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Lot 2182
American Vietnam War period officers dress uniform, badged for US First Cavalry (Airborne) Division, displaying ribbon bars, embroidered cloth patches, name badge Witherspoon and chevrons, with dress trousers and cap. UK P&P Group 3 (£30+VAT for the first lot and £8+VAT for subsequent lots)
Lot 217
The M16A1 is a military rifle that was adopted by the United States during the 1960s and became the standard issue rifle for U.S. troops during the Vietnam War. Here are some key features and details about the M16A1:1. **Design and Origin:** The M16A1 is a derivative of the Armalite AR-15 rifle, which was originally designed by Eugene Stoner. The design was later adopted by the U.S. military and designated as the M16.2. **Caliber:** The M16A1 fires the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge, which is an intermediate cartridge.3. **Action:** The M16A1 is a gas-operated, selective-fire rifle. The "selective-fire" capability allows the shooter to switch between semi-automatic and automatic firing modes.4. **Magazine:** It typically uses 20-round or 30-round detachable magazines.5. **Sights:** The M16A1 features adjustable iron sights, with a rear aperture sight and a front post sight.6. **Weight and Length:** The rifle is lightweight and has a relatively long barrel. The full length of the rifle with the stock extended is about 39 inches.7. **Bayonet Lug:** It has a bayonet lug for attaching a bayonet.8. **Handguard:** The M16A1 is equipped with a perforated heat shield on the handguard.9. **Buttstock:** The buttstock is retractable and made of plastic.10. **Wartime Use:** The M16A1 gained widespread use during the Vietnam War, replacing the M14 rifle as the standard issue rifle for U.S. forces.11. **Later Developments:** The M16A1 underwent modifications and improvements over time, leading to subsequent models such as the M16A2, M16A3, and M16A4.12. **Civilian Versions:** While military versions of the M16A1 are selective-fire, civilian versions are typically semi-automatic only. The civilian variant is known as the AR-15.The M16A1 played a significant role in the history of U.S. military firearms and became an iconic symbol of the Vietnam War era. While the M16A1 is no longer the standard-issue rifle for the U.S. military, its design and derivatives continue to be used by military and law enforcement agencies worldwide, and civilian versions are popular among firearms enthusiasts.Measures 38 inches.Non-firing replica.7.5 lbs.
Lot 1114
The Buddhist Crisis of 1963 was a tumultuous period in South Vietnam during the presidency of Ngo Dinh Diem. The crisis was characterized by a series of protests and demonstrations by the Buddhist majority against the discriminatory policies of Diem's government, which was largely dominated by Catholics. The Buddhist majority, feeling marginalized and oppressed, sought to bring attention to their grievances. Tensions escalated when nine Buddhists self-immolated in protest on June 11, 1963. The images of monks burning themselves shocked the world and intensified international scrutiny on Diem's regime. The crisis prompted increased involvement from the United States, which had been supporting Diem in the context of the Cold War. As a result, the Kennedy administration pressured Diem to implement reforms to address the concerns of the Buddhist community. However, the Buddhist Crisis laid bare the deep-seated political and religious tensions in South Vietnam and contributed to the growing discontent that eventually led to the overthrow of Ngo Dinh Diem in a coup later that year, with tacit U.S. approval. The events of 1963 marked a turning point in the course of the Vietnam War and had lasting repercussions on the political landscape of South Vietnam.Measures 18 x 24.
Lot 1175
The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, was a conflict that took place in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from November 1, 1955, until the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. The war was a complex and protracted conflict involving various parties, including the communist forces of North Vietnam and the non-communist government of South Vietnam, as well as the United States and its allies.Key points about the Vietnam War:1. **Background:** The roots of the conflict can be traced back to the First Indochina War (1946–1954), in which the French sought to regain control of their former colony. The war ended with the Geneva Accords, which temporarily divided Vietnam along the 17th parallel, with the North controlled by the communists and the South by a non-communist government.2. **The Domino Theory:** The U.S. became involved in Vietnam due to the Cold War context and the prevailing belief in the "Domino Theory," which suggested that if one country in Southeast Asia fell to communism, neighboring countries would follow suit. The U.S. aimed to prevent the spread of communism.3. **Gulf of Tonkin Incident:** The U.S. officially entered the war in 1965 following the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, where U.S. naval vessels reported attacks by North Vietnamese boats. The U.S. Congress then authorized the use of military force, escalating American involvement.4. **U.S. Military Involvement:** The United States, along with its allies, committed a significant number of troops to support the South Vietnamese government. The conflict became increasingly intense with large-scale military operations, including the extensive use of air power and ground troops.5. **Guerrilla Warfare and Tactics:** The North Vietnamese, led by Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Cong (guerrilla forces in the South), employed guerrilla warfare tactics, making it difficult for the U.S. military to combat. The war saw the widespread use of tactics such as ambushes, booby traps, and tunnel systems.6. **Tet Offensive:** In 1968, during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong launched a large-scale offensive across South Vietnam. Although the offensive was militarily costly for the communists, it had a significant psychological impact and eroded public support for the war in the United States.7. **Anti-War Movement:** The Vietnam War sparked a massive anti-war movement in the United States and around the world. Protesters criticized the U.S. government's involvement, citing the heavy toll on American and Vietnamese lives and the lack of clear objectives.8. **Withdrawal and Fall of Saigon:** In the early 1970s, the U.S. began withdrawing its troops as part of the "Vietnamization" policy. The Paris Peace Accords were signed in 1973, leading to the withdrawal of U.S. forces. However, fighting continued, and in 1975, North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon, marking the end of the war.9. **Legacy:** The Vietnam War had profound and lasting effects on Vietnam and the United States. The war resulted in a reunified communist Vietnam, while in the U.S., it led to a reassessment of military interventions and had a lasting impact on American society and politics.The Vietnam War remains a highly debated and analyzed chapter in history, with ongoing discussions about its causes, conduct, and consequences.Measures 18 x 24.
Lot 24
WW2 ace Sound Barrier Brig Chuck Yeager signed piece. Brigadier General Charles Elwood Yeager was a United States Air Force officer, flying ace, and record-setting test pilot who in October 1947 became the first pilot in history confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight. Yeager was raised in Hamlin, West Virginia. His career began in World War II as a private in the United States Army, assigned to the Army Air Forces in 1941. After serving as an aircraft mechanic, in September 1942, he entered enlisted pilot training and upon graduation was promoted to the rank of flight officer (the World War II Army Air Force version of the Army's warrant officer), later achieving most of his aerial victories as a P-51 Mustang fighter pilot on the Western Front, where he was credited with shooting down 11.5 enemy aircraft (the half credit is from a second pilot assisting him in a single shootdown). On October 12, 1944, he attained ace in a day status, shooting down five enemy aircraft in one mission. After the war, Yeager became a test pilot and flew many types of aircraft, including experimental rocket-powered aircraft for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). Through the NACA program, he became the first human to officially break the sound barrier on October 14, 1947, when he flew the experimental Bell X-1 at Mach 1 at an altitude of 45,000 ft (13,700 m), for which he won both the Collier and Mackay trophies in 1948. He then went on to break several other speed and altitude records in the following years. In 1962, he became the first commandant of the USAF Aerospace Research Pilot School, which trained and produced astronauts for NASA and the Air Force. Yeager later commanded fighter squadrons and wings in Germany, as well as in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. In recognition of his achievements and the outstanding performance ratings of those units, he was promoted to brigadier general in 1969 and inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1973, retiring on March 1, 1975. His three-war active-duty flying career spanned more than 30 years and took him to many parts of the world, including the Korean War zone and the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War. Yeager is referred to by many as one of the greatest pilots of all time and was ranked fifth on Flying's list of the 51 Heroes of Aviation in 2013. Throughout his life, he flew more than 360 different types of aircraft over a 70-year period and continued to fly for two decades after retirement as a consultant pilot for the United States Air Force. 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
Lot 9304
Vietnam War US M1C Airborne Steel Helmet with liner and chinstrap. Rear seam and swivel bales. Original olive drab paint to both helmet and liner. Liner band is dated 31st May 1967. Fitted with a Mitchell camouflauge cover which has original graffiti drawn on each side comprising of a Playboy Bunny emblem and on the other side a Texas Flag. Both are executed in black ink which is faded and worn and commensurate with age and use.
Lot 248
World War Two & other military interest - A collection of original WWII & other conflicts British Official Photograph's to include Dunkirk Beaches / D-Day / Vietnam / Malta / Lofoten Islands / Falkland Islands etc A comprehensive collection of various British and other Official photograph's housed in three binders, mostly numbered with typed descriptions and stamped, to include many of destroyer's, H.M.S Prince of Wales, patrol boats; Vietnam; US, D-Day Omaha Beach; British raid on Norway, Narvik action; rescue operations, Falkland Islands; South Georgia. (large quantity) * Scarce and extremely rare collection. ** Highly recommended viewing.
Lot 245
A vintage Vietnam War era GG-W-113 United States military wristwatch by Benrus. Dated May 1971 to the back cover, and the U.S. MFG Part No. XZ73065. Black dial with 24hr Arabic numerals and luminescent hands. Serial number 011491 stamped to the back cover. Complete with modern nylon strap. Approximately 3.4cm width, excluding crown. Condition: generally very good. Good clean dial and numerals, clean casing with only light service wear. When wound, the watch would appear to work correctly, but this is by no means a guarantee of its timekeeping. The strap is virtually mint condition. Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Lot 91
A mixed group of foreign medals, comprising a commemorative medal for the 5th Army's Entry into Naples, a copy of US Civil War Medal, Vietnam Star, U.S.A.F Airforce Medal, USA Marine Corps LSGC, USA WW2 Victory Medal, USA Bronze Star, South Africa 1939/45 Service Medal, Dunkirk Veterans Commemorative Medal, India Service Medal 1939/45, Austria 16 Years Service Cross, Red Cross medal and badge, and an assorted group of seventeen British Army cap badges, most likely including re-strikes etc (qty)
Lot 459
B29 Washington Signed by Brigadier General Robin Olds was an American fighter pilot and general officer in the U. S. Air Force. He was a "triple ace", with a combined total of 16 victories in World War II and the Vietnam War. retired in 1973 a. Details enclosed. 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
Lot 296
Vietnam War AVRN South Vietnamese Ranger Advisors Beret, fine maroon beret with bullion embroidered wire beret badge. Purple cloth lining to the interior with the remains of the celluloid diamond. Accompanied by another beige AVRN advisors beret with bullion embroidered beret badge of Republic of Vietnam infantry. Black satin cloth lining to the interior and interior diamond with size label. (2 items)
Lot 1129
The Vietnam War (1955–1975) was a conflict that took place in Vietnam, as well as in the neighboring countries of Cambodia and Laos. It was a complex and controversial war, involving the communist government of North Vietnam and its allies in the South, led by the United States-backed government. Here are key points about the Vietnam War:1. **Background:** The roots of the Vietnam War can be traced back to the period of French colonial rule in Vietnam. After the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu in 1954, Vietnam was divided into North and South along the 17th parallel.2. **Geneva Accords:** The Geneva Accords of 1954 temporarily divided Vietnam, with the promise of nationwide elections in 1956 to reunify the country. However, these elections were never held, leading to a lasting division.3. **Communist North and Anti-Communist South:** North Vietnam, led by Ho Chi Minh and the communist government, sought the reunification of the country under communist rule. South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other anti-communist allies, resisted this unification.4. **U.S. Involvement:** The United States became involved in the conflict to prevent the spread of communism. The U.S. escalated its military involvement in the early 1960s under President John F. Kennedy and significantly increased troop levels under President Lyndon B. Johnson.5. **Gulf of Tonkin Incident:** The Gulf of Tonkin Incident in 1964 provided the justification for the U.S. Congress to pass the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, granting President Johnson broad powers to use military force in Vietnam.6. **Troop Levels and Escalation:** The U.S. military presence in Vietnam increased to over half a million troops at the peak of the war. The conflict escalated with intense bombing campaigns and ground operations.7. **Tactics and Strategies:** The war featured guerrilla warfare tactics by the North Vietnamese Viet Cong forces and conventional warfare by the U.S. and South Vietnamese forces. The U.S. relied heavily on air power, including the extensive bombing of North Vietnam.8. **Tet Offensive:** In 1968, the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong launched the Tet Offensive, a series of coordinated attacks across South Vietnam during the Lunar New Year. Although the offensive was militarily costly for the North, it had a significant psychological impact.9. **Anti-War Protests:** The Vietnam War led to widespread protests in the United States and around the world. Opposition to the war grew as casualties mounted, and there was growing disillusionment with the U.S. government's handling of the conflict.10. **Withdrawal and Paris Peace Accords:** The U.S. began withdrawing troops in the early 1970s. The Paris Peace Accords were signed in 1973, leading to the withdrawal of U.S. forces and a ceasefire.11. **Fall of Saigon:** In 1975, North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon, marking the end of the war and the reunification of Vietnam under communist control.12. **Casualties and Legacy:** The Vietnam War resulted in a high human cost, with millions of Vietnamese and tens of thousands of Americans losing their lives. The war left a lasting impact on Vietnam and the United States, shaping foreign policy, military strategy, and public perception.The Vietnam War remains a significant and contentious chapter in history, marked by its complexity, political divisions, and the profound consequences it had on those directly involved and the broader geopolitical landscape.Measures 48 x 36.
Lot 15
The Vietnam War was a prolonged conflict that took place from 1955 to 1975. It occurred primarily in Vietnam, a country in Southeast Asia. The war involved the communist forces of North Vietnam, supported by the Soviet Union and China, against the non-communist forces of South Vietnam, backed by the United States and other anti-communist nations.The roots of the Vietnam War can be traced back to the division of Vietnam following the end of French colonial rule. North Vietnam, led by Ho Chi Minh and the communist Viet Minh, aimed to reunify the country under a single communist government. South Vietnam, supported by the United States, sought to prevent communist expansion.The United States became increasingly involved in the conflict, providing military advisors, equipment, and financial assistance to South Vietnam. Over time, the American commitment grew, and U.S. combat troops were deployed in significant numbers. The war escalated with aerial bombings, search-and-destroy missions, and the widespread use of chemical defoliants, notably Agent Orange.The conflict became highly controversial both domestically and internationally, leading to widespread protests and anti-war movements. The U.S. involvement in Vietnam polarized public opinion, as many questioned the justifications for the war and its impact on both American soldiers and the Vietnamese population.The war ended in 1975 when North Vietnamese forces successfully overtook South Vietnam, leading to the reunification of the country under communist rule. The Vietnam War had far-reaching consequences, including a significant loss of life, political divisions, and lasting impacts on veterans and Vietnamese civilians.It is essential to note that this is just a brief overview, and the Vietnam War is a complex and multifaceted topic with many aspects worth exploring in greater depth.Measures 34 x 22.
Lot 261
The Vietnam War was a conflict that took place in Vietnam, as well as in the neighboring countries of Cambodia and Laos, from 1955 to 1975. It was a complex and controversial war involving multiple parties and ideologies. Here are key points about the Vietnam War:1. **Background:** The roots of the Vietnam War can be traced back to the period of French colonial rule in Vietnam. After the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu in 1954, Vietnam was divided into North and South along the 17th parallel.2. **Geneva Accords:** The Geneva Accords of 1954 temporarily divided Vietnam, with the promise of nationwide elections in 1956 to reunify the country. However, these elections were never held, leading to a lasting division.3. **Communist North and Anti-Communist South:** North Vietnam, led by Ho Chi Minh and the communist government, sought the reunification of the country under communist rule. South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other anti-communist allies, resisted this unification.4. **U.S. Involvement:** The United States became involved in the conflict to prevent the spread of communism. The U.S. escalated its military involvement in the early 1960s under President John F. Kennedy and significantly increased troop levels under President Lyndon B. Johnson.5. **Gulf of Tonkin Incident:** The Gulf of Tonkin Incident in 1964 provided the justification for the U.S. Congress to pass the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, granting President Johnson broad powers to use military force in Vietnam.6. **Troop Levels and Escalation:** The U.S. military presence in Vietnam increased to over half a million troops at the peak of the war. The conflict escalated with intense bombing campaigns and ground operations.7. **Tactics and Strategies:** The war featured guerrilla warfare tactics by the North Vietnamese Viet Cong forces and conventional warfare by the U.S. and South Vietnamese forces. The U.S. relied heavily on air power, including the extensive bombing of North Vietnam.8. **Tet Offensive:** In 1968, the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong launched the Tet Offensive, a series of coordinated attacks across South Vietnam during the Lunar New Year. Although the offensive was militarily costly for the North, it had a significant psychological impact.9. **Anti-War Protests:** The Vietnam War led to widespread protests in the United States and around the world. Opposition to the war grew as casualties mounted, and there was growing disillusionment with the U.S. government's handling of the conflict.10. **Withdrawal and Paris Peace Accords:** The U.S. began withdrawing troops in the early 1970s. The Paris Peace Accords were signed in 1973, leading to the withdrawal of U.S. forces and a ceasefire.11. **Fall of Saigon:** In 1975, North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon, marking the end of the war and the reunification of Vietnam under communist control.12. **Casualties and Legacy:** The Vietnam War resulted in a high human cost, with millions of Vietnamese and tens of thousands of Americans losing their lives. The war left a lasting impact on Vietnam and the United States, shaping foreign policy, military strategy, and public perception.The Vietnam War remains a significant and contentious chapter in history, marked by its complexity, political divisions, and the profound consequences it had on those directly involved and the broader geopolitical landscape.Measures 48 x 36.
Lot 755
The Vietnam War (1955–1975) was a conflict that took place in Vietnam, as well as in the neighboring countries of Cambodia and Laos. It was a complex and controversial war, involving the communist government of North Vietnam and its allies in the South, led by the United States-backed government. Here are key points about the Vietnam War:1. **Background:** The roots of the Vietnam War can be traced back to the period of French colonial rule in Vietnam. After the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu in 1954, Vietnam was divided into North and South along the 17th parallel.2. **Geneva Accords:** The Geneva Accords of 1954 temporarily divided Vietnam, with the promise of nationwide elections in 1956 to reunify the country. However, these elections were never held, leading to a lasting division.3. **Communist North and Anti-Communist South:** North Vietnam, led by Ho Chi Minh and the communist government, sought the reunification of the country under communist rule. South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other anti-communist allies, resisted this unification.4. **U.S. Involvement:** The United States became involved in the conflict to prevent the spread of communism. The U.S. escalated its military involvement in the early 1960s under President John F. Kennedy and significantly increased troop levels under President Lyndon B. Johnson.5. **Gulf of Tonkin Incident:** The Gulf of Tonkin Incident in 1964 provided the justification for the U.S. Congress to pass the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, granting President Johnson broad powers to use military force in Vietnam.6. **Troop Levels and Escalation:** The U.S. military presence in Vietnam increased to over half a million troops at the peak of the war. The conflict escalated with intense bombing campaigns and ground operations.7. **Tactics and Strategies:** The war featured guerrilla warfare tactics by the North Vietnamese Viet Cong forces and conventional warfare by the U.S. and South Vietnamese forces. The U.S. relied heavily on air power, including the extensive bombing of North Vietnam.8. **Tet Offensive:** In 1968, the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong launched the Tet Offensive, a series of coordinated attacks across South Vietnam during the Lunar New Year. Although the offensive was militarily costly for the North, it had a significant psychological impact.9. **Anti-War Protests:** The Vietnam War led to widespread protests in the United States and around the world. Opposition to the war grew as casualties mounted, and there was growing disillusionment with the U.S. government's handling of the conflict.10. **Withdrawal and Paris Peace Accords:** The U.S. began withdrawing troops in the early 1970s. The Paris Peace Accords were signed in 1973, leading to the withdrawal of U.S. forces and a ceasefire.11. **Fall of Saigon:** In 1975, North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon, marking the end of the war and the reunification of Vietnam under communist control.12. **Casualties and Legacy:** The Vietnam War resulted in a high human cost, with millions of Vietnamese and tens of thousands of Americans losing their lives. The war left a lasting impact on Vietnam and the United States, shaping foreign policy, military strategy, and public perception.The Vietnam War remains a significant and contentious chapter in history, marked by its complexity, political divisions, and the profound consequences it had on those directly involved and the broader geopolitical landscape.Measures 48 x 36.Verso is blank.
Lot 26
APOCALYPSE NOW (1979) - Japanese B0 - Paper Backed, 1980 (First Release)Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday 8th February. The auction will begin at 2:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. A stunning film poster for Francis Ford Coppola's multi-award winning Vietnam war epic "Apocalypse Now". There is no doubting the influence and impact of Coppola's 1979 masterpiece with any paper hugely desirable and the Japanese B0 film poster offered here is no exception. Created by artist Haruo Takino based on a design by Eiko Ishioka, this version features the magnificent image of the film's famous fleet of helicopters skimming the water as a surfer rides the waves. An image unique to the Japanese first release in 1980 and only ever available in the large format of the B0, these were produced in extremely limited numbers when compared to other Japanese posters making it an incredibly scarce piece indeed.50.5" x 40.5" (128 x 103 cm)Condition: Very GoodConservation paper-backed but with no restoration. Has some aged damp damage which is only visible at certain angles.Artist: Haruo Takino and Eiko Ishioka£800 - 1600VAT Status: MClick here for our Poster Auction Grading Guide
Lot 194
China, Vietnam, Japan; big-game hunting Papers and journals of Philip Mason Sears (1899-1973), 1922-3 all manuscript (pencil) unless otherwise stated, contents comprise:1) Account of a hunting trip to north Shensi, China (55 leaves, loose), together with a notebook, headed ‘Hunting Trip to North Shensi’ (approx. 50 pp, containing 3 different drafts of the same narrative. Contents include descriptions of: Kwei-Hua-Cheng (‘a city of great fascination … the farthest point to which European civilization has as yet punctuated … Like all large Chinese cities, it teems with activity. And what sights there are to see on every side … a great number of the women down to the little girls had painted faces …’); Suiyuan (‘a splendid picturesque walled city’); Antung (‘on the Manchurian side of the Yalu River … a large disagreeable commercial town’); shipping on the Yalu River; village life; local housing, food and customs including wedding ceremonies; Russian refugees in Kwei-Hua-Cheng (‘as they remarked, nothing could have been worse than living under the Bolsheviks’); and an audience and shooting competition with the dutun (/tutung, i.e. military governor) of Suiyuan, General Ma Fuxiang (1876-1932) (‘He is a Mohammedan from Kausu … the absolute ruler of his people upon whom he imposes the heaviest taxes’).2) ‘Ammon Hunting in a Land of Long Ago’. Typescript, 18 leaves, foolscap, rectos only, signed ‘Mason Sears’ in pencil, pencilled corrections. Describing the above trip, focusing on sheep hunting, with additional details of local education, Mongol caravans, bandit raids, ‘red festivities’, etc. Together with another copy of the same article, carbon typescript, pencilled corrections.3) Notes from a hunting trip in the Vietnamese jungle with French big-game hunter François J. Defosse (1881-1954), 20 bifolia of friable wood-pulp paper, comprising detailed notes on bushcraft, specific animals and their pursuit including elephants, tigers, crocodiles, boar, etc. (e.g. ‘In following up a wounded tiger it is of great advantage to use a shotgun as a charging tiger cannot pass through two charges of big buckshot’), tribal customs (including the Mois tribe), etc., the trip undertaken in the vicinity of the La Nga river and possibly Hué (‘Hu’) and the notes presumably composed ‘on the spot’, ‘Defosse’ cited throughout. Together with approx. 30 leaves of related jungle notes on smaller paper, a manuscript map of the La Nga river, and a fragment of 9 leaves of typescript and manuscript relating to tiger and elephant stalking with Defosse, including sightings of gibbon and sambar.4) Notebook containing a journal of a visit to Japan, 27 pp., (a few leaves loose), with two different drafts of the same narrative, and including descriptions of Yokohama, Kamakura, Nikko, Kyoto, etc., comments on the Japanese imperial family, Japanese culture and the adoption of western customs and institutions, Japanese children, etc. (‘They are absolutely unspoiled and never seem to show off’), ‘Note on Kashmir’ (2 pp.) at end.5) Notebook containing remarks on Korea, Chinese theatre, and Chinese cities, and comparisons between Japan and China, 15 pp., textblock loose in binding.6) ‘Monster Demonstrations in Peking’, typescript, 14 pp, apparently an account of the May Thirtieth Movement, 1925 (‘Never since the Boxer Uprising of 1900, has the foreign community of Peking seen such an outburst of wrath among the Chinese as that which followed the killing of some students by the foreign police during the rioting of May 31st in the International Settlement at Shanghai …’) together with a carbon copy.7) ‘Bird shooting and the Yalu River’, 3 leaves, lined paper; ‘Mongolian trip’, 3 leaves, lined paper, comprising notes of trip from Kalgan to Gobi desert; Notes on Manila, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Saigon, Canton, 5 leaves, lined paper.8) Short article on geographical coordinates of Peking, carbon typescript, 4 pp.; small souvenir album of 10 photographs of shooting trip in Shansi, presented by Basil Cochrane Newton, British Legation, Peking (mounts loose in wrappers); 3 pp. notes on visit to Mongolia (on single sheet folded twice); 1 leaf on hunting in India including ‘River life going down to Bandipur’; 1 leaf headed ‘The Khyber Pass, May 18, 1923’, containing remarks from a visit; fragment of an account of a trip from Baguio, Philippines; manuscript hunting calendar; letter of recommendation for Haliba Pandit, guide on hunting trip; approx. 20 bifolia of miscellaneous notes on same paper as notes on Vietnamese hunting trip; and approx. 30 additional leaves, typescript and manuscript, including letters, journal fragments, etc.(quantity) Philip Mason Sears (1899-1973) was an American Republican politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Massachusetts Senate before helping develop US policy on Africa as representative to the UN during the 1960s. After graduating from Harvard in 1922 he spent a year travelling in the Far East with his friend Douglas Burden (1898-1978), the soon-to-be-famous naturalist who had been sponsored by the American Museum of Natural History to collect specimens from the region, and who later included his own account of the trip in his 1960 memoir Look to the Wilderness.Travelling first to Japan, Sears then proceeded to the distant Chinese province of Shensi in pursuit of the argali (mountain sheep). His description of the area is a fascinating eyewitness account of a traditional society on the eve of the epochal upheaval brought about by the Chinese Civil War, and includes an engrossing portrait of local Muslim warlord and opium trafficker Ma Fuxiang (1876-1932), who was to side with Chiang Kai-shek.Sears's guide on his next expedition to the depths of what is now Vietnam was the semi-legendary François J. Defosse (1881-1954), who had been employed by the Roosevelts during their own Asian hunting expeditions. A Conradian figure, Defosse arrived in Saigon in 1900 with the French army, and after years protecting workers on the Tonkin railway from tiger attacks was granted 'pioneer leave', probably a euphemism for intelligence work, and travelled into the jungle where he found employment with a logging company.Having chosen a course far more intrepid than most other travelling scions of the Gilded Age, Sears evidently intended these voluminous notes to form the basis of a published work, though perhaps sidetracked by his political career, he was not able to bring this intention to fruition.An article on the Mason Sears archive by Peter Robinson, Associate Professor, Japan Women's University ('Travel Writing as Historiography: Philip Mason Sears’s Unpublished Travel Writings', Journal of the Faculty of Humanities, Japan Women’s University, no. 71, March 2022) is available on request.
Lot 1319
The honours and awards bestowed upon Edwin Newman, the American newscaster and journalist who covered the attack on Pearl Harbor, the funeral of George VI, the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy, and who enjoyed a long career with NBC USA, University of Missouri, School of Journalism, Honor Award, 1975, a light bronze medal by T.H. Jones for Medallic Art Co., named (Edwin Newman), 62mm; The Christopher Award, 1980, a light bronze award medal, unsigned, for Medallic Art Co., named (Edwin Newman, 1983); FRANCE, Légion d’Honneur, Chevalier’s badge by Arthus-Bertrand [awarded 31 December 1971] [3]. Extremely fine, first with loop for suspension; first and last in cases of issue, the badge with award certificate addressed to Mr Edwin Newman, N.B.C. Room 520, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York £300-£400 --- Edwin Harold Newman (1919-2010), b. New York; educ. George Washington High School and University of Wisconsin, graduating in political science, 1940; began his career as a copy boy for International News Service; served as a signal officer in the US Navy, 1942-5; reporter for United Press, 1945-6; moved as a freelancer to CBS News, 1947, then full-time from 1952 based in Europe, covering the funeral of George VI from the battlements of Windsor Castle, the Suez crisis of 1956 and the accession of Charles de Gaulle in 1958; returned to the US in 1961 as a regular on the Today show; made the first announcement on NBC of President Kennedy’s death and anchored the television coverage of the Six-Day war in 1967, the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy, the 1973 Vietnam ceasefire and the aftermath of the attempt on President Ronald Reagan’s life in 1981. A prolific interviewer, his subjects included Emperor Hirohito, Ingmar Bergman, Muhammad Ali, David Ben-Gurion and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, while he also moderated numerous political debates between the likes of Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and Walter Mondale. Leaving NBC in January 1984, he briefly hosted Saturday Night Live, remained in demand as a political interviewer for other broadcasters and cable networks, and played himself in four films, including The Pelican Brief (1993). After moving to England in 2007 to be near his daughter, he died of pneumonia in Oxford on 13 August 2010.
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Lot 615
Warhol, Andy - - Some/thing. 4 Ausgaben (alles erschienene). Mit dem Orig. Cover "Bomb Hanoi" von Andy Warhol. New York, 1965-68. Hg. David Antin und Jerome Rothenberg. Je ca. 21,5 x 14 cm. Je ill OBroschur (1 Bd. im unteren Rücken mit kl. Fehlstelle, die Perforierung mit 1 sehr kurzen Einriss, tls. etw. berieben u. angeschmutzt). Selten. - Mit originalem, von Andy Warhol entworfenem Offset-Lithographieumschlag, bestehend aus perforiertem Briefmarkenpapier, bedruckt mit "Bomb Hanoi" und "some/thing Hanoi". - Dabei: No 1, Spring 1965. - No 2, Winter 1965. - No 3: A Vietnam Assemblage. Vol. II, Winter 1966. - No 4-5 Summer 1968. - Some/thing war eine einflussreiche Literaturzeitschrift, die Werke von bedeutenden amerikanischen Avantgarde-Dichtern wie Allen Ginsberg, Charles Bukowski und Gerard Malanga veröffentlichte. Als Antin sich an Warhol wandte, um das Cover für eine Ausgabe zum Vietnamkrieg zu gestalten, war Warhol zunächst begeistert von der Idee einer Vietcong-Flagge, doch Antin bestand darauf, einen Kriegsslogan als Knopf oder Aufkleber zu verwenden. - Mit zahlreichen Illustrationen und Beiträgen von Allen Ginsberg, Jackson Mac Low, Carol Berge, Charles Bukowski, Gerard Malanga, u.a. - Insgesamt sehr gut erhaltene und saubere Exemplare. 4 vols. (everything published). With the original cover "Bomb Hanoi" by Andy Warhol. Vol. II, No 1 Winter 1966, edited by David Antin and Jerome Rothenberg. Each orig. ill. brochure (1 vol. in lower spine with small defect, perforation with 1 very short tear, partly somewhat rubbed a. soiled). - Rare. - With original offset lithograph cover designed by Andy Warhol, consisting of perforated stamp paper, printed with "Bomb Hanoi" and "some/thing Hanoi". - Contains: as listed above. - Some/thing was an influential literary magazine which published works by important American avant-garde poets such as Allen Ginsberg, Charles Bukowski and Gerard Malanga. When Antin approached Warhol to design the cover for an issue on the Vietnam War, Warhol was initially enthusiastic about the idea of a Vietcong flag, but Antin insisted on using a war slogan as a button or sticker. - With numerous illustrations and contributions by Allen Ginsberg, Jackson Mac Low, Carol Berge, Charles Bukowski, Gerard Malanga, et al. - Overall very well-preserved and clean copies.
Lot 158
An assortment of photography books. To include David Bailey's Trouble and Stife, Edward Weston, Ilse Bing, Norman Parkinson Lifework, Philip Jones Griffiths Vietnam Inc, Cecil Beaton and more. Subjects include portraiture, female nudes, fashion, royals, street photography, war and more. (14)
Lot 18
Livre impérial en cuivre et son coffret en bois laquéVietnam, XIXe siècle, daté 1858An imperial copper book and lacquered wood bookcaseVietnam, 19th century, dated 1858Each page: 22.5 x 13.5 cm (8 7/8 x 5 1/4 in)Footnotes:ProvenanceAcquired by a Dutch banker in Vietnam in the 1960s (by repute)Thence in the family by descentAcquired from the above by the present ownerPrivate collection, USAThe cover pages of the book are made of a single thick sheet of copper, and are finely decorated in repoussée with a fierce four-clawed imperial dragon, standing, front-facing, amidst clouds above raging waters with cresting and foaming waves. The dragon is flanked by a row of flowers in hexagonal cartouches and a bat at each corner of the page. The six inner pages are each divided into five columns finely chased and engraved with Chinese characters. Four copper rings bind the pages and covers together. Born in 1762, Princess Ngọc Du (Công Chúa Ngọc Du, 1762-1820) was the sister of Emperor Gia Long (r. 1802-1820). This book which dates to the 14th day of the 6th month of the 11th year of the reign of Emperor Tu Duc (1858), was made as a replacement of a silver book with which Emperor Minh Mạng bestowed on his aunt the posthumous title of Princess Phúc Lộc (Phúc Lộc Công Chúa Ngọc Du 福祿公主玉瑜) in the 10th year of his reign of Emperor Minh Mạng (1829). Such books for Kings, Queens, Queen Mothers, Princes and Princesses were traditionally made of gold. Books made of silver, gold-plated copper or bronze were used for subordinates and other occupations. They were manufactured by artisans working in workshops attached to the Ministry of Rituals. Such books were kept in a silver or wooden box. They were used to record important court affairs, such as the enthronement of emperors, the establishment of crown princes and empresses, and the conferment of titles and honours upon royal family members and officials. Further to granting rank, this kind of ceremonial book was also intended to be used as an object of posthumous worship that was placed on family altars. Facing financial hardship due to war reparations imposed by France in 1862, Emperor Tu Duc reclaimed all gold and silver books and replaced them with copper ones. Compare with a similar book, sold at Bonhams Hong Kong, 29 March 2018, Lot 30.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a reduced rate of 5.5% on the hammer price and the prevailing rate on buyer's premium if the item remains in EU.TVA sur les objets importés à un taux réduit de 5.5% sur le prix d'adjudication et un taux en vigueur sur la prime d'achat dans le cas où l'objet reste dans l'Union Européenne.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 294
TAXI DRIVEROne Sheet (27" x 41")Very Fine Folded; Artist Guy Pellaert Columbia, 1976Artist Guy Pellaert creates this dramatic image of De Niro in what many believe to be the best poster for the film.A folded poster with pinholes in the corners, scattered crimping, and two extra vertical folds. Otherwise, the poster is in very good condition.Released by Columbia Pictures in 1976, the film was a critical and commercial success despite generating controversy for graphic violence in the climactic ending and the casting of then-12-year-old Jodie Foster in the role of a child prostitute. Martin Scorcese's bleak view of post-Vietnam War New York City with a young Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle is a classic. The film generated numerous accolades, including the Palme d'Or at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival and four nominations at the 49th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (for De Niro), and Best Supporting Actress (for Foster).This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, December 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST 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 December 8th.
Lot 343
APOCALYPSE NOWOne-Sheet (27" x 41")Very Fine Folded; Artist Bob Peak United Artists, 1979Artist Bob Peak created a slew of amazing posters, but none more captivating and utterly effective than his original work on Francis Ford Coppola's seminal piece of cinema. Radiant colors and psychedelic imagery amidst the faces of both Marlon Brando and Martin Sheen make this one-sheet an audacious addition to any movie fan's collection.A poster in excellent condition with light scattered crimping and some faint surface dirt that bleeds into the background and is only visible upon close inspection. Francis Ford Coppola's epic ode to the Vietnam War, Apocalypse Now, follows Martin Sheen's no-nonsense military man on a secret government mission as he seeks out Marlon Brando's Colonel Kurtz-gone rogue-for termination. Released many times with many different cuts, Apocalypse Now remains an essential piece of filmmaking.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, December 8th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST 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 December 7th.
Lot 437
FULL METAL JACKETSubway (45" x 60")Very Fine+ Rolled; Artist Philip Castle Warner Bros., 1874A large subway sized version of the iconic Vietnam helmet design for the Stanley Kubrick war epic Full Metal Jacket.This poster has minor tiny edge tears all along the bottom border. Other than this, it appears near mint.Stanley Kubrick's deeply impactful Vietnam War movie explores the dehumanizing effect of conflict on a group of US soldiers (including Matthew Modine as Private "Joker") from boot camp to the front lines. It was the last of Kubrick's films to be released in his lifetime.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, December 8th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST 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 December 7th.
Lot 203
‘Unless we can start a special war for him so that he can be posted on active service, his condition will rapidly deteriorate.’ The recipient’s Psychologist’s Report, dated November 1972, refers The remarkable campaign group of six awarded to Corporal R. Roberts, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, late Royal Marines, attached King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and Durham Light Infantry, who later served with the French Foreign Legion in North Africa and French Somaliland, and with the Royal Australian Air Force in Vietnam 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, G.VI.R. (21182353. Cpl. R. Roberts. D.C.L.I.); Korea 1950-53, 1st issue (21182353 Pte. R. Roberts. D.L.I.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, unnamed as issued, mounted court-style for display purposes, contact marks and minor edge bruising, generally very fine, the GSM scarce to unit (6) £600-£800 --- Provenance: Buckland Dix & Wood, July 1995. Roy Frederick Thacker Roberts (who also served at various points under the aliases Roberson and Dixon) attested for the Royal Marines on 21 July 1942 and served with them for the remainder of the Second World War. He transferred to the Army (General Service Corps) on 18 December 1947, and was posted to the 1st Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry on 1 April 1948. He served with them in East Africa from 25 September 1948 to 3 August 19149 (during which, on a four week trek through Ethiopia, some bandits stole all his gear); in Malaya from 20 October 1950, attached to the 1st Battalion King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; and then in Korea from 15 March to 25 October 1953, attached to the Durham Light Infantry. He saw further service in Bermuda, Jamaica, and Belize, and was discharged from the British Army in the rank of Corporal on 29 May 1957. Remarkably, Roberts’ time with the British Forces was only a minor part of his career. After a year on civvy street he went to Paris and joined the French Foreign Legion, under the assumed name of Roberson, stating Dutch nationality. He was machine gunner and rifleman and fought against the Arabs in Algeria and in French Somaliland. He was with the Legion for 8 years qualifying after three years as Legionnaire First Class. He lived in the desert on combat rations and in the meantime learned to speak French and German. He left the Legion on 19 August 1966 on completion of his contract and ‘did a couple of trips as a dishwasher on the liner Iberia on the England to Australia run.’ (article in RAAF News refers). On 23 April 1968, while in Perth, Western Australia, Roberts enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force, this time under the assumed name of Dixon, his express reason being that he wished to serve in Vietnam. After overcoming various bureaucratic hurdles he finally received an operational posting to 2 Squadron, and served with them in Vietnam for 16 months, from 18 March 1969 to 19 March 1970, and again from 3 March to 30 June 1971, where, amongst other adventures, ‘he hitched lifts in helicopters so he could act as door gunner.’ But by now age was catching up with him, and after a year on non-active duties, and following some ‘odd’ behaviour, he was interviewed by a R.A.A.F. Psychologist. Their report, dated 23 November 1972, makes interesting reading: ‘After a long history of Military association, he has always been proud of the uniform he has worn; always seeking active service ands engaging in a good deal of fantasy about “engaging the enemy”. He has definite levels of aspirations which are not commensurate with his ability, and this sort of situation is ideal for reinforcing his tendency to reminisce and fantasise. I believe that he as reached a point in this his life when he can no longer fantasise successfully. There is now a crack in is defences and he is thus forced with realities. His is 48 and realises that his chances of active service are less than nil. He has always shown odd behaviour, restlessness, and a need for novelty, change, and excitement. However, he now realises that the R.A.A.F. can no longer provide the environment he seek and (unless we can start a special war for him so that he can be posted on active service) his condition will rapidly deteriorate. I recommend that his is discharged “temperamentally unsuited to Service life”.’ Roberts was finally discharged out of the Royal Australian Air Force, and service life, on 16 November 1973. In addition to the medals in this lot he also received the Vietnam Medal 1964-73; the Republic of Vietnam Medal with clasp 1960-; and the French Médaille Commémorative des Opérations de Sécurité et de Maintien de l’Ordre en Afrique du Nord, with clasp Algérie; as well as the United States of America Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Vietnam Unit Citation Medal and Gallantry Cross with palm. Sold with extensive copied research including a photographic image of the recipient.
Lot 688
Benedict J. Fernandez, Wall StreetSpäterer Gelatinesilberabzug. 27,2 x 41 cm (39,4 x 49,3 cm). Im unteren Bildrand mit Bleistift rechts signiert, links datiert und betitelt. Rückseitig mit Photographen- und Copyrightstempel.ProvenienzVom Photographen an den heutigen Eigentümer; Privatsammlung, RheinlandLiteraturBrigitte Buberl (Hg.), Benedict J. Fernandez. Protest. Photographien 1963 - 1995, Ausst.kat. Museum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte der Stadt Dortmund, Kilchberg/Zürich 1996, S. 45 mit Abb. (hier betitelt: Pro-Vietnam-War Demonstration, New York)
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