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British Stamp Booklets - mostly 1980's/1990's booklets, including many Prestige booklets. Face value approx. £300.

CIRCLE OF RICHARD PARKES BONINGTON (BRITISH 1802-1828) UNLOADING A BARGE Pencil With Col. J. Lewis Brown's collector's stamp (lower left) 11.5 x 17.5cm (4½ x 6¾ in.)Provenance: John Lewis Brown, a gift from the artist to John Lewis Brown's Uncle and by descent to Louise Lewis Brown, his daughter Jean Dieterle and by descent until Sale, Sotheby's, London, 21 November 1991, lot 26 This drawing was part of a large group of sketches from the Dieterle collection which were sold Sotheby's 21 Nov 1985 lots 22-33. Their provenance can be traced back to the artist John Lewis Brown (1829-1890) through to his niece Louise Lewis Brown by whom the collector's stamp (L.307d) was added circa 1890-1892.    Condition Report: The sheet is not laid down but attached to the mount at the upper corners, there is some light surface dirt and some scattered light foxing and discolouration along the extreme upper edge. There are also some areas of silver fish damage. The pencil work is strong. The left hand edge is deckled where it has been removed from a sketchbook. The drawing is fitted into conservation housing and could be hung without further attention. The drawing was not removed from the frame in the preparation of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer

CIRCLE OF RICHARD PARKES BONINGTON (BRITISH 1802-1828) STUDY OF FIGURES AT MARKET AT THOUN, SWITZERLAND Pencil Inscribed 'Thoun' (upper right); with Col. J. Lewis Brown collector's stamp (L.307d)(lower right) 9.5 x 17cm (3½ x 6½ in.)Provenance: John Lewis Brown, a gift from the artist to John Lewis Brown's Uncle and by descent to Louise Lewis Brown, his daughter Jean Dieterle and by descent until Sale, Sotheby's, London, 21 November 1991, lot 26This drawing was part of a large group of sketches from the Dieterle collection which were sold Sotheby's 21 Nov 1985 lots 22-33. Their provenance can be traced back to the artist John Lewis Brown (1829-1890) through to his niece Louise Lewis Brown by whom the collector's stamp (L.307d) was added circa 1890-1892. Condition Report: The sheet is not laid down, but hinged to the backing at the upper corners. There is a small repaired tear, approximately 1 cm in the upper right corner. The sheet is foxed throughout but the pencil work is strong. The drawing is fitted into conservation mount and could be hung without further attention. Condition Report Disclaimer

CIRCLE OF RICHARD PARKES BONINGTON (BRITISH 1802-1828) STUDY OF CLIFFS, NORMANDY Pencil With Col. J. Lewis Brown collector's stamp (lower right) 11 x 16cm (4¼ x 6¼ in.) Provenance: John Lewis Brown, a gift from the artist to John Lewis Brown's Uncle and by descent Sale, Sotheby's, London, 21 November 1991, lot 27 (part lot)This drawing was part of a large group of sketches from the Dieterle collection which were sold Sotheby's 21 Nov 1985 lots 22-33. Their provenance can be traced back to the artist John Lewis Brown (1829-1890) through to his niece Louise Lewis Brown by whom the collector's stamp (L.307d) was added circa 1890-1892. Condition Report: The sheet is not laid down, but attached to the backing at the upper corners. There sheet has discoloured overall and there is a diagonal crease running across the sheet and a small repair to the centre of the lower edge and a small repair, visible on close examination to the centre of the upper edge. The drawing is fitted into conservation mount and could be hung without further attention. Condition Report Disclaimer

CIRCLE OF RICHARD PARKES BONINGTON (BRITISH 1802 - 1828) STUDY OF VILLAGE ROOFS Pencil with stumping With Col. J. Lewis Brown collector's stamp (lower right) 9.5 x 7cm (3½ x 2¾ in.) Provenance: John Lewis Brown, a gift from the artist to John Lewis Brown's Uncle and by descent to Louise Lewis Brown, his daughter Jean Dieterle and by descent until Sale, Sotheby's, London, 21 November 1991, lot 33 (part lot)This drawing was part of a large group of sketches from the Dieterle collection which were sold Sotheby's 21 Nov 1985 lots 22-33. Their provenance can be traced back to the artist John Lewis Brown (1829-1890) through to his niece Louise Lewis Brown by whom the collector's stamp (L.307d) was added circa 1890-1892. Condition Report: The sheet is not laid down but attached to the mount at the corners. The sheet has discoloured overall and there are some areas of abrasion to the corners. The drawing was not removed from the frame in the preparation of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer

CIRCLE OF RICHARD PARKES BONINGTON (BRITISH 1802-1828) STUDY OF ROCKS AND WATER Pencil With Col. J. Lewis Brown collector's stamp (lower left) 15 x 21.5cm (5¾ x 8¼ in.)Provenance: John Lewis Brown, a gift from the artist to John Lewis Brown's Uncle and by descent to Louise Lewis Brown, his daughter Jean Dieterle and by descent until Sale, Sotheby's, London, 21 November 1991, lot 27 (part lot) This drawing was part of a large group of sketches from the Dieterle collection which were sold Sotheby's 21 Nov 1985 lots 22-33. Their provenance can be traced back to the artist John Lewis Brown (1829-1890) through to his niece Louise Lewis Brown by whom the collector's stamp (L.307d) was added circa 1890-1892. Condition Report: The sheet is not laid down but attached to the mount at the corner, there is some uneven discolouration and light scattered foxing, but the pencil work reads well. The drawing is fitted into a conservation mount and could be hung without further attention. The drawing was not taken out of the frame in the preparation of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer

CIRCLE OF RICHARD PARKES BONINGTON (BRITISH 1802-1828) BARGES Pencil With Col. J. Lewis Brown collector's stamp (lower left) 10.5 x 13.5cm (4 x 5¼ in.) Provenance: John Lewis Brown, a gift from the artist to John Lewis Brown's Uncle and by descent to Louise Lewis Brown, his daughter Jean Dieterle and by descent until Sale, Sotheby's, London, 21 November 1991, lot 33 (part lot)This drawing was part of a large group of sketches from the Dieterle collection which were sold Sotheby's 21 Nov 1985 lots 22-33. Their provenance can be traced back to the artist John Lewis Brown (1829-1890) through to his niece Louise Lewis Brown by whom the collector's stamp (L.307d) was added circa 1890-1892. Condition Report: The sheet is not laid down but attached to the mount at the corners. It is in good overall condition and there is a repaired nick to the extreme upper edge. There is some light discolouration but the pencil work is strong. The drawing is fitted into conservation housing an could be hung without further attention. The drawing was not removed from the frame in the preparation of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer

Thomas Sidney Cooper RA (British, 1803-1902) Figures and animals in a sunset landscapesigned 'T S Cooper' and dated 1844 lower rightoil on panel22.5 x 35cmThe painting is executed in oil on a panel support formed from a single board with a stamp and label from Roberson’s & Sons, art suppliers. The panel is in plane and the paint layers are in a good, stable condition. Some areas of wear and abrasion in the sky have been retouched, the colour is well matched but the gloss is slightly matte. The varnish has slightly yellowed but is even and glossy.

λ FREDERICK LESLIE KENNETT FIBP (1924-2012), A SET OF SIX BLACK AND WHITE GELATIN SILVER PRINTS CIRCA 1950 Depicting details of 'The Descent from the Cross' by Donatello, circa 1460, San Lorenzo, Florence, each with studio stamp to the reverse 'F.L. Kenett, The Studio, 4 Eldon Road London W8', framed the images 40 x 50cm, the frames 52 x 63cm Born in Berlin in 1924, Frederick Leslie Cohen (later Kenett) came to England in 1939 and joined the US Intelligence Corps where his lifelong interest in photography began. He was once described by the art historian T G Rosenthal, as 'unquestionably the greatest photographer of sculpting in the world'. Another set of six framed photographs by the artist depicting details of the Parthenon Sculptures from the British Museum, sold in these rooms, Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art in collaboration with de Gournay (14732), 27th March 2025, Lot 520 (£7,926 incl. BP).

An all world stamp collection, from Victoria to Elizabeth II, contained in four albums, including countries such as Australia, Great Britain, Gold Coast, Falkland Islands, Dubai, Cyprus, Ceylon, Canada, British Guyana, Barbados, Poland, Uraguay, Turkey, Thailand, Syria, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Russia, Romania, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Ireland, Iraq, Hungary, Greece, Germany, France, Egypt, Palestine, Sudan, South Africa, Singapore, China, etc.

1997-2000 British stamp album

1994-1997 British stamp album

Attributed Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, (Guercino) (Italian, 1591 - 1666)Madonna and ChildPen and ink with brown washDrawing on laid paperProvenance:- Collection of Giuseppe Vallardi (Italian 1784-1863)Collector's stamp, lower left: Lugt 1223NOTE: Sotheby's recently sold a very similar drawing in their Old master and British works on paper Jan. 26, 2022; lot 129They had it listed as by Abraham Bloemaert (Dutch 1566-1651) and had the notation below.(Although the subject of the Madonna and Child with Two Angels is found in a number of drawings and prints by and after Bloemaert, no other known work corresponds in composition to this drawing, which was unknown to the late Dr. Jaap Bolten when he was compiling his 2007 catalogue of the artist's drawings.)Sheet Size: 11 x 8.25 in.Matting Size: 13 x 10 in.Unframed.

British Railways Doncaster Drawing Office 1948 official diagram titled Full Size Smokebox Numberplates for Classes A4 - W1 - A2 - A3 - A1 - B17 Streamlined. Shows curly 6 on the examples of 60091 and 61631. Has an LNER Cowlairs Works stamp left bottom April 1948. A wonderful survivor on linen and mounted on an original 37in long wooden baton.

UNITED KINGDOM. ST. HELENA. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Silver One Pound, 2020. The East India Company. Trade Dollar Design. The first coin of the East India Company’s "The Trade Dollar Collection"The original Silver British Trade Dollar was issued at a time when trade in the East needed a medium of payment. The East India Company was linked to the British empire.It became necessary to produce a special dollar for trading in the British Colony when the price of Silver rose rapidly in value between 1875 and 1895. The Silver price disturbed trading and resulted in a very serious shortage of minted dollars. To overcome the threat of a currency famine, The Royal Prerogative of the English sovereign gave approval in 1894 for the minting of a special British Dollar for general use in Far Eastern Trade.These coins were given an Eastern look to help ensure acceptance by countries outside of British dominion. They also did not indicate a country of origin on the coin which helped allow them to circulate throughout China where they were readily accepted as a medium of exchange. To indicate that the coin was genuine, Chinese merchants would occasionally stamp the coins with a "chopmark" or "counterstamp" to indicate that the coin was genuine or perhaps to advertise their businesses. Chopmarks do not adversely affect the value of these coins in the secondary marketplace.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 70 , certification number 6017808-009.Mintage: 10,000.Diameter: 39 mm.Weight: 31.1 g.Composition: 999/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Tessa Pullan (British 1953-): 'Racing Greyhounds', patinated bronze figure, incised with monogram 'TP' and numbered 5/9, with Livingstone Art Founders stamp, W52cm

Stamp Collection in Several old Albums, and small stockbooks, many 100s incl. interesting 19th and early 20th century, noted 1d Cape triangle, British South East Asia, GB QV to 5/-, etc.

Vintage Stamp Collection in Various Albums and Old Envelopes, incl. India, general British Commonwealth, China, etc. also including heavy box of photographic plates

Stamp Collection, with many hundreds pre-1950 in a blue album and by country in old envelopes, a red stockbook of mint British into 21st century with at least £250 of face value, etc.

Workman (Giles) Private-men no Pulpit-men: or, A Modest Examination of Lay-mens Preaching. Discovering it to be neither warranted by the Word of God; nor allowed by the Judgement, or Practise, of the Churches of Christ in New-England, first edition, title with ink reference, small repaired chip to head affecting ruled border only and ink-stamp "British Museum Sale Duplicate 1787" to verso, D3 small loss to fore-edge affecting some printed side-notes, trimmed at head with some loss to pagination, some soiling, light browning, modern half calf, [Sabin 105475; Wing W3583], small 4to, F. Neile for Tho. Underhill, 1646.  *** Rare, we cannot trace a record at auction since 1953. Workman, a master of the College School in Gloucester, calls frequently on John Cotton's experiences in New England. Wing records two variant imprints also published in the same year (W3584 & W3584A), both printed for Toby Langford.

Tony Forrest (British, 20th century), by and after, Majestic Pose, signed in pencil lower right margins titled, limited edition number 48/295 lower left, lithograph, 97cm x 64.5cm mounted size; New dawn, new day, signed in pencil, number 249/395; Nearest and Dearest, print on canvas, 31/195, 45.5cm x 45.5cm; Dorothea Hyde, Snow Leopard pair, 21/850, blind stamp, (4).

Stamps: A British Commonwealth Stamp Collection, mainly modern, housed in three stockbooks, four loose-leaf albums, plus mounted on loose leaves and loose in packets.

Stamps; A Large British Commonwealth Stamp Collection, early to modern, housed in five loose-leaf albums, many high values included. Viewing Highly Recomeded.

Stamps; A Great Britain and British Commemerative Stamp Collection, early to QEII early decimal, housed in three 'Adelphi' loose leaf albums, includes a better than average GB collection, noted: KEVII mounted mint set to 1 shilling (minus10d), KGV set 1912 mounted mint to 1 shilling, engraved seahourses, half crown and five shillings (both mounted mint), 1924 and 1925 Wembley sets (both mounted mint), KGV 1934 photogravuer set to 1 shilling (mounted mint), re-engraved seahorses set of three (mounted mint), KGVI 1939 high value arms set of six (mounted mint), 1948 R.S.W set (mounted mint), plus other high value stamps.

Stamps; A World stamp collection (including British Commonwealth), early to modern, housed in two Deluxe 'Simplex' loose leaf albums, also include a bag of loose used GB decimal stamps in envelopes.

Stamps; An Assortment of Stanley Gibbons Stamp Catalogues (12) including: British commemorative 2001 edition, commemorative and empire stamps 1840-1952 2006 edition, China 1989 edition, Japan and Korea 1997 edition, U.S.A 1994 edition, plus a variety of other countries, also includes a small quantity of world stamps in packets and covers.

Stamps; A World Stamp Collection (No British Commonwealth) Early to Modern, housed in four loose-leaf albums.

Stamps: A 'Better' British Commonwealth Stamp Collection, Countries 'M-Z', housed in a 'New Imperial' album. The album contains early stamps to 1936, with many 'Harder to Find' stamps included, viewing highly recommended.

Stamps; A World Stamp Collection (Including Some British Commonwealth), early to modern, housed in two albums and a stockbook, also includes a stockbook, album and refill pages (all unused).

Stamps: A World Stamp Collection, early to modern (including British Commonwealth), housed in eight stockbooks.

EIGHT STAMP ALBUMS / STOCK BOOKS, containing British stamps, to include many Victorian and Edwardian examples

SIX MATCHING STANLEY GIBBONS STAMP ALBUMS AND CONTENTS, in blue hardcases, two of which contain British stamps from Queen Victoria, Edward VII, George V, George VI through to Elizabeth II, together with regional issues (Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Wales. Scotland, Guernsey), the other four albums contain Queen Elizabeth II examples

THIRTEEN STAMP ALBUMS / STOCK BOOKS AND FIRST DAY COVER ALBUMS OF BRITISH STAMPS, mainly Queen Elizabeth II

EIGHT LARGE STAMP STOCKBOOKS, together with ten smaller stamp stock books with mixed British and foreign stamps

EIGHT STAMP ALBUMS, four containing Channel Island stamps (Jersey x2, Alderney and Guernsey, two containing British stamps, mainly Queen Elizabeth II and two containing Isle of Man stamps)

ELEVEN STAMP ALBUMS / STOCK BOOKS, containing British / Channel Island stamps, to include Edwardian, George V, George VI and Queen Elizabeth II examples

FIVE WINDSOR STAMP ALBUMS AND CONTENTS, in hardcase sleeves, together with three stock books, all containing Queen Elizabeth II British and a few Channel Islands stamps

NINE STAMP ALBUMS / STOCK BOOKS, containing British / the regions stamps, mainly Queen Elizabeth II

Victoria Cross winner Johnson Beharry VC signed 2005 FDC dedicated to him along with the miniature 4 x 20p VC mint stamp sheet. Postmarked on his Investiture date. Warrant Officer Class 2 Johnson Gideon Beharry, VC, COG (born 26 July 1979), is a British Army soldier who, on 18 March 2005, was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valour in the British and Commonwealth armed forces. Saving members of his unit, the 1st Battalion Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, from ambushes on 1 May and again on 11 June 2004 at Al-Amarah, Iraq, Beharry sustained serious head injuries in the latter engagement. Queen Elizabeth II formally invested him with the Victoria Cross on 27 April 2005 Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Miscellaneous books including travel Collection of works Paine, Thomas. Common Sense: addressed to the Inhabitants of America … A New Edition, with several Additions … to which is added … an Address to the People called Quakers. The New Edition here given increases the Work upwards of One Third. London: printed and sold by all the booksellers, 1792. 12mo in half-sheets, 58 pp., modern quarter calf, inked annotations to blanks; [French Revolutionary Wars]. A Letter to the Right Honorable the Earl of Warwick … in consequence of the Speeches of his Lordship … in Opposition of the Motions of the Earls of Oxford and Suffolk, to address His Majesty for Peace, and for the Dismissal of the Right Honorable Pitt. Likewise some Observations upon the Conduct of the French Directory during the Late Negotiations for Peace. With a Recommendation for British Subjects to unite, as the most certain Means for promoting Happiness amongst themselves, and bid Defiance to the dark Machinations of their Enemies. By a Loyal Subject. [?London]: printed for the author, 1798. First and apparently only edition, small 8vo in half-sheets, 128 pp., contemporary straight-grain red morocco gilt, coronet and monogram ‘Y’ gilt to covers, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, gilt red morocco book-label of W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey, ink-stamp of Alexander Gardyne dated 1883 to verso of title-page; Sassoon, Siegfried. The Heart's Journey. New York: Crosby Gaige, 1927. One of 500 copies, signed by the author on the title-page, 4to, finely bound in tan crushed morocco gilt by Sangorski & Sutcliffe; Southesk, James Carnegie, 9th Earl of. Saskatchewan and the Rocky Mountains. Edinburgh: Edmonston & Douglas, 1874. First edition, 8vo, original blue cloth gilt, 7 wood-engraved plates including frontispiece, 5 lithographic plates (counted as 2), 2 folding maps on glazed linen, inner hinges neatly reinforced; War Office. Historical Record of the Thirty-Fourth, or, the Cumberland Regiment of Foot. London: Parker, Furnivall, and Parker, 1844. First edition, 8vo, original red cloth, engraved general title-page (spotted), 5 hand-coloured wood-engraved plates (3 listed); Cannon, Richard. Historical Record of the Twenty-First Regiment, or the Royal North British Fusiliers. London: Parker, Furnivall, & Parker, 1849. First edition, 8vo, original red cloth, engraved general title-page, 3 hand-coloured lithographic plates, dent to rear board; and 10 others (including Joseph Skelton, Engraved Illustrations of Antient Arms and Armour … after the Drawings, and with the Descriptions of Dr. Meyrick, 1830, 2 volumes, folio, engraved plates) (18) Southesk's work Saskatchewan and the Rocky Mountains is notably uncommon in good condition in the original cloth.

Oxenden (George Chichester). Poems, &c., 1st edition, London: H. Fisher, Son, and Co. Printers, 1829, wide margins, verso of binder's preliminary blank inscribed by the author 'with every kind wish from George Chichester Oxenden -1830-' (foxed), dark green endpapers, all edges gilt, contemporary tan morocco, lightly rubbed in places and some marks, gilt decorated spine, covers with wide gilt border of seedhead and bead rolls and triple fillets, double fillet on edges, and flower roll on turn-ins, large 4to in 2s, together with an autograph letter signed from the author to Mrs Hackhouse, saying that he is sure she will look kindly on the volume of poems he sends, and adding 'Do not place my translation from the Persian into the hands of that connecting link between the Human and the Ape Species, Sir Harford Jones. Or, rather, do, if you have the least wish - for I dread nothing which his broad brimmed Hat encloses.', written in sepia ink on 3 pages of a bifolium, with embossed stamp 'Bath Vellum' on first leaf, 4to, plus:Smith (Charlotte). Beachy Head: with Other Poems, 1st edition, London: printed for the Author; and sold by J. Johnson, 1807, half-title present, 24pp. publisher's catalogue at rear, endpapers toned, contemporary ownership signature on front pastedown, stitching strained, untrimmed, original brown paper-backed boards, a few marks, edges rubbed, spine frayed with loss at ends, 8vo, and:Nooth (Charlotte). Original Poems, and A Play, 1st edition, London: printed for Longman et al, 1815, list of subscribers at rear, C4 with closed tear in upper margin (clipping first line of text), occasional foxing, endpapers browned, original boards with paper label to spine, rubbed and marked in places, 8vo, plus The Author. A Poem. by C. Churchill, 1st edition, printed for W. Flexney, 1763, contemporary calf-backed marbled boards, 4to in 2sQTY: (4)NOTE:Author of satiric verse and parodies, George Chichester Oxenden (1798-1875) was the son of Henry Oxenden, seventh baronet, who lived at the family seat at Broome Park, near Canterbury, Kent. He was an expert orchid grower, and is mentioned a number of times in Charles Darwin's Fertilization of Orchids, published by John Murray in 1862, for example: 'I am greatly indebted to Mr. G. Chichester Oxenden of Broome Park for fresh specimens of this Orchis [Ustullata], and for his never-tiring kindness in supplying me with living plants, and information regarding many of the rarer British Orchids.' Sir Harford Jones (1764-1847) was an English diplomat and author. As a young man he entered the service of the East India Company and became proficient in Persian, becoming envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the court of Persia from 1807 to 1811. The letter herein appears to suggest that there was no love lost between George Oxenden and Harford Jones.

WW1 1913 Pattern US Remington Bayonet. WW2 Home Guard Issue. A good example. The blade stamped with a January 1917 issue stamp. Housed in a 1907 pattern bayonet scabbard indicating probably WW2 British Home Guard issue. Some staining ... Accompanied by a French 1842 pattern brass hilted bayonet. Reduced in length. (2 items) Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

Two albums of First Day issues, stamp postcards, letter cards and postcards, British and Foreign, late Victorian to Elizabeth II, First Day Issues from 1976 - 1994 (2 albums)

TENNYSON ALFRED: (1809-1892) English Poet Laureate 1850-92. D.S., A Tennyson, being a signed cheque, London, 25th April 1783. The partially printed cheque is drawn on the London & Westminster Bank and is completed by by Tennyson´s wife, Emily, made payable to ´the account of J. Prior Esqre. with Messrs. Matlock & Co for Hallam Tennyson´ for the sum of ´Twenty seven pounds, six shillings & two pence´. With various ink stamp and perforated cancellations, including a ink stroke lightly running through part of Tennyson´s signature. VGHallam Tennyson (1852-1928) 2nd Baron Tennyson. British aristocrat, the eldest son of Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Hallam served as his father´s personal secretary and biographer, and was also Governor of South Australia 1899-1902 and the second Governor-General of Australia 1903-04.

[GANDHI MAHATMA]: (1869-1948) Indian political and spiritual leader during the Indian independence movement. [ROLLAND ROMAIN] (1866-1944) French dramatist & novelist, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1915, and an admirer of both Mahatma Gandhi and fellow Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. A fine original vintage unsigned 8 x 6.25 photograph (approximately 21 x 16 cm), the gelatin silver print depicting Gandhi seated in a full-length pose in an armchair, swathed in plain white robes, opposite the pacifist writer Rolland, the two men engaged in conversation in the latter´s study within his residence in Villeneuve, on the shores of Lake Geneva, in December 1931. The Nobel Laureate´s sister, Madeleine Rolland, can be seen seated in a full-length pose alongside Gandhi, as she attentively listens to their discussions, and seated on the floor in the foreground of the image appears another lady, Madeleine Slade, who takes notes of the event with the paper and pencil before her. Photograph by Rodolphe Schlemmer of Montreux and bearing his black ink signature to the lower right corner of the image, and credit stamp to the verso. A wonderful and desirable photograph. Some light traces of former mounting to the upper edge of the verso, otherwise VGRodolphe Schlemmer (1878-1972) German photographer who established a studio in Montreux in 1910 and is also known to have taken portraits of Rabindranath Tagore.Madeleine Rolland (1872-1960) French translator and peace activist, affiliated with the French section of the Women´s International League for Peace and Freedom. Rolland was passionate about India, and it was through her actions that she made it possible for her brother, Romain, to come into contact with Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi.Madeleine Slade (1892-1982) Mirabehn. British supporter of the Indian Indepence Movement who left her home in England in the 1920s to live and work with Mahatma Gandhi, devoting her life to human development and the advancement of Gandhi´s principles. Mirabehn maintained a rich epistolary correspondence with Madeleine Rolland.Romain Rolland, whose biography of Gandhi, still relevant today, was published in 1924 and contributed to the Indian leader´s reputation, had invited Bapu to be a guest at his Swiss home from 6th - 11th December 1931. The visit took place following Gandhi´s participation as the sole representative of the Indian National Congress at the Second Round Table Conference held in London from September - December 1931.

LIVERPOOL EARL OF: (1770-1828) British Prime Minister 1812-27. A good, large D.S., Liverpool, one page (vellum), large oblong folio, n.p., 13th September 1809. The partially printed document, completed in manuscript, is a Deputy Lieutenant's Commission addressed to Francis William Cobb and states, in part, 'His Majesty's Lieutenants are thereby authorized and impowered to appoint Deputy Lieutenants for their respective counties, and the Warden of the Cinque Ports, Two Ancient Towns and their Members.......And whereas by one other Act of Parliament made in the 48th Year of the Reign of his said present Majesty, intituled "An Act for enabling His Majesty to establish a permanent Local Militia Force, under certain Restrictions, for the Defence of the Realm". amongst other Things the Mayors, Jurats or other Magistrates. for the Time being........shall and may Act as Deputy Lieutenants for the Purposes of this Act, and the said Warden was thereby authorized to appoint any other Persons qualified in the Manner directed by the said first recited Act, to act in like Manner as Deputy Lieutenants......In pursuance therefore of the said recited Acts, I the said Robert Earl of Liverpool, with His Majesty's Approbation, have nominated, constituted, and deputed, and by these Presents, DO nominate, constitute and depute you the said Francis William Cobb to be one of my Deputy Lieutenants.....you having delivered into the Clerk of the Peace. of the Town and Port of Dovor a specific Description, in writing, signed by yourself. of a sufficient Qualification for holding this Commission......to act, do, execute and perform, all and every Act and Acts, Powers, Matters and Things, in the said Acts of Parliament contained, which on the Parts and Behalfs of Deputy Lieutenants.....may or ought to be done, acted, executed, and performed, and that in all Things according to the true Intent and Meaning of the same'. Signed by the Earl of Liverpool at the foot alongside a good red wax seal. With a further affixed small blind embossed paper seal and blue revenue stamp. A few minor folds and light age wear, otherwise VGFrancis William Cobb (1781-1871) English brewer, banker, shipping agent, coal merchant; the third member of his family to serve as Deputy Lieutenant of Dover.

LITERARY ADAPTATIONS: Selection of signed 8 x 10 photographs and very slightly smaller (1) by various actors and actresses, each of the images depicting them in costume from film adaptations of different literary works, comprising Samantha Eggar (as Miranda Grey from the psychological horror film The Collector, 1965, based on the 1963 novel of the same title by John Fowles), Joan Fontaine (as Jane Eyre from the American film Jane Eyre, 1943, based on Charlotte Bronte´s novel of the same title, 1847), Felix Aylmer (as Judge McWhirrey from the British-American film The Chalk Garden, 1964, adapted from Enid Bagnold´s play of the same title, 1955), Ralph Richardson (as Caterpillar from the British musical film Alice´s Adventures in Wonderland, 1972, based on Lewis Carroll´s 1865 novel of the same title, and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass, 1871), Terence Stamp (as Sergeant Frank Troy from the British epic period drama film Far from the Madding Crowd, 1967, adapted from Thomas Hardy´s novel of the same title, 1874), Jonathan Winters (as ´The Blessed´ Reverend Wilbur Glenworthy/Harry Glenworthy from the black comedy film The Loved One, 1965, based on Evelyn Waugh´s short novel The Loved One: An Anglo-American Tragedy, 1948), and Tim Woodward & Lisa Eichhorn (as Felix Young and Gertrude respectively from the British Merchant Ivory film The Europeans, 1979, based on Henry James´s novel of the same title, 1878). All are boldly signed (several in fountain pen inks) to largely lighter areas of the images, and none are inscribed. G (2) to VG, 7

USTINOV PETER (1921-2004) British actor, Academy Award winner. A good vintage signed and inscribed 7 x 9.5 photograph of Ustinov standing in a half-length pose in costume as the General, President of the tiny, obscure European Republic of Concordia, from the American romantic comedy film Romanoff and Juliet (1961) which was also directed and written by Ustinov, and adapted from his play of the same title, itself loosely based on William Shakespeare´s Romeo and Juliet. Photograph by A. Di Giovanni of Rome and bearing their credit stamp to the verso. Signed by Ustinov in blue fountain pen ink to a lighter area of the background, ´For dear Sash - My affection for you overlaps, Ever, Peter´ and dated at Rome, 28th July 1960, in his hand. A few corner and surface creases, otherwise about VG

WW2 British Poster "You Know More Than Other People". Printed for HM Stationary Office by Greycaine Ltd, Watford and London". Size 38cm x 25cm. Ink stamp to the reverse "Commdg. Officer, Gordonstoun School Sea Cadet Corps".

Collection of mainly British mint stamps, together with a selection of British and Foreign used stamps, mint stamp books and sheets

HARRY JOHN JOHNSON, R. I. (BRITISH 1826-1884), EDINBURGH FROM CORSTORPHINE, pencil and coloured washes on paper, titled and with Artist's monogram stamp, framed under glass, Martyn Gregory , St James London label verso, 65 x 18cm

Large stamp collection 5 full packed albums, British Commonwealth and world wide

A 1920s-30s The Strand Stamp Album, containing a collection of British, Empire and World stamps - the vast majority pre-war, some 19th century, most hinged, some pasted, including a small number on envelopes.

A rare Raid Spotters Notebook with 1940 pencil dates in rear, the book is designed to assist identifying friendly aircraft from Axis ones, lots of great silhouettes of German and British planes, good condition, with a 3d stamp book

Collection of Five Stamps & first day covers; World stamps, British Commonwealth first day cover albums, 25th Anniversary of the Coronation H.M Queen Elizabeth II Stamp Album & various other first day covers

Frank Griffith (British 1889-1979): Riverside Trees, oil on board unsigned, artist's studio stamp verso 39cm x 49cm Notes: Griffith studied and associated some of the leading artists of his day, including Paul Signac, Walter Sickert, and Charles Ginner.Condition Report: Good condition, well presented in quality gilt frame - ready to hang. Minor overpainting visible under UV light.

David Leach (British, 1911-2005), a celadon glazed studio pottery teapot and cover, with bent cane handle, studio stamp verso, height 13cm, together with two further David Leach celadon glazed teacups and saucers with incised vertical detail (3)Repair to outer edge of cover.Cups and saucers each finely crazed throughout.Otherwise very good and original.

David Leach (British, 1911-2005) for Lowerdown Pottery - a stoneware footed squat vase, tenmoku glazed, impressed artists monogram and studio stamp verso, h.13.6cm, dia.15.5cmIn excellent and original condition throughout with no apparent faults.

Gerald Laing (British, 1936-2011) Third Skydiver 1968 Screenprint in colours, printed on smooth white paper by the artist Edition XXXX/75 Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil Published by the artist with his blind stamp (Ingram & Halliwell 13) Dimensions: (Frame) 37.5 in. (H) x 25.5 in. (W) (Paper) 35 in. (H) x 23 in. (W)

Gerald Laing (British, 1936-2011) Pendulum 1968 Screenprint in colours, printed on smooth white paper by the artist Edition 38/75 Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil Published by the artist with his blind stamp (Ingram & Halliwell 14) Dimensions: (Frame) 37.5 in. (H) x 25.75 in. (W)  (Paper) 35 in. (H) x 23 in. (W)