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Lot 174
FIVE ASSORTED MEDALS comprising a Peace of Utrecht medal, 1713, the obverse with a portrait of Queen Anne, 34mm diameter; a bronze medal commemorating the wedding of Umberto of Savoy (Umberto II of Italy) and Marie-Jose of Belgium, 1930, 70mm diameter; a George V coronation medal, 1911, 32mm diameter; and two George V Silver Jubilee medals, 1935, 32mm and 25mm diameter respectively.
Lot 234
COINS - GREAT BRITAIN & OTHER comprising Edward VII (1901-1910) halfcrowns, 1909 & 1910; George III (1760-1820) halfpennies, 1806 & 1807; an East Africa shilling, 1924; Wurttemberg, Charles I, thaler, 1871; and others, including a small quantity of silver; together with a 1919 Peace commemorative medal.
Lot 235
COINS - GREAT BRITAIN Assorted, comprising a George III (1760-1820) crown, 1820 (LX); Victoria (1837-1901) crown, 1889; Elizabeth II (1952-) U.K. Uncirculated Coin Collection, 1983, in card wallet of issue; and others; together with a small quantity of overseas coins; and an Imperial Service Medal (DAVID CLARENCE ROGERS), in case of issue.
Lot 8686
Coins and miscellaneous items including five pound and other coin covers, World coins from France, Bermuda, Ireland, India, Portugal, Switzerland etc, Atocha coin replica, railway Centenary medal 1825-1925 'Stockton & Darlington Railway - Included in London & North Eastern Railway' in card box, small number of World banknotes etc
Lot 8774
Collection of Great British and World stamps, including various first day covers many with printed addresses and special postmarks, PHQ cards mostly used with corresponding stamp, Antigua, Barbados, Norfolk Island, Gambia, Republic of Maldives, Isle of Man, Falkland Islands etc, various Queen Elizabeth II mint decimal stamps, empty folders and other stamp accessories, commemorative medallion celebrating the birth of Prince William of Wales 21st Birthday, part set of the 1998 England squad medal collection etc, housed in various albums and folders, in four boxes
Lot 1064
MICKL JOHANN: (1893-1945) Austrian-born Generalleutnant of World War II, Knight's Cross winner with Oak Leaves. D.S., Mickl, in light green indelible pencil, one page, 8vo, n.p., 15th October 1944, in German. The partially printed document, completed in typescript, relates to the award of the Bronze medal for Bravery to Corporal Karl Benischek who surmounted 'a strip of terrain under heavy machine gun fire and instructed the platoon commander', the narrative adding that the action took place on 18th July 1944 and that Benischek 'was particularly distinguished by the fact that he was the messenger of a terrain patrol under heavy machine-gun fire, instructed the platoon commander and was the first to attack the enemy…..and destroyed several bandits'. With several official ink stamps. VG
Lot 1097
ALFONSO XIII: (1886-1941) King of Spain 1886-1931. Signed and inscribed 7.5 x 10.5 photograph `Alfonso RH´, showing the young King standing in a formal full length pose wearing military uniform. Photograph by Art-Fot studio of Madrid. Signed by the King in bold black fountain pen ink to a clear area at the head of the image and dated 1909 in his hand. Heavy creases, not affecting the signature. F The signed photograph is inscribed to “Mr. Mariani”. Mariani (1838-1914) was a French chemist from the island of Corsica. Between 1863 and 1868 Mariani started marketing a coca wine called Vin Tonique Mariani (with Peruvian coca) which was made from Bordeaux wine and coca leaves. Advertisements for Vin Mariani claimed that it would restore health, strength, energy and vitality. Popes Leo XIII and Pius X were both Vin Mariani drinkers, the first appearing on a poster endorsing the wine and awarding a Vatican gold medal to Mariani for creating it. Edison claimed it helped him stay awake longer. Ulysses S. Grant drank Vin Mariani while writing his memoirs, and other notables who endorsed Vin Mariani include Emile Zola, Charles Gounod, Sarah Bernhardt, etc..
Lot 1224
MUSSOLINI BENITO: (1883-1945) Italian Fascist Dictator of World War II. Executed. An excellent and rare Autograph Manuscript by Mussolini,one page, 4to, n.p. [Rome], 23rd January 1931, in Italian. Mussolini´s bold black ink manuscript is written to the verso of a printed proof page from his Dottrina del Fascismo ("Doctrine of Fascism") which would be published a year later, and refers to Balbo´s transatlantic flight, recommending the grant of the gold medal for his aeronautical merits, stating in part `..ad Orbetello per oltre un anno, e in silenzio, uomini e machine, per la crociera transatlantica. A preparazione materiale e morale ultimate, assumeva il Comando della Squadra e attraverso poche tappe difficili e fortunose effetuava con undici apparecchi.. il grande volo oceanico, mai prima tentato in formazione.. esempio altissimo di perizia e di ardimento..´ ("..at Orbetello, for over a year, and in silence, men and machines, worked on the transatlantic cruise. With the material and moral preparation completed, he [Balbo] assumed command of the squad and through a few difficult and fortunate stages he carried out with eleven aircrafts… the great ocean flight, never before attempted in formation .. a very high example of expertise and courage.."), further and demonstrating that the new regime leaders are the first to prove `..nell´adempimento del dovere e nello sprezzo del pericolo´ (".. in the fulfilment of duty and in contempt of danger") Two years later Mussolini, concerned because of the increase of popularity of Balbo, appointed the Marshal of the Italian Air Force Governor-general of the Italian colony of Lybia. Upper corners clipped and pinhole to corners, otherwise G Italo Balbo (1896-1940) Italian Marshal of the Air Force and heir apparent to Benito Mussolini.Balbo led several transatlantic flights. The first, and the one referred to by Mussolini in the present manuscript, consisted of twelve flying boats (initially fourteen), Savoia-Marchetti S-55, departing from Orbetello on 17th December 1930, reaching Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and returning to Italy on 15th January 1931.
Lot 531
BOCKLIN ARNOLD: (1827-1901) Swiss symbolist painter. A.L.S., A. Bocklin, two pages, 8vo, Hottingen, 8th November 1891, to Professor Ferdinand Vetter, in German. Bocklin states that he only received his correspondent's letter upon his return from Italy and continues to inform his correspondent 'If an where the Keller medal is reproduced I don't know. If the Illustrierte Zeitung or another newspaper published such a reproduction it happened without my knowledge, and therefore its design by any newspaper is not dependent by a reproduction in the Schweizer Rundschau. From my side I give my permission with pleasure'. With blank integral leaf (slight traces of former mounting to the verso). VG
Lot 852
BECQUEREL HENRI: (1852-1908) French physicist, the first person to discover evidence of radioactivity. Nobel Prize winner for Physics, 1903. A good set of manuscript notes, scientific calculations and diagrams prepared by Becquerel, unsigned, two pages, oblong 4to, n.p., n.d., in French. The notes, presumably prepared by the physicist for a lecture, are headed Radioactivity, and form an extensive list of prompts, in part, 'Historical. 1st Observation 1896. 1st proof. Medal. Discharge of electrified bodies. Experiment on phosphorescent sulphides. General for uranium salts. Atomic property. Role of the air. Laws of loss. Exp. by Kelvin, Beattie and de Smolan, 1897. Rutherford 1899. Ionization. Saturation current, 1898. Thorium. M. Schmidt and M. Curie. Work of M. and Mme. Curie. Polonium. Radium. Debierne. Actinium. Radium spectrum. Magnetic deviation experiences. Giesel, Meyer and Schveider. H. B. Cliches. Concentration. Deviable and non-deviable rays'. To the foot of the first page appear various scientific calculations and in the left column of each page Becquerel has added eleven small pen sketches illustrating the deviations of Polonium. An interesting and rare scientific manuscript on the subject for which Becquerel is most famous, and in which he acknowledges the contributions made by his colleagues including Pierre and Marie Curie, Ernest Rutherford etc. VG
Lot 921
RICHTHOFEN MANFRED VON: (1892-1918) German Fighter Pilot, the most successful flying ace of World War I. An extremely rare vintage signed sepia postcard photograph of the Red Baron in a head and shoulders pose wearing a cap and overcoat and with his Pour le Merite medal ('Blue Max') proudly displayed around his neck. Number 503 from the series of World War I aviator postcards published by Willi Sanke. Signed ('Fr. v Richthofen') in fountain pen ink by Richthofen with his name alone at the base of the image, partially across a slightly darker area although perfectly legible. Authentic signed portraits of Richthofen are extremely rare as a result of the ace-of-aces death at the young age of 25. Some slight traces of former mounting to the verso, otherwise VG
Lot 579
CIRCLE OF SIR JOHN WATSON GORDON, PRSA, RA (1788-1864) PORTRAIT OF A BRITISH ARMY OFFICER Half length, wearing a red tunic with medals (possibly the Army gold medal and a KCB) and a dark cloak, oil on canvas 90 x 70.5cm. ++ Lining; some light retouching; noticeable dab of retouching on sitter's left cheek; needs a light clean
Lot 687
A large collection of military ephemera relating to Sergeant John (Paddy) McCrea of the 17th/21st Lancers circa 1960-1982 including dress uniform, Queen Elizabeth II Campaign medal with Northern Ireland bar and miniature, dress boots, tie, various belts, buckles, rifle magazine, dog tags, Zippo lighters, certificates, two drum ice buckets for the 13th/18th Royal Hussars Queen Mary's own and 17th/21st Lancers, cap badges etc together with further ephemera including Open Day tickets and programmes, Standing Order booklet, bank notes and coins together with various volumes of "The White Lancer and the Vedette" for 1974, '75 x 2, '76, '77 x 2, '79 and '80 and two blazers with "Death or Glory" skull and crossbones badges
Lot 939
A Queen Elizabeth II group of four campaign medals & the operational service medal (copies) to Paratroop L/Cpl, later SGT. 24836540 D Wilson - Northern Ireland, the Gulf War 16th Jan- 28th Feb 1991 clasp, Afghanistan & Iraq 19th Mar-28th Apr 2003 clasp with his red beret, also a cased Pingat Jasa Malaysia medal with miniature & a Campaign medal with three clasps, Borneo, Radfan & Malay Peninsula Condition Report:Available upon request
Lot 149
Boxing David Hayemaker Haye signed Lonsdale black boxing glove dedicated. David Deron Haye, born 13 October 1980, is a British former professional boxer who competed between 2002 and 2018. He held multiple world championships in two weight classes and was the first British boxer to reach the final of the World Amateur Boxing Championships, where he won a silver medal in 2001. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Lot 385
Actor, Robert Redford vintage signed collection featuring a signed 10x8 black and white photograph, a TLS by his PA dated 2nd May 1985 and a 6x4 colour photograph signed on the reverse and inscribed Happy Days. Redford Jr. (born August 18, 1936) is an American actor, director, and activist. He is the recipient of various accolades, including two Academy Awards nominations with one win, a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2014, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Lot 625
Beharry Johnson Victoria Cross Recipient 2005 Iraq, 1st Battalion, The Princess Of Wales Royal Regiment Hand signed photo. Photo shows Johnson with his Victoria Cross Medal. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Lot 651
WW2. The Award of the Air Force Medal DM Medals Cover Signed by Warrant Officer John Allen AFM, Flt Sgt Ty Barraclough, Sqdn Ldr Peter Crouch, Flt Lt John Donnelly AFM, Flt Lt Ronald T Emeny AFM, Sqdn Ldr Jack Emmerson DFC AFM and Sqdn Ldr Robert Lockhart DFC AFM. Fantastic signatures. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Lot 112
Collection of WW1 officer portrait photographs includes KIA Lieutenant Michael George Stocks 2nd battalion Grenadier Guards shown in uniform. Killed in action 10 November 1914 aged 21 years. War diaries for that day show that the unit had been in the trenches at Klein Zillerbeck and had for days been under heavy fire. On the 10th November high explosive shelling had blown in many trenches. 21 were killed incl 3 officers, one of which was Michael Stocks mentioned in the diaries that day. Other pictures believed to be the family members Major Michael Stocks, Charlotte Stocks and Eric Phillip Stocks shown in Household Cavalry uniform and post war 19th Hussars uniform. Eric is shown on his medal car as service with Coldstream Guards during WW1 - further research necessary. Also included copy of war diaries from 1st - 11th November 1914, copy of medal index card, CWGC in memory of and print out of headstone. (The Stocks family resided at the Woodhall estate, Hilgay, Norfolk and Upper Shibden Hall, Halifax). Majority in original vintage frames a/f including one in period cloth covered frame with medal ribbon? some photographs taken by Lafayette of Bond Street London
Lot 276
A 9ct gold and enamel London Academy of Music medal, inscribed to Phyllis M Hadlington, Elocution Midsummer 1926 (6.93g) together with a silver and enamel hallmarked medal to Phyllis M Hadlington, Elocution December 1925 and a third bronzed and enamel medal to same person dated December 1924, all in original cases
Lot 20
A WWI/WWII RFC and RAFVR medal group, named to Pte (A.Sjt) E G Rumfitt, Shropshire Light Infantry 12971, subsequently Lieutenant RFC and Officer RAFVR, comprising 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, French Croix de Guerre, avec palme, and together with matching miniatures, WWI silver dog tag, RAFVR WWII dog tag 86534 and Kings Badge For Loyal Service, together with a photograph of a WWII RAF officer and RAF wings, Third Reich Cross of Honour of the German Mother, VSCC red enamel and plated Jubilee Cavalcades badge 1946 and a ram's head pin.
Lot 1046
GRACE H DARLING; a letter addressed to her father, dated January 11th 1840, signed 'From your obedient servant G. H. Darling', on a scrap of paper, contents of letter indistinct.Footnote: Grace Darling was the daughter of an English lighthouse keeper, but her participation in the rescue of survivors from the shipwrecked 'Forfarshire' in 1838 brought her national fame. She was awarded the Silver Medal for Bravery by the Royal National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck.
Lot 117
Police memorabilia and commemorative ware comprising two mid-20th century turned wooden truncheons, a cased National Service Medal 1939-1960 with miniature, a cased Cold War commemorative medal 1945-1991, with miniature, a cased Special Constabulary Medal awarded to Maher, an enamelled H.M. Armed Forces veteran cap badge, a pair of Merseyside Police Traffic Division enamelled cufflinks, and a 1961 Safe Driving Competition five years driver's award medal.
Lot 1208
A WWI War and Victory Medal set awarded to Cpl. J. Smith. RA 716236, also a regimental photograph of the 57th Battery Royal Field Artillery Aldershot, June 1920, two photographs of the soldier in uniform on horseback, a picture of the soldier as a boy, some loose photographs including one of his mother, one of him as a baby and his marriage certificate, together with a 1914-15 Star awarded to a Border Regiment soldier, the details on the back are rubbed, but could possibly be Pte. G. Dix (possibly Dixon), visible numbers '588' and 'Border' (3).
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