1950s Tarzan Adventures by Edgar Rice Burroughs, approx. 330 comics, from Volume 3 to Volume 9 issue no. 32 - the last of the run. Plus Tarzan Comic Vol 2 no. 7. Missing Vol 3 no. 6, Vol 4 no. 48. Mostly good to very good condition. Together with Edgar Rice Burroughs and Tarzan related comics and ephemera, includes Gold Key Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes April and September, 20 Tarzan Lord of the Jungle Marvel Comics, 3 Tarzan Lord of the Jungle Marvel Annuals, Gold Key Korak Son of Tarzan August and August 1971, Turok Son of Stone, Tarzan of the Apes 1, 2, 3, 44, and 14 May 1975, Tarzan The Beckoning 2-7, Tarzan The Warrior 1-5, Dark Horse Comics Tarzan 1, 2, 3, 5, Valiant Turok Dinosaur Hunter 1 to 12, Turok Son of Stone Gold Key, Toka Jungle King Dell Comics, 23 John Carter Warlord of Mars Marvel Comics, 26 Ka-Zar comics. Approx. 150 comics, mostly good to very good/execellent condition. Together with quantity of Edgar Rice Burroughs books including two hard back copies of Edgar Rice Burroughs: The Man Who Created Tarzan, Hogarth/Burroughs Tarzan of the Apes, Essoe Tarzan of the Movies, Monkeys and Apes, Tarzan Annuals, and two binders with newspaper clippings, articles, pamphlets and booklets and The Fantastic World of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Approx. 480 comics in total.
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Knockout Comic: a group of 75 approx. comics featuring early issues (Amalgamated Press 1948-52) Knockout comics was a British weekly boys adventure comic book that ran from 1939 1963 until it merged with Valiant comic. This lot features:Knockout Comic Nos. 1 Facsimile x 2 copies, 512, 575, 577, 619, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 627, 626, 628, 629, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 636, 637, 638, 638, 639, 640, 641, 642, 642, 643, 644, 647, 648, 649, 650, 651, 652, 653, 654, 645, 646, 649, 649, 656, 657, 658, 659, 660, 661, 662, 661, 663, 664, 665, 667, 668, 669, 698, 705.All copies UK Pence copies.Issues complete without cut coupons, missing value stamps or missing pages.Issues bagged and boarded.Lot also includes fan-made facsimile reprints (Self-produced) produced to a high standard. Original producer unknown. Likely produced in small batches by enthusiasts on an unlicensed basis, from high-grade photocopies of original prints without clean-up attempted, so various small blemishes can be seen throughout where defects were copied across from original items.Knockout Facsimiles: 1443, 448, 514-525.~(75 approx)Condition Report: Majority of lot in excellent condition.Rusting to some staples.Newsagent writing to some covers in pencil.
The Legend of Zelda No. 1 CGC Grade 9.6 (Valiant Comics, 1990).Key 1st issue.Creators: Story by George Caragonne. Art by Rodney Ramos.Graded by CGC and protectively slabbed within CGCs archival-grade capsule.White Pages. UK price variant.CGC serial number:4550476001CGC Grader Notes:Unavailable(1)Condition Report: NM+ (Near Mint plus) condition (9.6)
Victorian Royal Navy group of three medals to William Warne Inch, comprising Egypt 1882, named to 'W. INCH HMS "ACHILLES"', Khedives 1882, named as issued, and Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct medal, named to "W.W. INCH BOATMAN H.M. COASTGUARD"; sold together with original paperwork comprising a set of vellum records giving full service history and confirming medal entitlement, with various letters of commendation from the late 19th centuryProvenance: Direct family descent. William Warne Inch was born on 21st November 1858 in Redruth, Cornwall. He joined the Royal Navy in 1873 and stayed for 22-years. Postings include HMS Daring from 1878-1879, HMS Valiant 1879-1881 and HMS Achilles May 1882 - June 1884 during the Anglo-Egyptian War.
Nine large Airfix 1:48 and 1:72 scale plastic model Aircraft kits, 1:48 scale BAC TSR-2 fighter jet, Panavia Tornado, Sepecat Jaguar, H.S Buccaneer, 1:72 scale Bae Nimrod, Vickers Valiant, AC 130 H Gunship, two Avro Vulcans, contents checked and appear complete, boxes good some creases/dents, (9 items).
WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT (1988) - Judge Doom's (Christopher Lloyd) Sword Cane - Judge Doom's (Christopher Lloyd) sword cane from Robert Zemeckis' Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Doom carried his signature cane throughout the film. Later, he revealed its sword capabilities when he pulled the handle to use the blade during the climactic battle with Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins).Who Framed Roger Rabbit has won 22 awards and is considered a critical and commercial success by critics.This cane comes in two parts: a solid metal sheath in black with a silver-color collar and ferrule, and a separate sword composed of a decorative handle and a metal blade. The resin handle features a snake grip and skull pommel painted in silver-color to match the blade. This lot exhibits chipped and flaked paint on the handle as well as discoloration on the blade. Dimensions: 37.5" x 2" x 2" (95.25 cm x 5 cm x 5 cm)Blade was dulled by production.Estimate: $10,000 - 20,000Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday, August 15th. The auction will begin at 9:30AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Friday, August 16th, Saturday, August 17th or Sunday, August 18th.
HMS Valiant 1994 Decommissioning multiple signed Navy cover RN series 2 No 19. Signed by ships officer veterans Lt Cdr Bebbington last CO, Admiral Sir P Herbert, 1st CO, Capt Husk, 3rd CO, Admiral Grenier 4th CO and Sponsor Lady Thorneycroft. Numbered 15 of 110. Nice special postmark. Part of the official Royal Navy series of covers. 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
FOURTEEN BOXED DIE CAST LIMITED EDITION MODEL BUSES AND COACHES, to include a Corgi Burlingham Seagull Stratford Blue, model no. 97172, a Corgi Burlingham Seagull Ulsterbus, model no. AN 40306, a Corgi 'Dennis Lancet Coach' Smith of Reading, model 33101, a Corgi Western Albion Valiant Duple Coach, model no. 33302, a Corgi 'Bristol LL6B/Duple Coach' Southern National, model no. 333001, a Corgi Malta Bedford OB Coach, model no. 33082, a Corgi Rm 560 Stagecoach AEC Routemaster, no. 35008, a Corgi 'We're on the Move' set no. C82, a Corgi Bartons Burlingham Seagull & Morris Traveller Set, no. 365001, and five GB Models, a Leyland Tiger Coach 'The Delaine', no. LEC 03, a Bedford OB Coach 'Boons', no. LEC 05, a Bedford OB Coach 'Padfields Tours, no. LEC 02, a Bedford OB Coach 'The Delaine', no. LEC 01, and a Leyland Tiger TS8 Coach 'Ribble', no. LEC 04, models appear to be in good condition however the contents have not been checked for their completion, the cardboard boxes appear to be in good condition and some with some small creases, light wear to sharp edges and corners, some with store stickers
12 boxed 1/144 scale Bandai Gundam HG Universal Century, Gundam Age and After Colony plastic model kits to include 5057952 052 RMS-108 Marasai, 5063364 242 XXXG-01S Shenlong Gundam, 5063141 AMX-107 Bawoo Neo-Zeon Attack Use Prototype Transformable Mobile Suit, 5060966 016 MS-14F Gelgoog Marine Principality Of Zeon Mass Productive Valiant Type Mobile Suit, 5058270 01 Gundam Age-1 Normal, 5058271 10 Gundam Age-2 Normal, 5059159 064 MS-05B Zakui, 5055755-2200 170 ARX-014 Silver Bullet, 5057950 012 RMS-106 HI-Zack Titans Mass Productive Mobile Suit, 5057393 046 RGM-79G GM Command, 5057397 093 FA-93HWS Gundam HWS and 5058888 032 MS-06S Zaku II Principality Of Zeon Char's Customize Mobile Suit, all complete and unbuilt in sealed packaging, all ex
11 Boxed & unbuilt Airfix plastic models kits to include 1/72 and 1/48 scale models featuring 1/72 11050 Concorde, 1/72 A12050 BAe Nimrod, 1/72 A11001 Vickers Valiant BK.Mk.1, 1/72 A12008 Handley Page Victor B.Mk.2(BS), 1/72 09002 Avro Vulcan B., 1/72 A50169 Nakajima B5N2 'Kate' Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat, 1/48 A50159 RAF Red Arrows Gnat and Hawk, 1/72 A50180 Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary, 1/48 A06102 Supermarine Seafire F.XVII, etc, all appearing complete but unchecked for completeness, all contents vg, boxes vg overall
12 boxed 1/144 scale Bandai Gundam HG Universal Century, Gundam Age and After Colony plastic model kits to include 5057952 052 RMS-108 Marasai, 5063364 242 XXXG-01S Shenlong Gundam, 5063141 AMX-107 Bawoo Neo-Zeon Attack Use Prototype Transformable Mobile Suit, 5060966 016 MS-14F Gelgoog Marine Principality Of Zeon Mass Productive Valiant Type Mobile Suit, 5058270 01 Gundam Age-1 Normal, 5058271 10 Gundam Age-2 Normal, 5059159 064 MS-05B Zakui, 5055755-2200 170 ARX-014 Silver Bullet, 5057950 012 RMS-106 HI-Zack Titans Mass Productive Mobile Suit, 5057393 046 RGM-79G GM Command, 5057397 093 FA-93HWS Gundam HWS and 5058888 032 MS-06S Zaku II Principality Of Zeon Char's Customize Mobile Suit, all complete and unbuilt in sealed packaging, all ex
Collection of mainly action annuals mainly dating from the 1950's. 1960's and 1970's including Eagle, The Champion, Girl, The Hotspur, Warlord for Boys, Battle, Valiant, Hurricane, Tiger, Lion (approximately 88 total) together with collection of comics including The Eagle, Look and Learn, Tell Me Why (approximately 28 total)
TWO ALBUMS containing 229 early 20th century Postcards, dating from 1901 -1930's (with a small number of exceptions) and featuring Ships, Steamers, Sailing Boats etc, Military and Trains, the 1st album includes 59 vessels from the Cunard, P and O, White Star, Pacific Steam Navigation Companies with other vessels, the 2nd album contains Naval Ships including HMS Devastation, HMS Magnificent, HMS Exmouth, HMS Resolution, HMS Caesar, HMS Hannibal, HMS Formidable, HMS Edward VI, HMS Apollo, HMS Mars, HMS Ajax, HMS Revenge, HMS Rodney, HMS Royal Sovereign, HMS Mashona, HMS Valiant, HMS Leander, HMS Achilles, MS King George V, HMS Cossack, HMS Somali, HMS Royal Oak, HMS Natal, HMS Victorious, HMS Majestic, HMS Drake and others, Military Postcards include WWI battle scenes, the Victorian Mounted Rifles from the Boer War, Soldiers Camps, Parades and sentimental / comic examples of the genre, most have original stamps and postmarks present
Assorted comic annuals to include the Dandy, Beano, Beezer, Tom & Jerry, Marvel, Valiant, Eagle annuals, Dennis the Menace, Iron Man the Ultimate Guide to the Armoured Superhero, Marvel Avengers the Ultimate Guide to the Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Spiderman annual 2004, Wolverine Inside the World of the Living Weapon and various actual comics 1990's (3 boxes)
The 3-clasp Naval General Service medal awarded to Nathaniel Taylor, an Able Seaman in the Valiant at the ‘Glorious First of June’ 1794 and at the 23rd of June 1795; and a Gunner’s Mate in the Amazon at Copenhagen in 1801, when with Nelson aboard she carried out several valuable reconnaissance missions, and in the battle itself when she carried out a role out of all proportion to her size Naval General Service 1793-1840, 3 clasps, 1 June 1794, 23 June 1795, Copenhagen 1801 (Nathl. Taylor.) fitted with silver ribbon buckle, extremely fine £5,000-£7,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Murray Collection; Tancred Collection; Glendining’s, June 1947; John Seabrook Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, March 2002. Nathaniel Taylor is confirmed on the rolls as an Able Seaman aboard the Valiant for the first two actions, and as Gunner’s Mate aboard the Amazon at Copenhagen. Nathaniel Taylor was born at Chatham, Kent, on 6 April 1772. He was brought up to the trade of the sea and by the age of 21, was a prime seaman of several years standing in the merchant fleet. On 21 October 1793, he was off the English coast in the Kent, East Indiaman, when they were hailed by the Raisonable, a captured French prize of 64 guns. Taylor volunteered to join the Navy on that day and was promptly rated Able Seaman. He joined the Valiant on 24 April 1794, and served in that ship under Lord Howe at the 1st June 1794, and under Admiral Bridport on 23rd June 1795. On 2 June 1799, Taylor joined the Amazon, a fine new frigate of 36 guns. He was promoted to Quarter Gunner on 1 March 1800, and to Gunner‘s Mate on 29 January 1801. At Copenhagen in April 1801, Amazon distinguished herself before the battle with Nelson aboard when she carried out several valuable reconnaissance missions, and in the battle itself when she carried out a role out of all proportion to her size. Her captain, Edward Riou, engaged the Danish battleship Indfodsretton and the Hialperon, mounting 64 and 22 guns respectively, along with the Danish ship-of-the-line Mars, 84 guns, and the battleship Elephanten, the largest ship in the whole battle. Captain Riou was cut in half by a round shot from the Trekoner Fort, and the Amazon had a further 14 men killed and 23 wounded. The Amazon was Paid Off at Long Reach, Yarmouth, on 6 August 1802, and with the signing of the Treaty of Amiens, it is likely that Taylor returned to the merchant service. Sold with research notes.
The superb ‘Dunraven’ Q-Ship D.S.M. group of five awarded to Wireman Stanley Woodison, Royal Navy, a Canadian who was three times decorated for gallantry, was in a ballot for the award of the Victoria Cross, and took part in all of Captain Gordon Campbell’s famous Q-Ship actions Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (M.15547. S. Woodison, Wiren. Atlantic Ocean. 8 Aug. 1917); 1914-15 Star (M.15547, S. Woodison, Ar. Cr., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (M.15547 S. Woodison. Wmn. 1 R.N.); France, Third Republic, Croix de Guerre 1914 1917, with bronze palm, mounted as worn, nearly extremely fine (5) £3,000-£4,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- D.S.M. London Gazette 2 November 1917: ‘For services in action with enemy submarines.’ The recommendation states: ‘Action of H.M.S. Dunraven with German submarine UC71 on 8 August 1917. Has served in all five actions of H.M.S. Dunraven with Captain Campbell.’ The Victoria Cross awarded to Lieutenant C. G. Bonner and Petty Officer Ernest Pitcher for this action. M.I.D. London Gazette 23 March 1917. Action of H.M.S. Q.5 on 17 February 1917, when the U-83 was sunk. French Croix de Guerre London Gazette 19 December 1917. Stanley Woodison was born on 22 August 1887 at Windsor, Ontario, Canada. An electrician (wireman) by trade, he volunteered for the Royal Navy on 6 October 1915, for the duration of the hostilities, and served throughout the war in ‘Q’ ships under Captain Gordon Campbell. In the space of less than two years he would witness the destruction of three U-boats in actions which would be rewarded with no less than 5 V.C.s, 7 D.S.O.s, 13 D.S.C.s, 7 C.G.M.s, 45 D.S.M.s, and numerous M.I.D.s. Woodison joined Loderer (later Farnborough and Q.5) on 5 November 1915. On 22 March 1916, Farnborough enjoyed her first success with the sinking of the U-68, bringing promotion to Commander for Campbell, and winning him the first of his three D.S.O.s. With her name changed to H.M.S. Q.5, she next sank the U-83 on 17 February 1917, but was herself badly damaged by torpedoes and had to be beached. Campbell was awarded the Victoria Cross for this action, and many crew members received decorations or mentions, including Woodison. Campbell’s next ship was the Pargust, which Woodison joined on 8 May 1917, and took part in the sinking of the UC.29 on 7 June 1917. Woodison’s service record is annotated: ‘Noted for War Services: Action with Enemy Submarine 7 June 1917,’ and also ‘Participated in ballot for award of the V.C. to one of the Ship’s Coy. of H.M.S. Pargust, June 1917.’ Clearly, he was not the man chosen in the ballot, this honour instead going to Seaman William Williams, whilst the officers voted Lieutenant R. N. Stuart, D.S.O., for the ultimate award. Pargust had been badly damaged in the action and repairs were going to take a long time to effect. Campbell therefore requested a new ship, which he got in the name of H.M.S. Dunraven. The action of Dunraven with the UC.71 on 8 August 1917 is one of the most famous Q-Ship actions of the war. It was a heroic three-hour gun and torpedo action in which the Dunraven was repeatedly hit by shells, refusing to return fire until the submarine came within range. With the poop heavily on fire as the submarine slowly approached Dunraven, Campbell had to make an agonising decision not to evacuate the gun’s crew, thereby exposing their intentions to the enemy, in the full knowledge that the magazine would certainly explode. As the submarine passed Dunraven’s stern, a matter of seconds before it would be in range of the guns, the inevitable happened. A terrific explosion occurred, the stern of the ship was blown out, and the four-inch gun and crew were blown into the air. The gun’s crew were all wounded but luckily none were killed, although one man later did later succumb to his wounds. The enemy was very wary and, having scored a hit with a torpedo, broke off the action when a torpedo was fired at her by the Dunraven. Despite being taken in tow and valiant action by the crew to save their ship, Dunraven sank at 0130 on 9 August 1917, the officers and crew being taken off by H.M.S. Christopher. This was to be Captain Campbell's last Q-Ship action; the Admiralty retired him to a shore posting at Holyhead. As for his crew, Campbell himself said of them ‘Not a man failed, not a man could have done more.’ Dunraven’s action brought numerous awards including Victoria Crosses for Lieutenant C. G. Bonner and Petty Officer Ernest Pitcher, and the D.S.M. for Stanley Woodison. Sold with an original Canadian news cutting with portrait and details of war service, together with copied record of service and action reports.
The rare Siberia 1919 ‘Kama River Flotilla’ M.S.M. group of four awarded to Private F. J. Williamson, Royal Marine Light Infantry, H.M.S. Kent 1914-15 Star (PLY. 15043. Pte. F. J. Williamson. R.M.L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (PLY. 15043. Pte. F. J. Williamson. R.M.L.I.); Royal Naval Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (PLY/15043 Pte. F. J. Williamson. R.M.L.I. “Kent” Kama River May 1919.) mounted for wear, nearly extremely fine and rare (4) £600-£800 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- M.S.M. London Gazette 5 March 1920 'Honours for services in Siberia.' H.M.S. Kent relieved H.M.S. Suffolk at Vladivostock in January 1919. Williamson had been serving with the Armoured train manned by parties from the Suffolk, but with the arrival of Kent he transferred to that ship. It was decided to take the 6-inch gun and the four 12-pounders out of the armoured trains and place them in two ships of the Russian Naval Flotilla at Perm. Volunteers were called for from the Royal Marine Detachment of H.M.S. Kent and at the beginning of April, Captain T. H. Jameson and 34 Royal Marines, one mate, one surgeon-lieutenant, one warrant officer, one armourer and one sick berth attendant, Royal Navy, proceeded to Perm arriving on the 27th April on which day the ice broke and started to flow down the river. The Naval Mission remained first at Perm and then at Omsk whilst the Naval Force under command of Captain Jameson, R.M.L.I. joined the Flotilla. Practically all the ice had disappeared by the 1st May and they were introduced to Admiral Smirnoff, C.M.G., in command of the Russian Flotilla and were handed the two ships to be gunned and manned by the British. The British Force were allotted to the Third Division of the Flotilla, commanded by Captain Fierdoroff; the ships allotted to them were a fast oil driven tug and a barge. The 12-pounders were mounted in the tug which was christened the Kent and the 6-inch in the barge named Suffolk. Throughout May and June Kent and Suffolk were constantly and heavily engaged in fighting against Bolshevik forces, both on the river and providing artillery support for the land forces. All was to no avail, however, with the front troops falling back daily from the advancing Bolsheviks, and it was therefore decided to disarm the First and Third Divisions, the Second remaining at the front. On the 26th June Kent proceeded to the magazine, near which was the British Naval armoured train and commenced to dismantle, placing armour, guns, ammunition and stores in the train; on this day the Suffolk engaged the enemy in the Veltanka district, and again the next day at the village of Stralka she routed large numbers of the enemy at close range. She fired 256 rounds and having expended all her amunition was recalled to Perm, arriving at Motavaileka Works on the 28th. As no workmen could be obtained the crews of the two ships were obliged to dismantle the ships themselves and to load the material, all 225 tons of it, onto railway trucks for which they had no engine. Perm was expected to fall that night, confusion was everywhere, the station overflowing with refugees and every train was loaded to the fullest extent. As a last resort they searched the repair shop for an engine and took the only one available, which the Russians reluctantly gave them; it was only just capable of drawing the train and they eventually left Perm at 6 a.m. on 29th June, having sunk Kent and Suffolk the previous afternoon. The party of 37 of all ranks was crowded into two wooden trucks and travelling was very slow; their rations consisted of the biscuits and beef of their reserve rations. On arriving at Omsk they volunteered to form the British Naval Armoured Train but the Admiralty decided to withdraw the Force completely. Accordingly, they proceeded in two waggons to Vladivostock arriving there on 18th August, having taken 52 days to complete the journey from Perm. They were taken on board H.M.S. Carlisle and transferred at Shanghai to H.M.S. Colombo, reaching England on 10 November 1919. This gallant band of men received the following awards for their part in this remarkable episode: 1 D.S.O., 2 D.S.C.’s, 1 D.S.M. and 8 M.S.M.’s. Frank James Williamson was born on 24 December 1891 in the village of Freethorpe in Norfolk. He earned his living as a footman prior to joining the Plymouth Division of the Royal Marines on 10 August 1910. After recruit training at Deal he joined H.M.S. Hawke in February 1912, transferred to Merlin in March 1913 and returned to shore early in 1914. He next joined Benbow in October 1914 and served in this battleship until January 1917, taking part in the Battle of Jutland. He joined Suffolk in May 1917 and landed in Siberia for active service with Suffolk’s Armoured Train in August 1918 on the Ufa front. He transferred to Kent in January 1919 and landed as part of the Kama River Naval Expeditionary Force from which he returned to england via Carlisle and Colombo. He returned to the Plymouth Division in November 1919 and joined Valiant, his last seagoing ship, in May 1920 and remained with her until June 1922 when he was discharged having completed 12 years. He joined the Royal Marine Police where he served until discharged on 15 December 1945. Sold with full research including a copy of Captain Jameson’s ‘Report on the proceedings of the British Naval Force acting with the Kama River Flotilla.’
The unique and outstanding Great War Zeebrugge-Ostend D.S.C. and Bar group of six awarded to Captain C. F. B. Bowlby, Royal Navy, a founding father of Coastal Forces, he was awarded the D.S.C. and Bar for his gallant command of Coastal Motor Boat (C.M.B.) 26B in the Zeebrugge and second Ostend Raids in April-May 1918, the only officer so honoured. And he later added the C.B.E. to his accolades as a senior operative of M.I.6’s ‘Inter-Services Liaison Department’ in the last war, when recommended for his ‘outstanding leadership and skill in organising special operations in the campaigns fought in Africa, Sicily, Italy and the Balkans’; likewise the C.M.G. upon his retirement in 1956 for intelligence work during the ‘Cold War’ Distinguished Service Cross, George V, with Second Award Bar, the reverse privately engraved ‘Lieut. C. F. B. Bowlby, R.N., 23rd April 1918, Zeebrugge’, the reverse of the Bar privately engraved ‘May. 9-10. 1918.’; 1914-15 Star (S. Lt. C. F. B. Bowlby, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lieut. C. F. B. Bowlby. R.N.); Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937, mounted court-style, very fine and better (6) £5,000-£7,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Sotheby’s, July 1998. C.M.G. London Gazette 2 January 1956. C.B.E. London Gazette 3 July 1945: ‘For excellent service in the organisation of special operations in the Near East.’ The original recommendation states: ‘Captain Bowlby has, since 1941, been in command of the intelligence organisation in the Mediterranean area which has been responsible for obtaining from the enemy, and enemy occupied territory, much important naval intelligence which has been used operationally to the discomfiture of the enemy. He is responsible for building this organisation up from zero and for maintaining a large network of intelligence agents which operated behind enemy lines in the Desert, Tunisia, Italy, Greece, and other parts of the Mediterranean area. The award of the C.B.E. to this officer is highly recommended.’ D.S.C. London Gazette 23 July 1918: ‘In recognition of distinguished services during the operations against Zeebrugge and Ostend on the night of 22-23 April 1918: Lieut. Cuthbert F. B. Bowlby, R.N. In command of a coastal motor boat. Showed great coolness under very heavy fire, stopping his boat abreast the seaplane sheds at a range of 60 to 70 yards, and continued firing, making numerous hits.’ D.S.C. Second Award Bar London Gazette 23 August 1918: ‘I have the honour to bring to the notice of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty the names of the following officers and men who performed distinguished service in the second blocking operation against Ostend on the night of 9-10 May 1918: Lieut. Cuthbert F. B. Bowlby, D.S.C., R.N. In command of a coastal motor boat, and escorted Vindictive close up to the entrance, then ran ahead, and finding one of the piers, fired a torpedo at it. The water being shallow and the range short, the explosion shook the boat so severely as to damage her engines and open up her seams. She commenced to sink, but by his presence of mind he got the leak stopped, engines going again, and brought his boat out of the fire zone, where, he was taken in tow by H.M.S. Broke.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 28 August 1918: ‘Ostend blocking operations 9-10 May 1918.’ Cuthbert Francis Bond Bowlby was born in Buckinghamshire on 23 August 1895, the son of the Rev. Henry Thomas Bowlby, and was educated at the Royal Naval Colleges Osborne and Dartmouth. A Midshipman serving in the battle cruiser H.M.S. New Zealand on the outbreak of war, he quickly saw action at the battles of Heligoland Bight in August 1914 and Dogger Bank in January 1915, in which latter month be became a Temporary Sub. Lieutenant. Zeebrugge and Ostend, April and May, 1918 In July 1916, Bowlby removed to a new ‘special service’ appointment on the Thames, namely to conduct early trials in prototype Coastal Motor Boats (C.M.Bs). Duly qualified in the type, he was advanced to Lieutenant and took command of C.M.B 26B in May 1917, and it was in this capacity that he was awarded his unique D.S.C. and Bar for the Zeebrugge raid on 22-23 April 1918 and the second Ostend raid on 9-10 May 1918. On the former occasion, he ‘showed great coolness under a very heavy fire’, when he stopped C.M.B. 26B 60-70 yards off the seaplane sheds, which he then engaged with accurate fire. On the latter occasion, as recounted by Sir Roger Keyes in his relevant despatch, Bowlby escorted Vindictive close to the entrance, and then ran ahead, for he had caught an all-important sighting of one of the piers: ‘Escorting Vindictive on her final approaches to the canal were two fifty-five-foot Coastal Motor Boats, 25B (Lieutenant R. H. McBean) and 26B (Lieutenant C. F. B. Bowlby). Their orders were to proceed ahead of Vindictive until within sight of the canal mouth, whereupon they would drop calcium light buoys and fire flare rockets to burst above and illuminate the canal entrance.
In thick fog this was much easier said than done, and Lieutenant Bowlby proceeded with a commendable caution which with anything other than damned bad luck should have been duly rewarded. For a moment, in fact, he thought it would be so rewarded, for there was a momentary gap in the fog and he glimpsed the eastern pier head at the very moment when his boat, his guns and his torpedo-tube pointed exactly at it. He pressed the button, discharged the torpedo and increased speed, with the result that he was directly above his torpedo when it hit either the bottom or a submerged object and exploded, blowing C.M.B. 26B several feet up into the air. She did not sink immediately, but her seams were badly parted, her communication system wrecked, and her signal and lighting arrangements reduced to chaos. Lieutenant Bowlby turned her away and took her slowly to seaward, with the port engine firing on six cylinders and the starboard engine bone dry, for the connections had burst and the engine casing was empty. C.M.B. 26B made nearly three miles before the port engine seized up and she was eventually towed home … ’ Subsequent career – Naval spook for the S.I.S. Bowlby was appointed a Flag Lieutenant in the battleship Glory at the war’s end and went on to enjoy a succession of seagoing appointments, including tours of duty in the battleships Valiant and Hood. So, too, steady promotion to Commander in June 1930. He also held his first major command, the aircraft carrier Hermes. Soon after the renewal of hostilities, however, he was borne on the books of President ‘for duties outside the Admiralty’, the first indication of his new-found career in the Secret Intelligence Service (S.I.S.). As revealed by the historian Nigel West in his related history of M.I. 6, Bowlby was to remain likewise employed until 1955. He had been personally selected by Stewart Menzies, then head of the organisation, to establish its credentials in the Middle East; as revealed by a captured enemy intelligence report after the war, his new appointment was duly registered by the Reich Security Agency. In his capacity as an Assistant Chief Staff Officer – or ‘G’ Officer in spook’s parlance – Bowlby was to spend three years in Egypt, running the Cairo post, where he oversaw the creation of the Inter Service Liaison Department (I.S.L.D.), prior to establishing similar posts at Algiers ...
The Second War North Russian Convoy ‘PQ 17’ D.S.M. group of eleven awarded to Chief Mechanician S. J. Hughes, H.M.S. Dianella, previously taken prisoner at Antwerp 1914 Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (C/K.21108 Chief Mechanician S. J. Hughes.) impressed naming; 1914 Star, with clasp (K.21108 S. Hughes, Sto. 1Cl. Benbow Battn. R.N.D.); British War and Victory Medals (K.21108 S. J. Hughes, Sto. 2, R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, these last five privately named (S. J. Hughes Warrant Mechanician R.N.); Jubilee 1935, named; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., Admiral’s bust, 2nd issue (K.21108 S. J. Hughes, Mech., H.M.S. Cumberland) mounted as worn, the Great War medals good fine, otherwise good very fine (11) £1,800-£2,200 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Douglas-Morris Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, February 1997. D.S.M. London Gazette 26 January 1943: ‘For Bravery and Resolution in H.M. Ships while taking a convoy to North Russia in the face of relentless attacks by enemy aircraft and submarines.’ The following recommendation was extracted from Admiralty records: ‘Samuel James Hughes, Chief Mechanician, H.M.S. Dianella. For efficient performance of his duties in full charge of the engines throughout an arduous period in North Russia from July to September 1942 and particularly as part of the escort of PQ.17 and for fine example shown when carrying 61 survivors in the ship for 8 days, and his sound bearing during repeated air attacks.’ PQ 17, consisting of 36 merchant ships, left Reykjavik on 27 July 1942, bound for North Russia and carrying arms and supplies at a critical phase of the War in Russia. The importance attributed to this convoy may be judged by the size of the close escort which comprised: the Destroyers Keppel, Offa, Fury, Leamington, Ledbury and Wilton; Corvettes Lotus, Poppy, Dianella and La Malouine; Minesweepers Brittomart, Halcyon and Salamander; Trawlers Lord Austin, Ayrshire, Northern Gem and Lord Middleton; AA Ships Palomares and Pozarica; and the Submarines P614 and P615. The close covering force consisted of the Cruisers London, Norfolk, Tuscaloosa (USA) and Wichita (USA), and Destroyers Somali, Rowan and Wainwright. The distant covering force consisted of the Battleships Duke of York and Washington, the Aircraft Career Victorious, the Cruisers Cumberland and Nigeria, and 14 Destroyers. The total number of major and minor war ships involved in the escort and support groups was greater than the vessels they were to protect. Yet, with such protection, the Convoy suffered losses of nearly 70%. On 30 June the German Force I put to sea comprising the Battleships Tirpitz, the Cruiser Admiral Hipper, and the Destroyers Karl Galster, Friedrich Ihn, Hans Lody, Thedor Riedel and the Torpedo Boats T7 and T15. On 3 July, Force II put to sea comprising the pocket battleships Lutzow and Admiral Scheer and the Destroyers Z24, Z27, Z28, Z29, Z30 and Richard Beitzen, the intention being to join up with Force I. Relentless air attacks by bombers flying from German airbases in northern Norway, coupled with incendiary attacks by submarines operating in Wolf packs, began to take a heavy toll on the merchant ships with losses increasing daily. On 4 July the First Sea Lord Admiral Pound, expecting a German surface attack in superior strength on the close support group, ordered the cruisers and escort destroyers to turn back to the west and instructed the convoy to scatter. Between 4 and 6 July, 18 freighters were sunk by surface ships, submarines and land-based aircraft. On 7 July three further ships were torpedoed by submarines. On 10 July three ships were bombed and sunk by aircraft. Only when the surviving ships of the convoy began to straggle onto Archangel did it become apparent that the convoy had suffered catastrophic loses. Nine ships of 56,611 tons were sunk by U-Boats; eight ships of 40,376 tons were sunk by the Luftwaffe; and eight ships which were damaged during air attacks were finished off by U-Boats. A total of 24 ships totalling 143,977 tons were lost, along with 3,350 military vehicles, 430 tanks, 210 aircraft and 99,316 tons of war supplies. Samuel James Hughes was born in Poplar, London, on 5 June 1894. After earning his living as a porter in a jam factory, he joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class at H.M.S. Pembroke, Chatham, on 24 October 1913. He was drafted to the Royal Naval Division on 17 September 1914 joining the Benbow Battalion and was subsequently sent to Antwerp, where he was captured and interned as a Prisoner of War at H.M.S. Timbertown, Gronigen, Holland, for the remainder of the War. He had been advanced to Stoker 1st class on 23 October 1914, and to Acting Leading Stoker on 5 February 1921. Whilst serving aboard H.M.S. Cyclops (1923-26) he was made a Stoker Petty Officer on 15 December 1923, and after passing the Mechanician's Course (1924-26) was rated Mechanician aboard H.M.S. Benbow on 21 November 1927. He subsequently served at sea aboard Cumberland (1927-29), Valiant (1930-32), Kent (1932-34) - where he was advanced to Acting Chief Mechanician 2nd Class in march 1933 - and Suffolk, prior to being pensioned on 23 October 1935. During 1933 when serving aboard Kent, he served part of his time as chauffeur Mechanic to the Commander in Chief, China Station. He was awarded the King's Jubilee Medal on 26 June 1935. Recalled for service in the Second World War on 27 August 1939, he served aboard Lucifer (1939-40) and Ferret (for Dianella) (December 1940 to 18 October 1942), when he was promoted to Temporary Acting Warrant Mechanician, a rank and original seniority date which was confirmed on 15 December 1942. He was released from the service on 26 September 1945. The Corvette H.M.S. Dianella formed part of the escort for Convoy PQ 17. When the convoy scattered and the destroyers of the escort were withdrawn on 4 July 1942, the corvettes, trawlers and rescue ships continued to North Russia and did excellent work in rounding up and taking charge of the scattered ships. He received his D.S.M. at an investiture at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday 16 February 1943. Sold with original parchment Certificate of Service, certificate for Jubilee Medal, Investiture ticket, numerous naval forms and papers and a quantity of photographs including several of Hughes.
The outstanding Great War ‘Dunraven’ C.G.M. and ‘Farnborough’ D.S.M. group of seven awarded to Wireless Telegraph Officer T. E. Fletcher, R.N.R, for two of the most famous ‘Q’ ship Victoria Cross actions of the War Conspicuous Gallantry Medal, G.V.R. (W.T.S. 404 T. E. Fletcher, W.T.O. 1Cl. R.N.R. Atlantic Ocean. 8. Aug. 1917); Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (W.T.S. 404. T. E. Fletcher, W.T.O. 1Cl. R.N.R. Off W. Coast Ireland. 17. Feb. 1917) some official corrections to location and date on this; 1914-15 Star (WTS. 404, T. E. Fletcher, W.T.O., R.N.R.); British War and Victory Medals; Defence Medal (404WTS T. E. Fletcher. W.T.O. R.N.R.); France, 3rd Republic, Medaille Militaire, mounted for wear, blue enamel chipped on the last, otherwise good very fine (7) £16,000-£20,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, October 1996. C.G.M. London Gazette 30 October 1917: ‘For services in action with enemy submarines.’ D.S.M. London Gazette 23 March 1917: ‘For services in action with enemy submarines.’ On 17 February 1917, H.M.S. Farnborough (Q.5) Captain Gordon Campbell, V.C., D.S.O., R.N., was torpedoed without warning by the U.83 (Hoppe). The panic party were quick to leave the stricken ship. Captain Campbell and the gun’s crews remained concealed until the submarine came into range. Whilst remaining submerged this submarine closely examined Farnborough from a number of positions including passing down the length of the ship at a distance of 10 yards. Captain Campbell stated that in this position he could see the whole hull distinctly. At 1005 the submarine broke surface 300 yards off the port bow and passed slowly down Farnborough’s port side. When all guns could bear the order was given to open fire. The first shot from the 6-pdr hit the conning tower and according to a prisoner later picked up ‘removed the Captain's head'.’ The U.83 never recovered from the surprise. Her conning tower was repeatedly hit, many shells passing clean through it. Altogether 45 rounds were fired and in addition the maxim guns did good service. As U.83 began to settle there were 8 men in the water and although the lifeboat was immediately lowered, only 1 Officer and 1 Rating were saved. Whilst this action was taking place the Farnborough has been slowly sinking. The majority of the crew were ordered into the lifeboats and only a small nucleus of essential personnel remained on board. Farnborough was now so low in the water that it looked as if she too would sink and Campbell made the mournful signal: ‘Q.5 slowly sinking respectfully wishes you goodbye’. However, the destroyer Narhwal and the sloop Buttercup arrived in time to take Q.5 in tow and eventually she was safely beached. Campbell was awarded the Victoria Cross as a result of this action, and amongst the other awards was the D.S.M. for Fletcher. Campbell’s next command was the ‘Q’ ship Pargust, into which his loyal crew followed him. Pargust’s exploits resulted in the award of the Victoria Cross to the whole ship, resulting in the selection of Lieutenant R. N. Stuart, D.S.O. and Seaman William Williams to each receive the Victoria Cross as a result of the ballot by the men. Campbell’s third and last ship was the Dunraven and aboard we again find Fletcher as Wireless Telegraph Operator and member of a gun’s crew. On 8 August 1917, Dunraven was fired upon by the German submarine UC.71 (Salzwedel). There ensued an heroic three-hour gun and torpedo action in which the Dunraven was repeatedly hit by shells, refusing to return fire until the submarine came into range. Fletcher’s ‘Action Station’, rather strangely for a wireless rating, was as a member of the 4-inch after-gun’s crew which was situated not only on the poop, but on the magazine. The poop was heavily on fire as the submarine slowly approached Dunraven and Campbell had to make an agonising decision not to evacuate the gun’s crew, thereby exposing their intentions to the enemy, in the full knowledge that the magazine would certainly explode. As the submarine passed Dunraven’s stern, a matter of seconds before it would be in range of the guns, the inevitable happened. A terrific explosion occurred, the stern of the ship was blown out and the 4-inch gun and crew complete were blown into the air. The gun’s crew were all wounded but luckily none were killed, although one man later succumbed to his wounds. The enemy was very wary and having scored a hit with a torpedo broke off the action when a torpedo was fired at her by the Dunraven. Despite being taken in tow and valiant action by the crew to save their ship, Dunraven sank at 0130 on 9 August 1917, the officers and crew being taken off by H.M.S. Christopher. This was to be Captain Campbell's last 'Q' Ship action. The Admiralty compulsorily retired him to a Shore posting at Holyhead. As for his crew, Campbell himself said of them ‘Not a man failed, not a man could have done more.’ Lieutenant G. C. Bonner was awarded the Victoria Cross, and the Victoria Cross was also awarded to the after-gun’s crew under article 13 of the Statutes of the Victoria Cross. Petty Officer Pitcher, the captain of the gun was selected to receive it, and the remainder of the gun’s crew, including Thomas Fletcher, were awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.
MILITARY BUTTONS ETC. A large quantity of military buttons etc. including WWII US Army, RAF, Naval, Regimental, Fire Service, ARP etc. Also, RNVR, Air Training Corps, HMS Valiant & ARP lapel badges. Provenance; the Martin Matthews Collections. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
A LARGE COLLECTION OF BRITISH COMIC BOOKS COVERING THE 1940s TO 1970s, to include approximately fifty British comics comprising two copies of Film Fun, no 1395 featuring Laurel and Hardy (1946) and an unnumbered copy (1960), three copies of Smash comprising Warriors of the World no 3 and 34 (1969), and a unnumbered issue from 1970, six copies of Pow no's 21, 31, 54, 59, 61, 70 (1967-1968), seven copies of Hotspur no's 628, 663, 667, 670, 672, 674, 699 (1971-1973), fifteen copies of Lion and Thunder (1971 -1974, Thunder no 2 (1970), two copies of Valiant (1970), one Valiant and Lion (1974), one Lion and Eagle (1969), one Lion and Champion (1966), once Champion (1966), The Hornet (1971), Shiver and Shake (1973), Cor!! (1973), The Victor (1972), The Topper (1972), Knockout (1971), Whizzer and Chips (1971), Tiger (1971), Buster (1971), two copies of Sparky (1972-1973), four Dan Dare comics comprising Eagle and Boys' World Vol.16. No. 12 (1965), Eagle Vol. 10 No. 41 (1959), Eagle Vol. 11, No. 1 (1960), Eagle Vol. 11 No. 4 (1960) (50) (Condition Report: many issues in protective sleeves, evaluation stickers conducted by an external shop still present on the sleeves)
Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Code 2 issues to include "The Yesteryear Book 1956-2000 Millennium Edition" - Ford AA Truck - metallic gold; Y27 1922 Foden Steam Lorry "Valiant & Potter China Clay Co" - MICA 20th 2005 - dark green body with red cab roof ; YAS06 1918 Atkinson Steam Wagon MICA Convention Model 2004 - pale blue "Colley Western & Co Sawmill & Timber Merchants" with cut log load; plus others - Near Mint to Mint in Good to Near Mint boxes. (11)
Five: Colour Sergeant E. A. J. Searl, Royal Marines, later Royal Marines Police, who was Mentioned in Despatches for Cyrenaica operations aboard H.M.S. Terror, and later survived the loss of this ship when she was sunk by enemy aircraft in the Mediterranean in 1941 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (Ply. 22711 E. A. J. Searl. Sgt. R.M.) mounted as worn on original ribands, pawn broker’s mark to obverse of last, generally very fine (5) £160-£200 --- M.I.D. London Gazette 19 August 1941. Ernest Amos John Searl was born in Plymouth on 5 March 1907 and joined the Royal Marines at Deal on 26 August 1925. Posted to the Plymouth Division, he served aboard Valiant, Queen Elizabeth and Renown, before transferring to H.M.S. Devonshire on 3 November 1936. Raised Sergeant 14 February 1937, he joined the monitor H.M.S. Terror from the Plymouth Division 8 September 1937 and was aboard this ship when she faced repeated attacks by Axis aircraft off the port city of Derna, Eastern Libya, between 20-22 February 1941. Official extracts from the detailed sinking report of Terror, set the scene: ‘20 Feb. 1941 towards the end of the air raid a Heinkel approached Terror from the port bow at 6000 feet. It was engaged by Terror’s 4-inch and Breda guns who made very good shooting, it disintegrated bursting into flames and fell about 300 yards outside the Western breakwater. At 0701, 22 Feb 1941 three dive bombers attacked Terror from astern, bombs from the first two were wide, but a stick of three heavy bombs landed just clear of the port bulge and seemed to lift the whole ship about a foot, shake it and drop it. The damage was extensive. At 1910 Terror was again attacked by three dive bombers... at 1832 five bombers with three fighters were seen approaching and Terror opened controlled fire immediately at the centre machine, and was attacked by four.’ Having faced repeated near misses, this final engagement resulted in a devastating explosion beneath the ship; with her back broken and with efforts to tow Terror into shallow water proving impossible, orders were given at 2330 to abandon ship as she began to sink. Returned home to England, Searl was promoted Colour Sergeant 3 September 1941 and spent the remainder of hostilities at Deal and Plymouth with the RM Training Group, 27th Battalion, Royal Marines. Discharged to pension 25 August 1946, he joined the Royal Marines Police on 31 October 1946; sold with extensive copied research.
Nine: Petty Officer Telegrapher G. J. H. Leadbeater, Royal Navy, who served over 30 years in naval communications 1914-15 Star (J.27435, G. J. H. Leadbeater. O. Tel., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.27435 G. J. H. Leadbeater. Tel. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, the Great War awards heavily polished, fine to good fine, the remainder better (9) £120-£160 --- George Joseph Henry Leadbeater was born in Shoeburyness, Essex, on 31 March 1898, and joined the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class on 12 September 1913. Raised Boy Telegrapher aboard the cruiser Royal Arthur 12 July 1915, and Ordinary Telegrapher aboard Cockatrice 30 September 1915, he witnessed further Great War service aboard the depot ship Cyclops and light cruiser Comus. Appointed Telegrapher aboard the latter, his service record notes 14 days confined to the cells for disobedience in 1918. Advanced Leading Telegrapher aboard Castor 1 February 1921, Leadbeater went on to serve aboard a wide variety of ships and shore establishments including Valiant, Royal Oak and Pegasus. Pensioned 13 April 1938, he returned to service during the Second World War, firstly at Chatham and the Motor Launch base Claverhouse, and latterly at the No. 1 Combined Training Centre at Inveraray, H.M.S. Quebec. Transferred to the Combined Operations Base at Troon, he was raised Petty Officer Telegrapher 28 September 1942, but was deprived of 3 good conduct badges a few months later for striking. Recorded as absent from place of duty and negligently performing duty, he was released from the Royal Navy in 1945; sold with copied service record.
Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Wm. Mugford Domestic H.M.S. Vanguard) engraved naming, good very fine £100-£140 --- William Mugford was born in Topsham, Devon, on 27 April 1844, and joined the Royal Navy as Domestic 1st Class aboard the ironclad battleship Vanguard on 1 February 1873. He was later present on 1 September 1875 when Vanguard collided with H.M.S. Iron Duke in foggy conditions near the modern-day Kish lightship off the coast of eastern Ireland; Iron Duke’s underwater ram tore open Vanguard’s hull near her boilers and she soon foundered once the engine room flooded and all power to the pumps was gone. None of the crew were lost, but Captain Dawkins of the Vanguard never took command of another ship again. Transferred to Hector and Valiant, Mugford’s service record notes ‘run’ at Tarbert. Captured a month later, he spent 90 days in Limerick gaol and was released from the service on 2 April 1879, his character described as ‘bad’. He later worked as a Hall Keeper at Shaftesbury Hall in Bournemouth, dying of liver failure on 3 September 1897. Sold with copied service record.
Transportation, Shipping Photographs, Submarines and Depot ships, approx 430 postcard sized images filed alphabetically S to X, most taken by Wright & Logan and retaining Copyright. Vessels include HMS Scotsman, HMS Sea Rover, HMS Teredo, HMS Tireless, Unseen, Untiring, Valiant, HMS Vox, HMNS Vanguard etc. All annotated to the reverse and presented in sleeves. (vg)
SIX BOXED LIMITED EDITION 1:50 SCALE CORGI VINTAGE GLORY DIECAST MODELS, to include a Burrell 7 NHP Road Locomotive 'The President' numbered CC20516, included in box is a mail away card and a named collectors card numbered 0986 of 1000, a Burrell Showmans 'Philadelphia' numbered CC20515, included in box is a mail away card and a named collectors card numbered 0122 of 1000, a Fowler Showmans 'Valiant Pat Collins' numbered CC20115, included in box is a mail away card and a named collectors card numbered 0006 of 1000, a Burrell Road Locomotive ' Lord Nelson' numbered CC20519, included in box is a mail away card and a named collectors card numbered 0339 of 1000, a Burrell Showmans 'The Bailie' numbered CC20517 and a Garrett Showmans 'Cornishman' numbered CC20310, included in box is a mail away card and a named collectors card numbered 0031 of 1000, all models appear in good condition however contents has not been checked for their completion, housed inside their plastic casing and outer cardboard boxes, outer boxes are in good condition possible light scuffs to sharp edges and corners
EIGHT WWI/WWII MEDALS TO LEADING SEAMAN W.H.DONNE RN British War medal; 86432. W.H. DONNE. BOY. 1. R.N., Victory medal; ORD.R.N.,1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Burma Star with Pacific Bar; 939-45 Star and RN Long service and good conduct G.R.V L.S. H.M.S. Valiant, with five WWII medals to 11941258 BDR. F. DONNE.R.A.; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star with 1st Army Bar, Italy Star; Defence medal; General Service, one clasp 1945-48
NINTENDO (NES) - An unboxed Nintendo NES console, 2 original controllers and power supply together with accessories Nintendo Zapper Gun and instructions, NES Advantage Joystick, and Four Score Controller extender, and a boxed and complete copy of DUCK HUNT (Light Gun Series), and loose video game cartridges for BATTLETOADS, PAPERBOY, KIRBY'S ADVENTURE, BOULDER DASH, PRINCE VALIANT, A BOY AND HIS BLOB (Qty)PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - All items in this sale are SOLD AS SEEN in compliance with UK Auction Law. They are not tested in any way, and we cannot guarantee the working condition of any consoles or games in this section of the auction. Electrical items should be PAT tested by a competent electrician before use. PLEASE make sure you are satisfied with the condition of each lot BEFORE bidding, either by viewing in person, or asking for further pictures or a condition report.
Doctor Who DepARTment Six: six limited edition mounted prints in presentation boxes, unopened in decorated tissue paper and certificate of authority, the prints measure approximately 30 x18cms within mounts which measure approximately 40 x 30cms, titles - Ext Sanctuary Base, Telescope, Pentallian, Dalek DNA, Int Valiant Board Room, and Saxon's Ring. (6)
Registration No: TBX 614 Frame No: 14914/33 (Not visible) MOT: ExemptA lovely Velocette ValiantPartly restored with many original partsIn good around conditionA current V5C on fileIn the mid-1950s, Velocette had two very different lines of motorcycles. Alongside the larger and more conventional M series, they produced a series of enclosed small capacity four-stroke flat twins for the commuter market, when most of their competitors were producing two-stroke singles. Launched at the Earls Court Show in November 1956, the Velocette Valiant was a development of the Velocette LE. It had a two-piece cover that enclosed most of the crankcase and gearbox.This 1957 Velocette Valiant has been sympathetically partly restored by the owner, keeping as many original parts as possible. The tinware has been painted to a good standard at some point. An ideal small machine for many local club runs and events, the Velocette has not been ridden since last year and will need some light recommissioning before use. It is being offered with a current V5C. For more information, please contact: Mike Davis mike.davis@handh.co.uk 07718 584217
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