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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton Fernando Martínez David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro (Consultant) USA - George Eveleth Richard Debney EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - Anna Lee Tommy Chau COINS UK - Mike Veissid Richard Bishop William MacKay Eleanor Charlotte Dix Tim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Jon Mann Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg Cole CHINA - Kin Choi Cheung BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Monica Kruber USA - Stephen Goldsmith EUROPE - Peter Christen CHINA - Paul Pei Po Chow Kelvin Cheung ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys John Hayward BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer Mulholland AUTOGRAPHS USA - Stephen Goldsmith WINES CHINA - Vincent Cleme Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO)

SALE CALENDAR 2014 STAMPS 9 July 9/10/11 July 27/28 August 20 September 20 September 20 September 25 September 16 October 26/27 November 11 December

British Europe including Long Island from the Vestey Collection The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale featuring the Award-Winning Collection of Province of Otago Postal History formed by Greg Francis, and the Cliff Wheatley Rhodesias The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Sale of Stamps of Singapore Philatelic Museum Handling Collection Stamps and Covers of South East Asia including the Peter Cockburn Award Winning Collection of Straits Settlements and Malayan States Revenue Stamps Great Britain from the Vestey Collection Australian Commonwealth from the Vestey Collection The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Leeward Islands, Bahamas and Turks Islands from the Vestey Collection

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Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

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Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria

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The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World

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Cognac, Whiskies and other Spirits An Evening of Exceptional Wines and Spirits

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COINS 25 June 21 August 17/18 September 22/23 September 15 November 3/4 December

BANKNOTES 15/16 July 21 August 17/18 September 30 September 1/2 October 15 November

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Extensions Please see important changes to our Terms and Conditions for Buyers in regard to Extensions published at the back of this catalogue.

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July 18, 2014 - London Note: All buyers must read the notes concerning requests for Extensions printed on page 2 of this catalogue.

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HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS

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1454 (9 March) indenture in Latin on vellum being a grant by William Rotheley of “Derteford” (Dartford), Kent, to William Custaunce of “South darrent” (South Darenth) in the parish of “Hilles Sancte Margarete” (St. Margaret Hills). The grant of 13 acres 3 roods of land in “Horton” (Horton Kirby, Kent) of which 7 acres 1 rood are in the field called Bockie, bounded by the King’s highway from the church of St. Margaret Hilles to South Darenth, north; land of William Custaunce south; land of John Chyld, east. Also 6 and a half acres are in Staplefield, bounded by land of John Chyld north and south, the King’s highway from Dartford to Horton, west; land of William Custance, east. Which lands (and others) the grantor had by settlement of Thomas Baker, citizen and draper of London. On condition that Custaunce pays William Rotheley, at his capital messuage in Dartford, £4. 6s. 8d. in quarterly payments of 3s. 4d. (i.e. for a period of six and a half years). Witnessed by Thomas Hilles, John Chyld, Richard Bodeman, Walter Letecote and John Lese. Horizontal folding creases and light soiling but still good to fine. Also some assorted binding fragments. Photo St. Margaret Hills lies 1 mile south-east of Darenth, now a hamlet William Rotheley was a merchant of Dartford (d. 1464). He owned property in several parishes in Kent, as evident by this and other deeds. His will, dated 28 July 1464 is interesting as it is in English and full of detail. He left money to a number of churches in West Kent, including Dartford, Sutton, Wilminon, ‘Bexhill’, Stone, Darenth and Swanscombe. He wanted 13 poor men and women clothed “all newe .. in sherts, breches, smokkes, hosyn, shoous, gownes, kirtell and hoodes in such clothe as is most profitable to them” The mention of ‘Bexhill’ among the bequests to a number of churches in the vicinity of Dartford is interesting. There is no evidence that Rotheley had land at Bexhill in Sussex, but there is no evidence that ‘Bexhill’ was an early form for Bexley. On the other hand, ‘Bixle’ is known as an early form of Bexhill in Sussex 3

£650-800

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1454 (12 November) indenture in Latin on vellum being a grant (300x135mm) by Ralph Couper and William Couper of Hawstead (just south of Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk).

To Thomas Coke of Great Welnetham, Roger Drury of Hawstead, Nicholas Helpston of Rushbrook, John Smyth of Stansfield, Robert Coket of Bury St. Edmunds and Geoffrey Gyppes of Hawstead. The grant is of a messuage and a piece of pasture of six acres and a piece of arable land in Hawstead; the messuage and pasture at “haustedgrene”, abutting east on the common pasture called “halstedgrene” and the piece of arable land (one acre) in the field called Jelyonsfeld, with the land of the rector east, and the aforesaid pasture north. Witnessed by Thomas Rede, Alan Legat, William Wyffyn, John Makeroo, John Spark and John Medwe. With two seals, one complete and one largely so, featuring the capital letters “R” and “T”. There is a minor stain but in a good state of preservation.

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£500-600

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3003 Henry Courtenay, First Marquis of Exeter 3003

1534 (29 December) a neat indenture signed at foot, “H Exetar” by Henry Courtenay, the first marquis of Exeter. The indenture, written in a highly mannered ‘common-law’ hand, confirms one John Edlyn as a tenant of the manor of Lowthtys and dated on the feast of St. Thomas the Martyr, 26 Henry VIII (the feast day of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket was 29th December). There is a slit along the bottom of the document where the seal would have been attached. There is some creasing but still quite fresh with very little soiling. Photo Henry Courtenay, first Marquis of Exeter, c.1496-1539, was the son of Henry VII’s friend Sir William Courtenay and Princess Catherine, Edward IV’s youngest daughter. He was Henry VIII’s first cousin through his mother, and could have held a Plantagenet claim to the throne. At first he was high in the King’s favor and attended him at the Field of the Cloth of Gold (This is the name given to a place in France, near Calais, that was the site of a meeting that took place from 7 June to 24 June 1520, between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France). Henry came to resent Courtenay’s extensive power base in the West of England, where it was occasionally said that he was the ‘true heir’ to the throne. At the end of 1538 he was charged with treason, found guilty on the flimsiest of evidence, and beheaded on Tower Hill

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William Powlett, Marquis of Winchester 3004

1558 (16 July) letter with address panel to “to my dearye good L: the Lord Northe and to my lovynge friends the Sherefs & other Justyees of peace of the Counteys of Camb.” A long letter in a difficult hand to read, some soiling and staining. Also woodcut of William Powlett. Photo William Paulet, 3rd Marquess of Winchester (1532-98). An English nobleman, the son of John Paulet, 2nd Marquess of Winchester and his first wife, Elizabeth Willoughby. He was made a Knight of the Bath at the coronation of Mary I, 30 November 1553. He also served as Lord High Treasurer to both Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth

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£400-500

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1608 (25 June) large indenture in Latin on vellum featuring a large and elaborate initial “J”, to John Weston from William Cole and Richard Cole. An exemplification of common recovery of one messuage, one garden, 40 acres of land, 10 meadow, 16 pasture, 2 wood and 6 moor in the hamlet of Colliton (near Cullompton) in Devon. With a part of the large seal of the Court of Common Pleas. From the reign of James I. Fine. Photo

£300-400

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1631 (23 May) large and elaborate indenture being an exeplification of common recovery

by John Paule from John Allen of a messuage (dwelling house with adjoining buildings and lands), toft (site of a house of farm), 3 gardens, 40 acres of land, 10 meadow, 30 pasture and 30 woodland in Sturry (near Canterbury), Kent. Issued in the reign of Charles I and with handwritten heading with large initial capital, an unusual decoration of tuliptype flowers. There is some soiling around one of the folding creases. Photo

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ÂŁ300-400

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1647, a small bound volume of printed letters from Sir Thomas Fairfax with “Another letter to the Speaker of the House of Commons; New Propositions from the souldiery under the Command of His Excellency Sit Thomas Fairfax; A Narration of severall passages betwixt His Majesty and Master B. Reymes, Newmarket concerning the Army; Two Letters ... to both Houses of Parliament”. Very interesting accounts and in fine condition. Photo

£300-400

Sir Thomas, Lord Fairfax (1612-1671) was the leading Parliamentarian general of the First and Second Civil Wars and Lord-General of the New Model Army

Engraving of Sir Thomas Fairfax in 1650.

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1648 (16 November) A remonstrance of this Excellency, Thomas Lord Fairfax, Lord Generall of the Parliaments Forces and of the Generall Councell of Officers Held at St Albans... A complete 71 page publication regarding an important meeting of the senior officers in the Parliamentary Army including Thomas Fairfax, Ireton, Oliver Cromwell and others at St Albans. Published by John Partridge & George Whittington at the Blue Anchor, Cornhill in 1648. Size 6 x 73⁄ 4 inches. Some peripheral wear and soiling, the pages uncut at top. Photo The General Council convened in St Albans Abbey on 7 November 1648. After discussion of the petitions and general grievances of the soldiers, Ireton presented the draft of the Army Remonstrance on 10 November. It was initially rejected by Fairfax and the moderate officers but their opposition evaporated after 15 November when the House of Commons voted to allow the King to return to London on completion of the Newport Treaty and to restore his lands and revenues. Fearing that Parliament intended to grant an unconditional restoration, the Army united behind Ireton’s Remonstrance. After some last-minute amendments to ensure the support of the Levellers, the Remonstrance was adopted by the General Council on 18 November 1648.

Under the maxim salus populi suprema lex (“the safety of the people is the supreme law”), the Remonstrance proclaimed the sovereignty of the people under a representative government.

Divine providence would prove the righteousness or otherwise of the government’s actions, and would also thwart unjustified rebellion against authority. Thus, the defeat of King Charles in the Second Civil War vindicated the actions of the Army as the defenders of the people. It was argued that the King should be brought to account because he had broken the sacred covenant with his people and attempted to place himself above the law. This sealed the fate of the King WWW.SPinK.Com

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£250-300

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1653 (28 July) An Act for Constituting Commissioners for Ordering and Managing the Affairs of the Admiralty and Navy; a four sheet pamphlet with some light soiling but still in a good state of preservation. This act was to set up a committee to oversee the running and organisation of the Navy, “ ... a true and perfect Survey and accompt of all the Ships, Frigots, Pinnaces and Vessels, of or belonging to the Navy; and of all the Ammunition, Tackle, Furniture, Cordage, Timber and Stores belonging to them or any of them; or in the Docks, Yards, Storehouses or other places belonging to the Common-wealth of all sorts; and also of all Courses now held in the managing, ordering or Governing of the Navy; and to deliver the same so made and taken in writing, unto the Parliament ...�. Photo

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1654 (September) printed pamphlet of His Highness the Lord Protector’s Speeches to the Parliament in the painted chamber. The speeches were made on 4th and 12th September and the notes were “Taken by one who stood very near him, and Published to prevent mistakes”. 34 pages and in good condition. Photo

The Painted Chamber around 1799 The Painted Chamber was built by the King as a private apartment on foundations in parallel to the present-day St Stephen’s Hall, and it is said that St Edward the Confessor had died in a room which previously occupied the site The room was as grand and as colourful as the King and his craftsmen could make it. It was long and narrow, and housed a canopied state bed at one end

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£150-200

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1657 “AN ACT FOR THE SETLING OF THE POSTAGE OF ENGLAND SCOTLAND AND IRELAND at the Parliament at Westminster the 17th Day of September, Anno Domini 1656”, printed in London by Henry Hills and John Field. This is the first act of parliament relating to the erecting and setling of one General Post Office for the speedy conveying, carrying and re-carrying of letters by post to and from all places within England, Scotland and Ireland and into several parts beyond the seas. Be it enacted by His Highness the Lord Protector and the Parliament, that from henceforth there be one General Office, to be called, and known by the name of the Post-Office of England: and one officer under the name and stile of Postmaster General of England, and Comptroller of the Post-Office. Also setting out the rates of postage. This document had been bound in a book and is virtually separated into single pages, there is a worm hole towards the upper right which runs through all pages, and some minor buckling at right. A rare and important document which established the Post Office for the carriage of mails. Photo The origins of the Post Office date from 1635 when King Charles I opened the Royal Post to the public. This was conceived as a way of generating extra revenue for a service which was already in operation. However, the civil war between the royalists and the parliamentarians effectively closed the post for the public. It was not until 1652, after the battle of Worcester had ended and Charles II had fled to the continent, that parliament felt able to reopen the post to the general public. This, the first postage act, confirmed the right of the new position of Postmaster General to carry letters, establish rates and supply horses on the post roads. This act also established the Post Office monopoly for the carriage of letters 13

£1,000-1,200

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1662, 1663 and 1683 indentures in Latin on vellum, exemplifications of common recovery from the reign of Charles II 1662 (18 June) by Francis Oldfield and John Crowth(er) from Edward Godfrey of the manor of Great Grandsen (or Gransden magna) and 6 messauges, 2 windmills, 1 dovecote, 6 gardens, 400 acres land, 40 meadow, 60 pasture, 20 wood and 200 heath and scrub in and around Great and Little Gransden, Caxton, Abbotsley, Hardwick and ‘Lycott’, villages between Huntingdon and Cambridge. Features a fancy initial capital with coat of arms in centre and various heraldic devices 1663 (28 November) by John Freman and Louis Mountgomery from Sir Henry Capell and his wife Dorothy of the manor of Perry (alias Perry Court), 3 messauges, 2 tofts, 2 gardens, 150 acres land, 20 acres pasture in Preston, Ospringe, Faversham and Luddenham in Kent. (Perry Court still exists and is just south of Faversham.) With large initial capital featuring royal coat of arms in centre and other heraldic devices 1683 (12 February) by Matthew Young from Richard Harvey of 7 acres of marsh in West Ham, Essex with a portrait of King Charles II in large initial capital with heraldic devices alongside All are good to fine and make a very appealing group. Photo

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£600-800

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1668 (9 May) A Proclamation Against those Rebels that have not accepted the Act of Indempnity; Edinburgh, printed by Evan Tyleer, printer to the King’s most Excellent Majesty. A broadside with royal coat of arms at top with “C R” for Charles II and instructs all officials of the law “ ... immedaitely after notice hereof, to seize upon, and apprehend the persons and rebels underwritte.” followed by a long list of the wanted men.

Folding creases, some peripheral wrinkling at foot and some worm damage, otherwise very fresh on laid paper. Also 1667 (1 Oct.) broadside, His Majesties Gracious Pardon and Indempnity to those in the late Rebellion, with similar coat of arms at top and elaborate initial capital; usual creasing and some peripheral faults. A good pair of documents. Photo

£200-250

3014 3014

1689 (19 June) large indenture in Latin being exemplification of common recovery by Samuel Dodd from Bernard Whalley of the manor of Billesley, with one messauge, one dovecote, 6 gardens, 500 acres of land, 100 meadow, 600 pasture, 20 wood in Billesley, Atherstone on Stour, Ullenhall and ‘Walls Wotton’ in Warwickshire. Large initial capital features illustrations of William and Mary (engraved head and shoulders) with nautical allegorical figures and armorial devices. Usual folding creases and some minor soiling.

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£400-600

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3015 Speaker of the House of Commons 3015

1693 (28 February) entire letter with full address panel to The High Sheriff of the County of Devon from the Speaker of the House, John Trevor, complaining about the absence of members and stating the the House, “ ... will proceed with all severity against all such of those Members as shall then neglect their attendance.”, with bold signature at foot, “J Trevor Speaker”. The address panel includes the Speaker’s signature with “free J Trevor Speaker” and a note in the margin, “The Speaker of the House of Commons order to Christopher Savery Esq. Sheriff of Devon for summoning the members to a call of the house”. Vertical folding crease and two punch holes at one side; a fine and interesting parliamentary letter. Photo Sir John Trevor (1637-1717) was a Welsh lawyer and politician. He was Speaker of the English House of Commons from 1685 to 1687 and a second term from 1689 to 1695. His second term as Speaker came to an end when he was expelled from the House of Commons for accepting a substantial bribe. He remained the most recent Speaker to be forced out of office until Michael Martin resigned in 2009 17

£500-600

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1697 (29 November) large indenture in Latin being an exemplification of common recovery by William Davy from Sir Thomas Lee Bart. and Nicholas Pottenger of the manors of Watlington, Gawsells, West Dearham in Watlington and Totenhall (alias Totnill), with 20 messuages, 1 dovecote, 20 gardens, 520 acres of land, 150 meadow, 800 pasture, 1200 heath and scrub, 70 fresh marsh and 300 salt marsh in Watlington, Totenhill, Wormegay, Upwell, Outwell, Welney, West Lynn, South Lynn and several other named locations in Norfolk. Large initial capital with engraved upper body of William III and with the same nautical allegorical figures at top. V shillings blue revenue stamp at left. Usual folding creases and some soiling. Photo

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1700 (28 November) large indenture in Latin being an exemplification of common recovery by George Buckley from William Chase and Roger Poston of a messuage in the parish of St. Dunstans in the east, London. Large initial capital featuring a different engraved head of William III with new coat of arms at top with other allegorical figures at top. A pair of V shilling blue revenue stamps. Folding creases. Photo

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1702 (12 June) Act For a National Fast, extracted from the records of Parliament by Jo. Mackenzie. Also an Act Of the Commission of the General Assembly, anent a Solemn National Fast and Humiliation (3 June), extracted by Dav. Dundas; the act was to improve the lawfulness of the people who, it was felt, were falling into bad ways, “ ... Let us therefore humble our selves before the Lord, and amend our ways and doing, and turn unto the Lord with Fasting and with Weeping, and with Mourning, and to return to the Lord our God with all our heart ...”. Also 1706 (27 Dec.) A Proclamation Discharging Unwarrantable and Seditius Convocations and Meetings, extracted from the Records of Parliament by Ja. Murray. All are soiled and tatty

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John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough 3019

1703 (1 February) warrant signed “Marlborough” employing Alexander Fforts to be a joiner and countersigned by “Ja Craggs”; with wafer seal, fragment missing from foot, worn and soiled. Also a selection of other documents relating to the Marlborough family including a copy of the 1856 Blenhein Estate Act, some picture postcards of Marlborough House London (4) and an engraving of Marlborough by J. Posselwhite. Photo

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John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, Prince of Mindelheim, Prince of Mellenburg, (1650-1722). An English soldier and statesman whose career spanned the reigns of five monarchs James Craggs (1657-1721), of Jermyn Street, Westminster and Charlton, Lewisham, Kent was Secretary to master-general of the Ordnance 1702-11

‘History of England’ & the ‘Continuation’ 3020

Plan map of the Plan of the Lines of Brabant in 1705, showing the armies commanded by the Duke of Marlborough and Field-Marshal D’Averqueque, 181⁄ 2 x 151⁄ 2 inches; folding creases, good to fine Nicolas Tindal (1687-1774) was the translator and continuer of the History of England by Paul de Rapin. Very few comprehensive histories existed at the time and Tindal wrote a threevolume ‘Continuation’

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1706 (17 April) Exchequer receipt being a receipt for interest on a loan of £7000 from the Earl to the government, made in 1704 on the security of duties on wines, etc.; signed “Sunderland” and witnessed. On watermarked paper. Some minor soiling. Photo

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Sir Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland (1675-1722). Known as Lord Spencer from 1688 to 1702, was an English statesman from the Spencer family. He served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1714-17), Lord Privy Seal (1715-16), Lord President of the Council (1717-19) and First Lord of the Treasury (1718-21) The Scottish Act of Union 3022

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1706 (6 December) a printed letter from the Commission of the General Assembly to the Presbytery of Hamilton, telling them all will be well with discussions for the union with England. But reply from the people in Hamilton states that are not at all happy with this intended Union stating “As to the Disposition of the People, the plain Truth is, That they are generally most adverse from the Union; and many have expressed themselves broadly against it, as what they fear may prove an irremediable Evil”. In the end, England was able to sway the mood by throwing a lot of money into the pot. Black letter press printing, size 73⁄ 4 x 121⁄ 2 inches; some aging and paper splitting. A very topical document. Photo

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1708 (20 July) By the Queen, A Proclamation For a General Thanksgiving, with large and elaborate initial capital featuring two rather suspicious cherubs; to commemorate the victory by the Duke of Marlborough at the Battle of Oudenarde in Flanders. Printed in London by Charles Bill, and the executrix of Thomas Newroth, deceas’d, printers to the Queen. Folding creases and some soiling. Photo

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The Battle of Oudenarde (or Oudenaarde) was a key battle in the War of the Spanish Succession. Fought on 11 July 1708 between the forces of Great Britain, the Dutch Republic and the Holy Roman Empire on the one side and those of France on the other. It took place at Oudenaarde (now in Belgium) and was a decisive victory for the allies WWW.SPinK.Com

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3024 Queen Anne 3024

1710 exemplification of common recovery, indenture in Latin with engraved “Hona Dei gratia magnar Britannia” with a fine portrait of Queen Anne without crown, with Royal arms and national emblems. Apparently for land near West Ichenor near Chichester.

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3025 King George I 3025

1714 (15 January) a broadside poster being a Proclamation by King George I stating that all men in Office of Government shall continue till his Majesties further direction. With two fine wood blocks and black letter press printing, size 15 x 111â „ 2 inches and printed by John Baskett. Repaired folds and some other age related faults. Scarce. Photo

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1714 (12 February) large indenture in Latin on vellum being an exemplification of common recovery by George Alington from Marmaduke Alington of two messauges in the parish of St. Dunstans in the west, London. Features an impressive engraved head of Queen Anne engraved by J. Nutting within the large initial capital, Royal arms in centre with lions, dragon and allegorical figures printed at top. With pair of V shillings blue revenue stamps. Usual folds but in a good state of preservation. Photo

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3027 Jacobite Uprising, 1715 3027

1715 (15 September) hand delivered letter to Hugh Saphons in Buckland ... from Colonel Samuel Rolfe requiring lists to be made of able men for service and what arms they may have. Some folding and other creases but still quite fresh. Written three weeks after the Jacobites had captured Perth. Photo In 1715 the different Devon militias were required to make returns so that a good assessment of military capability could be made 23

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3028 Field Marshal George Wade 3028

1742 (16 September) letter to the Office of Ordnance for supplies to H.M.S. Royal Caroline with Captain Charles Molloy commanding. Signed “George Wade”, “Tho. Lascelles” and “W.R. Earle”; some splitting along folds, otherwise in a good state of preservation. Ex. Rawlins Collection. Photo

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Field Marshal George Wade (1673-1748) Master General of the Ordnance. He fought the Jacobites in 1715 and was C. in C. of the forces in the 1745 rebellion. A major builder of roads and bridges in Scotland to enable the government forces to move about Thomas Lascelles (1670-1715) Surveyor General of the Ordnance. He served in several campaigns and was chief engineer of the army. W.R. Earle was Clerk of the Ordnance

3029 King George II 3029

1749 (6 March) warrant appointing Edward Horea as second lieutenant and other appointments, “To our Right Trusty and Wellbeloved Councellour William Pitt Paymaster General of our Guards, Garrison and Land Forces in Great Britain and Forces abroad, and to the Paymaster General of Our said Forces for the time being” and signed “H. Fox”. Bold signature “George R” at top. Some splitting along some fold lines; fresh. Photo Henry Fox (1705-74) First Baron Holland, was Secretary of State for War WWW.SPinK.Com

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3030 Channel Islands Ship’s License 3030

1753 (25 August) printed pass for a vessel travelling between Jersey and Guernsey for Louis Malovin, the master of the ‘Le Conde’ and signed “William Deane” with red wax seal of the Lieutenant Governor of Jersey at Castle Elizabeth. Usual folding and with a few age faults. Photo

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Ralph Allen 3031

1754 (18 July) autograph letter signed “W. Warburton”, to Mr. Nourse, Bookseller at the Lamb in the Strand, asking him to forward a letter “to the Genl Post office by the penny post add. to Christopher Robinson Esq at the Genl post office, who has directions abt. it.”

Single page (71⁄ 2 x 6 inches), filing hole, centre fold split, light rust soiling to letter, with the integral address leaf written and signed as “free R.Allen” (Ralph Allen, Postmaster at Bath) with straight-line “BATH” postal marking and “20/JY” Bishop mark. The letter closes with the initials “P.P.” (Prior Park, Ralph Allen’s mansion outside Bath). An unusual letter with the address written by the man who devised the Cross Post system for England and Wales. Photo William Warburton (1698-1779), bishop and scholar, defender of Alexander Pope’s Essay on Man, a controversialist who tackled Hume, the Deists, Voltaire and Wesley Ralph Allen (1693-1764), entrepreneur and philanthropist, friend of Pope and Fielding, notable for his reforms to the British postal system. In his youth he worked at the Post Office.

He moved to Bath in 1710, where he became a post office clerk, and at the age of 19, in 1712, became the Postmaster of Bath. In 1742 was elected Mayor of Bath. He was the Member of Parliament for Bath between 1757 and 1764. He devised a system of cross-posts for England and Wales. Allen’s friendship with Alexander Pope led to Pope bringing Warburton to Prior Park. This resulted in Warburton’s marriage to Gertude Tucker, Allen’s favourite niece, and his appointment, through Pitt’s influence, to the bishopric of Gloucester

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Admiral Lord George Anson 3032

1758 (30 August) a sheet of “Additional Fighting Instructions” and signed “Anson” on board His Majesty’s Ship Royal George at Sea, addressed to Captain Deane of His Majesty’s Fireship Vesuvius. The message reads, “If upon coming to action with the enemy I should think proper to hawl down the signal for the Line of Battle, every ship in the Fleet is then to use his utmost endeavours to take or destroy such ships of the enemy as they may be opposed to, by engaging them as close as possible and pursuing them if they are driven out of their Line, without having any regard to the situation which was prescribed to themselves by the Line of Battle before the signal was hawled down.” Countersigned at foot by Philip Stephens (Anson’s secretary). Affixed to backing sheet, some soiling. Photo Admiral of the Fleet George Anson, 1st Baron Anson (1697-1762). A wealthy aristocrat, noted for his circumnavigation of the globe and his role overseeing the Royal Navy during the Seven Years’ War. During his time in office Anson instituted a series of reforms to the Royal Navy Sir Philip Stephens, 1st Baronet (1723-1809) After his return from his voyage round the world, Rear-admiral George Anson took notice of young Stephens, and had him moved to the admiralty. Stephens afterwards served as Anson’s secretary. Later he became First Secretary of the Admiralty and later a Lord Commissioner of the British Admiralty between 1795 and 1806. A friend of Captain James Cook, the Pacific atoll of Caroline Island is named for his daughter H.M.S. Royal George was launched in 1756, a 100-gun ship of the line and, at the time, was the largest warship in the world H.M.S. Vesuvius was an 8-gun fireship (purchased in 1756)

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King George II 3033

1759 (26 May) Royal warrant appointing John Clerk as chaplain to the Coldstream Regiment of Foot, signed at top “George R”, also signed “W. Pitt” (later Prime Minister), the Secretary at War. With wafer seal and three blue revenue stamps, each of 2/6d.; folding creases. Photo

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3034 Thomas Townshend, First Viscount Sydney 3034

1765 (10 December) Treasury Order for payments to Francis Earl of Hertford, “One of the Gentlemen of his Majesty’s Bedchamber”, signed by Thomas Townshend, J.Cavendish and William Dowdeswell, Lords of the Treasury. Single page (131⁄ 2 x 9 inches), cancelled with a broad pen stroke as is customary with these Exchequer documents, integral blank leaf, a few minor marginal tears only. Marked at foot as paid on 31st December 1765 and signed “Lincoln”. Photo Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney (1733-1800) was brought back into office by Rockingham as a Lord of the Treasury on 12 July 1765. He became Secretary of State for the Home Office in July 1782, after a few months as secretary at war under Rockingham. In those days the home department included responsibility for the colonies. He is famous for his support of the plans for a convict settlement in New South Wales. On 26 January 1788 Arthur Philip named Sydney in New South Wales in his honour 29

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Jonas Hanway 3035

1773 (30 August) certificate of account that the purser of H.M.S. Pallas, “ ... appears to be Creditor in this Office for Victualing the said ship’s Company ...”, from the Victualling Office, London and signed “Jonas Hanway”. Light paper ageing. Photo Jonas Hanway (1712-1786), an English traveller and philanthropist, was born at Portsmouth. He was the first Londoner, it is said, to carry an umbrella, and he lived to triumph over all the hackney coachmen who tried to hoot and hustle him down. This contemporary caricature attempts to show some of the reactions he provoked HMS Pallas was one of the three 36-gun Venus-class fifth-rate frigates of the Royal Navy. She was launched in 1757 and served until her loss in 1783

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3036 Survey Plan 3036

1784, “A Survey of an Estate in Stonham Aspell belonging to the Rev. C. Jeaffreson”, surveyed by John Spurling the Younger. The title in pen and wash with rococo cartouche, table of contents (121 acres) and elaborate scale of perches topped by large dividers.

House and field margins are in colour wash. Map frame 425x565mm. Folding creases, fresh and very scarce. Photo John Spurling the Younger, surveyor of this attractive plan of an estate at Stonham Aspal, near Stowmarket, worked from Grundisburgh, north east of Ipswich. All his work is recorded as being of Suffolk and dating, until the discovery of the present plan, between 1775 and 1777; with four examples in the Suffolk Record Office (two at Ipswich and two at Lowestoft) and one in the British Library

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Francis Edward Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings x3037

1793 (28 November) A.L.S. written in Portsmouth to Augustus Rogers, he is requesting that the guns and howitzers which he ordered be obtained from other stores (these not being available in Portsmouth), “Sir Charles Grey has left some of the sixteen Light Sixpounders attached to the Regiments with their amunition. He has also made over to me two 51⁄ 2 inch howitzers ...” and concludes, “Admiral Macbride is at Spithead. If, when I can converse with him on the subject I find that I must not reckon of the assistance of heavy cannon from the ship ...” and is signed “Moira”. Included with this letter is a reply from the Office of Ordnance to The Earl of Moira on the subject of the revised and agreed ordnance for the expedition and lists the guns, howitzers and mortars which are to be supplied from Portsmouth and from Woolwich. Fine documents dealing with the Expedition to Ostende during the French Revolutionary Wars. Photo On the death of the first Earl, he became The Earl of Moira from June 1793 to 1816. He was a British soldier and colonial administrator. He served as Governor-General of India from 1813 to 1823. He had also served with British forces for years during the American Revolutionary War and in 1794 during the French Revolutionary Wars. He took the additional surname ‘Hastings’ in 1790 in compliance with the will of his maternal uncle, Francis Hastings, 10th Earl of Huntingdon Following the declaration of war in 1793 of France upon Great Britain, Rawdon-Hastings (as he was now known) was appointed major general, on 12 October 1793. Sent by the Pitt ministry, Rawdon-Hastings launched an expedition into Ostend, France, in 1794. He marched to join with the army of the Duke of York, at Alost. The French general Pichegru, with superior numbers, forced the British back toward their base at Antwerp. Rawdon-Hastings left the expedition, feeling Pitt had broken promises

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James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier 3038

1799 (2 August) commission document on vellum, appointing John Chambers White as captain of H.M.S. Windsor Castle, signed “J Gambier” and others, with wafer seal of the Admiralty and blue 2/6d. revenue stamp. Good to fine. Photo James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier (1756 -1833) was an admiral of the Royal Navy, who served as Governor of Newfoundland, and as a Lord of the Admiralty. He gained public distinction for his part in the Glorious First of June in 1794

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King George III 3039

1801 (31 July) Royal warrant for the appointment of a legation secretary at Naples, “ ... to our good Brother the King of the Two Sicilies”. Hand signed by King George III top left above the Royal Seal. Also signed by Hawkesbury as Foreign Secretary. An 8 page document tied with silk appointing William à Court, as Legation Secretary, being of text in English and 3 pages translated into Latin. Plus 2 blanks and cover. Size 73⁄ 4 x 12 inches; good to fine. Photo Robert Banks Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool (1770-1828) was a British politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1812-27) since the Union with Ireland in 1801. He was 42 years old when he became premier in 1812, which made him younger than all of his successors. Hawkesbury became Lord Liverpool after the death of his father in December 1808 William à Court, 1st Baron Heytesbury (1779-1860) appointed Legation Secretary, (he went back there as Envoy Extraordinary in 1814, later was Ambassador to Russia) Interesting date as there is a Lord Nelson connection. At that time Lord Hamilton was British Ambassador at Naples with Lady Hamilton, so Lord Nelson at every opportunity was frequently in port refitting his ships

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General Sir George Beckwith 3040

1803 (16 August) an autograph letter signed, as Major-General sent from “Danbury Camp” to Colonel Stanley of the 1st Royal Lancashire Regiment about the disposition of regimental officers; some paper loss at seal opening, clear of signature, (9 x 7 inches) and affixed to old album page, light stains. An elusive Revolutionary War signature. Photo General Sir George Beckwith (1753-1823). Beckwith was commissioned into the 37th Regiment of Foot in 1771. He distinguished himself as a regimental officer in the American Revolutionary War. He fought with distinction in the New York and New Jersey campaigns in 1776, leading the British advance into Elizabethtown and Brunswick. In 1780 he took charge of British military intelligence in New York. After the war he worked for Sir Guy Carleton in Canada. His efforts were aimed at stirring up trouble in Vermont, Florida, Kentucky and Tennessee. At the time Britain thought the weak American government might ask for British help. He was then appointed Governor of Bermuda in 1797, Governor of Saint Vincent in 1806 and Governor of Barbados in 1810. He was made a K.B. for his Capture of Martinique in 1809 and also led a successful expedition against Guadeloupe, the last French possession in the area, in 1810. He attained the full rank of General in 1814. Sir George Beckwith was Commander-in-Chief, Ireland from 1816 to 1820. He has an entry in Spies, Wiretaps, and Secret Operations: An Encyclopaedia of American Espionage 35

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3041 Napoleon’s Planned Invasion 3041

1803 (26 October) General Defence and Security of the Realm. A printed notice of the meeting “Held at the Tiger Inn in Beverley, on Wednesday 26th October 1803 ...

Resolved, That as many Waggons as are necessary be provided for the purpose of removing the Sick, Infirm Persons and others not capable of removing themselves; and all such Waggons shall take a Northern Direction, for the Bridge at Frodingham”. Also “That the Waggons marked and numbered in Holderness and Dickering for Military purposes, shall have four Horses each”; as well detailing, “places of General Assembly of Waggons for conveyance of Troops from the West-Riding to the East” and movement for defence of Hull and others plus instructions for procuring signal rockets at the each Beacon. Mentioning “for the Drains in this County to be filled with fresh Water in order that the County be Inundated on the approach of the Enemy”. Printed by M. Turner, Beverley, size 91⁄ 4 x 151⁄ 4 inches and in a magnificent state of preservation. Photo WWW.SPinK.Com

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Major-General Henry MacKinnon 3042

1805 (17 December) entire letter from Saxony to Bracknell, rated at “1/11” and with London arrival datestamp on the flap. An original campaign letter, written while serving with his regiment under Lord Cathcart in Germany, from Henry MacKinnon to his wife Kate at Bracknell, Berkshire, with good military content, referring to the Battle of Austerlitz, reporting the entry of the Prussians into Wurtzburg, warning that communication with England might be cut off by the freezing of the Elbe. Endorsed “via Cuxhaven” (a German town situated on the shore of the North Sea at the mouth of the Elbe River). Postage due 1/11d (1/6d Germany to London + 5d London to Bracknell); lightly toned. Photo The contents of the letter include, “Monday 16th, ... We still remain here, nor do I as yet see any appearance of our moving, there certainly has been a great Battle in which the Three Emperors were present and we have had many contradictory reports.”

Major-General Henry MacKinnon (1773-1812) entered the Coldstream Guards, served under the Duke of York in Holland, in the expedition to Egypt, in Germany in 1805, and at the taking of Copenhagen in 1807. Mackinnon commanded the 45th, 74th, and 88th regiments in the Peninsular War under the Duke of Wellington. He was killed by the explosion of an enemy magazine during the Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo on January 19, 1812.

Prior to the Napoleonic wars, MacKinnon had a cordial acquaintance with Napoleon Bonaparte while the former’s father resided in the French Province of Dauphiny when Napoleon was a frequent visitor to the region. The Battle of Austerlitz, also known as the Battle of the Three Emperors, was one of Napoleon’s greatest victories, where the French Empire effectively crushed the Third Coalition. On 2 December 1805 a French army, commanded by Emperor Napoleon I, decisively defeated a Russo-Austrian army, commanded by Tsar Alexander I and Holy Roman Emperor Francis II, after nearly nine hours of difficult fighting. “Tuesday 17th. Still in doubt as to the fate of this great battle, which will be of so much consequence to our fate and that of the world.”

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3043 King George III 3043

1807 (24 December), “Most Humbly Submitted to His Majesty” for Major Drigue Morgan to be appointed Inspecting Field Officer and Captain William Plenderleath be appointed Deputy Assistant Adjutant General to the Troops destined to Foreign Service under the command of Brigadier General Beresford. The King has written, “Approved GR”. The writing is characteristic of his becoming blind from cataracts. Photo

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3044 William Huskisson, the First Man to Die on the Railway 3044

1808 (21 June) letter from Downing Street to John Maitland, requesting his attendance at the House to vote on a bill proposed by Spencer Percival concerning compensation to be paid to John Palmer, the originator of mail coaches. Signed “W. Huskisson” and the recipient’s name. Fine. Photo William Huskisson (1770-1830), President of the Board of Trade. In 1808 he was Secretary to the Treasury The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Spencer Percival, was trying to get through the annual Act for various grants (heads of government expenditure). The House of Lords had the power to reject the whole but not to amended parts, and Percival feared that their opposition to a proposed grant to John Palmer would lead to the entire Act being rejected. He therefore proposed to deal with the Palmer grant separately John Palmer (1742-1818) devised the system of mail coaches and, for a time, was comptroller general of the Post Office. Dismissed in 1794 he campaigned strongly for a proper reward for his work. Percival’s instincts were correct as three Acts were rejected before Palmer was awarded £13,000 in 1813 The opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway (L&M) took place on 15 September 1830. The opening day was a major public event. Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, the Prime Minister, rode on one of the eight inaugural trains, as did many other dignitaries and notable figures of the day. Huge crowds lined the track at Liverpool to watch the trains depart for Manchester. William Huskisson, former cabinet minister and Member of Parliament for Liverpool was a highly influential figure in the creation of the British Empire and an architect of the doctrine of free trade, but fell out with Wellington in 1828 over the issue of parliamentary reform and resigned from the cabinet. Hoping to be reconciled with Wellington, he approached the Duke’s railway carriage and shook his hand. Distracted by the Duke, he did not notice an approaching locomotive on the adjacent track, Rocket. On realising it was approaching he panicked and tried to clamber into the Duke’s carriage, but the door of the carriage swung open leaving him hanging directly in the path of the oncoming Rocket. He fell onto the tracks in front of the train, suffering serious leg injuries, dying later that night

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The Peninsular Wars - Battle of Salamanca 3045

1812 hand-drawn map of the allied and French forces showing the areas of high ground and includes “Two hills called the two Arapiles. The one to the North formed the centre of the British Position - that to the South was the centre of the French Position” with and extensive and detailed key to the map. Also 1812 (2 June) letter from William Mordaunt in Lisbon to Sir Charles Stuart asking for help after he was imprisoned as a French spy and a later letter to Sir Charles Stuart. Other items include a long letter written in Portuguese written on 24 December 1812 which makes mention of Lord Wellington and Marshal Beresford (serving in the Portuguese army). An official letter in Portuguese from the secretariat of the junta. A letter in French referring to Marquis de Wellington. A very interesting group.

Photo The Battle of Salamanca saw the Anglo-Portuguese army under the Duke of Wellington defeat Marshal Auguste Marmont’s French forces among the hills around Arapiles, south of Salamanca, Spain on 22 July 1812 Charles Stuart, 1st Baron Stuart de Rothesay (1779-1845). A British diplomat, between 1812 and 1828 he was known as Sir Charles Stuart. He served as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Portugal and Brazil between 1810 and 1814

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3046 Napoleonic Wars 3046

1812 (25 July) entire letter from Charles de Havilland, a prisoner of war, to his father, the Grand Bailli de l’Isle de Guernsey. Sent from Verdun with “1/1” rate mark and London transit on the flap. Long and interesting contents include describing in detail his financial difficulties as a prisoner of war in France, with his debts listed as “the immense sum of 7095 francs, God knows when I can pay you...” and “I had an argument the other day with an officer & a lawyer about this question. Can an Englishman be tried by the law of England if he defames the Character of another Englishman or tries to extort from him while a prisoner of war in France? ... we have a small wager depending on it”. Vertical folding crease otherwise fresh and fine with most unusual and interesting contents. Photo

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King George IV as Prince Regent 3047

1812 (22 October) commission document to James Boath to serve as cornet in the 22nd Regiment of Dragoon Guards and signed “George PR” in the top corner. Manuscript amendments to the document include, “In the Name and on Behalf of His Majesty” and “By the Command of His Royal Highness the Prince Regent in the Name and on Behalf of His Majesty”. With wafer seal and blue £1.10 revenue stamp; some creasing and soiling.

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3049

3049

1821 King George IV Coronation, Pass Ticket for the Procession with central illustration featuring the King riding on a chariot with classical maidens as escort, printed in red and pale blue. Fancy embossed surround by Dobbs featuring the Crown, King’s emblems and national flowers and foliage. Unused and in a superb state of preservation. A fine example of the Congreve method of bicolour security printing. Photo

£180-200

–– Westminster Abbey Pass Ticket with central illustration featuring the abbey, printed in pale blue and black. Fancy embossed surround by Dobbs featuring the Crown, King’s emblems and national flowers. Unused, minor corner crease, otherwise in a superb state of preservation. A fine example of the Congreve method of bicolour security printing.

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£180-200

These are early examples of the bi-colour printing which was employed by Charles Whiting for his 1839 Treasury Competition essays

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(George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough) 3050

1821 (24 November) “Conveyance of the Steeple Barton Estate Subject to the Indemnity Deed as to the Tithes of the Holdenby Estate - The Devices in trust under the late Duke of Marlborough’s Will to Viscount Clifden”. A group of related documents and indentures legally bound together, eight pages on vellum signed by “Shaftsbury”, “Robt. Spencer”, “J. Blackstone” and “Clifden”. The reverse of this document with, “Received the day and year first within written of and from the within named Henry Welbore Ellis ... Viscount Clifden the sum of One hundred pounds being the consideration money within mentioned to be paid by him to us - I say received the same By us” and signed by Shaftsbury, Robert Spencer and J Blackstone with witnesses to each signature. The first seven pages, dated 1796 and 1804 are an exemplification of common recovery relate to land in “Wescott Barton and within the Liberty and Proximity of Middle Barton in the parish of Steeple Barton in the county of Oxford”, and describes over two hundred acres near Clympton from George, late Duke of Marlborough to Cropley Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftsbury, Lord Robert Spencer and James Blackstone plus lands of Henry Welbore Ellis, Viscount Clifden. The final page is an indenture dated 24 November 1821 between Cropley Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftsbury, the Right Honorable Robert Spencer, James Blackstone and Henry Welbore Ellis, Viscount Clifden, referring back to the two earlier leases but here the reference is to the Manor of Holdenby in Northamptonshire, subject to a mortgage of £20,000 and adds, “ ... in consideration of sixty thousand five hundred and twenty six pounds six shillings and 2 pence ...” Each of the first seven pages with blue £1 revenue stamps, the final page with blue £100 and £10 revenue stamps. Some soiling to the outer cover, otherwise fine.

A very unusual document. Photo

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George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough (1766-1840), styled Marquess of Blandford until 1817. A British peer and collector of antiquities and books. Although the Marquess was born and baptised with the name of George Spencer, soon after succeeding to the Dukedom of Marlborough, he had it legally changed to George Spencer-Churchill. This illustrious name did not, however, save him from his mounting debts and his estates were seized and his collections sold. He retired to Blenheim Palace where he lived the remainder of his life off a small annuity granted to the first Duke by Queen Anne Henry Welbore Agar - Ellis, 2nd Viscount Clifden (1761-1836) Lord Clifden married Lady Caroline, daughter of George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough, in 1792. His only son George became a successful politician and was created Baron Dover in his father’s lifetime, but predeceased his father. Lady Clifden died at Blenheim Palace in November 1813, aged 50. Lord Clifden remained a widower until his death at Hanover Square, Mayfair, London, in July 1836, aged 75. He was succeeded in his titles by his grandson Henry, the eldest son of Lord Dover Lord Robert Spencer (1737-1841) was the youngest son of the second Duke of Marlborough William Seymour Blackstone (1809-1881) was an English MP in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. He lived at Castle Priory, Wallingford, built for his grandfather, but decided to build a still-grander house, Howbery Park, across the Thames in Crowmarsh Gifford. However, he fell into debt, largely because of the costs of building this new home, and spent time in the debtors’ prison at Oxford. His debt problems also contributed to the end of his political career. He died in Brighton, never having lived at Howbery Park

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Reward Poster for Forged One Pound Notes 3051

1827 (17 September) “£100 Reward. Whereas a Forgery of the One Pound Notes of Galtons & James, Bankers, Birmingham has been committed”. Then giving details regarding the differences between the forgery and the genuine banknote. Printed on watermarked paper 71⁄ 2 x 91⁄ 2 inches. Fine. Photo

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1830 Illustrations of the Site and Neighbourhood of the New Post Office of St. Martin’sle-Grand; published in London by Smalles and Tuck, 138 Aldersgate Street. A fascinating account of the history of the area and includes a steel engraving of Williams’ New Post Office and Coffee House Tavern & Hotel (on the site of the old Mourning Bush Tavern), showing the new Post Office in the background, a hand-coloured plan of the new building showing the streets and land which were formerly on the site. There is also an appendix concerning the Mourning Bush Tavern with further illustrations and plans. The book is with the original, card cover which exhibits some soiling but still in a very good state of preservation. A remarkable source of information and a valuable reference for the postal historian. Photo

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£350-400

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3053 Highway Robbery Notice 3053

1834 (26 February) “The Atrocious Murder of Mr. John Richardson”. With large woodblock illustration showing the robbery in progress. Extensively detailing this murder of Mr. John Richardson who was Steward to John Perkins of Bletchley. He travelled to Epsom Corn-Market, received £23.3s mostly in Bank of England notes from Mr. Stokes of Ewell that day, upon traveling back to Bletchley was attacked by two men at Purchell’s Gap on Epsom Downs. He fired a pistol at one but missed. One of the robbers then fired at him and killed him. A £100 Reward was offered that evening which was increased to £300 the next day. There is an eye witness account and a Coroner’s report. But this poster ends with the words “But not withstanding the great reward of £300 and the exertions of the Police, it is generally supposed the perpetrators will not be discovered, unless one of the accomplices should split”. Printed by G. Smeeton, 74, Tooley St. Southwark.

Advertising they print these Broadsides of Executions & Murders etc. Also they offer Hawkers of these advantageous terms. Size 10 x 141⁄ 2 inches. Repair at upper left corner, very scarce. Photo Highway robbery with murder was becoming quite rare by the 1830s, so this event created quite a sensation, the Home Secretary Lord Melbourne was informed the next day, thus the Government added £100 to the Reward. Over 1,000 people attended the funeral of Mr. Richardson at Ashtead Church. Upwards of 30 people were taken into custody and questioned. One of the Bank of England notes was recovered in Brighton. Several months passed then in August one John Young confessed to the murder while awaiting execution at Winchester for violent Burglary

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The Royal Vauxhall Balloon 3054

1836 (19 December) advertising poster of the “public ascent of this celebrated balloon”.

A delightful poster in English in black on pale yellow and featuring several type founts including some which would have been quite avant guard at the time. Small fragment of upper corner missing, otherwise in a very good state of preservation. 10 x 141⁄ 4 inches.

Photo This ascent took place from The Barracks in the Rue de Faubourg in Paris with eight persons.

Admission was 5 Francs. Tickets for ascent in the car (gondola) was 600 francs (some £28).

The Balloon was in Europe because this was directly after the famous journey it made from Vauxhall Gardens in London crossing the channel and descending at Weilburg in Nassau, Germany, having travelled some 500 miles in 18 hours, a record that stood for another 70 years Charles Green (1785-1870) was the United Kingdom’s most famous balloonist of the 19th century. He experimented with coal gas as a cheaper and more readily available alternative to hydrogen for lifting power. His first ascent was in a coal gas balloon on 19 July 1821. He became a professional balloonist and had made 200 ascents by 1835. In 1836, he set the long distance record in the balloon “Royal Vauxhall”, flying overnight from Vauxhall Gardens in London to Weilburg, Duchy of Nassau (Germany) a distance of 480 miles (770 km). By the time he retired in 1852, he had flown in a balloon more than 500 times

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3056

3057

1838 (4 September) pictorial handbill announcing Royal Gardens, Vauxhall Double ascent & Night Entertainment with the Royal Nassau Balloon and the Coronation Balloon. Both Balloons are well illustrated particularly the car of the Great Nassau balloon. Also stating a full afternoons and evenings programme of Concert, Exhibition, Panorama and Fireworks, “There will be seats for Ten Persons in the car of the Nassau Balloon”. Black printing on olive paper, size 9 x 51⁄ 4 inches, minor peripheral ageing but in clean condition. Photo

£400-500

1837 (18 October) an entire letter to Thomas Peacock at Kensington Palace. The letter includes, “The day after the races the Duke of Wellington dropped by on his return from Newcastle and Sunderland & was met by the affairs of the North York Militia with their fine band & staff & by the Richmond Cavalry which he reviewed ... to see the Great Hero attracted many hundreds that his reception was by no means very flattering. When he visited Stockton, small loaves of bread were handed to him on forks to remind him ... of the part he took in the late discussion on the Corn Laws on the House of Lords. I was surprised to see him appear so old. He bore the marks of fatigue in his countenance ...”. With faint boxed Guildford St. handstamp and a fine handstruck “3” with oval London backstamps. Some soiling and paper split

£80-100

1839 sales catalogue for MECHI, 4, Leadenhall Street, London. Very early catalogue of 18 pages featuring British and German silver plate cutlery, tea & coffee pots; the most expensive being a splendid tea urn on silver mountings for £14.2s. 0d. Also Billiard Tables complete with cues and balls etc., for £10. Various Writing and Dressing cases etc. The front cover with attractive illustration of the shop front with security printing border by Whiting who printed Banknotes and Lottery tickets. Size 31⁄ 4 x 41⁄ 2 inches. Superb condition. Photo

£200-250

John Joseph Mechi was an Alderman of the City of London, he started the business in 1826

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3058 The Duke of Wellington 3058

1840 (1 January) A.L.S. entire to W. Booth, Ordnance Office, Dublin, written from Stratford Saye, “My Dear Sir, I have received and am much obliged to you for your memorandum of the 27th. As you are aware I have long been advisor of the state of things in Ireland. I read every syllable that O’Connell writes or that as related as having been spoken by him. I didn’t think that he can be so fooled as to believe that he can bully Mr Robert Peel or me that there may be some moderate Whigs, who do not much like what he is doing. Lord Melbourne certainly thinks that there are. I think that his language is directed to these classes.

It is certainly much more plain than it ever was! I shall be glad to hear from you whenever you can send me a line”. Signed on the address panel “Free Wellington” with Hartfordbridge despatch c.d.s. on reverse (1.1), Crowned London “FREE” (2.1) and Dublin arrival (3.1) on flap. Some minor soiling. Photo 51

£400-500

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Queen Adelaide 3059

1840 (3 January) autograph letter written from Funchal, “ ... I am much better than I was last winter in England - tho’ I still have my cough.”. Also a second letter, dated 14th September to the same addressee, “ ... It seems a very good plan to pass the winter in Funchal ....” Both letters with initial signatures. Photo

£200-250

Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen (1792-1849). At the time of their marriage, William was not heir-presumptive to the throne, but became so when his brother Frederick, Duke of York, died childless in 1827. Given the small likelihood of his older brothers producing heirs, and William’s relative youth and good health, it had long been considered extremely likely that he would become King in due course. In 1830, on the death of his elder brother, George IV, William acceded to the throne. She had a tragic childbirth history and the couple remained without heirs. Their niece, Victoria, ascended the throne. Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is named after her Stage Coach Waybills 3060

1840’s (16 June) printed waybill for the coach “L’hirondelle” from the Crown Hotel Worcester to the Lion Hotel Shrewsbury showing the Royal coat of arms at top and with manuscript details of the passengers and stops with other annotation; also 1839 (13 October) large waybill for Independent Coach to and from Brampton and Carlisle with details of items carried, printed by H. Scott of Carlisle; very fine

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3061 Sir Walter Scott 3061 ័

1841 (31 March) parcel front (170 x 125mm) addressed by Sir Walter Scott, addressed to Robert Cadell Esq., Bookseller, Saint Andrews Square, Edinburgh. Large manuscript “10d” in ink and endorsed by the recipient, “Edinburgh 31 March 1841.

I hereby Certify that the address to me on this piece of Cartridge Paper is the hand-writing of Sir Walter Scott.”. Photo £150-180 Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), Scottish novelist and poet Robert Cadell (1788-1849) was a bookseller and publisher closely associated with Sir Walter Scott. Cadell took care of Scott in the writer’s last years, profiting handsomely from arrangements made with Scott’s family after his death such that they were absolved from debt in return for Cadell’s exclusive right to republish Scott’s novels and biographical material

3061 (The Duke of Wellington) 3062

1843(c.), letter from John Watts, “I have much pleasure in forwarding you an envelope of the Dukes writing and the bit of hair which you requested me to get. I can warrant them both genuine. Many thanks for the tickets for the Haymarket just received - I shall have more of the Dukes writing very shortly, yours obediently, John Watts”. There is also a blue envelope marked “The Duke of Wellingtons Hair” and two folded pieces of paper, one containing the pieces of hair, the contents of the second packet have degenerated to dust. Unusual memorabilia Captain John Watts was the aide de campe to the Duke of Wellington, Captain of Walmer Castle, where the Duke died, and Governor of the Cinqe Ports. He accompanied the Duke’s coffin at the funeral 53

£150-200

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3063 Queen Victoria Proclamation 3063

1849 (13 July) a large poster announcing the introduction of the new florin coin with details of design, weight etc. Royal Arms at top and impressive letter press printing by Spottiswoode Printers to the Queen, size 17 x 22 inches; folding creases with some paper splitting. Photo

£100-120

3064 3064

1850 (3 Aug.) Paper Tax Label in red and black, printed by the Congreve security printing and affixed to a large piece of soft blue paper (outer wrapping). From mill number “242” for twenty-two pounds of paper and signed by the inspecting officer. The label is tied by the crowned Paper Duty handstamp. Some creases and repaired split at left.

These labels are quite scarce, especially on such a large fragment of the outer wrapping.

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1850 (c.), a glass figurine of the god Vishnu, given by Sir George Everest, on his retirement, to Mrs Mary Legh of High Legh, Cheshire. The figurine was originally wrapped in a piece of Whatman paper with the note, “Penates from Nepaul. Mrs Legh of High Legh gave it to me who received 3 from Capt Everest on his return from thence”. It is thought that the recipient was Eleanor Avena Blackburne

£100-150

Sir George Everest (1790-1866), Surveyor-General of India, after whom Mount Everest is named. He retired to England in 1843 Mrs Legh is Mary (1785-1856), daughter of John Blackburne of Hale Hall, and the widow of George John Legh, High Sheriff of Cheshire. He served with Sir George Everest’s uncle, John Cole Everest

3066

Crystal Palace Exhibition 3066

1851 (in Hyde Park), a “SEASON TICKET” in black on white featuring detailed printing with security engine turned border in the style of the first postage stamps of the period.

Also 1854, a Family Season Ticket, the first Year at Sydenham in black on blue. Both are made out to William Bagshaw and signed by him and both have been affixed in period leather backed folder. Unusual and appealing. Photo

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3067 Charge of the Light Brigade 3067

1857 (28 January) A.L.S. without year date, written from Hartrow Manor in Somerset.

“My dear Mr Hankey, Enclosed is a letter from Colonel Douglas which I received this morning in which he states that unless I ‘pay the sums demanded I must immediately return to Canterbury’. To return now would be very inconvenient and entails some expense. I fancy that what is required of me, will turn out correct, though at present I cannot see it quite clear but if you would kindly advance me the requisite sum ... making a total of £95.5.91⁄ 2d of which I hope to refund the greater part, and as soon as I do, I will give you both a clear account of the whole matter, and also the money received. I intend leaving Hartrow on the 10th of the month when I will go down to Canterbury ... and as soon as I return I will call upon you in Mincing Lane after this I intend paying Sir Walter Trevelyan a visit at Wallington, & Remain about a week or ten days, and then return to Hartrow to the end of my leave”. Filing pin hole, fresh. Photo Colonel Harrington Astley Trevelyan (1835-1900). Colonel Trevelyan was the last but one survivor of this famous charge. He was 19 years old when he took part in the famous battle of Balaklava. He was then a lieutenant in the Eleventh Hussars. When Lord Raglan, commander-in-chief of the British army, gave the order to the Six Hundred to charge and endeavour to retake the guns that had been captured by the Russians, there were 20,000 of the enemy posted at the end of the narrow valley, with mountains back of them and batteries of guns in their front. But the Six Hundred, since immortalized by Tennyson’s thrilling lyric, boldly rode “Into the Jaws of death, into the mouth of hell,” the Lancers shaking their weapons in the air, the young Earl of Cadogan at the front as cool and Intrepid as if going to a hunt with the hounds.

Colonel Trevelyan, whenever he spoke of the “charge of the Six Hundred,” modestly referred very little to himself. In his opinion had the Seventeenth Lancers and the Eleventh Hussars been ordered to advance when a disorganized force of Russian cavalry crossed the plain to reach the shelter of their forts, the Russians would have been routed and the disaster that befell the British army would have been averted. “At the opportune moment,” so related Colonel Trevelyan a few years before his death, “the officer in command of the Seventeenth Lancers, said to the young Earl of Cadogan, ‘There, my Lord, Is an opportunity never likely to return’” When Captain Nolan came from Lord Raglan with the order to charge there were no Russians in sight. But off we went around the end of the valley and charged half a league straight through the batteries of guns in front, with guns on both flanks and riflemen lining the hills. Captain Nolan, who brought the order to charge, had not gone far when he gave a fearful yell and dropped dead. The grapeshot was tearing holes in us. One of our seniors was literally blown up, and we found no trace of him afterward” This is the substance of Colonel Trevelyan’s version. When the survivors rode back Colonel Trevelyan was congratulating himself upon not being dead, when a bullet struck his headdress. That night he went to the hospital with a bullet wound in the calf of his left leg, a sword cut on his right wrist and several minor cuts and wounds to attest to the fierceness of the fray

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£250-300

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Sir Benjamin Pine 3068

1859 (28 November) duplicate contract of marriage between Sir Benjamin Pine Knight, Lieutenant Governor of the Islands of St. Christopher and Anguilla and Marguretta Anna Simpson. A long and elaborate, thirteen page document. With Scotland Crown datestamps, 5/- embossed revenue and embossed duplicate stamp. Unusual

£100-120

Sir Benjamin Chilley Campbell Pine (1809-1891). In 1848 he acted temporarily as governor of Sierra Leone, and displayed much military capacity. He was present at the expedition to the Sherbro River, and helped to destroy a strong stockaded fort, whence the natives had harried the neighbourhood. In the following year his vigorous policy put an end to the civil war in the same district This success led to his appointment in 1849 as second governor of the infant colony of Natal.

During the Kaffir war in the south-west he preserved peace within his territory, and received the thanks of the home government. In 1855 he led a force of volunteers against the Amabacas and enforced their submission. In 1856 Pine returned to the west coast as governor of the Gold Coast Colony, and was knighted. In May 1859 he went to the less trying climate of St. Christopher, West Indies, as lieutenant governor At that time each of the Leeward Islands, of which St. Christopher’s formed part, was governed practically as a separate colony in a loose confederation, with a governor-in-chief at Antigua. Pine recommended that the government should be made federal, with a central authority at Antigua. In 1866 he was temporarily acting as governor of Antigua, and helped to persuade the legislature to reform the constitution. He did the same in his own island of St. Christopher. The home government adopted his views, and in February 1869 he was appointed governor-in-chief of the Leeward Isles, with a mandate to carry out his scheme. On 23 June 1870, in an exhaustive address, he laid his project before the council of Antigua, and in the course of the year carried it in all the islands. He was thus the first governor under the federal constitution of the Leeward Islands. He was made a K.C.M.G. in June 1871 for his services. In 1873, before he had finished his term as governor-in-chief at Antigua, he was sent back to his old colony of Natal. He retired on a pension in 1875 He was twice married: first, in 1841, to Elizabeth, daughter of John Campbell, who died in 1847; secondly, in 1859, to Margaretta Anne, daughter of Colonel John Simpson of the Bengal army

1862 International Exhibition 3069

3070

1862 silk panel souvenir of the Exhibition featuring a coloured coat of arms and “LONDON International Exhibition 1862”; woven by Wahl & Socin, Machinists, Basel; a couple of minor tone spots. Fine. Photo

£100-120

1864 (25 April) a Power of Attorney drawn up between William Forbes Gibbon and Thomas Mitchell Gibbon by Watkins and Stokoe of Calcutta with the appropriate revenue and other embossed stamps. William Forbes Gibbon was a clerk at Coults Merchants in Shanghai and the document signed and sealed in Hankow by the British Consul with a good strike of the great seal of the consulate in red. In extremely fine condition. Photo

£120-150

The Consulate in Hankow was only opened in 1861 with the first Consul, W.R. Gingell

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3070

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3071 The Anglo-Boer War 3071

1881 (16 May) A.L.S. from General P.J. Joubert, Boer General and politician, written on notepaper with the Royal Arms, from Heidelberg, then capital of the Transvaal, to Major (Redvers) Buller, V.C., advising, “The Carthorses having given up, we are obliged to proceed on horseback. - Will you kindly be ready in an hours time?”. Written in the aftermath of the First Boer War, following the signing of a peace treaty in March 1881. A rare letter between former adversaries. Photo

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3072 Queen Victoria x3072

1893 (2 January) official document appointing Charles Louis St. John as Consul for the States of Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Signed at top “Victoria R”, signed at foot “Rosebery”, with a fine wafer seal. Usual folding creases. A fine and important American document. Photo Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian (1847-1929) British Liberal statesman and Prime Minister. Between the death of his father, in 1851, and the death of his grandfather, the 4th Earl, in 1868, he was known by the courtesy title of Lord Dalmeny

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3073 King George V 3073

1895 autograph letter from Prince George as the Duke of York on mourning letterhead and envelope from York House, St. James’s Palace to his uncle, Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar at Portland Place. “Saturday, Dear Uncle Edward, It would give both Mary and I great pleasure if you and Princess Edward would dine with us at 8.15 tomorrow evening to meet Papa, quite a small party. Believe me yr affecte cousin, George” the envelope is stampless and marked “Express Delivery” with faint “ExPRESS” cachet in large oval and with St. James St. (12.1) datestamp on the reverse. Letters between members of the Royal family are scarce. Photo Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar (1823-1902) was a senior Army Officer and nephew of Queen Adelaide

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£300-350

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3074 The Chitral Campaign, North India 3074

An album of ten photographs of activities in Chitral in 1896, after the 1895 relief, and features the officers and men of the 2/3rd Goorhars including the huts at Kila Drosh, clearing snow off the road over Lowari Pass (damaged), Chitral River from Camp Kila Drosh, Camp Ziarat (2), and an informal group of officers. Also a collection of old U.S.A. stamps at the other end of the album. Most photographs are 61⁄ 4 x 41⁄ 2 inches. Photo

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3074B

Mary of Teck 3074A

1896 photograph 31⁄ 4 x 51⁄ 2 inches by J. Thomson, signed “Victoria Mary 1896” in ink. In a silver frame with cloth covered wood backing; some light ageing from light exposure.

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£250-300

Mary of Teck (Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes; 1867-1953) Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India, as the wife of King George V Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught 3074B

1896 photograph 7 x 111⁄ 2 inches signed “Arthur 1896” on the mount; in a printed wooden frame. Good to fine. Photo Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (Arthur William Patrick Albert; 1850-1942). The seventh child and third son of Queen Victoria.

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Queen Victoria 3075

1899 (29 July) commission promoting Archibald George Smith to second lieutenant in the Royal Artillery; fine detailed black printing with manuscript annotations and signatures; signed “Victoria RI” at top with wafer seal and Edward Stanhope at foot; usual folding creases. Photo

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Colonel Baden Powell 3076

1900 (13 October) short A.L.S. from Pretoria, signed, “R Baden Powell”, the note reads, “Dear Miss Buckley, I will do what I can for Corpl. Hillier. Yours try.”; heavily folded and with some paper splits and re-enforcement. Also a double-sided silver locket containing a photograph of Robert Baden-Powell, the reverse with a photograph of John French.

Photo

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The Anglo-Boer War 3077

A small group including 1903 A.L.S. signed “Roberts” with an associated letter to him from the War Office, photograph of Lord Roberts in full military dress signed “Roberts F.M.”, fragment signed “RSS Baden Powell, Xmas 1901” and photo card of General Horace Smith-Dorrien, signed by him in 1917. Photo

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3078 King Edward VIII and King George VI 3078

1901 (27 December) autograph letter (in the hand of the young Prince Edward), signed by both ‘Edward & Albert’ (aged 71⁄ 2 and 6 years respectively), to Mrs. Colman in Leeds, thanking her for the Christmas presents. The letter (8 x 8 inches) is written in pencil, folded, in good clean condition. With the original envelope with York Cottage, Sandringham on the flap, addressed in an adult hand, postmarked Sandringham, (27.12).

The message reads, “Dear Mrs. Colman, We thank you very much for the books. Mary thanks you for the doll. We wish you a Happy New Year. From Edward & Albert.”. Photo

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Edward VIII (1894-1972) reigned 1936. George VI (1895-1952) reigned from 1936 For a 1938 letter from King George VI to King Farouk, please see lot 3127 (King Edward VII) and Queen Alexandra 3079

1902 (c.) photograph of the King and Queen, on the occasion of the opening of parliament after their accession, signed below the picture “Edward VII, Alexandra”, both by the Queen. Framed with a label on the reverse, “This photograph of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra was presented to me in memory of the late King just before Her Majesty left Buckingham Palace ... Walter Thomas Ivimey - Gentleman of H.M. Chapel Royal” 67

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3080 Roger Casement 3080

1915 (25 August) menu from the Preysing-Palais restaurant, Munich signed by Roger Casement, the Consul-General, Maude Fay and others; water stain in one corner. Photo Roger David Casement (1864-1916) – known as Sir Roger Casement Kt. CMG between 1911 and shortly before his execution for treason, when he was stripped of his knighthood – was an Irish nationalist, activist, patriot and poet. He spent some time in Germany during the First World War organising support for the Irish cause Maude Fay (1878-1964) was an American operatic soprano

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King George V and Queen Mary 3080A

1922 two portrait, full length photographs, 7 x 111⁄ 2 inches, by W. & D. Downey, mounted on boards and signed “George R.I. 1922” and “Mary R 1922” at foot of each; some silvering around the edges, otherwise fine. Photo £500-600

King George V 3080B

1926 studio portrait in naval uniform, 71⁄ 2 x 111⁄ 2 inches, by W. & D. Downey, signed on the mount “George R.I. 1926”; framed. Fine.

Photo £350-400 For a King George V Bestowal document, please see lot 3123

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3081 The Munich Agreement 3081

1938 (28 September) the British Airways Ltd. flight ticket for, “The Rt. Hon. Neville Chamberlain”, completed in pencil capitals for the flights London to Munich and return.

The first flight was scheduled to take off at 08.30 from Heston and the box for the price is marked “SPECIAL FLIGHT”. On landing back at Heston, the Prime Minister was met by a large contingent of the press. This is the top copy of ticket BA/WS “18249” which is self-carbonated. Included with this is a manila envelope marked “The Prime Minister’s ticket on his last visit to Munich at which an agreement with Hitler was reached. 29.9.38”.

This was in the papers of George William Denny, one of the founders of British Airways.

There were only two pages to these tickets (the under half was sold by Christie’s in 1992).

This was one of the most significant and iconic moments in twentieth century British and European history. Photo The Munich Agreement was a settlement permitting Nazi Germany’s annexation of portions of Czechoslovakia along the country’s borders mainly inhabited by German speakers, which was called the Sudetenland Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, French Premier Edouard Daladier, and British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain signed the Munich Pact, which sealed the fate of Czechoslovakia, virtually handing it over to Germany in the name of peace. Upon return to Britain, Chamberlain would declare that the meeting had achieved “peace in our time” Although the agreement was to give into Hitler’s hands only the Sudentenland, that part of Czechoslovakia where 3 million ethnic Germans lived, it also handed over to the Nazi war machine significant percentages of Czechoslovakia’s coal, iron and steel and electric power. It also left the Czech nation open to complete domination by Germany. In short, the Munich Pact sacrificed the autonomy of Czechoslovakia on the altar of short-term peace. The Czech government was eventually forced to surrender the western provinces of Bohemia and Moravia and finally Slovakia and the Carpathian Ukraine. By the time of the invasion of Poland in September 1939, the nation of Czechoslovakia no longer existed.

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Neville Chamberlain delivering his “Peace in our Time” speech at Croydon on 29 September 1938, having just returned from his meeting with Hitler in Munich aboard GAFGN. These Lockheed 14s, (with G-AFGO in the background) were two of six operated

by British Airways Ltd on their longer stage European flights (Berlin, Warsaw, Zurich, etc.), G-AFGN was written off in a crash on 11 August 1939 near Saint Sauveur, Luxeuil, France (just before the war that Chamberlain’s “piece of paper” was supposed to allay). The aircraft was on lease to Imperial Airways at the time and suffered an engine fire en route from Switzerland to London. The aircraft was completely destroyed in the resultant crash landing although fortunately there was no loss of life

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3081A Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark 3081A

1944 photograph with her children, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Princess Alexandra and Prince Michael of Kent, 9 x 61⁄ 4 inches, signed on the mount, “Marina 1944”.

Endorsed on the reverse, “Given to Madam Croft for Christmas 1944”. Fine. Photo Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent (1906-1968). The wife of Prince George, Duke of Kent, the fourth son of King George V of the United Kingdom and Mary of Teck

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1961 (30 December) A.L.S. on letter head to Miss Baird, secretary of the South Africa Club, concerning his speech at a dinner in his honour at the Savoy. The letter includes the names and addressed of others who he would like invited the dinner, his brother Brian and his wife and a fellow officer and his wife. Written in turquoise ink and signed, “Yrs sincerely, Montgomery of Alamein”. Included with this lot is the carbon copy of the letter from Miss Baird to Lord Montgomery. Filing pin holes in upper left corners. Photo The letter head is from Isington Mill, Alton. This ruined watermill on the River Wey in Hampshire was bought by Bernard Law 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein in 1947. He lived there until his death on 24 March 1976

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A BOOK OF SIGNATURES OF RECIPIENTS OF MEDALS 3083

A leather bound ledger with its original leather case, created by Lt. Col Robert Sandilands Frowd Walker.

Each medal, whether for honour, gallantry or a campaign is identified with a piece of the medal ribbon, details or illustrations of each medal and as many signatures of the recipients as could be acquired.

It appears that this book was carried to suitable events or was sent to different recipients to be signed, representing a long and dedicated passion for this subject. Although those who have signed this book tend to be from the higher ranks of the army and navy, with countless generals and many field marshals and admirals, there are also several members of the Royal family and other foreign recipients The book commences with Order of the Garter. The Order of the Garter is the most senior and the oldest British Order of Chivalry and was founded by Edward III in 1348. The Order, consisting of the King and twenty-five knights, honours those who have held public office, who have contributed in a particular way to national life or who have served the Sovereign personally Signatures include Queen “Alexandra”, King “George V”, Prince “George” (Duke of Kent), Prince “Arthur” Duke of Connaught, Prince “Arthur” of Connaught, “Wellington”, Earl “Roberts F.M.”, Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe-Milnes “Crewe”, Henry PettyFitzmaurice “Lansdowne”, John Campbell “Argyll”, Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound “Minto”, Henry Percy “Northumberland”, Henry Fitzalan-Howard “Norfolk”, Herbrand Russell “Bedford”, Augustus Fitzroy “Grafton”, George “Cadogan”, William Palmer “Selbourne”, Charles “Hardinge of Penshurst”, “Montgomery of Alamein” Robert Sandilands Frowd Walker, C.M.G. Order of the Thistle with King George V and others.

Order of St Patrick with King George V and others including Wolseley F.M. and Roberts F.M. Order of the Bath The Order of Bath is mainly awarded to officers of the Armed Services, as well as to a small number of civil servants. Numbers may be increased in times of war or in the event of any military or civil action or service which merits ‘peculiar honour or reward’. Seven pages including Wolseley F.M., Evelyn Wood F.M., D.M. Probyn Gen., Geo S. White F.M., E.R.G.R. Evans (Scott Expedition), Col. Edward Thackeray VC, Montgomery of Alamein, Roberts F.M., Hardinge of Penshurst, Claude M. Macdonald, Earl Grey, Duke of Richmond and Gordon, Robert Baden Powell (Lt.Gen.), Douglas Haig, Alex Godley Colonel, D.M. Probyn Gen., C.H. Brownlow F.M., Lt. General Baron Y. Fukoshima Vice Chief of General Staff, Vice Admiral Baron M. Saito I.J.N. (later Governor of Korea and prime minister of Japan), Marquis Katsura Prime Minister Order of the Star of India including Roberts F.M., Geo S. White F.M., Lansdowne, Curzon of Kedleston, D.M. Probyn Gen., Minto, Harding of Penshurst, Ganga Singh, Maharaja of Bikaner, Hardinge of Penshurst, Francis Younghusband, H.M. Durand Order of St. Michael and St. George The Order of St Michael and St George is awarded to men and women of high office, or who render extraordinary or important non-military service in a foreign country. It can also be conferred for important or loyal service in relation to foreign and Commonwealth affairs. Signatures include Frowd Walker (himself), Argyll, George White F.M., Minto, Marquis Matzukata, Wolseley F.M., Geo S. Milner F.M., Evelyn Wood, J.D.P. French F.M., Clarendon, Gleichen Col., Sydenham of Combe, Cromer, Knutsford, Landsdown.

Order of the Indian Empire including Roberts F.M., Minto, Ganga Singh, Maharaja of Bikaner, Hardinge of Penshurst, Minto, Lansdowne, Douglas Haig Victorian Order The Royal Victorian Order is given by The Queen to people who have served her or the Monarchy in a personal way. These may include officials of the Royal Household, family members or perhaps WWW.SPinK.Com

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PoStaL hiStory, autograPhS and hiStoriCaL doCumentS British Ambassadors who have helped organise a State Visit to a particular country. Signatures include Prince “Arthur”, Prince “George”, Prince “Christian”, Wellington, Argyll, Redesdale, Hardinge of Penshurst, Douglas Haig, Gleichen, Norfolk, David Beatty, Robert Baden Powell St. John of Jerusalem including Princess Helena, Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, Roberts F.M., Hardinge of Penshurst, George Milne F.M., Sydenham of Combe Royal Red Cross including Princess Helena, Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, Lady Roberts Distinguished Service Order including Montgomery of Alamein, E.R.G.R. Evans, Webb Gillman, Arch W McDonald 1st Lovat Scouts Order of Victoria and Albert signed by Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia, Princess Helena, Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein and Princess Patricia of Connaught Order of the Crown of India signed by Nora Roberts (wife of F.M. Roberts), Mary (4th countess of) Minto, Lady Napier of Magdala, Princess Helena, Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein Order of Merit a special honour awarded to individuals of great achievement in the fields of the arts, learning, literature and science. This page with W. Holman Hunt, S. Alma Tadema, Kitchener, Cromer (Evelyn Baring), Roberts F.M., E.H. Seymour Admiral of the Fleet, George S. White F.M., J. Smuts, Admiral Count H. Togo, Prince “Oyama” Iwao with note “Field Marshal Commander Japanese Army in Russia War” Victoria Cross for the Navy with “Israel Harding, H.M.S. Alexandra” (1882) and “Chas D Lucas Rear Admiral. Inscription on Cross ‘HMS Hecla 21st June 1854’. This is prior to all other dates CDL” Victoria Cross for the Army with Percy S. Marling (1884), H.H. Lyster Lt. Gen., (1857), Lord Roberts F.M. (1858), A.S. Cobbe (1903), H.L. Reed (1899), George S. White F.M. (1879), J.E. Gough Col. (1857), HND Prendergast, general (1857), W.A. Kerr, July 1857, Mahratta Horse (1857), Evelyn Wood F.M. (1858), D.M. Probyn Gen. (1862), John Watson (1848), Alfred S Jones the first C E (1857), Anthony D. Home Surgeon Gen. (1857), Edward Pemberton Leach General R.E. (1879), Frederick William Bell 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards (1901), Luke O’Connor (Late R.W. Fusiliers) (1856), T. Cadell, Colonel (1857), J. Hills-Johnes 23 years (1857), E.J. PhippsHornby (1900), A.J. Hammond Col. (1879), Henry T. Sylvester, late asst. surgeon, 25 RWF (1856), Henry M. Jones (1857), Edward J. Thackeray Col. (1857), J. Manners Smith Lt. Col. (1892), W. Babtie (1900), O’M Creagh Genl. (1879) and P.A. Kenna Br. Gen. (1898) Imperial Service Order Imperial Medal of India including Roberts F.M., Geo S. White F.M., B. Blood Gen. Kaisar-I-Hind. Hind Medal with Mary Minto, Ganga Singh, Marahrajah of Bokaner, Francis Younghusband The Albert Medal with E.R.G.R. Evans Diamond Jubilee Medal with numerous signatures including Prince Arthur, Wolseley F.M., E.H. Seymour Admiral of the Fleet, Minto, Roberts F.M., Hardinge of Penshurst, Victoria of SchleswigHolstein, Cromer, Roberts Delhi Durbar including G.H. Younghusband, General Oku, Curzon of Kedleston, Francis Younghusband King’s Coronation with numerous signatures including Evelyn Wood F.M., Minto, Wolseley F.M., Richmond & Gordon, Arthur Lyttelton-Annesley, Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, Hardinge of Penshurst, Roberts F.M., Cromer, Waldegrave, Prince Arthur, W. Baptie, Ganga Singh, Waldegrave, Cementi Smith, Robert Baden Powell, French Gen. Order of the Black Eagle signed by Prince Arthur and Roberts F.M. The Legion of Honour including S. Alma Tadema, Evelyn Wood F.M., Wolseley F.M., Hardinge of Penshurst, Geo. F. Milne F.M., E.R.G.R. Evans Order of the Rising Sun and Order of the Chrysanthemum including Prince Yorihito, Prince Oyama, Admiral Count H. Togo Order of the Medjidj including Minto, Wolseley F.M. Evelyn Wood F.M., Luke O’Connor V.C. C.B., C.C.P. Fitzgerald Admiral Order of the Osmanie including Wolseley F.M., E.H. Seymour Admiral of the Fleet, Claude M. Macdonald Col., N.G. Lyttleton Gen., Harry H Rawson Admiral 1882, Chas C. Drury Admiral The Scinde and Jellalabad medals with accompanying letters and notes plus other Indian campaigns Various Crimea medals including French and Turkish, Baltic, Sardinian and Conspicuous Gallantry Indian Mutiny 1857-58, China 1857-60, Abyssinia 1867-68, New Zealand (1845-46), West Africa (1873), South Africa (1834-79) with Cape General Service (1880-97), Afghanistan (1878-80), Robert’s Star (1880), Egypt (1882-89), Khedive’s Star (1882-91), Canada (1885) including T Bland Strange Major General com. Alberta Field Force, Canadian General Service (1899), Eastern and Central Africa (1891-95), Matabeleland (1893-97) including Earl Grey, Baden Powell, WWW.SPinK.Com

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PoStaL hiStory, autograPhS and hiStoriCaL doCumentS Ashanti Star (1895-96), Indian Medal (1895-98), East and Central Africa (1897-98), British Soudan (1899) including Douglas Haig, Khedive Soudan, numerous signatures for South Africa (1900) and King’s South Africa (1902), Kimberley Star (1897-1900), Order of Murmat (1893), Ashantee (1900), West Africa (1900), East African General Service (1900), Indian General Service (1908), Tibet (1904), Order of the Red Eagle including Prince Arthur Other foreign medals include Russia Order of St. Anne signed by Webb Gillman B.G., The Star of Roumania signed by Geo. F. Milne F.M., Serbia Order of the White Eagle, Order of Naval Merit (Spain), Order of Merit Pyrmont-Waldeck signed by Alban Wilson 8th Gurkha Rifles, Order of the Crown of Italy, Order of the Crown (Belgium), Order of Leopold including S. Alma Tadema, Order of the Redeemer (Greece) including Prince Arthur, Hardinge of Penshurst, Aberconway of Bodnant Royal Humane Society and the Stanhope Gold Medal, Transport, Artic Medal, King’s Coronation (1911) includes Princess Helena Military Cross (1915) and numerous signatures for the Great War, France Croix de Guerre, Belgium Croix de guerre The final page is of the British rowing eight in the 1908 Olympic Games gold medal team and signed

by A.A. Gladstone, F.S. Kelley, B.C. Johnstone, Guy Nickalls, D.C. Burnell, R.H. Sanderson, R.R. Etherington-Smith, H.C. Bucknall and cox G. Maclagan. Photo £15,000-20,000 Robert Sandilands Frowd Walker (1850-1917). He went to the Royal Military College Sandhurst where he excelled at sport, representing the college at athletics in 1869 and 1870 and for the Cricket XI in 1869 becoming their Captain the following year. On his graduation from Sandhurst he was awarded the Sword of Honour which was presented to him by the Duke of Cambridge He was a keen footballer and, on leaving Sandhurst, joined Clapham Rovers Football Club and later Wanderers Football Club. In November 1870 he was selected to play for England against Scotland where he scored the only goal in England’s 1-0 victory. On the 25th of February 1871 he again played for England against Scotland in a 1-1 draw, again scoring England’s only goal. On the 18th of November 1871 he scored twice for England in their 2-1 victory over Scotland. He was also selected to play for the England Rugby XV against Scotland in the test match of 1873 but in the event he didn’t play in the match He was commissioned as an Ensign in the 28th Regiment of Foot (Gloucester Regiment) on the 28th of October 1871. In December 1872 he was promoted to Lieutenant with effect from the 28th of October 1871. He served in Gibraltar and Malta with his regiment. In 1874 he was posted to Perak in Malaya but later transferred to Hong Kong In 1878 he moved on to Singapore where he was Aide-de-Camp to Sir William Robertson, Governor of the Straits Settlement In early 1879 he entered the service of the Federated Malay States, becoming Deputy Commissioner of the Perak Armed Police in 1880. He was promoted to Captain in 1881 and by 1884 he was Commandant of the 1st Battalion of Perak Sikhs with the local rank of Major On the 1st of July 1888 he was promoted to Major. On the 27th of November 1889 he was granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel while with the Perak Police. In 1896 the Perak and Sengalor Police Forces were merged into the Malay States Guides and Walker was appointed as their first commandant He had the reputation of being something of a disciplinarian with a fierce temper, and was known to the local Malays as the “Black Panther”. He has been described as “at the best of times very much a martinet” and “a difficult man to work with” He was made a Companion of St Michael and St George in the King’s New Years Honours List of the 1st of January 1901 and has placed his signature in this volume. On the 3rd of May 1902 he was granted the local rank of Lieutenant Colonel on his appointment as Commandant of the Malay States Guides In 1907 he married Beatrice (nee Ireland) the widow of Colonel Richard George Bolford Bolton, Royal Horse Guards He retired from the army on the grounds of ill health in 1910 and returned to the UK, living at Scott’s Lodge, Knockholt in Kent On his retirement a bronze statue of him was erected outside the Perak Museum in Taiping which was paid for by public subscription of the Sultans of Perak and Johore, friends of the principal Chinese Towkays and by the officers and men of the Regiment of Malay State Guides. The inscription reads, “For his hospitality and encouragement of all branches of sport and his success in raising the Regiment of Malay States Guides to the highest excellence this statue will serve as a continued remembrance” He rejoined the army during the Great War when he was appointed as Commandant of the prisoner of war camp at Alexandra Palace where German and Austrian nationals were interned from March 1915 He died from prostate cancer and is commemorated on the war memorial at Knockholt

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ROYAL CHRISTMAS CARDS

3084 Queen Victoria 3084

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1882 Christmas card to her granddaughter, Princess Irène of Hesse, a chromo-litho card showing a page boy presenting a posy of flowers, the reverse with “To dear Irène from her beloved Grandmama ... Christmas 1882”. Photo

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Princess Irène of Hesse (1866-1953) She was the third child and third daughter of Princess Alice of the United Kingdom and Ludwig IV, Grand Duke of Hesse

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3085 Princess Elizabeth of Hesse, Russia 3085

1890 Christmas card to her sister Irène, “To my darling Irène, Merry Xmas & Happy New Year ... Ella. 1890”. In a superb state of preservation. Photo

Princess Elisabeth of Hesse (1864-1918) She was the wife of Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich of Russia, fifth son of Emperor Alexander II of Russia. After her husband was assassinated in 1905, she founded a convent, became a nun and devoted her life to the care of the poor and sick. She was later murdered by the Bolsheviks, together with other members of the Imperial Family by being thrown alive down a mine shaft

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THE ROYAL COLLECTION OF MR. S.M. WATSON OF HAWES CURTIS (TAILORS), DOVER STREET, LONDON

3086 H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh 3086

1950-84, a group of Christmas cards signed “Philip”, several with the original Official Paid registered envelopes, 1980 autograph envelope, postally used, sundry ephemera relating to the Royal Warrant Holders Association and a photograph of the Duke by Baron (1953), with programme and ceremonial for the 1972 Silver Wedding. (46 items).

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3087 H.R.H. The Prince of Wales 3087

1969-81 a collection of 12 Christmas cards signed “Charles” plus a typed letter, signed, expressing appreciation for Mr. Watson’s services on his retirement. The message in the 1979 card reads, “Mr Watson - and all those who struggle to make my clothes fit ...”.

(13 items). Photo

£900-1,200

Lord Mountbatten of Burma 3088

A group of four Christmas cards signed by Lord and Lady Mountbatten, two as Commander in Chief, Mediterranean, eight with printed signatures, two from Lord Brabourne & Patricia and with their wedding invitation (1946), four typed letters signed

by Mountbatten (1946-56), programme for the unveiling of the Mountbatten statue by the Queen in 1983 on Forest Office Green. (21 items)

£350-400

King of Thailand 3089

1966-81, a group of greetings cards signed “Bhumibol R” (1977-78), two personally signed, three with printed signatures (1966, 1979, 1981) with original envelopes and a telegram from the Queen of Thailand acknowledging birthday greetings (1970).

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PASSPORTS

3090

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1720 (c.) Austrian pass issued in Palermo, headed “GEORGE OLIVER/DES HEYL. ROM. in a mixture of Italian, Latin and German, with wafer seal in lower corner and signed by Leopold von Trell and another; usual folding creases. Photo

REICHS/GRAF VON WALLIS”,

George Olivier, Count of Wallis (1671-1743). A field marshal of Irish descent in the service of the Holy Roman Empire and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and last regent of the Habsburg Kingdom of Serbia (1738-1739). Born into an Irish family, he distinguished himself in Sicily by his capture of Messina. He then commanded on the Rhine (1733), then in Italy and Hungary. He lost the decisive Battle of Grocka against the Ottoman Empire in 1739, thus leading to the peace of Belgrade, which was unfavourable to Austria and thus led to his disgrace. In the War of the Quadruple Alliance (1718-20) he fought in the Austrian army on Sicily, being wounded in the struggle for Messina but later becoming governor of that city’s fortress until 1727, when he returned to Austria

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3091 3091

1790-1824, a group of passports in the name of John Tarren (Gentleman) of London (born 1768) with 1790 British French passport with signatures including “Gower”; 1792 Ostende pass, 1792 Bruxelles pass signed “Elgin”, 1792 German pass, 1792 large Dutch pass with handstamped signatures of Marie Christine, Princess Royal and Albert Prince Royal of Poland and Lithuania (before the couple fled to Vienna in 1793); also a group of 1817-24 French passes which include the travel stamps and endorsements on the reverse. There is also an embossed London Institution lecture ticket. A fine and very interesting group of an unusually well travelled gentleman. (10 items). Photo George Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland (1758-1833). Known as Viscount Trentham from 1758 to 1786, as Earl Gower from 1786 to 1803 and as The Marquess of Stafford from 1803 to 1833, was a British politician, diplomat, landowner and patron of the arts. He is estimated to have been the wealthiest man of the 19th-century. He remains a controversial figure for his role in the Highland Clearances. Between 1790 and 1792 he was Ambassador to France, despite not having any previous diplomatic experience Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin and 11th Earl of Kincardine (1766-1841) was a Scottish nobleman and diplomat, known for the removal of marble sculptures (also known as the Elgin Marbles) from the Parthenon in Athens. In 1791, he was sent as a temporary envoyextraordinary to Austria, while Sir Robert Keith was ill. He was then sent as envoyextraordinary in Brussels until the conquest of the Austrian Netherlands by France

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1814 (8 September) French pass for a Mr Williams, signed “Wellington” with red wax seal; horizontal creases and some light soiling but fresh and in a good state of preservation. Photo

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The Duke of Wellington was made Ambassador to France after the Battle of Waterloo.

Foreign-Office, July 5, 1814 His Royal Highness the Prince Regent has been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to appoint the Most Noble the Duke of Wellington, K. G. to be His Majesty’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Court of- His Most Christian Majesty Louis XVIII British Passport in France 3093

1824-26, an unusually large passport with several additional pages affixed underneath in a column, with numerous entries including Paris, Florence, Rome, Naples, Sicily, Bologna, Berne, Milan, Geneva and others. Typical creasing and soiling with some strengthening along the central fold. Very unusual with approximately 71 entries, some wax and wafer seals

£120-150

U.S.A. 3094

1831 (8 June) a passport from the Legation of the United States of America in England numbered “262” for James Bowen, with secretary signature for Washington Irvine. The passport is endorsed by various cities in France and Switzerland; usual folding creases and some soiling. Unusual For Hejaz and Nejd, Saudia Arabia passport, please see lot 3140

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1371 entire letter to the Bailiff of Soller (a town in Mallorca) on thick, heavily laid paper with ram’s head watermark; there are a few stains but still in a very good state of preservation. Also a later letter, also on thick. laid paper, to the Baillie of Soller and features a shield device on the front below the address, some water damage had removed some of the ink but still very unusual and interesting. Photo

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1400-1480 (c.) antiphona, a large and impressive sheet of choral music with two fine initial capitals on velum (153â „ 4 x 22 inches); unusually showing only four lines. In a good state of preservation. Photo

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1402 and 1441, two Flemish land transfer indentures from the échevins (aldermen) and ceurheers of Bergues Saint Winox (south of Dunkerque) 1402 document (310 x 93mm) refers to a property in the parish of Quatypre (“quadypere”) and the échevins named are, Bouden van den Brouke. Pieter de Scheiluwe, Pieter van Borre, Loodewijc Loor and Olivaer de Muds; bears five armorial seals, complete or largely so The 1441 document (320 x 228mm) relates to a property in the parish of Warhem (“warheem”) and the échevins named are, Lauwers van Oye, Joris van Heuchin, Pieter van den Bussche, Jan Vermene and Baltasar de Jonghe; there are three armorial seals which are mostly preserved and the fragments of another three. Typical folding and bending, both are in a neat script and in a good to fine state of preservation. Photo These are interesting examples of deeds in Flemish from the small Flemish enclave in French Flanders, adjoining the present Belgian border The communal archives of Bergues contain details of registration of land transfers, wills, etc., passed before the échevins and ceurheers there, but there is little material before 1500.

Bergues appears in these documents as “Berghamboucht” in 1402 and as “Berghambocht” in 1441 The names of the échevins also add fresh details to those named in other sources, none of the above appear in the name index in Dehaisnes

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1458 prepaid letter written in Latin, showing the merchant’s guild mark and prepaid mark on the front and with wafer seal. Written on laid paper with snake watermark. In fine condition. Photo

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3099 3099

1540 (c.) a Spanish Carta Ejecutoria de Hidalguia of 22 pages written in the neat, official hand with the title page beautifully illuminated in tempera and ink on vellum. The initial capital features the combined arms of Castile, Aragon and Leon with various figures, fruit and flowers surround. The document is made in the favor of Hernan Ponce de Leon and Pedro de Valbuena de Vega. The text includes three to five line illuminated capitals in gold with either blue or red background. Various signatures on the first and last pages and with the original metal seal (slight wear) tying the coloured roped threads. Some age faults to the cover, particularly to the back flap, otherwise fine and in a good state of preservation. Photo Charles V (1500-1558) was ruler of the Holy Roman Empire from 1519 and, as Charles I, of the Spanish Empire from 1516 until his voluntary abdication in favor of his younger brother Ferdinand I as Holy Roman Emperor and his son Philip II as King of Spain in 1556 Hernando Ponce de Leon was a conquistador and explorer. In 1516 he participated in the expedition organized by Pedrarias DĂĄvila to the west coast of the Isthmus of Panama and the conquest of Nicaragua. Towards 1536 he joined Hernando de Soto in the conquest of Peru.

These letters patent of nobility both established noble lineage and served as tangible evidence of nobility. During the early modern period in Spain the nobility and the clergy formed an estate far removed from the rest of the population. The property of the nobility was exempt from taxation and protected from civil suits. Nobles could not be imprisoned for indebtedness, or tortured (except for treason), and if sentenced to execution had the option of decapitation rather than hanging

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3100 Maximilian I, Elector and Duke of Bavaria 3100

1628-32, four secretary letters, three to the same recipient showing dramatic flourishes in the address panel, written in German, two are with the distinctive signature of Maximilian.

The final letter with a long and detailed address panel is from an administrator. Each letter with the wafer seal of Maximilian. Some peripheral soiling but still good to fine.

(4 letters). Photo Maximilian I (1573-1651). He was born in Munich. From 1597 he was Duke of Bavaria and from 1623 Elector of the Holy Roman Empire. He had the country financially rehabilitated through various reforms and made it more efficient. He was also an influential person of the Counter-Reformation and the Catholic Reformation. As such, he contributed to the enforcement of the dominance of the Catholic side in the Thirty Years’ War till 1630 WWW.SPinK.Com

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1767 (23 May) printed sheet with red was seal, a “Congé de Réforme” for a soldier in the regiment of “Ral des Vaisseaux” and signed by the commandant of the regiment, “Montesquiou” and others; folding creases. Good. Photo

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Anne-Pierre, Marquis de Montesquiou-Fézensac (1739-1798) was a French general and writer. He was born in Paris, of an ancient family of Armagnac. He was brought up with the children of the king of France, and showed some taste for letters. He entered the army in 1754, was successively colonel of the Grenadiers and the Royal-Vaissaux regiment, and in 1780 was made maréchal-de-camp. Some pieces of verse and several comedies gained him admission to the Académie Française in 1784. He was elected deputy to the Estates-General of 1789 by the nobles of Paris, and, animated by Liberal ideas, he soon joined the Third Estate, and seconded Necker’s financial schemes (Louis XVI) 3102

1791 (December) a sixteen page printed inventory with estimated values, including lands, furniture, jewelry and personal possessions. The booklet concludes with a comparison between old (royal) and new (revolutionary) government expenditure, to the advantage of the latter. There is a manuscript addition on one of the pages. The document is addressed to the king in rather obsequious language, despite his being under house arrest following his aborted flight

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3103 Napoleon Bonaparte 3103

1797 (17 July) folio letter with elaborate engraved letterheading of the “République Française” and “Bonaparte Général en Chef de L’Armée d’Italie”, the letter is addressed to, “Au général de Division Clarke” and finishes, “Je vous embrasse” and signed “Bonaparte”. The paper is heavily laid with the paper maker’s watermark “C&I Honic”, 91⁄ 4 x 141⁄ 4 inches; very fresh and fine. Photo Napoleon was general of the Army of Italy from 27 March 1796 to 16 November 1797. He quickly won the admiration of the Generals and turned a rag-bag army into an effective fighting force General Henry Jacques Guillaume Clarke (1765-1818). The son of a former French army officer, he followed his father’s footsteps by joining the military. In 1792 Clarke was named a lieutenant colonel in the 2nd Cavalry and he served with the Army of the Rhine, distinguishing himself at the action of Spire. Clarke continued to serve with the cavalry, covering the retreat on Worms in March of 1793 and then fighting at Ercheim. In May of 1793 he was promoted to général de brigade and then the next month he was appointed chief of staff to the Army of the Rhine. Clarke’s position would not last long though, for that October he was suspended, arrested, and then thrown in prison. General Clarke was released in February of 1795, however he remained without a job until that November when Carnot used his influence to get Clarke a job in the Topography Bureau. The next month Clarke was promoted to général de division. In November of 1796 Clarke was sent to the Army of Italy to spy discretely on General Bonaparte for the Directory, but after spending time with Bonaparte, Clarke became entirely devoted to him. The next year Clarke was recalled by the Directory and then in 1798 he negotiated a treaty with Sardinia WWW.SPinK.Com

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1800-1820 (c.), a group of French documents including 1876 (c.) “ExTRAIT/DU 1815-16 lists of contributors to the Department of Ain, a table of deputies in 1815 and 1816 plus a couple of later letters. Also 1814 German notice printed in Dresden. An unusual selection REGISTRE DES ARRêTéS”,

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3105 French Postal Notice 3105

1805, “AVIS AU PUBLIC”, 17 x 131⁄ 2 inches, on greyish paper. “The Public is informed that letters and packets addressed to French Prisoners of War to all destinations in England need to be stamped from the place of their departure as far as Dover: those not stamped may not be despatched. Also persons who have forgotten to stamp their letters are invited to present themselves to the Bureau where they will be stamped and given to the very next courier. The Public is invited to carefully address his letters and packages destined for French prisoners of war in England, in addition to their names and first names, rank, or in the navy or army.” Folding creases but fresh and in a good state of preservation. Photo

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Many letters written to or from French and British prisoners of war were handled by the Transport Office which was situated in Dorset Court, Westminster. The Transport office was a branch of the Admiralty Judaica - Jewish Religion in Germany x3106

1808 (3 September) Circular from the Office of the Emperor stating that Jewish men’s children should be raised as Roman Catholics, stating that the religion of the children should not be the religion of the father; slightly worn down one side from binding, otherwise fresh

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3107 Napoleon Bonaparte 3107

1810 (15 July) letter to the Duke of Feltre, signed “Nap” with two documents, one outlining the fortifications on the Isle of Elba and notes dictated by His Majesty on Rochefort; fine. Photo Henry Jacques Guillaume Clarke (continued from lot 3108) In 1807, Napoléon appointed Clarke Minister of War. His role in thwarting the British invasion of the Netherlands, the Walcheren Campaign in 1809, lead to the emperor creating him Duke of Feltre WWW.SPinK.Com

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3108 Klemens Wenzel von Metternich 3108

1835 (19 October), entire letter from Vienna addressed to Count Giulio Ottolini Visconti in Venice, with the address beautifully handwritten on front, with red wax seal on reverse, signed inside “Fürst von Metternich” with superb large wafer seal adjacent. Also a note written in French, stating in manuscript this to be a document received from the hands of Metternich in Venice on 17 October 1838. A Spectacular and rare postal-history item.

Photo Klemens Wenzel von Metternich (1773-1859), Foreign Minister of the Holy Roman Empire and its successor, the Austrian Empire (1809-1848) Undoubtedly one of the most important personages of his era, known as “Age of Metternich”, leader of the Austrian delegation at the Congress of Vienna which sealed the division of Europe between the major powers after the Napoleonic period. Metternich was the architect of the famous “Metternich System” and its Congresses, establishing an international system of reactionary governments dedicated to maintaining a set of European boundaries, preventing revolutions and changes in government, and stopping any one power from becoming too powerful. Metternich received the title of Prince (“Fürst”) of the Austrian Empire in 1813 as a proof of esteem for his services 99

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Postal Convention 3109

1843 (30 March) broadsheet from the Imperial Governor of Venice of a postal convention for the exchange of letters between Austria and Saxony, concluding with table of progression of weight and the fee for the correspondence. Usual folding creases but very fresh and fine

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The French Coup of 1851 3110

1851 (5 and 7 December) two letters, one a “copy” from a British citizen resident in Paris describing the fighting in the streets and debating whether to stay or flee. The second letter, written after he had decided to leave Paris and return to England includes, “ ... nothing but an enormous majority for Louis Napoleon can avert a civil war & nothing but the dread of this can give it to him, for I do not believe anybody really cares a farthing for him - I wish you could see the troops bivouacking in the Champs Elysees, it is a most curious spectacle ...”. Interesting contents and written within a week of the coup d’etat by the Minister of the Police, the arrest of Thiers and others and Paris declaring a state of siege

£240-280

Napoleon III 3111

1854 (1 July) secretary letter on letterhead “ARMéE D’ORIENT 3e Division” to the commander of the artillery returning to Varna during the Crimean War. Written from Yeni Keui on the Gallipoli peninsular and signed “Napoleon Bonapart”. Fine. Photo

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3112 Napoleon IV, Prince Imperial 3112

1872 (16 April) A.L.S. written in French from Camden Place in Chislehurst to his friend Duperre, signed “Louis-Napoleon”; good to fine. Photo Napoléon, Prince Imperial (1856-1879). He was the only child of Emperor Napoleon III of France and his Empress consort Eugénie de Montijo. After his father was dethroned in 1870, he relocated with his family to England. On his father’s death, he was proclaimed “Napoleon IV” of France by the Bonapartist faction In England he trained as a soldier. Keen to see action, he successfully put pressure on the British to allow him to participate in the Anglo-Zulu war. In 1879, serving with British forces, he was killed in a skirmish with a group of Zulus. His early death sent shock waves throughout Europe, as he was the last serious dynastic hope for the restoration of the Bonapartes to the throne of France In 1870, at the commencement of the Franco Prussian War, The Empress Eugénie and her young son fled from Paris and sought refuge in Chislehurst, renting Camden Place from Nathaniel Strode for £300 per year. It was here that Napoleon III, nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte came after his release in 1871 WWW.SPinK.Com

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Battle of Liaoyang 3113

1904, a 49 page autograph journal of the last days of the battle at Liaoyang, dated “30th August”. On the 29th and 30th August the Russian troops were repelling the Japanese advance. Titled “Sensations of Battle”, a long and detailed account of his view of the battle from inside the city, apparently written in some haste with numerous corrections and additions and signed, “Ludovic Naudeau” with two Russian censor handstamps, “Allowed/Colonel”. Also a six page draft titled, “A Regiment Singing” dated Newchwang, 1st April (no year indicated). A fascinating account of this battle for one of the key cities in this conflict. Photo

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Ludovic Naudeau Charles (1872-1949), born in Boulogne, a journalist, publicist and French writer. Son of an engineer of the Company of Northern Railway, he was a student in high school Amiens and became a reporter at the age of nineteen He was one of the first great reporters of the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05, during which he was captured and held prisoner in Japan. He managed to escape but was recaptured He was present in Russia during the Bolshevik Revolution and was responsible for an interview with Lenin; questions brought him to spend some time in Soviet prisons Journalist at ‘Time’, he also collaborated with other newspapers and periodicals, especially L’Illustration, and is editor of the Journal. He published several books, including ‘Japan’, as well as two novels He conducted a very important survey on the issue of birth in France earning him the Medal of Honor of the National Alliance for the growth of the French population in May 1931 and a survey of the French population The Battle of Liaoyang (24 August-4 September 1904) was one of the major land battles of the Russo-Japanese War While the Japanese Army settled down in front of Port Arthur for a siege, a large force under Field Marshal Oyama moved north to secure the strategically located rail junction of Liaoyang, on the Mukden - Port Arthur spur of the China Far East Railway, in Manchuria The battle began on 25 August 1904, with the 158,000 strong Russian armies, attempting to turn the flanks of the Japanese First, Second and Third Armies totaling 125,000 men On 26 August 1904, the Japanese First Army took Kosarei Peak and Hung-sha Pass southeast of Liaoyang city after a hard-fought action. General Alexei Kuropatkin, commander-inchief of the Russian armies, believed that he had been beaten and withdrew from the outer Russian defence line, with the Japanese in pursuit From 29-30 August 1904, the Russian troops managed to repel intense Japanese assaults on the main defence lines south of Liaoyang. By 31 August 1904, the Japanese First Army was crossing the river northeast of Liaoyang On 4 September 1904, after a few days of ineffectual counterattacks, Kuropatkin decided to evacuate Liaoyang for Mukden in the early morning. The unfortunate city was then sacked in succession by Russian, Chinese, and Japanese forces.

The Russian armies suffered about 17,900 casualties, the majority of which were captured or missing. However, despite the greater Japanese casualties (23,615 killed, wounded or captured), the Japanese were able to claim victory since the Russians quit the battlefield The dearly-won Japanese victory at Liaoyang and the fall of Port Arthur shortly thereafter contributed to the major Russian defeat the next year at the Battle of Mukden

Jean Sibelius 3114

1947 (3 February) typewritten letter to the Earl of Dunsany, signed in thich pencil, “Jean Sibelius”; normal folding crease and some foxing. Photo Johan Julius Christian Sibelius (1865-1957) was a Finnish composer of the late Romantic period

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3115 The Family of Napoleon Bonaparte 3115

A collection of letters and documents relating to Napoleon Bonaparte and his family which includes three engravings, 1811 letters (3) on printed letterhead of the Prince and Princess of Lucca and Piombino, Napoleon’s sister Elisa, 1847 letter and stampless envelope from Laetitia Bonaparte Wyse with full wax seal, 1865 letter and envelope from the wife of Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, 1868 letter from Elisa Napoléone Baciocchi, letters and documents from the Beauharnais family (Josephine Beauharnais was Napoleon’s first wife), 1870 letter from Princess Constance Bonaparte (daughter of Lucien), a group of 1860’s (c.) letters from Prince Napoléon Bonaparte (son of Jerome), letter signed Francesco di Kossuth, 1891 and 1901 letters from Prince Victor Napoleon in Belgium plus letters and studio postcards of his son, Prince Louis Napoleon, a group of Murat correspondence including Prince Lucien Murat and many more. An unusual and interesting selection, ideal for further study and research. Photo

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RUSSIA

3116 Catherine the Great 3116

1790’s manuscript document bearing the full and bold signature “Ekaterina” in cyrillic.

Letter from Saint Petersburg to the Lieutenant General and Governor of Pskov, written in Russian with interesting contents about the Russian-Swedish War including the enlistment of men in Pskov for the war against “our enemy the King of Sweden”. Very scarce and most desirable, featuring an important historic event during Catherine’s rule; vertical folding crease and minor soiling at left. Photo Yekaterina Alexeevna or Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great (1729-96). The most renowned and the longest-ruling female leader of Russia, Her reign was called Russia’s golden age. She was born in Stettin, Pomerania, Prussia as Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg, and came to power following a coup d’état and the assassination of her husband, Peter III, at the end of the Seven Years’ War. Russia was revitalized under her reign, growing larger and stronger than ever and becoming recognized as one of the great powers of Europe. From 1788 to 1790 Russia fought in the Russo-Swedish War against Sweden, a conflict instigated by Sweden with the aim of overtaking the Russian armies still engaged in war against the Ottoman Turks and hoping to strike Saint Petersburg directly WWW.SPinK.Com

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3117 Alexander I of Russia 3117

1806 (30 November) letter from St. Petersburg, written in Russian, in which Alexander I announces the birth of his daughter Elizabeth and signed with his elaborate signature.

With the original cover bearing large wafer seal (detached) on reverse addressed to Ferdinand II King of the Two Sicilies. Rare. Photo Alexander I of Russia (1777-1825), Emperor of Russia (1801-25) and first Russian King of Poland (1815-25) as well as first Russian Grand Duke of Finland and Lithuania. Under his rule Russia gained new territories by acquiring Finland and part of Poland, and his successful foreign policy was characterized by his diplomatic skills in alliances with other powers and by victories in several military campaigns which included the famous defeat of the Napoleonic “Grand Armée” in Russia 107

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3118 Nicholas I of Russia 3118

1849 (7 October) part printed and part written letter, in Russian, from Sarskoye Selo, addressed to Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies, showing large and superb wafer seal on reverse, congratulating Ferdinand II on on the birth of a princess and signed by Nicholas I. A spectacular cover, with slits and toasted as usual during the practice for disinfection Fine and rare. Photo Nicholas I (1796-1855), Emperor of Russia (1825-55), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Finland. On the eve of his death, he witnessed the longest expansion of the Russian Empire, although at the end of his reign his regime was discredited by defeat in the Crimean War WWW.SPinK.Com

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1909 (March) a series of documents relating to a fire at Borch station in 1907. With translations made by the British Consulate in St. Petersburg. With approriate Russian and British Consulate Revenue stamps. The case revolves around an attempted fraud about the amount of stock lost. Unusual

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Grand Duchess Maria Georgievna of Russia 3120

1919 (25 June) an indenture between Captain A.P. Koziell and H.I.H. The Grand Duchess of Russia being a mortgage to secure £6000. With accompanying documents of the United States Consulate-General at London and a notary in the City of London.

Signed and sealed in the presence of Princess Nina Romanoff

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Princess Maria of Greece and Denmark (1876-1940). She was the fifth child and second daughter of King George I of Greece and Olga Constantinovna of Russia. On 30 April 1900, Maria was married to Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia, a maternal cousin. The couple had two daughters: Nina, born 7 June 1901; and Xenia, born 9 August 1903. She was in Great Britain when World War I broke out and chose not to return to Russia, living in Harrogate where she was patron of three military hospitals, funding them generously and nursing patients herself For other Russian items, please see lot 3085

MIDDLE EAST EGYPT

3121 Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer 3121

1896 (9 March) folio letter from the Government Office in Cairo, to Sir John Rogers Pasha (Director General of the Sanitary Department) and signed “Cromer”; a routine letter about appointments of surgeon officer in the Egyptian government; with Arabic translation. Fine. Photo Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer (1841-1917). A British statesman, diplomat and colonial administrator. He was British controller-general in Egypt during 1879, part of the international Control which oversaw Egyptian finances after the Khedives’ mismanagement, and during the British occupation prompted by the Urabi revolt, agent and consul-general in Egypt from 1883 to 1907. Far from the centre of the Empire, Cromer ran the territory with great drive and his effective governance balked British wishes to withdraw from Egypt

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3122 Prince Alexander of Battenberg 3122

1912 (c.) photograph of Prince Alexander and William Walford, both are on horse back in front of the Sphinx with the pyramid in the background. Signed by both. The backing mount with some damage, the photograph is fine. Photo Alexander Albert Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke, (born Prince Alexander Albert of Battenberg; 1886-1960). As a member of the Hessian princely Battenberg family and the extended British Royal Family, a grandson of Queen Victoria. He was a Prince of Battenberg from his birth until 1917, when the British Royal Family relinquished their German titles during the First World War and he was created Marquess of Carisbrooke by King George V

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State Visit by King Fuad to England 3123

1927 (July-August) printed ceremonial with a list of guests invited to the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, signed by A.M. Hassanein (First Chamberlain); an invitation to His Majesty the King of Egypt to an afternoon party at Buckingham Palace; luggage labels directing bags to either the Palace or the Egyptian Legation on arrival in England; Bestowal document signed by King George V and Lord Cromer, granting the Royal Victorian Order to Mohammed Izzet Bey, Master of Ceremonies to King Fuad. Photo

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3124

Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden 3124

1934 visit to Egypt, two studio portraits of the Crown Prince and his wife, formerly Lady Louise Mountbatten, both hand signed. Tear at right of both folders, just affecting the photographs. Also contemporary picture magazine featuring the visit to the royal family.

Photo Gustaf VI Adolf (1882-1973) was King of Sweden from 29 October 1950 until his death. The King’s reputation as a “professional amateur professor” was widely known; nationally and internationally, and among his relatives. Gustaf VI Adolf was a devoted archaeologist, and was admitted to the British Academy for his work in botany in 1958. Gustaf VI Adolf participated in archaeological expeditions in China, Greece, Korea and Italy, and founded the Swedish Institute at Rome

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Nazli Sabri, Queen of Egypt 3125

1936 (10 July) dinner menu card from the Palais d’Edfina, with bold signature of “Nazli” in ink at top; a couple of age marks. Photo

Nazli Sabri (1894-1978) was Queen of Egypt from 1919 to 1936 as the second wife of King Fuad. Following the death of King Fuad in 1936, her son Farouk became King of Egypt, and she became the Queen Mother. In 1946, Nazli left Egypt and went to the United States because of health problems

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3126 Nazli Sabri, Queen of Egypt 3126

1941 (31 December) illustrated menu card for New Year Eve dinner at the Mana House Hotel Pyramids signed in pencil “1942 Mena House” by Nazli, her daughters Princesses Faiza and Faika and others including Mohammed Ali; the menu is split into two halves, otherwise fine. Photo

£1,200-1,500

King Farouk and King George VI 3127

1938 (12 January) A.L.S. from King George VI on Sandringham, Norfolk letterhead, “My dear Farouk, I hope you will like the pair of guns I am sending you for a wedding present. They are the same as those I use myself, and I hope you will have many opportunities of using them. With them go my best wishes for yourself and for your wife on your wedding day and during the years to come. Your sincere friend George R.I.” With accompanying autograph envelope addressed “His Majesty / King Farouk” and initialled “GRI” by King George V1. A draft response from King Farouk is included: “My dear George, Thank you very much for your kind thought and the beautiful pair of guns which you sent me for my wedding. You could not have thought of a more cherished present. My wife joins me in sending you our warm thanks for your good wishes. We send you both our kindest regards and best wishes, Your sincere friend.”. Also a few covers relating to the marriage on 20th January.

Rare and important documents as letters between reigning monachs are seldom found.

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3129

1940 (c.) photograph of dignitaries standing at the foot of the sphinx with Ahmed Mohamed Hassanein (first Chamberlain to King Faud), Princess Faiza (?) and Sultan Mohammed V. Photo

£350-400

Princess Faiza (1923-94). She was the third child of King Fouad and Nazli Sabri and sister of King Farouk, Princess Fawzia, Princess Faika and Princess Fathia Ahmed Mohamed Hassanein (1889-1946). He was an Oxford-educated Egyptian courtier, diplomat, Olympic athlete in fencing, photographer, writer, politician, explorer and tutor to King Farouk

3129

1940 (c.) Mappin and Webb original artwork for a silver cigarette case with gold inlay (estimated cost £7) designed for King Farouk. A note indicates that a range of sizes could be made. Photo

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3131

King George II of Greece 3130

1942 (April) bestowal document (with envelope) to the head of the Political Bureau of H.M. the King of Egypt, Mohamed Hassanein Ahmed Pasha, bestowing on him the Order of George I, Great Cross. Signed at foot by King George. Photo

ÂŁ300-350

For a picture of Ahmed Mohamed Hassanein, please see lot 3128 King Zog of Albania 3131

1944 (24 October) menu card from the marriage of Dr Hassan Nachat Pasha (Egyptian Ambassador to the Court of St. James) and Miss Patricia Priest. The menu with signatures including King Zog, Queen Geraldine (then in exile in Egypt), Field Marshal Birdwood.

With the wedding order of service. Photo

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3132 Mustafa el-Nahhas 3132

1949 (4 April) photograph, 9 x 61⁄ 2 inches, with the sphinx and two pyramids in the background of a group of figures with Prime Minister Mustafa Nahhas in the centre; signed and dated in ink. Also signed by the photographer G.M. Georgoulas. Fine. Photo

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Montgomery of Alamein 3133

1951 (3 March) photograph, 9 x 7 inches of Prime Minister Mustafa el-Nahhas greeting Field Marshal Montgomery, with Ralph Stevenson, the British Ambassador alongside, signed at foot “Montgomery of Alamein Field-Marshal” in his characteristic turquoise ink.

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3134

1951 (3 March) photograph, 9 x 7 inches, of Prime Minister Mustafa el-Nahhas with Field Marshal Montgomery, holding his famous beret, taken indoors, with Ralph Stevenson, the British Ambassador, signed at foot “Montgomery of Alamein FieldMarshal” in his characteristic turquoise ink. Photo

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IRAN

3135 Reza-Khan Pahlavi 3135

1922 studio portrait of Reza-Khan in military dress, 61⁄ 2 x 9 inches, taken by the King’s photographer in Cairo. Arabic script at foot. Photo

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3136

Royal Visit to Egypt 3136

1939 a collection of 48 photographs recording the Visit to Egypt by the hereditory Prince of Iran, the future Shah Reza Pahlavi, on the occasion of his marriage to Princess Fawzia of Egypt (sister of King Farouk). The collection includes a suede covered programme of daily events relating to the Imperial Visit (in French), music programme and menu and a souvenir issued by the Egyptian Lagation in Paris with portraits of the Imperial couple. A unique archive recording a dynastic marriage which ended in divorce. (54 items). Photo

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Queen Fawzia 3137

1939 (c.) autograph letter from Fawzia, the future Empress of Iran, writing to Queen Farida of Egypt, wife of King Farouk 1 (her brother), with original envelope addressed “La Majesté la Reine / Farida / Egypte” My dear Farida, Would you my dear Farida excuse me not writing to you before now.

You must know that my sentiments towards you, are always the same, if not more. But do you see Farida that if I had written to you before I could not have helped not speaking about the sad incident that have passed between our two countries, and I would not have liked to cause you any pain because you had naturally nothing to do with this story. I was very pained as well as my dear husband about all that has passed and that should not have passed, but I hope that now that the bad tongue will stop over there.

I have to tell you that my husband thinks a lot of good about you and also Zeinab. He gardes (sic) a very good souvenir of you. Well now I think that it is time to start speaking about something more pleasant. I am giving this letter to Hassanein to take to you because it is more sure of reaching you safely. I have such lots of things to ask you that I don’t know how to start, but of course the first thing that comes into my head is, how is dear little Ferial? How she must have grown since I last saw her. I saw just recently in the papers a photo of her sitting up, how fat and podgy she looks; how I would love to see her now and kiss and hug her. Zeinab told me that in one of your letters you said Ferial had started to walk a little and also speak a few words. Do please send me some photos of her. I would so love to have them and if you have any photos of yourself and Loukie - it would be so nice.

What are you doing these days? Faika told me that she sees you more often now, than she used to, and every Friday she goes to the cinema with you, and in fact she is enjoying herself more than when we were together.

I hear that Loukie is taking down quite a lot of buildings as usual, he has not yet lost that craze. I expect you go swimming a lot these days with Faiza. I hear that Nimi might be getting engaged very soon to the son of Dr Aly Ibrahim, is it true, does she like him? If it is true give her all my best wishes. How is Mama getting on these days in the best of moods I hope.

You had better not show this letter to her as there might be ructions. I hear that Fathia has left her, or rather she got the boot. Any Way how did it happen? I never did like her much, neither did you for that matter. How is Bibi taking on the job? Is Mama really going to Europe? I don’t think it can be possible now considering the situation in Europe, what with war starting it is much too dangerous.

Your birthday is very neat, I expect you will get this letter after. You tell me about all the wonderful presents you will receive. I am also sending you a little present that I hope you will like, even though it is not anything much, it is not anything very much, it is just a little remembrance to show you that I have not forgotten you. I remembered you saying once that you would like to have a parure of turquoise, well it is very hard to find it all at once so I am sending you little by little, starting with the ring, which I hope that you will like. I expect you have heard rumours like everybody else that I am going to have a baby; ell I am afraid it is not true, I am not going to have a baby at least not just now, but maybe the next time I write you may hear the news.

I expect you have read in my sister’s letters what I do every day, well there is nothing new to write about except that I play tennis every other day, and see the cinema. In fact I have a very nice time and I am very very happy and I that is all. Give my sallams to your ladies in waiting Akiler & co.

My husband and I send you our best thoughts.

Lots of love from your Ever devoted Fawzia PS - Don’t forget the snaps - and write as soon as possible, give my love to Loukie.

A rare and interesting letter between the Royal families of Iran and Egypt. Also two letters from Teheran, written in French by Moadeb Naficy, the guardian and doctor of the Shah of Iran (Reza Pahlavi). Photo Fawzia Fuad of Egypt (1921-2013) was an Egyptian princess, daugher of King Faud, who became Empress of Iran as the first wife of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Queen Farida, born Safinaz Zulficar (1921-1988) was the first wife of King Farouk. She was Queen of Egypt for nearly eleven years

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IRAQ

3138

Royal Photographs 3138

1928 photograph, 21⁄ 2 x 41⁄ 4 inches, of the future King Ghazi, dated on reverse and inscribed while in London to his sister as a memento of his visit. 1942 portrait of the future King Faisal II, 61⁄ 4 x 9 inches, seated on a chair below a portrait of his grandfather, King Faisal, signed and dated in ink. An unusual group showing three generations. (2).

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SAUDI ARABIA

3139 Hejaz and Nejd 3139

1926 (16 October) part printed telegram with manuscript message, by the Telegraph Office of the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd; the message is to Mr Omar Rusdie from the future King Khalid of Saudi Arabia. Scarce. Photo

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ÂŁ250-300

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3140 3140

1927 Passport issued by the Kingdom of Hejaz and Sultanate of Nejd, and Dependencies, bearing two photographs of the holder with visa pages stamped (detached) at Egypt and Saudi Arabia bearing the appropriate revenue stamps. A good example of this short-lived passport. Photo WWW.SPinK.Com

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THE AMERICAS COLOMBIA A Valuable Signature on a Military Letter from the Independence War

3141 Antonio de Sucre 3141

1821 (14 December) letter to Colonel Bernardo Monteagudo, the Minister of War in Peru, on Government letterhead from Guayaquil, evaluating strategical thoughts; Sucre indicates that he is unable to travel to Peru for political reasons but is trusting in Colonel Heres because of his knowledge of the country, his dedication and also his friendship and trust in The Protector (Simon Bolivar); signed “A.J. de Sucre”. Age stained. Photo

£400-500

Antonio José de Sucre y Alcalá (1795-1830), known as the “Grand Marshal of Ayacucho”, was a Venezuelan independence leader. Sucre was one of Simon Bolívar’s closest friends, generals and statesmen. He became the second president of Bolivia

PERU

3142 José de la Serna 3142

1823, a note relating to the possible “incompatibility” regarding the post of Don de Rivera as the high official of the General Finance Administration in the Province of Arequipa, signed “Jose de la Serna” at Curco; light ageing. Photo José de la Serna e Hinojosa, 1st Count of los Andes (1770-1832) was a Spanish general and colonial official. He was the last Spanish viceroy of Peru to exercise effective power (29 January 1821 to December 1824)

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3143 Simon Bolivar 3143

1825 an appointment promoting Vincente Garcia to a notary, with fine printed imprint of the Arms of Peru signed in Lima and bearing a fine signature of “Simon Bolivar”; repaired segment, creased and soiled; various endorsement on the reverse. Photo Bolivar’s great victories at the Battle of Boyaca (1819) and at the Battles of Junin and Ayacucho (1824) brought independence to Venezuela, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. Yet the Republic of Colombia, or Gran Colombia, was starting to fracture into its constituent parts of Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru and Colombia. Bolivar’s attempt to enhance his powers as president in 1828 were rudely rebuffed and he was the target of an assassination attempt the same year. This appointment is an impressive relic of the great Bolivarian dream of a united South America

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3144 3144

1825 (1 October) a fine appointment document by the Governing Council promoting Manuel Delgardo to the General Treasury; with four official signatures including Hipolito Unanue, with further endorsement on the reverse. Repaired patch, otherwise fine. Photo

£200-250

3145 Andrés de Santa Cruz 3145

1836 (21 November) official notice appointing Manuel Modesto del Burgo a member of the Legion of Honour; signed “Anores Santa Cruz” and by an official. Slightly reduced and folded. Photo Andrés de Santa Cruz y Calahumana (1792-1865) was President of Peru (1827) and Bolivia (1829-1839). He also served as Supreme Protector of the short-lived Peru-Bolivian Confederation (1836-1839), a political entity created mainly by his personal endeavors 131

£180-200

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3146 Andrés Avelino Cáreres 3146

1886 (3 November) appointment certificate for a judge in the province of lower Amazon, signed “Andres A Cáreres” and two others. Fine. Photo Andrés Avelino Cáceres Dorregaray (1836-1923) was three times President of Peru during the 19th century, from 1884 to 1885, then from 1886 to 1890, and again from 1894 to 1895.

In Peru, he is considered a national hero for leading the resistance to Chilean occupation during the War of the Pacific (1879-1883), where he fought as a General in the Peruvian Army, earning the nickname, “The Devil of the Andes”

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

3147

American Infantry Commission 3147

1798 (10 May) Original Printed Commission, completed in manuscript, signed by Arthur Fenner as Governor of the State of Rhode Island and Providence-Plantations, and by Samuel Eddy as Secretary, appointing William Tanner to be Lieutenant of the third Company of Infantry in the Town of West Greenwich in the County of Kent. Dated at foot concluding with “in the twenty second years of Independence”. 8 x 13 inches, wafer seal affixed upper left, folds, old repairs on verso, minor blemishes and light spotting, otherwise good. Photo Arthur Fenner (1745-1805) served as the governor of Rhode Island from 1790 until his death in 1805 and was a prominent Country Party (Anti-Federalist) leader. Arthur was governor of Rhode Island when it became the last of the thirteen states to ratify the Constitution on 29 May 1790 Samuel Eddy (1769-1839) served as clerk of the Rhode Island Supreme Court 1790-1793. He also served as Rhode Island Secretary of State 1798-1819

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£250-300

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3148 George Armstrong Custer 1873 (15 February) personal check signed “GA Custer”. Blue bank check drawn on the Planters National Bank of Louisville, payable to “John Ranch / Ninety-Two Dollars.”; endorsements on the back, and some light bleed through; spindle cancel at the centre, small spindle hole towards the left, otherwise very fine. The entries are in medium brown ink used by General Custer. Photo

x3148

£3,000-4,000

George Armstrong Custer (1839-1876). A United States Army officer and cavalry commander in the American Civil War and the American Indian Wars, famous for his defeat at the Battle of Little Bighorn For other U.S.A. items, please see lots 3072 and 3094

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3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements of definitive fact. Catalogue and web illustrations are for guidance only, and should not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour of any item. No lot shall be rejected on the grounds of inaccurate reproduction. No lot illustrated in the catalogue and online shall be rejected on the grounds of cancellation, centring, margins, perforation or other characteristics apparent from the illustration. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose.

3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and the absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others.

3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.13, and in the absence of fraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement as to the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness or provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any Lot. Every person interested should exercise and rely on his own judgment as to such matters.

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Your Responsibility You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of the goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

3.4

Extensions – Stamps only 3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containing undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the

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3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot. 3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and not on the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity.

No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted.

3.4.7 If you receive any correspondence from the Expert Committee in relation to the Lot, including but not limited to a Certificate of Authenticity, you must provide us with copies of such correspondence no later than 7 days after you receive such correspondence.

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AT THE SALE 4.1

Refusal of admission Our sales usually take place on our own premises or premises over which we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisable at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at an auction.

4.2

Registration before bidding You must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that we usually require buyers to undergo a credit check.

If you have not bid successfully with Spink in the past, or you are registering with us for the first time, we reserve the right to require a deposit of up to 50% of the amount you intend to spend. Such deposit will be deducted from your invoice should you be successful. If you are unsuccessful at auction, your deposit will be returned by the same means it was paid to Spink.

Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”, which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such an event.

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Bidding as Principal When making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or by way of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online or email bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will be accepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at the time of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a third party buyer acceptable to us.

4.4

Commission Bids If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form provided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonable endeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not later than 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid was received first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated, we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. You should therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain of bidding.

4.5

On-line Bidding We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids on www.spink.com and Spink Live is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity. Buyers who acquire lots on the-saleroom.com will have a fee of 3% on the hammer price added to their invoice for using this facility.

4.6

Telephone Bids If you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before the sale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable you to participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will we be liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7

Currency Converter At some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on the one month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays Bank Plc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on the date of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined by us, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currency converter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond our control either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on the converter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shall not be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following the currency converter.

4.8

Video images At some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in its operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either the correspondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of the image as a reproduction of the original.

4.9

Bidding Increments Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: Up to £100 by £5 £100 to £300 by £10 £300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc. £600 to £1,000 by £50 £1,000 to £3,000 by £100 £3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc. £6,000 to £20,000 by £500 £20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion

4.10 Bidding by Spink 4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchase Lots as principal.

4.11 The Auctioneer’s Discretion The auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bid to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdraw or divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case of error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

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4.12 Successful Bid Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid is higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of a contract for sale between you and the Seller.

4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Seller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Seller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller a commission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of Lot Once your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable to pay for that Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. If there are any problems with a Lot then you must notify us within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, specifying the nature of the problem. We may then request that the Lot is returned to us for inspection. Save as set out in clause 5.13, the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund of the corresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion. We will not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not received by us in the same condition that it was in at the auction date.

AFTER THE AUCTION 5.1 Buyer’s Premium and other charges In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’s Premium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer price of each lot, a fee of 3% on the hammer price total for using the-saleroom.com and a surcharge for paying by credit card.

5.2 Value Added Tax Other than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) VAT is chargeable on the Hammer price and the Buyer’s premium of daggered (†) and (Ω) lots at the standard rate (currently 20%), and on lots marked (x) at the reduced rate (currently 5% on the Hammer price and 20% on the Buyer’s premium). VAT on Margin scheme lots (identified by the absence of any VAT symbol next to the lot number) is payable at 20% on the Buyer’s premium only.

5.3 VAT Refunds General 5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date of sale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VAT invoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, then any refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases credits will be made when proof of export is provided. If you export the Lot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from the Shipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made.

5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of export certificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail to return the proof of export certificate to us within such period and you have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will be liable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and we shall be entitled to invoice you for this sum.

5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of export certificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked ‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment will be made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50 and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed.

VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU 5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You must certify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country and that the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3 months of the date of sale.

5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT has been charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may be possible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 to HM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section, Londonderry.

VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU 5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT on Buyer’s Premium may be refunded.

5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) or Investment Gold (g) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refunded where evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer.

5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an Import VAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Where required, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specific form of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on the export of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibility in respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain such certificate.

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Payment 5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any payments to us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprising the Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT) within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if you wish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be) required.

5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due have been paid in full. This includes instances where special arrangements were made for release of Lot prior to full settlement.

5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the following methods: II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you.

Please ensure that your client number is noted on the transfer. i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltd and sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing charges for payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on a non-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that the remittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice is enclosed with your payment. (iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied.

Payments exceeding £5,000 can normally only be made by the card holder in person whilst on our premises.

5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not by third parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.

5.5 Invoices Invoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero rated Lots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme; Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†), imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammer for EU VAT registered buyers.

5.6 Collection of Purchases 5.6.1 Unless specifically agreed to the contrary, we shall retain lots purchased until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full. Buyers will be required to pay for their lots when they wish to take possession of the same, which must be within 7 days of the date of the sale, unless prior arrangements have been made with Spink. Without prior agreement, lots will not be released until cleared funds are received with regard to payments made by cheque.

5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us will be covered in accordance with our policy which is available for inspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of seven days or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lot will be entirely at your risk.

5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to accept responsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes in atmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism.

5.7 Notification We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. While Invoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not accept responsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You are requested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possible after the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoid incurring charges for late payment.

5.8 Packing and handling 5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that after seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, the Lot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at the back of the catalogue.

5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any Import Duties that may be incurred upon importation to the final destination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit the importation of certain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed by Customs.

5.8.3 If the Buyer requires delivery of the Lot to an address other than the invoice address this will be carried out at the discretion of Spink.

5.9 Recommended packers and shippers If required our shipping department may arrange shipment as your agent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, our suggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of such parties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whom we have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the third parties concerned.

5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases 5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies:

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5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the full amount is due; 5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group may owe you in any other transaction the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by you; 5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or other property in the possession of the Spink Group until you have paid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property.

Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amount outstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall have the right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. We shall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstanding to us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you; 5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the Spink Group in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not you so direct; 5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or on your behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting any bids.

5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall in addition be entitled: 5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to you at the same or any other auction; 5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, if this results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balance from you together with all reasonable costs including a 20% seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to make payment; or 5.10.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.

5.11 Failure to collect Where purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale, whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay a storage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling cost that may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until all outstanding charges are met, together with payment of all other amounts due to us.

5.12 Export Licence 5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise you in relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibility in respect of any export will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences.

5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may be required to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiver document stating that a licence will be applied for.

5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is required before exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within two or three weeks but delays can occur.

5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wish to apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation to make payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest on late payment.

5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on your behalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursements and out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, together with any relevant VAT. 5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund any interest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is made by you despite the fact that an export licence is required.

5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery 5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in the catalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall not however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction date corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should note that this refund can be obtained only if the following conditions are met: 5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the receipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is a Forgery; 5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen days from receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at the auction date; and

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5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you must produce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery and that you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any third party claims.

5.13.1.4 you must provide to us all evidence obtained by you that a Lot is a Forgery no later than 7 days after you receive such evidence.

5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any more than the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shall have no claim for interest.

5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of being transferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom the original invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party.

5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process to establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such process was used or in use at the date of the auction.

6 LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for: 6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

7 COPYRIGHT 7.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, video or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an image will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit.

7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relating to a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allow anyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material without our prior written consent.

8 VAT You shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that of the Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues.

Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseen cost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you will reimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred.

9 NOTICES All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally, sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch.

10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS The following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting for the purposes of your business.

10.1 Limitation of Liability Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (including for negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract, misrepresentation or otherwise for any: 10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss of contract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or 10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges or expenses.

10.2 Severability If any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10.3 Force majeure We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayed in performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions or from carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

10.4 Waiver 10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or any other) right or remedy.

10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising under these Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not exclude rights provided by law.

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10.5 Law and Jurisdiction 10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of England and Wales.

10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms and Conditions or their subject matter.

Postal Charges Prices for books (items sent by this method are not covered by insurance) Weight

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EU

Rest of the World

Up to 1kg

£8 for any weight

£12

£15

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£8 for any weight

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£25

Prices for all other items including postage and packaging Invoice Value

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£10

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£20

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£20

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Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have to be sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier services are required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please contact Auctionteam@spink.com for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition to the above charges.

Value Added Tax (VAT) Charging of (VAT) at Auction The information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends to account for VAT. i.

Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme 1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of any VAT symbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not be subject to VAT on the Hammer Price.

2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme to UK VAT–registered businesses, the VAT on Buyers’ Premium is not recoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day, we will issue invoices that show VAT separately on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registered businesses to recover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to the normal rules for recovering input tax.

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Zero-Rated Lots Limited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT in the United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. In these circumstances no VAT will be added to the Buyer’s premium.

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Daggered Lots Lots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20% on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.

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Imported and Omega Lots Lots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% on the Hammer price plus 20% on the Buyer’s premium. Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) are subject to VAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer’s Premium. This VAT is payable on items imported from outside the EU. In these cases we have used a temporary importation procedure, which in effect means that the point of importation is deferred until the Lot has been sold. At this point the Buyer is treated as the importer and is liable to pay the import VAT due. We will collect the VAT from you and pay it to HM Customs and Excise on your behalf.

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Investment Gold Lots Lots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the Hammer Price and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer outside of the EU.

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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton Fernando Martínez David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro (Consultant) USA - George Eveleth Richard Debney EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - Anna Lee Tommy Chau COINS UK - Mike Veissid Richard Bishop William MacKay Eleanor Charlotte Dix Tim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Jon Mann Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg Cole CHINA - Kin Choi Cheung BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Monica Kruber USA - Stephen Goldsmith EUROPE - Peter Christen CHINA - Paul Pei Po Chow Kelvin Cheung ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys John Hayward BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer Mulholland AUTOGRAPHS USA - Stephen Goldsmith WINES CHINA - Vincent Cleme Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO)

SALE CALENDAR 2014 STAMPS 9 July 9/10/11 July 27/28 August 20 September 20 September 20 September 25 September 16 October 26/27 November 11 December

British Europe including Long Island from the Vestey Collection The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale featuring the Award-Winning Collection of Province of Otago Postal History formed by Greg Francis, and the Cliff Wheatley Rhodesias The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Sale of Stamps of Singapore Philatelic Museum Handling Collection Stamps and Covers of South East Asia including the Peter Cockburn Award Winning Collection of Straits Settlements and Malayan States Revenue Stamps Great Britain from the Vestey Collection Australian Commonwealth from the Vestey Collection The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Leeward Islands, Bahamas and Turks Islands from the Vestey Collection

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Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria

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Cognac, Whiskies and other Spirits An Evening of Exceptional Wines and Spirits

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COINS 25 June 21 August 17/18 September 22/23 September 15 November 3/4 December

BANKNOTES 15/16 July 21 August 17/18 September 30 September 1/2 October 15 November

Chairman’s Office Charles Blane Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Miroslava Adusei-Poku Edward Rivers Luca Borgo Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti John Winchcombe Kenichiro Imase María Martínez Maurizio Schenini Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Billy Tumelty Hemel Thakore IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Leszek Woronowicz Liz Cones Curlene Spencer Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK) Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Sonia Alves Luke Mitchell Madison Lang Finance & Administration Aleena Nieves Auctioneer Stephen Goldsmith

MEDALS 24 July 20 November

BONDS AND SHARES 21 August 15 November 28 November

AUTOGRAPHS 18 July 17/18 September

WINES 4 July 21 August

YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE) Vice Chairman Anna Lee Administration Angie Ihlofung Newton Tsang Sue Pui Howard Tong Arthur Chan Gary Tan

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