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![W E JOHNS: 3 titles: SINISTER SERVICE, 1942, 1st edition, original cloth, dust wrapper; DOCTOR VANE ANSWERS THE CALL, [1950],](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/47878646-286e-420a-9d10-aa9c00fcb6c8/63123772-1cfc-419e-af7f-aaaf010f2c9e/468x382.jpg)
Lot 73
W E JOHNS: 3 titles: SINISTER SERVICE, 1942, 1st edition, original cloth, dust wrapper; DOCTOR VANE ANSWERS THE CALL, [1950], 1st edition, ex-Circulating Library, original cloth, dust wrapper (clear adhesive tape residue); THE MURDER AT CASTLE DEEPING, 1951, completely revised and reset, 1st edition thus, original cloth, dust wrapper (clear adhesive tape repairs) (3)
Lot 98
W E JOHNS: 3 titles: BLUE BLOOD RUNS RED, ill Andrew Skilleter, Watford, Norman Wright, 1998 (300), numbered, original pictorial wraps; NO MOTIVE FOR MURDER, ill Andrew Skilleter, (cover art work), Chippenham, 2004 (300), numbered and signed by Margaret Collins, niece of W E Johns, original pictorial wraps; DOCTOR VANE ANSWERS THE CALL, ill Andrew Skilleter, Watford, 2005 (300), numbered, original pictorial wraps, all as new (3)
Lot 145
BATTLE OF AISNE, 20TH SEPTEMBER 1914 CASUALTY GROUP TO MAJOR A. K. ROBB 2ND BATTALION DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY, who though severely wounded carried on leading his men, before falling in front of the enemy's trenches. He had been recommended for the DSO in India. 1895-1902 Indian General Service Medal, Punjab Frontier 1987-98 & Tirah 1897-98 -Lieut A K Robb 2nd Bn. Durham Lt. Infy. 1914 Star Bar Trio, IGS - Correctly engraved, Trio - Correctly impressed, Condition - EF Major Alexander Kirkland Robb was born in Pune, India on 26th August 1872. The eldest son of Lt Col John Robb and Joan Robb. Robb was educated at Aberdeen Grammar School and the University of Aberdeen, gaining a BA. He then attended Sandhurst where he passed out first and was awarded the Sword of Honour as best overall Cadet. Robb was commissioned into the Durham Light Infantry on 20th May 1893 as a Second Lieutenant. In 1897 he was attached to the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and saw service on the Northwest Frontier, where he was recommended for the Distinguished Service Order. Armed with only a revolver along with two soldiers, he had prevented the enemy flanking; however, the award was not approved. Robb was Mentioned in Despatches twice during the campaign. The Honourable W.L. Vane in 'The Durham Light Infantry' wrote: 'Lieutenant Robb and Second Lieutenant Gibson were attached to the 2nd Battalion, Yorkshire Light Infantry; this battalion formed part of the reserve brigade at Rawal Pindi, but later was moved to Mamanai in the Bara Valley; on the 29th January 1898 it formed part of a column under Colonel Sepping, which when operating with other columns from Jamrud and Ali Musjid, was heavily engaged and suffered serious loss. Lieutenant Robb behaved with great gallantry in this action and was recommended for the D.S.O.; the recommendation was, however, not entertained. A skilled sketcher and draughtsman, service in Burma followed with Robb being attached to The Burma Boundary Commission. He then served as Adjutant of the Burma Volunteers in Rangoon from 1902 to 1907. In 1907 he re-joined the DLI in Dublin and served in the Regimental Depot from 1910 to 1912. In September 1912 he was made Adjutant of the OTC at Durham University, where he was employed as a lecturer in Military History. For his service in both roles, Robb was awarded an honorary MA. He was recalled to his regiment in August 1914 and was at the front on 20th September 1914 when his battalion first went into action at The Battle of Aisne. During the battle, he was severely wounded but kept leading his men from the front. He was mortally wounded about 40 yards in front of the German trenches and died of his wounds later the same day. He was carried in by Pte J Warwick, who was recommended for the Victoria Cross for his actions on that day, the award was downgraded to the DCM. Alexander was laid to rest in Vendresse British Cemetery.
Lot 524
A collection of pictures of Irish interest, including WR Knox (20th century British) - Donegal landscape, oil on board, signed, inscribed verso Glenveagh Donegal, 29 x 39cm, H Vane Turner (early 20th century British) - Carrick Fergus, watercolour on paper, signed and inscribed, 8.5 x 29cm, 20th/21st century school abstract style study of landscape inscribed Achille Island, gouache on paper, 27 x 40cm, 19th century school watercolour of Mallow Castle, County Cork and a coloured print of a Donegal landscape after James Humbert Craig, various sizes, all framed (5)
![[§] WILL MACLEAN M.B.E., R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH B.1941) AUXILIARY AND DOG-VANE Signed and dated '04, signed and inscribe](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/1fbc2d95-bf62-4fb7-9201-aa4900a08149/13f030a0-9890-4e68-b2f4-aa8e0112ca5c/468x382.jpg)
Lot 444
American Vane Sight Compass and British SO2 Compassblackened body. Top compass with swivelling flip up viewing sight vane. Maker's details 'Nautical Instruments Boston & New York'. Some wear. Together with an Air Ministry marked SO2 compass. Grey painted body. Complete in its wooden transit box. 2 items.
Lot 227
Charles II (1630-1685, King of England). Document signed, 'Charles R', Court at Whitehall, 28 July 1669, a manuscript military commission appointing Thomas Preston to be an ensign 'of that Company of Foot in the Hollands Regiment under the Command of Sir Walter Vane', countersigned at foot by the First Earl of Arlington, and signed by monarch at head, embossed paper seal affixed to upper left corner, a few pin head-size holes not affecting text, a little light dust-soiling and irregular trimming to lower right blank margin, 27 x 33cm (Qty: 1)Sir Walter Vane (1619-1674) was a British military commander appointed Colonel of the Holland Regiment in 1668. During the Third Anglo-Dutch War of 1672-74 the Dutch negotiated with King Charles II to allow them to enrol English troops in their armies and Vane accepted a commission as Major General in Command of the British regiments in Dutch service.
Lot 238
CHARLES II: (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland (1649-51) and Ireland 1660-85. A good D.S., Charles R, as King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Court at Whitehall, 28th July 1669. The manuscript document is a military commission appointing Thomas Preston to be an ensign ‘of that Company of Foot in the Holland Regiment under the Command of Sir Walter Vane’. Countersigned at the foot by Henry Bennet (1618-1685) 1st Earl of Arlington. English Statesman, Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1662-74. With blind embossed paper seal affixed. Very slightly irregularly trimmed to the lower edge and with a few very small, extremely minor holes, otherwise a clean example. About VG Sir Walter Vane (1619-1674) British Military Commander who was appointed Colonel of the Holland Regiment in 1668. During the Third Anglo-Dutch War of 1672-74 the Dutch negotiated with King Charles II to allow them to enroll English troops in their army and Vane accepted a commission as Major General in command of the English regiments in Dutch service.
Lot 1131
Fine early 19th Century miniature oval watercolour head and shoulder portrait of Francis Anne Emily (nee Vane-Tempest), the Marchioness of Londonderry (great grandmother of Winston Churchill, signed by the artist R.C.), in a gold mount with woven hair and convex glass back, 2.75ins x 2.25ins, in a leather fitted box inscribed D. Lavender
Lot 68
Charles II Warrant signed (''Charles II'' at head), appointing Thomas Preston Ensign to the Holland Regiment under Sir Walter Vane Whitehall, counter-signed [Lord] Arlington, 24th September 1669, one sheet folded, paper with blind stamped seal in upper left corner affixed with wax. Sir Walter Vane originally entered the service of the Netherlands United Provinces and fought against the Spanish during the 80 Years War. When these regiments were disbanded he, along with most of the officers and men, refused to swear the oath of allegiance to the Dutch States and returned to England. When Colonel Robert Sidney died suddenly in 1668 Sir Walter was appointed Colonel of the Holland Regiment (The Buffs), serving mostly on ships engaged against the Dutch. It is into this Regiment that Preston is being commissioned. Interestingly, he would later die in Dutch service, having rejoined their forces. During the Third Anglo-Dutch War, the Dutch negotiated to allow the English to enlist in their service and Sir Walter was given permission to do so. He died fighting the French at the battle of Seneffe in 1674.
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