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Lot 403
DAMBUSTERS THE: A Limited Edition 17.5 x 12.5 print depicting the 617 'Dambuster' Squadron Memorial at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, by artist K. Buckingham (1987), individually signed to the white borders by over fifty pilots of World War II associated with the Dambusters Raid and 617 Squadron, including Bill Howarth, Len Sumpter, Les Munro, James Tait, Bill Reid VC, Joe McCarthy, Ken Brown, Archie Johnstone, Harry Johnson, John Pryor, John Bell, Albert Hepworth, Colin Cole, Benny Goodman, Jock Calder, H. K. 'Duke' Munro, Frank Appleby, Basil Feneron, Bill Pengelly, John Sanders, Des Phillips, Arthur Joplin, Frank Tilley, Reg Spencer, Ross Stanford, Frank Cardwell, John Langston, Danny Daniel, Terry Kearns, Donald Cheney, Freddie Watts etc. Also signed by the artist and numbered 287 of 617. All have signed in bold pencil, with the exception of one ink signature. Rolled and with some light overall surface creasing, G
Lot 404
DAMBUSTERS THE: A colour 20 x 14 Limited Edition print of an Avro Lancaster aircraft of 617 Squadron (ED932 AJ-G, being the bomber piloted by Wing Commander Guy Gibson on the Dambusters Raid, 16th May 1943) individually signed by sixteen members of 617 Squadron and their Commander-in-Chief, most of whom participated in Operation Chastise, comprising Arthur T. Harris (Commander-in-Chief, Bomber Command), George Chalmers (Wireless Operator with Lancaster ED886/G AJ-O), Leonard Cheshire (Commanding Officer of 617 Squadron, November 1943 - July 1944), Basil Feneron (Flight Engineer with Lancaster ED918/G AJ-F), Bertie 'Toby' Foxlee (Front Gunner with Lancaster ED909/G AJ-P), Raymond Grayston (Flight Engineer with Lancaster ED912/G AJ-N), Dudley Heal (Navigator with Lancaster ED918/G AJ-F), Sydney Hobday (Navigator with Lancaster ED912/G AJ-N), Bill Howarth (Front Gunner with Lancaster ED921/G AJ-W), Edward Johnson (Bomb Aimer with Lancaster ED912/G AJ-N), William Reid (Captured and made a Prisoner of War in Stalag-III whilst serving in 617 Squadron, July 1944. Victoria Cross winner for his actions during a raid on Dusseldorf, 3rd November 1943), Geoffrey Rice (Pilot of Lancaster ED936/G AJ-H), David Shannon (Pilot of Lancaster ED929/G AJ-L), Len Sumpter (Bomb Aimer with Lancaster ED929/G AJ-L), James Tait (Commanding Officer of 617 Squadron, July 1944 - January 1945), Bill Townsend (Pilot of Lancaster ED886/G AJ-O) and Douglas Webb (Front Gunner with Lancaster ED886/G AJ-O). All have signed with their names alone in various coloured inks to the white background. Also signed by Keith Broomfield of the RAF Museum. The signature of Harris is faded, although legible, and the signatures of Townsend and Foxlee are a little weak, although perfectly legible. Framed and glazed in a plain silver coloured frame to an overall size of 21 x 15. Accompanied by the Limited Edition certificate (Number 556 of 1000) signed by Michael Fopp and issued by the Battle of Britain Museum and also with a copy of a photograph depicting Harris seated in a half length pose at a large table, signing a copy of the present print, and with fourteen of the other signatories standing behind him. VG
Lot 210
ELGAR EDWARD: (1857-1934) English Composer. A.L.S., Edward Elgar, three pages, 8vo, Forli, Malvern, 21st March 1895, to Messrs. Novello & Co. ('Dear Sirs'). Elgar writes to answer his correspondent's enquiry, explaining 'I don't think much is gained in the way of facility to the players in printing the two violin parts together as in the specimen (now returned) (no longer present) If, in setting out the pages, the engraver can leave sufficient 'rest' for turning over it might be a slight advantage to print together: however, the 'turning over' is of vital importance & I suggested 'separate' parts as this is generally so much easier to manage in setting out a single line.' In concluding the composer thanks his publishers for their courtesy in referring these points to him. With a partial received date stamp at the head of the first page, only very slightly affecting the place and date, which remain quite legible. VG
Lot 346
EMERSON WILLIAM: (1701-1782) English Mathematician. A.L.S., W Emerson, one page, folio, Hurworth, 14th March 1775, to the publisher John Nourse. Emerson informs his correspondent that he has almost finished his treatise ('It will be quite done by the time this letter reaches you') and explains 'I intended to have added some more articles, but must defer that, as I think the book will be about the usual size'. Emerson further continues 'I could wish that Everingham might print it, as he has done all the rest, and knows my manner of writing, and all circumstances, and so will make fewer mistakes. The only difficulty now is to get covers to send it back and forward….and for expedition, I have desired some Franks for Everingham, but if he does not print it, that order must be countermanded. I believe it will go off as readily as any other of the other books for there are several curious matters in it.' With address panel to the verso. Some light overall age wear and a few small file holes, tears, and minor areas of paper loss (largely caused by the original breaking of the seal to open the letter), only very slightly affecting a few words of text and not the signature, G John Nourse (1705-1780) English Publisher & Bookseller, a specialist in Scientific and Mathematical works. Emerson's A Miscellaneous Treatise containing several Mathematical Subjects was published in 1776. The present letter was most likely originally part of the William Upcott Collection of Manuscripts and Autograph Letters. Upcott (1779-1845) acquired all of the business letters of Nourse and his collection of manuscripts and letters was sold at three auctions in 1846, the British Library acquiring a proportion of the collection.
Lot 73
ENGLAND FOOTBALL: A colour 16 x 19 print entitled Boys of '66 by artist Brian West, the composite image depicting various action shots and jubilant scenes involving the England football team who won the World Cup in 1966, individually signed to the lower white border by nine of the team members comprising Alan Ball, Ray Wilson, Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters, Jack Charlton, Nobby Stiles, George Cohen, Roger Hunt and Gordon Banks. Also signed by the artist. Limited Edition number 14 of 700. A few of the signatures are faded although remain reasonably legible. Matted in white and red and framed and glazed in a wooden frame to an overall size of 24 x 26. VG
Lot 300
BUCK PEARL S.: (1892-1973) American Writer and Novelist who spent much of her early life in China where she wrote The Good Earth (1931). Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1938. Correspondence collection comprising sixteen T.Ls.S. and one A.L.S., Pearl S. Buck, seventeen pages (total), 4to, mainly written from Perkasie, Pennsylvania, 12th August 1963 - 10th August 1970, all to Sofia Mircetic in Yugoslavia. Buck writes a series of largely social letters, thanking her correspondent for various gifts of lace doilies, costume dolls etc., but also commenting on her work and other events of the time, in part, 'Thank you….for the beautiful pictures and for the record. My children and I have enjoyed both and it is thoughtful of you to send them….Let me add to this letter my sincere sympathy for the terrible earthquakes that your country has recently suffered. Americans were sad to think that such misfortune should have fallen on a people toward whom they feel so friendly' (12th August 1963), 'I am glad that you found something of use to you in my books, A Bridge for Passing and Command the Morning….I am sending you a copy of My Several Worlds and The Child Who Never Grew. (Neither present) Both are autobiographical' (20th September 1963), 'I would like to send you a copy of Voices in the House and will do so. It is a book different from my others but it was based partly on a true story. It is a joy to me to know that I have friends in your country. My greatest grief is always the present division between peoples. I am sure that in other countries there are those of us who would enjoy one another' (6th January 1966), 'I am interested indeed to observe the growing communication between your country and mine. I heard a radio program this morning on this subject and I realize, as I did not before, that your citizens may leave your country and travel abroad as they wish. This is wonderful, for it gives us an opportunity to know more about each other. I only wish that the Communist countries would give their citizens this same freedom. I wish especially that China would have this freedom. Perhaps it is not as far away as I fear' (4th April 1966), 'I think that Orchid Girl must be Imperial Woman. I am sending you a copy of this book (no longer present) which I consider one of my best' (4th December 1967), 'Thank you very much for your kind note sharing with us our sad loss of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. I value especially this coming from your country, and coming from you' (3rd July 1968), 'I do not myself have copies of my Chinese Trilogy, House of Earth. I think it is in print again - it was out of print for a while. If you will write to my publisher….I am sure they will send you a copy in English' (5th May 1969), 'It is always good to hear from your country for our newspapers have very little news from your part of the world, although Americans admire Yugoslavians very much. It is kind of you to speak as generously of my books, I am happy that you like them. The translation of the Chinese novel in English has only just come back into print, so perhaps it will come to your country, but I fear the translation there will be very difficult' (23rd February 1970; A.L.S.), 'Thank you very much for your kind birthday wishes. I have almost forgotten my birthday - there are so many of them - but it is pleasant to have others remember it' (25th June 1970). All of the letters are accompanied by the original envelopes. VG to EX, 17
Lot 212
ELGAR EDWARD: (1857-1934) English Composer. Illustrated A.L.S., Edward Elgar, four pages, 8vo, Forli, Malvern, 16th April 1895, to Messrs. Novello & Co. ('Dear Sirs'). Elgar informs his music publishers that he is returning the proofs (no longer present) of two part songs for Ladies voices and requests 'that some footnote goes on the first page of each of them to the effect that the violin accompaniments are procurable separately', further continuing 'It might be as well to print also a note (on the Violin copies) something like the following “If the Chorus is numerous these accompts. may be played by two or more Violins to each part” This might eventually assist the sale of extra Violin copies'. The composer further states 'I have made a note on the proofs of the places where the turn-over for the Violins is not well managed, if possible it would be best to print those parts to lay open [at this point of the letter Elgar has added a simple illustration in his hand of two numbered pages opened to the viewer] so as to avoid the turn'. Elgar also asks that the works be ready in early May so that they can be introduced during the next school term and encloses a list (no longer present) of schools affiliated to the Royal College of Music and Royal Academy of Music examinations 'which gives a useful list for any purposes of special advertisement of this class of music'. With a purple ink received stamp to the head of the first page and a few other ink and blue indelible annotations, not affecting the main body of text or signature. VG
Lot 349
SCARPA ANTONIO: (1752-1832) Italian Anatomist. A good A.L.S., A. Scarpa, one page, 4to, Pavia, 29th October 1808, to Giorgio Passega, in Italian. Scarpa states that he received his correspondent's letter whilst in Milan to attend a Royal birth, and thanks Passega for their expressions of friendship and helpful information, further referring to various mutual acquaintances and the benefits he hopes to receive for his retirement, the payments of which are slow and irritating to Scarpa. The anatomist also informs his correspondent 'My work on hernias is about to be published in fascicles, if there is a sufficient number of subscribers. I enclose the Prospectus (no longer present) so that according to this in Ferrara and the surrounding area you will be looking for surgeons and physicians who will give their names. The expense is high and distribution every three months will be slight, and finally each one will have the work without even noticing to have paid for it. It will not be less bulky than the one on aneurisma and I hope no less useful than that. However, be quick in collecting the names of the subscribers, since I have to make good checks before undertaking the print'. A letter of interesting content relating to one of Scarpa's medical treatises. Addressed in Scarpa's hand to the verso and with the remnants of a red wax seal attached (small area of paper loss to the lower edge where the seal was originally broken, not affecting the text or signature). About VG As the present letter suggests, Scarpia published a treatise on hernias entitled Sull'ernie memorie anatomico-chirurgiche in 1809. This was supplemented by Sull'ernie del perineo, the first ever discussion of the perineal hernia, and Traité pratique des hernie, ou, Mémoires anatomiques et chirurgicaux sur ces maladies in 1812. Both Scarpa's fascia and Scarpa's triangle were derived from these works.
Lot 52
A collection of various designer collectible items To include a Moschino mobile phone cover, an Edinburgh crystal small dressing table clock, a Vera Wang for Wedgwood silverplated compact, a Butler & Wilson boxed tiara, a Rodo clutch bag, a Matthew Williamson clutch bag/purse, two further tiaras and a skull print scarf. (9)
Lot 301
A collection of ladies Vivienne Westwood clothing To include a Red Label crochet grey top with button detail, size medium, a knee length skirt with book print, UK size 12, a white striped cardigan, approx. size 10/12, a Red Label striped knee length skirt, size 42 and a red label Aztec design top, size large. (5)
Lot 400
A collection of contemporary designer clothing To include a Miu Miu cerise pink virgin wool jacket, size 44, a Paul Costelloe linen jacket with white cotton collar and three button detail, size 10, a Paul Smith 'Blue' linen floral print short jacket, size 42, and a Diane Von Furstenberg two piece brown check skirt suit, size 8. (5)
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