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American sports stars, Joe Dmaggio, New York Yankees speia toned 8 x 10in photo and Ben Hogan display with signed cheque (2)

An early 20th century cast iron counter or desk top revolving seal stand, a selection of seals en suite; a Protectograph mechanical cheque writer (2)

Registration No: 847 CXK Chassis No: BN6/2341 MOT: ExemptDesirable two-seater 'BN6' modelSubject to a comprehensive body-off overhaul in 1990's which has survived remarkably wellRecently undergone a caburettor rebuild by Leighton Buzzard specialists 'Carburetter Exchange' in preparation for saleMaintained very well since restoration with a large history file detailing expenditure"After a really gruelling road test, I can say that this new sports model is ideal for Continental touring. It also stood up to lap after lap of the Nürburgring at racing speeds, without complaint, and that must be equivalent to a vast mileage under more humane conditions. Finally, it has the kind of appearance that will make many prospective purchasers reach for their cheque books." – John Bolster on the Austin-Healey 100/6, Autosport, 12th October 1956.Introduced in 1956, the 100/6 represented the most radical step forward in the Big Healey's development. Despite its initial success, sales of the original Austin-Healey 100 had begun to decline by the mid-1950s and so the model was revamped as the '100/6', BMC's 2.6-litre C-series six replacing the original four-cylinder Austin Atlantic engine. At the same time, the wheelbase was lengthened from 7' 6" to 7' 8", which enabled the inclusion of two occasional seats in the rear of the BN4 variant. In 100-6 tune the pushrod six produced 102bhp - 12bhp more than its predecessor - though the inevitable weight gain meant that there was little if any improvement in performance, the car's top speed remaining at 103mph or thereabouts. Although stylistically very similar to the preceding 100, the 100/6 was nevertheless easily distinguishable by its 'crinkle' radiator grille and bonnet-top air intake. In 1957 an improved six-port engine became available, and this 117bhp unit was fitted to all the newly introduced BN6 two-seater roadsters. The top speed improved to 111mph and 1.7 seconds were cut from the 0-60mph time.According to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate on file, chassis BN6/2341 was initially despatched to the Austin showroom on Oxford Street, London on the 29th of July 1958 before being redistributed to Mann Egerton of Norwich and was specified with the desirable options of wire wheels and overdrive. The first owner was Mr J. A. Boyden of Knightsbridge, London who took delivery on New Years Eve, 1958.Little is known about Mr Boyden’s ownership, or subsequent ownership until 1991, when the car is understood to have been owned by Mr A Wilkinson. It is understood that the ‘Big Healey’ was at this point in dire need of restoration, and the first record is for an estimate from Automotive Engineering and Refurbishment Ltd of Brierly Hill on the 10th October 1991. Unfortunately, Mr Wilkinson’s declining health meant a change of plans and in 1993, whilst the car was still in restoration, the car was sold to Mr M. Workman and by 1995, the car was registered on what is believed to be its original registration number, ‘847 CXK’, MOT’d and back on the road. For some reason by 1996 a legal dispute had started regarding the restoration, which is documented in the history file. However, the two-seater was by now completed having been subject to a comprehensive body-off overhaul and repainted in Red over Ivory white. The Workman family would keep ‘847 CXK’ until 2020, when the car was sold to the previous owner, who completed several works to the mechanical components of the car for which there is a stack of invoices from AH Spares.The vendor acquired ‘847 CXK’ in 2023, with the intent of the car complimenting his two-plus-two 100/6 and has used the car sparingly whilst improving it with a recent Carburettor rebuild by Carburetter Exchange, Leighton Buzzard, new rear shock absorbers and a thorough service to improve running.Upon inspection, we noted that this fine-looking motor car appears very presentable, and the vendor notes that the paintwork and bodywork are still ‘very good’ given that the restoration is now just under 30 years old. The vendor also notes that the red vinyl interior is in ‘very good’ fettle too and has evidently been subject to a major re-trim in the past. Furthermore, mechanically the Healey is said to also be ‘very good’ and has evidently been very well looked after by its owners since the restoration. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

* A 17th century oak 'wainscot' armchair, Leeds area, YorkshireThe scroll carved top rail above a lunette frieze and a lozenge carved panel within a cheque inlaid border, scroll arms on baluster supports above the plain boarded seat, raised on turned supports united by plain stretchers.55cm wide x 59cm deep x 109cm high, seat height 43cmCondition:Showing signs of age throughout: typical chips, cosmetic marks and scuffing in places consistent with age and use; a little play in the joints; seat rails braced with iron straps; splits to seat boards; front edge of seat splat away but extant with some losses to the leading edge.

The Todd Cheque writer - early 20th century apparatus for printing cheques

Wellington (Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of, 1769-1852) - a Coutts & Co. Cheque, dated 17th November 1825, pre-printed form, completed in manuscript, payable to himself, for £50, single filing hole and cross-hatching made by the bank by way of cancellation, 8cm x 17cm, framed with monochrome print of the Duke, 44cm x 27cm

WEST BROMWICH ALBION OFFICIAL CHEQUE MADE PAYABLE TO CYRILLE REGIS Cheque nicely framed for display Ref MH

A Cheque from Coutts bank from Viscount Rothermere for £500 to the right Hon. Herbert Morrison

Charm bracelet, including and articulated fish charm with red paste eyes, a drum with carnelian and blood stone plaques, a rose cut diamond set blue a white enameled charm, a sombrero hat, Koala bear charm curb link chain with a heart padlock clasp and safety chain, in 9 ct, with 29 charms attached, a London bank cheque book with others all mainly in 9 ctCondition Report: Gross weight 60.78g

WEST MAE: (1893-1980) American actress and sex symbol. D.S., Mae West, being a signed cheque, n.p. (Hollywood?), 11th April 1947. The partially printed cheque, completed in typescript, is drawn on the California Bank and made payable to West´s maid, Sallie Ann Jones, for the sum of $25. One circular bank cancellation only very slightly touches West´s signature. VG

LISTER JOSEPH: (1827-1912) British surgeon, a pioneer of antiseptic surgery. A.L.S., Joseph Lister, two pages, 8vo, Park Crescent, Portland Place (London), 15th May 1889, to C. B. Lockwood. Lister thanks his correspondent for having sent a ticket for the Humphry dinner and continues to remark ´I of course should not have thought for a moment of asking permission to attend except in the understanding that I should be allowed to pay for the ticket´, concluding by enclosing a cheque (no longer present) for one guinea. Very slightly irregularly torn to the left edge (caused by the removal of the integral leaf) and with two minor traces of former mounting. About VG

YUSUPOV FELIX: (1887-1967) Russian aristocrat who participated in the assassination of Grigori Rasputin and married Princess Irina Alexandrovna, a niece of Tsar Nicholas II. A.N.S., Prince Youssoupoff, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p. (Paris?), n.d. (1935), in French. Yusupov provides an instruction, in full, ´Prie remettre le dit cheque a Monsieur S. Karganoff´ (Translation: ´Please give this cheque to Mr S. Karganoff´). To the verso appears a typed copy of a letter, dated at Paris, 16th August 1935, addressed to Mr. Gambier and relating to the cheque in question, in part, ´Recu de Monsieur A. G. Paratcha, un cheque No. 26.485 date du 30 Mai 1935, tire par le Prince Youssoupoff, a son nom sur la Banque National pour le Commerce et l´Industrie, Agence d´Auteuil.....de la somme de dix mille francs, avec mission de remettre le dit cheque au Prince Youssoupoff´ (Translation: ´Received from Mr A. G. Paratcha, a cheque No. 26.485 dated 30 May 1935, drawn by Prince Youssoupoff, in his name on the Banque National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie, Agence d'Auteuil..... for the sum of ten thousand francs, with instructions to remit the said cheque to Prince Youssoupoff´). Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG

PICASSO PABLO: (1881-1973) Spanish painter, a co-founder of the Cubist movement. A.L.S., Picasso, one page, 4to, Vallauris (Cote d´Azur), 3rd May 1950, to Max [Pellequer] (´Mon cher Max´), in French. Picasso writes, in part, ´Voici le cheque et voici la lettre. Mais je trouve que le chiffre a bien augmente´ (Translation: ´Here's the cheque and here's the letter. But I think the figure has gone up quite a bit´) and concludes by wishing Pellequer a pleasant stay at [Chateau de?] Poulesse and one other place. Some very light, minor creasing and age wear, VGMax Pellequer - French banker and art collector who would become Picasso´s private banker, financial adviser and close friend. Pellequer assembled an important collection of artworks in the 1920s and 1930s which included a number of significant early pieces by Picasso, as well as works by Paul Cezanne, Edgar Degas, Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse, Joan Miro and others. Almost two hundred letters from Pellequer to Picasso are preserved in the Musee National Picasso in Paris.Picasso had come to live in Vallauris in 1948 and stayed in the seaside commune until 1955. During this time he created a great number of sculptures and paintings, including his mural War and Peace, and also developed a fascination for the techniques of ceramics and linocuts.

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), 10th November 1960. The partially printed cheque, completed in typescript, is drawn on the Chase Manhattan Bank and made payable to Claire Koger for the sum of $60. Signed by Garbo in bold green ink, her signature only very slightly affected by a few light bank cancellations. VGClaire Koger worked for Garbo for over thirty years as a housekeeper, aide and confidante. Her signature appears in the form of an endorsement to the verso of the present cheque.

RILKE RAINER MARIA: (1875-1926) Austrian poet and novelist. A.L.S., R M Rilke, one page, 8vo, Venice, 10th August 1912, to [Axel] Juncker, in German. Rilke acknowledges receipt of his correspondent's letter and their cheque for DM 179.20 'for the annual accounts of Das B[uch] d[er] B[ilder]' and concludes by expressing his gratitude and sending his best regards. With blank integral leaf. About EXAxel Juncker (1870-1952) Danish bookseller and publisher who worked in both Germany and Denmark. Das Buch der Bilder ('The Book of Images') is a collection of Rilke's poetry from 1899 onwards and was first published by Juncker in 1902. It would be the last of Rilke's works that Juncker published, despite the two men enjoying a good relationship based on intellectual exchanges and meticulous typographic recommendations, before the poet moved to the Insel publishing house.

VLAMINCK MAURICE DE: (1876-1958) French Painter, one of the principal figures of the Fauve movement. A good A.L.S., `Vlaminck', one page, 4to, on his « La Tourilière Rueil-la-Galière, Eure & Loire » printed stationery, n.d. [Juillet 1928], to Monsieur Guiot, in French. Vlaminck refers to the engravings sold to his correspondent, stating `Par le même courrier je vous fais parvenir les deux paquets gravures signées. L´une : Le carrefour à Sotteville-Les-Rouen. L´autre : La place du marché à la Ferté. Vous serez aimable de me faire parvenir le montant convenu par chèque barré´ («By the same shipment I send you the two signed engraving packages. One of them containing: The Crossroads at Sotteville-Les-Rouen. The other one containing: The Market Square in La Ferté. You will be kind enough to send me the agreed amount by crossed cheque ») Very small tear to the left edge, otherwise G to VG Marcel Guiot was a French Editor and Art Dealer, owner of a well-known gallery at 4 rue Volney in Paris.The engravings mentioned in the present letter are `La Ferté-Alais, Place du Marché´ (1928), and `Le Carrefour de Sotteville-Les-Rouen´ (1928), both being drypoint etchings.

AUDEN W. H.: (1907-1973) British-born American poet. A.L.S., W H Auden, one page, 8vo, Hinterholz, Austria, 29th May 1972, to [Philip] Dosse. Auden thanks his correspondent for their letter and cheque and continues to confirm that ´I would like you to send a copy of my Wilson review to him´ and continuing to provide the address of Edmund Wilson in care of his publishers, Random House, in New York. VGPhilip Dosse - British proprietor of Hansom Books, founded in 1950, and the publishers of a stable of arts magazines including Books and Bookmen.Edmund Wilson (1895-1972) American writer, literary critic and journalist. Wilson died less than a month after the date of Auden´s letter, on 12th June 1972.

BOUDIN EUGENE: (1824-1898) French marine and landscape painter, one of the first French artists to paint outdoors. Autograph D.S., E. Boudin, one page, 8vo, Place Vintimille, Paris, May 1895, in French. The document is a receipt made out to a Monsieur Detrimont in which Boudin lists nine of his works and their individual prices, the titles including Le bassin de l´Eure au Havre, Bassin de la Barre au Havre, Le Port de Trouville, La Riviere morte a Deauville, Bords de la Tanques etc., and the prices ranging from 200 to 600 francs each, totalling 3,400 francs. Signed by Boudin at the foot beneath a brief statement, ´Recu cheque sur la Banque de France´ (Translation: ´Received cheque on the Bank of France´). Signed a second time, a little indistinctly, to a revenue stamp neatly affixed to the lower left corner. With blank integral leaf. Some age wear and light damp staining to the lower half, only very slightly affecting the text and signature, G

An 1814 Farmer's Bank of New York cheque relating to the Vermont Glass Factory

Field Marshall Lord Frederick Roberts VC (1832-1914) handwritten letter dated 28th October 1914 at the start of the Great War and 18 days before his death on 14th November. The Field Marshall thanks Mrs Halford for her cheque for five Guineas but advises her that 'field glasses are coming in such numbers that I don't think it will be necessary to purchase any,' under these circumstances would she allow her cheque to be spent on the Indian Soldiers Fund or another fund in need of money. Signed 'Roberts FM' Sold with original envelope

Peter Cushing, OBE signed Cheque. Was an English actor. His acting career spanned over six decades and included appearances in more than 100 films,. Good condition Est.

James Bond The World is Not Enough (1999) - Props from Zukovsky's Casino in The World is Not Enough, with chips and cheque, including COA, framed and glazed 20x16 inches. Condition Report: In good condition however please note chips and cheque have become loose therefore need to be re-stuck to mount.

NO RESERVE LOUIS VUITTON VINTAGE MONOGRAM CHEQUE BOOK COVER Condition grade C. Monogram coated canvas exterior. Interior is lined in brown leather and features two long slip pockets for cheque books. 16cm long, 9cm high. Date code 831. Production period 1983. 

An Amex Bank cheque, 'George Harrison Expenses A/C', Pay J. Galloway, The Beatles

Mounted door knocker in the form of a hand, brass nut crackers in the form of a horses head together with a copper printing plaque for a bank cheque

A Cheque from Coutts bank from Viscount Rothermere for £500 to the right Hon. Herbert Morrison

George Formby collection 7 rare items includes signed black and white photo by George and Beryl, signed cheque dated 1950, ALS dated 1950, TLS dated 1950, Telegram dated 1950 and two vintage black and white photo. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Blankety - Blank. Chequebook and Pen. Awarded to contestant Ron McGill 1979, chrome plated cheque book on wooden base, With photocopy drawings from the day of the show ( 1st April 1979) in BBC Envelope.

Cheque Provisional, Iquitos Revolution, Peru, 10 Centavos on 1 Sol, 50 Centavos on 1 Sol, 1 Sol on red paper, 1/2 Libre and 1 Libre, 1921, the red 1 Sol with wormhole, otherwise exceptional extremely fine condition, others fine to good fine, scarce (5 notes) Pick S601, S603-S606 £80-£100

BURBERRY 'BAGUETTE' BAG, in a supernova cheque, in dust bag23cm longBag is showing some light staining to the light leather, shown in the additonal images. Patent leather on handles and to base are showing some signs of scratching or wear. Zips and hardware all present and working. Dust bag, tag and care card are included.

Henry Winkler signed cheque dated 1990 with colour photo as Fonzie, framed and measures 12 inch by 16 inch appx,. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Jack Haley signed cheque dated 1968 with a black and white photo as Tin-Man from The Wizard of OZ, framed measures 17 inch by 12 inch appx. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

REIGATE & DORKING BANK, an engraved 5 pound Sterling cheque, cut in two & laid on album leaf, ms. date of May 1850.

Francis and Eleanor Coppola, (The Godfather) autographed cheque display, with COA

Film Memorabilia: Six autographs of Hollywood icons includingAlfred Hitchcock, signed in blue on single sheet, 9cm x 12.5cm, with Studio Limited Editions photograph artworks, pencil to margin 'Draft One' no 1/5David Niven, handwritten and signed cheque, dated 21 Jn 1955, mounted with a black and white publicity still, 43.5cm x 28cmJane Russell, black and white signed publicity still, in mount, 30.5cm x 26cmGene Kelly, signed black and white image from Singing in the Rain, sheet size 34cm x 22cmGregory Peck, autograph on single sheet, mounted with colour publicity still, overall 40.5cm x 30.5cmFrankie Howard, autograph on single sheet, mounted with black and white publicity still, 40.6cm x 28cm.Qty: 5

Collection of autographs from the Carry On series, Kenneth Walker, Frankie Howard, Charles Howtrey, Barabra Windsor, some on lobby card, and other comics, including Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Dave Allen, Tomy Cooper, Benny Hill, Kenny Everett, Phil Silvers (signed cheque), Spike Milligan.

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) - A Coutts & Co. cheque number 59 dated 29th July 1825 for £100, signed 'Wellington', and an autograph signature cut from a letter and signed 'Yours sincerely Wellington'Some light scattered discolouration. Circular punch hole above word 'Company' measuring approximately 8mm. Further small roughly rectangular punch mark measuring 3mm x 2mm at the top of letter M in the work 'myself'. Double pin hole to upper left corner.  To verso evidence of stamp hinge to upper right corner. The cheque has been cancelled across Messrs Coutts & Company with an ink mark. The Wellington signature cut from a letter/note appears to be in good condition. It has browned slightly.

The Titanic and The Carpathia Two Un-transmitted Marconigrams from R.M.S Carpathia, April 1912, the first reading Laurel House.. Mrs. Compton and daughter on Carpathia: the second to Laval University, Montreal, Judge Mathieu Saved, both stamped NOT TRANSMITTED; Together with: A Titanic Relief Fund Cheque to Mrs. Ada West, signed by Recipient on reverse. (3) * RMS Carpathia was a Cunard Line transatlantic passenger steamship built by Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson. Carpathia made her maiden voyage in 1903 and became famous for rescuing the survivors of RMS Titanic after the latter ship hit an iceberg and sank on 15 April 1912. Carpathia herself was sunk in the Atlantic on 17 July 1918 during the First World War after being torpedoed by an Imperial German Navy U-boat. Rescue Items relating to the Carpathia are Scarce.

Linda Ronstadt signed cheque. Slight tear on top of cheque. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Automobilia interest- a scarce Dunlop blotter 'cheque book size' folder, the outer cover depicting Dunlop Make the Fastest - etc., above an image of Sir Malcolm Campbell's Bluebird, The Biggest - etc., below an image Imperial Airways' Handley Page Hannibal Liners, The Best Tyres - etc., above an image of three Dunlop Tyres, a roundel displaying 'When you buy Tyres, buy Dunlop, enclosing two blotting papers, c.1930's

WHEAL ANN MINE, ASHTON DOCUMENTS ETC. A quantity of documents, invoices & other ephemera relating to the working of Wheel Ann United Mine at Ashton near Helston in c1907/8. Includes: various documents relating to costs, wages etc; receipted invoices, hand-written or on headed paper for supplies, equipment etc; a mining account Capital & Counties Bank Limited account book, three used cheque books with stubs & various cancelled cheques. Also, personal papers & receipts relating to mine Captain Treloar, mining agents Perring & Harry including the Power of Attorney by Captain Treloar appointing Philp R. Perring as his attorney during his absence abroad. Provenance: The Martin Matthews Collections.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

A collection of UK and foreign currency notes and similar to include a British Military Authority £1 purple, a BMA 10 Shillings note, a New Zealand Travellers Cheque etc and others, mostly dated by hand in the 1940s, potentially relating to a World War Two soldier's travel and positioning.

Francis and Eleanor Coppola, (The Godfather) autographed cheque display, with COA

ARSENAL / GEORGE MORRELL SIGNED LETTER Arsenal letter on headed paper 16/12/1914 to Aston Villa regarding £500 cheque signed by their fifth ever Manager, George Morrell. Slightly creased. Generally good

CATHAL BRUGHA A cheque signed by Cathal Brugha on 15th March 1922 to fellow Anti-Treaty TD Charles Murphy

A collage of Wizard of Oz related items to include a cheque for $50 cash signed by Jack HaleyLocation:If there is no condition report shown, please request

A George III silver-gilt vinaigrette,by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson, London 1802,oval form with engine-turned decoration, the interior with a pierced and engraved cheque decoration, length 3.2cm, approx. weight 0.9oz.

ˑ An original catalogue and invitation relating to the Sotheby's sale of Vincent Van Gogh's 'Irises' painting. The catalogue was for the sale in New York on the 11th November 1987 and the invitation is for a reception and private viewing at New Bond Street, London on the 19th October 1987. Both items were previously owned by Freddie Mercury. In the book 'Freddie Mercury: A World Of His Own' which was sold by Sotheby's to accompany their Freddie Mercury auction in September 2023, they note that 'Freddie did not make purchases haphazardly. The collections within Garden Lodge were meticulously assembled... Freddie's collecting was shaped by private visits to auction house exhibitions and an obsession with the auction catalogues that Peter (Peter Freestone, Freddie's assistant) would source for him. "I would always check what auctions were coming up and the things that would interest him. I would then get the catalogue so he could have a look - carpets, furniture, crystal, artworks, everything. He'd mark up the lots he wanted and send me to bid. On the morning of the auction, I would take his tea up at nine o'clock and his cheque book with me, for him to sign, so I could go later on and bid for him." The catalogue measures 21.8cm x 27.8cm (8.6 inches x 10.9 inches). There is some creasing and very small tears to the dust jacket. The condition is very good. The invitation measures 19cm x 14cm (7.5 inches x 5.5 inches). There is a crease towards the bottom edge. The condition is very good minus. Provenance: previously sold as part of lot 666 from the Freddie Mercury: A World Of His Own, At Home sale held at Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London on the 8th September. This item is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity on Tracks Ltd. letterhead stating the above.

ˑ A collection of four original catalogues from Sotheby's sales held in 1988 which were previously owned by Freddie Mercury. The lot consists of the following catalogues: The Andy Warhol Collection of Art Nouveau and Art Deco sale held in New York on the 23rd April 1988 Chinese Export Porcelain and Decorative Arts sale held in London on the 10th May 1988 and the 13th May 1988 The Return of Marco Polo Auction in the Forbidden City sale held in Beijing on the 5th June 1988 Post War and Contemporary Art held in London on the 30th June 1988 In the book 'Freddie Mercury: A World Of His Own' which was sold by Sotheby's to accompany their Freddie Mercury auction in September 2023, they note that 'Freddie did not make purchases haphazardly. The collections within Garden Lodge were meticulously assembled... Freddie's collecting was shaped by private visits to auction house exhibitions and an obsession with the auction catalogues that Peter (Peter Freestone, Freddie's assistant) would source for him. "I would always check what auctions were coming up and the things that would interest him. I would then get the catalogue so he could have a look - carpets, furniture, crystal, artworks, everything. He'd mark up the lots he wanted and send me to bid. On the morning of the auction, I would take his tea up at nine o'clock and his cheque book with me, for him to sign, so I could go later on and bid for him." The catalogues measure 21cm x 27cm (8.2 inches x 10.6 inches). The condition is very good. Provenance: previously sold as part of lot 666 from the Freddie Mercury: A World Of His Own, At Home sale held at Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London on the 8th September. This item is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity on Tracks Ltd. letterhead stating the above.

ˑ An original catalogue for the Sotheby's Ballet and Theatre Material sale held on the 6th June 1979. It was previously owned by Freddie Mercury who has handwritten the words 'Impressionist Dept' on the last page. Freddie famously wore theatrical and flamboyant costumes on stage and possibly took inspiration for his carefully curated looks from catalogues such as this. In the book 'Freddie Mercury: A World Of His Own' which was sold by Sotheby's to accompany their Freddie Mercury auction in September 2023, they note that 'Freddie did not make purchases haphazardly. The collections within Garden Lodge were meticulously assembled... Freddie's collecting was shaped by private visits to auction house exhibitions and an obsession with the auction catalogues that Peter (Peter Freestone, Freddie's assistant) would source for him. "I would always check what auctions were coming up and the things that would interest him. I would then get the catalogue so he could have a look - carpets, furniture, crystal, artworks, everything. He'd mark up the lots he wanted and send me to bid. On the morning of the auction, I would take his tea up at nine o'clock and his cheque book with me, for him to sign, so I could go later on and bid for him." The catalogue measures 18cm x 24.5cm (7 inches x 9.6 inches). The condition is very good minus. Provenance: previously sold as part of lot 666 from the Freddie Mercury: A World Of His Own, At Home sale held at Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London on the 8th September. This item is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity on Tracks Ltd. letterhead stating the above.

ˑ A collection of four original catalogues from Christie's sales between 1986 and 1988 which were previously owned by Freddie Mercury. The lot consists of the following catalogues: Impressionist and Modern Watercolours and Drawings sale held on 2nd December 1986 and Modern Paintings, Drawing and Sculpture held on the 5th December 1986 Magnificent French Furniture and Sculpture sale held on the 17th June 1987 A Collection of Napoleonic Memorabilia sale held on the 18th June 1987 Chinese Porcelain and Works of Art sale held on the 9th May 1988 In the book 'Freddie Mercury: A World Of His Own' which was sold by Sotheby's to accompany their Freddie Mercury auction in September 2023, they note that 'Freddie did not make purchases haphazardly. The collections within Garden Lodge were meticulously assembled... Freddie's collecting was shaped by private visits to auction house exhibitions and an obsession with the auction catalogues that Peter (Peter Freestone, Freddie's assistant) would source for him. "I would always check what auctions were coming up and the things that would interest him. I would then get the catalogue so he could have a look - carpets, furniture, crystal, artworks, everything. He'd mark up the lots he wanted and send me to bid. On the morning of the auction, I would take his tea up at nine o'clock and his cheque book with me, for him to sign, so I could go later on and bid for him." The largest catalogue measures 20.5cm x 26cm (8 inches x 10.2 inches). The condition is very good. Provenance: previously sold as part of lot 666 from the Freddie Mercury: A World Of His Own, At Home sale held at Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London on the 8th September. This item is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity on Tracks Ltd. letterhead stating the above.

ˑ A pair of original catalogues for the Christie's Victorian Pictures, Drawings and Watercolours sale held on the 14th June 1991 and Impressionist and Modern Paintings and Sculpture sale held on the 24th June 1991. They were previously owned by Freddie Mercury. In the book 'Freddie Mercury: A World Of His Own' which was sold by Sotheby's to accompany their Freddie Mercury auction in September 2023, they note that 'Freddie did not make purchases haphazardly. The collections within Garden Lodge were meticulously assembled... Freddie's collecting was shaped by private visits to auction house exhibitions and an obsession with the auction catalogues that Peter (Peter Freestone, Freddie's assistant) would source for him. "I would always check what auctions were coming up and the things that would interest him. I would then get the catalogue so he could have a look - carpets, furniture, crystal, artworks, everything. He'd mark up the lots he wanted and send me to bid. On the morning of the auction, I would take his tea up at nine o'clock and his cheque book with me, for him to sign, so I could go later on and bid for him." The catalogues measure 21cm x 26.7cm (8.2 inches x 10.5 inches). The condition is very good plus. Provenance: previously sold as part of lot 666 from the Freddie Mercury: A World Of His Own, At Home sale held at Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London on the 8th September. This item is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity on Tracks Ltd. letterhead stating the above.

ˑ An original catalogue for the Sotheby's The ICA Auction sale held on the 22nd February 1990 in aid of the Institute of Contemporary Arts. Accompanied by a flyer for the sale and an invitation to a champagne reception prior to the sale. The items were previously owned by Freddie Mercury. Freddie's last public appearance was on the 18th February 1990 when he attended the Brit Awards with the other members of Queen to collect their award for Outstanding Contribution To British Music. In the book 'Freddie Mercury: A World Of His Own' which was sold by Sotheby's to accompany their Freddie Mercury auction in September 2023, they note that 'Freddie did not make purchases haphazardly. The collections within Garden Lodge were meticulously assembled... Freddie's collecting was shaped by private visits to auction house exhibitions and an obsession with the auction catalogues that Peter (Peter Freestone, Freddie's assistant) would source for him. "I would always check what auctions were coming up and the things that would interest him. I would then get the catalogue so he could have a look - carpets, furniture, crystal, artworks, everything. He'd mark up the lots he wanted and send me to bid. On the morning of the auction, I would take his tea up at nine o'clock and his cheque book with me, for him to sign, so I could go later on and bid for him." The catalogue measures 21cm x 27cm (8.2 inches x 10.6 inches). The condition is very good. The flyer and invitation measures 14.7cm x 21cm (5.7 inches x 8.2 inches). The condition of the flyer and invitation is excellent. Provenance: previously sold as part of lot 666 from the Freddie Mercury: A World Of His Own, At Home sale held at Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London on the 8th September. This item is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity on Tracks Ltd. letterhead stating the above.

Penny Black Stamp, a Victorian farthing and a Victorian Commercial Bank of Scotland cheque 1866 in a presentation frame

° ° A collection of 14 autograph letters from British Prime Ministers, 1767-1912, with a signed photograph of David Lloyd George and a card from H G Wells, 1911 Thomas Pelham-Holles (1693-1768), duke of Newcastle, Claremont, to John Norris, MP for Rye, on attempts to influence the Rye constituency, 10 November 1767; William Henry Cavendish Cavendish-Bentinck (1738–1809), Duke of Portland, Downing Street, to an un-named peer, concerning ‘business … of the utmost consequence to the interests of this country’ at the next session, 24 October 1783; Henry John Temple, Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), Secretary at War, War Office, to William Disney to continue Colonel the Comte de Waldstein (1762-1823, patron of Beethoven) on half pay, 9 June 1815; draft from George Canning (1770-1827) to [William] Huskisson (1770-1830) with his plans for an amicable conclusion of the Corn Law question, [1827]; Henry John Temple, Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), Foreign Secretary, note to ‘remind [Sir Arthur] Aston [Secretary of Legation, Brazil, 1826-1833] that Complot is not an English word’, used in his dispatch of 16 July 1832, 1 October 1832; William Lamb, Lord Melbourne (1779–1848), Home Secretary, referring a petition (of Thomas William Shallcross of Manchester for a patent of invention [of mill machinery, granted 19 January 1833], on a fragment of which the letter is endorsed) to the Lieutenant of Ireland, 14 December 1832; George Hamilton-Gordon, Lord Aberdeen (1784–1860), Putney, to [Sir Frederick William] Trench (c1777-1859), unable to attend the meeting but happy to join the committee for a monument to the Duke [of Wellington], 23 June 1837; William Ewart Gladstone (1808-1898), 11 Carlton House Terrace, to W A James, concerning his eligibility to vote in elections in the county of Middlesex, 11 July 1865; Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, Lord Salisbury (1830–1903), 20 Arlington Street, to Ernest Baggallay, MP [for Brixton], the amendments of the Lords’ select committee were rejected by the house last night, 24 May 1887; Archibald Philip Primrose, Lord Rosebery (1847–1929), Dalmeny Park, Edinburgh, three letters to George Woodiwiss, mayor of Bath, concerning arrangements for accepting the freedom of the city, September – October 1899; Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (1836–1908), Belmont Castle, Meigle, to Thomas James Macnamara (1861–1931), marked secret, encouraging him to join the Local Government Board, ‘where most important legislation is in prospect’, 21 January 1907; David Lloyd George (1863–1945), Brynawelon, Criccieth, signed typescript to Robert Donald (1860-1933, editor of the Daily Chronicle), commending his articles on the rural problem and exposure of the scandalous treatment of the English agricultural labourer, 20 September 1912, with a signed photograph of Lloyd George, c1940Card from Herbert George Wells (1866–1946), 17 Church Row, Hampstead, to Messrs Parris and Cazenove, literary agents, 11 Henrietta Street, London, concerning his cheque for [his publisher] Constables, sent to France, 10 November 1911

A photograph display of Steve McQueen and a copy of a signed cheque

RANGERS F.C., MOUNTED SHARE CERTIFICATE & CHEQUE DISPLAY, comprising one Capital share of £12,000 to Mr. George Miller no.286, one Capital share of £12,000 to John Logan Young of 141 Byres Road no.8018 to 8014 (dated 1899), a cheque issued to William Wilton for £160 dated 10th Feb 1920, and one issued to William 'Bill' Struth for £300 dated 9th Oct 1920 all mounted, framed and under glass51cm x 67cm overall

THE BRITISH LINEN BANK five pound £5 banknote 6th June 1956 F/11 022233 Anderson SC214c another 4th August 1959 SC214C, another 16th June 1964 SC216b and four one pound £1 banknotes, also a British Linen Company of Selkirk cheque for £16 12s 11d dated 27th October 1829. (8)

A framed and glazed display montage, containing photograph and cheque signed by Gregory Peck.Framed size approximately: 50x34cm(unauthenticated by Keys Auctioneers)

BLACK SABBATH - Tony Iommi Ephemera along with a Postcard sent from Australia, Guitar Plectrum and even his first Rolls Keyring. Starting off with a band photo labelled on the reverse Black Sabbath left to right Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, John Osbourne. A bank letter, a Birmingham Municiple Bank cheque from A F Iommi unsigned for £10,000. This was when Norman used to do the banking for the lads when they first toured America he mistakingly made a check out to him --- it was a joke amount then but now perhaps now it`s only petty cash!  A guitar plectrum c 1971 used by Tony, Tonys First Rolls Key Ring ( slightly chewed by Puddles the Agency Dog ! ) an indemnity policy document and a lovely postcard addressed to our vendor from Australia in 1973 stating `i`ve met a good contact over here for some gigs ( good A ! ) see you soon Tony. Some of these items were displayed at the Black Sabbath Exhibition in 2019. Provenance from the collection of Norman Hood promoter, agency for Black Sabbath in the late 1960s and 70s.