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Lot 26
10 various WWII and later Egyptian souvenir aluminium cigarette cases, including 5 with pierced scenes of mosques against coloured backing; a similar WM cigarette case with engraved and colour inlaid scenes of mosques and flowers; and 3 commercially produced cigarette cases embossed with map of the British Zone, Germany 1946, map of India and map of Ireland. Average GC. (14)
Lot 59
A small quantity of WWII Japanese military and other printed and written ephemera, including an officer’s leather map case containing a notebook, 2 waterproof soldier’s document wallets, 2 pay books (?), several other note books and booklets, sundry postcards, and a few photographs. Generally GC
Lot 102
A 1939 Iron Cross 2nd class with ribbon; infantry assault badge in silver by JFS (Joseph Feix & Sohn); an Italian medallion for “10 Battaglione Automoblindo”; a Birkenhead Coronation medal 1937; a German canvas map case; a Scottish glengarry cap; and a printed poster showing “Formation Signs 8 May 1945”. Average GC
Lot 233
John Cyril Harrison (1898-1985) `Blackgame in the Birches` Colour print Limited edition 182/350 Published by The Keyser Gallery, 1984 Signed by artist lower right 33.5cm x 46cm Framed and glazed, with Gallery label verso; S. Ripley (British, 20th century) Lurcher studies Pencil, watercolour and ink Signed by artist lower left, and dated 1937 36cm x 54cm Framed and glazed; A deer-stalking print; and A map, (4).
Lot 1202
A Collection of Games and Puzzles, including two boxes of Christmas Crackers, Ernest Sewell`s `Cabinet of Conjouring Tricks`, a dissected map of the world, French Lotto game, Silver Bullet dexterity game, bear bating puzzle blocks, table croquet, Wagner concert instrument etc., in two boxes
Lot 23A
Leeds document on 69 sheets of vellum approx size 33x15ins being the original Survey of the Manor of Leeds compiled in 1612. Written in Latin with a preamble and then details of the deeds and writings of each of the Manorial Tenants who are named – one of whom is named as ‘Thomas Jefferson’. There is overall browning (consistent with age) to the first and last leaves and damage to the outer two leaves (probably caused from the time when it was hidden during the Civil War period). This has affected the signatures of the commissioners who compiled the Survey which appear on the final page. There is also damage to portions of the next leaf but otherwise the document remains in remarkable good condition with many of the leaves in fine fresh and clear condition. It is our estimation that careful conservation will restore the damaged portions of the document. A unique document. No other original survey exists from this time or from any period before. It was discovered some time before 1710 in the ruins of Pontefract Castle and legend has it that the information contained in it was considered so sensitive during the Civil War period that it was deliberately buried to prevent discovery. Then after the upheavals of the Civil War in which Pontefract Castle was virtually destroyed on the orders of Oliver Cromwell its existence was forgotten and only found by chance. What happened to it following its discovery is not clear but it eventually emerged in a local Solicitor’s office but then passed to the ownership of the present vendor’s father who amassed this archive of important documents concerning the Leeds area and spent a lifetime researching and preserving them. The survey is in two parts: the first delineates the actual boundaries of the Manor in precise detail - so precise that it is possible to append those boundaries to a modern map. The second section deals in quite considerable details with the tenants where they lived their land and property holdings and the amounts they paid in rent. It is rare to say the least to find a document from such an early time providing such important and comprehensive information about what are now a major UK city and its environs. The inclusion of the name ‘Thomas Jefferson’ on this document is intriguing and leads to speculation as to whether the ancestors of the Third President of the United States and the principle author of the Declaration of Independence came from the Leeds area. Most sources speculate that the family had origins in Wales but there is no proof. But there is an area in Virginia called ‘Leeds Manor’ – bearing witness to the fact that emigrees from the Manor of Leeds in Yorkshire must have had influence in Virginia in the earliest days of the development of the United States.
Lot 110
Leeds – estate plan Plan of an estate at Little Woodhouse in the town of Leeds ...as laid out in lots for sale... 1847. Printed map on a single leaf of paper showing each plot for sale dusty to surface and with portion missing from left hand edge just touching the plan but not affecting its information. Approx 36x21ins. A particularly informative plan. The area covers the area of Clarendon Road Ryder Terrace and Back Road. Together with two further plans of the estate in somewhat poor condition.
Lot 151
Maps and Map makers Philip’s Planiphere showing the principal stars visible for every hour in the years from Lat 35 degrees South. A fine example of this celestial chart device with only slight blemishes to edges. The Planisphere is manufactured from heavy card covered in blue morocco with the stars identified in gold. Full instructions are printed on the back. The circular device has a diameter of approx 10 ins.
Lot 326
WWII – British Prisoners of War group of approx 25 issues of the official Prisoner of War magazine produced jointly by the Red Cross and the St John War Organisation for distribution to Prisoners of War covering the period February 1943 to July 1945. Many articles and photographs including a special article of Colditz. Together with a Red Cross/St John map showing the distribution of POW camps throughout Germany Poland Austria Hungary and Italy.
Lot 347A
WWII – Colditz – Britisher Freikorps remarkable sketch map drawn in pencil showing the relative positions of the countries of Europe and with a particular location marked with a double X at a spot west of the Caspian Sea. This is written on the back of a German propaganda booklet entitled ‘My Ally by Winston Churchill’ and has a remarkable provenance. The map was written for escape purposes by Captain Rupert Barry while a POW in the infamous Colditz Castle. His signature appears on the inside cover of the book together with the comment : ‘German propaganda issued in Oflag IV c [ie Colditz] Nov 1943.’ The reason why Barry retained the volume was that it was distributed to POWs at Colditz by members of the notorious Britisher Freikorps – the SS Regiment set up by Himmler which was made up exclusively of British combatants. Barry kept the book for use as evidence in potential trials of members of the Britisher Freikorps as traitors after the war – some indeed were indicted and hanged – in particular John Amery who had thought up the idea. Material of this nature concerning Colditz is now exceedingly rare. Barry himself was one of the leading POW in the castle. He it was with Pat Reid who devised a simple code system in letters which the POWs were allowed to send home which provided the British Intelligence Service with vital information. He also tried to escape in the famous tunnel escapade – in fact he was second out of the tunnel - but was recaptured. This particular volume is featured in ‘Collecting Colditz and its Secrets’ by Michael Booker where the activities of Barry are discussed.
Lot 387A
Dorset – Bourtons fine ms estate map showing the flax mills iron foundry crist mill dwelling houses and estate of Oliver Maggs in the Parish of Bourton and the Manor of Gillingham. Dated August 1857 drawn on paper with each section coloured in wash. Approx 30x24ins folds and slight spotting but otherwise in fine condition.
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