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Lot 162A
Original (West Germany) Clockwork Drummer Boy: tinplate body with composition head, black trousers, red felt jumper and tinplate drum. Fixed key to rear. When wound, boys head moves from side to side as he plays the drum. Height 27cm. G/F with `Original` label to jacket, crazing to face, in working order at time of going to press.
Lot 167
Horikawa (S.H., Japan) Rotate-O-Matic Super Astronaut, c.1960s: battery operated tinplate robot, black with red feet and detailed tinprinting to chest which opens to reveal `guns`, clear visor with face behind. When switched on this robot walks forwards, stops, opens its hatches and starts to fire in a 360 degree circle, after 3 circles the hatches close and he continues to walk forwards. G+ with slight spidering effect, some corrosion to mouth, clean battery compartment. In working order at time of going to press, in F box with card sleeve for robot`s head.
Lot 169
Marx Toys (USA) Siren Police Patrol Car, c.1930`s: large scale pressed steel clockwork model, green with yellow tinprinting and black running boards, rubber tyres, brake acting on rear wheels. Length 38cm, height 14cm. Includes clockwork key and in working order (at time of going to press) Some surface wear and corrosion to rear, part of front headlamp missing but otherwise a clean, bright example.
Lot 179
Three Wells Brimtoy tinplate clockwork bus models: London Transport Double-Decker with fixed key, length 20cm (F, surface corrosion); Pocket Toy small-scale London Transport model, length 10.5cm (F, faded); Pocket Toy small scale Greenline Transport coach, length 11cm (G). All motors working at time of going to press.
Lot 186
Two Japanese-made novelty toys: CK Learner Driver, celluloid head in tinplate vehicle which moves in various directions when fixed key to base wound, length 12.5cm (G, unboxed); Wonder Acrobat, celluloid figure on wire frame flips over bar when clockwork motor wound (G in F box). Both motors working at time of going to press.
Lot 6
TWO ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS OF JAKE LAMOTTA WINNING THE 1949 WORLD TITLE AGAINST MARCEL CERDAN 6.1/4 X 6.1/2in. (16 x 16.5cm) and smaller; a black and white autographed photograph of Gene Fullmer, autographed and dedicated Best Wishes "David", Gene Fullmer, circa 1957, 5 x 3.1/2in. (12.7 x 9cm); a black and white studio photograph of Wes Bascom, autographed and dedicated with Best Wishes, To Carl from Wes Bascom, 8-2-52, areas of staining and tape repairs, 7 x 5in. (17.7 x 12.7cm) (4)
Lot 201
FIVE SCOTLAND INTERNATIONAL BLACK AND WHITE PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS comprising: England v. Scotland, October 1943, 2 examples; 1967, two examples, one over-painted; Scotland v. Brazil, 1966; two World Cup 1998 photos; and a 1977 Scotland commemorative mirror, 14 x 22in. (35.5 x 55.8cm) and smaller, all framed and glazed (8)
Lot 203
A BLACK AND WHITE PRESS PHOTOGRAPH OF KENNY DALGLISH SIGNING FOR LIVERPOOL the mount inscribed SunPic, Roy Spencer, 10.8.77, Kenny Dalglish Signs For Liverpool For £400,000, Watched By L To R, Manager Bill Paisley, Chairman John Smith and Secretary Peter Robinson, 11 x 14.1/2in. (28 x 37cm) overall, framed and glazed
Lot 1687
EDWARD WOLFE (1897-1981) SONG OF SONGS The set of twelve off set lithographs derived from drawings from 1930, printed by Adrian Lack at the Senecio Press, Chalbury, 1980, on aluminium paper, each within an Arches paper folder, the folders each signed in pencil and numbered 29/250, the cover of one also with a signed dedication to Darling Antoinette... from Teddy, within a clothbound box Each image 35.5 x 26cm. Provenance: A gift from the artist to Antoinette Pratt-Barlow (1917-1987), artist and poet. Thence by descent. ++ The prints in very good condition; the box sound but with some stains to the cover
Lot 2
1915 Hobart Two-Stroke Bike Year: 1915 Bike Make: Hobart Bike Model: Two-Stroke Bike Reg No.: DS 9542 Bike Frame No.: 77466 Bike Engine No.: 6856 Bike Colour: Black The Coventry based Hobart company built motorcycles between 1901 and 1923 in a variety of configurations, from lightweights through to large V twin engined models, and additionally supplied components to other manufacturers. Of the range the 2 1/12 HP lightweight was initially introduced as a single speeder but in December 1914 a 2 speed gear was announced, initially a ROC unit, but in January 1915 a press release announced the introduction of a Chater Lea 2 speed gearbox of the type fitted to the example offered for sale. Acquired by the vendor in 1995 as a barn find a restoration was embarked upon sadly to be protracted by pressures of work and house moves, as a reult the project remaining ongoing. Offered for sale in a dismantled state a substantial proportion of the `tedious stuff` has however been substantially completed. Work done includes professional frame realignment, fork rebushing, magneto overhaul and renickeling etc. In addition to various printed material relating to Hobart motorcycles generally the history file includes extensive reference photographs of the machine in its as found condition, receipts for works completed, and various notes relating to technical matters to aid completion. A spare engine is also included! Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com
Lot 34
1965 Norton Atlas Bike Year: 1965 Bike Make: Norton Bike Model: Atlas Bike Reg No.: FLN 26C Bike Frame No.: 111145 Bike Engine No.: 111145 Bike Colour: Black / Silver The largest production "Featherbed" Norton owes its existence to the demands of the North American market and was announced for the 1962 season. Named the Atlas the new machine was powered by a 745cc twin cylinder engine, the increased capacity being achieved by increasing the bore to 73mm from the 650cc`s 68mm. The performance of the new machine was similar to that of the 650SS with both machines generating a claimed 49bhp at 6,800rpm, however, the nature of the power delivery was very different for the two motorcycles with the 650SS requiring the exploitation of its full rev range in contrast to the Atlas which offered a more relaxed power delivery. Intended for export to the United States they were fitted with a small fuel tank and high handlebars. The Atlas was not made available to UK clients until February 1964, when it entered the domestic market catalogue, fitted with a larger tank and flat handlebars. The home market machines benefitted from the addition of a second carburettor and a 12 volt electrical system, although a magneto was retained to provide the sparks. The press were quick to take the opportunity to test the new model and discovered that it did everything the 650SS did in a more relaxed manner, with excellent handling and brakes as would be expected of Norton. The example offered was built in 1965 and restored by the vendor in 2007 to his usual exacting standards. It is described as being in excellent condition throughout. The vendor informs us that it has been in constant use since the completion of the restoration and runs perfectly. It is offered with a log book and old tax disc. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com
Lot 40
1953 Douglas Mk5 Bike Year: 1953 Bike Make: Douglas Bike Model: Mk5 Bike Reg No.: XNO 270 Bike Frame No.: 119245B Bike Engine No.: 119245 Bike Colour: Blue The Bristol based Douglas concern were able to announce what to all intents looked like a brand new machine to the world in September 1945 when details of the T35 were published in the specialist press. The new engine displaced 348cc and was equipped with over head valves with drive being taken to the rear wheel by chain via a four speed gearbox built in unit with the engine. The assembly was housed in a frame that was technically advanced for the time, featuring a pivoted rear fork controlled by torsion bars and, by the time of production, Douglas`s Radialdraulic fork which used a short leading link controlled by helical springs and hydraulic dampers housed in the fork leg. The new model, although quick for its class, was under developed when it arrived in showrooms during 1946, suffering from excessive side to side shake, a tendency to cut to one cylinder and poor quality control. These faults were addressed by Erling Poppe, Walter Moore and Freddy Dixon. The result was released in 1949 and typed the MK III. For 1950 another variant, the MK III de Luxe, was added to the range. This featured a conventional exhaust system and a revised rear subframe with cast alloy toolboxes. A MK IV variant was produced in limited numbers but the next and last major variant of the "mark" series Douglas to appear was the MK V in 1951, refined version of the MK III de LuxeAs with its predecessor it offered good performance and handling. The beautiful MK V offered dates from the penultimate year of production and is described by the vendor as being a "concours restoration" with matching numbers and paperwork. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com
Lot 46
1970 BSA A65 Firebird Bike Year: 1970 Bike Make: BSA Bike Model: A65 Firebird Bike Reg No.: Un-Reg Bike Frame No.: EC22387A65F Bike Engine No.: EC22387A65F Bike Colour: Red / Black During January 1962 BSA announced a new range of parallel twins to replace the ageing A7 and A10 machines. The new models, typed A50 and A65 for the 499cc and 654cc models respectively, featured a unit construction engine and gearbox with particularly clean lines. BSA had paid particular attention to the cylinder head design resulting in healthy power outputs despite comparatively low compression ratios, enabling the use of lower octane fuels and leaving scope for tuning in the future. A duplex cradle frame which drew on the companies experience with the pre unit machines in its design but featured a reduced wheelbase. Styling of the early machines reflected the house style established by the unit construction C series models that had been introduced for the 1959 season. Named the Royal Star for the A50 and Star for the A65 they were well received by the press and public alike, offering good handling and performance with a high level of comfort. 1964 marked the introduction of a higher performance variant, known as the Rocket, which when tested by the "Motor Cycle" achieved a top speed of 108mph. New high lift cams and an increase in the compression ratio to 9:1 accounted for the increase in power output which necessitated a revised, heavy duty clutch. The Rocket was marketed in the States as the Thunderbolt Rocket and was fitted with US style high bars and a small tank. It was complimented by three other models, the A65L/R Lightning Rocket which was fitted with twin carburettors with abbreviated side panels and two off road models in the form of the A50 Cyclone and A65 Spitfire Hornet. For 1965 the US range continued much as the previous year, although the Thunderbolt Rocket was dropped from the range as most buyers had opted for the A65L/R and the Cyclone and Hornet models were joined by "Clubman`s" versions equipped with rear-sets, close ratio gears and dropped bars. The range continued in much the same form for 1966 and 1967, with the Lightning and Thunderbolt, essentially the Rocket and Star with new names providing the basis of the range in the UK, and the Hornet and Wasp (which had replaced the Cyclone) supporting the road models in the States. They were joined by a new "super sports variant", the Spitfire. For the 1968 season the range was simplified. The Hornet was replaced by the Firebird and the Wasp was dropped. The Firebird reflected the change in American tastes, lightweight two strokes were starting to dominate the US off road market, displacing the British "desert sleds" that had previously held sway resulting in the off road orientated British twins becoming more biased towards road use whilst retaining some off road features. The new machine was essentially a Lightning fitted with a high level twin exhaust system and a smaller diameter front light. The Firebird quickly established itself in the market and became a feature in the range until BSA`s demise in 1971. The example of the Firebird offered dates from the models penultimate year of production. Described as being in as new condition throughout, it has benefitted from all new engine internals, new carburettors and electronic ignition. The numbers match and are correct for a Firebird dating from the 1969/70 season. It is offered without documents and the purchaser should note that the engine will require "running in". Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com
Lot 83
Sunbeam S7 Bike Make: Sunbeam Bike Model: S7 Bike Reg No.: NKT 138 Bike Frame No.: S7-5266 Bike Engine No.: S87466 Bike Colour: Green The Sunbeam concern had been acquired by BSA during 1943 and a new machine bearing the Sunbeam name was described to the press in early 1946. It was intended as the "group flagship" and consequently, Erling Poppe designed a machine that incorporated many innovative features. The short-stroke, overhead cam, in line twin cylinder engine was mated to a shaft final drive via a four speed gearbox with an under slung "worm" gear transmitting the drive to the rear wheel. The all alloy engine and gearbox were mounted in a duplex frame equipped with plunger rear suspension, telescopic forks, 16 inch balloon tyres and sprung saddle. However, harsh running, a peaky power delivery and rapid wear of the worm gear were identified during pre production testing which resulted in the models release being delayed until 1947 whilst solutions were sought. The BSA design staff opted to detune the engine which rectified the worm gear wear and to rubber mount the engine and gearbox which addressed the harshness issue. The S& was joined in 1949 by a more sporting variant typed the S8. The S8 reverted to normal section tyres and employed standard BSA forks and front brake. The two machines continued to be offered until 1957, selling steadily to their target market of discerning enthusiasts a, trend that continues today. This example is finished in the distinctive mist green livery synonymous with the model and has been restored to a very high standard cosmetically prior to entering the private collection. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com
Lot 4038
1951 Jaguar MK V 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupe Car Year: 1951 Car Manufacturer: Jaguar Car Model: MK V 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupe Car Reg No.: JJW 591 Car Chassis No.: 640391 Car Colour: Cream Although press attention was primarily focused on the XK120 Roadster at the 1948 London Motor Show, it was another of the Jaguar stand`s debutants which held the key to the marque`s immediate future. Drawing on the stylistic heritage of its SS Jaguar predecessors, the imposing MKV was embellished via a bold radiator grille, partially recessed headlamps, curvaceous C-posts, rear-wheel spats and distinctive twin-blade bumpers. Destined to underpin many a `Big Cat`, the newcomer`s box-section chassis was equipped with independent torsion-bar front suspension, a leaf-sprung `live` rear axle and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Unwilling to risk using the unproven XK DOHC engine in such a volume application Jaguar chose to fit the MKV with its tried and tested `2.5 Litre` (2664cc) and `3.5 Litre` (3485cc) straight-six units. Developing some 104bhp and 126bhp respectively, these Harry Weslake tuned OHV powerplants were allied to four-speed manual transmission and gave class-leading performance; the 3.5 Litre variant being capable of over 90mph. Available in either four-door saloon or two-door drophead coupe guises, the luxuriously appointed four-seater accounted for some 10,466 sales between January 1949 and July 1951. Though, a mere 977 of those were right-hand drive 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupes. The right-hand drive MKV offered is one of those rare and increasingly desirable 3.5-litre Dropheads that, according to its Heritage Trust certificate, was manufactured on June 29th, 1951 and delivered to the supplying dealer, Attwoods, on July 12th. The accompanying green log book shows it was registered on August 29th of the same year and further history informs us that Richard Place & Co., chartered accountants from East Grinstead, sold the Jaguar to a Mr K W Holliday of the same town on February 8th 1960. He apparently ran the four-seater until 1975 and then stored it until 1991. It was in September of that year that Mr Claude Levi, also of East Grinstead, acquired `JJW 591` for a reported figure of ú18,000. Some ú22,000 worth of restoration was carried out in his care - not least a complete retrim. The Jaguar then passed to a Mr J Linton in September 1997 for the princely sum of ú40,000, at which point the mileage was said to have totalled 39,920. Though the MKV came into the vendor`s possession as long ago as January 2006, the indicated (but unwarranted) mileage still only stands at 44,473. He has used the Drophead Coupe for several events in Lincolnshire and nearby Norfolk as well as selected Jaguar Drivers` Club ones (collecting various awards along the way). He informs us that the car is "a pleasure to drive" and has "very good" bodywork, Cream paintwork, Red leather trim, engine and four-speed manual gearbox. This most charismatic of cats comes complete with sundry tools, old MOTs from the last 15 years and one valid into February 2013. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com
Lot 84
A 17th century oak press cupboard of small proportions, the lunette carved cornice over two lozenge carved cabinet doors flanking a single fixed lozenge carved panel over a lunette carved frieze above an arched central panel between two arched single panel cabinet doors all between heavy turned front corner pilasters on compressed bun feet, 139cm wide, 144cm high, 58cm deep WE DO NOT STATE CONDTION IN THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION – Before bidding please ensure you are satisfied with the condition of this lot – For details of condition please contact the auctioneer.
Lot 201
Hippocrates. Octoginta volumina... nunc tandem per M. Fabium Caluum Latinitate donata... nunc primum in lucem aedita..., 1st edition, Rome: Franciscus Minutius Calvus, 1525, 410 leaves, title within ornamental woodcut border (untrimmed, faint library stamp at upper margin), two large woodcut initials, Roman, italic and gothic type, initial spaces with printed guide letters, old marginal pen mark to 2L5v and marginal note to 3M3r, archival closed tear repairs to upper margins of leaves H3-5 not touching text, small tear with loss to lower outer corner of leaf P2 not affecting text, a little spotting and light browning and old dampstaining to upper margins throughout, occasional library stamps to lower margins of text leaf rectos (nine in total), very minor worming to lower margins towards rear and a few trivial single wormholes to upper margins of last few leaves including colophon and final blank, armorial bookplate of Johnstone [probably John Johnstone, 1768-1836, physician and biographer] to front pastedown, 19th-c. morocco gilt, spine darkened, joints tender, slightly rubbed and soiled, folio (280 x 205mm) Although various fragments of Hippocrates` works had been published earlier in Greek and Arabic versions, these eighty works, translated for the first time from the Greek texts into Latin by Marco Fabio Calvo (d. 1527), form the first so-called `complete` Hippocrates. The editio princeps of the Greek texts was published in 1526 [at the Aldine Press]. These eighty texts, the most familiar of which is the Aphorisms, were probably written by a number of authors, but all are in the Hippocratic tradition. This historically important book, along with the massive French translation of Littre in the nineteenth century, must be regarded as the definitive Hippocrates` (Heirs of Hippocrates 10); Adams H567; Durling 2320; Norman 1076; Osler 149; PMM 55; Waller 4495; Wellcome 3177. (1)
Lot 211
Hunter (John). A Treatise on the Venereal Disease, 1st edition, 1786, seven engraved plates after William Bell, burnholes in text of final index leaf, some light spotting, bound with Strictures in Vindication of Some of the Doctrines Misrepresented by Mr. Foot in his two Pamphlets Entitled, Observations upon the New Opinions of John Hunter, in his late Treatise on the Venereal Disease; Including Mr. Pott`s Plagiarisms and Misinformation on the Subject of Pus or Matter, in his Observations on that Disorder of the Corner of the Eye, Commonly Called Fistula Lachrymalis, by T. Brand, Member of the Corporation of Surgeons, London, and Surgeon Extraordinary to his Majesty`s Royal Hospital at Greenwich, 1787, 56pp., light spots, library cloth, spine a little rubbed, 4to. In Hunter`s day the venereal diseases were thought to be due to a single poison. To test this theory Hunter experimented with matter taken from a gonorrhoeal patient who, unknown to Hunter, also had syphilis. Hunter maintained that gonorrhoea and syphilis were caused by a single pathogen. Backed by the weight of his own authority, this experiment retarded the development of knowledge regarding the two diseases. Contrary to legend, however, there is no proof that Hunter actually inoculated himself with venereal disease. The hard (`Hunterian`) chancre eponymizes Hunter. This work also makes a major contribution to urological surgery` (G-M 2377). The book was the first to be published from Hunter`s private press at his house on Castle Street, established to prevent unauthorised editions of his works. This book is one of 1000 copies printed. Norman 1117. (1)
Lot 214
Hunter (William). Medical Commentaries. Part I. Containing a Plain and Direct Answer tp Professor Monro jun. Interspersed with Remarks on the Structure, Functions and Diseases of Several Parts of the Human Body, 1st edition, [all published], 1762, four engraved plates, final leaf misnumbered p.103, some spotting, library stamp, library cloth, 4to, together with Two Introductory Lectures, Delivered by Dr. William Hunter, to his Last Course of Anatomical Lectures, at his Theatre in Windmill-Street: As they were left Corrected for the Press by himself. To which are Added, some Papers Relating to Dr. Hunter`s Intended Plan, for Establishing a Museum in London, for the Improvement of Anatomy, Surgery, and Physic, 1st edition, 1784, half-title (with advert. to verso), folding engraved plate (with marginal water stains), occasional spotting, library stamp, library cloth, 4to, together with Hunter`s Medical Commentaries Part I., 2nd edition, 1777 (3)
Lot 312
Pare (Ambroise). Les Oeuvres d`Ambroise Pare..., divisees en vingt huict livres, avec les figures & portraicts, tant de l`anatomie, que des instruments de chirurgie, & de plusieurs monstres, reveues & augmentees par l`autheur, 4th edition, Paris: Gabriel Buon, 1585, title within engraved ornamental border, engraved portrait of the author to verso of leaf following first quire, woodcut initials, head and tail-pieces and illustrations throughout, four-page table between leaves E5 and E6, ownership signature of Thos. Lovatt 1805` to second leaf, some spotting, marginal soiling and dampstaining throughout with one heavier stain to foremargin of early leaves, a few marginal closed tear repairs and one repair to B1 touching text, first and last few leaves slightly chipped and browned at margins, library stamp and upper margin repairs to title, title and final leaf rehinged, modern morocco gilt, folio (367 x 235mm) The collected works of the greatest 16th-century surgeon, superbly illustrated with numerous woodcuts. It is generally accepted by all authorities that there was no third French edition of the collected works. This fourth edition in 1585 was, therefore, the immediate successor of the second edition in 1585 and is the most highly prized of the collected editions, and rightly so. Carefully revised by the author, it was the last one to be seen personally through the press by him; and it contains the `Apologie et traicte contenant les voyages`, which is Pare`s most characteristic document` (Doe 31). Of the twenty-two copies inspected by Doe in her bibliography of Pare only nine had the portrait by Horbeck, here present. Wellcome I, 4821. Overall, a good wide-margined copy with most of the dampstaining and browning being away from the text. (1)
Lot 314
Paul of Aegina. Libri Septem. In principio singulorum librorum omnia indicantur, quae in eo libro continentur, 1st edition, Venice: Aldus, 1528, title with woodcut Aldine device, and to final blank verso, preliminary leaves in Latin, main text (pp. 1-138) in Greek italic, occasional Latin annotation, light mainly marginal water stains, a few marginal wormtracks and holes, library stamps to title and lower margins, final blank with repaired tear, library cloth, folio. Paul of Aegina (c. 625-c. 690) was an Alexandrian physician and his magnus opus Libri Septem contained most western medical knowledge during his time. He much influenced the great Persian physician Al-Razi (Rhazes) and other Islamic surgeons including Abu al-Qasim. Paulus Aegineta was the most important physician of his day and a skilful surgeon. He gave orginal descriptions of lithotomy, trephining, tonsillectomy, paracentesis and amputation of the breast; the first clear description of the effects of lead poisoning also comes from him. His work first appeared in Greek from the famous Aldine Press in Venice in 1528, edited by F. Torresani (Asulanus)` (G-M 36); Adams 488. (1)
Lot 620
A Meissen porcelain `Mayflower` pot pourri vase, pierced cover and stand, modelled after the original by Johann Joachim Kandler, the ogee shaped vase with pair of floral and foliate handles with a pair of attendant putti flanking fruit and floral swags, the base with a presentation inscription dated May 1st 1889, 52 cm high overall, blue crossed swords, incised 2707 with press number 49, one putti devoid leg, some loss to flowers and foliage.
Lot 621
A Meissen porcelain figure group of Old Love being an allegory of Avarice and modelled after the original by J.J. Kaendler with a seated aged lady being attended by a younger gallant and a mischievous satyr over a casket of bank notes and deeds, 15 cm high, cancelled blue crossed swords, incised A.46 with press number 74, glue repair to satyr`s hand.
Lot 297
1967 Fantastic and Terrific Comic: Fantastic was a weekly British comic published by Odhams Press under the Power Comics imprint. It first appeared on 18 February 1967, and with its 52nd issue on 10 February 1968 it merged with its sister title Terrific. The 89th and final issue of Fantastic appeared on 7 September 1968, after which it was merged into Smash!. This lot has from number 14, 17-19, 21-22, 24-25, 27-29, 31-38, 40-54,56-69,71-78
Lot 868
A Regency mahogany and brass inlaid linen press: bordered with lines, the upper part with a moulded and bobbin turned cornice, fitted with sliding trays enclosed by a pair of moulded panel doors with gadrooned edge below, the lower part containing three long drawers below spirally reeded quarter columns, on reeded acorn feet, 137cm (4ft 6in) wide, 233cm (7ft 7 3/4in) high.
Lot 860
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY PRESS CUPBOARD having an inverted break-front moulded cornice and plain frieze, the two panelled doors with turned pilaster ends enclosing the internal linen slides, the lower stage having reeded edge detail over two short and two long drawers, each with ebonised reed moulding and circular brass knob handles between turned pilasters, raised on a reeded base and short sabre type bracket feet. 206cm(h) x 116cm(w) x 58cm(d)
Lot 899
A LARGE GEORGIAN OAK PRESS CUPBOARD having a moulded cornice, four double fielded panel cupboard doors and internal shelving, the lower stage having an arrangement of seven cockbeaded drawers, each with later turned handles and between chamfered corners, raised on shaped bracket feet. 202.5cm(h) x 163cm(w) x 53cm(d)
Lot 238
Jamaica – earthquake a fine archive of original photographs postcards original letters and press cuttings describing in detail the great earthquake which hit Jamaica in 1907 – considered to be one of the most devastating in history. The archive features four ms letters written by British Army Officers to their families in England describing the devastation of the earthquake and the fire which ravaged through Kingston: ‘...the earthquake such as we have had occurs once in 300 years & fires occur much more frequently so that Kingston will probably be raised again in brick & mortar...there is supposed to be a big earthquake today we are awaiting it; so many are the rumours so many the vain imagining that people especially women of the uneducated classes in particular are expecting quakes momentarily...’ The archive also contains a qty of original photographs showing the devastation in Kingston and elsewhere including one photograph showing the damaged caused by the tsunami which followed the original earthquake. There is also a qty of printed postcards showing the damage many of which have been annotated by an eyewitness and some press cuttings one extensive reporting on the event. The Jamaican earthquake of 1907 measured 6.5 on the moment magnitude scale and struck in the afternoon of January 14th and was considered at the time to be one of the worst in history. Virtually every building in Kingston was damaged by the initial quake and the subsequent fires which ravaged the town for three hours before anyone could do anything about them. It left up to 1 000 dead and up to 10000 homeless.
Lot 256
Entertainment – Theatre – Harold Fielding archive of documents relating to the 1980 West End production of the musical ‘On the 20th Century’ which ran at Her Majesty’s Theatre and starred Keith Michell Julia McKenzie and Mark Wynter including a file of time sheets press invitations for the first night a file of press reviews (mostly favourable) a file of correspondence between Fielding’s organisation and Stoll Moss Theatres including accounts information on weekly takings for the show etc a draft agreement between Stoll Moss and Fielding for staging the show (with considerable ms revision) lists of salaries paid to artistes accounts information on weekly takings
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