DAHL ROALD: (1916-1990) British Novelist, remembered for his children's books. T.L.S., Roald Dahl, one page, 4to, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, 5th December 1968, to Mrs. Blanche Campbell in Los Angeles. Dahl thanks his correspondent for her nice letter and the press clippings, remarking 'What an efficient business you run' and commenting 'It must have shaken Mrs. Antoine considerably to receive a parcel of books before she had even ordered them'. Dahl further writes 'It saddens me a lot to think that you and your husband probably won't be running the shop after another year or two, but please make sure that you find a replacement as good as yourself for the Children's Book section'. About EX £200-300 Blanche Campbell was the proprietor of Campbell's Bookstore in Los Angeles.
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‘Spiritualism is the basis of the religion of the future’ DOYLE ARTHUR CONAN: (1859-1930) Scottish Author, creator of Sherlock Holmes. A scarce original mimeograph typed manuscript, unsigned (although with nine words of holograph text in the form of a correction to the second page, marked in bold within this description), four pages, 4to, n.p., n.d. (c.1930), marked 'Confidential' in Doyle's hand at the head of the first page. The typescript states, in part, 'These various forecasts of the immediate future of the world should be used with the utmost discretion. We have above all to avoid sensationalism and undignified newspaper stunts. We have to remember that there have been alarms before which have come to nothing…..They have also been accompanied by a notable increase in the seismic activity of the world which shows itself in those very quarters with which the warnings deal. It is impossible in my opinion not to take them seriously for they represent in themselves a psychic phenomenon for which I know no parallel. Our circle seems to have been chosen as the clearing house for these messages, for though we would not venture to claim that all have reached us still it is very remarkable how they have converged upon us from all quarters. Some have been oral but taking the whole series it would not be an exaggeration to say that we have had one hundred messages all independent of each other. But these must be taken as supplementary to our own direct information got during the last four or five years through my wife with the aid of my own control Pheneas. These cover in detail every phase of my predicted crisis. As to time we never have had anything really definite in our own circle such terms as "soon" and "very soon" being always used. It is a belief that the control sees things in pictures and not in terms of worldly time. My American coooperators working with a proved and excellent medium were told on the 8th of Jan that six months of preparation from that date could be relied on. They did not say that that was an absolute minimum and clearly they have placed the date too early. We have ourselves always been given the autumn as the time of year. If we state the course of events as outlined in these various documents and check them with our own information the result is overwhelming. It would entail a period of terrific natural convulsions during which a large portion of the human race would perish. Earthquakes of great severity, enormous tidal waves would seem to be the agents. There is mention of war but that would appear to be only in the early stages and to be in some way the signal for the crisis. What makes the matter more difficult to understand is that we are always told that the deaths are not indiscriminate but selective. One could only explain this by supposing that it is the gases released from the earth which are fatal and that some are rendered immune……The following general details may be gathered. That the crisis will come in an instant. That the general destruction and utter dislocation of civilised life will be beyond belief. That there will be a short period of utter chaos followed by some reconstruction. That the total period of the upheavals will be roughly three years. That the chief centres of disturbance will be the Eastern Mediterranean basin where not less than five countries will entirely disappear. Also the Atlantic where there will be a rise of land which will be a cause of those waves which will bring about great disasters upon the Americans, the Irish, and the Western European shore involving all the low lying British coasts. There are indicated further great upheavals in the Southern Pacific and in the Japanese region. These are the main points indicated some in one corroboration some in another and all in our messages. It is however continually rubbed in that the really important side is the psychic side and that all the physical is subservient to that. During the whole course of events there is a psychic accompaniment with manifestations of spirit power which is to culminate in a complete rending of the veil so that spirit and matter will be face to face for a time. When they separate again a great number of those who have worked in the same cause will be privileged to pass over with their spirit friends and without death in the ordinary sense of the word. Others of the "Elect" if I may use the current word are retained for a few years to establish the new order on a solid basis. Thus the race may be divided into three sets - the hopeless material who are swept away, the "Elect" who change their sphere, and the central body who carry on under picked leadership. The whole object of the spiritualist movement from the beginning has I think been to prepare a body of thought which will understand and be able to cooperate in such a crisis. In the course of these world shaking events there will be on earth a single strong spiritual influence which working either directly or through others will control events. At the supreme moment this high spirit will be visible to all and will command the reverence of all. This would seem to correspond with the idea of a second coming. Indeed the whole course of events ending in a happier world will follow the general line of what was vaguely seen by the prophets of old. When these things come it will be the duty of all who have any knowledge of spiritual facts and the meaning of these events to go forth and devote themselves entirely to the comfort and instruction to the terrified and bewildered human race. Therefore we must cultivate knowledge and spiritual strength ourselves to meet what may be a very great strain. Spiritualism is the basis of the religion of the future. I repeat that I have no certainty over these events. I can but pass on what has been passed to me but I would not take the responsibility of doing that if I were not deeply impressed by the facts which have actually occurred. A huge conspiracy to deceive upon the other side would seem to be the only alternative and that is hardly consistent with the lofty teaching which goes with the messages. I need not ask you to handle this paper with discretion. We want no hysterical developments, nor do we wish to commit the spiritualistic movement to a prophecy which may not materialise. At the same time without publicly committing the movement in any way I should wish to let individuals know [what] my own individual point of view is so that they may now watch the course of events for themselves and form their own conclusions and the line of action. Let those hear who have an ear to hear but let it not be broadcast'. A manuscript of remarkable content, seemingly Doyle's own retained copy with a few corrections to be made before distribution between presumably only a very small circle of like-minded Spiritualists. The four pages are joined with the original brass fastener to the upper left corner. Together with a scarce unsigned printed 8vo pamphlet entitled A Word of Warning by Arthur Conan Doyle, published by The Psychic Press, London, n.d. (February 1928). Some very light age wear and creasing, otherwise VG, 2 £400-600 Doyle's manuscript prophesying the end of the world was not published in his lifetime and first appeared in The Sunday Express on 20th July 1930 under the title How the World Will End. The newspaper reported that the 'extraordinary document' was presented to them 'in the form of a letter written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle some time before he died to Mr. S. Fowler Wright, the author of "Deluge", the much-discussed novel which gives an imaginary description of the end of the world'.
GILLOWS LANCASTER A FINE GEORGE IV FIGURED MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE PRESS CUPBOARD with cross-grain veneered moulded cornice above a pair of doors enclosing five sliding trays. The lower part with a pull-forward drop front secretaire drawer with a writing slide and angled fall above-fitted compartment labelled from A to Z; with two further long drawers beneath fitted gilt brass knob handles and raised on splay feet 125cm wide 57.5cm deep 215cm high
Schneider Trophy original press photo 8 x 6 inch b/w, stamped on back by paper . Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and 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.
Garden urns/planters: A pair of large and impressive Compton pottery scroll pots, early 20th century, each with small circular makers mark, 50cm high by 60cm diameter. The Compton Potters Art Guild was started by Mary Watts, the wife of G.F. Watts the Victorian allegorical painter. In 1895 work began on the Watts Mortuary Chapel. Designed by Mary Watts, it was to be built from local clay by the villagers of Compton, near Godalming, Surrey. Mr and Mrs Watts were dedicated supporters of the growing Home Arts and Industries Association, a voluntary movement launched by Earl Brownlow in 1885 to revive the dying art of handicraft among the working classes. The idea was that young uneducated artisans should have their eyes opened to the wonders of art. They would be rescued from idleness, gambling and drinking -so the notion ran- during long winter evenings. Uplifted and taught how to use their hands with skill they would acquire a hobby to be proud of and develop this hitherto unknown talent, where possible to professional standards. The Pottery Art Guild continued from strength to strength, winning medals at the Royal Botanical Society and the Home Arts' highest award, the gold cross. Liberty's sold their garden ornaments as well as hand tufted Donegal carpets designed by Mrs Watts. They received architectural commissions from Lutyens, Clough William-Ellis and Goodhart Rendel. Recommended by Jekyll, they made miniature versions of their pots for the garden of Queen Mary's dolls house in the early 1920's. The Guild became a limited company run by George Aubertin and continued to produce works based on Mrs Watts' designs until after her death in 1938. The scroll pots are illustrated in the Art Potters Guild catalogue page 11 and came in a variety of sizes of which this is the largest.Literature: The Watts Chapel, An Arts and Crafts Memorial by Veronica Franklin Gould, Arrow Press, Farnham, Surrey
Andy Warhol (1928-1987)Flash - November 22 (Feldman and Schellmann 11.36)Screenprint in colours, 1963, signed in blue ball-point pen and numbered from the edition of 200 verso, on wove paper, published by Racolin Press, New York, the full sheet printed to the edges, 565 x 559mm (22 ¼ x 22in) (unframed)
δ Edward Ardizzone (1900-1979)The WreckLithograph printed in colours, 1951, printed by The Banyard Press for the School Print series, the full sheet, 493 x 760mm (19 1/2 x 30in) (framed)δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
δ Peter Blake (b.1932)Red Nose Day 2019Screenprint in colours, 2019, signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 150 in pencil, on Somerset Tub White paper, printed by Coriander Press, London, with full margins, sheet 620 x 600mm (24 3/8 x 23 5/8in) (unframed)δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
δ Allen Jones (b.1937)Untitled (from Magician Suite) (Lloyd 71d)Lithograph printed in colours, 1976, signed, dated and numbered from the edition of 60 in pencil, printed by Jack Lemon at the Landfall Press, Chicago, publihsed by Waddington Graphics, London, the full sheet, 825 x 570mm (32 1/2 x 22 1/2in) (framed)δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
δ Antony Gormley (b.1950)FigureGiclee print in colours, 2014, signed and numbered from the edition of 150 in pencil verso, on Hahnemuhle paper, published by Oak Tree Fine Press, Fyfield, with margins, sheet 279 x 216mm (11 x 8 1/2in) (unframed)δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
δ Damien Hirst (b.1965)Oh My God ... and for those really stubborn stains!!!!!?? (from In a Spin, The Action of the World on Things I)Etching printed in colours, 2002, signed in pencil, from the edition of 68, on Hahnemuhle paper, printed by Hope (Sufferance) Press, published by Charles Booth-Clibborn under his imprint the Paragon Press, London, the full sheet 910 x 706mm (35 3/8 x 27 3/4in) (unframed)δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
δ Damien Hirst (b.1965)Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree (from In a Spin, The Action of the World on Things I)Etching printed in colours, 2002, signed in pencil, from the edition of 68, on Hahnemuhle paper, printed by Hope (Sufferance) Press, published by Charles Booth-Clibborn under his imprint the Paragon Press, London, the full sheet 910 x 706mm (35 3/8 x 27 3/4in) (unframed)δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
PAUL MCCARTNEY/WINGS PRESS PACKS. Six items to include a Wings Over The World press pack, a McCartney II press pack including a t-shirt, a Wings tour of Japan 1980 programme, a Wings 1975 fold out concert programme, a 1972 Wings Over Europe programme, a London Town 1978 'passport' containing 4 transparencies of the band.
THE BEATLES - ALBUMS - LPs/BOX SET. Fab bundle of 8 x LPs plus 1 box set. Artists/titles include Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (0602557455328, Box set inc. 4 x CDs, 1 x DVD, book and inserts, sealed/Ex), Rubber Soul (PMC 1267, YEX 5879/80-5, Ex/VG+), Abbey Road (PCS 7088, YEX 749-2/50-1, VG+/VG+), Let It Be (Jacksonville press., AR 34001, Ex/VG+), Please Please Me (2 boxes, PCS 3042, YEX-94/5-2, Ex+/VG+), A Hard Day's Night (2 boxes, PCS 3058, YEX 126-3-1-1/7-4, Ex+/Ex), White Album (PCS 7076, YEX 709-1/10-3/11-1/12-2, Ex+/Ex, inc. poster and original inserts), 1962 - 1966 (PCS 7172, YEX 905-3/6-4/7-3/8-1, Ex+/VG+) and Two Virgins (656605028910, sealed).
WINGS - WINGS GREATEST LP (PROMO PRESS PACK UK COPY WITH DIE-CUT SLEEVE). Extremely rare promotional UK 'press pack' copy of the essential 1978 comp. Contains 5 x glossy promo 8" x 10" photos of the band (excellent condition), single sided track listing insert all housed in a gatefold die-cut sleeve (this in VG condition with a tear on the front). The record and sleeve are in Ex+ or 'NM' condition and also includes the poster and printed inner. How many of these exist?! Provenance: From the collection of Don George - a BBC Radio 1 producer from its inception in 1967 until his retirement in the late 80’s.
BEATLES PROMO/PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS. 25 photographs to include 6 Apple Records Records promo photographs of The Beatles in original 'Capitol Records Publicity Department' stamped envelope, 14 various images of The Beatles performing/travelling, a group photo stamped 'Anabas Productions- 1982' and 4 Italian photographs mainly of Ringo Starr, stamped 'Publifoto' to verso. Mainly to measure 8x10".
SAFARI PRESS INC.THREE LIMITED EDITION BOOKS OF 'CLASSICS IN AFRICAN HUNTING SERIES' ,comprising of 'CLAWS & FANGS' by Tony Sanchez-Arino, no. 94 of one thousand signed copies printed by Safari Press, 332 pages, 'GENTLEMAN HUNTER' by Peter Byrne, no.495 of one thousand signed copies of the first edition, printed by Safari Press, 'IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN' by Kevin Robertson, Safari Press, 277 pages, all three book bound with blue cloth with gilt lettering to front and spine, all with matching slip cases.
A TIFFANY & CO. 18K YELLOW GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH GOLD CHAIN, CASE NO. 19586 a yellow gold Tiffany & Co. hunting openface pocket watch, enamel dial, with subsidiary seconds, ruby banking pins, manual movement, the cover engraved on verso with deer and banner reading PRESS FORWARD, with gold link chain terminating in bar, the dial marked with maker's mark TIFFANY & Co. NEW YORK, the case marked twice with 18k standard, maker's mark, no. 19586, incised with various numerals, the movement marked with maker's mark and no. 19586; diameter: 45 mm, length of chain: 48.5 cm (19 1/8 in.)
ALEXANDER TYSHLER (RUSSIAN 1898-1980) Cosmos, 1976 oil on canvas 75 x 75 cm (29 1/2 x 29 1/2 in.) signed and dated lower right PROVENANCEAcquired directly from the artist by Mikhail ChemiakinAcquired from the above by the present ownerEXHIBITEDForbidden Art: The Postwar Russian Avant-Garde, February 1998-April 2002The exhibition traveled to:Pasadena, ArtCenter College of Design, Alyce de Roulet Williamson Gallery, February 22 - May 3, 1998Moscow, The State Tretyakov Gallery, May 15 - June 15, 1999St. Petersburg, The State Russian Museum, February 12 - April 4, 1999Oxford, Ohio, Miami University Art Museum, November 2 - December 12, 1999Brighton, Massachusetts, Boston College, McMullen Museum of Art, October 15 - December 10, 2000Gainesville, University of Florida, Samuel P. Harm Museum of Art, April 12 - July 3, 2005Laramie, University of Wyoming Art Museum, September 8 - November 18, 2007St. Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College, Hillstrom Museum of Art, September 3 - November 10, 20088LITERATUREForbidden Art: The Postwar Russian Avant-Garde (Los Angeles, New York: Curatorial Assistance, Distributed Art Publishers, 1998), ex. cat., p. 232 (illustrated) RELATED LITERATUREMIHAIL CHEMIAKIN (New York: Mosaic Press, 1986). Vol. I: Russian Period, Paris Period, p. 36, showing Chemiakin and Tyshler with a fragment of a painting from the same series of three works as the present lot
DAVID SHTERENBERG (RUSSIAN 1881-1948) Still Life with Wine Bottle, Glass and Fruit, oil on canvas 70 x 60.9 cm (27 9/16 x 24 in.) signed lower right PROVENANCECollection of Carol Robinson (probably acquired directly from the artist circa 1925)Private collection by descent from the aboveJames D. Julia Auctions, Fairfield, Maine, August 25-27, 2004, lot 116Acquired at the above by the present ownerEXPERTISEAccompanied by an authenticity certificate from the Tretyakov Gallery signed by Yulia Rybakova, 2012. (Copy available upon request)LITERATUREG. D. Gloss, Music and the Moderns: The Life and Work of Carol Robinson (Metuchen: Scarecrow Press, 1993), p. 89, 257LOT NOTESThe present work comes from the collection of renowned American pianist and teacher Carol Robinson. She was an avid participant of the Parisian avant-garde scene, and counted among her milieu many artists and authors, such as Fernand Léger, Cocteau, Hemingway, Tchelitchew, Grosz and Terechkovitch. As documented in Robinson's biography, her impressive art collection comprised many works by such illustrious acquaintances, most gifted by the artists themselves. Robinson and Shterenberg met at a Parisian salon likely in 1925 or 1927, at which point this work (referred to in the biography as Still Life) entered Robinson's collection, where it would remain for several decades.By the 1920s, Shterenberg, who had lived in Paris for over a decade in 1906-1917, returned to Moscow in the pursuit of possibilities offered by the new communist state. These opportunities – to direct, for example, major international exhibitions of Soviet art and to display his own works — brought Shterenberg back to Paris at various points in the 1920s (Mikhail P. Lazarev, David Shterenberg, Painter and Era: the Artist's Path, (Moscow: Galaktika, 1992), pp. 174-200). He would continue his association with the Parisian avant-garde, including its primary actors, such as Picasso, Modigliani, Chagall and Kees van Dongen. Despite his involvement with proponents of Cubism and Fauvism, Shternberg did not follow any particular school or faction, preferring instead a syncretic approach.The present work is part of Shterenberg's most important and well-known genre: the still life. His fascination with materiality and the artist's role as its mediator made still lives the ideal vehicle through which to realize objects' essence. Here, the sharply tilted tabletop is populated by an empty wine bottle, delicate etched glass, brilliantly red strawberries, pear and apple in a basket and, finally, an oblong melon — all precariously teetering on the surface, yet modelled with all the gravity of real weighty objects. The painting surface — here striated and resembling wood grain, there scraped, revealing the plain weave of the canvas — is, too, both strikingly formalistic and suggestive of a somatic connection to the objects. Shternberg's powerful composition and perspective, coupled with his deft, detailed handling of the paint, create a layered vision that rewards attentive inspection.
The Library Press Edition of Hutchinson's Pictorial History of the War. Four volumes; four other books/pamphlets of WW2 interest, Boyle J.R.: The Lost Towns of the Humber. 1889; Yorkshire Painted and Described by Gordon Home. 1932; quantity of folding maps of Hull and Yorkshire interest; and quantity of children's books including Rainbow Annuals 1946 and 1947, Funnies Album 1947 etc Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
Scientific Results of the Oxford University Expedition to Sarawak (BORNEO) in 1932. OUP, London, 1952, 1 st edition. 8vo . In original publisher’s cloth. A collection of 48 original offprints on the Sarawak Expedition of 1932 bound by the Oxford Press. [1]Condition report: Ex Lib copy. Dewey Decimal number on spine. Some crushing to head and tail of spine. Some foxing particularly to later extracts.
A Japanese military issue Katana having a 68.5cm single edged blade, a wavy edged hammon, copper haboki and a plain steel tsuba, the wooden handle covered in ray skin and wrapped in red and blue thread and having red cord holding a single brass ornament, the Fuchi of brass and the Kashiri is missing, the hilt held in place with what appear to be bamboo pins but not removed so tang not inspected, the wooden saya is leather covered and stitched for most of the length except to the throat where the leather is laced on with a brass hanging ring and red cords, two press studs are fitted close to the throat, overall length 93cm.
WW2 Third Reich seven large photographs of Kiel mounted on heavy cardboard stock with hanger to reverse. Each image showing bomb damage to the area around the harbour. Taken from a high vantage point, the photos date from 1945/46. Each measures 48cm x 31cm. One image is repeated twice. Plus a British book "The War's Best Photographs" published by Odhams Press, London. Hardbacked, no dust cover. Undated.
WW1 British Death Plaque and Scroll, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal to 1908 Pte Charles Geeson, 1/5th Battl, Notts and Derbyshire Regiment. KIA at Ypres, Sept 8th 1915 aged 18. Complete with original boxes of issue. All with original ribbons. Along with a British War Medal to 31688 Pte P Stafford, Notts and Derbyshire Regiment. No ribbon. Plus a 1927 photo of his grave, press cutting with photo and account of his death, war graves letter.
WW2 British Medal Group consisting of 1939-45 Star, Burma Star and War Medal 1939-45 complete in box of issue to 1487239 2nd Lt GC Payne, RA. All complete with original ribbons. Along with his identity disks, rank pips, brass RA shoulder titles, buttons, Officers bronze collar dog, WO's rank crown, RA buttons. Also included in the group is a large photo album / journal complied by his wife beggining on Sept 8th 1939 when he enlisted and which covers his entire war from being an enlisted man and home service through to being Commissioned and service in the Far East. Contains large group photos, unit orders, telegrams, press cuttings, post cards, Japanese paperwork, etc. Lt Payne saw service with 20th LAA Regt, 83rd LAA, 60th LAA Regt and 85th (City of London) Medium Regt RA.
WW1 British Scrapbook compiled by Winifred De Mouton, dated Nov 1918, comprising of 56 pages of press cuttings covering the end of the Great War. Size 31cm x 26cm. Along with a second album of press cuttings by the same lady entitled "The Great War Press Cuttings", 10 pages along with some loose, dating from 1919, size 31cm x 25cm: Edwardian un framed portrait photo of a Captain wearing the India medal with 5 clasps and Sam Brown belt, size 14cm x 10cm pasted onto card: Edwardian photo of an Officer with Swagger stick in a Birmingham Hallmarked Silver frame with date letter "k", overall size 12cm x 7.5cm: Edwardian oval framed portrait photograph of an Officer of the Liverpool Regt wearing Field Service Cap, overall size 23cm x 18cm: WW2 Framed portrait photograph of a Lieut of the 16th County of London Regt wearing service dress with Sam Brown. Cap badge fixed to top of frame, overall size 29cm x 20cm. Frame maker marked "JC Vickery, Regent St. W" (6)
WW1 Royal Flying Corps and early RAF interest. An outstanding group to 13412 Lt Stuart Leslie consisting of Army Book 425 Pilots Flying Log Book, first entry 29/11/17, final entry 24/10/18, posted to No 4 Squadron on 3/5/18 and saw active service until 24th October 1918 with over 260 hours total flying time both as a Pilot and Observer. The log entries are detailed and include such items as crash landings, number of rounds fired from the Lewis gun, number of bombs dropped, actions with enemy aircraft, anti aircraft fire, photos taken, etc. Also included are his Soldiers Small book dated with enlistment date of 30/10/15 at the age of 22 years. Next of Kin listed as Father, Henry Cliftonville Leslie: RFC Training Transfer Card with posting date 17/11/17, aircraft types flown, DH6, BE2e, RE8, BE2c, BE12. Hours flown since graduation 10.5 on the RE8.: Booklet "Questions and Answers on the Practical Application of SS 131 for Pilots & Observers, RAF. 2nd Wing RAF", named in pencil to front cover: Form from Artillery & Infantry Co-Operation School, Pilots School with marks on Artillery Co-Operation etc for a 14 day course: Form from the Artillery & Inf Co-Operation school stating on transfer no Clothing statement received from No 69 TS: dated 28/4/18: Three sheets of Foolscap size Standing Orders issued at No 5 School of Military Aeronautics, RFC, Denham Bucks, Sept 1917: A card bound cover loose Lecture book containing all his notes with drawings detailing, aircraft rigging, engines, Ariel observations, Map reading, Instruments, Bombs etc: "A" Form Messages & Signals dated 31/101918 telling him and two other officers to proceed to Armentieres Station signed "Good Bye and best wishes": 9 small rolls of gun camera photographs which are dated 24/7/18 or 25/7/18 and additionally marked Lt Leslie, each showing 4 frames of images, these dates are covered in his log book where it mentions "Camera Gun" on July 24th 1918 and on July 26th 1918: A pair of screen printed aircraft pennants wrapped in brown paper, one a Union Flag measuring 22cm x 12cm complete with tie strings which shows evidence of use and a RAF "Duster" pennant 23cm x 11.5cm: RFC Bronze Sweetheart badge, solid back, pin missing, converted from a collar dog maker marked "JR Gaunt, London": 3 RFC Officers Bronze collar dogs, all unmarked: Wire Bullion Miniature Mess Dress RFC Pilots wings measuring 7.5cm: Pair of RFC Pilots Wings cut from uniform with tunic material remaining, approx 11cm across: A pair of RFC Pilots wings uniform removed, approx 11cm across: A pair of RAF Pilots wings in padded form, uniform removed with threads remaining approx 10cm across: A pair of RAF Pilots wings in padded form uniform removed approx 10cm across: Early RAF cuff rank insignia eagle and metal wound stripe, uniform cut off removed: Single cloth Wound Stripe in wire bullion, uniform cut off removed: Single rank shoulder strap shows evidence of promotion from Lt to Captain as pip differs slightly in style, uniform cut off removed, press stud to underside: Small 31mm gilt RAF eagle with twin prongs to reverse maker marked "Lambourne & Co, Birmingham": Metal Wound Stripe with backing plate: Cloth ribbon bar with War Medal & Victory Medal ribbons and another the same but pin backed: 4 heavy card map boards for use in the aircraft with maps pasted to them showing the Front Lines, Hostile Battery Positions, named to him: A single sided cardboard map board showing Light Railways in Corps area 1918: Six other folding maps showing Belgium and France. Photo of Stuart Leslie in the family home, postcards, pre war German business cards, his Father's 1915 driving licence, etc. All contained within a wooden Teachers Whisky box. Background info: Stuart Leslie was born in Finchley, North London on 19th May 1893 to Henry Leslie and his wife Madeline Nora. He had three younger sisters. In 1911 he was listed in the census as being aged 18 and an "Apprentice, Trimmings, Haberdashery". After the Great War he returned to the family home "Cliftonville", Woodhouse Road, Finchley N12 and to the business. In 1939 he was living with his Mother and two sisters still at the family home and listed as being "Manager Straw and Felt Merchant". He never married and died in 1950.
ENTERTAINMENT MEMORABILIA to include original photograph of Harry Tate, comedian filling a car with petrol in Handsworth, Birmingham, a signed photograph of 'The Carsons' dated 1937, a collection of seven Camera Press photographs of The Queen and Prince Philip with letter about fees for using them dated 26th August 1952, advertising bill and half ticket stubs for wrestling at King's Hall, Derby 1955, , Lyceum Theatre programme for Vanderdecken featuring Henry Irving
1950S / 60S / 70S CRIME WRITERS WITH PSEUDONYMS - HARDBACKS WITH DUSTJACKETS to include Anthony Gilbert (Lucy Beatrice Malleson), all published by Collins Crime Club, 'She Shall Die' 1961, 'No Dust In the Attic' 1962, 'Death Wears A Mask' 1970 and 'Murder's A Waiting Game' 1972, William Haggard (Richard Henry Michael Clayton) 'Slow Burner' 1958 Cassell, Charles L. Leonard (Mary Violet Heberden) 'The 4th Funeral' 1951 Museum Press Ltd. and Paul Somers (Andrew Garve) 'The Shivering Mountain' 1959 Collins (7)
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