A World War Two Voluntary Aid Detachment nurse's cape, owned by Joyce Rycroft (1918-2009), 1940s, navy wool with scarlet lining decorated with cloth formation signs and shoulder titles from UK, US and Canadian units, and tartan strips, together with, a collection of five 'The British Red Cross Society' enamelled badges (3 years service, Merit, Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid, Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing), four named 'J Rycroft', two pairs of brass 'Red Cross Cheshire' shoulder badges, a '3 years service slide', four 1942-1945 enamelled badges 'Red Cross Nursing', an enamelled Free French supporters 'Resurgam 1940' badge, a WVS Civil Defence badge, a British Blood Donor lapel badge, The British Red Cross Society brass and enamelled cap badge, two gorget cloth patches, a 'Mobile VAD' cloth badge, two buttons, an East Africa cloth Majors' rank slide, and a brass 'The King's African Rifles' cap badge, and a miniature George VI Defence Medal, and further ephemera, including her 'Soldier's Service Pay book, ATS and VAD Release book, handwritten and typed lecture cards, Red Cross certificates, (qty) Joyce Rycroft (1918-2009) served in the VAD as a nurse between 1942-1945. From extracts of her diary kept by her family, she was based at Capesthorne Hall, Nr Siddington, Cheshire, Woolton Towers, and Moston, then later at the Chester Military Hospital. On 26th October 1943, she noted that a large convoy of repatriated POW's arrived, many of whom died of Tuberculosis. In January 1944 she transferred to the Chester Military Hospital, again caring for many sick patients. She was very popular with the patients and was apparently called 'Honey Pot'.On D-Day, 6th June, the colonel-in-charge celebrated by sharing a bottle of champagne with the staff in the ward kitchen. She was demobbed on 4th February 1946.Her daughter notes that she worked extremely hard, was upset by some of the injuries she treated, but found solace in getting to know the patients and kept in contact with many of them. The diary recalls trips to dances, the cinema and dinners at the Grosvenor Hotel in Chester. Condition ReportFair overall. Wear to the collar and loose hanger tab Badges with some chips and wear.
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An American Civil War Pistol from the Battle of Franklin with plaque reading "Civil War pistol dug at Franklin, Tennessee"In relic battlefield find condition,Barrel 15cm,Shipping Disclaimer Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition Reportre-finished condition, rammer missing, grips replaced
A American civil war Austrian Augustin tube lock Kavallerie Karabine Model 1851 19th century,Austrian Augustin tube lock Kavallerie Karabine Model 1851,stamped DE29, the stock with carved cheek piece and cavalry ring bar,75cm long,Shipping Disclaimer Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition Reportcleaned and polished up throughout, overall pitting, stock has a spliced in repair by the barrel band where the ramrod channel would be if there was a ramrod, there is a crack running out from this repair, as well as a crack to the wood in front of the trigger guard, there are some dents and scratches, front barrel band loose
WWI-WWII mounted Naval Long Service medal group, to include the War, Victory, Palestine C.S.M clasped 'Palestine 1936-1939', 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic star, Africa star clasped 'North Africa 1942-1943', War and the George V Naval Long Service, presented to J. 89484 H. Pratt. ORD-A.B. R.N, H.M.S Iron Duke.H.M.S Iron Duke, Commissioned on March 1914, served under Admirals Sir George Callaghan and Sir John Jellicoe during WWI which it served in many battles, until 1919 when it transferred as a flag ship in the Mediterranean to serve in the Russian civil war, Iron Duke was in active duty until 1946.
A collection of antique iron work to include two 19th century iron fruit ornaments a 19th century American civil war caltrop 5cm x 3.5cm two further caltrops two iron balls 5cm and 2.5cm diameter] Provenance: Alan Winston (1930-2021) primitive arts dealer and painter 1960s -1980s Winston house, New York, USA
CIVIL WAR TRACTS:-Mossom (R) The King on His Throne, or a Discourse maintaining the Dignity of a King, the Duty of a subject, and the Unlawfulnesse of Rebellion, delivered in two Sermons Preached at the Cathedral Church in York. 1643, 32pp, notes on end papers later, later half calf and marbled boards (1)
Possible Police sword with leather covered and wire bound grip and stamped Whites London to 72cm fullered blade and scabbard. Swords of this type were exported to the Confederate States during the American Civil War. PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER OUR USUAL POSTAGE SERVICE FOR THIS LOT
Viceregal School. Lima. Peru. 18th century. Pedro Díaz Circle (Painter active in Lima around 1770-1810)"Portrait of a nobleman"Oil on canvas.79 x 62 cm.This lot comes from the Miguel Iglesias collection (Celendín, 1830 - Lima, 1909). He was a Peruvian military officer and politician who was president of Peru between 1882 and 1885, in what is known as the Government of Miguel Iglesias or Regenerating Government of the Peruvian Republic. This government was established in the middle phase of the War of the Pacific, an armed conflict between Chile and the allies Bolivia and Peru (1879-1884). He rose to power by designation of the constituent assembly in 1882, a year after the Chilean occupation of Lima, until he was exiled to Spain in the Peruvian civil war of 1884-1885.A high point of his political-military legacy is the "Grito de Montán", a manifesto in which he proclaimed the necessity of agreeing peace with Chile, even if this implied the cession of the southern provinces; the Treaty in Ancón or Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the republics of Chile and Peru, that put an end to the War of the Pacific and stabilized the post-war relations between them, where Peru ceded territory to Chile; and the Peruvian Civil War, between the Iglesias faction and that of the military leader Andrés Avelino Cáceres. The end of that war meant the exile of Iglesias to the south of Spain, where he moved with his descendants and his important art collection. He returned to his native country when he was elected senator for Cajamarca and died in Lima in 1909. His remains, which had been buried in a mausoleum in Lima's Presbítero Maestro Cemetery, were moved to the Crypt of the Heroes in 2011, within the same cemetery.Despite his return to Peru, his descendants continued to reside in Andalusia. There, his art collection has been preserved and has remained in the family, generation after generation, until the present day. Several lots from this collection are featured in the auction, from 92 to 111.Provenance:- Miguel Iglesias collection, military officer and president of Peru (1882 - 1885). Ayacucho Estate. Peru.- From the end of the 19th century the descendants and the collection moved and settled in the south of Spain until the present day.
Important and large silver home stoup in embossed and punched silver. Viceregal workshop. Peru. 17th - 18th centuries.54 x 36 cm.Magnificent example of viceroyal gold work, with profusely and delicately embossed ornamentation. In the center in a reserve we observe the scene of the baptism of Christ, on both sides two mermaids come out of two horns of plenty and hold the sun with one hand. The rest of the surfaces are decorated with flowers, scrolls, angels, etc. Finally, the holy water basin has a two-headed eagle on its front. This lot comes from the Miguel Iglesias collection (Celendín, 1830 - Lima, 1909). He was a Peruvian military officer and politician who was president of Peru between 1882 and 1885, in what is known as the Government of Miguel Iglesias or Regenerating Government of the Peruvian Republic. This government was established in the middle phase of the War of the Pacific, an armed conflict between Chile and the allies Bolivia and Peru (1879-1884). He rose to power by designation of the constituent assembly in 1882, a year after the Chilean occupation of Lima, until he was exiled to Spain in the Peruvian civil war of 1884-1885.A high point of his political-military legacy is the "Grito de Montán", a manifesto in which he proclaimed the necessity of agreeing peace with Chile, even if this implied the cession of the southern provinces; the Treaty in Ancón or Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the republics of Chile and Peru, that put an end to the War of the Pacific and stabilized the post-war relations between them, where Peru ceded territory to Chile; and the Peruvian Civil War, between the Iglesias faction and that of the military leader Andrés Avelino Cáceres. The end of that war meant the exile of Iglesias to the south of Spain, where he moved with his descendants and his important art collection. He returned to his native country when he was elected senator for Cajamarca and died in Lima in 1909. His remains, which had been buried in a mausoleum in Lima's Presbítero Maestro Cemetery, were moved to the Crypt of the Heroes in 2011, within the same cemetery.Despite his return to Peru, his descendants continued to reside in Andalusia. There, his art collection has been preserved and has remained in the family, generation after generation, until the present day. Several lots from this collection are featured in the auction, from 92 to 111.Provenance:- Miguel Iglesias collection, military officer and president of Peru (1882 - 1885). Ayacucho Estate. Peru.- From the end of the 19th century the descendants and the collection moved and settled in the south of Spain until the present day.
Carved mother-of-pearl box. Viceroyal workshop. Peru. 18th - 19th centuries.2,7 x 8 x 5 cm.This box, which represents on its lid in bas-relief the scene of the flight to Egypt, was a gift from the Peruvian government to Mr. Miguel Iglesias in 1884, in gratitude to His Excellency the Provisional President.This lot comes from the Miguel Iglesias collection (Celendín, 1830 - Lima, 1909). He was a Peruvian military officer and politician who was president of Peru between 1882 and 1885, in what is known as the Government of Miguel Iglesias or Regenerating Government of the Peruvian Republic. This government was established in the middle phase of the War of the Pacific, an armed conflict between Chile and the allies Bolivia and Peru (1879-1884). He rose to power by designation of the constituent assembly in 1882, a year after the Chilean occupation of Lima, until he was exiled to Spain in the Peruvian civil war of 1884-1885.A high point of his political-military legacy is the "Grito de Montán", a manifesto in which he proclaimed the necessity of agreeing peace with Chile, even if this implied the cession of the southern provinces; the Treaty in Ancón or Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the republics of Chile and Peru, that put an end to the War of the Pacific and stabilized the post-war relations between them, where Peru ceded territory to Chile; and the Peruvian Civil War, between the Iglesias faction and that of the military leader Andrés Avelino Cáceres. The end of that war meant the exile of Iglesias to the south of Spain, where he moved with his descendants and his important art collection. He returned to his native country when he was elected senator for Cajamarca and died in Lima in 1909. His remains, which had been buried in a mausoleum in Lima's Presbítero Maestro Cemetery, were moved to the Crypt of the Heroes in 2011, within the same cemetery.Despite his return to Peru, his descendants continued to reside in Andalusia. There, his art collection has been preserved and has remained in the family, generation after generation, until the present day. Several lots from this collection are featured in the auction, from 92 to 111. Provenance:- Miguel Iglesias collection, military officer and president of Peru (1882 - 1885). Ayacucho Estate. Peru.- From the end of the 19th century the descendants and the collection moved and settled in the south of Spain until the present day.
Morrion in wrought iron. 16th century.It shows an engraved fleur-de-lis.23 x 33 x 23.5 cm.This lot comes from the Miguel Iglesias collection (Celendín, 1830 - Lima, 1909). He was a Peruvian military officer and politician who was president of Peru between 1882 and 1885, in what is known as the Government of Miguel Iglesias or Regenerating Government of the Peruvian Republic. This government was established in the middle phase of the War of the Pacific, an armed conflict between Chile and the allies Bolivia and Peru (1879-1884). He rose to power by designation of the constituent assembly in 1882, a year after the Chilean occupation of Lima, until he was exiled to Spain in the Peruvian civil war of 1884-1885.A high point of his political-military legacy is the "Grito de Montán", a manifesto in which he proclaimed the necessity of agreeing peace with Chile, even if this implied the cession of the southern provinces; the Treaty in Ancón or Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the republics of Chile and Peru, that put an end to the War of the Pacific and stabilized the post-war relations between them, where Peru ceded territory to Chile; and the Peruvian Civil War, between the Iglesias faction and that of the military leader Andrés Avelino Cáceres. The end of that war meant the exile of Iglesias to the south of Spain, where he moved with his descendants and his important art collection. He returned to his native country when he was elected senator for Cajamarca and died in Lima in 1909. His remains, which had been buried in a mausoleum in Lima's Presbítero Maestro Cemetery, were moved to the Crypt of the Heroes in 2011, within the same cemetery.Despite his return to Peru, his descendants continued to reside in Andalusia. There, his art collection has been preserved and has remained in the family, generation after generation, until the present day. Several lots from this collection are featured in the auction, from 92 to 111.Provenance:- Miguel Iglesias collection, military officer and president of Peru (1882 - 1885). Ayacucho Estate. Peru.- From the end of the 19th century the descendants and the collection moved and settled in the south of Spain until the present day.
José Campeche (San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1751 - 1809)“St. Anthony of Padua and the Virgin Mary.”Oil on canvas, protected by water glass. Signed: “Josef Campeche fc.”. Framed in an imposing carved, gilded and polychrome wooden cornucopia.28 x 22 cm.Cornucopia measurements: 71 x 55 cm.Exquisite canvas signed by the Puerto Rican painter José Campeche, an intellectual painter who studied Latin and philosophy at the Royal Convent of the Dominican Fathers. Between 1776 and 1778 he was in contact with the Spanish court painter Luis Paret y Alcazar (1746-1799), who came to the island exiled by King Carlos III and from whom he learned techniques, colors and styles.Campeche was one of the most recognised Puerto-Rican artists. The Puerto Rico Art Museum has some of his works of art in their collection. His biographical index card there explains: "He mainly developed religious themes and portraits in his painting. His work is considered to be rococo because of its interest in detail and ornamentation. Bluish greys and pinks dominate his palette, which he assimilated from Paret. In 2006 the Ponce Museum of Art organised an exhibition which travelled to the prestigious Worcester Art Museum in Massachusetts and which included paintings by Campeche, Francisco Oller and Miguel Pou. Campeche has great mastery in portraits and miniatures, characteristics which lead him to be one of the most exalted and outstanding Hispanic-American painters of the late 18th century."Returning to this painting, it has a dove-necked frame, profusely carved in garlands and scrolls, polychromed in reddish tones and gilded on the corners and curled edges, with a shield plume that tops it with the Virgin Mary's monogram. The delicate oil painting depicts the Portuguese saint being regarded and blessed by the Virgin Mary from heaven, to whom he dedicated several sermons to praise her and sing her glories, all surrounded by putti and angels.As one of his many religious themes, Campeche depicts a specific saint, here the Franciscan saint of Lisbon, next to the Virgin Mary, like so many other parallel paintings currently in the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico that we have mentioned. Two stand out there, one of “The Vision of St. Simon Stock” and another of “Sacred Conversation with St. Joseph and St. John Nepomuk”, among others.Among the trades he learned and practiced in the family workshops, one was the design of coats of arms. It is therefore quite probable that he also designed the period frame with the coat of arms in which this devotional work is presented, possibly as a commission from a prominent family.Be that as it may, this work is of rococo character for all its interest in detail and ornamentation of the sky and clothing, colors and movement of fabrics and figures, dominating the palette of bluish grays and reds and pinks that, as reported by the Puerto Rican museum, relates it directly to de Paret and Alcazar.This painting comes from the Miguel Iglesias collection (Celendín, 1830 - Lima, 1909). He was a Peruvian military officer and politician who held the presidency of Peru between 1882 and 1885, in what is known as the Government of Miguel Iglesias or Regenerating Government of the Peruvian Republic. This government was established in the middle-low phase of the War of the Pacific, an armed conflict between Chile and allies Bolivia and Peru (1879-1884). That is: from his rise to power by designation of the constituent assembly in 1882, a year after the Chilean occupation of Lima, until his exile to Spain in the Peruvian civil war of 1884-1885.Highlights of his political-military legacy is the "Grito de Montán" (Montán´s call), a manifesto in which he proclaimed the necessity of agreeing peace with Chile, even if this implied the cession of the southern provinces; the Treaty in Ancón or Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the republics of Chile and Peru, that put an end to the War of the Pacific and stabilized the post-war relations between them, where Peru ceded territory to Chile; and the Peruvian Civil War, between Montán´s faction and that of the military leader Andrés Avelino Cáceres. The end of that war led to the exile of Iglesias to the south of Spain, where he moved with his descendants and his significant art collection. He returned to his native country when he was elected senator for Cajamarca and died in Lima in 1909. His remains, which had been buried in a mausoleum in the Presbítero Maestro Cemetery in Lima, were transferred in 2011 to the Crypt of the Heroes, within the same cemetery.Despite his return to Peru, his descendants continued to reside in Andalusia. There, his art collection has been preserved and has remained in the family, generation after generation, until the present day. Several lots from this collection are featured in the auction, from 92 to 111.Provenance:- Collection of Miguel Iglesias, military man and president of Peru (1882 - 1885). Ayacucho Estate. Peru.- From the end of the 19th century the descendants and the collection moved and settled in the south of Spain until the present day.Bibliographic reference:- Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico. (n.d.). "José Campeche". https://www.mapr.org/es/museo/cede/artista/campeche-jose
Leonardo Flores (La Paz, Bolivia, p. m. s. XVII – finales s. XVII - principios s. XVIII)"Alegoría de Europa"Óleo sobre tela.131 x 210 cm.El modelo iconográfico empleado en nuestra pintura se basa en la serie de grabados de los cuatro continentes creada por el pintor flamenco de estilo manierista Martin de Vos (Amberes 1532-1603). El artista los representa por primera vez desfilando en carros triunfales.“La imagen de la alegoría de Europa se inspira en el triunfo de la Eternidad de Petrarca, y el carro está tirado por dos caballos y no por los tradicionales leones, que normalmente representan a este continente”, informa el catedrático José Miguel Morales Folguera en su muy interesante estudio para la revista “Quiroga”, en el que analiza el uso de fuentes gráficas en el biombo del Museo de Navarra.Hay que recordar, como informa la doctora en Historia del Arte Mª Margarita Vila da Vila, “que en el Virreinato del Perú hay evidencia del interés por la temática mitológica y la historia antigua desde fines del siglo XVI. Lo mismo sucedió en los Virreinatos de la Nueva España y de la Nueva Granada, como testimonian los murales de la Casa del Deán de Puebla (México) –con hermosas figuras de Sibilas ecuestres y alegorías de los triunfos de las Virtudes, pintadas hacia 1580– y las de los dioses grecorromanos plasmados en la Casa del Escribano de Tunja (Colombia) hacia 1595. Respecto a la pintura histórica romana, J. de Mesa y T. Gisbert ya señalaron que en 1660 «14 lienzos medianos de los emperadores romanos» figuraban en la relación patrimonial cuzqueña de don Francisco de Villagra”.Como informa Vila da Vila respecto del que sería nuestro pintor, activo en La Paz hacia 1684, “sabemos que Flores, vecino de La Paz, fue un pintor itinerante que trabajó en diversos pueblos de lo que hoy son Perú y Bolivia en torno a 1683. Su prestigio parece acreditado por el encargo de 18 lienzos que en 1684 le hizo el obispo de La Paz para las iglesias de Italaque y de Puerto Acosta. Ignoramos si llegó a la ciudad de La Plata o recibió encargos de escenas triunfales, pero se sabe que era pintor acostumbrado a trabajar con grabados y a ejecutar ambiciosas composiciones, repletas de adornadas figuras, referidas a escenas del Antiguo Testamento e inspiradas en la ‘Monarquía Hebrea’ de Vicente Bacallar y Sanna y en otras estampas flamencas”.This lot comes from the Miguel Iglesias collection (Celendín, 1830 - Lima, 1909). He was a Peruvian military officer and politician who was president of Peru between 1882 and 1885, in what is known as the Government of Miguel Iglesias or Regenerating Government of the Peruvian Republic. This government was established in the middle phase of the War of the Pacific, an armed conflict between Chile and the allies Bolivia and Peru (1879-1884). He rose to power by designation of the constituent assembly in 1882, a year after the Chilean occupation of Lima, until he was exiled to Spain in the Peruvian civil war of 1884-1885.A high point of his political-military legacy is the "Grito de Montán", a manifesto in which he proclaimed the necessity of agreeing peace with Chile, even if this implied the cession of the southern provinces; the Treaty in Ancón or Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the republics of Chile and Peru, that put an end to the War of the Pacific and stabilized the post-war relations between them, where Peru ceded territory to Chile; and the Peruvian Civil War, between the Iglesias faction and that of the military leader Andrés Avelino Cáceres. The end of that war meant the exile of Iglesias to the south of Spain, where he moved with his descendants and his important art collection. He returned to his native country when he was elected senator for Cajamarca and died in Lima in 1909. His remains, which had been buried in a mausoleum in Lima's Presbítero Maestro Cemetery, were moved to the Crypt of the Heroes in 2011, within the same cemetery.Despite his return to Peru, his descendants continued to reside in Andalusia. There, his art collection has been preserved and has remained in the family, generation after generation, until the present day. Several lots from this collection are featured in the auction, from 92 to 111.Provenance:- Miguel Iglesias collection, military officer and president of Peru (1882 - 1885). Ayacucho Estate. Peru.- From the end of the 19th century the descendants and the collection moved and settled in the south of Spain until the present day.
21 Boxed / carded / bagged Airfix HO/OO scale plastic model kits to include 9 x sealed examples including Sopwith Pup, Sopwith Camel, Gladiator Mk.I, etc, 3 x World War II examples featuring US Paratroops, US Marines and RAF Personnel, American Civil War Artillery, etc, mostly appearing complete, with some sets with additional figures, possibly unrelated
OTTOMAN EMPIRE & ITS HERITAGE -- LEEUWEN, R. v. Notables & clergy in Mount Lebanon. The Khâzin Sheikhs & the Maronic Church (1736-1840). 1994. -- S. HAR-EL. Struggle for domination in the Middle East. The Ottoman-Mamluk War, 1485-91. 1995. -- G. DÁVID & P. FODOR, eds. Ransom slavery along the Ottoman borders (early 15th - early 18th c.). 2007. -- D.J. KASTRITSIS. The sons of Bayezid. Empire building and representation in the Ottoman civil war of 1402-13. 2007. -- V. CONSTANTINI & M. COLLER, eds. Living in the Ottoman ecumenical community. Essays in honour of Suraiya Faroqhi. 2008. -- 5 vols. Ocl. w. dust-j. (2) & obrds. (OEH 2, 4, 37, 38, 39).NOTE: Books from the library of Prof. Dr. A.H. de Groot may contain some annotations in pencil.
A group of Historical RPG Board Games comprising CHANCELLORSVILLE CIVIL WAR BATTLE GAME SECOND EDITION (1974) Avalon Hill, RUSSIAN CIVIL WAR 1918-1922 (1976) SPI, QUEBEC 1759 (1972) Columbia Games Inc, LEE MOVES NORTH - THE CONFEDERATE SUMMER OFFENSIVES 1862 AND 1863 (1973) SPI, CANADIAN "CIVIL WAR" LA GUERRE (1977) SPI, HERE I STAND WARS OF THE REFORMATION 1517-1555 (2006) GMT Games, AGE OF NAPOLEON (1805-1815) Phalanx Games, 1918 OPERATION MICHAEL (1972) SPI, 1812 THE CAMPAIGN OF NAPOLEON IN RUSSIA (1972) SPI, 1807 THE EAGLES TURN EAST (1994) Clash of Arms Games, LEGION OF HONOR 1792 - 1815 CARD GAME (2014) Clash of Arms Games, LA BATAILLE DE MONT SAINT JEAN EXPANSION (1993) Clash of Arms Games, LA BATAILLE DE LIGNY (1991) Clash of Arms Games, LA BATAILLE D'ESPAGNOL-TALAVERA (1979) Marshall Enterprises, appear complete (14) NB: This lot is located in off-site storage facility (WD24) and only available for viewing by appointment with 24 hours notice. It will be available for collection from our main site after 2nd May.
Naval medal group comprising, M.B.E., Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct medal named to L. D. 9 / 533 B. W. Stearn. Y. S. R.N.V.R., George VI Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Decoration, together with a George VI 1937 Coronation and an Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation medal, all with boxes of issue.Together with the medals are two pewter tankards engraved to B. W. Stearn, naval badges and a photograph of him in uniform.Provenance from the vendor: My father started his interest in the sea in his early 20s serving as a midshipman in the Merchant Navy for 2 years. He returned to the Civil Service and joined the RNVR at HMS President, London Division, on the Victoria Embankment. At the age of 38 in November 1939 he joined HMS Royal Arthur (Butlins Holiday Camp at Skegness requisitioned for the Royal Navy during the War) with the rank of Signal Officer , training ratings to be seagoing signalmen. He was also involved with the training of Free French (which accounts for the Cross of Lorraine badge amongst the items with you for auction) and Norwegian troops. During his time there, as a qualified soccer referee he put this to good use, in matches between the troops. For the latter part of the War, he was posted to Combined Operations in Scotland.N.B. See also lot 67 for a presentation naval sword awarded to B. W. Stearn.
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[The Blueshirts], O'Duffy (Eoin) Crusade in Spain, 8vo, D. (Browne & Nolan) n.d., illus. & (newscutting inserts), blue cloth, d.j.; Gannes (H.) & Repard (T.) Spain in Revolt, a History of the Civil War in Spain in 1936..., 8vo L. (V. Gollancz Ltd.) 1936, (Pre Publication), orange wrappers; O'Riordan (M.) Connolly Column, 8vo D. (New Books) 1979, First Edn., illus. cloth & d.j.; McGarry (F.) Eoin O'Duffy, A Self Made Hero, 8vo Oxford (U.P.) 2005, First Edn., illus., cloth & d.j., as a lot. (4)
A WOODEN & METAL MODEL OF AN AMERICAN CIVIL WAR DAHLGREN FIELD GUN AND LIMBER OF 1864, appears largely complete and in good condition with only minor damage, marking and wear but may be missing some small accessories, metal plaque to gun carriage 'Dahlgreen 1864', length of gun & limber together approx. 75cm
A BUILDER'S MODEL OF H.M. MONITORS M19-M28, BUILT BY SIR RAYLTON DIXON & CO. LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH, 1915the 43in. laminated and carved hull with lined and lacquered decks and silver fittings and armaments as appropriate, masts with radio aerial and lanyards, mounted on four silvered baluster supports, contained within original glazed display case with ivorine plates -- 26½ x 56 x 19in. (67 x 142.5 x 48cm.) on original stand -- 39in. (99cm.) highThe Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, presented in 1951 by Sir Gervais d'Eyncourt, Bt., in memory of his father, Sir Eustace H. Tennyson d'Eyncourt, Bt., KCB, Master 1928-1929.The genesis of the ‘monitor’ – and indeed the very name itself – derives from the extraordinary ironclad designed by John Ericsson for the Union Navy in 1862 during the American Civil War, and its celebrated, albeit inconclusive, duel with the Confederacy’s Merrimack. This first encounter between ironclads clearly marked a turning point in naval warfare although, initially at least, the rest of the world’s navies proved rather unenthusiastic about the low freeboard, shallow draft vessels mounting a single big gun and christened monitors which were intended for coastal bombardment, The Royal Navy flirted with them briefly after the Franco-Prussian War (1870) had unsettled international relations, but the resulting four vessels built at enormous expense proved costly failures and the concept of the purpose-built coastal defence vessels was left in abeyance.In 1912, Vickers received an order for three small river monitors from Brazil but, by the time they were completed in February 1914, the Brazilian Navy no longer had the funds to pay for them. Largely to prevent them being acquired by a potentially hostile state, the Admiralty decided to purchase them and took possession of them on 3rd August 1914, one day before War was declared. When the somewhat ramshackle fleet of old battleships and gunboats then failed to make any impact on the outcome of the War from its bombardment of the Belgian coast in October 1914, the Admiralty, under its mercurial First Sea Lord Admiral ‘Jacky’ Fisher, decided the time was ripe to resurrect the idea of coastal monitors. Designs were tendered for rapid completion under relentless pressure from Fisher, too quickly in fact, and initially some basic mistakes were made; orders soon went out to yards across the country but many found it hard to keep up with the seemingly endless design changes. Fisher, as was his style, was so fired up with enthusiasm that he even resorted to seizing big guns from capital ships nearing completion along with any spare marine engines he could find.By early 1915, the monitor construction programme had virtually exhausted the stock of heavy gun mountings yet Fisher still demanded ever more heavily-armed coastal craft for the various amphibious operations he was planning in his fertile mind. In March 1915, the fourteen M15 class monitors were ordered and laid down, ten of them in the Raylton Dixon yards on the Tees. Measured at 540 tons (650 deep-loaded), each was 177 feet long with a 31-foot beam and had a supposed but rarely achieved top speed of 11 knots. With a primary armament of 1-9.2in. gun, they should have made a worthwhile contribution wherever they were employed whereas, in reality, almost all the monitors were ungainly even in moderate seas and it remains highly debatable whether they ever justified the colossal sums spent on building them.The service careers of Raylton Dixon’s M19-M28 were broadly similar, serving in either the Mediterranean or with the famous Dover Patrol. Most survived the Great War except for M25 and M27, which had to be blown up in the Dvina River during the abortive expedition to North Russia in 1919, and M28 which was sunk (along with another monitor, Raglan) by the German battlecruiser Goeben in company with the light cruiser Breslau in an action off Imbros, the largest island of Turkey.Fine original condition; Stand fragile with old glue visible in the joints. Some dust in case.
Folio Society: Classical Authors to include: Plutarch, Lives, London: Folio Society, 2010, four volumes in slipcase; Walbank, Hornblower & Burn, The Folio History of Ancient Greece 2002, four volumes in slipcase; Tacitus, The Annals of Imperial Rome, 2006; Caesar, The Gallic and Civil Wars, 2006; Herodotus, The Histories, 2006; Thucydides, The History of the Peloponnesian War, 2006; Livy, The early History of Rome, 2006; Livy The War with Hannibal, 2006; all in original slipcases (8)
Folio Society: History and Wars to include Hobsbawm (Eric) The Making of the Modern World, 2005, four volumes; Thomas (Hugh) The Spanish Civil War, 2014, two volumes; Schama (Simon) Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution, 2004, two volumes; The Boer War; The Thirty Years War; The Seven Years War; The Hundred Years War; James (Lawrence) The Rise and Fall of the British Empire; Lefebvre (Georges) Napoleon (9)
A copy of The Clash - English Civil War signed to front of sleeve by Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Joe Strummer. Sleeve shows evidence of poor storage and some water damage.From a large collection of signed records, all obtained in person by the vendor's brother, a dedicated and active fan and concert goer during the 1970s and 80s.
SEX PISTOLS / CLASH / STRANGLERS / RELATED - 7" COLLECTION. A collection of approx 60 x 7". Artists/ Titles include Sex Pistols inc Pistols Pack (SEX 1), Anarchy In The UK (640 112), Holidays In The Sun, Something Else, God Save The Queen, Pretty Vcant, Popcorn and The Great Rock N Roll Swindle, The Clash inc Tommy Gun, Return To Brixton, This Is England, The Call Up, Bankrobber, English Civil War, Rock The Casbah, Clash City Rockers and The Prisoner, The Stranglers inc Big In America, Midnight Summer Dream, Paradise and Let Me Introduce You To The Family. The records are generally VG+ to Ex+ with some dropping below, the sleeves are generally VG to Ex with some dropping below.
DC - Marvel - Vertigo -Image, Dark horse comics etc - a collection of comics / graphic novels (some for mature readers) to include: "The Books of Faerie, Molly's Story" 4 of 4. "The Books of Magic" issues 64 to 75. "The Names of Magic" 5 of 5. "City of Silence" 4 issues. "Hunter - The Age of Magic" issues 1 to 13. Also included is Warren Ellis "Dark Blue" script book. All these comics are in closed clear bags, some with card backing: Also included are: Dead Boy Detectives issues #1-6 and 8-11; DC Universe Rebirth The Hellblazer issues #2 - 9; Constantine The Hellblazer issues #1-3, #17-19, #21-23; The Hellblazer Good Old days #19 and 20; Terminator Sector War 1; Lazarus Three together with Sourcebook Vol. 03: Vassalovka; Wonder Woman 75th anniversary special #1, together with six Free Comic Book Day issues of The Tick, Strawberry Shortcake, Hilda, Avengers Civil War II, Captain America, Doctor Who. The items generally appear to be about excellent or better, some with slight storage wear on spines noted. The items have not been checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee.) [GM/L]
1861 Civil War BIBLE- Pocket Soldier English/American: Livermore, George (Prefatory Note): Cromwell's Soldier's Pocket Bible (1643). Cambridge, Limited Edition of 100, printed for Private distribution, 1861. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1861, by George Livermore, in the Clerk's Office of District Court of the district of Massachusetts. PP: vi, (ii), 16. Cont. full leather with lettering to upper cover and all edges gilt. Inscription to front blank endpaper 'Col. T L Livermore with compliments of Chas. C. Livermore. 10 Sept 1900'. [Colonel Thomas Leonard Livermore of 1st New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, is best remembered today as the post-war author of numerous historical works, notably histories of New Hampshire soldiers & units in the War; Numbers and Losses - the standard reference work for statistics about Civil War unit strengths]From the library collection of Mulberry House, a former rectory of High Ongar church.
CIVIL WAR: 1- Cromwell's Soldier's Bible: Being a Reprint, in Facsimile, of ‘The Souldier's Pocket Bible,’ Compiled by Edmund Calamy, and issued for the Use o the Commonwealth Army in 1643. Elliot Stock, 1895, 16PP plus the original printed wrappers; Bound with: - Cromwell's Soldier's Catechism Written... Elliot Stock, 1900. 28pp plus original plain wrappers. Both works enclosed in suede covers, stitched; 2- A perfect diurnall of the proceedings in Hartford-shire, from the 15 of August to the 29: Wherein is declared how the Earle of Bedfords troops searched the Lord Capels house, where they found armes sufficient to arm a thousand men. Also... Printed for W.M., Septemb. 1. 1642. 6pp. Later leather backed marbled boards. Vg; 3- Wood, Lambert: The Life and Raigne of King Charles, From his Birth to his Death. L, For Simon Miller, 1659. PP: Engraved Frontis Portrait, (xii), 199, (ix) Table. Title page cut out and pasted on, which leaves it lacking the borders; ‘To the Reader & the following pages up to page 1’ loose; the last leaf of the index, from ‘V’ on, torn with loss; a few worm holes to top margins. C19 full morocco gilt; 4- His Majesties Declaration, to all his Loving Subjects, published with the advice of his privie councel. No place [London?], Printed, 1641. PP: (ii), 11, (I) blank. Recent leather backed marbled boards. VG; 5- His Majesties two letters one to the vice-chancellour and convocation of the university of oxford; the other to the High Sheriff of the county, and to the Major of the City of Oxford,.. London, Printed for Richard Lownds, 1642. August 3. PP: (ii), 4. Recent leather backed marbled boards. VG; 6- Histoire entiere et veritable du Procez de Charles Stuart, Roy d'Angleterre... Londres, J.G. (John Grismond), 1650. PP: (ii), 1-102, (ii) Another title page ‘La Declaration des deux maisons du Parlement d'Angleterre’ also dated 1650, 105-155, (i) Table des chapitres. Full morocco, vg; 7- Peyton, Edward: The Divine Catastrophe of the Kingly Family of the House of Stuarts... L, For Giles Calvert, 1652, 1st. Edn. PP: (vi), 149. Cont. full calf, rubbed. VG; 8- The advice of that worthy commander Sir Ed. Harwood, collonell written by King Charles his command, upon occasion of the French kings preparation: and presented in his life time by his owne hand to His Maiestie... L, printed for R Harford, 1642, 1st. edn. 39pp. C19 half leather over marbled boards. (8)
Liber amicorum - Lettland - - Sammlung von ca. 90 Stammbuchblättern für den Studenten und späteren Schulinspektor August Gottfried Pacht. Mit 2 Federzeichnungen, 1 kol. Bleistiftzeichnung, 1 hs. Notenblatt, figürl. Papierausschnitten u. 21 Kupferstichen. Um 1809-1851. Lose Bll. (vorw. ca. 10 x 16 cm) tls. mit Goldschnitt in marmor. Kt.-Umschlag (dieser mit kl. Fehlstellen) in 2 teiligem marmor. Pp.-Schuber mit goldgepr. Monogramm "A.P." sowie Jahreszahl 1812 (etw. berieben, obere Kanten des Deckels tls. geplatzt). August Gottfried Pacht (*1785 Göttingen - nach 1838) studierte in Göttingen Bauwissenschaften u. war später Schulinspektor, wiss. Lehrer und Ritter. - Enthält Eintragungen in Deutsch u. vereinzelt in Französisch von Freunden sowie Schülerinnen u. Schülern in Wolmar, u.a. von: Magnus Johann von Drenteln (1774-1828), Henrietta von Drenteln (*1785) in Leipzig, Natalie Hartwiss in Kokenhof, Carl Nielitz in Lemsal, Ida u. Selma Plato in Riga, Heinrich Conrad Poppenhusen (1773-1829, Kaufmann), B. Weyrich in Stürzenhof, Joh. Carl Zimmermann in Pollenhof, in Wolmar von Amalie Blechschmidt, Clara Gessau, Joh. Friedr. Koch, Carl u. Wilhelmine Koehler, Carl Nielitz. - Das Notenblatt von Gregor von Krüdener. - Die Kupferstiche, meist von Wiederhold in Göttingen, vorwiegend mit Ansichten (Der Hardenberg, Plesse, Göttingen, Weende, Halle, Loewenburg etc.) - Blattränder tls. gering angeknickt, ein Kupferstich mit Riss, sonst insg. wohlerhalten. Latvia - Collection of approx. 90 album pages for the student and later school inspector August Gottfried Pacht. With 2 pen and ink drawings, 1 col. pencil drawing, 1 sheet of music, figurative paper cut-outs and 21 copper engravings. Loose leaves, partly with gilt edges, in marbled paper envelope in cardboard slipcase with gilt stamped monogram 'A.P.' and year 1812 (somewhat rubbed, upper edges of cover partially chipped). - August Gottfried Pacht (*1785 Göttingen - after 1838) studied civil engineering in Göttingen and was later a school inspector, scientific teacher and knight. - Contains entries in German and occ. in French from friends and pupils in Wolmar, among others, as listed above. - The sheet of music by Gregor von Krüdener. - The engravings, mostly by Wiederhold in Göttingen, mainly with views. - Margins slightly creased in places, one engraving with tear, otherwise overall well preserved.
Furttenbachs Kunstkammer - - Inventarium viler nutzbaren immer denckwürdigen militar, civil, naval, und dergleichen architectonischen Modellen, und Abrissen auch andern wolfundirten Mannhafften Sachen/ welche in deß Heyl: Reichs Statt Ulm/ und daselbsten in deß Herrn Joseph Furttenbachs deß Raths/ und Bawherrns/ c. Rüst: und KunstCammer/ in natura zufinden seind (...). Mit 8 gestoch. u. tls. gefalt. Tafeln. Augsburg, Johann Schultes, 1660. 24.95 unpag. Bll. 8°. Pp. d. Zt. (Rücken fehlend, Buchblock von Einband gelöst, berieben). Sehr selten, kein Exemplar für uns im internationalen Handel nachweisbar. VD17 23: 652691U. - Nicht bei Oechslin. - Selten, im KVK u. OCLC nur 4 Exemplare (Hannover, Wolfenbüttel, Braunschweig u. Harvard). - Seltenes Werk zu Furttenbachs Kunstkammer. Auf den Tafeln, die nach den in Furttenbachs Kunstkammer ausgestellten Holzmodellen gestochen wurden, sind u.a. Grotten im Barockstil, Theaterkulissen, der Hafen von Genua, die Arche Noah und ein scheinbar mechanisches Modell der Musen der Kunst und der Wissenschaft gezeigt, welches auch als Frontispiz zu Furttenbachs Mechanischem Reißladen dient. Joseph Furttenbach der Ältere (1591 - 1667) war ein deutscher Architekt, Mathematiker und Ingenieur, der sich von 1607/08 bis 1620 in Italien (insbesondere in Mailand, Genua und Florenz) aufhielt. Auf seinen Reisen verfasste er detaillierte Berichte über Gebäude, die ihn interessierten, sowie über Feste, Umzüge und dramatische Aufführungen. Furttenbachs Kuriositätenkabinett war eines der berühmtesten in Deutschland. - Lagen tls. lose, nur wenig stockfleckig (überwiegend im Rand). Insgesamt gut erhalten, die Tafeln gratig. Very rare, no copy traceable for us in international trade. With 8 engraved a. partly folded plates. Cont. cardboard binding (spine missing, binding loosened, rubbed). - Rare, only 4 copies in KVK and OCLC (Hanover, Wolfenbüttel, Brunswick and Harvard). - Rare work on Furttenbach's Kunstkammer. The plates, engraved after the wooden models exhibited in Furttenbach's Kunstkammer, show, among other things, Baroque-style grottos, theatre backdrops, the harbour of Genoa, Noah's Ark and an apparently mechanical model of the muses of art and science, which also serves as the frontispiece to Furttenbach's Mechanical Drawer. Joseph Furttenbach the Elder (1591 - 1667) was a German architect, mathematician and engineer who travelled in Italy (particularly Milan, Genoa and Florence) from 1607/08 to 1620. During his travels, he wrote detailed reports on buildings that interested him, as well as on festivals, processions and dramatic performances. Furttenbach's Cabinet of Curiosities was one of the most famous in Germany. - Some loose quires, only slightly foxed (mainly in margins). Overall in good condition, the plates burr-like.
This 13 volume hardcover set from the Campaigns of the Civil War series, published by Castle Books in 2002, presents a detailed historical account of key military campaigns during the American Civil War. Included are books 1-5, 7-12, and two supplemental volumes, covering significant battles, strategies, and military leaders. The books feature navy blue cloth bindings with gold and silver embossed lettering and illustrations, reflecting a classic collector's edition. A valuable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and Civil War collectors. Each book measures 5.25"L x 7.75"H.Issued: 2002Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
This limited edition offset lithograph entitled Morgan's Raiders (Alexandria, Tennessee on December 21, 1862) showcases the artwork by Mort Kunstler that depicts a striking scene from the Civil War era with remarkable detail and authenticity. The lithography portrays Confederate cavalrymen, led by General John Hunt Morgan, preparing for a raid in the autumn of 1862. Set against a dramatic sky and an open field, the composition captures the somber resolve of the soldiers and the strength of their horses. The artist signature is on the lower right and the limited edition number 1133 of 1250 is on the lower left. Certificate of Authenticity included.Artist: Mort Kunstler (American, 1931)Issued: 1991Dimensions: 29"L x 20.25"WCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
This collection of five hardcover books explores military history, covert operations, and American warfare. Fighting Dirty by Peter Harclerode uncovers the world of covert operations from Ho Chi Minh to Osama bin Laden. Forgotten Heroes, edited by Susan Ware, highlights lesser-known figures who shaped American history. The Civil War 100 by Robert Wooster ranks the most significant figures and events of the Civil War. American Chronicle by Gordon & Gordon presents a historical narrative of the United States. United States Army at War: 9/11 Through Iraq by Berry provides an in-depth look at modern military engagements. A must-have collection for history buffs, military scholars, and collectors. Largest book measures 11.25"H.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
A remarkable presentation of American military history, this framed piece features an engraved portrait and authentic signature of General Winfield Scott, one of the most distinguished figures in 19th-century U.S. military leadership. The portrait engraving, credited to Geo. E. Perine, captures Scott in his later years, in full uniform with prominent epaulettes. Beneath the portrait is a bold ink signature reading “Winfield Scott,†mounted behind glass in a display that combines both elegance and historic reverence. Known as "Old Fuss and Feathers," Scott served in the War of 1812, led U.S. forces during the Mexican-American War, and was General-in-Chief at the start of the Civil War. He also ran for president in 1852. The reverse side includes a preserved military pass dated August 29, 1861, issued from the Headquarters of the Army during the early days of the Civil War. Framed in wood with green tone matting and gold accent trim.Issued: Mid 19th centuryDimensions: 8.75"L x 10.75"HCondition: Age related wear.
Framed portrait of Rear Admiral Louis M. Goldsborough of the U.S. Navy, featuring his autograph beneath the image. The engraving is by J.C. Buttre, a noted 19th-century American engraver recognized for his finely detailed portraits. The image presents Goldsborough in formal naval uniform, commemorating his distinguished service during the American Civil War and broader naval career. The print is inscribed “Eng'd by J.C. Buttre†at lower right and housed in a brass-toned metal frame with matting. Frame measures 8.5"L x 10.5"H. Issued: 19th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
A distinguished historical display featuring an engraved portrait and bold signature of Admiral David D. Porter, one of the most notable naval commanders of the American Civil War. The engraving, attributed to A.H. Ritchie, captures Porter in full uniform with his signature beard, exuding authority and resolve. Beneath the portrait sits a beautifully preserved hand-signed cut of his name in flowing 19th-century script, reading "David D. Porter, Admiral." Porter played a critical role in the Union’s naval success, including key operations along the Mississippi River and the Red River Campaign. He was later appointed Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy and promoted to Admiral—one of the highest ranks attainable at the time. Elegantly framed in a wood frame with brown tone matting.Issued: Late 19th centuryDimensions: 9"L x 10.75"HCondition: Age related wear.
This framed display features the autograph of Edwin M. Stanton, who served as U.S. Secretary of War under President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. The inscription reads “Very respectfully, Your Obedient Servant, Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War,†written in elegant script on lined paper. Accompanied by an engraved portrait of Stanton seated at his desk, the presentation is housed in a brass frame with a deep maroon mat.Issued: 1860sDimensions: 12.5"L x 9.5"HCondition: Age related wear.
This limited edition offset lithograph entitled Gods and Generals (Antietam Campaign, Leesburg, Va., Sept. 5, 1862) by Mort Kunstler depicts a compelling scene of Confederate generals in Robert E. Lee's headquarters: Harrison Hall. They are gathered around a table during the Civil War. The artwork masterfully captures a moment of camaraderie and strategy. From the period-accurate furnishings to the expressions of the figures. His exceptional attention to historical accuracy and storytelling is evident. The warm tones and intricate details create a vivid narrative. The artist's signature is on the lower right with the limited edition number 414 of 950. Certificate of Authenticity included.Artist: Mort Kunstler (American, b. 1931)Issued: 2002Dimensions: 31"L x 24"WCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Framed display featuring an authentic ink signature of General William Tecumseh Sherman beneath a printed portrait of the Union Civil War general. The signature reads "Yours truly, W. T. Sherman" on lined paper, attractively double-matted and enclosed in a black frame. Sherman was one of the most prominent Union generals, best known for his "March to the Sea" campaign and his significant contributions to the Union victory. A compelling piece of American Civil War memorabilia. Frame measures 8.5"L x 10.5"H. Issued: 19th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
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