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Lot 369
R Todd (1919-2009): Actor, nine documents including a letter from Druce & Co Ltd, London informing R Todd Esq of bomb damage to his property, a letter from James Purdey & Sons, two letters from Lincolnshire Police regarding fire arms certificates, a letter from Gallyon & Sons Ltd, two Lincolnshire Police certificates No.17394 and No.17395 and two invoices from the Stamford Gun Room Ltd, No.18901 and No.22333. (9)
Lot 801
A group of three World War I medals to 9058 A.Cpl. W.Broughton. Lincs R with an Edward VII Coronation medallion and a Services Rendered for King and Empire badge, framed, one other World War I Victory Medal to 242388 Pte M.R. Broughton Linc. R., other commemorative badges and medallions and a trench art knife and fork
Lot 88
Autograph – Royalty – Edward VII fine document signed ‘Edward R & I’ dated August 5th 1908 countersigned by Sir Edward Grey (the Foreign Secretary who took us into WWI) being a commission appointing Herbert Arthur Richards to be Vice Consul in French Western Africa. Partially printed document on a large leaf of paper with ms insertions and with a fine example of the embossed seal of Edward VII.
Lot 272F
India a lavish grand illustrated manuscript being the history of Kashmir with 9 large size paintings including that of Maharajah Ranjit Singh along with many illuminated head pieces. Kashmir was an important strong hold for the Sikh Kingdom; it was annexed in 1819 by Ranjit Singh ending 400 years of Muslim rule. In 1819 the great Sikh warrior Akali Phoola Singh Nihang was dispatched to discipline the ruler of Kashmir who had violated the agreement made with Maharajah Ranjit Singh. Unable to advance through the Pass protected by the army the Sikhs were instructed to follow footpaths through hilly terrain. By this tactical move they took and secured all the outer defence posts without much resistance. After heavy fighting they captured the strong fort as well. However the Sikh army was unable to make further advances as the route to Pir Panchal Pass was obstructed by the Pathans. The brave and valiant Sikhs fought the Pathans hand-to-hand and continued their journey through the Pass. The next battle was with Jabar Khan who had built a strong army with thousands of Afghans. Diwan Chand instructed the Sikh army to open gun fire on Afghan positions finding the Afghans in the open battlefield Akali Ji responded with a lightning attack by his men who were considered the best swordsmen throughout Asia. Jabar Khan was wounded and fled. The Khalsa were victorious and took control of Kashmir. Adhering to the ideology of the Great Guru Gobind Singh ji the Sikh forces on entering the city of Srinagar did not harm any civilian spoil their honour nor loot the property of the wealthy shopkeepers. This was a new experience for the Kashmiri as previously their property was looted and their honour despoiled on every occasion at the hand of the invading Afghan forces. Kashmir flourished under the Sikh rule Kashmir became the second highest revenue earner for the Sikh empire. During this time Kashmiri shawls became known world wide attracting many buyers especially in the west. The manuscript contains nine paintings one being a court scene of Ranjit Singh in discussion with Gulab Singh. Impressive manuscripts of this calibre were commissioned by the Lahore court it is most probable this manuscript was commissioned by Ranjit Singh himself and taken to France by one of the European firenghis of the court c1830s Lahore. Provenance – formerly in the collection of P R Mery France. Measures - approx 34cm x 20cm 240 leaves.
Lot 186
Gilpin (William) Three Essays on Picturesque Beauty; on Picturesque Travel; and on Sketching Landscape: to which is added a poem on Landscape Painting second edition 7 aquatint plates one coloured by hand dark green panelled straight-grained morocco gilt gilt and gauffered edges joints slightly rubbed R. Blamire 1794; Observations on Several Parts of Great Britain relative chiefly to Picturesque Beauty vol. 2 only third edition 3 maps coloured by hand 13 plates all but one aquatint views printed in sepia .original boards uncut largely unopened upper cover loose lacking backstrip T. Cadell and W. Davies 1808 8vo(5)
Lot 288
Lindbergh (Charles A.) The Spirit of St. Louis jacket price-clipped New York 1953 § Ewing (James Cameron) Brash and Reid Booksellers in Glasgow... number 50 of 50 copies initialled by the author author`s bookplate to paste-down 1934 § Nowell-Smith (Simon) The House of Cassell 1958 § Gollancz (Victor) Reminiscences of Affection 1968 § Winston (Richard and Clara) The Letters of Thomas Mann 2 vol. 1970 § Kuehl (John) and Jackson R. Bryer editors. Dear Scott/Dear Max The Fitzgerald-Perkins Correspondence 1971 § Osborne (John) An Autobiography 2 vol. A Better Class of Person; Almost a Gentleman 1981 and 1991 first editions original boards dust-jackets except the second listed; and 30 others Autobiography Biography and Letters 8vo and 4to (36)(36)
Lot 290
Lupoff (Richard A.) The Classic Car Killer inscribed from the author to Colin Dexter jacket rubbed 1992 § King (Laurie R.) A Grave Talent 1995 § Muller (Marcia) The Cheshire Cat`s Eye New York 1983 § Wingfield (R.D.) Hard Frost 1995 § Masters (Priscilla) A Wreath For My Sister 1997 § Page (Katherine Hall) The Body in the Boullon spine ends a little worn New York 1991 § Taylor (Alison G.) Simeon`s Bride 1995 first editions the last 3 signed by the authors original boards dust-jackets; and c.40 others modern crime 8vo (c.45) *** Inscription reads: This is for Colin Dexter with thanks for many hours of pleasure in the company of Inspector Morse and co. and with admiring friendship from Richard A. Lupoff April 1995. (45)
Lot 17
[Bridges (Francis)] Gods Treasurie Displayed... with initial and final blanks folding table (bound upside down) contemporary ink signature on title and inscription for the Lady Amelie Stanley on facing leaf endpapers from 16th century continental work bookplate of Earl Fitzwilliam contemporary sprinkled sheep broken and worn covers detached [STC 3733] by B.Alsop and T.Favvcet for F.Clifton 1630 § Sibbes (R.) The Soules Conflict with itselfe by Faith title with woodcut architectural border (laid down) later ink signature at head marginal repairs to final few leaves lacking final blank later half calf lacking spine and upper cover [STC 22508] by M.Flesher for R.Dawlman 1635 § Du Moulin (Peter) A Treatise of Peace & Contentment of Mind third edition lacking initial blank later ink signature at head of title and with notes on endpapers contemporary calf lacking spine [Wing D2570] by R.White for John Sims 1678 8vo (3)(3)
Lot 122
(Ambrose distiller) The Complete Distiller first edition half-title folding engraved plate offsetting ink inscription to title `Joseph Leary Feb 26th 1882` pencil notes and scribblings to verso of half-title title and endpapers few small light stains contemporary calf upper cover detached rather worn [Crahan 39 (lacking half-title); Maclean p.35; Simon BG 388] 8vo for P. Vaillant and R. Griffiths 1757. *** Scarce. Includes the making of brandies rums flavoured waters and cordials. (Ambrose distiller) The Complete Distiller first edition half-title folding engraved plate offsetting ink inscription to title `Joseph Leary Feb 26th 1882` pencil notes and scribblings to verso of half-title title and endpapers few small light stains contemporary calf upper cover detached rather worn [Crahan 39 (lacking half-title); Maclean p.35; Simon BG 388] 8vo for P. Vaillant and R. Griffiths 1757. *** Scarce. Includes the making of brandies rums flavoured waters and cordials.
Lot 180
WWI PAIR TO LIEUT H. CHAMBERLAIN A.I.F., (40 BN. A.I.F. on Victory medal), together with photograph within a large framed display and a memorial plaque to Horace Chamberlain who served with the 40th Battalian Australian Infantry and died on 30th March 1918 Aged 28, buried in Doullens Communal Cemetary, France (see photograph in postcard album), He was the son of James and R. Chamberlain of Burton on Trent, sold with many postcards and a photograph of a memorial tablet showing that Lieut. Chamberlain was one of three Ministers that died on Active Service WWII magazines, quantity of bronze coinage etc
Lot 686
The Morris Motor Car: by Harry Edwards, The Austin 1905 - 1952 by R. Wyatt, TT a History by Richard Hough, The Sports Car by Colin Campbell, Aston Martin by Inman Hunter, The Chain-Drive Frazer Nash by David Thirlby, The Le Mans Story by Georges Fraichard, 1956 edition and three other boxes of general interest books and profiles. (4 boxes)
Lot 927
Football autographs: Selection inc. Autograph album pages, Torquay 1950/1, 11 signatures, Portsmouth & Man City 1951/2, 12 signatures plus 8 football trade cards laid down on album pages, each signed, Clough Middlesbrough, Allen WBA, Trautmann Man City, R. Reynolds Tottenham, Reilly Hibs, Liddell Liverpool, Stokes Tottenham & Haynes Fulham, sold with a few table tennis signatures in Johnny Leach (gd)
Lot 367
WW2 Indian Airborne Division formations signs, parachute wings etc. A group of items worn by Major D Irvine during WW2. Pair of printed facing Indian Airborne formation signs ... 2 parachute wings (UK pattern) ... 2 ROYAL ENGINEERS embroidered shoulder titles, 4 RE collar badges, ... pair of R. Berkshire OSD collar badges ... sundry ranks crowns and stars ... photo of wearer and note to vendor.
Lot 419
Household Cavalry State Trumpeter’s Ceremonial trumpet banner. A scarce Elizabeth II example. Ground of crimson damask silk with gold and silver embroidery depicting the Royal Arms to centre flanked by two winged angels and the whole encircled by floral inlaid bullion, the Crown flanked by ‘E’ and ‘R’. To each corner is a bullion Union device incorporating the Rose of England, the Thistle of Scotland the Shamrock of Ireland. The banner is edged with fine gold twisted thread fringe. The bullion and coloured silks remain bright and fresh, some green oxidisation to the d ring fittings, some twist tassels with faint green tinge, not effecting the overall appearance.
Lot 464
WW1 London Rifle Brigade Brothers 1914 Star Casualty Groups of Medals. An emotive pair of 1914 Star Trios, the brothers dying within 11 days of each other in May 1915. Comprising: 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal awarded to ‘199 Pte J.L. Hampton 5/Lond R’ GC ... Similar group awarded to ‘9794 Pte W Hampton 5/Lond R’. GC The two groups are mounted with a pair of RAF Pilots Wings (mothed), RAF eagle and brass VR titles. These represent Sergeant Denis Allen Hampton RAF VR who was killed on the 12th April 1940 on a training flight. The two brothers lived at Ewell in Surrey, John Latham Hampton was born in 1877, a pupil of Whitgift School on leaving he entered the Stock Exchange, however in 1900 he volunteered for service in South Africa and served with the City Imperial Volunteers, he was invalided home with enteric fever in July, he received the QSA with three clasps. At the outbreak of the Great War along with his brother Walter he was mobilised and embarked to France on the 14th November 1914. On the 16th January Walter was shot through the neck and invalided home to the UK he died of his wounds on the 14th May 1915. John remained in the front line, having been selected for a commission in the East Surrey Regiment, he was shot by a sniper in the head and was killed on the 3rd May 1916.
Lot 469
5th Bn London Regiment, London Rifle Brigade Territorial Efficiency Medal. This GVR (Crowned head) example was awarded to ‘6561365 Sjt S.J. Crockett 5-Lond R’ GC ... Accompanied by two silver medallions. One ‘London Rifle Volunteer Brigade’ named to ‘Regt Camp (Vickers Gun) 1938 Sergt S.J. Crockett’ ... The second smaller medallion named to ‘C Coy 1938 Sergt S.J. Crockett’. GC No WW1 medals appear to have been awarded.
Lot 473
Royal Marine Helicopter Pilot’s Falklands War Long Service Group of Four Medals. A rare group awarded to Major Derek Pulford Army Air Corps, Late Royal Marines who served with 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron during the Falklands War. Comprising: General Service Medal, three clasps ‘South Arabia’, ‘Northern Ireland’, ‘N. Iraq & S. Turkey’ ‘RM 22344 D.R. Pulford MNE RM’ (Last two clasps unofficially attached), South Atlantic Medal, with rosette ‘CSGT PO22344K RM’, Accumulated Service Medal, with clasp ‘Capt D R Pulford AAC’, Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (EIIR) ‘Sgt PO22344K RM’. The group is court mounted as originally worn ... Accompanied by corresponding miniature medal group ... The medal groups are accompanied by an archive of original material, including: Three Pilots Log Books covering October 1972 to 1998, including Falkland War operations ... A number of snap shot photographs, taken during his service life GC ... helicopter flying helmet ‘bonedome’ issued when he was flying operationally in Northern Ireland. Green painted shell, with fittings for night vision goggles. Fitted with both clear and tinted drop lenses, the interior with padding and electrics, also retaining boom mike and jack plug. The exterior with original Dymo tape details ‘Maj Pulford MW No 49 Due Serv 28.08.98’. The lens cover is embroidered with the wing dagger of 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron, his forma unit. Some service wear, near VGC. ..... The helmet is contained in the original fibre storage box, along with. ..... pilots knee pad ... and Navigation calculator. Major Derek Pulford joined the Royal Marines in 1963 and in the following year Passed out as King’s Badge Man, best recruit. From December 1964 to December 1965 he served in Aden and was present at the time of the withdraw in 1966. In 1968 he was serving in Singapore, with the HQ Marine Police Section and in 1972 transferred to 42 Commando as a section commander. In this year he was selected for an Air Gunners course and on completion undertook a tour in Northern Ireland. In 1980 he applied and was successfully accepted to undertake Pilot Training and the following year passed out. In April 1982 serving with 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines he embarked onboard RFA Sir Geraint. The log book records resupply operations in support of both 42 and 45 Commando. On return to the UK he was posted for a two year tour in Northern Ireland at Ballykelly with 665 Squadron. and promoted to Colour Sergeant. In 1986 promoted to Warrant Officer 2 and posted to the Commando Training Centre. In 1986 he transferred to the Army Air Corps with the rank of Warrant Officer 1 he completed a Lynx conversion course and served in Germany with 663 Squadron. Commissioned with the rank of Captain he was attached to his former Royal Marine Squadron and was deployed to Turkey Southern Iraq for Operation Provide Comfort. In 1992 he converted to the Puma helicopter and the following year served in Belize. He was once again was posted to Northern Ireland and took part in Special Operations. One of the last entries (1998) in his log book makes the comment Major Pullford’s Flight has made a Significant contribution to NI operations, much credit goes to him personally for this success.
Lot 486
WW2 Corps of Military Police 1944 Anzio Immediate Military Medal Group of Six. This is an official REPLACEMENT group awarded to ‘6977089 LCpl P Donaghy CMP’. Comprising: Military Medal GVIR (stamped ‘R’), 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal. GC MM has been lacquered. The Military Medal recommendation is dated 5th April 1944 and was for Anzio Italy ‘In the early hours of 17 March 1944, enemy planes were active over the beachhead. One bomb was dropped in the area, Map Ref 828218, Italy, sheet no. 158iv, 1:50000, which made a direct hit on a mortar carrier loaded with mortar bombs. The vehicle caught fire and there was great danger of damage to personnel and vehicles in the vicinity. Without regard for his own safety, Lance Corporal Donaghy rushed to the carrier and commenced to throw out the mortar bombs, clear of the burning carrier. These bombs were by then very hot and had begun to explode, but regardless of the fact, Donaghy continued. He was wounded in the leg but continued till he received a serious wound in the back from the exploding mortar bombs. Hostile aircraft were still overhead and bombing the area. There is no doubt that the resourcefulness and quick action of Lance Corporal Donaghy saved many casualties among personnel and vehicles and was responsible for the early controlling of the fire. Lance Corporal Donaghy`s behaviour was of the highest order. He was lying in his dug-out in the CMP lines, well clear of any possible danger from the carrier when it was hit.’ Lance Corporal Peter Vincent Donaghy had previously served with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and was a native Co. Tyrone. He was wounded and sent to 22 Casualty Clearing Station. Information supplied by thye vendor indicates that Donaghy was later commissioned.
Lot 497
WW1 York & Lancaster Regiment Group of Three Medals. Awarded to ‘240501 Pte A Bowler York & Lanc R’. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Mounted as originally worn. GC ... Accompanied by a postcard size group photograph, showing Albert Bowler and a covering letter, dated 2009. Private Albert Bowler was a native of Barnsley who landed in France on the 13th April 1915. He was discharged on the 29th January 1919. The covering letter states that Pte Bowler is seated in the group photograph.
Lot 505
WW1 5th Bn London Regiment London Rifle Brigade Officer’s OBE., 1914 Star Group of Medals. Awarded to Captain Geoffrey Charles Kitching OBE. Comprising: Breast Badge of the Order of the British Empire (Civil Branch HM London 1930), 1914 Star, with clasp ‘2 Lieut 5/Lond R’, British War Medal, Victory Medal ‘Capt’, General Service Medal, clasp ‘Iraq’ ‘Capt G. C. Kitching’, 1935 George V Jubilee Medal, George VI Coronation Medal, Iraq Order of the Two Rivers (damage to central crown). Mounted Court style as originally worn ... Accompanied by a miniature medal group mounted as worn ... Framed photograph of Captain Kitching in uniform ... hand written letter dated 17th January 1915, sent home from France ... Officer’s marching compass (damaged A/F) Captain Geoffrey Charles Kitching, landed in France with the BEF on the 4th November 1914, he was later posted to India and was for a time attached to the 1st Bn Royal West Kent Regiment. He is confirmed on the GSM Medal Roll Iraq clasp under the Ministry of the Interior List as a A.P.O. (Assistant Political Officer) Nasiriyah. He appears to have remained in Iraq and in 1930 was awarded the OBE, for his work as a Administrative Inspector for the Ministry of the Interior. In 1932 he was posted to St Helena to serve as Government Secretary a post he held until 1940. During that time he wrote a number of books about the Islands history.
Lot 522
WW1 Monmouthshire Regiment 1914/15 Star & Newport Gold POW Medallion. Comprising: 1914/15 Star ‘2279 Pte S Herbert Monmouth R’ .... Gold Newport returning Prisoner of War Tribute Medal bearing 9ct hallmarks for Birmingham 1918 .... Silver War Badge, the reverse with the number ‘B277519’. Overall GC. (3 items) Private Stanley Herbert is confirmed as serving with the 1st Bn. He landed in France on the 13th February 1915 and was discharged in April 1919.
Lot 544
WW1 Royal West Kent Regiment Pair of Medals Plus Other Items. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal ‘23158 Pte P Holder R.W. Kent R’. GC .... Accompanied by: 1918 Gratitude Medal from the Citizens of Bombay ... 1939/45 Star ... Defence Medal ... War Medal ... 1905 Prince of Wales visit to India Silver Medal Polished. (6 items)
Lot 548
Selection of County Regiments British War Medals. Five examples comprising: G-18366 Pte J.J. Wiggins Midd’x R’ ... ‘24676 Pte T W Owen E. York R.’ Edge knocks ... ‘7809 Pte W.F. Burns D. of Corn L.I.’ ... ‘58 Pte W Brett Rif Brig’ ... ‘8920 Pte C. O’Sullivan R. Ir Regt’. Overall GC (5 items) Private William Frederick Burns landed in France on the 21st August 1914, gaining the 1914 Star and clasp. He was Killed in Action on the 13th October 1914, whilst serving with the 1st Bn. Private Cornelius O’Sullivan landed in France on the 28th August 1914 and was discharged in 1916,
Lot 699
Titles of Foot Guard Regiment Interest. Comprising: ‘The Irish Guards in the Great War’ by R Kipling. Two volumes mismatched covers ... A Short History of The Irish Guards 1900-1927’ By T.H.H. Grayson Original Edition ... ‘History of the Irish Guards in the Second World War’ by Major D.J.L. Fitzgerald MC. 1952 edition. Clean condition ... ‘Fifteen Rounds a Minute’ The Grenadiers at War 1914’. Published 1976 ... ‘History of the Welsh Guards’ By C.H. Dudley Ward DSO MC. 1988 reprint. VGC ... ‘Welsh Guards at War’ by Major L.F. Ellis. Published 1980. GC (7 items)
Lot 725
Loyal Islington Volunteer Cavalry 1799 Print. This hand coloured print was published by R. Ackermann Stand London 1799 and depicts a mounted Trooper of the regiment holding the 1796 Light Cavalry pattern sword. Now framed and glazed GC Overall size 14 1/2 x 17 inches. Provenance The Parker Gallery London
Lot 769
WW2 Civil Defence Boy Scouts Report / Control Messenger Steel Helmet. A rare example of the ‘Tommy’ style helmet, with black painted finish. To the front a small Boy Scouts Transfer and initials R C / M. The interior compete with liner (dated 1940) and chinstrap. Slight wear GC. The helmet was worn by Rover Scout John Edward Underhill and the helmet is accompanied by a small photograph of him in Scout Uniform (1944) ... Rover Scout hat badge ... Four Boy Scout proficiency badges including one for Civil Defence ... Also a CD pocket badge.
Lot 966
Late 19th Century German Heavy Cavalry Trooper’s Sword. A good example, with slightly curved single edged blade. this with issue stamps to the backstrap, indicating 1880. The hilt with a three bar open guard and leather covered ribbed grip. Housed in original steel scabbard fitted with two loose rings and issue stamps of ‘5 CH R 5’. Some service wear GC.
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