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Lot 339
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS RALPH: (1872-1958) English Composer. A.L.S., R Vaughan Williams, one page, oblong 8vo, Regents Park, London, n.d. (although bearing a received stamp at the head dated 21st October 1957), to 'Dear Sirs'. Vaughan Williams thanks his correspondents for their kind congratulations and continues 'I have also received greetings from your Candace (?) Brand which I cannot answer as they gave no address. When next (you) are in touch with them will you kindly thank them from me'. VG
Lot 375
AUTOGRAPH ALBUM: An 8vo autograph album containing over 50 signatures by various ballet dancers, classical musicians and singers etc., including Anna Pavlova, Kirkby Lunn, A. C. Mackenzie (A.M.Q.S.), Frederick Corder (A.M.Q.S.), Agnes Nicholls Harty, Harry Plunket Greene, Clara Butt, R. Kennerley Rumford, Julian Clifford (A.M.Q.S.) etc., also including a number of signatures of lesser known musicians etc., who evidently performed alongside the collector, Miss Lillian Hawkins, with several of the inscriptions relating to her participation in a tour with Pavlova at various English towns during 1912. Some pages multiple signed and a few signatures in pencil. Some light overall age wear, about VG Lilian Hawkins performed as a Solo Harpist with Pavlova in 1912.
Lot 402
LALIQUE RENE: (1860-1945) French Glass Designer, one of the foremost Art Nouveau jewellery designers. Scarce A.L.S., R Lalique, to the verso of a sepia picture postcard of the bridge across the valley in the Haute-Savoie department of France, n.p. (Annecy), n.d., to a friend ('Mon bien cher ami'), in French. Lalique announces 'Here at last is the Fugue, but alas, it is not in Prience where I am!' and continues to add that a friend had persuaded him that a little trip to Savoy would do him good, where he has travelled to by car, further remarking 'It is here, at Annecy, that I learned the good news of your graduation. I can't wait to return to tell you how much pleasure I had in reading your name among the select'. VG
Lot 469
BURROUGHS EDGAR RICE: (1875-1950) American Author, creator of the jungle hero Tarzan. D.S., E R Burroughs, being a signed cheque, Los Angeles, 14th January 1938. The partially printed cheque, completed by Burroughs and bearing his printed address at Tarzana, California, is drawn on the Citzens National Trust & Savings Bank and is made payable to Ruth Baird for the sum of $3.25. An ink and perforated bank cancellation only very slightly affects the first three letters of the signature. A few light, very minor vertical folds, VG Tarzan and the Forbidden City, the twentieth novel in the Tarzan series, was published by Burroughs in 1938, the same year in which the present cheque was signed.
Lot 491
PLAYWRIGHTS: W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) British Playwright. T.L.S., W. S. Maugham, one page, 8vo, St. Jean Cap Ferrat, 24th August 1955, to Mr. Crosby. Maugham states that it was nice of his correspondent to have written such a charming letter and returns his copy of Far and Wide (no longer present) which he has signed. Two small pinholes to the upper left corner and some light, minor overall foxing; Terence Rattigan (1911-1977) English Dramatist. T.L.S., Terence Rattigan, one page, 8vo, n.p., 8th April 1965, to C. R. Yeomans. Rattigan states that he is flattered by his correspondent's invitation although must reluctantly decline it as he is likely to be out of the country; J. B. Priestley (1894-1984) English Playwright and Novelist. T.L.S., J. B. Priestley, one page, 8vo, Alveston, Stratford-on-Avon, 23rd August 1978, to J. D. Coldham. Priestley thanks his correspondent for a copy of the Journal and states that he has 'already been pleasantly dipping' into it 'when I ought to be doing something else'. Accompanied by the original envelope. G to VG, 3
Lot 5
DOHERTY REGINALD: (1872-1910) English Tennis Player, Wimbledon Champion 1897, 1898, 1899 & 1900 & LAURENCE (1875-1919) English Tennis Player, Wimbledon Champion 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905 & 1906. An extremely rare book signed by both Reginald and Laurence Doherty individually, being a hardback edition of R. F. & H. L. Doherty on Lawn Tennis, First Edition published by Lawn Tennis, 1903. Illustrated with photographic plates of various tennis strokes and with the original photographs of the Doherty brothers and dedicatee, Grand Duchess Anastasie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Individually signed by both Reginald and Laurence Doherty with their names alone in dark fountain pen ink to the lower mount of their photograph, the sepia image depicting the players seated together in a relaxed full length pose wearing their tennis whites and each with a racket at their side. Some very slight, minor ink bleeding to the signatures. Further inscribed by Reginald Doherty to the front free endpaper in dark fountain pen ink, 'With best compliments from the Authors' and dated October 1903 in his hand. Some very slight, minor ink bleeding to the signatures. Bound in the publisher's blue-grey cloth with white title to cover and spine. Some light overall foxing and age wear to the book (G), the signed photograph VG
Lot 699
MEDICINE: A maroon hardbound oblong 4to album containing over 100 signed clipped pieces, featuring many of physicians, surgeons and doctors (many of whom attended the British Royal family and other prominent figures of the period including Benjamin Disraeli and Virginia Woolf), each neatly laid down in multiples to pages with neat ink annotations in the hand of a collector beneath, including Francis Laking, Viscount Dawson, Anderson Critchett, William Willcox, Bernard Spilsbury, Hermann Weber, R. Douglas Powell, Lord Horder, William Broadbent, Thomas Barlow, Arthur Mayo Robson, Bernard Bracken, Arthur Conan Doyle (very slight smudging), Robert Armstrong-Jones, John Rose Bradford, Andrew Clark, Dyce Duckworth, Leslie Hore-Belisha, William Osler, Lauder Brunton, William Gowers, John Bland Sutton, Earl of Athlone, John Mitchell Bruce, Maurice Craig, Crisp English, Charles Balance, James Reid, George Savage, Samuel Wilks, Leonard Rogers, Bertram Windle, Arthur Mayo Robson, George Beatson, John Tweedy etc. An unusual collection. Some of the pieces are irregularly clipped, most from the conclusions of letters. G to VG
Lot 713
SCOTT ROBERT FALCON: (1868-1912) British Royal Navy Officer & Antarctic Explorer. A.L.S., R F Scott, two pages, 8vo, Oakley Street, Chelsea Embankment, 24th October n.y., to 'My dear Miss Eleanor' (Warrender). Scott sends his correspondent a photograph (no longer present) 'in order that you may think more kindly of the manner in which I keep my pledges' and further explains 'The plain clothes one cannot be found but I will get some more of them & send you one'. Scott also remarks that it was nice to have seen his correspondent again and that he enjoyed the evening in her company, concluding 'May you have a real good time in America and at all times the happiness you deserve'. Some very light, extremely minor overall foxing, only very slightly affecting the text and signature, otherwise VG Eleanor Warrender and her family were friends with the Churchill family, Eleanor herself being particularly close to Winston Churchill's mother Jennie, with whom she had served as a nurse on a hospital ship during the Boer War.
Lot 715
PEARY ROBERT: (1856-1920) American Rear Admiral and Explorer, claimed to have reached the geographic North Pole with his expedition in 1909. A.L.S., R E Peary U.S.N., two pages, 8vo, Washington DC, 15th September 1903, to a gentleman, on the printed stationery of the Department of the Navy, Bureau of Yards and Docks. Peary writes concerning his son, informing his correspondent 'he was born at 3.45 a.m. Saturday Aug. 29, 1903. His weight at birth was eleven pounds. He has blue eyes, light hair, & is sturdy, restless & insatiable when awake. Name “Robert Emil”.' In concluding Peary remarks 'I suppose the horoscope will appear in the Herald. If it appears in another paper will you kindly send me a copy?'. One neat split at the base of the vertical central fold, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise VG Robert Peary Jr. (1903-1994) American Civil Engineer and son of Robert Peary.
Lot 721
CHARLES II: (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland & Ireland 1660-85. An excellent D.S., Charles R (a fine example), as King (in exile), one page, folio, Louvre at Paris, 25th June 1652. The elegantly penned manuscript document states, ‘We have received so good information of your affection and zeale to our service, that we are most confident you will gladly embrace any opportunity to contribute your utmost endeavours to the advancmt. thereof, and to the recovery of yo. Countrey from the oppression, misery and dishoner it now groanes under by the insolence and tyranny of our English rebells, who propose to themselves the absolute change of the whole Government thereof, and the extirpation of the ancient Nobility and Gentry of that our Kingdome, and the entire subjecting of it to their Arbitrary and Lawlesse Jurisdiction; which every true Scotchman must from his heart abhorre;’ and continues to inform the unknown recipient ‘…we have appointed Lieutent. Generall Middleton (to whose fidelity and conduct we have committed the managery of that great affaire) to communicate our purpose unto you, that we are resolved to leave no way unattempted on our part, whereby we may suppresse those wicked rebels, and relieve our good Subjects of that Kingdome….We desire you to give him your best assistance, in such manner, as upon conference with him….And whatsoever part you shall beare in this good worke, upon information given us by our said Lieutenant Generall, We shall for the present acknowledge, and gratify and reward assoone as it shalbe in our power….’ With blank integral leaf bearing a few minor remains of the wax seal. Professionally cleaned and restored to a very high standard. VG John Middleton (c.1608-1674) 1st Earl of Middleton. Scottish Army Officer who joined King Charles II when the monarch reached Scotland in 1650. Middleton was a captured following the Battle of Worcester, where he commanded the Royalist cavalry, but he escaped from the Tower of London to Paris. In 1653, Middleton was chosen by Charles II to head the projected rising in Scotland. He reached Scotland in February 1654, but the insurrection was a complete failure. Its leader, who could not be held responsible for the result, remained in Scotland until 1655, when he rejoined Charles II, who created him Earl of Middleton in 1656.
Lot 722
'I must charge you, that you keepe this seacret' CHARLES II: (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland & Ireland 1660-85. A.L.S., Charles R, one page, 4to, Colombes, 16th December n.y. (1659), to Tom Eliott. The King apologises for not having been in touch with his correspondent due to financial problems ('You should not have been so long in hearing from me if I could have sooner sent you the orders') and remarks 'I have given into churches hands fifty pistol[e]s for you, which is all I can do till my bills come from Madrid, in the mean time I must charge you, that you keepe this seacret' With integral address leaf in the King's hand and bearing the remnants of a small wax seal. The text and signature are a little faded, although legible, as a result of overall damp staining. Tear to the right edge of one fold, only very slightly affecting one word of text, but not the signature. About G Tom Eliott - Groom of the Privy Chamber and an early favourite of King Charles II during his exile. Provenance: the present letter was formerly held amongst the papers of the Dukes of Northumberland.
Lot 723
CHARLES II: (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland & Ireland 1660-85. A good D.S., Charles R, as King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Court at Whitehall, 26th February 1677/8. The manuscript document is a military commission appointing Thomas Fairfax to be a Captain 'of a Company of Foote raised and to be raysed for Our service in the Regiment whereof Sir Henry Goodricke Knt & Bart is Colonell'. Countersigned at the foot by Henry Coventry (1619-1686) English Politician, Secretary of State for the Northern Department 1672-74 and Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1674-80. Some light overall age wear and a slight circular stain where the seal would have originally been affixed. About VG Sir Henry Goodricke (1642-1705) English Baronet and Member of Parliament, British Envoy Extraordinary to Spain 1679-83.
Lot 726
MARY OF MODENA: (1658-1718) Queen Consort of England, Scotland & Ireland 1685-88, the second wife of King James II and VII. A.L.S., Maria R, three pages, 4to, Bourbon, 2nd May (1701), to an unidentified correspondent, in French. The Queen writes a charming letter, asking her 'dearest mother' for her to obtain the forgiveness of their sisters for having done nothing for their home for twelve years, further wishing for the election of a new superior 'who must be wise, enlightened, intriguing and above all not too orthodox' and also remarking '...it is time to tell us that God heard the prayers you all made for the King my husband, he is recovering and strengthened....and I hope that we will bring the perfect healthy waters to make all the good you could wish' The Queen writes a little more of curing the King and conveys her husbands thanks for their prayers. A good letter written just several months before the death of King James II and VII. EX King James II and VII had suffered a seizure and fit during a Good Friday service on the 4th March 1701 and was advised by his doctors to take the waters at Bourbon which, they felt, would perfectly restore his health. On his return to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, where he lived with Mary of Modena in the Royal chateau, the King suffered further attacks and died of a brain haemorrhage on 16th September 1701.
Lot 727
ANNE: (1665-1714) Queen of England, Scotland & Ireland 1702-07 and Queen of the Kingdom of Great Britain 1707-14. D.S., Anne R, as Queen, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Court at St. James's, 27th January 1703. The manuscript document is a military commission appointing James Otway ('We reposing especiall Trust and Confidence in Your Loyalty, Courage and good Conduct...') to be a Captain of a Troop in the Regiment of Horse commanded by Brigadier Daniel Harvey. Countersigned at the foot by Daniel Finch (1647-1730) 2nd Earl of Nottingham, 7th Earl of Winchilsea. English Statesman, Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1702-04. With blind embossed paper seal affixed in the upper left corner. Some very light overall age wear and minor rubbing at the folds, only very slightly affecting a few words of text and not the signatures. About VG James Otway (1672-1725) English Soldier, later Governor of St. Philips Castle in the island of Minorca. Daniel Harvey (c.1664-1732) British General and Member of Parliament. Colonel of the 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays) 1699-1712.
Lot 728
GEORGE I: (1660-1727) King of Great Britain and Ireland 1714-27. An historic D.S., George R (a good, bold example), as King, at the head, one page, folio, Court at Kensington, 4th September 1722. The manuscript document is addressed to Thomas, Earl of Macclesfield, Lord Chancellor, and is a Warrant for affixing the Great Seal to an Act of Guaranty and states, in part, ‘Our Will and Pleasure is that you forthwith cause Our Great Seal of Great Britain to be affixed to Two Instruments of the same Tenour and bearing Date with these Presents (a copy whereof is hereunto annexed) containing Our Ratifications of an Act to guarantee to the King of Sardinia the Kingdom of Sardinia and the Cessions made to him in the Dutchy of Milan which Act was concluded and signed at Wersailles the 27/16th of August last past by Our Right Trusty and Welbeloved Charles Lord Whitworth on our part, and the Count Fleurian de Morville on the part of Our good Brother the most Christian King….’ Countersigned at the foot by John Carteret (1690-1763) 2nd Earl Granville. British Statesman, Lord President of the Council 1751-63. Carteret served as British Prime Minister for four days in February 1746. The original manuscript Latin transcript of the agreement is still present, three pages, folio, attached to the inside of the Warrant by the original ribbon, affixed beneath the blind embossed paper seal attached to the upper left corner of the Warrant. The Latin transcript states, in part, ‘Their Britannic and Most Christian Majesties [King George I and King Louis XV of France] desiring to omit nothing that could more and more greatly confirm the dispositions of the above said treaties concluded in London, and assured that Their Imperial and Catholic Majesties [Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI and King Philip V of Spain] are of the same mind in the pursuit of this goal, as well as striving to bind the King of Sardinia by new pledges of their friendship from day to day, declare that the Kingdom of Sardinia and the parts of the Duchy of Milan ceded to the same King are fully comprehended in the cessions made by the Catholic King [Philip IV] by means of his renunciation of the Kingdoms and states previously belonging to the Spanish monarchy….For which reason they obligate themselves anew, as they acknowledge themselves to be already obligated by the terms of the above-mentioned London treaties, to provide a surety or guarantee of the disposition made of the said Kingdom of Sardinia and the said parts of the Duchy of Milan in favour of the King of Sardinia, and they engage themselves to wish to maintain and defend the aforementioned Majesty of the King of Sardinia in the possession of the said Kingdom and the said parts against all force and disturbance that could be brought to bear against him or his successors against the terms of the aforesaid treaties, under the pretext of nullity or some defect in the said renunciations. This instrument of guarantee, for its greater strength, will be duly confirmed by the ratifications of His Royal Majesty of Great Britain [George I] and His Most Christian Royal Majesty [Louis XV] and the records of ratification will be delivered within the space of six weeks, or sooner if possible, to the King of Sardinia's legate in Paris. In witness whereof we the undersigned plenipotentiary ministers of His Royal Majesty of Great Britain and His Most Christian Royal Majesty, supplied with sufficient mandates for this purpose, have signed two copies of this instrument and validated them with our seals.....' An historic document for its significance in Italian history. Some extremely minor, light age wear to the edges, otherwise VG
Lot 729
GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. A good, early D.S., George R, just two days after becoming King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Court at Saville House, 27th October 1760. The manuscript document is a military commission appointing Anthony St. Legor (sic) to be a Major in the 21st Regiment of Dragoons or Royal Forresters commanded by John Manners, Marquess of Granby. Countersigned at the foot by William Pitt (1708-1778) The Elder. 1st Earl of Chatham. British Prime Minister 1766-68, Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1756-57, 1757-61. With blind embossed paper seal affixed. Some light dust staining and a few very small, extremely minor tears at the edges, not affecting the signatures. About VG Anthony St. Leger (c.1731-1786) British Army Officer and Horse Racing Enthusiast. Founder of the St. Leger Stakes horse race. Established in 1776, the St Leger is the oldest of Britain's five Classics. It is the last of the five to be run each year, and its distance is longer than any of the other four. John Manners (1721-1770) Marquess of Granby. English Lieutenant-General. Granby served in the Seven Years' War as overall commander of the British troops on the battlefield and was subsequently rewarded with the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Forces. He was popular with his troops and many public houses are still named after him today.
Lot 730
GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. D.S., George R (a fine example), as King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Court at St. James’s, 19th September 1781. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing Thomas Honeyborne to be a Captain of a Company in the 102nd Regiment of Foot commanded by Major General William Rowley. Countersigned at the foot by David Murray (1727-1796) 2nd Earl of Mansfield, Viscount Stormont. British Politician, Secretary of State for the Northern Department 1779-82. With blind embossed paper seal affixed. Some very light, extremely minor age wear and some slight creasing to the upper right corner, not affecting the text or signatures, VG
Lot 731
GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. D.S., George R, as King, at the head, two pages, folio, Court at Saint James's, 1st February 1802. The manuscript document is addressed to Sir John Eamer, Lord Mayor of London, and concerns the collection for the poor, stating, in part, 'being informed that the poorer Sort of Our Subjects in and about Our City of London do suffer great Hardships at this time and being graciously disposed to do all that lies in Us for their Relief and Support, We have thought fit to signify...the...Lord Bishop of London, that he takes care for Publication to be made in all the Parish Churches within Our said City and Liberties thereof....the Church Wardens and Overseers of the poor of each Parish to collect the benevolence of charitable and well disposed people at their respective Dwellings within each Parish for and towards the support and relief of Our said poor Subjects and to cause the Money so collected to be paid immediately into the Chamber of London to be distributed....as You and the said Lord Bishop shall think fit and to the End Our Intention may be the more effectual....by your Encouragement and Endeavour, Our good Subjects inhabiting in Our said City....may be induced to a more than ordinary Demonstration of their Compassion and Liberality on this occasion...' Countersigned at the conclusion by Thomas Pelham (1756-1826) 2nd Earl of Chichester. Home Secretary 1801-03. With integral address leaf with a blind embossed paper seal affixed. Some light age wear and a small area of paper loss to the head of the document, close to, but not affecting the King's signature. About VG Sir John Eamer (1750-1823) Eminent British Grocer and Lord Mayor of London 1801. Beilby Porteus (1731-1809) English Clergyman, Bishop of London 1787-1809. Porteus was the first Anglican in a position of authority to seriously challenge the Church's position on slavery.
Lot 734
GEORGE IV: (1762-1830) King of the United Kingdom 1820-30. D.S., George P R, as Prince Regent, at the head, three pages, folio, Court at Carlton House, 25th March 1818. The largely printed document (marked Duplicate at the head) is a Warrant addressed to the Officer Commanding for the time being a Body of His Majesty's Forces employed in the Island of Jamaica and follows an Act of Parliament having been passed entitled An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion, and for the better Payment of the Army and their Quarters and authorising General Courts Martial for the Trial of any Officer or Soldier of His Majesty's Forces charged with Mutiny or Desertion, or with any other offence against the rules of military discipline. Countersigned at the conclusion by Viscount Sidmouth (1757-1844) British Prime Minister 1801-04. With blind embossed paper seal affixed. Some extensive, neat splitting at the folds, largely (and a little crudely) repaired with sellotape, just affecting the text but not the signatures, and with some small tears to the upper edge and a few light stains, FR
Lot 738
WILLIAM IV: (1765-1837) King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland 1830-37. A good D.S., William R, as King, at the head, one page, folio, Court at St. James's, 2nd August 1831. The manuscript document is addressed to Viscount Sidmouth and informs him that the 8th September 'is appointed for the Royal Solemnity of Our and the Queen's Coronation' and further commands that 'you and the Viscountess your Wife (all excuses set apart) to make your personal attendance on Us....and appointed as to your Rank and Quality appertaineth, there to do and perform all such services as shall be required....' Countersigned at the foot by Bernard Howard (1765-1842) 12th Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal. Very slightly irregularly trimmed to the edges and lightly laid down at the corners within a plain folio folder. About VG Henry Addington (1757-1844) Viscount Sidmouth. British Prime Minister 1801-04. The Reform crisis saw a brief interlude for the celebration of King William IV's Coronation on 8 September 1831. The King had wished to dispense with the ceremony entirely, feeling that his wearing the crown while proroguing Parliament answered any need. However, he was persuaded otherwise by traditionalists, although the King insisted on it being held at a low cost. Upon his instructions, the Privy Council budgeted less than £30,000 for the Coronation. Some traditionalist Tories, of which Sidmouth was one, threatened to boycott what they called the 'Half-Crown Nation'.
Lot 741
VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. An unusual D.S., Victoria R I, as Queen, at the head, three pages, folio, Court at Saint James's, 2nd December 1887. The manuscript document, on the blind embossed stationery of the Secretary for Scotland, re-appoints Sir James Ramsay Gibson Maitland to be a member of the Fishery Board for Scotland for a second term of five years. Countersigned at the conclusion by Schomberg Kerr (1833-1900) Marquess of Lothian. British Diplomat and Politician, Secretary for Scotland 1887-92. Some very light foxing to parts of the second and third pages, only very slightly affecting the text, which remains perfectly legible. About VG Sir James Ramsay Gibson Maitland (1848-1897) Convener of Stirlingshire and Member of the Fishery Board for Scotland 1882-92.
Lot 744
EDWARD VII: (1841-1910) King of the United Kingdom 1901-10. A fine D.S., Edward R, as King, at the head, one page, folio, Court at St. James’s, 2nd June 1911. The printed document is addressed to Frederick William Brook, Lord Rendlesham, and confirms that the 26th June has been ‘appointed for the Solemnity of Our Royal Coronation’ and states ‘These are to Will and Command you (all excuses set apart) to make your personal attendance on Us at the time abovementioned furnished and appointed as to your Rank and Quality appertained, there to do and perform all such Services as shall be required and belong unto you Whereof you are not to fail….’ Countersigned at the foot by Henry Fitzalan-Howard (1847-1917) 15th Duke of Norfolk, in his capacity as Earl Marshal (1860-1917). With blank integral leaf. VG Frederick William Brook Thellusson (1840-1911) 5th Baron Rendlesham. British Politician.
Lot 750
GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36. An excellent vintage signed 7 x 9 photograph of the King standing outdoors in a full length pose wearing highland dress including a kilt, sporran and tam o’shanter. Photograph by W & D Downey. Signed (‘George R. I.’) in dark fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image and dated Balmoral, 1910 in his hand. About EX
Lot 751
GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36. An unusual D.S., George R. I., as King, at the head, one page, folio, Royal Court, Guernsey, 1921. The printed document, in French, is addressed to the Captains, Bailiffs, their Sworn Lieutenants and all other loyal subjects of Jersey, Guernsey and the other Channel Islands and relates to Reverend Hubert George De Carterat Stevens-Guille, a Fief de Canaly. Countersigned at the foot by Edward Shortt (1862-1935) British Lawyer and Politician, Home Secretary 1919-22. With blind embossed seal to the left edge. VG Reverend Hubert George De Carterat Stevens-Guille (1861-1951) Jurat of Guernsey.
Lot 752
GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36. D.S., George R I, as King, at the head, one page, folio, Court at Saint James’s, 2nd January 1933. The printed document grants the Dignity of a Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India to Humphrey Thomas Walwyn. Countersigned at the foot by Samuel Hoare (1880-1959) British Politician, Secretary of State for India 1931-35. With blind embossed seal. Some light age wear and neatly laid down to the verso of a photographer’s mount featuring an 8.5 x 10.5 photograph of Walwyn and an unidentified gentleman standing together in full length poses in hunting attire with a dead leopard lying at their feet. G Humphrey Thomas Walwyn (1879-1957) British Vice Admiral who served in the Second Boer War and World War I. Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Indian Navy 1928-34.
Lot 753
GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36 & EDWARD VIII: (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January - December 1936. Later Duke of Windsor. D.S., George R. I., as King, at the head, and Edward P, as Prince of Wales, at the foot, one page, large folio, Court at Saint James's, 1st January 1934. The partially printed document grants the dignity of an Officer of the Military Division of the Order of the British Empire to Major Ivan De La Bere. Signed by the Prince of Wales in his capacity as Grand Master. With blind embossed seal. Some folds to the left edge and light discoloration to the right edge, not affecting the main body of text or the signatures, about VG Sir Ivan De La Bere (1893-1970) British Major, Secretary of the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood, St. James's Palace, 1946-60. Extra Gentleman-Usher to Queen Elizabeth II, 1961-70.
Lot 754
MARY OF TECK: (1867-1953) Queen Consort of the United Kingdom 1910-36, wife of King George V. A.L.S., Mary R, two pages, 8vo, London, 2nd July 1923, to Mrs. Ralph Vivian, on the mourning stationery of Buckingham Palace. The Queen sends her most grateful thanks, once again, for her correspondent's 'kind & generous donation towards my London Needlework Guild, a gift which is much appreciated…' With blank integral leaf. Accompanied by the original Registered envelope hand addressed by Queen Mary. About EX
Lot 755
MARY: (1867-1953) Queen Consort of the United Kingdom 1910-36, wife of King George V. Vintage signed 9.5 x 13 photograph of Queen Mary in a half length pose. Photograph by Hay Wrightson of New Bond Street. Signed ('Mary R') in fountain pen ink to the lower photographer's mount and dated 1936 in her hand. Some minor, small scuffs to the image and a slight surface crease and slightly larger tear to the upper photographer's mount, not affecting the image or signature, otherwise about VG
Lot 764
ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- . Black ink signature and inscription (‘Mr Somerville, Elizabeth R’) on a small 12mo printed Christmas gift tag featuring a colour illustration of a coach and horses driving through snow in a winter scene. Signed by the Queen to a clear area at the head. VG Philip Somerville (d.2014) Milliner by Royal Appointment to Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the Royal family.
Lot 765
ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- . Signed Christmas greetings card, the oblong 4to stiff pale grey folding card featuring a colour reproduction to the inside of the painting The Holy Family by Sebastiano Ricci. Signed (‘Elizabeth R’) in blue fountain pen ink beneath a printed greeting. With a gold embossed crown to the front. One very minor small stain to an inside corner, otherwise EX
Lot 766
ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- . A good, early D.S., Elizabeth R, as Queen, at the head, two pages, folio, Court of Saint James, 26th March 1952. The typed document appoints John William Taylor, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at Mexico City, to be 'Our undoubted Commissioner, Procurator and Plenipotentiary in respect of Our United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland' and to enter into discussions relative to telecommunications between British Honduras and Mexico and granting Taylor 'all manner of Power and Authority to…conclude with such Minister or Ministers….as may be vested with similar Power and Authority on the part of Our Good Friend the President of the United States of Mexico, any Treaty, Convention, Agreement, Protocol or other Instrument that may tend to the attainment of…[telecommunications]…and to sign for Us, and in Our name…everything so agreed upon and concluded….as We Ourselves could do, if personally present…' With a red blind embossed seal affixed at the conclusion, the seal issued in the name of King George VI. Some extremely minor, light staining and creasing, otherwise VG The present document was signed in the second month of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.
Lot 767
ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- . D.S., Elizabeth R, as Queen, at the head, one page, large oblong folio, Court of Saint James's, 10th November 1952. The partially printed document appoints Charles Alexander Gault to be 'an Officer of the Sixth Grade of Branch A of Our Foreign Service at any of Our Diplomatic or Consular Establishments abroad or in the Department of Our Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs' with effect from 3rd January 1950. Countersigned at the foot by Anthony Eden (1897-1977) British Prime Minister 1955-57, Foreign Secretary 1940-45, 1951-55. With blind embossed seal. The signatures of both the Queen and Eden are slightly faded, although legible, and there is an extensive amount of light damp staining to the foot of the document, very slightly affecting Eden's signature, but not the text. G Charles Alexander Gault (1908-1996) British Diplomat.
Lot 768
ELIZABETH II (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- & PRINCE PHILIP (1921- ) Duke of Edinburgh, consort of Queen Elizabeth II. Vintage signed 7.5 x 6.5 photograph by both Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip individually, the image depicting the Royal couple standing together in half length poses on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, accompanied by the young Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Signed ('Elizabeth R') by the Queen, adding the date 1954 in her hand, and signed ('Philip') by the Duke of Edinburgh with his name alone, both in bold, dark fountain pen ink. Matted in cream and framed and glazed in a gold coloured frame to an overall size of 12.5 x 10.5. Together with Louis Mountbatten (1900-1979) British Admiral of World War II. Uncle of Prince Philip. Fountain pen ink signature ('Mountbatten of Burma') on a card, matted in ivory beneath a reproduction image of the Admiral and framed and glazed in a gold coloured frame to an overall size of 8.5 x 12.5. VG, 2
Lot 810
ATTLEE CLEMENT: (1883-1967) British Prime Minister 1945-51. D.S., C R Attlee, one page, 4to, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, 21st April 1947, on the printed stationery of the Prime Minister. The typed document, addressed to King George VI, recommends 'that Sir Francis Raymond Evershed be sworn of Your Majesty's most honourable Privy Council on his appointment as a Lord Justice of Appeal'. Signed at the head by Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974) Son of King George V & Queen Mary, brother of King George VI. Governor-General of Australia 1945-47 and Henry Lascelles (1882-1947) 6th Earl of Harewood, husband of Mary, Princess Royal. Son-in-law of King George V & Queen Mary and brother-in-law of King George VI. Both have signed on behalf of King George VI approving the appointment. With blank integral leaf. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Raymond Evershed (1899-1966) 1st Baron Evershed. British Judge, Master of the Rolls 1949-62.
Lot 854
HISTORICAL: A vintage 4to album containing over 70 signatures by a wide variety of famous individuals including Queen Victoria (a good example on a piece neatly clipped from the head of a document, with a portion of the pale blue blind embossed seal affixed), Count Frigyes Wenckheim, Countess Krisztina Wenckheim and seven of their children, Jerome K. Jerome, Edward Lloyd, Emma Albani, Amy Sherwin, Vivian Dering Majendie, Henry Irving, Albert Chevalier, Hermann Vezin, Phyllis Bentley, Garnet Wolseley, Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Maud Beerbohm Tree, Stuart Cumberland, Harry Plunket Greene, Belle Cole, Thomas Claughton, Max O'Rell, Begum Ahmadee (of Delhi, 1894), Frank R. Benson, Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton & his wife Edith Lytton, Wilson Barrett, Antoinette Sterling, Ada Crossley, H. H. Asquith, Arthur James Balfour, Fred Terry, Julia Neilson etc. Some of the pages are multiple signed and the majority are good fountain pen ink examples. Lacking spine and covers loose (FR), the contents generally about VG
Lot 871
ERSKINE JAMES ST CLAIR: (1762-1837) 2nd Earl of Rosslyn. Scottish General and Politician. Aide-de-Camp to King George III (1795). In 1806 Erskine was a member of the special mission to Lisbon which resulted in the Duke of Wellington being sent to the peninsula. A.L.S., Rosslyn, one page, 8vo, St. James's Square, 26th March 1821, to R. W. Elliston. Erskine politely apologises for not having answered his correspondent's letter earlier and adds that other engagements make 'it impossible for me to have the honour of attending the Anniversary Dinner on the 30th'. With partial blank integral leaf. VG
Lot 9
GRIMSTON ROBERT: (1816-1884) English Cricketer who made over 60 appearances in first-class cricket from 1836-55 and is associated with Oxford University and Marylebone Cricket Club. A.L.S., Robert Grimston, one page, 8vo, Grosvenor Square, 10th February 1861, to a gentleman. Grimston informs his correspondent that he will not be able to attend a meeting at Great George Street tomorrow and remarking 'I shall be happy to aid in carrying out the resolutions that may be passed'. Together with a second A.L.S., Robert Grimston, three pages, 8vo, Mount Street, 10th May 1883, to R W Routledge. Grimston writes 'In order to justify the Committee of the MCC in taking a candidate out of his turn, over the heads of so many others, his proposer must testify to the candidate's superior excellence as a cricketer, and also that, if elected, he would be able to play a reasonable number of matches for the club. Without these limitations the power would be open to great abuse, but I think that Mr. F. Lee might fairly ask for your son, who was in the Harrow Eleven in 1881, to be put forward as complying with the necessary requirements, and I shall be happy to support him' and further adding that he receives applications each day with the same request, including one from his brother, which he is obliged to refuse. Both letters are annotated in ink in another hand to the upper left corner of the first page. VG, 2
Lot 936
PATTON GEORGE S.: (1885-1945) American General of World War II. Brief T.L.S., G S Patton Jr., one page, 4to, Headquarters, Office of the Commanding General, 25th July 1945, to Gordon R. Cotton, on the printed stationery of the Third United States Army. Patton writes, in full, 'The signature to this letter is the autograph you requested'. Accompanied by the original envelope. About EX
Lot 940
WORLD WAR II: An historically important original teleprinter copy of General Dwight D. Eisenhower's Total Cease Fire Order message, one page, 4to, n.p., n.d. (7th May 1945). The original black ink teleprinter document is a copy of Eisenhower's SHAEF Forward message (FWD-20801) transmitted by the 1st Canadian Army to all of its subordinate units at 0430. Authorised by R. Austin and marked OU Top Priority at the head, along with an abbreviated list of the recipients ('Polish Armd Div' etc.) the document comprises three paragraphs, in part, 'PARA ONE PD. A representative of the German High Command signed the unconditional….. surrender of all German land…and air forces in Europe to the Allied Expeditionary Force and simultaneously to the Soviet High Command at zero one four one hours Central European Time… seven May under which all forces will cease active operations at zero sero zero one Baker hours nine May….Effective immediately all offensive operations by Allied Expeditionary Force will cease and troops will remain in present positions….Moves involved in occupational duties will continue…Due to difficulties of communication there may be some delay in similar orders reaching enemy troops so full defensive precautions will be taken. PARA THREE. All informed down to and including Divisions CMA, Tactical Air Command and Groups…Base Sections… and equivalent…no repeat no release will be made to the press pending an announcement by the heads of the three governments'. With the standard series of file holes to the left and right edges, not affecting the text. A couple of very light, extremely minor stains, only very slightly affecting a few words of text, otherwise VG The present message was the fourth and final one sent by Eisenhower following the German surrender, which had been signed at 0241 hours. The previous three had all been addressed to the British and American Chiefs of Staff, however the three million men and women of the Allied Expeditionary Force were still unaware that World War II was effectively over. The present message, the first to all members of his command, gave details of the German surrender but, in addition, ordered all SHAEF offensive operations to cease immediately. Recipient formations re-transmitted the signal to their own subordinate units.
Lot 2339
An 8 day mahogany longcase clock, the 12 inch painted dial signed R. Auster & Son, Birmingham, subsidiary seconds and date dials, florally painted spandrels, the four pillar movement in a case of good colour, the hood with swan neck pediment, flanked by fluted columns, with wooden urn finials, 93in (236cm) high.
Lot 148
An 18 Carat Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, set with seven round brilliant cut diamonds in white claw settings, on a yellow plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 2.50 carat approximately, finger size R The ring is in good condition. It is hallmarked with sponsor's mark 'CRF', London, 1981. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 4.6 grams. CR made 28th May 2015
Lot 296
A Diamond Ring, circa 1920, the emerald-cut central diamond in a white split claw setting, with a pair of graduated baguette cut diamonds on each side in rubbed over settings, to a plain polished shank, principal diamond estimated to weigh 3.20 carat approximately, finger size R The ring was valued for insurance purposes in March 2015 at £32,500. The ring is in good condition. The shank is stamped 'PLAT' and in our opinion it would test as platinum. The principal diamond measures; 8.63mm x 7.72mm x 5.99mm. The approximate qualities of the diamond are; colour N/O, clarity SI1/SI2. The approximate qualities of the baguette cut diamonds are; caratweight 0.25, colour I/J, clarity SI2/I1. Gross weight 5.2 grams. CR made 29th May 2015
Lot 321
A Set of Four George III Silver Entree Dishes and Covers, John Parker I & Edward Wakelin, London, two bases 177, two 1774, two covers 1773, two 1774, the rounded rectangular bases with incurved sides and gadrooned borders, the conforming covers with double C handles, each engraved with a coat of arms, 25cm wide, 181ozt The arms are those of Henry Fiennes-Clinton, afterwards Pelham-Clinton, 2nd Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne (1720-1794); succeeded his maternal (and his wife's paternal) uncle as 2nd Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne 1768. He married in 1744 Catherine (1727-1760), daughter and co-heir of Rt Hon Henry Pelham. These entrée dishes and covers were part of a large order of plate supplied to the Duke of Newcastle by Parker & Wakelin, the details of which are in the Parker & Wakelin Gentlemen's Leger (1770-1776) for January and February 1773. Arms inside dishes very weak, arms on outside of dishes quite weak. Marks to bases clear, marks to side of cover not clear but legible. Some inner rims of cover which project out appear to have had some repairs. The handles later: R.&S. Garrard, London, circa 1850
Lot 1402
AFTER CAPTAIN ROBERT MELVILLE GRINDLAY (1787-1877) SCENERY COSTUMES AND ARCHITECTURE CHIEFLY ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF INDIA Six aquatints, from the set of thirty six, etched/engraved by T. Edge, T. Fielding, G. Hawkins, G. Hunt, W. Purser, R. G. Reeve, J. Willis, published by Smith, Elder and Co, c.1826-1830 Various sizes 21 x 28cm. approx. (6) * Image shown is `The Sacred Town and Temple of Dwarka` by Messrs Purser and Reeve after Grindlay. ++ Foxing; some light staining and fading
Lot 1548
J** R** BLACK (Fl.c.1858) THE PRIORY, HOMERTON, LONDON Signed, inscribed and dated 1858 verso, oil on board 21.5 x 29cm.; with a small landscape in the style of Alfred Stannard, 11 x 16cm.; and a rocky river landscape view in Snowdonia in the style of Harry Watson, canvas on board, good gilt frame, 22 x 28.5cm. (3) ++ The first with some small retouched losses at edges; the others in need of a light clean
Lot 1716
A VICTORIAN TRUNCHEON painted with a crown above V R monogram and N.E.R. Darlington Section in a cartouche 15.75" (40 cms) The initials refer to the North Eastern Railway, formed by amalgamation in 1854. For a similar example see Dicken E.R.H. The History of Truncheons plate 10 N.B. Main image shows lots 1715 (2), 1716, 1717, 1718, 1719 and 1714.
Lot 260
A 9ct yellow gold signet ring, set with a rounded rectangular black hard stone inset with a round cut diamond, with tapered shoulders, hallmarked London 1964, ring size R, together with a 9ct yellow gold signet ring, set with an octagonal piece of green hard stone, with tapered shoulders, hallmarked Birmingham 1953, ring size Q, total weight approx. 9.7g, (2).
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