PAULHAN LOUIS: (1883-1963) French Pioneer Aviator, flew the world's first seaplane, Le Canard, in 1910. A good vintage signed and inscribed postcard photograph by Paulhan, the image depicting the airship Ville de Paris in flight. In bold blue fountain pen ink Paulhan has inscribed the image, in French, '34th Ascent of the "City of Paris", 50th Anniversary of its flight on 15th January 1908, Sartrouville - Verdun, On board - Henry Kappfferer - Major Boutticaux - Pilots - Louis Paulhan - mechanic' before signing his name and adding the date 1958 in his hand. A fine, historic signed photograph. Together with Henri Fabre (1882-1984) French Pioneer Aviator, inventor of Le Canard, the first seaplane in history. A.L.S., Henri Fabre, two pages, 4to, Marseilles, 10th April 1961, to Monsieur Malfanti of Broken Wings, in French. Fabre explains that he does not know the photographer Krebs, continuing 'The assistant to Colonel Renaud, the brilliant designer of the airship "France" had a Krebs among those around him, but I do not know that there is any connection. Since your photo has been published in several newspaper articles of the period, I imagine that Mr. Krebs is a professional photographer who had taken up position in the motor launch which was then towing my seaplane.' Fabre also refers to, and quotes, a newspaper article which he has found in his archives. Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Fabre. Also including a small selection of printed ephemera and magazine articles relating to Fabre including a printed ticket to a conference in honour of Fabre, 21st March 1962. Generally VG, 10
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COSTES DIEUDONNE: (1892-1973) French Pioneer Aviator and Fighter Ace of World War I, recognised for his long distance and record breaking flights & LE BRIX JOSEPH (1899-1931) French Pioneer Aviator, who together flew around the world between 10th October 1927 and 14th April 1928. An original 4to newspaper article neatly clipped from a French newspaper, 10th October 1927, reporting on the flight of Costes and Le Brix and featuring portraits of the two pilots. Signed by both Costes and Le Brix with their names alone in dark fountain pen ink to clear areas of their images. Neatly laid down. Together with Dieudonne Costes & Maurice Bellonte (1896-1984) French Aviator and Navigator. Together Costes and Bellonte made the first successful direct flight from Paris to New York in 1930. Dieudonne Costes fountain pen ink signature ('D Costes') on a card with a small circular newspaper portrait of the aviator neatly affixed above; Maurice Bellonte dark fountain pen ink signature ('M. Bellonte') on an unused Air Mail cover. Accompanied by a few original photographs and a vintage postcard relating to the aviators and their historic flight. About VG, 7
HUNEFELD EHRENFRIED GUNTHER FREIHERR VON: (1892-1929) German Pioneer Aviator, initiated the first transatlantic flight from East to West 1928. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Hunefeld in a head and shoulders pose wearing his cap and a monocle. Signed in dark fountain pen ink to the image and dated 1928 (the year of his historic flight) in his hand. With a brief T.L.S. to the verso, in German, to Paul Wehner, post marked 5th September 1928. Together with Hermann Kohl (1888-1938) German Pioneer Aviator, pilot of the first transatlantic flight from East to West 1928. Vintage signed sepia postcard photograph of Kohl in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold, dark fountain pen ink with his name alone to the lower white border. VG to EX, 2
AVIATION PIONEERS: Samuel F. Cody (1867-1913) American-born Pioneer Aviator, the first man to conduct a powered flight in Britain, 16th October 1908. Bold, dark fountain pen ink signature ('S. F. Cody') on a small card. Together with a good selection of eight original vintage postcard photographs of Cody including six of his funeral; Benjamin C. Hucks (d.1919) British Pioneer Aviator. Ink signature ('B. C. Hucks') and date Northampton, 1914, in his hand on a small piece, neatly laid down. Also including two original vintage postcards of Hucks, one showing him in flight and a selection of signed pieces, cards, a few signed commemorative covers and magazine photographs etc., by various pioneer aviators, mainly British, comprising Claude Grahame-White, John Moore-Brabazon (2), George Dawes, Stanley Halse, Percy Etherton (2, made the first flight over Mount Everest, 1933), Frank Courtney, Godfrey Auty (2), Tom Brooke-Smith (2) etc. G to VG, 24
AVIATION: Selection of vintage signed postcard photographs by various pioneer aviators comprising Alan Cobham, Owen Cathcart-Jones, Claude Grahame White (neatly trimmed), S. F. Cody, G. W. Hamel (signed in pencil) and B. C. Hucks. Most of the images depict the pilots in their aircraft and/or wearing their flying caps and goggles. G to generally VG, 6
EDWARD OF SAXE-WEIMAR: (1823-1902) British Prince and Field Marshal. Vintage signed 7 x 9.5 photograph of the Field Marshal standing in a three quarter length pose wearing his uniform. Photograph by J. Russell & Sons of London. Signed ('Edwd. Saxe Weimar F.M.') in bold fountain pen ink to the lower photographer's mount and dated 1902 in his hand. Framed and glazed in the handsome original dark wooden frame to an overall size of 10.5 x 12.5. Neatly affixed to the lower edge of the frame is a small gilt and black plaque indicating that the photograph was presented to Colonel Borthwick. Some light scuffing to the frame and some minor age wear to the edges of the photographer's mount, otherwise VG
ROBERTS FREDERICK: (1832-1914) British Field Marshal, Victoria Cross winner for his actions at the Indian Mutiny on 2nd January 1858. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Roberts standing in a half length pose wearing his uniform and medals, including the Victoria Cross. Signed ('Roberts FM') in bold black fountain pen ink to a light area of the image. Two very slight, minor corner creases. Together with Edric Gifford, 3rd Baron Gifford (1849-1911) British Major, Victoria Cross winner for his actions during the First Ashanti Expedition, 1874. Ink signature ('Gifford') and two additional words in his hand on a small piece, evidently clipped from the conclusion of a letter. Neatly laid down. G to VG, 2
HOWSE NEVILLE: (1863-1930) British-born Australian Major General, Victoria Cross winner for his actions at Vredefort, South Africa, 24th July 1900. Howse was the first soldier in the Australian services to be awarded the VC. A good vintage signed 5.5 x 8.5 photograph of Howse seated in a three quarter length pose wearing his uniform and cap. Photograph by Anglo-Swiss Photo Studio of Cairo. Signed by Howse with his name alone in fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image. The signature is a touch light to two letters although perfectly legible. Some very light age wear, otherwise VG
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER: (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI. Vintage wartime signed 6 x 8 photograph depicting Queen Elizabeth standing in a full length pose, outside a house, shaking hands with an unidentified military officer. Signed ('Elizabeth R') in fountain pen ink at the base of the image and dated 1943 in her hand. Very slightly neatly trimmed and with some light surface creasing, about VG
NIMITZ CHESTER W.: (1885-1966) American Admiral of World War II. Vintage signed and inscribed 7.5 x 9 photograph of Nimitz seated in a half length pose wearing his uniform. Signed in fountain pen ink to a light area of the background, adding his rank beneath his signature. The ink is faded although remains legible. Very slightly neatly trimmed and with some light traces of former mounting to the lower edge, G
EISENHOWER DWIGHT D.: (1890-1969) American General of World War II, later American President 1953-61. Bold, dark fountain pen ink signature ('Dwight D Eisenhower') as General, U. S. Army, on an envelope addressed to Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower in Denver, Colorado. Postmarked by the US Army Postal Service, September 1944. Eisenhower's signature appears as part of the censorship of the original letter and a red censorship examiner's stamp appears below the signature. With a typed return address in New York to the upper left corner and the printed address of the Office of the Supreme Commander, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force, to the verso. Together with a vintage 8 x 10 photograph of Eisenhower in a head and shoulders pose bearing a facsimile signature to the lower white border. Some light age wear, otherwise VG
GALLAND ADOLF: (1912-1996) German Fighter Pilot of World War II, Knight's Cross winner with Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds. Vintage signed 3 x 5 photograph of Galland in a three quarter length pose wearing his uniform and Knight's Cross. Signed in blue fountain pen ink at the base of the image, partially across a darker area although still legible. Accompanied by a T.L.S. by Galland's secretary, one page, 4to, Bonn, 18th September 1967, to the collector Dr. William H. Wray, in English, sending the signed photograph and also referring to Hans Ulrich Rudel. Together with a selection of A.Ls.S., T.Ls.S., signed postcard photograph (1), signed First Day Cover (1) by various other German pilots including Hans-Ulrich Rudel, Hanna Reitsch, Erich Hartmann, Bruno Poelke etc. Generally VG, 10
STREICHER JULIUS: (1885-1946) Nazi Gauleiter of Franconia 1929-40 and founder and publisher of Der Sturmer newspaper, a central element of the Nazi propaganda machine during World War II. Vintage signed 3.5 x 5 photograph of Streicher standing in a three quarter length pose wearing his Nazi uniform and with an armband featuring the Nazi swastika. Signed in dark fountain pen ink with his name alone at the base of the image. Neatly trimmed and with some scuffing and staining to the image, slightly affecting a couple of letters of the signature. FR
GOEBBELS JOSEPH: (1897-1945) German Politician, Reich Minister of Propaganda in Nazi Germany 1933-45. Vintage signed and inscribed sepia 11.5 x 15.5 photograph, the image depicting Goebbels in a profile head and shoulders pose. Signed ('Dr. Goebbels') in dark fountain pen ink at the base of the image, with a three line inscription in German, the Nazi salute ('Heil Hitler') and date, 18th October 1935, in his hand. Partially written across a darker area of the image although legible. Signed photographs of Goebbels of this size and quality are extremely rare. VG
AUTOGRAPH ALBUM: A good autograph album containing over 120 signed clipped pieces, a few A.Ls.S. and vintage signed postcard photographs etc., most laid down in multiples to the pages, by a wide variety of famous individuals including W. G. Grace, James Braid (adding Championship Golfer 1901 in his hand), Leslie Ward ('Spy'), William Gladstone, Earl of Shaftesbury, Lord Cardigan, Wyke Bayliss, Frederic Farrar, Archibald Tait (as Archbishop of Canterbury), William Powell Frith (A.L.S. sending advice to a young autograph collector), Edward Benson (as Archbishop of Canterbury), Mary Anderson, Isabella Bird (signed Isabella L Bishop), Edmund Barton (first Prime Minister of Australia), Anthony Eden, Frederick Temple (as Archbishop of Canterbury), Lewis Beaumont, John Charlton (original pen and ink sketch of the head of a horse), George Canning, Arthur James Balfour, Thomas Fellowes, Lord Kitchener, George S. White VC, William Huggins, Max Muller, C. B. Fry, Ellaline Terriss, Lily Brayton, Edna May, Irene Vanbrugh, Phyllis Dare, Zena Dare, Marie Studholme, Gabrielle Ray, Ellen Terry, Marie Hall etc. The album also includes various pieces of printed ephemera laid down to pages. Many of the autographs are neatly annotated beneath in ink by the collector. Some age wear, G

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