Chilvers, Hedley THE STORY OF DE BEERS London: Cassell & Co. Ltd, n.d. first edition large 8vo 68 b/w photogravure plates and 1 in colour cloth, spine with fading and a few minuscule marks, presentation label with De Beers logo laid down on front endpaper `Presented to G. R. Reeve with the compliments of the Directors of De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited` Comments: and 3 others of Cecil Rhodes and Rhodesian interest ? VAUGHAN, WILLIAM, LT-COL. H. - A Visit to Lobengula in 1889, 1947, dustjacket ? BURROWS, EDMUND H. - The Moodies of Melsetter, 1954, dustjacket ? HILLER, V. W. - The Story of Cecil Rhodes Set out in a Series of Historical Pictures and Objects to Commemorate the Centenary of his birth 1853-1953. As condition varies slightly, viewing is suggested. (4)
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Sim, Thomas R. THE FORESTS AND FOREST FLORA OF THE COLONY OF THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Aberdeen: Government of the Cape of Good Hope, 1907 first edition 4to 3 b/w photographs and 160 uncoloured plates by the author, folding uncoloured map compacted cloth, slight wear to corners, title page and endpapers slightly foxed, otherwise a very good copy. (1)
![Wallace, HelenTABLE MOUNTAIN FROM GREEN POINT COMMON 1900n.p.: n.p., [circa 1900]50 by 24,5cmOil painting appropriately frame](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/35895/2851416/1320-2012326114624_468x382.jpg)
Wallace, HelenTABLE MOUNTAIN FROM GREEN POINT COMMON 1900n.p.: n.p., [circa 1900]50 by 24,5cmOil painting appropriately framed, showing tents etc. of Green Point Camp with various obsolete items of ordnance in the foreground, with a British sentry. Painting in clean bright condition. Comments: Helen Wallace, a little known South African artist, sold this oil painting of Green Point Military Camp to a Sea Point resident, Mrs Spilhaus for 2 guineas in 1902. (See Greenwall, R. - "Artists and Illustrators of the Anglo-Boer War", where the painting is illustrated on page 31 with biographical details of Wallace on page 227). Provenance: The Greenwall Collection (1)
Baines, ThomasTHE FRONTIER WARS 1851-1853Cape Town: The Heritage Collection (Pty) Ltd., 1976first edition, No. 180 of 25050 by 37cma portfolio of 6 finely coloured prints of Baines` oil paintings contained in titled rexine folder. Each print numbered 180, descriptive text by Dr. F. R. Bradlowslight foxing to internal card portfolio turn-downs Comments: and another portfolio of similar interest ? Central African Archives - Thomas Baines: his art in Rhodesia from Original Paintings in The Central African Archives, 1956, 6 lithographs contained in a large cloth portfolio, internal card turn-downs with tears. No 196 of 500 copies. (2)
Carruthers, JaneMELTON PRIOR: WAR ARTIST IN SOUTHERN AFRICA 1895 TO 1900Johannesburg: Brenthurst Press, 1987limited edition of 1000 copies4tob/w & col. illustrationscloth, dustjacket in mint condition Comments: and 2 others of related interest ? LE CORDEUR, B. & OTHERS - The War of the Axe 1847, 1981, dustjacket ? CARTER, A. C. R. - The Work of War Artists in South Africa, 1999, dustjacket, No. 103 of 1000. (3)
Carruthers, Jane (Editor) & OthersTHE JAMESON RAID: A CENTENNIAL RETROSPECTIVEJohannesburg: The Brenthurst Press, 1996first edition 850 standard copies were printed4tob/w & col. illustrationscloth, 1cm square insect damage to front free endpaper, dustjacket Comments: and 6 others of Rhodesian interest ? ROTBERG, R. I. - The Founder: Cecil Rhodes and the Pursuit of Power, 1988, dustjacket ? GLASS, STAFFORD - The Matabele War, 1968, dustjacket ? FITZPATRICK, SIR J. P. - Through Mashonaland With Pick and Pen, 1973 reprint, dustjacket ? FARQUHAR, JUNE - The Mukamba Tree, 1974, signed by author, dustjacket ? WINCHESTER-GOULD, DENNIS - Mukoba: Where Lions Roared, 1985, dustjacket ? POOLEY, TONY - Discoveries of a Crocodile Man, 1982, signed by author, dustjacket. As condition of dustjackets etc vary slightly, viewing is recommended. (7)
de Jong, R. C. & OthersNZASM 100: THE BUILDINGS, STEAM ENGINES AND STRUCTURES OF THE NETHERLANDS SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAY COMPANYPretoria: Chris van Rensburg Publications, 1988first edition4tohardback, dustjacket in mint condition Comments: and 3 others of S. A. Railway interest ? MOORE, DENNIS - The Shimmer of Steel, 1998, dustjacket ? MOORE, DENNIS - The Sunset of Steam, 1990, dustjacket ? BERRY, ABE - South Africa and How it Works, 1982, softback, second printing. (4)
Harris, Capt. W. CornwallisPORTRAITS OF THE GAME AND WILD ANIMALS OF SOUTHERN AFRICACape Town: Sable, 1986reprint4tob/w & col. illustrationshardback, dustjacket, inscription on front free endpaper Comments: and 3 others of similar period in South African history. As condition varies slightly, viewing is suggested ? WALLIS, J. P. R. - Thomas Baines, 1976, dustjacket ? LYE, W. F. - Andrew Smith`s Journal of his Expedition into the Interior of South Africa 1834-1836, 1975, dustjacket ? BUTLER, G. - The 1820 Settlers, 1974, dustjacket. (4)
Louw, M. & Bouwer, S.THE SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE AT WAR: A PICTORIAL APPRAISAL 1940-1989Johannesburg: Chris van Rensburg Publications, 1995second edition4tob/w & col. illustrationshardback, dustjacket Comments: and 9 others of S. A. Military interest with particular focus on the Border War and South Africa ? VENTER, A. J. - The Chopper Boys: Helicopter Warfare in Africa, 1994, dustjacket ? STIFF, PETER - Taming the Landmine, 1986, dustjacket, extreme bottom edges of cover rubbed ? STANDER, SIEGFRIED - Like the Wind, 1985, dustjacket ? UYS, I. - Cross of Honour, 1992, dustjacket ? STIFF, PETER - Nine Days of War: Namibia - before, during and after, 1989, dustjacket ? V.D. WAALS, W. S. - Portugal`s War in Angola 1961-74, 1993, softback ? HEITMAN, H-R. - War in Angola, 1990, dustjacket ? GELDENHUYS, J. - A Generals Story, 1995, dustjacket ? BREYTENBACH, COL. J. - They Live By the Sword: 32 Buffalo Battalion - South Africa`s Foreign Legion, 1990, dustjacket. (10)
Moore Smith, G. G. (editor)THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF LIEUTENANT-GENERAL SIR HARRY SMITH - 2 VOLSLondon: John Murray, 1902first edition8vob/w illustrationscloth with armorial decoration in gold, internal split developing, bookplate Comments: and 6 other biographies of South African interest ? GUTSCHE, THELMA - No Ordinary Woman, 1966, dustjacket ? GUTSCHE, THELMA - The Bishop`s Lady, 1970, dustjacket ? KIRBY, P. R. - Sir Andrew Smith, 1965 ? EVANS, DAVID S. & OTHERS - Herschel at the Cape, 1969, dustjacket ? BRILL, W. G. (editor) - Dagverhaal van Jan van Riebeeck, 1893, paper covers ? MURRAY, JOYCE (editor) - Mrs Dale`s Diary, 1857-1872. As condition varies slightly, viewing is suggested. (8)
Ward, RolandTHE SPORTSMAN`S HANDBOOK TO COLLECTING, PRESERVING AND SETTING UP TROPHIES AND SPECIMENSLondon: Roland Ward Ltd., 1906ninth edition8vob/w illustrationsfull pictorial leather with heads of two rhinos in gold, leather patterned to represent crocodile skin, wear to external edges of spine, endpapers foxed, inscription on pre-title page Comments: and 2 others of similar interest. As condition varies, viewing is strongly recommended ? LYDEKKER, R. - The Game Animals of Africa, 1908 ? Roland Ward`s Records of Big Game XX Edition, 1986. (3)
Homann, Johann Baptist 1663-1724TOTIUS AFRICAE NOVA REPRESENTATIONürnberg: n.p., 171556 by 48cmcoloured engraved detailed map of Africa with highly decorated title piece with negroes, baboons and other animals. See Tooley, R. V. p51 and 69appropriately framed in cut-out mount, unobtrusive centre-fold split for 6cm. (1)
Ortelius, AbrahamPRESBITERI JOHANNES, SIVE ABISSINORUM IMPERII DESCRIPTIO: MAP OF EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICAAntwerp: n.p., 157337,5 by 44,5cmfully coloured engraved map showing Africa from the Mediterranean to the Mountains of the Moon placed south of Mozambique! See Tooley, R. V. Collectors` Guide to the Maps of the African Continent and Southern Africa p.84, 88 & 89. With two cartouches, map decorated with animals & fish etc.appropriately framed, a good map. (1)
An Edwardian silver-mounted easel back picture frame, Henry Matthews, Birmingham. the rectangular body with architectural decoration, highlighted with ribbon swags, 19,2cm high; a South African silver-mounted easel back picture frame, 925 Sterling, rectangular, the inner border decorated with a band of squares, the outer border with oval decoration, 13cm high; a silver-mounted easel back picture frame, Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1912, of rectangular form, decorated with scrolls and flowers, 19,6cm high; a silver-mounted easel back picture frame, maker`s mark P. J. P., Birmingham, 2005, rectangular, with plain convex border, 18,6cm high; and a silver-mounted easel back picture frame, maker`s mark R. B. B., London, 1999, of shaped rectangular form, decorated with scrolls and stylised flowers, 21,2cm high (5)
A silver-mounted easel back picture frame, probably John Bull Ltd., London. the shaped rectangular frame chased with C-scrolls and foliage, 21cm high; and a silver-mounted easel back picture frame, maker`s mark R. H., Birmingham, 1996, of shaped rectangular form, decorated with flower heads, ovals and stylised swags with two beaded borders, 18cm high (2)
c750-600BC: Late Bronze Age socketed bronze axe head 5 by 2 in. R. G. Widdowson Antiquities, North Yorkshire; Whence purchased by the present ownerExtremely fine and rare Ewart Park Phase bronze axe head with three diverging ribs on each face and prominent mouth moulding. Found during Limestone quarrying in Cardiganshire, Wales in 1890.
20th Century: Large collection of Irish railway ephemera including signs andGreat Northern Railway Board sign. “All season tickets must be shown” sign “The booking office is closed...” sign. Unused signalman tablets book Irish government publication “Great Northern Railway Act 1953”Ulster Railways pamphlet by R. Leslie A. McIlmoye Ulster Transport best kept station 3rd prize awarded to Greenisland, 1934 and 1939 Northern Counties Committee calendars. County Donegal Railways letterpress notices and 1945 timetable, Clogher Valley Railway 1938 timetable, contracts, rule books, 1952 Ulster Transport Authority Regulations for Train Signalling booklets. 1940s GNR reports of directors and accounts reports, unused ticket books, postcards, advertisement pamphlets, Union Steam Ship Co. RMS Mauka concert programme, posters etc. (100s)
British and Russian military books collection including Glorious Battles of English HistoryGlorious Battles of English History, by Major C. H. Wylly, R. Tuck, London. Brave British Soldiers and the Victoria Cross, S. O. Beeton ed., Ward, London. Famous Men and Battles of the British Empire, G. Newnes Ltd. Britain`s Roll of Glory or The Victoria Cross and its Heroes, by D. H. Parry, Cassell, London. British Heroes in Foreign Wars, by James Grant, Routledge, London, 1893. Deeds that won the Empire, by Rev W. H. Fitchett, Schribner, New York, 1898. The History of the War against Russia Illustrated (Crimean War), by E. H. Nolan, 2 volumes, James S. Virtue, London, 1857. The Russo-Turkish War, by Capt. H.M. Hozier, W. MacKenzie, Edinburgh, 1878, Volume 1 & 2. The War Between Japan and Russia, by Murat Halstead, London, 1904. The German Official Account of the Russo-Japanese War, by Karl Von Donat, Rees, London 1909. The Russo-Turkish War, by Capt. H. M. Hozier, W. MacKenzie, Edinburgh, 1877, Volume 1 & 2. (16 books)
1939-45: Canadian Forces Decoration WW2 group of 5 to Canadian Navy Petty Officer1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp, War Medal and EII Canadian Forces Decoration. The latter officially named to PO 2/C H. R. C. Browning. All swing mounted as worn. The Canadian Forces Decoration is awarded service men and women of the Canadian Forces who have completed 12 years service.
c600BC: Ancient Egyptian ushabti figures R. G. Widdowson Antiquities, North Yorkshire; Whence purchased by the present ownerTwo funerary figurines used in Ancient Egypt. The first with turquoise glaze and a panel of indistinct hieroglyphs on front, 29cm. The second with pale green glaze, 45cm.
Ten assorted plastic model aircraft kits: Revell 4420 Longbow Apache; ESCI 4027 Fiat G.91 R-1/R-3 Gina; 4 x Monogram (5409 F-104 Starfighter; 5419 Skyraider; 5431 F-105G Wild Weasel; 5456 F9F Panther); Hasegawa MiG-29 Fulcrum `Ukrainian Falcons`; Tamiya 61041 Focke-Wulf); Fujimi MIG 29; Italeri T-33 Silver Star. All boxed, unmade, appear complete.
Great BritainCrimean Medal, with clasp SEBASTOPOL.Silver, die cutter R. WYON SC., private rim engraving JEAN STARCK, on ready to wear ribbon with attached clasp.MY11 119. Ø 36 mm, 41,4 g m.B.Rare to find medal, which was awarded to a member of the french contigent, that fought in Crimea.Condition: II
![EMILY R PRINSEP, A STUDY [IN THE MANNER OF REMBRANDT] SIGNED AND DATED 1835 VERSO, WATERCOLOUR](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10086/2851301/462-20124131079_468x382.jpg)
Two early 20th century blue and white vases and two others, one with shishi handles and painted with scrolling flowers, 21cm (8.25in) high, the second with island pavilions, 15cm (6in) high, both with four character marks of Kangxi, a famille rose vase painted with an immortal under a pine tree with attendant deer and crane, 23cm (9in) high and the last with elephant mask handles and incised with flowers below a yellow glaze, Kangxi marks, 19cm (7.5in) high (4) (R)
A Chinese bowl commemorative of Charles XII of Sweden (1682-1718), a Jesuit palette floral band on the interior enclosing medallions with the Royal cypher, motto ‘Dominus Protector Meus’ and date of his death 1718, the exterior and foot with roundels of the Swedish Royal arms, 29cm (11.5in) diameter (R). After major success in wars, Peter the Great turned the tide against Charles XII who met his end fighting against Norway. Who ordered this commemorative bowl to be made is something of a puzzle
THE FOLLOWING TWO LOTS RELATE TO THE CAREER OF BOBBY TEMPLETON Robert Templeton was born on 22nd June 1879 and started his footballing career with Irvine Heatherbell before joining Westmount Juveniles. Thereafter there were periods with Kilmarnock Roslyn, Neilston Victoria and Kilmarnock Rugby XI before joining Aston Villa in May 1898. In February 1903 he joined Newcastle United and in December 1904 Woolwich Arsenal. On 17th May 1906 Celtic signed the `Wizard of Dribble` and made his league debut in a match against Kilmarnock on 25th August that year. He won his only major trophies with Celtic when they won the `Double` in season 1906-07 before being transferred to Kilmarnock in October 1907. Between 1902 and 1913 Templeton made 11 full international appearances for Scotland and 3 for the Scottish League. In august 1913 he joined Fulham and after a brief return to Kilmarnock he retired from playing in 1915. A 15CT GOLD AND ENAMEL 1906-07 SCOTTISH CUP WINNERS MEDAL the obverse inscribed Scottish Football Association, the reverse inscribed Scottish Cup, Won by Celtic F.C., R. Templeton, with ring suspension Provenance: Christie`s Scotland, Football Memorabilia, November 29 1996, Lot 29 In the above Scottish Cup final played on 20th April 1907, Celtic defeated Heart of Midlothian 3-0
A BLACK AND WHITE PRESS PHOTOGRAPH OF KENNY DALGLISH SIGNING FOR LIVERPOOL the mount inscribed SunPic, Roy Spencer, 10.8.77, Kenny Dalglish Signs For Liverpool For £400,000, Watched By L To R, Manager Bill Paisley, Chairman John Smith and Secretary Peter Robinson, 11 x 14.1/2in. (28 x 37cm) overall, framed and glazed
AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING set with three oval-shaped emeralds and with rose-cut diamonds in gold, size O, a ruby and gold eternity ring, size M, an amethyst and gold ring, size S, a citrine and gold ring, size R, a pair of sapphire and diamond earrings, a pair of paste earrings and a gold ring.
AFTER SAMUEL ATKINS (Fl.1787-1808) A 74 GUN SHIP IN A CALM OFF THE ROCK OF LISBON; A CUTTER AND A SHIP OF WAR IN A CALM OFF THE NORTH FORELAND; A SHIP IN A HARD GALE DRIVING UNDER BARE POLES; A CUTTER IN A HARD GALE NEAR THE EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE Four, aquatints, engraved by H. Merke, published by R. Ackermann, 1801, unframed Each 25 x 32cm. to outer border (4) ++ Good impressions; old handling marks
A GROUP OF ART BOOKS to comprise Cathedral Cities York, Lincoln, Beverley with etchings by R Farren, 1896; L`Eau-Forte en 1875 with numerous etchings, 1875; Four Masters of Etching by F. Wedmore, containing Whistler`s "Putney" and others, 1883; Passages from the Poems of Thomas Hood, with many etchings by the Junior Etching Club, 1858; About Etching by F. Seymour Haden, part 2 only, 1879; Stirling Castle and Other Poems by M. A. Richardson, etchings by D. Y. Cameron, 1934; Etchings for The Art Union of London by the Etching Club, n.d.; and The Mezzotints and Aquatints of Sir Frank Short, catalogue raisonne by Martin Hardie, 1939 (8 vols) *Not guaranteed complete; sold not subject to return ++ Generally good condition
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