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Lot 654
Rubin 1,5 ct, red, cushion/brilliant/step cut, Mozambique, transparent, sehr wenig innere Merkmale, 7,45 x 6,51 x 3,55 mm, mit GRS Zertifikat 2019Ruby 1.5 ct, red, cushion / brilliant / step cut, Mozambique, transparent, very fewinternal features, 7.45 x 6.51 x 3.55 mm, with GRS certificate 2019
Lot 5000
Handtasche von Chanel, helles Leder mit Stepmuster, Logoschließe (wurde professionell repariert). DIe Tasche weißt ganz leichte, sprenkelartige Verfärbungen auf, der allgemeine Zustand ist aber sehr gut. Mit rotem Bally Staubbeutel, ca. 20 x 28 cmHandbag by Chanel, light leather with step pattern, logo clasp (was professionally repaired). DIe bag has very light speckle discoloration, but the general condition is very good. With red Bally dust bag, approx 20 x 28 cm.
Lot 314
PUNK - THE FALL - 5 UK 1ST PRESSING SINGLES. 1. KICKER CONSPIRACY, 1983, ROUGH TRADE 1ST PRESSING DOUBLE PACK, BOTH VINYL is in EX+++ / NEAR MINT condition (UNPLAYED), GATEFOLD P/S is in VG+++ condition. 2. it?s the new thing, 1978 , STEP FRWARD RECORDS UK 1ST PRESSING, VINYL is VG+++ (light scuffs only), P/S is VG+, LIE DREAM OF A CASINO SOUL, 1981, KAMERA RECORDS 1ST PRESS, VINYL is VG++, P/S is VG++/VG+++ 4. BINGO MASTER BREAKOUT, 1978, STEP FORWARD RECORDS 1ST PRESS, VINYL is VG+/VG++ (minor stain on label), P/S is VG (stains on front). 5. JERUSALEM, 1988, BEGGARS BANQUET DOUBLE BOX SET PACK + POSTCARD. ALL VINYL is EX+++ / NEAR MINT (UNPKLAYED), INNER SLEEVES are EX+++ / NEAR MINT, POSTCARD is NEAR MINT, BOX is VG+++ / EX. £60.00 - £80.00
Lot 315
PUNK - 10 FIRST GENERATION PUNK SINGLES FROM 1977. 1. THE KILLJOYS - JOHNNY WON?T GET TO HEAVEN (PRE - DEXY?S MIDNIGHT RUNNERS), 1977 UK 1ST PRESSING RAW RECORDS, VINYL is EX, P/S is VG+/VG++, 2. THE CORTINAS - DEFIANT POSE, 1977 UK 1ST PRESSING, STEP FORWARD RECORDS, VINYL is EX++, P/S is EX++, 3. THE CORTINAS - FASCIST DICTATOR, 1977 UK 1ST PRESSING, STEP FORWARD RECORDS, VINYL is EX+++ / NEAR MINT, P/S is EX++/ EX+++, 4. SUBURBAN STUDS - NO FAITH, 1977 UK 1ST PRESS, POGO RECORDS, VINYL is EX+++, P/S is EX/EX+, 5. PENETRATION - DON?T DICTATE, 1977, UK 1ST PRESS, VIRGIN RECORDS, VINYL is EX, P/S is VG/VG+, 6. THE ADVERTS - GARY GILMORE?S EYES, 1977, VINYL is EX (name written on one label) P/S is EX+, 7. THE ADVERTS - TELEVISION?S OVER, 1978, UK 1ST PRESS - PROMO SAMPLE, VINYL is EX+++/ NEAR MIMT, P/S is EX++, also PATRICK FITZGERALD - SAFTEY PIN STUCK IN MY HEART, PATRICK FITZGERALD - BACKSTREET BOYS, THE CLASH - WHITE RIOT
Lot 316
PUNK - 10 FIRST GENERATION PUNK SINGLES FROM 1977. 1. THE KILLJOYS - JOHNNY WON?T GET TO HEAVEN (PRE - DEXY?S MIDNIGHT RUNNERS), 1977 UK 1ST PRESSING RAW RECORDS, VINYL is EX+/ EX++, P/S is VG+++ / EX, 2. LIVE AT THE VORTEX - THE WASPS / MEAN STREET, 1977 UK 1ST PRESSING, NEMS RECORDS, VINYL is EX+++ / P/S is EX, 3. RAPED - PRETTY PAEDOPHILES EP, 1977, UK 1ST PRESSING, PAROLE RECORDS, VINYL is in EX condition (1 scuff on side 2, track 2), P/S is VG+++ / EX, 4. THE CORTINAS - DEFIANT POSE, 1977 UK 1ST PRESSING, STEP FORWARD RECORDS, VINYL is EX++, P/S isVG+/ VG++, 5. THE CORTINAS - FASCIST DICTATOR, 1977 UK 1ST PRESSING, STEP FORWARD RECORDS, VINYL is EX+ / EX++, P/S is EX++/ VG+++ / EX, 6. STINKY TOYS - BOOZY CREED, 1977 UK 1ST PRESS, POLYDOR RECORDS, VINYL is EX+++/ NEAR MINT, P/S is EX+/EX++, 7. TRASH - PRITORITIES, 1977, UK 1ST PRESS, POLYDOR RECORDS, VINYL is EX+++/ NEAR MINT, P/S is EX / EX+, 8. NATCHBAND - CADILLAC, 1977, FAR IN RECORDS, VINYL is EX / EX+ (minor flaking to labels) P/S is VG (water damage and minor tears), 9. SKID - I SAW HER STANDING THERE, 1977, GALAXY RECORDS UK 1ST PRESS (RARE Proto Punk), VINYL is EX+++/ NEAR MIMT (LOOKS UNPLAYED), never came in a picture sleeve, also ALTERNATIVE TV - LIFE.
Lot 325
PUNK / DIY PUNK / POWER POP - 10 UK 1ST PRESSINGS 1978 PUNK, DIY PUNK, POWER POP singles. 1. THE DESPERATE BICYCLES - OCCUPIED TERRITORY ( 1978 UK 1ST PRESSING, REFILL RECORDS) VINYL is EX+++ / NEAR MIMT, THIN P/S is VG / VG+ condition (minor bends, tears opening and age spots). 2. GANG OF FOUR - DAMAGED GOODS (1978 UK 1ST PRESSING, no mention of EMI + DELGA PRESS on P/S, FAST PRODUCT RECORDS), VINYL is EX++/ EX+++, Original P/S is in VG condition (minor tears at opening, split at bottom and age marks). 3. AUTOMATICS - WHEN THE TANKS ROLL OVER POLAND AGAIN (1978 UK 1ST PRESSING, ISLAND RECORDS) VINYL is EX++/ EX+++, P/S is VG/VG+, 4. THE JOOK - WATCH YOUR STEP E.P. (1978, UK 1ST PRESSING, CHISWICK RECORDS), VINYL is MINT- (UNPLAYED), P/S is iEX++/EX+++. 5. THE FRED BANANA COMBO - NO DESTINATION (1978, UK 1ST PRESSING, WARM RECORDS), VINYL is EX+++ / NEAR MINT, P/S is VG+++ / EX. 6. THE NO ENTRY BAND - COLD AND LONELY LIVES E.P. (1978, UK 1ST PRESSING, KUBE ARTS RECORDS) VINYL is EX+++ / NEAR MINT (LOOKS UNPLAYED), P/S is EX / EX+. 7. BULLETS - GIRL ON PAGE 3 (1978 UK 1ST PRESSING, BIG BEAR RECORDS), VINYL is EX++, P/S is VG. 8. SITTING ON THE FENCE - CHINA PLEASE E.P. (1978, UK 1ST PRESSING, BOURBON RECORDS), VINYL is EX++/ EX+++, never came with P/S. + ALTERNATIVE TV - ACTION TIME VISION + STADIUM DOGS - EASY BEAT (1977, 1ST PRIVATE PRESSING).
Lot 362
POST PUNK - 11 FEMALE POST PUNK GROUPS UK, 1ST PRESSING SINGLES: 1. THE SLITS - ANIMAL SPACE (1980, UK 1ST PRESSING, HUMAN RECORDS), VINYL is EX+++ / NEAR MINT, P/S is EX++, 2. THE SLITS - EARTHBEAT (1981, UK 1ST PRESSING, CBS RECORDS), VINYL is EX+/ EX++, comes in a PROMO ONLY GATEFOLD SLEEVE PROMOTING THE ALBUM ?RETURN OF THE SLITS? in EX/ EX+ condition (with library sticker on back). 3. AU PAIRS - DIET / IT?S OBVIOUS (1980, UK 1ST PRESSING, 021 RECORDS / HUMAN RECORDS), VINYL is EX+++ / NEAR MINT (UNPLAYED), P/S is EX++/ EX+++. 4. AU PAIRS - INCONVENIENCE (1981, UK 1ST PRESSING, HUMAN RECORDS), VINYL is EX+++ / NEAR MINT (UNPLAYED), P/S is EX++/ EX+++. 5. DELTA 5 - MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS (1979, UK 1ST LYNTONE PRESSING, ROUGH TRADE RECORDS) VG+ / P/S VG+. 6. DELTA 5 - ANTICIPATION (1980, UK 1ST PRESSING, ROUGH TRADE RECORDS) VG+++/ EX, P/S VG+. 7. HONEY BANE - GUILTY (1980, HONEY BANE RECORDS), VG++, P/S VG++. 8. PULSALLAMA - OUI OUI (1983, Y RECORDS), EX+++/ NEAR MINT, P/S - VG+++. 9. MO-DETTES - KRAY TWINS (1981, HUMAN RECORDS), EX+++/ NEAR MINT, P/S - EX/EX+. 10. DANGEROUS GIRLS - STEP OUT (1981, HUMAN RECORDS) EX+++/ NEAR MINT, P/S - EX/EX+. plus BOW WOW WOW - SEE JUNGLE
Lot 145
Watercolour of a lady reading on the front step, signed Jordan, dated 1926 bottom right, watercolour, mounted and framed. Measurements 35 x 25 cm, frame 54 x 44 cmtogether with Maria Huldshiniski (20th Century) a portrait of a lady in a blue dress, signed bottom right, oil on canvas, measurements 90 x 72 cm, frame 102 x 82 cm (2)
Lot 184
In order to view full details and any additional images for this lot as well as place advanced bids or bid live, please click here to view this lot on the auctioneer's websiteThe exceptional Second War ‘Photo Reconnaissance Unit’ D.S.O., D.F.C. and Second Award Bar, post-war A.F.C., United States of America D.F.C. and Korean War ‘Sabre Jet’ Pilot’s United States of America Air Medal group of twelve awarded to Group Captain J. R. H. Merifield, Royal Air Force, widely recognised as one of the finest Mosquito and PRU pilots of the Second War, he flew in over 160 operational sorties and took the first photograph of a V1 rocket on a launch ramp - over the Luftwaffe Test Installation, Peenemunde West, Usedom Island Merifield went on to break two flying records, one over the Atlantic and one in South East Asia, prior to serving in Korea. At the outbreak of the Korean War, Merifield was one of a small number of R.A.F. officers seconded to the United States Air Force. He served with the 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing and flew in 20 combat missions with the U.S.A.F. against the communists in the famed F-86 Sabre Jet. Group Captain Merifield was killed during a flying accident, along with his instructor, whilst carrying out a Whirlwind helicopter conversion course at R.A.F. Upavon in 1961. Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, reverse officially dated ‘1944’, reverse centre loose, with integral top riband bar; Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., with Second Award Bar, reverse of cross officially dated ‘1942’, and additionally engraved ‘J. R. H. Merifield 1.6.42’, the reverse of Bar officially dated ‘1944’; Air Force Cross, E.II.R., reverse officially dated ‘1956’; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, 1 clasp, Air Crew Europe; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Korea 1950-53, 1st issue (Sqn. Ldr. J. R. H. Merifield. R.A.F.); U.N. Korea 1950-54; Air Efficiency Award, G.VI.R., 1st issue (Act. Wg. Cdr. J. R. H. Merifield. R.A.F.V.R.); United States of America, Distinguished Flying Cross, reverse engraved ‘John H. Merifield.’; Air Medal, unnamed as issued, mounted as orginally worn, remnants of lacquer, generally very fine (12) £20,000-£30,000 --- Provenance: J. B. Hayward Collection - which was then sold in Hayward’s Gazette, 3 October 1974, when it was described as ‘The finest combination of Decorations to the R.A.F. that has appeared for sale.’ D.S.O. London Gazette 11 February 1944, the original Recommendation states: ‘This officer has proved himself an exceptionally able photographic reconnaissance pilot. He has taken part in many long range flights. In addition he has also undertaken several successful night photographic sorties. Squadron Leader Merifield has been a most distinguished flight commander. He has completed much valuable experimental work.’ D.F.C. London Gazette 2 June 1942, the original Recommendation states: ‘This officer has carried out important long distance reconnaissance flights with highly successful results. He has displayed great skill and determination.’ D.F.C. Second Award Bar London Gazette 3 October 1944, the original Recommendation states: ‘Since the invasion of Northern France the squadron has completed many sorties against the enemy communication systems and military installations. Much success has been achieved in which Wing Commander Merifield has played a leading part. He planned the missions, advised of the tactics to be adopted and invariably undertook the more dangerous tasks himself. On two of these his brilliant work was well proved by the perfection of the photographs which he secured.’ A.F.C. London Gazette 2 January 1956. United States of America D.F.C. London Gazette 17 October 1950: ‘For services during the period 1939-45.’ United States of America Air Medal London Gazette 6 August 1954: ‘For valuable service in Korea. For courage, aggressiveness and proficiency in frequent encounters with high performance enemy jet aircraft’ John Roy Hugh Merifield was born in March 1920, and was the son of Captain J. H. Merifield, D.S.O. of 232 Hill Lane, Southampton. Merifield was educated at King Edward VI School, Southampton, and joined the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve in 1939 having cut short his studies at Oxford University (where he was a member of the Oxford University Air Squadron). He carried out initial training as a Pilot, and was posted to the School of Army Cooperation at Old Sarum in early 1940. Merifield was then posted for operational flying with 540 Squadron as part of the Photo Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) at Leuchars, and went on to complete over 160 sorties in Mosquitos. Merifield carried out reconnaissance missions to Norway, and long-range trips to German and Polish Baltic ports. He became widely regarded as one of the best Photo Reconnaissance pilots of the Second War, and took the first photograph of a V1 rocket on a launch ramp - over the Luftwaffe Test Installation, Peenemunde West, Usedom Island. This was the photograph from which Flight Officer Constance Babington-Smith, a photographic interpreter at the Allied Central Interpretation Unit, R.A.F. Medenham, confirmed the existence of the V1. She later went on to write Photographic Intelligence in World War II, Evidence in Camera, in which she relates the following: ‘It so happened that, while this search was in progress, on the morning of November 28th, 1943, a Mosquito was on its way across the North Sea from Scotland to try for “D.A.” cover of Berlin. It was a time of steady bad weather over central Europe, and a whole series of attempts to photograph Berlin had failed. The pilot was Squadron Leader John Merifield, who since Alistair Taylor went missing was quietly emerging as the steadiest and most talented of the Mosquito pilots at Leuchars. It was Merifield (when war broke out he was a nineteen-year-old undergraduate at Oxford) who in March 1942 had flown the cover of Königsberg - a landmark of great significance: for the first time the whole of northern Germany was within range. Merifield and his navigator, Flying Officer [W. N.] Whalley, approached the Berlin area from the north, but when they reached the city they realised that they would not be able to take any photographs there. The cloud was solid below them. Merifield knew, however, that it was much clearer on the Baltic coast, as they had come in that way. So he turned northwards and set course for the alternative targets that had been picked for him at briefing. There were some shipping targets at Stettin and Swinemünde, a flock of airfields, a suspected radar installation at Zinnowitz on the island of Usedom, and various other odd jobs. One after another Merifield photographed them. After Zinnowitz there was still some film left, and Merifield always made a point of using up every scrap. What targets were left? The airfield at Peenemünde. That would just about do it. Flying westwards, Merifield switched on his cameras as he reached the northern tip of Usedom, and they clicked away as he crossed the airfield. Then home! Three days later, on December 1st, while Kendall was arguing his case at the meeting in London, explaining step b...
Lot 43
In order to view full details and any additional images for this lot as well as place advanced bids or bid live, please click here to view this lot on the auctioneer's websiteAn outstanding post-War ‘Borneo operations’ M.M. group of three awarded to Captain (Q.G.O.) Ramprasad Pun, 2/2nd Gurkha Rifles, who opened the firefight on Operation Hell Fire in September 1965 - with his forward section of 10 Gurkhas facing a force of 100 terrorists, he stood his ground, firing his Bren gun from the hip and causing the enemy countless casualties Military Medal, E.II.R., 2nd issue (21150344 Rfn. Ramprasad Pun, 2 G.R.); General Service 1962, 2 clasps, Borneo, Malay Peninsula (21150344 Rfn. Ramparsad, 2/2 G.R.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., Regular Army (Lt. (Q.G.O.) Ramprasad Pun, M.M. 2 G.R.) edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise generally very fine (3) £4,000-£5,000 --- M.M. London Gazette 24 May 1966: ‘On 2 September 1965, Rifleman Ramprasad Pun took part in an operation, the aim of which was to ambush a stream bed in the border area of the Lundu District of Sarawak which it was believed Indonesian infiltration parties used as a route to Sarawak. He was a Bren gunner with the ambush party’s north flank protection group - a group consisting of 10 Gurkha other ranks. His task was to cover the track which ran parallel to the stream and to kill any enemy approaching down the track or who tried to outflank the ambush position as a whole. Contrary to expectation the enemy, an Indonesian company over one hundred strong, appeared suddenly from the flank using the track rather than the stream as an axis. Rifleman Ramprasad Pun held his fire until there were 25 Indonesians in his flank group’s killing ground and the enemy leading scout was 10 feet from his position. With his initial burst of fire he killed the leading scout and three other enemy soldiers. The Indonesian company were quick to react and put in an immediate frontal assault, covered by heavy machine-gun fire on Rifleman Ramprasad Pun’s group, and at the same time commenced trying to outflank the ambush position in order to cut off Support Company’s withdrawal. A fierce fire-fight, lasting some 10 minutes, now began between the enemy company and Rifleman Ramprasad’s group. In this fight he played a very prominent part, inflicting many casualties on the enemy. The Company Commander’s order for the north flank group to withdraw to reorganise at the rendezvous was now received and Rifleman Ramprasad’s party started to break contact and pull back. The enemy, seeing this manoeuvre commence, immediately started to press forward with greater ferocity. Yelling to his Platoon Commander, who was nearby, that he would cover the north flank group’s withdrawal, Rifleman Ramprasad Pun, with no regard for himself, then leapt to his feet in order to get a better view of his targets and proceeded to deal with the enemy. Shouting encouragement to his comrades this brave young soldier withdrew step by step between the retiring north flank group and the enemy. Firing his Bren gun from the hip, Rifleman Ramprasad Pun threw back group after group of charging Indonesians, inflicting yet again many casualties on the enemy. He kept up these tactics until the enemy pressure had slackened sufficiently for his group and platoon to make a clean break to the rendezvous. Throughout this harsh and confused battle against almost overwhelming odds, Rifleman Ramprasad Pun’s behaviour was outstanding. His marksmanship was of a very high order and he inflicted a great number of casualties on the enemy. His fearless example under fire served to encourage the soldiers around him. His personal conduct during the withdrawal phase contributed greatly to his flank group and his platoon reaching the rendezvous without casualties.’ Ramprasad Pun was born on 25 November 1942 and enlisted in the Brigade of Gurkhas on 25 November 1959. Having also seen active service in the Malay Peninsula, he was commissioned as a Lieutenant (Q.G.O.) in 1978 and was placed on the Retired List as a Captain (Q.G.O.) on 30 May 1987. Sold with the recipient’s original Certificate of Qualifications and copied research, including a photographic image of the recipient.
Lot 22
C. 202 BC to 220 AD. Han Dynasty. A pair of delicate Han Dynasty dancers with long sleeves. Both dancers are wearing a long flowing gowns with overlength sleeves which hide their hands. Both are in matching postitions with one long sleeve thrown over the shoulder, the other trailing down, as the dancer flexes her knees and lifts one heel to advance her step. This particualr motion was described in a Han Dynasty poem as follows "Their long sleeves, twirling and twisting, fill the hall; Gauze-stocking feet…taking mincing steps, Move with slow and easy gait They hover about long and continuous, as if Stopped in mid-air; Dazed, one thinks they are about to fall…" This piece has been precisely dated having undergone Thermo Luminescence analysis by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. Its TL certificate with full report will also accompany this lot. Good condition. Size: L:Set of 2: 450mm / W:340mm ; 8.5kg; Provenance; Property of a Central London gallery, acquired from an established English collection; formerly acquired in Hong Kong, Hollywood Antique Center in the early 1990s.
Lot 98
Ca.960-1279 AD. Chinese Song Dynasty. A buff-coloured, rectangular brick with a dancer depicted in high relief. The dancer, with turned head, crossed arms, and legs akimbo as if in mid-step, wears an elaborate tri-corn headpiece, long gown, trousers and boots. The Song Dynasty, which ruled most of China between 960 and 1279 AD, was responsible for many innovations, including the first banknotes (paper money), as well as in the fine arts, as this beautiful ceramic brick exemplifies. Excellent condition.Size: L:350mm / W:190mm ; 4kg; Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s;
Lot 2035
A Tourmaline and Diamond Necklace, the step cut pinky-brown tourmaline in a white claw setting, flanked by two baguette cut diamonds suspended from a fixed bar to a princess cut diamond, in white claw and rubbed over settings, on a fine trace link chain, total estimated diamond weight 0.45 carat approximately, drop length 3.5cm, necklace length 43.5cm see illustration . The necklace is in good condition. It fastens with a bolt ring catch. It is stamped '750' and in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour H/I/J, clarity VS2/SI1/SI2. Gross weight 5.1 grams. CR made 20.10.20.
Lot 2043
An Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, the central step cut emerald flanked by round brilliant cut diamonds, in white claw settings, to a tapered shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 0.50 carat approximately, finger size N1/2 see illustration . The ring is in fair condition, the claws require attention, the surface of the emerald is abraded and there is a chip under a claw of one of the diamonds. It is stamped 'FINE PLAT' and in our opinion would test as platinum. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour H/I/J, clarity VS2/SI1/SI2. Gross weight 2.9 grams. CR made 21.10.20.
Lot 136
David K. Stone (American, 1922 - 2001) "First Men on the Moon" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Masonite. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. On July 20, 1969, America's Apollo 11 mission achieved the goal which had driven the U.S. space program almost from the start. With the words, "Houston, Tranquility Base here, the Eagle has landed," a small module carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin gracefully touched down on the moon. An estimated five hundred million persons -- one of every seven people on earth -- listened as Neil Armstrong emerged from the module and climbed down the ladder towards the lunar surface. And all the world shared the sense of pride when Armstrong stepped off carefully and remarked, "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." For with Armstrong's small step, mankind's long dream of standing on a world other than his own had been fulfilled. Some nineteen minutes later, Aldrin climbed out of the module and the two Americans explored the strange, empty world around them before returning home. This artwork honors these two astronauts' courageous achievement -- along with the American ingenuity, industry and know-how that made it all possible. Image Size: 17.75 x 20.75 in. Overall Size: 23.75 x 27 in. Unframed. (B12005)
Lot 290
Paul Calle (Connecticut, New York, 1928 - 2010) "50th Anniversary of the United Nations". Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media painting 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 United States 32c 50th Anniversary of the United Nations stamp issued June 26, 1995. On June 12, 1941, the Inter-Allied Declaration "to work together, with other free peoples, both in war and peace" was signed in London. This event proved to be the first of many steps toward the establishment of the United Nations. Two months later, U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill endorsed the Atlantic Charter, a document that proposed a set of principles for international collaboration in maintaining world peace and security. Representatives of 26 nations -- all of which were at war with the Axis powers -- signaled their support of the Atlantic Charter by signing the "Declaration by United Nations" on January 1, 1942. This marked the first official use of the name that would ultimately become synonymous with world peace. Another step toward the development of the United Nations occurred on October 7, 1944, when diplomats from the United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union and China convened to lay the groundwork for an international peacekeeping organization. The Yalta Conference -- the historic meeting that determined the disposition of postwar Europe -- was also instrumental in the United Nations' establishment. Later, the four nations that had attended the conference became permanent members of the U.N. Security Council. On April 25, 1945, the 111-article Charter of the United Nations was drafted. It was signed on June 26, 1945, and came into force on October 24 -- a date that has since been designated as United Nations Day. Image Size: 14 x 11.75 in. Overall Size: 22 x 18 in. Unframed. (B15142)
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