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Lot 181

VINTAGE HARDY CANE FISHING TWO PIECE ROD AND LANDING NET

Lot 243

VINTAGE ALUMINIUM STEP LADDERS BY LYTE

Lot 300

VINTAGE ENAMEL PENDANT ON SILVER CHAIN

Lot 310

VINTAGE SILVER ARTICULATED FISH AND SILVER CHAIN

Lot 322

3 PAIRS OF SILVER EARRINGS AND 2 VINTAGE BROOCHES

Lot 386

VINTAGE GREEN MARBLE NECKLACE

Lot 390

VINTAGE COMBINED LIGHTER AND CIGARETTE CASE

Lot 391

PETERSON'S VINTAGE PIPE WITH SILVER RIM, IRISH HALLMARKS DUBLIN 1975

Lot 396

PAIR OF VINTAGE PEARL AND TURQUOISE CLIP ON EARRINGS

Lot 69

VINTAGE LEATHER CHESTEMAN MEASURING TAPE

Lot 603

Scottish Regimental Dirk of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, fine example of an officers dirk with baluster rootwood grip with silver plated mounts and carved with a basket weave style set with white metal studs. Facetted cut glass amber coloured top pommel. Housed in its leather covered scabbard with silver plated mounts. With the scabbard are the original knife and fork set which again have the cut glass tops. Blade of standard form with finely etched details of foliage and one side having the Argyll boars head and the other side the Sutherland crest. Some surface staining to the blade and light wear to the exterior but generally a good example of a regimental dirk. Probably of Victorian or early Edwardian vintage.

Lot 1

PELE: (1940-     ) Brazilian footballer, the only player to have won three FIFA World Cups (1958, 1962 & 1970). An unusual blue and white vintage Brazil football jersey, identical to those worn for away matches in the 1970 season, with the Brazilian Sports Confederation (Confederacao Brasileira de Desportos; CBD) embroidered logo to the left breast and white number 10 to the back, boldly signed and inscribed by Pele in black ink across the white numbers, 'A Stefano con affetto, do Edson Pele'. A good, scarce example of Pele's earlier full signature. Some light age wear and minor staining to the white collar, otherwise VG

Lot 1001

MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. Vintage signed 6 x 4photograph, the image depicting Montgomery seated outdoors in a relaxed pose accompanied by six other gentlemen and a young boy, most likely Lucien Trueb, who is seated directly next to the Field Marshal. Photograph by Villiger of Gstaad and bearing their credit stamp to the verso. Signed ('Montgomery of Alamein, Field Marshal') by Montgomery in bold blue fountain pen ink to a light area at the head of the image. A couple of very slight, minor corner creases, about VG Lucien Trueb (1934-   ) Swiss science writer who, as a twelve year old boy in 1946, met Montgomery in Switzerland and went on to maintain a close relationship with the Field Marshal.

Lot 1004

WILSON HENRY: (1881-1964) British Field Marshal who served as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief British Troops in Egypt 1939-41, launching Operation Compass against the Italians in December 1940. Vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph of Wilson seated in a three-quarter length pose wearing his uniform. Photograph by Harris and Ewing. Signed ('Wilson FM') in fountain pen ink to the image and dated 3rd May 1946 in his hand. The signature and date run across a slightly darker area of the image although remain reasonably legible. A couple of very small, minor corner creases, otherwise VG

Lot 1005

AUCHINLECK CLAUDE: (1884-1981) British Field Marshal of World War II, Commander-in-Chief, India 1943-47. Vintage signed 3 x 4 photograph of Auchinleck standing outdoors in a half-length pose wearing his uniform. Signed ('C J Auchinleck FM') in blue ink at the base of the image and further annotated 'India 1945-6' in his hand to the verso. VG

Lot 1044

BRADLEY OMAR: (1893-1981) American General of the Army who served in World War II. Vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph of Bradley in a head and shoulders pose wearing his uniform. The official U.S. Army photograph dates from 16th March 1967. Signed ('Omar N Bradley, General of the Army') in bold, dark fountain pen ink to the lower white border. A couple of very light, extremely minor creases, VG

Lot 1046

UNITED STATES ARMY: Small selection of signed 8 x 10 photographs and smaller (2), most vintage, signed piece (1) and a signed cover, by various United States Army officers, all of whom served in World War II, comprising Mark W. Clark, George Barth (signed piece accompanied by an unsigned 8 x 10 photograph), Ivan Bennett, William Biddle (signed First Day Cover honouring George S. Patton Jr.), George S. Blanchard and Clyde Beck. Generally VG, 6 

Lot 1048

UNITED STATES ARMY: Small selection of three vintage signed 8 x 10 photographs and a signed card by various United States Army officers, all of whom served in World War II, comprising Willis Crittenberger, Garrison Davidson, Charles Lanier Dasher Jr. (signed card, accompanied by an unsigned 8 x 10 photograph) and John Dahlquist. G to VG, 4

Lot 1049

UNITED STATES ARMY: Small selection of signed 8 x 10 photographs and smaller (1), signed envelope (1), most vintage, by various United States Army officers, all of whom served in World War II, including James Gavin (Operation Market Garden), Clovis Byers, Andrew Davis Bruce (inscribed to Colonel William Henry Harris), Edward Bres (signed envelope, accompanied by an unsigned 8 x 10 photograph) and one other. Generally VG, 5

Lot 1050

UNITED STATES ARMY: Small selection of vintage signed 8 x 10 photographs and smaller (2) and a T.L.S. by various United States Army officers, all of whom served in World War II, comprising Joseph Bradley (2), William Bryden, Charles H. Bonesteel Jr., Charles Bolte and Raymond Bliss. Two of the photographs are inscribed to Rosemary Wright (1890-1969) Chief of the Army General Staff Assignment Section. FR (1), generally VG, 6 

Lot 1051

UNITED STATES ARMY: Small selection of vintage signed 8 x 10 photographs and signed cards (2) by various United States Army officers, all of whom served in World War II, comprising Joseph Lawton Collins, James A. Code Jr., John Howell Collier, Kenneth Cramer, Joseph M. Cummins (signed ruled index card) and Marshall Carter (signed business card as president of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Park, accompanied by an unsigned 8 x 10 photograph). Generally VG, 6

Lot 1052

UNITED STATES ARMY: Small selection of vintage signed 8 x 10 photographs etc. by various United States Army officers, all of whom served in World War II, comprising Mark W. Clark, James G. Christiansen, Stephen J. Chamberlin (Douglas MacArthur's Assistant Chief of Staff), Paul Wyatt Caraway, Harold Bull (accompanied by an A.N.S.) and Charles H. Gerhardt (signed Christmas greetings card; D-Day Landings). Some faults, G to VG, 7

Lot 1058

CHENNAULT CLAIRE LEE: (1890-1958) American military aviator, best known for his leadership of the 'Flying Tigers' and the Chinese Air Force during World War II. A fine, bold black fountain pen ink signature ('C. L. Chennault, Maj Gen U.S.A.A.') on a white oblong 12mo card (5 x 3). Accompanied by a good original unsigned vintage 10 x 8 photograph of Chennault in a half-length pose, wearing his uniform and seated at his desk, with a pen ink one hand, as he addresses an envelope. The official U.S. Army photograph is dated 26th May 1943 to the verso. VG to EX, 2 

Lot 1065

[VJ DAY KISS]: A vintage United States Navy commemorative cover issued in honour of the U.S.S. Franklin, and featuring an image of the World War II aircraft carrier, postally cancelled at Miami, Florida, 20th November 1945, individually signed by Edith Shain (1918-2010) American nurse, and Carl Muscarello (1927-?) American sailor, being the two individuals who claimed to be the subjects of Alfred Eisenstaedt's famous photograph V-J Day in Times Square that portrays a United States Navy sailor embracing and kissing a total stranger, on Victory over Japan Day in New York's Times Square on 14th August 1945. Signed by both in bold black inks to clear areas, Muscarello adding 'S.F. 2/c 8/14/45' in his hand beneath his signature. VG 

Lot 1072

HAILE SELASSIE I: (1892-1975) Ethiopian Regent Plenipotentiary 1916-30 and Emperor 1930-74. A very fine vintage World War II date signed 8.5 x 11 photograph, the image depicting Haile Selassie seated in a full-length pose, wearing his uniform, and with a small dog lying at his feet. The Emperor is flanked by his two sons, Crown Prince Asfaw Wossen (Amha Selassie) and Prince Makonnen (Duke of Harar), both of whom stand in full-length poses, also wearing their uniforms. Signed by Haile Selassie in fountain pen ink to a clear area of the image and dated 1942 in his hand. Signed photographs of Haile Selassie from this period are rare. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Provenance: The present photograph was signed for Sir Edwin Arthur Chapman-Andrews (1903-1980) British diplomat who, together with the legendary Colonel Orde Wingate, accompanied Haile Selassie through Italian occupied Ethiopia during the extraordinary SOE operation in 1940 to re-instate the Emperor on his throne.  

Lot 1075

                                 Mussolini the ‘powerful and impatient knight’ MUSSOLINI BENITO: (1883-1945) Italian Fascist Dictator of World War II. An excellent vintage signed and inscribed 10.5 x 14.5 photograph by Mussolini, the image being a reproduction of a painting of Il Duce, in uniform, seated in a striking full-length pose on his horse, the backdrop featuring the remains of the Roman Forum and a distant glimpse of St. Peters. Signed in bold black fountain pen ink to a clear area of the background, 'A Edda, questa quadro di un cavaliere poziente e impoziente, Mussolini' (Translation: To Edda, this image of a powerful and impatient knight, Mussolini), and dated Rome, 1st September 1926 in his hand. Un unusual and desirable signed image, enhanced by Mussolini's meaningful inscription. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG 

Lot 1076

[MUSSOLINI BENITO]: (1883-1945) Italian Fascist Dictator of World War II. CARELL GHITTA (1899-1972) Hungarian-born Italian photographer of Jewish heritage, a favoured photographer among the aristocracy who helped build the imagery used in Fascist propaganda. A fine original vintage 9 x 11.5 portrait photograph by Carell, the soft-focus image depicting Benito Mussolini in a semi-profile head and shoulders pose wearing a light suit with two lapel pins and a dark tie. With the copyright blind stamp of Carell to the lower left corner, dated 20th January 1934, and also signed ('Ghitta Carell') by her in dark fountain pen ink to the lower right corner, adding the place, Rome, and words 'Reprod. violata' in her hand. Some very light, extremely minor traces of former mounting to the verso and a couple of small, minor corner creases, VG 

Lot 1082

HIERL KONSTANTIN: (1875-1955) German Reichsleiter of the Nazi Party, head of the Reich Labour Service 1935-45. Hierl was an early associate of Adolf Hitler before he came to national power. Vintage signed sepia 2.5 x 4 photograph of Hierl in a full-length pose, in uniform, walking outdoors whilst flanked by two other uniformed men, and with several other officers and cars in the background. Signed ('Hierl') in fountain pen ink with his surname only to a light area at the base of the image. Some heavy traces of former mounting to the verso. VG

Lot 1083

SCHACHT HJALMAR: (1877-1970) German economist who served in Adolf Hitler's government as President of the Reichsbank 1933-39 and later as Reichsminister without Portfolio 1937-43. Vintage signed sepia postcard photograph of Schacht in a formal head and shoulders pose. Signed in fountain pen ink with his name alone to the lower border. Neatly annotated in ink in the hand of a collector to the lower edge and verso. A couple of very light, minor corner creases, VG 

Lot 1085

KEITEL BODEWIN: (1888-1953) German General of World War II who served as head of the Army Personnel Office. Brother of Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel. D.S., Keitel, one page, 8vo, Hauptquartier, 20th April 1942, in German. The partially printed document, completed in typescript, is an award document in which Hauptmann Dr. Hermann Volckmann is made the recipient of the War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords. Signed by Keitel at the foot alongside an official circular stamp featuring the Nazi eagle and swastika. Together with an unsigned vintage postcard photograph of Keitel seated in a half-length pose wearing his uniform, and also including an A.L.S. by Ilse Keitel, on two sides of a plain postcard, Gottingen, 10th June 1958, to Stephen Bumball, in German (untranslated). Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Keitel and signed ('Frau I. Keitel') by her in the return address panel to the verso. VG to about EX, 3

Lot 1090

POSTEL GEORG-WILHELM: (1896-1953) German General of World War II, Knight's Cross winner with Oak Leaves and Swords. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Postel standing in a three-quarter length pose, in uniform, shaking hands with Adolf Hitler. Signed ('Georg-Wilhelm Postel') in bold blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to the lower border. With an ink annotation in another hand to the verso dated 1943. Very slightly trimmed to the lower edge and with some slight traces of former mounting to the verso, otherwise VG

Lot 1092

GUDERIAN HEINZ: (1888-1954) German General of World War II, Knight's Cross winner with Oak Leaves. Guderian served as Chief of the General Staff of the German High Army Command 1944-45 following the 20 July plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Vintage signed colour 4 x 6 postcard, the image being a reproduction of Wolfgang Willrich's portrait of Guderian in a head and shoulders pose wearing his uniform and Knight's Cross. Signed ('Guderian') in fountain pen ink with his name alone to a largely clear area at the base of the image. VG 

Lot 1096

JUNGE TRAUDL (1920-2002) German editor who was employed as Adolf Hitler's personal Private Secretary 1942-45, and was present with Hitler in the Fuhrerbunker during his last days. Vintage signed 1.5 x 2.5 photograph of Junge in a smiling head and shoulders pose. Signed with her name alone in blue ink to a light area at the base of the image. Lightly mounted to a 3 x 5 card. VG

Lot 1142

ISABELLA II: (1830-1904) Queen of Spain 1833-68, deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1868, formally abdicating two years later. Vintage signed 5.5 x 8.5 cabinet photograph of the former Queen standing in a full-length pose, in later life, wearing plain black mourning clothes and holding a walking cane in one hand. Signed in fountain pen ink to a light area at the foot of the image, with a three line inscription in French, 'A mon excellente amie Duchesse de Luynes La Rochefoucauld, souvenir tres affectueux, Isabelle de Bourbon'. Some light age wear and a few minor smudges to the inscription and signature, otherwise VG Simone Louise Laure de Crussol d'Uzes (1870-1946) Duchess of Luynes, wife of Honore d'Albert de Luynes (1868-1924) The present photograph almost certainly dates from around April 1902 when Isabella II's husband, Francisco de Asis, Duke of Cadiz (1822-1902), King consort of Spain, had died. Married in 1846, the couple had separated by the time that their son, King Alfonso XII, was restored to the Spanish throne in 1874, however the separation was amicable and the two remained friends. Isabella was present at Francisco's deathbed.  

Lot 1168

MARIA HENRIETTA OF AUSTRIA: (1883-1956) Archduchess of Austria and Princess of Bohemia, Hungary and Tuscany. A good vintage signed sepia 5.5 x 9 cabinet photograph, the image depicting the Archduchess standing in a three-quarter length pose alongside a chair and holding a closed fan in her hands. Photograph by Adele of Vienna and bearing their imprint to the lower mount and verso. Signed ('Henriette') in dark fountain pen ink to a clear area at the base of the image and dated 1901 in her hand. Some very light, extremely minor foxing, VG

Lot 1169

ELISABETH OF BAVARIA: (1876-1965) Duchess of Bavaria and Queen of the Belgians 1909-34 as the spouse of King Albert I. Vintage signed postcard photograph, a striking image of the Queen in a half-length pose wearing a headscarf. Signed ('Elisabeth') in dark fountain pen ink to a clear area at the base of the image and dated 15th June 1919 in her hand. Affixed with old tape to the verso to a gold-coloured card matt (some staining). About VG

Lot 1170

LEOPOLD III: (1901-1983) King of the Belgians 1934-51. A good vintage signed and inscribed sepia 7 x 10 photograph of the young monarch standing in a three-quarter length pose wearing his uniform. Signed in fountain pen ink to a clear area at the base of the image, 'A Monsieur J. Herry, Avril - Octobre 1934, Leopold'. Some light staining to the extreme edges, which are very slightly irregularly trimmed. About VG 

Lot 1172

LUXEMBOURG: Vintage signed sepia 5.5 x 4.5 photograph by both Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg (1921-2009) and his wife Princess Josephine-Charlotte of Belgium (1927-2005) individually, the image depicting them seated together in three-quarter length poses, the Grand Duchess holding the infant Archduchess Marie-Astrid of Austria on her lap. Signed ('Jean') by the Grand Duke in blue fountain pen ink with his name alone, partially across a darker area of the image, and signed ('Josephine Charlotte') by the Grand Duchess in blue fountain pen ink to a clear area at the base of the image, also adding their daughter's name ('Marie Astrid') in her hand. One clear, light tape stain to the upper right corner, and a couple of extremely minor traces of former mounting to the verso, otherwise VG Archduchess Marie-Astrid of Austria (1954-    ) is the eldest daughter and eldest child of Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and his wife Princess Josephine-Charlotte of Belgium. Born on 17th February 1954, the present photograph would appear to have been taken on the occasion of her baptism.  

Lot 1187

THERESE PETROVNA: (1852-1883) Duchess of Oldenburg, Russian Princess, wife of George Maximilianovich, 6th Duke of Leuchtenberg. A scarce vintage signed sepia cabinet photograph by the Duchess, the oval image depicting her in a head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Charles Bergamasco of St. Petersburg. Signed ('Therese') by the Duchess in dark fountain pen ink to the lower border and dated 1880 in her hand. Autographs of Therese Petrovna are scarce in any form as a result of her untimely death at the age of 31. Some very light age wear and a few minor faults to the edges, about VG

Lot 1196

ELISABETH OF ROMANIA: (1894-1956) Romanian Princess who served as Queen consort of the Hellenes 1922-24 through her marriage to King George II of Greece from 1921-35. Vintage signed postcard photograph of the Princess in a half-length pose wearing a long pearl necklace. Photograph by Julietta of Bucharest and bearing her blindstamp to the lower right corner. Signed ('Elisabeta') in fountain pen ink at the base of the image and dated 1924 in her hand. Some very light, extremely minor silvering to the edges, otherwise VG

Lot 1197

LUPESCU MAGDA: (1899-1977) also known as Princess Elena of Romania. She was the mistress and later wife of King Carol of Romania. An excellent vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 (20 x 25 cm) photograph by Magda Lupescu, [Mexico 1943], the studio image depicting the Princess of Romania in a head and shoulders pose. Signed `Elena Lupescu´, a large and good signature example, inscribed in bold green pencil `To Mr. Russell Birdwill´ to a clear area of the image. Magda Lupescu went into exile in 1940 with her husband King Carol II, first to Mexico and later in Portugal where they settled. Very small overall minor age wear with very small creasing and few stains to edges, otherwise about VG

Lot 1198

CAROL II OF ROMANIA: (1893-1953) King of Romania 1930-40 until his abdication. An excellent vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 (20 x 25 cm) photograph by Carol II, the studio image depicting the King in a head and shoulders pose. Signed `Carolo´, and inscribed in bold green pencil `To Mr. Russell Birdwill´ to a clear area of the image. Also dated `Mexico, 1943´ in his hand. Carol II went into exile in 1940, first to Mexico and later in Portugal where he settled. Very small overall minor age wear with extremely small creases to the corners, otherwise VG

Lot 12

BRAUCHITSCH MANFRED VON: (1905-2003) German motor racing driver of the 1930s. Vintage signed sepia postcard photograph of Brauchitsch standing in a half-length pose wearing his racing overalls and goggles. Signed in dark fountain pen ink with his name alone at the base of the image. Accompanied by an unsigned vintage printed 8vo German film brochure ('Film-Kurier' No. 575) promoting Brauchitsch's appearance in Kampf. VG to about EX, 2

Lot 1214

ALEXANDROVNA MARIA: (1853-1920) Russian Grand Duchess, daughter of Emperor Alexander II of Russia, and Duchess of Edinburgh as the wife of Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Duke of Edinburgh and son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. A fine vintage signed sepia cabinet photograph, the image depicting the Duchess standing in a half-length pose holding a fan in her hands and with foliage to her right. Photograph by Eduard Uhlenhuth of Coburg and bearing his imprint to the lower mount and verso. Signed by the Duchess in dark fountain pen ink to a light area of the image and dated 1892 in her hand. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG

Lot 1215

EDWARD & WALLIS: EDWARD, DUKE OF WINDSOR (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January - December 1936 & WALLIS, DUCHESS OF WINDSOR (1895-1986) Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor. A good vintage signed 10 x 8 photograph by both the Duke and Duchess individually, the image depicting them in head and shoulders poses. Photograph by Philippe Halsman of New York. Signed ('Edward, Duke of Windsor') by the Duke and signed ('Wallis, Duchess of Windsor') by the Duchess, both in blue inks with their names and titles alone to the lower white border. Some light surface and corner creasing, otherwise about VG

Lot 1218

ELIZABETH II & PRINCE PHILIP: ELIZABETH II: (1926-2022) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952-2022 & PRINCE PHILIP (1921-2021) Duke of Edinburgh, Consort of Queen Elizabeth II 1952-2021. A good vintage signed Christmas greetings card by both Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip individually, the oblong 8vo folding card featuring a colour illustration to the front cover, being a reproduction of a painting by J. McIntosh Patrick entitled Glamis in Winter. Signed by both the Princess ('Elizabeth') and the Prince ('from Philip') in fountain pen inks beneath a printed greeting. Tied with a light blue ribbon. Accompanied by the original registered envelope addressed to Beryl Poignand and postmarked at Buckingham Palace, 20th December 1948. VGMiss Beryl Poignand - governess and lifelong confidante of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

Lot 1219

ELIZABETH II & PRINCE PHILIP: ELIZABETH II: (1926-2022) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952-2022 & PRINCE PHILIP (1921-2021) Duke of Edinburgh, Consort of Queen Elizabeth II 1952-2021. A good vintage signed Christmas greetings card by both Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip individually, the small 4to stiff cream folding card featuring an image to the inside depicting the Queen and Prince Philip in full-length poses walking outdoors, accompanied by their young children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, with the East Terrace Garden of Windsor Castle visible in the immediate background. Signed ('Elizabeth R') by the Queen and signed ('Philip') by the Prince, both in fountain pen inks to the lower border beneath the image, and dated 1959 in the Queen's hand. With a printed greeting opposite and two gold embossed royal ciphers to the front cover. Some light overall foxing, otherwise VG  

Lot 1225

HAILE SELASSIE I: (1892-1975) Ethiopian Regent Plenipotentiary 1916-30 and Emperor 1930-74. A good vintage signed 10 x 14 photograph, the image depicting Haile Selassie in a half-length pose wearing a black cape. Photograph by Swaine of New Bond Street, London. Signed in dark fountain pen ink to the image, across a dark area although still legible, and dated 1936 in his hand. Some corner creasing, tears and age wear to the photographer's mount (G), the photograph itself VG 

Lot 1227

HAILE SELASSIE I: (1892-1975) Ethiopian Regent Plenipotentiary 1916-30 and Emperor 1930-74. Vintage signed Christmas greetings card by Haile Selassie, the stiff cream oblong 8vo folding card featuring a monochrome plate image of the Jubilee Palace to the inside and with a gold printed image of the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah to the front cover, tied by a green, gold and red striped ribbon. Signed to the inside by Haile Selassie in blue fountain pen ink, alongside a printed greeting in English, and dated 1957 in his hand. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG 

Lot 1228

HAILE SELASSIE I: (1892-1975) Ethiopian Regent Plenipotentiary 1916-30 and Emperor 1930-74. An excellent vintage signed 7 x 9.5 photograph of the Emperor proudly standing in a full-length pose, wearing ceremonial uniform, and resting his hands on a sword, with his throne in the immediate background. Photograph by Tony Boyadjian, Court Photographer, Addis Ababa, and bearing his credit stamp to the verso. Signed by Haile Selassie in bold blue fountain pen ink to a clear area of the image and dated 1964 in his hand. Some very light, extremely minor wrinkling to the edges, otherwise EX 

Lot 1230

HAILE SELASSIE I: (1892-1975) Ethiopian Regent Plenipotentiary 1916-30 and Emperor 1930-74. A good vintage fountain pen ink signature by Haile Selassie, dated 1936 in his hand, on an oblong 12mo page removed from an autograph album. Also signed by Princess Tsehai Haile Selassie (1919-1942) Ethiopian children's nurse, third daughter of Haile Selassie; and by Prince Asfaw Wossen Tafari (1916-1997) Amha Selassie, Crown Prince of Ethiopia who was proclaimed Emperor three times, serving as Emperor-in-exile of Ethiopia 1989-97. Son of Haile Selassie. Both have signed with their names alone in fountain pen inks. A fine trio of signatures including the rare example of Princess Tsehai who was to tragically die at the young age of 22 as a result of complications during childbirth. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Provenance: It is understood that the present signatures were obtained in Gibraltar at the time of Haile Selassie's escape from Ethiopia to England after the Italian occupation in 1936. .

Lot 1231

HAILE SELASSIE I: (1892-1975) Ethiopian Regent Plenipotentiary 1916-30 and Emperor 1930-74. A good bold blue vintage fountain pen ink signature of Haile Selassie on an oblong 12mo card bearing the gold printed Ethiopian Imperial emblem at the head. Dated 1954 in his hand. Some heavy traces of former mounting to the verso, otherwise VG

Lot 1234

HUSSEIN BIN TALAL: (1935-1999) King of Jordan 1952-99. A fine, early vintage signed and inscribed sepia 7 x 9.5 photograph of the youthful King in a profile head and shoulders pose. Signed in fountain pen ink to the image, 'Miss Freda Darby, with my very best wishes, Hussein I' and dated 23rd January 1960 in his hand. Some slight traces of former mounting to the verso, otherwise VG

Lot 1237

NORODOM SIHANOUK: (1922-2012) King of Cambodia 1941-55, 1993-2004. A good vintage signed 7 x 9.5 photograph of the exiled King walking outdoors in a full-length pose alongside the President of Yugoslavia, Josip Broz Tito, and a few other individuals as they vacate one of Tito's residences, presumably located on the Brijuni Islands. Signed by Sihanouk with his name alone in blue ink to a clear area at the head of the image. Dated 16th December 1976 in an unidentified hand to the verso. An unusual signed image. A few very light, extremely minor corner creases, VG

Lot 124

TAYLOR ELIZABETH: (1932-2011) British actress, Academy Award winner. Vintage signed 7 x 9.5 photograph of Taylor in a three-quarter length pose, wearing a white swimsuit, in costume as Catherine Holly, walking out of the sea in a scene from the Southern Gothic mystery film Suddenly, Last Summer (1959), adapted from the play of the same name by Tennessee Williams. Signed by Taylor in blue fountain pen ink with her name alone to the image. The signature is a touch light in places and there are a few minor ink spatters from the nib of the pen. For her performance in this film Taylor was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar. Very slightly neatly trimmed to the edges and with some extremely light, very minor staining to the upper left corner, otherwise VG Provenance: The present photograph originates from the collection of Pierre Goulliard, a French gentleman who, for over 50 years, dedicated himself to obtaining in person autographs of British, American and European movie stars, always obtaining the signatures in fountain pen ink.

Lot 125

TAYLOR ELIZABETH: (1932- 2011) English actress, Academy Award winner. A good vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of the young Taylor seated in a half-length pose wearing a polka dot dress. Signed in blue fountain pen ink across a largely light area of the image, 'Best wishes Eddie, Elizabeth Taylor'. Some very minor, extremely light wrinkling to the edges, otherwise about EX

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