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Click here to subscribeHANDBOOK FOR THE INSTALLATION, RUNNING AND MAINTENANCE OF ROLLS-ROYCE 'MERLIN' AERO ENGINES, Series II, May 1938, revised & reprinted June 1941, together with'Flight Engineers Notes for 'Lancaster' Aircraft 1943, 'The Aero Manual' 1909, Aircraft In War & Commerce (lacking cover) etc. (9)Condition Report:Please note: every page of every book is not checked, if you are unable to view yourself please ask for detailed information
WW2 Gallantry Medal and Extensive Document Grouping of Major D C Hopson Royal Armoured Corps Attached No3 Commando and 1st Commando Brigade, Awarded the Military Cross for Gallantry during the Normandy Landings (D-Day) and the Distinguished Service Order for Actions at the Battle of Esseller Forest 1945, consisting of refurbished GVIR DSO in silver gilt and enamel with replaced un-dated top mount bar, Military Cross GVIR with the reverse officially dated 1945 and engraved to the centre “MAJOR D C HOPSON”, 1939-45 star, Africa star, Italy star, France & Germany star and 1939-45 War medal. Medals have been modern swing mounted with a mixture of original and reproduction ribbons, stars also do not appear to match in colouring. Bronze boxing medal engraved to the reverse “3 CDO Inter Coy 1943 D.C.H” and another larger boxing medallion with badge of the Seaforth Highlanders and engraved “Lt D HOPSON RU 1941”. Two cloth formation signs for British Troops in France. The paperwork archive that accompanies the medals consists of various typed reports of operations taking place in 1945 with reconnaissance reports and instructions of the objectives needed to be achieved in the operation, GQ Parachute Company framed certificate dated 1946 awarded to Major D C Hopson DSO MC, four black and white press photographs of North West Europe interest, six HQ 21st Army Group report folders with maps and plans of operations taken place including the Report on River Weser (text & plans), part 1 of Ems-Weser Elbe Canal, Report on East Frisian Waterways, Report on River Ems (text & plans). Some other larger maps, manual and three photographs taken after the liberation of Belsen concentration camp. ** Major Hopson served with Royal Armoured Corps attached to No3 Commando in Italy and was wounded several times and mentioned in despatches for gallantry during the campaign. The unit was brought back to the UK to prepare for Operation Overlord (D-Day). No3 Commando landed as part of the 1st Special Service Brigade on the morning of 6th June 1944 at Sword Beach, with the objective of linking up with the 6th Airborne division. His recommendation for The Military Cross is as follows “Since the time of landing in Normandy on 6th June 1944 this officer had shown the same determination and gallantry and coolness when under fire which he had already shown in Agonone, Sicily and in Termoli, Italy, on 14th July 1943 and 5th October 1943. On the 6th June 1944 when the 2nd i/c was wounded bringing the unit forward, Major Hopson took charge and led the troops across the bridges Benouville with great speed and skill, and with slight casualties. Subsequently, although wounded in the head when the self-propelled gun in which he was operating struck a mine, he insited on proceeding out with another self-propelled gun and completing his task. On the occasion of the attack at Breville he performed invaluable service by leading tanks up to the forward positions which the commanders had not had time to recce. Several times during heavy shelling of the units FDL’s he again showed great courage and coolness in directing the bringing to shelter of the wounded although he himself was again slightly wounded. His service with this unit has always been an example of courage, coolness and efficiency and an inspiration to his fellow officers and men.” Originally recommended for the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) this was downgraded to a Military Cross, appearing in the London Gazette 1st March 1945. ** Continuing to serve with the unit throughout the campaign in North West Europe, he was again involved in heavy fighting during the crossing of the Rhine during Operation Plunder. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry during this time, the recommendation for the award is as follows, “Since Jan 45 Major Hopson has been Brigade Major of the First Cdo Bde, and has taken an active part in all operations since that time. He crossed in the first wave both in the Battle of the Rhine and the Weser crossing. In the Battle of Esseller Forest he particularly distinguished himself. The Brigade encountered a strong Kriegsmarine Fusilier force of three battalions, two companies of SS troops and a detatchment of SP guns. The Brigade consolidation area was in the form of a tight bridgehead over the river Aller, which was of the greatest importance to 11 Armd Division. At about 1130 hrs on 11 Apr 45 the Brigade was heavily counter attacked from three sides. Bde HQ was under mortar and small arms fire and several officers and men were killed by sniping. Physical contact with units was impossible. Major Hopson was in a slit trench with a No.22 wireless set and was very much exposed from one flank to enemy fire. Nevertheless during the whole battle when vital messages were being sent, Major Hopson continually exposed himself to fire in order to ensure that there should be no fault or delay in the passing of the orders. The whole battle was a great success and the bridgehead consolidated, allowing 11 Armd Div to pass complete over the River Aller. Major Hopson complete disregard for his own safety, and his wholehearted devotion to duty materially contributed to the success of the operation. Both before and since that date Major Hopson has distinguished himself on every occasion the brigade has been in action, and has been an inspiration and an example to all members of the First Commando Brigade”. The award appeared in the London Gazette on 11th October 1945. ** We are of the opinion due to the construction of the medal bar, that the medals in this grouping have been made up by a collector / dealer to resemble the group of Major D C Hopson and is being sold as viewed. We would ask any potential bidders to view the item in person to make sure that they are happy with what they are buying. This Lot is not subject to return.
A group of lady's and gentleman's wristwatches, the gentleman's examples including two 17 jewel manual wind 1960s gilt metal dress watches by Smith's and Paul Jobin, a Vostok automatic diver's watch, and a Lectro watch, and seven lady's examples, together with a rolled gold open faced three quarter plate lever pocket watch by D. Mullarky and a chrome plated Sekonda full hunter (13)
A 1950s Jaeger LeCoultre lady's 9ct gold wristwatch, no. 7500, the small silvered dial with raised gold detail and baton hands, the 17 jewel JlC manual wind movement no. 1376551, to a rope link bezel, with strap en suite, 12.8g weighable, together with lady's gold plated Rotary wristwatch, a 9ct gold fox head stick pin, and two other gold plated stick pins (5)
A 1930s Juvenia silver gilt and enamel purse watch, the gold dial with Arabic numerals and luminous hands, 15 jewel manual wind Juvenia movement, the hinged case with foliate scroll engraving to one side, and blue guilloche enamel verso, with Swiss marks for 925 standard and French import marks, the case 4cm long
A lady's gem-set gold wristwatch by Boucheron, the textured gold dial with baton numerals, within a surround of sapphires and diamonds. On textured gold band with sapphire cabochon winder. Signed Boucheron Paris BT1203255 to the clasp and 79689 to the case. Signed Omega manual movement and numbered 21404570. With Boucheron box.
An early 20th century silver and enamel spherical watch by Rolex, applied with mauve guilloche enamel and fine gold decoration. The circular white dial with black Arabic numerals. The movement signed Rolex. The inside case signed Rolex, with serial number 1091795 with maker's mark W&D and import mark for London 1919. Manual winding. 2.4cm diameter.
A lady's early 20th century diamond-set cocktail wristwatch by Ebel, the rectangular silver dial with black Arabic numerals, within millegrain-set diamond surround and further diamonds to the lugs and links, in platinum. Manual winding. On plated cream band with platinum clasp. The case 10mm wide. The watch 16cm long. Provenance: The property of the Earl of Chichester
Two Gents Omega wrist watches including a 1970's Omega Tool 9070, Manual wind up movement; hour, minute, second, date, Silver colored dial, silver coloured hands, line indies on white metal flex band; and a yellow metal and steel Omega wristwatch on a rolled gold fixo-flex band, champagne dial, with gold coloured hour batons and hands (2)
PARLOUR MAGIC A MANUAL OF AMUSING EXPERIMENTS TRANSMUTATIONS SLEIGHTS AND SUBTLETIES, LEGERDEMAINE ETC FOR THE INSTRUCTION AND AMUSEMENT OF YOUTH, London 1853, 3rd edition, original cloth gilt worn, plus REGINALD A MORRELL AND F LLOYD: NEW MAGICAL SLEIGHTS AND FAKES, London 1906, original cloth, plus WILL GOLDSTON: THE MAGICIAN ANNUAL 1909-10, London, A W Gabage, 1909, 100pp, original pictorial cloth gilt, plus THE BOYS OWN CONJURING BOOK BEING A COMPLETE HANDBOOK OF PARLOUR MAGIC ..., New York [no date], original cloth gilt very worn and soiled (4)
PARLOUR MAGIC A MANUAL OF AMUSING EXPERIMENTS TRANSMUTATIONS SLEIGHTS AND SUBTLETIES, LEGERDEMAINE ETC FOR THE INSTRUCTION AND AMUSEMENT OF YOUTH, London 1853 3rd edition, original cloth gilt worn, plus W H CREMER (ED): THE MAGICIAN'S OWN BOOK RECREATIONS IN CHEMISTRY, ACOUSTICS...APPARATUS PERFORMANCES WITH CUPS AND BALLS, EGGS, HATS ..., Edinburgh, John Grant circa 1909, original cloth gilt, plus PETER WARLOCK: THE COMPLETE BOOK OF MAGIC, London circa 1950, original cloth, dust wrapper, plus THE BOYS OWN CONJURING BOOK BEING A COMPLETE HANDBOOK OF PARLOUR MAGIC ..., New York [no date], original cloth gilt worn (4)
PARLOUR MAGIC A MANUAL OF AMUSING EXPERIMENTS TRANSMUTATIONS SLEIGHTS AND SUBTLETIES, LEGERDEMAINE ETC FOR THE INSTRUCTION AND AMUSEMENT OF YOUTH, London 1853, 3rd edition, original cloth gilt worn, plus JEAN-EUGENE ROBERT-HOUDIN: MAGIE ET PHYSIQUE AMUSANT, Paris, Kalmann Levy 1898, old half cloth gilt, plus ALAN SERGENT: LE ROI DES PRESTIDIGITATEURS ROBERT-HOUDIN, Paris 1952, original pictorial wraps, plus REMI CEILLIER: MANUAL PARTIQUE D'ILLUSIONNISME ET DE PRESTIDIGITATION, Paris 1945, volume 2 only, original printed wraps (4)
J G WOOD AND OTHERS: THE BOYS OWN TREASURE OF SPORTS AND PASTIMES, London, circa 1871, coloured frontis, illustrations and text throughout, original pictorial cloth gilt worn, plus HENRY DOULTON: THE BOOK OF DRAWING ROOM PLAYS AND EVENING AMUSEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE MANUAL OF INDOOR RECREATION INCLUDING ALL KINDS OF ACTING CHARADES ... BURLESQUES AND EXTRAVAGANZAS ...CATCH AND TRICK GAMES BOARD GAMES AND PUZZLES, London circa 1864, original decorative cloth gilt, plus MRS VALENTINE (ED): GAMES FOR FAMILY PARTIES AND CHILDREN, London circa 1869, original decorative cloth gilt, plus PROFESSOR BLITZ: THE BOYS OWN BOOK OF INDOOR SPORTS AND CHOICE PARLOR GAMES ..., New York, [no date], original decorative cloth gilt (4)
W C KLEIN: NYESTE HUUS OG LAND APOTHEK ELLER DEN LONDONSKE FAMILIE RECEPTBOG... 800 TRULY VALUABLE RECEIPTS IN VARIOUS BRANCHES OF DOMESTIC OECONOMY, Kjobenhavn 1828, old card wraps rebkd + ELIZABETH DAVID: FRENCH COUNTRY COOKING, 1956, 7th impress, orig cl d/w (with loss) + THE FEMALE INSTRUCTOR, OR, YOUNG WOMAN'S FRIEND AND COMPANION... TO WHICH ARE ADDED A SELECT SYSTEM OF COOKERY... AND DIRECTIONS TO SERVANTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, L, Henry Fisher circa 1820, engrd frontis, added engrd ttle pge + 9 plts, old hf cf worn rebkd + W C BUTLER: THE MODERN COOK AND PRACTICAL CONFECTIONER, 1894, lacks frontis and ttle pge, orig cl v worn + ANNE COBBETT: THE ENGLISH HOUSEKEEPER OR MANUAL OF DOMESTIC MANAGEMENT..., circa 1840 2nd edn, defect, lacks ttle pge, lacks pp95/96, A/F, modern rebnd cl gt (5)
Porsche 924 coupe, first registered 23rd August 1983, 1985cc, five speed manual gearbox, cloth and leather interior, original tool kit and handbook, 117,000 recorded miles, two lady owners from new, removable sunroof, personalised number plate YDL 593, finished in silver with new MOT and miscellaneous related service history etc.
Original full size ' Oh What a Lovely War ' coloured cinema poster, 69cms x 104cms, published in 1969 for the classical satirical musical film by Paramount Pictures, produced by Brian Duffy and Richard Attenborough, the lot including eight original colour still photographs together with rare important Paramount Press book and merchandising manual
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