrong's signature. VG, 2

Lot 438

SLINGSBY ROBERT: (1611-1661) Comptroller of the Navy 1660-61, a friend of Samuel Pepys and referred to in his Diary. A.L.S., Rt. Slyngsbie, one page, folio, on board HMS Garland, in the Downes, July 1642, to the Earl of Warwick. Slingsby writes in reaction to the appointment of the Earl of Northumberland to the rank of Admiral, commenting 'I can not but take notice thereof and acquaint ye….therewith conceiving that my commission is now voyd: I desire to know to whom I may legally deliver up this shippe under my charge….' With integral address leaf bearing some remnants of a black wax seal. Some very light age wear, VG

Lot 439

SHOVELL CLOUDESLEY: (c.1650-1707) English Admiral of the Fleet. A.L.S., Clowdesley Shovell, one page, folio, 4th April 1684, to Admiral Horbort. Shovell states 'At My Coming a Shore I Was Conducted to yr. Kings House where I presented your Respects to Him. he Returned thanks: &: glad to hear of your health' and continues to report on the King's plans for the following day 'at wh. time he wil cal a full dinner to hear what we have to propose…' With integral address leaf bearing a small red wax seal. Some very light, minor age wear to the extreme edges, VG

Lot 441

COCHRANE THOMAS: (1775-1860) British Admiral, a daring and successful captain of the Napoleonic Wars. Rare L.S., Cochrane, one page, 4to, on board the Greek ship Ellas, 15th July 1827, to Mr. Schilher, Captain of the small transport ship Bavaria. Cochrane writes in his capacity as Admiral of the Greek Navy and asks his correspondent where he may find the best wood for his ships, further asking him to 'let him know if the small ship (under Captain Nash) that is at the Southern Straits of Euripo is turning around Karisto to the fortifications of Euripo'. In concluding he remarks 'Please catch the biggest number of ships passing without permission.' Originally from the noted collection of Ray Rawlins and bearing his small circular stamp in the lower left corner. A couple of very minor, small spots of foxing and very light age wear to one edge, otherwise VG

Lot 443

LIGONIER JOHN: (1680-1770) British Field Marshal. D.S., J L Ligonier, one page, small folio, Office of Ordnance, 14th October 1757. The attractive manuscript document is an order for various items, including paper cartridges, ladles & spunges, tackle hooks and aprons of lead, to be issued from His Majesty's stores and sent to Woolwich where they have been requested by the officers for supply of Naval stores. Signed by Ligonier at the foot and countersigned by Charles Frederick (1709-1785, Surveyor-General of the Ordnance 1750-82). Originally from the noted collection of Ray Rawlins and bearing his small circular stamp to the verso. One small area of paper loss in the lower left corner, not affecting the text or signatures. Together with George Wade (1673-1748) British Military Commander, Commander-in-Chief of the Forces, 1745. D.S., George Wade, one page, small folio, Office of Ordnance, 16th September 1742. The attractive manuscript document is an order for various items, including oyle and beeswax, to be supplied to the Gunners Stores on board His Majesty's Ship Royal Caroline commanded by Captain Charles Molloy. Signed at the foot by Wade and countersigned by Thomas Lascelles (1670-1751, Colonel) and one other. With blank integral leaf. Originally from the noted collection of Ray Rawlins and bearing his small circular stamp in the upper right corner. Some slight splitting at the folds, also including George Beauclerk (1704-1768) British General, Governor of Gibraltar. Son of the 1st Duke of St. Albans and grandson of King Charles II and his mistress Nell Gwynne. A.L.S., G Beauclerk, two pages, 4to, Edinburgh, 5th January 1764, to a gentleman. Beauclerk writes to his correspondent on military matters, referring to various individuals and officers and giving his reasons for not agreeing to allow Lieutenant Gordon to retire on full pay. With blank integral leaf. Some light foxing, otherwise VG, 3

Lot 446

WELLINGTON DUKE OF: (1769-1852) Anglo-Irish Field Marshal & British Prime Minister 1828-30, 1834. Signed envelope wrapper, addressed in Wellington's hand to The Lady Shelley at Maresfield Park in Sussex and dated London, 12th April 1820 in his hand. Signed ('Free, Wellington') in the lower left corner. With a good black wax seal affixed to the verso. Some very light age wear and minor tears, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise VG Lady Frances Shelley (1787-1873) Friend of the Duke of Wellington. Indeed, Shelley somewhat idolised the Iron Duke and had frequently implored him to visit Maresfield Park. Eventually, on 10th October 1819, Wellington wrote to Shelley informing her that he would visit the following day. Of Wellington's visit Shelley wrote in her diary “ My nervous headache vanished and I was alive only to the happiness and honour of receiving, under my own roof, the great hero and saviour of my country”. The visit was not, however, without incident; The following day saw one or two minor mishaps involving the Duke’s lack of prowess with a hunting rifle. The morning session ended with him having shot a retriever and peppered the gaiters of a keeper. Furthermore, that afternoon Lady Shelley went out to join the party and suddenly heard screams of pain from the cottage of an old lady. It seems she was working with some washing in front of the windows when her arms got in the way of another of the Duke’s wayward shots. Lady Shelley quickly took charge, and recalled the incident in her diary, immediately sizing up the situation and telling the old lady “My good woman this ought to be the proudest day of your life you have had the distinction of being shot by the great Duke of Wellington”.

Lot 447

WELLINGTON DUKE OF: (1769-1852) Anglo-Irish Field Marshal & British Prime Minister 1828-30, 1834. L.S., Wellington, two pages, folio, Freneda, Portugal, 5th October 1811, to Charles Stuart. Wellington encloses a list (no longer present) 'of the stages at which mules ought to be kept for the purposes of the ordinary communication between the frontier & Lisbon, and a statement of the number of mules to be kept at each stage….The same number of mules have been at all times kept at the same stages by the Portuguese Post Office' further adding that additional mules will be 'necessary for the communications of the army…mules have not been usually kept at these stages; and as they will be placed there for the convenience of the Army, I propose to pay their expense from the Military Chest.' Some very light, minor age wear and a small tear to the left edge, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise VG Charles Stuart (1779-1845) 1st Baron Stuart de Rothesay. British Diplomat, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Portugal and Brazil 1810-14.

Lot 448

NAPOLEON I: (1769-1821) Emperor of France 1804-14, 1815. An excellent, early D.S., Buonaparte, two pages, folio, n.p., 23rd November 1793, in French. The manuscript document is headed Republique Francaise, Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite and is a commission issued by the Administration Generale de Transport et Convois Militaires, stating, in part, 'Citizen Berthel, officer in charge of military convoys and transportation, will be leaving tomorrow, the fourth of Frimaire [24th November] with the convoy that is heading for Montlyon and Briamon with the purpose of there charging the cannons and other ammunition for the camp under Toulon, and he will spare neither effort nor money to see that the service is rendered promptly and well….The administration and municipalities are asked, in the name of well-being of the Republic, to recognize Citizen Berthel as officer in charge of military Convoys and Transport, deputised by Citizen Cartaux, General of the Army of the Alps, and to lend said Citizen Berthel any support and help necessary.' At the conclusion of the document appear the brief comments of around six officials, marking Berthel's progress, including one signed by Bonaparte, in his capacity as General of the Artillery, in full,'Citizen Berthel has acquitted himself until now with zeal and intelligence in the task with which he is charged'. With a good red wax seal affixed. A rare example of Napoleon's signature. Some extremely light, minor age wear, VG The rare autograph of Napoleon, signing Buonaparte, appears on the present document issued at the time of the Siege of Toulon, 18th September - 18th December 1793.

Lot 462

EISENHOWER DWIGHT D.: (1890-1969) American General of World War II, later American President 1953-61. Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Eisenhower in a head and shoulders pose wearing his military uniform. Signed in bold fountain pen ink to the lower white border, 'To Mrs. T. E. Georges - with appreciation of splendid service and with best wishes, Dwight D Eisenhower', the first line of the inscription in a different colour ink. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, otherwise VG

Lot 464

MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. Vintage signed 4 x 6.5 photograph of Montgomery standing outdoors in a half length pose, wearing his military overcoat and beret, with snow covered trees in the immediate background. Signed ('B. L. Montgomery, Field-Marshal') in bold dark fountain pen ink to the lower white border. Some light overall age wear and minor wrinkling to the image, about VG

Lot 465

MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. Vintage signed 4.5 x 6.5 photograph depicting Montgomery standing outdoors in a full length pose wearing his beret. Photograph by the Imperial War Museum and bearing their credit stamp to the verso. Signed ('Montgomery of Alamein') in bold blue fountain pen ink across a light area at the centre of the image, and further annotated in his hand to the verso, 'Taken in Germany just before we crossed the Rhine in March 1945'. VG

Lot 468

MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. Signed and inscribed Christmas greetings card, the oblong 8vo stiff white folding card featuring an image to the inside of Montgomery seated in a three quarter length pose, with the printed caption beneath A corner of my study at Isington Mill. In the background a large painting of Montgomery can be seen alongside signed photographs of Churchill, Tito, Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the British Royal family. Signed by Montgomery in turquoise fountain pen ink, 'To: T. G. Carter and his family, with my grateful thanks for many kindnesses received....from Montgomery of Alamein' alongside a printed greeting, 1960. Matted in pale cream and framed and glazed in a plain black wooden frame to an overall size of 22.5 x 13. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG

Lot 471

BADER DOUGLAS: (1910-1982) British World War II Ace (22.5 victories), recognised for his important role during the Battle of Britain. Blue ink signature ('Douglas Bader') on a small slip of paper. Some very light, minor surface creasing and age wear, about VG

Lot 472

BADER DOUGLAS: (1910-1982) British World War II Ace (22.5 victories), recognised for his important role during the Battle of Britain. A colour printed 8vo menu card for the First Annual Dinner of The Society of Leicestershire and Rutland Golf Captains at the Grand Hotel, Leicester, 12th October 1959, signed by Bader in blue ink with his name alone to a clear area of the cover. Also signed in bold pencil with his name alone by golfer Henry Cotton. Some light age wear, about VG

Lot 474

BADER DOUGLAS: (1910-1982) British World War II Ace (22.5 victories), recognised for his important role during the Battle of Britain. T.L.S., Douglas Bader, one page, 8vo, Great St. Helen's, London, 12th May 1958, to Tania Pocock. Bader thanks his correspondent for her letter and remarks 'I could not write nearly so well as you at your age, which is why this is being typed!'. Together with Eric Williams (1911-1983) English Writer of The Wooden Horse (1949), a former RAF pilot and Prisoner of War during World War II. T.L.S., Eric Williams, one page, 4to, London, 4th May 1960, to Miss Tania Pocock. Williams apologises for the delay in replying to his correspondent's letter and continues 'It is good to hear that you and your friend enjoy my books. I have just finished another called The Borders of Barbarism: An Adventure in Eastern Serbia and if you liked Dragoman Pass you will probably like this one too. I expect that it will be published in England some time next year.' Some very light creasing and a few extremely small, minor stains to both letters, about VG, 2

Lot 477

BADER DOUGLAS: (1910-1982) British World War II Ace (22.5 victories), recognised for his important role during the Battle of Britain. Book signed, a hardback edition of Reach for the Sky - The Story of Douglas Bader by Paul Brickhill, published by Collins, London, March 1954 (Second Impression). Signed by Bader in blue ink with his name alone to the front free endpaper. Accompanied by the dust jacket (only FR), some splitting at the hinge and light age wear, G

Lot 479

TRENT LEONARD: (1915-1986) New Zealand Group Captain of World War II, Victoria Cross winner for his actions at Amsterdam, 3rd May 1943, while serving with 487 Squadron, Royal Air Force. An excellent A.L.S., Len Trent, two pages, 4to, W[est] A[ustralia], 1st August 1976 (?), to 'David'. Trent writes an informative letter regarding his service during World War II, in part, 'I won the D.F.C. for operations over France & Holland, May & June 1940, when I was flying Blenheims. I then did a tour as an instructor with 17 O.T.A. and a few months in 2 Gp. Operations Centre. Next I was posted to command a Flight in 487 (N.Z.) Ventura Squadron. On my 15th sortie I was leading the Squadron to attack Amsterdam Power House on May the 3rd 1943. This was a daylight bombing raid under Fighter escort, but everything went wrong! Our escort got out of timing and the Germans had more than usual in the way of opposition in the area of operations. I was cut off and surrounded by 90 German Fighters, so knew for a certainty that my luck had run out! If I had turned for home I would just have been shot down into the sea, which was very rough, so would probably have drowned. I decided to carry on and attack the target. Two aircraft out of 12 were left when we started the bombing run and we were both shot down as the bombs left the aircraft. The “powers that be” thought that this was “a jolly good show!!”'. A letter of fine content graphically describing the circumstances of Trent's Victoria Cross. A couple of very light, minor water stains just affect a few words of text, which remain legible. Neatly annotated in red ink at the head of the first page by a collector. VG

Lot 493

MUSSOLINI BENITO: (1883-1945) Italian Fascist Dictator of World War II. A good, large vintage signed and inscribed 12 x 18 photograph of Il Duce in a half length pose holding some papers in his hands. Photograph by Laviosa of Rome. Signed ('Mussolini') in bold, dark fountain pen ink to the lower white border and dated Rome, 22nd June 1927 in his hand. Framed and glazed in the original gilt frame to an overall size of 14 x 19.5. Some chipping to the frame and light, minor age wear to the photograph, VG

Lot 502

BRITISH HISTORY: A good D.S., being a Naval Warrant, one page, folio, 19th November 1646. The manuscript document authorises 'the addition of twenty men extraordinary to the present Complement of the Leopard's Company' and is signed at the foot by Algernon Percy (1602-1668) 10th Earl of Northumberland. English Military Leader, Lord High Admiral 1638-43. Signed Northumberland; Robert Rich (1587-1658) 2nd Earl of Warwick. English Colonial Administrator & Admiral. Signed Warwicke; Philip Herbert (1584-1650) 4th Earl of Pembroke. English Courtier and Politician. Herbert, with his elder brother William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, were the 'incomparable pair of brethren' to whom the First Folio of Shakespeare's collected works was dedicated in 1623; and two others. With blank integral leaf. Some very light, extremely minor age wear at the folds, VG

Lot 503

WRIOTHESLEY THOMAS: (1607-1667) 4th Earl of Southampton. English Statesman, a staunch supporter of King Charles II. Lord High Treasurer 1660-67. D.S., T: Southampton, one page, folio, Southampton House, 10th November 1663. The manuscript warrant is addressed to Sir Robert Long, Auditor of the Exchequer, and orders that a payment of one hundred pounds and a second of four hundred pounds be made to James Darcy, employed in the office of Master of the Studd, the second payment being 'for half a years allowance to him upon the said Contract for provision of horses'. With blank integral leaf. Some very minor, light dust staining at the head of the page, VG

Lot 504

CABAL MINISTRY: A good D.S. by three members of the Cabal Ministry under the reign of King Charles II, one page, folio, Court at White Hall, 22nd February 1664. The manuscript document is addressed to Lord Ashley, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and orders him to pay the sum of four hundred pounds to Edward Somwairs so that he may disperse the monies according to instructions received at the Prize Office at Plymouth. Signed at the foot by three (of the five) members of the Cabal Ministry, George Villiers (1628-1687) 2nd Duke of Buckingham. English Statesman & Poet; Henry Bennet (1618-1685) English Statesman; and John Maitland (1616-1682) 1st Duke of Lauderdale. Scottish Politician; and also signed by several others including James Butler (1610-1688) 1st Duke of Ormonde. Anglo-Irish Statesman and Soldier; Arthur Annesley (1614-1686) 1st Earl of Anglesey. Anglo-Irish Statesman, Treasurer of the Navy 1667-68; John Berkeley (1602-1678) 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton. English Royalist Soldier, one of the founders, with Sir George Carteret, of the U.S. state of New Jersey and Robert Southwell (1635-1702) English Diplomat, Secretary of State for Ireland and President of the Royal Society 1690-95. With Somwairs signed holograph receipt of the funds to the verso. Some light overall age wear and minor dust staining, the upper left corner professionally repaired, G

Lot 505

BRITISH HISTORY: A good D.S., being an Exchequer Warrant, one page, folio, Whitehall Treasury Chambers, 27th June 1679. The partially printed document is addressed to Sir Robert Howard, Auditor of the Receipt of His Majesties Exchequer, and is a warrant issued following the disbanding of the Forces on 29th September 1677, ordering a payment of two hundred pounds to be made to Mr. Henry Flutter, Major, on behalf of a Company of Foot Grenadiers at Guildford, in payment for their Quarters for several days. Boldly signed at the foot by Arthur Capell (1631-1683) 1st Earl of Essex. English Statesman, First Lord of the Treasury, 1679. Died in the Tower of London following the Rye House Plot. Signed Essex; Laurence Hyde (1641-1711) 1st Earl of Rochester. English Statesman and Writer, First Lord of the Treasury 1679-84. Signed L; Hyde; John Ernle (1620-1697) English Politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer 1676-89. Signed J. Ernle; Edward Dering (1625-1684) English Politician, Commissioner of the Treasury, 1679. Signed Ed. Dering; and Sidney Godolphin (1645-1712) 1st Earl of Godolphin. English Politician, First Lord of the Treasury. Signed S. Godolphin. With blank integral leaf. Some very light staining and minor age wear, about VG

Lot 506

GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. Early D.S., George R, as King, at the head, two pages, folio, Court at St. James's, 4th September 1761. The manuscript document is addressed to William Adair, Agent to the Regiment of Foot commanded by Lieutenant General William Whitmore, and is a Warrant for the payment of ten shillings a day to Captain Phineas John Edgar, retiring on full pay 'on account of his faithfull service and ill state of health', the payment, for the rest of Edgar's natural life, to be made from deductions 'from the pay of the youngest Captain without purchase the Sum of Five Shillings and four pence a day, from the pay of the youngest Lieutenant without purchase the Sum of one Shilling a day, and from the youngest Ensign without purchase, his whole pay, being three Shillings and eight pence a day…'. Countersigned at the foot by Charles Townshend (1725-1767) British Politician, Treasurer of the Chamber 1756-61, Paymaster of the Forces 1765-66 and Chancellor of the Exchequer 1766-67. With blank integral leaf. Some extremely light age wear, VG

Lot 507

GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. D.S., George R, as King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Court at St. James's, 25th July 1798. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing Thomas Jennings to be a surgeon to the Loyal Chepstow Volunteers commanded by Captain Zouch Turton. Countersigned at the foot by 3rd Duke of Portland (1738-1809) British Prime Minister 1783, 1807-09. With blind embossed paper seal affixed. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG

Lot 508

GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. A good D.S., George R, as King, at the head, one page, folio, n.p., n.d. The attractively penned manuscript document relates to the expenses for a Regiment of Invalids, Field and Staff Officers, detailing payments for the Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Major, Chaplain, Quarter Master, Surgeon etc., as well as the clothing for the Company, ‘consisting of a Coat, Waistcoat & Breeches, a hat, 2 shirts, 2 neck cloths, 1 pair of shoes, 1pair of stockings, a sword and belt….’, the accounts totalling £9933.17.0 for 366 days. Countersigned at the foot by three Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, Robert Walpole (1676-1745, British Prime Minister 1722-42), William Clayton, 1st Baron Sundon (1671-1752) and Thomas Winnington (1696-1746, Paymaster General of the Forces 1743-46). The verso of the document bears a similar set of manuscript accounts for Five Independent Companys of Invalids totalling £7562.9.6, also signed at the head by King George III and countersigned at the foot by Robert Walpole, Baron Sundon and Thomas Winnington. Some very light, minor age wear, VG

Lot 510

WILLIAM IV: (1765-1837) King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland 1830-37. A.L.S., William R, as King, one page, 8vo, St. James’s Palace, 28th February 1834, to Lord Palmerston, in part ‘The King desires Lord Palmerston to send by the next messenger to Constantinople the insignia of the….Grand Cross of the Bath to Lord Ponsonby’ Some light, minor staining at the head and foot caused by remnants of previous mounting to the verso, otherwise VG

Lot 515

VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. An unusual D.S., Victoria R I, as Queen, at the head, five pages, folio, Court at Saint James's, 6th April 1861. The manuscript document is addressed to Lord Edward George Fitzalan Howard, Deputy to the Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal, and is a License permitting Revd. Joseph Stubbs Taylor to take the surname of Stubbs instead of that of Taylor, in part, 'Whereas Joseph Stubbs Taylor of Walsall in the County of Stafford....hath by his petition humbly represented unto us that the Petitioners Aunt the said Sarah Stubbs widow deceased did in and by her last Will and Testament bearing date the Twenty Sixth day of June One Thousand eight hundred and forty seven give devise and bequeath to the Petitioner after payment of certain amenities, debts, funeral and testamentary expenses and pecuniary legacies all her real and personal estate absolutely subject to the express condition that he takes by proper authority within the space of twelve months after her trustees give up possession of her real and personal property the surname of "Stubbs" with a clause of forfeiture in case of non-compliance therewith....' Bearing two countersignatures and with blind embossed pale blue paper seal affixed. Tied at the left edge with the original black ribbon. Some light age wear, about VG

Lot 517

PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR: (1864-1892) Duke of Clarence, eldest son of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. The Prince was once considered to be a suspect in the Jack the Ripper murders. Scarce D.S., Albert Victor, Major, one page, oblong 8vo, Dublin, 19th October 1891. The partially printed document, evidently the lower half of a 4to document, is a descriptive return of a man proposed for enlistment, named as William Robert Bulcock of Goole, aged 18 years and 3 months. The Duke, in his capacity as Commander of X Royal Hussars, states ‘I will take this man’. Some very light, minor age wear, otherwise VG

Lot 521

EDWARD VII: (1841-1910) King of the United Kingdom 1901-10. D.S., Edward R & I, as King, at the head, one page, large oblong folio, given at St. James's, 1st March 1907. The partially printed document appoints Walter John Heathcoat 'to be our Consul for the Vilayet of Monastir'. Countersigned at the foot by Edward Grey (1862-1933) 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon. British Statesman, Foreign Secretary 1905-16. With blind embossed seal. Some light age toning and minor uniform discoloration to the edges, evidently caused by previous framing, not affecting the text or signatures, G

Lot 523

GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36. D.S., George R. I., as King, at the head, one page, oblong folio, Court at Saint James's, 24th January 1921. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing William Gordon Smith to be a 2nd Lieutenant in the Land Forces. Countersigned at the foot by George Macdonogh (1865-1942) British Lieutenant General, Director of Military Intelligence at the War Office 1916-18 and Adjutant General to the Forces 1918-22 & Sir Herbert Creedy, Permanent Under-Secretary of State for War 1920-39. With blind embossed blue paper seal affixed. Neatly mounted and framed and glazed in the original brown wooden frame to an overall size of 21.5 x 17. Some very light foxing and minor age wear, and with some chipping to the frame, about VG

Lot 524

EDWARD VIII & GEORGE VI: EDWARD VIII (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January - December 1936. Later Duke of Windsor & GEORGE VI (1895-1952) King of the United Kingdom 1936-52. A vintage postcard featuring a printed illustration of an angler, entitled The Gentle Craftsman, with an amusing caption beneath, reproduced from an edition of Punch, boldly signed in black fountain pen ink by both Prince Edward of Wales ('Edward') and Prince Albert of Wales ('Albert') to a clear area at the foot of the card, Albert adding the greeting 'A merry Xmas to all' in his hand. Addressed to the verso to Donald Stewart at Balmoral and postmarked at Sandringham, 24th December 1903 (?). Some very light, extremely minor age wear, otherwise VG

Lot 525

ROYAL CHILDREN: Signed Christmas greetings card by three of the children of King George V and Queen Mary individually, comprising Prince Edward of Wales (later King Edward VIII), Prince Albert of Wales (later King George VI) and Prince Henry of Wales (later Duke of Gloucester). The stiff 12mo folding cream card features a loosely attached illustration of ivy leaves with the printed word Remembrance to the cover, and is signed by all three Princes to the inside in bold black fountain pen inks beneath a printed Christmas greeting. Dated 1908 at the head by one of the Princes. Part of the original ribbon is attached. Some light age wear, G

Lot 528

GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH: GEORGE VI (1895-1952) King of the United Kingdom 1936-52 & ELIZABETH (1900-2002) Queen Consort, the Queen Mother. A fine vintage signed 5.5 x 8 photograph by both King George VI and Queen Elizabeth individually, the image depicting them standing together in a full length pose, with their young daughters Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret standing alongside. Photograph by Marcus Adams and signed by him in pencil to the lower photographer's mount immediately beneath the image. Signed by King George VI ('George R.I.') and by Queen Elizabeth ('Elizabeth R') in bold, dark fountain pen inks to the lower photographer's mount and dated 1939 in the King's hand. Lightly mounted and professionally matted in white and framed and glazed in a silver coloured frame to an overall size of 13 x 16. Some very light, extremely minor age wear to the upper edges of the photographer's mount, otherwise VG

Lot 529

ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER: (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI. Signed Christmas greetings card, the stiff white 4to folding card featuring a colour image to the inside, being a reproduction of a painting of the Queen Mother seated in a full length pose. Signed ('from Elizabeth R') in black ink beneath a printed greeting, 1968. Matted in cream and framed and glazed in a gold coloured frame to an overall size of 23 x 17.5. Some very light, minor overall scuffing, G

Lot 530

ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER: (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI. Signed Christmas greetings card, the oblong 4to stiff white folding card featuring a photograph to the inside of the Queen Mother standing in a half length pose alongside two of her grandsons, Prince Charles and Prince Andrew. Signed ('from Elizabeth R') in black ink beneath a printed greeting, 1975. With a gold embossed crown to the front. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG

Lot 531

ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER: (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI. Signed Christmas greetings card, the stiff white oblong 8vo folding card featuring a photograph to the inside of the Queen Mother standing at the centre of her daughters, Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret, at Buckingham Palace following a Thanksgiving Service in St. Paul's Cathedral. Signed ('from Elizabeth R') in bold black ink beneath a printed greeting, 1980. With gold embossed crown to the cover. Some very light, extremely minor foxing to the front cover, otherwise VG

Lot 538

ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- . D.S., Elizabeth R, as Queen, at the head, one page, oblong folio, Court at Saint James's, 9th January 1990. The partially printed document appoints David Andrew Boyle to be an Officer in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, with the rank of Pilot Officer, effective from 3rd November 1989. Bearing two countersignatures at the foot. With blind embossed seal. Some light overall surface creasing, G

Lot 540

ELIZABETH II & PRINCE PHILIP: ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- & PRINCE PHILIP (1921- ) Duke of Edinburgh, consort of Queen Elizabeth II. An unusual pair of fountain pen ink signatures by both Queen Elizabeth II ('Lilibet') and Prince Philip ('Philip') with an inscription, 'UNCLE HARRY, CHRISTMAS 1952, FROM', on a 4to sheet of printed memorandum paper from the Duke of Edinburgh. Some very light creasing and age wear, about VG Provenance: The signatures and inscription were prepared by the Queen and Prince Philip in order that they could be copied by a Bond Street craftsman onto a pigskin cigarette case which they then gave as a Christmas gift to the Queen's uncle, Henry, Duke of Gloucester.

Lot 541

ELIZABETH II & PRINCE PHILIP: ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- & PRINCE PHILIP (1921- ) Duke of Edinburgh, consort of Queen Elizabeth II. A good signed Christmas greetings card by both Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip individually, the stiff cream small 4to folding card featuring a photograph to the inside of the Queen and Prince Philip seated in full length poses on a rug on the lawns before Balmoral, accompanied by the young Prince Charles and Princess Anne, the infant Prince Andrew and several corgis. Signed ('Elizabeth R') in fountain pen ink by the Queen and signed ('Philip') in bold fountain pen ink by Prince Philip to the clear border beneath the image and dated 1960 in the Queen's hand. A printed greeting appears opposite the image and with two gold embossed crests to the cover. Some extremely light, minor age wear, VG

Lot 545

[CHARLES & DIANA]: [CHARLES] (1948- ) Prince of Wales & DIANA (1961-1997) Princess of Wales. A good A.L.S., Diana, two pages, small 4to, Buckingham Palace, 30th June (1981), to Mrs. W. Lindsay. The Princess announces 'What a lovely surprise I got when Mummy arrived with a parcel' and continues 'Thank you so much for spoiling us with a particularly lovely piece of china - it will make any mantlepiece look smart & I picture it being at Highgrove.' Diana further remarks 'Only four weeks to go but there seems an awful lot to do & organise!' Accompanied by the original envelope (FR) hand addressed by Diana. Together with a presentation piece of wedding cake from the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, 29th July 1981. The piece of traditional wedding cake is contained in the original white and silver box printed with the initials of the Royal couple and the Prince of Wales feathers to the lid. The cake is wrapped in the original doyley and the original printed card (some light overall staining, FR) is also loosely inserted. Accompanied by the original envelope. Also including an unsigned colour 10 x 8 photograph of Prince Charles and Princess Diana on their wedding day, accompanied by their wedding party. With the official credit stamp of photographer Lord Lichfield to the verso. Contained in a presentation folder. Generally VG, 3 Princess Diana's letter, as she rightly states, is written a month before her wedding to the Prince of Wales at St Paul's Cathedral, London, on 29th July 1981. Their marriage was widely billed as 'the wedding of the century' Prince Charles and Lady Diana had no fewer than 27 wedding cakes made for their marriage, the official wedding cake being supplied by the Naval Armed Forces. Other suppliers included Classic Celebration Cakes of Cheshire who also supplied cakes for other Royal weddings. One of their wedding cakes was created by the Belgian pastry chef S. G. Sender, 'cake maker to the kings'.

Lot 553

BURRELL PAUL: (1958- ) Former servant of the British Royal Household, Footman to Queen Elizabeth II and later Butler to Diana, Princess of Wales. Selection of A.Ls.S., Paul, (and three with initials P), twenty pages (total), 4to and 8vo, various places (mainly London), 28th June - 20th August 1982, to Michael Hillard, some on the printed stationery of Buckingham Palace and Balmoral Castle. Burrell writes a series of social letters to his friend, some with interesting content, in part, 'Michael, thank you for my little pressie - its lovely. I've been sitting watching the little knomes dancing in the flickering candle light - I can't quite see what they're doing though, through all that frosted glass!' (Buckingham Palace, 28th June 1982), 'I was pleasantly surprised to see my "ring" in an Arabian magazine. Does this mean that some rich oil tycoon might sweep me off my feet - or Lilibet's very best Ascot carriage?? Wouldn't it be "great fun". Everything happens when you're away on a trip!! I suppose the "scandal".... has reached you by now. Isn't it dreadful? I do feel so sorry for him....it's too awful to even think about. I must know how he is feeling - having been in a similar situation myself once. The most awful thing was - being "sold" by someone who has known him for 15 years - and a male prostitute, to boot!!....Today sees the last of our annual garden parties...I'm sure that H.M. will be pleased - she is under so much pressure at the moment - the bombings (which we heard), the intruder (case still being heard), her dreadful toothache, (following an operation to remove her wisdom teeth)....all makes even me, "the staff" wonder, "what on earth next". I wonder how many other incidents can be reported this year. We are all so looking forward to going to Balmoral, where we might have a little peace and quiet....I'm hooked on Pina Colada's at the moment - they're great and so refreshing. One doesn't even realise that one is getting "piddly pooed" - "Great Fun"....Thought you might like to know that - for this afternoon's garden party, the Queen and Princess Anne wore their "wedding day outfits" - and looked smashing.' (Buckingham Palace, 22nd July 1982), 'Well, here we are at long last, enjoying the fresh clean Scottish air!...We have had atrocious weather since we arrived - nothing but rain and dreadful thunderstorms. Peter has already "attached" himself to me - poor little mite! - there's no-one else to play with - or anyone to match his vivid imagination. The Queen is in fine form and has been out all day with the dogs - despite the rain - she is pleased to be here and is busily visiting her little cottages and cabins around the estate....The house should start to fill up next week with the arrival of Prince Philip, Edward, Margot, David and Sarah. It will be so nice to see Sarah again - she really is sweet. Zara is "toddling" around the place and"visits" the Queen every morning at breakfast - and afternoons at tea - wearing her very best party dresses - she's so cute. The Queen often goes and says "goodnight" at about 1/2 6. "Granny" is thrilled with her! The "News of the Screws" this morning was ghastly! They're busy reporting Stephen Barrys memoirs at the moment - and defending him too! Well, I suppose that they have to as Rupert Murdoch owns the newspaper - and he's the one who is "backing" Stephen. I think that its disgusting - someone revealing the most personal secrets of the Royal Family. They must be cautious when chatting to staff from now on - after all, they must wonder "who can one trust?"(Balmoral Castle, 8th August 1982), 'Princess Anne and family leave us this evening - I'll miss my mornings in the Nursery, with Peter sat on my knee, wtaching "Thunderbirds" - such great fun!! At this very moment, Peter is pulling Zara around in a little cart - through the front hall and drawing room. I asked Princess Anne if she was happy sat there "Well at least she is now, until he tips over" she replied. Zara really is making the most unusual "car" noises! There will only be the squeak of Charles' little Willie, left tomorrow. The Princess of Wales is as "sweet" as ever - but one never knows what she is thinking. The family went out for a Bar-B-Q last night - it was raining and cold!! Margot screeched at the suggestion, and Diana groaned, Sarah pulled a face, but everyone else seemed quite happy. "Wish I was tucked up in bed with our one and only" Diana said before leaving. The press are here in force - trying their hardest to get a photo of William. Did you realise that on the open market - his photograph would fetch £100,000. The Princess told me that herself! Do you remember when we went to see David....and "Tarzan the Ape Man" was on the T.V. Well, ....we have the video tape of it here - so I sat and watched it last night whilst they were all out. It seems to be an absolute "orgy" and promotional film for "Bo Derek". She spent the entire film wet and screamed throughout. I must say though Miles O'Keef could pull me from the surf - and I wouldn't struggle - silly bitch, didn't know she was onto such a good thing until the end of the movie. Speaking of lovely "Gals" - I shot upstairs to find the Queens "Tatler" and skipped through to find the "beauty" you mentioned. I quite agree!....isn't she stunning. It really isn't fair!....Oh, to look like that....I must get back to the "body-building". We have had a few Scottish dances and discos since we arrived. They're hardly "Lyceum Ballroom" or Charing Crows (I wanted to spell it, how its said by Margot - Croors!)' (Balmoral Castle, 20th August 1982). Four of the letters are accompanied by the original envelopes hand addressed by Burrell. Together with a few pieces of printed ephemera etc. relating to Michael Hillard and his parents. Generally VG, 10

Lot 559

FREDERICK V: (1723-1766) King of Denmark and Norway 1746-66. D.S., Friderick R, as King, at the conclusion, two pages, folio, Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen, 5th January 1750. The attractively penned manuscript document, in German, is untranslated. With integral address leaf bearing the remnants of a red wax seal. Some light age wear, about VG

Lot 562

COMPTON SPENCER: (1673-1743) British Prime Minister 1742-43. Rare D.S., Wilmington P, as Earl of Wilmington and Lord Privy Seal, one page, folio, n.p., n.d. (c. 16th September 1733). The manuscript document is addressed to Baron Ockham, Lord Chancellor, and follows the appointment of commissioners 'for making a Survey and View of all Courts both Temporal and Ecclesiastical within that part of Great Britain called England Dominion of Wales and Town of Berwick upon Tweed' requesting that a Commission is issued under the Great Seal of Great Britain to appoint five or more listed individuals 'to make a Diligent and Particular Survey and View of All Officers, Clerks and Ministers of and within the Court of….the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Court of Admiralty, The Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury….and of the Consistory Court of the Bishop of London….' Boldly signed by Compton at the foot and countersigned by Arthur Onslow (1691-1768) English Politician, Speaker of the House of Commons 1728-61, and four others. Some light overall age wear and some neat, lengthy splitting at the horizontal folds, particularly the central one, not affecting the text or signature. G William Wake (1657-1737) Archbishop of Canterbury 1716-37.

Lot 563

PITT WILLIAM: The Younger (1759-1806) British Prime Minister 1783-1801, 1804-06. L.S., W Pitt, one page, 4to, Downing Street, 18th May 1796, to a gentleman. Pitt states that a dissolution of parliament will soon take place and therefore informs his correspondent of 'my intention of again soliciting The House of Representing the University of Cambridge.' Pitt continues 'If there should appear any prospect of a contest I shall take the liberty of….requesting your support on the Day of Election.' Some light age wear and minor staining, only very slightly affecting the text, but not the signature, and with a slightly uneven left edge. Neatly laid down. Matted in white beneath a small colour reproduction image of Pitt and framed and glazed in a plain dark wooden frame to an overall size of 14 x 21.5. G Pitt did indeed claim victory in the General Election of May 1796, again representing the constituency of Cambridge University.

Lot 566

WELLINGTON DUKE OF: (1769-1852) Anglo-Irish Field Marshal & British Prime Minister 1828-30, 1834. A.L.S., Wellington, one page, 8vo, London, 17th November 1819, to Mr. Scott (?). Wellington announces 'I have a letter from Mr. Carton my Agent in Somersetshire in which he tells me that he will be at Stratfield Saye on Saturday with twenty oxen five years old which I had desired him to purchase for me' and asks that his correspondent makes arrangements for receiving them. Some light overall age wear, the left edge a little uneven and a small area of paper loss in the upper left corner, not affecting the text, G

Lot 568

GLADSTONE WILLIAM: (1809-1898) British Prime Minister 1868-74, 1880-85, 1886, 1892-94. A good, large vintage signed 15 x 20 photograph, the image depicting Gladstone seated outdoors in a full length pose, with his wife standing alongside. Signed ('W E Gladstone') in bold, dark fountain pen ink to the lower photographer's mount and also signed by his wife, Catherine Gladstone, in bold dark fountain pen ink, beneath her husband's signature, adding the date 14th December 1883 in her hand. Framed and glazed in the original wooden frame to an overall size of 18 x 23. Some light age toning and minor foxing to the mount, otherwise VG

Lot 569

BALFOUR ARTHUR JAMES: (1848-1930) British Prime Minister 1902-05. T.L.S., Arthur James Balfour, with holograph salutation, one page, small 4to, Carlton Gardens, Pall Mall, London, 3rd December 1915, to Jack (?), marked Private. Balfour announces 'I am in entire agreement with you, and I had rather hoped that the point of view on which you insist found, if not adequate, at least unmistakeable, expression in my Lectures.' continuing 'I am perpetually talking about a "body of beliefs", "our creed", our "world outlook". It is the general body of our beliefs to which I desire to call attention - to their growth, to their development, to their aspect of inevitableness, and to their (at present) inadequate rationalisation. If we are growing towards a real philosophy, it must be under divine inspiration. Such is my argument. But if it is still obscure, I will try and make it clearer if I am ever able to deliver my second Course of Gifford Lectures.' Some light overall age wear and minor foxing, G

Lot 575

CHURCHILL WINSTON S.: (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1953. Vintage signed 4 x 6.5 photograph of Churchill in a half length pose. Photograph by Vivienne and bearing her credit stamp to the verso. Signed ('Winston S. Churchill') in fountain pen ink to the lower photographer's mount. A very minor, light stain just touches the paraph beneath the signature. Together with a T.L.S. by Doreen Pugh, Churchill's Private Secretary, one page, 8vo, Chartwell, Westerham, Kent, 24th June 1957, to Trooper F. G. Gregory, sending thanks on behalf of Churchill for Gregory's letter and remarking that Churchill 'is happy to send you the enclosed photograph with his good wishes'. Accompanied by the original envelope. VG

Lot 579

EDEN ANTHONY: (1897-1977) British Prime Minister 1955-57. A good vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph of Eden seated in a three quarter length pose. Photograph by Vivienne. Signed in dark fountain pen ink to a light area at the head of the image, 'With gratitude and every good wish, Anthony Eden' and dated 1950 in his hand. VG

Lot 580

MACMILLAN HAROLD: (1894-1986) British Prime Minister 1957-1963. Vintage signed 7 x 10 photograph of the jovial Macmillan seated outdoors in a half length pose at a table bearing a bottle of Piper-Heidsieck champagne in an ice bucket surrounded by several glasses. Photograph by the Daily Telegraph. Signed by Macmillan in bold black fountain pen ink with his name alone to a light area at the base of the image. VG

Lot 581

DOUGLAS-HOME ALEC: (1903-1995) British Prime Minister October 1963 - October 1964. T.L.S., Home, with holograph salutation and subscription, five pages, 4to, Foreign Office, London, 9th May 1963, to Mrs. A. Marsh Rapson. Home thanks his correspondent for her letter about Aden and the United Nations and states 'You suggest that we should stand firm against the proposal that a United Nations mission should visit Aden. We are in fact doing so....', further quoting from Sir Patrick Dean's statement to the Committee on Colonialism (in part, 'The presence of a Visiting Mission in our territories would clearly constitute an interference in the internal affairs of that territory and I have the authority of my Government to state that such a proposal would be unacceptable to them. I need only add that in the context of Aden such a procedure would seem particularly inappropriate. The policy of the British Government is, as I have shown, to bring the territory to independence at the earliest possible date...') and continuing 'I hope you will agree that the opposition of Her Majesty's Government to a United Nations Visiting Mission to Aden could not have been made much plainer....Your suggestion that, if an attempt is made to send a mission to Aden, we should stop paying our dues to the United Nations raises much wider issues. In addition to calling in question our loyalty to the Organisation, it would have the major disadvantage of hindering United Nations work of which we all approve. We could not, therefore, contemplate the course you propose.' A single file hole appears in the upper left corner of each page, some very light age wear and an extremely minor stain just affecting the last letter of Home's signature. Together with a small selection of signed pieces etc., by other famous individuals including Austen Chamberlain, George Robey and Vernon Ward (two A.Ls.S., one illustrated) etc. G to VG, 5

Lot 583

THATCHER MARGARET: (1925- ) British Prime Minister 1979-90. Signed 12mo bookplate featuring a printed image of the Houses of Parliament, signed by Thatcher in bold blue ink with her name alone to a light area at the base. Together with a signed colour 8 x 10 photograph of actor Christopher Lee standing in a full length pose in costume in a scene from Star Wars. Signed in bold black ink with his name alone to a clear area of the image. EX, 2

Lot 597

KENNEDY ROBERT: (1925-1968) American Politician, United States Attorney General 1961-64. Vintage signed and inscribed 7 x 9.5 photograph of Kennedy seated in a half length pose behind his desk. Signed in blue ink to a light area at the head of the image, 'For Karl Renz, Best Wishes, Robert Kennedy'. Together with Nelson Rockefeller (1908-1979) American Businessman, Vice-President of the United States 1974-77. Signed and inscribed 7 x 9.5 photograph of Rockefeller in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in blue ink, largely across a clear area of the image, 'To Karl, with best wishes, Nelson Rockefeller'. Some very light surface and corner creasing, about VG, 2 Karl Gunther Renz (1927-1979) German Politicial Journalist & War Correspondent.

Lot 614

GORBACHEV MIKHAIL: (1931- ) Soviet Statesman, General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union 1985-91 and Head of the Soviet Union 1988-91. Nobel Peace Prize winner, 1990. Signed First Day Cover issued to commemorate the International Year of the Child and featuring a colour illustration of a young boy and girl. Post marked at Philadelphia, 15th February 1979. Signed by Gorbachev in bold black ink with his name alone to a clear area. Together with Alexander Kerensky (1881-1970) Russian Prime Minister, July - November 1917. Fountain pen ink signature ('A. Kerensky') and inscription on a 12mo piece, bearing Kerensky's printed name and most likely clipped from the title page of a book. Dated 12th March 1944 in his hand. Some light overall staining only very slightly affects the signature. About G to VG, 2

Lot 616

KAI-SHEK CHIANG: (1887-1975) President of the Republic of China 1948-49, 1950-75. Vintage signed 3.5 x 5.5 photograph of the President in a smiling head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold black fountain pen ink with his name alone, in Chinese characters, to a light area of the image. Together with a bold dark fountain pen ink signature of Chaing Kai Shek, also in Chinese characters, on a printed blind embossed 12mo sheet with the words The President of the Republic of China printed at the head. Also including Nguyen Cao Ky (1930-2011) Prime Minister of the Republic of Vietnam 1965-67. Vintage signed 4 x 6 photograph of the Prime Minister in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold black ink with his name alone to a light area of the image. VG to EX, 3

Lot 618

ADAN AVRAHAM: (1926-2012) Israeli General. Signed 9.5 x 12 photograph, the iconic image showing Adan raising the Ink Flag at Eilat, thereby claiming the territory for Israel, during the Arab-Israeli War of 1948. Signed by Adan with his name alone, in Hebrew, in bold black ink with his name alone to a light area at the head of the image. EX

Lot 622

WILHELM II: (1859-1941) German Emperor & King of Prussia 1888-1918. A fine, early vintage signed sepia cabinet photograph of the young Prince standing in a formal full length pose wearing his uniform. Photograph by Emil Rothe of Cassel. Signed ('William, Prince of Prussia') in bold, dark fountain pen ink to the lower border and dated Osborne, 3rd August 1877 in his hand. Lightly mounted to dark burgundy and framed and glazed in a plain wooden frame to an overall size of 7 x 9. Some extremely light, minor spotting to the image, VG

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