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Lot 120
A Late 19th Century Abney's Level, in black enamelled brass, with a compass and spirit level attached to a protractor set on a square sighting tube engraved ABNEY'S LEVEL Reg-5205 No.1243 Elliott, London, the right side engraved Captn. Heneage R.E., in a stitched leather case; two British Military Issue 6" Trough Compasses, in mahogany cases with sliding covers, and stamped with broad arrows, one in a stitched leather case (3)Footnote: Captain Frederick William Heneage, Royal Engineers, was the father of Sir Arthur Pelham Heneage, Royal Horse Artillery
Lot 13
Matchbox - A vintage Collectors Carry Case with 2 trays containing 24 x mostly Matchbox vehicles including Ford Capri, Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, Porsche 911 Turbo in green and others. The models are all in Near Mint to Mint condition in a Very Good case with one label intact and one inside which needs sticking back on. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Lot 273
Amer, Italeri, Altaya, Other - 13 carded diecast model aircraft in various scales. Lot includes Altaya Heinkel He219 A-7 Uhu; Amer 1:200 Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit; Amer 1:72 1916 Spad S.VII and similar. Models appear to be in Mint condition in mainly sealed dusty Fair Plus - Good blister packs with storage wear and imperfections. (2) (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Lot 888
A B.P. MOTOR SPIRIT DOUBLE-SIDED ENAMEL SIGN with blue lettering against a red, white and blue Union Flag ground, by Imperial Enamel Co., Birmingham, 40.5cm x 66cm. Condition Report : Some rusting, mainly peripheral; upper fore-edge corner tip slightly bent. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
Lot 1600
A circa 1900 Nicole Freres of Geneva key wound cylinder music box having an inlaid rosewood case. No 33567. Contains 16 airs No 1483. Songs included are The Wedding March, Spirit of the ball and more. Measures 75cm x 25cm x 17cm. Comes with key. Condition report - Glass cracked to the interior cover.
Lot 81
CHAUMET: DIAMOND-SET 'NIGHT SPIRIT' WRISTWATCHThe circular mother-of-pearl dial with single-cut diamond hourmarkers, the bezel, lugs and fancy-link strap accented by pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds, the case accented by a similarly-cut diamond crown, on a deployant clasp, mounted in 18 carat white gold, dial, case and clasp signed Chaumet Paris, case numbered 1013-0025, clasp with Swiss assay mark and European Convention mark, inner circumference approximately 16.0cmFootnotes:This lot will be subject to US Fish and Wildlife inspection if imported into the USA.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 83
CHOPARD: DIAMOND-SET 'HAPPY SPIRIT' NECKLACEThe cascade of articulating and graduated hoop-shaped links, pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, six at the front glazed to reveal 'floating' brilliant-cut diamonds, the largest with additional 'floating' similarly-cut diamond bezels, on a toggle clasp, pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 carat white gold, signed Chopard, numbered 81/6079/0-20 and 3057938, Swiss assay mark, European Convention mark, length 49.5cm, maker's caseThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 2
8 Bottles (including 50 cl) Mixed Lot Table Wine, Tawny Port, Fortified Wine and Spirit comprising: 1 bottle Rioja Marques del Romeral Reserva 2007, 1 bottle Villa Maria Hawkes Bay ‘Private Bin’ Rose 2007, 1 bottle Pouilly Fume ‘Tour de La Roche’ 2010, 1 x 50cl bottle (boxed) Warre’s ‘Optima’ 10 yo Tawny Port, 2 x 50cl (1 boxed) bottles Penny’s Hill McLaren Vale ‘The Veteran’ Very Old Fortified, 1 bottle Graham Stevens McLaren Flat ‘The Old Man’s Liqueur Grenache’ 2010, 1 Litre bottle Artemi Liqueur Honey Rum
Lot 507
both with mark of Irish Silver Ltd, the candelabra, 1967, of squat form, the loaded circular base with a band of Celtic designed decoration, short conical column to a centre light, two flat and tapering branches with Celtic decoration, each terminating in a further light, 26cm overall diameter, 15cm in height; the spirit measure, 1980, of simple and traditional form, with spun bowls and turned rims, 9.5cm in height 0.9ozt (2)Condition report: Candelabra: Overall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Some surface scratches as to be expected. Green baize table protector a little stained. Stands well on a flat surface with no wobble. Very minor twist to both branches. Hallmarks clear.Spirit measure: Overall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Some surface scratches as to be expected. Hallmarks clear.
Lot 1041
Rolls-Royce bundle- one crystal whiskey glass, one ceramic mug and one 'Friendly Burlington Arcade London' chrome decanter, in the form of Rolls Royce vertical slat radiator with a miniature 'Spirit of Ecstasy' mascot fitted to the screw top 18 x 12cm.Condition Report: Decanter appears to have slight internal damage.
Lot 400
A WEMYSS WARE HEART SHAPED SPIRIT LAMP TRAY impressed and printed mark, 30cm high, a rectangular comb tray with motto 'O, list to me ye ladies fair, And when ye wish to curl your hair, for the safety of this domicile, Pray place your lamps upon this tile', 25.5cm diameter and a small oval ashtray with motto 'Who burnt the table cloth?, all with green painted text on white ground (3) The property of the late Maureen Robertson A similar example of the comb tray and ashtray are illustrated in Wemyss Ware, Scottish Academic Press, 1986, page 135, plate no's 312 & 315 Condition Report: SPIRIT LAMP TRAY - crazed , cracked and discoloured. a rectangular comb tray - crazed and cracked. a small oval ashtray - badly broken, restored and in a bad condition. There maybe paint flakes and glaze imperfections to some pieces.
Lot 116
DICKENS (CHARLES)The Old Curiosity Shop, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED WITH ORIGINAL INK DRAWINGS BY JAMES CAMPBELL, engraved frontispiece, 34 original pen and ink drawings bound in, captioned in ink below, occasional soiling and foxing, one illustration loose, half calf by Webb of Liverpool, gilt panelled spine with red morocco label, covers rubbed, 8vo, Chapman and Hall, 1848; together with the original part no. 4 of the same edition (2)Footnotes:'A VERITABLE DICKENS FIND' - Thomas Hatton on the pen and ink drawings in this extra-illustrated copy of The Old Curiosity Shop.A loosely inserted prospectus indicates that Thomas Hatton was intending to publish the illustrations in a limited edition: 'A series of 34 original and hitherto unpublished pen-and-ink Drawings... by James Campbell, of Liverpool (1825-1893). These clever drawings executed in the style of of 'Phiz' (HABLOT K. BROWNE) are contemporary with the issue of the First Cheap Edition, 1848. JAMES CAMPBELL, who possesses more than a provincial reputation, has treated the many subjects in a true Dickensian spirit, and their discovery is a veritable Dickens find... The edition will be strictly limited to 250 copies... the project will not mature until 100 names of subscribers have been received'. The project seemingly did not come to fruition and Hatton sold the volume to Collis on 1 November 1936.Provenance: W. Morris (of Imperial Chambers, Dale Street, Liverpool), fly-leaf with lengthy presentation inscription to 'Robert Bennett Esq/ In testimony of... his appreciation of the peculiar artistic pen and ink illustrations... 1883'; Mary Elizabeth Anderson, presented to her by Bennett with inscription on verso of title ('This unique book illustrated by original etchings... is presented... on her birthday 20 Feby 1892 by her old & attached friend R.B.'); Thomas Hatton.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
Lot 10
MUSIC – BEATRICE HARRISONArchive of material relating to cellist Beatrice Harrison, comprising: i) Manuscript notebooks: including her reminiscences of Delius beginning '...Delius is able to express through the medium of his music the sight, the sound and even the very scent of Nature perhaps more exquisitely than any other composer... he said our performance has inspired him to write a Double Concerto which he did!... Delius had a wonderful charm...', 7 pages, 230 x 180mm.; album titled 'Manuscripts', including poems and notes on a visit to Sandringham in September 1918 ('...The queen showed us her boudoir & bedroom. A perfect dream, all is lovely... the spirit of King Edward pervades all. Terrible news from Russia. Played with dear Princess in the sunset... Princess M sang. Curious voice!...'), 74 pages, 163 x 200mm., 1908-1919; 'Cello Notes', written in pencil, describing a busy schedule, with notes on performances, venues and pieces played, including her American tour taking in New York, Boston and the White House ('...White House/March 1st/L'Amor de May-/Serenade Delius/Allemande Senaille'), various dates in the UK ('...Bax came down & I played him his concerto he was delighted... July 23/Promenade/Concerto-Elgar/Conductor Wood...'); c.100 pages, 8vo, 1935-1942; notebook containing handwritten copies of reviews of May Harrison's performances in Spain, 1906; and two othersii) Diaries: unbound diary from 1907 including notes for May 29th '...I am making my debut as a 'cellist at the Queen's Hall under the conductorship of Mr Henry J. Wood. I am playing the Saint Saens Concerto... I do hope it will go well...'; with four memorandum diaries belonging to Beatrice and her sister May Harrison, noting appointments, pupils and hours practised ('...went to my boring lesson with little Renaud... he is too killing & looks like an owl in spectacles! Only did 4 hrs cello...'), including May Harrison's European tour of 1908, 8vo, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1916 and 1962iii) Albums, scrapbooks and ephemera: ten albums containing newspaper cuttings and printed programmes, many annotated, illustrating her career from 1901 to the 1930's, folio (410 x 290mm.) and smaller; with other ephemera including photographs, an autograph letter signed 'Percy Grainger', 13 January 1930, concert poster for the Wigmore Hall, and much elseFootnotes:'I AM MAKING MY DEBUT AS 'CELLIST AT THE QUEEN'S HALL': ARCHIVE OF THE CELLIST FAMED FOR HER DUETS WITH NIGHTINGALES.Beatrice Harrison (1892-1965), '...the leading British cellist of her generation...' (Anne Pimlott Baker, ODNB), is perhaps best known for her hugely-popular performances accompanied by nightingales, first broadcast from her Surrey garden on 19 May 1924, one of the BBC's first live outside broadcast recordings and a tradition she continued for the next twelve years.A musical prodigy, at the age of twelve she won a cello exhibition to the Royal College of Music, making her debut at the Queen's Hall with Henry Wood in 1907, as noted in her diary here, and embarked on a busy solo career undertaking tours of Europe, North America and the UK. She became a good friend of Princess Victoria after playing to Edward VII at a dinner party, and visited the Royal family at Sandringham. Her illustrious career embraced many 'firsts'; she was the first to perform several important works on the cello, in particular those of Frederick Delius, who wrote his double concerto of 1915 for her and her sister, the first to make standard recordings of other pieces such as Elgar's cello concerto in 1920, conducted by the composer, the first woman cellist to play at Carnegie Hall and the first British cellist to enjoy an international reputation. She was much admired by, and friends with, composers such as Delius, Elgar and Arnold Bax, who all wrote for her. This archive was used in compiling her autobiography The Cello and the Nightingales edited by P. Cleveland-Peck, 1985.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 1425
Pitt writes to Wilberforce on religion, war, and the slave trade PITT to WILBERFORCE: An exceptional and historically important series of twenty three A.Ls.S., `W. Pitt´, by William Pitt the Younger to William Wilberforce, 78 pages in total, 4to (19 letters), and 8vo (5 letters), twelve of them from Downing Street, also from Pembroke Hall, the House of Commons, etc.., 31st July 1782 to 14th August 1800. Few of the letters are docketed by Wilberforce. Plus one copy of a letter also docketed. WILLIAM PITT THE YOUNGER (1759-1806) British Statesman, one of the most prominent politicians of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He held the post of Prime Minister for close to twenty years, 1783-1801 & 1804-1806. The youngest Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1783 at the age of 24, and the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.To the 2nd October 1785 letter, Downing Street, at the time of Wilberforce´s angelical conversion, an extremely important and exceptional content letter, referred to by William Hague in his biography William Pitt the Younger (2005), Pitt states in part `..I am indeed too deeply interested in whatever concerns you, not to be very sensibly affected by what has the appearance of a new Era in your Life, and so important in its consequences... I will not disguise to you that few things could go nearer my heart than to find myself differing from you essentially on any great principle. I trust and believe that it is a circumstance which can hardly occur.. They are sentiments engraved in my heart, and will never be effaced or weakened…´ further writing `..You will not suspect me of thinking lightly of any moral or religious motives which guide you.. But forgive me if I cannot help expressing my fears that you are nevertheless deluding yourself into principles which have but too much tendency to counteract your own object, and to render your Virtues and your Talents useless both to yourself and Mankind… But why then this preparation of solitude, which can hardly avoid tincturing the mind either with melancholy or superstition? If a Christian may act in the several relations of life, must he seclude himself from them all to become so..´, further again writing `..You do not explain either the degree or the duration of the retirement which you have prescribed to yourself… And if you will open to me fairly the whole state of your mind on these subjects, tho´I shall venture to state to you fairly the points where I fear we may differ, and to desire you to re-examine your own ideas, where I think you mistaken..´ To the 19th December 1785, Pitt states in part `.. as much as I wish you to bask on, under an Italian sun, I am perhaps likely to be the instrument of snatching you from your present paradise, and hurrying you back to "The Rank Vapours of this Sin-Worn World".´ To the 8th April and 28th June 1788 letters, and referring to the Slave Trade cause motions, Pitt states in part `..As to the Slave Trade, I wish on every account it should come forward in your hands rather than any other. But that in the present year is impracticable; and I only hope you will resolve to dismiss it as much as possible from your mind. It is both the rightest and wisest thing you can do. If it will contribute to setting you at ease, that I should personally bring it forward (supposing circumstances will admit of it being brought forward this session) your wish will decide… In one word however be assured, that I will continue to give the business constant attention, and do every thing to forward it..´, further in June saying `..The business respecting the Slave Trade meets just now with some rub in the House of Lords.. I wonder how any Human being can resist... There seems not a shadow of doubt as to the conduct of the House of Commons next year, and I think with good management the difficulties in the other House may be got over..´ Further again in Spring 1789, `..to have the day for the Slave Trade postponed.. Grenville and I have formed a project, of reducing the case.. into a string of resolutions.. The more we consider the Case, the more irresistible it is in all its parts.´ To the 8th August 1792, referring to King George III, `..I must be at Windsor on Sunday.. Immediately on Lord Guildford´s death the King has written to me in the most gracious terms to say that he cannot let the Wardenship of the cinque Ports go to any one but myself.. in the manner in which the offer came, I have had no hesitation in accepting, and I believe you will think I have done right.´ To the 7th September 1796, referring to continental Europe and war, Pitt states in part `..The message of the Directory confessing in such strong terms their distress, and the Archduke´s recent Victory on the 22nd give some chance that our overtures may be successful. In the meantime it will be indispensable to take very strong measures indeed both of Finance and Military Defence; and if the spirit of the Country is equal to the exigency, I am confident all will yet end well. An immediate Spanish War is I think nearly certain. The only motive to it is the fear of France preponderating over their fear of us; and the pretexts as futile as could be wished.´ Small overall minor age wear, otherwise G, 24 William Wilberforce (1759-1833) British Politician, member of Parliament for 45 years, from 1780 to 1825. Philanthropist and leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade. One of the leading English abolitionists who headed the parliamentary campaign against the British slave trade for twenty years until the passage of the Slave Trade Act of 1807.His first campaign proved to be the world's first grassroots human rights campaign. On 2 April 1792, Wilberforce brought again a bill calling for abolition. The memorable debate that followed drew well-remembered contributions from the greatest orators in the house, William Pitt the Younger and Charles James Fox, as well as from Wilberforce himself. Lord Melville as Home Secretary, proposed a compromise solution of so-called "gradual abolition" over a number of years. The bill was passed.In 1785 Wilberforce underwent an evangelical conversion, resolving to commit his future life and work to the service of God. At that time, religious enthusiasm was generally regarded as a social transgression and was stigmatised in polite society. Wilberforce's conversion led him to question whether he should remain in public life. Both John Newton, a leading evangelical Anglican and Pitt counselled him to remain in politics, and he resolved to do so with "increased diligence and conscientiousness".Wilberforce also championed causes such as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. His campaigns led to the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 which abolished slavery in most of the British Empire. Wilberforce died just three days after hearing that the passage of the Act through Parliament was assured. The leading members of both Houses of Parliament urged that he be honoured with a burial in Westminster Abbey, and while tributes were paid, both Houses of Parliament suspended their business as a mark of respect. He was buried in Westminster Abbey, close to his friend William Pitt the Younger.. William Wilberforce said of William Pitt, "For personal purity, disinterestedness and love of this country, I have never known his equal."
Lot 576
FAMOUS MEN: William Morley Punshon (1824-1881) English Nonconformist Minister, President of the Methodist Conference 1874-75. A fine L.S., W. Morley Punshon, two pages, 4to, Camborne, 30th July 1874, to Rev. Samuel Romilly Hall, on the printed stationery of the Wesleyan Methodist Conference. Punshon expresses, on behalf of the members of the conference, the sincere sorrow felt at Hall's inability to attend and continues 'Your brethren remember without ceasing your work of faith and labour of love in connection with our Itinerant Ministry, as also the ability and zeal with which you have discharged high official duties. The Conference renews to you its assurance of deep sympathy; and fervently prays that, in your retirement, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ may be exceeding abundant toward you, and that, according to His glorious power, you may be strengthened unto all patience and long-suffering, with joyfulness'. Signed by Punshon in his capacity as President and countersigned by Gervase Smith (1821-1882, Wesleyan Minister, President of the Methodist Conference 1875-76) in his capacity as Secretary; Spencer Timothy Hall (1812-1885) English Mesmerist & Writer. A.L.S., Spencer T. Hall, four pages, 4to, Stonefield Street, Cloudesley Square, 3rd December 1847, to J. H. Beale ('My dear Friend'). Hall informs his correspondent that he is unwell ('and in a very excited state of mind from domestic and other causes') although continues to acknowledge their letter and offers his warm sympathy, however adding 'It does not appear to me now how I can be of any use to you; - but if any thing turns up you will be in my mind. Nearly all the advocates of our cause are gratuitous ones, and many of them very able, which makes it difficult for paid ones to get engagements' and advising 'I do not think you can do better than get a Mechanics' Institute connexion: for although they pay but little, that little is pretty certain. At the same time keep on the look-out for advantages. The fact is, there is too much brains in the market, at present, for the demand. Anything pays better than sound intellectual merchandise: but perhaps after all this is right. The things of the spirit should be exchanged for that which is spiritual, and not for dross - which in this grovelling age would soon be the payment for them if a market could be found'. In concluding Hall refers to having been in Nottingham and Sutton the previous week ('and have got the heart-ache') and asks to be remembered to his correspondent's lady and friends. A small spindle hole appears to the upper left corner and with some light overall creasing and minor age wear to Hall's letter, about VG, 2 Samuel Romilly Hall (1812-1876) British Methodist Preacher, President of the Methodist Conference 1868-69.
Lot 716
COSTA LUCIO: (1902-1998) Brazilian Architect. A renowned urban Planner, best known for his plan of Brasilia. An exceptional A.L.S., `Lucio Costa´, four pages, folio, Rio de Janeiro, 23rd May 1966, on the “Ministerio da Educaçao e Cultura” printed heading, to Anthony Krafft, in French. A very interesting letter, fully related to architecture, with Costa´s thoughts, and with multiple references to history, works and architects. Costa states in part `Indépendamment de la fonction, il y a “in abstrato” et sous-jacente, une intention que commande la création architecturale - soit-elle un objet, un batiment, une ville -, de sorte que l´adaptation de la forme a la fonction peut conduire a des résultats singulierement différenciés. Je vous donne un exemple historique Brésilien. Au XVIII siecle…´ (“Independently of the function, there is “in abstrato” and underlying, an intention that the architectural creation commands - be it an object, a building, a city - so that the adaptation of form to function can lead to singularly differentiated results. I will give you a Brazilian historical example. In the 18th century…”) Costa continues with historical references and examples, saying `Dans la premiere moitié du siècle dominait encore l´esprit d´ostentation et d´opulence a la Louis XIV, - courbes et contre-courbes lourdes, de l´or, du bleu foncé, du rouge et du noir; dans la seconde période c´était déja l´élégance et la grace de l´esprit Louis XV qui prévalait: courbes et contre-courbes acquirent de la souplesse, l´emploi de l´or se fit moins ostensif, le bleu devint clair, le rouge rose, le blanc et le gris remplacerent le noir. Cela montre que la relation forme-fonction doit etre envisagée en tenant compte de l´intention qui commande le processus d´intégration formelle´ (“In the first half of the century, the spirit of ostentation and opulence in the Louis XIV style still dominated - heavy curves and counter-curves, gold, dark blue, red and black; in the second period it was already the elegance and the grace of the Louis XV spirit which prevailed: curves and counter-curves acquired suppleness, the use of gold became less ostensive, the blue became clear, pink instead of red, white and grey replaced black. This shows that the form-function relationship must be considered taking into account the intention that drives the process of formal integration”) Lucio Costa further refers to today´s date concepts and to Le Corbusier, stating in part `L´idéal de clareté et de pureté formelle géométrique de la Renaissance a refoulé en Europe la conception formelle dynamique (gothique). Aujourd´hui, grace a la technologie moderne qui permet des structures où la tension prédomine, on observe, un peu partout, le retour au dynamisme formel. Il y a meme les prétentieux de l´art dit prospectif qui prétendent ensevelir, des maintenant, avec son corps, l´oeuvre de Le Corbusier. Ils oublient sa belle structure (gothique) du toit suspendu de la grande salle du Palais des Soviets, le Pavillon improvisé de “L´Esprit Nouveau” (1937) et le Pavillon Philips de Bruxelles. Le Corbusier avait l´esprit ouvert a tous les vents. Dans sa premiere phase de conception statique prévalait, avec le contrepoint dynamique de sa peinture; apres Ronchamp l´intégration des deux concepts s´établit. L´intégration qui est le fondement meme de l´art des temps nouveaux´ (“The Renaissance ideal of clarity and geometric formal purity drove dynamic formal design (Gothic) back to Europe. Today, thanks to modern technology which allows structures where tension predominates, we can observe, almost everywhere, a return to formal dynamism. There are even the pretentious of the so-called prospective art who claim to bury, from now on, with his body, the work of Le Corbusier. They forget his beautiful structure (Gothic) of the suspended roof of the great hall of the Palace of the Soviets, the improvised Pavilion of “L´Esprit Nouveau” (1937) and the Philips Pavilion in Brussels. Le Corbusier was open to all new visions. In his first phase of static design prevailed, the dynamic counterpoint of his painting; after Ronchamp the integration of the two concepts was established. Integration which is the foundation itself of the art of the new times”) Further again Costa adds his conclusions on his function and form theory. VG Anthony Kraft (1928-1991) Swiss journalist and editor of architecture works.
Lot 756
HUGO VICTOR: (1802-1885) French Poet and Novelist. A good A.L.S., `Victor Hugo´, one page, 8vo, 5th March 1867, to Casimir Persus, in French. The letter bears a 5 x 4 tree leaf carefully affixed and protected. Hugo congratulates his correspondent for his translation and states in part `Je vous remercie, monsieur. Vous m´avez fait relire Sophocle. Je lui préfère Eschyle, dans Eschyle il ya encore de la place pour être grand. Vous traduites… l´esprit ailé avec énergie en puissance, et descendre dans une telle arène, en présence d´un tel adversaire, c´est beau et vaillant. Je vous félicite.´ (“I thank you sir. You made me reread Sophocles. I prefer Aeschylus to him, in Aeschylus there is still room to be great. You translated… the winged spirit with potential energy, and to descend into such an arena in presence of such an opponent, it is beautiful and brave. Congratulations´ With address leaf in Hugo´s hand. The letter is displayed with written page and address leaf with tree leaf affixed, permitting a better conservation and presentation. Affixed to a thin page. Overall age wear and creasing, mostly affecting the edges, with very small holes due to heavy ink letters. About G Sophocles (497-406 BC) Greek Tragedian whose plays have survived. Sophocles influenced the development of drama by adding a third actor. This is attributed to Sophocles by Aristotle, while Themistius attributed it to Aeschylus.Aeschylus (525-456 BC) Greek Tragedian. Often considered the Father of Tragedy. Academic knowledge of the tragedy begins with his works.
Lot 920
SAUSSURE NICOLAS-THEODORE DE: (1767-1845) Swiss chemist who was one of the major pioneers in the study of photosynthesis. A.L.S., Theodore de Saussure, one page, 4to, Geneva, 6th February 1839, to Amedeo Avogadro, in French. Saussure thanks his correspondent for the great honour they have demonstrated in sending him their first volume of their important work on the general properties of the body, adding that he has only had it for a few days but already appreciates its significance as a didactic work, and admires its clarity, philosophical spirit and the immense erudition of the author. Saussure further remarks that he does not know any other work which could surpass it. With integral address leaf bearing the remnants of a red wax seal (small area of paper loss and tears where originally broken). A letter of good association. Some light creasing, otherwise VG Amedeo Avogadro (1776-1856) Italian scientist, most noted for his contribution to molecular theory now known as Avogadro's law.
Lot 941
LINDBERGH CHARLES: (1902-1974) American Aviator who made the first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic from Paris to New York in the Spirit of St. Louis, May 1927. T.L.S., Charles, one page, 4to, n.p. (Darien, Connecticut), n.d. (February 1954), to Miss. Emily Davie. Lindbergh sends his correspondent some letters (no longer present) regarding a bomb inscription and asks 'How about using some quotes from William Ernest Hocking?', continuing 'They're pretty good - - I think he is top, in philosophy and otherwise - - Anne discovered him for me, as usual'. Lindbergh further states 'I see you have Whitehead's name in the outline, now. have (sic) you read his Adventure of Ideas? I think the first two or three and the last chapters are wonderful. The middle of the book is too much for me - - or at least it was the last time I attacked it, several years ago. I enclose a book (no longer present) Hocking gave me the last time I saw him. Please be very careful of this one. I went up to Cambridge to talk to Whitehead once, years and years ago. He was an extraordinary man'. Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Lindbergh. Some light age wear and creasing, otherwise VG Emily Davie (1915-1989) American author of Profile of America: An Autobiography of the U.S.A. (1954) for which Lindbergh wrote the foreword. William Ernest Hocking (1873-1966) American idealist philosopher at Harvard University. Alfred North Whitehead (1861-1947) English mathematician and philosopher, best known as the defining figure of the philosophical school known as process philosophy.
Lot 942
LINDBERGH CHARLES: (1902-1974) American Aviator who made the first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic from Paris to New York in the Spirit of St. Louis, May 1927. A.L.S., Charles, one page, 8vo, Weald, Sevenoaks, (Kent, England), 18th May 1937, to Mrs. W. A. Butler ('Dear Aunt June'). Lindbergh writes a brief letter to announce the birth of a child, in full, 'We have another boy; born on the evening of May 12th, in London. Anne and the baby are both doing well and are in excellent condition'. Accompanied by what is presumably the original envelope hand addressed by Lindbergh, with the stamps neatly torn away and with the printed return address of Deacon Brown's Point, North Haven, Maine to the verso (and therefore not matching the printed stationery of the letter). A few light creases, otherwise VG Lindbergh refers to the birth of Land Morrow Lindbergh, one of six children the aviator fathered with his wife, Anne Morrow Lindbergh.
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SPEER ALBERT: (1905-1981) Nazi Politician, a close ally of Adolf Hitler who worked as his Chief Architect and served as Reich Minister of Armaments and War Production 1942-45. An unusual war date A.L.S., Albert, eight pages, 8vo, Wriezen, n.d. (1940s), to his parents, in German. Speer commences his letter stating 'It isn't much that I can gift you this time. Therefore I want to write you once as your son, how close and truly I adore you and stand by you. That must be said once; because orally I won't be able to', continuing 'I believe, I inherited from father, to appear a little bit business-like and that is - for me - every time sad. Though every time when I come, I am rather exhausted……in the face of the heavy problems I still face…..I get angry every time that I haven't been warmer, when I have been a few hours with you. Though I feel extraordinarily well and blissful at home and that is the main thing' and further writing 'I have to write you once: what big admiration I have for you; for the way you deal with your concerns, how you adjust with the surroundings and the war, how you deal with the sacrifices the war is burdening on you, and how you control yourselves externally and keep your feelings and emotions with you. I am going to think of you, here, some thousand kilometres away and I wish a good end to this war to all of us and for you a Christmas together with all your children'. VG Albert Friedrich Speer (1863-1947) German Architect, father of Albert Speer. His marriage to Luise Mathilde Wilhelmine Hommel produced two other sons, Ernst and Hermann, in addition to Albert. Arno Breker (1900-1991) German Architect & Sculptor whose best known work is perhaps the statue Die Partei, representing the spirit of the Nazi Party, which flanked one side of the carriage entrance to Albert Speer's new Reich Chancellery.
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