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Click here to subscribeGRIFFITH D. W.: (1875-1948) American Film Director, Academy Award winner. D.S., D W Griffith, being a signed cheque, New York, 2nd May 1933. The partially printed cheque, completed in another hand, is drawn on The Chase National Bank and made payable to the bank for the sum of $1007.84. A perforated bank cancellation to the upper left corner does not affect the bold fountain pen ink signature. VG
GODUNOV ALEXANDER: (1949-1995) Russian-American Ballet Dancer and Actor. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Godunov in a head and shoulders pose in costume as Daniel Hochleitner from the film Witness (1985). Signed in bold, dark fountain pen ink with his name alone to a light area at the head of the image. EX
GANDHI MAHATMA: (1869-1948) Indian Political and Spiritual Leader during the Indian Independence Movement. Book signed, a hardback edition of Gandhiji - His Life and Work, published by Keshav Bhikaji Dhawale, Bombay, November 1945 (Popular Impression Unabridged). The book, which was originally published in October 1944 in recognition of Gandhi's 75th Birthday, is boldly signed by Gandhi in dark fountain pen ink with both his English ('M. K. Gandhi') and Hindustani forms of signature to the attractively illustrated half title page. English text and with numerous illustrations (some of them colour plates) and bound in printed boards and with a cloth spine. Lacking the dust jacket. Spine somewhat loose and with some slight overall age wear, otherwise about VG Provenance: The present book is accompanied by a typed statement signed by a previous owner stating that the book was acquired by and signed for his late aunt, Ruth Coe Manchester. Manchester had sailed to India on 18th December 1919 to take up a position as a teacher at the Isabella Thoburn College in Lucknow (now a part of the University of Lucknow). Manchester, a great admirer of Gandhi, remained teaching in India until the late 1940s when she returned to her native America. She died in 1982 and the book, regarded as one of Manchester's prize possessions, passed down the family. In 1987 John Kenneth Galbraith (1908-2006) Canadian-American Economist & Dipolmat, United States Ambassador to India 1961-63, was invited to sign the book. His bold black ink signature ('John Kenneth Galbraith, 1987 - Ambassador to India, 1961-1963') appears to the blank recto of the illustrated frontispiece. Also included with the lot is a copy of an article relating to Ruth Coe Manchester and her time in India.
WHISTLER JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL: (1834-1903) American Artist. Fountain pen 'Butterfly' signature on a small oblong 12mo piece, evidently clipped from the conclusion of a letter and with three additional words in his hand. Neatly mounted and with one small tear to the right edge, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise VG
AUSTRALIA CRICKET: An 8vo sheet of feint ruled notepaper individually signed by sixteen members of the Australian cricket team of 1934 comprising Bill Woodfull, Don Bradman, Tim Wall, Clarrie Grimmett, Arthur Chipperfield, Ben Barnett, Bill Brown, Chuck Fleetwood-Smith, Ernest Bromley, Bert Oldfield, Len Darling, Bill Ponsford, Alan Kippax, Hans Ebeling, Bill O'Reilly and Stan McCabe. All have signed with their names alone in dark fountain pen inks. Two small tape stains at the head of the page, not affecting the signatures, and some slight age wear, about VG
MUSSOLINI BENITO: (1883-1945) Italian Fascist Dictator of World War II. An impressive, large signed and inscribed 11 x 15.5 photograph of Il Duce standing in a half length profile pose wearing his uniform and cap. Mussolini has his left arm raised as his black gloved hand makes a Fascist salute. Typically boldly signed in dark fountain pen ink with his name alone to the large lower white border and dated Rome, 22nd March 1942 in his hand. An unusual, rare wartime image to find signed. A few light creases to the lower edge, otherwise about VG
DE FALLA MANUEL: (1876-1946) Spanish Composer. Vintage signed and inscribed postcard photograph, the image depicting De Falla seated in a half length profile pose at his piano. Signed ('Manuel de Falla') in bold fountain pen ink to the lower white border and inscribed in Spanish to Maestro Jose M. Vazquez (?). Dated 1943 in his hand. Some light surface and corner creasing and a minor area of silvering to the image, G
GROCK: (1880-1959) Swiss Clown. Vintage signed and inscribed postcard photograph of Grock in a half length profile pose in his clown costume. Photograph by Yvonne Chevalier. Signed in fountain pen ink to the lower white border. Together with an unsigned vintage 7 x 9 photograph of Grock seated in a full length pose wearing a suit and playing his accordion. Neatly mounted and with a small typed caption neatly affixed to the lower edge indicating that the photograph was taken in Brussels on 5th April 1935. VG, 2
GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36. A very fine vintage signed 7.5 x 10.5 photograph, the image depicting the King in a formal half length pose wearing his military uniform and cap. Photograph by W & D Downey of London and bearing a blind embossed Royal Coat of Arms to the upper photographer's mount. Signed ('George R. I.') by the King in bold, dark fountain pen ink with his name alone to the lower photographer's mount. Some very minor, light silvering to the extreme edges of the image, otherwise VG
CHARLES & DIANA: CHARLES (1948- ) Prince of Wales & DIANA (1961-1997) Princess of Wales. Signed and inscribed Christmas greetings card by both Prince Charles and Princess Diana individually, the stiff white oblong 8vo folding card featuring a colour photograph to the inside of the Royal couple seated together in full length poses alongside their young sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. Inscribed in Princess Diana's hand in bold black fountain pen ink 'Harry…..lots of love from us all, Diana' above and below a printed greeting and signed ('and Charles') in bold black fountain pen ink by the Prince of Wales alongside his wife's signature. With two gold embossed crests to the front cover. A very minor smudge to the Prince's signature and some extremely light age wear, VG
JONES JAMES: (1896-1960) British Fighter Ace (37 victories) of World War I. Portion of a D.S., J. I. T. Jones, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p. (France), n.d. (May 1918). The typed document states, in part, 'At 3.30 p.m. I observed this E.A. working between Kemmel & Bailleul. I got East of him and attacked….opening fire with both guns at about 100 yards. Flames appeared on top of centre section and fabric of top plane was on fire. The E.A. dived vertically….and the flames went out, smoke only could be seen. The E.A. pulled out….and then got into a spin….I followed the E.A. to the ground and fired about 50 rounds….' . The statement relates to Jones's twelfth victory on 30th May 1918. Boldly signed by Jones in fountain pen ink at the conclusion in his capacity as Lieutenant, Royal Air Force. VG
UMEKI MIYOSHI: (1929-2007) American Actress, Academy Award winner. Rare dark fountain pen ink signature and inscription, 'To John, Sincerely, Miyoshi Umeki', on a page removed from an autograph album. Also signed in Japanese characters. Also signed and inscribed by Vivien Leigh (1913-1967) English Actress, Academy Award winner, 'To John, Best Wishes, Vivien Leigh', in bold dark fountain pen ink, to the verso. Two different postage stamps featuring images of Leigh are neatly affixed to the page. VG
SCHLEICH EDUARD RITTER VON: (1888-1947) German Aviator who served as a General in the Luftwaffe during World War II. Schleich was also a World War I flying ace with 35 victories. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Schleich in a head and shoulders pose wearing his uniform. Signed in dark fountain pen ink to the image, adding his rank ('Gen. Lt.') beneath his signature. Signed across a darker area of the image although perfectly legible. Some very light age wear, about VG
Inscribed to his personal assistant MARCONI GUGLIELMO: (1874-1937) Italian Inventor, developed a radio telegraph system. Nobel Prize winner for Physics, 1909. A very fine vintage signed and inscribed sepia 9 x 14 photograph, the image depicting Marconi seated in a half length pose with his arms folded. Photograph by The Dover Street Studios of London. Signed in bold fountain pen ink to the lower border, 'To Round with sincere friendship, G Marconi' and dated 1914 in his hand. A good association photograph. Framed and glazed in the original decorative wooden frame to an overall size of 11 x 16. Some very light, extremely minor age wear to the extreme edges, otherwise VG The present photograph was inscribed by Marconi to Captain Henry J. Round (1881-1966) English Engineer and one of the early pioneers of Radio. Round joined the Marconi Company in 1902 and served as personal assistant to Guglielmo Marconi. The year 1914, in which the present photograph was signed, saw Marconi being made a Senator in the Italian Senate and was also the year in which he was awarded the Albert Medal by the Royal Society of Arts and appointed Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order. During World War I Marconi was placed in charge of the Italian military's radio service. Round also served in World War I and was seconded to Military Intelligence in 1914.
BRITISH ROYALTY: A printed 8vo menu for a Civic Luncheon in honour of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret at the 'Bien Donne', Groot Drakenstein, Paarl, South Africa, on 20th February 1947, individually signed to a clear area at the head of the cover by Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI, Princess Margaret (1930-2002) Countess of Snowdon, younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II, and also signed by Jan C. Smuts (1870-1950) South African Prime Minister 1919-24, 1939-48. All three have signed with their names alone in bold blue fountain pen inks. Accompanied by seven original unsigned vintage 2.5 x 3 photographs, the candid images (only two of which are identical, and all are presumably unpublished) depicting the Royal Family both together and individually at the luncheon, another showing Smuts standing in a full length pose at the side of his car, and one showing the outdoor table setting. Some light age wear and minor creasing to the menu, otherwise about VG, 8
CAMPBELL MALCOLM: (1885-1948) British Land & Water Speed Record Holder. T.L.S., M. Campbell, one page, 8vo, Old Bond Street, London, 17th May 1933, to Mr. H. Cantor. Campbell states that he has pleasure in sending his correspondent his autograph. Together with a vintage signed 2 x 3 magazine portrait of Campbell in a head and shoulders pose, wearing his helmet and goggles. Signed ('Malcolm Campbell') in dark fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area of the image. Neatly cornermounted to the lower left corner of the letter. VG
HAGGARD H. RIDER: (1856-1925) English Writer of Adventure Novels. A.L.S., H Rider Haggard, two pages, 8vo, Ditchingham House, Bungay, 4th November 1891, to Mrs. [Henrietta] Stannard. Haggard thanks his correspondent for a copy of Golden Gates, remarking 'I hope they are opening wide & wider!' and further referring to an amusing account of an interview contained in the magazine. Haggard also informs Stannard that he has now left London, commenting 'The letter and book arrived safely however - they were from an American gentleman who wanted an autograph written in the latter'. With blank integral leaf (large tear and with some neat splitting at the central vertical fold). Together with J. B. Priestley (1894-1984) English Author. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Priestley in a close-up head and shoulders profile pose. Photograph by Howard Coster. Signed in bold blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to the lower white border. Also including a printed 8vo menu for a Dinner held to celebrate the Sixtieth Birthday of Priestley at The Dorchester, Park Lane, 13th September 1954, signed by Priestley with his name alone to a clear area of the front cover (some very minor smudging to the conclusion of the signature). Some light age wear, G to VG, 3 Henrietta Stannard (1856-1911) British Novelist who wrote under the pseudonym of John Strange Winter. The penny weekly magazine Golden Gates had been started by her in 1891.
LOMBARD CAROLE: (1908-1942) American Actress. Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 13 photograph of Lombard standing in a full length pose in a scene from one of her films. Signed in fountain pen ink across a clear area at the centre of the image, 'For Dotie Dear, whom I adrore, Love, Carole'. Matted in green and blue to an overall size of 12.5 x 17.5. One heavy crease to the upper left corner and a couple of lighter surface creases, G
SMUTS JAN C.: (1870-1950) South African Prime Minister 1919-24, 1939-48. Vintage signed 4 x 6.5 photograph of Smuts in a formal head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area of the image. Neatly mounted within the original photographer's presentation folder. Together with an 8vo printed pamphlet published by Hodder and Stoughton, being the text of a speech made by Smuts to the Houses of Parliament on the subject of the British Commonwealth of Nations, 15th May 1917, signed by Smuts in bold fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area of the front cover alongside his oval portrait. Some heavy traces of former mounting to the back cover. G to VG, 2
MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. A good vintage signed and inscribed 10.5 x 10 photograph of Monty standing in a full length pose, wearing his beret, at the side of a memorial. Signed in bold turquoise fountain pen ink to the lower photographer's mount, 'To: Dr. Cook, with my best wishes for Christmas and for 1951, Montgomery of Alamein, Field Marshal' and dated Christmas 1950 in his hand. Montgomery has additionally identified the image to the upper photographer's mount, 'Memorial of the German surrender on Luneburg Heath, 4/5 May 1945'. Professionally matted in black and framed and glazed in a silver coloured frame to an overall size of 15 x 15. An historic and desirable signed photograph. VG
GATTY HAROLD: (1903-1957) Australian Aviation Pioneer who served as a navigator to pilot Wiley Post on the flight which set the record for aerial circumnavigation of the world, 1931. Signed Commemorative Air Mail cover issued for the visit of Gatty and Post to Newark, New Jersey, 30th July 1931. Boldly signed by Gatty with his name alone to a clear area of the cover. Together with Earle Ovington (1879-1936) American Aviator who piloted the first official air mail flight in the United States, 1911. Signed Commemorative Air Mail cover issued for the First Pacific Coast Experimental Flight of Air Mail shore to ship, 24th January 1931, featuring an attractive design and post marked at Honolulu, Hawaii, 30th January 1931. Signed by Ovington in blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area of the cover. VG, 2
WALLIS BARNES: (1887-1979) English Scientist & Inventor of the bouncing bomb used in Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid), 16th May 1943. Signed First Day Cover issued in honour of Wallis and featuring a colour image of the R100 arriving at RAF Cardington in December 1929, with a colour inset portrait of the scientist, post marked 15th June 1976. Signed ('Barnes Wallis') in bold blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area of the cover. Together with a First Day Cover issued to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force, 1918-1998, individually signed by three members of The Dambusters crew comprising George Johnson, George Chalmers and Edward Johnson. VG, 2
RAUBAL GELI: (1908-1931) Adolf Hitler's half-niece, the daughter of Angela Raubal, Hitler's half-sister. Raubal was close to her uncle from 1925 until her suicide in 1931 and lived at his Munich apartment for several years. Hitler was extremely possessive of Raubal, becoming infatuated with her. Indeed, he is reported to have told his close friend, photographer Heinrich Hoffmann, that 'I'm so concerned about Geli's future that I feel I have to watch over her. I love Geli and could marry her….I want to stop her from falling into the hands of someone unsuitable.' An exceptionally rare vintage signed and inscribed sepia 6 x 9 photograph, the image depicting the young Raubal in a smiling head and shoulders pose, turning her head to look towards the camera across an exposed shoulder. Signed ('Geli') in bold, dark fountain pen ink to a light area of the image, adding a greeting in German and the date 20th January 1929 in her hand. Autographs of Raubal in any form are of the utmost rarity, not least due to her suicide at the young age of 23 when she shot herself with Hitler's pistol. Neatly mounted, otherwise EX. Provenance: The present signed photograph was originally contained in an album of personal photographs, including some of Adolf Hitler, that belonged to the Raubal family.
MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. A good D.S., B. L. Montgomery, Field Marshal, one page, 4to, Germany, 8th May 1945. The printed document is an original Personal Message from the C-in-C issued by Monty in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the 21 Army Group and intended to be read out to all troops under his command. The message is outlined in eight points and states, in part, '1. On this day of victory in Europe I feel I would like to speak to all who have served and fought with me during the last few years. What I have to say is very simple, and quite short. 2. I would ask you all to remember those of our comrades who fell in the struggle. They gave their lives that others might have freedom, and no man can do more than that….3. And we who remain have seen the thing through to the end; we all have a feeling of great joy and thankfulness that we have been preserved to see this day….4. In the early days of this war the British Empire stood alone against the combined might of the axis powers. And during those days we suffered some great disasters; but we stood firm: on the defensive, but striking blows where we could. Later we were joined by Russia and America; and from then onwards the end was in no doubt….5. Without doubt, great problems lie ahead; the world will not recover quickly from the upheaval that has taken place; there is much work for each one of us. I would say that we must face up to that work with the same fortitude that we faced up to the worst days of this war….6. It has been a privilege and an honour to command this great British Empire team in Western Europe. Few commanders can have had such loyal service as you have given me. I thank each one of you from the bottom of my heart. 7. And so let us embark on what lies ahead full of joy and optimism. We have won the German war. Let us now win the peace. 8. Good luck to you all, wherever you may be.' Signed by Montgomery in bold red fountain pen ink to the upper left corner and with a facsimile signature at the conclusion of the text. A fine signed souvenir of World War II. One small, minor stain at the centre of the document, only lightly affecting a few words of text and not the signature, otherwise VG
'This pamphlet must NOT fall into enemy hands' MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. A vintage printed 8vo pamphlet entitled Some Notes on the Use of Air Power in Support of Land Operations and Direct Air Support, issued for the 21 Army Group in Holland, December 1944. Signed ('Montgomery of Alamein') by Montgomery with a post-war signature in bold blue fountain pen ink to a clear area at the head of the paper cover. The front cover features various printed instructions that the information contained within the pamphlet is not to be published and that 'This pamphlet must NOT fall into enemy hands'. Some light age wear and a minor stain to the covers, not affecting the signature, otherwise VG
A Worcester style Regency porcelain desk stand incorporating a pen rest and two inkwells. With shaped oblong dish moulded with flowers, gilded, claret ground and enamelled with flowers and supported on squat bun feet, 23cm wide. Condition Report. To be used as a guide only. Urns professional restored.
An antique Persian scribes papier mache pen box. Painted with stylized birds and flowers and opening to reveal a white metal inkwell. 19th century inked label to the base attributes the box to Cashmere, 29cm. Condition Report. To be used as a guide only. Some slight edge chips but mainly in very good condition.
Collection of artwork, nineteen watercolours, Two pen and ink drawings and Seven pencil drawings. All dating 1830/40 subjects to include butterflies, flowers and miscellaneous, an envelope included with the information re artists ie Elizabeth Baron later Fletcher and her sister Sophia Baron late Sandison (28)
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