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(x) 1856-64 No Watermark Issue½a. blue tied by part manuscript "Stamped", indistinct Bengal octagon and London Paid c.d.s. on small piece, 1a. brown with May 1854 c.d.s. and 4a. grey-black with part diamond of bars, all variety imperforate; a fine and scarce used trio of these imperforate stamps. R.P.S. Certificates for ½a. (1945) and 4a. (1949). Also used 1a. grossly misperforated. Photo Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

(x) Covers and CancellationsRest of the WorldHong Kong: 1873 envelope from Bombay to Hong Kong bearing ½a. blue and 2a. yellow pairs cancelled in manuscript and small bars duplex and showing, on reverse, "hong-kong/singapore-to/hong-kong/marine-sorter" c.d.s. Photo Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Barbados1874-75 Watermark Large Star, Perf 14Plate Proofs½d. in black on wove paper, a block of twenty (5x4) with sheet margin at foot showing manuscript "April 25th 73", fine. The largest recorded multiple. Photo provenance:Hodsell Hurlock, June 1958Frank Deakin, April 2010Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Barbados1878 1D. ProvisionalsLarge numeral "1", 7mm. high with curved serif, and large letter "D", 2¾mm. high (Type A)A left half reading up showing variety no stop after "d", cancelled by part duplex, some ink manuscript on reverse just showing through at top but barely apparent and not detracting. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1995). S.G. 86a, £2000. Photo provenance:Frank Deakin, April 2010Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Barbados1875-80 Watermark Crown CCPerforated 146d. chrome-yellow block of four, unused with large part original gum, each with manuscript "CC" on reverse, fine. A scarce multiple. S.G. 79, £600. Photo provenance:M. Burrus, November 1962Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Barbados1875-80 Watermark Crown CCPerforated 141/- purple block of four, unused with large part original gum, good colour, each with manuscript "CC" and traces of some very light toning on reverse, nevertheless of fine appearance. Scarce. S.G. 81, £680. Photo provenance:M. Burrus, November 1962Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

A Burmese giltwood and red lacquer chest , 19th century A Burmese giltwood and red lacquer chest , 19th century, for manuscript or general storage, moulded with figures to the front and sides, the back painted red, 107cm x 54cm x 56cm

Joyce Meredith, an Arts and Crafts illustrated manuscript parchment, circa 1914, painted with religious images and words from the Magnificat, 27cm x 37cm, framed Note: executed whilst a student at the Liverpool School of Art, Meredith went on to design stained glass windows which can still be seen in churches and chapels throughout the country. She initially studied and worked under Christopher Whall, producing her own designs for smaller commissions.

Slater's Royal National Commercial Directory of the Northern Counties, 1864, with three maps and advertisements. Full calf binding, and an early Victorian manuscript Day Book compiled by Richard Richardson 1841 (2)

British Commercial Topographical Stereoscopic Cards: various mounts and card types, some with printed or manuscript titles, mainly England and Wales, including Yorkshire, Kenilworth, Kent, Chichester, Scarborough, Devonshire and Naworth, 1860s, P-G (97)

Illuminated Manuscript, 17th century, admitting James Venturenum as Doctor of Law in the University of Padua, four pages of text in black and gold borders containing fruit, flowers and insects in colour, 33 x 22cm, framed and glazed.

An Edwardian piano stool, the seat opening to reveal a manuscript section, raised on shaped legs

An interesting collection of Royal Air Force note books for Workshop and Laboratory Records, each filled in hand manuscript, diagrams and charts (6)

Journal of Ellen Lawrance, dated 1826, containing numerous manuscript poems, also containing pressed flowers and original illustrations including a church in Honington - Suffolk, a ship and a tall building, original brown half calf, 8vo

Four French manuscript books of records relating to land, property, marriage, taxation, etc. in the Montpellier region of France, circa mid 16th century to early 17th century, contains many signatures and inkstamps, one manuscript relates to the Lombardi family, two with original vellum covers, small folio

Shipping ledger, circa 18th Century, containing records of eighty-four people, including name, place of birth, the date they gained their ships license, which waters they can travel on and the tonnage of ship they can control. It also lists the name of the ship the person was in charge of, when they were in charge of it and the places they travelled from and to., including Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Norway, Riga, Amsterdam etc., contemporary vellum boards, folio together with a manuscript book of tides, c. 19th century, relating to East Anglia, Princes channel, Knob channel, etc., contemporary morocco, 8vo, plus a map of Harwich and Clackton by James Wyld, dated 1805

An Arabic manuscript, Ottoman Empire, probably Levant or Anatolia, black ink on paper, written with lines on jurisprudence with commentaries written diagonally between the lines, (a.f), 27cm. by 39cm.

A group of Indian miniature paintings, 19th century, watercolour on paper, comprising; a painting of Krishna and the gopis in a forrest, 11cm. by 20.5cm., framed and glazed; a painting of a prince and princess with a musician, 16cm. by 11cm., framed and glazed; nine various miniatures, mounted; and four pages of manuscript, three mounted.

A small collection of ephemera relating to the American Civil War, including Confederate 5 and 10 dollar banknotes dated 1864; a small interest certificate for 1863 Confederate States Bond; muster roll for a company of the 192nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, June 1864 (creased and torn); discharge certificate for Corporal in 11th New Jersey Regt, 1863 (worn); certificate listing discharge of Private in 7th Massachusetts Regt, 1862; 7 various printed and manuscript requisitions and receipts for clothing and equipment for the 71st Regt New York Vols, 1863; 3 manuscript letters home from serving soldiers, one of them on “US” embossed notepaper; a copy of “Harper’s Weekly” for March 29th 1862 (worn and very fragile); and 4 other items; also 3 issues of “The Illustrated London News” for Jan 25th, Feb 22nd and March 22nd 1862 (worn, the spines repaired) Average GC except where mentioned.

Dated 18th November 1884. A manuscript letter signed by James Russell Lowell on a folded sheet of 'Legation of the United States, London' notepaper and reading: 'Dear Mrs Phillips, My delightful friend Mrs O'Malley tells me that you would like a little whistle of the same kind with one I gave to her. She tells me also that she thinks you would honour me by accepting one from me. I therefore enclose one in the hope that it may be welcome. Faithfully yours, J R Lowell'. Property of a Kent collectior, ex Steinberg collection; acquired USA, 1970s (with a dealer slip, priced at $60"). James Russell Lowell (February 22, 1819–August 12, 1891) was an American Romantic poet and diplomat; in January 1880, he was appointed Minister to England, where Queen Victoria remarked that she had never seen an ambassador who ... won so much regard as Mr. Lowell. He returned to the United States in 1885, after the death of his second wife; several collections of Lowell's works and letters were published posthumously. 3.84 grams, 10x15.5cm (4 x 6 1/4"). [No Reserve] Fine condition. An interesting personal note.

An early 20thC Asian manuscript, inscribed on multiple slivers of wood, between stained hardwood borders 14''w OS3

An early 18th Century Irish painted pine dummy board of Mary Gordon (nee Ross) of Newry and son circa 1760, 5' 10" high, with manuscript provenance (NB: Mary Ross first married John McCarroll)

Illuminated - Thomas Fitzpatrick (Ireland 1860-1912). An address presented to D.J. O'Connor on the occasion of his his marriage. From the Chairman, Hon. Secretary & Committee of the Commercial Cycling Club. Written in manuscript and decorated in watercolour with circular, half-moon and oval vignettes depicting Irish landmarks and photographic prints of Mr. & Mrs. O'Connor, with gilt highlighted Celtic designs. No date. Signed with O'Connell St, Dublin address at bottom. Gilt framed. 60 x 43cm. 87 x 67cm total size.

LOT OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY SCRAPBOOKS AND AUTOGRAPH BOOKS including a charming hand typed and illustrated magazine manuscript, a storytale manuscript, an autograph book and a large folder of advertisement scraps etc.

Peers, Jane. Two teaching aids titled 'Genealogical and Historical Chart of the Sovereigns of England' and 'Genealogical and Historical Chart of the Sovereigns of Europe', both printed on 8 sections, backed on linen, with manuscript notes and hand-coloured details, each with sheet of instructions, 510mm x 755mm, Bristol: Robinson, [c.1890] (2) These charts appear to be 'for the use of teacher and pupil' and were intended as a guide to be completed during tuition. The chart for England has a manuscript note 'Finished by J.M. Peers and M.E. Norsworthy.'

Rackham, Arthur. A Midsummer Night's Dream, tipped-in coloured plates, tissue guards, original cloth gilt, 4to, London: William Heinemann, 1908; Goble, Warwick. Green Willow and other Japanese Fairy Tales, tipped-in coloured plates, a few with corners creased, tissue guards, original cloth gilt, 4to, London: Macmillan & Co., 1910; Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam... reproduced from a manuscript, coloured plates, original cloth gilt, 4to, London: Siegle, Hill & Co., [n.d.] (3)

The History of Lord Tyrone and Lady Beresford. Manuscript in ink "Copied from a manuscript in Lady Hamilton's possession which manuscript she had from Captain Beresford". Apparently copied by Lady Charles Somerset about 1827, according to a note loosely inserted. 80pp., small oblong 8vo., cont. green morocco with initials M.P. on upper cover. The text is that of a famous Irish ghost story which was first recorded in the 18th century by Lady Betty Cobbe, grand-daughter of Lady Beresford, and concerns two orphaned children who made a pact whereby the first of them to die would reappear to the other to prove there was life after death. The initials M.P. are those of Lady Mary Poulett who married General Lord Charles Henry Somerset (1767 - 1831) as his second wife in 1821. Lord Charles was governor of Cape Colony, South Africa from 1814 - 26.

Burnet, Gilbert. History of His Own Time, 2 volumes, first edition, an early leaf inscribed 'The Original Manuscript of both Volumes of this History will be deposited in the Cotton Library by/ T. Burnett', some minor marginal worming to volume 2, contemporary calf, neatly rebacked, folio: Printed for the Editor, 1724-1734 T. Burnett was the editor of this work and author of the biography of his father at the end of Volume Two.

Suffragette Movement. A manuscript speech by Countess Carlisle, 'delivered from the chair at the St. James Hall meeting, held by the Women's Liberal in support of the Women's Suffrage amendt to the Registration Bill, June 20 1894', signed 'Rosalind Carlisle', 7pp. with corrections, folded, 206mm x 335mm Rosalind Howard, Countess of Carlisle (1845-1921) was an early advocate for the rights of women. In 1890 she became a member of the Women's Liberal Federation, and became President in 1894. In this powerful speech, she opens with a clear mind, 'Our business to-night is of the utmost importance. We are met together, not to travel over the long history of our 27 years Parliamentary struggle for women's suffrage, not simply to make speeches about abstract rights of women, but to demand, with all insistence that in us lies, that now - in this actual Parliament - in this very session, our own Radical and deeply revered Govt should listen to the prayer which we, the unenfranchised women of England, Scotland and Wales make to them.'

Amateur Theatre. A mid-nineteenth century manuscript album containing humorous theatre ephemera for local performances, 'The only theatre worth noticing this week is the Theatre Royal New Hall St.: indeed it may be said of this house, that a visit to it will never be repeated of.', with pen and ink illustrations, advertisements, etc., 12pp., contemporary cloth, 4to, c.1851

Napoleonic Wars. A manuscript document providing an account of the French encampment at Ostend on March 10th, 1807, detailing the strength of officers and troops, supplies, etc., noted 'copie conforme' and 'La Hougue', 8pp. folded, [1807], together with another copy of the same document, 13pp., limp vellum, [c.1807] (2) The primary item in this lot would appear to be an official copy of the original.

Monmouthshire. A collection of 43 volumes including Fox, Sir Cyril and Lord Raglan. Monmouthshire Houses, 3 vols., Cardiff 1951 - 54. 4to., orig. cloth. Illustrations. Fox, John. General View of the Agriculture of the County of Monmouthshire. Brentford 1794. 4to., qtr. leather (upper cover wrinkled) - Willett, Mark. A Survey of the History, Antiquities and Scenery of Monmouthshire. Chepstow, n.d. [1813]. Later cloth. Folding engraved map, hand coloured in outline (split at folds) - Webster & Co's Postal and Commercial Directory of the County of Monmouth, 1865. Orig. cloth (rebacked) - Evans, J.G. The Text of the Book of Llan Dav Reproduced from the Gwysaney Manuscript. Limited Edition, Oxford, for Subscribers, 1893. Tall 8vo., cont. qtr. red morocco gilt. Frontispiece - Calendar of Wynn (of Gwydir) Papers 1515 - 1690, Aberystwyth etc., 1926. (43)

Assault of Saint Sebastian. A contemporary manuscript account of the first attempt to storm the city on 'July 24th, 1813', comprising a single page with two watercolour drawings of the walls of the city and a short account of the day, 'On leaving the trench the Royals took a direction along the Sea Shore to the left into a small bay at the extremity of which lay the object of their attack...', and noting the casualties, '...out of the 420 men, 330 were killed or wounded and 17 officers out of 21 - We were more fortunate, but lost 50 men out of 300, and five excellent officers...', 1pp., torn along folds, [1813] This would appear to be a rare first hand account of the first days of the notorious siege of Saint Sebastian, Spain.

Worcester, Charles Somerset, Marquess of (1660 - 98). Autograph manuscript in ink: A Short Account of my Voyage into France Anno 1673 . 118 pp., small 4to., 18th c. calf gilt, with old red morocco label on verso of upper cover reading " A Short Account of the Marquis of Worcester's Voyages into France Anno 1673" (rubbed, joints cracking, small loss to final leaf). Inscribed on Raglan bookplate "from Lady Mary Farquhar", and bookplate "C.S.B." at end (Charlotte Sophia Beaufort, wife of the sixth duke, and mother of Lady Mary). A charming, youthful account of travels through France, with descriptions of the towns and cities, beginning on 6th May, "I went from Chiswick upon the Thames, with my Father in his Coach to Whitehall where having kissed his Majesty hand & had his blessing as Godfather, I came to Rochester in another Coach…accompanied by Mr. Frederick Howard 2nd sonn to the Earle of Carlisle with his Governour Monsieur Roux, my owne Company being a Governour Dr. Edward Chamberlaine a Tutor Mr. Henry Watkins a Valet de Chambre & a Footman." In Paris he is greatly impressed by the Louvre, "ye infinat quantity of huge plate, Rich Hangings…curious cabinets, costly Pictures antient & modern Statues… The observatorie…seated upon high ground for ye use of ye Royal Academy for observing of ye starres & promoting Experimentall Knowledge…" and the menagerie at Versailles, with descriptions of the birds and animals, including an elephant. Charles Somerset later attended Christ Church, Oxford, became a Colonel in the militia, and served as a Deputy Lieutenant and M.P. for Monmouthshire. Dr. Edward Chamberlayne (1616 - 1703) was the author of Angliae Notitia or The Present State of England, 1669, and one of the original Fellows of The Royal Society. See illustration

Albums. Three early-nineteenth century albums of pencil drawings, watercolours and manuscript quotations, mostly by George Walker, Fannie Tottie and George Brewin, one album titled 'Amicitiana, Springhead, Written and Delineated for Jane Tottie, 1822', with 11 sketches by George Walker, another with two fine watercolour studies by the same artist titled 'The Hut on Rocking-stone Moor' and 'Rockingstone Hall', both 121mm x 74mm approx., contemporary half morocco, 4to, c.1820-1835 George Walker (1781-1856) was a noted local artist and is best known for his commission to illustrate The Costume of Yorkshire (1814). He travelled to Italy, but preferred his native Yorkshire, and lived at Killingbech Lodge, Seacroft until his death in 1856. See illustration.

Yorkshire. A group of domestic diaries, photographs, carte-de-visite, valenties, correspondence and manuscript ephemera, deeds and indentures surrounding the Walker, Garforth and Tottie families of Yorkshire, including views of Coniston Hall, a record of a trip to Ireland and Wales in 1836, correspondence between Thomas Walker and his son, regarding the death of his brother, etc. v.s. (a quantity) Coniston Hall was built for James Garforth, the son of a wealthy silk manufacturer. Garforth died during construction in 1851, but his daughter married John William Tottie of Leeds.

Cyprus. Diary of Our Life in Cyprus December 1880 to June 1881... E.M.B. to M.C., a manuscript volume describing life and events on the island, including the 'Howling Dervishes', 'Gradually they began to rock themselves to and fro - then faster and faster - then their heads began to turn round from side to side, and at a signal from the Sheik they changed their chant...', and describing the landscape, 'The country was covered with flowers - irises, orange blossoms, almonds, and the pretty if malodorous garlic. At Kythrea maidenhair ferns were growing in the greatest luxuriance...', the title with pen and ink drawing, final vignette, on ruled paper, 260pp approx., original limp blue calf, leather label, 4to, 1881

Recipes, Memorandums, etc. A group of five manuscript recipe books, c.1793-1830, providing directions for, 'Apple Cheesecake', 'Pepper Cake', 'To Make Parkins', 'Spanish Cakes', 'To Make Calves Foot Jelly', 'An Excellent Pickle for all sorts of meat', 'To Make Queen's Cakes', 'Oxford Sausages', etc., contemporary half calf or morocco, rubbed, in excess of 350pp. total, v.s. c.1793-1830

Bhagavata Purana. A Sanscrit manuscript on paper, possibly mid 19th century, 258 leaves, 21 full-page miniatures in colours, heightened with gold, text in red and black with ruled borders, boards of red silk, 160mm x 105mm, [?c.1850] See illustration.

Pomeroy, Florence May. A Grant of Arms to Florence May Pomeroy, the manuscript on a parchment roll with illuminated arms upper left, bearing the wax seals of the King of Arms and the Notary, in red fitted case bearing the initials of George V, 530mm x 367mm, London, 1933

Badminton. House Steward's Account Book kept by William Jones, Steward to the Duke of Beaufort, 1703 - 06. Manuscript in ink, approx. 210pp., large folio, old calf (worn, covers detached, lacks spine). Ruled in red, listing in tabular form the meat, game, cheeses, wines and beer etc. ordered for the household, with names of those present in each week, and totals of expenditure. Henry Somerset, 2nd Duke of Beaufort (1684 - 1714), succeeded his grandfather in 1700. He was born at Monmouth Castle, and entertained Queen Anne and the Prince Consort at Badminton in 1702. See illustration

Barrett, William. The History and Antiquities of the City of Bristol, 2 volumes, first edition, large folding engraved map backed on linen, 30 engraved plates, including 13 folded, vignettes in text, EXPANDED AND EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED with numerous engravings, ephemera, typescripts and manuscript notes,some spotting, late nineteenth century half morocco by A&J Bolt, Bristol, bookplate of John E. Pritchard, 4to, Bristol: William Pine, [1789] [Upcott, III, p.1160] Sold with this lot is a later manuscript index for the work.

Suffragette Movement. An important manuscript volume of minutes,1907-1908, recording the formation of the Women's Freedom League, the numerous dated entries signed by committee members, including, Alice Abadam, Maude Fitzherbert, Marion Coates Hansen, Teresa Billington Grieg, Margaret S. Clayton, B. Drysdale, Cicely Hamilton, C. Despard and Eileen Mitchell, 112pp., on lined paper, original cloth-backed boards, 162mm x 202mm THE RECORD OF A SCHISM IN THE MOVEMENT. On September 10th 1907, Christabel Pankhurst announced the Women's Social and Political Union conference was cancelled and future decisions would be taken by a committee she would directly appoint. A significant number of members regarded this action critically, and these minutes record, '...they have taken in protesting against the unconstitutional methods adopted by a section of the committee.' Initially, these members sought to gain control of the WSPU, and if their demands were not met, '...to consider placing an embargo on the Union funds and so determine whether the present autocratic committee has power to spend them.' But on advice from legal counsel the minutes note, 'Our legal position was weak but our moral position strong. He thought the assets of the Union would not be worth going for and we might find ourselves with liabilities.' Subsequently this schism produced a new group in the fight for Women's Rights, the Women's Freedom League, who were committed to non-violent forms of protest.

Latimer, John. The Annals of Bristol 1600-1900, 6 volumes including index, signed by the author, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED with numerous engravings, letter-press ephemera and manuscript material, often loosely inserted, original cloth gilt, the volume for the sixteenth century in original wrappers, bookplates of John E. Pritchard, 8vo, Bristol: J.W. Arrowsmith, 1900-1908

Beaglehole (J.C.). The Life of Captain James Cook, 1st ed., A & C Black, 1974, colour frontispiece, folding chart, illustrations, original cloth, d.j., 8vo, together with The Endeavour Journal of Joseph Banks 1768-1771, ed. J.C. Beaglehole, 2 vols., 2nd ed., 1963, colour and black and white illustrations, original cloth, d.j.s, a little rubbed and chipped, 8vo, plus Joseph Banks in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1766. His Diary, Manuscripts and Collections, by A.M. Lysaght, University of California Press, 1971, colour and black and white illustrations, original cloth, price-clipped d.j., manuscript price and note to front flap, 4to, with others related including John Cobley's Sydney Cove, vols. I-V, 1962-86, John Ritchie's Punishment and Profit/The Evidence to the Bigge Reports, 3 vols., 1970-71 and Ray Parkin's H.M. Bark Endeavour, 2 vols. (text/maps), 1999 reprint (64)

Brayley (Edward Wedlake, and others). London and Middlesex; or, an Historical, Commercial, & Descriptive Survey of the Metropolis of Great-Britain: including Sketches of its Environs, and a Topographical Account of the most Remarkable Places in the above County, 4 vols. in five, 1810-16, numerous engraved plates, some spotting, endpapers renewed, contemporary diced calf, neatly rebacked with gilt decorated spines, classification number at foot of spines, 8vo, together with Rudder (Samuel), A New History of Gloucestershire, Cirencester: Printed by Samuel Rudder, 1779, folding engraved map by J. Bayly, 16 engraved plates (including 13 double-page, 2 remargined), manuscript annotations (according to pencil note by English antiquarian Craven Ord, 1756-1832), contemporary calf, boards detached, worn, folio, with Savage (James), History of the Hundred of Carhampton, in the County of Somerset, published Bristol & London, 1830, engraved map, hand-coloured engraved folding map, occasional spotting, contemporary cloth, leather title label, spine & label worn, large 8vo, plus other topography related including The Little Red Book of Bristol, edited by Francis B Bickley, 2 vols., Bristol & London, 1900, Bristol, Past and Present, by J.F. Nicholls & John Taylor, 3 vols., Bristol, 1881, library stamps to titles, original cloth, worn, 4to (a carton)

Winstone (Reece). Bristol As It Was 1939-1914, 1957; Bristol To-Day, 1958; Bristol As It Was 1879-1874, 1965; Bristol 1950-1953, 1964, 1st eds., numerous half-tone illustrations, scattered light spotting, original wrappers/boards, a few chips to glassine wrappers, 4to, each signed by the author, together with 30 others in the 'Bristol' series, 1960's-80's, some with manuscript numbers at head of front covers, most signed by the author (34)

Buck, Pearl S. (1892-1973). American novelist, critic, and humanitarian activist; raised in China, she is best known for her stories and novels set there. She was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for her novel The Good Earth and, in 1938, the Nobel Prize for Literature. Scarce Autograph Manuscript Signed twice"P.S.B." once in pen and once in pencil, 8-112 pages, 4to, no place, ca. March 1941. A series of book reviews for Asia magazine. First comes a brief note on "The autobiography of Jawaharlal Nehru ... entitled Toward Freedom ... the new edition, which contains a valuable new chapter that brings it up to date ... " With Buck's "Asia Column," a book review, in which she writes, "Out of the Night, by Jan Valtin, is a book like none other that has ever been written. It is difficult to define exactly its unique quality and significance, but it has both these. The material is not in itself new. It is, superficially, the story of a German communist who was sent to work in underground activities for communism in many countries ... among which were the United States and China. The book contains no propaganda. It is the story of a man so shaped by the circumstances of his time ... that he was captured by communism ... [For Communism] might be substituted almost any other impersonal power which has laid hold of human individuals and used them and dehumanized them ... " After a discussion of the book's contents, she concludes that "It all makes a book which everyone ought to read who believes in the dignity of the individual ... " She next turns to "Workers Before And After Lenin by Manya Gordon ... an examination into the conditions of the Russian labor for the last fifty years, and a comparison of the conditions of working people in that country now ... The book begins with an account of the gains which labor was making before the revolution ... " Rebelling against oppression and exploitation, " ... The unions did not at once realize that they would be in exactly the same relation to the Soviet government as they were to their former capitalist employers ... with one difference. Under the old system they could strike and arbitrate and negotiate. Under the new regime they lost all such rights ... " She writes of the author's conclusion, " ... If she is right and if the people of Russia are once more fighting for liberty ... it brings them back into the world of peoples ... " She reviews two other works more briefly, "Chinese Homes and Gardens ... a joy to possess ... " and "The Maori People Today," a collection of symposium essays. She notes that " ... it has been taken for granted that the white man in New Zealand has treated the Maori with unusual justice and mercy ... " but the collection shows there was " ... no unusual goodness on the part of the white conquerors ... " Buck signs her initials after each of these last two reviews, the first in pencil. With numerous pencil and ink revisions. All pages stapled together in upper left corner. Binder holes at left edge. Age-toned, especially at edges, with some breaks in binder holes of first page, otherwise in very good condition.

Doyle, Arthur Conan. Scottish author of detective and historical romance, best known as the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Rare Autograph Manuscript unsigned, written entirely in Doyle's hand. 4 1/5 pages, five 4to and one 8vo sheets, no place, undated (after 1917). At the head of the first sheet, the manuscript is entitled "General Outlines of first lecture.". Doyle begins by discussing the fundamental import of the questions addressed by spiritualism in the western world: "This subject which we have met to consider is far the most important in the world. It is one which ultimately concerns the fate of every one of us. There is a certain natural impatience that so huge and engrossing a question should be raised at a time when so many mundane problems seek a solution, but there are two very good reasons for this / 1. Unless we get the spiritual lessons while still under the influence of war shock we may relapse into pre[-] war materialism. 2. These religious questions are at the base of all things, and no permanent reconstruction is possible until you get a permanent base. Therefore mundane problems really depend upon the spiritual ones. Let me say at once that I speak with all humility. It is true that I have studied the matter for 34 years, that I have had a wide personal experience of investigation and that I have some knowledge both of science and possibly of detection. But granted all that, I know how complex the matter is. I speak of my own experiences and my own conclusions and I give you my reasons for the faith - or I would rather say the knowledge - to which I have attained…I appeal to you would I not be a stock and a stone if I were not convinced of spirit return - if I not know it - and if I did not devote all that is in me to getting other people to know it. Look at what it means. See how the shadow of death thins away until it is no longer a dark cloud but rather a sun-tinted haze. It is a grand support for a man who is in danger…". Doyle cites several examples, including: "There is immensely interesting dialogue, which is reported a verbatim by a stenographer, between Dr. Hodgson after his death, and his friend & collaborator Hyslop, who has now joined him, but was then alive. Mrs. Piper was the medium. Hodgson was using her mechanism, and was speaking direct to Hyslop, giving reference after reference to things between them which were unknown to Mrs. Piper…talking of his death he said 'It is delightful to go through the cool ethereal atmosphere…[of] this life and shake off the mortal body…It is all so much better than I anticipated.' He recommended prayer as an expansion of the soul.". With deletions and corrections in Doyle's hand. Doyle publicly announced his belief in spiritualism, which was strengthened by his son's wartime death in 1917. He expended a great deal of time and money to advance spiritualism - often lecturing as part of his efforts in this regard. This lecture manuscript offers fascinating and profound insight into Doyle's thoughts on the matter to which he was so devoted. Age-toning, fold wear, and file hole at upper left of each page. Otherwise Very Good. Accompanied by letter from James Lowe certifying authenticity of the manuscript. .

Hampton Whaling Company (New York) Dec. 1,1829. Sag Harbor. 2 shares, at $250 per share. Partly printed form signed by the treasurer, with multiple endorsements on the verso. Issued, uncancelled. Extremely Fine, quarter folded.Whaling off the south shore of Long Island dates back to the 1700's. Sag Harbor was a U.S. Customs port, and a center for East Coast whaling, and is still home to one of the finest whaling museums in America.From the John E. Herzog Collection. Ex. Barbara Johnson Whaling Manuscript Collection, Part II.

Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate IaQE worn impression, small to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to envelope, dated 7 Aug. 1840, from Ipswich to Sleaford, re-directed to Drumlanrig Castle, with the Penny Black further pen cancelled and manuscript "1" applied for re-direction, red Sleaford arrival (10.8) on the front; closed flap tear on reverse extends slightly to top of front; fine and scarce. Photo note: Drumlanrig Castle is the home of the Duke and Duchesss of Buccleuch and Queensbury, where the famous "Buccleuch" find block of Two Pence blues was discoveredSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate IIIGK small to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire, dated 18 Nov. 1840. from Tullow to Dublin, redirected to Roscrea, red double lined Paid datestamp on the front and with manuscript "1" for the redirection, Tullow (18.11) and red Dublin diamond (19.11) datestamps on reverse; Fine. A rare redirected Penny Black cover within Ireland. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate IIIOF huge margins and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at right, red Maltese Cross cancellation and with small trace of manuscript at left. Outstanding appearance but minor pressed creases. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

BermudaThe Unique American-Style "PAID AT IRELAND ISLAND" Datestamp1863 (22 Jan.) mourning envelope from Midshipman John Hemery Robinson, R.N. at Ireland Island to his mother on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, showing a fine strike of the previously unrecorded American-style 32mm. "paid at ireland island/bermuda" circular datestamp and with locally made handstruck "6d" (the latest recorded date of use) at upper right, both struck in red, the "6d" handstamp crossed through in blue crayon and replaced with manuscript "4" in red crayon, the correct pre-paid rate to Nova Scotia whilst in transit to New Brunswick, on arrival in Halifax then handstamped "more to pay", the 4d. charge being for the sea postage only, and with "5/cents" handstamp and manuscript "5" in blue crayon, all on face, the reverse with Ireland Island (22.1) and St. Georges (24.1) PM 5 datestamps, St. John (date unclear) and arrival (2.2) datestamps. A remarkable cover that was only discovered in amongst an original family correspondence in the mid-1990s. Photo Notes: Midshipman Robinson died late in 1870 at the tender age of 25 whilst serving as a Lieutenant on board H.M.S. "Endymion". He was buried at sea in the Sea of Japanin 2000 Geoffrey Osborn provided evidence confirming the purchase of an Ireland Island Paid datestamp in records for the year ending October 1863, the cost of the instrument being £1/19/6d.Literature: Original corresppondence from Morris Ludington and Geoffrey Osborn"An Unrecorded "PAID AT IRELAND ISLAND" datestamp by Denis Littlewort, "Bermuda Post", Part 1 - September 1995, Part 2 - December 1999 and Part 3 - Sep 2000. The complete 3-part article provides a comprehensive & important story as regards the cover, unique datestamp''s, analysis of postal and manuscript markings"Bermuda - An Extraordinary "Paid at Ireland Island" handstamp by Denis Littlewort, Gibbons Stamp Monthly, December 2001"Bermuda Mails to 1865"; A Ten-Year Update by Michael Forand and Charles FreelandCopies of all correspondence and these articles accompany the cover offered aboveSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Leeward Islands1897 (27 July) underfranked envelope to Guadeloupe bearing 1897 Jubilee ½d. tied by Dominica c.d.s., upon arrival showing manuscript "1/15" alongside "T" and bearing French Postage Due 30c. red with arrival c.d.s. (28.7) with a further strike on reverse. A rare postage due cover bearing this issue. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

(x) NyasalandRevenue Stamps and DocumentsConsular Stamps1898 2/6d. handstamped in black, 4/- handstamped in blue and 1906 2/6d. handstamp in black, unoverprinted 1897-1900 4/- pair dated in 1900, 1908-11 2/6d. and 1913 2/6d. both with manuscript "Consular" and date Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Great BritainPostal History1836 (5 March) entire letter to London with red framed "Lymington/Py Post" crossed by light vertical filing fold. Also 1839 (25 Dec.) Uniform Fourpence Post period entire letter to Kirkby Lonsdale with manuscript "4" on the front and Alnwick d.s. on reverse; fine Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

BasutolandRevenue Stamps1900 handstamped "Basutoland" (no stop) on CGH 1885 1d., 6d. and 1/-; handstamped "Basutoland" (with stop) on CGH 1885 1d. pair (central "teyateyaneng/basutoland" c.d.s.), single (unused with large part original gum) and 3d.; handstamped "basutoland" (with stop) in wide letters on CGH 1885 1d. (unused with large part original gum) and 5/-; and handstamped "basutoland" (without stop) in narrow letters on CGH 1885 1d. (3) and 6d. (all on fragment); all with manuscript cancel unless otherwise mentioned. A fine group Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Niger Company Territories1896 (31 Dec.) envelope to London marked "Please forward", showing a good light strike of the Burutu "the royal niger company/chartered & limited./post office./burutu." datestamp and bearing 1887-92 2½d. purple on blue cancelled by Paid Liverpool Br. Packet c.d.s. (date unclear), upon arrival redirected to "Meerut Bengal", the adhesive additionally tied by Bedford St. squared-circle d.s. (8.2) and showing, on reverse, a further London c.d.s. (3.2), manuscript "The blue ink stamp of Niger Company acts as postage stamp" and part Sea Post Office c.d.s.; small faults though an unusual redirected usage. S.G. Z47 Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

BasutolandRevenue Stamps1935 (8 Oct.) Estate Liquidation and Distribution Account, bearing 1933 £1 (5, one with a punch hole at top left) in combination with Postage 1/- (4) and 5/-, each with manuscript initials and all tied by large oval datestamp in red. Attractive Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.