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LARGER CHROMO-LITHO PICTURES etc. 1860-90: Album containing a collection of pieces (up to A4 size) inc. visit of Prince of Wales to Eton, toy shop, Zulu warriors, Little Miss Dollikins & her Doings etc. Also two tinted photographs of a Japanese greengrocer and an 1831 coloured engraving of William IV's coronation. (60 items).*** |
£75 |
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VALENTINE & GREETINGS CARDS c1860: Group of 8 embossed paper cards with chromo-litho scraps & dried flowers, inc. design of cupid making a key for a heart, children, gardens etc. Attractive. *** |
£75 |
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STEREOSCOPIC VIEWCARDS c1860-90: 36 stereo photographic cards with many unusual types inc. early West Country views with a street scene at Stoney with top-hatted policeman, Bridgwater snow scene with sailing boat, Watchet mineral railway & Clifton Bridge, series of comical servant tableaux, 1870s fashion photographs etc. *** |
£65 |
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'LACE' VALENTINE CARDS: Trio of large (120 x 185mm) cards with various combinations of cupids, flowers, mottos & paper lace inc. a very elaborate example with a bunch of artificial flowers set on an embossed & die-cut 'lace' background. Fine. *** PHOTO - see plate no. 2 |
£45 |
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TWO BINDERS containing documents and ephemera with much Railway interest such as 1860 Notice (stained) to Owner of land at Cheadle required by London and North West Railway for the then proposed Stockport to Altrincham line, handwritten letters dated 22nd Oct., 1878 on headed notepaper of The North British Railway Company and dated 4 Decr., 1884 on headed paper of the Isle of Man Railway Company, Limited and early 20th century documents incl. contract notes and maps showing (inter alia) Sellafield & Ravenglass Railway with gradients, etc.; also "BOMBER COMMAND CONTINUES", an Air Ministry account of the offensive against Germany July 1941-June 1942, railway related postcards, PHQ cards, posters and ephemera re. the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. (Small qty.). |
£40 |
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'PLEASURE BOOKS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN', PUBLISHED BY GRANT & GRIFFITH, ST. PAUL'S AND D. BOGUE, FLEET STREET (c.1860's) two delightfully illustrated examples from a series of twelve. Both 24pp. 7"x 5" with decoratively printed blue wrappers, sold at 6d. each: a) "The Courtship and Wedding of Cock Robin and Jenny Wren", with 6 wood engravings of drawings by Harrison Weir. b) "The History of the House that Jack Built", with 12 wood engravings of drawings by John Absolon and Harrison Weir. Very good condition. *** |
£40 |
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CARD CASE: Neat (80mm x 50mm) leather covered card case divided into compartments containing 3 cards of The Earl of Hopetoun, an ivory slip and a pencil. *** |
£30 |
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PASSPORT FOR A FAMILY TOUR TO ITALY (1860): Printed passport with printed signature of Lord Russell (Foreign Secretary 1859-65) for Mr Evan Leigh, his wife & daughter to travel to Italy, with handstamps of the French Consulate in London and 21 various French & Italian visas on the back of the document and on an extra sheet attached to the base by wafers. Worn but most unusual. ** |
£30 |
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PASSPORT: 1860 Passport with printed signature of Lord John Russell (Foreign Secretary 1859-65) allowing Miss Louisa Anstruther, her niece and two maids to travel to France; handstamped visa of the French Embassy, London etc. Folds and slight discolouration. ** |
£20 |
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MUSIC - Lithographic cover, soiled but very attractive, for "The Female American Serenaders" bound to a copy of "Flora May" by G.A.Hodson, c1860. A m/s note inside states that they played the Egyptian Hall. 341/2 x 26 cms. London. D'Almaine & Co. */** |
£20 |
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EXHIBITIONS - "Venice! Morning & Evening Exhibition" a handbill, 26 x 18 cms laid down, for the event at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Mentions "With brilliant effects of Sunshine produced by a new arrangement of the Oxy-hydrogen Light". No publisher. **/*** |
£15 |
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PASSPORT (1861) with printed signature of Lord Russell (Foreign Secretary 1859-65) issued for Mr Jacob Dyas; finely-engraved armorial designs by Harrison . Folds; some slight discolouration.**/*** |
£20 |
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THE "BEAUFORT" COACH HORN, MADE BY KOHLER & SONS, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER CARRYING CASE (c.1862) brass and copper horn, 35" long , in moulded leather case with straps for attaching to the coach. Impressed on both horn and case with makers' name and representations of the medals presented at the London International Exhibitions of 1851 & 1862. The horn was named after Henry Somerset, 7th Duke of Beaufort (1792-1853), aide-de-camp to the Duke of Wellington and famous coachman. A few very minor 'dents' but a handsome and finely crafted working, musical instrument. Ex-Willcocks. *** PHOTO - see plate no. 2 |
£300 |
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RAILWAY WAYBILLS & EPHEMERA: Album containing various Railway material, c 1845-1913, with emphasis on the G.E.R. inc. Norfolk Railway telegram, 1865 GER dividend note & 1d pink lettersheet plus material from other companies with labels, memos, invoices etc. A useful lot. (29 items). **/*** |
£60 |
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"PROGRAMME OF THE GRAND AMATEUR CONCERT IN AID OF THE LANCASHIRE RELIEF FUND" TO ASSIST COTTON TEXTILE WORKERS LEFT DESTITUTE BY THE NORTHERN BLOCKADE ON RAW COTTON IMPORTS DURING THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR (11Dec. 1862) pictorial sheet 13"x 10", lithographed in blue and brown by Smith & Watts, printers of Liverpool. Issued for the charity concert at Hawarden Castle, the North Wales home of W.E. Gladstone, then Chancellor of the Exchequer. Attractive artist-drawn design, depicting a variety of performers, two of whom were Gladstone's wife and daughter. In the course of the war, Gladstone's sympathies shifted from the southern to the northern states. Neatly re-backed with archival tissue. *** |
£60 |
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MAJOR GENERAL CHARLES STUART LANE, BENGAL STAFF CORPS (1862-1875) three military commissions, appointing him as Captain, Major and Lieutenant Colonel respectively. Each is signed in ink by George, Duke of Cambridge, C. in C. British army (grandson of George III). Lane had a distinguished military career, serving in the Indian Mutiny, Bhutan Expedition & Afghan Wars. Also included with this lot, are Wembley Exhibition (1924) pictorial folding plan and concertina postcard. **/*** |
£60 |
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INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION (1862): Large qty. ILN pages containing reports, illustrations and a magnificent ground plan of the 1862 Exhibition. Fine condition. *** |
£50 |
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AUTOGRAPH - LEECH, JOHN: 1862 (22 July) autographed letter on notepaper headed "32 Brunswick Square,/W.C addressed to a Mrs. Wigram who had apparently written to the famous cartoonist and illustrator of Dickens' novels for an example of his handwriting. Stain where previously glued in an album; unusual. ** |
£40 |
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PASSPORT (1862) Issued to W.J.Comley ''travelling on the Continent'', fixed into a leather folder containing a separate booklet for visas. Much used but attractive & scarce thus. ** |
£30 |
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BURIAL PLOT PURCHASE WITH FISCAL STAMP: Parchment certificate of purchase of 6 burial plots in Waltham Cross with 2/6d blue revenue stamp with label in place; folds but otherwise fine. *** |
£20 |
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MAGIC - Double-sided handbill for M. Robin, "The French Wizard" at the Egyptian Hall, with illustration of the Hall and Map on reverse, laid down, 22 x 14 cms, London. Miles., also an illustration of the interior of the Hall and an accompanying article from a newspaper/journal. 1860's. See. PP.126-8 of Edwin A Dawes: "The Great Illusionists" (1979). Robin was Henri Joseph Donckele. *** |
£20 |
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CITY OF DERBY PROCLAMATION OF CELEBRATIONS FOR THE 1863 ROYAL WEDDING - detailed list of events on long poster mounted on linen (faults inc. missing corner); also c1892 large linen-mounted poster featuring views of Coolgardie (W.Australia) with the Goldfield Post Office, camel postmen etc. - poor condition. Additionally a range of 20th century newspapers and magazines, generally in dusty condition inc. The Compressed Air Magazine (1934; 5 issues) & The Carpenter & Builder (1930; 17 issues). */** |
£20 |
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SUSSEX: 1863 Vellum will of Thomas Becket of Backset Town, Henfield, Gentleman with codicil & probate certificate, the last with revenue stamps for £10 & £50; fine wafered seal. Dusty outer surface otherwise fine. *** |
£20 |
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SOUVENIR CARTES DE VISITE - SHAKESPEARE: 1864 Tercentenary Commemorative card with four contemporary views of Stratford upon Avon also unusual view of the 1882 Comet ''as it appeared in Brisbane'' by Mathewson of Brisbane. A scarce pair. (2). *** |
£20 |
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CRYSTAL PALACE: 'Ordnance Plan of the Crystal Palace and its Environment' (1864) on a scale of 25'' to the mile; mounted on canvas, rolled with edge faults, splitting and dust discoloration but fascinating detail! Also an 1811 Ordnance Map of Portland Bill (faults). * |
£20 |
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266 |
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CHARACTER QUESTIONNAIRES - 1864-75 Small group (7) of postally used Midland Railway questionnaires regarding the character (and sobriety!) of prospective employees. Returned from various towns to the Midland Railway at Derby and franked with 1d red. ** |
£15 |
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OIL PAINTING - "NIGHT COACHES" - 1865 large oil painting (24" x 16") offered as by Henry J Jones, of a lantern lit scene with a large centrally placed Mail Coach being passed on the left of the picture by a smaller red Mail Coach. The central coach is being followed in the distance by two other coaches. The canvas is mounted in a gilded frame. Minor touching up to the picture (away from main scene). *** BUYER TO COLLECT. |
£300 |
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MERGER NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY AND THE LONDON BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAYS: COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS INCLUDING LETTERS FROM SIR EDWARD WATKIN M.P., ONE OF THE GREATEST AND MOST UNSCRUPULOUS OF VICTORIAN RAILWAY ENTREPRENEURS (1865-1867) comprising: a) manuscript agreement on vellum, 5pp. 18"x 12", bearing the seals of both companies and duty stamps of 10s. and £1.15s., dated 25 June 1867. b) 15 autograph letters signed by Watkin and 3 secretarial letters also signed by Watkin, 15 Dec. 1865 - 7 Feb. 1867, totalling 61pp. c) Agreement signed by the Chairmen of the SER, LB&SCR and the LC&DR, plus a 'Memorandum' signed by Watkin. d) 25 related letters and documents, including a telegram from Watkin and a letter from the L&BSCR accusing him of, "an entire breach of confidence". The collection came from the archives of the LB&SCR and provides a fascinating insight into the abortive negotiations, which constituted a significant episode in Watkins turbulent career. *** |
£300 |
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269 |
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MISCELLANY inc. two unused sheets of pictorial notepaper c1860 featuring 'New Landing Place, Margate' (Pier) & a Kershaw & Son comic type showing two young ladies' different approaches to the waves - 'Courage & Timidity'. Also c1865 advertising card with finely engraved view of Walker's Hotel, Matlock Bath (Derbys.), two unusual, signed etched Christmas & New Year cards c1890, pair of chromo Fairy Tale cards c1880 etc. (9 items).*** |
£50 |
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270 |
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CONCERT POSTERS c1865: Fine poster (285 x 460mm) for a guitar concert given in the Queen's Concert Room, Hanover Square, by Mr S. Szcepanowski; also another in tattered condition (repairable but corner missing) for the 'Royal Italian Opera House, Covent Garden' - one of Mr Alfred Mellon's daily concerts for 6 August 1866 with detailed programme. */*** |
£40 |
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271 |
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MAGIC - Handbill for the Egyptian Hall. "The New & Wonderful Professor Pepper" with T.W. Tobin, illustrated in black & red with Egyptian themes for the production of the great illusion "The Sphinx", introduced in 1865. 26 x 20 cms. London. John Henry Pepper (1821-1900), worked with Thomas W Tobin Secretary of the Royal Polytechnic Institution. See pp. 87-90 & 153 of Edwin A Dawes: "The Great Illusionists" (1979). Some foxing, etc. **/*** |
£40 |
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272 |
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"THE QUIVER" (1865) New Series Volume 1; 520pp with 1/2 leather binding (some staining to front board). Fine. *** |
£20 |
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273 |
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MISCELLANY: c1867-1950 inc. religious tracts, programme for a concert at Chesterfield (1891), Royal Hotel, Edinburgh illustrated invoices (1894), ''Tit Bits'' map of the UK, Newnes share certificates & headed notepaper, 1901 correspondence from N.Zealand etc. Mixed condition. (18 items), */** |
£30 |
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274 |
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EPHEMERA CONCERNING BENJAMIN DISRAELI: 1868-1880 collection of 14 items relating to the remarkable novelist and politician, who was twice Prime Minister: a) Printed address docket to "The Right Honble the Earl of Beaconsfield" 1868, endorsed in the Queen's hand "Confidential & Immediate". b) Finely printed admission, toast list and menu cards for the banquet on his inauguration as Lord Rector of the University of Glasgow (19 Nov. 1873), plus 5 related items. c) "Who Can Solve the Eastern Question?", novelty leaflet 10"x 8", depicting engraved portraits of Disraeli and Gladstone (c.1878), which when unfolded transforms their faces into those of the leaders of Russia, Germany, Austria & Turkey. d) Cabinet card photo portrait by W.& D. Downey and Ogden's cigarette card portrait. e) Sheet of pictorial writing paper depicting Disraeli. f) Disraeli's printed card inviting a guest to dinner. *** |
£150 |
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275 |
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SIX HAND-WRITTEN LEGAL DOCUMENTS dated between 1868 and 1882 and all relating to the then County of Middlesex and in particular "Earl's Court Kensington"; all bear appropriate legal seals and stamp duty. Generally **/*** |
£20 |
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276 |
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POSTAL REFORM: 1868 letter on mourning paper (no envelope) from George Hadfield, radical MP for Sheffield, to the US Consul at Sheffield mentioning his campaign for 1d postage to the USA. **** |
£20 |
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277 |
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FAMILY PASSPORT (1868) issued for Mr George R. Fraser, his wife, daughter and a maid; printed signature of Lord Stanley (Foreign Secretary 1866-68). Four Italian consular cachets. Folds and light wear. *** |
£20 |
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278 |
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COLLECTION OF FULL-LENGTH, WATER-COLOUR PAINTINGS OF ELEGANT YOUNG LADIES, ATTIRED IN THE FASHIONS OF MID-VICTORIAN HIGH SOCIETY (1869-1872) seventeen original paintings, each on uniform sized art card 41/2"x 3", initialled and dated by the artist "E.W.". Delightful, meticulous, skilfully executed artwork, depicting ladies wearing ball gowns, dressed for town, skating, visiting the seaside, wearing wedding dresses, playing croquet, etc. The cards have been carefully lifted from a contemporary album, traces of mounting on reverse. Ideal for framing. *** CLICK FOR PHOTOGRAPH |
£400 |
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279 |
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EWALD, A.C. - "THE RIGHT HON. BENJAMIN DISRAELI, EARL OF BEACONSFIELD, K.G. AND HIS TIMES" (1883) in two volumes, both 598pp. 10"x 8", including a total of 30 steel engraved plates. Magnificent publication, finely bound in contemporary half morocco with raised bands on the spine, gilt lettering and coat of arms on the front covers. Published two years after his death, by William Mackenzie, Ludgate Hill, London. A comprehensive account of Disraeli's remarkable life as writer and politician. (Also see the collection of Disraeli ephemera.) *** |
£50 |
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280 |
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SURGEON-MAJOR J.H. PORTER OF THE 97th REGIMENT, COMMENDED FOR HIS SERVICES AT THE SIEGE OF SEBASTAPOL AND THE FALL OF LUCKNOW, DEPUTY COMMANDER OF THE ENGLISH AMBULANCE IN THE FRANCO PRUSSIAN WAR, LATE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SURGERY AT THE ARMY MEDICAL SCHOOL, PRINCIPAL MEDICAL OFFICER IN CHARGE OF THE KABUL FORCE IN THE AFGHAN WAR AND AUTHOR OF "THE SURGEON'S POCKET BOOK ON THE BEST TREATMENT OF WOUNDED IN WAR" (1850-1880) an important collection of his correspondence, papers, related ephemera and publications. Comprising three volumes: a) Military scrapbook 13"x 8" (1" thick) containing hundreds of items, including official and personal correspondence to him, retained copies of his own letters, military instructions and related documents, telegrams, news cuttings, related ephemera, etc. The contents relate to all aspects of his career from his 'Junior Surgical Prize' award of 1850 to news reports of his death in Afghanistan in 1880. Many items of great interest but particularly noteworthy are the items relating to the English Ambulance in the Franco-Prussian War, financed by the newly formed English Red Cross Society, including official headed letters and a printed 'Red Cross' label for his luggage, en route to Versailles. The binding is loose and split down one hinge. b) Porter's very detailed, manuscript amendments and additions to the text and illustrations of the 1st. edition of "The Surgeon's Pocket Book", which had been published in 1875. Contained in a volume of some 260pp. 11"x 8" finely bound in half calf and marbled boards and including original artwork for illustrations. The second edition, of which this is the original manuscript, was published in 1880. c) "The Surgeon's Pocket Book" (2nd edn. 1880), 319pp. 51/2"x 41/2", as published, re-cased with linen spine and original morocco boards. **/*** PHOTO - see plate no. 3 |
£1000 |
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THE FIRST BRITISH POSTCARD, POSTALLY USED ON FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (1 Oct. 1870) the larger (and scarcer) of the two cards issued, 31/2"x 41/2" ('court' size) with printed 1/2d. lilac stamp. Postmarked s.r. 'London S.W.' Oc 1 70. with receipt pmk. of Folkestone on the reverse, dated the following day. Autograph signed message by Dr. Thomas Guy, Deputy Inspector General of Hospitals, who was director of the English Red Cross Ambulance in the Franco-Prussian War, expressing a desire to see Surgeon Porter of the 97th Regt. at Shorncliffe Camp (Folkestone), "relative to arrangements". Message is dated 1st. Oct. 1870. Both men were shortly to depart for the war zone. (Background information is included. Also see related lot of Surgeon Porter's papers). A good, uncreased example of the card with clear postmarks. PHOTO - see plate no. 2 |
£400 |
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282 |
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VICTORIAN SCRAP ALBUM - Large scrap album containing over 100 letters, pieces etc. with various signatures, several on Free Fronts. Noted inc. Lord Stanley (1862), several Palmerston autographs inc. a full passport authorised and signed by Palmerston, Shaftesbury (1856), Richard Arkwright (1825) son of Sir Richard, Gladstone(1846), Sir Robert Peel (piece), etc. A fascinating collection that needs careful inspection. **/*** |
£200 |
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283 |
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EXHIBITIONS & AGRICULTURAL SHOWS c 1846-90 - ILN pages with attractive illustrations of a number of early Exhibitions & Shows, with particular strength in the 1883 Fisheries Exhibition & 1886 Colonial and Indian Exhibition, opening of the Albert Hall etc. Mostly fine. (Qty.) *** |
£50 |
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284 |
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PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHS, c1870-1900: Collection of 30 items inc. unusual 'carte mignonne' small photographs of the 1890s (7 inc. cricketer), two cartes-de-visite of HMS 'Vestal' at Jamaica (1870) & her crew, Oldham school group of same vintage, Tuck's chromo-litho portrait of Princess Louise, picnic, bookmark portraits of children etc. Plus an earlier (c1820) colour printed portrait of Lady Hamilton in a pierced 'lace' surround. (30 items).*** |
£45 |
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285 |
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ANIMAL SPELLING GAME c1870: Colour-printed designs featuring exotic animals on strips of cardboard (30 x 180mm) which make up into ten panels with gorilla, lion, jaguar etc. Some wear but unusual. ** |
£40 |
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286 |
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BRITISH PASSPORT ISSUED DURING THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR, BEARING VISA HANDSTAMPS OF BOTH SIDES IN THE CONFLICT, APPLIED IN LONDON, BY THE CONSUL GENERAL OF FRANCE AND THE CONSUL GENERAL OF THE 'NORD DEUTSCHE BUND', OF WHICH PRUSSIA WAS A MEMBER (15-16 Nov. 1870) engraved document 14"x 11" with manuscript inserts, bearing the royal arms and those of the foreign secretary, Viscount Granville. Signed by the holder, John Bertram, who intended travelling on the Continent. At this date, Paris was under siege by the Prussian Army. *** |
£40 |
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287 |
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'A LONDON BASKET': NOVELTY SOUVENIR COMPRISING A FOLDING CARD, WHICH OPENS TO DISPLAY VIEWS OF LONDON (c.1870) folding down to a 31/2" octagon, it opens to form a standing basket 7" wide and 5" high. Bearing 16 different, lithographed 'roundels', mounted on gilt ornamented, die-cut, embossed card. (Very similar to, but more attractive than, the example illustrated by Frank Staff on p. 41 of "The Picture Postcard & its Origins".) **** |
£40 |
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288 |
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POST OFFICE WORKERS: c1870 Carte-de-visite head & shoulders photograph of a bearded postman from a studio in Rochester; also a full-length portrait of a messenger boy taken at Poplar and a PPC c1910 of another teenage messenger. Fine & unusual. *** |
£25 |
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289 |
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ROYAL COAL COMMISSION REPORT, 1871: Large folder containing the maps and illustrations prepared for this Report, 15 sheets comprising a sectional map of the UK (4), coal-field maps (4) and sectional diagrams (7), finely-engraved, many hand-coloured. Very fine condition with the exception of one small sheet which has some surface damage. *** |
£100 |
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290 |
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SCOTTISH PASSPORT, 1871: An unusual type of passport issued by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh for Miss Alicia J.M. Arneil to travel abroad; signed by William Law, Lord Provost with an embossed 6d tax stamp and fine wax armorial seal of the City. Folds, stain caused by the seal; framed under glass (225 x 350mm). *** |
£60 |
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291 |
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POST OFFICE MISCELLANY: Group of letters, notes, etc. c.1870-1914 incl. an 1871 7 page printed letter concerning telegrams, a correspondence from 1878 discussing materials for telegraph cables, a lengthy technical letter from G.N.W.T. Co. of Canada re telegraph specifications, etc. Also a file of early newspaper cuttings with P.O. interest, a letter giving a detailed account of the early Jamaican P.O., handwritten copies of P.O. papers, etc. An interesting group. (Qty.). **/*** |
£50 |
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292 |
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BISHOP OF GLOUCESTER: Group of parchment, vellum, paper documents, 1871-94, re the appointments of a clergyman, all with the Bishop's signature & seal. An interesting group outlining the career of W.H.S. Davies. (6). ** |
£50 |
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293 |
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IRONBRIDGE - MARNWOOD HOUSE: 1871 Auction details inc. poster, detailed description and two large lithographed plans - floor plan of the house & map of the estate. Some dust & light damp marks. ** |
£20 |
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294 |
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POST OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE with transcripts concerning P.O. reforms/business during 1872, incl. an 8 page letter ex Hawarden Castle from P.M. Gladstone to P.M.G. Monsell and a correspondence between the latter and J.Tilley plus an acknowledgement on Downing Street notepaper, the main subject being reduction of expenses of the P.O. through reforming anomalies but also covering Letter Carriers' pay and new postal rates to Zanzibar - at the insistence of Sir Bartle Frere! An interesting lot. (Qty.) **/***. |
£180 |
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295 |
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MIDLAND RAILWAY 'EXCURSION' HANDBILLS (1872-1876) collection of 15 different, each printed on coloured paper 10"x 6", giving train timetables and fares. Most are from Bradford, via Leeds, Sheffield and stations in Derbyshire to St. Pancras. Destinations in London include the International Exhibition, Crystal Palace, Alexandra Park, Epsom Races, National Cat Show, etc. *** |
£60 |
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296 |
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"ARMS, CRESTS, STAMPS, MONOGRAMS"; an album with splendid gold tooling and inscribed on June 24th, 1872 by the first owner and containing 234 early crests cut from envelopes and letter-heads covering (inter alia) city livery companies, universities, royalty, navy and army; also a piece with complete red wax seal for 'John Harvey & Sons - Bristol'. Album has been repaired and is stained. */** |
£12 |
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297 |
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ALEXANDRA PALACE "SEASON TICKET" (c.1873) proof printing, neatly removed from a contemporary sample book of the famous printers, Waterlow & Sons. Superbly steel engraved card 2"x 4", depicting a portrait of Alexandra, Princess of Wales. The Palace was opened in 1873, destroyed by fire shortly afterwards and re-opened in 1875. *** PHOTO - see plate no. 2 |
£60 |
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298 |
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THEATRE PROGRAMMES, 1874-96: Group of programmes from London Theatres inc. Royal Adelphi (1874 - 'Prayer in the Storm'), The Gaiety (1883 - 'Blue Beard'), Royal Strand (1884 - Little Minnie Palmer in 'Sweetheart'), St James's (c1890 - 'As You Like It') & Terry's Theatre (1896 - 'Jedbury, Junr.'). (5).**/*** |
£30 |
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299 |
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NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY: 1848-70 Share dividend drafts, London Daily Stock & Share List (5) etc. Folded. ** |
£20 |
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300 |
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UNCUT SHEET OF 'CARTES DE VISITE' PHOTOGRAPHS (1870's) unmounted, plate photograph 8"x 11", bearing eight different, cameo portraits each 31/2"x 21/2". The striking images are of women of various ethnic groups from North and Sub-Saharan Africa. No imprint but probably by a photographer based in Egypt or Algeria. All 'carte de visite' photographs originated from a multiple sheet such as this but the survival of an 'uncut' example is unusual. The neat centre fold and slight corner creases do not affect the images. *** PHOTO - see plate no. 2 |
£100 |
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301 |
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VALENTINE & CHRISTMAS CARDS: Two chromo-litho cards with coloured fringing c1875 inc. two-leaf (each 75 x 120mm) embossed card featuring four different fans & messages and (100 x 145mm) Christmas message with arrangement of greenery on a stand.*** |
£25 |
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302 |
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"THE MODERN BICYCLE" (1876, 132pp.) by Charles Spencer in the series "Warne's Useful Books". Includes instructions for beginners, choice of machine, hints on training, a road guide for England and Wales, 17 illustrations and an index. Unusually for this very rare early publication, this copy is complete but has damage to part of front cover and binding and some foxing to inconsequential pages at front and back. ** |
£60 |
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303 |
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"A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR, WITH WATERLOW & SONS COMPLIMENTS" (1876) gilt and colour printed greetings card 3"x 5", depicting cherubs, the Star of Bethlehem, holly and mistletoe. Attractive card sent to their customers by the famous firm of printers, which had been printing postage stamps since 1858. *** CLICK FOR PHOTOGRAPH |
£40 |
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304 |
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NEWSPAPERS: Single copies of 'The Edinburgh Courant' (1876), 'Northampton Mercury' (1894), 'Melton Mowbray Times' (1901QV Mourning Issue) and 'Derby Evening Telegraph' (1934); also an 1823 issue of 'The Northampton Mercury' and a reproduction of an 1843 'News of the World'. Mixed condition. (6 items). */*** |
£30 |
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305 |
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PASSPORT FOR TURKEY (1876): printed signature of Lord Derby (Foreign Secretary 1874-78) on a passport allowing Captain Thomas Fraser, RE, to visit Turkey (possibly concerning the Balkan Wars: a temporary truce was declared between Turkey & Serbia on the day the passport was issued); fine visa of the Ottoman Consulate in London and an equally fine cachet of the British Consul in Constantinople allowing the Captain's return to England via Austria & Germany two months later. The usual folding with some dust marks in the margins. *** |
£30 |
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306 |
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ALBUM OF VICTORIAN GREETINGS CARDS (1877-1880) some 200 cards, the majority for Christmas and the New Year, neatly pasted onto 44 card pages of contemporary album 12"x 10". Unusually, most cards are accompanied by name of sender and date of receipt. Binding rather loose but containing an attractive variety of designs, mostly chromo lithographed and in good condition. Plus, 3 unmounted novelty cards (1880's-1890's): a) lever card, which opens to reveal 3 cherubs dancing. b) 'triptych' card with card stand, depicting scenes from an elegant Christmas party. c) 'mechanical' card, with an amorous postman and parlour maid. *** |
£150 |
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307 |
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PASSPORT (1877) for Trevor Davies Berrington, with printed signature of Lord Derby (Foreign Secretary), embossed 6d tax stamp, and handstamped visa from the German Consulate in London. Folds; framed under glass (260 x 370mm). Attractive. *** |
£40 |
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308 |
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"THE STANDING ORDERS OF THE OXON MILITIA" (1877) 74pp. 7"x 5" cloth. Printed by R.Gilder, Queen St., Oxford. Arms of the county on title page. Detailed regulations to be observed by members of the militia when on duty or during the annual trainings. Most interesting! Few smudges on cover, otherwise *** |
£40 |
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309 |
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PASSPORT (1878) with printed signature of Lord Salisbury (Foreign Secretary 1878-81) issued for the Revd. Frederick Smith to travel to Russia; Russian Consular visa and two further cachets. Folds; unusual. *** |
£25 |
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310 |
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MAGIC - Two programmes one for Dr H S Lynn the other for Mr Maskelyne at the Egyptian Hall (1870's), split & laid down for display, 22 x 15cms & 16 x 25 cms. Faults. **/*** |
£20 |
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311 |
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SCRAPS: c1879-1910 album with a fine collection of Victorian chromo-litho scraps in fine condition with a wide variety of types inc. regimental, naval, animals, caricatures, Tuck's 'Three Bears' (6), Salvation Army, animals etc. plus two of Charlie Chaplin. (334 items).*** |
£450 |
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312 |
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VICTORIAN SCRAP ALBUMS CONTAINING GREETINGS CARDS, CHROMO LITHO SCRAPS, CHILDREN'S ILLUSTRATED BROADSIDES, PRINTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ORIGINAL ARTWORK, ETC. (1870's-1890's) four albums, varying from 12"x 9" to 16"x 12". Total of some 240+ pages with hundreds of different items, some of them pre-dating the albums themselves. Two albums with linen pages, one with card and one with thick paper, some pages loose. *** |
£200 |
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313 |
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ALBUM OF VICTORIAN, CHROMO-LITHOGRAPHED SCRAPS (1880's-1890's) over 260 fine quality scraps, neatly pasted onto 33 card pages of contemporary album 14"x 11". Including twelve large-size scraps, seven 'sets' of Raphael Tuck's children's stories (Cock Robin, The Three Bears, Jack & the Beanstalk, Old Mother Hubbard, Froggy Would A-Wooing Go, Three Little Kittens & Little Red Riding Hood) and a wide range of themes, including Barnum's circus, Punch & Judy, soldiers, steam and sailing ships, dogs, wild animals, farming, fishing, pets, seaside, etc. Album rather worn but condition of scraps very good. Plus, two frayed sheets from another album bearing over 50 delightful, portrait scraps in good condition (others defective), from several series painted by George Cruikshank, including 'The Picnic', 'The Wedding' , 'The Races', 'The Navy' and 'The Army' *** |
£200 |
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314 |
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CONTEMPORARY CLAY MODEL OF A VICTORIAN POSTMAN (c.1880) 121/2" high, unglazed, modelled in great detail, complete with locked letter pouch. A delightful accessory for the postal historian's study! (Sturdy construction but collection is recommended). *** PHOTO - see plate no. 2 |
£200 |
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315 |
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CHROMO-LITHO CARDS: Album containing an attractive collection of Victorian greetings, reward & in memoriam cards c1880 - 1910 with a religious theme, inc. fine group of SPCK reward cards featuring texts / hymns with elaborate illustrations/illuminated lettering, printed by Terry (12), Easter, Christmas & New Year cards and 5 memorial cards inc. one for Edward VII. (74). *** |
£75 |
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316 |
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CASSELL'S ''OLD & NEW LONDON'' (Walter Thornbury) c1880, well-illustrated; 6 vols. in worn 1/2 leather with marbled boards, some weak hinges. Contents v.fine. **/*** |
£75 |
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317 |
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MARRIAGE AND MEMORIAL CARDS - circa 1880. A small collection of four Marriage cards including heart shape (approx. 21/2"x21/2") which opens to form a 4 leaf clover and 38 mainly different Memorial cards with several in mourning envelopes and including 111/2"x91/2" embossed memorial; many from Derby area. **/*** |
£65 |
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318 |
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HARROW SCHOOL SPORTS TEAMS, 1880: Fine pair of framed full-plate photographs of the Cricket & Football teams in exotic outfits, all team members named on mounts. Also a large framed full-length portrait (c1900) of an imposing lady in full Court Dress with long train & ostrich feather fan; glass missing. An unusual group. *** |
£60 |
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319 |
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ENVELOPE CRESTS: Special album with brass crest and fastener (ex Oblenski family) containing c. 250 apparently all different embossed envelope crests incl. English, French, Russian, Scottish and Welsh origins, some of them spectacular and a few ostensibly autographed; a most interesting selection. **/*** |
£50 |
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320 |
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SILK PICTURES c1880-1910 inc. pair of blue silk squares with tinted photographs of geisha c1880, printed bookmark (Bishop Kempe), embroidered bookmarks, two Chinese paintings of slaves, BDV Cigarettes portraits of George V, King of Norway & Queen of Roumania and a large (400 x 440mm) green silk panel stitched with Allied Flags etc. by a WWI soldier in Egypt whose photograph is the centrepiece. (18 items). **/*** |
£50 |