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Bloomsbury Auctions (Godalming)

Lot 289

(Captain W.E.) Journals of the First Second and T (Captain W.E.) Journals of the First Second and Third Voyages for the Discovery of a North-West Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific 5 vol. 1828; Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole 1829 together 6 vol. 11 plates folding map foxing and browning contemporary calf spines gilt vol. 2&3 spines detached vol.3 front cover detached rubbed and suffed joints cracking 1828 & 1829 § [Collins (Arthur)] The Baronettage of England vol. 2 only title in red and black browning contemporary panelled calf water-staining to lower cover joints cracked W.Taylor et al. 1720 16mo & 8vo (7) *** The Parry is rare with the sixth volume. (7)

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Hommius (Festus) LXX Disputationes Theologicae third edition title and text loose or working loose numerous ff. with some wor

Bloomsbury Auctions (Godalming)

Lot 326

Hommius (Festus) LXX Disputationes Theologicae third edition title and text loose or working loose numerous ff. with some worming mostly in margins a few edges creased front free endpaper torn away Batterby & Co. Auctioneers of Dublin lot number loosely inserted hinges broken contemporary calf slightly rubbed edges and corners worn small hole in spine [STC 13684; Madan 1 p. 214] sm. 8vo Oxford William Turner 1639. *** Rare; first published at Leiden in 1614.

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Bloomsbury Auctions (Godalming)

Lot 434

Saturday Book (The) vol.1-34 [all published] edited by Leonard Russell and John Hadfield illustrations by Laurence Scarfe original cloth some with dust-jackets some in original publisher`s boxes some tears chipping creasing and fading to dust-jackets 8vo 1943-1975 (34) *** Includes the rare 4th volume which contains George Orwell`s essay Benefit of Clergy. It was deleted at the last minute by Walter Hutchinson on the grounds of obscenity.(34)

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"Uncle Tom`s Cabin", a dissected puzzle. G Brogden 3 Cobham Row, Cold Bath Sq., circa 1885. 5 pieces missing. Box l

Brightwells

Lot 75

"Uncle Tom`s Cabin", a dissected puzzle. G Brogden 3 Cobham Row, Cold Bath Sq., circa 1885. 5 pieces missing. Box lid section missing, but a rare puzzle

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A Dollie Daisie Dimple paper doll with eight two sided costumes, Family Album, Birthday Book, box damaged at sides; and a rar

Brightwells

Lot 142

A Dollie Daisie Dimple paper doll with eight two sided costumes, Family Album, Birthday Book, box damaged at sides; and a rare folding "Dimple" card dolls house. With a damaged Roderick the Sailor paper doll. Four outfits. Replacement head to doll

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A boxed Corgi No.233 Heinkel bubble car, the model in rare metallic blue

Halls Fine Art Auctioneers

Lot 12

A boxed Corgi No.233 Heinkel bubble car, the model in rare metallic blue

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A boxed Corgi Concorde model circa 1968, the model in rare Air Canada livery, in red with blue lettering, the model with blac

Halls Fine Art Auctioneers

Lot 17

A boxed Corgi Concorde model circa 1968, the model in rare Air Canada livery, in red with blue lettering, the model with black nose and white wings, in identical box to the BOAC version but has an Air Canada over sticker applied to the front panel of the box

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Three Corgi Toys Helicopters the first a rare `Spindrift` helicopter made as a promotional item for Marks and Spencers under

Halls Fine Art Auctioneers

Lot 40

Three Corgi Toys Helicopters the first a rare `Spindrift` helicopter made as a promotional item for Marks and Spencers under the St Michael name, a No.930 Drax Jet Ranger Helicopter and a No.ES19 Gift Set, a Range Rover with Aircraft on Trailer

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A rare Dinky Toys no. 733 F-4K Phantom in the livery of Bundes Luftwaffe, the model with transfer sheet to lower base

Halls Fine Art Auctioneers

Lot 53

A rare Dinky Toys no. 733 F-4K Phantom in the livery of Bundes Luftwaffe, the model with transfer sheet to lower base

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A group of four tinplate model aeroplanes, suitable for spares or repairs, a boxed Boeing 707 in British Caledonian Airways l

Halls Fine Art Auctioneers

Lot 115

A group of four tinplate model aeroplanes, suitable for spares or repairs, a boxed Boeing 707 in British Caledonian Airways livery by Marx, a Marx DC7 in the livery of Seaboard World Airlines, a rare model featuring a hinged tailgate, the model is missing its propellers, a Trident in the livery of BEA, maker unknown, this model is missing the tailplain, a VC10 in the livery of BOAC (maker unknown)

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Rare Royal Worcester perfume bottle for Victoria 1887 with Canada Australia Indian" written on the rim (stopper missing)

Stroud Auctions Ltd.

Lot 643

Rare Royal Worcester perfume bottle for Victoria 1887 with Canada Australia Indian" written on the rim (stopper missing)"

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Elizabeth I Shilling 2nd Issue, MM martlet, edge chipped between 6 and 8 o`clock but full weight at 6.01g, full round flat fl

Tennants Auctioneers

Lot 1

Elizabeth I Shilling 2nd Issue, MM martlet, edge chipped between 6 and 8 o`clock but full weight at 6.01g, full round flat flan with clear legends and very good portrait and shield detail, attractively toned with lustre traces, VF or + (very rare grade for this issue)

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Richard III Groat, London Mint, MM sun and rose (1), 2.82g, king`s name and MM clear, excellent, fully detailed portrait and

Tennants Auctioneers

Lot 5

Richard III Groat, London Mint, MM sun and rose (1), 2.82g, king`s name and MM clear, excellent, fully detailed portrait and mostly clear, bold legends, lightly toned with much original lustre, an attractive and very rare coin, GVF

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A rare Poole Pottery stoneware model of an alligator.

Cottees Auctions Limited

Lot 258

A rare Poole Pottery stoneware model of an alligator.

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A rare Royal Doulton miniature figure, `The Shepherd`, M17, 9.3cm

Sworders

Lot 77

A rare Royal Doulton miniature figure, `The Shepherd`, M17, 9.3cm

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A set of rare Victorian Bread Weighing Scales

Nigel Ward & Company

Lot 1157

A set of rare Victorian Bread Weighing Scales

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A rare Huntley & Palmer biscuit tin, designed by Mick Hill, in the manner of Kate Greenway, depicting three well hidden s

Golding Young & Thos. Mawer

Lot 126

A rare Huntley & Palmer biscuit tin, designed by Mick Hill, in the manner of Kate Greenway, depicting three well hidden sexual and erotic hidden scenes. This version of the tin is known as `The Rogue Employee Tin`, 20cm diameter. Auctioneers note. We are instructed to sell without reserve

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LAUREL STAN (1890-1965) & HARDY OLIVER (1892-1957) English and American Film Comedians. Vintage signed and inscribed sepi

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 162

LAUREL STAN (1890-1965) & HARDY OLIVER (1892-1957) English and American Film Comedians. Vintage signed and inscribed sepia 8 x 10 photograph by Laurel and Hardy individually, a fine image of the duo standing together in characteristic full length poses wearing their bowler hats. Photograph by Stax. Signed by both Laurel and Hardy in bold blue fountain pen ink to clear areas of the background and inscribed (`HELLO ETHEL!`) in Laurel`s hand. Some extensive, light silvering to the image and some corner creasing. A small tear appears to the right white border. A rare image to find signed. G

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CARRY ON….FOLLOW THAT CAMEL: An excellent, rare vintage signed 9.5 x 7 photograph by seven of the cast members of Carry

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 185

CARRY ON….FOLLOW THAT CAMEL: An excellent, rare vintage signed 9.5 x 7 photograph by seven of the cast members of Carry On….Follow That Camel (1967) comprising Phil Silvers (Sergeant Nocker), Kenneth Williams (Commandant Maximilian Burger), Jim Dale (Bertram Oliphant `Bo` West), Charles Hawtrey (Captain Le Pice), Peter Butterworth (Simpson), Bernard Bresslaw (Sheikh Abdul Abulbul) and Anita Harris (Corktip). The image depicts the actors in character costume in a group pose with a camel. All have signed the image to clear areas in blue or black fountain pen inks with their names alone, Bresslaw adding `The one without the hump` alongside his signature. EX

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SAKATA HAROLD: (1920-1982) Japanese-American Wrestler and Actor, famous for his portrayal of Oddjob in the James Bond film Go

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 190

SAKATA HAROLD: (1920-1982) Japanese-American Wrestler and Actor, famous for his portrayal of Oddjob in the James Bond film Goldfinger (1964). Rare, vintage signed and inscribed 3.5 x 7 photograph depicting Sakata standing in a full length bodybuilding pose on a beach. The image promotes Sakata as The Great Tosh Togo (his ring name). Signed in blue ink across a light area of the image, `To Wally, My best wishes, Togo`, also adding some Japanese characters in his hand. Together with a small selection of signed 8 x 10 photographs and slightly smaller etc., by various other stars of James Bond films including Roger Moore, Richard Kiel (2), Cubby Broccoli etc. Generally VG, 7

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DISNEY WALT: (1901-1966) American Animator, Academy Award winner. An unusual, rare and early signed postcard depicting an ima

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 200

DISNEY WALT: (1901-1966) American Animator, Academy Award winner. An unusual, rare and early signed postcard depicting an image of Mickey Mouse standing in a full length pose with his companion, Butch, standing on a small podium in the background wearing a suit of armour. A printed caption at the base reads `Gobs of Good Wishes, Mickey Mouse, Me Too, Butch`. Signed by Disney with his name alone in fountain pen ink to a clear area of the lower border beneath the caption. Dated 1933 in a small, neat hand in ink to the lower edge. An attractive piece, featuring everyone`s favourite mouse, signed by his creator. Some very light, minor age wear, otherwise VG Mickey Mouse made his debut in the cartoon Plane Crazy in 1928, whilst his friend Butch, a creation of Disney animator Floyd Gottfredson, appeared in the Mickey Mouse Daily Strip in late 1930.

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EUROPEAN CINEMA: Selection of signed 8 x 10 photographs by various female stars of European films including Maria Schneider (

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 242

EUROPEAN CINEMA: Selection of signed 8 x 10 photographs by various female stars of European films including Maria Schneider (rare), Sophie Marceau, Siv Aberg, Suzy Delair, Charo, Anemone, Emmanuelle Beart, Lisa Gastoni, Marie Gillain, Christiane Schmidtner, Lea Massari, Francoise Arnoul, Valentina Cortese, Ursula Thiess, Virginie Ledoyen, Francoise Fabian, Julie Delpy etc. Some of the images are colour and most are boldly signed to clear areas. A few are inscribed. Generally VG, 22

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CLINE PATSY: (1932-1963) American Country and Pop Music Singer. Rare vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph, an engaging image of C

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 293

CLINE PATSY: (1932-1963) American Country and Pop Music Singer. Rare vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph, an engaging image of Cline in a smiling head and shoulders pose. The Decca Records publicity portrait has been signed by Cline in blue fountain pen ink across a light area of the image. Also signed (`Sincere Thanks, Patsy Cline`) in bold blue ink to the verso, alongside signatures of three of her musicians (?). Cline has further added the name (`Patsy Cline Fan Club`; effectively a third signature) and address of her fan club to the verso, also providing details of the annual subscription. Signed photographs of Cline are extremely rare following her tragically early death at the age of 30 in an air crash, and this is a particularly desirable example. A few very light, extremely minor surface creases, otherwise VG

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REEVES JIM: (1923-1964) American Country and Pop Music Singer. Vintage signed and inscribed 7 x 9 photograph, a fine image of

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 294

REEVES JIM: (1923-1964) American Country and Pop Music Singer. Vintage signed and inscribed 7 x 9 photograph, a fine image of Reeves standing in a three quarter length pose holding his guitar. Signed in bold blue fountain pen ink across a light area at the head of the image, `To Jerry, Your Pal, Jim Reeves`. Signed photographs of Reeves are rare following his untimely death in an air crash at the age of 40. Some very light, minor scuffing to the image, not affecting the signature, otherwise VG

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HOLLY BUDDY: (1936-1959) American Rock `n` Roll Singer. Vintage signed postcard photograph, the promotional Coral publicity i

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 297

HOLLY BUDDY: (1936-1959) American Rock `n` Roll Singer. Vintage signed postcard photograph, the promotional Coral publicity image showing Holly in a half length group pose alongside The Crickets. Signed in black ink with his name alone to a clear area at the head of the image and also signed by The Crickets, Jerry Allison (in blue ink to a light area of the background) and Joe Mauldin (to the lower white border, the signature very faded and just visible). Rare. About VG

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ROCK `N` ROLL: A rare small 4to printed souvenir programme for a Rock `n` Roll concert presented by the impresario Larry Parn

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 302

ROCK `N` ROLL: A rare small 4to printed souvenir programme for a Rock `n` Roll concert presented by the impresario Larry Parnes, signed to the inside photo pages by Gene Vincent (1935-1971, American Rock `n` Roll Singer), Eddie Cochran (1938-1960, American Rock `n` Roll Pioneer) and Vince Eager (1940- , British Pop Singer) individually. All have signed in blue ink either to or beneath their images, Vincent adding an inscription. Cochran`s signature is a little scratchy and light in places. A rare grouping of signatures. Some light overall age wear, G

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LISTER JOSEPH: (1827-1912) English Surgeon who promoted the idea of sterile surgery. Vintage signed 11 x 14 photograph, the i

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 334

LISTER JOSEPH: (1827-1912) English Surgeon who promoted the idea of sterile surgery. Vintage signed 11 x 14 photograph, the image showing Lister seated in a three quarter length pose. Photograph by Elliott & Fry. Signed (`Lister`) with his name alone in ink to the lower photographer`s mount. Rare in this form. Trimmed at the edges and with some scuffing and staining to the image and mount, one stain lightly affecting the first letter of Lister`s signature. FR

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FLEMING ALEXANDER: (1881-1955) Scottish Biologist, Nobel Prize winner for Physiology or Medicine, 1945. An excellent, vintage

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 336

FLEMING ALEXANDER: (1881-1955) Scottish Biologist, Nobel Prize winner for Physiology or Medicine, 1945. An excellent, vintage signed 7.5 x 9.5 photograph, the engaging image depicting Fleming seated in a full length pose wearing his white laboratory coat and holding a lit cigarette in one hand. On the desk at his side appears a microscope. Signed (`Alexander Fleming`) in his typically neat hand in dark fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area of the image. Matted in cream and framed and glazed in the original plain black frame to an overall size of 10 x 12. Rare in this form. VG

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JOHN PAUL II: (1978-2005) Pope of the Catholic Church 1978-2005. Book signed, a hardback edition of Crossing the Threshold of

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 355

JOHN PAUL II: (1978-2005) Pope of the Catholic Church 1978-2005. Book signed, a hardback edition of Crossing the Threshold of Hope, First Edition published by Jonathan Cape, London, 1994. Signed (`Johannes Paulus II`) in blue ink to the title page and dated 17th January 1995 in his hand. Accompanied by the dust jacket. Rare in this form. VG The signature was obtained personally by the vendor in Papua New Guinea on 17th January 1995 when the Pope performed the beatification of Blessed Peter ToRot (1912-1945). Accompanied by a colour printed brochure entitled Blessed Peter ToRot-A Martyr of the Church.

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REID THOMAS: (1710-1796) Scottish Philosopher, a contemporary of David Hume. Founder of the Scottish School of Common Sense.

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 358

REID THOMAS: (1710-1796) Scottish Philosopher, a contemporary of David Hume. Founder of the Scottish School of Common Sense. A.L.S., Tho. Reid, one page, small 4to, Glasgow College, 28th June 1796, to [John Bell, his publisher]. Reid acknowledges receipt of `the two books sent by Gabriel Watson, & these handsomely bound which was more than I asked.` and continues `You may please to present Mr. Dugald Stewart with a copy of the new edition from me, & Dr. Gregory with another. I shall want a third for myself.` In concluding Reid writes `I wrote you when I sent the first Vol. corrected, that I had the second corrected by me which I should send when it was wanted. I send it now by Gabriel Watson.` With partial blank integral leaf. Rare. VG Published in the Correspondence of Thomas Reid (Edinburgh Edition, Vol. 4, letter no. 125, p.236, edited by Paul Wood). It is believed to be the only letter in the collection which remains in private hands, making its appearance at auction a rare opportunity for a collector to acquire an autograph by Reid.

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DUTHE ROSALIE: (17848-1830) Celebrated French Courtesan, the companion of French Kings and European Nobility. Rare A.L.S., Du

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 368

DUTHE ROSALIE: (17848-1830) Celebrated French Courtesan, the companion of French Kings and European Nobility. Rare A.L.S., Duthe, one page, 4to, London, 28th (July 1789), to Monsieur [Jean-Frederic] Perregaux, her friend and banker, in French. Duthe informs her friend that `My good little Mimi will hand over this letter` and continues `I hope that it is to treat you as a friend. I hope that you will become hers and that you will occupy yourself for her in everything that can oblige her.` Duthe further adds that she has had no responses from the Duc d`Orlean and that she was sad to hear of the death of Lumiere, `for I always greatly loved him`. With integral address leaf bearing the remnants of a red wax seal. VG

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JOHN PRINCE: (1905-1919) British Royal Prince, son of King George V and Queen Mary. An extremely rare signed Christmas greeti

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 389

JOHN PRINCE: (1905-1919) British Royal Prince, son of King George V and Queen Mary. An extremely rare signed Christmas greetings card, the printed small 8vo folding card featuring an oval colour image to the front of a winter scene, with the words Sent in all Sincerity printed at the base. Signed (`from Johnnie`) in a youthful hand to the inside beneath a printed greeting. VG Prince John suffered from epilepsy and was consequently largely hidden from the public eye. He died unexpectedly, following a severe fit, at the age of 13. As a result autographs of Prince John are extremely rare in any form.

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BALZAC HONORE DE: (1799-1850) French Novelist & Playwright. Rare book signed and inscribed, a hardback edition of Le Livr

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 454

BALZAC HONORE DE: (1799-1850) French Novelist & Playwright. Rare book signed and inscribed, a hardback edition of Le Livre Mystique, First Edition published by Werdet, Paris, 1st December 1835. Signed in bold, dark fountain pen ink by Balzac to the half title page, `A Madame la Comtesse Appony, homage de l`auteur, de Balzac`. Half brown leather with gilt title to spine, six raised bands and green marbled boards. Volume One, with the circular blindstamp of the Alexandre Gourdon collection to the half title page. Some light foxing to the inside pages and minor age wear, about VG A fine presentation copy, inscribed to one of the authors closest female friends, Comtesse Appony, the wife of the Austrian Ambassador and the hostess of a famous salon at which Balzac was a frequent guest.

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BARRIE J. M.: (1860-1937) Scottish Novelist, created Peter Pan. A.L.S., J M Barrie, two pages, 8vo, Leinster Corner, Lancaste

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 460

BARRIE J. M.: (1860-1937) Scottish Novelist, created Peter Pan. A.L.S., J M Barrie, two pages, 8vo, Leinster Corner, Lancaster Gate, 9th October 1906, to Mrs. Poyser (?). Barrie informs his correspondent that he has seen the `most enjoyable little girl` although continues `I think we have no vacancies in "Peter Pan" this year as I like to keep the same people as far as possible but she will be remembered.` The novelist also asks that any business matters be addressed to him. With blank integral leaf. Letters by Barrie in which he refers to his most famous creation, Peter Pan, are rare and desirable. VG Peter Pan debuted as a stage play on 27th December 1904 at the Duke of York`s theatre in London with Nina Boucicault creating the role of Peter.

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SHEPARD ERNEST H.: (1879-1976) English Artist & Book Illustrator. Signed and inscribed 3.5 x 5.5 illustration by Shepard,

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 462

SHEPARD ERNEST H.: (1879-1976) English Artist & Book Illustrator. Signed and inscribed 3.5 x 5.5 illustration by Shepard, removed from a newspaper, the image depicting Winnie-the-Pooh, Eeyore and Piglet together around a pot of honey, with several trees in the background. A printed caption appears at the base. Signed (`Ernest H. Shepard`) in black ink to a light area at the base of the image and dated 9th January 1970 in his hand. Illustrations of Winnie-the-Pooh in any form signed by Shepard are rare and desirable. VG

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STEVENSON ROBERT LOUIS: (1850-1894) Scottish Novelist of Treasure Island, Kidnapped and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 474

STEVENSON ROBERT LOUIS: (1850-1894) Scottish Novelist of Treasure Island, Kidnapped and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Rare Autograph Manuscript, unsigned, two pages, folio, n.p., n.d. (post 1892). The working manuscript, with several corrections, begins with a dialogue sketch from Catriona, and also includes unpublished poetry, in part, ` "Aweel", said Alan, "I have a piece of news to ye too, if ye had the drive to listen to it. The French nobleman keeps the post house, it appears; you was him, Davie, that we had a dram with yestreen at our allichting, and thought him naething but the hostler.` the poetry beginning `I trembled forth in the spirit opening a pain/ Through the misty mournful land of wind and rain/Thy are kind....gold, the pious and tame/ I am come from a land of heath and driving rain....` The manuscript comprises 23 lines of text, three of which have been crossed through. The page is a little browned and brittle at the edges, with a few very small areas of paper loss, G Provenance: The manuscript was originally sold as part of Stevenson`s Library by the Anderson Auction Company in 1914. Purchased by Howard Goodhart, an American collector of incunabala, the manuscript was given to Samuel M. Brickner, author of a poem entitled Stevenson at Saranac Lake, and remained in the Brickner family until recently. Catriona (1893) is Stevenson`s sequel to his novel Kidnapped (1886). Also known as David Balfour, it continues the story of David `Davie` Balfour and Alan Breck Stewart as they strive to prove Stewart`s innocence in the Appin Murder, an event of 1752 which Stevenson incorporated into Kidnapped. Unlike his adventure story, Catriona is a love story, taking its title from the first name of its heroine, Catriona MacGregor Drummond. The present manuscript almost certainly includes dialogue intended for chapter 29 of the novel.

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LIND JENNY: (1820-1887) Swedish Opera Singer. Bold, dark fountain pen ink signature (`Jenny Lind`) on a slim oblong 8vo piece

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 516

LIND JENNY: (1820-1887) Swedish Opera Singer. Bold, dark fountain pen ink signature (`Jenny Lind`) on a slim oblong 8vo piece, dated New York, 17th September 1850 in her hand. Neatly laid down to a card. Together with a rare original printed 8vo ticket for Jenny Lind`s Second Concert, Castle Garden, New York, 13th September (1850). The orange and black printed ticket features an ornate design by J. W. Orr and the partially affixed stubb, numbered 1395 Parquette, bears the facsimile signature of P. T. Barnum who organised Lind`s first concerts in New York. Some light age wear and minor staining, G, 2 The story behind Lind`s association with Barnum is a fascinating one; Barnum generated enormous publicity for Jenny Lind`s tour by auctioning off the tickets for the best seats to her first concert in New York city. The Swedish Nightingale`s first two performances in New York were charity concerts to which thousands attended and a total revenue of over $24,000 was collected.

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NIJINSKY WASLAV: (1889-1950) Russian Ballet Dancer. A good signed 7 x 10.5 photograph depicting the legendary dancer in a ful

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 532

NIJINSKY WASLAV: (1889-1950) Russian Ballet Dancer. A good signed 7 x 10.5 photograph depicting the legendary dancer in a full length pose. Nijinsky strikes a dance pose before the camera, with his arms and hands raised above his head, in costume as the Harlequin from Fokine`s ballet Le Carnival (1910). The printed image is housed by a gold border and the mount bears the printed name of the photographer, Baron Adolf de Meyer of London. Signed (`W. Nijinsky`) in bold fountain pen ink with his name alone to the lower photographer`s mount. Extremely rare in this form. Very minor, slight agewear. About VG

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HENRY VII: (1457-1509) King of England and Lord of Ireland 1485-1509, the first monarch of the House of Tudor. Father of King

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 536

HENRY VII: (1457-1509) King of England and Lord of Ireland 1485-1509, the first monarch of the House of Tudor. Father of King Henry VIII. Rare D.S., with his initials H R, as is usual, as King, at the head, one page (vellum), slim oblong 8vo, Manor of Greenwiche, 7th February 1499. The manuscript document, comprising six lines, is addressed to Sir Robert Litton, Keeper of the Great Wardrobe, and orders him to deliver to Denys Bonde `thre brode yerds and an half of tawney for a gowne, and asmoche blak bogee as wol suffice to furre the same, and thre yerds of blak sattyn for a doblet` An attractive, boldly penned document. One small area of paper loss to the lower left corner and a slight stain to the lower edge, not affecting the text or signature. VG A good example of the earliest English monarch`s signature which is realistically obtainable in today`s market.

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BRITISH ROYALTY: A very fine, rare vintage signed Imperial Cabinet photograph by Queen Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of the Unit

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 549

BRITISH ROYALTY: A very fine, rare vintage signed Imperial Cabinet photograph by Queen Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901, her son King Edward VII (1841-1910) King of the United Kingdom 1901-10, and her grandson King George V (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36 individually. The wonderful image shows Queen Victoria seated in a full length pose holding her infant great grandson, the future King Edward VIII, in her lap. King Edward VII and King George V stand in full length poses either side of the Queen. Signed by Queen Victoria in bold black fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image, `Victoria R I & little Edward Albert`, also adding the date 16th July 1894 in her hand. Signed (`Albert Edward`) by King Edward VII and signed (`Georgie`) by King George V, each in bold dark fountain pen ink with their names alone to clear areas of the image. Signed photographs of this quality depicting four generations of the British Royal family are rare and desirable. About EX The photograph was captured at White Lodge, Richmond Park on the occasion of Prince Edward of York`s christening. In her journal for July 1894 Queen Victoria wrote `The dear fine baby wearing the Honiton lace robe…[made from her own wedding veil]…was brought in & handed to me-I then gave him to the Archbishop & recd. Him back….the child was v.good…..& afterwards we were photographed, I holding the baby in my lap, Bertie and Georgie standing behind me, thus making 4 generations.`

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[ALEXANDER JOHN]: (6th April 1871-7th April 1871) Prince of Wales, youngest son of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. An or

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 552

[ALEXANDER JOHN]: (6th April 1871-7th April 1871) Prince of Wales, youngest son of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. An original printed small 4to Ceremonial for the Funeral of H.R.H. Prince Alexander John Charles Albert, interred at Sandringham, 11th April 1871, listing the coffin bearers and other members of the household etc. present at the funeral. Printed by Thew and Son on black edges mourning paper. Rare. One small tear to a fold at the left edge, only slightly affecting one word of text, otherwise VG Prince Alexander John was born prematurely at Sandringham and, as a result of his premature birth, tragically died 24 hours later.

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ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- . A good, large vintage signed 11 x 16 photograph, the image showing

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 570

ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- . A good, large vintage signed 11 x 16 photograph, the image showing the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II riding in the Gold State Coach, wearing the Imperial State Crown and holding the Sceptre with the Cross and the Orb in her hands, returning to Buckingham Palace following the Coronation Ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Hundreds of onlookers can be seen in the background and in the immediate foreground appear two footmen and a beefeater who escort the coach. Signed (`Elizabeth R`) in fountain pen ink to the lower photographer`s mount and dated 2nd June 1953 in her hand. Matted to an overall size of 13 x 19. Signed photographs of Queen Elizabeth II in this form, bearing the date of her Coronation, are extremely rare. Some very slight, extremely minor light staining at the base, only minimally affecting the signature. Otherwise VG Provenance: Accompanied by a letter from the author Graham Fisher stating that the photograph was presented to Ralphe M. White, one of the footmen seen in the image, by the Queen. White had served as footman to King George VI from 1946-52 and continued to serve Queen Elizabeth II until the early 1960s. Fisher collaborated with White on his book The Royal Family-A Personal Portrait, published in New York, 1969, and it was while working together that White presented Fisher with the present photograph.

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ROYALTY: An exceptionally fine, extremely rare vintage signed sepia 8.5 x 11 photograph by Marie Feodorovna (1847-1928, Empre

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Lot 578

ROYALTY: An exceptionally fine, extremely rare vintage signed sepia 8.5 x 11 photograph by Marie Feodorovna (1847-1928, Empress Consort of Russia, mother of Emperor Nicholas II), Queen Alexandra (1844-1925, Queen Consort of King Edward VII 1901-10) and Princess Victoria (1868-1935, Daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra), the image depicting the two sisters and the Princess standing together in three quarter length poses, each wearing similar beaded dresses with a flowery corsage and long strings of pearls. Photograph by W & D Downey of London. Signed by each in bold black fountain pen ink to the lower decorative photographer`s mount and dated by Marie Feodorovna 1908. Some very light, minor age wear, otherwise VG

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NICHOLAS II: (1868-1918) Emperor of Russia 1894-1917. A very fine signed 9 x 13 photograph showing the Tsar standing in a thr

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Lot 579

NICHOLAS II: (1868-1918) Emperor of Russia 1894-1917. A very fine signed 9 x 13 photograph showing the Tsar standing in a three quarter length pose in uniform. In one hand he holds a pair of white gloves, and the other hand rests on a table at his side. Photograph by Boissonnas and Eggler and bearing their blind embossed stamp to the lower mount. Signed by the Emperor in English (`Nicholas`) in bold fountain pen ink to the lower photographer`s mount and dated 1914 in his hand. Rare. Some very slight silvering to the extreme edges of the image and a very few minor creases to the base of the mount. VG

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ALEXANDRA FEODOROVNA: (1872-1918) Empress Consort of Russia, wife of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia & HELENA VICTORIA (1870-1

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Lot 580

ALEXANDRA FEODOROVNA: (1872-1918) Empress Consort of Russia, wife of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia & HELENA VICTORIA (1870-1948) Princess of Schleswig-Holstein, cousin of the Empress. A good, rare signed sepia 5 x 7.5 photograph by the two granddaughters of Queen Victoria individually, the image showing them together in half length poses wearing white dresses with flowers on the bodices. Photograph by Hughes & Mullins of Ryde, Isle of Wight. Signed (`Alix`) by Alexandra Feodorovna and signed (`Victoria`) by Helena Victoria, each with their names alone in dark fountain pen inks to clear areas at the head of the image. Very slightly irregularly trimmed to the photographer`s mount and with some light overall foxing, about G

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ROMANOV FAMILY: An extremely rare colour picture postcard featuring an illustration of two young Russian children, signed to

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Lot 581

ROMANOV FAMILY: An extremely rare colour picture postcard featuring an illustration of two young Russian children, signed to the verso by the four daughters of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his wife, Empress Alexandra. The card bears a sentiment in the hand of Grand Duchess Olga (1895-1918) which reads `We thank you very much for the nice cards` beneath which she has signed her name. Beneath her signature appear those of her sisters, Grand Duchess Tatiana (1897-1918) in Cyrillic, Grand Duchess Maria (1899-1918) and Grand Duchess Anastasia (1901-1918), both of whom sign in English. Each of the signatures are in bold black fountain pen ink and the card is dated 1910 at the base. An excellent set of signatures. VG

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CHURCHILL WINSTON S.: (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1953. An except

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Lot 587

CHURCHILL WINSTON S.: (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1953. An exceptionally fine, vintage signed 8.5 x 12.5 photograph showing Churchill in a formal head and shoulders pose wearing a polkadot bowtie. Photograph by Vandyk of London. Signed (`Winston S. Churchill`; an excellent example) in dark fountain pen ink to the lower photographer`s mount and dated 1933 in his hand. Framed and glazed in the original frame to an overall size of 9.5 x 13.5. A rare image to find signed. Some extremely light, minor silvering at the very edges of the image, otherwise VG The photograph was apparently presented by Churchill to one of his private secretaries employed at Chartwell.

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GANDHI MAHATMA: (1869-1948) Indian Spiritual and Political Leader during the Indian Independence Movement. Rare autograph quo

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Lot 598

GANDHI MAHATMA: (1869-1948) Indian Spiritual and Political Leader during the Indian Independence Movement. Rare autograph quotation signed, M K Gandhi, on an oblong 12mo page contained in a green leather bound autograph album, n.p. (Lucknow), 11th April 1936. Gandhi pens a brief quotation, ‘There is no regeneration without selflessness’, signing his name and adding the date in his hand beneath. The album also includes seventeen other signatures and quotations by various individuals associated with the Indian Independence Movement including Yusuf Meherally (1903-1950, Indian Freedom Fighter and Socialist Leader) A.Q.S., ‘Live Dangerously, Yusuf Meherally’, Lucknow, 11th April 1936, Minocher Rustom Masani (1905-1998, Indian Politician) signature and date, Congress House, Bombay, 13th April 1936, Achyut Patwardhan (1905-1992, Indian Politician and Philosopher, founder of the Socialist Party of India) A.Q.S., ‘Better live as flame for a moment, than smoulder for ever as mere smoke’, Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya (1880-?, Indian Independence Activist and Political Leader) A.Q.S., ‘Texts have not conduced to the formation of ideas or formulation of ideals. They must be evolved for oneself by hard study in the university of life’, 15th April 1936, Sardul Singh Caveeshar (1886-1963, Indian Newspaper Editor, a major figure in the Indian Independence Movement) A.Q.S., ‘Do your best for your country’, Lucknow, 14th April 1936, Zakir Hussain (1897-1969, President of India 1967-69) A.Q.S., ‘Do one thing and do it thoroughly’, 17th April 1936, Sri Prakasa (1890-1971, Indian Politician & Freedom Fighter) A.Q.S., ‘A good citizen alone is a true patriot’, Bhulabhai Desai (1877-1946, Indian Freedom Fighter) A.Q.S., ‘Never look back…Always trust the future, it will never fail you if you act with a right eye to National good’, Ziauddin Ahmed (1878-1947, Pakistani Mathematician & Politician) A.Q.S., ‘Be honest to yourself’, Govind Ballabh Pant (1887-1961, Indian Statesman and Independence Activist) A.Q.S., ‘Burma has a great future & an alliance between Burma & India is sure to help both countries in their common struggle against imperialism’, 19th April 1936 and Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964, Prime Minister of India 1947-64) Bold signature and date April 1936 in his hand. The majority of the entries have been transcribed in an unidentified hand into Urdu on the opposite pages. A fascinating and rare grouping of signatures. One page loose and the album with light overall age wear and some scuffing. Spine and covers a little worn, G The signatures were evidently obtained during the meeting of the Indian National Congress at Lucknow in April 1936. The Indian National Congress, founded in 1855, had celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 1935 although no annual session meeting occurred that year because of the political turmoil in India and the imprisonment of most of the Congress leaders. Jawaharlal Nehru served as President of the Indian National Congress for the first time in 1936 and his Presidential address condemned fascism.

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MILOSEVIC SLOBODAN: (1941-2006) President of Serbia 1989-1997 & President of Yugoslavia 1997-2000. Extremely rare signed

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Lot 607

MILOSEVIC SLOBODAN: (1941-2006) President of Serbia 1989-1997 & President of Yugoslavia 1997-2000. Extremely rare signed colour folding slim 4to election campaign brochure bearing a colour image of Milosevic with printed text beneath, and a further twenty smaller portraits of other party candidates, each with printed text. Signed by Milosoveic with his name alone beneath his portrait. VG Apparently obtained in person at a pre-election rally in Belgrade, 2000.

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GUEVARA CHE: (1928-1967) Argentine Marxist Revolutionary and Guerilla leader, a major figure of the Cuban Revolution. An exce

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Lot 626

GUEVARA CHE: (1928-1967) Argentine Marxist Revolutionary and Guerilla leader, a major figure of the Cuban Revolution. An excellent vintage signed 9.5 x 7 photograph, with an inscription in another hand, the captivating image showing Guevara in a head and shoulders pose smoking a large cigar. Photograph by the important photographer Rene Burri and bearing his credit to the verso. Inscribed in dark fountain pen ink, largely across a clear area of the image, in Spanish, `To a great fighter for her country, Dulce Maria Loynaz, Until Victory, forever` and signed (`Che`) by Guevara in dark fountain pen ink beneath the inscription. Additionally signed by Dulce Maria Loynaz del Castillo in ink to the verso with a note in her hand, in Spanish, indicating that Che Guevara presented her with the photograph in Havana on 26th October 1964. An exceptionally fine and rare signed image with an important association. Some slight corner creasing to the borders, otherwise VG Dulce Maria Loynaz (1902-1997) Cuban Poet, daughter of General Enrique Loynaz del Castillo, a hero of the Cuban Liberation Army and author and composer of Himno Invasor, the `national anthem` of Cuba`s rebel troops. Rene Burri (1933- ) Swiss Photographer who has photographed political, military and artistic figures since 1946. In 1963 Burri was working in Cuba and took portraits of Che Guevara, the present example among them. Burri`s images of Guevara smoking cigars have become iconic. He is also known for his images of Sao Paulo and Brasilia.

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CASTRO FIDEL: (1926- ) Cuban Prime Minister 1959-76 and President 1976-2008. Vintage signed sepia 4 x 6 photograph depicting

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Lot 627

CASTRO FIDEL: (1926- ) Cuban Prime Minister 1959-76 and President 1976-2008. Vintage signed sepia 4 x 6 photograph depicting Castro seated in a full length pose reading a magazine. Signed (`Fidel Castro Ruz`) in bold, dark fountain pen ink across a light area of the image and dated 27th May 1955 in his hand. Signed photographs of Castro from this period of his life are rare. VG Signed at a significant time in the revolutionary`s life-in 1953 Castro was tried for his role in the failed attack on the Moncada Barracks (which later led to the formation of the 26th July Movement) and was sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment. During the trial Castro delivered his famous defence speech History will absolve Me, upholding his rebellious actions and boldly declaring his political views. While being held at the prison on Isla de Pinos, Castro continued to plot Batista`s overthrow. After having served less than two years, Castro was released on 15th May 1955, due to a general amnesty from Batista who was under political pressure, and went to Mexico. It was less than two weeks after his release when Castro signed the present photograph.

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POT POL: (1928-1998) Cambodian Leader of the Communist movement Khmer Rouge. Prime Minister of Democratic Kampuchea 1976-79.

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Lot 630

POT POL: (1928-1998) Cambodian Leader of the Communist movement Khmer Rouge. Prime Minister of Democratic Kampuchea 1976-79. Extremely rare signed 8 x 6 photograph, the image showing Pol Pot walking in a full length pose in a line of Khmer Rouge troops. They walk together along a rough path alongside trees. Signed in black ink with his name alone to the lower white border. About EX

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[LINCOLN ABRAHAM]: (1809-1865) American President 1861-65. A rare selection of seven irregular fragments of wallpaper from Ab

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Lot 634

[LINCOLN ABRAHAM]: (1809-1865) American President 1861-65. A rare selection of seven irregular fragments of wallpaper from Abraham and Mary Lincoln`s bedroom of their Springfield house. The fragments (the largest measuring approx. 3 x 2.5 and the smallest approx. 1 x 1) are printed in a blue and bronze coloured pattern. Some creasing and age wear, FR to G, 7 Provenance: Abraham Lincoln lived with his family at 413 South Eighth Street in Springfield from 1844-61, before leaving for Washington to be sworn-in as President. The house, purchased by Lincoln in 1844, was the only home he ever owned. The wallpaper fragments originate from Mary Edwards Brown, granddaughter of Ninian Wirt Edwards and Elizabeth Todd Edwards, a sister of Mary Todd. The house was built in 1839 by Rev. Charles Dresser who also married Abraham and Mary Lincoln on 4th November 1842 in the home of Ninian Edwards. For the next two years the Lincoln`s lived in the Globe Hotel, where their son Robert was born. In 1844 Dresser sold the young couple his house for $1500 and in the mid-1850s the home was raised to be a full story residence with the Lincoln`s bedroom situated to the north of the second floor. After the Lincolns moved to Washington in 1861 the house was rented to Lucian Tilton, President of the Great Western Railroad. In later years it was rented to other individuals including the well-known collector O. H. Oldroyd. In 1887 Oldroyd convinced Robert Todd Lincoln to deed the property to Illinois and Oldroyd became the first official custodian. Succeeding custodians were Herman Hofferkamp, Albert S. Edwards, Mrs. Lincoln`s nephew, and his wife, and Mrs. Mary Edwards Brown, their daughter, and finally, her daughter, Virginia Stuart Brown. No changes have been made to the interior of this twelve room house since the Lincolns left. These wallpaper fragments were removed and preserved by Mary Edwards Brown who, in 1956, sold the relics and other Lincoln family property to Dorothy Kunhardt, daughter of Frederick Hill Meserve. The Dorothy Meserve Kunhardt Collection of Lincolniana, including the present wallpaper, was sold at auction by Charles Hamilton on 28th May 1981.

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RICHTHOFEN MANFRED VON: (1892-1918) German Fighter Pilot of World War I, known as The Red Baron. Rare, vintage signed sepia 3

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Lot 654

RICHTHOFEN MANFRED VON: (1892-1918) German Fighter Pilot of World War I, known as The Red Baron. Rare, vintage signed sepia 3.5 x 4.5 postcard photograph, the image depicting Richthofen standing in a full length profile pose, wearing his leather jacket and cap, shaking hands with Ernst von Hoeppner who stands opposite in his military overcoat and cap. Signed (`Frhr. v. Richthofen, Rittmeister`) in bold dark fountain pen ink across a light area at the base of the image. A printed caption, in German, appears beneath the signature. Very slightly neatly trimmed, VG Ernst von Hoeppner (1860-1922) German Cavalry officer, Commanding General of the German Air Service (Luftstreitkrafte) during World War I.

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AVIATION: An excellent, large colour 24.5 x 32.5 print entitled Great Moments in Aviation History by artist William J. Reynol

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Lot 666

AVIATION: An excellent, large colour 24.5 x 32.5 print entitled Great Moments in Aviation History by artist William J. Reynolds, the image depicting over twenty aircraft and space rockets of different designs and periods in flight. Signed in bold pencil to the lower border by fifteen famous pilots comprising Neil Armstrong (1930- ) American Astronaut, Commander of Apollo XI (1969). The first man to walk on the moon, George A. Vaughn Jr. (1897-1989) American Fighter Ace of World War I, Leigh Wade (1897-1991) American Pioneer Aviator, flew around the world, 1924, James H. Doolittle (1896-1993) American Air Force General of World War II, Curtis LeMay (1906-1990) American Air Force General of World War II, George Gay (1917-1994) American Pilot of World War II, Joe Foss (1915-2003) American Fighter Ace of World War II, John W. Mitchell (d.1995) American Fighter Pilot of World War II, Chuck Yeager (1923- ) American Test Pilot, the first to travel faster than sound, 1947, Gail S. Halvorsen (1920- ) American Command Pilot, the original Candy Bomber, Paul W. Tibbets (1915-2007) American Brigadier General in the United States Air Force, pilot of the Enola Gay, the first aircraft to drop an atomic bomb in the history of warfare, Francis Gabreski (1919-2002) American Fighter Ace of World War II, William `Pete` Knight (1929-2004) American Test Pilot & Astronaut, Michael Novosel (1922-2006) American Air Force Pilot who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam and Robin Olds (1922-2007) American Fighter Pilot of World War II. Also signed by the artist William J. Reynolds. Limited Edition number 54 of 1100. Professionally matted in two shades of blue to an overall size of 30 x 29. A rare and impressive collection of aviation signatures. EX

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BRAUN EVA: (1912-1945) German Companion and, briefly, wife of Adolf Hitler. Rare A.L.S., Eva Braun, on two sides of her perso

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Lot 701

BRAUN EVA: (1912-1945) German Companion and, briefly, wife of Adolf Hitler. Rare A.L.S., Eva Braun, on two sides of her personal blind embossed monogrammed oblong 8vo correspondence card, Obersalzberg, 14th April 1937, to her friend [Hanni Morell], in German. Braun thanks her friend for her Easter card and remarks `Please don`t be angry with me for leaving it so long before sending you news.` She continues to inform Morell that she has been in the Obersalzberg mountains for the past fortnight with a girlfriend and asks what her plans are for Whitsun, commenting `perhaps something can…still be arranged. I would be so happy to see you again, but I believe our next gathering will be in Bavaria. How does that seem to you? Munich and the mountains are so beautiful, you know, especially, at Whitsun.` In concluding Braun sends her best wishes to Morell`s husband. A heavy vertical fold runs through the centre of the correspondence card, only lightly affecting the boldly penned text, which remains completely legible, and not affecting the signature. G Hanni Morell, a wealthy German actress, married Theodor Morell (1886-1948) in 1920. Theodor Morell was to become Adolf Hitler`s personal physician, and was well known in Germany for his unconventional treatments. It was Eva Braun who introduced Theodor Morell to Hitler during a party at the Berghof, near Berchtesgaden, in 1936. Morell`s wife was apparently unhappy when her husband accepted the job as Hitler`s personal physician.

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HEYDRICH REINHARD: (1904-1942) German Nazi official, SS-Obergruppenfuhrer and Chief of the Reich Main Security Office 1939-42

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Lot 705

HEYDRICH REINHARD: (1904-1942) German Nazi official, SS-Obergruppenfuhrer and Chief of the Reich Main Security Office 1939-42, Deputy Reich-Protector of Bohemia and Moravia 1941-42. Rare D.S., Heydrich, one page, folio, Berlin, 24th January 1939. The partially printed document, in German, appoints Walter Hess to be an assistant detective superintendent. Signed by Heydrich at the foot on behalf of the Reich Minister of the Interior. With blind embossed Nazi Eagle and Swastika seal. With blank integral leaf. Four central folds and two file holes to the left margin. VG

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TISO JOZEF: (1887-1947) President of the Slovak State 1939-45. Rare manuscript D.S., Dr. Jozef Tiso, four pages, folio, Garmi

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Lot 731

TISO JOZEF: (1887-1947) President of the Slovak State 1939-45. Rare manuscript D.S., Dr. Jozef Tiso, four pages, folio, Garmisch, 22nd August 1945. The manuscript, written by Tiso in bold pencil, in German, is the President`s statement provided to the Allies at the end of World War II and reads, in part, `I have never done anything against the former Czechoslovakian Republic, although I could have done so on the 6th of October 1938 when we united all parties of Slovakia in the program of our party, the Hlinka Slovakian Peoples Party. That program dealt with the autonomy of Slovakia in the Czechoslovakian Republic. I did nothing against the Czechoslovakian Republic in March 1939, when I went to Berlin on Hitler`s invitation....although I was requested by the foreign ministry to proclaim the independence of Slovakia in Berlin...I never had any dealings with foreign policy, not only because the Slovakian Nation is too small a factor to influence world affairs, but especially because internal affairs took up all of our strength. I dedicated myself completely to the service of my people to further the national, social, and economic interests and to save my nation from being incorporated in another nation and being exploited economically....The form and contents of the protection treaty with the German Reich were forced upon us...The protective treaty with the German Reich did not mean collaboration with National Socialism....I have never allowed, personally or officially, National Socialism in Slovakia....I always did everything in my power against National Socialistic influences; and always strived to save Slovakia from the danger of German occupation....If the Czechoslovakian Government demands my extradition I have to attribute it to these causes: First the false information about my political actions, and to the influence of the Bolsheviks whose request to go over to their side and proclaim the Soviet-Slovakian Republic I did not comply with but instead fled to the West.` Tiso has signed his name in pencil at the foot of each page and, at the conclusion of the document, adds a paragraph in ink in his hand, `This statement on four pages was written by me, by my own hand, freely and voluntarily, without force, threats, or compulsion....and I swear before God, the almighty, that it is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, and that I have concealed nothing thereof.` also adding his signature in ink. Accompanied by the original translation prepared by Private Henry Kamm and witnessed by 1st Lt. C. O. Porter, also signed by both. Rare. VG Tiso, a Priest, became the clerofascist leader of the Slovak State, a satellite state of Nazi Germany on 26th October 1939. Tiso was convicted for his activities in support of Nazism and treason and hanged in Bratislava on 18th April 1947.

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SULLIVAN PAT: (1887-1933) Australian Pioneer Animator and Film Producer, creator of Felix the Cat. An excellent, original bla

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Lot 749

SULLIVAN PAT: (1887-1933) Australian Pioneer Animator and Film Producer, creator of Felix the Cat. An excellent, original black pen and ink sketch of Felix standing in a full length pose waving one paw, drawn and signed by Sullivan on a page removed from an autograph album. Above the drawing Sullivan has penned the words Cheerio from Felix, signing his name beneath and adding the date 1924 in his hand. Accompanied by a second page removed from an autograph album boldly signed in pencil by Marjorie Pat Sullivan and dated 1924 in her hand. Rare. About VG, 2

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SMITH EDWARD: (1850-1912) English Naval officer, Captain of the RMS Titanic who died when the ship sank in 1912. Rare, dark f

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Lot 775

SMITH EDWARD: (1850-1912) English Naval officer, Captain of the RMS Titanic who died when the ship sank in 1912. Rare, dark fountain pen ink signature (`Edwd. J. Smith`) on a piece, neatly mounted to an 8vo page removed from an autograph album. The page also bears eight similar signed pieces, all neatly laid down, by various other Admirals and Naval officers including Charles Beresford, John Jellicoe etc. Together with a small piece signed in bold black fountain pen ink by William T. Stead (1849-1912) English Journalist, a victim of the RMS Titanic disaster. A slight vertical fold just touches one letter of Smith`s signature. G to about VG, 2

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