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New Hall. An English hybrid hard paste shallow bowl. Late 18th/Early 19th Century. Circa 1795-1805. 21x3.5cm

Brunel University: Original music concert and related posters, 1969-1971 –a group of fifteen promotional concert and related posters, all rolled, various sizes, the largest 20 x 30 inches, to include –The Amazing Pink Floyd, plus Gracious & other groups, Brunel University Arts Festival, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Friday 28th November 1969, printed Impact, Windsor, 68379.Noel Redding’s (Ex Jimi Hendrix) Fat Mattress, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Friday 3rd October 1969, printed Impact, Windsor, 68379.Long John Baldry, Hoochie Coochie Men with Rod “The Mod” Stewart, Aylesbury Bluesville, Borough Assembly Hall, Aylesbury, Tuesday 15th September 1970, printed Arthur’s, Woodchester, Stroud.Wild Wally’s New Rock and Roll Show, plus Super Support Band, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Saturday 2nd May 1970, printed Impact, Windsor.Bawby Bar Night, with Diz Dizley, Pete Wilson in Drag and full supporting show, Brunel University, Woodlands Av., Acton W.3, Friday 15th May 1970, printed Impact.Social Sec’s of Up and Coming Bands that Could be Next Years Giants!! Brunel University, Club College Entertainments, Woodlands Av., Acton W.3, featuring Aardvark and Stray etc., printed ImpactGraham Bond Initiation, Keef Hartley, and guest group Stack, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Saturday 15th November 1969, printed Impact, Windsor, 68379.Jimmy Reed and His Band, Brunel University, Woodlands Av., Acton W.3, Friday 10th October 1969.Alan Elsdon Jazz Band, Brunel University, Woodlands Av., Acton W.3, Friday 7th November 1969, Printed Impact, Windsor 68379.Bramstoker + Stack, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Friday 15th May 1970, printed Impact.Rag Week & a Half, Brunel University, Student’s Union, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, promoting Albert Hall Night!, featuring George Fame, John Peel and 10 Years After, Fancy Dress and Pyjama Dance, Stag Night Cabaret, Roman Orgy, Folk Evening and All Nighter Up the Lyceum Strand, featuring Joe Cocker, Spencer Davis and others.Chicken Shack and Smoky Rice, Brunel Blues Scene,Royal Dental Hospital Dance, The Sound Trackers, Friday 28th February 1969.A Genuine Old Fashioned Acton Rave, Brunel University, Woodlands Av., Acton W.3, featuring Wild Wally’s Rock and Roll Show, plus Opal Butterfly and Evolution,Noel Murphy and Shaggis, plus The Kindra, sing and the London College of Printing, Elephant and Castle, SE1, Friday 21st March 1969, printed by Hood and Gough, with a little help from the Beano. (15) Provenance:The Vendor attended Brunel University and as Social Sectrtary during the late 1960s and early 70s was responsible for booking bands and artists for the University's concerts and events during this time.

MIRIAM SACKS (SOUTH AFRICAN-BRITISH 1922-2004) ⊕ MIRIAM SACKS (SOUTH AFRICAN-BRITISH 1922-2004)STARRY NIGHT signed with initials lower right; signed and dated Miriam Sacks 1962 on the reversehandmade tapestry81 x 103cm; 32 x 40 1/2in unframedMIRIAM SACKS (1922-2004) (LOTS 80-87)Introduction Miriam Sacks’ work is something of which one can properly use the word unique; it is the only one of its kind I know of, and it is a very particular and extraordinary kind. Maxwell FryMiriam Sacks’ remarkable tapestries cover a wide range of themes with her work capturing a variety of images and ideas. Some are abstract, some symbolic and some realistic; all deploy vivid colours and explore diverse themes relating to man’s condition and struggles, his relationship with nature and mechanisation. Sack's artistic vision was inspired by her childhood in South Africa: its distinctive landscape and coastline, its fauna and flora and its ethnic diversity. Her rigorous schooling was also formative: she became a talented pianist, studied ballet and was awarded a Masters in Social Anthropology at Cape Town University. But it was a trip to New York in 1956, and a visit to The Cloisters, an outpost of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, that transformed her artistic production. At The Cloisters Sacks was captivated by the seven late sixteenth century tapestries that comprise The Hunt of the Unicorn. Immediately thereafter she embarked on her unique, highly distinctive and much-fêted method of tapestry making. Sacks had moved from South Africa to London after the Second World War while her husband was studying medicine at Oxford. Upon his graduation as an eye surgeon in 1950 they moved to Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). There Sacks collaborated with the painter Thea Hunt who had trained at the Slade School of Art and had set up an art school offering lessons for children. After Hunt stepped back from teaching due to ill health, Sacks took over running the school and championed the showing of children’s art both in the USA in the late 1950s and in London at the International Exhibition of Children’s Art in 1961. The following year she had her own first solo exhibition of her work at the Henry Lidichi Gallery, Cape Town. Returning to the UK in 1964, Sacks’ gained international prominence when her tapestries were exhibited at the British Embassy in Washington. Four were shown to great acclaim at the Embassy in May 1965; the following year Sacks sent over a further sixteen works to form the highlight of a group exhibition promoting British tapestry in the Embassy’s Rotunda; the exhibition subsequently toured to other locations across America. Sacks’ acclaim in the USA brought her to the attention of curators in the UK. In 1967 her work was included in exhibitions at the Design Centre, the Whitechapel Art Gallery and Camden Art Centre. And two years later she had a solo exhibition at the Ben Uri Gallery, then in Soho, where the opening address was given by the prominent architect, artist and writer Maxwell Fry. In 1970 she shared an exhibition at Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge with leading potters Bernard Leach (1887-1979) and Lucie Rie (1902-1995), and her work was shown in Edinburgh, Leicester and at the Stellenbosch Museum in her native South Africa. More exhibitions followed: at Royal Festival Hall (1971), the Victoria and Albert Museum (1971 & 1973), the South African National Gallery, Cape Town and the Bevilacqua La Masa Art Foundation, Venice (1972), and a series of shows at Leighton House (1977, 1981, 1985, 1988). The last international exhibition of her work was at the Irma Stern Museum, University of Cape Town in 1996. It was post-apartheid, Nelson Mandela was President and the exhibition was opened by the new South African Minister of Culture. As well as medieval tapestries, Sacks acknowledged other formative influences in her work including Louise Bourgeois, whose mother had been a weaver, and Jean Lurçat, arguably the leading tapestry maker of the twentieth century. However, she found the latter’s loom woven tapestries too machine-like and precise in surface finish for her taste. Describing the influences that shaped her work over the years Sacks wrote ‘Threads physically and spiritually interconnect with my life experiences, talents and knowledge, gained over decades. It combines sight and insight, enhanced by my knowledge… as a social anthropologist… as well as music, not to mention dance. It goes back to memories of childhood.’

PAULING LINUS: (1901-1994) American chemist, biochemist and peace activist, Nobel Prize winner for Chemistry 1954 and Nobel Peace Prize winner 1962. A signed printed 4to softcover copy of Linus Pauling on Science and Peace: The Nobel Prize Lecture, with an introduction by Gunnar Jahn, published by the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions, New York, May 1964. The publication features Jahn´s introduction composed of excerpts from his address delivered in the Festival Hall of the University of Oslo, Norway, in his capacity as Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, on the occasion of the presentation to Pauling of the Nobel Peace Prize for 1962 on 10th December 1963, and Pauling´s subsequent lecture in full. Signed by Pauling in bold black fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area of the front cover. VG

ROBERTS TONY: (1939-2025) American actor, remembered for his collaboration with Woody Allen in six films, including Annie Hall (1977). Signed 8 x 10 photograph of the actor standing outdoors in a three-quarter length pose wearing a white suit and holding a drink in one hand. Signed in black ink with his name alone to a lighter area at the base of the image. Together with a second signed 8 x 10 photograph of Roberts, the image depicting the young actor in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in blue ink with his name alone to a lighter area at the base of the image. A pencil annotation in the hand of a collector to the verso indicates that the signature was obtained in person following the opening night performance of Neil Simon´s play Chapter Two at the Imperial Theatre, New York, on 4th December 1977. VG, 2

Pair of Large 19th Century Brass Hand Engraved Plates,2 large hand beaten and engraved brass chergers both engraved to the back in script 'Presented to the Committee of the Birmingham triennial Musical Festival by the Marchioness Hertford 1879' , diameterThe Birmingham Triennial Musical Festival is celebrated as a significant historical and cultural milestone in classical music. Established in 1784 and running until 1912, it was one of the longest-running festivals of its kind.The festival's roots trace back to 1768, when a three-day musical event was organized to raise funds for constructing the General Hospital on Summer Lane. Following a successful repeat effort in 1778, the hospital opened in 1779. By 1784, the festival became a triennial institution with a philanthropic mission: supporting the hospital through music.Originally held in St. Philip's Church and the Theatre Royal, the growing popularity of the festival led to the construction of Birmingham Town Hall, completed in 1834. This iconic venue became the festival’s primary stage.The festival achieved acclaim for its vocal works, often performed in English, and gained further prestige under the leadership of Hans Richter, its principal conductor from 1885. It also became a hub for premieres and commissioned works.Felix Mendelssohn's relationship with the festival remains legendary. In 1837, he conducted his oratorio St. Paul and premiered his Piano Concerto No. 2. Nine years later, in 1846, he premiered Elijah, commissioned by the festival. The oratorio was met with acclaim and became a recurring feature at subsequent events.Mendelssohn’s visits also left a personal mark, including a pen-and-ink sketch of Birmingham Town Hall made in 1837, commemorating his connection to the city.In 1845, the Birmingham Festival Choral Society was established to serve as the festival’s official chorus. This group, still active today, reflects the festival's enduring impact on Birmingham's musical culture.The festival stood out for commissioning and premiering works by renowned composers:Arthur Sullivan: The Light of the World (1873)Max Bruch: Das Lied von der Glocke (1879)Charles Gounod: Redemption (1882) and Mors et Vita (1885)Antonín Dvořák: The Spectre's Bride (1885) and Requiem (1891)These contributions showcased the festival's commitment to fostering new music.

‘If television had come before the movies I might think otherwise, but the cinema today is so cheap and so perfect and so universal in its appeal that I doubt if television can stand up to it for a long time to come.’ So observed Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Carpendale in his capacity as Controller of the B.B.C. in November 1934. The fine Knight Bachelor’s Great War C.B. group of nine awarded to Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Carpendale, Royal Navy, ‘a handsome blue-eyed man with a barking manner’; in a far cry from his distinguished naval career – which included service in the M’wele anti-slavery expedition of 1895-96 - he served as Deputy Director-General and Controller of the B.B.C. in 1923-38, in which role he was noted for his ‘famous quarter-deck manner … belied as often as not by an ultimate twinkle in his eye’ The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s neck badge, silver-gilt and enamels, complete with neck cravat in its Garrard & Co case of issue; Knight Bachelor’s Badge, 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarked London 1933, in its fitted case of issue; East and West Africa 1887-1900, for Mwele 1895, no clasp (Lieut. C. D. Carpendale, H.M.S. St George); 1914-15 Star (Capt. C. D. Carpendale, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Commre. 2. Cl. C. D. Carpendale. R.N.); Jubilee 1897, silver; Coronation 1902, silver; Jubilee 1935, good very fine or better (9) £2,000-£2,400 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Alan Hall Collection, June 2000. Knight Bachelor London Gazette 22 June 1932. C.B. London Gazette 3 June 1918: ‘For war services.’ Charles Douglas Carpendale was born on 18 October 1874, the son of the Reverend William Henry Carpendale and entered the Royal Navy as a Cadet in Britannia in July 1888. A diligent student, he gained 12 months sea time and was immediately appointed a Midshipman in July 1889, in addition to being awarded the Ryder Memorial Prize. Having then served on the Mediterranean station in H.M.S. Collingwood, he was confirmed in the rank of Sub. Lieutenant in October 1893. Appointed to the cruiser St. George - flagship of Rear-Admiral Sir Harry Rawson, C.-in-C. at the Cape of Good Hope, in March 1895, he was advanced to Lieutenant and witnessed active service in the Naval Brigade in anti-slavery operations in 1895-96. The Arab Chief Mbarak, with his stronghold at Mwele, had been slave raiding contrary to new legislation introduced by the British Government and he refused to see a delegation sent to meet him. Reprisals were inevitable, and a Naval Brigade under Rawson marched inland and captured Mwele with a loss of three killed and 11 wounded; just nine no-clasp East and West Africa Medals with the ‘Mwele 1895-96’ edge inscription were awarded to officers. Returning to the U.K. in early 1896, Carpendale obtained a 1st Class Certificate in gunnery in Excellent and was appointed to the command of the torpedo boat destroyer Whiting, in which capacity he was present in the 1897 Jubilee Review and received the Medal. Further foreign service ensued, on the North America and China stations, followed by a appointments in the Naval Ordnance Department at the Admiralty and at the R.N.C. Greenwich, and he was advanced to Commander in June 1904 and to Captain in December 1910. Back at sea in the period leading up to the Great War, he served in the cruiser Edgar, flagship of Vice-Admiral George Le C. Egerton, C.B., Commander in Chief at the Cape of Good Hope and South Africa Station, and in the cruiser Good Hope as Flag Captain to Rear-Admiral Frederick C.D. Sturdee, C.V.O., G.M.G., Commanding the 5th Cruiser Squadron. In September 1914, he took command of the cruiser Donegal, serving with the 6th Cruiser Squadron in the Grand Fleet, and he remained likewise employed until appointed to the command of the light cruiser Colleen in August 1915. Then on relinquishing this appointment in July 1917, he took command of the cruiser Achilles in the North America and West Indies Squadron, prior to ending the war as a Commodore 2nd Class in Charge of Auxiliary Patrol. He was awarded the C.B. in June 1918 and mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 16 September 1919, refers), and appointed an A.D.C. to the King. Carpendale’s final seagoing appointment was in command of the Benbow in 1919-21, in which period he landed a party of Royal Marines at the time of the Occupation of Constantinople during the Greco-Turkish War. He was advanced to Rear-Admiral and – at his own request – was placed on the Retired List in the summer of 1923. He was however advanced to Rear-Admiral (Retired) in October 1926. B.B.C. Subsequently recruited by Lord Reith, he served as Deputy Director-General and Controller of the British Broadcasting Corporation (B.B.C.) in 1923-38, in addition to holding the Presidency of the International Broadcasting Union in 1925-35. Throughout his service he was mainly concerned with administration, but his personal touch was nonetheless widespread and, in emergencies such as the General Strike of 1926, he was always ready and welcome to lend a hand in the studio. His common-sense approach - feet firmly on the ground - was appreciated by all and smoothed the way for the Corporation’s rapid expansion, as well as serving as a means of calming more temperamental members of staff. In fact, Carpendale’s transparent integrity and famous ‘quarter-deck manner’ – always accompanied by a twinkle in his eye and a ready smile – did much to promote confidence in his leadership, so much so that it said the staff adored him. He was certainly well-known for his participation in their social activities, ranging from dances and sporting events to taking part in plays. But such physical activity was very much up his street, his recreations including winter sports, riding and mountaineering. The Admiral, who was appointed a Knight Bachelor in June 1932 and served as the Ministry of Information’s Liaison Officer at the Air Ministry in the Second World War, died in March 1968. Sold with copied record of service and other research.

The magnificent G.C.B., G.C.V.O. group awarded to Admiral of the Fleet Sir Charles Frederick Hotham, Royal Navy, the only man known to have been eligible for two differently dated New Zealand campaign medals The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, G.C.B. (Military) Knight Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising sash badge, 18 carat gold and enamels, hallmarked London 1887, and breast star, silver with gold and enamel appliqué centre; The Royal Victorian Order, G.C.V.O., Knight Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising sash badge and breast star, silver-gilt and enamels, both pieces unnumbered; Jubilee 1887, clasp, 1897, silver; Coronation 1902, silver; Coronation 1911; New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1860 to 1861 (Chas. Hotham. Midn. & Lieut. Naval Brigade 1860. 61. 63. 64.) officially engraved naming; Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (Capt: C. F. Hotham. C.B. R.N. H.M.S. “Alexandra.”); Khedive’s Star, dated 1882, unless otherwise described, very fine or better (10) £8,000-£10,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Douglas Morris Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, February 1997; Alan Hall Collection, June 2000. Charles Hotham was born on 20 March 1843, a descendent of Baron Hotham (created 1621). He entered the Royal Navy as a Naval Cadet aboard H.M.S. Forte on 14 February 1856, and served aboard James Watt and Cordelia from 1857 to 1860, receiving promotion to Midshipman in February 1858. He joined Pelorus from 27 December 1860 to December 1862, and whilst in this vessel he took part in the early actions of the Second Maori War in 1860-61. He was promoted to Sub Lieutenant on 20 March 1862, and to Lieutenant on 17 February 1863 whilst at Excellent. His next appointment was to Curacoa on 20 April 1863, in home waters but this vessel was subsequently transferred to the Australian Station and was quickly engaged in action during the latter part of the Second Maori War. Hotham saw action during a frontal assault on 20 November 1863, on the Maori Redoubt at Ragariri by 90 seamen, armed with revolvers and cutlasses, from H.M. Ships Eclipse, Curacoa and Miranda, under Commander R. C. Mayne, where they were twice repulsed. During another immediate assault led by Commander Phillimore and Lieutenant Downes, First Lieutenant of Miranda, on 20 November 1863, Charles Hotham suffered a severe gun shot wound in the lower half of his right leg. The Surgeon reported ten days later than he was doing well. Hotham's conduct was favourably noticed by Commodore Wiseman on 30 November 1863 and was reported to the Admiralty (London Gazette 13 February 1864). Some time previously he had been sent in charge of a detached party of seamen to escort a Military Officer across mud flats in the rear of the enemy's position, 'for which services he was specially mentioned'. He was also Mentioned in Despatches on a further three occasions (see London Gazettes of 13 February 1864, 19 February 1864, and 15 July 1864). The Admiralty authorised his promotion to Commander as soon as possible commensurate with his completion of the correct amount of sea time by London Gazette 15 July 1864. He received his promotion to Commander on 19 April 1865 when he was only 23 years old, and after being paid off from Curacoa in July 1865, he was placed on half pay for two years. Hotham’s next appointment was the Command of Jaseur from 1867 to 1871, where he received promotion to Captain on 29 December 1871, aged 28 years. He subsequently Commanded Charybdis from 1877 to 1880, and served as Flag Captain of Alexandra from November 1881 to February 1883. In the latter vessel he was engaged during the Egyptian War in the attacks on the forts at Alexandria, and was publicly thanked for his services four days later on 15 July 1882. He was appointed Chief of Staff of the Naval Brigade, and by London Gazette dated 19 July 1882 was awarded the C.B., and Osmanieh 3rd Class. Hotham commanded Ruby from April 1885 to March 1886, and during 1887 he was appointed Assistant to the Admiral Superintendent of the Naval Review and was awarded the Jubilee Medal. He was promoted to Rear-Admiral on 6 January 1888, aged 45 years, and appointed a Lord of the Admiralty from January 1888 to December 1889. His next appointment was Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Station from 1890 to 1893, flying his flag aboard Warspite. He was promoted to Vice-Admiral on 1 September 1893 and awarded the K.C.B. on 24 May 1895. From December 1897 until July 1899 Hotham was Commander-in-Chief Sheerness, flying his flag aboard Wildfire. Following Promotion to Admiral on 13 January 1899, he was appointed Commander-in-Chief Portsmouth in October 1900, until promoted to Admiral of the Fleet on 30 August 1903. At the Funeral of Queen Victoria on 2 February 1901, he was a supporter of the Royal Coffin, and was subsequently awarded the G.C.V.O. He was awarded the G.C.B. on 9 November 1902 for services at the Coronation of King Edward VII. Hotham died on 22 March 1925. He is the only man known to have been eligible for two differently dated New Zealand Campaign Medals, serving aboard Pelorus as a Midshipman for the 1860-61 Campaign, and aboard Curacoa as a Lieutenant R.N. for the 1863-64 battles. Men who fought in two separately dated actions were not entitled to a clasp (or a second differently dated Medal) for their additional participation. When such an instance occurred, as happened in this unique case, it was marked solely by extra details engraved on the edge of his 1860-61 dated Medal (i.e., 'Midn and Lieut Naval Brigade 1860-61-63-64'). He also received the rare distinction of being awarded all of the Jubilee and Coronation Medals issued between 1887 and 1911. Charles Hotham’s obituary given in The Times, 22 March 1925, states: ‘Admiral of the Fleet Sir Charles Hotham, G.C.B., G.C.V.O., the Senior Officer of his rank in the Royal Navy, whose death was announced, came of a distinguished naval family which has given many sons to the Imperial Forces. The eldest son of Captain John Hotham, his great Grandfather was a brother of the first Baron Hotham and thus the Admiral of the Fleet was related in the second and third degree to innumerable other naval officers. He gravitated to the Royal Navy almost as a matter of course, and won early advancement to the highest positions. He was a member of that important Board of the Admiralty which, under Lord George Hamilton, was responsible in 1889 for the great Naval Defence Act, which considerably raised the strength of the Fleet and placed the sea power of the Empire on a firm basis. Although he later held high Command afloat, and filled administrative posts ashore, it was not his good fortune to participate in the war work of the Fleet which he had helped to create. He had, however, the rare distinction of being appointed Commander in Chief on three occasions, China, the Nore and Portsmouth. ‘Charles Frederick Hotham was born on 20 March 1843 and entered the Royal Navy in 1856 when he was barely 13. He was not yet 20 when he was promoted to Lieutenant and, while serving in this rank in Curacoa, flag ship on the Australian Station, he was engaged in the New Zealand War of 1863 where, in Command of a party of small arm men, he repeatedly distinguished himself, and especially at the attack on Rangariri in November 1863. His conduct was favourably reported at the Admiralty and backed up by his previous good record. He obtained Commander's rank as soon as he had completed the required two years Lieutenant's service. From 1867 to 1870 he Commanded the Jaseur, screw gun vessel serving in the Mediterranean and on the West Cost of Africa and in December 1871 being ...

The rare Crimea and New Zealand campaign group of four awarded to Private James Lukes (alias Lucas), Royal Marines Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol, unnamed as issued; New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1864 (J. Lucas, Pte., R.M. H.M.S. Falcon) officially impressed naming; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., wide suspension (Jn. Lucas Pte., 58th Co. R.M.L.I. 21 Yrs.); Turkish Crimea 1855, British issue, unnamed, light contact marks, edge bruise to the second, otherwise good very fine or better (4) £3,000-£4,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Alan Hall Collection, June 2000. Just 12 New Zealand medals issued to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines with this reverse date, all of them from H.M.S. Falcon. James Lukes (alias Lucas) was born in Blandford, Dorset in September 1827 and joined the Royal Marines at Poole in May 1847. Drafted to the 58th Company of the Portsmouth Division, he first served at sea in H.M.S. Prince Regent in the period March 1848 to February 1851. But it was in his next seagoing appointment in the Britannia that he first witnessed active service, when he was landed with the Royal Marine Brigade in the Crimea and saw action at Balaklava and before Sebastopol; his service record refers but makes no mention of his presence at Inkermann. Further seagoing appointments having ensued, Lukes served variously in the Falcon and Esk in the period October 1863 to October 1867 and, more specifically, in North Island, New Zealand in early 1864, when he was landed from the former ship as a member of its 12-man Naval Brigade contingent. Lukes was finally discharged in October 1867, the same year in which he was awarded his L.S. & G.C. Medal. Sold with copied record of service.

The New Zealand and Abyssinia campaign pair awarded to Commander W. F. Murray, Royal Navy New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1863 to 1864 (W. F. Murray, Midmn. H.M.S. Curacoa); Abyssinia 1867 (Lieutt. W. F. Murray. H.M.S. Argus) both fitted with silver ribbon buckles, light contact marks, otherwise nearly extremely fine £2,000-£2,400 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Alan Hall Collection, June 2000. 188 medals issued to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines of H.M.S. Curacoa with these reverse dates, including 26 officers. William Frederick Murray was born on 5 January 1845, and entered the service as a Naval Cadet when aged 13 years 3 months, aboard the Training Ship Britannia. On passing out from Britannia he gained three months sea time. He served as a Naval Cadet aboard Amphion September 1859 and whilst in this vessel he was promoted to Midshipman on 8 December 1860, and 'loaned' for service aboard Formidable February 1863 and Victory April 1863. He was next appointed to the Steam Frigate Curacoa December 1862, Flag Ship of the Australian Squadron, Commodore 2nd Class Sir William Wiseman, Bart. In this vessel he took part in the closing actions of the second New Zealand war during 1863 and 1864. As a member of Curacoa’s Naval Brigade he was landed for service on shore and was present at the actions at Rangiawhia on 20 November 1863, Te Awamutu and Rangiawhia on 21-22 February 1864. He was transferred to Harrier on 21 March 1864, and took part in the action at Gate Pah, Tauranga on 29 April 1864. During his service in Harrier he was promoted to Sub Lieutenant on 6 September 1864, and on returning to England he was appointed to the Royal Navy College at Excellent on 1 April 1865. On passing out he obtained 2nd class Certificates in Seamanship and Gunnery and a 3rd Class Certificate in Navigation. In the rank of Sub Lieutenant he was appointed to the paddle sloop Argus on 7 September 1865, for service with the East Indies Squadron. Promoted to Lieutenant on 11 September 1866, he was present in this vessel during the Abyssinian War of 1867-68. Argus was much involved at Zoulla, Armesley Bay in the movement of the large sailing transports. After four years aboard Argus he was paid off to the receiving ship Duke of Wellington and granted eight weeks leave. He was then appointed to Excellent for a short Gunnery Course in February 1870 and then served aboard Vanguard September 1870 and Iron Duke April 1871. He was invalided from the latter vessel to Plymouth Hospital September 1871. Passed as fit October 1871 he was next appointed to Black Prince in June 1872, lent for a short period to Helicon August 1872, and then joined Pallas in August 1872. He returned to England aboard the S.S. Malta in April 1873 and was invalided from the service on 1 October 1873, with the rank of Commander. He died shortly afterwards on 8 November 1873.

The important Victorian K.C.B. group of five awarded to Admiral Sir Robert Robinson, Royal Navy, who was mentioned in despatches and specially promoted to Captain for his services in the Syria operations of 1840, besides being awarded the Turkish Gold Medal, the Order of Nishan el Ifikhar and a presentation sabre from the Sultan of Turkey The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, K.C.B. (Civil) neck badge, 18 carat gold, hallmarked London 1855, and breast star, in silver, with gold and enamel appliqué centre, the reverse engraved ‘R. & S. Garrard & Co., Goldsmiths Jewellers &c. to the Queen, His Royal Highness Prince Albert and all the Royal Family, Panton Street, London’; Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (Robert S. Robinson, Commr.); Baltic 1854-55, unnamed as issued; St Jean D’Acre 1840, gold, some light contact marks, otherwise good very fine or better (5) £6,000-£8,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Alan Hall Collection, June 2000. K.C.B. (Civil) London Gazette 7 December 1868. Robert Spencer Robinson was born on 6 January 1809, the third son of Sir John Robinson, Bt., Archdeacon of Armagh, by Mary Anne, second daughter of James Spencer of Rathangan, Kildare, and grandson of William Friend (1715-1866), Dean of Canterbury. He entered the Royal Navy in December 1821 and first saw action as a Midshipman in the boats of H.M.S. Sybille against pirates in the Mediterranean in 1826. Having then passed his examination, he served on the South America station in the Dublin, followed by further appointments in the Mediterranean in the Asia and Tyne. Advanced to Commander in June 1838, he took command of the Hydra in March 1840, in which capacity he distinguished himself in the Syria operations of 1840, gaining advancement to post-rank and the Turkish Order of Nishan el Ifikhar; he was also the recipient of a presentation sabre from the Sultan of Turkey (see Naval Medals 1793-1856, by Captain K. J. Douglas-Morris, for further details of these awards). Over the next decade he remained on half-pay but in 1850 he took command of the Arrogant in the Channel Fleet and, in June 1854, he commissioned the Colossus, which formed part of the Fleet in the Baltic and Kronstadt in 1855. Having then served as Captain of the Steam Reserves in Plymouth and Portsmouth, he was advanced to Rear-Admiral in June 1860 and joined a commission to enquire into the management of Royal dockyards. And it was direct from this role, in February 1861, that he was appointed Controller of the Navy, an office which he occupied for the next 10 years. Much has been written about Robinson’s time in office, for it encompassed a vital chapter in the Navy’s transition from wood-built to iron-built ships, in addition to advances in science and design that heralded a swathe of new ordnance, armour and engines, and crucial improvements to dockyards and ship-building. Much of this vital modernisation faced both internal and external opposition, but Robinson remained firm in his convictions and pulled no punches, the defence analyst Edward Luttwak crediting him with a convincing display of ‘amoral navalism’, namely ‘professionals agitating for the enlargement of the force at their disposal without regard for either the constraints imposed by politics and foreign policy - or any other factors for that matter - or the actual menace posed by rival forces.’ Thanks to Robinson’s unorthodox approach, and his keen eye on developments taking place in France and elsewhere, the Royal Navy maintained its domination of the High Seas, and he maintained his assertive approach as a Lord of the Admiralty under Hugh Childers in 1868-71. A well-known Naval contributor to The Times, Robinson also published Results of Admiralty Organisation as Established by Sir James Graham and Mr. Childers (1871). Innovation rarely comes without mishaps, however, a case in point being the loss of the recently launched H.M.S. Captain in September 1870, in a Force 9 to 11 gale off Cape Finisterre. She capsized with a loss of 472 lives, among them the son of H. C. E. Childers, the First Lord of the Admiralty. Childers partly, and unfairly, attributed the Captain’s loss to Robinson, thereby bringing an end to the latter’s term in office at the Admiralty. In addition to his appointment as K.C.B., Robinson was advanced to Vice-Admiral in April 1866 and to Admiral in June 1871. Placed on the Retired List in the following year, he died at his residence in Eaton Place, London on 27 July 1889, and was buried in Kensal Green Cemetery.

The unique Victorian gold C.B. and Royal Visit to India C.S.I. group of nine awarded to Vice-Admiral Hon. H. Carr Glyn, Royal Navy, who served with distinction in command of a gunboat flotilla on the Danube in the summer of 1854, gaining special promotion to Commander and one of just two Turkish General Service Medals in gold awarded to Naval officers; then, on being appointed A.D.C. to Admiral Lord Lyons in the Crimea, he was attached to Lord Raglan’s staff at the battle of the Alma, thereby becoming one of only two Naval officers to gain entitlement to the relevant clasp The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s breast badge, 18 carat gold and enamels, hallmarked London 1875, complete with gold ribbon buckle; The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, C.S.I., Companion’s breast badge, gold and enamels, with central onyx cameo of a youthful Queen Victoria, the motto of the order set in rose diamonds, suspended from a five-pointed silver star and gold bar suspension, complete with gold top suspension; Crimea 1854-56, 2 clasps, Alma, Sebastopol (H. C. Glyn. Lieut. H.M.S. Britannia) contemporary engraved naming, clasps attached in reverse order; Ottoman Empire, Medal of Iftihar 1855, gold; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue, unnamed; Order of the Medjidie, 3rd Class neck badge, silver, gold and enamel; Portugal, Kingdom, Order of Aviz, breast star, silver-gilt, gold and enamels; International, Sovereign Military Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Rhodes & Malta, Knight of Honour and Devotion neck badge with trophy of arms suspension, silver-gilt and enamels; together with Prince of Wales’ Visit to India 1875-76, large silver medal, the edge officially numbered ‘246’, and a small silver medallet for the same, minor enamel chips to the Turkish and Portuguese orders, otherwise generally very fine or better (10) £10,000-£14,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Alan Hall Collection, June 2000. C.B. London Gazette 29 May 1875. C.S.I. London Gazette 8 March 1876. Henry Carr Glyn was born on 17 April 1829, the fourth son of George Carr, 1st Lord Wolverton, and entered the Royal Navy as a First Class Volunteer aboard America in March 1844. He subsequently saw extensive service on the Pacific, East Indies and China Stations, and in 1850, in the latter theatre, under Commander Edmund Lyons, he distinguished himself in the suppression of piracy. On one occasion, in fact, he came prominently under the notice of the authorities for his gallant conduct in boarding a pirate junk. During the engagement Captain Lyon’s Brig happened to sheer off from the pirate junk which had just been boarded, and young Carr Glyn, with his Commander, and about a dozen others, was left on board to fight the crew and take the ship, in which enterprise they were, after some heavy fighting, successful. On the outbreak of the Crimea War, Carr Glyn was appointed First Lieutenant of Britannia, the flagship of the Naval Commander in Chief, Vice-Admiral J. W. D. Dundas, and was subsequently chosen to command the small naval gunboat flotilla on the Danube. His orders were to assist the Turkish Army, together with a party of 30 English Sappers and 15 French Pioneers, in securing a bridgehead over the River Danube at Giugevo. Travelling by sea to Varna, the naval party then journeyed on horseback to Rhoustchouk, a distance of some 130 miles. They arrived on 10 July 1854 to find a Russian Army 70,000 strong, under Prince Gortschakaff, threatening a Turkish force of a few thousand men which had crossed the Danube and was now camped on the northern bank at Giurgevo. Having thus become separated from the main Turkish Army it was soon clear that the small force would be unable to withstand the impending Russian offensive. Immediately on arrival Carr Glyn, assisted by Midshipman His Serene Highness Prince Leiningen, took command of the few Turkish gun boats on the river and thrust them down a narrow loop stream which split away from the main river above Giurgevo. By this action he placed the boats between the two armies and, though under heavy fire from the north bank, maintained his position and relieved the pressure on the small isolated Turkish advance party. Prince Gortschakaff, uncertain as to the strength of the newly arrived British force, decided against an immediate attack. While he hesitated, the naval party assisted the sappers in constructing a pontoon bridge, 787 yards long, using 55 commandeered boats. The bridge was completed by 10 August and the main Turkish Army, under Omar Pasha, was now in a position to cross the Danube River and to counter the Russian threat. In conclusion to this spirited affair it might be claimed that Carr Glyn’s actions had been entirely responsible for thwarting the Czar’s intention of invading Bulgaria. Certainly he was generously rewarded, being mentioned in despatches and promoted to Commander. He was also awarded the 3rd Class Order of Medjidie and was given a Gold Turkish General Service Medal, the latter being one of only two awarded to British Naval officers, Midshipman His Serene Highness Prince Leningen receiving the other. Admiral Lord Lyons, being much satisfied with Carr Glyn’s conduct, appointed him to his staff as A.D.C., and in this capacity he was seconded to attend on Lord Raglan and was present at the battle of Alma on 24 September 1854. In consequence he received the Crimea Medal with ‘Alma’ clasp, one of only two such distinctions issued to Naval officers; see Clowes, Volume 6, page 432. Following the Crimea War, Glyn saw varied service off the West Coast of Africa and in the Mediterranean, and he was advanced to Captain in August 1861 after being commended by Commodore Seymour for his valuable assistance in conveying troops to New Zealand in the Miranda. In 1870 he assumed command of the ironclad Warrior – today residing in all her glory at Portsmouth – and in March 1874, after being appointed an A.D.C. to Queen Victoria, he was ordered to ‘meet and attend the Grand Duke Alexis of Russia while in England.’ (his service record, refers). He was appointed a C.B. On appointment to the command of Seraphis in 1875, he conveyed the Prince of Wales to India for the Royal Visit. In recognition of these services, he was created a C.S.I. in 1876, and also received the large oval Silver Commemorative Medal issued to senior dignitaries. Carr Glyn became Rear-Admiral in September 1877 and Vice-Admiral in June 1882. He died suddenly from an attack of peritonitis in February 1884. Sold with copied record of service and other research.

The New Zealand war medal awarded to W. G. Underdown, Ship’s Cook on board the Eclipse New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1863 to 1865 (W. G. Underdown, Ship’s Cook, H.M.S. Eclipse) nearly extremely fine £600-£800 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Alan Hall Collection, June 2000. 69 medals issued to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines with these reverse dates, all to H.M.S. Eclipse. William G. Underdown was born on 7 January 1820, in the parish of Upnor, Kent. He joined the Royal Navy aboard H.M.S. Blenheim as a Boy 2nd Class on 19 April 1839. Whilst he was in this ship he was promoted to Boy 1st Class on 3 November 1842. On joining Skylark in June 1843 he was rated Gunroom Steward and in this rank he subsequently served in the following ships; Speedy February 1845, Griffon April 1846, Rifleman February 1850. Somewhat surprisingly whilst in the latter ship he was rerated Ordinary Seaman in March 1852. On next joining Dolphin in August 1853 he was again rated Gunroom Steward. In his next ship Phoenix April 1854 he was rated an Able Seaman and on joining Spy in July 1854 he was rated Captain's Steward. In Terror which he joined in May 1857 and remained for four years he was rated Ship's Cook, a rate in which he continued to serve aboard Icarus January 1861 and Eclipse October 1862. During the four year commission he served in Eclipse, mainly on the Pacific Station, he was landed for service on shore with the Ship's Naval Brigade in 1863. Over the next two years the officers and men of Eclipse took part in the Second Taranaki Campaign including the attack on Katikara and Ta Tarairnaka in 1863, the Waikato War of 1864 when she was the first ship to enter Waikato Heads, and the Taranaki War in 1865. Whilst serving with the Waikato Flotilla in November 1863 the Naval Brigade took part in this action at Rangiriri. In addition to landing men for service on shore Eclipse entered the rivers and took part in bombardments of the enemy forts. Her 110 pdr Armstrong gun was particularly useful in this role. In 1865 the ship's Naval Brigade supported the military operations at the Bay of Plenty and the East Cape. In February 1864 the ship's Naval Brigade took part in the actions at Te Awamutu and Rangiawhia and in April 1864 the action at Gate Pa, Tewranga. On the return of Eclipse to England in February 1867, he was paid off and next served aboard Camelion April 1867, and Orwell June 1871. He was discharged to shore with pension from Orwell on 14 July 1873, having served 21 years 143 days. He was not awarded a Long Service & Good Conduct medal as his character assessments varying from Very Good, Good, and Fair to Indifferent served to debar him from the award. Sold with full service details.

The campaign group of six awarded to Admiral F. G. Eyre, Royal Navy, who served in the Senior Service for over 50 years, a career encompassing active service in the Zulu War to transport duties in the Great War and a spell of ‘special service’ in connection with the manufacture of poison gasses South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (F. G. Eyre, Midsn. R.N, H.M.S. “Boadicea”); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (R. Adml. F. G. Eyre.); Jubilee 1897, silver; Coronation 1911; Italy, Kingdom, Order of the Crown, 3rd Class neck badge, gold and enamels, in its Cravanzola, Roma, fitted case of issue, nearly extremely fine (6) £1,000-£1,400 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Alan Hall Collection, June 2000. Francis George Eyre was born at Marylebone, Middlesex on 4 February 1864, the son of the Rev. Charles Eyre, onetime Rector of Great Melton, Norfolk; his elder brother, Cresswell, also enjoyed a distinguished naval career. Young Francis entered the Royal Navy as a Cadet in Britannia in July 1876 and, on passing out, joined the steam corvette H.M.S. Boadicea on the Cape of Good Hope and West Africa Station. It was during this seagoing commission that he was appointed Midshipman and present in operations in the Zulu War. Following his promotion to Sub. Lieutenant in early 1883, Eyre attended a gunnery course at Excellent before joining the Albatross on the China Station, where he was advanced to Lieutenant in April 1886. Over the coming decade or so, besides several seagoing appointments, he attended numerous courses and gained 1st Class Certificates in Seamanship, Torpedo and Pilotage, in addition to Gunnery. He also gained steady promotion, being appointed Commander in June 1898 and Captain in June 1903, when he took command of the cruiser Venus in the Mediterranean. In November 1905, Venus was part of a British Squadron that was ordered to be present at Genoa for the opening of the new harbour by the Italian King and Queen. In the course of the latter’s visit to the British flagship Goliath, the steamboat of the Italian ship Garibaldi was involved in an accident and received assistance from the Royal Navy. For these services the King of Italy bestowed decorations on selected officers and men of the British ships present, and Eyre was appointed a Commander of the Order of the Crown. On returning home, he was appointed Chief Inspector of Naval Ordnance in January 1911, in which post he was advanced to Rear-Admiral and remained employed until July 1914. As there were very few commands for Flag Officers on the outbreak of war, Eyre characteristically offered his services in any capacity in which they might be of use. Thus, in July 1915, he was granted pay and allowances for ‘Special Service’ in connection with the manufacture of poison gases. His next appointment was for duties with the Transport Service, and he was employed in this capacity in the Mediterranean until early 1916. Promoted to Vice-Admiral in October 1918, Eyre was placed on the Retired List at his own request in February 1919. Having then been advancement to Admiral (Retired), he died in January 1941, aged 77. Sold with copied record of service and other research.

The extremely rare West Africa campaign service group of four awarded to Commander Virgoe Buckland, R.D., Royal Naval Reserve and Mercantile Marine; having been awarded the ‘1899’ clasp to his East and West Africa Medal for his command of a naval rocket detachment in the Bulu Expedition, he added a unique naval officer’s award of the Africa General Service Medal to his accolades for his part in the North Nigeria operations in 1904 East and West Africa 1887-1900, 2 clasps, Benin 1897, 1899 (V. Buckland. Act. Lieut. R.N.R., H.M.S. Phoebe.); Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, N. Nigeria 1904 (Lieut. V. Buckland. R.N.R.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Commr. V. Buckland. R.N.R.); Royal Naval Reserve Decoration, G.V.R., the reverse hallmarked London 1918, good very fine or better (4) £2,600-£3,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Alan Hall Collection, June 2000. Virgoe Buckland was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 17 February 1866, and first went to sea in the Mercantile Marine in the early 1880s. Having then obtained his Master’s certificate in January 1893, he joined the Royal Naval Reserve as a Sub. Lieutenant in October 1895. Advanced to Acting Lieutenant on passing his gunnery and torpedo courses, Buckland was appointed to H.M.S. Phoebe on the Cape of Good Hope and West Coast of Africa stations in August 1896, in which capacity he was attached to the Naval Brigade in Rear-Admiral Rawson’s punitive expedition to Benin in the following year. Remaining employed off West Africa, and having briefly served in the Sparrow and Fox, he commanded the steam yacht Ivy in the Niger Coast Protectorate in 1898-99, when he came ashore with charge of a small rocket detachment in the Bula Expedition against Chief Olog Bosheri. The latter, who had been responsible for the murder of Consul J. R. Phillips in Benin in 1897, was captured, tried and hanged; Buckland added the rare ‘1899’ clasp to his East and West Africa Medal. In the following year he was appointed Assistant Marine Superintendent in Niger Coast Protectorate, in which capacity he took part in the expedition against rebellious tribes at the head of the Benue River around Yola, and thus became entitled to the Africa General Service Medal with clasp ‘N. Nigeria 1904’. Advanced to Commander in November 1905, Buckland was placed on the Retied List at his own request in February 1907, but he was recalled in the Great War ‘for special service with the Nigerian Marine’. He remained likewise employed for the duration of the war and was awarded the British War Medal 1914-20, in addition to the Reserve Decoration in 1919. He died on 8 May 1949, aged 83.

The important Army of India Medal awarded to Rear-Admiral William Burnett Dobson, Royal Navy, who had a ‘brilliant record’ in the Burma campaign of 1824-26, in which he was wounded, six times ‘mentioned’ and specially promoted to Commander: evidence of his outstanding service is to be found in his 10-page entry in Marshall’s Naval Biography Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Ava (Lieut. W. B. Dobson.) short hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, nearly extremely fine £1,800-£2,200 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Alan Hall Collection, June 2000. Just 27 officers of the Royal Navy received the Army of India Medal with Ava clasp. William Burdett Dobson was the son of Admiral of the White Man Dobson (1755-1847), a distinguished officer who had served in the American War of Independence. William Dobson entered the Royal Navy as a Volunteer 1st Class aboard H.M.S. Africa in December 1806 and was present at the unsuccessful attack mounted against Buenos Aires in July 1807. On 23 February 1808, he was transferred as Midshipman to the Polythemus, in which ship he was present at the capture of the French 74-gun ship D’Haupoult and the surrender of the city of St. Domingo. Advanced to Master’s Mate in July 1810, he was next appointed to the Hyperion on fishery protection duties off Greenland, in the course of which his ship was frozen up in the harbour of St. John’s, Newfoundland for four months during the winter of 1812; while still serving aboard Hyperion he was also given charge of prizes of 400 and 500 tons each. Next appointed to Royal Sovereign in the rank of Lieutenant in January 1814, Dobson was employed at the blockade of Toulon. Having then removed to the Tanais in September of the same year, he served off the Irish coast and in the West Indies before joining the Cadmus on the North Sea Station in December 1816. In April 1823, Dobson joined the Larne as her senior Lieutenant, under the command of Frederick Marryat, the famous author. And it was in Larne – and other vessels - that he was to serve with distinction in the war in Ava 1824-26, his ‘brilliant record’ of ‘zeal, ability and gallantry’ being the subject of continuous mention by his superiors. Among other actions he was present at the capture of Rangoon and of Dallah in May 1824, in which latter operations he captured ‘35 large boats and various cargoes.’ Subsequently, whilst in charge of the armed transport Satellite, he had command of all the shipping at Rangoon and was ‘most arduously and hazardously employed from August to November, ten miles in advance of the other men of war, and three miles above the advanced position of the Army.’ O’Byrne continues: ‘On 4 August 1824, he assisted in capturing the fort of Syriam where the natives had stockaded themselves. He was wounded in the hand in September while contributing to the capture of Penang, and in October he distinguished himself in a brilliant and decisive attack on the fortified village of Than-ta-bain. From 30 November to 9 December whilst still in command of Satellite he was constantly in collision with the enemy near Dallah, at the final assault on the works of which place he headed the soldiery and was nearly the first to enter. On 6 February 1825, he was further instrumental in the capture of a large 36 gun stockade at Than-ta-bain, by laying Satellite in a position to enfilade the strongest of the enemy’s works, and from 5 March to 19 April he was entrusted with the command of the Naval Station at Panland, with the responsible duty of forwarding supplies for the whole of the combined force during its advance on Ava. His name appears several times in the London Gazette. He was recommended to the Lords of the Admiralty and by the Commander in Chief of the forces in Ava, Sir Archibald Campbell. As a reward for these services, he was promoted to Commander and given command of Larne on 25 July 1825. After leaving Ava the ship visited New Zealand and other places before the crew was paid off, on 4 April 1827. He was next appointed to the command of Hyperion 42-gun warship, on 23 July 1830, in which ship he was employed in blockade services against smugglers off Newhaven. He relinquished this duty in May 1831 and was subsequently employed as an Inspecting Commander in the Coast Guard from 25 May 1834 to July 1837. He attained Post rank on 23 November 1841 as Captain of Royal William, a 120-gun 1st rate ship of the line, and subsequently went on half-pay. He eventually retired with the rank of Rear-Admiral and was placed on the half-pay lists of Flag Officers of the Reserve, on 12 April 1862.’ Sold with copied research.

The campaign group of five awarded to Staff Commander Robert Graham, Royal Navy, promoted for services on the coast of Syria and capture of St Jean d’Acre in 1840, and Master of the Calliope in New Zealand in 1846-47 Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria, unnamed, not erased; New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1846 to 1847 (B B Graham. Master H.M.S. Calliope) note first initial; Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol, unnamed as issued; St. Jean d’Acre 1840, silver, unnamed as issued, fitted with floreate silver bar suspension; Turkish Crimea 1855, British issue, unnamed as issued, light contact marks, otherwise good very fine (5) £3,000-£4,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Alan Hall Collection, June 2000. 62 New Zealand medals issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines with these reverse dates, all to H.M.S. Calliope. Robert Brown Graham was born circa 1807 and at the age of 20 he joined H.M.S. Isis in August 1827 as a Volunteer 2nd Class. He paid off this vessel in August 1829, but signed on again the following day and remained in the ship until June 1830. In August 1830 he joined Prince Regent as a Master's Assistant remaining in the ship until January 1832. He next served aboard Revenge in January 1832 as a Master’s Assistant but was discharged to Haslar Hospital in December 1832. He was next afloat as a Master's Assistant aboard Vestal in May 1833 and remained in this ship until September 1833. In October 1833 he was Master’s Assistant aboard Favourite where he remained until paying off in February 1837. In April 1837 he was examined at Trinity House, London as was the custom for Officers of the Navigation Branch, and found competent to take charge as Master of any of His Majesty's sloops of war and smaller vessels. In November 1840 he was appointed Acting Master of Hazard and served in this ship until October 1841 having taken part in the fleet action of Syria in 1840 being promoted for his services on the coast of Syria, and capture of St. Jean d’Acre. In 1843 he was again examined at Trinity House and found competent to take charge of any of her Majesty's ships of the fifth and sixth rate. He was next afloat as a Master on joining Calliope in June 1845 and remained in this ship until January 1849. During time spent on the Pacific Station the ship's Naval Brigade took part in the New Zealand Wars in the South Island during 1846-47. In January 1846 the Naval Brigade was present at the action which resulted in the capture of 'Bats Nest' at Ruapekapeka. The Brigade also fought a number of smaller actions and skirmishes later in the year. In May and June 1847 the Naval Brigade took part in the actions up river at Wanganui. On leaving Calliope in January 1849 he was further examined at Trinity House in July 1849 and pronounced fit to take charge of any of Her Majesty's line of battleships and all smaller ships of war. He was placed on reserve half-pay and allowed to take an appointment in the Coast Guard Service in November 1849, being posted to Long island where he served until 1854, prior to returning to active service for the Crimea War. In 1856 he returned to the Coast Guard Service and was posted to Dunbeacon Station, and in 1858 he was transferred to Larne, County Antrim, Ireland. On 11 June 1863, he was promoted to Staff Commander, and following his promotion he was next posted in 1864 to Carlingford, South Ireland, where he is believe to have remained until his name disappears from the Navy List in 1869.

Polar Exploration, Arctic & Antarctic. Ross (John, KS, Captain Royal Navy), A Voyage of Discovery [...], Exploring Baffin's Bay, and Enquiring into the Probability of a North-West Passage, two volumes bound as one, second edition, London: Strahan and Spottiswoode, 1819, volume I map frontispiece repaired, volume II frontispiece defective, contemporary quarter-calf gilt over marbled boards, 8vo; Huxley (Leonard, editor), Scott's Last Expedition, two volume set, third edition, London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1913, ex-lib copies, their bindings, some stamps and sold with any potential fault, 20th c black buckram, 8vo; Edwards (Deltus M.), The Toil of the Arctic Seas, London: Chapman & Hall, Limited, 1910, plates, original cloth, repaired, 8vo; Osborn (Lieut. Sherard), Stray Leaves from an Arctic Journal [...], [issued with] Montgomery (Cora), Eagle Pass; or, Life on the Border, New York: George P. Putnam, 1852 & 1853, original publisher's cloth, rebacked, 12mo; M'Clure (Capt. R., HMS Investigator) & Osborn (Captain Sherard, CB, Royal Navy, editor), The Discovery of a North-West Passage, fourth edition, Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, 1865, original cloth, 8vo; Kane (Elisha Kent), Arctic Explorations in Search of Sir John Franklin, London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1882, illustrated, original pictorial cloth, rebacked, renewed endpapers, 8vo; Cook's My Attainment of the Pole, 1912, original cloth, 8vo; Douglas, Breaking the Record, 1902, pictorial cloth, 8vo; Barnett Smith, The Romance of the South Pale, 1900, pictorial cloth, 8vo, (10)

Hamilton (Elizabeth), Letters on the Elementary Principles of Education, two volume set, third edition, Bath: Printed by R. Cruttwell: for C. and J. Robinson, 1803, half-titles, contemporary mottled calf gilt, rubbed, worn and with slight chipped, upper-cover of volume I detached, volume I ffep and both volumes' blanks with contemporary female dedication and ownership inscriptions, 8vo; Dickens (Charles) & Stone (Oliver, illustrator), Our Mutual Friend, two volume set, first edition thus, London: Chapman and Hall, 1865, half-titles, frontispiece of volume I with discreetly re-enforced gutter, one plate of volume II with tatty margin, another repaired, some sporadic foxing as per, contemporaneous green quarter-roan gilt over foliate cloth, speckled edges, 8vo; [Clüver (Johann)], Iohannis Cluveri Historiarum Totius Epitome [...], Amstelædami [Amsterdam]: Joannem Ravesteynium [Joannes Ravesteynium], 1668, double-column, engraved title-page by Jacobus van Meurs, letterpress title with woodcut printer's device, decorative devices, contemporary vellum over boards, spine lettered in manuscript, loosely-inserted TLS on the bibliography of the book from an assistant librarian at the Bodleian, Oxford, dated 1960, 4to; [Prayerbook] The Liturgy of the Church of England Adorn'd with Fifty six New Historical Cuts, London: Sold by Richard Ware [...], n.d., engraved title-page for three titles issued and bound as one, The Book of Common Prayer [...], Together with the Psalter [...], London: John Baskett, 1727, A Companion to The Lord's Table, London: Richard Ware, 1726, & The Whole Book of Psalms, London: William Pearson, 1727, black-ruled letterpress titles, double-column, later 18th c black morocco binding gilt, worn, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, contemporaneous erased ownership inscription on general title: Richard Parkes Jun:r, gilt green morocco book label of Mary Webster, 1795, the commissioner of the binding, and her manuscript inscription to blank, 8vo; Boccaccio & [Dubois (Edward, translator)], The Decameron, London: Printed by J.F. Dove, 1820, half-title, frontispiece, contemporary quarter-calf over cloth, 8vo; nine Victorian and leather prize bindings, mostly Uppingham, mixed subjects and sizes; etc., mixed bindings and sizes, (31)

Architecture. Campbell (Colen, Architect), Vitruvius Britannicus, or The British Architect, Containing the Plans, Elevations, and Sections of the Regular Buildings both Publick (sic) and Private in Great Britain, with Variety of New Designs [...] either from the Buildings themselves, or the Original Designs of the Architects, three volume set, first edition, London: Sold by the Author, 1715, 1717, & 1725, subscriber' volume I: engraved title-page and dedication leaf (i.e. plates 1 & 2), 10pp, plates 3-100, including 11 which are double-page elevations over 2 plates, also, plate 20's broad fore-margin is chipped, smaller chip to the upper-margin of plate 67, it and plates 68-70 have small water stains to portions of their upper-margins, plate 96 fore-margin with small chip and faint & dormant worm trail, none of these come close to affecting or touching the images or their platemarks, volume II: engraved title-page (i.e. plate 1), 8pp, plates plates 2-100, including 13 which are double-page elevations over 2 plates & 3 longer elevations over 4 plates, plate 93 is incorrectly numbered 94, plates 83 has a small margin chip and 97 a small marginal tear, again none of these come close to affecting or touching the images or their platemarks, volume III: 12pp, plates 3-100, including 21 which are double-page elevations or plans over 2 plates, lacking plates 1-2, plates 90 & 90 and 91 & 92 are transposed by the binder, letterpress pp. 1-6 with discreet inner-margin water stain, not affecting letters, pp. 7-8 a trifle tatty, the majority of each volume's leaves are bright and clean, however some are toned/browned to varying degrees, additionally some fore-margins have slight spatters from the edges being speckled, however none of this affects or detracts from the rich impressions of the plates as this is a particularly broad-margined copy, contemporary/contemporaneous tan calf boards, rolled in blind with a foliate pattern, scuffed and rubbed, rebacked, recornered and repaired to style in tan calf gilt by the Wyvern Bindery, with gilt-lettered red morocco pieces, slightly speckled edges, custom made 20th c tan cloth clamshell boxes by the aforementioned bindery, with gilt-lettered backs and fleece-lined, folio (52 x 37cm), [Harris 97 & 99; Archer 32.1 & 33.1; Fowler 76], (3)  Provenance: 1) Richard Prime (1784-1866), of Walberton Park, West Sussex, Conservative MP for Western Sussex (1847-54); armorial bookplates to pastedown; 2) Tony Hickman, 20th c architect; 3) Julian Bicknell (b. 1945), New Classical architect and designer of the Palladian Henbury Hall, Cheshire; pictorial bookplates to pastedown. Campbell's monumental work promoting the virtues of neo-Palladianism and featuring many of the great houses of England

Books, Architecture & Design. America: Engelbrecht (Lloyd C.) & (June-Marie F.), Henry C. Trost: Architect of the Southwest, El Paso Public Library Association, 1981, double-column, illustrated, original dustjacket, somewhat discoloured, slight wear, over terracotta cloth, oblong 4to; others, including Houses of the Hamptons, 2013, dj, hb, 4to; Architecture of the Old South: Mississippi & Alabama, 1989, dj, hb, 4to; Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, 1993, dj, hb, 4to; etc., principally hardbacks with their respective dustjackets, mixed sizes, further architecture, design and art, including Jones (Barbara), The Unsophisticated Arts, first edition, The Architectural Press, 1951, illustrated, original publisher's cloth only, 4to; Normand (Charles) & Cordingley (R.A., editor), A Parallel of the Orders of Architecture, London: John Tiranti & Co., 1936, original publisher's dustjacket, somewhat tatty, over cloth and boards, folio (38 x 25.5cm); Americana/American Counterculture: Whole Earth Epilog: access to tools, First Edition, September 1974, triple-column, in-text illustrations, original wrappers, folio; Piranesi's Prisons, Dover, 1973, original wrapper, folio (37.5 x 28cm); Sheppard (F.H.W., editor), Survey of London, Volume XLI only: Southern Kensington: Brompton, 1983, dj, cloth, 4to; Gibbs-Smith (C.H.), Balloons, London: The Ariel Press, 1956, colour plates, original wrappers, chipped, folio (40.5 x 30cm);  Redouté's Roses, The Ariel Press, 1975, colour plates, wrappers, folio (40.5 x 30cm); etc., (41) Provenance: Julian Bicknell (b. 1945), New Classical architect and designer of the Palladian Henbury Hall, Cheshire.

Books, Architecture. Borromini (Francesco), Spada (Virgilio, of the Oratory), & Downes (Kerry, translator), Borromini's Book: The "Full Relation of the Building of the Roman Oratory", Oblong, 2009, dj, hb, 4to; Borromin's Opera [&] Opus Architectonicum, facsimile reprint, London: The Gregg Press Limited, 1965, double-column, plates, some folding, original blue cloth only, folio (57 x 41cm); & Teatro di Torino Barocca, copy no. 145/800, Torino: Eri - Edizioni Rai Radiotelevsione Italiana, 1972, loose in gatherings as issued, cloth, folio (58 x 34cm), (3)   Provenance: Julian Bicknell (b. 1945), New Classical architect and designer of the Palladian Henbury Hall, Cheshire; his and his wife's pictorial bookplate to the pastedown of the second and third books.

Modern Firsts. Calvino (Italo) & Weaver (William, translator), Invisible Cities, first English edition, New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc., 1974, half-title, original publisher's dustjacket designed by Arnold Skolnick, minor wear, now preserved under a wrapper, grey cloth, 8vo; Nabokov (Vladimir), PniN, first edition, fourth impression, London: Heinemann, 1969, half-title, original pictorial dustjacket designed by Faczynski, black cloth, 8vo; Waugh (Evelyn), Brideshead Revisited, third edition, London: Chapman & Hall Ltd., 1945, half-title, original red cloth only, 8vo; Olsen (Tillie), Tell Me A Riddle, first UK edition, Faber, 1964, OK ex-library copy, dj, hb, 8vo; Whitman (Walt), Drum-Taps, first edition, London: Chatto & Windus, 1915, half-title, original cloth over pictorial papered boards, square 8vo; Vale (Edmund), Roc: A Dog's-Eye View of War, first edition, London & Toronto: J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1930, original cloth, 8vo; Wright's Lawd Today, first edition, London: Anthony Blond, 1965, dj, hb, 8vo; Sinclair's White Chappell, first trade edition, Uppingham: Goldmark, 1987, dj, hb, loosely-inserted prospectus, 8vo; Kenneth Grahame; Jules Verne, (10) Provenance: Peter Messent, Emeritus Professor of Modern American Literature and former Head of the School of American and Canadian Studies at the University of Nottingham.

Travel & Anthropology, Polynesia. Forbes (Henry O., FRGS), A Naturalist's Wanderings in the Eastern Archipelago, A Narrative of Travel and Exploration from 1878 to 1883, first edition, London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1885, colour frontispiece, b/w plates and in-text illustrations, and 6 maps, of which 4 are folding, original publisher's pictorial cloth, gilt and blind, uncut, 8vo; Landtman (Gunnar), The Kiwai Papuans of British New Guinea: A Nature-Born Instance of Rousseau's Ideal Community, first edition, London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1927, plates, original publisher's cloth, pictorial gilt, top edge gilt, 8vo; Murray (Rev. Thomas Boyles), Pitcairn [...], third  edition, London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1854, defective, presentation inscription between Mundy family members of Markeaton Hall, original pictorial cloth, 8vo; Solomon Islands, Philippines, etc., (6)

New Hall porcelain silver-shape milk jug, 9cm; a matching sugar bowl, 11.5cm diameter; similar tea bowl and two saucers, one as found.Qty: 5

▲ Christopher Hall (1930-2016) 'Alpine Road, Reading'signed and dated 'C.C. Hall - 1976' l.r., inscribed with title on label verso, oil on board26 x 31cmProvenance: With Arthur Ackermann & Sons, London;New Grafton Gallery, London;the Collection of David and Sandy Fuller.David was a director of the National Horseracing Museum and a successful fine art consultant. He offered his expertise to leading galleries and auction houses, including Sotheby's and Christie's, and was a regular visitor and friend of Sworders for many years.Condition ReportFramed: 37 x 41.5cmOn close inspection there are some very light surface scratches however in our opinion the work presents well overall. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.

Registration – F255 DKOChassis No. – VF320CB6201557777M.O.T. – January 2026Odometer – 136,044This iconic 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6, offered at No Reserve, is certain to be sought-after. It has recently been fully recommissioned following an extended period of dry storage – it has been off the road for an incredible 25 years. This is evidenced by the car having just three former keepers, with the first and second owning it for an extended period between 1988 and 2015. It was originally owned by Dixons Motor Group. The recommissioning of ‘F255DKO’ saw it fitted with a new clutch and tyres, a new cambelt and a full service including the brakes. The very rare original alloy wheels were professionally refurbished, and it passed an MOT with no advisories – it is valid until January 2026. This further enhances a service history that features 16 previous service stamps, while all the original sales brochure and books are included. The odometer reads 136,000 miles and the vendor says the original interior is a real standout, rating it as being in ‘excellent’ condition. The famous Peugeot 205 GTI is one of the most iconic cars of the 1980s, and a certain contender for the title of best hot hatch ever. Enthusiasts particularly rate the 1.6-litre version, for its purer handling and better steering feel, while the ultra-smooth engine and simply brilliant gearbox are as much of a highlight as the pin-sharp and incredibly nimble handling. With highly original Peugeot 205 GTI examples becoming super-rare, this car presents a particularly unique opportunity to acquire an unmolested car, with just three former keepers and a great history, that could become a gold standard reference car in years to come. That ‘F255DKO’ is being offered at No Reserve simply adds further to its auction hall desirability. · 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6 offered at No Reserve· Fully recommissioned after 25 years off the road· Ready to drive with a full service and advisory-free MOT

Collection of 7" Vinyl Singles Featuring Varied Artists and LabelsThis diverse collection of 7-inch vinyl singles showcases an array of artists, featuring labels and titles that span different music genres. A notable piece is a single titled "Saturday Night Didn't Happen" by Reparata & The Delrons, identified by its "ERIC" label. Also included is a single from the East Coast Connection with the song "Summer in the Parks," displayed with a distinctive green label, and "The Night" by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, both of which exhibit image labels and text. Another highlight is a "Seville Records" single featuring "Believe In Me" by Doodles Weaver, marked with "SEV 1022" and released in 1976, presented in an orange and white design.Additionally, the collection includes singles with visually striking covers, such as "Cherry People," "QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL," and an artist's image on the "CYPRUS" cover by Helen Patroklou. Various other covers feature titles like "NEW DIRECTIONS" and a "CRIMSON" record sleeve with the artist Lee Andrews & Hearts and the song "NEVER THE LESS."

Preservation Hall Jazz Band – Vinyl LP "Vol. I" (1977, Columbia Masterworks)A signed vinyl record album of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band titled "Vol. I," released in 1977 under Columbia Masterworks, catalogue number M 34549. The cover, approximately 12 x 12 inches, depicts band members in formal wear outside Preservation Hall, New Orleans, with visible autographs in blue ink from members including Narvin Kimball (Banjo), Percy Humphrey (Trumpet), and Willie Humphrey (Clarinet). The back cover features liner notes, personnel details, and historical references to New Orleans jazz, credited to William Russell.The vinyl disc is black with a beige label design. Side 1 includes tracks such as "Tiger Rag" (6:37) and "Bill Bailey (Won't You Please Come Home)" (4:39), while Side 2 showcases "Joe Avery" (6:22) and "Panama" (9:51). Notable details include "Columbia Masterworks®" branding, "Library of Congress catalog card number 77-750558," and an SQ quadraphonic recording format. The item reflects CBS Inc.'s production standards of its era and includes contributions from band members born between 1900 and 1935.This 1977 vinyl album is a historical testament to the Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s legacy, incorporating traditional New Orleans jazz with authenticated autographs and original context.

c.1810 possibly New Hall Porcelain, tea and coffee duos. Painted with light blue and cobalt grounds with enamel and gilt floral motifs. (4)

Lilliput Lane: A collection of approximately over fifty models including Emmerdale models, "Harvest Home", "Main Street Cinema", "The Boat Yarn", "The George Inn", "Penkill Castle", "Tranquillity", "Last Orders", "The Three Kings" and others (one table top) Models Include Penkil Castle, Pen Pals, Gertrudes Garden, Gossip Gate, The George Inn, Cruckend. The World of Beatrix Potter - Yew Tree Farm (Coniston), The Crooked Spire in Winter, Sweet Honeysuckle, Happy 21st Birthday, Parkland Cottage, Cinderella, Tranquility, Frog Hall, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Last Orders, The Three Kings, Teddy Bear Cottage, Squatters Cottage, Marsworth Cattle, Pride & Joy, Little Tea Caddy, Winter at Skirsgill Lodge, The Old Court House, Wintry Days at Honeysuckle, New Neighbours, Lavender Lane, Strawberry Fields, Spring Green, Jack's Corner, Moot Hall Keswick, Summer Days, Troutbeck Farm, Lilliput Lane for Lisa Connelly - To Celebrate 10 Years Service, Natures Bounty, Tower of London, Hampton Manor, Tuck Shop, Time for Christmas, Bridge House in Winter, Campanula Cottage, Christmas at St. Endocks, Festive Times, Christmas at Lechlade, House of Wood, Bermuda Cottage, The Folly and the Ivy, Thyme Cottage, St Winifred's Well in Winter, Ashberry Cottage etc.Please note condition reports are not available for this lot. Viewing advised. Sold as seen.

Bible, English.- Book of Common Prayer (The)...with the Psalter, or Psalmes of David, bound without the final blank, 1638; The Holy Bible containing the Old Testament and the New, 2 parts in 1, engraved title by William Marshall, L2 lacking portion affecting head-line and 16 lines (neatly repaired and supplied in manuscript), 1638; The Whole Book of Psalmes..., musical notation, 1638, together 3 works in 1 vol., letterpress titles with woodcut device and within ornamental border, first title trimmed to edge and laid down, all printed in double column, neatly ruled in red throughout, slightly smudged on one or two leaves, first and last leaf soiled, first work with small hole to title and first few leaves, occasional spotting or soiling but generally a very clean copy, engraved bookplate and gilt-stamped red roan label "The Gift of Mrs.Mary Hall to Anna Ismay 1793" to front pastedown, handsome contemporary blue morocco with elaborate gilt Greek key and floral roll-tool border, spine gilt, g.e., rubbed and scuffed, spine faded, corners worn, [STC 16410, 2331 & 2682], folio, Cambridge, Thomas Buck & Roger Daniel

LARGE SELECTION OF VINTAGE JAZZ LPs, 78s, SINGLES AND BOOKS RELATING TO JAZZincluding Lionel Hamptons orchestra 'Apollo Hall concert - live recording', Chris Barber, George Lewis Jazz band, and Louis Armstrong approximately 160; some in a wooden box with stylised jazz musician motifs, books include Louis Armstrong : Satchmo : My life in New Orleans, Pelican book on Jazz 1957, Jazz on LPs: A guide for collectors

BOYLE (ROBERT), NEW EXPERIMENTS PHYSICO – MECHANICAL, 3 parts in 1, pt I [16], 203, [1], with engraved half title and one plate, London, Miles Flesher, 1682, pt II, A DEFENCE ON THE DOCTRINE TOUCHING THE SPRING AND WEIGHT OF THE AIR, [12], 117, [1], with one plate, blank in between pt II and III, pt III AN EXAMINATION OF THE GREAT PART OF MR HOBB’S DIALOGUS PHYSICUS, [8], 102, [2]; A CONTINUATION OF NEW EXPERIMENTS PHYSICO – MECHANICAL, 2 parts in 1, pt I [22], 198, [10], with eight engraved plates bound at pp 198, Oxford, Henry Hall, 1699, pt II [10], 198, [5], with five engraved plates; NEW EXPERIMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS TOUCHING COLD OR AN EXPERIMENTAL HISTORY OF COLD, [44] (including blank), 324, [4], 20, [2], 29, London, Richard Davis, 1683, uniform tan calf (3)Condition Report: There is only 1 engraved plate to the first part of New Experiments 1682 at page 104 – image uploaded. There is a folding plate to Defence of the Doctrine at page 88 – also pictured. This plate is crumpled / creased at one edge.The crumpled area of the folding plate is hard to flatten out to ascertain condition – images have been added.There is a small tear at the fold line and a couple of small edge tears. On the face of it, it does appear to be ok but is possibly closely trimmed / missing a little of the detail. Attention will be needed here. There are NO plates in 'Touching Cold'.

GASKELL (ELIZABETH), WIVES AND DAUGHTERS, original cloth, New York, Harper Brothers, 1866; NORTH AND SOUTH, second edition, original cloth, London, Chapman and Hall, 1855; and 17 others by the author (20)

James Bond 007 Casino Royale (2006) World Royal Premiere brochure from Royal Albert Hall in London, 14th November 2006, individually numbered, 3478; (1)Condition Report: CR:- In mint condition - brand new and unread.

James Bond 007 Spectre (2015) World Premiere Royal brochure from Royal Albert Hall in London, 26th October 2015, individually numbered, 0883; (1)Condition Report: CR:- In mint condition - brand new and unread.

Culpeper (Nicholas). Pharmacopoeia Londinensis: or The London Dispensatory further adorned by the Studies and Collections of the Fellows, now living of the said Colledg. Whereunto is added, 1. The Vertues, Qualitites, and Properties of every Simple. 2. The Vertues and use of the Compounds. 3. Cautions in giving all Medicines that are dangerous. 4. All the Medicines that were in the Old Latin Dispensatory, and are left out in the New Latin one, are printed in this fourth impression in English with their Vertues. 5. A Key to Galen's Method of Physick, containing thirty three Chapters. 6. What is added to the Book by the Translator, is of a different Letter from that which was made by the Colledg., London: printed for Peter Cole, 1653, lacking portrait frontispiece, closed tears to title and following leaf (B1) mostly at gutter, final leaf also with closed tears at gutter, some fraying mostly to first and last leaves (particularly final leaf), some toning and light dust-soiling, few marks, damp-staining (mostly to margins, contemporary sheep, worn at head and foot of spine, joints and extremities rubbed, small folio, together with:Fisher (George). The Instructor, or Young Man's Best Companion..., 25th edition, London: Toplis & Bunney; Gainsbrough: J. Mozley, 1780, engraved frontispiece (with offsetting from title), folding engraved plate (detached), some toning and few marks, early ownership inscription to front free endpaper 'Henry Milward, Pershore, his Book', contemporary sheep, joints cracked and some wear, 12moQTY: (2)NOTE:1. Wing C7525.Provenance: Miss Elizabeth Apletree Davis (b. 1887), Woollas Hill Farm, Eckington, Bredon Hill, near Pershore, Worcestershire. The daughter of Frederick Davis (b. 1848) and Emma Davis (b. 1847). Her father was a farmer and horse trainer for Colonel Hanford Flood, of Woollas Hall, where the poet John Masefield (1878-1967) frequented in his younger days enjoying the books in the library.

The Gentleman's Magazine, or Monthly Intelligencer, 158 volumes, a near unbroken run, volumes I-XLVIII, L-LXX, LXXII-LXXX, LXXXIII-LXXXVIII, CX-CIII, New Series, volumes I-III, V, VII-VIII, X, XVI, XXIII, XXV & XXXV-XXXVII, London: 1731-1852, lacking only volumes XLIX (1779), LXXI (1801), LXXXI-LXXXII (1811 & 1812), LXXXIX (July-December 1819), and New Series, volumes IV, VI, and IX (July-December 1835, July-December 1836, and January-June 1838), profusely illustrated with engraved plates and maps, including many folding, woodcut illustrations to text, almost all bound in contemporary half calf, the first twelve volumes rebound in good-quality antique-style modern uniform lighter brown half calf, spines gilt with morocco labels, occasional wear and a few covers detached (bindings generally in better than usual condition), one or two with later rebacks or repairs, together with four volumes only of The Gentleman's Magazine Library: being a classified collection of the chief contents of the Gentleman's Magazine from 1731 to 1868, edited by George Lawrence Gomme, English Topography, Parts IV, VI, X and XII only, 1893-1900, bound in original cloth, all 8vo QTY: (158)NOTE:Provenance: Many of the earlier volumes bear the early 19th-century bookplate of Toft Hall, Cheshire, the seat of Ralf Leycester (1763-1835), MP for Shaftesbury (1821-1830). The house contained a library which was added during the renovations made between 1810 and 1813 by the architect Samuel Pepys Cockerell. Several other volumes contain 19th-century bookplates from different owners.A near-complete run of the Gentleman's Magazine from its commencement in 1731 to the early 19th century, complete with the majority of the required maps and plates. Sold as a periodical, not subject to return.This impressive run contains many of the important maps and plans relating to the American Wars of Independence, and also includes one of the earliest reports of the Boston Tea Party (volume 44, 1774), and one of the earliest British printings of the Declaration of American Independence (volume 46, 1776). Engraved American maps present in this lot, as listed in David Jolly, Maps of America in Periodicals before 1800 are, according to his numbered listing: 3-10, 17, 26, 32-33, 36, 44, 45 (some fraying to left and right margins with slight loss to lower right edge), 46 (bound opposite page 123), 53-55, 65 (central horizontal closed tear without loss), 69-70, 82, 83 (slight offsetting), 118-122, 164-165, 186-190, 219-222, 242, 244 (bound facing page 513), 245, 247-248, 257, 258 (bound opposite page 264), 259-260, 286 (slight offsetting), 287, 290 (slight offsetting), 309, 319-321, 336, 357 (short closed tear at head), 409, and 427. Amongst these are: An Accurate Map of the West Indies (no. 3, 1740), New Map or Chart of the Western or Atlantic Ocean (no. 10, 1740), Plan of the Harbour of Chebucto and Town of Halifax (no. 36, 1750), Map of Philadelphia and Parts Adjacent (no. 45, 1753, with slight loss), Map of the British and French Settlements in North America (no. 54, 1755), Map of that Part of America which was the Principal Seat of War in 1756 (no. 69, 1757), Accurate Map of the British Empire in Nth. America as settled by the Preliminaries in 1762 (no. 190, 1762), Louisiana, Virginia, & Carolina (no. 220, 1763), Map of the New Governments of East & West Florida (no. 221, 1763), The British Governments in Nth. America laid down Agreeable to the Proclamation of Octr. 7, 1763 (no. 222, 1763), Map of Part of West Florida, from Pensacola to the Mouth of the Iberville River (no. 247, 1772), Plan of the Town and Chart of the Harbour of Boston (no. 257, 1775), Map of 100 Miles round Boston (no. 258, 1775), New and Correct Plan of the Town of Boston (no. 260, 1775), Map of Connecticut and Rhode Island (no. 290, 1776), Map of Philadelphia and Parts Adjacent (no. 309, 1777), Map of Hudson's River (no. 319, 1778), Map of the Island of Dominica (no. 320, 1778), Map of the Island of Tobago (no. 321, 1778), Plan of the Harbour of Omoa (no. 336, 1780), and Map Shewing the Communication of the Lakes and Rivers between Lake Superior and Slave Lake in North America (no. 427, 1790).The engraved maps not present are New Chart of the Coast of New England (no. 23, 1746), Map of the British American Plantations (no. 47, 1754), Map of the World on Mercator's Projection (no. 56, 1755), Physical Planisphere (no. 71, 1757), Map of the Country round Philadelphia (no. 288, 1776), Sketch of the Country Illustrating the Late Engagement in Long Island (no. 289, 1776), Map of the Progress of His Majesty's Armies in New York (no. 291, 1776), and Plan of St. Lucia in the West Indies (no. 328, 1779). Sold as a periodical, not subject to return.

Darwin (Charles). On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life, Fifth Thousand, London: John Murray, 1860, half-title with three quotations on verso, folding lithographic diagram by William West after Darwin bound to face p. 117, 32 pp. publisher’s catalogue at rear (dated January 1860, lacking pp. 23-28), a few scattered marginal pencil marks, some finger and dust-soiling and a few light creases to early leaves, including creasing at foot of front flyleaf and half-title, marginal splits to blank foremargin of D1 and lower inner margin of E9, inner margins of K1-6 slightly cracked, coated brown endpapers, pictorial bookplate of Millicent Garrett Fawcett with the motto ‘Truth is the Light’ to front pastedown, original blind-stamped green cloth with Edmonds and Remnants ticket at rear, gilt-stamped spine, rubbed and a little edge wear, spine ends strengthened, 8vo in 12sQTY: (1)NOTE: Provenance: Millicent Garrett Fawcett (1847-1929), leader of the constitutional women’s suffrage movement and author. In 1867 she married the statesman, academic and economist Henry Fawcett. Millicent wrote on women’s education, women’s suffrage, and economics, as well as two novels. She was co-founder of Newnham College in 1875, and served on its council. She was a committee member of the London National Society for Women’s Suffrage from 1867, and spoke and lectured on women’s issues and other political subjects in the 1870s. She emerged as the women’s suffrage movement’s leader after the death of Lydia Ernestine Becker in 1890.Unlike Becker, with whom Darwin occasionally corresponded between 1863 and 1877, Millicent Fawcett never seems to have met or corresponded with Darwin himself, though she and her husband Henry did have contact with Darwin’s second son, George. Millicent was a committed disciple of John Stuart Mill, a keen supporter of women’s suffrage, while the arch-conservative Darwin has traditionally not been recognised as a promoter of women’s rights. This view has softened in recent years and certainly Millicent believed Darwin was an ally and named him as a supporter:‘… This objection, that the notion of women suffrage is monstrous and absurd and deserves only to be treated as a joke, is one which is slowly dying a natural death. You still hear of it in remote country districts, but it has received its death blow from the names of the many very eminent persons who are the warm advocates of women’s suffrage. Perhaps I need only mention such names as Mr Mill, Canon Kingsley, Mr Darwin, Professor Huxley and Professor Maurice to remind you that women’s suffrage is advocated by men occupying the highest ranks in philosophy, science and literature’, (from ‘A Lecture Delivered at the New Hall, Tavistock, 11 March 1871’, published in Melissa Terras & Elizabeth Crawford (editors), Millicent Garrett Fawcett: Selected Writings, (UCL Press, 2022), p. 53.)Freeman 376a; Norman 594; cf. Garrison-Morton 220 & PMM 344b for the first edition. Second edition, second issue. One of 3,000 copies; only two copies of the first issue with an 1859 imprint are known.'The most important biological book ever written' (Freeman) and 'one of the most important books ever published' (Garrison-Morton).

Φ Harry Mileham (1873-1957) The Pardoner's Prologue (from The Canterbury Tales) Signed and dated Harry.R.Mileham.1924 (lower left) Oil on canvas 67.4 x 165cm; 26½ x 65in Provenance: By family descent from the artist Exhibited: Brighton, Brighton Arts Club, 1925, no.4; London, The New Society of Artists, 1925; London, Leighton House Museum; Hove, Hove Museum and Art Gallery; Canterbury, Royal Museum and Art Gallery, Harry Mileham, 1995 Literature: The Connoisseur, September 1925, p.55; Patrick Mileham (ed.), Harry Mileham 1873-1957: A Catalogue, (1995), pp.16, 44-47, 50, 66, illustrated on cover an pl.39; Michael Alexander, Medievalism: The Middle Ages in Modern England (Yale University Press, 2007), p.64 (illustrated) This work by Harry Mileham, and the preceding lot, are offered at auction here for the first time, and are two of the most significant paintings of his career. The Finding of Moses (lot 334) was the painting for which he was awarded the Gold Medal and Travelling Studentship by the Royal Academy. This was the premier prize at the Royal Academy Schools, and Frederic Leighton had the casting vote.The Pardoner's Prologue, was painted almost 30 years later and, in the words of Helen Cooper, Emeritus Professor of Medieval and Renaissance English at the University of Cambridge, "this work represents the apex of Mileham’s achievement in historical and literary interpretation”. The painting demonstrates Mileham's minute reading of Chaucer's text, with details such as the Miller's white coat and blue hood, or the Pardoner's long hair, conforming with the source. His attention to detail extended beyond the text, as the Pardoner's reliquary is based on one in the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Host's keys are based on those of the medieval Town Hall in Calais.

A Catalogue of Ancient Coins in the Cabinet of Sir Roger Newdigate of Arbury Hall, Warwickshire. 2005 A.D. Wilfred Seaby & Stanley Ireland - London, 2005, hardback with dustwrapper, 116, pp 68 plates; new. 968 grams, 30.5 x 22 cm (12 x 8 5/8 in.). [No Reserve] Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

A pair of Regency mahogany hall chairs, in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster, each with a carved and waisted back over a solid seat, on turned tapering front legs,38cm wide39cm deep86cm high (2)Condition ReportThey appear to be in good condition, with no obvious faults.the joints are firm, one or two blocks below the seat are replaced or missing, they msy have been re-polishedthey are ready for a new home

Three 19th Century Cups to Include Chinoiserie Coalport Type Cup with Hand Painted Temple Lions and Precious Object Cartouches, New Hall Type Cup with Hand Painted Landscape Scene and Swansea Type Cup with Reeded Bowl and Gilt Trim

A vintage leather-bound copy of Social Character in a Mexican Village: A Sociopsychoanalytic Study by Erich Fromm and Michael Maccoby, published in 1970 by Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. This book, measuring 6.25"L x 9.25"H, delves into the socio-psychoanalytic study of peasant life in Mexico. Featuring a beautifully embossed leather cover and gilded spine details, it makes an excellent collectible piece or addition to a library of classic works.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

Comprehensive service historyImmaculately presented in rare Black Velvet metallicMulliner Driving SpecificationThe 2015 Bentley Continental GT Speed is a luxury grand tourer that combines opulence, power, and refined craftsmanship. Known as one of the fastest four-seaters in the world, this car is the pinnacle of Bentley’s performance line, offering an exhilarating driving experience wrapped in unmistakable British elegance. At the heart of the GT Speed is a 6.0 litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine that produces a remarkable 626bhp and 605 lb-ft of torque. This immense power allows the GT Speed to sprint from 0-60mph in just four seconds, with a top speed of 206mph. Despite its considerable weight, the car delivers sharp acceleration and impressive handling, thanks in part to its advanced all-wheel-drive system and adaptive air suspension, which provide stability and comfort across different driving conditions. The exterior design is an elegant blend of classic Bentley styling and sporty cues. The GT Speed features unique 21-inch alloy wheels, a more aggressive front bumper, and dark-tinted chrome detailing, giving it a distinctive and imposing look. The car’s wide stance and flowing lines add to its visual appeal, while also hinting at its high-performance capabilities.Originally registered on 17th July 2015 and supplied by Bentley Hatfield, this Bentley GT Speed with Mulliner Driving Specification presents beautifully in the delightful colour combination of Black Velvet with Beluga black leather with linen accents. The mileage of 19,533 is supported by a collection of Bentley service and maintenance invoices and service booklet showing seven service entries, the only gap being during the pandemic when it was garaged, it is not difficult to see that this has been a very well looked after car. Inside, the 2015 GT Speed is a showcase of luxury craftsmanship. The cabin is adorned with premium materials being a cost optioned premier specification, including diamond-quilted leather seats, hand-stitched accents and rich Piano Black wood veneers. Further cost options include adaptive cruise control, remote garage/gate opener, Bentley tracker and uprated telephone connectivity.The attention to detail is impeccable, with options for custom configurations that allow owners to tailor the interior to their exact tastes. Modern tech features like an advanced infotainment system, navigation, and a high-end Naim audio system are seamlessly integrated, ensuring a comfortable and connected driving experience. Our vendor who purchased in 2022 has enjoyed two trips to Le Mans in his GT Speed and declared it is the fastest way of driving comfortably, this from a client who previously owned an earlier Supersports example. The Bentley Continental GT Speed stands as a perfect blend of luxury and performance, offering a driving experience that’s both thrilling and exquisitely refined. This superb example is sure to create interest within the auction hall and has benefited from a pre-auction Bentley main dealer health check details of which can be found within the history file for extra piece of mind. Consigned by Mathew PriddyService Schedule00,010 10/2015 Jack Barclay Bentley 03,569 12/08/16 Bentley Hertfordshire 04,662 17/07/17 HR Owen 05,104 20/04/18 Bentley Tunbridge Wells 08,545 23/08/19 Prestigue Cars Bentley Specialist 16,654 23/05/23 Bentley Surrey 18,778 20/05/24 Bentley Surrey JUST 19,800 MILES FROM NEW WITH MILLINER DRIVING SPECIFICATIONFULLY LOADED, COMPREHANSIVELY SERVICED & WITH A BENTLEY HEALTH CHECK

Judy Garland, Concert Poster (1969) for her one-date show at the Lincoln Center Philharmonic Hall, New York, 25th Feb 1968 with a poster design by Seymour Chwast, Garland would sadly die the following year, 23 x 36 3/4 inches, unfolded with some old sellotape repairs to edge tears.

18th century Worcester feather moulded saucers with floral pattern, circa 1760, together with Worcester fence pattern saucer, Liverpool slop bowl, New Hall tea bowl and other English ceramics

Castleford-type stoneware teapot, of classical straight sided rounded octagonal form, with a hinged cover and reserves of moulded figures, and acanthus leaf decoration, within blue borders, impressed "22" mark to base, W.22.5cm; Two New Hall porcelain tea bowls, each with a saucer and decorated with floral sprays; 2 trios with gilt scrolling floral decoration on a cobalt blue ground, and a trio with a band of underglaze blue and gilt oak leaf and acorn decoration. (14)

Nolan Bushnell signed Spark to Space Salute Progress in Electronics FDC PM New York, NY Jul 10 1973.Nolan Kay Bushnell (born February 5, 1943) is an American businessman and electrical engineer. He established Atari, Inc. and the Chuck E. Cheeses Pizza Time Theatre chain. He has been inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame. 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

Astronomy.- Town Hall, Gravesend...Mr. D. F. Walker...Will Deliver his Astronomical Lectures on his Entirely New Eidouranion; Or, Large Transparent Orrery..., some very light spotting, light central fold, 277 x 215mm., G. Schulze, 19th, 20th & 22nd May 1820 § Theatre, Gravesend...Mr. Lloyd Will finish his Course of Astronomical Lectures on the Dioastrodoxon, Or, Grand Transparent Orrery..., some spotting, slightly browned, folds, 226 x 140mm., Gravesend, Caddel, 26th July 1822 § Circus, Shrewsbury...Mr. Lloyd...Will Give a Final and Farewell Course of Astronomical Lectures...Illustrated by the Dioastrodoxon, or Grand Transparent Orrery..., few very small marginal tears repaired, 278 x 212mm., Shrewsbury, Eddowes, 9th, 11th & 14th February 1831, printed broadsides (3) A limited number of printed catalogues are available to purchase for this auction. UK: £35 (incl. postage) Rest of World: £50 (incl. postage) Please contact info@forumauctions.co.uk to place an order.

§ Maggi Hambling CBE (1945-) Underwater II; for the New Hall Postcard Lotteryoil on paper14.5 x 10cmNot removed from the frame, but in seemingly very nice condition throughout

MASSIE, Chris. A collection of nine FIRST EDITIONS, all scarce, each one a PRESENTATION COPY inscribed by the author, comprising: Penny Whip, inscribed & dated 1940, unclipped dust-jacket, London: Secker & Warburg, 1939; The Green Orb, inscribed 1943, unclipped d.j., London: Faber & Faber, 1943; The Green Circle [first US edition of Green Orb], inscribed 1943, New York: Random House, 1943; They Being Dead Yet Speak, inscribed 1933, London: Chapman & Hall, 1929; Flood Light, inscribed 1934, London: Sampson Low, n.d. [1932]; A Portrait of a Beautiful Woman, inscribed 1934, London: Sampson Low, n.d. [1934]; Esther Vanner, inscribed 1937, London: Sampson Low, n.d. [1937], and A Modern Calvus, inscribed 1936, London: Sampson Low, n.d. [1936]. Together with a b&w photograph, inscribed verso by Massie, "J C Powys [notable writer John Cooper Powys] and myself, Aug 1935", and five unsigned first editions of Escape from Julia, unclipped d.j. (1947), two copies of The Undivided Light, one with unclipped d.j. (1952), A Modern Calvus, ex-library [1936], and The Confessions of a Vagabond, worn/repaired binding [1931]. Condition varied, sold as one collection with all faults. All but two of the presentation copies are inscribed for "Nell" [Lanchbury, née Brewster], the two copies of Green Orb/Circle inscribed "with love to all at Pennellhurst [Aylesbury]". The books come with two modern scans of photographs, one of which shows Massie with Nell (14) ❧ A now obscure author who was hailed by contemporary reviewers as "an uncommonly gifted writer" [Peter Quennell], and whose talent was championed in the press, "he sees life with the eyes of a poet. Often his stories have a touch of the macabre about them, always they go a way of their own." [Ralph Straus, Sunday Times]. Despite finding success with film adaptations of his works, most notably Corridor of Mirrors (described by Faber & Faber as "one of the strangest novels we have ever published"), Massie's name has since mysteriously vanished, and first editions of his published works have become increasingly scarce

A collection of approximately 104 postcards of Essex, including photographic postcards titled ‘Opening New Rifle Range, Hornchurch… 1912’, ‘Air Raid on Colchester’, ‘P.L.A. Customs & Baggage Hall, Tilbury’, ‘Dedham’ and several of social history interest.

Model Railway- Boxed Heljan 4034 Hanson & Hall 50008 Thunderer, O Gauge, as new.

A Collection of Various Ceramics to Comprise New Hall Boumier Ware Lucien Boullemier Bowl with Exotic Bird Decoration, Poole Shallow Relief Green Glazed Fish Dish, Portmeirion Phoenix Coffee Pot and Jug etc

An original concert poster advertising Frank Zappa at New Bingley Hall, 12th Feb 1977. Measures approx 30 x 40". Rolled. VF condition with a tear.

LIBRARY - 10" 78s COLLECTION. An intriguing collection of approx 37 x 78s. Titles include Havoc, The Comic Mystic, The Melodi Light Orchestra - High Life, Roger Roger - Through The Town, The Telecast Ensemble - Left Bank Paris Soir, Taj Mahal, Queen's Hall Light Orchestra - Journey Into Melody, Gateway To The West, Lake Of The Woods, Sportsmaster, Pow Wow, New Era Symphonic Band - The Awkward Squad, Drummer Boy, Seascape, Ottawa Heights and How Beautiful Is Night. The condition is generally V+ to E+.

Mixed Lot: Ceramics to include a Chinese Canton part tea set, a New Hall Boy and Bug teapot, English porcelain side plates decorated with chinoiserie type detail, pattern number 4554 and other items

° ° Dickens, Charles - Our Mutual Friend. (new edition), 2 vols. (bound together). pictorial general title, frontispieces and 38 plates; contemp. half calf and marbled boards, gilt decorated panelled spine with red and brown labels, marbled edge and e/ps. Chapman and Hall, (ca.1875); Dickens, Charles - The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit. (new edition) pictorial engraved and printed titles, frontis and 38 plates: later 19th century gilt ruled half calf and marbled boards, gilt decorated and panelled spine with red and black labels. Chapman and Hall, 1863; Dickens, Charles - Sketches by Boz. new edition complete (in one vol.), pictorial engraved and printed titles, 39 plates (by George Cruikshank); contemp. blind ruled and decorated black morocco, gilt decorated panelled spine, ge. and marbled e/ps. Chapman and Hall, 1867; Master Humphrey's Clock. First Edition, 3 vols (bound as 2). titles and frontispieces for vols 1 and 2; not title, frontis. or prelims. for vol. 3, num. text illus. throughout; near contemp. gilt decorated straight grain tan morocco, panelled spine with maroon labels, marbled edges and e/ps. (first vol. distressed). Chapman and Hall, 1840-41 (5)