Vladimir Beilin (Russian, 20th C.) "USSR/US Cosmonauts/Astronauts Exploring" Original Watercolor painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Combination Cover for the Russia Space Exploration block of four stamps issued May 29, 1992. Even when vast political differences separated the United States and Soviet Union, scientists from both nations' space programs hoped for mutual cooperation. Their first great success was the precedent-setting Soyuz-Apollo joint mission in 1975, which saw astronauts and cosmonauts exchange handshakes and gifts -- and even share a convivial meal of borscht -- in their docked spaceships. But during the next 16 years, marked by events in Afghanistan and the Middle East, that first small tear in the iron curtain seemed to have been sewn closed forever. Today, however, as a result of momentous changes in the former USSR, hopes for mutual exploration of space have been reborn in a planned joint American and Russian mission to Mars. The art shown here depicts that hope-for 21st C. mission, showing astronaut and cosmonaut reaching toward each other in friendship .. against the ruddy backdrop of a planet named for the ancient Roman god of war. Image Size: 14 x 12 in. Overall Size: 17.75 x 14 in. Unframed. (B13802)
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Ren Yu (Chinese, B. 1945) "Orchid" Signed upper left. Watercolor. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. Orchids are one of Mother Nature's most spectacular creations. The very name of this flower conjures images of exquisite corsages adorning elegant evening wear and humid hothouses where, by the efforts of determined horticulturists, exotic plants produce delicate blossoms year-round. In the Orchidaceae family, there are nearly 35,000 species and 800 genera, one of which is the Paphiopedilum or "Lady Slipper." A terrestrial or ground-growing genus with approximately 50 species, Paphiopedilum is native to the warm, moist expanses of eastern Asia and Indonesia. There are as many orchids as there are places for them to grow and they all share one trait in common: their extraordinary beauty. Image Size: 18.5 x 17.25 in. Overall Size: 24.5 x 22 in. Unframed. (B06738)
Ren Yu (Chinese, B. 1945) "Year of the Ox" Signed lower right. Watercolor on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the Lunar New Year Series 32c The Year of the Ox stamp issued January 5, 1997. Dating back to the 27th C. B.C., the Chinese calendar is a combination of symbolism and mathematical complexities. Twelve animals are associated with the calendar -- the rat, ox, tiger, hare, dragon, serpent, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and boar. During the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - A.D. 220), the Chinese calendar was organized into repeating 12 year cycles, with each year designated by 1 of the 12 animals. The Chinese commonly refer to the year by its animal name -- 1997 was the Year of the Ox. Those born in a given year are said to share that animal's character traits. Thus, people born during the Year of the Ox are strong, proud, eloquent and self-sacrificing. One of the myths surrounding the origins of this system tells of a great race held between the animals for the Heavenly Jade Emperor. The participants were assigned their places in the calendar according to how they finished. The rat finished first while the boar came in last. Image Size: 15.75 x 13.5 in. Overall Size: 17.75 x 15.5 in. Unframed. (B15387)
Yang Wenqing (Chinese, B. 1951) "Year of the Rabbit" Signed lower middle. Mixed Media on Rice Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the 33c The Year of the Hare Lunar New Year Series stamp issued January 5, 1999. Dating back to the 27th C. B.C., the Chinese calendar is a combination of symbolism and mathematical complexities. Twelve animals are associated with the calendar -- the rat, ox, tiger, hare, dragon, serpent, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and boar. During the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - A.D. 220), the Chinese calendar was organized into repeating 12 year cycles, with each year designated by 1 of the 12 animals. The Chinese commonly refer to the year by its animal name -- 1999 is the Year of the Rabbit. Those born in a given year are said to share that animal's character traits. Legend has it that when Lord Buddha departed from Earth, all the animals were summoned to bid him farewell. Twelve animals showed up and the rabbit was fourth in line. Thus, people born during the Year of the Rabbit -- 1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987 and 1999 -- are not only affectionate, they're also sentimental, cautious, forgiving and successful in business. Used concurrently with the Western calendar (Gregorian), the Chinese calendar is considered to be yin-yang li, a "lunar-solar calendar." Since the 12 months of the Chinese calendar contain only 29 or 30 days each, the year does not add up to the 365 days of a solar year. To compensate, a double month is added every 30 months. The Chinese year begins with the second new moon after the winter solstice, sometime between January 21 and February 20. New Year's Day is a time of great celebration and is the most important day in the Chinese calendar. Image Size: 14 x 11.75 in. Overall Size: 14.5 x 12.5 in. Unframed. (B15389)
Zu Tianli (Chinese, 20th C.) "Year of the Horse" Water color on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 34c Year of the Horse stamp issued February 11, 2002. Dating back to the 27th C. B.C., the Chinese calendar is a combination of symbolism and mathematical complexities. Twelve animals are associated with the calendar -- the rat, ox, tiger, hare, dragon, serpent, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and boar. During the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. -- A.D. 220), the Chinese calendar was organized into repeating 12 year cycles, with each year designated by 1 of the 12 animals. The Chinese commonly refer to the year by its animal name -- 2002 is the Year of the Horse. Those born in a given year are said to share that animal's character traits. People born during the Year of the Horse are cheerful, friendly and popular. The years of the Horse are: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 and 2014. Image Size: 12.25 x 11.75 in. Overall Size: 24 x 20 in. Unframed. (B11278)
Zu Tianli (Chinese, 20th C.) "Year of the Tiger" Water color on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. The Chinese calendar, or Sheng Xiao, is a combination of symbolism and mathematical complexities. The Sheng Xiao dates back to antiquity, possibly originating during the reign of Emperor Huang in 2637 B.C. Inscriptions of this system on animal bones have been excavated at the Yin Ruins of Anyang, Henan. Twelve animals are associated with the calendar -- the rat, ox, tiger, hare, dragon, serpent, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and boar. The Sheng Xiao consists of repeating 12 year cycles, with 1998 being the Year of the Tiger. Those born in a given year are said to share that animal's character traits. People born during the Year of the Tiger are powerful, ambitious, determined, yet also kind. The years of the Tiger are: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 and 2010. Image Size: 12.25 x 11 in. Overall Size: 24 x 20 in. Unframed. (B11279)
明治 象牙雕婦童打穀置物 depicting a traditional rice threshing scene, the female figure feeding the freshly cut plants into a Senbakoki whilst the child kneels below her, holding a woven basket containing the crop, a bird perches on the side hoping to steal away a small share (Dimensions: 15.4cm high) (Qty: 1)
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Ostend, a coastal city and municipality, located in the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It was issued by the Belgian State Railways and features a painting by Belgian artist, academic and soldier Alfred Bastien (1873-1955). Bastien is well known for his grand Panorama of the Yser Front in 19th century tradition, a painting that measured 115 meters in length and 14 meters in height and was initially exhibited in Brussels. In the mid 1920s, a permanent building was constructed in Ostend, Belgium to house the Panorama along with a multitude of props and decor. The intention of moving the Panorama to Ostend was to capture a share of British war-tourism, since most British coming to visit relatives' war graves arrived by steamer in Ostend before proceeding to the area of the Ypres Salient. The Panorama opened at Ostend in 1926. The sketch in the poster, by the artist, features the burning and shell-blasted Cloth Hall in the First World War (1914), a medieval building in Ypres, Belgium. The building now houses the In Flanders Fields Museum. Condition: Good condition, folds and creases all restored, linen backed. Country of printing: Belgium, designer: Alfred Bastien, size (cm): 103x75, year of printing: 1920s.
Original vintage travel poster illustrating places of interest in Ireland. Published in Danish by the Aer Lingus Ailine. Aer Lingus is the flag carrier airline of Ireland and the second-largest airline in the country after Ryanair. Founded by the Irish government, it was privatised between 2006 and 2015 and it is now a wholly owned subsidiary of International Airlines Group (IAG). The airline's head office is on the grounds of Dublin Airport in Cloghran, County Dublin.Formed in 1936, Aer Lingus is a former member of the Oneworld airline alliance, which it left on 31 March 2007. After the takeover by IAG, it was expected that Aer Lingus would re-enter Oneworld, however, at a press briefing on 15 November 2017 the airline's then CEO Stephen Kavanagh stated that the airline has "no plans to join Oneworld". The airline has codeshares with Oneworld, Star Alliance and SkyTeam members, as well as interline agreements with Etihad Airways, JetBlue Airways and United Airlines. Aer Lingus has a hybrid business model, operating a mixed fare service on its European routes and full service, two-class flights on transatlantic routes. Ryanair owned over 29% of Aer Lingus stock and the Irish state owned over 25% before being bought out by IAG in 2015. The state had previously held an 85% shareholding until the Government's decision to float the company on the Dublin and London stock exchanges on 2 October 2006. The principal group companies include Aer Lingus Limited, Aer Lingus Beachey Limited, Aer Lingus (Ireland) Limited and Dirnan Insurance Company Limited, all of which are wholly owned. On 26 May 2015, after months of negotiations on a possible IAG takeover, the Irish government agreed to sell its 25% stake in the company. Ryanair retained a 30% stake in Aer Lingus which it agreed to sell to IAG on 10 July 2015 for €2.55 per share. In August 2015, Aer Lingus' shareholders officially accepted IAG's takeover offer. IAG subsequently assumed control of Aer Lingus on 2 September 2015. Condition: Good condition, fold, tears, creasing.. Country of printing: Ireland, designer: Phillipe Caron, size (cm): 73x51, year of printing: 1960s.
Courtesy of Angharad Walter, Pricipal of Stagecoach Cambridge A terms worth of lessons at Stagecoach Performing Arts Autumn Term from September - December, for any of the sessions subject to availability for your children’s particular age from 4-18 years. At Stagecoach Performing Arts they teach children and teenagers how to sing, dance and act, not only to perform on stage but also, more importantly, to perform better in life. Suitable for a range of abilities, Stagecoach offers the chance for kids to pursue a career in the performing arts or simply learn some new skills to share with family and friends.
Tom McNeely (Canadian, B. 1935) "Three Wise Men Traveling to Bethlehem" Signed and dated lower right. Original Watercolor. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Canadian 39c Angel stamp issued October 29, 1986. In the nearly two thousand years since it occurred, many stories have been associated with the birth of Christ, but the Story of the Magi is among the most magnificent and inspiring for Christians around the world. Its powerful appeal lies in the reverence with which these great men paid homage to Christ's divine authority. Before the birth of the Christ Child, Three Magi -- wise men named Melchior, Balthazar and Gaspar -- set out from their faraway homelands following a special, dazzling star. This star led them to Bethlehem where the Christ Child had been born. The three Magi each bore a special gift for the Child. As they knelt in adoration of the Savior, one presented Him with Gold, the next gave Him Frankincense, and the third Myrrh. Since that time, the gifts they bestowed on the Child have sparked great interest among biblical scholars. Many now believe that gold was symbolic of God's love for his Kingdom on earth. Frankincense -- an extremely sweet-scented spice -- is thought to represent prayer and hope for the Kingdom of Heaven. Finally, Myrrh -- which is taken from a tree bearing thorns -- symbolizes suffering and foretells of Christ's sacrifice which enabled the Kingdom of Earth to share in the glory of the Kingdom of Heaven. Image Size: 17.5 x 15.25 in. Overall Size: 27.25 x 22 in. Unframed. (B09192)
Tom McNeely (Canadian, B. 1935) "Three Wisemen Following Star" Signed and dated lower right. Original Watercolor. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. In the nearly two thousand years since it occurred, many stories have been associated with the birth of Christ, but the Story of the Magi is among the most magnificent and inspiring for Christians around the world. Its powerful appeal lies in the reverence with which these great men paid homage to Christ's divine authority. Before the birth of the Christ Child, Three Magi -- wise men named Melchior, Balthazar and Gaspar -- set out from their faraway homelands following a special, dazzling star. This star led them to Bethlehem where the Christ Child had been born. The three Magi each bore a special gift for the Child. As they knelt in adoration of the Savior, one presented Him with Gold, the next gave Him Frankincense, and the third Myrrh. Since that time, the gifts they bestowed on the Child have sparked great interest among biblical scholars. Many now believe that gold was symbolic of God's love for his Kingdom on earth. Frankincense -- an extremely sweet-scented spice -- is thought to represent prayer and hope for the Kingdom of Heaven. Finally, Myrrh -- which is taken from a tree bearing thorns -- symbolizes suffering and foretells of Christ's sacrifice which enabled the Kingdom of Earth to share in the glory of the Kingdom of Heaven. Image Size: 14.25 x 26.75 in. Overall Size: 18.5 x 28.25 in. Unframed. (B15232)
Huang Li (Chinese, B. 1941) "Year of the Tiger" Original mixed media on paper painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 60c Happy New Year 1998 Souvenir Sheet issued January 2, 1998. The Chinese calendar is a combination of symbolism and mathematical complexities. Twelve animals are associated with the calendar -- the rat, ox, tiger, hare, dragon, serpent, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and boar. During the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - A.D. 220), the Chinese calendar was organized into repeating 12-year cycles, with each year designated by one of the 12 animals. The Chinese commonly refer to the year by its animal name -- 1998 being the Year of the Tiger. Those born in a given year are said to share that animal's character traits. Thus, people born during the Year of the Tiger are powerful, ambitious and determined, yet also kind. The Chinese year begins with the second new moon after the winter solstice, sometime between January 21 and February 20. Image Size: 10.5 x 13.75 in. Overall Size: 11 x 14.5 in. Unframed. (B15814)
Zou Jianjun (Chinese, B. 1943) "Year of the Tiger" Stamped in the lower left. Original Watercolor painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the 32c The Year of the Tiger Lunar New Year Series stamp issued January 5, 1998. The Chinese calendar, or Sheng Xiao, is a combination of symbolism and mathematical complexities. The Sheng Xiao dates back to antiquity, possibly originating during the reign of Emperor Huang in 2637 B.C. Inscriptions of this system on animal bones have been excavated at the Yin Ruins of Anyang, Henan. Twelve animals are associated with the calendar -- the rat, ox, tiger, hare, dragon, serpent, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and boar. The Sheng Xiao consists of repeating 12 year cycles, with 1998 being the Year of the Tiger. Those born in a given year are said to share that animal's character traits. Thus, people born during the Year of the Tiger are powerful, ambitious, determined, yet also kind. One of the legends surrounding the origins of this system tells how Buddha ascended to heaven. Twelve animals came to send him off and Buddha assigned them their places in the calendar according to the order of their arrival. The rat showed up first and the boar last. In ancient times, the Sheng Xiao played a great role in people's lives by providing guidance in decisions regarding marriage and childbirth. The Chinese year begins with the second new moon after the winter solstice, sometime between January 21 and February 20. Unlike the Western New Year, which is always January 1st, the Chinese New Year can fall on any of 31 days. New Year's Day is a time of great celebration and is the most important day in the Chinese calendar. Image Size: 12.25 x 11 in. Overall Size: 14.5 x 12.5 in. Unframed. (B15388)
Wan Weisheng (Chinese, B. 1932) "Swan Swimming in Pond" Signed lower right. Original Tempera painting on Watercolor Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the China 8f Whooper Swan stamp issue of November 18, 1983. The grace and beauty of the Mute Swan has enchanted man for centuries. Gliding cross crystal waters with its long neck held in a graceful curve, this elegeant swan arches its ivory wings over its back like a feathered sail. As this ornamental swan swims through the water, it will from time to time plunge its head and neck below the surface, nibble on tender aquatic plants, and then suddenly raise up, tossing back a shower of crystal droplets onto its snow-white plumage. Captivated by this bird's magnificent beauty, the Chinese partially domesticated the Mute Swan to decorate the parks and estates of China. Truly the picture of beauty and elegance, this majestic Swan glides across the waterways of China in noble silence. These beautiful birds are often seen swimming in pairs for they select a mate for life. The male is fiercely protective of his mate and the nesting site they have chosen. When threatened, the male Swan will take an aggressive posture by bowing and arching his shimmering plumes over his back, and softly hiss a warning. Both the male and the female share the incubating duties, each taking turns so the other may feed. After hatching, the light-gray baby swans or cygnets, often ride on their parents' downy backs, cradled in their arched wings. Indeed, the mute Swan in a symbol of striking beauty as it swims gracefully through the tranquil ponds of China. Image Size: 14.5 x 17 in. Overall Size: 15.25 x 17.75 in. Unframed. (B08239)
Liu Yusu (Chinese, 20th C.) "Year of the Snake" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 34c Year of the Snake Stamp issued January 20, 2001. The Chinese calendar, or Sheng Xiao, is a combination of symbolism and mathematical complexities. The Sheng Xiao possibly originated during the reign of Emperor Huang in 2637 B.C. Inscriptions of this system on animal bones have been excavated at the Yin Ruins of Anyang, Henan. Twelve animals are associated with the calendar -- the rat, ox, tiger, hare, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and boar. The Sheng Xiao consists of repeating cycles, with 2001 being the Year of the Snake. Those born in a given year are said to share that animal's character traits. Thus, people born during the Year of the Snake are kind, courageous and goal-oriented. Twelve animals came to send Buddha off to heaven and Buddha assigned them their places in the calendar according to the order of their arrival. The rat showed up first and the boar last. In ancient times, the Sheng Mao played a great role in people's lives by providing guidance in decisions regarding marriage and childbirth. Even today, the horoscope remains an integral part of everyday life for many people in China and elsewhere around the world. The Chinese year begins with the second new moon after the winter solstice, sometime between January 21 and February 20. The Chinese New Year can fall on any of 31 days. New Year's Day is a time of great celebration and is the most important day in the Chinese canlendar. Famous persons born under this sign include Abraham Lincoln, Pablo Picasso and John F. Kennedy. Image Size: 12 x 9.5 in. Overall Size: 14.75 x 11 in. Unframed. (B16891)
Paul Calle (American, 1928 - 2010) and Chris Calle (American, B. 1961) "First Man on the Moon" Signed lower right. Lead Pencil on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was used on the $5 First Men on the Moon Coin issued by the Republic of the Marshall Islands January 1, 1994. "It's a great honor and privilege for us to be here representing not only the United States, but men of peace of all nations." This excerpt from Neil Armstrong's conversation with President Richard Nixon, during a phone call made from the Oval Office of the White House to the surface of the Moon, established the astronauts' desire to share their historic lunar landing with the rest of the world. To emphasize that the Apollo 11 mission was one of peace, they left behind a gold olive branch as well as a small silicon disk that was microscopically-etched with goodwill messages from leaders of 73 countries. As ambassadors from Earth, Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin proudly became the first visitors to a strange and distant land that has long intrigued peoples from every nation and walk of life. Image Diameter: 10 in. Overall Size: 16 x 15.75 in. Unframed. (B14555)
John Swatsley (American, B. 1937) "Steamboat Phoenix (1809)" Signed lower right. Original Oil on Illustration Board painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.This painting appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 25c Steamboat Phoenix stamp issued March 3, 1989. In the beginning of the steamboat era, two gentlemen by the names of Fulton and Livingston had a monopoly on steamboat operation in the New York area. Also interested in steamboats was Livingston's brother-in-law, an inventor by the name of John Stevens, Jr. In order to raise money to finish a steamboat, the Clermont, Fulton and Livingston offered to take Stevens as a partner, for a price. He refused to pay, and in turn told them he was building a boat, the Phoenix, that was much superior to the Clermont. If he wasn't given a partnership, he would put his boat into competition with the Clermont and ruin their business. Fulton and Livingston offered Stevens a one-fifth share, but he had decided he wanted to be recognized as the inventor of the steamboat. Thus, Stevens launched the Phoenix in defiance of the Fulton-Livingston monopoly. He worked his steamboat on the Hudson and in New Jersey waters for close to a year, and when Fulton-Livingston succeeded in having the Phoenix legally tied up, he decided to move her to the Delaware, far from their territory. It was a weighty decision, for it meant the craft would have to swim through more than 150 miles of open ocean. Nevertheless, even though she was a boat designed to run in protected waters, the Phoenix set out to sea, with Captain Moses Rogers as her master. Thirteen days later, the Phoenix reached Philadelphia. The successful completion of her journey earned the little side-wheeler her place in American history. Image Size: 14 x 12 in. Overall Size: 20.5 x 18 in. Unframed. (B11900)
GARRETT PAT: (1850-1908) American Lawman, Bartender and Customs Agent of America's Old West, famous for his pursuit and shooting of Billy the Kid. D.S., P. F. Garrett, two pages, oblong 4to, Jarilla, New Mexico, 12th December 1899. The attractive partially printed document is a share certificate for one hundred shares of $10 each of the capital stock of The Alabama Gold and Copper Mining Company, numbered 50 and issued to W. H. H. Llewellyn. Signed by Garrett at the foot in his capacity as Secretary of the company and countersigned by J. M. Llewellyn (most likely a relative of the shareholder) in his capacity as President. With the gold foil blind embossed seal affixed to the lower left corner. Scarce. VG £1200-1800
SENEBIER JEAN: (1742-1809) Genevan Naturalist. A major Pioneer of photosynthesis research. Senebier was a Calvinist Pastor. Senebier correctly concluded that plants use the carbon in carbon dioxide as a nutriment. A rare and excellent A.L.S., `Senebier´, one page, 4to, Geneva, 16th April 1804, to Monsieur De Saluces, President of the National Academy of Sciences, Literature and Arts in Turin, in French. A very interesting letter with scientific content, Senebier stating in part `.. I beg your kind help to forward the copy, which you have booked for me, of the last volume of Memoirs of the Turin Academy, together with the copies of my Memoir to Monsieur Aubert… I really languish to share the education and pleasure that such excellent works done by the illustrious members provide. I dare to say that mine might not be worthy of being presented together with the others..´ Senebier further refers to other contemporary scientists and to their works, saying `Professor Prevost, on his last lecture session at our Physics and natural History society, read a curious memoir where he deduced after multiple observations… a translational movement of our solar system, which he determines towards the Lambda des jambes d´Hercule star…. You might have read on the last Britannique journal the great experiments by Count Rumford about heat, they bring us back to former knowledge we had on this phenomenon production.´ With blank address leaf, and small area of paper loss as a result of the letter opening. Very small overall age wear and bottom right corner clipped, otherwise G to VG £400-600
FRANCIS II: (1768-1835) Last Holy Roman Emperor 1792-1806, who dissolved the Holy Roman Empire after the defeat against Napoleon at Austerlitz. Founder of the Austrian Empire, ruling from 1804 to 1835 as Francis I, first Emperor of Austria. An excellent and cleanly written A.L.S., `Le tres affectionné frere et neveu - François´, one page, 4to, Vienna, 1st of July 1794, to Prince Albert of Saxony, in French. Francis II, in his capacity as Holy Roman Emperor, sends a close letter to his uncle reporting on the birth of his child, stating `..by announcing to Your Royal Highness that the Empress, my very dear spouse, has given birth to an Archduchess, I flatter myself knowing that Y.R.H will share the satisfaction that I feel for such a joyful event..´ With blank integral leaf. Very small repair to the verso and fold, otherwise VG £1000-1500 Prince Albert Casimir August of Saxony (1738-1822) Duke of Teschen. Son of King Augustus III of Poland. His spouse Archduchess Marie Christine was the sister of Holy Roman Emperor Leopold II, father of Francis II. Prince Albert was a notorious Art collector, founder of the Albertina in Vienna, with the largest collection of old master prints and drawings in the world. On 8th June 1794 Empress Maria Theresa of Naples gave birth to Archduchess Marie Caroline who died nine months later in childhood on 16th March 1795.
STANISLAW II: (1732-1798) Stanislaw August Poniatowski. Last King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania 1764-95. Lover of Catherine the Great, he was a great patron of the arts, but still remains a controversial figure in Polish history. An excellent L.S., Le bon Frere - Stanislas Auguste Roy´, a very large and good signature example, one page, 4to, Warsaw, 27th March 1771, in French. Stanislaw II refers to the letter received from his correspondent announcing the death of Prince Frederick William, and sends his condolences and support stating in part `I sincerely share the pain that such a loss must have caused to Your Majesty..´. With blank integral leaf, and a C&I Honig attractive watermark. With extremely small pinholes, otherwise VG £2000-3000 Frederick William of Brandenburg-Schwedt (1700-1771) Prussian Prince and Margrave of Brandenburg. Nephew of King Frederick I of Prussia.
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[[FOCH FERDINAND]: (1851-1929) French General, Supreme Allied Commander during World War I. EDWARD VIII (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January - December 1936. Later Duke of Windsor. A fine autograph manuscript, unsigned, four pages, 4to and slightly smaller, n.p. (London), n.d. (July 1919). The boldly penned holograph manuscript, with a number of corrections, is the draft of a speech made by the Prince of Wales at a dinner in honour of Marshal Foch following the end of World War I and states, in part, 'This is an occasion of such unique & historical interest that I find it very difficult to address such a so distinguished an assembly. It is indeed a great honour for me to be presiding here this evening & that it should fall to my lot to propose such a wonderful toast; it is almost impossible for me to find adequate words……to welcome so many famous allied commanders…..At this dinner are gathered together, comrades in arms drawn from many nations…..who have been engaged in a long & desperate (sic) struggle against the most powerful military combination that the World has ever known & who have emerged from the struggle completely victorious……France & Paris have already celebrated peace & our overwhelming victory; the other allied nations & their capitals will doubtless do the same. But just now we are celebrating it all in the British & London way & I feel that yesterdays triumphal pageant was a brilliant success. We feel that it represented the great war, that it represented victory in every sense of the word & that no one who was present could fail to carry away but the proudest & most inspiring memories which will last a life time……To me as one of the younger generation these memories will be specia particularly vivid as during my periods of active service in several theatres of war I often had the priviledge (sic) & good fortune of being closely associated with many of our allied armies army corps divisions & even regiments…….It is obvious that this last greatest of world struggles has broken all records from every point of view but I would venture to point out that never before has so large a number of allies been fighting & working together…..Now that the great war is over & the powerful enemies that have so long disturbed the peace of the World & menaced our freedom are finally overthrown & subdued we all rejoice to welcome here those who have shared with us the perils & sufferings of the trying & strenuous campaign & who now share with us the joy of our victory. Representative of every allied power are present this evening but there is one power whose representative has occupied a unique position. In Marshall (sic) Foch we salute the great captain…..His position as a Supreme C. in C. has no comparison in history either from the point of view of power or responsibility. In this position he has revealed a genious (sic) for war equal to the greatness of his task & the magnitude of his difficulties'. Together with a further selection of holograph notes, unsigned, four pages, oblong 4to and 8vo, n.p. (London), n.d. (July 2019), being the Prince's briefer manuscript notes prepared in composing his speech, with various corrections and the different sections each marked with an ink and blue indelible pencil line, the notes concluding with a passage in French, 'C'est pour moi un tres grand honneur et tres grande joie de vous acceuillir ici au nom du Roi et de boire a la sante des grandes nations allies dont vous etes les representants distingues Je n'ai qu'une pensée ce soir "vive nos braves allies"' and his Toast to Foch, 'The Commanders & representatives of the armies forces of our allies coupled with the name of Marshall (sic) Foch'. A rare manuscript with interesting content. A few slight stains and minor age wear to the preparatory notes, the manuscript speech VG, 2 £800-1000 Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929) French Marshal, a General and military theorist who served as the Supreme Allied Commander from March 1918. The 'triumphal pageant' which the Prince of Wales describes as having taken place the day before in the present manuscript was undoubtedly the Victory Parade Peace Day held in London on 19th July 1919. Although fighting on the Western Front had ceased in November 1918, peace negotiations would continue for many months and the Treaty of Versailles was not signed until June 1919. When negotiations were reaching their conclusion and a 'proper peace' was within sight, a peace committee was founded to decide how Great Britain would publicly mark the end of World War I and acknowledge the widespread feelings of jubilation within the country. With a Bank Holiday having been agreed upon, on the morning of the 19th July thousands of people gathered in London to participate in a spectacle, the likes of which had not been witnessed before. Almost 15,000 troops participated in the victory parade which was led by the Allied commanders Douglas Haig (British Commander-in-Chief), John Pershing (Head of the United States Expeditionary Force) and Ferdinand Foch (Allied Supreme Commander). The latter received the honour of being created a Field Marshal in the British Army on the same day and was evidently honoured at a dinner the next evening when the Prince delivered his speech. A monument to those killed and wounded, designed by Edwin Lutyens, was unveiled in Whitehall to mark the end of the victory parade. Although it was a temporary construction, another made from Portland stone and designed by Lutyens was to replace it in 1920 and, known as the Cenotaph, still stands today.
SANTA CRUZ ANDRES: (1792-1865) Andres de Santa Cruz y Calahumana. President of Peru 1827 & 1836-38, and President of Bolivia 1829-39. An excellent L.S., `Sta Cruz´, one page, 4to, La Paz, 22nd December 1831, to Colonel Pedro Torres, in Spanish. Santa Cruz to his correspondent´s letter and states in part `..you refer to the part of the million reward which has been approved by decree for the Liberatory Army at the 1st Bolivian Assembly…the only amount I have been authorized to distribute as been 80.000 p..and having received so many requests, it has been necessary to share the whole proportionally.´, further saying `Nothing would have made me feel better than showing to you my personal consideration, and I will never forget the merit of all the good officers who under my lead have served with such honesty to the American Liberty cause…´ A letter of very interesting historical content. Folded, with small overall age and staining, mostly to edges. G £600-900
`Whereas, the Wife has claimed that the Waiver was and is invalid… by reason of her status as surviving spouse to share in the Father´s Estate…´ KENNEDY JACQUELINE & ONASSIS CHRISTINA: Jacqueline Kennedy (1929-1994) Wife of American President John F. Kennedy, First Lady 1961-63; & Christina Onassis (1950-1988) American-born Greek heiress to the Aristotle Onassis fortune as his only daughter with Tina Onassis Niarchos. Very rare and exceptionally interesting Typed Contract Signed, `read and approved Jacqueline Bouvier Onassis´ individually and as Guardian of her children, and `Read and Approved Christina Onassis´ individually and as Personal Representative of her Father´s Estate, twenty-three pages, folio, London, 7th May 1975. The document being the original Agreement of Family Compromise and Settlement between Christina Onassis (herein called the "Daughter"), and Jacqueline Bouvier Onassis (herein called the "Wife"). The very interesting contract content, in its preliminary part, states in part `Whereas, the Daughter is the sole surviving issue of the late Aristotle S. Onassis…Whereas, the Wife is the surviving spouse of the Father, having been married to him on October 10th 1968 on the Island of Skorpios, Greece… Whereas, on November 25th 1972 in New York, the Father and the Wife each executed and delivered a Mutual Waiver and Release…(copy attached).. Whereas the Father died on March 15th 1975… Whereas, the Wife has claimed that the Waiver was and is invalid… by reason of her status as surviving spouse to share in the Father´s Estate…and the Daughter…has disputed all such claims made by the Wife.. Whereas the Wife and the Daughter each desires…a legally valid and binding compromise, settlement…and discharge for all time under the present and future laws of every jurisdiction throughout the world of any and all claim, right, title…past, present or future..´ Further listing the thirteen agreements clauses, stating in part `..2) Payment to Wife. .. by way of compromise and settlement and on a lump sum (forfaitaire) basis, the Daughter, individually and as the Personal Representative of the Father´s Estate to the Wife in London, England, the sum of $20,500,000 (U.S.) by banker´s draft, issued by a non-United States bank and payable in London…3) Obligations of Wife…4) Children of the Wife. During the marriage of the Wife and the Father, the Wife´s two children by her prior marriage, John Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy, resided with the wife. The Wife, as Guardian of said children, hereby acknowledges on behalf of her children that the Father at no time had any obligation for the support of her children, but that he nevertheless contributed to their support, maintenance and welfare during the marriage…´ Also signed by four witnesses at the conclusion, each party chosen two, and to the front page by the English Notary Public James Malcolm Waugh. Bearing to the front a red notarial seal affixed with bounded green ribbon. A historical document with extremely interesting legal content. EX £12000-18000 Christina Onassis, diagnosed with clinical depression, died at the early age of 37. She was found in her bathtub in Buenos Aires. She had lost her entire immediate family in a three years period, her brother, Alexander, died in a plane crash in 1973 at the age of 24, her mother Tina died of a suspected drug overdose in 1974, and her father Aristotle died in March 1975.
COLLINGWOOD CUTHBERT: (1748-1810) British Admiral, a notable partner to Horatio Nelson in several of the British Naval victories during the Napoleonic Wars. Concluding page of an A.L.S., Collingwood, one page, 4to, n.p., 18th May n.y. (1808?), to an unidentified Lord, headed 'Postscript to letter of May 18th'. Collingwood writes, in full, 'I wish when your Lordship goes to town, you would push endeavour to push the decision about the Saint Domingo Prize money - I have been shabbily off about prizes - the things taken here of most consideration are the Turks - and they are lying at Malta, where I am told their cargoes are selling under the direction of Commissioners appointed for that purpose - the service in the Archipelago has been most severe during the winter - a great many men lost, & many prisoners who have been wrecked amongst the Turks - and the vessels they have sent down are rotting at Malta. They give droits to some people - who make snug things of it - what I get would not maintain me - were I not so much at sea that I am often without necessaries - and I cannot make applications about money - or anything that may have the appearance of taking care of myself.' With blank integral leaf. Some very light, minor creasing and age wear to the edges, VG £200-300 On 15th June 1808, whilst at sea off the coast of Cadiz, Collingwood wrote a letter to his wife stating, in part, 'A decision was lately given in my favour in the Court of Admiralty, on the claim of Sir J. Duckworth, Louis, and Cochrane, to share the St. Domingo prizes among themselves, and exclude me.' (from A Selection from the Public and Private Correspondence of Vice Admiral Collingwood, Volume II of the Fifth Edition edited by G. L. Newnham Collingwood, 1837).
BARDOT BRIGITTE: (1934- ) French Actress & Sex Symbol. Unusual A.L.S., `Brigitte´, to a 6 x 4 card, two pages, La Madrague, Saint Tropez, 13th June 1999, on her personal printed stationery card, in French. A tender message and at the same time full of indignation, referring to animals rights and her activism in that field, stating in part `…it´s abominable, inadmissible. We are publishing articles related to the poisons which have killed so many little animals, including mine.. I have cried reading your article, I have cried for the death of Milou, and for the grief of your poor grand-mother. Give her a hug and tell her that I share her sorrow and her revolt. You know, I have enough of all these killings..´. VG £120-180 La Madrague is a French song made famous by Bardot in 1963, and was inspired by Bardot's house in Saint Tropez. The song was written by Jean-Max Rivière and composed by Gérard Bourgeois.
A RUSSIAN PORCELAIN FIGURE 'BITTER SHARE', AFTER GARDNER PORCELAIN FACTORY, VERBILKI, MOSCOW, 20TH CENTURY the peasant woman holding a child tucked into her black overcoat, holding a bundle, wearing a pink dress and blue headscarf with stripes, atop circular grass-like base,spurious overglaze factory mark and impressed numeral 1673 under base; overall height: 24 cm (9 1/2 in.)
1998 Jaguar XK8 Coupe, 3996 cc. Registration number B4 JXK. Chassis number SAJJGAED3AR031241. Engine number CC9807161545.Living up to expectations can be a burden. Consider the handsome Geoff Lawson-penned XK8 that followed in the wheeltracks of such automotive icons as the XK120 and immortal E-type. Like the E-Type before it, the XK8 made its debut at the Geneva Salon - that of 1996 - and, from launch, was available in either Coupe or Convertible guise. Like its immediate predecessor, the XJS, the original XK8 was more of a Grand Tourer than an outright sports car. It also had the distinction of being the first Jaguar to be powered by an eight-cylinder engine. This then, was a cat with strong DNA but also its own distinctive endearing personality. At the time of the newcomer's unveiling, Jaguar Cars was owned by Ford, as was Aston Martin, and it made sound economic sense for the XK8 and similarly targeted DB7 to share the same platform; which itself was derived from that of the outgoing XJS. The biggest of many differences between new and old, was the adoption of Jaguar's second generation independent rear suspension system, previously found on the XJ40 Saloon. Prior to 2003, power came from either a normally aspirated (XK8) or supercharged (XKR) 4.0-litre version of the company's DOHC V8 AJ26 engine. The all-aluminium 32-valve unit displaced 4.0 litres and produced 281bhp, an output good enough for a top speed of 156mph. Power was transmitted via a ZF five-speed automatic gearbox to the limited-slip differential, while traction control was standard.JXK was first registered on the 8th September 1998 having been sold by Jaguar Lancaster of Sevenoaks in Meteorite Silver with Charcoal leather interior with the registration number of S935 RKJ. In January 2000 they sold it to Dr Jackson for £42,750 with a mileage of 7,650, by September 2004 it was with Mr Haley of London and the service that month was at 47,682 miles. Our vendor purchased it in August 2006 with a mileage of 57,000 miles and by now it wore the cherished number it now has. Little used these days, the mileage has only risen to some 60,000 miles, the wheels were powder coated in 2018, last serviced in the same year with a suspension overall at the cost of nearly £1,000. A new battery has just been fitted and a new MOT issued for this auction.Sold with the V5C, MOT, large history folder with full service history and two keys.
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Howard Koslow (American, 1924 - 2016) "Firemen Raising the American Flag" Signed lower right. Acrylic on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. On the morning of September 11, 2001, the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history struck America at its core after four airliners were hijacked. Two were flown into the twin World Trade Center towers in New York City, one hit the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and a fourth was brought crashing down into a Pennsylvania field by its heroic passengers. More than 2,800 people were killed. That day ordinary people performed extraordinary deeds, defying danger and death to save others. In a valiant rescue effort, courageous fire fighters in New York City charged up the stairs of the flaming towers of the World Trade Center, and many sacrificed their own lives when the buildings collapsed. A sense of grief and loss spread across the nation, evoking a surge of patriotism and a heartfelt willingness to share. Thomas Franklin of the Bergen, New Jersey Record captured the moment in his photograph of New York fire fighters Dan McWilliams, George Johnson and Billy Eisengrein raising the U.S. Flag amidst the rubble of the World Trade Center. In the days following the disaster, the Flag continued to serve as a symbol of respect, love, and national unity. The Stars and Stripes sprouted like wildflowers after a spring storm -- on houses, stores, trucks, cars, and lapels. Simultaneously, the inspirational image of fire fighters raising Old Glory atop a heap of rubble, like that of Marines raising the Flag on rugged Iwo Jima during World War II, became a symbol of the indomitable American spirit. Image Size: 14 x 12 in. Overall Size: 20.5 x 18 in. Unframed. (B16957)
Liu Yusu (Chinese, 20th C.) "Year of the Dragon" Watercolor. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 60¢ Happy New Year 2000 Souvenir Sheet issued January 20, 2000. One of 12 different animals representing the 12-year repeating cycle of the Chinese lunar calendar, the dragon reigns supreme in 2000. The mystical dragon has long been held in high esteem by the Chinese. Many legends offer explanations for how these creatures became associated with the calendar. One states that the Heavenly Jade Emperor summoned all the world's animals to participate in a race. The 12 fastest competitors would receive a place on the calendar according to the order in which they finished. The rat finished first while the dragon came in fifth. Those born in a given year are said to share that animal's character traits. People whose birth years are represented by the dragon are believed to be intelligent, gifted, and full of vitality and enthusiasm. Image Size: 9.75 x 12 in. Overall Size: 10.75 x 14.5 in. Unframed. (B16627)
Saul Mandel (1926 - 2011) "Stampin' the Future - Astronaut with Flag" Signed lower right. Oil on Canvas. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 33c Stampin' the Future Combination Strip of 4 issued July 13, 2000. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This delightful painting was created by Saul Mandel to complement the 33? Strip of 4 Stampin' the Future contest winners. Stampin' the Future was a global stamp design contest sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service. Its purpose was to encourage school-age children around the world to share their visions of the future. A total of 27 world postal administrations hosted Stampin' the Future competitions, including Aruba, Argentina, Brazil, China, Faroe Islands, France, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Suriname and Uruguay. Four children won the U.S. competition. Their designs were made into 33? commemorative stamps issued on July 13, 2000. The First Day of Issue ceremony took place during the World Stamp Expo 2000 at Anaheim, California. Image Size: 13 x 10 in. Overall Size: 17 x 11 in. Unframed. (B16622)
Dennis Lyall (American, B. 1946) "Firemen Raising Flag At World Trade Center" Signed lower middle. Oil on Canvas. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Commerative Cover for Old Glory's Proudest Moments postmarked on the anniversary September 11, 2002. On the morning of September 11, 2001, the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history struck America at its core after four airliners were hijacked. Two were flown into the twin World Trade Center towers in New York City, one hit the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and a fourth was brought crashing down into a Pennsylvania field by its heroic passengers. More than 2,800 people were killed. That day ordinary people performed extraordinary deeds, defying danger and death to save others. In a valiant rescue effort, courageous fire fighters in New York City charged up the stairs of the flaming towers of the World Trade Center, and many sacrificed their own lives when the buildings collapsed. A sense of grief and loss spread across the nation, evoking a surge of patriotism and a heartfelt willingness to share. Thomas Franklin of the Bergen, New Jersey Record captured the moment in his photograph of New York fire fighters Dan McWilliams, George Johnson and Billy Eisengrein raising the U.S. Flag amidst the rubble of the World Trade Center. In the days following the disaster, the Flag continued to serve as a symbol of respect, love, and national unity. The Stars and Stripes sprouted like wildflowers after a spring storm -- on houses, stores, trucks, cars, and lapels. Simultaneously, the inspirational image of fire fighters raising Old Glory atop a heap of rubble, like that of Marines raising the Flag on rugged Iwo Jima during World War II, became a symbol of the indomitable American spirit. Image Size: 15 x 12.75 in. Overall Size: 16 x 18.5 in. Unframed. (B16958)
Shannon Stirnweis (Arizona, New York, New Hampshire Oregon, B. 1931) "Fort Rodd Hill" Signed lower left. Oil on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Canada 32? Fort Rodd Hill stamp issued June 30, 1983. Fort Rodd Hill, a coastal artillery installation, was constructed by the British between 1895 and 1900. It was named after John Rashleigh Rodd, First Lieutenant on H.M.S. Fisgard at the time of the 1847 Royal Navy survey of Esquimalt Harbor. The Fort Rodd Hill batteries which consisted of three coast artillery batteries, were part of a system of coastal defenses designed to protect Esquimalt Harbor, which had served as a British Naval Base since 1864. In addition, the fort provided protection for the growing commercial ventures of Victoria Harbor. In 1893, Canada and Great Britain reached the decision that batteries constructed by the Canadian government in 1878 were obsolete, and they further agreed to share the cost of constructing and equipping a new defense system. This new defense system was to be manned by British gunners who would be paid by Canada. The new Fort Rodd Hill gun batteries were designed for medium range firing of up to ten thousand yards. Seachlights were also mounted at the quick firing batteries so the soldiers could fire their weapons by either night or day. With only a few changes in types and dispositions of gun equipment, the coastal defense of the harbor remained unaltered until World War II, when the defenses were updated. However, despite modifications, by 1956 technical advances in the art of defending and attacking coastal targets made the Fort Rodd Hill weapons obsolete. In 1962, the fort was transferred to transformed into a national park. Image Size: 19.25 x 16.5 in. Overall Size: 23 x 19.75 in. Unframed. (B08179)
Shannon Stirnweis (Arizona, New York, New Hampshire Oregon, B. 1931) "Fort Rodd Hill" Signed lower left. Oil on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Canada 32? Fort Rodd Hill stamp issued June 30, 1983. Fort Rodd Hill, a coastal artillery installation, was constructed by the British between 1895 and 1900. It was named after John Rashleigh Rodd, First Lieutenant on H.M.S. Fisgard at the time of the 1847 Royal Navy survey of Esquimalt Harbor. The Fort Rodd Hill batteries which consisted of three coast artillery batteries, were part of a system of coastal defenses designed to protect Esquimalt Harbor, which had served as a British Naval Base since 1864. In addition, the fort provided protection for the growing commercial ventures of Victoria Harbor. In 1893, Canada and Great Britain reached the decision that batteries constructed by the Canadian government in 1878 were obsolete, and they further agreed to share the cost of constructing and equipping a new defense system. This new defense system was to be manned by British gunners who would be paid by Canada. The new Fort Rodd Hill gun batteries were designed for medium range firing of up to ten thousand yards. Seachlights were also mounted at the quick firing batteries so the soldiers could fire their weapons by either night or day. With only a few changes in types and dispositions of gun equipment, the coastal defense of the harbor remained unaltered until World War II, when the defenses were updated. However, despite modifications, by 1956 technical advances in the art of defending and attacking coastal targets made the Fort Rodd Hill weapons obsolete. In 1962, the fort was transferred to transformed into a national park. Image Size: 19.25 x 16.5 in. Overall Size: 23 x 19.75 in. Unframed. (B08179)
Collection of Victorian Scarborough Public Market Co. Ephemera incl. copy of the Scarborough Market Act 1854, qty. of Scarborough Public Market Co. Share Certificates, Transfers and two allocation Ledgers, three leather bound Victorian Ledgers and a Cash Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
HURLEY (FRANK)Photographs of Scenes and Incidents in Connection with the Happenings to the Weddell Sea Party, 1914, 1915, 1916, album containing 79 carbon prints (mostly 150 x 200mm.) in various tones comprising blue (15), warm brown (15), red (1) and black and white (48), printed directly onto the cream card leaves, the first 30 with printed captions pasted below, leaves numbered in pencil in upper right corners, preceded by photographic index leaf and lithographed title and staff list, a dozen images bound in a different order from the index, original blue half morocco, heavily rubbed, contents shaken, g.e., oblong 4to (370 x 290mm.), [1917]Footnotes:A NEWLY-DISCOVERED DELUXE PRESENTATION ALBUM by Frank Hurley. Six of these albums were previously recorded: one in the Royal Collection; two at Dulwich College; Leonard Hussey's copy (sold Christie's, 23 September 2004, lot 218); and copies presented to the Buenos Aires shipping magnate Frank Henry Houlder (sold Christie's 21 September 2005, lot 383) and to expedition sponsor Janet Stancomb Wills (sold Christie's 27 September 2006, lot 225). Some of these albums are in full morocco with the photographs in window-mounts, whilst others match the format of the present album; all share the same title page and crew list.'Hurley joined the Endurance in Buenos Aires on 12 October 1914... Once the ship became stuck fast in the ice, Hurley photographed the activities of the crew and the dogs as they occupied themselves, waiting to see what would happen. When the ship began to disintegrate in October 1915, Hurley spent almost three days out on the ice, intent on not missing the final moments of the vessel... Hurley had the heart-wrenching task of selecting, with Shackleton, 120 plates to keep and smashing the remaining 400 plates. This was necessary to reduce the weight of the equipment that the men would have to carry' (Sophie Gordon, The Heart of the Great Alone, pp.61-62). Upon his return to London in November 1916, Hurley commissioned the photographic studio Raines & Co. of Ealing to produce lantern slides for lectures, and the handful of presentation albums.Provenance: UK private ownership, the album having remained in the family for at least 40 years.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A small collection of memorabilia relating to the Burma campaign in WWll, including A Japanese flag, (incomplete) with Japanese writing all over (now 70cm square) a bandana, with hand embroidered characters, and items relating to Corporal Jack Farrow, who was at some time in the military police, his cap, his three service medals, including the Burma Star, a territorial medal, two Green Howards badges, various service documents, Japanese and Indian money, and photographs. Corporal Jack Farrow fought in Burma, serving under Lord Mountbatten. His unit captured a hill occupied by the Japanese, who were concealed in trees and underground. The flag was captured, and Jack cut a third off to share with another member of the unit. Allegedly the writing on the flag comprises the names of brothels!
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