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This lot comprises six covers without content but of great interest: 1908 Envelope from the Prime Minister (Herbert Asquith); 1979 Envelope from the First Lord of the Treasury who is by convention the Prime Minister (Margaret Thatcher); 1953 Envelope from H.M Swan Keeper; 1977 Envelope with the Queen's monogram posted in Kings Lynn Norfolk; 1981 Envelope also with the Queen's monogram from the Royal Almonry (bishop or high cleric) Buckingham Palace; 1968 Envelope from the House of Commons Speaker (Horace King).
* Bell & Howell 16mm cine projectors. Bell & Howell Filmo Showmaster 16mm cine film projector with Exessalite 2 inch f/1.6 lens, Serial Number 588019, 115V, mains transformer, original box and User Manual included, untested but in good cosmetic condition, together with Bell & Howell 16mm sound projector, Model 640 SX with separate Bell & Howell 631 speaker and G.B. cast-iron projector stand with 4 legs stored underneath, mains transformer, some paint has peeled from the case, untested, Bell & Howell 16mm Filmotion viewer with instructions, untested, Zeiss Ikon Moviscop 16mm viewer with instructions , untested, Aldis slide projector with 150mm f/3.2 lens with instructions, untested , Leitz Pradolux 24 slide projector with Elmaron 85mm f/2.8 lens with instructions, mains cable, original box and some Nebro slide holders, untested, Sanyo MR-212 portable reel-to-reel tape recorder , original box and instructions, untested, plus Siemens and Ensign film splicers, Zeiss Ikon and Sportico film winding tools, various attachments and other miscellaneous projection accessories. (Qty: 5 cartons)This photographic equipment was all the working property of the legendary adventurer, photographer and mariner Alan Villiers, and is consigned to auction by his family.Born in Melbourne, Australia, Villiers first went to sea at age 15 and sailed on board traditionally rigged vessels, including the full-rigged ship Joseph Conrad. He commanded square-rigged ships for films, including Moby Dick and Billy Budd. He also commanded the Mayflower II in 1957 on its voyage from the United Kingdom to the United States.He wrote 44 books, and served as the Chairman (1960-1970) andPresident (1970-74) of the Society for Nautical Research, a Trustee of the National Maritime Museum, and Governor of the Cutty Sark Preservation Society. He was awarded the British Distinguished Service Cross as a Commander in the Royal Naval Reserve during the Second World War. Villiers also trained as a pilot, 1937-38, and sailed with Arab dhows in the Persian Gulf, 1938-39.He settled in England and when he died on 3 March 1982 at Oxford he was survived by his wife and three children.
* Vanity Fair Lawyers. A collection of 29 caricatures, mostly late 19th and early 20th century, lithographs, two proofs before letters, some spotting, dust and finger soiling, some pencil marginalia, several duplicates, including one example published in 'The World', each approximately 350 x 210 mmThe prints comprise Vicar General, Powers (2 copies), A Lawyer on the Bench (2 copies), Pridham (2 copies), So voluble an advocate should become a successful Parliamentarian (2 copies), The Right Hon. James Hannen, His Honour Judge Bacon, A popular magistrate, He can marshal evidence, The new judge, A blunt Lord Justice, Guileless, A judicial Churchman, For the Times, The Speaker, Sir John Coleridge serves under him, Le Reyne le veult, Bargrave, The claimant's friend, Divorce, Matrimonial causes, Smith's Leading cases, Steady-going, George and The Hon. Mr. Justice Scrutton (published in The World).(Qty: 29)
* Williams (Charles). A collection of twenty caricatures, early 19th century, etched and engraved caricatures, all with contemporary hand colouring, each approximately 250 x 400 mm, various conditionIncludes:- A Trip to Coventry an old dance to a new figure, A Portugal Catch for three voices, Perusing the State Papers or sounding the opinions of John Bull, Fair weather - March Winds - Foul Weather, Term below - or - the road to retribution, A naval enquiry with a Naughtical explanation, The casting vote or the independent speaker, John Bull contemplating a statue of Portland Stone, Skating Dandies shewing off, Symptons of Marching - quick time, The triumph of Independence over mystical influence and corruption, Nap nearly Nab'd or a retreating jump just in time, Dramatic actions illustrated or Hamlet's advice to players..., Dismal Dandies - or General Mourning & Crape, English curiosity or a short answer for John Bull, Dos a Dos or Rumptiddity ido, General Rays or John Bull enjoying the sunshine, Dramatic Effect or the death of Genl. Duroc, An heir at law!!, [and] A thousand warm receptions in the North.(Qty: 20)
Attributed to Michael Dahl (1659-1743) Swedish Portrait of Anne Smith Oil on canvas, 74cm by 62cm Anne Smith was the daughter of Sir Thomas Strickland, 2nd Baronet of Boynton Hall, East Yorkshire. She was raised in Beverley where he father was the Member of Parliament. In 1683 she married the Rt Hon. John Smith (1656-1723) of Tedworth House, Hampshire who was the Speaker of the House of Commons and served twice as Chancellor of the Exchequer. John Smith's portrait was painted by Sir Godfrey Kneller in 1707/8. See illustration

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