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Lot 141
BINYON LAURENCE: (1869-1943) English Poet whose most famous work, For the Fallen, is used in Remembrance Sunday Services. Autograph Poem Signed, Laurence Binyon, two pages, 8vo, n.p. (London), n.d., on the blind embossed stationery of the British Museum. Binyon has boldly penned a fair copy of his famous World War I poem Men of Verdun (1917) which comprises ten stanzas using a rhyming scheme, commencing 'There are five men in the moonlight/ That by their shadows stand/ Three hobble, humped on crutches/ And two lack each a hand' and concluding 'For history's hushed before them/ Ane legend springs afresh/ Verdun, the name of thunder/ Is written on their flesh'. Signed by Binyon at the conclusion. An attractively presented poem, and rare in this form. VG Binyon was too old to enlist in World War I and instead volunteered his services at a British hospital for French soldiers, in the summer of 1916 taking care of soldiers who had participated in the Verdun battlefield. His experiences inspired several poems including Fetching the Wounded and The Distant Guns. The present poem differs slightly to other published versions - in the present example, Binyon commences the seventh stanza with the line 'The shadows, moving by them', whereas other published text reads 'The shadows, maimed and antic'. Manuscript copies of Binyon's poems rarely appear at auction - American Book Prices Current record only four others having been offered in the last forty years, including a manuscript draft of the fourth stanza of Binyon's other famous war poem, For the Fallen, which was sold by Bonhams as part of The Roy Davids Collection (Part III, Lot 50, 10th April 2013, hammer price £8000).
Lot 134
POPE ALEXANDER: (1688-1744) English Poet, known for his satirical verse and use of the heroic couplet. Pope is the second most frequently quoted writer in The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations after William Shakespeare. Fine, dark ink signature ('A. Pope') to the verso of a manuscript document signed ('J: Caryll') by John Caryll, one page, slim oblong 12mo, n.p., 2nd September 1717. Caryll's document is addressed to the goldsmith [Richard] Wright of Convent Garden and states, in full, 'Pray pay unto Mr. Alexander Pope or order the sum of thirty three shilings on acct of yr friend'. Signed by Pope to the verso as an acknowledgement of having received the funds. With a partial integral address leaf. Rare. Some light overall age toning and wear, otherwise VG John Caryll (1667-1736) The Younger. Second Jacobite Baron Caryll of Durford and friend of Alexander Pope. Richard Wright conducted the business of Wrights & Co. between 1708-29, the private bank having been established as the goldsmithing business of William Wright in 1699, based in Covent Garden, London. Pope published several works in the same year as signing the present document, including Eloisa to Abelard, Three Hours After Marriage and Elegy to the Memory of an Unfortunate Lady. It was also the year in which his father, a linen merchant in London, died.
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Lot 172
[DOYLE ARTHUR CONAN]: (1859-1930) Scottish Author, creator of Sherlock Holmes. A charming piece of original memorabilia comprising three small pieces of silver coloured confetti, comprising two horseshoes and a ladies slipper, professionally and neatly mounted beneath a 12mo envelope in which they were originally contained, and upon which is written, in bold fountain pen ink, 'Wedding confetti which I took off my travelling costume' and dated 18th September 1907, in the hand of Jean Leckie, Conan Doyle's wife. Matted in black between reproduction images of Arthur Conan Doyle and Jean Leckie, and above a brief printed description, stating, in part, 'Conan Doyle fell in love with Jean Leckie at their first encounter in March 1897 and he continued to love her for the rest of his life. On his deathbed he whispered his last words to her, “you are wonderful” '. Framed and glazed in a silver coloured frame to an overall size of 19 x 12. Rare. VGProvenance: The confetti and envelope in the present lot was originally part of a larger collection of memorabilia sold by Christies in their auction of The Conan Doyle Collection at King Street, London, on 19th May 2004 (Lot 133). A copy of the catalogue description is also included.
Lot 456
Merionethshire 16 x 11 cms ( 6½ x 4¾ inches) vintage photos in slip in album A walking group’s trip to the county with photos of Blaenau Ffestiniog Rly, animated streets, hotels, slate heaps, waterfalls, Mawddach River area, Barmouth views incl scarce tennis club corts and club house Nice view of Arthog station, many of the photos include members of the walking club in situ, 47 photos ,rare album…
Lot 5292
Steiff Teddy Bears - a rare black alpaca limited edition bear 2007, white ear tag, No 662546, 0739, bag; others a limited edition Bell Boy bear, grey blue mohair, white ear tag, No 662997, 0955/2000, bag and certificate; a classic bear, moss green mohair, blue ribbon bow, yellow ear tag, No 000317, bag; a cuddly bear I Love You, yellow ear tag, No 662652, bag (4)
Lot 5066
Radio Control Racing - a rare 1970s Lecticar 1:12 scale Porche 911 racing car, red painted body, racing decals, original instructions and Porche 936 box, MacGregor Radio Control Digimac III type MR1300A Transmitter, handbook and instruction, with price list dated effective from 12th April 1976, boxed (2)
Lot 1572
Heller/Humbrol 1.24 scale Plastic Kits, 3201 Renault R5 Turbo 'Elf' #7 1982 T de Corse Rally, 3208 Renault R5 Turbo 'Phillips' 1984 T de Corse Rally #16 B.Saby & 53215 Renault R5 Turbo 'Elkron' Grp.2 Race #79 F.Giroix. Rare U.S.A only 'Bobcat' issue inc paint/glue/brush, all early 1980's 1st issue, ex shop stock - 3 kits.
Lot 1201
Britains, 9565, very rare set, LISTER farm elevator, battery or hand operated, with battery box, wire leads, 9 bales, missing backing card, window box very worn with window loose against sections on the box, models very good, model transfers are apparent but away from model, elevator rubbers un-damaged
Lot 692
A rare 17th Century oak and ash turned open arm chairThe substantial turned top rail supported on a central baluster turned upright, above a triform oak panelled seat supported on two substantial ring turned front legs each with a knopped terminal and raised on ring incised front feet.NB: The chair was removed from The Red Lion pub at Malpas, where it was renowned for it's history within the pub. 94cm high. CONDITION REPORT: Lot 692Four holes above and below top rail indicated that turnings are missing,Stretchers above and below seat appear to be later,Front feet 4 inches to 5 inches appear to be replaced,General inactive wood worm,Brace under seat to support boards,Split and damage to right hand front seat joint causing chair frame to have 'play'.
Lot 555
A rare and attractive inlaid Edwardian mahogany Bijouterie cabinetHaving a removable octagonal tray top with twin scroll handles above four bevelled glass fall fronts enclosing a mirrored interior, supported on slender outswept legs with a conforming X frame cross stretcher and finial, with overall inlaid stringing, 66x80x40cm. CONDITION REPORT: Lot 555Bottom corner (long side) corner joint broken
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