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Lot 736

An assorted collection of 20th Century 6 inch dust pressed tiles, makers to include Wedgwood, T&R Boote, Minton Hollins & Co, H&R Johnson and Ann Clarke, all with transfer printed and hand painted stylised floral designs and repeat patterns. (7)

Lot 696

A 20th Century H & R Johnson Ltd 8 inch dust pressed tile, with faux tube lined decoration depicting a stylised bird perched on a branch in tones of brown over white, together with another similar 8 inch dust pressed tile with three faux tube lined birds perched on branches by the same hand, also another 8 inch tile marked Clarkes Pat. No. 473000, with green and blue glaze decoration. (3)

Lot 94

A late 19th Century Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Etruria 6 inch dust pressed tile, with Marsden Patent decoration depicting stencilled white stylised flowers over a stippled green ground and brown border, together with a similar stencilled pink and blue floral tile by T & R Boote. (2)

Lot 811

Three 20th Century H & R Johnson 6 inch dust pressed tiles, printed in black over white with interior pub scenes, maker's marks verso. (3)

Lot 515

A collection of 20th Century dust pressed tiles with printed and painted decoration, to include a pair of H & R Johnson Ltd naval battle scenes, a Hereford Tiles Ltd example with painted Chinese fishing boat in stylised blue border, a H & R Johnson 4 inch tube lined tile decorated with a Dutch fishing boat and another example with geometric zig-zags with hatched and stylised foliate border. (5)

Lot 559

A collection of five dust pressed 6 inch tiles, each with transfer printed decoration with a central image within a patterned border, to include a Minton Hollins & Co tile designed by John Bradburn circa 1880 with a roundel with two birds, and others by T&R Boote with decoration of birds, flowers and children. (5)

Lot 837

An assorted collection of early 20th Century 6 inch dust pressed tiles, makers to include H & R Johnson, Sherwin & Cotton, Marsden Tile Co etc, all with relief moulded stylised floral decoration in the Art Nouveau style, also three unknown examples with similar decoration. (6)

Lot 487

A collection of early 20th Century dust pressed 6 inch tiles, all with relief moulded Art Nouveau foliate decoration, to include a H & R Johnson example in tonal blue, along with a Sherwin & Cotton tile designed by George Cartlidge in tonal brown, and others by Photo Decorated Tile Co, Corn Bros and WTH Smith & Co, and a two tile panel by Minton Hollins & Co. (7)

Lot 376

A 20th Century Sherwin & Cotton H & R Johnson Ltd dust pressed tile, tube lined and painted polychrome decoration on white ground, three masted ship in full crested sails on choppy sea, moulded marks verso, 19cm x 9cm, framed.

Lot 819

Two Minton's dust pressed 6 inch tiles, each transfer printed in brown underglaze with scenes depicting rural life, the first with a woman working next to two resting goats, the other with a woman feeding rabbits, together with a H&R Johnson tile transfer printed in black with a cooper. (3)

Lot 789

A set of four 20th Century Davincourt Industries dust pressed 6 inch tiles, forming a panel depicting the Canterbury Pilgrims, by EW Pritchard, decorated in brown print underglaze and hand coloured, on H&R Johnson blanks. (4)

Lot 699

An assorted collection of 20th Century 6 inch dust pressed tiles, to include three Ann-Wynn Reeves and Kenneth Clark Tiles, the first with relief moulded abstract decoration in tones of yellow and brown over a white ground, the second with printed decoration depicting a purple thistle and a similar third with a hot air balloon, also three Kenneth Clark for H & R Johnson tiles from the Woodland series, each depicting a stylised tree over white grounds, also a Merthyrware floor tile with an abstract motif in tones of brown and white, a similar abstract example, unknown maker. (8)

Lot 151

A late 19th Century Maw & Co 6 inch dust pressed tile, transfer printed in blue over white in the Flower and Fans pattern, with alternating stylised floral and fan motifs, together with nine assorted transfer printed tiles with similar stylised floral decoration, makers to include Minton, T & R  Boote, Marsden Tile Company etc, maker's marks verso. (10)

Lot 621

A collection of 19th Century 6 inch dust pressed tiles from various makers to include C. P. Sutcliffe & Sons, Corn Brothers, H & R Johnson, Minton Hollins & Co, Sherwin & Cotton and Mintons China Works, all decorated in low relief with various fruit, floral and stylised designs picked out in tonal glazed colours, relief moulded marks. (14)

Lot 853

A group of 1930s 4 inch dust pressed tiles to include examples from T & R Boote, Malkin and Candy, with tube lined and faux tube lined decoration of galleons in full sale at sea, picked out in enamel and majolica glazed colours, various marks.

Lot 461

A collection of 19th Century 6 inch dust pressed tiles, including three teal transfer printed decoration over white ground, from the series American Titles, from the Wedgwood pattern book, including Hotel Pemberton, Nantasket House and Atlantic House, together with T & R Boote dust pressed tile, blue transfer printed over white ground 'Old Man of the Rocks', together with Grey Street & Theatre Royal, Botham Church, Old Hancock House and a blue and white transfer printed tile, lakeside cottage. (8)

Lot 155

A set of four 19th Century Minton Hollins & Co 6 inch dust pressed tiles, Ornithological studies, attributed to R W Edis,  transfer printed blue tones over white ground, decorated with perched and wading birds in naturalistic settings, within hatched zig-zig borders  (4)

Lot 580

A Georgian mahogany cased wheel barometer, by R Griffith of Abergele, silvered dial, dry damp dial, thermometer and spirit level, the case with ebony and boxwood line inlay, 94cm high.

Lot 12

A Border Fine Arts figure of a red kite, designed by R J Roberts, limited edition 318/600, on a wooden base, with certificate, 39cm high.

Lot 292A

A 19thC olive stoneware two gallon jar, number 101, with raised banner named for "Mrs R W Freshney, Hull", 40cm high, and a further two tone buff stoneware gallon jar, number 3059, with raised banner named for "F Fletcher, Grantham", 26cm high. (2, AF)

Lot 396

A 22ct gold wedding band, size R, 4.5g.

Lot 1052

The Aga Khan's Horses, R. C. Lyle, Lionel Edwards, Putnam, London, 1938,First Ed.

Lot 1015

The One I knew The Best of All by Frances Hodgson Burnet, illustrated by R b Birch 1893; and The Captains Youngest Piccino and other stories 1894 first. (2)

Lot 1007

A large collection of childrens books (approx 68), all in used condition and mostly with wear, see all extensive photos, to include: Two to Make Friends Freda M. HurtElizabeth Bailey Hardcover Thomas Nelson and Sons LtdLondon / Edinburgh / New York / Toronto 1955; The Children of the New Forest Captain MarryatLionel Edwards Hardcover J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd / E. P. Dutton & Co. IncLondon / New York; Robin Hood and His Merrie Men Hardcover The Thames Publishing Co.London; The Enchanted Castle E. NesbitH. R. Millar Hardcover Ernest Benn Limited London 1955;At the Back of the North Wind George MacDonald, E.H. Shepard,Hardcover, J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd,London/New York; The Lion CubFred Whishaw, Hardcover, Griffith Farran Browne & Co. LimitedLondon; The Story of Sylvie & Bruno,Lewis CarrollHarry FurnissMacmillan and Co., Limited 1935;The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame Hardback Worn, with tear Methuen LondonReprinted 1953; The Life Beautiful, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co. Ltd. London1936; Beatrix Potter Heidi Swiss family Robinson , Enid Blyton etc. Alice Adventures in Wonderland, Alice through the looking glass 1876/1877.

Lot 1035

Of Spirits and Apparitions - A True and Faithful Relation - Spirits - Occult Numbered 31 of 1000 Edition with Slip Case , 1974,Dr John Dee, Antonine Publishing,1974,Thus, Limited Edition 31 of 1000 copies. Signed for publishers R Watts and Susan Williams-Ellis

Lot 1026

The Wild Man of the West, A tale of the Rocky Mountains, by R M Ballantyne, illustrations by Zwecker, 1863 Routledge Warne, Routledge, London

Lot 153

Robert Ellison - a pair of vintage mid century engraved glass wine glasses, each with double air twist stem. Each glass featuring birds in naturalistic setting, signed R. Ellison. Measuring approx. 18cm tall.

Lot 78

A Caverswall Kingfisher porcelain part tea service by W. R. Tipton. The lot to include one coffee pot,  one sugar blow with lid, one milk jug/creamer, six coffee cups and saucers. Each piece decorated with hand painted kingfisher and landscape on a blue ground and gilt details.  Marked Kingfisher Free hand painted by W. R. Tipton. Largest measures approx. 26cm tall.

Lot 11

Chinese history, pilgrimage & missionaries. A collection of late 19th century and early 20th century books, many biographies and autobiographies of Chinese missionaries. The lot comprising A Thousand Miles of Miracles in China by Archibald F. Glover, The Yellow Man Looks On by Hedleya Chilvers, A Journey from St. Petersburg to Pekin by John Bell, Three Closed Lands, James Gilmour and the Mongol Mission by Mrs. Bryson, Griffith John the Apostle of Central China by Nelson Bitton & another title on Griffith John by R. Wardlaw Thompson, The Boxer Rising, Irene Petrie - Missionary to Kashmir by Mrs. Ashley Carus Wilson, James Gilmour of Mongolia by R. Lovett, Pastor Hsi by Mrs. Edward Taylor in dw, Sam Pollard of China by Walter Pollard, Andrew Young of Shensi by J. C. Keyte, One of China's Scholars by Pastor Hsi & Pastor Hsi one of China's Christians by Mrs. Howard Taylor, Dugald Christie of Manchuria by his Wife, Among the Mongols and More About the Mongols by J. Gilmour, and others. Twenty one titles in lot.

Lot 172

Robert Ellison - a collection of seven 20th century engraved glass wine glasses, all with bird design. The lot comprising a pair of oversized goblets with engraved ducks, and five sherry glasses with trumpet bowl. All signed R. Ellison. Each goblet measuring approx. 22cm tall.

Lot 210

1673 Charles II silver half crown. The half crown with Carolus II Dei Gratia bust to one side, R. T. stamped over chin, to reverse four shields and dated, RT similarly stamped. Fair.

Lot 43

YELLOW METAL RING STAMPED R G AND SET WITH BLUE STONE, SIZE L, ALSO STERLING SILVER SET WITH WHITE TOPAZ STONE, APPROX 2.7g

Lot 121

Mahogany cased longcase clock with hand painted and enamelled dial by R. Bolton, Wigan. Approx. 224cm H x 57cm W x 30cm D Used condition, scuffs, scratches and splits, back feet require attention, not tested for working

Lot 699

A set of 6 Late 19th Century / Early 20th Century engravings of Dublin scenes by Benjamin Winkles and Edward Goodall. Drawn by Geo. Petrie Esq., R. H. A. Etc. 35x24cm. Frame 37.5x26.5cm

Lot 322

A rare Early/Mid 20th Century Italian turquoise glazed hand made pot with cover. By R. Costa, Bassano Del Grappa. 26x14x21cm

Lot 473

A Late 19th Century silver and mother of pearl fruit knife. Stamped J&R. Sheffield, 1897.

Lot 148

Silver mounted decanter. A Late 20th Century silver mounted crystal decanter by Lawrence R. Watson. 1988. 19.5cm

Lot 646

A Germany ‘Flirt’ art glass bowl by R&B. 30x30x10cm.

Lot 3611

Französische SchuleEnde 19. Jhdt.75 x 135 cm, o. R.Küchenstillleben. Öl/Lwd.Aus süddeutschem Schloßbesitz

Lot 3778

Zwei Tassen und Untertassen mit FloraldekorPirkenhammer bzw. Frankreich, 19. Jh.H. 7/10 cmTasse mit Stiefmütterchen und Spruch von Fischer & Reichenbach, Blindstempel F & R. Tasse mit violettem Fond, in Gold gemarkt "Sevres". Leicht berieben.Süddeutsche Privatsammlung

Lot 3654

Englische SchuleEnde 19. Jhdt.35 x 48 cm, o. R.Bildnis eines Whippet. Öl/Lwd.Aus süddeutschem Schloßbesitz

Lot 47

Salvador Dalí (1904-1989)Nu d'Homme,Toni Kina 1966Dessin au crayon sanguine sur papierDessin surréaliste au versoPotloodtekening op papierSurrealistische tekening op achterkantSanguine pencil drawing on paperSurrealist drawing on reverse38 x 28.5 cm (14 15/16 x 11 in)FramedFootnotes:ProvenancePrivate collection, SpainArchives reference: D-3801Sold with certificate from R. DescharnesSaleroom notices:lot 47This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Un pourcentage supplémentaire sera demander aux acquéreurs pour les lots précédés du symbole AR correspondant aux droits de suite aux artistes en vertu de la réglementation de 2006 sur le droit d'auteur. Veuillez vous référer aux conditions de ventes pour plus de détails.De koper is ons een extra premie verschuldigd ter dekking van onze kosten in verband met de betaling van royalty's krachtens de Artists Resale Right Regulations 2006. Zie onze algemene voorwaarden voor meer informatie.An Additional Premium will be payable to us by the Buyer to cover our Expenses relating to payment of royalties under the Artists Resale Right Regulations 2006. See our terms and conditions for further details.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 5

VACHERON FRERES IN GOLD, PERIOD 1850 Case: n. 6425, in gold, signed dome, caseback and cover engraved with port scene and gallant scene. Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals. Movement: signed "R&O", key-winding, cylinder escapement. Accessories: vintage case. Diameter Ø: 38 mm | Weight: 38.6 g Note: running at the time of cataloguing, but to be serviced.

Lot 171

BOX OF ANTIQUE/VINTAGE MICROSCOPES & MICROSCOPE PARTS TO INCLUDE R & J BECK, CARL ZEISS & PRIOR (AS FOUND)

Lot 103

A Gold 1/10 Krugerrand Coin ring and a 9 carat gold ingot pendant, a Gold 1/10 Krugerrand Coin ring, 1904, collet set in a yellow metal mount ring size T, shank marked 14K, gross weight 9.1g; and a 9 carat yellow gold flat ingot pendant, R&C Ld, London 1980, rectangular form, 36x20mm, 13.9g.Qty: 2

Lot 148

Two gold rings, ruby bar brooch and pair of earstuds, a 9 carat yellow gold three row curb and shot ring size U; a 9 carat yellow gold Mexican coin ring size R; a ruby bar brooch, the brilliant cut ruby pip and star set to the central oval panel of a 51mm two bar openwork brooch with scroll motifs, hallmarked Chester 1908, metal pin; and a pair of yellow metal banana earstuds, marked 9ct; total gross weight 8.2g.Qty: 4

Lot 242

A yellow metal chain necklace and ring set with a black onyx, a yellow metal 3.7mm gauge filed curb link chain necklace 57cm long, bolt ring marked 9ct, 11g, chain broken; and a 9 carat rose gold 4.8mm wide half D shape band collet set with an oval slice of black onyx, ring size R, Birmingham 1899, 2.3g.Qty: 2

Lot 439

Silver and costume jewellery pendants, bracelet, bangles, necklaces, brooches and wristwatches, an Elizabeth R Silver Pendant, on a white metal oval belcher link chain, marked 925, 59cm, cased, with outer box; a silver and enamel letter A pendant, on a white metal chain marked 925, 59cm; an agate pendant, on a white metal belcher link chain marked Sterling, 41cm; a silver floral link bracelet, with padlock fastener, 18cm; three silver upper arm bangles with heart motifs; three other white metal upper arm bangles; a white metal celtic design brooch; Wedgwood and other costume jewellery brooches; simulated pearls; other costume jewellery bead necklaces; J W Benson - a gentleman's manual wind wristwatch, stainless steel case engraved Lloyds Register of Shipping 1760-1960 A Watson, stainless steel bracelet, boxed; two ladies' vintage quartz wristwatches; Swarovski scallop paperweight, boxed; and a broken yellow metal bracelet, marked 9ct, 2.4g.Qty: 1 box

Lot 70

A diamond five stone half hoop ring, the old cut stones graduating in size claw set in an all yellow metal carved claw mount ring size Q/R, small diamond points between major diamonds, shank marked 18ct, 3.8g, vintage ring box Munsey & Co. Ltd, Cambridge.Condition report:Please see further images uploaded to our website.We do not have a lab report or certificate to grade the stones and give accurate weights.In our opinion the Clarity would fall between VVS2-VS1, Colour K-M, the diamonds are an old cut with a small table facet and deep crown, estimated total carat weight 1.65carats.The small diamond points are all present, claw settings all present, some may need retipping sometime in the future, underbezel good, no signs of wear against another ring, shank still of a good gauge.

Lot 67

A diamond solitaire ring, illusion set ring and wedding band, all platinum, a diamond solitaire ring, the 4.2mm diameter brilliant cut stone claw set in a white metal mount ring size R, shank marked Platinum; a diamond solitaire ring, the brilliant cut stone illusion set in a 1970's platinum mount with angled shoulders ring size N, Birmingham 1979; and a platinum wedding band, 4mm wide with a diamond cut border ring size Q, London 1980; total weight of lot 11.9g.Qty: 3

Lot 88

Three diamond set rings, a Victorian style ring set with five graduated old cut diamonds in an all yellow metal mount ring size M, 2.6g; a diamond three stone ring, one brilliant and two 8 cut stones, illusion set in a yellow and white metal mount ring size K, shank stamped 18ct, 2.5g; a diamond solitaire ring illusion set in a 9 carat yellow and white gold bark textured mount ring size R and a 9ct ring clip, 2.8g.Qty: 3

Lot 501

A yellow metal medallion, WW1 medals, badges and First Prize Medal, a yellow metal N.U.O Free Gardeners Wolverhampton District medallion, inscribed Presented to Bro. L. Nicholls as a Memento for Services Rendered in the Great War 1914-1919, on three rose metal links marked 9ct, 9.6g; WW1 group of 3 to 6-1174 Pte A E BarnesK R Rif C, comprising War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star; two metal For King and Empire Services Rendered badges, one marked B20 1379, the other marked 180904; and a City and Guilds of London Institute Department of Technology First Prize Medal, awarded to Leonard Eric Nicholls Builders' Quantities Section B 1941, cased.Qty: 7

Lot 253

A diamond tennis bracelet, the thirty-five brilliant cut stones claw set and divided by yellow metal S shape links, tongue snap fastener with safety clasp marked 14K and safety chain, 16cm, 19.9g.Condition report:Please see further images uploaded to our website.The claw settings are all good on the stones, the fastener and safety chain are in good condition.The Colour of the diamonds vary in our estimation between L-R, Clarity VS-I3, average diameter of stones 3.6mm.

Lot 6

A synthetic blue spinel dress ring, the rectangular step cut stone, 22x12mm, set with double claws in an all white metal mount ring size R, shank marked 18ct, 9.1g.

Lot 101

Four gold and yellow metal signet rings, an oval bloodstone yellow metal signet ring size P; a black onyx signet ring with applied initial R in a rose metal mount ring size S, marked 9ct; two 9 carat yellow gold signet rings sizes Q and R; total gross weight of lot 20g.Qty: 4

Lot 20

Six gemset rings, diamond, amethyst, sapphire and other gemstones, a diamond ring, four square cut diamonds collet set to the square head with a further four square cut diamonds channel set to either shoulder in a 9 carat yellow gold mount ring size N; an amethyst and diamond ring, the three graduated oval mixed cut amethyst surrounded by small brilliant cut diamonds all claw set in a 9 carat yellow gold mount ring size R; a sapphire and diamond ring, the four oval mixed cut sapphires and three brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a 9 carat yellow gold mount ring size P½; two other gemset rings, one missing a stone, in 9 carat yellow gold mounts; and another gemset ring, missing two stones, in an 18 carat yellow gold mount, gross weight 2.8g; total gross weight of 9 carat gold rings 15.2g.Qty: 6

Lot 363

A white metal open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial roman numeral chapter ring and subsidiary seconds dial in a white metal engine turned outer case, marked Fine Silver with continental hallmarks and numbered 32346 and 1799, plain polished inner case, continental hallmark and numbered 1799, key wind lever movement, diameter of dial 37mm, diameter of case 40mm, no personal inscription or monogram, watch is running at present time although no guarantee is given, fitted domed top case R C Taylor & Co Bristol.

Lot 102

Four yellow metal / gold rings and an anchor pendant, an onyx and yellow metal ring, the oval cabochon cut onyx set with a yellow metal anchor with Christ crucified to centre in a yellow metal mount with part-textured shoulders ring size R, shank marked NG 14K; a synthetic white spinel solitaire ring, the brilliant cut stone claw set in a white metal mount ring size W, shank marked 14K; a Royal Caribbean signet ring, missing stone, shank marked Jenkins 14K; an opal ring, the oval cabochon cut opal (a/f) in a 9 carat yellow gold mount, gross weight 2.7g; and a yellow metal anchor with twisted rope pendant, marked 14K, 30mm; total weight of items marked 14K - 32.4g.Qty: 5Condition report:The total gross weight of the items marked 14K is 32.4g.

Lot 435

A collection of silver and white metal rings, bangle, brooches and costume jewellery, a tiger's eye ring, the cabochon cut tiger's eye claw set to a silver mount ring size R½, pierced shoulders, Birmingham 1973; a sapphire three stone ring, the three 8 cut stones pip and star set to a white metal mount ring size O, shank marked 925; a white metal horse and horseshoe motif ring, in white metal marked Silver; three other white metal rings; a silver engraved adjustable bangle; a red gemstone and marcasite brooch; a large filigree brooch; a micromosaic brooch; and a Japanese niello style panel necklace, bracelet and similar brooch.Qty: 13

Lot 1274

[HUGO VICTOR]: (1802-1885) French novelist, poet and dramatist. PAULZE D´IVOY ROLAND (1812-1891) French civil servant who served as the Prefect of la Manche 1852-53. A fascinating pair of letters from Paulze d´Ivoy relating to Victor Hugo´s period of exile on Jersey, the first L.S., R Paulze d´Ivoy, two pages, 4to, Saint-Lo, Manche, Normandy, 2nd September 1852, to Jules-Francois Bouvattier, the sub-prefect of Avranches, in French. Paulze d´Ivoy informs his correspondent that he will continue to keep him updated with any information he receives concerning the manoeuvres and plans, manifest or supposed, of the refugees residing in the English Channel islands, continuing ´Ainsi, M. Victor Hugo, a son arrivee a Jersey, n´aurait pas tarde a fraterniser avec les membres du club demagogique de Saint-Helier, ou il aurait prononce les discours les plus violents contre le Prince-President et son gouvernement´ (Translation: ´Thus, Mr. Victor Hugo, on his arrival in Jersey, is said not to have been slow to fraternise with the members of the demagogic club of Saint-Helier, where he is said to have made the most violent speeches against the Prince-President and his government´) and further adding ´Les refugies francais et etrangers se concentreraient dans cette ile, et des rapports s´etabliraient entre eux et Kossuth, de retour en Angleterre avec des sommes considerables et avec des armes qu´il aurait achetees en Amerique et dont la destination n´est pas encore expliquee d´une maniere satisfaisante. D´un autre cote, on se serait enquis de Londres a Liverpool, si si on ne pourrait pas trouver a louer dans ce port, pour une excursion de huit jours, un bateau a vapeur de la force de 200 chevaux et de 25 hommes d´equipage. Quoi qu´il en soit de l´exactitude de ces renseignements et du plus ou moins d´importance qu´il faille attacher aux faits qu´ils ont pour objet de signaler, je ne puis que vous rappeler et vous retierer mes precedentes recommandations de prescrire un redoublement de vigilance sur le littoral de votre arrondissement´ (Translation: ´The French and foreign refugees are said to be concentrating on this island, and relations are said to have been established between them and Kossuth, who has returned to England with considerable sums of money and with arms which he is said to have bought in America, the destination of which has not yet been satisfactorily explained. On the other hand, enquiries have been made from London to Liverpool as to whether a steamer with 200 horsepower and a crew of 25 could not be hired in that port for an eight-day excursion. Whatever the accuracy of this information and the greater or lesser importance that should be attached to the facts that it is intended to indicate, I can only remind you and repeat my previous recommendations to prescribe a redoubling of vigilance on the coast of your district´). The second L.S., R Paulze d´Ivoy, two pages, 8vo, Saint-Lo, Manche, Normandy, 18th March 1853, also to Jules-Francois Bouvattier, in French. Paulze d´Ivoy writes, in full, ´Je continue a vous communiquer les renseignements qui ont pour objet de signaler les manoeuvres diverses inventees et employees par les refugies pour introduire en France les libelles et pamphlets politiques qu´ils font imprimer a Jersey. Ainsi je suis informe que, pour tromper la vigilance des autorites et dejouer la surveillance exercee sur le littoral, ils auraient cesse d´employer pour transporter ces ecrits sur la cote, des bateliers qui ne tardent pas a etre signales, et ils auraient imagine d´evider, avec une tariere a pompe, de longues pieces de bois qu´ils remplissent ensuite d´imprimes. Ces pieces de bois, bouchees avec soin, seraient jetees aussi pres que possible des cotes de Granville, Regneville, Carteret, Creances & Piron: elles seraient recueillies a maree basse par les affides. Il parait qu´on aurait aussi renonce a l´emploi des boites de fer blanc qui servaient au meme usage. L´attention de M. le Ministre de la Police generale a ete appelee sur cette manoeuvre, qu´il me signale lui-meme. Je vous prie de donner des ordres pour empecher qu´elle ne reussisse´ (Translation: ´I am continuing to send you information which is intended to point out the various manoeuvres invented and employed by the refugees to introduce into France the political libels and pamphlets which they have printed in Jersey. Thus I am informed that, in order to deceive the vigilance of the authorities and thwart the surveillance exercised on the coast, they have apparently stopped using boatmen to transport these writings to the coast, and they have imagined using a pump auger to hollow out long pieces of wood which they then fill with printed matter. These pieces of wood, carefully corked, would be thrown as close as possible to the coasts of Granville, Regneville, Carteret, Creances & Piron: they would be collected at low tide by the affidavits. It seems that the use of tin cans for the same purpose has also been abandoned. The attention of the Minister of the General Police has been drawn to this manoeuvre, which he himself has brought to my attention. I would ask you to give orders to prevent it from succeeding´). Some very light, minor age wear and a few creases and small tears to the head of the first letter. G to VG, 2When the first President of France, Napoleon III, seized complete power in 1851, establishing an anti-parliamentary constitution, thus allowing him to become Emperor of the French (1852-70), Hugo openly decalred Louis Napoleon to be a traitor to France. The novelist moved first to Brussels and then to Jersey (from where he would be expelled after a few years for supporting a Jersey newspaper that had critcised Queen Victoria). During his exile Hugo published his famous political pamphlets against Napoleon III, including Napoleon le Petit (1852). The pamphlets were banned in France but nonetheless had a strong impact within the country, despite the best efforts of the police and authorities to prevent them entering the country, as demonstrated by the second of Paulze d´Ivoy´s letters. The Hungarian nobleman and freedom fighter Lajos Kossuth (1802-1894), who served as Governor-President of Hungary in 1849, had been forced into exile during the revolutionary tide which swept across Europe in 1849 and, alongside his family and fifty loyal followers, made his way to England. Making the journey by boat, Kossuth arrived at Marseille and sought permission to travel through France to England. However Prince-President Louis Napoleon denied the request and the French authorities refused to allow the dangerous revolutionary to come ashore. As a result Kossuth publicly protested. Many of his countrymen wventually settled in Jersey and became well acquainted with Victor Hugo.

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