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Click here to subscribeVERTIGO SWIRL LPS - OVERSEAS - Another mega selection of 4 x (overseas issued) LPs. Titles are Gentle Giant (x2) - S/T (German large swirl 6360 020 - Ex+/Ex+, immaculate copy) and Acquiring The Taste (German large swirl 6360 040 - VG+/VG), Uriah Heep - ...Very 'Eavy (German large swirl 6360 0096 - Ex+/Ex) and Status Quo - On The Level (Italian 6360 117 - Ex+/Ex with insert).
1920's Full Length Evening Dress, the bodice to waist of black lamé with gold yellow, pink floral design, the skirt of black net appliquéd with flowers of the same fabric, the second layer scalloped at the hem, cap sleeves, side fastening, full length detachable lightweight silk petticoat; a 1920's Panne Velvet Long Sleeved Deep Shawl Collared Coat, the sleeves with ruching at the elbow, the coat lined in a eau de Nil silk; and a 1920's Deep Net Cape of Silver Coloured Sequins, graduating to gunmetal grey, points and front and rear to waist level (3) Evening dress - generally in good order as is petticoat. Cape - good condition for age. Sequin cape - some sequin loss, two areas where sequins have melted, probably from contact with liquid.
TWO BOTTLES OF BENEDICTINE CIRCA 1950'S/1960'SComprising: one bottle BENEDICTINE D.O.M.. 73 proof. 23 3/4 Fl. Ozs. Level bottom neck. Wax boss broken. Labels badly discoloured with a few areas of damage. Together with one bottle of B and B - D.O.M.. Brandy & Benedictine Liqueur. 43% abv. No capacity statement. Level mid-high shoulder. Labels stained with some tears. Wax boss missing. 2 bottles.
2014 Norton Domiracer SS limited edition 45 of 50, 961cc, registration number FJ 14 HXX, chassis number SAYDMR01SEY001045, engine number 5010607. Norton, one of the most famous motorcycle marques, were founded in 1898 and up until the early 1970's were a very successful company both on the road and the track with multiple race wins, especially at the Isle of Man TT. By the mid 1980's their star had waned and production ceased. In late 2008, Stuart Garner, bought the rights to Norton and re-launched the company at Donington Park producing a new 961cc Norton Commando. Once the company was trading successfully they decided to celebrate by building a limited edition machine using the Commando's 961cc engine but harking back to the cafe racers of the 1960's. The Domiracer, designed by Simon Skinner, houses the parallel twin engine in a modern 'Featherbed' frame using a Spondon rear arm, Ohlin shocks and Brembo brakes matched with carbon fibre and polished alloy. One feature you cannot help to notice is the welded and polished alloy, cafe racer style tank. This example, believed the first to be offered at public auction anywhere in the world, is number 45 of the 50 produced and was bought direct from Norton as Andy was involved with the carbon fibre on the bike. It only has the test/delivery mileage on the clock and comes with both race and road exhausts (the race have decibel killer inserts that can be removed, reducing the level from 127 db to a believed 110 db). Destined to be a future classic from the moment it was built, the initial run of 50 were quickly sold so the Dominator SS was then produced, again in limited run. Sold with the V5C, SORN notification, original invoice (dated 01/05/2014), paperwork, a Norton paddock stand, Norton bike cover, a modified number plate mounting (original included), road exhaust and brackets, alternative clutch, brake handles and fuel filler cap and has Datatool Tracking.
Of Bradford Football Club Interest: A Victorian Silver Presentation Ewer, Martin Hall & Co, London 1873, ovoid form on circular foot with bearded mask spout, the body chased with Gothic style decoration, inscribed ''Presented To H.W.T.Garnett By The Bradford Football Club, Nov 24th 1880'', 25cm high, 21oz 16dwt See illustration Harry Wharfedale Tennant Garnett (1851-1928) was born in Otley and played Rugby Union as a Forward at representative level for both England, winning a cap against Scotland in 1877, and Yorkshire, appearing as captain. He also played at club level for Bradford F.C. during the 1870's, again appearing as captain. It is not known exactly what the reason for this presentation was, but it may well be a commemoration of the club's move to a permanent ground in Park Avenue, Bradford.
610 Squadron, February 1943 - Charlie, Stewie, Doug, Feathers, Johnnie, Arnt, South, Gerry, Sammy; and Mike, Reg, Dave, Jeff, Paddy, Doris, Hoppy, Dai and Williesigned lower right "Olive Snell / March 1943" and "Olive Snell / 610 Squadronwatercolour and charcoal, each 56 x 39cm (a pair)On fine linen paper and stuck down. Under glass. One large foxing spot in the second lot of men.The Tatler and Bystander, 16 June 1943, "Men of the 610 Squadron - Portraits by Olive Snell", illlus. p.341610 SquadronThe present portrait studies were probably initiated towards the end of February, 1943 while the Squadron was based at Westhampnett, a satellite airfield to the main base at Tangmere. The pilots depicted - several referred to by their nicknames - are as follows:First PaintingCharlie: Dubbed "Polish Charlie", most probably Sgt. Karol Michalkiewicz, born 1921, joined 610 Squadron on 21 November 1941 from 316 (The City of Warsaw Polish Squadron) . Left 610 on 3 April 1943. No information about his subsequent service but it seems that he stayed in Britain after the War and died in Birmingham on 27 September 1988.Stewie: P/O Andrew Stewart Barrie was educated at Harrow, studied law and trained in Canada. Shot down and killed on 22 June 1943 aged 25 whilst on a "Ramrod" escorting mission over Rotterdam. Fighter Pilots intensely disliked Ramrod duties which involved escorting bombers to ground level targets in daylight hours at slow speed . He is buried in the Hook of Holland General Cemetery.Doug: F/Lt. Douglas Owen Collinge, DFC. On his second appointment to 610 Squadron he became one of two Flight Commanders to his Commanding Officer Johnnie Johnson. Prior to co-joining 610 on 4 September 1942 he had been recommended for the DFC and received his medal from the King at Buckingham Palace on 20 November 1942. Shot down and killed in Cayeux on 21 April 1943.Feathers: Squadron Leader W A Laurie, DFC. A Liverpudlian, he joined 610 on 8 September 1942 and became one of the Flight Commanders. Succeeded Johnnie Johnson as Commanding Officer of 610 from March 1943 until January 1944. He retired from the RAF in 1961.Johnnie: Squadron Leader James Edgar "Johnnie" Johnson , DFC and Bar, had been officially posted to 610 Squadron as its Commanding Officer on 13 July 1942 and remained in that position until 19 March 1943, when, concurrently being promoted to Wing Commander, he left to take command of the Canadian wing comprising 403 and 416 Squadrons at Kenley.During his eight months as 610's Commanding Officer there were innumerable changes to the pilot personnel in the squadron for various reasons, not least numerous casualties. His time at 610 was a difficult one for the squadron, particularly because the Mk V Spitfires with which they were equipped were no match for the German Focke-Wolf Fw B190 fighters which were very formidable machines. 610 was also heavily involved in the Dieppe raid on 19 August 1942 which was a disaster for the ground forces and not much less dire for all of the squadrons of Fighter Command involved. On that operation Johnson came perilously close to being shot down.Arnt: 2nd Lt. Arnt Hvinden. A Norwegian, who was a Civil pilot before the War and who had been awarded the Norwegian King's Medalie for gallantry during operations in Norway. Born 1917. Instructed in Canada prior to joining 610 Squadron on 20 January 1943 and posted elsewhere (by then a Captain) 12 September 1943. Died 1987.South: P/O Southwell C Creagh, Australian, Joined 610 on 3 April 1942 and was the squadron's "Eye" who could spot German fighters before the other pilots. Shot down over the sea, 19 August 1942. Rescued and returned to 610. In early September 1942 he was credited, jointly with Sgt. Greggory, with shooting down the first Messerschmitt Me 210 to be downed over mainland England. Gerry: Lt. Gerry Volkhersz, Royal Netherlands Naval Air Service. Joined 610 February 1943, left March 1943 to join the Fleet Air Arm. Living in Germiston, South Africa, in 1987. Died 1994.Sammy: F/O George Samuel Malton, a Canadian and one of the Squadron's youngest pilots. Joined 610 26 August 1942. Shot down and killed 28 March 1943 while escorting American bombers near Fecamp. Ironically, he should not even have been flying on that day as he was still on sick leave with a broken jaw following a fight in the Regent Palace Hotel, London, with American servicemen.Second PaintingMike: Sgt. H Dallow had been in the Durham Light Infantry during the retreat from Dunkirk and subsequently transferred to the RAF. Nothing is known about this pilot's subsequent service or life.Reg: F/O Pearson, a former rear-gunner in Coastal Command, who saw action at Dunkirk and in the Far East before training as a pilot, and then became an instructor. Nothing is known about this pilot's subsequent service or life.Dave: P/O Alan Hubert Davidson was in the Buffs before transferring to the RAF. Joined 610 from 521 Squadron on 29 January 1943 and posted elsewhere on 5 May 1943. Born Putney in 1917.Doris: F/Lt. Peter Pound, a fighter pilot in Libya early in the War, was wounded and joined 610 on 19 February 1943. No more is known about this pilot's subsequent service or life.Jeff: P/O Jeffrey Martin Cremer. Joined 610 on 23 February 1943. Killed aged 19 on his first operational flight 14 March 1943 when he stalled his Spitfire over Bognor and crashed in the sea.Paddy: Probably Sgt. (later F/O) J G A Small, a fiery Irishman from Limerick with a particular penchant for blowing up steam engines. Joined 610 in January 1942. Posted from 610 Squadron to Montrose, Scotland, 19 January 1944 for an Instructor's Course.Hoppy: F/Lt. Colin G Hodgkinson. Joined 610 from 131 Squadron on 20 January 1943, having previously been in the Fleet Air Arm. He had lost both legs at the age of 19 in a Fleet Air Arm flying accident but, inspired by Douglas Bader, was determined that this would not keep him from flying. Dai:F/Sgt. Dai T Jones was formerly a docker's foreman. Joined 610 on 28 August 1942. Promoted to P/O on 18 May 1943. Transferred from 610 on 19 January 1944.Willie: F/Lt. P I Howard-Williams, DFC, a regular RAF officer who had been in action during the retreat from Dunkirk. Awarded the DFC in November 1941, thereafter joining 610 on 22 February 1943. He was a regular RAF Officer who had been in action at Dunkirk. Transferred in April 1943 but returned to 610 June-November 1943. After the War he remained in the RAF until retiring as a Squadron Leader in 1958. He bought the Pandora Inn at Restronguet in Cornwall. He retired to Spain from 1979-1991 and died in England in 1993. His brother Jeremy was also a fighter pilot and was also awarded the DFC but was killed in 1940.Olive Snell (1888-1962) married Colonel Ebenezer Leckie Pike, CBE, MC, of Dale Park, Arundel, Sussex Born in Durban, South Africa Lived in London and Petersfield, Hampshire Olive Snell studied under Boris Anrep and Augustus John, and exhibited at the Goupil Gallery, Fine Art Society, Grosvenor Gallery and the New English Art Club, Portrait Painters, the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and The Society of Women ArtistsOlive Snell was related to Hugh "Cocky" Dundas (later Group Captain Sir Hugh Dundas, DSO and Bar, DFC) who was Johnson's great friend in the war and indeed his best man at his wedding, so it is possible that it was through this connection that Olive Snell came to be asked to paint these portraits, although she is believed to have done similar pilot portraits of 610 Squadron in 1941..Olive Snell's work is in the Imperial War Museum, London.
The 1942 personal hand written leather bound war-time diary of Wing Commander (later Air Vice-Marshal) James Edgar "Johnnie" Johnson, CB, CBE, DSO and 2 Bars, DFC and Bar, from 1st January to 31st December 1942 with detailed entries of his every-day life both domestic and RAF related. 1942 was, for Fighter Command if not for Bomber Command and the other armed forces, a year of transition. The Battle of Britain and the worst of the Blitz were now over and the focus, and Luftwaffe resources, on the part of the Germans was now concentrated on the Russian Front. Notwithstanding this, the Germans provided stiff and fierce resistance to all attempts to attack their industrial institutions and communication links. Fighter Command's principal role was changing from one of destroying German bombers attacking Britain to escorting British, and latterly American, bombers attacking mainland Europe. Many Fighter Command pilots disliked this role. Fighter pilots were also involved in "Rhubarb" operations which were low level attacks generally carried out only when there were low cloud and poor visibility conditions. Pilots generally - but not unanimously - also intensely disliked these operations which were considered dangerous but achieving very little. Johnson was certainly of this opinion and makes mention of this view a few times in the diary. A sample entry for Sunday 25th January reads: "Kirton: Flight arrived back from Garhill more dead than alive, made my report to Group Capt. Woolhams. In the evening Neville, Nip, Derek and I slipped down to the Royal and met old Nat, pushed along to The Jolly Sailor and had several more beers and the odd brandy. Lovely night with almost a full moon and Nip decided he was going to fly; tried to persuade him not but the bugger was very obstinate and moved quietly off in my van; rang up Kimby & told him to tell Nip that the CO's instructions were not to take off, Dicky Stafford also refused him permission from opps - no use, he took off and after beating up the mess pranged when landing - stalled from about 20 feet. Hell of a row, C.O. talking about a court -martial and the Nip walking about as white as a ghost". The diary also includes operational information of life in 610 Squadron such as the entry on 19th August for the Dieppe raid: "West Malling: The wing took off at 07:40 to provide cover for Army & Navy operations at Dieppe. Jamie leading with 485 Sqd, 411 next and ourselves top cover. We saw a lot of aircraft returning and when halfway across saw a heavy smoke fall over the town. When about 5 miles off the coast we were heavily engaged by over 100 190's and 109's. Self: 1FW 190 Destroyed. Self, F/Sgt Creagh & P/O Smith. 1 Me 109 Destroyed. Self & P/O Smith. 1 FW 190 Damaged. P/O Hakam. 1 FW 190 Damaged. F/LT Crowley Milling. 1 Me 109 Destroyed. Our Casualties: F/LT Poole & Sgt Leach Missing. F/Sgt Creagh - Bailed out & picked up by Navy. 2nd Patrol, 3rd Patrol & 4th Patrol" Interestingly, the diary indicates that Johnson had 3 days shooting grouse in Scotland on 5th, 6th and 7th August; under the 1831 Game Act, grouse shooting may not commence until 12 August. The diary also has a photograph glued in of Johnnie with his dog Pusher. Pusher sadly was killed by a Motor Transport lorry when running across the perimeter track on 23 August 1942. Whilst on holiday/leave in the north of England where he indulged his love of shooting, Johnson came by a litter of Labradors and promptly bought one, Sally, for 7 guineas. Sally was to feature in several subsequent photographs with Johnson and his then current Spitfire. The diary is accompanied by a typed transcript and a 610 Squadron plaque. Provenance: By descent within the family of Johnnie Johnson.
1 bottle and 2 half bottles mixed Lot Vintage Port and Dessert WineComprising 1 bottle Vintage Port believed 1970's (level at mid shoulder) - we are unable to advise Shipper or Vintage - Together with 1 half bottle Fonseca Vintage Port 1970 (b/n) Bottled by Cock Russell & Spedding and 1 half bottle Windowrie Estate Botrytis Sauvignon Blanc 1999
SUMPTER LEONARD: (1911-1993) British Royal Air Force Flight Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid) as Bomb aimer of Lancaster ED929/G AJ-L, 16th – 17th May 1943. The Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book belonging to Sumpter and recording his service during World War II, the 8vo hardbound log book issued by the Royal Canadian Air Force and containing over 140 pages of entries in Sumpter’s hand dating from 15th October 1941 to 2nd September 1945, covering his participation in Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid) of 16th-17th May 1943 as well as other important operations, and also featuring a number of significant signatures of his superiors, including those of Guy Gibson VC, Henry ‘Dinghy’ Young, David Maltby, David Shannon and James Tait. Completed in Sumpter’s typically neat hand, in a variety of colours of ink, the Log Book details the dates of flights, types of aircraft flown, names of pilots and other crew members, various observations and remarks and numbers of hours flown etc., commencing with his training in Canada and completion of his Air Observers Advanced Navigation Course, Bombing Course and Gunnery Course, his posting to 57 Squadron in September 1942 and bombing operations over Genoa, Turin, Stuttgart, Berlin, Nuremberg, St. Nazaire, his subsequent transfer to 617 Squadron at RAF Scampton as one of David Shannon’s crew from April 1943 and various training operations including night and day cross country flights, low level flights etc., the flying summary for April 1943 approved and signed by both Gibson and Young individually; a number of other exercise flights in the days leading up to Operation Chastise, the historic flight of 16th May 1943 recorded by Sumpter as departing at 21.50 in Lancaster L-929 and listing his fellow crew members of Shannon, Walker, Goodale, Buckley, Henderson and Jagger (the latter entry later annotated by Sumpter ‘killed o.a.s. 4.5.44’), with the remarks ‘Op. No. 14 via Holland to the Hun. Satisfactory attack on Eder Dam 18 miles west of Kassel. Average ht. 100 feet’, the same page featuring the flying summary for May 1943 signed by Maltby; Sumpter’s flights resume on 2nd June 1943 and detail many flights as part of Shannon’s crew including a bombing operation over Bologna (‘uneventful excursion’), a sweep over the North Sea in search of a lifeboat, his posting with 617 Squadron to RAF Coningsby in September 1943 and various tactical exercises, his participation in Operation Garlic on 14th & 15th September 1943 (a failed attempt at a low level raid on the Dortmund-Ems Canal in which Maltby was killed) Sumpter remarking ‘Ops recalled. Circled S/Ldr Maltby’s crash. Ops. Dortmund-Ems Canal. Visibility nil but target found’, many other low and high level bombing exercises, as well as several operations over a ‘Special Target’ on 16th & 22nd December 1943, an operation over Limoges (‘complete devastation’) and one over the Antheor Viaduct in February 1944, as well as St. Etienne (‘considerable damage’) a Michelin rubber works (‘large fires’), a Powder Explosive works in South France (‘Demolished’) during March 1944, Sumpter’s flights with Mosquitoes following their introduction to 617 Squadron in April 1944 including operations as a marking aircraft over Paris, Brunswick and Munich, Special Duty operations on D-Day, 6th June 1944, an operation in the Pas du Calais area (‘Good raid on rocket installation’), Sumpter’s return to flying Lancasters as part of Marshall’s crew in February 1945 including attacks on ‘E’ boat and midget submarine pens, an abortive attack on a rail viaduct at Bielfeld and two later attacks on the same target (‘50% successful’), as well as a raid on Berchtesgaden (‘The Eagles Nest. Hitler’s Chalet in the Bavarian Alps, Austria. Load 1 x 5 tons’) on 25th April 1945, etc. Sumpter’s last flight is recorded on 2nd September 1945 in a Lancaster and he concludes the entry with his signature (‘L J Sumpter F/L his mark’) beneath the word Finis and a total of 900 hours and 10 minutes flying time. With several other pages of summaries of operations towards the end of the log book. Signatories throughout include Guy Gibson VC (1918-1944, British Wing Commander in the R.A.F. during World War II. Gibson was the first Commanding Officer of 617 Squadron, the ‘Dambusters’, and in June 1943 became the most highly decorated serviceman in the country), Henry Melvin ‘Dinghy’ Young (1915-1943, British Squadron Leader of World War II, Young was second in command during Operation Chastise, the ‘Dambusters’ raid, and part of the attack on the Mohne dam. On the return journey, Young’s aircraft was brought down by anti-aircraft fire, resulting in the death of Young and his entire crew), David Maltby (1920-1943, British Squadron Leader in the R.A.F. during World War II. Maltby flew in 617 Squadron during Operation Chastise, the ‘Dambusters’ raid, being killed a few months later during Operation Garlic; 3 signatures), David Shannon (1922-1993, Australian Flight Officer in the R.A.F. during World War II. Shannon flew in 617 Squadron during Operation Chastise, the ‘Dambusters’ raid; 7 signatures), James Tait (1916-2007, British Group Captain in the R.A.F. during World War II. Tait conducted 101 bombing missions during the war, including the one that finally sank the German battleship Tirpitz in 1944. He succeeded Leonard Cheshire as commander of 617 Squadron),A. S. Palmer (3 signatures), C. H. Johnson (2 signatures), Walter H. Shaw, Donald George Long (1919-1943, British Squadron Leader with 57 Squadron who was killed at the age of 24, along with his entire crew, during an operation to Hamburg when his Lancaster crashed near Luneberg; 2 signatures), G. W. Curry (3 signatures), J. H. Leland, Ralph Allesbrook (d.1943, British Flight Officer in the R.A.F. during World War II. Allsebrook’s 617 Squadron Lancaster was shot down during an attack on the German Dortmund-Ems Canal in September 1943; 2 signatures), William Suggitt (1920-1944, British Flight Commander in the R.A.F. during World War II. Suggitt joined 617 Squadron in 1943, tragically being killed less than five months later, his plane crashing in poor weather just north of Chichester; 3 signatures), J. Ward, A. G. Ward, Eric Gray-Ward etc. An extremely rare and historically important Log Book belonging to one of the Dambusters and recording Operation Chastise, one of the most famous and significant actions carried out against Germany during World War II. Some light overall age wear, the front and back boards a little loose and with some wear to the edges of the spine and dark blue cloth binding. About VG
[SUMPTER LEONARD]: (1911-1993) British Royal Air Force Flight Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid) as Bomb aimer of Lancaster ED929/G AJ-L, 16th-17th May 1943. A unique personal hardback 4to scrapbook, complied by Sumpter during his service with 617 Squadron, 1943-45, with a postcard photograph adhered to the cover, the image depicting a Lancaster in flight high above the English countryside, beneath a partially torn label stating '…J Sumpter. Navigator…'. The scrapbook containing 53 pages of various newspaper cuttings, original photographs, and a telegram, and numerous annotations in Sumpter's hand, including, 'R.A.F. Left huge fires raging in Berlin' (newspaper cutting, 18th January 1943, annotated 'This is a report on flight made with F/L Curry (Pilot), P/O Henderson (Nav), F/S Sumpter (Bomb Aimer), F/S Higgins (M/V), F/S Shepherd (W/OP), Sgt. Henderson (F/E), F/O Longden'); 'Ruhr Floods Arms Cities From Mined Dams' (newspaper cutting, 16th May 1943); a photograph of the Mohne Dam, above which Sumpter has written, 'Nets on Mohne Dam erected after repair to Dam. Taken April 47 by self'; a newspaper cutting entitled 'Dam raiders meet King', the final sentence of the article stating, in part, 'Their Majesties spoke to every Officer and N.C.O. in the squadron…', next to which Sumpter has written, 'This is a lie!'; a typed telegram to Sumpter, signed by Air Chief Marshal Arthur Harris, 23rd May 1943, the message stating, 'My warmest congratulations on the award of your Distinguished Flying Medal'; a newspaper cutting depicting bomb damage headlined, 'Bomb-Aimers view of RAF Target' (annotated 'February 8th '44' and 'Limoges'); newspaper cutting, 'First picture of our 5½-Ton bombs' havoc', with further newspaper photographs of the Limoges raid annotated 'Before' and 'After', and with two original photographs annotated 'Marker Bombs exploding on roof at Limoges (raid) factory' and 'Limoges. Taken during raid. By Flashbomb'; a newspaper cutting 'RAF pin-point 'Busters'on tyres centre', beneath, an original photograph depicts a bomb on its carriage, surrounded by ground staff, annotated, 'The 12,000lb bomb for blast effect. First used Sept. 1943'; a reprinted photograph, captioned by Sumpter, 'Michelin Tyre Works Clermont-Ferrand'; '1,500 tons smashed this tank depot' (newspaper cutting 3rd April 1944); a typed telegram to Sumpter, signed by Air Marshal Robert Saundby, 24th May 1944, the message stating, 'My warmest congratulations on the award of your Distinguished Flying Cross' opposite a newspaper cutting depicting Sumpter in head and shoulders pose, above the headline, 'D.F.C. for Kettering Dam Buster'; 'Fleet of Nazi Ships Sunk at Le Havre' (newspaper cutting 13th June 1944); an original aerial photograph of a bomb dropping high over Northern France, to which Sumpter has added, '13,400lb Bomb. Penetration type. Submarine pen 'Buster'. Picture taken over Northern France, 24.6.44. Just after the release of a 13,400lb bomb. This type was first used in May 1944. Main use is for destroying underground works'; an original photograph of servicemen and women at a dance, clearly showing Sumpter dancing with a woman from the W.A.A.F., annotated, 'Squadron party July 18th 1944. Partnered by Diana Mitchell-Dawson (Cpl)'; three original aerial photographs, one depicting the submarine base at La Rochelle, France (26th December 1941), and two others depicting the midget U-boat shelters at Pooters Haven, Holland, annotated '617 Squadron alone - Tallboy bombs, 3.2.45'; an original photograph of the Bielefeld Viaduct, above which Sumpter has written, 'Bielefeld Viaduct. Photographed by myself May 1947, showing temporary repair 2½ years after raid'; an original aerial photograph annotated '22.2.45 Railway viaduct Bielefeld Germany (nr. Hanover), This was destroyed. Nine spans were demolished', Sumpter indicating with ink the viaduct on the photograph; an original aerial photograph of the submarine pens at Farge, Germany, annotated '27.3.45 617 Squadron alone. "Grand Slam" bombs', with three press cuttings of the raid, Sumpter also indicating in ink the targets on the photograph; a reprinted photograph, a detailed image of the damaged inflicted at Farge, photographed from within the submarine pen, annotated, 'Taken late 1945. Farge'; an original aerial photograph of Ijmuiden harbour, annotated, 'Ijmuiden. 7.4.45. Ship attacked is by jetty in lower left of the picture. Tonnage 14,000'; a reprinted photograph of a Lancaster bomber releasing a 22,000lb bomb, annotated, '22,000lb bomb on release. Note straps hanging. Bomb doors were removed for this bomb, also mid upper turret. Taken over the target. Only 5 crew carried, P-B/A-Eng-Rear Gunner-Nav'; newspaper headline 'Berchtesgaden hit by 12,000lb bombs', with a further press cutting (26th April 1945); a reprinted photograph depicting aircraft flying at high altitude, annotated, 'Armada on the way to Berchtesgaden 25.4.45'; a magazine photograph of Hitler's Berghof at Berchtesgaden, above which Sumpter has indicated the location of the Eagles Nest; a photograph (possible reprint) of the destruction of the Mohne Dam taken at ground level, written on the page below Sumpter reveals, 'Bought for 1 cigarette from a German on Mohne Dam. June 21st 1947'; a newspaper photograph depicting R.A.F. Bomb Disposal personnel examining three 'bouncing bombs' at Reculver, Kent (1980); a single page, being a hand written performance chart of Sumpter's navigational skills, with error rates stated for various tasks, including the comment, 'Sight analysis to date. Star sights taken on ground but wrong star used', written in Sumpter's hand, and signed by the course instructor, C.A. Johnson, dated 13th February 1942. With several pages neatly removed, the spine slightly loose, but with all pages firmly intact, and with age wear to the cover, otherwise GSumpter had already served two stints in the Grenadier Guards before transferring to the RAF in 1941. After training in England and Canada, he was posted to 57 Squadron at Scampton in September 1942. This book was evidently used during part of the initial training and this may account for the missing pages and the one remaining page from his time under instruction.
DAMBUSTERS THE: A signed colour 26 x 16 print entitled 'Cooler' Intruder AJ-G by artist Andrew S. Robertson, the image depicting the Avro Lancaster AJ-G being flown at low level toward the Mohne Dam as part of Operation Chastise. Signed by various R.A.F. and military servicemen including Len Sumpter, Bill Reid VC, Ross M. Stanford, Sydney Grimes, Dave Roger, etc., in pencil and ink pen (2), to clear areas beneath the image, further signed by the artist Andrew S. Robertson. Limited Edition numbered 17/300. Together with a signed colour 17½ x 12 print entitled Spitfire by artist J. Bachelor, the image depicting Spitfire K5054 on its first flight, 5th March 1936. Signed by Spitfire Test Pilot Jeffrey Quill in bold blue ink to a clear area on the fuselage of the aircraft. Accompanied by the original mailing tube addressed to Sumpter. With minor foxing to the Spitfire picture. G to VG, 2Provenance: Accompanied by a statement of provenance signed by Leonard Sumpter’s daughter attesting to the fact that the items included in the present lot were the personal property of her father.
1974 Great Britain Rugby League players shirt - issued to Jim Thompson for the tour to Australia and New Zealand playing in six tests - c/w the original Great Britain RL tour cloth badge, number 10 on the back and signed Jim Thompson to the collar. Note Jim Thompson played rugby league during the '60/70/80's playing at representative level for Great Britain and at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage No.468) Bradford Northern and Carlisle either as a prop or 2nd row i.e. number 8 or 10 or 11 or 12 during the era of contested scrums during his career he played 21 test matches for Great Britain and 6 test matches for England
A 1999 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera Tiptronic S, registration number PCZ 1469, blue. Originally supplied by Isaac Agnew Porsche Belfast on 4-1-1999, this Porsche is finished in metallic blue with a black leather interior and tiptronic transmission. PCZ 1469 has been very well maintained and has a comprehensive service history with a service book containing 20 stamps from Porsche Centres and specialists with the last being undertaken by Brookspeed at 155,614 miles on 14-12-15. The history file contains further receipts which include a mini service and full inspection by Brookspeed on 22-2-2017 for £366, past MOTs and the original owner's wallet containing booklets. The Porsche offers entry level 911 motoring at tremendous value at the guide price. V5C, MOT to March 2018 See illustrations
MAETERLINCK MAURICE: (1862-1949) Belgian Poet and Playwright. Nobel Prize in Literature 1911. A.L.S., Maeterlinck, three pages, 8vo, Grasse, Alpes maritimes, 9th May 1906, to Ivan Gilkin, in French. Maeterlinck states `I have just received and read, without intermissions, your very fine Savon-Zola. It is at the level of the best philosophical playwrights of Renan, who in my opinion, reached the highest rank that the playwright style can reach.´ Maeterlinck further continues reporting on his correspondent´s book, saying in part `In the same way we enjoy appreciating a marble of the grande époque, and we realize that it could not be more perfect.´ Accompanied by the original envelope, post stamped. VG £100-120
HORNBY DUBLO mostly 2R - 13 x Goods Wagons and 3 x 4025/26 x BR(S) Green Suburban Coaches - mostly Fair Plus, a 2R TPO Coach ONLY - for spares - a D1 Island Platform - Fair Plus Boxed - a D1 Level Crossing - Fair Plus, an empty D1 Footbridge Box - Good - 2 x 2746 Uncoupling Rails - both Good Plus with Switches in Fair Boxes and 5 x 2R Diamond Crossings - Good.
Lincolnshire, a large collection, including Gough, R. The History and Antiquities of Croyland-Abbey in the County of Lincoln. 1783. 4to., engraved plates, extra-illustrated with additional plates and a pen and ink sketch, signed "J. Buck delin."; Stark, Adam The History of Lincoln. Lincoln, 1810. 12mo., frontispiece & 14 plates, quarter calf, rebacked; Yeoman, Thomas The Report of Thomas Yeoman, Engineer, concerning the Drainage of the North Level of the Fens. [No printer or publisher, 1769], 4to., folding chart, ?original wrappers; Pegge, S. Memoirs of the Life of Roger de Weseham, Dean of Lincoln. 1761, 4to., title dust-soiled, 2 works in one volume, contemporary half calf, rebacked retaining spine, corners rubbed; [Taylor and Hessey, publishers] The History of Lincoln. Lincoln, 1816. 8vo, frontispiece & 3 plates, original boards, uncut, joints splitting, head and base of spine worn; Weir, George Historical and Descriptive Sketches of the Town and Soke of Horncastle. 1822. Second edition, engraved plates, contemporary suede, title & frontispiece loose, head of spine worn, joints splitting; Stark, Adam The History and Antiquities of Gainsburgh. 1817. 8vo, folding map, 4 plates, folding genealogy, near contemporary cloth, original label on spine, uncut, slightly spotted; Creasey, J. Sketches, illustrative of the Topography and History of New and Old Sleaford. Sleaford, 1825, list of subscribers, plates and illustrations, original boards, uncut, some spotting, rebacked; Oldfield, Edmund A Topographical and Historical Account of Wainfleet. 1829. 8vo, 7 plates, vignettes, contemporary quarter cloth, uncut; Walker, N. & T. Craddock. The History of Wisbech. Wisbech, 1849. 8vo, engraved plates, folding plan, original decorative cloth gilt; Thompson, P. The History and Antiquities of Boston. Boston, 1856. plates, green morocco, spine gilt; Fletcher, T.C. Read's History of the Isle of Axholme. Epworth, 1858. Hand-coloured folding plans, plates, contemporary diced calf, upper joint splitting; [Bowstead R.] The very extraordinary case of a Clergyman, in consequence of an inclosure. Hull: Goodwill and Lawson, [?1834], 12mo., hand-coloured plan, disbound, clean; [Boston & Fens, pamphlets] a Collection of 16 pamphlets, most with Lynn or Boston imprints, a few with wrappers, bound in one volume, supposedly from the collection of Pishey Thompson the Boston historian, c.1812-1851, contemporary half calf; [Bayley, R.S.] Notitiae Ludae, or Notices of Louth. Louth, 1834. 8vo, folding plan & 5 plates, original boards, plan loose, rubbed, spine slightly split; Ball, H.W. The Social History and Antiquities of Barton-upon-Humber. Barton-upon-Humber, 1856. 8vo, plates, original cloth; Trollope, E. Sleaford. 1872. 8vo, plates, illustrations, original cloth gilt; Hall, J.G. Notices of Lincolnshire. Hull, 1890, 8vo, coloured plates, original cloth; Walcott, M.E.C. Memorials of Stamford. Stamford, 1867, engraved plates, original cloth; Tomlinson, J. The Level of Hatfield Chace and parts Adjacent. Doncaster, 1882. Folio, plates, original cloth, t.e.g.; and 10 more modern volumes relating to Lincolnshire (27)
*Motor Aneroid Barometer by S. Smiths & Son. Dating from the late veteran, early vintage period, a working barometer, having a 3-inch silver dial showing pressure in millibars, and a movable outer ring segmented to enable confirmation of altitude above sea level. With a nickel-plated case, in full working order (1)
ALTERNATIVE/ROCK/ACID/INDIE - An impressive collection of 101 x (mainly) LPs with many obscure and collectable releases! Artists/titles include James Warren - Burning Questions, Gas Mark 5 - S/T (FESTIVAL 2), Always August, Plummet Airlines - On Stoney Ground, Original Mirrors, Sea Level, White Witch, Paul Roland inc. Live In Italy 1989, Gael Force, Plasticland, Andromeda - Live 1967 (Rehearsing At The "Middle Earth" Club, London (KSLP9497), The Seeds - Evil Hoodoo (limited edition Bam Caruso pic disc), Roogalator, Andy Summers/Robert Fripp, Downy Mildew, Norman Greenbaum (Reprise 6365), Albert Lee and The Celibate Rifles. Condition is generally VG to Ex+.( VINYL RECORDS )
Art caricature on cardboard of Frank Mitchell as a Chelsea player size 13" x 17" tracing his history from Australia (his birthplace), reference to his dad a pioneer flyer in the 1930's, through to his marriage in the 1940's, to playing both football and cricket at the top level. Sketched in, inked with Indian ink, and embellished with blue colour and signed by Roy Ullyett. ROY ULLYETT OBE (1914-2001) Rated as the greatest sports cartoonist of his generation working for the Sunday Pictorial and thereafter the Daily Express. An accomplished caricaturist he drew many sports celebrities by sketching first in pencil and then completing in pen and Indian ink, the cartoons being humorous by poking gentle fun at the subject.
TWO BOTTLES OF BENEDICTINE CIRCA 1950'S/1960'SComprising: one bottle BENEDICTINE D.O.M.. 73 proof. 23 3/4 Fl. Ozs. Level bottom neck. Wax boss broken. Labels badly discoloured with a few areas of damage. Together with one bottle of B and B - D.O.M.. Brandy & Benedictine Liqueur. 43% abv. No capacity statement. Level mid-high shoulder. Labels stained with some tears. Wax boss missing. 2 bottles.
DALMORE 12YOA 1970's bottling of the Dalmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 75.7cl/ 26 2/3 Fl. Ozs. 75 Proof. Bottled in the 1970s right on the cusp of changing from Fl. ozs to ml. In original carton. Level mid-high neck. Carton with some creasing, bottle in excellent condition. 1 bottle
MACALLAN THIRTIESPart of a series of bottlings of Macallan prepared to reflect the distillation during the 1930's. 500ml. 40% abv. A slightly peatier version of the Macallan reflecting the reversion to peat kilning of the barley due to short supply of coal. In original carton. Level mid-neck. Slight staining on box. Bottle in excellent condition. 1 bottle.
Lewis (Henry Watkin, mechanic and engineer, founder of the Treherbert Engineering Works, of Llynyreos House, Merthyr Tydvil, d. 1897) Archive of diaries and photographs, including: 3 diaries, 2 industrial notebooks with technical drawings (Jarrow Steel Mill etc.), 2 albums of correspondence, a quantity of family photographs, various bindings, v.s., v.d., 1890's (qty). ⁂ Lewis travels from Brindisi (on the same ship as the Tsar of Russia's brother), to Egypt (taking a trip down the Nile) and to India. In another trip, to America, Lewis visits the White House for President Cleveland's reception, visits relatives in the New York area, attends Buffalo Bill's show, going to see Madam Patti singing in New York, twelve foot snow drifts, using horses to plough the ice on the river, involved in an accident on a train which kills a family on the level crossing, watches some large fires breaking out in the centre of New York and goes twice to the docks to see the many thousands of immigrants flooding into America.
1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Coupe - An early matching numbers example acquired by the current owner in around 1978 as a running car but in need of restoration - The engineer vendor stripped the car in the mid 1980's and carried out significant restorative works to the body and mechanicals - The construction of racing and aerobatic aircraft restricted the E-Types rejuvenation and it has remained in a barn loft since 1990 The green registration book that accompanies this early right-hand-drive E-Type 3.8 Coupe shows that it was acquired by Venture Garage of Holbrook, Derbyshire, in March 1969. The current proprietor of the garage informed us that his father, Tom Bacon, was quite well known in the local area for driving around in this E-Type. Clearly an enthusiast, Mr Bacon owned five V12 versions when he passed away in around 2005. Original paint on the door and bonnet hinges lead us to believe that the car was originally finished in Opalescent Silver Blue, and after sporting a red hue for a while the car was navy blue when Mr Bacon sold it at an unknown date to a Mr J A Dyson. Our vendor purchased the car in around 1978 from Mr Dyson (the accompanying sales invoice is undated), and at that time the car was able to be driven but in need of restoration. In around 1983 our engineer vendor commenced restorative works and got as far as stripping, rejuvenating, and reassembling the original matching-numbers engine, as well as the gearbox and rear axle. After stripping the paint from the body he braced it with tubes and installed new floor sections (including the boot floor) that had been purchased from Martin Robey. A hobby of constructing racing and aerobatic aircraft eventually turned into a business and opportunities to work on the E-Type became scarce. Since a house move in 1990 the car has remained in the loft of his barn and only returned to ground level in early 2017 (using a borrowed crane) in preparation for its sale. We are delighted to offer this early example at our IWM Duxford venue as appropriately, two airplanes that the vendor constructed are stored at this famous Museum. This car represents an exciting opportunity for someone to restore an early E-Type FHC to their own exacting standards, something our vendor would loved to have done but never seemed to have the time.
1 magnum bottle Champagne “S” Salon Blanc de Blancs Vintage 1985This magnum bottle is believed to be one of only a few remaining worldwide and Salon have confirmed that they hold no further reserve stocks in their cellars. The magnum was originally purchased by the current owner and vendor directly from Salon Cellars and has subsequently been stored in perfect conditions. The ullage level is exceptional at less than half a centimetre inverted. Tasting Note: Champagne Salon in Magnum 1985 has not lost an ounce of its vigour and expressiveness. It is quite extraordinary. The product of a freakish vintage with a brutally cold winter and spring followed by a very hot summer. Rich, powerful and concentrated in the glass, the 1985 is decidedly voluptuous in feel. Scents of hazelnut, orange peel, caramel and earthiness add nuance through to the vinous, textured finish.
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