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DESCRIPTION
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PRICE IN BRITISH POUNDS |
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AIRSHIP R101
Opening Memoriam card for R101, with list of dead on
reverse. |
£60 |
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APOLLO 11
Vintage Pana-Vue slide
packs from the Apollo 11 Moon Landing Mission (5 slides in each pack).
Some wonderful shots!
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£28 |
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APOLLO 11
Moon Landing plate by Aynsley bone china,
England. No chips/cracks. Approx. 10.5" diameter. |
£30 |
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ARCTIC REGIONS
- NORTH POLE
1894
Arctic Regions, North Pole map
taken from "The Royal Illustrated Atlas", published by A.
Fullarton & Co. The map is hand-colored and shows wonderful details.
Approx. 19" x 13". Professionally mounted, framed & glazed. |
£180 |
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BEAGLE 2
(MISSION TO MARS)
Originally only made available to
staff working on the Beagle 2 project. There are six individually
wrapped chocolates each depicting a part of the Beagle 2 probe deployment.
The back card shows all the technical data about the mission and the
probe. Total size approx. 10" x 2.5". |
£22 |
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BERLIN WALL
Trabi car with real piece of the Berlin Wall issued to commemorate the
Fall of the Berlin Wall. |
£24 |
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BLAIR, Tony
The 1997 Prime Minister Election Eyewitness
Commemorative medal. Solid sterling silver with a full proof finish issued
by the Franklin Mint in a strict limited edition on May 1st, 1997.
Now you too can own this amazing
piece to remind you of the exact day that Britain finally began to
disintegrate into the awful mess we're in now.
In original printed holder accompanied by a COA from the Franklin Mint.
We have tried it out of the holder,
and can confirm,... Yes it SPINS rather well.... |
£22 |
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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. |
£30 |
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BREITLING
Limited Edition presentation with original piece of the
balloon. No 409 of a limited edition of 1000. |
£145 |
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BYRD, Richard -
SOUTH POLE
Hand-carved Penguin, carved
from one of the remaining pieces of the ship that carried Richard Byrd to
the South Pole. It was originally called "The Sampson" but was
renamed "The City of New York" many years later after service to
the South Pole; it was lost at sea during a fire and some of the ship
washed-up on the beach. Stamped 1939. Guaranteed to be an actual piece of
Admiral Byrd’s ship. Approx. 4.5" tall. |
SOLD |
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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
Rare and unusual vintage
1940’s carefully hand-painted detailed small desk ornament measuring 4
½" tall. Bears the words "Never in the field of human conflict
have so many owed so much to so few" Churchill-1940. Stamped on the
base "Made in England". In excellent condition (no chips, cracks
or repairs). |
£70 |
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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. |
£30 |
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CHURCHILL
Winston
Vintage original Winston Churchill oil
painting on board. Unsigned & recently re-framed (as the original
frame fell apart!). |
£120 |
 
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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
Ceramic & Cork bottle top depicting Winston as a
Sailor. Complete with original cigar.
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£55 |
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CONCORDE
An exclusive solid silver
gift set from Concorde 1986, comprising of 2 decanter tag labels
"Sherry" & "Vodka". Designed by Troika. In heavy
cardboard display box, box has slight age wear. Rare. |
£80 |
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CONCORDE
Wedgwood Octagonal Atlas Dish
with compass points and Concorde logo printed on the base (12.5cm
diameter). New with
presentation box and
protective sleeve embossed with the British Airways Concorde logo, which
was produced in limited numbers and given to
British Airways Concorde passengers.
A card accompanies
this item, which reads:
"Please accept this
gift with our compliments produced by Concorde by Wedgwood from their
Atlas Collection. As
a statement of appreciation no gift says more than Wedgwood, representing
British craftsmanship at it's finest and synonymous with quality and
skilled artistry since 1759. We
hope it will be a lasting reminder of your flight on Concorde, the British
Airways flagship." |
£42 |
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COOK Frederick
& PEARY Robert
"Discovery of the North
Pole" by Dr Frederick A. Cook and Commander Robert E. Peary.
Introduction by A. W. Greely. Hardack 1st Edition 1909. |
SOLD |
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DANTE
ALIGHIERI (1265-1321)
Italian Poet, Author of 'The Divine Comedy' & "Inferno"
Magnificient 19th C. bust of Dante in crema and rosso Italian marble and
with original verde marble base. With foundry seal for 'Aktien Geselschaft
Gladenbeck Berlin & Friedrichshagen'. Circa 1888-1892 (the 4 years
their brief partnership lasted, the foundry seal presented both Aktien's
and the Gladenbeck's names). Gladenbeck is the most prestigious German
foundry. Approx. 7.5" x 9". |
£780 |
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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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EINSTEIN Albert
January 15, 1950 - Albert Einstein - 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". 20 pages. |
£20 |
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EVEREST
The Times "The First Ascent of Mount
Everest" Supplement - July 1953. Full 32 pages. In good condition for
its age, folded in the middle. |
SOLD |
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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
Bavarian Lead Crystal glass Approx. 8.5"
tall. Engraved on both sides, the front depicts Hitler's profile and the
back has the Eagle & Swastika. The bottom is also engraved with a
Swastika. Nice & heavy glass. Excellent condition. Rare. |
SOLD |
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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". |
£300
ON HOLD
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HITLER, Adolf
Original oil painting on board - Framed
overall 22" x 25" signed 'C. Hommel'. |
£300 |
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JEANNE D'ARC -
JOAN OF ARC
French plate depicting Joan of Arc wounded. Inscription reads "JEANNE
D’ARC EST BLESSEE SOUS LES MURS DE PARIS A LA PORTE ST HONORE". The
edges of the plate have blue decorations and are marked : « PATRIE », «
GLOIRE », « HONNEUR ».
Stamped at the back "Digoin & Sarreguemines". In good
condition, no chips/cracks. |
SOLD |
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KAMET
Film program for "Kamet
Conquered by Smythe". |
£20 |
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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.
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. |
£85 |
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LAIKA Russian
Space Dog
Commemorative Swatch watch in original case
depicting a wonderful picture of this brave little dog! Needs new battery. |
£35 |
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LINDBERGH
Charles Augustus, US Aviator, (1902-1974)
Commemorative tin pencil box made by Wallace USA. |
£120 |
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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. |
£20 |
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MAO ZEDONG (Mao
Tse-tung) - 1893-1976
Chinese Communist leader and first Chairman of the People's Republic
Chairman Mao Cultural Revolution alarm clock & calendar in good
working order. Approx. 7.5" x 3" x 4.5". |
£65 |
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MEVAGISSEY
Mevagissey bank note £1, dated 1822. RARE! |
SOLD |
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NAPOLEON
Modern lifesize plaster
cast of Napoleon Bonaparte's Death Mask. Ready to hang on the wall. |
£78 |
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PEARY Robert E.
Limited Edition (Great
Americans series, 1977) Mc Cormick Distillery figural decanter depicting
the Polar explorer, Admiral Robert E. Peary, in full Polar dress, holding
a sextant and standing alongside a husky dog. Approx. 10" tall in
fine condition. |
£50 |
 
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PITCAIRN : THE
ISLAND, THE PEOPLE, AND THE PASTOR - Rev. Thos. Boyles Murray - 1856
Includes the voyage of the
Bounty, the mutiny, Captain Bligh’s voyage in an open boat, the voyage
of the Pandora plus much on Peter Heywood and life on Pitcairn Island.
Also included Listing of the Vessels mentioned in this work, which have
touched Pitcairn Island between 1808 and 1856, Signals for Landing and
Island Register from 1790-1853.
Published under the Direction of the Committee of General Literature and
Education, Appointed by The Society for promoting Christian knowledge,
Sixth Edition, London 1856, HC. Embossed blue cloth boards, gilt
stamping/vignette, frontispiece, illustrated with full-page plates &
vignettes. |
£145 |
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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. |
£80 |
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SCOTT, Robert
Falcon (1868-1912)
English Explorer
Program, Philharmonic Hall, 8 Portland Street, London,
"With Captain Scott in the Antarctic. And animal and bird life in the
South Polar region", cinema film presented by Mr. Herbert B. Ponting,
official camera artist to the British Antarctic Expedition 1910 to 1913.
Staples rusted, some scuffing and slight creasing to cover. Good
condition. |
SOLD |
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SHACKLETON
Ernest & PEARY Robert E.
1909 HMV Victor 55096, 78rpm
record. Side A features Commander Robert E. Peary "The
Discovery of the North Pole" and side B features Ernest Shackleton in
"A Dash for the South Pole". Narrated by the 2 explorers. In
good condition for its age, extremely rare. |
£575 |
 
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SHACKLETON
Ernest
Program for Ernest
Shackleton's talk at the Philharmonic Hall, Great Portland Street, London
W1, commencing Boxing Day (n.d.), daily at 2:30pm and 8:30pm. "Ernest
Shackleton will show for the first time marvelous moving pictures. And
will tell the story of his latest Antarctic expedition". 4 pages,
approx. 10" x 8". In good condition
but slight tears to edges. |
SOLD |
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SHEPERD Alan
Metallic rocket coin bank to
commemorate Alan Sheperd's first space flight. |
£125 |
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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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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. |
SOLD |
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WATERLOO
Waterloo Battlefield
illustrated souvenir book. No date but about 1830 in French and English.
With 14 lithographs on thick paper and large linen backed map of
battlefield. The titles on the prints are:
1) Waterloo (village). 2)
Tomb of Major Arthur Heyland. 3) Tomb of Major Stables. 4) Pappelottee. 5)
Farm of Mont Dt Jean. 6 )Tombs inc Major gordon. 7) Machinery to
place the lion on mound. 8)Lion Mound. 9) The Lion. 10) The 3
monuments. 11) Hougoumont. 12) Belle Alliance. 13) Planchenois. 14)
Village of Fleurus.
Re-backed and re-cased in leather and
blue fine canvas like fabric but with original central label. Approx.
11.25" x 8.75". Linen backed hand coloured map at rear 21"
x 16". Some wear on map as commensurate with age. Some foxing on rear
of prints, but overall in first rate condition for nearly 200 years old. |
£190 |
 
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WATERLOO -
WELLINGTON, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of, known as the Iron Duke -
(1769-1852) - Irish-born soldier and statesman
Vintage hand-coloured print
published by H. Colburn, Conduit Street, London 1816. Drawn & Etchd by
G. Cruikshank. Entitled "An Historical Account of the Battle of
Waterloo". In what appears to be the original frame. Overall size
approx. 13 1/2" x 11 1/4". Rare. |
£150 |
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WELLINGTON, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of, known as the Iron Duke -
(1769-1852) - Irish-born soldier and statesman
Large poster November 11th, 1852. Police Orders and Regulations to be
observed within the City of London, on the occasion of the Ceremony of the
Funeral of Field-Marshal Arthur Duke of Wellington. Listing regulations at
bridges, time of arrival, setting down and taking up. Extensive folds and
creases. Professionally framed and glazed. Overall size approx. 22" x
32". For mail order this item will be taken out of its frame. |
£220 |
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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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WELLINGTON,
Arthur Wellesley,
1st Duke of (1769-1852)
Irish-born Soldier and Statesman
Original ticket "To view the funeral procession of the late Duke of
Wellington, St Martins Churchyard (London). Approx. 3.5" x 5".
No date but obviously 1852. In good condition. Framed and glazed with a
vintage print of Wellington. |
SOLD |
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THE
Williamson Expedition
Film program for "The Story of the Williamson Expedition - Submarine
Motion Pictures, at Theatre Royal Manchester (cover detached). |
SOLD |
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WWI - RAF
Wonderful vintage RAF picture frame made of a First World War wooden propeller.
Carved with the date 1918, RAF & the words "Good Luck" at
the bottom. Approx. 15" x 11.5". |
£200 |
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WWI
WW1 Red Cross Nurse's feeding cup together with a small framed photo of
the nurse who apparently was the original owner. No chips or cracks. |
£30 |
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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
Original gold coloured alloy tag from the Male Cloakroom of the Reich
Chancellery (Reichskanzlei).
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£165 |
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WWII
A letter dated 7 November 1943,
posted Auschwitz Concentration Camp, Poland, 13 November 1943, signed
Wojciech Kowalski, Prisoner nr. 155696, born 1889, status 'Protective
Custody' (Schutzhäftling), written to his family. Kowalski was in fact a
political prisoner who had been deported to Auschwitz on October 5, 1943
from Warsaw. On July 3, 1944 his death was registered at KL Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
In this letter he inquires about his family, and requests 2 parcels of 10
kilograms per week, to be sent regularly in order to provide him with
bread, tobacco and sweets. Written in German. In rather fragile condition.
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£85 |
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WWII
German Army Officers Ceremonial
Dress Dagger - Nazi Party Issue - 1933-45 |
SOLD |
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WWII
WWII Gas mask. |
£22 |
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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. |
£125 |
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WWII
20 x 30 propaganda poster by Gilroy, "Still
More Bones Wanted for Salvage", M.O.S. S and R 198. |
£150 |
 
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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.
|
£200 |
