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Dominic Winter Book Auctions

Lot 403

Polanco (Juan Alfonso). R. P. Joannis Polanci Societatis Jesu Theologi, Directorium Breve, ad Confessarii, ac Confitentis munus recte obeundum..., Cologne: Petri Henning, 1614, bound with Methodus ad eos Adjuvandos, qui Moriuntur..., Cologne: Ludovicum Alectorium & Jacobi Soteris, 1580, woodcut Jesuit emblem to title of each, colophon at end of second title “Rome: Victorium Elianum, 1577”, some slight dampstaining, late 18th/early 19th c. paste-paper wrappers, slight wear to extrems., 12mo. The two titles appear to form one work. (1)

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Lot 404

Puysegur (Jacques Francois de Chastenet de). Art de la Guerre, par Principes et par Regles, 2 vols. bound in one, Paris, Charles-Antoine Jombert, 1748, fine eng. port. frontis. of the author by J. Daulle after R. Tourniere, first title with eng. vignette, eng. title to second part by Marvye after Babel, (41) folding and double-page eng. plates, several eng. culs-de-lampe after Cochin, a few minor marks (generally in clean condition), 19th c. ownership ink stamp to front blank of F. Veillon Colonel, marbled endpapers, contemp. mottled full calf, gilt dec. spine with large eng. coat of arms to centre of both covers, surmounted with ducal coronet and armorial supported by unicorns to either side, rubbed and some wear to joints and extrems. (upper joint partly split at foot), outer corners showing, large folio (435 x 295mm). Cohen-de Ricci 830. First edition of the Marquis de Puysegur’s important treatise, published posthumously by his son, in which the author expresses his universal theory of successful warfare, partly in opposition to the growing use of firearms. (1)

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Dominic Winter Book Auctions

Lot 500

Nance (R. Morton). Sailing-Ship Models, a Selection from European and American Collections, 1924, b&w plts and illusts., orig. gilt dec. cloth, rubbed, folio, together with Chatterton (E. Keble), Steamship Models, 1924, col. and b&w plts., orig. gilt dec. cloth, rubbed, folio, plus Parker (Captain H. & Bowen, Frank C.), Mail and Passenger Steamships of the Nineteenth Century, 1928, col. and b&w plts., orig. cloth, rubbed, folio, plus three others, comprising, Pumps and Pump Motors, by Philip R. Bjorling, 2 vols., 1895 & Sailing Ships of War 1800-1860, by Sir Alan Moore, 1926, all ex-lib. copies with usual marking, ink stamps to plts., lib. marks to spines etc. (6)

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Dominic Winter Book Auctions

Lot 507

Synge (John M.). Plays, Dublin, Maunsel & Roberts, 1910, untrimmed, orig. cloth-backed boards in d.j., slight loss to head of spine, rubbed, 8vo, together with O”Shiel (Kevin R.), The Making of a Republic, Dublin, Talbot Press, [1920], orig. blindstamped green cloth, spine slightly faded, 8vo, plus Gregory (Lady), The Workhouse Ward, n.d., c. 1910, occ. spotting to first few leaves, orig. blue printed wrappers, plus twenty-one other Irish literature related (24)

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Dominic Winter Book Auctions

Lot 514

Austen (Jane). The Novels of Jane Austen, edited R. Brimley Johnson, 10 vols., 4th ed., pub. J.M. Dent & Co., 1894-5, photogravures, t.e.g., remainder untrimmed, orig. cloth, gilt-dec. spines, a little rubbed (vol. 10 torn at head of spine), small 8vo, with other miscellaneous books (a carton)

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Dominic Winter Book Auctions

Lot 569

Stix (Hugh and Marguerite, and Abbott, R. Tucker). The Shell. Five Hundred Million Years of Inspired Design, pub. Abrams, New York, [1968], num. col. and b & w illusts. from photographs by H. Landshoff, some tipped in, with tissue guard, orig. cloth in sl. soiled d.j., oblong 4to, with other miscellaneous books including history, literature, biographies, etc., mostly 20th c. hardback publications, many in d.j., G/VG (6 shelves)

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* George V (King of Great Britain, 1865-1936 & Mary of Teck). A pair of three-quarter length portrait photographs by W. &

Dominic Winter Book Auctions

Lot 711

* George V (King of Great Britain, 1865-1936 & Mary of Teck). A pair of three-quarter length portrait photographs by W. & D. Downie, the king in military uniform, the queen with tiara and choker holding a closed fan, images 20 x 12.5cm, signed on mounts beneath “George R, 1917” and “Mary R, 1917” respec., embossed royal crests at head of both mounts, trimmed, mounts spotted and first with small crease to lower left corner (2)

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Dominic Winter Book Auctions

Lot 913

Goody Two-Shoes. The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes. Ornamented with Cuts, York, printed for A. Millar, W. Law, and R. Cater, c.1785, pp.94, lacking F1 (pp.81/2), eng. frontis., woodcuts to text, foxed and dusty, some leaves detached and a few closed tears, early ms. ink trials at head of title-page, on reverse of frontis. and final leaf, and on pastedowns, lacking free endpapers, orig. Dutch floral boards, rubbed and edges worn, lacking spine and covers just holding on the cords, 16mo in 8’s, (rare early edition), together with Newbery (E., pub.), The Prettiest Book for Children; being the History of the Enchanted Castle; Situated in one of the Fortunate Isles, and governed by the Giant Instruction. Written for the Entertainment of Little Masters and Misses. By Don Stephano Bunyano, Under-Secretary to the aforesaid Giant, c.1790, pp.[3]-122+[6](pubs. ads.), lacking port. frontis. (A1), numerous woodcuts on letterpress, lacking front endpapers, orig. Dutch floral boards, rubbed and edges showing, lacking spine and covers just holding on the cords, 16mo in 8s (Roscoe J48[5]), plus Carnan & Newbery (publishers), The Mother’s Gift: or, a Present for all Little Children who are Good, Embellished with Cuts, 2nd ed, 1770, pp.iv+5-71+[9](pubs. ads.), lacking pp.63-66, woodcuts on letterpress, sl. dusty and foxed, lacking free endpapers, stitching broken, and page block loose in orig. Dutch floral boards, rubbed and edges worn, lacking spine, 98 x 64mm (4 x 2.5ins), (Roscoe J251[2]) (3)

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Dominic Winter Book Auctions

Lot 935

The Polite Academy, or School of Behaviour for Young Gentlemen and Ladies. Intended as a Foundation for Good Manners and polite Address, in Masters and Misses..., 3rd ed., printed for R. Baldwin and B. Collins, 1765, pp.xxxvi+181, lacking pp.37-40, eng. frontis. and eight (of 11) eng plts. (one frayed at blank gutter margin), occn. finger-soiling, stitching broken and pages loose in orig. Dutch floral boards, rubbed and edges worn, lacking spine, 12mo in 6s (See Roscoe J301[1]. First published in 1758, this is one of the rarest 18th century books for children), together with [Newton, Isaac], The Newtonian System of Philosophy, Explained by Familiar Objects, in an Entertaining Manner, for the Use of Young Persons, by Tom Telescope, New Improved ed., 1806, four eng. plts., num. engs. to text, contemp. roan-backed marbled boards, tear to base of spine, some wear to extrems., 12mo in 6s, plus [Ostervald, Jean Frederic], An Abridgment of the History of the Bible..., 1720, 24pp., toned, early ms. name at head of title-page, orig. marbled wrappers, rubbed, sl. splitting to spine, slim 8vo (3)

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Outhwaite (Ida Rentoul, illust.). Elves & Fairies of Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. Verses by Annie R. Rentoul. Edited by Grenbry

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Lot 1002

Outhwaite (Ida Rentoul, illust.). Elves & Fairies of Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. Verses by Annie R. Rentoul. Edited by Grenbry Outhwaite, 1st ed., Melbourne & Sydney, Lothian Book Publishing Coy, 1916, fifteen tipped-in col. plts., with captioned tissue guards (some creased and torn and one lacking), thirty tipped-in b & w plates (one with short closed tear), some corner-creasing, one plt. and adjacent text leaf detached (with consequent fraying to fore-edge of text leaf), smaller illusts. and decs. in text, scattered foxing, “book belongs to” leaf blank, pictorial endpapers, free endpapers lightly browned, t.e.g., remainder untrimmed, orig. gilt dec. blue cloth, rubbed and gilt dulled, spine faded and sl. frayed at foot, folio. Signed by the illustrator on the title-page verso. Ida Rentoul Outhwaite’s magnum opus, and the most magnificent showcase for her illustrations. Ò... Elves and Fairies stands as the pre-eminent example of an Australian children’s illustrated book and as an important and early piece of fine Australian book craftmanshipÓ. (Muir and Holden, The Fairy World of Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, p.111) (1)

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Dominic Winter Book Auctions

Lot 1003

Outhwaite (Ida Rentoul, illust.). The Little Green Road to Fairyland, by Annie R. Rentoul, 2nd ed., A. & C. Black, 1925, half-title, eight col. and eight b & w plts., correct as list, letterpress vigns., occn. marks to text, prize bookplate on front free endpaper, edges foxed, orig. blue cloth gilt, spine sl. faded and frayed at ends, title label mounted on upper cover, sm. 4to, together with Gorey (Edward). The Fantod Works, 10 vols., Zurich, Diogenes, 1978, numerous col. and b & w illusts., orig. printed wrappers, some spines sl. rubbed, The Lost Lions with upper return soiled, housed in orig. pictorial cardboard slipcase, rubbed and foxed, sm. 4to. The Fantod Works comprise: The Abandoned Sock; The Lost Lions; The Beastly Baby; The Lavender Leotard; Les Passementeries Horribles; Leaves From a Mislaid Album; Die Fantod Werke; The Disrespectful Summons; L”Heure Bleue; The Epiplectic Bicycle. (2)

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Dominic Winter Book Auctions

Lot 1121

Berridge (Jesse). The Sonnets of a Platonist, A Sequence, 1st ed., R. Brimley Johnson, 1902, 66pp., front free endpaperinscribed ÒEdna Adeline Berridge, with love from her husband, Jesse Berridge, SouthfieldsNov. 1902Ó, t.e.g., remainder untrimmed, orig. vellum gilt, small 8vo, (limited ed. 1/15 printed on Japanese vellum paper), together with ÒLittle ThingsÓ, Verses for the Master, 1st ed., J.H. Clarke & Co., Chelmsford, [1937], 51pp., t.e.g., remainder untrimmed, orig. cloth, spine torn, slim 4to (limited ed. 1/25 signed by Jesse Berridge), with Thomas (Edward), Rest and Unrest, 1st ed., Duckworth & Co., 1910, front free endpaperinscribed ÒJessie Berridge from Edward Thomas, 1910Ó, orig. cloth, slightly marked, 8vo, with The Tenth Muse, 1st ed., Martin Secker, [1912], b & w frontis., annotation to title by the author ÒSelected by the publisher from(?) “Feminine Influence on the Poets” by the same authorÓ andinscribed to front free endpaper ÒJesse Berridge from Edward Thomas 1912Ó, edges untrimmed, orig. cloth faded to spine, 8vo, and Farjeon (Eleanor), Edward Thomas, The Last Four Years, Book One of the Memoirs of Eleanor Farjeon, 1st ed., Oxford University Press, 1958, b & w port. frontis., half-titleinscribed ÒTo Jesse Berridge from Eleanor Farjeon with love, October 9th 1958Ó, orig. cloth in slightly torn d.j., 8vo, with Thomas (Edward), Collected Poems, 1st ed., 1920, b & w port. frontis., front free endpaperinscribed ÒE.D. Berridge, Christmas 1922, J.B.Ó, orig. cloth, 8vo, and Cloud Castle and other Papers by Edward Thomas, 1st ed., 1922, orig. cloth, 8vo, and The Last Sheaf, Essays by Edward Thomas, 1st ed., 1927, orig. cloth, spine faded and frayed at head & foot, 8vo, plus other Jesse Berridge and Edward Thomas related, including someinscribed by Berridge. Jesse Berridge (1874-1966) and Edward Thomas (1878-1917) first met in London in 1901. Edward Thomas had just left Oxford and Jesse Berridge was working in a City bank. Their friendship lasted until Thomas was killed in France in 1917; by then Edward Thomas was known as a leading literary critic, essayist and biographer, but only to his close friends as a poet. Jesse Berridge, who was ordained in 1906, had then just become rector of Little Baddow. In the remaining fifty years of his life he became a distinguished Essex archaeologist, author of five historical novels, and a canon of Chelmsford. (19)

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Lot 1171

Lansdale (Joe R.). The Nightrunners, pub. Dark Harvest, Illinois, 1987, illustrations, original cloth, d.j., slightly stained slipcase, 8vo, limited edition, 274/300 signed by the author, Dean Koontz and Gregory Manchess, together with Mucho Mojo, 1994, original cloth, d.j., slipcase, limited edition, 174/400 signed by the author and Mark A. Nelson, plus A Fist Full of Stories (And Articles), 1996, original cloth, d.j., slipcase, limited edition, 277/500 signed by the author, with six others by Joe Lansdale, of which five limited editions (9)

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Lot 1205

Winter, Douglas E., ed. Prime Evil, pub. Donald M. Grant, West Kingston, Hampton Falls, 1988, coloured plates, original black mock morocco, matching foldover case, 8vo, limited edition, 904/1000 signed by 15 contributors, together with Brite (Poppy), The Lazarus Heart, pub. Gauntlet, 1999, original boards, d.j., folding case, 8vo, limited edition, one of 52 signed by the author and others, plus McCammon (Robert R.), They Thirst, pub. Dark Harvest, Illinois, 1991, b & w illustrations, original boards, d.j., cedar slipcase, 8vo, limited edition, one of 52 copies signed by the author and artists, with three others: Silver Scream, 1988, 99/500 signed by the contributors, Ray Garton’s Pieces of Hate, 1996, 434/500 signed by the author, and Still Dead, 1992, 291/500 signed by the contributors (6)

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Sworders

Lot 268

R Caton Woodville print, `In the Nick of Time`

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A late 19th Century R N L I issue circular fisherman’s aneroid barometer by Negretti & Zambra, enamel dial with blu

Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood

Lot 113

A late 19th Century R N L I issue circular fisherman’s aneroid barometer by Negretti & Zambra, enamel dial with blue steel pointer and gilt marker in a bulkhead style case, 16cm diameter.

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A late 19th Century French circular brass aneroid barometer, the dial marked ‘R Cosco Paris’, 11cm diameter.

Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood

Lot 114

A late 19th Century French circular brass aneroid barometer, the dial marked ‘R Cosco Paris’, 11cm diameter.

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A late 19th century brass single-draw telescope by J. R. Cameron, Liverpool, signed with Castle Street address, leather cover

Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood

Lot 215

A late 19th century brass single-draw telescope by J. R. Cameron, Liverpool, signed with Castle Street address, leather cover and identification chart for “ Flags and Pendants in Merchant service”

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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood

Lot 217

A laye 19th/early 20th Century 9 inch radius arm vernier ‘A’ frame sextant, silver arc calibrated to 150 degrees, signature worn to arch, together with telescope and accessories in a mahogany case, brass cartouche to top inscribed ‘R R C Backhouse R N’.

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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood

Lot 329

William Lionel Wyllie RA., RI., RE. (1851-1931) ‘Our fathers - to the memory of the nameless killed and wounded’ an emotional poem by Captain Ronald A. Hopwood R. N., with sketches by William Wyllie dry point etchings in a set of four each signed in pencil by William Wyllie each 32cm x 22cm three unframed (4)

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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood

Lot 406

19th Century English school - Man-o-war, signed with initials “R M”, watercolour, 11 x 14cm.

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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood

Lot 418

Larn (R) and Carter (C) ‘Cornish Shipwrecks of the South Coast’, also a quantity of maritime related volumes.

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A set of twenty four Victorian silver dessert knives and forks by W. R. Smily, London 1851, the loaded handles in a scroll an

Dreweatts Donnington Priory Salerooms

Lot 31

A set of twenty four Victorian silver dessert knives and forks by W. R. Smily, London 1851, the loaded handles in a scroll and foliate pattern, the knives 22cm (8.75in) long, in a plain walnut case, engraved ‘H’ to a brass shield

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A George III gold and sepia wash mourning ring, dated 1783, set with an oval miniature of a monument and weeping willow forme

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Lot 276

A George III gold and sepia wash mourning ring, dated 1783, set with an oval miniature of a monument and weeping willow formed from hair and inscribed SA, with beadwork border and plain shank, the reverse engraved ‘Ob: 4 July 1783 ae :79’, size R

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Martin & Pole

Lot 188

A framed and glazed coloured print - still life study of a vase of flowers, another limited edition coloured print after E. R. Sturgeon depicting Lynmouth, Devon and after the same artist another limited edition coloured print entitled "Granny".

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A 1914-18 British War Medal and Victory pair to `3969 Pte. P.W. Burns 13th London R.`, with two 13th London cap badges, a pos

Toovey's

Lot 892

A 1914-18 British War Medal and Victory pair to `3969 Pte. P.W. Burns 13th London R.`, with two 13th London cap badges, a post-02 13th County of London Kensington helmet plate and a white metal helmet spike for a blue cloth helmet, together with an 1887 Metropolitan Police Jubilee Medal with 1897 bar, a 1902 Edward VII Metropolitan Police Coronation Medal and a George V Metropolitan Police Coronation Medal to `P.C. F. Burns D. Div`n.`, two Metropolitan Police lapel badges, a Faithful Service in the Special Constabulary Medal to `William P. Culver`, two Sussex Regiment cap badges, six embroidered silk handkerchiefs, etc.

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A 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to `R-37104 Pte. J.A. Knights. K.R.Rif.C.`, a Border Regiment cap badge

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Lot 904

A 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to `R-37104 Pte. J.A. Knights. K.R.Rif.C.`, a Border Regiment cap badge and two items of military paperwork.

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A 1914-19 Victory Medal to `2124 Pte. R. Weaver. 8-Lond.R.`, an enamelled gilt metal ACC Medal for Distinguished Service, wit

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Lot 912

A 1914-19 Victory Medal to `2124 Pte. R. Weaver. 8-Lond.R.`, an enamelled gilt metal ACC Medal for Distinguished Service, with `Five Years` bar, cased, a 1939-45 Defence Medal, with box of postage addressed to `Lt. J.W. Jeffery`, an Army Council forwarding slip, three Second World War Medals, comprising 1939-45 Star, Burma Star and 1939-1945 War Medal, with the Admiralty forwarding slip and a box of postage (the address removed), an album of letters and birthday cards, mostly relating to the early life of a child, the cover detailed `John`s Birthday`, various tea and shell cards, and three commemorative crowns, comprising 1977, 1981 and 1981.

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An F. & R. Pratt Ware pot lid `Persuasion` within a silver frame, Birmingham 1903, together with a collection of ten pot

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Lot 1559

An F. & R. Pratt Ware pot lid `Persuasion` within a silver frame, Birmingham 1903, together with a collection of ten pot lids, comprising `Albert Memorial`, `Charity`, `Hide and Seek`, `The Wolf and the Lamb`, `Persuasion`, `The Enthusiast`, `The Waterfall`, `Dr Johnson`, `Garibaldi`, and `Burgess`s Anchovy Paste`, two Pratt Ware plates and a jug (faults).

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Martyn R. Mackrill - `Steamer leaving Tilbury`, watercolour gouache and ink, signed and dated `84 recto, titled label verso,

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Lot 58

Martyn R. Mackrill - `Steamer leaving Tilbury`, watercolour gouache and ink, signed and dated `84 recto, titled label verso, approx 14cm x 46cm.

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A top hat bearing label inscribed `Margretts, Hatter, Oxford`, with a leather travelling case, bearing label inscribed `G. Dr

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Lot 2902

A top hat bearing label inscribed `Margretts, Hatter, Oxford`, with a leather travelling case, bearing label inscribed `G. Drinkwater, late, R. Wagstaff...`, together with a bowler hat by Scott & Co, Piccadilly, and a riding hat.

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Ptolomaeus Orbis antiqui Tabulae1730 half-title engraved additional pictorial title printed title in red and black with engra

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Lot 40

Ptolomaeus Orbis antiqui Tabulae1730 half-title engraved additional pictorial title printed title in red and black with engraved vignette 28 engraved double-page maps map 4 (Mesopotamia. Syria. Arabia...) with central creases map 11 (Asiæ) with repaired tear at head (c.6.5cm in length) otherwise most maps crisp and clean contemporary half calf spine faded and slightly worn at ends folio Amsterdam R. & J. Wetstenios & Guil. Smith 1730.

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)

Lot 113

Simpson Campaign in the Crimea second series tinted lithographed additional pictorial title and plates title foxed occasional spotting original pictorial cloth gilt lower joint splitting frayed 1856 § Holmes (Richard R.) Naval and Military Trophies 36 chromolithographed plates upper hinge broken occasional spotting or finger-soiling contemporary half morocco spine gilt spine faded 1896 § Sigel (Gustav A.) Deutschlands Heer und Flotte in Wort und Bild chromolithographed plates original pictorial cloth gilt a few short splits to joints corners worn Akron OH 1900; and 5 others including a duplicate of the last mentioned v.s.(8)

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Angelo (Domenico) L`Ecole des Armes 1763 47 engraved plates list of subscribers ink stain to upper magrin of title occasional

Bloomsbury Auctions (London)

Lot 236

Angelo (Domenico) L`Ecole des Armes 1763 47 engraved plates list of subscribers ink stain to upper magrin of title occasional staining to plates most marginal but encroaching on platemark in several instances modern black calf over old cloth part of original backstrip laid down on spine boards rubbed [Lipperheide 2974; Sander 23] R. and J. Dodsley 1763; with a separate cloth-bound vol. of the French text oblong folio(2)

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A Hornby OO gauge GNER The White Rose train set, an R-289 Co-Co class 92 Railfreight Distribution locomotive, a Bachman 158 t

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Lot 3127

A Hornby OO gauge GNER The White Rose train set, an R-289 Co-Co class 92 Railfreight Distribution locomotive, a Bachman 158 two car set and other locomotives, etc.

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A Hornby Railways OO gauge R-041 0-6-0 tank locomotive No. 8751, finished in GWR green livery, an R-058 0-6-0 tank locomotive

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Lot 3130

A Hornby Railways OO gauge R-041 0-6-0 tank locomotive No. 8751, finished in GWR green livery, an R-058 0-6-0 tank locomotive `Jinty`, finished in BR black livery, an R-057 0-4-0 Caledonian locomotive, three Royal Train carriages, two 125 buffet cars, other carriages and goods rolling stock, all boxed.

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LITERATURE: Selection of signed pieces, cards (many with neat calligraphic annotations by collector), a few letters etc., by

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 626

LITERATURE: Selection of signed pieces, cards (many with neat calligraphic annotations by collector), a few letters etc., by various writers, novelists and a few artists etc., including Raymond Briggs, R. C. Sherriff, James Follett, George Fraser, Woodrow Wyatt, Christopher Fry, Ursula Bloom, J. B. Priestley, Alfred Austin (A.L.S.), John Braine, Jacob Bronowski, Jeffrey Archer, Dennis Potter, Richard Gordon, Paul Gallico, Rumer Godden, Richard Adams, A. J. Cronin, Julian Symons, Arthur Hailey, Christo & Jean-Claude, Maggi Hambling etc. Generally VG, 81

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LEWIS C. S.: (1898-1963) Irish Novelist & Academic, author of The Chronicles of Narnia. A.L.S., C. S. Lewis, one page, 8v

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 639

LEWIS C. S.: (1898-1963) Irish Novelist & Academic, author of The Chronicles of Narnia. A.L.S., C. S. Lewis, one page, 8vo, Magdalene College, Cambridge, 7th February 1955, to Mr. D`Allessandro. (C. Talbot D`Allesandro, an Oxford Professor and authority on J. R. R. Tolkien, Lewis`s close friend). Lewis announces `I remembered you (as distinct from your name) very well and wondered if you might be my mysterious correspondent` and continues `but the only clue (your mention of poor, martyred Miss. Radcliffe) was too slight! I am sure we both shall miss Fr. Adams`. A scarce, intriguing letter in which Lewis refers to Father Walter Adams, one of the Cowley Fathers, whom Lewis visited for confession from 1940 until Adams` death in 1952. Some very slight, minor creasing at the head and foot, otherwise VG

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TOLKIEN J. R. R.: (1892-1973) English Writer, author of the classic fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. A.L.S

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 640

TOLKIEN J. R. R.: (1892-1973) English Writer, author of the classic fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. A.L.S., J R R Tolkien, one page, 8vo, Headington, Oxford, 19th November 1957, to [Professor Przemyslaw] Mroczkowski (`My dear Mroczkowski`). Tokien states that he and his wife are grateful to their correspondent for his invitation and continues to politely explain that they will not be able to manage the date suggested and hoping that there will be a chance to be asked again. The writer adds that, if he does go to America, it will not be until the middle of March at the earliest. In concluding Tolkien remarks `I do not understand your use of "bold"! It`s extraordinarily kind of you both to bother about us. We are quite unimportant people. And I do hope that as I have been bold enough to address you as a colleague without title you will please do the same to me.` One very slight, minor smudge affects a couple of words (which remain perfectly legible) and not the signature. VG Przemyslaw Mroczkowski-Polish Historian of English Literature and author of History of English Literature.

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FERRIER KATHLEEN: (1912-1953) English Singer. An exceptional A.L.S., Kathleen Ferrier, five pages, 8vo, Hampstead, n.d. (earl

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 705

FERRIER KATHLEEN: (1912-1953) English Singer. An exceptional A.L.S., Kathleen Ferrier, five pages, 8vo, Hampstead, n.d. (early 1946), to Mr. Giddy. Ferrier writes to her correspondent providing extensive details of her career, remarking `Here is everything I can think of that is neither libellous nor imprint able!` The singer informs Giddy, `Worked in the Civil Service by day and studied piano & accompanied & played solos at concerts in and around Lancashire at night….Also won piano in National Competition run by Daily Express in which many, now famous, pianists also entered and won. Entered Musical Festival at Carlisle for wager, and won Contralto Solo, & Rose Bowl for best singer of Festival & first prize piano….Had my first singing lesson in 1940 from Dr. J. E. Hutchinson of Newcastle-on-Tyne & under his conductorship sang first big Messiah performance at the City Hall, N`castle. The next year Dr. Malcolm Sargent heard me sing and recommended me to Mr. Tillett of Ibbs & Tillett. In 1942 (Xmas) removed to London and studied & (still studying) with Mr. Roy Henderson who has helped me more than I can say….and am supposed to have had meteoric rise! (fingers crossed!). Most exciting dates include two Xmas Messiah broadcasts (1944 & 1945) & the last Prom. Performance (1945) in the R. Albert Hall. The latter rather wearing as the parts for my aria were in the wrong key-3rd too high-& the right ones only arrived at 1pm making very hurried rehearsal. Never forget the sight of the R.A.H. crammed to suffocation.` Ferrier further recounts an amusing anecdote about the difficulties she encountered when travelling by train to a small village in Yorkshire in order to sing Messiah and in concluding states that she will be `having first shot at opera` in the summer when she appears in the title role of Benjamin Britten`s new work The Rape of Lucretia. A rare letter of outstanding content. Some minor tape stains and small tears in the upper left corner of each page, only slightly affecting the text but not signature, otherwise VG Benjamin Britten wrote his two act opera The Rape of Lucretia for Kathleen Ferrier and is the first work to which the composer applied his term "chamber opera". The opera was first performed at Glyndebourne on 12th July 1946, with Ferrier in the title role.

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BUNSEN ROBERT: (1811-1899) German Chemist, developed the Bunsen Burner. Dark ink signature (`R W Bunsen`) and four additional

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 777

BUNSEN ROBERT: (1811-1899) German Chemist, developed the Bunsen Burner. Dark ink signature (`R W Bunsen`) and four additional lines of text in his hand on a piece removed from the conclusion of a letter. The German text refers to the title of a work relating to chemical experiments and is dated Monday, 25th April n.y. Scarce. Four small areas of paper loss to each corner, just affecting the text, and a small tear just affecting the conclusion of the signature. Some slight staining, FR

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SCOTT ROBERT FALCON: (1868-1912) British Royal Navy Officer & Antarctic Explorer. Important T.L.S., R Scott, one page, 4t

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SCOTT ROBERT FALCON: (1868-1912) British Royal Navy Officer & Antarctic Explorer. Important T.L.S., R Scott, one page, 4to, Victoria Street, London, 23rd March 1910, to Edgar Evans at the Royal Naval Barracks in Portsmouth, on the printed stationery of the British Antarctic Expedition 1910. Scott informs Evans that he has applied for his services on the Expedition (`and I think the Admiralty will let you come`) and continues `I expect you will be appointed in about a fortnights time and I shall want you at the ship to help fitting her out.` In concluding he invites Evans to the Expedition office once he is appointed `and I will tell you all the rest`. Some very light, extremely minor age wear and toning, otherwise VG Scott`s letter of engagement to Petty Officer Edgar Evans. Described as "a huge, bull-necked beefy figure" and a "beery womaniser" by Roland Huntford in his biography of Scott, Evans was chosen as one of the five man Polar party who reached the South Pole with Scott on 17th January 1912.

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SCOTT ROBERT FALCON: (1868-1912) British Royal Navy Officer & Antarctic Explorer. An important, very fine A.L.S., R Scott

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Lot 805

SCOTT ROBERT FALCON: (1868-1912) British Royal Navy Officer & Antarctic Explorer. An important, very fine A.L.S., R Scott, four pages, 8vo, Winter Quarters (Cape Evans, Antarctica), October 1911, to Mrs. [Edgar] Evans, on the printed stationery of the British Antarctic Expedition, Terra Nova, featuring an illustration of a penguin. Writing on the eve of his last journey southwards to the Pole, Scott expresses the high admiration he has for his correspondent`s husband, `Although I have never met you, your husband has told me a great deal about you so that I can imagine that you and the children will be waiting to see him home again next year….he is very well indeed, very strong and in very good condition.` The explorer continues to inform Evans, `It is possible we may not finish our work this year and in that case he will stop with me for a second season` and reassuring her `If so you must try and remember that he is certain to be in the best of health and that it will be all the better when he does come home. When that time comes I hope he will get some good billet and not have to leave you again. He is such an old friend of mine and has done so well on this Expedition that he deserves all I can do for him.` Scott concludes his letter by remarking `So I must hope you won`t be anxious or worried.` A poignant letter which, as with others written at this time, may not have arrived in London until 11th May 1912, three months after Evans`s tragic death. Some very light age wear and minor traces of former mounting, about VG One of the most remarkable letters by Scott to have appeared at auction. Scott had evidently also given his encouragement and assurances to Evans himself that he would return from the expedition with a `good billet` representing financial security, promotion and a comfortable retirement. Instead, with the tragic death of Evans, his wife and three children were awarded £1500 by the Lord Mayor`s Committee and a pension of £48 per annum from the Admiralty.

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EVANS EDWARD R. G. R.: (1881-1957) British Naval officer and Antarctic Explorer. Evans served as second-in-command on Robert

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Lot 807

EVANS EDWARD R. G. R.: (1881-1957) British Naval officer and Antarctic Explorer. Evans served as second-in-command on Robert Falcon Scott’s ill-fated expedition to the South Pole 1910-13 and as Captain of the expedition ship Terra Nova. Fine, emotional A.L.S., Edward R. G. R. Evans, Commander R.N., two pages, 4to, Terra Nova at sea, 5th February 1913, to Mrs. [Edgar] Evans, on the printed stationery of the British Antarctic Expedition featuring an illustration of a penguin. Evans states ‘I am writing to sympathise with you on your terrible bereavement’ and continues his letter of condolence by writing ‘Your husband died a gallant death on the return march from the Pole after faithfully serving his leader, Capt. Scott, through a most trying time. He lost his life for the honour of his country, and the British Navy will be proud of having possessed such a brave man. His “grit” will for ever be an example to the lower deck, his ability was remarkable and I wish to convey to you from the whole expedition our sorrow. I also write to you to tell you of the admiration we felt for your dead husband.’ In concluding Evans adds that he will soon be in England ‘and I will see that you and yours never want’ and once again expresses his sympathy, ‘I cannot tell you how sorry I am for you.’ Some very light age wear and slight traces of former mounting to the edges of the verso. Accompanied by an earlier Registered envelope addressed by Evans to Mrs. Edgar Evans and bearing numerous postal cancellations including two of the British Antarctic Expedition, 18th January 1913. About VG The relationship between Edward Evans and his namesake, Edgar Evans, was actually fraught and strained during much of the expedition. Edward Evans thought little of Edgar’s habit of excessive drinking and was somewhat jealous of the relationship he shared with Scott. Indeed, the alliance between Scott and his second-in-command could also be problematic at times. As a result of Scott’s death, it became the responsibility of Evans to write letters of condolence, and he clearly put the animosity felt towards Edgar Evans to one side when he wrote the present letter to his widow.

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ELIZABETH I: (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland 1558-1603. A very fine, rare L.S., Elizabeth R, (an excellent example o

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Lot 810

ELIZABETH I: (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland 1558-1603. A very fine, rare L.S., Elizabeth R, (an excellent example of her flourishing signature), as Queen, at the head, two pages, folio, Windsor Castle, 31st August 1567, to Sir John Spencer. The Queen writes to Spencer with instructions for collecting revenue for the first public lottery in England, announcing `Where we have com[m]anded a ceratine carte of a Lotterie to be published by our Shirif of Countie in the principall townes of the same, of which we send you certen copies for the further execution thereof it is expedient to have somme persons appointed of good trust to receave such particular sommes as our subjects shall of their owne free disposition be ready to deliver upon the said lotterie who also shall w[it]hout faile be dewly authorised and their adventures shall happen w[it]hout either deceypt or delaye.` Spencer is required to confer with the bearer of the letter, and then to choose collectors. The letter states that out of every pound sterling he is to be allowed sixpence to pay the collectors and those who bring the proceeds to the Chamber of the City of London and to issue books of numbers and tickets. Elizabeth`s letter further provides assurances of the good use to which the proceeds will be put (`Anything advantagious is ordered to be employed to good and publique acts and beneficially for o[u]r Realme and o[u]r Subjects`) and orders to counter any accusations of misuse and to cause to be arrested and punished those who persist in `slanderous reports`. As a final incentive to Spencer, for every five hundred pounds sent to London a further 50 shillings will be allowed to him. With integral address leaf bearing a good blind embossed paper seal. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, overall a clean and attractive letter. VG The present letter was written as a result of Queen Elizabeth I chartering the first official recorded lottery in 1566, however a lack of public support delayed the first draw until 1569. In his History of English Lotteries (Leadenhall Press, London,1893) John Ashton states that `There were to be 400,000 lots, each costing 10 shillings with a top prize worth £5000. The prizes were to be paid in a combination of gold, plate and merchandise such as tapestries, linens and fine fabrics.

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CHARLES II: (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland (1649-51) and Ireland 1660-85. Fine D.S., Charles R, (an excellent example)

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Lot 812

CHARLES II: (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland (1649-51) and Ireland 1660-85. Fine D.S., Charles R, (an excellent example), as King, at the head, one page, large folio, Court at Whitehall, 21st February 1677. The attractively penned manuscript document relates to the reinforcement of the Garrisons at Pendennis Castle and the Isle of Wight, `Wee have thought fitt and accordingly given Order for the Recruiting of the Company of that Guarrison with Fifty soldiers to compleat them to the number of one hundred….with addition of one Sarjeant and one Drummer to the said Company. And for as much as Our Governour of the Isle of Wight humbly represents to us, that the Inhabitants of the said Island are willing to Mount some of the Trained Forces and Voluntiers as a Troope of Dragoones for our service in the safety of the said Island….that Pay may be Established for a Captaine to Command the said Troope, who will imploy himself in the Training and exerciseing of them…` Countersigned at the foot by Thomas Osborne, 1st Earl of Danby (1631-1712, English Statesman, Lord High Treasurer) and Sir Joseph Williamson (1633-1701, English Statesman). The document has neat red ruled borders and the lower half sets out, in tabular form, the relevant salaries (totalling £900 per annum) to be paid to the military officers. Some light overall age wear and minor holes at the folds, overall a very clean and attractive document. About VG

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GEORGE IV: (1762-1830) King of the United Kingdom 1820-30. Large portion of a D.S., George R, as King, being part of a manusc

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Lot 814

GEORGE IV: (1762-1830) King of the United Kingdom 1820-30. Large portion of a D.S., George R, as King, being part of a manuscript document dated at Saint James`s, 20th September 1827 and bearing a blind embossed paper seal. Together with a few other historical autographs including a Free Front envelope panel hand addressed and signed by Prince Albert (with red wax seal to verso) and a piece removed from a document signed by William Pitt the Younger and two others, 1799, etc. FR to G, 4

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WILLIAM IV: (1765-1837) King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland 1830-37. D.S., William R, as King, at the h

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Lot 815

WILLIAM IV: (1765-1837) King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland 1830-37. D.S., William R, as King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Court at Windsor, 12th October 1832. The partially printed document is a naval commission appointing George Bruce Puddicombe to be a Captain in the Corps of Royal Marines. Countersigned at the foot by Thomas Masterman Hardy (1769-1839) British Naval officer, Flag Captain to Admiral Lord Nelson. Hardy commanded HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, George Barrington (Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty) and John Barrow (1764-1848, English Statesman, Permanent Secretary to the Admiralty). Lacking seal. VG

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VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. D.S., Victoria R I, as Queen, at the

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Lot 816

VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. D.S., Victoria R I, as Queen, at the head, one page, oblong folio, Court at Saint James`s, 1st March 1883. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing Adrian John Hebron Vanrenen to be a Lieutenant in the Land Forces. Countersigned at the foot by the Marquess of Hartington (1833-1908, British Statesman, Secretary of State for War 1882-85). With blind embossed pale blue paper seal. Some light overall foxing and some wear at the folds, G

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VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. D.S., Victoria R I, as Queen, at the

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Lot 817

VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. D.S., Victoria R I, as Queen, at the head, one page, oblong folio, Court at Saint James`s, 5th February 1866. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing Frederick James William Davies to be an Ensign in the Infantry. Countersigned at the foot by the Marquess of Hartington (1833-1908, British Statesman, Secretary of State for War, 1866). With blind embossed blue paper seal affixed beneath signature. Some light foxing at head and slight crease, just affecting the Queen`s signature. Together with a second, similar military commission appointing Davies to be an Instructor of Musketry in the Land Forces, 19th April 1875. Signed at the foot by George, Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904, Grandson of King George III, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army 1856-95) and Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy (1814-1906, British Politician, Secretary of State for War 1874-78) individually. With blind embossed blue paper seal. About VG, 2

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VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. Bold ink signature (`Victoria R I`)

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Lot 819

VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. Bold ink signature (`Victoria R I`) as Queen on a 12mo card, neatly clipped from an official document. Together with three strands of hair belonging to Queen Victoria, neatly mounted in a small clear wallet to a printed colour 4to sheet featuring an image of the Queen, a facsimile of the annotated envelope in which the hair was originally discovered and a facsimile note of provenance by Charles Hamilton. VG, 2

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EDWARD VII: (1841-1910) King of the United Kingdom 1901-10. Good L.S., Edward R & I, as King, three pages, folio, Bucking

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Lot 822

EDWARD VII: (1841-1910) King of the United Kingdom 1901-10. Good L.S., Edward R & I, as King, three pages, folio, Buckingham Palace, 30th June 1905, to the President of the Republic of Bolivia. The manuscript letter announces that the marriage of the King`s niece, `Her Royal Highness the Princess Margaret Victoria Augusta Charlotte Norah, elder daughter of Our dearly beloved Brother His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, with His Royal Highness the Prince Oscar Frederick William Olaf Gustavus Adolphus, Duke of Scania, eldest son of His Royal Highness Oscar Gustavus Adolphus Crown Prince of Sweden and of Norway....was solemnized in St. George`s Chapel, Windsor Castle on the 15th instant`. Signed by King Edward at the conclusion and countersigned by 5th Marquess of Lansdowne (1845-1927) British Politician and Foreign Secretary 1900-05. A series of very small holes appear along the left edge, not affecting the text or signatures, otherwise VG

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GEORGE V (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36 & QUEEN MARY (1867-1953) Queen Consort. A good signed sepia 8 x 1

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Lot 824

GEORGE V (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36 & QUEEN MARY (1867-1953) Queen Consort. A good signed sepia 8 x 10 photograph by both King George V and Queen Mary individually, the oval image depicting the Royal couple, when Duke and Duchess of York, in a formal pose together, George standing in a full length pose, in uniform, alongside his wife who is seated in a three quarter length pose. Photograph by Vandyck of Melbourne and bearing their blindstamp to the lower mount. Signed by both the Duke (`George`) and Duchess (`Victoria Mary`) in dark fountain pen ink to the lower photographer`s mount and dated 1901 in Mary`s hand. Together with a signed postcard photograph by Queen Mary, showing her standing in a full length pose. Signed (`Mary R`) to a largely clear area at the base of the image and dated 1923 in her hand. In a holograph note to the verso she sends her thanks for a floral greeting. Some light overall age toning to the larger photograph and some silvering to the postcard photograph. G to about VG, 2 The photograph was signed by the Duke and Duchess during their eight month tour of the British Empire in 1901. It was, at the time, the most ambitious tour ever taken by members of the British Royal family.

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GEORGE V (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36 & QUEEN MARY (1867-1953) Queen Consort. A pair of signed 8 x 11 p

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Lot 825

GEORGE V (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36 & QUEEN MARY (1867-1953) Queen Consort. A pair of signed 8 x 11 photographs by both King George V and Queen Mary individually, the images depicting the Royal couple in formal half length poses, the King wearing uniform. Photographs by W & D Downey of London. Signed by King George V (`George R. I.`) and Queen Mary (`Mary R`) in dark fountain pen ink to the lower photographer`s mount, each adding the date 1925 in their hands. With blind embossed Royal crests to the upper photographer`s mounts. Some scuffing, slight tear to left edge and small worm hole to right edge of the King`s photograph. Both with light overall age toning and minor silvering to the edges of the images, G, 2

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GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36 & GEORGE VI (1895-1952) King of the United Kingdom 1936-52. A go

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Lot 828

GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36 & GEORGE VI (1895-1952) King of the United Kingdom 1936-52. A good, unusual signed 9 x 7 photograph by both King George V and Prince Albert individually, the image showing them standing together, in Naval uniform, in full length poses on board HMS Neptune alongside a senior officer, probably Sir Francis Bridgeman. Signed by the King (`George R I`) to a clear area at the base of the image and dated HMS "Neptune" May 1912 in his hand. Signed by the future King George VI, Prince Albert (`Albert`) with his name alone to a clear area of the image. Matted in the original gilt card matt to an overall size of 13 x 11. Some slight scuffing and age wear to the matt, otherwise VG The photograph was taken during King George V`s visit to the Home Fleet in 1912. HMS Neptune served as the Flagship of the Home Fleet from May 1911-May 1912 with the Royal visit taking place as her tenure in that role came to an end. Prince Albert is seen shortly after he had entered the Britannia Royal Bavy College at Dartmouth, after infamously finishing bottom of the class at the Royal Naval College Osborne. Francis Bridgeman (1848-1929) British Admiral, First Sea Lord 1911-12 and previously Commander-in-Chief of the Home Fleet.

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GEORGE VI(1895-1952) King of the United Kingdom 1936-52 & ELIZABETH (1900-2002) Queen Consort, the Queen Mother. An excel

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Lot 828A

GEORGE VI(1895-1952) King of the United Kingdom 1936-52 & ELIZABETH (1900-2002) Queen Consort, the Queen Mother. An excellent signed Christmas greetings card by both King George VI and Queen Elizabeth individually, the slim 4to stiff cream folding card featuring a photograph to the inside of the King and Queen standing together in a full length pose with their two young daughters, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, and a small dog at their side. Photograph by Marcus Adams and signed by him in pencil to the lower mount. Signed by both King George VI (`George R.I.`) and Queen Elizabeth (`Elizabeth R`) in dark fountain pen ink immediately beneath the photograph and dated 1939 in the King`s hand. With blue ribbon and gold embossed crown and initials G R E to the front cover. Accompanied by the original Registered envelope hand addressed by King George VI and signed by him with his initials (`G R I`) in the lower left corner. Postally cancelled at Sandringham, 26th December 1939, and addressed to Rev. F. J. Stone at Windsor Great Park. Some very light age wear, otherwise VG The Reverend F. J. Stone-Chaplain of the Royal Chapel of All Saints, Windsor Great Park, 1924-38.

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ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER: (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI. Signed Christmas greetings card, the stiff small 4to

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Lot 829

ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER: (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI. Signed Christmas greetings card, the stiff small 4to folding cream card featuring a photograph to the inside of the Queen Mother seated in a full length pose wearing a ceremonial dress and crown. Signed (`from Elizabeth R`) in bold black fountain pen ink beneath a printed greeting. With a gold embossed crown to the front cover. Some light foxing to the front cover and slight traces of former mounting to the verso. A slight band of discoloration appears to the inside edges of the card, evidently caused by previous framing. About G

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ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI & MARGARET PRINCESS (1930-2002) Countess of Snowdo

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Lot 841

ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI & MARGARET PRINCESS (1930-2002) Countess of Snowdon, youngest sister of Queen Elizabeth II. D.S. by both Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, (`Elizabeth R`) and Princess Margaret (`Margaret`) individually, on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II, at the head, one page, large oblong folio, Court at Saint James`s, 20th March 1970. The partially printed document appoints Olive Rosa Grey to be an officer in the diplomatic service. Countersigned at the foot by Michael Stewart (1906-1990, British Politician, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs 1968, 1968-70). With blind embossed seal. Together with a few newspaper clippings etc. relating to Grey. VG

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ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- & PRINCE PHILIP (1921- ) Duke of Edinburgh, consort of Queen Eli

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Lot 843

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 10 photograph by both Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip individually, the image showing the Royal couple seated outdoors together in full length poses on a small garden wall. The young Prince Charles and Princess Anne stand together on the wall between their parents. Signed by Queen Elizabeth (`Elizabeth R`) and Prince Philip (`Philip`) in fountain pen ink to the lower photographer`s mount and dated 1954 in the Queen`s hand. Some silvering to the image and extensive age wear to the photographer`s mount (heavy tear at the base of the image, corner creasing and light overall age toning, slightly affecting the signatures). Only FR

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ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- . An unusual D.S., Elizabeth R, as Queen, two pages, folio, Court at

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Lot 844

ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- . An unusual D.S., Elizabeth R, as Queen, two pages, folio, Court at Saint James, 19th January 1966, to Alfredo Ovando Candia, President of Bolivia, on gold embossed Canada stationery, in French. The document, untranslated, takes the form of a letter to the President and explains that the position of Ambassador Extraordinary of Canada held by Massey Tovell is to come to a satisfactory end as his services are required elsewhere. Signed by Queen Elizabeth at the conclusion. Two file file holes appear in the left edge of each page, not affecting the text or signature. VG

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