A rare and early Lucien Lelong couture black grosgrain dinner dress, circa 1926-8, woven black on ivory square label, with horizontal and vertical insertions to create geometric inserts, press stud fastened, bust 102cm, 40in CONDITION REPORT: First impression is good, clever construction. Lacking 4 pres-studs to front bodice closure. Front left geometic faux pocket has several small holes across central braid insert (minor). Occasional nick/thread pull to grosgrain (not immediately obvious). Most noticeable at rear hem. Silk binding to neckline needs re-stitching in places. Faint soiling at interior underarms, not visible to exterior, slight fraying to right cuff (minor). Dress has been enlarged at underarms but done at the time. Dress has been shortened by folding over and tacking in place a horizontal pleat at waist level - could be reversed if desired.
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One Volume, American Bard, Being the preface to the first edition of Leaves and Grass now restored to its native verse rhythms and presented as a living poem. Lime Kiln Press, Santa Cruz, 1981, with all inserts. Limited edition #57/115, illustrated and signed by William Everson. Both printed and illustrated with two woodcuts.
SHAW GEORGE BERNARD: (1856-1950) Irish Playwright, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1925. A vintage colour picture postcard, depicting an autumnal glen entitled 'Eagle's Nest, Killarney'. Signed (G. Bernard Shaw) to a light area of the image and dated 1915. Postally used, with a New York times press cutting adhered to the verso regarding the first production in America of 'Major Barbara'. G
MINDSZENTY JOZSEF: (1892-1975) Hungarian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, Prince Primate of Hungary and Archbishop of Esztergom 1945-73. Mindszenty was imprisoned by the pro-Nazi Arrow Cross Party during World War II and was later given a life sentence in a show trial in 1949. He was freed in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 and finally allowed to leave the country in 1971. Signed 6.5 x 8.5 photograph of the Cardinal in a head and shoulders pose wearing his religious robes. Mindszenty holds his head in his hands and several microphones appear on the table before him. Photograph by John Fairfax & Sons of Sydney, captured at a press conference in Sydney in the early 1970s shortly after his release from asylum in the United States embassy in Budapest. Signed ('+ Mindszenty') in bold blue ink with his name alone to the lower white border. About EX
BRANDEIS LOUIS D.: (1856-1941) American Lawyer, Supreme Court Judge of the United States from 1916 to 1939. A vintage sepia picture postcard, depicting the flag of the United States of America. Signed ('Louis D Brandeis') in bold black fountain pen ink to a clear area to the foot of the image and dated 1916. Postally used, with a press cutting adhered to the verso regarding the oath Justice Brandeis had taken to become a member of the Supreme court. With an annotation written by William Waudby of the Department of Commerce which refers to the postcards image as 'Our big, wonderful rose bush at 616 Lamont Street, N.W. and the flag that flew every day'. VG
FREUD SIGMUND: (1856-1939) Austrian Neurologist, the founder of psychoanalysis. A good A.L.S., Freud, one page, 4to, Vienna, 25th December 1908, to [Friedrich Salomon Krauss] (‘My dear Colleague’), in German, on Freud’s personal printed stationery. Freud congratulates his correspondent on ‘the merging of your journal with that of Hirschfeld’ and adds that he expects ‘it will strengthen its significance in a very special manner’. The psychoanalyst continues with a request of his correspondent, ‘Today, I would like to ask you to send to press a small but very important article prepared by our colleague Ferenczi, from Budapest, who wrote it partly under my influence. This theoretical work is entitled “Introjection and Transference”. It will have only a few pages but, for a number of reasons, it should appear a few months before a paper of mine to be published in the “Annual of Psychoanalytical Research”’ and concludes ‘Therefore, February or March, or at the latest April, should be the date for your publication’. A letter of fine and important association and content. Two file holes to the left edge, and some very light creasing and a few extremely small tears, largely to the lower edge of the letter and not affecting the text or signature. About VG Friedrich Salomon Krauss (1859-1938) Croatian Austrian Jewish Sexologist. One of his first publications, a translation of Artemidoros' of Daldis “Interpretation of Dreams” was cited in Freud’s book The Interpretation of Dreams. Magnus Hirschfeld (1868-1935) Jewish German Physician and Sexologist. An outspoken advocate for sexual minorities, Hirschfeld founded the Scientific Humanitarian Committee, a group which have been considered as having carried out ‘the first advocacy for homosexual and transgender rights’. Sandor Ferenczi (1873-1933) Hungarian Psychoanalyst, a key theorist of the psychoanalytic school and a close associate of Freud. Ferenczi and Freud first met in early 1908, the same year in which the present letter was written, and an intense, lifelong personal and professional relationship developed between them. Ferenczi immediately embraced psychoanalysis and soon published his first work, Introjection and Transference, reflecting the perspective of early object relations theory. Rounding out Freud’s concept of projection, Ferenczi described ‘introjection’, a word he coined, as the powerful aspect in the formation of the internal world and the internal object. Introjection and Transference, the first publication of which Freud requests in the present letter, is now considered a masterpiece of psychoanalytical literature.
CHURCHILL WINSTON S.: (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature 1953. A good T.L.S., Winston S. Churchill, with holograph subscription, one page, 4to, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, 18th December 1953, to Vagn Christensen of Scandinavian Airlines System Ltd, on the printed stationery of the Prime Minister. Churchill thanks his correspondent for the kindness and hospitality he and his Company extended to Churchill's wife and daughter on their visit to Stockholm, remarking 'They have both told me of the comfort in which they travelled and of the very considerate way in which you made all the arrangements'. Churchill concludes by asking 'Would you please convey to all those concerned my warm thanks and good wishes?'. Laid down to a folio page removed from a scrapbook and with a Danish newspaper clipping affixed to the lower right corner of the letter. Some light wrinkling and staining caused by the mounting. Together with a second T.L.S., Winston S. Churchill, (small stain slightly affecting two letters of the signature), one page, 4to, Chartwell, Westerham, Kent, 29th June 1955, to Vagn Christensen. Churchill thanks his correspondent for their letter and 'the most attractive invitation' and continues to state 'Although I have not myself visited your hotel at Fredensborg, I have heard much of its comfort and high repute, and I am sure that Lady Churchill and I would enjoy a holiday there. Indeed I hope to revisit Denmark before too long', further adding 'Now that I have resigned from public office I find there are so many things which need my attention at Chartwell that I really do not feel I can get away this summer, when the weather in Denmark is at its best'. Churchill concludes 'I remember well the clever precautions you took for the safety and comfort of our flight to Denmark in 1950'. Lightly laid down to a folio page removed from a scrapbook and with some very minor, light staining. Also including Clementine S. Churchill (1885-1977, Wife of Churchill) T.L.S., Clementine S. Churchill, one page, 4to, Hyde Park Gate, London, 19th September 1950, to Vagn Christensen. Churchill thanks her correspondent for his kindness in sending a book 'full of such interesting and beautiful photographs of Denmark' and further adds that she is looking forward to her visit to Copenhagen. The upper half of the letter is neatly laid down to a folio page removed from a scrapbook, and the page further features a T.L.S. by Lettice Marston, Winston Churchill's secretary, one page, 8vo, Hyde Park Gate, London, 7th September 1950, to Vagn Christensen, confirming a telephone conversation and stating that Churchill will be pleased to meet Christensen at Chartwell on 11th September 'to discuss the question of his journey to and from Copenhagen next month' and also sending a copy of the route to Chartwell from London. Neatly laid down to the folio page, slightly obscuring the upper left corner of Clementine Churchill's letter, and with the copy of the route also laid down alongside, the printed 8vo sheet featuring a map of the roads close to Chartwell Manor and Westerham to the recto and various printed directions for driving from London to the verso. Further including a second, brief T.L.S., Clementine S. Churchill, by Churchill's wife, one page, 4to, Chartwell, Westerham, Kent, 31st December 1955, to Vagn Christensen, stating, in part, 'How kind of you to remember me and to again send the delicious Norwegian bread'. Lightly laid down to a folio page removed from a scrapbook. The lot also includes three further folio pages removed from the same scrapbook, each bearing various news clippings (all in Danish and relating to Winston and Clementine Churchill), photographs and other printed ephemera relating to the Churchill's and their travels, including a printed itinerary and press release issued by Scandinavian Airlines System upon the visit of Churchill to Copenhagen in 1950. The versos of the pages featuring the signed letters also feature various pieces of printed ephemera etc. relating to Churchill including an unsigned printed 8vo stiff folding Christmas greetings card from Winston and Clementine Churchill and with a colour illustration of Churchill's painting The Messenger to the front cover. A small, interesting archive of letters and other material relating to Churchill. Some light overall age wear, generally G, 9Vagn Christensen (1913-1997) Danish Pilot who served with the RAF flying spitfires during World War II. In May 1945, he worked as a liaison officer between the British forces and the Danish government. Following the war Christensen served as Managing Director of Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) from 1948-78. The present letters are of interest for several reasons - Churchill's letter of December 1953 is written just over a week after the Nobel Banquet at the City Hall in Stockholm on 10th December and relates to his wife's flight to Sweden in order to accept the Nobel Prize for Literature on behalf of her husband. The Banquet speech, delivered by Clementine Churchill for her husband, opened 'The Nobel Prize in Literature is an honour for me alike unique and unexpected and I grieve that my duties have not allowed me to receive it myself here in Stockholm from the hands of His Majesty your beloved and justly respected Sovereign. I am grateful that I am allowed to confide this task to my wife….' Winston Churchill visited Copenhagen in Denmark in 1950 and received an Honorary Degree (PhD) from the University of Copenhagen. During the visit, he also made a tour of the Carlsberg brewery and in Churchill's honour they unveiled their Special Brew (originally named V-beer) following the Danish tradition of producing a new beer to celebrate outstanding events such as a Royal occasion or European Coronation. Churchill's favourite drink was cognac, so in brewing him a commemorative beer, the brewers at Carlsberg created a stronger lager with cognac flavours. With an Alcohol by Volume of 9%, Special Brew was launched throughout Denmark at Christmas 1952 and has been available in the United Kingdom since the 1970s.
CHURCHILL WINSTON S.: (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature 1953. L.S., Winston S. Churchill, one page, 8vo, Whitehall, 1st December 1911, to Lord Northcliffe (‘My dear Northcliffe’), on the printed stationery of the Admiralty. Churchill announces ‘I certainly agree with what you say’ and continues ‘See the article in today’s Daily Telegraph, which gives away much important information’, further adding ‘I wish you would read the enclosed remarkable speech (no longer present) by Compton Rickett & let me have it back. It has passed quite unnoticed by the Press’. With blank integral leaf. Together with two original unsigned carbon typed copies of Northcliffe’s letters to Churchill, three pages (total), 4to, n.p., 1st and 2nd December 1911, each marked Private, in the first letter informing Churchill that ‘The question of the suppression of news of naval movements in the newspapers, even at times like these, is I consider very important. In my judgment, it should be enforced tactfully but drastically. There are many reasons why it should be maintained at all times, not the least being the fact that if you suddenly impose censorship at times of extreme international complication it might be construed into a declaration of war….I write this because Reginald Nicholson of “The Times” told me yesterday that he was seeing the War Office people on the subject. It is essential that in this matter there should be co-ordination’ and in the second letter stating ‘I have written to Sir Joseph Compton-Rickett, asking if he will write me something on the same lines as his excellent speech….When I wrote to you yesterday I was not referring to any particular newspapers, but to the general system of publication of naval news, which proceeds as a rule from indiscreet people at Plymouth and elsewhere’. An interesting, small series of letters. A few heavy creases to Churchill’s letter, only very slightly affecting a few words of text and not the signature, and with some light overall age wear. G to about VG, 3 Alfred Harmsworth (1865-1922) 1st Viscount Northcliffe. British Newspaper and Publishing Magnate, owner of the Daily Mail and the Daily Mirror. Joseph Compton-Rickett (1847-1919) British Politician, HM Paymaster General 1916-19.
LOUIS JOE: (1914-1981) American Boxer, World Heavyweight Champion 1937-49. Vintage signed sepia 7 x 9 photograph of Louis standing in a full length boxing pose. The original press photograph is signed by Louis in fountain pen ink across a clear area of the image. Curiously the photograph has also been signed in bold blue ink by Sugar Ray Leonard (1956- ) American Boxer, a World Champion in five different weight divisions. Some very light overall surface creasing and a few minor corner creases, G
BOXING: Signed 8 x 10 photograph by the World Heavyweight Champion boxers Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and George Foreman individually, the image depicting the three boxers standing and seated in full length poses together and accompanied by Ken Norton and Larry Holmes. All three have signed in black ink with their names alone to clear areas of the image. About EX Provenance: The signatures were obtained in London when the three boxers appeared together to promote Champions Forever (1989) and the lot includes a promotional pack and press release issued by Winsor Beck Public Relations on behalf of Braveworld Ltd.
Quantity of art reference books and catalogues, mostly British School, some profusely illustrated folios and scholarly monographs, including: Rothenstein (Sir John) Paul Nash, 1961, Beaverbrook Newspapers, First Edition, protective covers, pp. 20, b&w and colour plates [&] Keynes (Geoffrey) William Blake's Water-Colour Designs For The Poems Of Thomas Gray [exhibition catalogue], 1971, Trianon Press for the William Blake Trust, pictorial soft card wraps, monochrome and colour plates; in total approx 85 (qty) Provenance: from the collection of architectural historian Derek Linstrum (five boxes)
A Georgian oak linen press of small proportions 101cm x 49cm x 177cm. Numerous condition issues including replacement moulding's, significantly damaged mouldings, moulding losses, replacement hinges with associated damages, replacement handles, reduced feet, side cracks etc. Viewing recommended.
Gun (A) is an old reliable Remington Model 1100 semi-automatic shotgun with modified choke and 2-3/4" chamber. Features blued finish, vent ribbed barrel, machine pressed pistol grip, checkered walnut stock, high gloss finish, black composite buttplate and grip cap. Aside from a few minor impressions in the wood it is in new condition inside and out. Strong clean bore. Gun (B) is a Remington Model 742 Woodmaster semi-automatic rifle. Features blued finish, magazine fed, sporting front and rear sights, press checkered high gloss walnut stock with contrasting pistol grip forend tip and buttplate. This shotgun has not seen much use and retains most of its original finish. This is a super set of high quality Remington firearms and the complete hunting package. Serial Number-L735543V, 7331346; Manufacturer-Remington; Model-1100, 742; Caliber-12G, .30-06; Barrel Length-28", 22"; FFL Status-Modern;
This started off as a basic model 700 BDL that was re barreled by W.S. Van Horne of Stoudt, Ohio and the barrel number is 71013. He had a heavy round target barrel with no provisions for sights, stock is original to gun and features the press checkering high gloss finish, black forend tip and cap, Monte Carlo comb and Remington aluminum butt plate. Metal retains approximately 95% of the original blue finish with a couple of storage marks. Wood is excellent to near mint with a couple of minor impressions. Has period 3x9 scope mounted to it with no maker name. It has the adjustments in base, strong rifling, perfect action and a jeweled bolt. Serial Number-268950; Manufacturer-Remington; Model-700; Caliber-.270 Win.; Barrel Length-27"; FFL Status-Modern;
20th century British bicorn hat for court or ceremonial occasions. Plush-covered press board body, trimmed with black grosgrain binding, black grosgrain ribbon cockade and silver bullion loop with gilt button bearing royal cipher on face. Ends trimmed with gold bullion tassels. Black lining. No makers label. Hat in very good condition with exception to worn plush at the base of the hat. Original tin carrying case with top handle and bottom latch. Brass plaque of "Humprey & Son - Tailors & Outfitters, 3 Haymarket [London]". Shows small dents, paint lose, scratches and partial paper lining.
Includes a reproduction Napoleonic era bearskin covered hussar or artillery busby with red bag with yellow soutache trim and gold bullion tassel; gold bullion cap lines and tassels decorating cap body. Leather sweatband and brown linen lining inside; a 20th century civic or costumer's bicorne hat with black velveteen ribbon trim and ties, leather sweat and white silk lining (shattered); a late 19th or early 20th century reproduction of a French Revolutionary hussar's mirliton cap, with beige cloth band cover wound around press board body, with yellow worsted binding trim. Tricolor cockade of pressed tin in front, surmounted by beige-colored, worsted, round tuft.Russet leather sweat with glazed linen lining, stamped on top with Parisian maker's mark of BARQUE DE FABRIQUE/EG/PARIS/16 rue de Duel; a reproduction Russian mock-fur military hat with red bag, black lining and brass double headed eagle with crown device in front. Small hole on top and a reproduction military visor cap, hat with purple crown with yellow band and piping, black, patent leather visor and black poly lining.
Includes a reproduction of French Revolutionary hussar's mirliton shako. Press board crown covered with black cloth band edged with white worsted binding. Recessed leather top to crown. Top and bottom of crown trimmed with broad silver metallic lace bands. Black band emblazoned with the motto 'VAICRE OU MOURIER [VICTORY OR DEATH]. Black leather lining with cord ties; a Prussian mitre cap of Napoleonic era, 20th century reproduction. Die-stamped brass front plate bearing crown over six-point star with eagle in center. Blue cloth body with white tape edging and scarlet, scalloped band around bottom, bearing three die-stamped, brass flaming bombs or grenades. Lining of blue cotton; an American Revolutionary era cocked hat of black plush felt with brass button and gold Mylar looping over velveteen cockade of black. Black silk/nylon binding to hat leaves. White linen lining bearing "period" crown ownership stamps, broad arrow and 1775; a reproduction of a Russian Napoleonic shacko with foul weather, gathered cover. Black leather crown and visor, brass scaled chinstraps; a British 20th century court dress/ceremonial bicorne for a Governor-General. Press board covered with hatter's plush or "beaver". Hat trimmed with foliage-figured grosgrain lace and black edge binding. Ends trimmed with silver bullion tassels. Black grosgrain cockade with silver bullion loop ending at silvered button bearing Royal cipher on face. Cap surmounted with broad spray of white/red feathers. Russet leather sweatband and white silk lining, bearing maker's name: [name missing due to shattered silk at top] LONDON' at top and inked in orange 'GOV. GENL' on side. - English 20th century bicorn. Black felt hat with black rosette, silver bullion lace with silver crown button. Two bullion silver tassels, full lining. Sweatband marked "London". Large red and white feathers.
Transcriptions are below. The documents both have browning. There is old residue from a tape repair on one of the pages. Folds on both documents. Ink is rich and legible. c1825 4TH OF JULY TOASTS JOHN QUINCY ADAMS THE PRESS AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS - DOCUMENT READS: 1 THE 4TH OF JULY – LIKE THE BIRTHDAY OF AN ONLY CHILD ENDEARED AS WELL BY THE SUFFERINGS ENDURED AS THE JOY IT OCCASIONS 2 INDEPENDENCE – A PEARL OF GREAT PRICE. FEW NATIONS POSSESS IT. MAY OURS NEVER BE PURLOINED BY ANY AMBITIOUS POLITICAL LAPIDARY OR ITS RESEMBLANCE BE…SUBSTITUTED FOR THE REALITY. 3 LIBERTY – MAY SHE NEVER BE VIOLATED BY TYRANNY 4 PATRIOTISM – THE…LOVE OF COUNTRY MAY IT NEVER BE ADULTERATED WITH SELFISHNESS 5 WASHINGTON – A NAME EXPRESSION OF ALL THAT IS GOOD GREAT AND GLORIOUS 6 THE PATRIOTS OF 76 – THEY SURPASS MATHUSALEM FOR THEY WILL LIVE FOREVER 7 THE PRESENT ADMINISTRATION – LIKE THE PRODIGAL SON WAITING PATRIMONY MAY IT LIKE HIM SOON BE BROUGHT TO SEE THE ERROR OF ITS WAYS. 8 THE LATE ADMINISTRATION – POSTERITY WILL DESIGNATE ITS TERM AS THE GOLDEN AGE OUR COUNTRY 9 JOHN QUINCY ADAMS – FUTURE GENERATIONS SHALL DO HIM THAT JUSTICE WHICH THE PRESENT DENIES HIM 10 THE CLAY OF THE WEST – A CHOICE CEMENT FOR OUR POLITICAL EDIFICE 11 OUR NAVY BOUND TO THE SOUTHWARD – WOULD IT HAD NEVER SHIPPED A BRAND PISTOL. 12 THE ARMY – MAY IT ALWAYS BE SUBORDINATE TO THE CIVIL POWER. 13 INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT AND DOMESTIC MANUFACTURERS – THE NURSELINGS OF GOVERNMENT MAY THEY SHARE A MOTHERS CARE UNTIL THEY….TO FULL MATURITY. 14 THE PRESS –MAY IT NEVER BE SUPPRESSED…BUT ALWAYS FREE AND INDEPENDENT 15) VOLUNTEERS -THE LEATHER DEALERS, THE BACKBONE OF NEW ARK. -THE SHOEMAKERS THE SPINAL MARROW -THE CARRIAGE MAKERS SECOND TO NON IN IMPORTANCE MAY CAUSE IT IS TRUE MANY REVOLUTIONS YET WITHOUT BLOODSHED AND THOUGH THEY ARE AS EXTENSIVE AS SOME RULE. THEY ARE EVERY WHERE AGREEABLE IN THERE COME…-TRIMMERS THERE IS A GOOD BUSINESS IF SKILLFULLY MANAGED -THE…. THEY PRODUCE MORE LEAD THAN ANY OTHER CLASS. -TALLOW CHANDLERS – THEIR LIGHTS SO SHINE BEFORE MEN THAT OTHERS SEEING THEM GOOD WORKS MAY FOLLOW THEM -STONE CUTTERS – A GRAVE SET THEY HAVE ALWAYS BEFORE THEM THE MEMENTO MORI -PAINTERS – THEIR WORKS ARE THE MOST CHARITABLE FOR THEY ALWAYS CONCEAL THE DEFECTS OF OTHERS AND GIVE THE BEST APPEARANCE TO EVERYTHING -TAILORS – THE FIRST ARTISANS SHOEMAKERS THE LAST -AQUEDUCT AND PUMP MAKERS – GREAT BORES -SADDLERS – LIKE OFFICE PUNSTERS THEY MAKE A STIRRUP THAT ONE MAY MOUNT UP -LAWMAKERS – THEY LACE THE INSIDE AND CUT THE OUT TAKE CALL OF ITSELF -BLACKSMITHS – GOOD HANDS AT THE BELLOWS AND THEY ALWAYS STRIKE WHEN THE IRON IS HOT. -INNKEEPERS – MAY TURN NO ONE OUT. SIGNED ON THE BACK MR. WILLIAM STEPHENS MARKET STREET – DEFINITELY A PHILADELPHIA TOAST. Together with the other document reading: 1807 JULY 4 CELEBRATION TOASTS TO AMERICA & THE TRADES OF WORKERS IN AMERICA - THE DOCUMENT READS: - 1ST THE DAY WE CELEBRATE MAY ITS LUSTRE NEVER BE TARNISHED BY A DERITUTION FROM ITS FIRST PRINCIPLE - 1 GUN & 3 CHEERS - 2ND THE CITIZENS OF OUR COUNTRY - MAY THEY DULY APPRECIATE THEIR LIBERTY & NEVER RELINQUISH THEIR SOVEREIGNTY. - 1 GUN 3 CHEERS & MARCH BY THE BAND - 3RD THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES – THE POLE STAR OF OUR POLITICAL UNION – MAY ITS LUSTER NEVER BE OBSCURED BY THE DARKNING CLOUDS OF FACTION - 1 GUN, MR. NEWHALL SONG & THREE CHEERS - 4 THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES - 1 GUN PRESIDENTS MARCH BY THE BAND - 5 THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES - MAY IT EVER BE DISTINGUISHED FOR ITS INDEPENDENCE, TALENTS & INTEGRITY. - 1 GUN & 6 CHEERS - 6 THE ILLUSTRIOUS WASHINGTON - WITH THE HEROES WHO DIED IN DEFENCE OF OUR RIGHTS WHILE WE ENJOY THE BLESSINGS OF THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS. MAY WE IMMULATE THEIR VIRTUES AND PERPETUATE THEIR MEMORY. - 2 GUNS, MR POLLARDS SONG HAIL COLUMBIA - 7 THE MILITIA – IN TIMES OF PEACE OUR COUNTRYS BOAST. IN TIME OF WAR A VALIENT HEART. - 2 GUNS GEN GREEN’S MARCH BY THE BAND - 8 THE AMERICAN NAVY – MAY IT EVER BE ADEQUATE TO THE PROTECTION OF OUR COMMERCE AND THE EXEGENCE OF OUR COUNTRY. - 1 GUN & MR POLLARDS SONG - 9 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS – MAY THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM TEMBERED WITH WISDOM BE CHARACTERISTICS OF HER CITIZENS - 2 GUNS 3 CHEERS - 10 THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH - 1 GUN & GOVERNORS MARCH - 11 OUR LITERARY INSTITUTIONS – THE FOUNTAINS FROM WHICH FLOW THE SUPPORT OF OUR REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT MAY THEY EVER BE SUPPORTED - 1 GUN 6 CHEERS & AIR BY THE BAND - 12 COMMERCE & MANUFACTURERS – GREAT SOURCE OF NATIONAL WEALTH MAY A FREE INTERCOURSE WITH ALL NATIONS ENCOURAGE THEIR GROWTH & INSURE SUCCESS. - 1 GUN & BIG BROWNS SON - 13 THE YEOMANTRY OF OUR COUNTRY – MAY THEY BE AS VIGILENT IN DEFENCE OF THE SOIL AS THEY ARE ASSIDUOUS IN ITS CULTIVATION. - 1 GUN & SMITHS SONG (THE FARMER) - 14 INDEPENDENC JUDICIARIES – RIGHT & JUSTICE TO ALL, FREELY WITHOUT PURCHSE, COMPLETELY WITHOUT DENIAL & PROMPTLY WITHOUT DELAY - 1 GUN 3 CHEERS - 15 MECHANICS OF ALL CLASSES – MAY THEIR INDUSTRY & SKILL BE A SOURCE OF WEALTH TO THEMSELVES AND OUR COMMON COUNTRY - 1 GUN & MARCH BY THE BAND - 16 THE CLERGY – BY THE PURITY OF THERE MORALS & EXEMPLARY LIVES. MAY THEY IMFORCE THE GOSPEL THEY TEACH & BE MINISTRIES OF GOD FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE. - 1 GUN 6 CHEERS & BY THE BAND - 17 THE AMERICAN FAIR – MODEST, CHASTE, & VIRTUOUS – MAY THEY EXEMPLIFY THAT FOR WHICH THEY WERE DESIGNED, THE BEST GIFT OF HEAVEN TO MAN - 2 GUNS 9 CHEERS & AIR BY THE BAND.
Fur felt bicorne with gold bullion tassels at ends and gold bullion loop terminating with a French fouled anchor naval button in front, surmounting a tricolor metallic ribbon cockade. Figured silk binding to edges. Black leather sweat and black silk liner inside with its original two piece, press board box covered in green marbled paper. The inside of the lid inscribed in iron gall ink with officer’s name(?—indistinct). Slight wear to the pile finish on the lower edges of the chapeau and edges of case.
Includes a 20th century theatrical or reproduction chapeau bras of wool felt with circular ribbon cockade and gold button and black binding, no lining (good); an early 20th century bicorne chapeau of pressboard covered with black hatter's plush with white silk lining bearing gilt stamp of "Cooling, Lawrence & Sons, London", trimmed with gold lace binding with black feather edge trim, tri-color cockade of red/white/blue surmounted with gold bullion loop and convex gold button bearing rampant, crowned lion holding an axe within shield (very good); an Imperial German (Bavarian) officer's cap of Saxon blue body with scarlet band and welt in crown edge, patent leather visor, leather sweat and glazed silk lining bearing silver-stamped label of Heinrich L [obscure] man of Munich (very good); a French officer's kepi, early to mid-20th century with scarlet crown bearing gold soutache quatrefoil trim, maroon or burgundy velvet cap band with gold lace trim, black patent leather visor and chinstrap of gold ending in small gilt buttons bearing fascia encircled by serpent, black leather sweat and black silk lining bearing Paris maker's stamp of Ets. Saadetian, 18 & 19 rue de Picardie (slight indent in front, part of leather sweat loose, otherwise quite good); a late 20th century Russian visored cap of dark blue with scarlet band and edge welting, faux leather sweat and synthetic lining (missing chinstrap, otherwise very good); a Canadian pill box cap of dark blue with red welt edge trim and broad gold lace hat band and gold bullion "button" on top of crown with leather sweat and scarlet silk lining, bearing maker's label of William Scully Ltd of Montreal (2" slit in cloth on top of crown, otherwise good); an Imperial Russian Astrakhan busby with black sheep or goatskin band around red felt skull, trimmed with gold lace and cord and gilt, half-ball button on top and stamped metal, Imperial eagle device in front with gilding, silvering and enameling, black leather sweat and brown silk lining (fair to good, crown dented in with some soiling and wear); a French mid-19th century 3rd Republic Shako with leather visor and tapering crown composed of press board covered with hatter's plush, top of crown made of recessed leather, edged with silver lace, cap trimmed with silvered brass front plate of rooster over panoply of arms and hunting horn, silvered chin scales, black leather sweat and red lining inside, marked in pencil inside top: "A[?]/ Georges/1860"; tuft or plume socket inside loose, no tuft present (fair).
Roy Marcot, in his definitive Remington Rolling Block book, listed only ten known examples as that book went to press. This number is not among the listed numbers, making it the 11th example. Built on the large No. 1 frame. Has the octagonal top frame, referred to as a "flat top". The cartridge was the .45-50-290 Peabody, and these are referred to as the Adirondack sporting rifles. Underside of the barrel is stamped ".45 CTG E". This information can be found on page 89 in the book "Remington Rolling Block Rifles" by Roy Marcot. The serial number on this rifle is only three numbers off a listed Adirondack rifle on page 89. Features a single set trigger, forend has metal tip, smooth steel shotgun buttplate, checkered pistol grip stock, knife-blade front sight, long 4-1/4" rear sporting sight with ladder. In addition this rifle is equipped with a long range tang sight. These are the earliest examples of the Remington No. 1 sporting rifle offered by Remington circa 1871-73, with cartridge listed as early as 1869. Serial number is on the barrel under the forearm. Has a heavy octagon barrel, the flat is almost flush with top of frame. Barrel is a pleasing mix of blue-plum patina, smooth with no abrasions, and has sharp edges. The frame colors have patinad out. Walnut buttstock features pistol grip with beautiful checkering and fiery grain. Wood to metal fit is immaculate with nary a mark on the stock. Last patent date on left side of frame is 1873. The very few Remington Adirondack rifles that have been found share the same serial range as all No. 1 sporting rifles. Only ten Adirondack rifles were known to exist at time of book, making this rifle the 11th known example. An extremely rare, clean pistol grip deluxe Adirondack No. 1 Remington Rolling Block sporting rifle. In addition, this gun comes with 30 rounds of custom made lead cartridges and 20 empty cases by Colorado Custom Cartridge. Serial Number-3554; Manufacturer-Remington; Model-Rolling Block; Caliber-.45-50-290 Peabody; Barrel Length-32"; FFL Status-Antique;
Manufactured by Braxmar of New York, stamped on back. It is a two piece medal. Appears to be silver but no hallmark. Top piece says "World's Fair Trip" with a bust of Christopher Columbus. Large part of medal is stamped "Honorary Guest New York Press 1893" with G.A.R. symbol and military motif with cannon, rifle and anchor.
The centerpiece of this fabulous gambler's set is a factory engraved five shot, single action, spur trigger revolver. Barrel stamped "True Blue". Features nickle plating. Beautifully engraved in scroll and punch dot pattern in the style of Hopkins & Allen with two piece bird's head walnut grips. Cylinder face does not appear to have been fired. Does have some indexing issues. Also included is a ladies garter dirk with faux pearl handle made in Germany with pink garter and original display box; an unopened pack of Belgian Great Mogul plating cards with no indices; a gutta percha box with two ivory dice, hinge broken; two original cuff cheaters, one Columbus and one Derby; and an original wooden card press with bead work playing cards on cover. A wonderful early set. The card press is especially hard to find. Serial Number-1686; Manufacturer-H & A; Model-Revolver; Caliber-.32 RF; Barrel Length-2-1/2"; FFL Status-Antique;
A fantastic collection of original Second World War WWII British press release photographs by a British Official Photographer of war & naval scenes. Photographs include; HMS Victorious Aircraft Carrier At Sea, HMS Queen Mary With Troops Massed On Deck, British Minesweepers, Canadian Troops Heading For The Shores, Shipbuilding for new naval war ship, Mosquito Boats sailing past New York skyline, German Ju.88 Shot Down At Sea, Nazi Heinkell III plane being pulled out of the sea, HMS Sheffield welcomed home, The collapse of Pantellarta, Salerno Bay- The Early Stages Of The Fighting, Biggest Allied Covoy Fights Through To Russia, Raid On Dieppe, Changing The Gun At Malta, Artic Lifeline Convoy, Crossing The River Volturno, Prefabricated Ports, German Midget Submarines, HMS Indefatigable Launch. Also include an original 1944- 1945 military Christmas card. Most larger 8x10" size (approx) few smaller.
A FRENCH SILVER PLATED DUCK PRESS by CAILAR, BAYARD & CIE, PARIS, FRANCE, CIRCA. EARLY 20TH CENTURY, on an oblong base, raised on four flared elephant feet with stylised tusked heads, the front and back of the press are tinged and opens to reveal a removable pot with strainer, fitted with a spout, the press is a flat disk driven by a turn screw with bar handle. With makers marks to the base and hallmarks stamped to the body, numbered '69914'. Provenance: Acquired directly from The Oak Room Bar, Plaza Hotel, Manhattan, NYC, for the sum of $25,000, 1982. Note: With famous performers and guests, The Oak Room Bar has been a meeting place for political meetings and singers such as Josephine Baker, Marlene Dietrich and Liza Minnelli. The duck press was invented in France during the 1800's by a Chef called Mechenet.
BIRDWOOD, Herbert M., the full-leather 1858 handwritten diary of the final year Cambridge undergraduate, Herbert Mills Birdwood, inscribed with the diarist's name and 'Pet. Coll. Cambridge'. The diary, which begins in the new year and ends on December 16th, records his final year at home before embarking for India where he was to lead a long and illustrious Civil Service career. Many interesting entries, including Wednesday, April 21st (page 92) which has a drawing of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's soon-to-be-completed Royal Albert Bridge. The entry for the day, which precedes the illustration reads: "Went to Plymouth by the 9.40 train. First to the Naval Bank and drew £10 . Then by omnibus to North Corus, thence by steamer to Saltash to see Mr Brunel's railway bridge. This consists of two tubes which are the arks of a circle and support the roadway thus:" The text continues belowthe drawing: "Only one tube was up. The roadway will be 100 feet above highwater - the span is 240 feet. Saw hulks and funboats in the anchorage, also the 'King William' and the American ship, 'Niagara', which with the 'Agamemnon', is going to lay down the Atlantic cable... walked to Plymouth along the canal to see the new viaducts which are building for the Tavistock Line."; "HEYWOOD'S AUTHENTIC SERIES OF PRESS BIOGRAPHIES - Mr. H. M. Birdwood, Barrister-at-Law", together with his brother, George's publication: "The Industrial Arts of India" (George C.M. Birdwood) Chapman and Hall Limited 1880, plates, bookplate inside front board, full-leather with gilt decorations and royal armorial crest 'VR' with photogravure portrait of the author (3)
BROWN, the Rev. John, "A Dictionary of the Holy Bible..." Samuel Leigh 1814 London, two volumes, folding coloured map to both volumes, full tree-calf lrather, gilt decorations, paste-downs to backstrip, "Concordance to the Holy Scriptures" Mathews and Leigh 1811, frontis portrait, full-leather; HOLY BIBLE printed by T Wright and W Gill 1769 Oxford, folio full-leather, backstrip worn and with loss; HOLY BIBLE Oxford University Press 1882, full-leather with brass clasp, bumped and worn, HOLY BIBLE printed by George E Eyre and William Spottiswoode 1861, full-leather with gilt blind stamp decorations, covered with buckskin wrapper (6)
Kerouac, Jack "On the Road" The Viking Press 1957 New York, black cloth with white titles to front board and back-strip, corners bumped, name inscribed on ffep, dust jacket designed by Bill English, Price €3.95, dust jacket is chipped on corners and top of back-strip. CONDITION REPORT: No real internal damage.
Treasure Trove of Items, Including Football & other sporting programmes from the 1950's to more modern day, Tickets 100+ (good Notts County content), Team Sheets (50+), Press Photographs (30+), Trade Cards Including large selection of wrestling cards, Unused Football League Team Sheets, Signed Rugby balls, World Cup 1966 content, Magazine clippings (100's), Autographs & Book, Hard Back Books Inc Chelsea book of Football, Good Rotherham United Youth correspondence, Newspapers and other sporting Items as well as lots of non-sporting items. Inspection will reward, 100's if not 1000's of items cleared out from one collector!
1985 Birmingham City, a collection of 35 colour press photographs, printed for, and having the ownership stamps of West Midlands Police, depicting the damage at St Andrews after the game against Leeds Utd on 11/05/1985, all close up views of St Andrews, no match action included (it appears that these photographs were used by the Police during the enquiry)
Chap Books. Rusher, Banbury (publisher): Anecdotes for Good Children; The Adventures of a Halfpenny; The Famous History of John Gilpin; all 16mo, original paper covers; TUER (A) Old London Cries, Leadenhall Press 1885, boards; CRAWHALL (J) Old Aunt Elspa's ABC, no date, hand coloured, original paper wrapper (worn); JONES (W) The Gardener's Receipt Book, 5th edition 1861, 8vo, cloth; one other
Offprints, sample leaves, prospectuses etc. Essex House Press including 'Notes for Subscribers', Golden Cockerel Press, Vale Press, Ashendene Press, Doves Press, Dropmore Press, Rodale Press, Lion and Unicorn Press, Nonesuch Press, etc. Also publishing ephemera and 1940s Arts Council exhibition leaflets or catalogues for J.B.Yeats, Henry Moore, Edvard Munch and Eric Ravilious etc
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