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Of American Civil War interest: late 19th century, 'Records - Co. D. 14th Regiment - N.G.S.N.Y.', a regiment book of the American Civil War,27.7 x 22cm, anda photograph of a group of American Civil War Union soldiers (2)Condition ReportThe photograph with losses and tears to the paper and surface marks throoughout commensurate with use. The photograph including the border measures 36.5cm x 28.7cm. The regiment book with considerable wear to the cover and pages commensurate with use.One photograph and book with around 200 pages each with two sides of writing in various hands. Addititional added photos. First date seems to be 1862 and the last around 1884

This two-piece Royal Doulton character jug lot includes General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson D7294 from the Antagonists Collection, marked No 028 of a limited edition of 100, featuring a Confederate flag-shaped handle and detailed period uniform. Accompanying it is the Civil War-themed double-sided character jug depicting Generals Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, numbered 4146 of 9500, showcasing both leaders in uniform with a divided rope motif and American flag. Both jugs are hand-painted, with backstamps identifying them as Royal Doulton limited editions. Largest piece measures 7"H. Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

Very rare (incomplete) set 33 of American M. Nelson statesman themed playing cards, circa 1863. Mr Rayner notes: 'The scarcity of this set cannot be overstated. Nelson also issued a companion set of Union generals playing cards, which is equally rare, and that both card sets have been reproduced in modern times. In fact, the cards from 1863, however, are virtually absent from the collecting world. Card playing reproduction sets are extremely popular and can easily be found for sale. The original was one the main diversions enjoyed by Civil War soldiers during the many lulls in battle, so it is not surprising that a company issued cards picturing the main military figures for each side. The Confederate set features all of the important leaders and generals in the campaign, including Confederate President Jefferson Davis (ten of spades), General Robert E. Lee (three of hearts), and General Stonewall Jackson (four of clubs). Each individual is featured in a bust-length illustration, with the card's denomination and suit depicted in the upper left corner. Like the tobacco cards of Civil War generals (issued in the late 1880s), which appeal to both Civil War and nonsport card collectors, the offered set has the potential to be highly prized by hobbyists from a number of different fields of collecting (nonsport cards, playing cards, Civil War, etc.). Unfortunately, its rarity has precluded it from being represented in all but the most advanced collections, and as far as we can tell, sets surface so infrequently that there is no consensus on value. Still, it is hard not to appreciate that this remarkably designed set of cards featuring Confederate generals and leaders, issued in 1863 during the heart of the Civil War, would not find a home among the same audience that so highly prizes cards issued of the same historical figures dating from decades later.'

Lead solidiers - American Civil War, infantry and artillery figures, with 2 x 12 pdr cannons

"ANTEBELLUM" UNOFFICIAL OFFICER CORD | USA, AMERICAN | Country: USA | Date: 2nd half of the 19th century | Condition: excellent | Lot information | An officer's cord from the period before the American Civil War ("Antebellum"), an unofficial model, used mainly for ceremonial purposes. The blade is straight, one-sided ground, made of steel with visible traces of age and corrosion. It has a characteristic tapering shape with a central point. The hilt is decorated with a brass pommel in the shape of an eagle's head, a common motif in American military cords of this period. The handle is grooved, made of material imitating ivory. The canopy is transverse, wide, decorated with simple floral patterns and finished with decorative elements. The scabbard is metal, painted black, with brass fittings. The foot of the scabbard is decorated with an embossed relief of a five-pointed star, which may refer to US military or state symbols. | Dimensions | Length: 88.5 cm | Blade length: 71 cm | Blade width: 17 mm | Weight: 770 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.

Vinyl - 17 The Clash original UK 7” singles to include: White Riot, Remote Control, Complete Control, Clash City Rockers, (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais (pink sleeve), English Civil War (Johnny Comes Marching Home), The Cost Of Living EP, London Calling / Armagideon Time x 2 (both UK printed in Holland with white labels and black print, one with P/S one without), Bankrobber, Should I Stay Or Should I Go / Straight To Hell x 2 (one solid labels and one large hole). Condition at least VG overall.

Vinyl - 10 The Clash 7" singles spanning their career to include Remote Control, White Riot x 2 (one without pic sleeve), (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais (blue sleeve), Complete Control, English Civil War, London Calling and others. Vg+ overall

Folio Society: 'The Spanish Civil War' in two volumes.

A GAR Civil War Reunion canteen flask, 'Chicago 1900', painted with coat of arms and inscribed 'We Drank from the Same Canteen', height 14.5cm, diameter 13cm.

An early 20th Century cast iron ship's badge for HMS 'Crusader'. Having the armorial to the centre and 'Crusader' stamped to the reverse, 14cm high.HMS Crusader was a Royal Navy Destroyer launched in September 1931, she spent her early service years enforcing the British arms blockade during the Spanish Civil War. She was then transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy and took part in convoy operations until sunk by U-91 on the 14th September 1942.

15 DELPRADO CAVALRY HAND PAINTED COLLECTORS FIGURE MODELS, SET OF 3 HIGH DETAILED FRONT LINE FIGURES (AMERICAN CIVIL WAR) BOXED

Limited edition, exquisitely hand decorated, issued in 1992 a special edition to mark the 350th anniversary of the beginning of the English Civil War. Modeled as King Charles I wearing a red cape over his delicate blue attire. Gilt accents throughout. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: C. Noke/H. Tittensor Issued: 1992Dimensions: 6.75"L x 7"W x 17"HEdition Number: 245 of 350Country of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

A large selection of ABC & Topps gum trading cards including The Beatles, Monkees, Star Wars, Battle, Civil War, Thunderbirds, Planet of the Apes, Elvis Presley etc

English Civil War.- Resolution of the Round-Heads (The): Being a Zealous Declaration of the Grievances wherewith their little Wits are Consumed to Destruction..., 8pp., ownership inscription "Frank Condie Baxter 1931" to front free endpaper, browned, later green half calf, chip to spine, wear to joints and extremities, [Wing R1156], small 4to, no printer, 1642. *** Scarce. Originally published in 1641 as "The resolution of the Round-Heads, to pull downe Cheap-side Crosse" (Wing R1157).

Human Rights.- Lilburne (John) The Triall of Lieut. Collonell John Lilburne, By and extraordinary or special Commission, first edition, initial printed leaf before engraved frontispiece, title cropped with loss of imprint, repairs to some margins causing slight loss of text, foxing, later cloth, [Wing W338], 4to, Published by Theodorus Verax, [Printed by Hen. Hills], [1649].*** A leader of the Leveller movement during the English Civil War, Lilburne (d. 1657) was acquitted of the charge of high treason against the Cromwell regime. He is also known as 'Freeborn John' after coining the phrase 'freeborn rights', an early definition of human rights as opposed to rights bestowed by government or law.

Civil War.- Kings Majesties Prophecie concerning the Army (The), first edition, 8pp., woodcut on title, light foxing, later calf, [Wing K603; ESTC R205544], 4to, 1648.*** Very rare. ESTC locates the BL copy only; no copy on RBH since 1946.Provenance: Henry Cunliffe (bookplate); Bulkeley Bandinel, Bodleian Librarian (bookplate).

English Civil War.- ["W.S."] Rebels no Saints: or, a Collection of the Speeches, Private Passages, Letters, and Prayers of those Persons Lately Executed...By a person of quality, engraved frontispiece, small repair to upper corner of frontispiece without loss, small hole to title near head without loss of text, browned, stained, 20th century vellum, stained, [Wing S204], 8vo, Printed, and are to be sold by the several book-sellers in London and Westminster-hall, 1661. *** Scarce copy of this loyalist work. The 'To the reader' signed W.S.. Matthew Jenkinson has argued in favour of its attribution to the historian Sir William Sanderson (Culture and Politics at the Court of Charles II, The Boydell Press, 2010, pp.40-41).Provenance: Frederick Fryer (bookplate to front free endpaper). 

Collection of plastic figures to include boxed Britains Wild West Buckboard No. 7617, Britains Wild West No. 7616 Pioneer Covered Wagon, Britains Wild West No. 7615 Concord Overland Stage, Britains American Civil War Union Gun Team And Limber, etc

A box of plastic Britains American Civil War Figures and plastic and metal Guardsmen and Scottish Figures, four boxes of Woodland Scenic Dioramas, various play worn Dinky Toys and Meccano Magazines

* Eliot (Thomas Stearns, 1888-1965). ‘The Fire and the Rose. Little Gidding, by T. S. Eliot (Faber & Faber), 1s.’ [1942], an uncredited 6-page typed review, with 7 pencil remarks in Eliot’s hand, further pencil proofreading marks in another hand, typed to leaf rectos only and stapled together at left margin with a blank cover sheet, inscribed in pencil, ‘With T. S. Eliot’s remarks in pencil’, slim 4toQTY: (1)NOTE:The remarks are written adjacent to the relevant lines in the review:1) The reviewer, quoting two lines from the poem: ‘… though he seems in some way to become fused in a Christ symbolism, e.g. “If I think of a King at nightfall, / Of three men, and more, on a scaffold …”’. Eliot remarks: ‘I was not conscious of this!’ 2) ‘… and an understanding of the first three is necessary for the full comprehension of the fourth part. That is asking a good deal, I must admit.’ Eliot: ‘My original idea (and the eventual form) is the 4 together in one volume.’ 3) ‘We know from The Waste Land that he is a student of Buddha and religions derived from him.’ Eliot: ‘Brahminism & Buddhism.’ 4) ‘I can only draw from these lines that what is received is worship is something other than the orthodox aim for or understand.’ Eliot: ‘The ordinary parishioner, certainly!’ 5) ‘A torment surely more applicable to Faustus than to T. S. Eliot.’ Eliot: ‘Why? Might be anybody’. 6) Referring to 3 lines in East Coker, beginning ‘Sin is Behovely, but’, Eliot notes: ‘quoted from Juliana of Norwich (1371)’ 7) With reference to a quotation from the poem ending with the line, ‘And the fire and the rose are one’, Eliot brackets the last three lines and writes, ‘suggestion of the Paradiso’.The uncredited review appeared in Poetry Quarterly, vol. 4 (1942), pp. 151 ff., but without ‘The Fire and the Rose’ heading that appears in this typescript.Little Gidding is the fourth and final poem of T. S. Eliot's Four Quartets, a series of poems that discuss time, perspective, humanity, and salvation. It was first published in September 1942 after being delayed for over a year because of the air-raids on Great Britain during World War II and Eliot's declining health. The title refers to a small Anglican community in Little Gidding in Huntingdonshire, established by Nicholas Ferrar in the 17th century and scattered during the English Civil War. Published over a six-year period, the Four Quartets were first published together by Harcourt in 1943.Eliot regarded Four Quartets as his masterpiece, and it is the work that most of all led him to being awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948.

New York: Mrs. Frank Leslie, Publisher, 1896. Hardcover volume titled 'Frank Leslie's Illustrated Famous Leaders and Battle Scenes of the Civil War 1861-1865', edited by Louis Shepheard Moat with an introduction by Major-General Joseph B. Carr. This large-format book contains 544 pages of detailed pictorial content, including battle scenes, naval engagements, portraits of prominent figures, and scenes of military and civilian life, rendered by various artists of the era. The illustrations serve as a visual chronicle of the American Civil War and are based on official records and on-the-spot observations. Bound in dark brown embossed boards with gilt title lettering.Artist: Frank LeslieIssued: 1896Dimensions: 12.25"L x 1.75"W x 17.5"HCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear. As is. Loose hinges and pages. Covers and pages scuffed and stained and spotted.

This collection of five hardcover books explores the history of firearms, the Wild West, and the Civil War. A History of the Colt Revolver provides a detailed account of Colts impact on weaponry from 1836-1940. Age of the Gunfighter and The American West: Gunfighter offer an in-depth look at the weapons and legendary figures of the frontier era. The Civil War Catalog presents a visual guide to uniforms, weapons, and artifacts from the conflict. The Complete Encyclopedia of Pistols & Revolvers by A.E. Hartink is a comprehensive reference for firearm enthusiasts. A must-have set for history buffs, collectors, and firearm historians. Largest book measures 13.5"H.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

This lot features an antique Confederate States of America Ten Dollar note, dated February 17, 1864, during the American Civil War. The note depicts a right-facing portrait of Confederate cabinet member Robert M. T. Hunter on the lower right corner. The central vignette shows a scene of horse-drawn artillery, illustrating a military encampment or supply train. The note has prominent design features including the denomination "10" on both sides, and the legend "THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA" along the top. The reverse of the note is elaborately engraved with the word "TEN" in large letters and the denomination "10" within circles at each corner, all within an intricate border pattern. The note is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, issued by the American Heritage Mint: Historic Coin & Currency, attesting to the note's authenticity as genuine United States currency. It comes in a protective holder and is housed in a black presentation folder with a gold-embossed emblem from The American Heritage Mint. Presentation folder: 9"L x 4"H. Ten Dollar only: 7"L x 3"H. The dimensions are approximate.Issued: 1864Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.

Barons of Kilravock: the 12th & 14th Barons of Kilravock Documents dating 1611-1687 including Covenanting interest Documents concerning the 12th Baron, 1611-1643: a quantity of documents, mainly legal and financial, also including two signed copies of a letter from the leaders of the Covenanting party (one addressed to “The richt worfull the Laird of Perk, Theis” and the other “To the richt worshipfull the Laird of Kilraak, Theis", asking the recipients to “repair to Edinburgh with all convenient speede, that you micht be truelie informed of the estait of our effaires, and give your concurrence and advyce how these innovationes of the Service Booke, His Comission, Canons, and other abusis, so much threatning the overthrow of religioun and law, micht be removed…”, dated 26th March 1638, each 23 lines on paper, signed by Montrose, Boyd, Home, Loudon and others, each 20 x 31cm [Rose, Shaw & Innes p.320];letters including a letter from the Privy Council, dated August 1632, asking for the Laird's assistance in a dispute, the summons of a valuation of the lands of Hugh Rose of Kilravock, dated 5th November 1635, one from the Bishop of Ross dated the 5th March 1636 discussing the refusal of a divorce case, a settlement of marches between Kilravock and Redcastle dated 30th October 1639, and a large number of others;Document concerning the 13th Baron, 1643-1649: only one document present from the tenure of the 13th Baron, dated 11th June 1644, from the Earl of Moray, writing “I…desyr you will stryue to continou the puting out of anni hors out of my deuision…”;Documents concerning the 13th Baron, 1649-1687: a large quantity of documents, mainly legal and financial A fascinating and extensive collection of documents leading from the reign of James VI and I to that of Mary II, encompassing the Scottish Covenanting movement, civil war and the Stuart restoration. The 12th and 13th Barons of Kilravock had both inclined towards the Covenanting interest, with the 12th Baron receiving an invitation by the leaders of the movement to meet in Edinburgh in 1638, and ultimately signing the National Covenant. Very little is included from the brief tenure of the 13th Baron, who died aged just 29 in 1649. It is known that he led his clan against James Graham, the 1st Marquis of Montrose, at the Battle of Auldearn in 1645 and supported the government-led Covenanting army at this point. However, his loyalties later changed and he led a regiment of dragoons which planned to rescue King Charles I from his imprisonment by Parliament.About the 14th Baron, Cosmo Innes et al. write:“Bearing in mind the cautious maxims with which he set out, Mr. Hew Rose gives us little information of the public affairs of his own time, in which the Chief must have taken some part. It was the most momentous periods of British history; but we are not surprised that Master Hew - writing in the years 1683 and 1684 - wishing above all things for peace in his days, chose not to commit to paper his own opinions, nor to blazon the actions and principles of his kinsman and Chief…” [p.344].These collections of documents were compiled by the Rose family and largely fit into groupings of the 12th and 14th Barons. A few later 18th century documents are also included. 

Cunningham (Peter). The Story of Nell Gwyn: and the Sayings of Charles the Second. related and collected by Peter Cunningham, 2 volumes, New York: John Wiley's Sons, 1883, EXTRA ILLUSTRATED with 228 added engraved portraits and views, some facsimiles, and other historical prints (mostly 19th century, but including some 18th century and early 20th century) as well as autograph signatures and manuscript documents, the latter including autograph letter by the compiler Peter Cunningham, clipped signature of Charles Sackville, Earl of Dorset, a clipped document signed by Sir Robert Walpole, dated 24th October 1738, a 4-page manuscript letter in brown ink by Henry Sidney, Earl of Romney, Master-General of the Ordnance from 1693-1702, dated St. James's 22nd October 1698, a manuscript document in French on vellum signed by Louis XIV, King of France, dated August 12th 1704, autograph letter signed by the 19th century painter C. M. Ward, a printed and manuscript document of power of attorney signed by the Earl of Pembroke, date August 28th 1720, a manuscript letter signed by Charles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset, dated June 19th, 1690, addressed to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury informing them of an agreement with Sir Francis Child, His Majesty's Jeweller, for a diamond ring of the value of £300, given to Baron Cobb, and other jewellery gifts, a clipped vellum document signed by John Powlett, Marquess of Winchester, a clipped signature of Henry Bennet, Earl of Arlington, a manuscript document signed by the Earl of Lichfield, dated October 26th 1682, to the Ranger and Keepers of Woodstocke Parke... 'to Will and requre you or either of you to kill and deliever to the bearer here of one fatt Dooe of this season...', a clipped signature of Gilbert Burnet, Bishop of Salisbury, a clipped document signed by Laurence Hyde, Earl of Rochester, dated April 26th 1679, a manuscript document signed by the Earl of Jersey, Sir Stephen Fox, Henry Boyle, Lord Carlington, and Richard Hill, being a warrant to the Earl of Montague, Master of Her Majesties Great Wardrobe, to deliver to 'ye strewer of Herbs to her Majesty - a Gown of Scarlett Cloth with a badge & Her Majesty's cypher on it as was provided at ye last coronation' (fragile with some repairs to folds), a clipped document signed by Lord Portmore dated February 1689, a clipped document signed by the Earl of Oxford, dated April 1713, and a clipped signature of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester, plus a printed English Civil War tract (The King's Majesty's Alarum for Open War, declared by His setting up His Standard at Dunsmare-Heath. Also His affront at the City of Coventry, by denying him entrance into the City, and His resolution thereupon, to plant Ordnance against it, and batter down the City, and all other Cities and Townes that shall deny His admittance, [London]: printed for Tho. Richard, August 25. 1642, 8pp., royal coat of arms to verso of final leaf, small 4to), inserted additional title page to each volume 'The Story of Nell Gwyn by Peter Cunningham, extended from one to two volumes with two hundred and twenty-eight extra prints and autographs by L. W. October 1915', top edges gilt, remainder rough-trimmed, inside gilt dentelles, early 20th century gilt-decorated red full morocco (by G. Walters, with his binder's stamp to verso of front endpaper of each volume), rubbed and wear to spines and joints, recased with original spines laid down, contained in purpose-made maroon cloth slipcases (some wear), large 8vo QTY: (2)NOTE:Wing C2086; Thomason E.114[10] (for the printed tract The Kings Alarum for War, the publication which marked the formal commencement of hostilities between King Charles I and Parliament, and the start of the English Civil War).The printed illustrations include Bartolozzi's stipple-engraved portrait of Nell Gwyn after Peter Lely, published 1802, an engraved portrait of Charles I, with caption in French, published by Peter Stent, engraved view of the Duke's Theatre, Dorset-Gardens, published July 1st, 1818, engraved portrait of Edward, Earl of Clarendon, engraved portrait of Sir William Temple by George Vertue after Lely, circa 1720, an etched portrait of the Earl of Rochester crowning his monkey by W. N. Gardiner after S. Harding, published 1794, and other portraits of various beauties of the age, and members of the Royal court.

English Civil War. Killing no Murder: Briefly Discoursed in Three Questions, reprinted, n.p., 1689, [4], 27, [1] pp., title with woodcut ornament, toning and scattered spotting, light damp-staining to final leaf, 20th-century boards, small 4toQTY: (1)NOTE:ESTC R19228; Wing T1312A.This edition (Wing T1312A) has 'YEAR' in imprint, a colon after 'murder' in title and a woodcut illustration of a bowl of flowers above imprint. Another edition (Wing T1312) has 'Year' in imprint, a semi-colon after 'murder' in title and a design of type ornaments above imprint.Edward Sexby and Silius Titus are actually the authors of this work, published under the name William Allen. Allen, adjutant-general of the army in Ireland, was, like Sexby, a trooper in Cromwell's own regiment and was one of the agitators elected in 1647.

Rapin de Thoyras (Paul). The History of England, as well Ecclesiastical as Civil..., done into English from the French..., 14 volumes, London: James and John Knapton, 1728-31, titles in red and black, 4 engraved folding maps, 28 engraved portrait plates (including frontispieces), 5 engraved folding tables/genealogies, recent endpapers retaining armorial bookplate of Sir Charles Wolsely, Bt. to upper pastedowns, contemporary mottled calf, rebacked, gilt decorated spines with red morocco title labels, board corners repaired, rubbed, occasional wear mostly to joints of some volumes, 8vo, together with:Bolingbroke (Henry St. John, Viscount). The Works..., 5 volumes, London: David Mallet, 1754, initial leaves with slight worming at foot, marbled endpapers with armorial bookplate of Viscount Birkenhead to upper pastedown, contemporary mottled calf, gilt decorated spines with contrasting morocco labels, joints cracked and light wear, 4to,Fenn (John). Original Letters, written during the Reigns of Henry VI. Edward IV. and Richard III. By various Persons of Rank or Consequence..., 5 volumes, London: G. G. J. and J. Robinson [& John Murray], 1787-1823, engraved portrait plates, folding pedigrees, contemporary marbled calf, rebacked with gilt decorated spines with contrasting morocco labels, light wear, some boards detached or loosening, 4to, plus Beattie (William). Caledonia illustrated in a series of views taken expressly for the work, by W.H. Bartlett, T. Allom, and others, 2 volumes, London: George Virtue, circa 1840, additional engraved titles, numerous engraved plates, scattered spotting, contemporary half calf, gilt decorated spines, volume 2 lacking title label, joints cracked and some wear, 4to, plus Burke (Edmund). Correspondence of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke; between the year 1744, and the period of his decease, in 1797. Edited by Charles William, Earl Fitzwilliam and Richard Bourke, 4 volumes, London: Francis & John Rivington 1844, contemporary calf, gilt decorated spine with contrasting morocco labels, extremities lightly rubbed, 8vo, plus Johnson (Claude). The Early History of Motoring, London: [1927], mounted portrait frontispiece, half-tone illustrations, advertisements front and rear, original cloth-backed boards, spine darkened and few marks, 4to, plus Churchill (Winston S.). The Second World War, 6 volumes, London: Cassell & Co. Ltd. & The Book Society Ltd, 1948-54, original black cloth, 8voQTY: (37)

Taylor (John, The Water Poet). Mercurius Aquaticus; Or, the Water-Poets Answer to all that hath or shall be Writ by Mercurius Britanicus, [Oxford, by L. Lichfield], Printed in the Waine of the Moone, 1643, light waterstain to outer margins, final blank with closed tear repaired, [Wing T481; Madan 1510], bound with [Greaves (Edward)] Morbus Epidemius Anni 1643. Or, the New Disease With the Signes, Causes, Remedies. &c., [Wing G1792; Madan 1502], Oxford, Leonard Lichfield, 1643 bound with [Womock (Laurence)] Sober Sadnes: Or Historicall Observations upon The Proceedings, Presences, & Designs of a prevailing party in both Houses of Parliament, [Wing ?3352A; Madan 1293], [?London], W. Webb, 1643, bound with Digby (George, Earl of Bristol) The Lord George Digbies Apologie for Himselfe, [Wing B4761; Madan 1161], [Oxford], 1642, bound with Articles of Accusation, Exhibited By the Commons House Against Sr. John Bramston Sr. Robert Berkly, blank f. at end, [Wing E2522], 1641, bound with Grounds and Motives (The) Inducing His Majesty To Agree To A Cessation of Armes for One whole Yeare, with the Roman Catholiques of Ireland, title within woodcut border, [Wing G2134; Madan 1475], Oxford, Leonard Lichfield, 1643, bound with Anderson (Francis) The Copy of a Letter from Colonel Francis Anderson To Sir Thomas Glenham touching the Invasion of Scotland, title within woodcut border, lacks last leaf (blank), B1 loose, [Wing A3087; Madan 1528], Leonard Lichfield, 1643, bound with Discourse (A) Discovering some Mysteries of our New State and Remembring Some Fatall Daies on both Parties, The Loyall and the Rebell Betwixt A Protestant, a Puritan, and a Papist Shewing, The Rise and Progresse of Englands Unhappinesse, Oxford, Leonard Lichfield, 1645, title within woodcut border, title creased and ink-stained, last leaf ink-stained, [Wing D1592; Madan 1816], bound with Articles (The) of Exeter, woodcut vignette crown on title, last leaf blank, title soiled in corner, [Wing A3839], John Williams, 1647, bound with Oldenbarneveld (Jan van) Barnevelt displayed: Or the Golden Legend of New St John; found out in the United Provinces of the Low-Countries, [STC 18801], Nathaniel Butter, 1619, bound with A Declaration of the True Causes which moved His Majestie to assemble, and after inforced Him to dissolve the two last Meetings in Parliament, [STC 9246], by Bonham Norton, and John Bill, 1626; together 14 pamphlets in one volume, bound in varying order, with contemporary manuscript list of contents to verso of front blank (and ink ownership signatures to recto of the same blank leaf “H. Price Bot. at Bodleio ye Novr 1751” & “John Price”), the first pamphlet (David Jenkins, Lex Terra) defective, some damp-staining to outer margins, very slightly affecting a few titles, occasional light browning, contemporary vellum, titled in manuscript to spine, some marks and damp-stained on upper cover, small 4toQTY: (1)NOTE:A collection of scarce civil war pamphlets, some printed in Oxford during its time as Charles I's capital. The first mentioned item, Taylor's Mercurius Aquaticus, according to Madan, “one of Taylor's madcap effusions against Mercurius Britannicus”, the parliamentary newspaper. “The whole of no. 16 of the Britannicus (Dec. 7-14, 1643) is reprinted, including ’An Elegie on Master Pym' and then the writer half parodies, half satirizes it, piece by piece.” (Madan) Taylor, a lifelong royalist, was patronised by both James I and Charles I and followed the king to Oxford, “where,” says Wood, “he was much esteemed by the court and poor remnant of scholars for his facetious company”. The second mentioned item, Greaves' Morbus Epidemius, called by Wood a “morbus campestris”, refers to a disease that swept through Oxford as a direct result of the overcrowding caused by the king, his court and his armies being quartered on Oxford. “It is a serious and learned discourse, discussing the means of avoiding the disease as well as of treating it. It was a fever accompanied by a rash and great prostration, like a bad type of influenza. Recipes are given, both for poor and rich, and the older physicians, Galen, &c. are freely quoted.” (Madan). The second signature at the front of the volume, John Price, is possibly Bodley's Librarian (1734-1813).

[Dring, Thomas]. A Catalogue of the Lords, Knights, and Gentlemen that have compounded for their Estates, 1st edition, London: Thomas Dring, 1655, manuscript annotation to title, short closed tear to title at gutter, lacking final blank leaf at rear (L8), contemporary sheep, recent labels to spine, small 8vo, together with:[Blount, Thomas] - Charles II. Boscobel: or, The history of His sacred Majesties most miraculous preservation after the Battle of Worcester, 3. Sept. 1651. Introduc’d by an exact relation of that battle, London: Henry Seile, 1660, engraved portrait frontispiece (folding fore-margin), title in red & black (both with manuscript notes to verso), engraved armorial plate also with manuscript notes to verso, without other folding plate and plan, the dedication signed "Blount" in letterpress (rather than 'Tho. Blount' as seen variant volume Wing B3329), slight dust-soiling and few marks, modern calf, small 8vo,May (Thomas). A Breviary of the History of the Parliament of England. Expressed in three Parts: 1. The Causes and Beginnings of the Civil War of England. 2. A short mention of the Progress of that Civil War. [3.] A compendious Relation of the Original and Progress of the Second Civil War. First written in Latine, & after done into English, 2nd edition, London: Printed by J. Cottrel, for Thomas Brewster, 1655, engraved portrait frontispiece (upper margin cropped at head with loss of manuscript signature and reattached at gutter, verso with manuscript ownership inscriptions of Thomas Pearson 1450/1 and R. Sill 1788), title with repaired closed tear to imprint at foot of leaf and ownership name stamp of Richard Sill to fore-margin, manuscript name of Thomas Pearson to verso of final leaf, occasional few leaves with light damp-staining at head and foot; light dust-soiling, later front free endpaper, contemporary sheep, modern reback, small 8vo,Crouch (Nathaniel). The wars in England Scotland and Ireland. Or, an Impartial Account of all the Battels, Sieges, and other Remarkable Transactions, Revolutions and Accidents, which have happened from the beginning of the Reign of King Charles I. in 1625. to His Majesties happy Restauration, 1660, by Richard Burton [pseud.], 5th edition, very much enlarged, London: Nath. Crouch, 1684, engraved frontispiece and 3 plates, small stain to title, final advertisement leaf present, modern pastedowns, contemporary sheep, rebacked, board corners worn, 12mo,[Birch, Thomas]. An Inquiry into the share, which King Charles I. had in the transactions of the Earl of Glamorgan, afterwards Marquis of Worcester, for bringing over a body of Irish rebels to assist that King, in the years 1645 and 1646. In which Mr. Carte's imperfect account of that affair, and his use of the ms. memoirs of the Pope's Nuncio Rinuccini, are impartially considered..., 2nd edition, London: A. Millar, 1756, later endpapers retaining armorial bookplate of John William Willis Bund to upper pastedown, contemporary calf, rebacked, 8vo, QTY: (5)NOTE:1. Wing D2187.2. ESTC R15303; Wing B3330.3. ESTC R31201; Wing M1396.4. Wing C7359. Richard or Robert Burton, pseudonyms of Nathaniel Crouch.

Spanish Civil War Pamphlets. Rios (Fernando de los). What is Happening in Spain?, London: Press Department of the Spanish Embassy, 1937, 30 pp., original cream paper wrappers, bookseller's ink stamp to upper cover, 8vo, together with:Coward (Jack). Back from the Dead. The adventures of Jack Coward International Brigade, foreword by Harry Pollitt, 1st edition, London: The Daily Worker, [1939], 32 pp. (including upper cover), original pictorial paper wrappers, 8vo, plusChrist or Franco? An Answer to the Collective Letter which the Spanish Episcopate issued to the Bishops of the World, London: The Friends of Spain, 1937, 33 pp., frontispiece, original grey wrappers, 8vo, withGreaves (H. R. G. and David Thomson). The Truth about Spain, London: Victor Gollancz, 1938, 95 pp. original paper wrappers, a little marked, 8vo, with approximately 45 other pamphlets about the Spanish Civil WarQTY: (approx. 50)

Heath (James). A Chronicle of the Late Intestine War in the Three Kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. With the intervening affairs of treatises, and other occurrences relating thereunto. As also the several usurpations, foreign wars, differences and interests depending upon it, to the happy restitution of our sacred sovereign K. Charles II, 2nd edition, to which is added a continuation to this present year 1675..., London: printed by J.C. for Thomas Basset, 1676, engraved frontispiece, title printed in red and black, some dust-soiling, toning and scattered spotting, armorial bookplate of George Wilbraham to upper pastedown, contemporary calf, rebacked preserving remnants of original spine, board corners worn, folio, together with:[Sprat, Thomas]. A True Account and Declaration of the Horrid Conspiracy against the late King, His present Majesty, and the Government: as it was order'd to be published by His Late Majesty, [London]: In the Savoy: printed by Thomas Newcomb, one of His Majesites printers; and are to be sold by Sam. Lowndes, 1685, lacking Imprimatur leaf, bound with [Sprat, Thomas]. Copies of the Informations and Original Papers relating to the Proof of the Horrid Conspiracy against the late King, his present Majesty, and the Government: as it was order'd to be published by His late Majesty, [London]: In the Savoy: printed by Thomas Newcomb, one of His Majesties printers, 1685, errors in pagination, text appears continuous with register broken at quire 2D, some light damp-staining at foot of several leaves within volume, later front free endpaper, contemporary calf, rebacked and board corners repaired, folio,[Frankland, Thomas]. The Annals of King James and King Charles the First. Both of happy memory. Containing a faithful History, and impartial Account of the great affairs of State, and transactions of Parliaments in England, from the tenth of King James, M.DC.XII. to the eighteenth of King Charles, M.DC.XL.II. Wherein several material passages, relating to the late Civil Wars, (omitted in former histories) are made known, London: printed by Tho. Braddyll, for Robert Clavel, 1681, toning and occasional spotting, contemporary calf, morocco title label to spine, upper joint repaired, rubbed, folio, plus 5 other related 17th and early 18th-century antiquarianQTY: (8)NOTE:1. Wing H1321.2. Wing S5066 & S5029A.3. Wing F2078.

A Victorian Copy of an English Civil War Period Lobster Pot Helmet (Zischagge), the single piece skull with simulated four lame tail with turned edge and domed rivets, ear or cheek-pieces with six domed rivets, broad pointed peak with turned edge, three rod face bar.

Britains & Timpo - A Mixed Group of Buildings, Vehicles, Figures & Animals. Plastic issues (except metal sentry box). Includes American Civil War; Cowboys & Indians; Farm & others. Conditions generally appear Fair to Good Plus overall. See photo. 

Britains 'American Civil War' - A Group of Boxed Sets. Comprising: 5 x Set No. 00280 'Louisiana Tigers'. 54mm scale metal figures, 3 pieces per set. Conditions: Mint in Near Mint set boxes. See photo. 

Britains Super Deetail American Civil War - A Pair of Boxed Sets. Comprising: 52107 '3 Inch Ordinance Rifle Cannon with 4 Union Artillery Crew' & 52108 '3 Inch Ordinance Rifle Cannon with 4 Confederate Artillery Crew'. Conditions are Near Mint in Near Mint set boxes. 

Britains - Set No. 2057 'American Civil War 1862 'Union Artillery', Boxed. 1950s  version. Also includes set box for 2058 'Confederate Artillery'. No figures with either. Condition generally appears Excellent overall, with Excellent set boxes. See photo. 

Britains 'American Civil War' - A Group of Boxed Sets. Comprising: 5 x Set No. 00280 'Louisiana Tigers'. 54mm scale metal figures, 3 pieces per set. Conditions: Mint in Near Mint set boxes. See photo. 

Britains Deetail - Large Shop Counter Display Box with Various Figures. Comprising: 8 compartment box containing mixed Deetail figures (American Civil War (Union & Confederates), WWII Americans; Cowboys & others. Conditions generally appear Good Plus to Excellent overall. Display box is generally Good (storage wear, brown tape, plus both box & figures would benefit from light cleaning). See photo. 

DAYAN MOSHE: (1915-1981) Israeli Military Leader and Politician. A good signed and inscribed 4to bifolium printed card, 6 x 8.5, issued in Spain on the occasion of Dayan´s visit to Barcelona, 28th March 1981. The printed bifolium states to the front cover "Campaña Unida Pro-Israel" ("Joint Campaign in favour of Israel"), bieng a "dinner honouring Major-General Moshe Dayan". To the inside left page bearing a printed full page biography of Dayan and to the right page a 4.5 x 6.5 photograph of Dayan, ina head and shoulders close-up pose, neatly affixed. Signed in bold black ink beneath the signature `To Enrique Mugica with best appreciation - M. Dayan´. Small traces of former affixing to the front cover edges, otherwise GEnrique Mugica Herzog (1932-2020) Spanish Lawyer and Politician. Minister of Justice 1988-91. Mugica managed the establishment of diplomatic relations between Spain and Israel. His father was a Basque violinist who was killed during the Spanish Civil War and his mother was French with Polish-Jewish origin. His brother Fernando was murdered by ETA, terrorist group, in February 1996.

ALFONSO XII OF SPAIN: (1857-1885) King of Spain 1874-85. A good D.S., `Yo el Rey´, stamped signature, one page, folio, Palace of Madrid, 22nd November 1879, to Ruperto Fuentes y Vergara, in Spanish. The partially printed document, showing a large and attractive printed heading "Don Alfonso XII - Rey Constitucional de España" ("Don Alfonso II - Constitutional King of Spain"), is the apppointment approved by the King of Infantry Commandant Fuentes y Vergara as Lieutenant Colonel of infantry, and this as a reward for the important services given during the recently finished civil war. Countersigned at the base by Arsenio Martinez Campos in his capacity as President of the council of Ministers. Bearing to the verso a signed registry annotation. With blank integral leaf. G

MOUNTBATTEN LOUIS: (1900-1979) British Admiral of World War II. A good T.L.S., Louis Mountbatten, with holograph salutation, subscription and postscript, one page, folio, Headquarters, 25th August 1945, to Her Highness the Dayang Muda of Sarawak, on the printed stationery of the Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia. Mountbatten writes to inform his correspondent of the arrangements for the relief of Sarawak after its liberation, explaining that the requirements for a period of two years have been estimated by a Committee under the Chairmanship of Sir Hubert Young and, in general, cover food, medical and veterinary supplies, agricultural supplies, soap, clothing and footwear etc., and clarifying that ´The general basis on which the estimates for the first period of six months have been compiled is that relief requirements should increase what it is anticipated will be found in the country, to the scale necessary to prevent disease and unrest among the civil population. For subsequent periods the general basis adopted is that standards should be high enough to enable local resources to be developed to the extent considered necessary for relief, and to enable the normal activity of the community to be progressively restored´. Mountbatten further writes ´As you are aware, SARAWAK is only now being brought within the area of my Command. I do not yet know what progress has been made in obtaining relief supplies for that country but I am finding out. In the case of BURMA and MALAYA, countries also covered by the Young Committee Report, procurement of relief supplies for the first six months is a military responsibility. Procurement of supplies for subsequent periods is the responsibility of the Civil Government concerned. It is likely that a similar Military responsibility exists in the case of SARAWAK´ and concludes ´In view of the overall world shortage of relief supplies of all kinds, particularly food, and the heavy additional demands resulting from the capitulation of JAPAN, it is unlikely that any appreciable stocks are now available for SARAWAK´. A few minor stains, largely to the upper edge, otherwise VGGladys Milton Palmer (1884-1952) Dayang Muda of Sarawak. British film producer and heiress, the wife of Bertram Brooke, the last heir apparent to the Raj of Sarawak.

[PARIS PEACE CONFERENCE]: An historically important T.L.S. by each of the Council of Four top Allied leaders of World War I who met at the Paris Peace Conference (1919-20) which culminated in the Treaty of Versailles, comprising Vittorio Emanuele Orlando (1860-1953) Italian Prime Minister 1917-19, David Lloyd George (1863-1945) British Prime Minister 1916-22, Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) American President 1913-21, and Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) Frence Prime Minister 1906-09, 1917-20, two pages (separate leaves), 4to, Paris, 9th April 1919, to Doctor Fridtjof Nansen. The letter commences with an acknowledgement that the misery and suffering in Russia described by Nansen in his letter appeals to the sympathies of all peoples, remarking ´It is shocking to humanity that millions of men, women and children lack the food and the necessities which make life endurable´, and continuing ´The Governments and peoples whom we represent would be glad to cooperate, without thought of political, military or financial advantage, in any proposal which would relieve this situation in Russia. It seems to us that such a Commission as you propose would offer a practical means of achieving the beneficient results you have in view, and could not, either in its conception or its operation, be considered as having any other aim than the "humanitarian purpose of saving life".´ The leaders continue to add that there are great political difficulties to be overcome owing to the exisiting situation in Russia, ´But if the existing local governments of Russia are as willing as the governments and peoples whom we represent to see succor and relief given to the stricken peoples of Russia, no political obstacle will remain´, and also warn of difficulties with supply, finance and transport, as well as of distribution within Russia itself, ´The problem of supply we can ourselves hope to solve, in connection with the advice and cooperation of such a Commission as you propose. The problem of finance would seem to us to fall upon the Russian authorities. The problem of transport of supplies to Russia we can hope to meet with the assistance of you own and other neutral Governments whose interest should be as great as our own and whose losses have been far less. The problems of transport in Russia and of distribution can be solved only by the people of Russia themselves, with the assistance, advice and supervision of your Commission´. The Big Four further explain ´Subject to such supervision, the problem of distribution should be solely under the control of the people of Russia themselves. The people in each locality should be given, as under the regime of the Belgian Relief Commission, the fullest opportunity to advise your Commission upon the methods and the personnel by which their community is to be relieved. In no other circumstances could it be believed that the purpose of this relief was humanitarian, and not political, under no other conditions could it be certain that the hungry would be fed. That such a course would involve cessation of all hostilities within definitive lines in the territory of Russia is obvious. And the cessation of hostilities would, necessarily, involve a complete suspension of the transfer of troops and military material of all sorts to and within Russian territory. Indeed, relief to Russia which did not mean a return to a state of peace would be futile, and would be impossible to consider´, and conclude their letter by informing Nansen that ´Under such conditions as we have outlined, we believe that your plan could be successfully carried into effect, and we should be prepared to give it our full support´. Loosely contained within a handsome hardcover presentation folder of red cloth and quarter leather and with a gilt stamped title to the spine. Letters signed by each of the Council of Four are extremely rare, and the present example is enhanced by its fine content and interesting association. Some very light age wear and a couple of paperclip marks to the upper left corners of each page, otherwise VGFridtjof Nansen (1861-1930) Norwegian Arctic explorer, humanitarian and polymath, Nobel Peace Prize winner 1922. In the summer of 1913, Nansen had travelled to Vladivostok as part of a delegation investigating a possible trade route between Western Europe and the Siberian interior. As a result of his experiences, the life and culture of the Russian peoples aroused in Nansen an interest and sympathy he would carry through to his later life. On the outbreak of World War I in 1914, Norway declared its neutrality, alongside Sweden and Denmark, and Nansen was appointed as the president of the Norwegian Union of Defence. Within a few months of the war's end in November 1918, a draft agreement had been accepted by the Paris Peace Conference to create a League of Nations. as a means of resolving disputes between nations by peaceful means. The foundation of the League at this time was providential as far as Nansen was concerned, giving him a new outlet for his restless energy. He became president of the Norwegian League of Nations Society, and although the Scandinavian nations with their traditions of neutrality initially held themselves aloof, his advocacy helped to ensure that Norway became a full member of the League in 1920, and he became one of its three delegates to the League's General Assembly. In April 1920, at the League's request, Nansen began organising the repatriation of around half a million prisoners of war, stranded in various parts of the world. Of these, 300,000 were in Russia which, gripped by revolution and civil war, had little interest in their fate. Nansen continued this work for a further two years until, in his final report to the Assembly in 1922, he was able to state that 427,886 prisoners had been repatriated to around 30 different countries.The series of humanitarian initiatives undertaken by the International Committee of the Red Cross, and headed by Nansen, became known as the Nansen Mission. The mobilisation effort began in August 1921 and the first programmes in Russia began soon after, with the signing of an agreement of assistance between Nansen and Georgy Chicherin, which provided aid to mitigate starvation in Russia and Ukraine. Even before this work was complete, Nansen was involved in a further humanitarian effort. On 1st September 1921 he accepted the post of the League's High Commissioner for Refugees. His main brief was the resettlement of around two million Russian refugees displaced by the upheavals of the Russian Revolution. At the same time, he tried to tackle the urgent problem of famine in Russia; following a widespread failure of crops around 30 million people were threatened with starvation and death. Despite Nansen's pleas on behalf of the starving, Russia's revolutionary government was feared and distrusted internationally, and the League was reluctant to come to its peoples' aid.While attending the Conference of Lausanne in November 1922, Nansen learned that he had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 1922. The citation referred to ´his work for the repatriation of the prisoners of war, his work for the Russian refugees, his work to bring succour to the millions of Russians afflicted by famine, and finally his present work for the refugees in Asia Minor and Thrace´. Nansen donated the prize money to international relief efforts.

BURKE EDMUND: (1729-1797) Anglo-Irish statesman, economist and philosopher. A.L.S., Edm. Burke, one page, small oblong 4to, Westminster, 6th October 1775, to a gentleman. Burke states that he understands that his correspondent´s office ´is the regular channel for information in the point I want to enquire about´ and continues to explain ´A petition from Bristol on the America affairs is sent to me to be presented to the King´, further writing ´I shall take it as a favour, if you will inform me of the preliminary steps which ought to be taken, or if any at all be proper. I would fain do every thing of this sort in the most respectful manner possible; but am. you will believe me, very unfortunately, ignorant of all the forms of Court & of office´. Neatly inlaid, VGAt the time of the present letter Burke and Charles James Fox (1749-1806) were the most prominent and vituperative parliamentary critics of Lord North and his administration and the conduct of the American War of Independence. On 22nd March 1775, Burke delivered a speech to the House of Commons (published in May 1775) on reconciliation with America. Burke appealed for peace as preferable to civil war and reminded the House of Commons of America's growing population, its industry and its wealth. North tried to defeat the colonist rebellion by military force, and British and American forces clashed in 1775 (Burke was appalled by celebrations in Britain of the defeat of the Americans in New York and Pennsylvania) and, of course, the Declaration of American Independence came in 1776. On American independence Burke wrote: ´I do not know how to wish success to those whose Victory is to separate from us a large and noble part of our Empire. Still less do I wish success to injustice, oppression and absurdity´. King George III´s touchiness when it came to the subject of his American colonies is well known, and this may well explain Burke´s rather hesitant tone in the letter.

SCOTT WALTER: (1771-1832) Scottish historical novelist, poet, playwright and historian. Autograph Manuscript, unsigned, two pages, small oblong 4to, n.p., n.d. (c.1825). Scott has written a series of manuscript notes on various topics, including a play about Queen Elizabeth I (´If You Know Not Me, You Know Nobody; or The Troubles of Queen Elizabeth´ by Thomas Heywood), inventions, universal corruption, and historical events, being extracts taken from Samuel Pepys's famous diaries, in part, ' They cannot for example but be delighted to learn that the account of the new play Queen Elizabeth's troubles and the history of Eighty Eight which is very curious as it seems to have consisted almost entirely in scenery.....The Queens Elizabeth and Mary appeared dressed in the costumes of their age and stood on the stage and explained the meaning of the action to the audience. Pepys was much affected with the sad story of Queen Elizabeth which he had sucked in from his cradle but fully as much as to see Krupp dance among the milkmaids and come out in the night-gown with no locks on but her bare face and hair only tied up in a knot.....The play as well as the very peculiar mode of representation seem to have escaped the industry of Isaac Rush......As a member of the useful arts may also remark that the introduction of the most successful inventions are not always successful in the commencement. Such was the case with the sort of carriages now most commonly in use and called at their first introduction glass coaches. Lady Ashly debated upon their bad qualities to Mr. Pepys......There were several men killed on the side of the French, one or two on that of the Spaniards & an Englishman by a bullet.....a similar commotion during the protectorate Cromwell brought to trial and cut of[f] the head of Don Pantaleon for the brother of the Portuguese ambassador. Corruption was universal. All offices were made subject to open traffick.....The slightest promise of service required such an acknowledgement and which round sums of money, silver porringers, gold cups and so forth were.....among the rich and noble, the ´smallest donation´ accepted and expected from those who had no more to give. Upon a bare civil speech from....Sir George Downing, Pepys dispatched a porter for his best fur cap that he might bestow it on Sir George as in duty bound. But the porter tarried so long on the way that the principal had sailed before his arrival and so the cap returned its place in Mr. Pepys wardrobe......What should we now think of the courtesy of a clerk who in return for some favourable speech of his master made his willing principal in the abundance of his gratitude a present of his best beaver hat.....Such were ´Good King Charles´s golden days´. However such great Scourges upon the land to punish as it served their enormous wickedness. War, pestilence and conflagration ravaged England by turns. Of these.....calamaties many and highly curious particulars are preserved in the Memoirs, Pepys having been called upon by situation to exert himself actively during them all and having uniformly displayed both sagacity and firmness. If quitting the broad path of history we seek for.....information causes may account manners & customs the progress of arts and sciences and the various branches of antiquity we have never seen a source so rich as the volumes before us absolutely resemble the general cauldrons at the wielding of Camacho....´. Rare in this form. Some light age wear and minor staining, and a small strip of former mounting to the upper left edge, otherwise about VGSamuel Pepys (1633-1703) English writer and politician, most remembered today for the diary he kept for almost a decade.In July 1825 Scott had acquired a copy of the Diary of Samuel Pepys, which had just been published for the first time. Scott´s son-in-law John Gibson Lockhart declared that he had not seen Scott ´more delighted with any book whatsoever´. Inspired by Pepys´s diaries, and an 1821 journal by Lord Byron, Scott began his own new diary on 20th November 1825 and, with a few breaks, continued to make entries in it until April 1832. Since its first complete publication in 1890, The Journal of Sir Walter Scott has attracted high praise, being considered by many critics one of the finest diaries in the English language.

WALLACE LEW: (1827-1905) American lawyer, Union General in the American Civil War, politician, diplomat, and author of the historical adventure story Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880). A.L.S., Lew Wallace, four pages, 8vo, Rome, 11th June 1885, to Mrs. Berdan. Wallace states that he had left Constantinople with ´the most confident expectation´ of meeting his correspondent in Paris ´where according to General B[erdan] you were about arriving from Stockholm´, continuing to express his surprise and regret to learn that she was en route to Sorrento, and explaining ´I had intended in Paris answering in person your interesting letters, and you will never be able to say that would not have been more agreeable than the receipt of half dozen proxy replies by post. My purpose was to tall you in full what I had done for your husband, and how in my last interview with the Sultan he ordered conditions to be drawn for presentation to the General; if they proved acceptable, he was to be taken into the imperial service forthwith. He was then to have trials of the torpedo´. Wallace further informs Berdan that he is leaving for Florence tonight, and then two days later will leave for Paris ´which will not be half so charming now that you have taken the Italian flight´, and also remarking ´I know less about that city than any other of the European capitals, and it would have been so pleasant to have put myself under your able and all sufficient chaperoneship, and seen it. Alas, it was one of the lost opportunities of my life!´. Some light foxing, creasing, and minor age wear, GHiram Berdan (1824-1893) American Colonel, the guiding force and commander of the United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiments during the American Civil War. Berdan was also an engineer and inventor of the Berdan rifle. Wallace served as United States Minister to the Ottoman Empire from September 1881 to May 1885.

WALLACE LEW: (1827-1905) American lawyer, Union General in the American Civil War, politician, diplomat, and author of the historical adventure story Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880). A fine, dark ink signature (´Lew Wallace´) to the centre of an oblong 12mo card. A few traces of former mounting to the verso, VG

LENIN VLADIMIR: (1870-1924) Russian revolutionary and politician who served as the first and founding head of government of Soviet Russia 1917-24 and of the Soviet Union 1922-24 & TSIURUPA ALEXANDER (1870-1928) Bolshevik leader and Soviet politician who served as People's Commissar for Food of the RSFSR 1918-21. A rare D.S. by both Lenin ('V Ulyanov (Lenin)') and Tsiurupa ('A Tsyurupa') individually, one page, folio, Kremlin, Moscow, 20th June 1919, with the stamped heading of the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic Workers and Peasants Defence Council, in Cyrillic. The typed document is addressed to Narkomprod (People's Commissariat for Food Supplies) of Crimea and states, in part, 'Considering the severity of the food situation in Russia, and the enormous shortages of food for children, especially for sick children, I suggest that all canned fruits available in Crimea, as well as cheese, should be earmarked solely for feeding sick children in Northern Russia. Products should be sent to Komprod's address'. Signed at the conclusion by Lenin in his capacity as Chairman of the Defence Council and by Tsiurupa in his capacity as People's Commissar for Food Supplies, alongside an official circular purple ink stamp. Some very light, extremely minimal age wear, VGThe People's Commissariat for Food Supplies (also known by it's abbreviation Narkomprod) was originally founded in 1917 and was the ministry of the Russian SFSR in charge of food supplies and industrial goods.Lenin and Tsiurupa signed the present document at a significant time during the Russian Civil War (1917-23) throughout which Crimea changed hands numerous times. Whilst it was governed by the Bolsheviks in June 1919, it would not be long before it became the stronghold of the anti-Bolshevik White Army under the command of General Anton Denikin. It is therefore possible that Lenin and Tsiurupa, aware of the situation facing Crimea, were attempting to get as much food as they could out of the area before it was too late.

LAM WIFREDO: (1902-1982) Cuban artist. An important collection of five illustrated A.Ls.S., Wifredo (3), another with his full signature, and two with his initial W, ten pages (total), 4to and 8vo (1), Caldes de Montbui, May - June 1937 and n.d. (2), to Balbina Barrera, an amateur artist and Lam´s lover, in Spanish. The correspondence comprises -(i) A.L.S., Wifredo (twice), three pages, 4to, Caldes de Montbui, 16th May 1937. Lam writes from the sanitorium where he was recovering after joining the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War, making several references to Barcelona and also stating ´I'm a little nervous but very hopeful that I'll get better soon. The doctor is coming tomorrow and we'll see what he says´, and further adding ´They haven't brought me my paints yet, but when they do, I'll start working on my painting´. Lam closes his letter by writing ´What? Are you going to the beach?´ beneath which he adds an original drawing of a slender woman lying full-length on a beach, with a sailing boat on the sea in the far distance, and the head of a man in profile, evidently a self-portrait, to the right. (ii) A.L.S., Wifredo Lam, two pages, 4to, Caldes de Montbui, 12th June 1937. Having received the paints he was waiting for, Lam writes of a work that he is on the verge of completing, ´I have finished, or will finish this afternoon, a large painting that I really like because, although it has a certain effect, it is not bad for people to see the flaws, as this is proof that you are moving forward and that you are not a proud fool! If you knew how much progress I have made, you would be amazed and filled with joy, because it has taken me a lot of effort to see clearly how to paint´, and continues, ´I think my illness was a consequence of my failed attempts, because every time I paint, I believe you are by my side, and it's true, because your portrait is always watching me from the wall, watching everything I do and every movement I make in front of my paintings!´, further remarking ´Now, don't go thinking that I have a museum, because although I work a lot, I also throw a lot away, as they are only sketches that I do on large sheets of paper, and the materials I use are glue and wall paint, so the work I do is for study and easy to transfer to a final form, as all the problems have been solved´. Lam also writes of his current situation and health, ´My dear, I have some bad news. I can't stay at the nursing home because the doctor told me that my condition is chronic... But now the nursing home is having difficulties and they are dismissing all the patients in one way or another... But I can't give this up for now, and I'll tell you why: Cordón was here and he was very kind and asked me if I wanted to go to Russia, and of course I told him that I would go as long as they would take better care of me there and cure me, even if I had to have an operation, but getting well soon is what matters to me, and we agreed on that. He left for Madrid four days ago, and today I found out about the closure of the premises, which I must tell you has put me in a very bad mood, as I cannot leave Barcelona´. To the lower half of the second page Lam has added an ink illustration which features a horse galloping on a snady beach and with the sea in the distance, a lone woman lying on the sand close to the horse, and two naked lovers in full-length poses, the artist identifying various elements of the drawing, and in the left margin writing ´This is a new painting I have in mind. What do you think?´. (iii) A.L.S., Wifredo, two pages, 4to, Caldes de Montbui, 15th June 1937. Lam provides his lover with an update on his health, and also reflects on the artistic career he has chosen, and his ambitions for the future, in part, ´Today here in Caldes, I'm feeling better, but a little annoyed because I don't know what to do: whether to stay in the nursing home or leave.......I have to keep studying, working on my projects, and I'll talk about this. As you know, all my dreams of going to Paris to study have always failed, and this has always saddened me and lowered my morale, because I know very well that with a little study there, I would gain a great advantage over my competitors......I think that until I fulfil this need, I am and will remain bitter.......Always and at all times, I will do and be as I set out to do when I chose this path in my life, and that is to fight with determination to achieve my goal......I don't like knowing that I have a chronic illness at all, I'm furious´. To the second page Lam has drawn two beautiful illustrations, each featuring full-length naked studies of two lovers, one almost identical to part of the drawing in his previous letter, and the other depicting a lady seated with her back to the viewer, but with her face and breasts reflected in a mirror on the wall opposite, and with her male lover standing in a full-length pose before her. Of the drawings Lam writes ´You can't get any idea of the drawings other than that they all show a man and a woman, but as for their artistic and poetic meaning, of course not, because they are two very carefully studied sketches´.(iv) A.L.S., with his initial W, two pages, 8vo, n.p., n.d. The artist writes of one of his works, which he appears to have sold, ´I saw the man from the painting and he gave me a bad feeling. He treated me very kindly and assured me that everything would be sorted out on Friday. We'll see. For now, he has told me to choose the frame and tomorrow I will take the painting to his house. I think he means business´ and further writes ´If you only knew how much I've dreamed since I was a child of seeing and travelling the world, especially Italy.....If it weren't for the Italian-Abyssinian-English conflict, I assure you that I would already be getting everything ready and I would be seeing you in Italy´. At the foot of the page Lam has added illustrations of several figures, including three heads in profile, and the second page features two light pencil studies by the artist, over which he has drawn two further profile studies, one of a woman, in ink. In the margins Lam writes ´I'm feeling better now, we'll see how I feel later´.(v) A.L.S., with his initial W, two pages, 4to, n.p., n.d. Lam writes a somewhat downhearted letter, stating, in part, ´Don't condemn me, I'm just thinking about loneliness, I'm feeling down, see you soon....Well, tonight I'll write you a long letter because right now I'm feeling the emptiness of loneliness......Don't be angry, I'm very upset, be patient..... I'm fed up. Goodbye, see you tomorrow´. To the first page Lam has drawn an image of a lady standing in a full-length pose wearing a dress and, as the artist notes, a new belt. The second page is dominated by a wonderful self-portrait of Lam standing in a half-length pose, holding a brush in one hand and his palette in the other, with his head turned in profile as he observes the painting that he is working on; a seascape featuring a lighthouse that rests on an easel. In the distance two figures can be seen, with a large bird flying above their heads, and several other figures appear to the right.An exceptional and extremely rare series of illustrated letters. The final letter has a small area of paper loss and a very lengthy split running across almost the whole width of the page, and the letter almost neatly divided into two separate halves. Otherwise VG, 5

BETJEMAN JOHN: (1906-1984) English Poet Laureate 1972-84. T.L.S., John Betjeman, with holograph salutation and subscription, one page, 4to, n.p., 5th April 1975, to Viscount Waverley. Betjeman writes to thank his correspondent for a painting by Duncan Grant which had been bequeathed to the poet by Viscountess Waverley, remarking of the work ´The English Channel wells up right to the edge of the picture in slumberous opals and blues and far off glimmers a white cliff and Newhaven´, further adding ´It is a peaceful and happy memory of a loyal friend. It must be painful for you both to have to let it go to me and I want you to know how much I value the picture´ and concluding by writing of a meeting that had recently occurred at Waverley´s home, ´If I were rich I would sooner live in that house than any in London. I love the sound of Big Ben´. Some light overall creasing and a couple of small, neat tears to the edges, otherwise VGJohn Anderson (1882-1958) 1st Viscount Waverley, British civil servant & politician who served in the Cabinet during World War II.Ava Anderson (1895-1974) Viscountess Waverley, second wife of John Anderson. Viscountess Waverley was a noted political and society hostess during the war and it has been said that she had ‘more indirect influence than any woman of her generation’.Duncan Grant (1885-1978) Scottish painter and designer, a member of the Bloomsbury Group.

SWAYZE PATRICK: (1952-2009) American actor. Signed colour 8 x 10 photograph of Swayze standing in a half-length pose in uniform, in costume as Orry Main from the American television miniseries North and South (1985, 1986 & 1994) set at the time of the American Civil War. Signed by Swayze in bold blue ink with his name alone to the base of the image. EX

[LOUIS I]: (1372-1407) Duke of Orléans, the younger brother of King Charles VI of France. Louis I, a powerful and polarising figure in his day, attempted to lead the kingdom during his brother´s frequent bouts of insanity, although struggled for control of France with John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy (upon whose orders Louis was assassinated in 1407). Manuscript Document, issued in the name of Louis, Duke of Orleans, one page (vellum), slim oblong 4to (approximately 33 x 14 cm), n.p., 8th May 1404, in Middle French. The document is a warrant addressed to the Duke´s councillor, Johan Le Flament, to pay his squires Johan Le Long, Lord of Savigny, and Regnault Grimaud, Lord of Donge, the sum of 100 francs, or 50 francs each, which the Duke is giving them to help them bear the expenses they are required to incur with the Duke on his campaign. With several later pencil annotations to the lower margins. Unevenly cut to two edges, not affecting the text, and with some light age wear and a few small tears to the edges, GThe present medieval document dates from the Hundred Years´ War (1337-1453), a conflict between the kingdoms of England and France, and a civil war in France, in which Louis I played an important political role, gaining powerful influence.

GARCIA LORCA FEDERICO: (1898-1936) Spanish Poet & Dramatist. An iconic figure of the Spanish literature. An extremely rare signed and inscribed 4 x 7 photograph (10.5 x 17.5 cm), the Estudio Rembrandt photograph from Habana showing Lorca in a head and shoulders close-up portrait pose, wearing his bow tie. Signed and inscribed in bold blue fountain pen ink to the bottom right corner `A Jose maria, con un fuerte abrazo de verdadera y vieja amistad´ ("To Jose Maria, with a strong hug of true and old friendship") Bearing to the lower white border the photographer´s studio blind embossed monogram. Autographs of the Spanish Poet are extremely rare in any form following his murder, at the age of 38, by fascist forces during the Spanish Civil War. His remains have never been found. Small overall minor creasing, with very small corner creases, otherwise G

MILITARY CLUB HOUSE: US CIVIL WAR ERA P.1840 ARTILLERY SABRE, type 2, ricasso stamped 'AMES MFG. Co. CHICOPEE MASS / U.S. G.W.S. 1864', with 82cm curved single fullered blade, brass knuckle guard stamped '39', leather covered grip, overall 96cms, with steel scabbardProvenance: private collection ChesterComments: wirework missing, grip split, small nick to blade, rust patches to blade and scabbard.

US Civil War Era .31 Cal Percussion Cap 2nd Model Pocket Revolver by "Bacon MFG Co. Norwich, Co" serial number 100 of approx. 3000 guns made. Serial numbered under barrel and on ramrod. 100mm long barrel. Overall length 223mm. Working single action action which holds at both full and half cock. One nipple missing from cylinder. NOTE: Section 58 (2) No licence required in the UK.

US Civil War Era M1840 Musicians Sword with fullered single edged blade 710mm in length, makers marked "Emerson & Silver, Trenton, NJ".Opposite side of blade is marked "US 1863". Also inspection marked "DFM" which stands for Dexter F. Mosman. Cast brass guard which is also inspection marked "DFM". Overall length 870mm. Complete with blued steel scabbard with brass fittings.

US Civil War 1840 Pattern NCO's Sword with single edged fullered blade 818mm in length, maker marked "Made by Ames Mfg.Co, Chicopee, Mass" along with "US 1864" plus inspectors mark "TKL". Remains of washer present. Brass guard, again inspection marked "JH". Overall length 985mm. Complete with leather scabbard with brass fittings and frog stud.

US Civil War Union Army Officers Sword with double edged blade with etched decoration to both sides, named "JG Overton" on one side and "US" on the other, blade length 760mm. Folding guard with with US shield and piled Arms. Other guard has US Eagle decoration. Wire bound Shagreen grip. Complete with original wire bullion knot. Overall length 930mm. Complete with scabbard with twin suspension rings and original leather hangers.

US Civil War Union Army Officers Belt in roughout brown leather along with matching Sword Hangers complete with M1851 pattern Officers Belt Buckle featuring US Eagle in bi-metal construction. Unmarked. Along with a Sweetheart Bow made of black Lace fastened with a safety pin.

Mixed militaria to include: WW1 British Victory Medal to "50101 Pte T H Kitchen, Notts & Derbyshire Regt" complete with original ribbon and a brooch pinned Notts & Derby's Cap badge. Along with an Edward VII Coronation medallion and a Church Missionary Society Centenary Medallion: Pair of Puttees: Relic WW1 German M16 Helmet: WW2 French Helmet converted to film prop Roman Gladiator helmet: WW1 Postcards: Boer War paperwork: WW1 unopened IWM Centenary DVD & book: Leather belt and leather pouch: WW2 RAF Trench Art Whitley Bomber: Silks: Needlepoint Sampler: Reproduction Civil War Banknotes and belt buckle, etc.

US Civil War 1861 Pattern Cavalry Officers Sword with single edged fullered blade 874mm in length, marked "US 1861". Brass guard which is die stamped "2" and "41". Wire bound leather grip. Overall length 103cm. Complete with scabbard with twin suspension rings.