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Lot 1561
A collection Sussex and mainly Lewes related documents including; a copy of the Lewis and Brighthelmstone Pacquet newspaper, 1789, the Sussex weekly advertiser, 1822, etc, 19th and early 20th century, documents relating to Lewis, including receipts from local businesses, early cheque books, 1935 Glyndebourne programme, Etchings of Lewis scenes, etc. Plus some documents relating to Chaley, two pieces of Tunbridge, ware, and a model bus***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 305
Lots 305-367- Property of the Late Reverend John WatsonAttributed to Sir Hamo Thorneycroft RA, British, 1850-1925, a plaster bust of a lady, probably his wife Agatha, née Cox, unsigned, 64cm highProvenance: Philips Son and Neale, Bath, The Contents of Heytesbury House, Wiltshire, home of World War I poet Siegfried Sassoon, 31 October 1994. The Property of the Late Reverend John Watson. Footnotes: Note: A memory of Reverend John Watson (1929-2019) from Ted Few:I first met John Watson at the Olympia Winter Antiques Fair in 1994. I was wondering how to make my wares more appealing to the disappointing trickle of visitors when I became aware of a pensive, engaged man making a thorough examination of the stand before settling on a patinated plaster bust of a woman by Hamo Thornycroft which had come from the collection of Siegfried Sassoon at Heytesbury Manor. After a while we exchanged a few words and then he took his leave. The next afternoon he returned, had another cursory look at the rest of the stand, and then began to ask me very informed questions about the bust. I couldn't make him out. Was he an academic? He certainly knew his stuff. A prospective purchaser? His attire gave nothing away. He seemed slightly unworldly - not remotely acquisitive. And then once again he thanked me and left. When he returned the following day I thought he was frankly either mad or deadly serious, but as he handed me a cheque my curiosity was assuaged. Thus began a relationship which lasted a quarter of a century and grew in scope and interest. He had, in that first interaction, demonstrated so many of his essential characteristics. He was quiet, thoughtful, thorough, curious, enthusiastic, prudent, unassuming and educated; a man of enormous integrity and kindness with a sense of humour to boot. I learned that during his ministry he had bought pictures and sculpture from several of the top West End dealers but when he retired he was free to indulge his passion far more widely, buying initially from dealers, then additionally at auction and latterly extending his sphere of interest to global Works of Art, and even Modernism. He had an inbuilt radar which steered him towards the unusual, and a natural attraction for works of the finest quality, not to mention a nose for anything secondary or specious. And his passion for the New Sculpture Movement exemplified these preferences.It is a privilege to have been invited to advise his family and a pleasure to be working with Roseberys once again, dispersing the unique collection of a much missed collector and friend via a favourite saleroom which espouses so many of his values.
Lot 836
Five provincial British cut cancelled banknotes, a Darlington 1888 five pounds, two Durham 1889 five pounds, an 1888 Stockton on Tees bank, an 1894 Wisbech & Lincolnshire, a 1949 white five pound note, cashier P.S Beale, and various early French notes including a Rye cheque and a Spanish cheque. (qty)
Lot 306
Laurence Biddle (1888-1968) Still Life of Pansies, Geraniums and Lobelia, signed and dated '41 lower right, oil on board, 36 x 54 cm, frame 55 x 73 cm, together with handwritten letter (2)Provenance: private Mid Wales collectionInscribed verso 'painted - pansies from W.J.G. Fowley's beautiful garden, Montgomery, Laurence Biddle'. Accompanied by a letter from the artist at Bank House, Montgomery, to Mr J.G. Fowley, dated 1st October 1941. 'Sold together with a letter from the artist: inscribed 'Thank you very much for kindly sending the cheque so promptly this morning. Please find receipt overleaf. I am very sorry to hear Mrs Fowley is unwell this morning and sincerely wish she will quickly recover by resting. I shall be ready to come to hang the picture, as soon as even she is better. Please allow me to thank you again for yours and Mrs Fowley’s kindnesses. Yours Sincerely, Laurence BiddleBank House, Montgomery October 1st '41Received with many thanks from W.J.G. Fowley Esq the sum of £21.00 (twenty guineas) for one of my best flower paintings consisting of special beautiful pansies from W Fowley’s own garden, Geranium and Lobelia and ___ on dark background in special hand made silver frame. October 1st 1941, Laurence Biddle.''I shall be pleased at any time to exchange this painting, or the frame, should it be desired, Lawrence Biddle'
Lot 9
First World War grouping, 1914-15 Star (240073 F.W. GRIGSON A.B. R.N.) 1914-1918 British War Medal and Victory Medal (240073 F.W. GRIGSON L.S. R.N.), Commemorative Medal, Earthquake in Southern Italy in fitted case (240073 F.W. GRIGSON BOY 1st CLASS HMS EURALYUS- not engraved but on envelope of issue), together with Royal Navy seamans 'ditty box', issued for sailors to keep their valuable with brass plate engraved to 'F.W. GRIGSON', containing, a crucifix of the type carried by German military chaplains in both world wars, a large poster for a 'Grand Concert, for the benefit of F.W. Grigson' (believed Grigsons father) at 'The Atlas Hotel, Seagrave Road, West Kensington, Sept. 11th 1902', (still in existence as The Atlas pub, 16 Seagrave Road) photographs and ephemera including a group photograph of a Naval Landing Party from HMS MISTLEY (Hunt Class Minesweeper) a smaller group photograph of sailors, photo of a corporal in the Grenadier Guards in Service Dress, photograph of the Guard Change at Buckingham Palace dated July 1912, a quantity of family photos, ephemera includes letters from Grigson to his family while serving in the navy and letters from the Naval Surgeon in H.M. Hospital Ship Maine, Gibraltar, explaining the circumstances of his death (Pneumonia) in 1928, a letter from the Chaplain, HMS Marlborough expressing his sympathy, a letter from an officer HMS Marlborough that originally contained a cheque from the sale of his effects and requesting acknowledgment of receipt, a letter from one of Grigsons messmates dated 19th June 1928 explaining that they had been at sea for gunnery practice when he had died so had been unable to see him, that he had a 'nice' grave and that his belongings were being held up by naval bureaucracy, a letter from the same sailor re arranging a visit to talk about 'Fred' Records show Frederick William Grigson born 2nd September 1891 at Chelsea, London, joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Seaman on 23rd November 1907 at HMS Ganges and signed for a 12 year engagement on 2nd September 1909, while training on HMS Euralyus in 1908 he was involved in the relief operations re the earthquake in Southern Italy for which he was issued the commemorative medal commissioned by the King of Italy for those who went to the aid of the victims, he served in the Minesweeper HMS Daisy during the First World War for which he was entitled to the 1914-15 star, BWM and Victory medal, and subsequently on other ships including H.M. Ships Blake, Commonwealth and Mistley, in 1928 he was serving in the Battleship HMS Marlborough in the Mediterranean when he contracted pneumonia and was transferred to the Hospital Ship Maine, the letter from a Surgeon Captain H.M.H.S. Maine dated 22nd March 1928 to Grigsons sister reads, 'Dear Madam, in reply to your letter I am glad to be able to say that throughout your brothers illness he did not show any signs of distress of mind, he was a very good patient but in spite of all that could be done for him his condition was such that his case appeared almost hopeless from the day of admission; towards the end he was delirious and finally became unconscious & passed away very peacefully. He had a very acute form of pneumonia. He was visited by the chaplain of HMS Nelson to whom I forwarded your former letter, no doubt you have heard from him with regard to your brother, yours faithfully...', probate records show that Grigson died 11th March 1928 at H.M. Hospital Ship Maine, Gibraltar, Admin London 27th June 1928 to Albert Charles Grigson, Customs Officer, Effects £243 13s 1d, died pneumonia, mother informed, these items come direct from family, (qty)
Lot 489
Gold items, including a plain polished vesta case, hallmarked, Birmingham 1919, a vesta case with engine turned detail, hallmarked Birmingham 1924 with a T-Bar and small chain attached and a cheque book charm suspended from a bow brooch, all in 9 ct, together with a boxed set of dress studs and one loose dress stud, in 18 ctCondition Report: 9 ct gross weight 53.48g18 ct gross weight 3.89g
Lot 2504
SIR WALTER SCOTT: A LEITH BANKING COMPANY CHEQUE SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR For the sum of £50, dated Abbotsford 2nd May 1825, the recipient's name, Peter Matheson, inscribed verso, care of George Craig Esq. of Galashiels, housed in a modern gilt frame measuring approx. 30cm x 17cm externally. Peter Matheson (1771-1854) - Sir Walter Scott's coachman and trusted companion for just shy of three decades. Scott referred to Matheson as Automedon, the name of Achilles' charioteer in Greek mythology. He was also brother-in-law to Tom Purdie, Scott's forester and great friend. It would be fair to assume that this cheque is for Matheson's wages, likely paid annually, as £50 was a rather large sum of money in 1825. For context, in 1829, Purdie received a quarterly wage of £11. George Craig (1784 - 1843) - Baron Baillie of Galashiels and factor to John Scott, eighth Laird of Gala. Craig served as legal and financial agent for clients including Sir Walter Scott and fellow author James Hogg. Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish novelist, poet and historian whose works had an immense impact throughout Europe and America, was the worlds first international best selling author. It is significant that this cheque was written in 1825, the year of the UK Financial crash. As partner in the collapsing Bannatyne publishing company, Scott was liable to debts of £130,000. Rather than declare himself bankrupt and avoid his debtors he sought to write himself out of debt and his novels became global blockbusters. Note: second and third images show the reverse of the cheque, removed from frame. Our thanks to Claudia Bolling of the Abbotsford Trust for her assistance in cataloguing this lot. Condition Report:Available upon request
Lot 1086
YUSUPOV FELIX: (1887-1967) Russian Aristocrat, also known as Prince Yusupov, Count Sumarokov-Elston. One of the wealthiest men in Imperial Russia in the early 20th century. Best known for his participation in the assassination of Grigori Rasputin in 1916. A rare D.S., signed twice `Prince Youssoupoff´, the document being a signed cheque, Paris, 11th December 1937. The partially printed cheque, completed by Yusupov, is drawn on the Banque E. Hoskiera & Cie, Parisian office, rue Mathurine, and is made payable to `Monsieur G. Kammerer´ for the sum of `Quarante huit mille cinq cent francs´ (“Forty-eight thousand five hundred francs”) Prince Yusupov having added `Huit´ (“Eight”) inserting the word between the words “Forty” and “Thousand”, and in order to avoid problems with payment annotates and signs again at the heading of the cheque `J´ai dit quarante huit mille cinq cent francs – Prince Youssoupoff´ (Translation: “I have said forty-eight thousand five hundred francs – Prince Youssoupoff”) Bearing a red ink tax stamp to the verso. Small repair to the verso, otherwise VG
Lot 164
MARX ZEPPO: (1901-1979) American comedy actor, one of the Marx Brothers. D.S., Zeppo Marx, being a signed cheque, Los Angeles, California, 26th May 1971. The partially printed cheque, completed in typescript, is drawn on Marx’s business account with the Security Pacific National Bank and is made payable to the circulation department of The Desert Sun for the sum of $7.50. A perforated bank cancellation does not affect the signature. A few very light, minimal creases to the upper edge, VG
Lot 50
DEMILLE CECIL B.: (1881-1959) American film director, Academy Award winner. D.S., Cecil B DeMille, being a signed cheque, Hollywood, California, 2nd July 1947. The partially printed cheque, completed in another hand, is drawn on the Bank of America in Los Angeles and made payable to the State Department of Employment for the sum of $23.60. Countersigned by Constance Adams DeMille (1873-1960) American actress and wife of Cecil B. DeMille from 1902. Neither of the signatures are affected by the perforated bank cancellations. VG
Lot 517
FAMOUS MEN & WOMEN: A good selection of signed clipped pieces, cards, signed photographs of various sizes, a few letters etc., by a wide variety of famous men and women including Lord John Hunt, Pat Smythe, Johnny Longden, Eddie Arcaro, Lester Piggott, Chris McCarron, Willie Shoemaker, D. Wayne Lukas, Dick Francis, Burton Richter, Harold Wilson, Gordon Brown, John Major, Chaim Herzog, Yitzhak Navon, Vaclav Havel, Rainier III, Prince of Monaco (T.L.S.), Thor Heyerdahl, Red Adair, Jesse Ventura, Ransom E. Olds, Henry Ford II, Jackie Stewart, Jimmy Carter, Mairead Maguire, Elie Wiesel, Bernard Lown, Fred M. Vinson (signed cheque), Jerry Lewis etc. The majority of items have two small authentication stickers neatly affixed to the lower corners. A few FR, generally G to VG, 41
Lot 106
GARBO GRETA: (1905-1990) Swedish-American actress, the recipient of an Honorary Academy Award. A rare T.L.S., Greta Garbo (a good, large, bold example), one page, 4to, n.p., February 1933, to Joseph S. Buhler. The actress acknowledges receipt of a cheque 'to my order of the Treasurer of the United States in the sum of $38.57, being refund for over payment on my 1931 income tax'. To the verso appears a few words written by Garbo in pencil, 'Greetings and thanks'. Some very light, minimal creasing, otherwise VG
Lot 798
LONDON JACK: (1876-1916) American Author. D.S., Jack London, being a signed cheque, Honolulu, 13th August 1907. The partially printed cheque, completed in London's hand, is drawn on The Bank of Hawaii and is made payable to Bergstrom Music Co. for the sum of $5. A neat tear, in the form of a bank cancellation, appears at the centre and only very slightly affects the text and not London's signature. Slightly irregularly torn to the left edge. About VG
Lot 308
A scarce Gebruder Heubach Einco bisque head ‘Googly’ Doll, German circa 1920, the round bisque head with large rounded blue glass side glancing eyes, dark shaded lids and brush strokes brows, closed smiling mouth, original short hair wig, slit to back of head with wire mechanism to move eyes, on a five piece bent limb composition body, wearing green cheque shorts and top, incised Einco and Heubach in a square, 10” (25.5cm) tall, together with a small photograph showing the doll with a couple of friends, (condition: faint hairline to forehead, another to back of head, some wear to fingers and toes and repair to top of torso).
Lot 779
Banca Nationala a Romaniei, several uncut sheets of watermarked paper, including 20 Lei, 1909-29, sheet of 8, 100 Lei, 1910-1940, sheet of 6, 500 Lei, 1924-38, sheet of 6, and 1000 Lei, 1910-33, sheet of 4, along with a sheet of 8 cheque papers, ink annotations in corner of each sheet, folded only once, with a couple of corner folds, generally as produced, extremely rare (5 sheets, 32 papers) BNB B213, B214, B216, B218-B220, Pick 20, 21, 23, 28, 30-34, 50 £1,500-£2,000 --- VAT This lot is subject to VAT at 20% of the hammer price unless exported outside the UK. If exported then VAT is still applicable to the buyer's premium --- --- Provenance: These items are directly from the Portals Paper archive
Lot 9
Lots 9-39 Property of the Late Reverend John Watson - Harry Phelan Gibb, British 1870-1948 - Floral still life with green apples, 1930 (with 'Urban scene' on the reverse); oil on board, signed and dated lower left 'Phelan Gibb 1930', 68.8 x 63.8 cm Provenance: The Property of the Late Reverend John Watson (1939-2019) Note: a memory of Reverend John Watson from Ted Few, I first met John Watson at the Olympia Winter Antiques Fair in 1994. I was wondering how to make my wares more appealing to the disappointing trickle of visitors when I became aware of a pensive, engaged man making a thorough examination of the stand before settling on a patinated plaster bust of a woman by Hamo Thornycroft which had come from the collection of Siegfried Sassoon at Heytesbury Manor. After a while we exchanged a few words and then he took his leave. The next afternoon he returned, had another cursory look at the rest of the stand, and then began to ask me very informed questions about the bust. I couldn't make him out. Was he an academic? He certainly knew his stuff. A prospective purchaser? His attire gave nothing away. He seemed slightly unworldly - not remotely acquisitive. And then once again he thanked me and left. When he returned the following day I thought he was frankly either mad or deadly serious, but as he handed me a cheque my curiosity was assuaged. Thus began a relationship which lasted a quarter of a century and grew in scope and interest. He had, in that first interaction, demonstrated so many of his essential characteristics. He was quiet, thoughtful, thorough, curious, enthusiastic, prudent, unassuming and educated; a man of enormous integrity and kindness with a sense of humour to boot. I learned that during his ministry he had bought pictures and sculpture from several of the top West End dealers but when he retired he was free to indulge his passion far more widely, buying initially from dealers, then additionally at auction and latterly extending his sphere of interest to global Works of Art, and even Modernism. He had an inbuilt radar which steered him towards the unusual, and a natural attraction for works of the finest quality, not to mention a nose for anything secondary or specious. And his passion for the New Sculpture Movement exemplified these preferences.It is a privilege to have been invited to advise his family and a pleasure to be working with Roseberys once again, dispersing the unique collection of a much missed collector and friend via a favourite saleroom which espouses so many of his values.
Lot 674
Militaria - the life & career of SGT. A. J. Hopkinson 274814, Second World War - a vast collection following his graduation from Leicester University, teaching and pastimes in Sheffield prior to the war, during the war correspondence home, official Army and War Ministry letters, photography and ephemera throughout the war including a folder of WWII Army Pay related ephemera including eight army issued advance / cheque books including Field Cashier stamped officer's advance book No. D 897976, Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas) Egypt cheque book; Advance of Pay Book 'containing 25 drafts' No. 371226 - 371250 A.F.W.3241; Barclays Bank (Jerusalem);The Eastern Bank Ltd Baghdad cheque book 1943; others; Leave ticket; a Claim for travel expenses and allowances Army form; wage slips; Airgraph Serive form; a folder of personal Army related forms and booklets including officer's Record of Service Army Book 439; release book; Army optician reports and forms; official war office headed reserve of officers forms; official copy Special Army Orders No. 4 & 5 stamped Southern Command B.V.T.C. 14th Feb 1946; a folder of Army Education related ephemera including Education in the war-time army Middle East booklet; Spelling BEE troop quiz; General knowledge army quiz; Special Orders booklet; a Unified Palestine Command ABCA Discussion letter; Two folders titled Miscellaneous 1933-1948 holding Battle For Bread volunteer booklet; university degree certificate, Royal Life Saving certificate, City Of Sheffield Education Committee papers; post war education and mniscellany; a folder of mostly Air Mail War-Time letters home to a Sheffield address; etc QTY
Lot 1367
An interesting miscellany to include small child's respirator, Almex bus conductors ticket machine, no. 1491,The British Empire Exhibition 1924 Goldsmith & Silversmiths Company Ltd globe inkwell, The Williams Cheque Punch Co. address stamper, Natural Sine brass compass in wooden box, cast metal armillary sphere, brass school bell, Hockley Abbey spirit level, Irish Blackthorn piece etc.
Lot 147
Tennyson (Alfred, first Baron Tennyson, poet, 1809-92) Autograph cheque signed "A Tennyson", paid to "Mr Broad" for the sum of "Seven Pounds ten shillings and six pence" drawn on London & Westminster Bank, 1 page, printed with manuscript insertions and crossed, 80 x 182mm., London, 1st April 1871.
Lot 416
* Titanic Relief Fund. A cheque (No. K. 18642) from The Capital & Counties Bank Ltd, for six guineas to Mrs Ada Mary West, 28 April 1917, with the Titanic Relief Fund ink stamp and three signatures and payee name in ink to verso, with blue pencil marks and Barclays Bank red ink stamp, 10.5 x 20 cm QTY: (1)NOTE:Edwy Arthur West (1875-1912), a Cornishman, married Ada Mary Worth in 1905 and had two daughters. They decided to emigrate to Florida with their two daughters to start a fruit culture business. West purchased ticket number 34651, costing £27.15s and the family embarked on the Titanic at Southampton on 10 April 1912 as second-class passengers.Ada West later recalled the events of the sinking: 'We were all asleep when the collision took place but were only jolted in our berths - my husband and children not even being awakened and it was only the hurrying of passengers outside the cabin that caused alarm. The steward bade us all get up and dress thoroughly with plenty of warm things. Arthur placed lifebelts upon the children and carried them to the boat deck. I followed carrying my handbag. After seeing us safely into the lifeboat Arthur returned to the cabin for a thermos of hot milk, and, finding the lifeboat let down he reached it by means of a rope, gave the flask to me, and with a farewell, returned to the deck of the ship'.Ada also recalled male interlopers in her boat who had hidden under the women's skirts; the men had to be asked to stop lighting cigarettes in fear of the women's skirts being set alight. She also stated that she did not fear for her husband's safety until after the ship had sank and she heard the cries of those in the water. A steward in the boat tried to soften the mood by shouting 'Pull up men -- they're singing in the other boats. Give them a shout!'. The boat's occupants apparently made enough of a din to drown out at least a bit of the carnage happening not far away. As day broke Ada stated that she saw no wreckage or bodies but could see many icebergs. Rescued by Carpathia, Ada and her two daughters were treated kindly. She later recalled another survivor scoff that it was wrong that Titanic's surviving officers were feted by the passengers and crew of their rescue ship, allegedly being treated to champagne in the first class dining saloon on the evening of their rescueAda West died in St Vincent's Nursing Home in Plympton, Devon on 20 April 1953 aged 74. One keepsake that remained in her possession for the remainder of her life was the flask that her husband had passed to her the last time she ever saw him.Her daughter Edwyna, a Titanic survivor in her own right, was married in 1941 to Clarence Patrick Erskine-Lindop (1920-2001) who later became Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Local Government in the Bahamas and he was made an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 1977. The couple are also believed to have spent time living in Manhattan. Edwyna died in Plymouth in 1969.The paper Mining World wrote 'It is impossible to write without mention of the conduct of this heroic Cornishman who unquestionably might have saved his life had he chosen to take the place that, we suppose, was subsequently occupied by one of the women saved. Of such heroes the world is not worthy. Arthur West may be one of the least known of the Titanic heroes, but none will deny him the distinction of being one of the noblest'.There is a memorial to Arthur West, a former chorister, in Truro Cathedral placed there by his wife and children who had returned to live in Cornwall following the tragedy. See Encyclopedia Titanica (2020).
Lot 337
* Dickens (Charles, 1812-1870). Cheque signed 'Charles Dickens', London, 14 January 1867, drawn on Messrs.Coutts & Co printed slip and completed in manuscript, paying Wm. Burton the sum of £7.15.9, embossed stamp upper right, with two vertical cross lines in manuscript and 'London and Westminster Bank Bloomsbury' blue ink stamp, a few light vertical folds and small pin holes to left side, 95 x 188 mmQTY: (1)
Lot 239
* Edward VIII (1894-1972). King of the United Kingdom, January to December 1936. Typed Letter Signed as Duke of Windsor, 'Edward', 23 September 1941, addressed to the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, acknowledging the Lord Mayor's desire to keep a cheque given by Edward as a souvenir of their meeting, as well as sending his best wishes to the inhabitants of Cardiff after enemy bombing, 1 page, 8vo, with envelope, together with other Lord Mayor of Cardiff ephemera interest, including: Clement Attlee (1883-1967), typed letter signed, 11 Downing Street,16 July 1941, to the Lord Mayor thanking him for his hospitality, two telegrams one from the king's escort 'Elizabeth R', thanking the Lord Mayor for his kind and loyal message on her birthday, the other from George VI, thanking the same for his kind message on the anniversary of his coronation, blank greetings card depicting a young lady sewing a flag with 'For Freedom' and printed inside 'With Best Wishes from Her Majesty the Queen', with envelope, and a dinner menu from a meeting between His Majesty the King and His Majesty the King of Norway, 27 August 1941, etc., plus a very small autograph book with signatures of various figures including Emlyn Williams, Hugh Gaitskell, Sybil Thorndike, Margaret G. Bondfield [first female Cabinet member], Marie Burke, etc., (the last three on same page),King of the United Kingdom, January to December 1936. Typed Letter Signed as Duke of Windsor, 'Edward', 23 September 1941, addressed to the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, acknowledging the Lord Mayor's desire to keep a cheque given by Edward as a souvenir of their meeting, as well as sending his best wishes to the inhabitants of Cardiff after enemy bombing, 1 page, 8vo, with envelope, together with other Lord Mayor of Cardiff ephemera interest, including: Clement Attlee (1883-1967), typed letter signed, 11 Downing Street,16 July 1941, to the Lord Mayor thanking him for his hospitality, two telegrams one from the king's escort 'Elizabeth R', thanking the Lord Mayor for his kind and loyal message on her birthday, the other from George VI, thanking the same for his kind message on the anniversary of his coronation, blank greetings card depicting a young lady sewing a flag with 'For Freedom' and printed inside 'With Best Wishes from Her Majesty the Queen', with envelope, and a dinner menu from a meeting between His Majesty the King and His Majesty the King of Norway, 27 August 1941, etc., plus a very small autograph book with signatures of various figures including Emlyn Williams, Hugh Gaitskell, Sybil Thorndike, Margaret G. Bondfield [first female Cabinet member], Marie Burke, etc., (the last three on same page)QTY: (approx. 16)
Lot 321
* Autograph book. Kept by A. P. Watt (1834-1914), founder of A. P. Watt & Son in 1875, the world's first literary agents, containing approximately 165 letters, cut signatures, postcards, signed notes, some pinned, others pasted to blank leaves, a few loose, some identified in pencil, including a letter from John Ruskin, dated 20 April 1873, enclosing a cheque (not present) to an unidentified woman (possibly Constance F. Gordon-Cumming, 1837-1924, travel writer and painter, fragment of a letter pinned to verso), 'I have ordered a book I am periodically busy on to be sent to you (there are incidental notices of women's work in it)...', signatures include King Leopold I of Belgium (1790-1865), Scottish artist David Wilkie (1785-1841), Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), John Bright (1811-1889), Duleep Singh (1838-1893), William Gladstone (1809-1898), George Macdonald (1824-1905), Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), Hall Caine (1853-1931), Henry Rider Haggard (1856-1925), Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894), Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917), William Black (1841-1898), Augustus Egg (1816-1863), Jerome K. Jerome (1859-1927) and others, a little light spotting or toning to leaves, original burgundy morocco gilt, spine faded, upper joint split at head, some edge wear, 21.5 x 16.5 cm QTY: (1)
Lot 449
CHARLES DICKENS FRSA (1812-1870) - an autographed bank cheque signed with usual flourish in bright blue ink and paid to "Austin Estate" for the sum of "Ten Pounds" drawn on Messrs. Coutts & Comp'y cheque no. KS06646, blind stamps, dated 20th June 1862, mounted on brown cardProvenance: private collection South WalesAuctioneer's Note: Cf. Lillian Nader, "The Omission of His Only Sister's Name": Letitia Austin and the Legacies of Charles Dickens, Dickens Quarterly vol 28, no.4, December 2011, Johns Hopkins University Press, for a discussion of the strained financial relationship between Charles and his younger sister Letitita Austin, and details regarding payments made by him following the death of her husband, Alfred in 1860. She states, "Dickens sent her money periodically, his checks (sic) usually ranging from £10 to £15. In April 1863, he deposited £120 in the account of "Austin Estate" telling Letitia to "dismiss from [her] mind" her concerns over the gift".Comments: printing somewhat faded, 2 corners glued down
Lot 153
A full set of autographs of the Rolling Stones from 1963, including the late Brian Jones, signed in pencil on the back of a blank cheque collected at Chiswick Polytechnic Dance by our vendor on Wednesday 20th November 1963. As the Stones stopped for their cigarette break our vendor asked his friend if he had any paper on him, all he had was his cheque book, of which he tore out a cheque and gave to our vendor. This amused Brian Jones and he is reported to have said '''ere Mick, look what they're getting us to write our names one??''
Lot 1264
JAMES BOND: OCTOPUSSY (1983) - Peter Nelson Collection: Kamal Khan's (Louis Jourdan) ChequebookKamal Khan's (Louis Jourdan) chequebook from John Glen's Bond film Octopussy. After losing a game of backgammon to Bond, Khan wrote him a cheque. This chequebook has a blue card cover and 45 "State Bank of Indapur" headed cheques featuring Khan's name printed at the bottom right corner. Five cheques at the front have been removed for filming, leaving only the perforated stubs. The lot exhibits discolouration, staining and edge wear from production use and age. Dimensions: 10.5 cm x 29 cm x 0.5 cm (4 1/4" x 11 1/2" x 1/4")From the personal collection of Peter Nelson, previously displayed at his two museums, The Cars of the Stars and The Bond Museum in Keswick, Cumbria, until they closed in 2011.Estimate: £1,000 - 2,000 M View all lots from OCTOPUSSY (1983)View all lots from JAMES BOND - ALL ITEMSBidding for this lot will end on Saturday, November 11th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 9th, Friday, November 10th or Sunday, November 12th.
Lot 1267
JAMES BOND: A VIEW TO A KILL (1985) - Peter Nelson Collection: Zorin's (Christopher Walken) ChequebookZorin's (Christopher Walken) chequebook from John Glen's Bond film A View to a Kill. While posing as horse dealer James St. John-Smythe, James Bond (Roger Moore) discovered Zorin writing Stacey Sutton (Tanya Roberts) a cheque for $5 million.This chequebook has a red card cover and includes 25 sheets of "Zorin International Bank" headed cheques. A cheque at the front has been removed for production, leaving only the perforated stub, and the edges of the paper-covered spine have begun to unstick. Dimensions: 10.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.5 cm (4 1/4" x 7" x 1/4")From the personal collection of Peter Nelson, previously displayed at his two museums, The Cars of the Stars and The Bond Museum in Keswick, Cumbria, until they closed in 2011.Estimate: £1,000 - 2,000 M View all lots from JAMES BOND: A VIEW TO A KILL (1985)View all lots from JAMES BOND - ALL ITEMSBidding for this lot will end on Saturday, November 11th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 9th, Friday, November 10th or Sunday, November 12th.
Lot 1286
JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999) - Elektra King's (Sophie Marceau) Cheque and Zukovsky (Robbie Coltrane) Casino Chips DisplayElectra King's (Sophie Marceau) cheque and a set of Zukovsky (Robbie Coltrane) casino chips from Michael Apted's Bond film The World is Not Enough. Casino chips were used at Le Casino L'or Noir, which was owned by Valentin Zukovsky, an old enemy of James Bond (Pierce Brosnan). While at the casino, King lost a million dollars in a one-card high-low draw. This lot includes King's cheque, which features her name, the amount of "one million" and the date "7/12/99" all handwritten in black pen. It is presented in a framed display above a gold-coloured metal plaque, a still of Zukovsky, and four casino chips. The chips are coloured green, black, red and blue (with the corresponding values of $25, $100, $500 and $1,000), and each features a profile of Zukovksy, along with his name. Dimensions: 41 cm x 30.5 cm x 3.5 cm (16 1/4" x 12 x 1 1/2")Estimate: £800 - 1,600 M View all lots from WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, THE (1999)View all lots from JAMES BOND - ALL ITEMSBidding for this lot will end on Saturday, November 11th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 9th, Friday, November 10th or Sunday, November 12th.
Lot 46
NO RESERVE Gladstone (William Ewart, Prime Minister, 1809-98).- Knowles (Sir James Thomas, architect and editor, 1831-1908) Autograph cheque signed "James T Knowles" paid to "The R. Hon. W.E. Gladstone M.P." and endorsed on verso with signature of "WE Gladstone" for the sum of "Eighty pounds" drawn on Messrs Henry S. King & Co, for the "The Nineteenth Century" magazine, 1 page, printed with manuscript insertions and crossed, folds, 136 x 212mm., London, 18th February 1891.
Lot 215
Peter Cushing - a Coutts and Co cheque drawn on the account of Peter Cushing Productions Ltd for £15 handwritten and signed in his familiar blue ink by Cushing (ex-Peter Cushing collection). Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Lot 1559
1898 (June) 1d Cheque stamp setting II, perf 12, reverse with "X/A" control, further control "1" at left 12mm below the "X/A" control with partial "V" control at right 16mm below the "X/A" control, unused without gum, margin at top, horizontal crease but a scarce and interesting stamp. S.G. 57, £6,500. Photo on Page 188.
Lot 61
Scott (Sir Walter, poet and novelist, 1771-1832) Autograph cheque signed "Walter Scott" in favour of James Ballantyne, his printer, business partner, and literary advisor, for the sum of £600, signed twice by Scott on both sides, manuscript on paper, folds, framed and glazed, 80 x 200mm., Edinburgh, 17th September 1814.⁂ James Ballantyne (1772-1833), printer and newspaper editor. The above cheque is a large payment made by Scott a year before the Ballantyne Press was wound up.
Lot 233
Small selection of late 19th Century Railway paper ephemera neatly held in display binder including; The Great Northern Railway Pay draft for £3,250 dated 9th August 1877, stamped and signed. 1843 1d Red Entire addressed to Henley in Arden. Stratford Upon Avon and Midland Junction Railway Co headed letter regarding a holding, dated 26th January, 1909. East and West Junction Memorandum to Enquiry dated 1908. East & West Junction Railway “Stratford Mop and Ox Roasting” advertisement flyer (x4), for Monday Oct 13, 1890 – green. London and North Western Railway headed Solicitors Office letter dated 28th Sept 1891. Great Western Railway headed Solicitors Office (Paddington Station) letter dated 11th Nov 1892. Great Western Railway headed General Managers Office Goods Department Paddington letter, dated July 26th 1861. Cambrian Railways Accountants Office headed Cheque form dated 1868. Interesting lot.
Lot 128
A signed Sir Roger Moore cheque and two cheque books1990sThe Credit Commercial de France (Monaco) signed Roger Moore in black ink, dated 22nd July 1999; together with Sir Roger Moore's cheque books for Credit Suisse (Gstaad) and The Bank of Bermuda (Guernsey), the cheque: 17.5cm x 8cm (6 7/8in x 3 1/8in); the larger cheque book: 23cm x 9cm (9in x 3 1/2in) (3)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 20
Bath local history / interest - a collection of mostly Victorian 19th Century Bath related ephemera, presented in two vintage tin safe cases likely previously in the possession of a solicitor or banker. The contents to include indentures, deeds, receipts, wills, probates, paperwork, an architect's sketch map, letters, cheque books etc. With deeds relating to the estates of Ellen Bernard, Henry Hancock, Morgan Joseph Esq., Dora Twyford, and others. Oldest indenture to date to 1812, with many relating to land in Batheaston, Lyncombe, Widcombe, etc. Including an interesting architect's plan depicting the improvement to James Street signed Charles [Chas.] R. Fortune, 1907. Oldest indenture dated 1841. Presented in two early-mid 20th Century tin safekeeping boxes, one produced by E. Tucker of Weston, the other unmarked. Larger tin measuring approx. 32cm x 39cm x 30cm.
Lot 470
Manchester United ephemera,comprising: a player’s 1938-39 season handbook originally issued to the goalkeeper Jack Breedon, only partially preserved, plus other items originally owned by Breedon including photographs, one signed by team-mate Hubert Redwood, and press cuttings some relating to the events at Munich; a cheque for £40,000 dated 26th July 1961 and payable to Arsenal FC for the signing of David Herd; three team-sheets issued by the Manchester Evening News to hospital patients listening to radio commentaries of the United matches v Luton Town, Everton and Blackpool in season 1956-57; a programme signed by Matt Busby (FA6 v Everton 12.3.83); and a programme for the Contact Theatre Company Manchester United Show performed at Old Trafford between 18th May and 9th June 1973; and a bound volume of Manchester United UEFA Champions League home programmes from the 1998-99 Treble Winning Season, red binding, gilt titling, very good condition
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