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Click here to subscribeDoyle (Sir Arthur Conan) The Sign of Four, "Souvenir edition", slight shelf-lean, spine ends rubbed, 1902; The Valley of Fear, second impression, some foxing, cloth slightly discoloured, 1915; The Hound of the Baskervilles, ownership stamp on endpapers, New York, 1902, early reprints, original cloth, lightly rubbed and faded; and 6 others, by or relating to Doyle, 8vo (9)
Heinlein (Robert) Orphans of the Sky, first English edition, ink ownership stamp and inscription to front free endpaper, small patch of staining to pastedown, dust-jacket, light toning to spine, minor chipping to corners and head of spine, small chip to foot of lower panel, an excellent example, 1963; and another first English edition by the same, 8vo (2)
Detmold (Edward Julius) Four variant working proof impressions of 'Horse', etchings and drypoint, printing with different degrees of plate tone and developments of landscape and windmill, inscribed in pencil, three unsigned, although one with red ink stamp of Detmold's initials, one signed in pencil and inscribed 'final state', on various thin papers, platemarks approx. 195 x 310 mm (7 3/4 x 12 1/4 in), small margins, each taped onto a single mount, unframed, 1924 (4)
A YEW, BURR YEW AND ELM WINDSOR ARMCHAIR BY F. WALKER, ROCKLEY, 19TH CENTURY Bearing makers stamp to the side of the seat 89cm high, 56cm wide, 51cm deep TOGETHER WITH A YEW, ELM AND OAK HIGH BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR MID 19TH CENTURY AND LATER 97.5cm high, 57cm deep, 59cm deep Condition Report: The larger chair:One rear leg is a replacement, the other rear leg has some signs of repair and may well also be later,Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consist with age and use, splits and cracks, chips and losses, signs of old woodworm including holes and some filler, Overall solid and stable The seat width is 51cm Smaller chair:Crack to cresting rail, with signs of previous attempt at repair Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consist with age and use, splits and cracks, chips and losses, signs of old woodworm including holes and some fillerThe seat width is 49cm wide Please see additional images for visual reference to condition and appearance of both chairs in the lot Condition Report Disclaimer
This lot comprises 25 documents and letters from 1782 to 1798, much of interest in terms of a content including a 1794 letter relating to blackmail by a prisoner in Newgate Prison, this one with a fine Newcastle on Tyne undated horseshoe postmark on the front (sold for £90.00 in the 2014 Mullock's auction.) Receivers or senders include William Appleby to Dr Bayles 1782; General Philip Honywood to Mr Adair Pall Mall London; John Stuart 4th Earl & 1st Marquis of Bute 1785 referring to a meeting with William Pitt (Prime Minister) at which compensation of £7000 is agreed for the Auditor and that Pitt assured Mountstuart he meant the Bill to pass, John Stuart before succeeding to the title in 1792 was known as Viscount Mountstuart, together with Musgrave they ran the Auditors' Office; a letter from Henry Beaufoy to William Manning; a letter from Major Maxwell to Sir George Yonge British Secretary of War; a letter from William Russell Historian who wrote History of Modern Europe; letter from Sidney Smith to William Broughton; letter of Blackmail by a prisoner in Newgate Prison; 1794 letter from Liverpool to Edinburgh with a Liverpool horseshoe stamp from Napier; a letter my MacMamon 1784; Pelman-Clinton Newcastle dated 1793; an account of a young man been forcibly taken from his employer and carried aboard His Majesty's frigate "The Hydra" commanded by Sir Francis La Forey Baronet; George Isaac Huntingford (1748-1832) Bishop of Gloucester and Hereford; Brand John to Somerset Place; George Harry Grey, styled Lord Grey letter dated 1776; a letter from Count Woronzow Russian diplomat in England (1784-96) and to England (1796-1806) from one of the great Russian aristocratic families in which he thanks the receiver for the promotion of Lieutenant Michael Halliday to the rank of Master and Commander to serve on the Woolwich, armed en flute; William Kenrick to David Garrick and interesting extract from a contemporary letter commenting on the well-known feud between the critic and the famous actor circa 1770. -
London 2012 Gold Medal Winners Stamp Collection housed in display folder includes 37 mint stamp sheets featuring team GB Gold medal winners' names includes 7 signed includes Helen Glover, Heather Stanning, Greg Rutherford, Scott Brash, Anna Watkins, Dani King, Alex Gregory, Laura Bechtolsheimer plus 30 other mint stamp sheets featuring Team GB in the London 2012 Games. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Colt Army .44 percussion revolver, serial number 16442 matching throughout, 8 inch round barrel with maker address roll stamp, six-shot cylinder, brass trigger guard and front grip, the action with enlarged screws to accept a shoulder stock, Section 58(2) Antique /obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18 and photo ID will be required before the lot can be posted out.33cm long The gun is in reasonable condition showing signs of age and use. The metalwork to the exterior of the gun has some light pitting. The bore is in good order with a strong rifling pattern remaining but there are some light pitting patches. The action works correctly with good timing, lock-up and a strong spring. The grips are free from splits or cracks, there are some small dents and scratches. Some screw heads show signs of being worked.
T. Wild 12 bore side by side hammergun, serial number 62652, 30 inch barrels with half and full chokes, the rib engraved with the maker address, Birmingham Nitro proof marks. UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED.14 and 3/8ths " LOPThe gun is in below average condition with heavily pitted bores. The barrels ring when tapped, and there are some dents visible to both tubes. The barrels are in proof and measure at: .719 right and .723 left against a proof stamp of: 13/1 (.719) The walls measure a minimum of .38 right and .33 left. The bores have some heavy pitting spots throughout both tubes. The blacking to the barrels has some wear, there are scattered light corrosion spots dotted around the outside of both tubes. The barrels are on face and tight on the action with no wobble with the forend removed. The actions function correctly with snap caps. There is some pitting to the breech faces. The stock has a short split emanating out from the left action, this appears to be stable. There are lots of dents, scratches and marks, the chequering is worn down in places.
Webley and Scott 12 bore side by side shotgun, serial number 134551, 28 inch barrels with 2 3/4 inch chambers and full and half chokes, boxlock ejector action with scroll engraving and colour case hardening, Birmingham Nitro proof marks. UK FIREARMS CERTIFICATE OR RFD REQUIRED. 14.75" LOPThe gun is in average condition showing signs of a working life. The barrels ring when tapped and there is a small and light dent visible in the right tube. The barrels are in proof and measure exactly to the 729 proof stamp. The bores have some light pitting patches and surface corrosion but might improve with cleaning and lapping. The barrels are on have a small amount of wobble with the forend removed. The action feels a bit sloppy when you close it, indicative of the gun seeing alot of use. The actions function correctly with snap caps. The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are scratches and dents from use but nothing defacing. There are light chips to the edges of the forend.
I.M. Crudgington of Bath 12 bore side by side shotgun, serial number 1400, 30 inch barrels with 3" chambers, both fully choked, box lock ejector action, with pistol grip stock and wide forend, Birmingham nitro proofs.UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED. 14 7/8ths" LOP The gun is in good pleasing general condition with light signs of usage. The barrels ring when tapped and there are no dents visible. The barrels are in proof and measure at: .732 right and .733 left against a proof stamp of .729 The walls measure a minimum of .33 right and .29 left. The bores are clean however there are occasional very light shadows of pitting spots. The blacking to the barrels is in good order with only slight wear. There is a very light amount of play between barrels and action. There is also some wobble to the forend when fitted in place. The actions function correctly with snap caps. The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are light occasional scratches and dents from use but nothing defacing.
Enfield MkII* three band.577 Snider rifle, 36inch barrel fitted with bayonet lug and folding ladder rear sight, the lock with crown VR stamp and 1863 date indicating the rifle was originally made as a muzzle loader, the stock with Enfield roundel and brass furniture, fitted with a reproduction white leather sling.Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out.138cm long The gun is in reasonable condition showing small signs of age and use. The bore is in fair order with all the rifling pattern remaining but there are some light pitting patches in the grooves. The blued finish is showing signs of wear, the barrel has possibly been reblued some time ago but this is not certain. There is some light surface speckling to the breech block. The action cocks and releases with a strong spring and there is good lock-up in the breech. The stock is free from splits or cracks, there are some small dents and scratches, the woodwork has possibly been very lightly cleaned up or sanded.
Volunteer Brown Bess .750 flintlock musket and bayonet, 39 inch barrel, the lock with Tower GR and crown stamp, fitted with roller frizzen full stock with regulation brass furniture, the butt tang engraved with 'L. No.72 1st Reg. N&SV' fitted with a white leather sling. The bayonet of ordnance issue by Wheeler.Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18. 139cm long The gun is in average condition with a nice patina to the stock but overall pitting to the metalwork, it is showing signs of age and use. The bore has pitting throughout. The action cocks and releases however the main spring is not very strong spring. The stock has the typical crack between the side nail and the barrel channel. There is a repaired crack straight through the forend on both sides of the middle barrel key. There is a spliced repair to the thinnest part of the wood in this area too. There are lots of dents and marks to the wood stock which can be seen from the images. Some screw heads show signs of being worked, there is a crack to the trigger guard either side of the first screw hole. The ramrod is a replacement. The bayonet has overall pitting.
Deactivated Lee Enfield SMLE MkI* .303 rifle, 24 inch barrel, tangent sight, the wrist joint with ER crown stamp as well as 'BSA, 1906 ShtLE, I*' the side of the stock is fitted with volley sights, serial number T9872, fitted with a leather sling. Deactivated to current EU/UK specifications with certificate. No licence required to purchase. Buyer must be over the age of 18.114cm long The bolt moves, but cannot be removed, cocked or dry-fired. The magazine cut off works and the magazine can be removed (but it is quite stiff to remove). The trigger moves.
J. Niell of Belfast percussion volunteer two band .451 Enfield rifle, 32inch barrel with Alexander Henry patent rifling bearing stamp to the knox form, fitted with bayonet lug and folding ladder sight, and Parker Hale tunnel front sight, double border line engraved lock with maker name, steel furniture fitted to the broadly chequered stock, tang mounted peep sight. Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out.123cm long The gun shows all the signs of recent use being held recently on a FAC and fired. The bore is very good condition with a crisp rifling pattern and only a few tiny and very minor pit marks. The crown is in good order although the barrel has probably been reduced in length to remove a damaged or worn out crown or muzzle. The barrel has some pitting to the exterior, mainly around the nipple area. The nipple is a modern replacement. The false breech and barrel have been refinished. The lock works correctly with a good spring, the trigger is has been worked on and it much lighter to use than a standard Enfield pattern rifle trigger would be. The ramrod is a modern replacement. There is some pitting and corrosion to the trigger guard, butt plate and sling swivels. The stock shows scars of another sight being fitted behind the tang, there is a spliced-in patch to the comb, and a section of wood removed just ahead of the nipple housing. There are some streaks to the stock finish from cleaning fluid that has leaked down the gun.
AYA 12 bore side by side shotgun, serial number 132073, 28 inch barrels with three quarter and half chokes, removable sidelock ejector actions with cocking indicators and auto safety catch, Spanish proof marks.UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED. 14 7/8ths " LOP The gun is in average condition. The barrels ring when tapped, there are some light dents visible, to each tube, these are more noticeable when sighting down the outside of each tube and don’t show up prominently on the inside of the bores. The barrels are in proof and measure at: .727 right and .726 left against a proof stamp of .724. The bores have the occasional pitting mark to the insides, there is some pitting in each chamber. The blacking to the barrels is in good order with some wear at the muzzles and to the underside showing the footprint of the forend. The barrels are on face and tight on the action with no wobble with the forend removed. The actions function correctly with snap caps.The stock has been repaired at the wrist where the wood is thin, the repair looks to be stable, there is a spliced in repair to the edge of the forend. There are occasional scratches and dents from use but nothing defacing.
German 12 bore side by side shotgun, serial number 14091, 30 inch barrels both with chokes, colour case hardened boxlock ejector action with shaped back and cocking indicators, engraved with scrollwork, Prince of Wales chequered stock with vacant cartouche and sling loop. German post 1939 nitro proof marks. UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED. 14" LOP The gun is in fair general condition, with a light sympathetic clean up, it could be made to look alot better. The barrels ring when tapped, there is a light surface dent to the right tube about midway which can be felt more than seen, there is a very light dent to the mid point of the left barrel. The barrels are in proof and measure at: .722 right and .721 left against a proof stamp of 13/1 (.719):The walls measure a minimum of .20 right and .21 leftThe bores have light pitting throughout the middle to the muzzle. There is the odd spot in the first half of each tube. The blacking to the barrels is in average order with some wear around the breech end. There are some light corrosion spots to the top lever. There is a very small amount of wobble between the barrels and action with the forend removed.The actions function correctly with snap caps.The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are scratches and dents from use but nothing defacing. Some of the chequering has been filled in with muck and which ideally needs cleaning out. There is some forward and backward play in the wood-to-metal fit of the forend. The forend iron to action fit is tight however the wood itself can be slid forward and backward creating a gap of around 0.5mm.
Enfield Martini Henry 577/450 Cavalry Carbine IC1, with 20.5 inch barrel (saw cut to the breech) fitted with folding ladder sight, the receiver stamped DP, SX, crown VR stamp with 1888 date, sold out of service stamped butt. Section 58(2) Antique /obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, photo ID will be required if the lot is to be posted out. 96cm long The carbine has been sympathetically cleaned up and is in a good presentable condition. The bore has a good strong rifling pattern throughout, there is a few small pitting patches that can be seen towards the muzzle. There is a saw cut to the breech. The action functions well with a good positive lock up and strong sounding mainspring. The metalwork has some light surface pitting, there is heavier pitting at the point where the barrel meets the woodwork of the forend. There is a patch of the barrel where the bluing is worn through to polished metal. The woodwork has been very lightly sanded and freshly finished. It has a good feel to it but some of the marks are a little faint. There are some stains, scratch marks and light dents. The cleaning rod is missing.
Italian Vetterli M.1870/87 10.35x47R bolt action rifle, serial number 5778, 33.5inch barrel fitted with bayonet lug, secured by two bands and mounted with a tangent rear sight, the knox form with 1884 date and Naples arsenal mark, four round fixed magazine, spur trigger guard, the stock with Terni arsenal conversion 1888 stamp, and matching serial number. Section 58(2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification ID will be required if the lot it to be posted out. 135cm long The gun is in reasonable above average condition with a dark overall patina, showing light signs of age and use but nice crisp stamps. The bore is in fair order with all the rifling pattern remaining but there are some light pitting spots. There is some light surface speckling to the polished parts of the metalwork but most of the blue remains in good order. The action works correctly with a positive lock-up. The butt plate has some pitting. The stock is free from splits or cracks, there are some small dents and scratches.
Manhattan .36 percussion revolver, serial number 64176 matching throughout, 6.5inch octagonal barrel with maker address roll stamp, five shot cylinder roll stamped with naval scenes between acanthus leaves, brass trigger guard and grips. Section 58(2) Antique /obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18 and photo ID will be required before the lot can be posted out.30cm longThe gun is in reasonable condition with a nice patina, showing signs of age and use. The metalwork to the exterior of the gun has some light pitting, there is heavier corrosion around the nipples. The bore is in fair order with all the rifling pattern remaining but there are some pitting patches. The action works correctly with good timing, lock-up and a strong spring. The grips are free from splits or cracks, there are some small dents and scratches. Some screw heads show signs of being worked.
Colt .31 pocket percussion revolver, serial number 258666 matching throughout (the wedge is un-numbered), 4inch octagonal barrel with maker address roll stamp, six shot cylinder roll stamped with stage coach holdup scenes and 'Colt's Patent', brass trigger guard and grips. Section 58(2) Antique /obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18 and photo ID will be required before the lot can be posted out.22cm long
Colt Navy .36 percussion revolver, serial number 137295 matching throughout, 7.5inch octagonal barrel with maker address roll stamp, six shot cylinder roll stamped with naval scene, brass trigger guard and grips. Section 58(2) Antique /obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18 and photo ID will be required before the lot can be posted out.31cm long
Midland 12 bore side by side hammer gun with a Gunmark travel case, serial number 32121, 30 inch barrels with quarter and full chokes, Birmingham Nitro proof marks. The Gunmark green canvas and leather travel case lined with green felt and fitted out with cleaning equipment. UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED. 14.25" LOP The gun is in below-average condition and shows signs of a hard-working life. The barrels ring when tapped, there is a light dent visible to the right hand tube around mid way. The barrels are in proof but getting towards the end of their proof life and measure at: .727 right and .726 left against a proof stamp of 13/1 (.710) The walls measure a minimum of .30 right and .34 left. The bores have light pitting throughout but there are also some heavier pitting patches, there has been an attempt to improve the bores with polishing and they are bright and shiny. The blacking to the barrels is in good order with only slight wear. The barrels are on face and tight on the action with no wobble with the forend removed. There is some light overall pitting seen on the action, it is heavier on the trigger guard. The actions function correctly with snap caps. The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are scratches and dents from use and the whole patina is dry and needs some oil to improve it.
BSA .310 Francotte Cadet rifle, serial number 44458, 24.5" barrel fitted with barleycorn front sight and tangent micrometer adjustable rear sight, the receiver marked 'Commonwealth of Australia, and stamped with BSA markings, and also New South Wales stamp. Section 58(2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, photo ID will be required if this lot is to be posted out.102cm long The rifle is in average general condition. The bore is good with a crisp rifling pattern, there are some occasional very minor pitting spots to the lands. The exterior metalwork has some overall pitting which is quite heavy on the action faces. The metalwork has an old reblue. The action works positively with a tight lock-up. The stock has been sanded (the stamped markings being quite light) and refinished. There are no splits or repairs but there are some stains, dents and marks.
Rare British manufactured Mauser 1871 pattern 11x60R bolt action rifle, serial number 8177D, 33inch barrel secured by three two bands and muzzle cap fitted with bayonet lug and securing a cleaning rod, folding leaf rear sight, the knox form with FW crest, National Arms and Ammunition arsenal mark, British proof marks and the number 771 (perhaps an incorrect version of the full serial number stamped on the bolt), the receiver with 1874 manufacture date, and a later 1877 stamping, the bolt with the only full serial number and flag safety catch, brass trigger guard, the stock with German inspection stamp.Section 58(2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification ID will be required if the lot it to be posted out.134cm long The gun is in average condition with a dark overall patina to the metal work which shows signs of overall pitting and perhaps an old refinish. The bore has a good strong rifling pattern present but there is a ring of pitting within the last third of the bore and patches of pitting from the ring forward to the muzzle. The action cocks and releases and the safety works. The stock is free from splits or cracks, there are some dents and scratches as well as some woodworm damage. Some screw heads show signs of being worked.
MAGICAL PERIODICAL. MAHATMA, various years:1899: 11/12 lacking February edition. 12 pages in each, all with Hamley's stamp on the first 2 pages. 2 with rusting staples, some traces of adhesive to spines, light folding and creases due to age.1900: 7/12 issues1901: 11 issues1902: 11 issues1903: 5 issues
Collectables to include a silver Chiswick Fir Brigade composition 1907 medallion inscribed Steamer Drill, a silver tea caddy spoon, a silver stamp box 40g, two George III tokens, Lace manufacture and another jade coloured Buddha, a starter pistol and other itemsLocation:If there is no condition report shown, please request
Sir Winston Churchill Gold Commemorative Medal; (.917 gold, 32mm, 34,04g) by A. Edward Jones Ltd of Birmingham; obv. bust of Churchill facing three-quarters left, rev. WE SHALL NEVER SURRENDER, in centre OUR AIM IS VICTORY, issue number and hallmark stamp; no. 1575 of 2000 struck; housed in original case of issue with certificate, practically as struck
8x Elizabeth II, Silver Jubilee Proof Crowns 1977, different Commonwealth issuers, all boxed with certificates; together with; Passenger Railway 150th Anniversary silver gilt medal set 1975, comprising 4x silver gilt stamp medals with different trains, boxed with certificate; 17x assorted cupro-nickel commemorative crowns and a Canada, silver dollar 1965
Corgi Toys "James Bond" Aston martin (1/36th scale) - Gold Plated issue with red interior and "James Bond & Bandit" figures - Mint including Ingot presentation box with "Corgi James Bond 02" in printed stamp on top, comes with correct plain outer transit box and occupied with Original "British Airways" competition winning letter dated "27th March 2003" Only 100 in total were produced and this one was given to "British Airways" as a promotion for the In-flight world brochure Magazine See-Photo
Ten (10) modern 925 silver proof coins, UK and Commonwealth mint collectables. Includes (1) 1997 Royal Mint Old and New 925 silver proof 50p two-coin set, (2) 2013 Guernsey Prince George Birth silver proof £5, (3) 2014 Prince George Birthday silver proof medal, (4) 2015 Princess Charlotte Birth silver proof medal with gemstone, (5) 2017 Sapphire Jubilee silver proof £5 with gold plating, (6) 2020 VE Day London Mint Office set with modern Halfcrown and historic silver currency, (7) 2020 Jersey Battle Of Britain three-coin silver proof £2 set, (8) 2021 Isle of Man 6-coin Prince Philip Memorial silver 50p set, (9) 3 May 2021 RNLI coin and stamp cover with silver proof Alderney £5 coin, and (10) Isle of Man Pobjoy Mint silver proof £1.
Three (3) Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee silver proof collectors coins and stamps. Includes (1) 2022 Platinum Jubilee silver proof 5oz £25 coin,, (2) 2022 Platinum Jubilee silver proof silver proof £5 coin, and (3) 29 October 2021 coin and stamp cover with silver proof £5 coin with photo printed detail. Finish: proof. Packaging: offered in the original presentation packaging.
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