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English Electric DEUCE computer manuals, comprising Programming Manual and Logical Design Manual Part I and Part II (drawings), navy rexine, 1956 and 1957, eight different English Electric Co booklets on aspects of the DEUCE computer, publication numbers ES/138, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 149 and 150, a promotional booklet for the "TYPE DEUCE Digital Electronic Universal Computing Engine", KDF 9 Computer programming and ALGOL programming manuals, 1964 and promotional booklet, English Electric Co preliminary instruction manual for the DUECE Mk II, vol III, input/output machine, brown rexine, a similar manual for the Company's card-operated typewriter equipment, English Electric Manual of Organisation and Personnel Administrations, Parts I and III (only), several photographs and ENGLISH ELECTRIC aluminium alloy nameplate from a DEUCE computer, 4 x 25.5cm
Artist: Rudolf Bauer (German, 1881 - 1953). Title: "Non-Objective Solitary Confinement Prison Drawing [No.14]". Medium: Pencil drawing on paper. Date: Composed 1938. Dimensions: Overall size: 8 1/8 x 5 5/16 in. (206 x 135 mm).Lot Note(s): Signed with the initial in pencil (as was his custom), lower left. Drawn on grey/green wove paper. Good condition. Provenance: Estate of the Artist. Comment(s): Another example of a Bauer prison drawing sold for $6,875 at Doyle New York, November 5, 2013, lot #86. Our drawing is a highly important example of Bauer’s rare “prison drawings.” Among them, the “solitary confinement prison drawings” are of the utmost rarity. As Wikipedia states, “during his time in prison [1938], he created dozens of non-objective drawings on scavenged scraps of paper.” Bauer was in prison for several months. Initially he was held in solitary confinement. He created the present drawing, our example, during the solitary confinement period. He then was moved to the general prison population and allowed to perform office clerking functions. During this time he created yet more drawings, generally more refined and on office stationery, many with typewriter type on the verso. These drawings, while still rare, are obtainable, whereas the “solitary confinement” drawings are virtually unobtainable. The complete text of the Wikipedia article dealing with this period: “In 1938, upon his return from an exhibition of his work in Paris, Bauer was arrested by the Nazis for his ‘degenerate’ art and for speculating on the black market — meaning selling his work to [Solomon] Guggenheim. The previous year Bauer’s work had been included in the infamous Degenerate Art show in Munich, organized by the Nazis to show all the deviant, abstract art. In spite of this Bauer had refused to move from his home country. Upon his arrest Bauer was held in a Gestapo prison for several months, as [Hilla] Rebay and Guggenheim worked to free him. After several false starts, he was finally released unconditionally in August 1938. During his time in prison, he created dozens of non-objective drawings on scavenged scraps of paper. He spent the next months getting his paperwork in order and made the difficult decision to leave his homeland, emigrating to the United States in July 1939, just months before the beginning of World War II.” Image copyright © Rudolf Bauer Estate and Archives. [29853-1-800]
Artist: Rudolf Bauer (German, 1881 - 1953). Title: "Non-Objective Solitary Confinement Prison Drawing [No.11]". Medium: Pencil drawing on paper. Date: Composed 1938. Dimensions: Overall size: 6 3/16 x 8 7/8 in. (157 x 225 mm).Lot Note(s): Signed with the initial in pencil (as was his custom), lower right. Drawn on "brown paper bag" paper. As found condition; no conservation has been attempted. Provenance: Estate of the Artist. Comment(s): Another example of a Bauer prison drawing sold for $6,875 at Doyle New York, November 5, 2013, lot #86. Our drawing is a highly important example of Bauer’s rare “prison drawings.” Among them, the “solitary confinement prison drawings” are of the utmost rarity. As Wikipedia states, “during his time in prison [1938], he created dozens of non-objective drawings on scavenged scraps of paper.” Bauer was in prison for several months. Initially he was held in solitary confinement. He created the present drawing, our example, during the solitary confinement period. He then was moved to the general prison population and allowed to perform office clerking functions. During this time he created yet more drawings, generally more refined and on office stationery, many with typewriter type on the verso. These drawings, while still rare, are obtainable, whereas the “solitary confinement” drawings are virtually unobtainable. The complete text of the Wikipedia article dealing with this period: “In 1938, upon his return from an exhibition of his work in Paris, Bauer was arrested by the Nazis for his ‘degenerate’ art and for speculating on the black market — meaning selling his work to [Solomon] Guggenheim. The previous year Bauer’s work had been included in the infamous Degenerate Art show in Munich, organized by the Nazis to show all the deviant, abstract art. In spite of this Bauer had refused to move from his home country. Upon his arrest Bauer was held in a Gestapo prison for several months, as [Hilla] Rebay and Guggenheim worked to free him. After several false starts, he was finally released unconditionally in August 1938. During his time in prison, he created dozens of non-objective drawings on scavenged scraps of paper. He spent the next months getting his paperwork in order and made the difficult decision to leave his homeland, emigrating to the United States in July 1939, just months before the beginning of World War II.” Image copyright © Rudolf Bauer Estate and Archives. [29829-1-800]
Pelham, Victory Jigsaw, Petite Typewriter - A mixed lot of vintage children's 'toys and puzzles. Lot includes a Pelham Mother Dragon puppet in home-made cloth bag, appears Fair Plus with signs of play with tangled strings; a cased Petite Typewriter in Very Good condition in a Good zipped case; together with an unboxed Victory Plywood puzzles plus one other wooden puzzle both with pieces in tins and are unchecked for completeness; with a a small collection of Sylvanian animals and accessories in Fair - Good condition with signs of play. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
A M-209-B ENCRYPTION MACHINE, SUPPLIED BY L.C. SMITH & CORONA TYPEWRITER INC., American, mid 20th century,Serial no.126482, the green metal casing with 6 adjustable key wheels at the front, the left side with enciphering knob and power lever on the right, letters printed on paper tape, complete with hinged lid mounted with paper tape reel and associated accessories, together with print-out copy of the 1942 instruction manual, 7in (18cm) wide Footnotes:The M-209-B was designed by the Swedish cryptographer Boris Hagelin, and produced by the New York-based manufacturers Smith & Corona. The machine was used by the United States armed forces throughout World War II and saw continued service during the Korean War. Entering text was a manual process performed by setting the alphabet ring to the desired letter, then turning the right-hand knob one full rotation, repeating for each individual letter. This laborious process was offset by the machine's compact size and it not requiring any electricity to operate, which provided greater portability compared to the German Enigma machines.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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