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Lot 188
In order to view full details and any additional images for this lot as well as place advanced bids or bid live, please click here to view this lot on the auctioneer's websiteA Second War O.B.E. group of six awarded to Commander F. S. Piper, Royal Navy The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 2nd type, silver-gilt; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. F. S. Piper, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lieut. F. S. Piper. R.N.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with related miniature group (this with 1914 Star), generally good very fine (6) £240-£280 --- O.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1941. Frederic Southwell Piper was born in Bombay on 19 November 1883 and was appointed a Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Navy on 24 July 1906, being advanced Lieutenant on 16 March 1912. He served in H.M.S. Valiant during the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916. Retiring on 1 April 1919 in the rank of Lieutenant-Commander, he re-entered naval service in 1939. During the Second World War, he served in Prosperine (Lyness) from 14 November 1939, Pembroke (Chatham) from 28 August 1940, Wildfire (Sheerness) from 12 May 1941, Shrapnel from 9 June 1942 and Victory (Portsmouth) from 1 August 1944. In addition to his O.B.E., he was awarded a Travers pension, reverting to the retired list as a Commander on 4 November 1944. M.I.D. unconfirmed.
Lot 279
Three Corgi Limited Edition ‘The Aviation Archive’ 1:72 scale model to include Sepecat Jaguar GR.1A, XX116, a Panavia Tornado GR1-2 (AC) Sqn RAF Norway 1995, a AA34109 Buccaneer S. Mk.2B ‘Exercise Red Flag’ 1977, and two 1:144 scale model to include a AA39401 Vickers Valiant B Mk1, XD818 Operation Grapple, Christmas Island, 1957 and a AA31206 Avro Vulcan B.2, XH558.
Lot 63
* Model Aircraft. An impressive collection of WWII period model aircraft built by Squadron Leader "Stormy" Gale, comprising a large wooden model of Lancaster RF472, painted in camouflage with RAF roundels, 50.5cm wingspan, another slightly smaller of Lancaster B TC, 43cm wingspan, a large wooden model of Valiant WP 200, 49cm wingspan, a large wooden model of Vulcan XJ 782, 47cm wingspan, 4 smaller wooden models including a Blenheim L1471, 23cm wingspan, 8 plastic models including and Vickers Valiant Jet Bomber mounted on a stand, a Vulcan XA 891 and Halifax LV917 and other modelsQty: (18)
Lot 326
* Wallis (Barnes Neville, 1887-1979). Autograph Letter Signed, 'Daddy', White Hill House, Effingham, Surrey, 6 October 1953, to 'My dear Brother' [i.e. his oldest son Barnes Jr, 1926-2008], thanking him for his letter of birthday good wishes before talking about the Wild Goose project, 'The Wild Goose has flown again, most successfully, except that, owing to too hasty a stiffening of her bow undercarriage, which jerked up, she actually "took-off" twice after her first landing, compelling the pilot to land her 3 times in all plus the 3rd time the speed was so low that she was no longer under control, and sat down on her tail, or rather place where a normal bird would carry its tail!', with a pen and ink diagram showing this landing trajectory, then returning to family matters and agreeing that he can get some maths coaching in the holidays, noting that Boudie is in Welsh Wales with Nancy, 'no husbands by request!' and concluding that he doesn't suppose he shall 'finish the book-shelf before you return!', 2 pages, the second page written horizontally, a later unrelated pencil note by his daughter Mary inscribed to upper left corner of first page, 4toQty: (1)NOTESProvenance: From the family of Barnes Wallis, by direct descent. Wild Goose was an unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Barnes Wallis for his research into tailless variable-sweep aircraft incorporating a radical new control system capable of high-speed, long-range performance. After several years of tests and crashes the project was terminated in 1954 by which time Vickers had begun studies on a successor to the Valiant V-bomber. For this new project Wallis evolved his Wild Goose design into the Swallow.
Lot 211
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1990 Norton 588cc F1Registration no. H669 SYGFrame no. 050144Engine no. obscuredNorton's last valiant attempt to build a roadster around its fabulous rotary engine was easily the best looking. Race-styled and painted in the John Player Specials livery of Steve Spray and Trevor Nation's works bikes, the F1 made do with 94bhp as opposed to the racer's 150-plus, a figure putting its performance (top speed was around 145mph) on a par with that of contemporary sports 600s from Japan. In the quality of its equipment though, the F1 was streets ahead: Spondon alloy beam frame, White Power 'upside down' forks, White Power rear shock, and Brembo brakes all-round. The downside, however, was the F1's cost: a staggering £12,700 (a Honda VFR750 cost £5,799 at the time) but then quality never did come cheap. Perhaps not surprisingly, few were made before the factory hit yet another financial crisis and production ceased. Today, this last 'proper' Norton has become one of the most sought-after British motorcycles of recent times. Displaying a total of 21,188 miles on the odometer, this F1 was purchased 'as is' from its first owner in July 2003. Accompanying documentation consists of an old-style V5C, photocopy old V5, and a valuation report (2005). The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 2151
23 x Children's annuals & books to include 11 x Rupert (1954, 1962, 1967, 1969-1976), The Dandy Book 1970, The Beano Book 1971, Modern World Book of Motors, Valiant Annual 1965, Crackerjack Annual 1972, Daktari Annual, Our Own Schoolboys Annual 1965, The Jungle Book, 2 x Eagle Annuals (1962 & 1963), Around The World In Eighty Days & The Snoopy Festival. Conditions varying from fair to good.
Lot 203
A MIDSHIPMAN'S LOG / JOURNAL kept by P. LaB Walshe between 3 May 1934 – 25 July 1936 in two volumes; volume one H.M.Ships Valiant, Ramillies and Greyhound; volume two H.M.Ships Greyhound, Nelson and Royal Sovereign, 27 pen and ink plans, mostly coloured, seven maps and charts, mostly coloured and five drawings, one depicting five aeroplanes and one hand-coloured, all signed and dated by Walshe, his entries signed and initialled by a superior officer, original half buckram -- 13 x 8in.(33 x 20cm.)Footnote: Following almost a year in home waters, the Ramillies sailed to the Caribbean calling at St Lucia (two-page description of the harbour), to St Vincent (two-page description of the island), to Grenada, to St Kitts and thence to the Azores. At Gibraltar, on 2 January 1936 appeared, rather exotically, three Uruguayan gunboats. From Gibraltar Walshe returned to home waters. The journal ends at 25 July 1936 and is signed off by Rear Admiral Frank Elliott.
Lot 38
Approx 44 miscellaneous & TV/Film Franchise Comic Books to include Marvel & Various Indie Publishers Featuring:1) 19 Indie Publisher Comics including Samurai Jack, Mega Man, Walking Dead, Independence Day, Rocketeer, Birthright, The Bounce, Mud Man, Buffy the Vampire Slayer & more. Publishers include IDW, Archie Comics, Image Comics, Dark Horse, Top Cow, Arcade, & Valiant Comics.2) 25 Misc. Marvel Comics including Silver Surfer, Conan the Barbarian, Guardians of the Galaxy, Daredevil, Thunderbolts, The Indestructible Hulk, Hunger, The Black Vortex, Age of Ultron, Thor, The Uncanny Inhumans & More.Most kept in bag & board in excellent condition. Some loose.
Lot 61
Approx. 33 Comic Books including Independent Publishers as well as Marvel Comics. To include: - Spider-Man and the Uncanny X-Men 175 page annual by Marvel Comics. - 13 Issues of Marvel 'What If' by Marvel Comics. To include X-Men, Fantastic Four, Wolverine, Punisher, Captain Marvel, Kraven, Spider-Man, Namor, Atlantis Attacks, Cosmic Avengers, Thor & Daredevil. - 19 Comics from Independent Publishers to include: Stormwatch, Sun Runners, Speed Demon, Wildcats, The Others, Psi-Lords, Supreme, The Nightman Gambit, Nightmare Theater, Night Glider & Wildstorm. Publishers include Image, Topps, Valiant, Malibu, Amalgam Comics, Pacific Comics, & Chaos! Comics.
Lot 1137
1958 Velocette Valiant 192cc. Registration number USU 184. Frame number 1501/33. Engine number V2001956. Launched in 1948, as the 'motorcycle for everyman' Velocette's LE addressed the criticisms most-often levelled at motorcycles - that they were noisy, dirty and needed special clothing to ride - achieving impressive levels of silence, comfort and practicality. A sports version of such a machine must have seemed improbable but nevertheless Velocette went ahead with the idea, launching the Valiant in 1957. More conventional than its predecessor, the Valiant boasted a tubular cradle frame, air cooling, overhead valves, twin carburettors and a four-speed, foot-change gearbox but was otherwise mechanically almost identical to the LE. Significantly more sporting than the LE, the 192cc, overhead-valve engine developed 12bhp at 6,000rpm and gave the early models a top speed of around 70mph. Contemporary advertising boasted of ?performance unbounded, economy unexcelled and reliability unswerving?. Visually, the sporting Valiant could not have been more different but the model was expensive for a machine that was not a full 250 and sales were disappointing. Production ceased in 1964. USU was registered with DVLA in1989, presumably a restoration as the MOT of that year is at 52 miles and then sold to Edmund Tubb of Bognor Regis in 1990 with an MOT mileage of 1,967 miles, (tax discs present as well) before passing to Arthur Webb of Chichester in 1994. In 2006 it passed to Gordon Allanby of Ulceby with a MOT mileage of 2,145 miles and later that year to our vendor who used it occasionally, 2008, 2,220 miles, 2009, 2,342 miles, 2011, 2,426 miles. Today it is at 2,480. It will need a little recommissioning after a period of inactivity. Sold with V5, V5C, previous MOT?s and period instruction manuals.
Lot 1217
Don Vaughan (20th century) Barge on river, signed, oil on canvas, together with a further 20th century oil on board depicting a huntsman riding a grey horse, a study of a bay horse head, indistinctly signed 'Valiant Crowther'? and a further modern horse racing oil on canvas signed Jack Levine - after Munnings (4)
Lot 246
Model Aircraft Issues comprising Vickers Valiant in 1/444 plus Inflight Lockheed P-3C Orion. See images, no significant faults. Wing tip needing reattaching on one. Enhanced Condition Reports: We are more than happy to provide further images of any lot. Please contact us by email or via the catalogue listing.
Lot 786
Corgi Aviation Archive Postwar and Later Aircraft, a boxed group comprising 1:144 scale examples 48301 Avro Vulcan RAF Operation Black Buck, AA39401 Vickers Valiant 1957 RAF and AA33502 Boeing B-52D Utapao 1972, together with 1:72 scale AA35901 US Modern Warfare Blackhawk helicopter 1991 Desert Storm, G-E, Boxes G-E, (4)
Lot 270
Wren (Percival Christopher) Beau Ideal, ink ownership inscription, 1928; Good Gestes, 1929; Valiant Dust, 1932; The Fort in the Jungle, 1936 § Forester (C.S.) The Captain from Connecticut, 1941; Mr Midshipman Hornblower, 1950 § Hope (Anthony) The Prisoner of Zenda, advertisement leaf at end with 18 titles listed, ink inscription dated 1895 to front free endpaper, endpapers spotted, hinges weak, original maroon cloth, rather worn and stained, spine worn and faded, lower joint split, Bristol & London, [?1894], first editions, original cloth or boards, all but the last with dust-jackets, most a little rubbed and frayed, the second lacking small portions at upper edge; and 25 others by Wren, Forester & Buchan, some first editions, 8vo (32)
Lot 471
Airfix - a collection of five Airfix plastic model kits to include a Vickers Valiant B (PR) K Mk.1/B (K) Mk.1 model No. A65000, 1:72 scale, a Hawker Hurricaine Mk 1 model No. A012102, 1:148 scale, a Boeing 727 model No. A04177A, 1:144 scale, a Vickers vanguard model No. A03171, 1:144 scale and a Boeing 737 model no. A04178A, 1:144 scale all mint in factory sealed boxes (5)
Lot 224
MIKHAIL YURIEVITCH LERMONTOV: A SONG ABOUT TSAR IVAN VASILYEVITCH, HIS YOUNG BODY-GUARD AND THE VALIANT MERCHANT KALASHNIKOV, trans John Cournos, ill Paul Nash, Kensington Aquila Press, 1929, (750), numbered (76), small inscription on ffep, original blind stamped orange morocco with abstract black and cream leather onlays, designed by Paul Nash, from the collection of Derek Cottam`
Lot 455
Corgi 1:144 scale die-cast models, The Aviation Archive, AA31209 Avro Vulcan B.2, boxed; AA39404 Vickers Valiant B(PR) Mk.1, boxed; AA31603 Falklands 20th Anniversary Handley Page Victor K.2 - XL511 No.55 Squadron, boxed; AA33501 Boeing B-52C 'Stratofortress' 54-2672, 7th BW, Carswell AFB, Fort Worth, boxed; 1:72 scale AA38002 Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II - 74th Tactical Fighter Sqn, boxed and a 1:72 scale AA33408 Sikorsky HSS-2 Sea King, boxed (6)
Lot 24
The Avengers: A rare Stormbreaker axe prop used by Thor in Avengers: Infinity War,Marvel Studios, 2018,this version being 1 of only 4 made for the production, the prop axe/hammer head made of resin and hard rubber cast from moulds then painted in silver metallic paint to look like true metal, the handle made of an aluminium core coated in resin and hard rubber then painted in a realistic manner to resemble wood, as used by 'Thor' in Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War (2018), accompanied by a letter concerning the provenance from Marvel Studios, 49in (124cm) long, 21in (53cm) at its widestFootnotes:'In Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War, Thor travels to the star Nidavellir, where he works as a team with Rocket, Groot and the weapon-maker Eitri to create the axe-hammer Stormbreaker to take into battle for the Avengers' valiant efforts to defeat the mighty Thanos.'During Infinity War, because his hammer 'Mjolnir' has been destroyed, Thor ventures to Nidavellir with Rocket and Groot to forge a weapon capable of defeating Thanos. Using his almighty strength, Thor reopens the cage housing the star's heat which is needed to melt the 'Uru' for the axe head. As Thor holds the cage open the Dwarf King Eitri pours the melted 'Uru' into a mould. When a handle is needed for the axe head, Groot quickly entwines his branch arm around the axe head completing the almighty weapon. Now armed with the most powerful weapon of Asgard, Thor uses 'Stormbreaker' in the Battle of Wakanda in Avengers: Infinity War, and five years later during the final battle against Thanos in Avengers: Endgame.This resin/rubber version was used by 'Thor' during running sequences, and sometimes in still shots as an alternative to the heavier aluminium versions most used for promotional/close-up shots. Designed and made via a complex and collaborative process which took approx. 5 months in total, Marvel Studios creatives drew inspiration for the prop from the original 1960's Marvel comic books, whilst focusing on developing an expert level of modernisation, so as to create an innovative new look for this iconic Marvel Studios prop. Once designed, several cardboard cut-outs were created for testing - all in various sizes. When decided on a rough size, a scale model of the axe was then created via CAD and 3D printers, which was again tested, until a final version which was the right size and weight was determined. Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019) were both directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. Avengers: Infinity War was nominated for the 'Special Visual Effects' category at the EE British Academy Film Awards and the Academy Awards® in 2019. After its release Endgame grossed nearly $2.8 billion worldwide, surpassing Avengers: Infinity War's entire theatrical run in just eleven days and breaking numerous box office records, including becoming the highest-grossing film of all time. It too was also nominated for 'Special Visual Effects' at the EE British Academy Film Awards and the Academy Awards® in February 2020.Provenance:Kindly donated by Marvel Studios to BAFTA for this sale, proceeds of which will go towards the Illuminating BAFTA campaign, expanding BAFTA's learning and new talent programme.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 135
Ed Vebell (American, 1921 - 2018) "Pershing Arrives in Paris" Signed lower right. Original Acrylic painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This artwork was originally published on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover for Epic Events in American History series issued in 1985. American leaders knew that it would take months to raise the kind of army the Allies would need to win World War I. But, after their April 6, 1917 declaration of war, the United States sent General John J. Pershing to France with one division. Pershing arrived in Paris, June 14, 1917, as Commander of all the American forces to be sent to the Western Front. Soon after he arrived, the stern commander placed a wreath on the Marquis de Lafayette's tomb. In a speech on General Pershing's behalf, Col. Charles E. Stanton announced, "Lafayette, we are here." This action thrilled Allied troops and symbolized that the Americans had come to repay all the valiant Frenchmen who had helped them during the Revolutionary War. For the Germans, Pershing's arrival in Paris was demoralizing. They soon discovered that under his harsh and almost despotic command, the growing number of American troops were being trained in marksmanship and sharpshooting. The German armies realized that the Americans had become a hard driving force in a short time. On May 31, 1918, German fears that incoming American troops would overwhelm them were realized when Pershing's men began fighting in France. By early August, Pershing's army had stopped the advancing Germans, and this victory ahad a decisive effect on the Allied triumph in World War I. Pershing's arrival in Paris prior to these battles is commemorated on this artwork. Image Size: 20 x 21 in. Overall Size: 26.5 x 27.5 in. Unframed. (B06411)
Lot 31
Tom McNeely (Canadian, B. 1935) "Firemen Raising Flag over Rubble" Signed lower left. Original Watercolor painting on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 37+8c Semi-postal stamp issued June 7, 2002. On the morning of September 11, 2001, the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history struck America at its core after four airliners were hijacked. Two were flown into the twin World Trade Center towers in New York City, one hit the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and a fourth was brought crashing down into a Pennsylvania field by its heroic passengers. More than 2,800 people were killed. That day ordinary people performed extraordinary deeds, defying danger and death to save others. In a valiant rescue effort, courageous fire fighters in New York City charged up the stairs of the flaming towers of the World Trade Center, sacrificing their own lives when the buildings collapsed. A sense of grief and loss spread across the nation, evoking a surge of patriotism and a heartfelt willingness to share. This artwork captures New York fire fighters raising the U.S. flag amidst the rubble of the World Trade Center. The inspirational image of fire fighters raising Old Glory atop a heap of rubble, like that of Marines raising the Flag on rugged Iwo Jima during World War II, became a symbol of the indomitable American spirit. Image Size: 14 x 12 in. Overall Size: 21 x 18 in. Unframed. (B17001)
Lot 3
Sixteen Valiant Annuals, including the years 1946-71, 1973,1975, 1977-80 and 1982. Plus the Valiant Book of Weapons and War 1976.Note: mostly in good condition, 1964 small split to top of spine. Please note: Although we have taken care to assess each book, we cannot inspect each page of every book. Please look carefully at the images to assess condition as they form part of the description.
Lot 785
HMS Dorsetshire; a framed pennant with photograph, a framed memorial photograph with history and list of missing presumed dead and an album of approximately 100 photographs including Malta Convoy 1942, HMS Phoebe, HMS Valiant, HMS Illustrious, Sicily, HMS Sheffield 'catapulting plane off', King George VI with Montgomery, Middle East, etc.
Lot 1040
United States of America: Colored Troops Medal 1864, also known as the Butler Medal, silver, 40 mm, two African American soldiers of the Union Army attacking a masonry parapet, a cannon opposing them through an embrasure, a banner above 'FERRO IIS LIBERTAS PERVENIET', ex. 'U.S. COLOURED TROOPS', rev. an oak wreath, 'DISTINGUISHED FOR COURAGE/ CAMPAIGN BEFORE RICHMOND 1864', claw suspension, original ribbon with suspension brooch in the form of an oak leaf inscribed 'ARMY OF THE JAMES', un-named, in original case, ball element missing from suspension, otherwise extremely fine and rare, and attractively toned; together with a small note card "this medal I designed and caused to be struck in memory of the valiant charge of the Coloured Troops at "New Market Heights" and "Chaffins Farm" on that day......Please accept this as the First and only Medal ever struck to commemorate the bravery of Negro Soldiers by the white man.... You know how well deserved." The question of slavery was central to the bitter and devastating conflict that raged between the United and the Confederate States of America between 1861 and 1865. The citizens and leaders of the Union were far from united in opposition to racial prejudice, though a tradition of ethically motivated abolitionism exercised considerable influence. The Union, under President Abraham Lincoln, was reluctant at first to make the emancipation of slaves a military objective, but there was a long standing Northern tradition of sheltering fugitive slaves (often in defiance of Federal law), and Union General Benjamin Butler was the first senior figure to honour this tradition in a military context. In May 1861 three slaves escaped to his lines in Virginia. The slaveholder, a Confederate officer, approached under a flag of truce, expecting Butler to relinquish the men under the terms of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 (a major source of contention between North and South). Butler rebuffed this officer and found a pragmatic way of resolving the uncertain status of the former slaves by designating them as 'Contraband of War'. His government gave retrospective sanction to this act, and in the months before the final promulgation of the Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863, many more 'Contrabands' made it across the lines to Union held territory. As the war progressed, and the realisation that a comprehensive defeat of the Confederate forces was the only way to end it, the part-pragmatic and part-ideological practice of recruiting freed African Americans as soldiers to defeat their former masters became ever more firmly established. This in turn lead to a growing realisation of their courage and fighting abilities. The notion of a link between military service and civil rights had been articulated by former slave and abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass in 1861 when he said "Who would be free must himself strike the blow" The medal's Latin inscription, which translates as "Freedom will be theirs by the sword", confirms that - in Butler's view at least - the recipients had been fighting for the rights of African-Americans, and not merely for the interests of one white faction against another. The Battle of Chaffin's Farm and Newmarket Heights, September 29th and 30th 1864, was part of a broad strategic effort to overwhelm the extensive fortifications that protected the Confederate Capital of Richmond, Virginia. Like many battles of this war it involved infantrymen assaulting fixed defences and suffering terrible casualties to massed rifle and artillery fire. In the face of this horror the African American battalions under Butler's command acquitted themselves so valiantly that thirteen of their number won the Medal of Honour, and Butler - who read the battlefield reports with great care - was moved to commission this medal to honour an estimated 197 selected men. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint and mounted by Bigelow & Kennard of Boston, this medal is not only a rarity in absolute terms; it was in its day a radical innovation. Butler's memoirs indicate that he intended his medal to be partly based on the British Crimea Medal, although of course the Butler medal is a hybrid of campaign and gallantry award. Ref. 'Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benj F. Butler: Butler's Book'; James M. McPherson, 'Battle Cry of Freedom. The Civil War Era'.
Lot 5
Varied Selection of Military Sweetheart Lapel Badges gilt and enamel badges including KC RFC ... KC Kings Royal Rifles ... HMS Valiant ... KC RAC ... Royal Berkshire ... Inniskilling ... Cheshire Reg ... KC RAF ... KC London Irish Rifles ... KC 25th Royal Fusiliers ... KC Royal Marines ... KC Royal Artillery. 30 items.
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