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Lot 4433
A father and son collection of medals spanning WWI and WWII - 13523 SPR William George Cook R.E. consisting of WWI BWM, 1914 Mons star and Victory medal, WWII war medal, 1939-45 and Africa Stars and Defence medal. 2026019 GNR W.J. COOK R.A. WWII 1939-45, Africa stars, Defence, War medal and Territorial Force Efficiency medal with crown clasp with documentation
Lot 4440
A WWI Family Medal group awarded to REUBEN FLACK consisting of BWM, Star, Victory, LS, GC. James Flack BWM and Victory medal, John Reuben Arthur Flack WWII War medal, 1939-45 Star and Defence medal together with service papers, James Suckling Victory and War medals, with ephemera, family tree and photographs etc.
Lot 242
QUEEN VICTORIA SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL WITH CLASPS FOR LANG`S NEK, Transvaal Relief of Lady Smith Tugela Heights and Cape Colony. Together with WWI War Medal and WWI Victory Medal awarded to Frank White 88240 Royal Field Artillery, 14401 Royal Artillery. (3) Cased together with printed provenance.
Lot 6
Vallentin (Captain, later Major, J.M.) MANUSCRIPT DIARY OF THE ANGLO-BOER WAR Hand written in a Lett’s Colonial Office Diary for 1898, 245 x 200 mm, bound in dark blue cloth with a red and gold emblem on the upper cover, marbled endpapers and edges. The diary contains one page per day for the year and a number of other pages for notes and an index. Vallentin’s entries are written in pencil on one side only and cover about a third of the pages. He has written the diary using carbon paper. The entries for July 2nd to 25th August appear in carbon copy only and the stubs of the original pages remain where they have been cut out. From 26th August to 1st November both the original and carbon copies remain. Captain John Maxwell Vallentin (later Brevet-Major), of the Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert’s) saw extensive action in the Anglo-Boer War, his medal clasps include Cape Colony, Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Johannesburg and Diamond Hill. He followed this with vigorous service in the guerrilla phase of the war. ‘After recuperating (after enteric) he came to Heidelberg where Ian Hamilton had him appointed as the District Commissioner. A sedentary life did not suit Vallentin, so in October, 1900, he was employed by the S.A. Constabulary. The following month was promoted to Brevet Major….Early in 1901 Major Vallentin raised a corps of volunteers to operate in the Heidelberg area. This unit, which never exceeded 200 men was to become known as ‘Vallentin’s Heidelberg Volunteers’ or the ‘The Nigel Mine Guards’. The Boers derisively called then ‘Witkoppe” (white heads) after the white hatbands which they wore.’ He was killed in action on 4th January 1902 at Bankop. ‘Vallentin was forced to make a last stand on a small ridge, which was virtually bereft of cover. The Boers under Kmdt Opperman pressed their attach with great vigour, under the impression that they were avenging Bethal. Again and again they threw themselves at the small force on the hill and were thrown back. Two burghers fell within ten metres of the defenders. Vallentin strived to the last to avert defeat and rally his forces, but when the Boers worked their way to his reach and began firing at 50M range he knew they stood no chance. Vallentin stood exposed to the enemy fire issuing instructions when he was shot down.’ From Uys (Ian) Heidelbergers of the Boer War (1981). In this diary he describes his time with the S.A. Police in Heidelberg including his brief detention by a Boer commando (1st September) which he had approached believing it was led by de Wet but found Theron instead, ‘So I went out 3 pm, came on Boer outpost, 6 pm, found not de Wet but Theron at home; had long talk with him; he was rude and held me prisoner.’ He was detained until Saturday, 8th September. These dates are left blank in the diary as if he was intending to fill them in later. On Sunday he writes, ‘In afternoon received a wire from Lord Roberts saying no details of my capture, detention or release had been received and that orders as to the future would be issued when a Court of Enquiry had reported on my case.’ The next day he comments, ‘Monday, 10 September. Court of Enquiry sat at 9 am; opinion reported by wire to C of S Belfast’. Apparently no action was taken against him and he continues the diary describing has administrative duties including veld clearance and farm burning, issuing passes to compliant burghers and commenting on commando and troop movements. Of this incident Ian Uys comments, ‘On one occasion Vallentin was deputed to deliver Lord Roberts’ proclamation to Boers in the Heidelberg area. He delivered his message and spent a week with a Boer Commando as their guest while the proclamation was debated. This unique experience must have given him deep insight into the Boer character and military establishment, for he was a trained observer.’ (page154).
Lot 329
Robinson, Edward Biblical Researches in Palestine and the Adjacent Regions (vols 1 and 3 of second edition of 1856) 220 x 150; shelf space 9.5 cm; 2.1 kg In 1841, when Edward Robinson, then professor of Biblical Literature in the Union Theological Seminary in New York, first published this work, it was arranged in 3 vols, all devoted to his travels in 1838 with various companions and hosts. (One of his hosts in Cairo and Jerusalem was the Duke of Northumberland, to whom the work was dedicated). The volumes were compiled from the diaries of Robinson and his fellow-travellers. Fifteen years later the second edition (our version) was published, with the original 3 vols edited down to 2 vols. There was also a stand-alone work, vol 3, to cover the authors 1852 journey and available separately to those who had already bought the 3 vols of the first edition. This set is unfortunately missing the second volume of the second edition (in other words, half of the original 1838 journeys), and our reserve has been adjusted accordingly, as we have decided to offer the remaining 2 vols on their own both because of the difficulty of obtaining the missing volume and because of the importance of Dr Robinson`s work. Vol 1. xxx + 614 pp of text + 18-fold map by Henri Kiepert of Berlin of Lower Egypt and the Peninsula of Sinai, with an inset of Mount Sinai. Vol 3. xxx + 664 pp of text + 10-fold map, also by Henri Kiepert, of Palestine, Phoenicia and Coelesyria, with an inset of Jerusalem. This binding of both volumes has been repaired in a way that preserves as much of the original marbled endpapers as possible. The original matching marbled paper-boards and leather corners are rubbed but still attractive. The contents are complete, with all page edges marbled to match the boards. The volumes have no owner of other markings and are not ex-library. However, as is usual with these volumes, the contents are foxed almost throughout, though nowhere does the foxing detract from the legibility and attractiveness of the text or the maps. The serious Bible history collector without all Robinson`s volumes may at least temporarily be pleased to have these two volumes. Further images - of the maps and otherwise - will be supplied on request to prospective bidder. [GOLD MEDAL FOR THE AUTHOR. In the `advertisement` for the new edition, Robinson writes: `The publication of the Biblical Researches was received with unexpected favour. In 1842, the Royal Geographical Society of London awarded to it their Patron`s Gold Medal.` There was much other praise as well and the volumes were `permitted to take rank as a standard work in relation to the Holy Land`. Very Good London John Murray 1856
Lot 90
A Kings South African medal awarded to 108 Private F. Franks of the Imperial Yeomanry with two bars for South Africa 1901 and 1902, a George VI Efficiency medal with Territorial banner awarded to 5050794 Corporal T. A. Simpson of the North Staffordshire regiment, an Elizabeth II general service medal with Malaya bar and an Elizabeth II General Service Medal with Cyprus bar (4)
Lot 91
A Queen Victoria Long Service in the Volunteer force medal awarded to 517 Private F. Strawbridge of the Third Volunteer Brigade of the Devon regiment, a George V Long Service and Good Conduct medal, together with two First World War medals awarded to Private G. H. Legg ASC 68341 and a 1914 star awarded to 9061 Private J. T. Jenkins 19/HRS (4)
Lot 92
A Queen Victoria South Africa medal with Orange Free State and Cape Colony bars awarded to 5324 Private J. Clarke of the South Staffordshire regiment, together with a George V Indian General Service medal with Afghanistan North West Frontier 1919 bar awarded to 200592 DVR H. M. Bertram RA and a George VI India General Service medal with North West Frontier 1936-37 bar awarded to 8672 L-Naik Sarwan Singh 2/1 Punjab regiment (3)
Lot 96
A First World War group of four medals awarded to 8705 Private S. Jones of the Coldstream guards comprising Distinguished Conduct Medal (George V issue), 1914 star and British War and Victory medals, together with a George VI and Queen Elizabeth coronation medal, with accompanying paperwork including a photograph of the 1st company of the 1st battalion Coldstream guards, together with a small parcel of First World Ward lace postcards and other related paperwork and ephemera CONDITION REPORT: Victory medal comes with the oak leaf for a mention in dispatches and the 1914 'monz' star comes with the additional roses sewn into the ribbon.
Lot 97
A George V Military Medal awarded to 9862 Private H. R. Plested of the Royal Berkshire regiment, together with 1914 'Mons' star with 5th August - 22nd November 1914 bar and the British War and Victory medals, together with a set of three Second World War medals; together with four further Second World War medals to include 39-45 star, Burma star, Defense and Victory medals (10)
Lot 99
A group of six medals awarded to 23920309 WOCL2KK. Parkes of the SAS comprising 39-45 star, France and Germany star, Defense medal, General Service medal with Malaya and Palestine 1945-48 bars and an Elizabeth II Efficient Service medal, together with napkin rings, collectors decorative plate, a pair of binoculars and a various other paperwork relating to Parkes and his involvement with the army and the SAS in particular
Lot 271
WWII NORTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN 1940-43 fine, well documented & displayed collection of covers, cards, photos & ephemera depicting the development of this part of the War. Scarce German feldpost covers from members of the Afrika Korps + postcards - two featuring Rommel. Ephemera e.g. Safe Conduct Pass, British original sheet music for Lilli Marlene, Afrika Korps stamps with Mi.5A, B unused + forgery, British, American, French & Italian mail with P.O.W covers + more. Unusual items - 1943 cover from Switzerland to a Mr Percival at Bletchley Park, England, censored in Berlin & re-sealed. Mr Percival, a now well-known operative at the top secret Enigma base - see connection to Afrika Korps HQ Tunisia. Lots of historical material rarely seen & identified as in this collection. Approx 91 covers, cards + ephemera incl. Airgraphs, sheet music, Xmas programs + WWII Africa Star Medal. Symbol: D
Lot 444
Royal Mint Year Sets (12); others of Commonwealth countries, etc (9); together with a coin album of bronze; modern crowns and sundry, other coins, mostly British; Lusitania medal - case for 1953 set; Proof Crown 1977 and Crown 1890, last very fine, mint sets as issued, others varied state (qty)
Lot 452
World War II, group of four, 1939-45 and Italy Stars, Defence and War medals, brooch mounted but with official box of posting; miniatures, with added Atlantic Star; Elizabeth II, general service medal, clasp Northern Ireland (2426 1696 Pte S.J. Applegate- Para), suspender detached, court mounted; with miniature, except as stated very fine or a little better
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