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Lot 378
BLYTON ENID: (1897-1968) British Children's Writer. A.L.S., Enid Blyton, on the verso of a colour picture postcard featuring an image of The Famous Five, Green Hedges (Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire), n.d. (19th August 1955), to three young girls, Gillian, Barbara and Jacqueline. Blyton thanks the children for their letter and generous gift, commenting 'You must have had a splendid sale to raise so much money. Well done! I have put it into my Treat Fund which takes the children on outings-they have so few treats-so you can think of a lot of tinies being very happy because of you.' A few light, minor creases, otherwise VG
![[BIGGLES] JOHNS W. E.: (1893-1968) British Pilot and Writer of adventure stories, creator of the ace pilot Biggles. A.L.S.,](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/35396/2767802/380-7-35396_468x382.jpg)
Lot 380
[BIGGLES] JOHNS W. E.: (1893-1968) British Pilot and Writer of adventure stories, creator of the ace pilot Biggles. A.L.S., W. E. Johns, one page, small 4to, Park House, Hampton Court, 10th December 1953, to Mrs. Ross. Johns announces that he can understand that his correspondent finds it difficult to obtain typing work at home, 'the reason being that people who have typing to be done employ typists.' He continues 'Most authors, for instance, either type their own work or have a secretary. And of course there are the big agencies who employ many typists, and who specialize on books, plays....I imagine the only way to get occasional work is to advertise....why not try a small advertisement for a few weeks in your local paper? Unless you have personal contacts it seems the only way.' Rare. Some very light creasing, about VG
Lot 386
D'ANNUNZIO GABRIELE: (1863-1938) Italian Poet, Journalist, Novelist and Dramatist, later a figurehead to the Italian Fascist movement and mentor to Benito Mussolini. An unusual signed and inscribed 9.5 x 13.5 photograph depicting D'Annunzio standing in a three quarter length pose wearing a military uniform. His left hand is positioned close to his hip as though he were about to draw a pistol. Signed in bold, dark fountain pen ink across a clear area at the base of the image and to the lower photographer's mount, in Italian, 'To Germano Paolieri, so that he'll watch out for my left hand, Gabriele D'Annunzio' and dated 1933 in his hand. The four corners of the photographer's mount have been neatly clipped. Some light age wear, G
Lot 397
KIPLING RUDYARD: (1865-1936) English Author, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1907. T.L.S., Rudyard Kipling, one page, oblong 8vo, Bateman's, Burwash, Sussex, 5th November 1906, to Mr. Wrench. Kipling apologises and states 'I am afraid that I have no story by me that would be suitable for the "World" number of which you write.' Pasted to the endpaper of a hardback edition of Puck of Pook's Hill, published by MacMillan & Co. Ltd., London, October 1906 (reprint). Red cloth with gilt elephant medallion to front. Bearing ownership signature and inscription to front free endpaper. Some light discoloration and age wear to spine and edges of front boards. G
Lot 403
KUBELIK JAN: (1880-1940) Czech Violinist and Composer. Signed sepia cabinet photograph showing Kubelik standing in a three quarter length pose holding his violin and bow in his hands. Photograph by Alfred Ellis & Walery of London. Signed in bold dark fountain pen ink by Kubelik with his name alone across a light area of the image. Some light, minor foxing to the image, otherwise VG
Lot 407
STRAUSS II JOHANN: (1825-1899) Austrian Composer, known as The Waltz King. A fine signed sepia carte-de-visite photograph of Strauss in a formal head and shoulders pose wearing a dark jacket and waistcoat. Photograph by Fritz Luckhardt of Vienna. Boldly signed in dark fountain pen ink by Strauss with his name alone across a light area of the image. A very light band of discoloration appears at the left of the image, otherwise about EX
Lot 410
LEHAR FRANZ: (1870-1948) Austro-Hungarian Composer. Vintage signed and inscribed sepia postcard photograph of Lehar in a head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Hella Katz. Signed in bold dark fountain pen ink to the lower white border and inscribed to Emil Juel-Frederiksen. Dated 22nd July 1929 in his hand. Also signed to the verso with a brief holograph note. Together with an A.L.S., Lehar, one page, 8vo, Vienna, 3rd November 1913, to a gentleman (Emil Juel-Frederiksen), in German. Lehar announces that 'The compositions you have sent me have definite musical value' and adds 'You demonstrate a talent for melody, and I can recommend you most warmly to music publishers' and a further signed 4 x 6 postcard photograph, being a reproduction of an artist's impression of Lehar conducting an orchestra, signed with his name alone in fountain pen ink to the lower white border. The verso bears a typed greeting in German to Emil Juel-Frederiksen. Also ccompanied by an A.L.S. by Lehar's secretary. Some light age wear, G to VG, 4
Lot 414
SHOSTAKOVICH DMITRI: (1906-1975) Russian Composer. Interesting A.L.S., D Shostakovich, one page, small 4to, Aldwych, London, 5th December 1963, to the Earl of Drogheda, on the printed stationery of the Waldorf Hotel, in Cyrillic. The composer writes a letter of thanks to his correspondent for his work on the production of Katerina Izmailova which Shostakovich had very much enjoyed. Some very light discoloration to the edges of the letter, otherwise VG. Earl of Drogheda (1910-1989) Chairman of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.. This letter is of interest as, in the posthumous autobiography Testimony, the composer is alleged to have stated that he never saw a decent production of Katerina Ismailova (Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk) in the West.
Lot 443
FERRIER KATHLEEN: (1912-1953) English Singer. Vintage signed 5 x 6 printed photograph, evidently removed from a concert programme. The image shows Ferrier in a head and shoulders pose and is enclosed by a decorative green, black and white printed border. Signed in blue fountain pen ink by Ferrier across a light area of the image. A minor horizontal fold lightly runs across the centre, not affecting the signature. Rare. About VG
Lot 445
LAURI-VOLPI GIACOMO: (1892-1979) Italian Tenor. Vintage signed postcard photograph depicting the singer standing in a full length pose, in costume, with his arms folded. Signed in bold black fountain pen ink and dated 1938 in his hand. A very minor, light indentation appears to the right of the image caused by a postal cancellation from when the photograph was originally sent through the mail in an envelope. Otherwise VG
Lot 446
OPERA: Riccardo Stracciari (1875-1955, Italian Baritone) vintage signed and inscribed sepia postcard photograph of the singer in a head and shoulders pose. Boldly signed in dark fountain pen ink to a light area of the background and dated Buenos Aires 1928 in his hand; Tito Schipa (1888-1965, Italian Tenor) vintage signed postcard photograph of Schipa in a half length pose with one hand raised to his chin. Signed in blue fountain pen ink to a light area at the head of the image and dated 9th October 1932 in his hand. VG, 2
Lot 460
PAVLOVA ANNA: (1881-1931) Russian Ballerina. Signed postcard photograph of the dancer standing in a three quarter length pose with her hands gently raised towards her face. Signed in dark fountain pen ink with her name alone to a light area at the base of the image. Some light silvering, otherwise VG
Lot 469
BARNUM P. T.: (1810-1891) American Showman. A.L.S., P. T. Barnum, one page, 8vo, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1st August 1881, to Frederick Gutekunst, on Barnum's printed stationery featuring a fine head and shoulders portrait of the showman. Barnum announces that he has found the notepaper among his papers although doesn't know who printed it, continuing 'If you print such photographs, or any kind on note paper, at a price that would bring it within a proper limit for use as business notepaper, I would like to know it.' Barnum further remarks 'The last pictures (Phototypes) which you took of me, I carried to England & gave to my English friends who admired them beyond any pictures they ever saw before.' With blank integral leaf. At the head of the page are a few pencil calculations, evidently reflecting the cost of producing different quantities of the notepaper. One very light stain, just affecting a few words of text, although still perfectly legible. VG. Frederick Gutekunst (1832-1917) German-born American Photographer.
![[BOOTH JOHN WILKES]: (1838-1865) American Stage Actor, assassinated President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washingto](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/35396/2767802/472-7-35396_468x382.jpg)
Lot 472
[BOOTH JOHN WILKES]: (1838-1865) American Stage Actor, assassinated President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington DC on 14th April 1865. A good brown wooden walking cane previously belonging to Booth and presented to him by the Anglo-American actress Laura Keene (1826-1873), featuring an ivory handle and with an inscription engraved on a silver band mounted at the top of the cane, John Wilkes Booth from Laura Keen [sic] '65. 32" in length. Previously housed in the Boothbay Theatre Museum in Maine. Rare. Some light overall age wear and minor scuffing, G. Booth assassinated Lincoln during a performance of Our American Cousin by shooting him in the back of the head. It was Laura Keene's company that were playing at Ford's Theatre on the night of the assassination. Some reports state that Keene entered the Presidential box after Lincoln had been shot and cradled his wounded head in her lap.
Lot 487
GERARD GILBERT: (d.1593) British Politician, Attorney-General to Queen Elizabeth I 1559-81, Master of the Rolls 1581-93. Rare A.L.S., Gilbt. Gerard, one page, folio, Grays Inn, 20th June 1535, to Lady Johan Barrington. Gerard apologises, for himself and his wife, to his correspondent for their absence although continues 'But so soon as I have despatched my busines heare we will attend you, which I hope shall be within these ten daies.' He further states that he is sorry to hear that she has not been well and prays for her good recovery. With integral address leaf. Some light overall age wear and small holes to the horizontal central fold. Neatly mounted at the left edge into a collector's paper presentation folder featuring a biography and transcript of the letter. VG
Lot 489
BLOUNT CHRISTOPHER: (c.1565-1601) English Soldier and Rebel, husband of Lettice Knollys. Blount was executed for High Treason for having plotted, with the Earl of Essex, to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I. L.S., Chr: Blount, one page, 4to, n.p., April 1593. The letter appears to relate to some financial matters. Signed at the conclusion and with the remnants of the seal beneath the signature. Some light creasing and minor age wear, otherwise VG
Lot 491
ENGLISH RESTORATION: FINCH HENEAGE (1635-1689) Earl of Winchilsea, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports 1660. D.S., Winchilsea, one page, folio, n.p., n.d. (1660). The manuscript document is an affidavit issued on the restoration of King Charles II and concerns Robert Wilkinson, 'clerke....of episcopall ordination, of pious & sober conversation, orthodox in judgement, conformable to ye doctrine & discipline of ye Church of England & in all these revolutions of time hath continued very loyall to our gratious Soveraigne & eminently active for his sacred Majestys happy restauration.' Signed by Winchilsea at the foot and countersigned by a further eight Royalists including Sir John Boys (1607-1664, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports 1646-48, Governor of Donnington Castle during the Civil War), Sir Thomas Peyton (d.1683, Member of Parliament) and Sir Arnold Braems (Flemish merchant) as well as four parish priests. Some light foxing to the edges, otherwise VG
Lot 495
HISTORICAL: An album containing over 200 signed Free Front envelope panels by various British Prime Ministers, politicians, nobility and other individuals including Viscount Palmerston (addressed to Lord John Russell at the Home Office), Duke of Wellington, Viscount Sidmouth, Lord John Russell, Robert Peel, Viscount Melbourne, Lord Brougham, Joseph Hume, Daniel O'Connell, Henry Goulburn, Henry Hardinge, Stratford Canning, William Cobbett and many others. Some light foxing to pages, not affecting the Free Fronts, and front cover detached. G to VG
Lot 508
CHURCHILL WINSTON S.: (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1953. An unusual D.S., Winston S. Churchill, two pages, 8vo, n.p. (London?), 21st December 1965. The partially printed document is a certificate of registration for a cow in the English Jersey Herd book, issued by the English Jersey Cattle Society. The certificate gives details of the cow, as recorded on 21st January 1954, stating that its name is Chartwell Bountiful and has an ear-mark CWM Y12. Churchill is listed as the owner and breeder at Chartwell Farm and the date of birth of the cow, 24th December 1953, and the names of its parents are also recorded. The reverse of the certificate acts as a transfer and it is recorded that Churchill sold Chartwell Bountiful to Noel Purvis of Grange Farm in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. Signed by Churchill in his capacity as vendor. Accompanied by a T.L.S. from Churchill's Private Secretary, one page, 8vo, Hyde Park Gate, London, 22nd February 1956, to Noel Purvis, stating that Churchill has signed the transfer certificate as requested and adding 'He was interested to hear about the calf.' File hole to top corner and some light age wear, central fold, not affecting signature. G, 2. Chartwell Bountiful was allotted number 166229 in volume 65 of the English Jersey Cattle Society's Herd book.
Lot 511
THATCHER MARGARET: (1925- ) British Prime Minister 1979-90. T.L.S., Margaret Thatcher, one page, 4to, House of Commons, London, 25th July 1975, to Miss. Faith Sheppard. Thatcher states that she knows Sir Thomas Monnington quite well and has the greatest admiration and affection for him, continuing 'Indeed, he took me round the Gallery the afternoon when I saw the apalling "Woman in Blue" portrait.' The politician adds that she doesn't know whether or not the portrait sold, commenting 'I certainly would not buy it.' In concluding she adds that she is glad her correspondent liked a photograph of Thatcher's postman, 'He is a very nice person, always cheerful and he gives us excellent service.' Some small tears at the edges and light stains, just affecting the text but not the signature. FR. Sir Walter Thomas Monnington (1902-1976) English Painter, President of the Royal Academy 1966-76.
Lot 518
ANNE QUEEN: (1665-1714) Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland 1702-14. D.S., Anna R, as Queen, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Palace of St. James, 12th March 1703. The manuscript document, in Latin, appoints Thomas, Baron of Raby, to represent Her Majesty's interests at the Court of Prussia and to be accorded all right, privileges and amenities that go with the appointment. Countersigned at the foot by Sir Charles Hedges, Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1704-06. With good blind embossed paper seal affixed. The text and signature are very slightly light, although perfectly legible, probably as a result of the original ink being slightly weak rather than fading. VG
Lot 519
GEORGE II: (1683-1760) King of Great Britain and Ireland 1727-60. D.S., George R, as King, at the head, two pages, folio, Court at St. James's, 17th January 1742/3. The manuscript document is addressed to Henry Pelham (1694-1754, British Prime Minister 1743-54), Pay Master of the Forces and is a warrant for deducting six pence in the pound from the Electoral Troops of Hanover, further giving instructions that the 'Moneys so deducted you are to keep in your hands to be applyed by you to such uses, and in such manner as We shall think fit' and asking that a distinct account be maintained. Countersigned at the foot by Samuel Sandys (1695-1770, Chancellor of the Exchequer) and two others. To the second page appear a set of manuscript accounts titled Abstract of the Foregoing Establishment and listing accounts covering a 42 day period for Life Guards, Horse, Artillery and General & Staff Officers totalling £456,478. The page of accounts are also signed at the head by King George II and bear the same three countersignatures at the foot. Some light staining, tears to edges of central folds and a small area of paper loss in the upper left corner. About G
Lot 520
WILLIAM IV: (1765-1837) King of the United Kingdom 1830-37. L.S., William, Ad. of the Fleet, one page, folio, n.p. ('Impregnable, in the Downes'), 21st May 1814, to the Commissioners of His Majesty's Navy. William, as Admiral of the Fleet, transmits a Report of Survey (no longer present) to his correspondents. Slight splitting to the edges of the folds. G. Also includes William R, as King, at the head, one page, oblong folio, Court at St James's, 16th December 1831. The partially printed document, on vellum, is a military commission appointing Edmund Boyds to be a Coronet in the 14th (Duchess of York's) Regiment if Light Dragoons commanded by Major General Sir Edward Kermin (?). Countersigned by Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848, Home Secretary and British Prime Minister 1834, 1835-41). With blind embossed paper seal affixed. Slightly neatly trimmed to the upper edge, just affecting the Monarch's signature, otherwise in very clean condition. About VG. 2
Lot 522
GEORGE V OF HANOVER: (1819-1878) Last King of Hanover 1851-66. Cousin of Queen Victoria. D.S., Georg, as King, at the foot, one page, oblong vellum, Hanover, 23rd May 1851. The partially printed document, in German (untranslated), relates to a patent issued to Carl August Johann Daniel von Lude. Signed by George at the base, when blind, alongside a blind embossed paper seal. Some slight ink blotting at the conclusion of the signature. Light overall wrinkling. G
Lot 527
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, 19th May 1851. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing Robert Bruce to be a Captain in the 23rd Regiment of Foot. Countersigned at the foot by George Grey (1799-1882, British Politician, Home Secretary). With blind embossed paper seal. Some very light overall foxing and minor creasing at the edges, small area of paper loss at the right, not affecting the text or signatures. G
Lot 532
EDWARD, DUKE OF WINDSOR (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January-December 1936 & WALLIS, DUCHESS OF WINDSOR (1895-1986) Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor. A pair of blue ink signatures by both Edward ('Edward, Duke of Windsor') and Wallis ('Wallis, Duchess of Windsor') individually on their blue monogrammed correspondence card. Some very light scuffing, not affecting the signatures, otherwise VG
Lot 537
ELIZABETH II (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- & PHILIP PRINCE (1921- ) Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II. A pair of signed 14 x 20.5 (Queen Elizabeth) and 15.5 21.5 (Prince Philip) signed photographs by the Queen and Prince Philip individually. The image of the Queen depicts her seated in a three quarter length pose in ceremonial dress. Photograph by Dorothy Wilding. Signed ('Elizabeth R') and dated 1953 in her hand to the lower photographer's mount. The image of Prince Philip shows him seated in a three quarter length pose in uniform. Photograph by Baron. Signed ('Philip') and also dated 1953 in his hand to the lower photographer's mount. Both are matted in white to overall sizes of 22 x 30 each. The image of the Queen has some extensive scuffing and staining to the image and some light water staining to the lower mount, affecting the whole signature (although still legible). The image of Prince Philip has some light scuffing and staining, the signature unaffected. P to G, 2
Lot 543
KENNEDY JOHN F.: (1917-1963) American President 1961-63 & KENNEDY JACQUELINE (1929-1994) Wife of American President Kennedy, First Lady 1961-63. An extremely rare, historic signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph by both John and Jacqueline Kennedy individually. The image depicts Senator Kennedy and his new wife standing together in a full length pose as they emerge from St. Mary's Church in Newport, Rhode Island following their marriage ceremony on 12th September 1953. John Kennedy has signed the image in fountain pen ink across a light area at the base, 'Dave and Mrs. Deignan, with very best wishes from us both, Jack' and Jacqueline Kennedy has added her signature ('Jackie') in black ink alongside. Inscribed to David Deignan who was employed by Kennedy's father, Joseph, as a chauffeur and personal assistant. Kennedy has experienced some slight pen trouble at the beginning of the inscription, however his signature remains bold. Jacqueline Kennedy's signature has fair contrast and is entirely legible. Signed photographs by both Kennedy's are extremely rare and this is a particularly good image to find signed. Neatly mounted, otherwise VG. The wedding of the Kennedy's, who were to become one of the most famous and iconic couples of the 20th century, was considered the social event of the season.
Lot 16
A set of three 19th century tureens and covers, decorated with a light blue border with gilt highlights, comprising: a large tureen, 31cm high; a large twin handled underplate, 37cm wide; two small tureens, each 18cm high; two small twin handled underplates, each 22cm wide; and an ashet, 47cm wide (7), Provenance: The Estate of Sir George Washington Baxter Bt and thence by direct descent
Lot 304
A brass Empire style six light electrolier, the anthemion cast corona above a reeded column and draped chains to a circular boss with channelled frieze and mounted with six eagles with outstretched wings suspending leaf cast bell-shaped light fittings from their beaks, on a leaf cast pendant finial , 62cm diameter, 90cm high
Lot 307
A 19th century bronze hall lantern, the gadrooned flue with ring mounting hooks above hexagonal glazed sides each tapering to a scrolled open work pendant support, each enclosing a single light fitting, the swagged friezes mounted to each of the six corners with a putto mask shaded by a scallop shell, 64cm wide, 107cm high
Lot 308
A 19th century bronze hall lantern, the gadrooned flue with ring mounting hooks above hexagonal glazed sides each tapering to a scrolled open work pendant support, each enclosing a single light fitting, the swagged friezes mounted to each of the six corners with a putto mask shaded by a scallop shell, 64cm wide, 107cm high
Lot 309
A 19th century bronze hall lantern, the gadrooned flue with ring mounting hooks above hexagonal glazed sides each tapering to a scrolled open work pendant support, each enclosing a single light fitting, the swagged friezes mounted to each of the six corners with a putto mask shaded by a scallop shell, 64cm wide, 107cm high
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