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BUFFALO BILL -
CODY, William F(rederick) (1846-1917) - US Showman
82 page souvenir programme 1902 UK tour. Detailed
biography of W. F. Cody and his friends. Including chapters of the 'Red
Men', Sitting Bull, Red Cloud, Chief Joseph, Bedouin Arab Athletes,
Bucking Bronco's, General Nelson, Col. Roosevelt, The Stagecoach, Johnny
Barker and his Winchester etc... Complete and general fair condition, a
little foxing to the cover adding to the charm of this 100 year plus
publication. Also fabulous Eugene Sandow full page advertisement to the
back page. Approximately 9 1/2" x 7". |
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BUFFALO BILL -
CODY, William F(rederick) (1846-1917) - US Showman
Memorial Edition of Buffalo Bill's autobiography,
"The Life and Adventures of Buffalo Bill", published in 1917
(the year he died) by John R. Stanton. Updated to include a full
account of his death and burial. Illustrated with rare engravings and
photographs. 352 pages, green cloth hardback cover. In good condition for
its age (owner's name written on first page). |
£75 |
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BUFFALO BILL -
CODY, William F(rederick) (1846-1917) - US Showman
Wonderful detailed plate depicting Buffalo Bill
seated on his horse together with a head and shoulders portrait and
depiction of Bill’s grave inscribed "Buffalo Bill museum Lookout
Mountain, Colorado". A brief description to reverse (see photo). Made
in Staffordshire, England (Alfred Meakin), with the famous Jonroth
backstamp. In perfect condition (no chips, cracks or repairs). Just under
10" in diameter. |
£45 |
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CARTER Jimmy
Jimmy Carter Peanut radio circa 1970's. No
box but in fine working order. |
£22 |
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CHURCHILL
Winston
Wedgwood pale blue jasper round
pin dish decorated with a bust of Winston Churchill. Approximately 4
1/2" diameter. Marked 'Wedgwood Made in England' to the base. |
£12 |
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CHURCHILL
Winston
Original program for the "Unveiling by the Right Honourable The Lord
Mayor Sir Harold Walter Seymour, KT. of a statue of The Right
Honourable Sir Winston Spencer Churchill" in Guildhall on Tuesday,
21st June 1955. |
£15 |
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CHURCHILL
Winston
Small silver brooch. |
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CHURCHILL
Winston
"The Churchill Centenary Medals" issued in
November 1974 by John Pinches Medallists Ltd (London). Presentation book
contains 24 medals (in their original plastic casings) made of solid
silver coated in 24ct gold. Issued to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Winston Churchill.
Original certificate of ownership is present and signed by John Colville,
Chairman, Churchill Centenary Trust. Approx. 12" x 8.5"
& very heavy. This set is numbered 3154. |
£290
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CHURCHILL
Winston
11"
x 9", large Huntley & Palmers biscuit tin, wonderful portrait of
Winston Churchill to the front. The sides have graphics of cigars, an
artist's pallet, books, a trowel, paint brushes, top hat and dogs. In good
condition overall, just the odd surface scratch, nothing too bad. |
£16 |
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CHURCHILL
Winston
Ceramic & Cork bottle top depicting Winston as a
Sailor. Complete with original cigar.
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£55 |
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CONCORDE
Sitting on
a cobalt blue ceramic base, fabulous Concorde Desk Tidy, circa 1970's. In
good condition for over 30 years (small fleabite to base (not visible when
sat on desk) and there might have been some felt originally to the
underside (?), if so, no longer present. Approximately 6" x 3
1/2" overall. |
£18 |
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DARWIN,
Charles Robert (1809-82)
English Naturalist, the originator (with Alfred Wallace) of the theory of
evolution by natural selection
Vintage
museum quality plaster bust of Charles Darwin - copy from the marble
bust displayed in the British Museum which was unveiled by Thomas Huxley
('Darwin's Bulldog') in 1885 on behalf of Edward Prince of Wales. It was
first cast by Roy Hale, the Natural History Preparator of the British
Museum.
Approximately
52cm x 30cm x 30cm. In original glass case.
A stunning
bust rarely seen outside a museum.
Please
note - No mail order on this item. Collection from Leicestershire/England
only. |
£800 |
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EDWARD VIII
(1894-1972)
King of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Coronation souvenir calendar May 12th, 1937. In original round glass
frame, calendar complete. |
£20 |
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EDWARD VIII
(1894-1972)
King of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Unusual brass plaque
approximately 8" diameter depicting the bust of King Edward VIII in
the center. |
£15 |
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ELIZABETHAN DOCUMENT
The final concord of an agreement (bargain and sale between George Horsley
and William Chappell) in chancery hand.
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£38 |
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FALKLAND
ISLANDS
Large commemorative brass. |
£15 |
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GAGARIN
Yuri
Vintage French Magazine "Paris Match", Issue No 991, 6th April
1968 with a fabulous photo of Yuri Gagarin on the cover. There are 7 pages
relating to the death of Yuri Gagarin. Complete with age wear - see photos
for condition. Ideal for framing. |
£20 |
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GWYNN Nell
English Actress and Mistress of King Charles II
Boxed set of two vintage
"Nell Gwynn" candles, unused in original box. "Made at the
oldest factory in the world Est. 1642 in the reign of Charles
1st". Box has some soiling. Box approx. 8 1/2" 1
3/4".
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£15 |
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HALLEY'S COMET
May, 1910. Rare edition of the French
newspaper "Le Petit Parisien". Front page depicts a crowd
sitting on a rooftop observing Halley's Comet. |
£20 |
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HITLER, Adolf
Rare (possibly one of a kind) 1938 WWII
Christmas/New Year decoration. I am told by the original owner that this
item was taken as a trophy by Soviet troops during a Berlin operation in
1945. Extremely large & heavy (approximately 12" diameter), made
of thick glass. Some enamel loss but no chips or cracks. In good condition
for its age. |
£380
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HITLER, Adolf
Original oil painting on board - Framed
overall 16" x 23" signed 'Collingwood'. We believe this to be
the original artwork for a book cover entitled "Eagle's Nest". |
£550 |
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HITLER, Adolf
Original oil painting on board - Framed
overall 22" x 25" signed 'C. Hommel'. |
£450 |
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KAMET
Film program for "Kamet
Conquered by Smythe". |
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KELLER,
Helen
Wheaton Helen Keller glass decanter. Mint condition. |
£28 |
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KENNEDY ONASSIS,
Jackie
A printed note
from Mrs Kennedy. So many well wishes to Jackie Kennedy,... these cards
were hastily printed and sent out.
"Mrs Kennedy is
deeply appreciative of your sympathy and grateful for your
thoughtfulness".
Framed together with the
hand addressed envelope bearing the printed signature of Jacqueline
Kennedy. |
£50 |
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KENNEDY, John
F.
Coloured
portrait of "President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy" (looking
relaxed at home!) depicted on this vintage 1960's ceramic plate. Gold rim,
approximately 9" diameter, ideal for hanging on the wall. The reverse
is blank. In perfect condition. |
£16 |
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KENNEDY, John
F.
Vintage
7" tall commemorative JFK glass with gold rim "1960-1963"
"The President of the United States". In fine condition. |
£10 |
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KENNEDY, John
F.
Wheaton JFK glass decanter. Mint condition. |
£28 |
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KU KLUX KLAN
Original
1960's poster from the Waco Texas Chapter. Printed on thin cardboard,
approximately 9" x 12". Some light staining but still displays
well (see photo). |
£100 |
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LAIKA Russian
Space Dog
1950/60’s vintage tin
depicting Laika, the First Russian Space Dog, to orbit on board Sputnik 2
on 3rd November 1957. |
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LINDBERGH,
Charles
Charles Lindbergh - Feb.
20, 1928, 5 postmarks here : "Lindbergh again flies the
airmail", "St Louis 1928", "Airmail Saves Time" x
2, "Springfield 1928". Addressed to Fred Warner, Springfield,
Ill.. 12 Cents stamp. Unopened so I don't know what the card inside the
envelope is. Quote from Charles Lindbergh to the top left corner of the
envelope reads "My reward will be your continued use of the Air
Mail", "Col. Chas. A. Lindbergh".
Some age wear throughout but nothing too bad, see photos, small 1cm tear
to the right of the envelope. Also corners are a little knocked.
Approximately 6 1/2" x 3 1/2". |
£24 |
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LOCH NESS
MONSTER
August 6, 1961 - The Loch Ness Monster - Rare
edition of the Italian magazine "La Domenica Del Corriere" which
is a tabloid style weekly which featured brightly coloured and sensational
illustrations. Approx. 11.5" x 16". 40 pages. |
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MEVAGISSEY
Indenture dated 12th July 1838.
John Jowsey-Stepney, Middlesex, Mariner
& Nancy, his wife.
John Kymbel, Mevagissey, Cornwall, Gent.
James Hodge, Mevagissey Yeoman.
Fish Cellar & Chambers with the Backlet situate on the Clift in
Porthilly(?) otherwise Lavorrick(?) in the Parish of Mevagissey, County
Cornwall. 3 red wax seals, 3 signatures. 1 page, approximately 74cm x
55cm.
Rare. Ideal for framing. |
£65 |
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MEVAGISSEY
Indenture dated 7th October 1859.
George Bellamy the younger formally of St George Hospital, Middlesex but
now a Medical Officer in Her Majesty's Navy.
William Retallick - Mevagissey, Cornwall, Farmer
Dwellinghouses, cellar, yard and premises situate in Mevagissey with
Gardens Cornwall.
1 red wax seal, 1 signature. 1 page approximately 61cm x 42cm.
Rare. Ideal for framing. |
£65 |
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NAPOLEON
BONAPARTE
Vintage bronze medallion with
very fine detail and a good depth. Just over 1 1/2" diameter, this
must have been some kind of jewelry accessory, a brooch maybe, as the
reverse is concave and blank. It looks like it was mounted on something
that has perished. Slight age wear, could do with a professional polish!
No signature but guaranteed original. |
£65 |
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QANTAS - FIRST
AUSTRALIAN ROUND THE WORLD AIR SERVICE - QANTAS EMPIRE AIRWAYS
Wonderful embossed cover (sealed with content - so I do not know what the
card inside is). "INAUGURAL FLIGHT ROUND THE WORLD". Many stamps
and postmarks (see photos). Sent to Mrs Ida C. Evans, Cincinnati, Ohio,
USA. Posted from Sydney, NSW, Australia on 20th January 1958.
A little age wear but nothing bad.
Approximately 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" |
£18 |
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QUEEN ELIZABETH
II
Coronation of Queen
Elizabeth II - 2nd June 1953. Programme packed with photos and history.
Complete with a Metropolitan Police Coronation Day car sign with full
printed parking instructions printed on the reverse + 2 original tickets
to watch the procession at Piccadilly. In overall fine condition with some
age wear as can be expected from a 54 year old programme. Approx. 10"
x 7". |
£15 |
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RUSSIAN SPACE
A complete box of Russian
chocolates, wonderful graphics on each chocolate and the box. Possibly
1961 to commemorate Man's first leap into space. |
£35 |
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SPACE
Vintage Russian electric lamp commemorating the Space Race. Base is
approx. 7" long. |
£85 |
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SPACE
Novelty Commemorative banknote for MAJOR LEROY GORDON COOPER, Homecoming
to Oaklahoma, 29th June 1963. Approx. 7.5" x 3" |
£38 |
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SPACE
Vintage Russian tie clip. |
£12 |
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THATCHER,
Margaret
Fab novelty nutcracker modeled on Margaret Thatcher in her famous blue two
piece suit. It works by
pressing Maggie's legs together! The
nutcracker will stand independently and is approx. 8" tall.
Comes in it's original box. |
£15 |
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THATCHER,
Margaret
Bone China pin dish
commemorating The Rt. Hon. Mrs Margaret Thatcher M.P., First Woman Prime
Minister of the United Kingdom. In absolutely mint condition. Just
over 4 1/2" diameter. |
£10 |
| TITANIC |
FOR TITANIC -
SEE TITANIC WEBPAGE |
TITANIC |
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WATERLOO
A rare 19th
Century French embossed brass box or purse, believed to have been given to
a survivor of The Battle of Waterloo. The front is decorated with a
picture of a French soldier and his dog. On the top is the inscription
"Le Courage Malheureux" (the unfortunate courage or bravery) and
below the picture "Vaterloo 1815". The side of the box has a
pierced gallery design. The back of the box is made of leather and opens
up like the petals of a flower. Size 3 ¼" diameter, 1" deep. A
unique opportunity to obtain a possession of a soldier of Napoleon’s
army defeated at Waterloo. |
£165 |
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WATERLOO
Card invitation, 5" x 3
1/2", partially printed, (hand coloured) with The Waterloo Banquet
with a crest. Apsley House, painted by William Salter M.A.F.
Admit Douager(?) Lady Grey & friends on May 7th & 8th (no
year but very likely 1839).
"When completed, the Waterloo
Banquet was exhibited to wide acclaim. The demand to see the picture was
so great that tickets were issued. " |
£85 |
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WELLINGTON, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of, known as the Iron Duke -
(1769-1852) - Irish-born soldier and statesman
Vintage framed print circa 1850. Approx.
7" x 5". |
£80 |
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WILSON, Edward
Edward Wilson "Nature Lover"
(author of "Edward Wilson of the Antarctic") by George Seaver.
219 pages hardback with dustjacket (age wear to edges). 6th impression,
December 1947. Wilson reached the South Pole with Captain Scott. He was
called the "Mind" of the expedition. This work, largely based
upon his private journals, reveals the man himself as well as the artist
and naturalist. 17 coloured illustrations, another 28 in line and 22 half
tones in the text. Published by John Murray. |
£20 |
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WWI
Small vintage porcelain cup
reading Deutschland KPM with the Iron Cross printed on the base, there
could also be a number '102'(?) on the base. The German emblem to the
front. In fine condition (no chips/cracks/repairs). Approximately 2"
tall and 3" wide (inc. handle). Made by KPM Berlin. |
£20 |
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WWII
1930’s M.
HOHNER harmonica in rare original box with Swastika graphic on flag and
writing, "Die Fahne Hoch!" ("Raise the Flag!" - which
is the title of a German WWII Marching Song). Same graphics are engraved
on the harmonica.
In good working condition as can be expected from "Hohner, the
quality brand". Small right hand flap of the box is missing.
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£165 |
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WWII
Fabulous black
& white portrait of a Fairey Fulmar II aircraft. The tail reads 'Royal Navy'.
72083(?), it has what looks like a Merlin Rolls Royce engine, guns in the
wings and an observation area around the middle.
The back of the frame has an affixed sticker presumably from the original
envelope (see photo).
Lovely and clear large original publicity photograph from "The
Publicity Dept, Fairey Aviation Co. Ltd., Heston".
Overall size is approximately 21" x 16". Could do with a new
frame, the old tape has split and come loose. |
£36 |
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WWII
A fine portfolio of 16 prints exhibited by the artist, Raffael
Schuster-Wolden (1870-1951),
at the Great German Art Exhibition in Munich in 1941.
The Munich Art Exhibitions formed the high sport of Nazi art, with all
exhibits obviously Nazi approved. |
£115 |
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WWII
Original December 1940 newspaper written mainly in Gothic German "Niederfachfifchen
Tageszeitung - Hannover". 8 pages with several photographs, destroyer
crews and soldiers. Winston Churchill also features on the cover.
Minor tears to edges. Slight discoloration as to be expected. |
£14 |
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WWII
Vintage
leaflet dropped (apparently from Lancaster C-Charlie) over "Elberfeld-Wuppertal
Raid June 1943" (which has been handwritten to the top left). The
front appears to show the tonnage of bombs dropped on London and Dortmund
over 3 years, culminating with the huge tonnage of 1943 from bomber
command, compared to the German tonnage of only 50 tons on London.
The reverse has a speech from Churchill, and a graphic of Hitler marching
with the devil through a bomb site. There are also quotes from Goering
from 1938, Hermann Burte 1940 and Field Marshall Milch 1941. Just over
10" x 8 1/2", overall creases, lightweight book paper. |
£20 |
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WWII - HITLER
Adolf
Mein Kampf-1st unexpurgated edition, two volumes in one.
Published by Hurst and Blackett Ltd.
April 1942. |
£140 |
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WWII
Allies commemorative bicscuit tin. Large cylindrical tin depicting
Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin and ...(incredibly rare) Chiang Kai-shek.
Graphic is in fine condition for a 57 year old tin, however there is an L
shaped bald patch to the lower left (not affecting main graphic). The
inside is wonderfully clear of rust. Overall condition is 8/10. |
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ZEPPELIN
Vintage 1930’s LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin postcard souvenir pull-out booklet,
with cachet to front stating they were sold on the return from the world
voyage "Zur Erinnerung an die Rückkehr des Luftschiffes Graf
Zeppelin von der Weltreise". The front also states that it contains
10 different real photographic postcards. These depict Count Zeppelin and
interiors of the LZ127, including cabin, lounge, kitchen etc…,
Friedrichshafen and a diagram of the Airship. It is in good condition
considering its age. Approx. 6" x 4.5". Rare.
LZ 127, the Graf Zeppelin - Arguably
the most important Zeppelin ever built, the Graf Zeppelin proved what
could be done with a properly run and maintained Zeppelin. The Graf
Zeppelin was the ultimate in passenger air travel for the day and could
put any modern commercial jet to shame when it comes to comfort and style.
The Graf was first walked out of her hangar on the 18th of September,
1928. She would fly farther than any Zeppelin before or since.
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