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Lot 150
GEORGE VI: (1895-1952) King of the United Kingdom 1936-52. A very fine vintage signed 12.5 x 16.5 photograph, the image depicting the King in a half length pose wearing his military uniform. Photograph by Hugh Cecil and signed by him in pencil to the lower white border. Signed ('George R') by the King in bold fountain pen ink to the lower white border and dated 1948 in his hand. Attractively matted in cream with a gold coloured border and framed and glazed in a gold coloured wooden frame to an overall size of 21 x 25.5. VG Following the abdication of his elder brother, King Edward VIII, in 1936, King George VI became King of the United Kingdom, reigning from December 1936 until his death in February 1952. He was the last Emperor of India and the first Head of the Commonwealth. From 1939, the Empire and Commonwealth (except Ireland) was at war with Nazi Germany, and War with Italy and Japan followed in 1940 and 1941 respectively. Although Britain and its allies were ultimately victorious in 1945, the United States and the Soviet Union rose as pre-eminent world powers and the British Empire declined. The King's accession had come at a time when public faith in the monarchy was at a low ebb, however as a dutiful family man and by showing personal courage, he succeeded in restoring the popularity of the monarchy.
Lot 11
JAMES II & VII: (1633-1701) King of England & Ireland and King of Scotland (as James VII) 1685-88.D.S., James R, as King, at the head, one page, folio, Court at Whitehall, London, 11th April 1685. The manuscript Warrant is addressed to Francis, Lord Guilford, Keeper of the Great Seal, and states, in part, 'Whereas Our Most Deare Brother the late King deceased did by his Letters Patents bearing date the 12th day of January last past grant the Deanary and Church of Bristoll with all its Rights and Priviledges unto Richard Thompson ... who was instituted thereunto, but the Mandate for his Instalment becoming voyd by the Demise of Our said Most Deare Brother, the said Dr Thompson hath humbly besought Us to direct a New Mandate', further requesting Lord Guilford to direct 'the Canons of the said Church to install the said Deane ... in pursuance of Our said most Deare Brothers Royall Intention…' so as 'the same might have been done & compleated if the Demise ... had not hapned ...' Countersigned ('Sunderland') at the foot Robert Spencer (1641-1702) 2nd Earl of Sunderland. English Nobleman and Statesman, Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1682-88. With blind embossed seal at the head. With blank integral leaf. An attractive, clean document. VGA fine, early document signed by King James just two months into his reign.Francis North (1637-1685) 1st Baron Guilford. British Lawyer, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal 1682-85, succeeding Lord Nottingham.Richard Thompson, English Vicar of St. Mary Redcliffe in Bristol. King Charles II had presented him to the Deanery of Bristol on 12th May 1684, and again on 7th January 1685 owing to a clerical error. He was instituted on 2nd February (that is, to the temporalities of his post) but King Charles died on the 6th February 1685, just four days later. Thompson was re-instituted by the present document, and installed by the Cathedral Chapter on 24th May 1685, but himself died the following 29th November 1685.James II and VII was the last Roman Catholic monarch to reign over the Kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. King James is remembered for his struggles with the English Parliament and his attempts to create religious liberty for English Roman Catholics and Protestant nonconformists, against the wishes of the Anglican establishment. Parliament, opposed to the growth of absolutism that was occurring in other European countries, as well as to the loss of legal supremacy of the Church of England, saw their opposition as a way to preserve what they regarded as traditional English liberties. This tension made King James's four-year reign a struggle for supremacy between the English Parliament and the Crown, resulting in his deposition in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, and the passage of the Bill of Rights (1689).
Lot 16
ROUSSEAU JEAN-JACQUES: (1712-1778) French Writer and Philosopher. An interesting autograph manuscript, unsigned, one page, 4to, n.p., n.d. (c.1746), in French. The page of manuscript, with a couple of alterations in Rousseau's hand, is from his unpublished work relating to the history of women which he prepared between 1746-51 for his benefactress Louise Marie Madeleine Dupin. Rousseau writes his text in the right column of the page, the left reserved for additional notes, the present manuscript annotated in his hand 'Ordonn[ance]: des R[ois] de Fr[ance]…p.205'. In his text Rousseau writes regarding King Philippe le Long of 1317, stating '…by letters given to the Abbess…of Cusset, who previously had given to the King half of the Justice and duties that they had and received in their village during the fairs…granting them that the Abbess will in future decide on her own behalf of belongings and not him nor any successor King will be able to remove such right.´ VG Philip V (c.1292/1293-1322) King of France and Navarre 1316-22, known as 'Philippe le Long'. Cusset is situated in the department of Allier, Auvergne, close to Vichy, in the central region of France. The Abbess Rousseau refers to was the superior of a female community of nuns from the Order of St. Benoit.Rousseau's political philosophy influenced the Enlightenment in France and across Europe. His sentimental novel Julie, or the New Heloise (1761) was of importance to the development of romanticism in fiction and his Discourse of Inequality (1754) and The Social Contract (1762) are cornerstones in modern political and social thought. During the period of the French Revolution Rousseau was the most popular of the philosophes among members of the Jacobin Club. Rousseau was interred as a national hero in the Pantheon in Paris in 1794, sixteen years after his death.
Lot 147
FLENSBURG GOVERNMENT:An extremely rare and historically important Top Secret document prepared by Commodore Tully Shelley, Intelligence Officer with the U.S. Navy, 36 pages (originally 37, unfortunately lacking the first page), folio, n.p. (SHAEF Headquarters, Germany), 19th June 1945. The carbon typed document represents the original English translation of the daily notes prepared by Walter Ludde-Neurath in his capacity as personal adjutant to Grand Admiral Karl Doenitz, and date from 2nd – 17th May 1945 at the time when Doenitz was serving as head of the Flensburg Government. The momentous document was completed under the instruction of Major General Sir Kenneth Strong commences with a summary of its contents, the salient points listed in numbered paragraphs from 4-11 (1-3 evidently originally on the missing first page), in part, ‘Historically enclosure (A) is a document of great value, and for the immediate future there can be gained from the document a very good insight in to the aim of the Doenitz government.… the Doenitz Government accepted this report of Hitler’s death as a fact and acted thereon accordingly. It is very interesting to note that Doenitz acted upon Bormann’s despatch and completely disregarded Goebbels’ later despatch insofar as the formation of the new government was concerned.…...Doenitz expressed himself very forcefully as favouring co-operation with the Western Powers… Doctor Rössner on the 17 May 1945 reported the recent growing development among the troops and officers toward Eastern orientation… Thoughts were developing among German officers that the German Fleet should be sailed to Kronstadt instead of to English harbours. In addition, further centers of attraction favouring the Russian side were set forth, such as: (a) The hoped for rapid re-establishment of national unity, quoting Stalin, “Germany must not be dismembered”….(c) A better provisional outlook in the East for each professional soldier….In conversation with Dr. Rössner, Doenitz branded such a position as monstrously short-sighted…but no one considers the price which in the long run we would have to pay: the giving up of Volkische existence…(following a meeting between Doenitz, Speer, Wegener, Keitel, Jodl and Wagner on 11th May 1945 to discuss the problem of East vs. West)…the Russians occupy that portion of Germany east of the Elbe, which was from the standpoint of supplying food an area of overabundance…. He (the Russian) will find it easy to create bearable living conditions… in conjunction with dexterous management and propaganda threatens the Bolshevization of the largest part of the population in this area. The West has been an area of agricultural scarcity… refuges… sizeable overpopulation… The inevitable results are hunger, epidemic and the promotion of radicalism among the masses…. And knowledge of the happier fate of the East German area will do the rest for the Bolshevization of this part of Germany too. The problems of this world and in particular of Europe have not been settled by this war…future disruption and the hope for a bettering of our fate lead people to seek the path of least sacrifice… the East appears enticing. The complete lack of understanding of the Anglo-Americans of these problems and their short sighted, colonial-minded management of the German people leads further in the direction of throwing us into the arms of the Russians. If the foregoing problems are not soon carried through to an energetic solution, the developments will necessarily bear Bolshevistic fruit.’ and continues with the complete English translations of Ludde-Neurath’s daily notes commencing on 2nd May 1945 and which state, in part, ‘Minutes of discussions and decisions…Radio despatch 1807/30/ag 14. Received: 30 April 1835 Contents: F R R Grand Admiral Doenitz: The Fuhrer has designated you as his successor instead of ex-Reichsmarschall Goering. Written confirmation follows. From now on, you will order such measures as will be found necessary in the current situation…(in reply)…My Fuhrer, my loyalty to you will be unconditional. I shall make every effort in order to relieve you in Berlin. Nevertheless if fate forces me to lead the German Reich as your chosen successor, I shall conduct this war to the end in a manner befitting this unique heroic struggle… of the German Volk. Radio despatch 1446/1/ag 32 Transmitted: 1 May 1518 Contents: F R R Grand Admiral (Top Secret. Officer messenger only!). The Führer died yesterday at 1530. The testament of 29 April confers on you the office of Reichespresident… Reichsleiter Bormann is trying to get to you today in order to brief you on the situation. Goebbels…..Daily notes 2 May 1945 1030 hrs......Translation of enclosure (C) 19 May 1945 …Subj.: Geneva prisoner of war and wounded convention of 1929 and Hague rules for land warfare of 1907…..…The unconditionalness of the military surrender means, as has been previously laid down, juristically speaking, only that the insistence of the enemy on full disarmament, etc., must be undertaken without contradiction or reservation. As for the rest, the enemy has relative to the Geneva and Hague Conventions no further reaching rights than those… In regards to article 5 of the Convention on prisoners of war, according to which prisoners have the duty upon questioning to reveal only their true names, ranks and numbers… the obligation of secrecy does not stand any longer on account of the unconditional surrender… prisoners can incur punishment… if they give no answer or an incorrect answer if they are questioned regarding their membership of the NSDAP….Since the war from the German side was conducted according to repeated declarations of the former German authorities as a battle of “Weltanschauugen”, the Allies must be presumed to have the authority… to examine all Germans whether they are or not to be employed as public functionaries in the administration of the occupied area…’ Each page bears the red stamped words TOP SECRET at the head and with two file holes to the head of each page, some small tears, creasing, light age wear and small areas of paper loss to the head of most pages, generally GA VITALLY IMPORTANT DOCUMENT DETAILING THE VERY FINAL STAGES OF THE THIRD REICHWalter Ludde-Neurath (b.1914) German Kriegsmarine officer of World War II, Personal Adjutant to Grand Admiral Karl Doenitz from 1944-45. The present lot is accompanied by a copy of a T.L.S. by Ludde-Neurath, one page, 4to, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 13th November 1980, in German. Writing in response to having been sent a copy of the present document, Ludde-Neurath replied ‘I naturally find it extremely interesting that a carbon copy of my daily notes has suddenly appeared. As far as my recollection goes I had only two originals produced and only the one carbon copy. It is evidently this latter one which has now been offered to you’. Ludde-Neurath used his daily notes as the basis for his book Unconditional Surrender – A Memoir of the Last Days of the Third Reich and the Donitz Administration (2010) being the English translation of Regierung Donitz: die letzen Tage des Dritten Reiches originally published in 1950.Provenance: The present document was previously the property of Major General Sir Kenneth Strong, General Eisenhower’s Chief of Intelligence, and produced for his own personal evaluation of the workings of the Flensburg Government. Owing to restrictions imposed by the-saleroom the complete catalogue description can not be shown here. Please contact the auctioneers for further details.
Lot 4
EDWARD VI: (1537-1553) King of England & Ireland 1547-53. Son of King Henry VIII and Jane Seymour and England's first monarch to be raised as a Protestant. A good, rare D.S., Edward, as King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Manor of St. James's, 24th May 1547. The manuscript document is a Warrant addressed to Richard Bonnye (or Bunny), Receiver of the Royal Rents and Revenues in the counties of Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmorland, Lancashire, the Bishopric of Durham and the Archdeaconry of Richmond, commanding him to annually deliver to Sir Thomas Grey, Treasurer of the town of Berwick, the sum of £3000 for payment of the fees and wages of the officers and soldiers of the town. Countersigned at the foot by Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset ('E: Somerset'; c.1500-1552, Lord Protector of England 1547-49 during the minority of his nephew, King Edward VI) and five other members of the Privy Council comprising John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford ('J Russell'; c.1485-1554/55, Lord Privy Seal 1542-55 and Lord High Steward, for the Coronation of King Edward VI, 1547) Sir Thomas Cheney ('T Cheyne'; c.1485-1558, English Administrator & Diplomat, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports in South East England 1536-58), Sir Anthony Denny ('A D….' a large part of the signature worn away, 1501-1549, Groom of the Stool, a confidant of King Henry VIII who attended the monarch on his death bed), Henry FitzAlan, 19th Earl of Arundel ('H. Arundell', 1512-1580, English Nobleman, Lord Chamberlain) and Sir Ralph Sadler ('R. Sadleyr', 1507-1587, English Statesman, Secretary of State 1540-43, Master of the Great Wardrobe 1543-53). With a large portion of the blind embossed paper seal of the Privy Council affixed. A small diamond shaped spindle hole appears in the upper left margin, not affecting the text or signatures, some light overall creasing and minor dust staining and with a few very small holes to the lower edge and the upper edge a little frayed. A small area of text to the right side of the document is a little rubbed and a few words are partially illegible, G A rare document signed by the nine-year old King Edward VI in the first year of his reign, four months after the death of King Henry VIII, and countersigned by his uncle, Edward Seymour, leader of the Regency Council. Sir Thomas Grey (c.1509-1570), the beneficiary of the present Warrant, served as Justice of the Peace for Northumberland 1547-54 and as Treasurer for Berwick-upon-Tweed 1547-50. The fall of Edward Seymour as Protector in 1550 cost Grey the treasurership of Berwick, which was transferred to Richard Bunny (c.1513-1584) to whom the present Warrant is addressed. Provenance: The present document was formerly contained in the collection of Sir Thomas Phillipps (1792-1872) English Antiquary and Book Collector who amassed the largest collection of manuscripts in the 19th century. The document was sold by Sotheby's on 27th June 1977 (lot 4865, MS 25912) and most likely derived from the collection formed by the antiquary John Wilson of Broomhead (1719-1783) which included a volume of Bunny's paper as receiver of the Northern Revenues. The third of the Tudor monarchs, King Edward VI's reign was marked by economic problems and social unrest that culminated in riot and rebellion in 1549. The transformation of the church into a recognisably Protestant body also occurred under Edward, the architect of the reforms being Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, whose Book of Common Prayer is still used. King Edward VI fell ill in February 1553 and died at the young age of 15.
Lot 152
DUCHAMP MARCEL: (1887-1968) French-born American Painter, Writer and Chess Player. A.L.S., Marcel, one page, 4to, n.p., 25th October 1947, to [Charles R.] Hulbeck (Richard Huelsenbeck). Duchamp informs his friend that `The pictures are not back and I am afraid won´t be back for some months', continuing to explain 'Schweizer, the representative here, is in France and is coming back in a few weeks or days. He will have exact information about the return of the shipment. Don´t worry'. A letter of interesting association. The upper edge of the letter is very slightly irregularly trimmed, otherwise VG Richard Huelsenbeck (1892-1974) German Psychoanalyst, Poet, Writer & Drummer, founder of the Berlin Dada Group. Huelsenbeck was continually investigated by the Nazi authorities from 1933, although managed to emigrate to the United States in 1936. Once there he changed his name to Charles R. Hulbeck and practiced medicine and psychoanalysis in Long Island, New York. Huelsenbeck's autobiography, Memoirs of a Dada Drummer, gives detailed accounts of his interactions with many key figures of the movement, including Duchamp. Duchamp's work is associated with Cubism, conceptual art and Dada and the artist is considered by many critics to be one of the most important artists of the 20th century. He advised modern art collectors and other prominent figures, thereby helping to shape the tastes of Western art and challenged conventional thought about artistic processes and rejected the emerging art market. Duchamp famously dubbed a urinal art and named it Fountain, however he produced relatively few artworks while remaining mostly aloof of the avant-garde circles of his time. Duchamp went on to pretend to abandon art and devote the rest of his life to chess, whilst secretly continuing to make art.
Lot 21
GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. L.S., Georguis R, with holograph subscription ('Maj:tis V:ro Bonus Frater, Consanguineus et Amicus', in Latin), one page, folio, St. James's, 30th June 1772, to King Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies, in Latin. King George III acknowledges the receipt of his correspondent's communication announcing the news of the birth of a Princess whom the Queen, his spouse, with the help of divine providence, has brought into the world and continues to send his good wishes for the happiness of the newly born Princess and for the prosperity of the King's entire family. Countersigned at the foot by William Nassau de Zuylestein (1717-1781) 4th Earl of Rochford. British Courtier, Diplomat and Statesman, Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1770-75. With integral address leaf with a blind embossed paper seal affixed (small area of paper loss at the base of the page, caused by the original breaking of the seal). An attractive letter featuring an elegant example of King George III's signature. VG Ferdinand I (1751-1825) King of the Two Sicilies 1816-25, previously King Ferdinand IV of the Kingdom of Naples 1759-99, 1799-1806 & 1815-16 and King Ferdinand III of the Kingdom of Sicily 1759-1816. Maria Theresa of Naples and Sicily (1772-1807) Eldest Daughter of King Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies and his wife, Marie Caroline of Austria (1752-1814). The Princess was born on 6th June 1772 and later served as the last Holy Roman Empress (1792-1806) and the first Empress of Austria (1804-07). King George III's reign, longer than that of any British monarch before him, was marked by a series of military conflicts involving his kingdoms. Great Britain defeated France in the Seven Years' War, becoming the dominant European power in North America and India. However, many of Britain's American colonies were soon lost in the American War of Independence. Further wars against revolutionary and Napoleonic France from 1793 concluded in the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Lot 96
BADEN-POWELL ROBERT: (1857-1941) British Lieutenant General, founder of the Scout movement. An excellent vintage signed 8 x 9.5 photograph, the image showing Baden-Powell in a half length pose wearing his uniform. The image is by Vandyk of London and is presented within a decorative border to the photographer's mount. Signed ('R S S Baden-Powell') in bold black fountain pen ink to a clear area at the base of the image and dated May 1905 in his hand. Some very light, extremely minor age wear and a few spots of foxing to the photographer's mount, not affecting the image or signature, otherwise VG Baden-Powell served in the British Army from 1876-1910 and successfully defended the town during the Siege of Mafeking in 1899 during the Second Boer War in South Africa. In 1907, two years after the present photograph was signed, Baden-Powell held a demonstration camp, the Brownsea Island Scout Camp, which is now regarded as the beginning of Scouting. He wrote Scouting for Boys in 1908 and two years later Baden-Powell retired from the army to form The Boy Scouts Association.
Lot 177
ELIZABETH II & PRINCE PHILIP: ELIZABETH II (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- & PRINCE PHILIP (1921- ) Duke of Edinburgh, husband and consort of Queen Elizabeth II. An excellent, large signed colour 21.5 x 29.5 photograph by both Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip individually, the formal image showing the Queen seated in a full length pose and with her husband standing in a full length pose behind her. Both wear full formal dress and are seen within a corridor of Buckingham Palace. Photograph by Peter Grugeon. Signed ('Elizabeth R') by the Queen and signed ('Philip') by the Prince, both in dark fountain pen inks to the lower photographer's mount. The Queen has also added the date, 1980, in her hand. Framed and glazed in the original gold coloured wooden frame (some minor faults) to an overall size of 24 x 32. A particularly fine signed Royal portrait, and quite desirable in this larger format. About EX Peter Grugeon (1918-1980) English Photographer, famous for his portraits of the British Royal family from in the 1970s. In 2015 Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning British monarch, surpassing the reign of her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, and is the longest reigning Queen regnant and female head of state in world history. (See also lots 125 & 140) Following World War II Philip was granted permission by King George VI to marry Elizabeth. Before the official announcement of their engagement, he abandoned his Greek and Danish royal titles and became a naturalised British subject, adopting the surname Mountbatten from his maternal grandparents. After an engagement of five months, he married Elizabeth on 20 November 1947. Just before the wedding, he was created Duke of Edinburgh. He is the longest-serving consort of a reigning British monarch and the oldest-ever male member of the British royal family.
Lot 45
GEORGE IV: (1762-1830) King of the United Kingdom 1820-30. A good D.S., George R, as King, at the head, four pages, folio, Court at Carlton House, 14th May 1824. The manuscript document is addressed to the Reverend George Gregory and William Ponsford and is a License allowing John Lambert Arden and his issue to take and use the surname of Gorwyn in addition to, and after that, of Arden and provides a lengthy explanation, stating, in part, 'Whereas George Gregory of Dunsford in the County of Devon, Clerk, and William Ponsford, of Puddicombe in the same County, Gentleman, for and on behalf of John Lambert Arden, of the Parish of Cheriton Bishop in the County aforesaid, Gentleman, a minor of the age of twenty years and upwards, the fourth and youngest son of George Arden, late of the City of Exeter, Mercer, deceased, by Joan his wife, one of the sisters of John Lambert Gorwyn, late of Cheriton Bishop….also deceased, have by their Petition humbly represented us, that the said John Lambert Gorwyn, the late material uncle of the said John Lambert Arden, in and by his last Will….gave and devised his messauges….in the said Will, there is contained a Proviso and Direction that when and as soon as the said John Lambert Arden should become seized or entitled to the actual Possession of the said Estate….he shall use, assume and take upon him and afterwards continue the surname of Gorwyn only instead of his then surname or by adding the same thereto….' Countersigned at the conclusion by Robert Peel (1788-1850) British Prime Minister 1834-35, 1841-46 and Home Secretary 1822-27 & 1828-30. With blind embossed paper seal affixed. A good document featuring fine examples of the signatures of King George IV and Robert Peel. VG Robert Peel twice served as the United Kingdom's Prime Minister (1834-35, 1841-46) and twice as Home Secretary (1822-27, 1828-30) and is regarded as one of the founders of the modern Conservative Party and the father of modern British policing. His establishment of the Metropolitan Police Force for London in 1829 led to a new type of officer known in tribute to him as 'bobbies', a term still used today. King George IV had served as Prince Regent during the final years of his father, King George III's, illness and acceded to the throne in 1820. The King led an extravagant lifestyle that contributed to the fashions of the Regency era. He was a patron of new forms of leisure, style and taste and commissioned the building of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, the remodelling of Buckingham Palace and the rebuilding of Windsor Castle. His charm and culture earned him the title of 'the first gentleman of England', however his way of life brought contempt from his public, many of whom found his behaviour selfish, unreliable and irresponsible.
Lot 49
WILLIAM IV: (1765-1837) King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 1830-37. A.L.S., William R, as King, one page, 8vo, St. James's, n.d. ('Sunday Morning', c.1830), to 'Dearest Mary' (his illegitimate daughter, Lady Mary Fox). The King writes a brief letter stating, in full, 'I broke thro' mistake the seal and therefore enclose Amelia's letter (no longer present) Ever believe me, Yours most affectionately'. Neatly annotated in ink in an unidentified hand at the foot. A letter of interesting association. Some very slight, extremely minor traces of former mounting to the verso, VG Lady Mary Fox (1798-1864) English Writer, the illegitimate daughter of King William IV by his mistress Dorothea Jordan. In later life she served as housekeeper at Windsor Castle. Amelia Cary (1807-1858) Viscountess Falkland. British Noblewoman, the illegitimate daughter of King William IV by his mistress Dorothea Jordan and sister of Lady Mary Fox. Since the 12th century and the reign of King Henry II, British Kings have, with very few exceptions, enjoyed the companionship of a royal mistress. Monarchs had an incentive to take mistresses in that they generally made dynastic marriages of convenience, and there was often little love in them. Beyond the physical relationship, the royal mistress would often exercise a profound influence over the King, extending even to affairs of state. William IV was the last King and penultimate monarch of Britain's House of Hanover and his reign saw several reforms, not least the abolishment of slavery in almost all of the British Empire. The King cohabited with his mistress, Dorothea Jordan (see lot 36), for twenty years and fathered ten illegitimate children with her.
Lot 3
HENRY VIII: (1491-1547) King of England 1509-47. A fine D.S., Henry R, (a good, bold example) as King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Westminster, 30th October 1533. The manuscript warrant is addressed to Baron Windsor, Keeper of the Great Wardrobe, and orders him to deliver clothing to John Berwick, Richard Bolton, William Hammond and Thomas Maxson, the 'children of our lease' [leash], each to receive 'oon Dublet of chamlet…any dublet….lyned with fustyan and Canvas….three shyrthendy shyrte….made with draught worke….a gowne of fowre brode yardes of woollen cloth….to bee finred with yrisshe lambe….thre peyre of hosen….fowre peyre of doble soled shoes (or eight peyres of single-soled)…oon hatte…five brace of colers, fowre cheynes of the best…[and]…thre leases'. With a blind embossed paper signet seal at the foot. A very small printed identification slip is neatly affixed at the base. Some extremely minor overall creasing and very light dust staining and two very slight traces of former mounting to the verso, otherwise a clean and attractive document overall, about VG Andrews Windsor (1467-1543) English Nobleman, Keeper of the Great Wardrobe from 1504 until his death. King Henry VIII's household was the home for many animals and pets (he kept ferrets, his first wife Catherine of Aragon owned a monkey; canaries and nightingales could be found in ornamental birdcages hanging in the windows at Hampton Court) however it was his dogs, particularly beagles, spaniels and greyhounds, that the King considered his favourites. As illustrated by the present document, the monarch's dogs were adorned with decorative collars of velvet (permitted only to Royal dogs) and the Royal leash boys were equally handsomely attired. King Henry VIII regularly sent dogs (all garnished with a good iron collar) as gifts to foreign leaders. It has been recorded that some sixty-five dog leashes were found in the King's closet upon his death. Henry VIII was the second monarch of the Tudor dynasty and has been described as 'one of the most charismatic rulers to sit on the English throne'. The monarch notably initiated the English Reformation, thereby greatly expanding royal power, and the scale and complexities of his legacy are such that, in their work Henry VIII in History (2012) Betteridge and Freeman state 'throughout the centuries [since his death] Henry has been praised and reviled, but he has never been ignored'. Provenance: Formerly part of the Enys Collection of Autographs and Manuscripts.
Lot 98
MORRIS WILLIAM: (1877-1963) 1st Viscount Nuffield. British Automobile Manufacturer, Engineer and Philanthropist.A.L.S., W. R. Morris, one page, 4to, Oxford, 24th November 1906, to some unidentified gentlemen, on the printed stationery of 'W.R. Morris, Motor and Cycle Engineer. Contractor to His Majesty's Government'. Morris writes a letter of testimonial, stating, in full, 'F. Poulter has been with me for the past two years and I have always found him industrious, straightforward and quick at his work. He leaves me through slackness of work.' An early letter, written from one of the first premises Morris operated from. Some extremely light, minor foxing and some very slight age wear to the edges, otherwise VG Morris was the British equivalent of America's Henry Ford, manufacturing cars in mass production whilst acquiring other car companies on the way. Among the cars made by his company were the Morris Minor (launched in 1948). William Morris became the richest man in the United Kingdom, giving away over £30m of his fortune (equivalent to £700m in today). He donated millions to medical research and founded Nuffield College, Oxford. As well as being recognised as a major figure in Britain's motor industry, Morris was one of the greatest philanthropists of modern times, using much of his wealth towards the development of medical equipment and hospitals.
Lot 140
ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- . A charming, early A.L.S., Elizabeth, one page, 8vo, Windsor Castle, 25th April 1941, to Prebendary Percival. The young Princess, writing just a few days after her fifteenth birthday, thanks her correspondent for a book although remarks 'I am afraid I have got a copy of it but I would be most delighted with R. L. Stevenson's "Virginibus Puerisque"', adding 'I have not got it and I should love to read it'. Princess Elizabeth continues to add that it was most kind of her correspondent to have remembered her birthday and concludes 'I am sending the book (no longer present) back to you as I did not know what you would like done with it'. An elegantly penned letter. Some very light, extremely minor creasing, VG Launcelot Percival (1869-1941) Anglican Priest who served in the Ecclesiastical Households of Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, King Edward VIII and King George VI. Robert Louis Stevenson's Virginibus Puerisque was published in 1881 and was the first collection of the Scottish writer's essays. The works, including On Falling in Love, Apology for Idlers, English Admirals and Child's Play, promote a spirit of playfulness in defiance of both the hardships of human life and the restrictions imposed by bourgeois Philistinism. Although not selling well, the volume did enjoy a good critical reception which confirmed Stevenson as one of the rising stars of the literary scene. In 2015 Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning British monarch, surpassing the reign of her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, and is the longest reigning Queen regnant and female head of state in world history.
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Lot 153
JOHN XXIII: (1881-1963) Pope of the Roman Catholic Church 1958-63. T.L.S., with his initials, + A.[ngelo] J.[oseph] R.[oncalli], as Apostolic Nuncio, one page, 4to, Paris, 11th January 1949, to General Charles de Gaulle, in French. The carbon typed letter is Roncalli's retained copy in which he sends New Years greetings to de Gaulle, stating 'The succession of years and events does not detract from the tranquil and serene vision of your honourable person before my eyes and heart', further sending his best wishes to de Gaulle and his family, concluding 'I associate them with those I entrust to our good God for the prosperity of France'. A letter of good association. Some extremely light, very minor age wear, VG Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970) French General of World War II. Later President of the French Republic 1959-69. Cardinal Roncalli served as Apostolic Nuncio to France from 1944-53 and was unexpectedly elected Pope in 1958 (not least to Roncalli himself, who had come to Rome with a return tricket to Venice). He was the first Pope to take the pontificial name of John upon election in more than 500 years. Pope John XXIII called the historic Second Vatican Council (1962-65) and his passionate views on equality were summed up in his famous statement 'We were all made in God's image, and thus, we are all Godly alike'. Known in Italy as 'Il Papa Buono', the Pope of the children, John XXIII made many passionate speeches during his pontificate, one of which was on the day that he opened the Second Vatican Council in the middle of the night to the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square, 'Dear children, returning home, you will find children: give your children a hug and say: This is a hug from the Pope!'
Lot 43
GRIMALDI JOSEPH: (1778-1837) English Actor, Comedian & Dancer, the most popular English entertainer of the Regency era. Rare A.L.S., J. Grimaldi, one page, 4to, Spa Fields, 5th September 1817, to R. W. Elliston at the Theatre Royal, Birmingham. Grimaldi informs his colleague that he has returned to London following 'a most successful tour' and continues 'With respect to terms we cannot agree - If I work I must be paid - I can have no objection to visit Birmingham at the time proposed if I can obtain permission - And terms proposed by me accepted - the best nights receipt clear out of the week'. With integral address leaf in Grimaldi's hand and signed ('J. Grimaldi') by him. With a red wax seal and a small area of paper loss where originally broken. Some very minor, light dust staining to the edges, not affecting the text or signature, VGRobert William Elliston (1774-1831) English Actor and Theatre Manager. Elliston had an interest in the Theatre Royal, Birmingham, a patent theatre, however ill health and misfortune culminated in his bankruptcy in 1826.In the early 1800s Joseph Grimaldi expanded the role of Clown in the harlequinade that formed part of British pantomimes, most notably at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The actor is recognised as by far being the most popular English entertainer of his day and the Victoria and Albert Museum (among others) have concluded that no other Clown has achieved Grimaldi's level of fame.
Lot 1012
Victorian gilt metal mounted mahogany portico clock, the stepped top on Doric columns, silvered dial and shell pendulum on bun feet, twin train movement stamped R Raffin Paris half hour striking on a bell H40cm Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
Lot 15
An 18ct yellow gold three stone ring, centrally set with a round cut garnet, flanked to one side with a round cut red paste and vacant setting to other side, hallmarked Birmingham, date letter indistinct, ring size K½, weight approx. 1.9g, together with a 9ct yellow gold ruby and diamond half eternity ring, set with marquise cut rubies and interspersed with eight-cut diamonds, hallmarked London, date letter indistinct, ring size R½, weight approx. 2.4g, (2).
Lot 1497
A circa 1900 French lacquered brass carriage clock by R & Co of Paris, having an unsigned white enamel dial, visible platform escapement, push button hour and half-hour repeat, twin barrel going eight day movement striking on a gong, signed backplate, h.13.5cm (handle down) Condition Report / Extra Information Balance wheel rotates when shaken.Glass good.In running order.Dial good.Strike works but is out of synch.Push button not working.No key.
Lot 1017
AUSTEN Jane, Works, Chawden edition, 1948, 6vols, 8vo, morrocco, raised bands, a.e.g., bound by Truelove & Hanson; KIPLING R. Verse, definitive edition 1949, morrocco, raised bands, a.e.g., by Sangorski, all fine with monogrammed bookplates (7) Condition Report / Extra Information Fine and clean copies.
Lot 273
Thirteen various framed and unframed pictures to include JAN PORTENAAR (1886 - 1958) Framed, signed in pencil to mount, etching on paper, titled on gallery label verso, 'A Country Road, Nr Rotterdam', see Thos. Agnews & Sons label verso, together with R. I. STEVENSON. Framed, signed, dated 1880, watercolour on paper, bridge over rocky river landscape, and other prints and watercolours, average: 42cm x 32cm, (13).
Lot 126
A pair of Chinese Kangxi period (1662 - 1722) 'Aster' dishesEach of circular form with scalloped rim, each with central roundel, with a series of panels detailed with long-stemmed flowers before meandering tendrils, 15.5cm diameter, each with six-character marks to base, both with old paper labels and retailer's label for 'J R Kidson, Antique China Dealer, 116 Albion Street, Leeds', (one damaged) (2) CONDITION REPORT: Lot 2891st Dish - large repaired chip to the rim, approx 4cm x 2cm in size, break line and glue residue visible.repaired through entire dish, brakline and glue residue visibledrilled to footrim2nd Dish - small chip to rim, approx 0.5cm in size frittingminor very small nibbles to footrim.
Lot 244
A pair of Chinese Sancai glazed lion dogs, probably Kangxi period (1662 - 1722)Each modelled in relief and in standing position, with mouth open and tail raised, glazed in green, umber and rich yellow glazes, and raised on a leaf form plinth base, mounted on a later fitted carved wooden stand, 10 cm high, one with retailer's label to base 'J R Kidson, China Dealer, 116 Albion St, Leeds, Famille Verte Kylins, Kanghsi,1662 - 1722. CONDITION REPORT: Lot 3021st figure - head broken and restuckhairline cracks to the body and tailcrazing visible to the glazefiring cracks to the base2nd figure - extensive crazing visible to the glazes throughoutfiring cracks to below the feet areasmall loss to underside of base
Lot 51
3 x Trays of Scenic items including a R071 Footbridge, R 400 Signal Set, R503 Signal Box, R590 Halt, R591 Branch Line Station, R657 Girder Bridge and R914 Petrol station (all Boxed and mostly Good), several Platform Sections, incline Piers and Tunnel - several Hamblings 'Bilteezi' buildings and unused 'Bilteezi' sheets - a number of Hornby Catalogues with Price Lists, Track Plans and other items.
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