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WELLESLEY FAMILY. 19TH CENTURY JUVENILE AND OTHER SMALL FORMAT BOOKSincluding: Flavel, John - The Seaman?s Companion 1825; Ne

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 709

WELLESLEY FAMILY. 19TH CENTURY JUVENILE AND OTHER SMALL FORMAT BOOKSincluding: Flavel, John - The Seaman?s Companion 1825; New Testament in Greek published by Samuel Bagster; Father Clement A Roman Catholic Story 1825; The Little Child?s Tutor 1836, woodcuts, original printed boards; John Wesley, Collection of Hymns 1801, calf with metal clasps and catches intact; Mrs Hofland ? The Young Northern Traveller [1825]; and 33 others including a rare printed Scarborough Cliff-Bridge ticket dated 1841, many with contemporary inscriptions by/to members of the Wellesley/Calthrop families, the vendor being a descendant of Henry Wellesley, 1st Baron Cowley, youngest brother of Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington (39)

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CAPTAIN GEORGE  ANSON BYRON, RN  (1758-1793) END OF A DOCUMENT SIGNED IN INK GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON BOARD HIS

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 732

CAPTAIN GEORGE ANSON BYRON, RN (1758-1793) END OF A DOCUMENT SIGNED IN INK GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON BOARD HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP DRUID IN PLYM SOUND, 3 MARCH 1785 G A BYRON c3 x 16.5cm, laid down on an early laid paper album leafCaptain Byron was uncle of Lord Byron the poet. The word Majesty's affected by worm hole; closed tears and creases, somewhat grubby and slightly stained but rare

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PALESTINE.  SCOTT (ROBERT) ACTING CHIEF SECRETARY PROCLOMATION BY THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT printed in bl

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 750

PALESTINE. SCOTT (ROBERT) ACTING CHIEF SECRETARY PROCLOMATION BY THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT printed in black, royal arms at head, text (Hebrew, English and Arabic) in three columns, single sheet (approx 62.5 x 70cm)Creased where folded and slightly damp stained, small marginally losses not affecting text, [Jerusalem] 15 November 1945 This very rare poster was issued against the background of violet protest that characterised the final period of the British mandate in Palestine. The pre-War policy of suppressing Arab revolt had been largely successful and Zionists had suspended terrorist operations in support of the war against Nazi Germany. By late 1944 Jewish militants active in Cairo assassinated the British minister Lord Moyne and other groups such as Ergun also targeted the British, especially for its anti-immigration programme.Robert Scott, in a private letter remarked "It is a very astringent thought that reversion to peace time conditions means in Palestine a return to the pre-War conditions of gangsterism. This time it is the Jews and they are much more efficient" (quoted by Bruce Hoffman, p220). The Government's "solemn warning" fell on deaf ears and the situation rapidly turned into an emergency following the bombing by Irgun of the King David Hotel in the following July.Another example was sold Christie's, South Kensington, 8 October 2015, lot 205 and the same or another, the same auctioneers, London, 11 July 2018 Discovered in a large cache of miscellaneous papers in a local deceased's estate, unrestored and undisturbed for many decades

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SUFFRAGETTE MOVEMENT. A QUANTITY OF RARE  PRINTED PAMPHLETS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY in the original wrappers, 8vo, including

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 753

SUFFRAGETTE MOVEMENT. A QUANTITY OF RARE PRINTED PAMPHLETS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY in the original wrappers, 8vo, including: MRS PANKHURST, THE IMPORTANCE OF THE VOTE, 1908; CHRISTABEL PANKHURST, THE COMMONS DEBATE ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE, 1908; EMMELINE PETHICK LAWRENCE, THE MEANING OF THE WOMAN?S MOVEMENT, [circa 1908] and 8 others similar, including 2 duplicates, plus a single card leaf with 6 small mounted original photographs of a group of women, probably supporters of the movement (12)

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ROYAL.   THE SCRAPBOOK OF MRS ROWLEY HILL, NEE PROBYN (C1880-1915) of handwritten and printed invitations, admissio

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 758

ROYAL. THE SCRAPBOOK OF MRS ROWLEY HILL, NEE PROBYN (C1880-1915) of handwritten and printed invitations, admission passes and orders of service, mostly events at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Marlborough House, Balmoral Castle and royal chapels, including "Cinematograph entertainment" and programme, lecture by Mr [Ernest] Shackleton, opening of the Victoria & Albert Museum, children's party, Confirmation of Princess May, Investiture of the Prince of Wales, distribution of the royal maundy, jubilees, funerals, Coronation, photographs, rare Society of Friends (Quakers) typewritten 'Declaration of Faithful Attachment' to King Edward VII, Devonshire House, 1st 3mo 1901, newspapers and press cutting, laid down on stout leaves (53 x 36cm), many over layered, half maroon calf worn, spine torn, tape repairsProvenance: Alicia (Alice) Hill, nee Probyn (1842-1930), thence by family descent to the present vendorsEasily overlooked and still folded in its small manilla envelope is a Post Office telegraph handed in at Buckingham Palace at 1.20am on May 7th 1910. Signed with the initial 'D', Sir Dighton Probyn, VC (1833-1924), Comptroller of the Household, Probyn informs his sister, Alice, (then staying in the Norman Tower at Windsor Castle) that "The King passed away peacefully shortly before midnight, the Queen and family and archbishop present at the end"

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NOTTINGHAM SPORT.  RARE PHOTOGRAPH OF TWO NOTTINGHAM FOREST FC PLAYERS ON BOARD SHIP, 1905 laid down on the or

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 846

NOTTINGHAM SPORT. RARE PHOTOGRAPH OF TWO NOTTINGHAM FOREST FC PLAYERS ON BOARD SHIP, 1905 laid down on the original mount, 15.5 x 10.5cm, oak frame, two unframed photographs of directors and dignitaries at the inaugural match before the new County Road stand, 1923 and a bronzed metal and enamel football trophy, 1948Exhibited: (with many of the other sporting items in this Sale) Games People Play, Nottingham University Art Gallery, Portland Building.Nottingham Forest FC was one of the first British teams to visit South America. In June and July 1905 they demonstrated their superiority on the field, one noticeable result being the 7-0 victory over Belgrano AC

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A rare Edwardian Eureka clock of balloon form in mahogany and crossbanded case with shell cartouche inlay, skeletonised dial

TW Gaze

Lot 8128

A rare Edwardian Eureka clock of balloon form in mahogany and crossbanded case with shell cartouche inlay, skeletonised dial with enamelled Roman chapter ring and brass plaque signed "Eureka Clock Co. Ltd, London, pat. no. 14614-1906, No. 5472" with fast/slow index, with original brass back cover and replacement window insert, 36cm high

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Rare Pair of Ouvrard & Mestayer Car Lamps for restoration 14 inches high including handle

Barry L Hawkins

Lot 806

Rare Pair of Ouvrard & Mestayer Car Lamps for restoration 14 inches high including handle

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Rare Bialladdin no 305 Hanging Lantern with white enamel shade and green enamel top

Barry L Hawkins

Lot 835

Rare Bialladdin no 305 Hanging Lantern with white enamel shade and green enamel top

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Rare Cycle Oil Lamp Bottles 2 Searchlight 1 Excelite

Barry L Hawkins

Lot 915

Rare Cycle Oil Lamp Bottles 2 Searchlight 1 Excelite

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A RARE DUCKHAMS MORRISOL ENGINE OIL CAN

Ashley Waller Auctioneers

Lot 33

A RARE DUCKHAMS MORRISOL ENGINE OIL CAN

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A RARE COLD WAR PERIOD GOVERNMENT SPY SURVEILLANCE AEROPLANE, of hard card and wood construction painted in bright orange, wi

Hartleys

Lot 351

A RARE COLD WAR PERIOD GOVERNMENT SPY SURVEILLANCE AEROPLANE, of hard card and wood construction painted in bright orange, with removable wings, space for the addition of an engine and or surveillance equipment, label for the International Model Aircraft Ltd. Merton, and a transfer label to the side 'Government Property Finder Please Take to Police Station', 44" long, wingspan 45 1/2", contained in original cardboard transit box (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)

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RARE 1966 BIRDS BLUE TIT missing blue (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)

Hartleys

Lot 535

RARE 1966 BIRDS BLUE TIT missing blue (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)

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Rare gents Tissot PR100 stainless steel auto quartz wristwatch in original box with paperwork. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the f

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Lot 1077

Rare gents Tissot PR100 stainless steel auto quartz wristwatch in original box with paperwork. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)Condition Report: Has been recently serviced.

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1707 - Silver Half Crown of Queen Anne - Edinburgh mint - rare issue. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT f

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Lot 1272

1707 - Silver Half Crown of Queen Anne - Edinburgh mint - rare issue. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

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Rare Lowther mint Darwin £10 AA01. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

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Lot 1294J

Rare Lowther mint Darwin £10 AA01. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

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Rare hall-marked antique silver SOVEREIGN HOLDERMarks partially rubbed16.7 grams

A & C Auctions of Pendle

Lot 122

Rare hall-marked antique silver SOVEREIGN HOLDERMarks partially rubbed16.7 grams

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Rare Charlotte Rhead Burley Ware jug in blue, marked TL31 to base.Unusual blue colourings23 cm high

A & C Auctions of Pendle

Lot 163

Rare Charlotte Rhead Burley Ware jug in blue, marked TL31 to base.Unusual blue colourings23 cm high

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4 rare books on British art reference including, Lake Artists Society, Norwich Society of Artists, Art & Artists of Norwi

A & C Auctions of Pendle

Lot 531

4 rare books on British art reference including, Lake Artists Society, Norwich Society of Artists, Art & Artists of Norwich School and Artists in Wales 1740-1851

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A collection of approximately 50 spirit miniatures, approximately 30 being whiskies, to include The Glendronach 8 years old,

Sworders

Lot 447

A collection of approximately 50 spirit miniatures, approximately 30 being whiskies, to include The Glendronach 8 years old, Glenmorangie 10 years old, a 6 2/3 fl. ozs bottle of Queen Anne Rare Scotch Whisky, Glenfarclas 10 years old etc

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Rare Battle of Britain fighter ace Commodore M Birrell signed 40th anniv of the first shooting down of an enemy aircraft. Goo

Chaucer Auctions

Lot 366

Rare Battle of Britain fighter ace Commodore M Birrell signed 40th anniv of the first shooting down of an enemy aircraft. Good condition. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.

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Richard Worsley - 'The History of the Isle of Wight' - 1781 - unusually in two leather bound volumes, containing usual plates

HRD Auction Rooms Ltd

Lot 149

Richard Worsley - 'The History of the Isle of Wight' - 1781 - unusually in two leather bound volumes, containing usual plates, together with numerous added Isle of Wight plates, etc. CONDITION REPORTWe have attached a number of additional images to showcase the lot in further detail, including many, but not all, of the plates.It is unusual, and seemingly rare, for R Worsley's History of the Isle of Wight to appear in 2 volumes.In our opinion however, the books do not appear to have been rebound and the coverings seem contemporary with their contents.

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A Rare J & B Old Scotch Whisky - in presentation tube, together with a Glenfiddich Pure Malt Scotch Whisky in presentatio

HRD Auction Rooms Ltd

Lot 324

A Rare J & B Old Scotch Whisky - in presentation tube, together with a Glenfiddich Pure Malt Scotch Whisky in presentation tin

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BOX LOT OF PC GAMES SOME RARE TITLES

Bloomfield Auctions

Lot 17

BOX LOT OF PC GAMES SOME RARE TITLES

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BOX LOT OF SONY PS1 GAMES SOME RARE TITLES

Bloomfield Auctions

Lot 419

BOX LOT OF SONY PS1 GAMES SOME RARE TITLES

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A RARE TURQUOISE, DIAMOND AND GARNET SERPENT NECKLACE, CIRCA 1865 Of ouroboros form, the highly flexible body set with gradua

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Lot 20

A RARE TURQUOISE, DIAMOND AND GARNET SERPENT NECKLACE, CIRCA 1865 Of ouroboros form, the highly flexible body set with graduated circular cabochon turquoises within collet-setting, the eyes set with similarly-cut cabochon garnets embellished by rose-cut diamond accents, within fitted case by 'Payne & Sons, jewellers & Goldsmiths, in ordinary to the Queen. The Queen Dowager, H.R.H. The Prince Albert & Royal family. 21, Old Bond Street. Bath.', length 41cm Snake motifs are one of the earliest historical and culturally diverse mythological symbols, and figure prominently in jewellery. These intriguing creatures make for alluring pieces of jewellery inspired by serpents through the ages, from the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to the Gods of ancient mythology. They represent a host of meanings in different countries and civilisations. To the pharaohs of Egypt, snakes represented royalty and deity and they wore them as sacred pendants around their necks. The Romans had different interpretations ranging from everlasting love to a symbol of wisdom. The Greeks also looked toward the serpent as representing this quality, and Aesculapius, their god of medicine, was always depicted with a snake wrapped around his staff - a motif that continues to remain the symbol of the medical profession. While for the Hindus, Hebrews and Native Americans the creature is endowed with various meanings within the cycle of the human life, ranging from rebirth, transformations, sexuality and desire. As it quite common with members of royal families, particular fashions adopted by specific individuals can lead to them becoming an iconic symbol of the period. In 1839, Queen Victoria did just that for the snake motif in jewellery. On her engagement to Prince Albert she was presented with a ring formed as continuous snake, signifying their everlasting love. It was set with an emerald, her birthstone, centered in its head. Queen Victoria's ring set a trend throughout England, and eventually across Europe, for a range of snake rings, coil-style flexible necklaces and bracelets with gem-set heads, as well snake brooches, cuffs, bangles, and wonderfully designed earrings that featured a snake slinking around a gemstone. Colour is of particular importance in jewellery designs which are inspired by animal motifs as they add life and character to the piece. Turquoise was plentiful during the 19th century and among the most fashionable gems for everyday wear. Victorian jewellers used round turquoise cabochons to represent the scales of their snaky creations. The stone's popularity, in fact, inspired Tiffany & Co. founder, Charles Lewis Tiffany, to choose its colour for the cover the first Blue Book, a catalogue of the house's jewels, in 1845; today, the colour is referred to simply as: Tiffany Blue. The Art Nouveau period favoured naturalistic and animal/insect motifs and the snake continued to be an inspiration in jewellery designs. In the 20th century houses such as Cartier, Bulgari and Boucheron, adopted the serpent but translated it into their own aesthetics and style.

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A RARE 18K GOLD 'DAY-DATE' OYSTER PERPETUAL BRACELET WATCH, BY ROLEX, 2017 The 31-jewel Cal. 3155 automatic movement, adjuste

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Lot 246

A RARE 18K GOLD 'DAY-DATE' OYSTER PERPETUAL BRACELET WATCH, BY ROLEX, 2017 The 31-jewel Cal. 3155 automatic movement, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, sunburst green dial with applied luminous filled gilt baton hours markers, outer minute divisions, magnified date aperture at 3 and day aperture at 12, gilt hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds, brushed and polished case with fluted bezel, screw down Oyster crown and screw on back, fitted 18K gold President bracelet with signed folding clasp stamped D4K, case, dial and movement signed, serial no. 120Q53**, model no. 1182**, Swiss assay mark, Rolex maker's mark, with Rolex international guarantee card (dated October 12th 2017), booklets and presentation case, case width 35mm The present Day-Date ref 11823* stands in excellent condition and features the trustworthy calibre 3155, introduced in 1988. The green dial is currently sought after and makes this piece worthy of any serious collection.

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A RARE RETRO RUBY AND DIAMOND LAPEL WATCH BROOCH, CIRCA 1945 The stylised flower within a polished and brushed gold vase, wit

Adams

Lot 44

A RARE RETRO RUBY AND DIAMOND LAPEL WATCH BROOCH, CIRCA 1945 The stylised flower within a polished and brushed gold vase, with gold petals set with a circular-cut ruby pistil within collet-setting, the leaves embellished with brilliant and single-cut diamonds to a baguette-cut diamond stem, the vase with calibré-cut ruby accents attached with a manual wind watch, the black dial with gilt baton & square hour markers, with gilt hands and snap on back, movement signed 'Swiss Made', mounted in gold, length 2.8cm, width 3.3cm Accompanied by a report from GCS laboratory in London, stating that the principal ruby weighing approximately 1.10ct is of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. Report no. 79183-70, dated October 23rd 2018

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ANTOINE, A. (1776-1836). Les Histoires Merveilleuses, ou les Petits Peureux Corrigés; Ouvrage destiné a Prémunir les Enfans

Bellmans

Lot 806

ANTOINE, A. (1776-1836). Les Histoires Merveilleuses, ou les Petits Peureux Corrigés; Ouvrage destiné a Prémunir les Enfans contre toute Idée d' Apparitions, de Revenans, de Fantomes; et a leur Inspirer le Courage nécessaire dans les Evénemens qui Paraissent Surnaturels. Paris: "a la Librairie d' Education de Pierre Blanchard," 1813. 12mo (131 x 80mm). Engraved frontispiece captioned "Mr. le Curé va faire entrer le revenant" (some very light marginal staining). Contemporary calf gilt (upper cover detached, lower joints split, rubbed and scuffed). Provenance: "Louise" (old child's signature on front free endpaper); old pen and pencil inscriptions on rear endpaper. FIRST EDITION of this charming work for the benefit of children who are afraid of ghosts, which begins with a reference to John Locke, and ends with Albert and Victor, the children in the story, rejecting "l'ignorance et la crédulité" so that they may change (in the closing words of the book) "... leur surnom de petits peureux en celui de petits intrépides." RARE. Not in Brunet.

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BAILLY, Jean-Sylvain (1736-93). Traité de l' Astronomie Indienne et Orientale, Ouvrage qui peut servir se suite à l' Histoir

Bellmans

Lot 811

BAILLY, Jean-Sylvain (1736-93). Traité de l' Astronomie Indienne et Orientale, Ouvrage qui peut servir se suite à l' Histoire de l' Astronomie ancienne. Paris: Chez Debure, 1787. 4to (265 x 200mm). Half title, woodcut ornament on title, headpieces and ornaments, tables (some light mainly marginal spotting and staining). Contemporary calf-backed speckled paper boards, spine gilt with black morocco lettering-piece (upper fore-corners of covers quite heavily rubbed, extremities more rubbed). FIRST EDITION. Brunet I, 234 (including in the same reference two other complementary works by Bailly, Histoire de l' Astronomie Ancienne (1781) and Histoire de l' Astronomie Moderne (1785), which are sometimes considered as constituting a trilogy, although each work is complete in its own right): "Ouvrage estimé ... L' astronomie indienne est rare"; Houzeau & Lancaster 482; Lalande pp.601 & 732; Quérard I, 158-59.

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BOSEN, Jobst (dates unknown). Verbesserte, deutlich beschrebene und gezeichnete Heb=Maschine ... Nebst unweisung und Zeichnu

Bellmans

Lot 827

BOSEN, Jobst (dates unknown). Verbesserte, deutlich beschrebene und gezeichnete Heb=Maschine ... Nebst unweisung und Zeichnung, wie eine Gaug-Pumpe. Göttingen: Johann Albrecht Barmeier, 1771. Small 8vo (172 x 92mm). Ornaments and initials, 2 folding engraved plates. Contemporary half calf and marbled boards, spine with red morocco lettering-piece, patterned endpapers, red edges (extremities lightly rubbed). Nothing is known of the author. The first of the two machines described in the book appears to be one for pollarding trees. RARE.

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BURDACH, Karl Friedrich (1776-1847). Eugone. Traité sur l' Impuissance et la Foiblesse de la Faculté Générative, contenant l

Bellmans

Lot 831

BURDACH, Karl Friedrich (1776-1847). Eugone. Traité sur l' Impuissance et la Foiblesse de la Faculté Générative, contenant la Méthode la plus sûre de s' en guérir soi-même. Leipzig: chez J. C. Hinrichs, 1804. 8vo (173 x 100mm). 126-pages, half title or sub-title bound after title (lacks all before title and all after final leaf of "Table des Matières" [i.e. blanks], some light spotting, staining and browning). Modern marbled boards, new endpapers. Provenance: old [?]Hungarian library stamp on verso of title. [?]FIRST EDITION. RARE. With 2 other books of related interest, namely J. Morel de Rubempre's Les Secrets de la Génération ... Douzième Edition, ornée de figures ([?]Paris, "chez tous les Libraires", [c. 1835], vol. one [only, of 2], later wrappers) and Samuel La ' Mert's La Préservation Personnelle, Traité Médical sur les Maladies des Organes de la Génération ... Soixante Quinzième Edition ("Londres", 1855, 9 wood-engraved plates, original yellow printed wrappers). (3)

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CAMAÑES, Pedro (fl. 17th-century). In duos libros Artis curativae Galeni ad Galuconem commentaria: In quibus omnes fere mate

Bellmans

Lot 832

CAMAÑES, Pedro (fl. 17th-century). In duos libros Artis curativae Galeni ad Galuconem commentaria: In quibus omnes fere materiae, quae ad praxin Medicam, & Chirurgicam occure[n]t, dilucidà explanatur, & subtliter explicantur. Valencia: Miguel Sorolla, 1625. 2 parts in one volume (with separate pagination but signature running through), large 8vo (200 x 141mm). Woodcut Cardinal's coat-of-arms of Spinola of Tortosa on title, 2 folding woodcut tables, woodcut initials and tail-pieces (title and first 5 leaves repaired at fore-margin with slight loss, the folding tables lightly stained, the second torn without loss, some spotting and staining). Later ([?]modern) vellum with exposed cords (some light staining). Provenance: modern typed catalogue description pasted onto the front pastedown; old calligraphic initial "B" in pen on the front free endpaper. FIRST EDITION of a commentary on Galen by a Catalan physician in which the author expounds his own classification of the nature, causes and cures of fevers. The second part, sometimes absent, deals with ailments relating to growths including cancer. VERY RARE. See A. H. Morejon, Historia Bibliografica de la Medecina Espanola, V, pp. 83-4.

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CHRISTENSEN, Matthias (dates unknown) & Frederik Vilhelm Theodoir BRICKA (1809-79). Dissertationis de exploratione venef

Bellmans

Lot 839

CHRISTENSEN, Matthias (dates unknown) & Frederik Vilhelm Theodoir BRICKA (1809-79). Dissertationis de exploratione venefich chemica arsenico facti. Particula prior, reagantia et alia signa continens quam pro licentia summos in arte medica honores postea rite capessendi publico eruditorum examini modeste submittit. "Hauniae" [i.e. Copenhagen]: ex officina Typographica Trieri, 1836. 8vo (190 x 115mm). Diagrams, "Corrigenda" leaf at end (faint stain to lower fore-corner of title, some very light spotting and staining). Later turquoise wrappers. FIRST EDITION of this rare treatise on the medical uses of arsenic.

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[?CISSÉ, Joseph Joubert de, Comte (1756-1836)]. Description Intéressante de Claude-Ambroise Seurat, appelé l' Homme Anatomiq

Bellmans

Lot 840

[?CISSÉ, Joseph Joubert de, Comte (1756-1836)]. Description Intéressante de Claude-Ambroise Seurat, appelé l' Homme Anatomique, ou le Squelette Vivant, Rédigée at Augmentée par François Dubernes. Rouen: Imprimerie de Mégard Père, [c. 1828]. 8vo (193 x 124mm). Woodcut frontispiece of "the living skeleton" with caption: "Je suis le Phénomène le plus étonnant/Qui ait paru au monde jusqu'à présent," 8-pages (some spotting and staining). Contemporary plain wrappers, stitched. Claude-Ambroise Seurat (1797-after 1833), from Troyes, became a 'freak show' attraction around Europe on account of his extremely low body weight and skeletal appearance. He was the subject of an engraving by Robert Cruikshank and a drawing by Goya. RARE.

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COCCHI, Antonio Celestina (1685-1747). Corticis Peruviani vindiciae. Dissertatio physico-practica. Rome: Ex Typographia Koma

Bellmans

Lot 841

COCCHI, Antonio Celestina (1685-1747). Corticis Peruviani vindiciae. Dissertatio physico-practica. Rome: Ex Typographia Komarek in via Cursus, 1746. 8vo (195 x 130mm). Headpieces, initials and ornaments (lacks all before title [i.e. blanks which are not called for in the collation], wormtrack reducing to a single wormhole from the title to B4, affecting some letters, occasional light spotting, staining and browning). Contemporary stiff plain wrappers, with old title on paper label, and further inscribed on the upper wrapper. Provenance: old stamp on verso of title. FIRST EDITION of this rare work on the medicinal properties of Peruvian, or Jesuit's, bark, which was originally discovered by Jesuit missionaries to Peru in the 17th-century. Since it contained quinine, it was long believed to be a natural remedy for malaria.

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Das neueröfnete Machinen-Hauss. Worinnen Curiösen und Reisenden angewiesen wird ... Entworffen und mit nohtigen kupfern verse

Bellmans

Lot 845

Das neueröfnete Machinen-Hauss. Worinnen Curiösen und Reisenden angewiesen wird ... Entworffen und mit nohtigen kupfern versehen. Von einem Leibhaber curiöser Sachen. Hamburg: Ben benjamin Schillern, 1702. 12mo (148 x 85mm). 93-pages, 9 engraved plates, one of which folding (lacks all before title). Modern wrappers, slipcase with pocket. Plate VIII depicts stage machinery. The author is unknown. RARE.

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DOPPLER, Christian (1803-53). Beiträge zur Fixsternenkunde. Prague: Druck der k. k. Hofbuchdruckerei von Gottlieb Haase Söhn

Bellmans

Lot 851

DOPPLER, Christian (1803-53). Beiträge zur Fixsternenkunde. Prague: Druck der k. k. Hofbuchdruckerei von Gottlieb Haase Söhne, 1846. 4to (280 x 215mm). 26-pages numbered [1]-26 [i.e. separately paginated], lithographed plate (some light mainly marginal spotting and staining throughout). Original blue printed wrappers within woodcut typographical borders (very lightly stained), contained in purpose-made protective burgundy buckram wallet with label. RARE first separately-paginated offprint of this highly important paper in which Doppler, after whom the 'Doppler Shift' is named, suggests the use of photography or daguerreotype as a means of establishing the distances of fixed stars from the Earth, thereby leading to the discovery of the 'Redshift' phenomenon. Schuster Doppler IV, 42.

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KRAUSS, Friedrichs von (1724-89). Selbstschreibende Wundermaschinen, auc mer andere Kunst- und Meisterstüche. Vienna: Gedruc

Bellmans

Lot 892

KRAUSS, Friedrichs von (1724-89). Selbstschreibende Wundermaschinen, auc mer andere Kunst- und Meisterstüche. Vienna: Gedruckt mit Schultisch-Gastheimischen Schriften [privately printed], 1780. 8vo (200 x 128mm). Engraved portrait of the author, 11 folding engraved plates, errata leaf at the end (very light stain to title, a few darker mainly marginal spots). Contemporary half calf and speckled paper baords, spine with printed label and raised bands (extremities rubbed). Provenance: "Privately printed and rare" (later pencil inscription on front pastedown); very faint coat-of-arms stamped in ink on the lower cover. FIRST EDITION. The author was a master watchmaker who is credited with inventing the first writing machine. The design involved an automated "hand" holding a quill pen that was driven by a programmed drum to move in parallel to a person writing out text. Krauss later adapted one of his automata to write specific letters on command using a manual keyboard, thus creating an early precursor of the typewriter. His collection of inventions remains in the Kuntskammer Wien to this day. Tomash & Williams, The Erwin Tomash Library on the History of Computing K53.

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MEYER, Theodor (dates unknown) & Heinrich GEISSLER (1814-79). Beobachtungen über das Phänomen der Schichtung im electrischen

Bellmans

Lot 920

MEYER, Theodor (dates unknown) & Heinrich GEISSLER (1814-79). Beobachtungen über das Phänomen der Schichtung im electrischen Licht. Bonn: Selbstverlag. Druck von C. Krüger, 1857. 4to (263 x 210mm). Lithographed plate and 3 hand-coloured plates, 2 of which folding (plate III and lower wrapper detached). Old plain grey wrappers (corners creased). Provenance: "Geissler's Röhren" (old inscription on upper wrapper); some red pencil highlighting in margins. FIRST EDITION. RARE.

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MONCONYS, Balthasar de (1611-65). Voyages ... Divisez en V. Tomes. Où les Scavans trouveront un nombre infini de nouveautez,

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Lot 923

MONCONYS, Balthasar de (1611-65). Voyages ... Divisez en V. Tomes. Où les Scavans trouveront un nombre infini de nouveautez, en Machines de Mathematique, Experiences Physiques, Raisonnemens de la belle Philosophie, curiositez de Chymie, & conversations des Illustres de ce Siecle; Outre la description de divers Animaux & Plantes rare, plusieurs Secrets inconnûs pour le Plaisir & la Santé. Paris: Chez Pierre Delaulne, 1695. 5 volumes, 12mo (161 x 95mm). Engraved frontispiece, 52 plates (one plate in vol. one torn without loss, some light spotting, staining and browning, a few darker spots ). Contemporary calf, spines gilt with 5 raised bands (some areas quite heavily rubbed, corners bumped and a little worn, lower joints of vol. II splitting). The third edition, published posthumously (as were the two earlier editions of 1665 and 1677), of this veritable "Cabinet of Curiosities" of a book. The author's travels, in which he makes the diverse observations detailed on the title page, take him to virtually every country in Europe, including England, and then on to Egypt, Syria, Constantinople and Anatolia. The crowded frontispiece depicts the author, looking somewhat perplexed, sitting amongst some of these marvels. Blackmer 1146; Caillet 7642; Hage Chahine 3249; not in Brunet. (5)

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PORTA, Giambattista della ([?]1535-1615). Physiognomoniae coelestis libri sex, in quibus non solum, quomodo quis facile ex h

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Lot 947

PORTA, Giambattista della ([?]1535-1615). Physiognomoniae coelestis libri sex, in quibus non solum, quomodo quis facile ex humani vultus [e]xtima inspectione ex conjectura praesagire futura possit. [Strasbourg:] Impensis Lazari Zetzneri Bibliopolae, 1606. 8vo (154 x 100mm). Woodcut device on title (title browned and laid down, some rubbing to title with loss or partial loss of a few letters towards the gutter, some mainly marginal spotting and browning). Modern vellum, new endpapers. Provenance: traces of old signature on title. [?]Second or third edition of a work which links astrology, physiognomy and predicting the future. It was purportedly first published in Naples in 1601, although there is scanty evidence for such an edition existing and the Bibliotheque Nationale gives 1603 as the date of the first printing. Dorbon 3725 (citing edition of 1603): "Le plus rare des ouvrages de Porta"; Osler 3723; Thorndike VI, p. 162 (citing the edition of 1603 as the first).

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PUERBACH, Georg von (1423-61). Novae theoricae planetarum, edited by Peter Apian. [Colophon:] Venice: per Petrum de Nicolini

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Lot 956

PUERBACH, Georg von (1423-61). Novae theoricae planetarum, edited by Peter Apian. [Colophon:] Venice: per Petrum de Nicolinis Sabiensis, 1551. Small 8vo (155 x 100mm). Woodcut diagrams, woodcut ornament on verso of final leaf (some light staining and spotting, ink stains in margin of B4). Modern crushed red morocco, spine lettered in gilt with raised bands, new endpapers. Provenance: some old annotation and underlining. This edition is rare and is not recorded in Adams or BL Italian STC.

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SAINT-HILAIRE, Isidore Geoffroy (1805-61). Histoire Générale et Particulière des Anomalies de l' Organisation chez l' Homme

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Lot 966

SAINT-HILAIRE, Isidore Geoffroy (1805-61). Histoire Générale et Particulière des Anomalies de l' Organisation chez l' Homme et les Animaux ... Des Monstruosités, Variétés et Vices de Coonformation, ou Traité de Tératologie. Brussels: Société Encyclographique des Sciences Médicales, 1837. Plate volume only [i.e. lacking the 3 text vols.], small folio (277 x 185mm). Folding table, 20 lithographed plates, one coloured (mainly marginal spotting and staining). Contemporary red morocco-backed textured paper boards, spine gilt (extremities rubbed). FIRST EDITION of the plate volume of this pioneering work on abnormalities of physiological development, or 'Teratology', a term coined by the author in the present work. Garrison & Morton 534: "For comprehensive coverage of rare anomalies it is still of value as a reference source"; Waller 3474; Wellcome III, p.106.

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SUAREZ Y NUNEZ, Miguel Gerónimo (d. 1791). Coleccion General de Maquinas, Escogidas entre las que hasta hoy se han publicado

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Lot 982

SUAREZ Y NUNEZ, Miguel Gerónimo (d. 1791). Coleccion General de Maquinas, Escogidas entre las que hasta hoy se han publicado en Francia, Inglaterra, Italia, Suecia, y otras partes. Tomo Primero. Madrid: la Imprenta de Don pedro marin, 1783. Volume one only (of 2), 4to (205 x 148mm). Half title, woodcut ornament on title, 65 fine folding engraved plates of machines and new inventions (some spotting and staining). Contemporary vellum, title in old manuscript on spine (lacks ties, textblock very loose, with upper inner hinges broken). Provenance: old inscriptions on front free endpaper, with further faint doodling on covers. RARE. The second volume, not here present, was published in 1784.

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A rare and large pair of Royal Worcester figures of Balinese and Siamese dancers dated 1959, modelled by Agnes Pinder-Davis,

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Lot 1935

A rare and large pair of Royal Worcester figures of Balinese and Siamese dancers dated 1959, modelled by Agnes Pinder-Davis, shapes 3473 and 3474, limited edition numbers 23/25, with Certificates of Authenticity, printed marks, 43.5cm and 54cm. high, giltwood bases.

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WATHNER, Joseph. Der Vollständige Kenner der Eisen Waaren. [Graz: J. Fischer, c. 1825]. Oblong 4to (250 x 430mm). Engraved t

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Lot 1005

WATHNER, Joseph. Der Vollständige Kenner der Eisen Waaren. [Graz: J. Fischer, c. 1825]. Oblong 4to (250 x 430mm). Engraved title with an illustration of a foundry in a mountainous landscape and 39 plates (occasional light spotting and staining). Contemporary paper-backed marbled boards, red edges (rubbed). A trade catalogue for metal and ironware. RARE.

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[WORCESTER, Edward Somerset, 2nd Marquess of (1601-67)]. A Century of the Names and Scantlings of Such Inventions, As at pre

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Lot 1008

[WORCESTER, Edward Somerset, 2nd Marquess of (1601-67)]. A Century of the Names and Scantlings of Such Inventions, As at present I can call to mind to have tried and perfected, which (my former Notes being lost) I have, at the instance of a powerful Friend, endeavoured now in the Year 1655 to set these down in such a way as may sufficiently instruct me to put any of them in practice. London: Printed by J. Grismond, 1663. Lacking the supplement [as often, but supplied in manuscript; see footnote]. 12mo (127 x 75mm). Title and dedication within double-rule border, woodcut typographical head-piece and initial (a few spots). Contemporary calf (rebacked some time ago, both covers detached, extremities rubbed). Provenance: illegible old signature on front pastedown; RADCLIFFE OBSERVATORY, OXFORD (old stamp on front pastedown and on verso of title); old pencil partial index on front free endpaper; S. T. [?]Rigaud, 1839 (signature on front free endpaper). FIRST EDITION of a work in which the author lists and describes 100 of his own inventions, including the hundredth ("A stupendious[sic] Water-work") which he claims, with characteristic modesty, to be "The most stupendious Work in the whole world." Also notable is invention 84: "An Instrument whereby persons ignorant in Arithmetick may perfectly observe Numerations and Subtractions of all Summes and Fractions." (See Tomash & Williams.) Not present in this copy - as often - is the rare 34-page supplement (F1-G6), but, intriguingly, this is supplied in an early manuscript transcription taking the form of 34-page stitched booklet, which opens, "An exact & true Definition of the most Stupendious Water-commanding Engine, invented by the Right Honourable (and deservedly to be praised and admired) Edward Somerset, Lord Marquess of Worcester, and by his Lordship himself presented to his most Excellent Majesty Charles the Second, our most gracious Soveraign." Constructed from the barrel of a cannon, it was a prototype design for what would later become the steam engine. The printed supplement was tantamount to the author's claim of a patent for this invention. ESTC R7944; Norman 1976; Tomash & Williams, The Erwin Tomash Library on the History of Computing S162; Wing W3532.

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MODEL RAILWAY - Wrenn W2243 diesel shunter 'Dunlop', boxed with instructions and packing rings, rare

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Lot 338

MODEL RAILWAY - Wrenn W2243 diesel shunter 'Dunlop', boxed with instructions and packing rings, rare

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BUSH VINTAGE RADIO TYPE DAC.90, 23cms H, circa 1946, black Bakelite, rare

Rogers Jones & Co

Lot 365

BUSH VINTAGE RADIO TYPE DAC.90, 23cms H, circa 1946, black Bakelite, rare

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HMV RADIO & RECORD PLAYER, 33cms H, 1507/8, rare

Rogers Jones & Co

Lot 366

HMV RADIO & RECORD PLAYER, 33cms H, 1507/8, rare

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EKCO E RADIO (circular and rare), 33cms diameter, A22, brown Bakelite

Rogers Jones & Co

Lot 393

EKCO E RADIO (circular and rare), 33cms diameter, A22, brown Bakelite

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J G GRAVES 3833 VINTAGE BAKELITE RADIO, 23cms H, 1930s, rare

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Lot 394

J G GRAVES 3833 VINTAGE BAKELITE RADIO, 23cms H, 1930s, rare

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A Rare Solex Vintage 78rpm Two Tune Single Sided Record, the Reverse with Colour Golden Shred Advertisement

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Lot 119

A Rare Solex Vintage 78rpm Two Tune Single Sided Record, the Reverse with Colour Golden Shred Advertisement

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Battle of Britain so few multiple signed rare book. A Folio Dedicated to All Who Fought and Won the Battle of Britain, 10th J

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Lot 16

Battle of Britain so few multiple signed rare book. A Folio Dedicated to All Who Fought and Won the Battle of Britain, 10th July - 31st October 1940, pub. 1990. The volume has twenty-five profile portraits in silhouette of Battle of Britain pilots and bomber crewmen, each silhouette signed by the subject with photographic portraits and other illusts, facsimile letters and documents etc, a biography of each individual, a. e. g, orig. dark blue goatskin, lettered and decorated in gilt, `So Few` with RAF embroidered wings inset to upper cover. Numbered 45 of 401 copies, signed by Michael Pierce and members of the creative team. Issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and to recognise and celebrate the courage and heroism of the thousands of fighting men who stayed the westward advance of the Nazi menace, many of whom paid the supreme sacrifice. Both books were produced for the benefit of the RAF Benevolent Fund. It comprises Wg Cdr P. P. C. Barthropp, DFC, AFC; Wg Cdr R. P. Beamont, CBE, DSO, DFC, DL, FRAes; Sqn Ldr G. H. Bennions, DFC; Air Vice-Marshal H. A. C. Bird-Wilson, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; Air Cdre P. M. Brothers, CBE, DSO, DFC; Air Marshal Sir Denis Crowley-Milling KCB, CBE, DSO, DFC, AE; Gp Capt W. D. David, CBE, DFC, AFC; Air Cdre A. C. Deere, DSO, OBE, DFC; Sqn Ldr B. H. Drobinski, DFC; Flt Lt J. H. Duart; Air Chief Marshal Sir Christopher Foxley-Norris, GCB, DSO, OBE; Gp Capt T. P. Gleave, CBE; Wg Cdr N. P. W. Hancock, DFC; Sqn Ldr C. Haw, DFC, DFM; Cdr R. C. Hay, DSO, DSC, RN, Ret`d, ; Gp Capt C. B. F. Kingcome, DSO, DFC; Colonel Henry Gaston Lafont; Air Cdre A. R. D. MacDonell, CB, DFC; Sqn Ldr M. J. Mansfield, DSO, DFC, AFC; Wg Cdr A. G. Page, DSO, DFC; Wg Cdr P. L. Parrott, DFC, AFC, Gp Capt D. F. B. Sheen, DFC; Wg Cdr F. M. Smith, DFC; Wg Cdr J. E. Storrar, DFC, AFC, AE; Wg Cdr G. C. Unwin, DSO, DFM. A Very rare signed folio in excellent condition. Good Condition. All autographed items are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.

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Ian Douglas Smith WW2 fighter pilot and later Prime Minister of Rhodesia signed rare 1969 RAF Chivenor flown cover. Good Cond

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Lot 29

Ian Douglas Smith WW2 fighter pilot and later Prime Minister of Rhodesia signed rare 1969 RAF Chivenor flown cover. Good Condition. All autographed items are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.

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Pilot Adolf Vrana 312 Squadron Duxford Battle of Britain veteran 1940, signed Spitfire - The First and the Last cover, certif

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Lot 295

Pilot Adolf Vrana 312 Squadron Duxford Battle of Britain veteran 1940, signed Spitfire - The First and the Last cover, certified copy number not shown but I think this is an unusual / rare signed cover. Good Condition. All autographed items are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.

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Rare Victoria Cross multiple signed Escape from Libya cover. Signed by Double VC winner Charles Upham VC, Bob Foote VC, Lorne

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Lot 30

Rare Victoria Cross multiple signed Escape from Libya cover. Signed by Double VC winner Charles Upham VC, Bob Foote VC, Lorne Campbell VC, Eric Wilson VC, A Smythe VC, John Kennelly VC. Flown and signed by the three pilots all WW2 veterans. Good Condition. All autographed items are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.

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WW2 Award of George Medal to Airmen Medal cover signed by 8 WW2 GM medal winners. Includes Resistance VIPs Dedee De Jongh, Ta

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Lot 32

WW2 Award of George Medal to Airmen Medal cover signed by 8 WW2 GM medal winners. Includes Resistance VIPs Dedee De Jongh, Tante Go, Mdme M Ugeux, Mjr D Henderson, J McCarthy, D Oliver, Geoffrey Dhenin. Rare cover only 16 issued. Good Condition. All autographed items are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.

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Battle of Britain Biggin Hill Open Day programme 15th September 1996. This is a collectable and rare copy of the Souvenir Pro

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Lot 366

Battle of Britain Biggin Hill Open Day programme 15th September 1996. This is a collectable and rare copy of the Souvenir Programme that was produced for The Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Open Day that was held on 15th September, Battle of Britain Day, 1996, to mark the 60th anniversary of the first test flight of the Supermarine Spitfire. This booklet was purchased at Biggin Hill on the day of the event and has been carefully stored ever since. Good Condition. All autographed items are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.

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