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Graham Thomas Oakley (British, 1929-2022), Humphrey receiving his lottery cheque, in front of a crowd and the press, watercolour, unsigned, 52 x 53 cm, cut, (unframed) Provenance: From the estate of the late Graham Thomas Oakley deceased Graham Oakley is best known for the Church Mice series of picture books (1970-2000), next to the Foxbury Force series (1994-1998) From Graham Oakley’s personal box file reading: Humphrey Hits The Jackpot Please note this has not been referenced or checked against the books Please note these are sold without copyright Losses to the margin, paper quite rippled, possible water damage

Cheques (3) - Lloyds Bank Ltd cheque-Specimen Only - Cheque to the British Traffic & Electric Co, Ltd the sum of nine pounds £9.00 on the third day of each month from 1935-1936, cheque to Messrs Davis Estates Ltd five pounds, nineteen shillings and two pence to be paid on the 8th of each month December 3rd 1937, creases on cheques other wise good condition for age

A silver Bank of England cheque book charm. 2.5 cm long.

DEMILLE CECIL B.: (1881-1959) American film director, Academy Award winner. D.S., Cecil B DeMille, being a signed cheque, Hollywood, California, 19th May 1947. The partially printed cheque, completed in another hand, is drawn on the Bank of America in Los Angeles and made payable to Northridge Farms for the sum of $77.50. With a number of perforated bank cancellations, none of which affect DeMille's signature. About VG

EDWARD VII: (1841-1910) King of the United Kingdom 1901-10. An intriguing, small collection of Ls.S. (2) and one A.L.S. by, and relating to, the future King Edward VII, comprising - (i) Baron Maurice de Hirsch (1831-1896) German Jewish financier and philanthropist; L.S., Moritz Hirsch, one page, 8vo, Rue de l'Elysee, Paris, 15th January 1894, to Sir George Lewis, stating, in full, 'I enclose my check (no longer present) for £110,000 (One hundred and Ten thousand Pounds) in exchange of which please send me the letter of H.R.H.' With blank integral leaf. Accompanied by the original registered envelope. (ii) King Edward VII - L.S., Albert Edward P, as Prince of Wales, one page, 8vo, Sandringham, Norfolk, 19th January 1894, to Sir George Lewis, stating, in full, 'Please pay the sum of £110,000 in your hands in such manner as I have personally directed you'. With blank integral leaf. (iii) King Edward VII - A.L.S., with his initials A. E., as Prince of Wales, three pages, 8vo, Pall Mall, London, 9th April n.y. (presumably 1894?), to Sir George Lewis ('My dear Lewis'), on the printed stationery of the Marlborough Club. The prince thanks his correspondent for their letter and 'for giving me a so full account of all the arrangements…..you were good enough to make by my desire', continuing 'Everything seems most satisfactory, but should there be any points hereafter concerning which I should like to speak to you, I shall not hesitate in asking you to come & see me concerning them as you suggest', and further writing of social and sporting activities, 'I had a most enjoyable stay in the South of France & enjoyed my yachting immensely wh. did me a world of good. "Britannia" was fortunate enough in winning all the races she sailed for. Next week I am going to Guernsey for a great family wedding'. (iv) [George Lewis] (1833-1911) English lawyer of Jewish extraction. A slim oblong 8vo envelope (suitable for a cheque to be sent in) addressed in an unidentified hand to George Lewis at 10 & 11 Ely Place, Holborn, and marked Confidential. With the attractive red, blue and gold cipher of the Prince of Wales to the verso. Somewhat dust stained. An interesting group of letters, not least for their associations. Some light age wear, generally VG, 4  Both Baron Maurice de Hirsch and Sir George Lewis were a part of the future King Edward VII's close circle of friends and confidantes, the latter frequently associated with criminal 'causes celebres' including the Royal Baccarat Scandal in which the Prince of Wales was called as a witness. Lewis was well known as a tidy disposer of skeletons in closets. Why Baron de Hirsch felt compelled to pay such a handsome fortune (£110,000 is the equivalent of over £15m today) for a letter of the Prince of Wales only serves to conjure up all kinds of possibilities, particularly given the Prince's reputation as a playboy. Indeed, his mother, Queen Victoria, viewed her son with distaste as frivolous, indiscreet and irresponsible, writing to her eldest daughter 'I never can, or shall, look at him without a shudder'.

CONRAD GERHARD: (1895-1982) German Generalleutnant with the Luftwaffe during World War II, Knight's Cross winner. Small collection of five T.Ls.S., Conrad, each one page, mainly 4to, Ubersee, May 1972 - May 1973, all to the aviation philatelist Hans Rossbach, in German. Conrad returns various commemorative covers which he has signed, hoping that his notoriety has not been overestimated, thanks his correspondent for a donation cheque, refers to photographs, expresses his hope that Rossbach has made a full recovery after being in hospital, and also comments on his own health and travels to Davos for skiing and to the south of France for a relaxing three-month vacation. Together with two carbon typed copies of letters from Rossbach to Conrad. Two file holes to the left edge of each letter, not affecting the text or signatures, VG, 7

[CARTER HOWARD]: (1874-1939) English archaeologist and Egyptologist who discovered the Tomb of Tutankhamun in 1923. T.L.S., Alfred W. Fryzer, by the solicitor to Almina Herbert, Countess of Carnarvon, one page, 4to, Maxwell House, Arundel Street, Strand, London, 4th November 1930, to Howard Carter in Luxor. Fryzer informs Carter that he has received a letter from Messrs. Frere Cholmeley & Co., continuing 'The material point of this letter is that the ultimate balance to come to Lady Carnarvon is £2.184.10.11. an amount which I have since received. In accordance with the arrangements of the 22nd September last I am now sending you 25% of this sum which amounts to £546.2.9.' and asking Carter to be good enough to acknowledge receipt of the cheque. A couple of minor paperclip rust stains to the upper left corner, otherwise VG Almina Herbert (1876-1969) Countess of Carnarvon, wife of George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon. The Countess was the illegitimate daughter of the banker Alfred de Rothschild, who provided her with considerable wealth which went towards funding the search for Tutankhamun's tomb in Egypt. The Countess continued to provide financial support for Carter's excavation of the tomb until 1925, when she reached a settlement with the Egyptian authorities whereby she gave up any claim on the contents of the tomb in return for a compensation payment of £36,000. Despite her wealth, the Countess was declared bankrupt in 1951 and spent the last years of her life living in a terraced house in Bristol. George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon (1866-1923) English peer and aristocrat, financial backer of the search for and excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings.

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

1914 cheque payable to HRH The Prince of Wales from J.S. Shoosmith for the sum of £5, a collection of banknotes and coins and Mount Morgan Gold Mining Co share dividend certificate

Three bank "Queen" and 'Queen Productions' cheques, all dated by hand from 1975. One cheque has been signed by John Deacon and Freddie Mercury, one by Roger Taylor and John Deacon, one by John Deacon and Brian May. Authenticated prior to entry to this sale.

Beatles interest; George Harrison original cheque book stub 1985-88 includes stubs for Eric Clapton, EMI Apple, BBC, Olivia Harrison, etc.

Concorde Memorabila. Comprising:Official Concorde Flight Menu.British Airways "Your 23 Miles a Minute Factsheet" signed by 3 members of the air crew.Official inflight "Supersonic Stereo" entertainment programme.Various unused and used Concorde luggage labels in a Concorde folder.Posters & magazines showing images and structure of Concorde.Concorde slippers and British Airways eyeshades.Unused Natwest Concorde cheque book with numerous images of the plane.Sundry Saudi Arabian Airways memorabilia.

Six Victorian Hertfordshire Hitchin Bank one penny cheque books.

Two 19thC lead tobacco jars, both of cylindrical form, one decorated with a cheque board pattern, 12cm high, the other of cylindrical flared plain form, 15cm high.

A collection of George Harrison Expenses Account cheques and used cheque book stubs

Following the untimely passing of Colin, as a tribute, this jacket which he should have worn for the Race of Champions was signed by many of the other participants. The signatures include those of Michael Schumacher (top right shoulder), Travis Pastrana (right breast pocket), Sebastian Vettel (right side - below breast pocket), Alister McRae (top left shoulder), Tom Kristensen (lower left shoulder), Yvan Muller (Left side - breast pocket) & Sebastien Bourdais (left side - below breast pocket) COA from the vendor:"As well as being a Colin McRae/team Subaru admirer, I knew Colin McRae very briefly in a professional capacity prior to his accident. After that time, I supported the family by co-ordinating & transporting their Colin McRae memorabilia van & trailer to events throughout the country & internationally. This extended to selling a variety of merchandise at those events & as such, became friendly with the family as well as close McRae associates. My associations naturally ended when the Colin McRae Vision charity ceased in 2011.I am imaged above (centre) with Jimmy McRae (left) & Jackie Irwin (right) (Subaru Pro Drive assistant to chairman David Richards CBE with a cheque for the money raised.The provenance surrounding the Alpinestars multi autographed jacket is as follows:The 2007 Race of Champions took place at Wembley Stadium on 16 December. Colin McRae was one of the drivers chosen, however due to his fatal accident shortly before, brother Alister filled Colin's position.As part of the event marketing, every driver received a specialist made Alpinestars jacket to wear. Colin's jacket, size S (as imaged) was one of those 16 driver jackets.As a mark of respect to Colin, the jacket was autographed by some of the drivers: Michael Schumacher (top right shoulder); Travis Pastrana (right breast pocket); Sebastian Vettel (right side - below breast pocket);Alister McRae (top left shoulder); Tom Kristensen (lower left shoulder); Yvan Muller (Left side - breast pocket) & Sebastien Bourdais (left side - below breast pocket). The McRae family, who were present at the event, were presented the autographed jacket by female rally legend Michele Mouton (co-organiser). The family then gifted the jacket to Colin's Business Manager Campbell Roy. In 2010, Campbell was moving premises from Hillington to Jerviswood. At this point the jacket was gifted to me.I can confirm that the image above is that of the autographed Alpinestars jacket that was gifted to me by Campbell Roy; that the entire provenance is accurate & its transference to my possession in 2010." Click here for more details and images

Believed to be the only pair produced for Colin's approval but did not go into production. From the vendor: 'Following his WRC drivers title win, Colin had various sponsorship deals, including one with K-Swiss, an American athletic shoe brand based in LA. In c.2005, he received this pair of prototype racing shoes to consider the style for a specific release. My understanding is that Colin wasn't keen on the length/font size of the script on the sides of the shoes. As a result, the shoes were never released for production, being the only pair of their kind.'"As well as being a Colin McRae/team Subaru admirer, I knew Colin McRae very briefly in a professional capacity prior to his accident. After that time, I supported the family by co-ordinating and transporting their Colin McRae memorabilia van and trailer to events throughout the country and internationally. This extended to selling a variety of merchandise at those events and as such, I became friendly with the family as well as close McRae associates. My associations naturally ended when the Colin McRae Vision charity ceased in 2011. I am imaged above (centre) with Jimmy McRae (left) & Jackie Irwin (right) (Subaru Pro Drive assistant to chairman David Richards CBE) with a cheque for the money raised. The provenance surrounding the pair of size 9.5 prototype 'colinmeraemotorsport' shoes are as follows:At some point following Colin's fatal accident, the shoes were gifted to his Business Manager, Campbell Roy. In 2010, Campbell was moving premises from Hillington to Jervis Wood and the shoes were gifted to me.I can confirm that the image above is that of the racing shoes gifted to me by Campbell Roy; that the provenance of the shoes is accurate and their transference to my possession in 2010."Click here for more details and images

W. C. Fields Signed Harriman National Bank cheque for $100 dated October 3, 1925; together with an unsigned 10 x 8 inch black and white photograph of him in character as security guard, Egbert Souse, in The Bank Dick (1940). (2)

Vinyl - Over 75 US pressing Northern Soul / Modern Soul / Funk / Disco 7” singles including demos, promos and many private pressings to include: Edwin Starr, Parliament, Ronnie McNeir, Mickey And His Mice, Captain Sky, Rudy Robinson, The Inner Drive, The Other Brothers, Latimore, Walter Jackson, David Brimston, Ripple, John Handy, Moon People, Tyrone Davis, Esther Phillips, r-STASH, Nu Sound Express Ltd, Cheque, Paulette Reaves, Ruby Andrews, Leon Collins, The Dells, The Soul Searchers, and many many more. VG+ overall

ASPINAL OF LONDON; a deep shine chestnut full grained embossed crocodile leather wallet purse with zip pocket and embossed logo to front, 19 x 10cm, a notebook holder with notepad and pen, a pen case for two pens and a cheque book holder with pen (4).Condition Report: Each of the four items is in a good condition, the notepad has not been used in the notepad holder, the cheque book does have some signs of use to one of the corners, as does the pen holder, the wallet purse is in a very good condition and there are no signs of use.

Robert Fowles, Written Cheque 1699, a cheque for the amount of £40 drawn on Robert Fowles, goldsmith banker of Fleet St. London, signed by R. Jervoise with his wax seal; An excellent example in wonderful condition for its age; no holes, some minor creases otherwise Extremely Fine, RARE

EARLY FRAMED LLOYD CHEQUE, SCOTTISH WIDOW CHEQUE WITH WINSTON CHURCHILL ATTRIBUTION

George R. Caron Enola Gay Tail Gunner WWII Signed bank cheque . Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and 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 £10.

Winston Churchill (1874-1965): an original hand-written letter, with envelope, to the doctor officiating at the birth of Churchill, from his father, Lord Randolph Henry-Spencer Churchill (1849-1895). The letter is written on notepaper headed 'Estates Office, Blenheim Palace, Oxon.' and dated December 28th 1874, to 'F. Taylor Esquire', a doctor based in Woodstock, Oxfordshire (a village close to Blenheim Palace), and reads 'Dear Mr Taylor, I enclose a cheque for 25 guineas to you for your kind services, and wish to say that I appreciate highly your skilful management of, and careful attention to, her Ladyship during her confinement. We go to town today. Believe me, yours truly, Randolph S Churchill'. Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim Palace on 30th November 1874. Also included with this item is a further letter and envelope, written to the same doctor, from George Charles Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough (1844-1892), elder brother of Randolph Churchill and uncle to Winston, dated 'Feb 13' on 'Blenheim Palace' embossed paper, reading 'Mr Dear Sir, I write a few lines in reference to our conversation the other day, to say that I shall be happy to enter into the same arrangement with you for attendance or any family household ??? with the late Me Palmer. I am yours faithfully, Marlborough'. There is no indication of the year that it was written - the paper carries a watermark reading '1860', and the envelope carries a black wax seal.Private collection. Purchased as part of a large group of ephemera several years ago by the vendor, and stored undisturbed in the loft.Some tears to the paper, with smudges from the time of writing. Folds and creases throughout, with some foxing, especially to the envelopes.

A hallmarked vintage silver charm bracelet with charms. The bracelet comprised of textured curb links united by a heart padlock clasp and safety chain. Hallmarked for Birmingham 1972, makers marks for E.F.C. Charms to include but not limited to; heart locket, wedding cake, aurora borealis lantern, windmill, cheque book, lighthouse, acorn, Manx cat and more. Total weight approx 76.4g. Measures approx 18cm. All weights, measurements and sizes are approximate.

Presentation Photograph Album of Cheltenham YMCA 1913-1922, the album was presented to Mr W C Turner. Inside front page has a finely produced dedication ‘This Album together with a cheque was presented to MR W C TURNER by the committee and members of the Cheltenham y.m.c.a and by his many friends in the town, in cordial and affectionate recognition of his untiring and very effectual services in the reconstruction of the old association at Cambray and the organisation of the new one at the Promenade. They feel that during his secretaryship the spiritual interests and work of the association were ever kept in the front 1913-1922’. The album has various photographs, rolls and newspaper cuttings relating to the organisation and his time with the YMCA. An interesting item.

* Gillray (James). A New Way to Pay the National Debt..., William Holland, April 21st 1786, uncoloured etched caricature, thread margins, laid on 19th-century paper, 415 x 520 mm, together with Cruikshank (Isaac). A Plain Minuet, Allen & Co. April 1st 1797, etched caricature with contemporary hand-colouring, 260 x 190 mm, with Debucourt (P. L.). Rencontre d'Officiers Anglais, Charles Bance, Paris, circa 1815, etched caricature with bright contemporary hand-colouring, of two English Officers greeting each other, slight mount staining, laid on later card, 355 x 255 mm, mountedQTY: (3)NOTE:The first described item: BM Satires 6945. The first Gillray print to satirise the parsimony of King George III and Queen Charlotte. The royal couple are shown emerging from the treasury, laden with gold and the king accepts another bag from a fawning Pitt. Contrasted against this opulence are a mutilated sailor, who is begging in the foreground and a tattered Prince of Wales who is shown accepting a cheque for £200,000 from a Frenchman who acts for the Duke of Orleans.

Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830). Autograph letter signed to John Wood, undated, folded with black wax seal, 'Dear Sir, The picture that I send you is of much consequence, and I do not wish it to be seen by others whilst it is with you. If you have difficulty in preventing it, let me know. I do not exclude Mr. Etty. The board I send you is too large for the size I want - reverse it, and the half of it will do. Can you prevail on Mr. Etty to copy another from it on the remaining portion? First of course dividing it. If you should wish to see me respecting it call at any time in the day & I will come out to you. I give you a difficult task for the head was such to me the smallest deviation considerably affecting the resemblance. I remain, Dear Sir, very truly yours, Thos. Lawrence.' Plus another ALS to John Wood, 29 December 1823, folded & addressed with remnants of black wax seal, 'Sir, Can you oblige me by calling on me this evening between six and seven o'clock? I most wish to see you. I remain, Sir, Yours very sincerely, Thos Lawrence.' Together with Sir Thomas Myddelton Biddulph (1809-1878), ALS headed Buckingham Palace, 19 July 1870, complete with envelope bearing Privy Purse seal, ‘Maj. Gn. Sir T. M. Biddulph presents his compliments to Miss Wood and begs to say that her Majesty [Queen Victoria] will purchase the portrait sent for approval. He encloses a cheque for the amount £63.’ And 12 other letters to John Wood, mostly discussing painting or his health, for instance from George Edwards Hering (1805-1879), some family correspondence (15)Provenance: By descent of John Wood (1801-1870), student at RA schools, gold medallist 1825

Classic vintage Burberrys' rain coat. Cream with classic cheque interior. Made in England. Approximate size 42. Mens Large. In good general condition.

Classic vintage Aquascutum rain coat. Cream with classic cheque interior. Made in England. Approximate size 42. Mens Large. In good general condition.

GARBO GRETA: (1905-1990) Swedish-American actress, the recipient of an Honorary Academy Award. D.S., Greta Garbo, being a signed cheque, n.p. (New York), 13th July 1967. The partially printed cheque, completed in typescript, is drawn on the Chase Manhattan Bank and is made payable to the Consolidated Edison Company for the sum of $23.33. Signed by the actress in bold green ink, with just a couple of very light bank cancellations touching the first letter of her signature. Scarce. VG

[CARTER HOWARD]: (1874-1939) English archaeologist and Egyptologist, discovered the Tomb of Tutankhamun in 1923. A partially printed document, completed in manuscript in an unknown hand, issued by Sotheby & Co., one page, 8vo, New Bond Street, London, 4th April 1940, addressed to Miss. P[hyllis] Walker, Carter's niece and legatee. The document is annotated 're Howard Carter (dec'd)' and informs Walker of the results of an auction, the four lots selling for a total of £48.5.0, adding 'A statement of account, showing the price realised by each lot, and a cheque for the balance (after deduction of all charges, etc.) will be sent to you at or about a month from this date'. An unusual piece of ephemera relating to the sale of Carter's antiquities. VG Howard Carter left the majority of his London property and belongings to Phyllis Walker, stating in his will that 'I strongly recommend to her that she consult my Executors as to the advisability of selling any Egyptian or other antiquities included in this bequest'. When Walker and the Executors examined the contents of Carter's flat they discovered a small number of antiquities which had originated from the tomb of Tutankhamun. 

COCTEAU JEAN: (1889-1963) French poet, playwright, novelist, artist, filmmaker and critic. A brief A.L.S., Jean Cocteau, with a star beneath his signature, one page, 8vo, St. Jean Cap-Ferrat, 11th July 1959, to a gentleman, in French. Cocteau writes, in full, 'Je vous accuse reception du cheque et vous en remercie' (Translation: 'I acknowledge receipt of the cheque and thank you for it'). Two file holes to the left edge, and a couple of small staple holes to the upper left edge, none of which affect the text or signature. About VG

ROOSEVELT FRANKLIN D.: (1882-1945) American President 1933-45. D.S., Franklin D Roosevelt, as President, being a signed cheque, New York, 15th June 1944. The partially printed cheque, completed entirely in Roosevelt's hand, is drawn on the Guaranty Trust Company of New York and is made payable to Hubert Zimmer Co. for the sum of $6. Perforated and other bank cancellations only very slightly affect the President's signature. One small file hole to the upper left corner. VG

A collectors' lot to include two 'The Royal Family' stamp folders, various Canadian dollars, small coins, a silver fob, napkin ring, a silver toothpick, handheld brass balance scales and a Wilts & Dorset Banking Company Ltd cheque for £20, paid to themselves, 30th August 1900, laminated.

Box comprising various oddments to include: GWR Loco Dept 298 Pay Cheque token and another GWR Token, small collection of coinage, vintage pen, miniature weights etc. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

Three Lloyds bank "Queen" and 'Queen Productions' cheques, all dated by hand from 1975 and 1976. One cheque has been signed by John Deacon and Freddie Mercury, one by Roger Taylor and John Deacon, one by John Deacon and Brian May. Authenticated prior to entry to the sale.

A Collection of Various Curios to Comprise Repousse White Metal Comb Mounts, Silver Plate Heart Shaped Vesta, Blotter, GWR Pay Cheque, Miniature Gilt Metal Locomotive Pendant, Funnel, Miniature Harmonica, Coins etc

Captain James Edward Hunter signed vintage cheque dated 22nd July 1892. All autographed items 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.

Antique National Union of Railwaymen cheque issued 8/9/1883 in good condition also in frame

Rosenthal, Ludwig. Eigenhändig geschriebener Brief in englischer Sprache mit gedrucktem Briefkopf und eigenhändiger Unterschrift von Ludwig Rosenthal an den US – amerikanischen Schachkomponisten Eugene B. Cook vom 5. August 1902. 1 gefaltetes Blatt. Blattgröße 14 x 22 cm. (81)* Rosenthal schreibt: „Dear Sir. In reply to your favour of July 19th I shall reserve you the „Lucena“ for Mk 1600 till the first of October as proposed by yourself. Because I have not the honour to know you, you would oblige me in sending before Cheque for the amount above, or giving me references in Europe. References of my house given by every great library of the world. Truly yours Ludwig Rosenthal“. Ludwig Rosenthal (1840 – 1928) war Buchhändler und Antiquar in München. Zustand: Das Blatt ist gebräunt, hat Gebrauchsspuren, Faltstellen und Randdefekte.

A Liberty ladies wallet / cheque book holder with pen with a clutch bag hand made in Belgium. Qty 2

GERSHWIN (GEORGE & IRA)Group of items sent by Ira Gershwin to a British fan, comprising: i) Signature ('George Gershwin') clipped from a cancelled cheque, affixed lower left to a black and white portrait publicity photograph of George Gershwin in a pin-stripe suit playing the piano, 165 x 229mm., slight vertical crease towards right, mounted in 'Diamond-Color' card folder, [1934]; with accompanying typed letter signed ('Ira Gershwin') to Mrs Peggy Dunne, explaining '...His actual signature, clipped from a canceled check, is pasted on the photograph...', continuing '...As for Cleo Laine, I have of course heard of her and like her voice and her interpretations... she and Ray Charles have just completed a Porgy & Bess album...', one page on 'Ira Gershwin' headed notepaper, creased with some marks, 4to, 1021 North Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills, 29 July 1976 ii) GERSHWIN (IRA) Lyrics on Several Occasions, AUTHOR'S PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed on half title ('Best wishes/ Ira Gershwin/ Beverly Hills, 12/24/'77/'), The Viking Press, 1973; with accompanying typed letter signed on behalf of Ira Gershwin ('Walter Reilly'), to Mrs Peggy Dunne, apologising for not replying to her sooner and sending a signed book in recompense, one page on 'Ira Gershwin' headed notepaper, creased, small tear along centre fold, remains of old tape, 4to, 1021 North Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills, 10 May 1978 (4)Footnotes:'THE LEFT HAND PLAYS THE MELODY UPSIDE DOWN, WHILE THE RIGHT PLAYS IT STRAIGHT, ON THE THEORY THAT YOU SHOULDN'T LET ONE HAND KNOW WHAT THE OTHER IS DOING' (George Gershwin, Music by Gershwin radio broadcast, 19 February 1934).This publicity photograph of legendary composer George Gershwin was taken for his little-known 1934 radio programme, Music by Gershwin which, according to Sarah Sisk, was '...crucial to the existence of one of Gershwin's greatest works, Porgy and Bess... It highlights an important aspect of Gershwin's popularity in his own lifetime – his penchant for being at the forefront of music technology... public broadcast radio...'. Conceived as a way to raise funds for Porgy and Bess, his first full-length opera, the programme aired for the first time on the NBC Blue Network on 19 February 1934, running twice a week until the following May and revived again in September to December. It was sponsored by Feen-a-mint, a chewing gum laxative, and Gershwin selected and introduced the numbers for each programme, his informal dialogue peppered with jokes and anecdotes. The New York Times wrote after his death in July 1937: '...his genius freshened the life blood of radio... his growth and triumphs paralleled the magic advances of broadcasting which in a flash introduced his popular melodies to the entire nation...' (Sarah Sisk, 'Music by Gershwin' University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance online blog, 2017). The photograph, book and accompanying letters were sent to Mrs Margaret ('Peggy') Dunne, an avid fan of the Gershwins, and have remained in the family since then.Provenance: Peggy Dunne (d.1992); thence by descent to the present owner.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Red box file to include: British Railway pay cheque token, silver Red 12 watch, railway carriage seat numbers, GWR brass buttons, medals and jewels, enamel badges, collection of bottle openers, miniature miner's lamp etc. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

Julie Andrews 18x14 inch overall mounted and framed signed cheque and Sound of Music promo photo. Bank of America Cheque dated March 14, 1965. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and 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 £10

Doris Day 18x14 inch overall mounted and framed signed cheque and vintage Calamity Jane black and whiter photo. Bank of America cheque Dated 2, 8, 51. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and 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 £10

Milne (A.A.) The House at Pooh Corner, limited deluxe edition issue of 20 copies, London: Methuen & Co., 1928, illustrations by E.H. Shepard, original vellum gilt, contained in cloth solander box, 4toQTY: (1)NOTE:Limited edition of 20 copies on Japanese vellum. This copy inscribed "This is a presentation copy for A.A. Milne, esq", and signed by A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard beneath, and inscribed in blue ink by A.A. Milne "and a wedding presentation copy for Priscilla, with love and best wishes from Blue, 21.xi..51"Bound-in with adhesive tape to rear endpaper and pastedown are two letters from the author to Priscilla Chester-Master, on Cotchford Farm, Hartfield, Sussex headed paper, the first dated 1. ix. 51, "I should have sent the enclosed before but I wanted to be sure what the latest official rates were for High-Class-Typing-by-Oxford-Trained-Amanuensis and now I have found out here is a cheque with my love and my thanks. You have really been very helpful, and if you didn't go running around the country marrying farmers, Heaven knows what we mightn't have written next. As it is, I shall probably go in for sculpture instead. It seems easier. And you, poor child, will waste your talents on monthly returns, in triplicate of artificial manures and oil-cake, Ah me!, Yours affectionately and gratefully, Blue".The other letter, dated November 21, 1951, reads "All luck, most dear Priscilla. My thoughts for you would fill a whole book of moods and tenses; But my amanuensis has left me, Fate has blessed her with a better master (Chester-with). A.A. Milne".The dedicatee was Priscilla Lutyens (great niece of architect Sir Edwin Lutyens), A.A. Milne's neighbour at Posingford Farm. She would walk across the fields to Cotchford Farm to type the manuscript for his collection of stories A Table Near the Band (1950). She continued typing for him until her engagement to Richard Chester-Master, and remained in contact with him until his death in 1956.'Blue' was A.A. Milne's nickname and used by his close friends and family, apparently because of the colour of his eyes but also perhaps due to his perpetual glum demeanour.The proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Bristol Children's Hospital.

A box of silk cigarette cards, vintage tram tickets & Victorian cheque books etc.

1969 BIRMINGHAM CITY ORIGINAL CHEQUE TO ARSENAL Part payment for George Johnston.

A rare surviving Mex Motor Spirit branded Ulster Bank Mimited cheque, dated 31st December 1932.

[ Cheque / banknote ] An 1899 The Union Bank of Australia Limited duplicate bill of exchange, to the order of Henry Gamble

J. H. Collings. 'A Handbook to the Mineralogy of Cornwall and Devon'. First edition, rebacked, slight spotting to edge of textblock otherwise a near fine copy, Heard and Sons, Truro, 1871.Two letters loosely inserted;From A. B. Climas, The Botallack Mines Ltd, St Just December 27th 1910 to a Mr Thomas ‘’I do hope they will be able to put [in] the money this time as things here appear to be getting rather better. We got the 150 fathoms level dry yesterday (Botallack) and so far have not been driven back by water this winter. As you know we are only using a 250 G.P.M. pump this winter against a 500 G.P.M. last but we followed your original scheme during the summer of cleaning the adits. I should say last week there was between 600 and 700 gals of water per minute coming through the Botallack adits from …… and buzza sections and during September there was about 40 gals.’’ From a Mr Donne, St Ives Consolidated Mines Ltd, London 9th August 1911 to Mr William Thomas, Market Place, Camborne.‘’We now have pleasure to enclose you our cheque for £10.0.0 in settlement of your fee for reporting on the water conditions at Giew mine.’’ (South Providence). With the bookplate of Kiloskehane Castle.

Rudy Vallee Original hand-signed cheque.- date stamped December 12, 1935, from the Manufacturers Trust Company, New York, made payable to Isadore Zir (possibly the viola player and jazz musician) for the sum of 35 dollars and 60 cents; with COA from UACC .Rudy Vallee (1901-1986) was an American singer, bandleader, and actor. He was one of the first original teen-idols before Frank Sinatra or Bing Crosby.Condition Report: light creasing, a small clean edge tear to centre of right edge.

Queen: Three Signed Coutts & Co Cheques, 1979-1994, comprising; a cheque to Paul Prenter on the 3rd September 1979 for £395.21 on behalf of Raincloud Productions signed by Brian May in black ink; a cheque to Trilion Video Ltd on the 17th September 1979 for £4772.50 on behalf of Queen Productions Ltd signed by Freddie Mercury in blue ink; and a cheque to P. Ascione on the 12th December 1994 for £90 on behalf of Nightjar Productions Ltd signed by Roger Taylor in black ink, each 7 1/2in x 4in (19cm x 10cm), (3) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: † † VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare ‘Gallantry’ B.E.M. awarded to Mr. G. Cooper, for his courageous attempt to save three children from a house fire in Poole in June 1965 - he sustained serious burns in the process British Empire Medal, (Civil) E.II.R., with gallantry emblem (Garry Cooper) nearly extremely fine £1,000-£1,400 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, September 2007. B.E.M. London Gazette 24 May 1966 Garry Cooper, Steel Erector, West Boldon, Co. Durham (in a joint citation with Thomas Anthony McCarthy, Timber Yard Labourer, Poole): ‘Fire broke out in a cafe consisting of three floors. Mr. Cooper, who was passing in the street, saw that the building was on fire and on hearing that there were three children inside, entered the building in an attempt to rescue them. He heard a scream from upstairs and rushed up to the second floor. In spite of the heat and smoke, which prevented him from seeing, he reached the children’s room which was also well ablaze. Mr. Cooper was severely burnt by this time, and he threw himself out of the bedroom window on to the roof. Mr. McCarthy was sleeping in one of the bedrooms on the first floor and he was awakened when the alarm was raised. He made an immediate attempt to ascend the now fiercely burning stairway to try and rescue the children. The intense heat forced him to return. He then put on his jacket and tried again but once more was forced back. He next fetched a blanket from his bed, soaked it with water, draped it over himself, and succeeded in reaching the top of the stairway. But although he searched for the children amongst the flames and smoke he was unable to find them. Cooper and McCarthy were rescued by the Fire Brigade and taken to hospital suffering from burns. Both men made a valiant attempt to save the lives of the children.’ Garry Cooper, a steel erector employed by West Bolden Company of Durham, was visiting Poole at the time of the above described incident at the Old Town Cafe in the High Street on 12 June 1965. He returned there that October to receive a £200 cheque from the Mayor, ‘the earnings he lost during treatment and convalescence after serious burns’. Sold with several photocopied newspaper reports and other research.

Local Interest  - Victorian and later 'In Loving Memory' memorial cards mostly from The High Peak including many from Hope and Bradwell church;  Williams Deacons Bank Limited cheque book;  etc qty 

A GWR Pay Cheque

Vernon's Pools Liverpool framed cheque wth related articles.

Ephemera, Documents, Bandleader Jack Payne, a collection of papers 1933/34 suggesting Jack Payne hired a private detective agency to observe singer/actress Irene North and her association with actor Fred Emney, also Emney's impregnation of actress Monica May. Includes a short als from Payne to Emney, a £25 cheque from Irene North for a car, also an agreement from a record company advancing £1000 on royalties payable on sales of Rex records

A 19TH CENTURY DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SHOTGUN belonging to Captain Tillbrook 50th Regiment late 24th Foot. The shotgun was made by J Nobbs of the Isle of Wight. The lock plate is engraved 'J Nobbs'. The barrel has a Damascus style pattern and retain 90% of its finish. Each lock is tight at full and half and can be dry fired. Housed in a wooden case with a metal circular plate engraved ' Philip L Tillbrook 24th Regt. The case is filled with accessories for the gun, powder flasks and shot measures Philip Limborch Tillbrook was born in Freckenham, Suffolk in 1831. The son of reverend Samuel Tillbrook and Frances Tillbrook. Tillbrook became an Ensign, without purchase in the 75th Foot on the 10th April 1849 , before transferring to the 24th foot on the 16th November 1849. On the 24th September 1850, by purchase he became a Lieutenant in the 24th Foot. On the 14th October 1851, he transferred to the 50th Foot. With that transfer date, we can now say he purchased the gun between September 1850 to 1851, or at least he used it in that period. With the 50th Foot, now promoted to Captain, he saw service in the Crimean War, serving there from 22nd August 1855 and being present at the fall of Sebastopol. He was awarded the Crimea Medal with clasp Sebastopol and the Turkish Crimea Medal. In 1860, Philip married Ada Whitmore, daughter of Major General Mortimer Whitmore. Philip and Ada had two sons Percy and Henry Upon his retirement from the Army with the rank of Major, he was appointed to the Honourable Corps of Gentleman at Arms, a ceremonial bodyguard from Queen Victoria. From 1878 until 1886 he was Clerk of the Cheque and Adjutant and from 1886 until retirement in 1890 Standard Bearer. At the time of the 1901 census he was living at Hanover Square, Belgravia. A year later aged 72 he passed away, with his estate being left to his wife.The gun looks to have light use and is in lovely condition.