WAYNE JOHN: (1907-1979) American Actor, Academy Award winner. A cream stetson Western Trails hat made by Bailey of California, previously belonging to and worn by John Wayne, the size 7 wool felt hat features a cream ribbon trim to the brim and dark leather sweat band to the inside crown. Signed (`John Wayne`) in bold blue ink with his name alone to the brim. Accompanied by two letters of provenance, the first a typed letter from the OK Corral Cowboy Saddlery & Western Dress suppliers in Sutton, Surrey, 30th March 1974, to J. Wayne in Uxbridge, Middlesex, stating, in part, `We at the OK CORRAL would like to take the opportunity to congratulate you on purchasing the stetson autographed by John Wayne. This item we`re sure, will increase in value, and become a much valued family heir loom....It gave our proprietor great pleasure meeting John Wayne in person to obtain his autograph, he found him most pleasant with his flamboyant personality....We are also grateful to Capitol Radio for auctioning the stetson for us, and pleased that you happened to be listening in at the time.` The second, holograph letter is signed by Jess Willard of Sutton, Surrey, 28th March 1974, and states, in part, `I am the President of the Virginians Western Club. I was very pleased to hear that you bought the stetson with John Wayne`s signature on. When I met John Wayne he was very pleased to sign the hat, and no doubt he would be very pleased to hear that the money raised will go to charity.` Each of the letters are neatly mounted. A superb and rare signed souvenir of the Duke. VG
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KRAY REG: (1933-2000) British Leader of Organised Crime. Small collection of four A.Ls.S., Reg and Dad (3), eight pages (total), 4to, Gartree Prison, Leicestershire and n.p. (Sussex), 10th March-16th October n.y. (1989/1990), to Brad Lane Kray, Reg`s `adopted` son. Kray writes a series of social letters to his son, in one commenting on having seen the Flyweight Championship (`they were both bad for supposed to be world class fighters. I`ve seen better fighters`), and also referring to his life in prison (`I`m not happy today because I have to spend a rotten weekend in this dump. No one knows when I am leaving for Lewes. I find it a ridiculous situation which should only occur in prison films such as Porridge. But its a fact. 21 years and they still mess me about`.), radio interviews, having his haircut and a book a friend of his is writing about Doris Stokes. Three of the letters are accompanied by the original envelopes. Also including a typed letter, unsigned, one page, 4to, n.p., 4th October n.y., to Mark, announcing his intention to write a book entitled Success and asking if he would be interested in publishing the book if the complete manuscript meets his approval. G to VG, 5
BALDWIN STANLEY: (1867-1947) British Prime Minister 1923-24, 1924-29 and 1935-37. Vintage signed 7 x 10 photograph of Baldwin seated in a half length pose at a desk. Photograph by the BBC. Signed (`Baldwin of Bewdley`) in bold, dark fountain pen ink with his name alone across a light area at the base of the image. Rare in this form. About EX This image was taken by the BBC when Baldwin made a radio broadcast. See Lot 763 in our sale of 13th February 2010 when a similar signed photograph, the image depicting Baldwin speaking into a large microphone, was offered.
MEMPHIS BELLE: A 10 x 8 photograph of the crew of the Memphis Belle standing and seated in two rows in full length poses, with their aircraft in the immediate background, individually signed by six to the image including Robert Morgan (Pilot), James Verinis (Co-Pilot), Eugene Adkins (Top Turret Gunner), Joe Giambrone (Crew Chief) and Robert Hanson (Radio Operator). To the verso appear several signatures of the wives of the crew members including Elizabeth Morgan. One small area of paper loss at the head of the image and a couple of small pinholes to the white borders, not affecting the signatures, G
A Matchbox No 2 Major Pack. Bedford Walls Ice Cream van, Scammel Breakdown Truck No 64, No 3 Accessory Pack Garage, Morris J2 Pickup No 60, No 3 Major Pack Thorneycroft Antar, cream Jaguar XK140 No 32, No 1 Major Pack Caterpillar/tractor, a No 6 Major Pack Pickfords 200 ton transporter, green DUC No 55, D type Jaguar No 41, Pickup truck No 13, Commer Pickup No 50, blue cement mixer No 3, metallic green Aston Martin No 53, General Service lorry No 62, Saracen Personnel Carrier No 54, No 2 Accessory Pack Matchbox blue Car Transporter, Evening News Van No 42, farm vehicle No 18, Dunlop blue van No 25, pale blue caravan No 23, Bedford milk van No 29, maroon lorry No 20, Cleansing Dept. Harrier Refuse Collector No 38, maroon and cream car No 22, Coca-Cola carrier Bantam No 32, cream sports car No 19, red Maserati No 52, red lorry No 6, horse drawn milk float No 7, Matchbox removals No 17, Marshall horse box No 35, road signs, Matchbox Series No 5 double decker, dark red lorry No 10, red tractor No 4, Daimler ambulance No 14, Austin Mk2 Radio truck No 68, pale yellow Vauxhall Victor No 45, Watherill Hydraulic digger No 24, London to Glasgow green coach No 21, green Singer Ford Thames van No 59, lorry No 27, Personnel Carrier No 49, red Esso lorry No 11, green steam roller No 1, beige Ford Prefect No 30, blue Meteor Sportsman Mk2 No 48, red Brooke Bond Tea Trojan van No 47
Mackenzie, Sir Compton An archive of manuscript and typescript material relating to the work of Sir Compton Mackenzie, including various typescript drafts of the author`s works and articles; personal letters to Mackenzie from a wide range of people from Edward Heath to Sir Fitzroy Maclean; typescript articles for news columns; a range of BBC scripts for radio; unpublished manuscript for Gestetner`s; four volumes of corrected typescript for Octave 7 [autobiography]; original manuscript for Paper lives 1966; original manuscript for a film version of Monarch of the glen; BBC script and adaptation notes for a radio version of Whisky galore 1957; and a quantity of other material Provenance: From the estate of the late Sir Compton Mackenzie, by family descent.
In Relation to the Falklands War, a telex message from Major General Sir Jeremy Moore announcing the surrender of the Argentine Armed Forces in East and West Falkland, by Major General Menendes in June 1982, which was sent to Royal Marine Jonathan Needham who served as a radio operator during the Falklands War. The telex reads as follows `In Port Stanley at 9 o`clock pm Falkland Island`s time tonight the 14th June 1982 Major General Menendes surrendered to me all the Argentine Armed Forces in East and West Falkland, together with their impedimenta. Arrangements are in hand to assemble the men for return to Argentina, to gather in their arms and equipment and to mark and make safe their munitions. The Falkland Islands are once more under the government desired`
Ephemera related to the Bell family of Burrowbridge, nr Bridgwater, Somerset. A large framed contemporary photograph of Somerset Light Infantry soldier and wife. He is wearing what appears to be the 1854-95 General Service medal ribbon. Photograph by W D Holmes Peshwar of an SLI major in full uniform and early tropical helmet c.1900. Victory tableau photograph and Certificate of Service for H G Bell 259(wx) F`D Coy RE together with a boxed BBC Radio Circle (London) badge etc.
JAMESON-12 YEAR-OLD DISTILLERY RESERVE Blended and bottled by John Jameson & Son. Only available at the Jameson Heritage Centre. Blended, 70cl, 40% volume. JAMESON 1780 12-YEAR-OLD As above. Old style bottle. Level: Middle of Shoulder. Blended, 70cl, 40% volume. JAMESON 1780 12 YEAR-OLD As above. Blended, 70cl, 405 volume. JAMESON SPECIAL RESERVE 100 YEARS OF RADIO As above. Limited edition to mark the 100 years of Radio. Blended, 70cl, 40% volume. 4 Bottles.
Group of seven art and antiques reference books and exhibition catalogues comprising Franklyn (Julian), Brasses; Hill (Jonathan), Old Radio Sets; Cheetham (Reginald), Old Telescopes; Whinney, Sculpture in Britain 1530-1830; Whitworth Art Gallery, Medieval and Early Renaissance Treasures in the North West; British Museum, Thracian Treasures from Bulgaria; Holme (Charles), Early English Portrait Miniatures in the Collection of The Duke of Buccleugh. (7)
Trade cards: Trade cards, 3 large cards, Typhoo `George Best` (10" x 8") (faded, pin hole), International Stores George V & Mary (approx 11" x 9") in original envelope plus a Belgium card by Cadum Soap showing Snow White/Prince Charming (approx 11" x 6"), sold with a set of Radio Fun British Sports Stars (gd) (23)
A group of nine Matchbox Series boxed military vehicles, including a no. 61 Scout Car, no. 68 Radio Truck, no. 63 Ambulance, no. 54 Personnel Carrier, no. 55 DUKW, no. 49 a Half Track with plastic wheels and grey treads, a no. 62 General Service Truck, a no. 67 Armored Car and a second no 49 Half Track in colour picture box with black plastic wheels
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