PURVIS MELVIN: (1903-1960) American Lawman and FBI Agent, famous for his role in the capture of John Dillinger. T.L.S., Melvin Purvis, one page, 4to, 29th April 1952, to Henry G. Mazlen, on the printed stationery of the United States Senate, Subcommittee on Federal Manpower Policies, of which Purvis was Chief Counsel. Purvis informs Mazlen that his paper entitled Performance Evaluation of Federal Research Personnel is extremely interesting and will prove of great value to the subcommittee, continuing `the subcommittee is presently studying employment policies and practices. In conjunction with this latter study, we hope to revitalise the merit factor and make it more dominant in determining employment retention.` Some light age wear to the extreme edges, about VG
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![[R.M.S. TITANIC]: [SMITH EDWARD] (1850-1912) English Naval officer, in command of the RMS Titanic when the ship sank on 15th](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/35396/2860141/599-201239102256_468x382.jpg)
[R.M.S. TITANIC]: [SMITH EDWARD] (1850-1912) English Naval officer, in command of the RMS Titanic when the ship sank on 15th April 1912. A partially printed document, one page, 4to, n.p., n.d. (July 1911), being an Account of Wages issued by the Board of Trade for seaman J[ames] Cameron, indicating that he was engaged on the maiden voyage of the R.M.S. Olympic departing from Southampton on 14th June 1911 and being discharged on 5th July 1911 after returning from New York where Olympic arrived on 21st June 1911, for which Cameron received wages of £4.15.4 in total for his 22 days of employment. The document bears the purple rubber stamped signature of Captain Edward Smith at the base. Some light overall age wear and creasing, G The R.M.S. Olympic was the lead ship of the White Star Line Ocean liners, which also included her sister ships the Titanic and Britannic. On 14th April 1912 Olympic, then under the command of Herbert James Haddock, received a distress call from the Titanic and headed to assist in the rescue.
![[R.M.S. TITANIC]: SMITH EDWARD (1850-1912) English Naval officer, in command of the RMS Titanic when the ship sank on 15th Ap](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/35396/2860141/600-20123910234_468x382.jpg)
[R.M.S. TITANIC]: SMITH EDWARD (1850-1912) English Naval officer, in command of the RMS Titanic when the ship sank on 15th April 1912. Rare D.S., E J Smith, one page, oblong 8vo, Liverpool, 1st March 1895. The partially printed document is a Certificate of Discharge issued to 2nd Mate F. G. Raddish of the Britannic. The document gives details of Raddish`s age and place of birth, his date of engagement (1st February 1895) as well as details of the ship and the voyage across the North Atlantic from Liverpool. Signed by Smith at the foot in his capacity as Master and bearing several official cachets. Some very light, minor age wear to the left edge, not affecting the signature, otherwise VG
![[R.M.S. TITANIC]: HART EVA (1905-1996) English Survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, a second-class passenger who was s](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/35396/2860141/603-201239102311_468x382.jpg)
[R.M.S. TITANIC]: HART EVA (1905-1996) English Survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, a second-class passenger who was seven at the time of the disaster. Vintage signed 4.5 x 6 photograph of Hart standing in a full length pose alongside an unidentified male companion on a pavement, preparing to enter a car. In her hands Hart holds a copy of Walter Lord`s book A Night to Remember. Signed (`Eva M. Hart`) in dark fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image. Neatly mounted. Together with a fountain pen ink signature and sentiment by Eva Hart, `The youngest known survivor of the greatest maritime disaster, Eva M. Hart`, on a card featuring a small affixed newspaper article relating to the Titanic above the signature. Generally VG, 2
![[R.M.S. TITANIC]: HART EVA (1905-1996) English Survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, a second-class passenger who was s](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/35396/2860141/604-201239102314_468x382.jpg)
[R.M.S. TITANIC]: HART EVA (1905-1996) English Survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, a second-class passenger who was seven at the time of the disaster. Vintage signed 8 x 5 photograph depicting the RMS Titanic at sea. Signed (`Eva M. Hart`) in bold blue fountain pen ink with her name alone to a light area at the head of the image. Neatly mounted, otherwise VG
![[R.M.S. TITANIC]: DEAN MILLVINA (1912-2009) English Survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, a third-class passenger who w](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/35396/2860141/609-201239102326_468x382.jpg)
[R.M.S. TITANIC]: DEAN MILLVINA (1912-2009) English Survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, a third-class passenger who was 2 months old at the time of the disaster. Dean was the younger sister of Bertram Dean and the last remaining survivor. Signed colour 10 x 8 photograph, being a reproduction of an artist`s image of the Titanic at sea. Signed by Dean in bold black ink with her name alone to a light area at the head of the image. Together with a reproduction of a Certificate of Discharge bearing the facsimile signature of Captain Edward Smith, signed by Dean with her name alone in bold black ink to the lower white border. VG, 2
![[R.M.S. TITANIC]: SIMONIUS-BLUMER ALFONS (1855-1920) Swiss Army Colonel and Banker, President of the Swiss Bankverein from 19](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/35396/2860141/610-201239102331_468x382.jpg)
[R.M.S. TITANIC]: SIMONIUS-BLUMER ALFONS (1855-1920) Swiss Army Colonel and Banker, President of the Swiss Bankverein from 1906. Simonius-Blumer travelled on R.M.S. Titanic as a first class passenger. A very fine, interesting A.L.S., Alfons, four pages, 8vo, on board R.M.S. Titanic, 11th April 1912, to his wife, Alice, on the red and blue printed stationery of the Titanic, in German. Simonius-Blumer informs his wife that they were in the port of Cherbourg yesterday evening when he saw [Max] Frohlicher arriving, taking him by surprise with his welcome greeting in Swiss German, continuing `We then took a table for six together in the dining room (which must measure at least 25 metres by 35 metres in size) had dinner together, and then sat together for a while.` He adds `Last night I slept wonderfully well from 10.30 until 7am. This morning, I have already got prepared, and allowed myself to be massaged and pummelled, and this evening….I shall take a Turkish bath` and further comments on his experiences on board the liner, `Despite the fact that there is a strong wind blowing, the ship itself doesn`t sway in the slightest. I am convinced that even you would not have been seasick, since overall the air is excellent, thanks to a state-of-the-art ventilation system. In the Smoking Salon, and in other salons, there are huge roaring open fires, mostly coal or gas, whose chimneys deal with the extraction of smoke. One is indeed as well-off as in the best hotel. In an hour, we shall be in Queenstown, and shall stay there for at least a few hours, and then the real journey across the ocean will begin in earnest.` Simonius-Blumer also writes on the subject of business, before returning to his travel, `Our ship should be capable of 25 to 26 knots per hour, and at midnight every day, the clocks are put back 63 minutes, so that once in New York, we shall be about 5 hours behind London.` In concluding he writes `Dr. [Max] Staehelin and the Frohlichers ask me to send you their warmest greetings. Their only regret is that you and Ella are not also on the ship…And now, I bid you farewell! Give my best to everyone, and accept the heartfelt kisses of Your Alfons` before remarking in a postscript `Here in the Smoking Salon (further to the rear of the ship) we can hear a little noise from below, while in my cabin it is as peaceful as in my bedroom at home.` Accompanied by the original Titanic envelope hand addressed by Simonius-Blumer to his wife in Switzerland. Postmarked at Queenstown and also bearing a postmark from Basel dated 13th April 1912 to the verso. An extremely rare letter providing a fascinating first hand account of life on board the Titanic as a first class passenger. Some extremely minor light age toning, most evident to the postscript. Otherwise about EX Alfons Simonius-Blumer boarded the Titanic at Southampton on Wednesday, 10th April 1912 and occupied cabin A-26 for his proposed voyage to New York. A First Class passenger, Simonius-Blumer had purchased ticket number 13213 for £35 10s from his agent in Basel. He was accompanied on the voyage by Dr. Max Staehelin-Maeglin, a lawyer, and was acquainted with Max Frohlicher-Stehli, both of whom he refers to in the present letter. Simonius-Blumer was rescued in lifeboat 3, along with Staehelin-Maeglin, and they were later captured by the Carpathia from which they disembarked at New York on Thursday, 18th April 1912.
DALI SALVADOR: (1904-1989) Spanish Surrealist Painter. Vintage signed postcard photograph, the image depicting Dali standing outdoors in a full length pose arm in arm with a local fisherman at Port Lligat. Signed (`Dali`) in bold black fountain pen ink to the verso and dated 1952 in his hand. A couple of slight corner creases and some light age wear, about VG
WARHOL ANDY: (1928-1987) American Pop Artist. A good signed and inscribed colour 7 x 7 printed reproduction of Warhol`s famous silkscreen entitled Marilyn (1967), being a promotional image for a limited edition of 250 published by Factory Additions. Signed by Warhol, with a slightly truncated form of his signature, largely across a light area of the image in bold black ink. VG.
MALANGA GERARD: (1943- ) American Poet and Photographer, an assistant to Andy Warhol from 1963-70 who played lead parts in many of his early films. An interesting A.L.S., Gerard & Eileen, three pages, 4to (onion skin), Xania, Crete, Greece, 22nd May 1972, to the literary agent Andrew Wylie. Malanga states that he has been staying in Crete for two weeks, after having left Italy (`because of the air of appressiveness and Western influence that hangs over the atmosphere like a wet rag`) and continues to refer to a party following a reading, `Patti Smith was conspicuously absent from the reading if my memory serves me correctly, which is the last slap in the face I will ever take from her. After all, how many times does someone turn the other cheek. She`s proven to be what she`s wanted to be all along: a professional groupie with social-climbing overtones accompanied by an ego as blotted as a water-logged melon. I`m not out to publicly make her a cultural whipping boy; it would only add to her defensive/offensive offensive weaponry arsenal of tricks. It is not my nature to ask for favors or to be given thanks; but to see Patti acknowledge friends of Warner Bros., Reprise, Bearsville Records etc., and to Bobby Neuwirth was a knife thrust in my heart....I really don`t recall any of them having been responsible for getting her first book of poems published. But if you remember correctly we know who did! Patti`s reason for not citing my name was this; in her very own words: "I didn`t want to give you any free publicity". She never came to my reading because there was one of those rock-record company food-catering, boos parties that coincided, and Patti`s always one for putting in an appearance-she thinks it`s chic. She should only come to the realization that nothing is more important than anything else....I find it somewhat difficult to say here and now that for all the love I have for Patti I won`t be helping her fortify her career. She`s on her own from here on in. But I must say this without trying to sound like a male chauvinist pig by making a distinction of the sexes: that Seventh Heaven is the most exciting book of poems I`ve encountered and read. Not since H.D. [Hilda Doolittle, 1886-1961, American Poet] has a woman poet come across with such strength and originality. Every poem in Seventh Heaven contains the tone of that inner voice that is unmistakably Patti Smith!` Malanga continues his letter by urging Wylie to contact a Patent Office, `You don`t realize how hot "hot dice" is! With the Rolling Stones` Tumblin` Dice coming out someone`s bound to pick up on a similar idea. You should devise a word game that could be played by everyone and copyright this idea, keeping it all in the family.` Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Malanga and signed by him in full to the return address panel. A letter of fine content. A few light stains, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise VG Patti Smith (1946- ) American Singer-Songwriter, Poet & Visual Artist.
TENNIEL JOHN: (1820-1914) English Illustrator of Lewis Carroll`s Alice`s Adventures in Wonderland. A.L.S., John Tenniel, on two sides of a correspondence card, Portsdown Road, Maida Hill, n.d. (`Sunday a.m.`), to Mrs. Nicholson. Tenniel states that he saw Nellie Arnold yesterday afternoon and has promised to go to supper, otherwise he would have been delighted to accept his correspondent`s invitation. One crease to the upper corner, and some very light age wear, about VG
BLYTON ENID: (1897-1968) British Children`s Writer. Blue ink signature (`Enid Blyton`) on a printed oblong 12mo sheet featuring a portrait of Blyton, inscribed in another hand. Laid down to a page of an autograph album which also includes a ruled piece signed by entertainer Bing Crosby, laid down to the recto of Blyton`s page. Some light age wear, G
BYRON LORD: (1788-1824) British Poet, a leading figure in the Romantic Movement. Rare A.L.S., Byron, two pages, 8vo, n.p., 15th July 1813, to a gentleman. Byron writes to his correspondent regarding the sale of Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire, in full, `If Mr. S. thinks proper to wait till the purchaser of Newstead has fulfilled his contract, his demand will be liquidated, if not-he must pursue his own remedy. Mr. J. Hanson, 65 Chancery Lane is the address of my attorney. I shall forward your letter to him this day.` Some light overall age wear and minor staining, some wear to the folds, very slightly affecting Byron`s signature. One small split in a fold neatly repaired, not affecting the text or signature. G The ten year old Byron had inherited the ancestral home of Newstead Abbey on the death of his great uncle in May 1798. Byron`s mother rented the property during the poet`s adolescence as the Abbey was in an embarrassing state of disrepair. When Byron did visit he was greatly impressed by the scale of the estate, which contributed to his extravagant taste and sense of his own importance. The poet was determined to stay at Newstead, saying `Newstead and I stand or fall together`, and he hoped to raise a mortgage on the property, but his advisor John Hanson urged a sale. This would be a preoccupation for many years and was certainly not resolved when Byron left for his Mediterranean travels in 1809. Upon his return to England in 1811 Byron made several attempts to sell the Abbey. It was put up at auction in 1812 but failed to reach a satisfactory price. A buyer was found, however, who offered £140,000, which was accepted. By spring 1813, though, the buyer, Thomas Claughton, had only paid £5,000 of the agreed down-payment. Byron was in debt and had continued to spend money on the expectation that the house would be sold. Negotiations began to degenerate and Byron accused Claughton of robbing the wine cellar. By August 1814, it was clear that the sale had fallen through, and Claughton forfeited what he had paid of the deposit. Byron was now without settled financial means and proposed marriage to the heiress Anne Isabella Milbanke. Claughton did return with new proposals involving a reduced price and further delays. Byron turned him down.
BENTHAM JEREMY: (1748-1832) English Jurist, Philosopher and Social Reformer. A.L.S., Jeremy Bentham, two pages, 8vo, Queens Square, 6th August 1824, to James Cartwright. Bentham informs his correspondent that it is now six months or more that he has been `flattering myself with the hope of having the two vacuums in my upper jaw filled up` and adds that he has heard of the advantages of being served under Cartwright or his pupils. Bentham politely asks for a list of the names and addresses of these pupils, which `will be a considerable relief to my mind`. In a postscript, on the second page, Bentham states that he is now 76 years old and fears, `Before another half year or two, if I live so long` that `the fragments of teeth`, on which dental work can begin, `will, I expect, have shared the fate of their predecessors`. With blank integral leaf. Some light staining and foxing to the edges, just affecting the text, all of which remain perfectly legible. G
DICKENS CHARLES: (1812-1870) English Novelist. D.S., Charles Dickens, being a signed cheque, London, 2nd May 1859. The partially printed cheque, completed by Dickens in his characteristic blue ink, is drawn on Messrs. Coutts & Compy. and is made payable to H. P. Trust for the sum of £4.18.0. The novelist`s signature is unaffected by any bank cancellations. Neatly laid down to the verso of the title page of a hardback edition of The Fireside Dickens by John Forster, published by Chapman & Hall Ltd., London. The book bears the ownership signature of Henry Fielding Dickens (1849-1933) Son of Charles Dickens. Dated 14th May 1914 in his hand. Some light overall age wear, G
STEVENSON ROBERT LOUIS: (1850-1894) Scottish Novelist of Treasure Island, Kidnapped and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Small D.S., Robert Louis Stevenson, one page, oblong 12mo, n.p., 1st November n.y. The feint ruled page is a form of receipt signed in pencil at the head by H. J. Moors above a note in his hand, `Please pay bearer $9`. Immediately beneath Stevenson has penned the words `-nine dollars-` in ink, adding his signature and date beneath. Attractively and professionally matted in gold, brown and red alongside a colour reproduction of a painting of Stevenson and above an engraved plaque. Framed and glazed in a gold coloured frame to an overall size of 20 x 16. Some extremely light, minor age wear, VG Harry J. Moors (1854-1926) American Writer and Businessman who settled in Samoa, where he met Stevenson. Moors briefly acted as the writer`s agent and wrote a memoir entitled With Stevenson in Samoa.
SCOTT WALTER: (1771-1832) Scottish Novelist. A.L.S., Walter Scott, one page, 4to, n.p., n.d. (`Tuesday Evening`, post 1816), to Miss. Pringle. Scott states that his letter is accompanied by a black wolf hound puppy which he has chosen `as the handsomest of three of Maida`s family by a Liddesdale female of the old fox-greyhound caste`. He adds that he understands her journey to the continent will start immediately and wishes her a pleasant trip, further sending his regards to her brothers and Mr. Pringle. In a postscript Scott remarks `I have not ventured to give the dog a name`. With integral address leaf bearing a red wax seal and with a large area of paper loss. Some small holes at the intersection of the folds and light age wear to the right edge of the letter, G Maida, a deerhound, was acquired by Scott in April 1816 and is reported to have been the novelist`s favourite dog. He was named after the Battle of Maida (1806) and appears in paintings of Scott by William Nicholson as well as in the Scott Monument by John Steel in Edinburgh.
HUXLEY ALDOUS: (1894-1963) English Writer. A.L.S., Aldous Huxley, one page, 4to (folding air letter), New York, 27th May 1955, to Robert Ponsonby of the Edinburgh Festival Society. Huxley thanks his correspondent for their letter and flattering suggestion that he should write a play for the Edinburgh Festival and continues `Oddly enough your letter arrived the day I finished a play-a very rare event in my life. If, as I hope, this gets put on this year, it won`t do for next summer`s festival-and, for the moment at least, I have nothing else, in the dramatic line, in view.` Huxley further suggests that Ponsonby should `pin down somebody else, more theatrically minded, for 1956, but allow me to go on ruminating in the hope that something may turn up for 1957`. Hand addressed to the verso by Huxley and signed by him with his surname only in the return address. Two file holes to the left edge and some light creasing and minor age wear to the edges, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise VG
DU MAURIER DAPHNE: (1907-1989) British Author. T.L.S., Daphne du Maurier, three pages, 8vo, Kilmarth, Par, Cornwall, 22nd August 1978, to Mrs [Lorna] Knight. Du Maurier thanks her correspondent for her letter and adds that she is delighted that Knight has a good collection of her books from Heron (`although please don`t think I look like that dreadful photograph at the begining [sic]!`) She continues to refer to mutual links with Hampstead and Golders Green before stating `As for Teddy Bears, it is true that as a child my Teddy was a girl, Eddie, and used to come to see Peter Pan every year, perched on the side of the box in which we sat, but somehow she was given away when we left Cannon Hall and today I have a group of even older Teddies that belonged to my dear late husband, and one he even took to the First World War, which must be quite a record!` The novelist further explains that her family are staying with her and also her mentions her current writing, `I am trying to do some research on a Tudor gentleman called John Harington, twice imprisoned in the Tower of London, but it goes rather slowly. At 71 I am slowing up a bit, unlike the great Agatha Christie who went on till 80.` Together with a second T.L.S., Daphne du Maurier, one page, 8vo, Kilmarth, Par, Cornwall, 13th May 1982, to Lorna [Knight], thanking her for `the darling little Teddy Bear (Eddi 11)` and commenting `You must have spent many hours of your precious time making her for me. She will be placed with the rest of the family on my Bedroom window sill.` Also including a signed colour 3.5 x 5 photograph of Du Maurier seated in a full length pose at the edge of a beach. Signed in blue ink to a clear area at the head of the image and dated 1977 in her hand. Further including a colour postcard photograph of Kilmarth, Du Maurier`s home in Cornwall, signed to the verso in blue ink, `with best wishes from Daphne du Maurier, present tenant of Kilmarth!` and dated 22nd August 1978 in her hand. A few light stains to the first letter, not affecting the text or signature, G to generally VG, 4
KEROUAC JACK: (1922-1969) American Author, a pioneer of the Beat Generation. D.S., Jack Kerouac, being a signed cheque, New York, 15th August 1958. The partially printed cheque, completed in Kerouac`s hand, is drawn on the Bankers Trust Company and made payable to Sachs Quality for the sum of $89.98. A very light bank cancellation and small perforation only very slightly affect Kerouac`s signature. VG
SHAW GEORGE BERNARD: (1856-1950) Irish Playwright, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1925. Vintage signed and inscribed 9 x 11 photograph, an engaging image of Shaw in a head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Tornquist. Signed by Shaw to the lower photographer`s mount, `To Princess Tina from G.B.S.` and dated 5th October 1906 in his hand. Contained in the photographer`s presentation folder. Some slivering to the image and light age wear, G
GIORDANO UMBERTO: (1867-1948) Italian Composer. Vintage signed and inscribed 4 x 6 postcard photograph, being a reproduction of an artist`s pencil portrait of the composer. Signed in bold blue fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image and dated in his hand to a light area at the head of the image, Bologna, 1st June 1934. VG
FURTWANGLER WILHELM: (1886-1954) German Conductor & Composer. Vintage signed sepia postcard photograph, the printed image showing Furtwangler standing in a half length pose. Signed (`Wilhelm Furtwangler`) in dark fountain pen ink with his name alone to the clear lower border. Rare. Some very light, minor age wear, about VG
STOKOWSKI LEOPOLD: (1882-1977) British-born American Conductor. Stokowski conducted the music for, and appeared in, Walt Disney`s Fantasia (1940). Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Stokowski in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold black fountain pen ink to a light area at the base. VG
CARUSO ENRICO: (1873-1921) Italian Tenor. A good pen and ink self caricature, drawn and signed by Caruso on an 8vo sheet of printed stationery from the Hotel Metropole, Blackpool, 1909. Caruso has boldly penned a caricature depicting himself wearing a straw boater and with his eyes closed. Signed and dated in the lower right corner. With blank integral leaf. Some light overall age toning, otherwise VG
OPERA: Signed 8 x 10 photograph by both Luciano Pavarotti and Montserrat Caballe individually, the image depicting the singers standing together in full length poses in costume performing an opera together. Signed by Pavarotti in bold black ink and by Caballe in bold blue ink, both across light areas of the image. Together with a signed 8 x 10 photograph by Placido Domingo showing him standing in a full length pose in costume from an opera. Signed in bold blue ink with his name alone to a light area at the base of the image. VG to EX, 2
CALLAS MARIA: (1923-1977) American-born Greek Soprano. Signed postcard photograph of Callas in a head and shoulders pose with her gently clasped hands raised towards her head. Photograph by Vivienne. Signed (`Maria Callas`) in bold black ink to the lower white border and dated 1970 in her hand. Neatly mounted and with some light surface and corner creasing, G
NUREYEV RUDOLF: (1938-1993) Russian Ballet Dancer. Signed and inscribed 7.5 x 9.5 photograph of Nureyev standing in a full length pose before a large mirror in a dance studio. Photograph by Fred Bornet. Signed by Nureyev in bold black ink across a light area of the image. Some very slight, extremely minor corner creasing, VG
NUREYEV RUDOLF (1938-1993) Russian Ballet Dancer & FONTEYN MARGOT (1919-1991) English Ballerina. Signed 10 x 8 photograph by both Nureyev and Fonteyn individually, the image depicting the dancers standing together, in costume, in three quarter length poses, accepting praise at the end of a performance. Signed by Nureyev (`Rudolf Nureyev`) in bold brown ink and by Fonteyn (`Margot Fonteyn`) in bold black ink, each with their names alone to light areas of the image. VG
WILLIAM III: (1650-1702) King of England, Scotland & Ireland 1689-1702. D.S., William R, as King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Camp at Eppegem, 1st August 1693. The manuscript document is a military commission appointing William Cormack to be an Ensign in the Regiment of Foot commanded by Colonel John Sidcomb. Countersigned at the foot by William Blathwayt (1649?-1717) British Civil Servant and Politician who established the War Office as a department of the British Government, serving as Secretary at War 1683-92. Blathwayt also played an important role in administering the Thirteen Colonies of North America. With blind embossed paper seal affixed. Some light overall age wear, about VG The present document was signed just days after The Battle of Landen (or Neerwinden), fought in present-day Belgium during the Nine Years` War on 29 July 1693 between the French army of Marshal Luxembourg and the Allied army of King William III. The French assaulted the Allied position three times beforethe French Cavalry finally penetrated the allied defences and drove William`s army from the field in a rout. The battle was, however, quite costly for both sides, the French losing 9,000 men to the Allies` 19,000, the French failed to follow up on their victory, allowing William to escape.
ANNE: (1665-1714) Queen of England, Scotland & Ireland 1702-07 and Queen of the Kingdom of Great Britain 1707-14. D.S., Anne R, as Queen, at the head, one page, folio, Court at St. James`s, 5th March 1710. The manuscript document is addressed to the Commissioners of the Treasury and is a warrant ordering the payment of £1000 to be made to Sir William Fazakerly `towards the relief and Support of Our poor Subjects inhabiting within the Parishes in and about the said City [London] as of Our Charity and Benevolence to them, the same to be disposed and distributed by him pursuant to such directions as he shall receive from the Right Reverend Father in God Henry Lord Bishop of London And Our Trusty and Welbeloved Sr. Gilbert Heathcoat Knt. Lord Mayor…` Countersigned at the foot by the Lord High Treasurers John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett (1663-1743), Henry Paget, 1st Earl of Uxbridge (1663-1743) and Robert Besnon, 1st Baron Bingley (1676-1731). Some light age wear to the edges of the document, otherwise VG
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, 30th March 1802. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing Thomas Cunningham to be a First Lieutenant in the Corps of Royal Engineers. Countersigned at the foot by John Pitt, 2nd Earl of Chatham (1756-1835) British Peer and Soldier, son of William Pitt the Elder and elder brother of William Pitt the Younger. Master-General of the Ordnance 1801-06 & 1807-10. Some light age wear, otherwise VG
GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. Good D.S., George R, as King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Court at Saint James`s, 17th October 1805. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing George Collard to be a Captain in the 3rd Regiment of Royal East India Volunteers. Countersigned at the foot by George Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer (1758-1834) British Politician, Home Secretary 1806-07 in the Ministry of All the Talents and also signed by Thomas Butts (1757-1845) English Civil Servant, the friend and patron of William Blake. Signed by Butts in his capacity as joint chief clerk in the office of the Commissary General of Musters, `Entered with the Commissary General of Musters, Tho: Butts`. With blind embossed paper seal affixed. Some very light overall age wear and minor foxing, about VG The present document is dated less than a week before the Battle of Trafalgar, 21st October 1805.
VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. Autograph Document wrapper signed, The Queen, one page, slim 8vo, n.p., n.d. In bold fountain pen ink Queen Victoria has addressed the wrapper to her Prime Minister, `The Viscount Melbourne, The Queen`. Signed and addressed to the verso by Viscount Melbourne, `Her Majesty, Melbourne` and further signed and addressed to the recto by Viscount Palmerston, `For The Queen, Palmerston`. Some light age wear, a few small holes and minor staining, barely affecting any of the three signatures, about VG. . . . . . . Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848) British Prime Minister 1834, 1835-41. Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865) British Prime Minister 1855-58, 1859-65. Served as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs under Melbourne 1830-34, 1835-41.
VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. D.S., Appd. Victoria R I, one page, slim 8vo (a folded 4to sheet, with two red wax seals intact to the verso), Admiralty, 8th May 1860. The manuscript document approves the outcome of a court martial relating to Francis Clarke, a Private in the 5th Company of Royal Marines, in part, `[Clarke] when under punishment for a former offence, struck Corporal Francis Bungay his superior officer then in the execution of his duty, and for outrageous and insubordinate conduct when interrogated by Colonel Edward Rea the Commandant as to why he had done so, and having been sentenced to Penal servitude for a term of seven years`. Signed by Queen Victoria at the foot. Some very light age wear, otherwise VG
VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. D.S., Victoria R I, as Queen, at the head, one page, oblong folio, Court at Windsor, 10th July 1854. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing William Edwards to be a Major in the Army in the East Indies. Countersigned at the foot by Lord Panmure (1801-1874) British Politician, Secretary of State for War 1855-58. With pale blue blind embossed seal affixed. Some light overall foxing and age wear, G
VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. D.S., Victoria R I, as Queen, at the head, one page, oblong folio, Court at Saint James`s, 14th March 1881. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing Henry Verschoyle Brackenbury to be a 2nd Lieutenant in the Militia Forces. Countersigned at the foot by Hugh Childers (1827-1896) British Statesman, Secretary of State for War 1880-82. With blind embossed blue paper seal affixed. Some age wear to the folds, light staining and age toning (only very slightly affecting the Queen`s signature) and two burn holes, not affecting the text or signature, FR
VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. A good D.S., Victoria R I, (a fine, bold signature), as Queen, at the head, one page (vellum), large folio, Court at Balmoral, 30th August 1888. The attractive manuscript document is addressed to Henry Edward Stokes, a member of the Madras Civil Service, and provisionally appoints him to succeed to the office of Member of the Council of the Governor of the Presidency of Fort St. George `when a vacancy shall happen therein by the death or resignation of any person holding such Office or on the departure of any such person from India with intent to return to Europe`. Countersigned at the foot by Viscount Cross (1823-1914) British Statesman, Home Secretary 1874-80, 1885-86, Secretary of State for India 1886-92. With attractive dark blue and red ink borders. Some light age wear to the edges, otherwise VG
ALBERT PRINCE: (1819-1861) Prince Consort of the United Kingdom, husband of Queen Victoria. L.S., Albert, Acting Grand Master, one page, folio, Buckingham Palace, 30th August 1843, to Lt. Colonel George Hibbert of Her Majesty`s 40th Regiment of Foot. The manuscript letter transmits the Ribband and Badge (no longer present) of a Companion of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath to Hibbert, following the commands of Queen Victoria. Prince Albert requests that his correspondent sign and return a receipt for the decoration to the Deputy Registrar, Albert William Woods, at the Heralds College in London. Some light creasing, otherwise VG
EDWARD VII: (1841-1910) King of the United Kingdom 1901-10. A.N.S., with his initials E R, as King, at the head of an A.L.S. by Bernard Holland, three pages, 4to, n.p. (London), 22nd May 1905, to Lady Knollys, on the blind embossed stationery of the Colonial Office. Holland informs his correspondent that `A statue of the late Queen Victoria is to be unveiled on the 24th May in the Public Square of Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas Colony. It cost £1800, of which £1500 was provided from public funds & £300 by subscriptions` and continues `The Governor has called expressing his anxiety to have a cable message expressing appreciation & stating that this is "highly desirable on political grounds"….it is thought that the effect would be much greater if it came from the King. It might state that His Majesty has heard with interest that a statue of the late Queen is to be unveiled at Nassau….that he appreciates the loyalty and respect for His Mother`s memory shown by the Colony, and will be glad to receive in due course a full account of the ceremony`. At the head of the first page the King has penned a short instruction, `I should like a cable sent out signed by me`. Some light, minor age wear, about VG
GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36. D.S., George R. I., as King, at the head, one page, large folio, Court at Saint James`s, 4th June 1928. The partially printed document grants the Dignity of a Companion of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India to Hopetoun Gabriel Stokes of the Indian Civil Service. Countersigned at the foot by the 1st Earl of Birkenhead (1872-1930) British Statesman and close friend of Winston Churchill, Secretary of State for India 1924-28. With blind embossed seal. Some light overall creasing and two small neat splits to the left and right edges of the central fold, G
GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36. D.S., George R. I., as King, at the head, one page, large folio, Court at St. James`s, 10th February 1930. The attractive manuscript document is addressed to Hopetoun Gabriel Stokes and appoints him to be a member of the Executive Council of the Governor of the Residency of Madras in place of Sir Thomas Eyebron Moir who is about to vacate the office. Countersigned at the foot by William Wedgwood Benn (1877-1960) British Politician, Secretary of State for India 1929-31, Secretary of State for Air 1945-46. Father of Tony Benn. With attractive dark blue and red ink borders. Some light age wear to the edges, otherwise VG
EDWARD VIII: (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January-December 1936. Later Duke of Windsor. Rare D.S., Edward R I, as King, at the head, one page, oblong folio, Admiralty, 1st February 1936. The partially printed document is addressed to Vallack Wilton Phillips and appoints him to be a Schoolmaster (Commissioned Officer from Warrant Rank) in His Majesty`s Fleet. Countersigned at the foot by Martin Dunbar-Nasmith VC (1883-1965) British Admiral, Victoria Cross winner, and Percy Noble (1880-1955) British Admiral of World War II. With blind embossed seal. An unusual Naval appointment. Some light overall creasing and a couple of very small, minor stains, close to, but not affecting the King`s signature. About VG Vallack Wilton Phillips (1903-1979) British Schoolmaster who served on various ships including HMS Drake, HMS Medway and HMS Saunders.
EDWARD VIII: (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January-December 1936. Later Duke of Windsor. D.S., Edward, Duke of Windsor, two pages, 4to, n.p., 5th October 1961. The typed document is a Memorandum of Understanding regarding a Television Announcement by John D. Le Vien, authorising Le Vien to make a press release concerning the proposed television broadcast of A King`s Story, explaining, in part, that the Duke will receive no money advances and that the Duke `will contribute world television rights to A King`s Story, the use of his homes in and about Paris, and his services as a narrator, all of which are to be supplied in France or points outside of the United States and the United Kingdom.` One clause in the document also states that `All promotion and advertising in connection with the Duke`s name will be consistent with the Duke`s public and social position.` Signed by the Duke at the conclusion and countersigned by John D. Le Vien. Some very light age wear and small areas of paper loss to the upper edges of each page, not affecting the text or signatures, about VG John D. Le Vien (1918-1999) American Producer of Documentary Films. Le Vien served as a high ranking-press aide to General Dwight D. Eisenhower during World War II and much of his work evolved from his friendships with Winston Churchill and the Duke of Windsor. Le Vien was nominated for an Oscar for his documentary feature A King`s Story in 1968.
GEORGE VI (1895-1952) King of the United Kingdom 1936-52 & ELIZABETH (1900-2002) Queen Consort, the Queen Mother. A rare set of eight LP records issued by the British Broadcasting Corporation, being a recording of a Command Performance given at Windsor Castle on 21st April 1942 on the occasion of Princess Elizabeth`s sixteenth birthday, the performers including Jack Warner, Robb Wilton, Vera Lynn, Tommy Handley and members of ITMA. The records are contained in the original dark green presentation album with the gilt lettering to the cover, Windsor Castle 21 April 1942. Signed to the inside cover by King George VI (`George R. I.`), Queen Elizabeth (`Elizabeth R`), Princess Elizabeth (`Elizabeth`) and Princess Margaret (`Margaret`) individually, each with their names alone in bold black and blue fountain pen inks. This set was presented to Jack Warner and is accompanied by a T.L.S. by B. E. Nicolls, Controller (Programmes), one page, 8vo, Broadcasting House, London, 8th July 1942, to Jack Warner, on the printed stationery of The British Broadcasting Corporation. Nicolls writes, in part, `I am sending with this letter an album of records which the Corporation is presenting to you as a memento of the Command Performance at Windsor on April 21st last. Shortly after the performance I suggested to Sir Piers Legh that Princess Elizabeth might be kind enough to autograph the albums. This was agreed on her behalf and I was told that the King and Queen and Princess Margaret had also graciously agreed to do so. I am sure you will be glad to have this album to put among your heirlooms as a reminder of a very happy occasion.` Also including a printed 4to sheet of Windsor Castle notepaper, being the programme of entertainment, held in the Waterloo Chamber, signed in ink at the head by Jack Warner and two others. The lot also includes an unrelated T.L.S. by British Prime Minister Edward Heath, one page, 4to, House of Commons, 19th March 1974, to Jack Warner, with routine content. Some very light, minor age wear, VG, 4 Jack Warner (1895-1981) English Film and Television Actor, famous for his role as PC George Dixon in the film The Blue Lamp (1950) and television series Dixon of Dock Green. In his autobiography, Jack of All Trades, Warner refers to the Command Performance, `My appearance before the Royal Family was another first-time event for me during the war. The occasion was Princess Elizabeth`s sixteenth birthday in April, 1942, when she made what I suppose one would describe as her first official entry into public life by reviewing a special birthday parade of seven hundred officers and men of the Grenadier Guards. Afterwards, Princess Elizabeth gave a party for the guards at Windsor Castle, and I was one of the artistes chosen to entertain the Royal Family and their guests….Everything, including my own act, ticked like a well-lubricated machine. King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were there, and at the end of my act I asked them to join in a song called "Oysters and Clams". They really had a go-very ably backed by no less than seven hundred guardsmen and officers. After the show we were entertained to tea and presented to the Royal Family. The King and Queen walked down the long line of artistes standing before the enormous fireplace in the great hall. The two princesses followed their parents and conversation flowed from one to another of us.`
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER: (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI. Signed Christmas greetings card, the stiff cream folding 4to card featuring a colour photograph of the Queen Mother to the inside showing her standing in a three quarter length pose. Signed (`from Elizabeth R`) in bold black fountain pen ink beneath a printed greeting, 1965. With gold embossed crown to the front cover. Together with three 8vo Christmas greetings cards each featuring autopen signatures of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, each with different colour images of the Queen and Prince Philip in full length poses, accompanied in one by the Queen Mother, 1984, 1995 & 1999. Some light overall age wear and creasing, most evident to the Queen Mother`s card, G to VG, 4
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER: (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI. Signed Christmas greetings card, the stiff cream 4to folding card featuring an oval colour image of the Queen Mother to the inside showing her in a half length pose. Signed (`from Elizabeth R`) in black ink beneath a printed greeting, 1969. With a gold embossed crown to the front cover. Some light scuffing, only very slightly affecting the signature, otherwise about VG
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER: (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI. Signed Christmas greetings card, the stiff white oblong 4to card featuring a colour photograph to the inside of the Queen Mother riding in a state carriage with two of her grandsons. Signed (`from Elizabeth R`) in black ink beneath a printed greeting, 1977. With gold embossed crown to the front cover. Some very light, minor age wear, otherwise VG
ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- . Large D.S., Elizabeth R, as Queen, at the head, one page, oblong folio, Court at Saint James`s, 3rd November 1972. The partially printed document appoints Leonard Charles Jarvis `to be an Officer of Our Diplomatic Service at any of Our Diplomatic, Consular or other similar Establishments abroad or in the Department of Our Principal Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs...` Countersigned at the foot by Alec Douglas-Home (1903-1995) British Prime Minister 1963-64, Foreign Secretary 1970-74. With blind embossed seal. Neatly mounted to a framing board and with some very light, minor age wear, G
PHILIP: (1921- ) Duke of Edinburgh, consort of Queen Elizabeth II. Vintage signed 12.5 x 18 photograph of Prince Philip standing in a formal full length pose wearing his uniform. Photograph by Baron. Signed (`Philip`) in fountain pen ink to the lower photographer`s mount and dated 1954 in his hand. Some very light scuffing to the image and minor age wear and corner creasing to the photographer`s mount, otherwise about VG
CHARLES: (1948- ) Prince of Wales. Signed and inscribed Christmas greetings card, the oblong slim 8vo white folding card featuring an image to the inside of the Prince standing in a full length pose, wearing a kilt, at the side of a river. Signed (`Charles`) in fountain pen ink beneath a printed greeting, 1973. With blue embossed crest and borders to front. The signature is very faded and only just legible. Some light overall staining, largely to the front and back covers, about G
CHARLES (1948- ) Prince of Wales & DIANA (1961-1997) Princess of Wales. Signed Christmas greetings card by both Prince Charles and Princess Diana individually, the stiff white oblong 8vo folding card featuring a colour photograph to the inside of the Royal couple in a half length pose together with the baby Prince William before them. Signed (`from Charles and`) by Prince Charles in bold black fountain pen ink and signed (`Diana`) by Princess Diana in bold blue fountain pen ink with her name alone, both beneath a printed greeting. Two gold embossed crests appear to the front cover. Some light staining and minor age wear, G
CHARLES (1948- ) Prince of Wales & DIANA (1961-1997) Princess of Wales. Signed Christmas greetings card by both Prince Charles and Princess Diana individually, the stiff white oblong 8vo folding card featuring a colour photograph to the inside of the Royal couple in a half length pose together accompanied by the baby Prince William. Signed (`from Charles and`) by Prince Charles and signed (`Diana`) by Princess Diana, both in fountain pen ink beneath a printed greeting. With two gold embossed crests to the front. Both signatures are faded, Princess Diana`s more so than that of Prince Charles, although they remain legible. Some light staining and age wear, particularly to the outer covers, about G
BRITISH ROYALTY: A fine, rare vintage signed Imperial Cabinet photograph by Queen Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901, her son King Edward VII (1841-1910) King of the United Kingdom 1901-10, and her grandson King George V (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36 individually. The wonderful image, by W & D Downey of London, shows Queen Victoria seated in a full length pose holding her infant great grandson, the future King Edward VIII, in her lap. King Edward VII and King George V stand in full length poses either side of the Queen. Signed by Queen Victoria in black fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image, `Victoria R I & little Edward Albert`, also adding the date 16th July 1894 in her hand. Signed (`Albert Edward`) by King Edward VII and signed (`George`) by King George V, each in dark fountain pen ink with their names alone to clear areas of the image. Queen Victoria has experienced a little pen trouble, with a few letters a little light. Signed photographs depicting four generations of the British Royal family are rare and desirable. Some glue remnants to the borders of the photograph, evidently caused by previous framing. G. The photograph was captured at White Lodge, Richmond Park on the occasion of Prince Edward of York`s christening. In her journal for July 1894 Queen Victoria wrote `The dear fine baby wearing the Honiton lace robe…[made from her own wedding veil]…was brought in & handed to me-I then gave him to the Archbishop & recd. Him back….the child was v.good…..& afterwards we were photographed, I holding the baby in my lap, Bertie and Georgie standing behind me, thus making 4 generations.`
BEATRICE PRINCESS: (1857-1944) Princess Henry of Battenberg. The fifth daughter and youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. A good vintage signed sepia cabinet photograph of the Princess standing in a three quarter length pose holding a closed fan in her hands. Photograph by W & D Downey of London. Signed (`Beatrice`) in bold black fountain pen ink to a light area at the head of the image. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, about VG
LOUISE PRINCESS ROYAL (1867-1931) Duchess of Fife, eldest daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra & PRINCESS MAUD (1893-1945) Countess of Southesk, daughter of Princess Louise. A good vintage signed 7 x 9.5 photograph by both Princess Louise and Princess Maud individually, the image showing the mother and daughter in a close head and shoulders pose together. Signed (`Louise`) by Princess Louise and signed (`Maudie`) by Princess Maud, each with their names alone in fountain pen ink to light areas at the base of the image. Together with a vintage signed sepia cabinet photograph by Princess Louise, the image depicting her standing in a three quarter length pose, quite possibly on the occasion of her wedding, with a young girl, most likely Princess Alice of Albany, at her side. Photograph by W & D Downey of London. Signed by Princess Louise in dark fountain pen ink to a clear area at the base of the image, also adding the name of her young female companion in her hand. VG, 2
LOUISE PRINCESS ROYAL (1867-1931) Duchess of Fife, eldest daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra & PRINCESS MAUD (1893-1945) Countess of Southesk, daughter of Princess Louise. A good vintage signed 8 x 12 photograph by both Princess Louise and Princess Maud individually, the image showing the mother and daughter seated in three quarter length poses together. At the centre of the image Princess Louise`s grandson and Princess Maud`s nephew, the young Prince Alastair of Connaught and Strathearn can be seen. Photograph by Lallie Charles of Mayfair. Signed by Princess Louise in bold black fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image, also adding her grandson`s name in her hand. Signed (`Maudie`) by Princess Maud with her name alone, also to a light area at the base of the image. One small, neat area of paper loss to the upper right corner of the photographer`s mount, otherwise VG. . Alastair Windsor, 2nd Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1914-1943) Son of Prince Arthur of Connaught and Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife. He died in Ottawa `on active service` in unusual circumstances.
MAUD OF WALES (1869-1938) British Princess, daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Queen Consort of Norway 1905-38. A good vintage signed 7.5 x 10 photograph showing Maud in a half length pose holding a small dog in her arms. Photograph by Jowall (?). Signed (`Maud`) in dark fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image and dated 1929 in her hand. VG
HAAKON VII (1872-1957) King of Norway 1905-57 & MAUD OF WALES (1869-1938) British Princess, daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Queen Consort of Norway 1905-38. A good vintage signed 8 x 10.5 photograph by the Royal couple individually, the image depicting the then Prince Carl of Denmark and Princess Maud standing together in full length poses, the Prince wearing his uniform and the Princess in ceremonial mourning attire. Photograph by Alice Hughes of London. Signed by both the Prince (`Charles`) and the Princess (`Harry`, her family name) in dark fountain pen ink at the base of the image and dated 1901 in Maud`s hand. Some light age wear and one corner crease to the photographer`s mount, about VG
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