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Multitone Electric Co Ltd Ardente Bakelite cinema hearing aid, with small collection of cards for the Odeon or Gaumont Theatre Hearing Aid Service

Vinyl - Over 140 New Wave / Post Punk / Rock and Pop 1970’s / 1980’s 7” singles to include: The Glove (Robert Smith) - Punish Me With Kisses (SHE 5, UK 1983 paper labels), Cult Figures - In Love (Rather Records – gear eight, UK 1980), Vaughn Toulouse (Department S.) Department S., Elvis Costello & The Attraction, Ian Dury, The Fall, Wreckless Eric, 13 Altered Images singles (including promos and foreign pressings), Wasted Youth, The Psychedelic Furs, Theatre Of Hate x 4, Tenpole Tudor, Spear Of Destiny, Simple Minds x 2, Repetition, Marine, Eddie & The Hot Rods x 7 (including German picture sleeve), T. Rex x 11 (including Promo flexi disc), Lou Reed, The Bluebells, The Rolling Stones, Kraftwerk, Prince, Guns N’ Roses, and flexi discs to include: The Professionals, The Scars, Acid Reign, The Passage / Blancmange, Becketts, Soft Cell and many others. Condition at least VG+ overall.

Vinyl - 10 Genesis and related albums to include: Where The Sour Turns To Sweet (picture disc album), You'll Love Us Live (US 1980 private pressing white labels), From Genesis To Revelation (US with insert), Ad Then There Were Three, Invisible Touch, Live, A Trick Of The Tail, The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, Rock Theatre (German), Peter Gabriel – Plays Live. Condition VG+ overall.

WWI Medal Trio, comprising 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to 12186 Pte J Disney E York R. Private James Disney East Yorkshire Regiment entered The Balkans Theatre of Conflict 14 July 1915, thereafter he went on to serve with Northumberland Fusiliers & Durham Light Infantry.

* MARGARET MORRIS (BRITISH 1891 - 1980), NUDE COMPOSITION 1913 graphite on paper, titled label versomounted, framed and under glassimage size 16cm x 16cm, overall size 43cm x 32cmExhibition label verso: The Art of Margaret Morris Exhibition, April 1984, Cyril Gerber Fine Art, Glasgow.Note: Dancer, choreographer, artist and writer, daughter of the artist William Bright Morris and wife of the artist J D Fergusson. She was a child stage prodigy who did ballet training at Theatre Royal in London, later studying with Raymond Duncan, the dancer Isadora’s brother. Keen to extend the expressive power of dance, she invented her own technique which she began teaching prior to World War I in her own Margaret Morris Movement school, staging her own shows. In 1913 during a Paris tour she met Fergusson and they formed a creative partnership. Between the wars more Margaret Morris Movement schools opened in France and Britain and the Morris-Fergusson artistic circle widened enormously. After returning to Glasgow on the outbreak of World War II the pair played a big role in forming the New Art Club and New Scottish Group of painters, and Morris founded the Celtic Ballet which in 1960 developed into the Scottish National Ballet. Fergusson encouraged his wife’s artistic talents and she emerged as a clever, decorative painter and draughtsman, adept at catching a likeness in movement. Among her books was The Art of J D Fergusson, 1974. The first comprehensive show of her work occurred at Cyril Gerber Fine Art, Glasgow, 1984, which held a centenary show in 1991. After Morris’ death her dance work continued through the International Association of Margaret Morris Movements in many countries.

A print of 'The Empire Theatre Sunderland' by D. Henshaw, 1984 and two Sunderland AFC limited edition mugs

A leather cased pair of French Lemaire Fab't theatre and field glasses.

A group of various items of theatre and film memorabilia comprising photos, books, autograph albums and autographed photos, also programmes from various shows, with some signed examples including Alfie, Scrooge, Les Misérables, Sunset Boulevard, and autographs including Simon Pegg, Anthony Hopkins, Brian Cox, Adam Faith and Ian McKellen.

Dame Lucie Rie DBE (Austrian/British, 1902-1995) A stoneware coffee service for four, circa 1955, impressed LR seal marks, glazed to the exterior in manganese and incised with fine sgraffito bands, comprising: four tapering conical cups, four saucers, a baluster coffee pot and cover with knop finial 19cm high, a baluster milk jug 12cm high and a sugar-bowl, the interiors and undersides of each piece glazed in white (coffee pot with hairline crack, the hairline crack is approx 3cm long, small chip to edge of one saucer) (11) Provenance: Acquired by the present owner's parents in the mid 1950s, while they were touring with Sadlers Wells Theatre Ballet, in the Corp de Ballet and subsequently as principal dancers. Thence by descent to the present owners.    Lucie Rie (1902-1995) was born in Vienna and developed an interest in the decorative arts from a young age, studying under the Head of Ceramics, Michael Powolny, at the Vienna Kunstgewerbeschule.  She later opened her own studio, to great acclaim, becoming a much sought-after ceramicist, exhibiting at the Paris International Exhibition in 1925 and winning a gold medal at the Brussels International Exhibition in 1935. Rie fled the approaching Nazi occupation, establishing herself as a Jewish émigré in London in 1938.  She initially created glass and ceramic buttons for the Orplid Glass Studio, although she is most well-known for her collaborations with Hans Coper (1920-1981), a German émigré, whom she hired as a studio assistant in 1946. The partnership was a fruitful one; Coper was a huge inspiration for Rie, championing her experimentation and love of modernism. She continued to experiment with glazes, enamel colours and forms throughout her long career. Provenance: Acquired by the present owner's parents in the mid 1950s, while they were touring worldwide, with Sadlers Wells Ballet Company, in the Corp de Ballet and subsequently as principal dancers. Thence by descent to the present owners. Provenance: Acquired by the present owner's parents in the mid 1950s, while they were touring worldwide, with Sadlers Wells Ballet Company, in the Corp de Ballet and subsequently as principal dancers. Thence by descent to the present owners.  Condition Report Coffee pot with hairline crack (the hairline crack is approx 3cm long), small chip to edge of one saucer.

A Strand Electric theatre light 20th century, raised on an adjustable tripod, stamped 'Strand Electric',134cm highCondition ReportMinor scuffs, wear, and knocks commensurate with use.

A Strand Electric theatre light 20th century, raised on an adjustable tripod, stamped 'Strand Electric',125cm highCondition ReportScuffs, knocks and wear commensurate with use.

Moss Bros grey top hat with black band together with a Ellwood & Sons collapsible black theatre top hat (boxed) and a Derry & Toms Stetson black bowler hat

Books - The Works of Shakspere (Shakespeare) Imperial Edition, volumes I and II, published by Virtue & Co, London, together with The Works of Shakspere with Notes by Charles Knight, The Birth-Place of Shakspere & The Globe Theatre, Bankside... 1593, published by Virtue & Co, London (4)

A Pollocks Britannia toy Theatre - with characters and scenes for Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves; together with a Pollocks Regency toy Theatre, 'Sleeping Beauty' (complete but disbound); a Pollocks "A Penny Plain and Twopence Coloured" toy theatre book, 'Cinderella'; two other vintage childrens' books; a set of five 1922 prints of nurses from the 'Our Hospital ABC' book (mounted, unframed).

Topolski (Feliks) Collection of correspondence to his editor Stephen Brook, comprising 3 autograph and 2 typed letters signed, and 1 autograph note with design verso, 7pp., most on The Tower, Whitehall Court letterhead, one verso to Southbank stationary, 2 May 1980- 27 March 1981, mostly complaining about perceived delays and inefficiencies in preparing two books for publication, folds and handling creases (6 pieces) *** He appears to have had a point as one of the projects: Topolski's Theatre" seems not to have come to fruition. The other - his illustrations for John Elsom's "Post-War British Theatre Criticism" - was published by Routledge & Kegan Paul in 1981. "I have all the originally ordered photographs but a few will have to be added, such as those of pictures lent by Sir Michael Redgrave etc." "I feel flattered/over-burdened by you leaving crucial decisions to me." 

* DAVID COOK (SCOTTISH b. 1957), CANDLE & BIRDCAGE oil on board, signed, titled versoframedimage size 57cm x 100cm, overall size 69cm x 113cm Note: David Cook was born in 1957 in Dunfermline and attended Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee from 1979-84. He was recognised early as an exceptional talent, winning the first prize at the annual student show at the Royal Scottish Academy in 1983. He then won a travel award which took him to Paris, Amsterdam, Belgium and Cyprus. He won the Guthrie Award at the RSA in 1985 and was given Scottish Arts Council Awards in 1985, 1988 and 1989. He has exhibited irregularly but notably at The Traverse Theatre in 1982 and with the 369 Gallery throughout the following decade. In the 1990s he was already visiting "Seagreens" (his current home) and staying at a cottage at Benholm, two miles to the North also frequented by Alberto Morocco and Ian Eadie. Cook travelled regularly in these years to Turkey, the Balearics and significantly, at the invitation of the Everard Reed Gallery, to Southern Africa for three months in 1997. He was able to secure the tenancy at Seagreens shortly after his return and eventually bought it in 2004. Joan Eardley worked at Catterline, just eleven miles to the north of Seagreens and like Eardley sixty years earlier, David Cook feels the emotional draw of the sea and the wildness of the coastal environment. This sense of belonging is now deeply embedded; he can see the seasons change and paint the whole calendar; the daffodils of Spring, wild flowers of Summer, the Autumn skies and bleak drama of Winter are all on show: immediate, raw and compelling. David Cook is represented by The Scottish Gallery (Edinburgh) and his most recent solo show there was "Forged by the Sea" 29th June - 22nd July 2023. His known public collections include: The City of Edinburgh Council, Dundee Art Gallery & Museums, Dunfermline District Museum, Glasgow Museums & Galleries, The Hunterian, Kirkcaldy Museum & Gallery, Knysna Fine Art (South Africa), The Scottish Arts Council, University of Dundee, University of Warwick, Art in Healthcare and in corporate collections in the UK. Recent prices for David Cook's paintings in our auctions in 2024 include sales of £480, £550 and £800.

* NORMAN EDGAR RGI (SCOTTISH 1948 - 2022), MOORINGS, GOUROCK oil on canvas, signed, titled versoframed and under glass image size 26cm x 20cm, overall size 41cm x 35cm Artist's label versoNote: Norman Edgar studied at Glasgow School of Art from 1966 to 70 and went on to teach there until 1990, when he left in order to paint full-time. He was a landscape and portrait painter, working in the Colourist tradition. A member of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts, he showed work regularly in the annual Royal Scottish Academy exhibitions. He was a long time resident of Gourock on the south bank of the River Clyde and marine activities feature prominently in his work. He was also widely regarded to be one of Scotland's leading still life painters. Known collections include: HRH The late Duke of Edinburgh, Heriot Watt University, Greenock Art Gallery, Argyll Education Authority, Renfrew Education Authority, Lord Morton, Guinness Plc, United Distillers, Lord Macfarlane of Bearsden, Glasgow Dental Hospital, Pitlochry Theatre and in numerous corporate and private collections in the USA, Germany and the UK.

* DAVID COOK (SCOTTISH b. 1957), MINT TEA oil on canvas, signed, titled versoframedimage size 60cm x 95cm, overall size 76cm x 110cm Note: David Cook was born in 1957 in Dunfermline and attended Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee from 1979-84. He was recognised early as an exceptional talent, winning the first prize at the annual student show at the Royal Scottish Academy in 1983. He then won a travel award which took him to Paris, Amsterdam, Belgium and Cyprus. He won the Guthrie Award at the RSA in 1985 and was given Scottish Arts Council Awards in 1985, 1988 and 1989. He has exhibited irregularly but notably at The Traverse Theatre in 1982 and with the 369 Gallery throughout the following decade. In the 1990s he was already visiting "Seagreens" (his current home) and staying at a cottage at Benholm, two miles to the North also frequented by Alberto Morocco and Ian Eadie. Cook travelled regularly in these years to Turkey, the Balearics and significantly, at the invitation of the Everard Reed Gallery, to Southern Africa for three months in 1997. He was able to secure the tenancy at Seagreens shortly after his return and eventually bought it in 2004. Joan Eardley worked at Catterline, just eleven miles to the north of Seagreens and like Eardley sixty years earlier, David Cook feels the emotional draw of the sea and the wildness of the coastal environment. This sense of belonging is now deeply embedded; he can see the seasons change and paint the whole calendar; the daffodils of Spring, wild flowers of Summer, the Autumn skies and bleak drama of Winter are all on show: immediate, raw and compelling. David Cook is represented by The Scottish Gallery (Edinburgh) and his most recent solo show there was "Forged by the Sea" 29th June - 22nd July 2023. His known public collections include: The City of Edinburgh Council, Dundee Art Gallery & Museums, Dunfermline District Museum, Glasgow Museums & Galleries, The Hunterian, Kirkcaldy Museum & Gallery, Knysna Fine Art (South Africa), The Scottish Arts Council, University of Dundee, University of Warwick, Art in Healthcare and in corporate collections in the UK. Recent prices for David Cook's paintings in our auctions in 2024 include sales of £480, £550 and £800.

* STEPHEN MANGAN (SCOTTISH b. 1964) ANCHOR WATCH oil on canvas, signed, titled label versoframed image size 60cm x 80cm, overall size 79cm x 99cm Label verso: Richard Hagen Gallery, BroadwayNote: Stephen Mangan has an ever growing reputation as an important and relevant Scottish artist. Born in Edinburgh in 1964, in 1988 he graduated with a BA Hons degree in Fine Art from Duncan of Jordanstone Art College, Dundee. Since a post-graduate diploma in 1989 his work has been shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout the UK and in New York, Hong Kong and Holland. Mangan's work is fully figurative and especially distinctive. As we explore the paintings we become increasingly involved with his unique vision. Well-known for scenes of the race-course, the beach, the station, the fairground and the theatre, the work continues to develop and impress. His paintings are held in many private and public collections globally, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

* RONNIE RUSSELL, ARRAN FROM THE AYRSHIRE COAST oil on canvas, signed, titled label versoframed and under glass image size 23cm x 46cm, overall size 38cm x 60cm Handwritten label versoNote: Ronnie Russell was born in Aberdeen but has lived most of his life in Troon. After spending about twenty-four years in textile design, Ronnie became a full-time artist and cartoonist, specialising in personalised birthday, anniversary and special event cards. He also paints colourful Scottish landscapes, working in acrylic and watercolour mediums. He exhibits his work in several galleries throughout Scotland, such as the Riverside Gallery in Inverness, the Heinzel Gallery in Aberdeen, and the Framework Gallery in his home town of Troon. Ronnie is also a regular exhibitor in the 'Save The Children' exhibition at the Maclaurin Art Gallery in Ayr and the Pitlochry Theatre Art Gallery. His work may be found in many private collections around the globe, including a painting in the collection of The House Of Lords in London. He is also known locally as a comic raconteur, performing his comedic cartoon talks in various venues.

* DAVID COOK (SCOTTISH b. 1957), CACTUS & BIRDCAGE oil on board, signed, titled versoframedimage size 60cm x 70cm, overall size 73cm x 83cm Note: David Cook was born in 1957 in Dunfermline and attended Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee from 1979-84. He was recognised early as an exceptional talent, winning the first prize at the annual student show at the Royal Scottish Academy in 1983. He then won a travel award which took him to Paris, Amsterdam, Belgium and Cyprus. He won the Guthrie Award at the RSA in 1985 and was given Scottish Arts Council Awards in 1985, 1988 and 1989. He has exhibited irregularly but notably at The Traverse Theatre in 1982 and with the 369 Gallery throughout the following decade. In the 1990s he was already visiting "Seagreens" (his current home) and staying at a cottage at Benholm, two miles to the North also frequented by Alberto Morocco and Ian Eadie. Cook travelled regularly in these years to Turkey, the Balearics and significantly, at the invitation of the Everard Reed Gallery, to Southern Africa for three months in 1997. He was able to secure the tenancy at Seagreens shortly after his return and eventually bought it in 2004. Joan Eardley worked at Catterline, just eleven miles to the north of Seagreens and like Eardley sixty years earlier, David Cook feels the emotional draw of the sea and the wildness of the coastal environment. This sense of belonging is now deeply embedded; he can see the seasons change and paint the whole calendar; the daffodils of Spring, wild flowers of Summer, the Autumn skies and bleak drama of Winter are all on show: immediate, raw and compelling. David Cook is represented by The Scottish Gallery (Edinburgh) and his most recent solo show there was "Forged by the Sea" 29th June - 22nd July 2023. His known public collections include: The City of Edinburgh Council, Dundee Art Gallery & Museums, Dunfermline District Museum, Glasgow Museums & Galleries, The Hunterian, Kirkcaldy Museum & Gallery, Knysna Fine Art (South Africa), The Scottish Arts Council, University of Dundee, University of Warwick, Art in Healthcare and in corporate collections in the UK. Recent prices for David Cook's paintings in our auctions in 2024 include sales of £480, £550 and £800.

* DAVID COOK (SCOTTISH b. 1957), THE LAST HARVEST oil on board, signed, titled and dated 1986 label versoframed and under glassimage size 113cm x 82cm, overall size 126cm x 95cm Note: David Cook was born in 1957 in Dunfermline and attended Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee from 1979-84. He was recognised early as an exceptional talent, winning the first prize at the annual student show at the Royal Scottish Academy in 1983. He then won a travel award which took him to Paris, Amsterdam, Belgium and Cyprus. He won the Guthrie Award at the RSA in 1985 and was given Scottish Arts Council Awards in 1985, 1988 and 1989. He has exhibited irregularly but notably at The Traverse Theatre in 1982 and with the 369 Gallery throughout the following decade. In the 1990s he was already visiting "Seagreens" (his current home) and staying at a cottage at Benholm, two miles to the North also frequented by Alberto Morocco and Ian Eadie. Cook travelled regularly in these years to Turkey, the Balearics and significantly, at the invitation of the Everard Reed Gallery, to Southern Africa for three months in 1997. He was able to secure the tenancy at Seagreens shortly after his return and eventually bought it in 2004. Joan Eardley worked at Catterline, just eleven miles to the north of Seagreens and like Eardley sixty years earlier, David Cook feels the emotional draw of the sea and the wildness of the coastal environment. This sense of belonging is now deeply embedded; he can see the seasons change and paint the whole calendar; the daffodils of Spring, wild flowers of Summer, the Autumn skies and bleak drama of Winter are all on show: immediate, raw and compelling. David Cook is represented by The Scottish Gallery (Edinburgh) and his most recent solo show there was "Forged by the Sea" 29th June - 22nd July 2023. His known public collections include: The City of Edinburgh Council, Dundee Art Gallery & Museums, Dunfermline District Museum, Glasgow Museums & Galleries, The Hunterian, Kirkcaldy Museum & Gallery, Knysna Fine Art (South Africa), The Scottish Arts Council, University of Dundee, University of Warwick, Art in Healthcare and in corporate collections in the UK.

British War Medal 1914-20 (6) (37716 W.O. Cl.2. F. Warren. R.A.; 242793 Gnr. G. Edington. R.A.; 118153 Gnr. T. Kay. R.A.; 180910 Gnr. G. P. Osborne. R.A.; 151072 Gnr. G. S. Ridgway. R.A.; 11078 Dvr. E. G. Winstanley. R.A.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (2) (915972 Gnr. H. J. Perkins. R.A.; 120349 Gnr. R. Turner. R.A.) edge bruising, the first heavily polished and worn, this fair; the rest generally nearly very fine (8) £90-£120 --- Frederick Warren attested for the Royal Field Artillery and served with them during the Great War in the Balkan theatre of War from 24 October 1915. He later transferred to the Labour Corps as Company Sergeant Major. Henry John Perkins was born in Hackney, London, and attested for the Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force). He served with ‘D’ Battery, 291st Brigade during the Great War on the Western Front, and was killed in action on 5 October 1917. he is buried in Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium.

Pair: Private G. Robertson, 4th South African Infantry, who suffered gas poisoning at Delville Wood, Somme, on 20 July 1916, and was wounded and taken Prisoner of War at the famous last stand at Marriéres Wood on 24 March 1918 British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Pte G. Robertson. 4th S.A.I.) mounted for display, edge bruising, otherwise good very fine (2) £200-£240 --- George Robertson was born in Wandsworth, London, with his next of kin being listed as his sister - residing at Jeppestown, Johannesburg, South Africa. Robertson enlisted for the 4th South African Infantry at Potchefstroom in August 1915, and embarked for the UK on 29 September 1915. He served in the French theatre of War from 21 April 1916, and suffered gas poisoning whilst serving with ‘E’ Company at Delville Wood, Somme, on 20 July 1916. After recuperation in the UK, Robertson returned to France on 13 July 1917, and was wounded in action and taken Prisoner of War at Marriéres Wood on 24 March 1918. Possibly the most impressive feat of arms by the South African forces in the War took place in March 1918, when the Germans attacked in Operation Michael. The brigade fought a staunch defence on the first morning of the attack - 21 March 1918 - at Gauche Wood, near Villers Guislain. By 24 March they had carried out a fighting withdrawal to Marriéres Wood near Bouchavesnes and there held on, completely unsupported. They fought on until only some 100 men were left, yet it was only when ammunition ran out that the remainder, many of whom were wounded, surrendered. The following additional details are provided in an article entitled ‘Marriéres Wood 24 March 1918,’ by Andre Crozier, which was published in Military History Journal Vol 18 No 2 - June 2018, of The South African Military History Society: The German Spring Offensive ‘On 21 March 1918 General Ludendorff launched his massive Spring Offensive, Operation Michael, against the British 3rd and 5th Armies in a desperate attempt to win the war before the Americans arrived in force. The South African 1st Infantry Brigade, which formed part of the Scottish 9th Division and of the British 5th Army, held the line at Gauche Wood on the boundary between the 3rd and 5th British Armies. Aided by mist and complete surprise, the offensive started with a tremendous artillery barrage firing gas shells into the rear areas to disrupt the artillery and supply lines. Sixty-five divisions attacked over a 100 km front. The South Africans held on at Gauche Wood but had to withdraw in the afternoon as the division on their southern flank had been pushed back. Everywhere the front was collapsing, with 21 000 British soldiers being taken prisoner on the first day. It looked like Ludendorff had won the war. The South Africans conducted a fighting retreat over three days under the most difficult circumstances, as the units to their flanks kept falling back. Eventually they were ordered to hold 'at all costs' a line at the village of Bouchvesnes on the strategic Peronne - Bapaume road. The brave stand at Marriéres Wood Major-General Dawson was in command, and he conveyed the orders to the South African Brigade, by then reduced to only 500 men. There would be no further retreat. They would stand and fight to the last. Dawson decided to defend a line to the north-west of Marriéres Wood astride a minor road leading from Bouchvesnes to Combles and utilising some old trenches. The battle started at 09.00 on Sunday, 24 March 1918. The South Africans had no artillery support nor support on either flank and were soon surrounded. They were pounded all day by artillery fire and their position was swept with machine gun fire. Their ammunition was rationed and yet they managed to beat off repeated attacks. Eventually, at 16.00, surrounded, with no ammunition and with only about 100 men left, General Dawson decided to surrender. Some men tried to flee, but they were mowed down as the ground to the west was open with no cover.’ Robertson was repatriated from Germany on 26 December 1918. He returned to South Africa in in December the following year, and was discharged in January 1920. Sold with copied service papers.

Family group: A fine Second War ‘North West Europe’ 1944 M.C. group of seven awarded Lieutenant Colonel F. W. ‘Tosty’ Finnigan, 179 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery - awarded for the battle of Hill 112, which Field-Marshal Rommel considered to be “The most important hill in Normandy, for whoever has control of it has control of all around it” and of which Lieutenant-General Horrocks said, “Hill 112 is the cornerstone of the Normandy Campaign.” Military Cross, G.VI.R. reverse officially dated ‘1944’; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Major. F. W. Finnigan. M.C. R.A.); Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial, last unnamed, mounted as originally worn, with related mounted miniature awards, light contact marks overall, very fine A Second World War ‘Italian theatre’ M.B.E. group of five awarded to Mrs J. S. Finnigan, Young Men’s Christian Association The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E., (Civil) Member’s 2nd type, breast badge, silver, lacking riband; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, campaign awards mounted as originally worn, with related mounted miniature awards, very fine (lot) £1,400-£1,800 --- M.C. London Gazette 21 December 1944. The original recommendation states: ‘On 10 July on Hill 112 this officer came up from the gun area to command his battery supporting 5 DCLI in the Orchard. When the DCLI were driven out on 11 July this officer co-ordinated the covering fire which enabled the Bn. to counter attack and re-take the Orchard. Under constant mortar and M.G. fire he directed the fire of his battery and O.P.s with considerable skill and complete disregard of his own safety. He has been supporting the infantry on Hill 112, and although on a reverse slope; and under fire he has by his offensive energy and resource kept the enemy under observation and has given excellent support to his Bn. and caused considerable destruction to the enemy.’ Francis Walter ‘Tosty’ Finnigan was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery in August 1939, and advanced to Captain in October 1941. He served served as a Temporary Major with 179 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery as part of the 43rd Division, 12th Corps throughout the North West Europe Campaign. Finnigan distinguished himself in the fighting in Normandy, June - July 1944, in particular in the battle for Hill 112. The following for that period is given in the history of The Worcestershire Regiment website (179 Field Regiment, being formed from the 12th Battalion, The Worcestershire Regiment in March 1942): ‘17th June 1942 the 179 Field Regiment sailed in the S.S. Sam Houstan for Normandy. They eventually arrived off Arramanches on the 19th June 1944, and after an awful week, not being able to unload, they finally fired their first round in anger at 0200 hrs. on the 26th June 1944. The next few days were very hectic. The Division was centred round Cheux and some very lively battles took place. Lieut.-Colonel Pethick was wounded on the 27th June 1944 while on a reconnaisance with Capt. R. R. Woodward, and the Second-in-Command, Major Sir J. E. Backhouse, assumed command of the Regiment, but was replaced by Lieut.-Colonel W. D. Blacker on the 3rd July. Slowly the Division pushed forward to Colleville, Mouen, Tourneville, Verson, and Fountaine Etoupefour, and on the 10th July 1944 the attack went in on to Hill 112. The guns never stopped firing and in one recorded 15-minute period the Regiment fired 1800 rounds in response to calls from the infantry, who were fighting a magnificent battle to hold the hill feature. Major R. G. Mapp, R.A., died of wounds received in this attack, and Capt. G. C. Robinson was wounded while going to relieve him. This left Sergeant Trevis responsible for the fire support of the 7th Somerset Light Infantry, which he did for many hours, subsequently receiving the D.C.M. The next morning Lieut.-Colonel W. D. Blacker was killed by enemy mortaring and Major Sir John Backhouse wounded. This left Major T. M. Brewis in command of the regiment. The fighting was colossal at this period, the Division being on one side of Hill 112, the Germans on the other. Any attempt by either side to gain the top of the ridge being a sure way to suicide. Many times the Germans tried to push the Regiment back, but men held their ground. Many died in this action and, although it was the Regiments first sight of “the little wooden cross,” none of them will forget those moments when Padre Wilson made a moment of peace in a world of insanity and enabled the men to forget their anger and think of those whose hardship was now greater than theirs. Padre was to be seen everywhere, always with that helping hand. It is not possible to give details of all the little things which saved the day, but perhaps Bombadier Rooney’s is typical. A three-tonner was hit by a shell; standing next to it was one filled with ammunition; he got in and drove it away. Those are the simple facts, imagination can help with the rest of the story. These things were happening in every section of the Regiment and always the chance was taken, an accident averted.’ Finnigan advanced to Lieutenant Colonel, and died in February 1992. He is buried with his wife in the St. Peter’s Churchyard, Hambledon, Surrey. M.B.E. London Gazette 22 January 1946: Jean, Mrs Finnigan, Leader, Young Men’s Christian Association Canteen Service [Italy]. M.I.D. London Gazette 17 January 1946 [Italy]. Jean Sime Finnigan (nee Douty) was the wife of the above, and died in June 1992.

Three: Private T. Bull, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, who was killed in action at Helles on 17 January 1916, at only 16 years of age 1914-15 Star (12869 Pte. T. Bull. R. W. Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (12869 Pte. T. Bull. R.W. Fus.) polished, good fine (3) £60-£80 --- Thomas Bull was born at Manselton, Swansea, in 1900. He attested for the Royal Welsh Fusiliers at Llanelli and served with the 8th Battalion during the Great War in the Gallipoli Theatre of War from 28 June 1915. Having survived Anzac Cove and Mudros, he was killed in action on 17 January 1916, during the last Turkish attacks at Helles, before his battalion was evacuated from the peninsula. He has no known grave and is commemorated on Special Memorial 12 at Pink Farm Cemetery, Helles, Turkey. Sold with copied research.

A Great War M.M. group of four awarded to Private William Parry, 1/6th (Territorial) Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers Military Medal, G.V.R. (265549 Pte. W. Parry. 1/6 R.W. Fus.-T.F.); 1914-15 Star (1726 Pte. W. Parry. R.W. Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (1726 Pte. W. Parry. R.W. Fus.) mounted for wearing, good very fine (4) £240-£280 --- M.M. London Gazette 19 March 1918. William Parry served with the 1/6th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers in the Balkan theatre from 8 August 1915. After service in Gallipoli and the Western Front, he was demobilised on 19 July 1919. Sold with copied gazette entry and Medal Index Card.

Four: Corporal N. A. Gant, Australian Infantry 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal, all officially impressed ‘NX190553 N. A. Gant’, mounted for wear, contact marks throughout, nearly very fine Pair: Corporal J. H. Burrows, Australian Defence Forces War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal, both officially impressed ‘’N104454 J. H. Burrows’, contact marks, nearly very fine (6) £60-£80 --- Norman Arthur Gant was born in England on 6 November 1922 and lived in Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia. A labourer, he attested for the 1st Anti-Aircraft Brigade at George’s Height on 21 November 1940 and was taken on strength of the 53rd Australian Infantry on 5 November 1941. Posted to New Guinea from 27 December 1941 to 5 February 1944, his Army Service Record notes that he received a bullet wound to the right thigh on 24 May 1943. He further found himself in trouble with the civil authorities at Edmonton for evading a rail fare and subsequently committing a common assault. Transferred to the 41st Australian Water Transport Operating Company, Gant saw out the war in the South West Pacific theatre from 16 March 1945 to 10 January 1946. He later took civilian employment as a temporary coxswain on a tug in Sydney Harbour - working on the construction of the new Spit Bridge at Middle Harbour. He died on 10 May 1973. James Henry Burrows was born in Wyalong, New South Wales, on 31 July 1906. He attested at Hay for the 16th Garrison Battalion on 17 May 1941 and was appointed Spec. Group 3 Transport Driver on 29 October 1941. Recorded A.W.O.L. on 3 June 1942, Burrows was placed in a farm supervisory role in August 1942 and demobilised in February 1946. He died on 30 October 1976.

Family Group: Pair: Private R. A. Makins, 1st Regiment, South African Infantry British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Pte. R. A. Makins. 1st. S.A.I.) glue residue to reverse of both, good very fine Cape of Good Hope General Service 1880-97, 1 clasp, Basutoland (Pte. J. G. Makins. P. A. Guard.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Cape Colony (J. J. Makin [sic]. C.G.R.) glue residue to reverse of both, good very fine (4) £300-£400 --- Ralph Alfred Makins was born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, in 1894, and attested for the 1st South African Infantry in his home town on 23 March 1917. Posted to the Western Front he received a gunshot wound to the left elbow on 21 September 1917. Evacuated to the South African Hospital at Richmond, he spent over 6 months under medical supervision before being discharged to depot at Bordon on 8 July 1918. Makins was later discharged as permanently unfit for further military service at Wynberg on 27 December 1918. Sold with copied service record. J. J. Makin served during the Boer War as a Driver for the Cape Government Railways. Sold with copied roll entry, this additionally annotated: ‘working trains in theatre of war.’

Three: Private H. T. Roberts, 19th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, killed in action in France on 23 November 1917 1914-15 Star (1425 Pte. H. T. Roberts. R.W. Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (1425 Pte. H. T. Roberts. R.W. Fus.) with named lids from card boxes of issue and Memorial Plaque (Harry Thomas Roberts) in its outer card envelope, extremely fine (4) £100-£140 --- Harry Thomas Roberts first served overseas in the Balkan theatre from 8 August 1915. He was killed in action in France on 23 November 1917, whilst serving with the 19th Battalion and is commemorated by name on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval. Sold with copied Medal Index Card.

Three: Private Edward Hughes, 1/6th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, who was killed in action at Gallipoli on 14 August 1915 1914-15 Star (3249 Pte. E. Hughes. R.W. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (3249 Pte. E. Hughes. R.W. Fus.) nearly extremely fine (3) £80-£100 --- Edward Hughes served with the 1/6th Battalion in the Balkans theatre from 8 August 1915, and was killed in action at Gallipoli on 14 August 1915. He was aged 33, son of Hugh Huges, Penrhydleiniog, Pellheli, and is commemorated by name on the Helles Memorial, Turkey. Sold with copied news cutting reporting his death and Medal Index Card.

A fine Second War 1943 ‘Middle East’ Flying C.G.M. awarded to Wellington navigator, Sergeant J. P. McGarry, 70 Squadron, Royal Air Force, who crewed with Sergeant T. P. Petrie as his pilot, had already survived an engine failure on take off, and crash landing at 70 mph, a week before the pair’s heroics on the raid to Menzel Temime, 12/13 April 1943. During the latter, not only was their aircraft hit multiple times, but both McGarry and Petrie suffered shrapnel wounds to their legs - in the case of Petrie leading to the amputation of his leg. Despite the state of the aircraft, and indeed both pilot and navigator, the aircraft was nursed home - running out of petrol at the point of the landing some 300 feet above the airstrip. Petrie’s uninjured leg had been strapped to the controls in order for him to continue to fly, whilst McGarry had ignored his own wounds in order to administer to his pilot’s wounds, whilst navigating a course for home. Both McGarry and Petrie were awarded the C.G.M., but Petrie’s wounds were to save his life. McGarry, having recuperated from his leg wound, returned to flying with his crew - only to be killed in action on a raid to Olbia Marshalling Yards, Tunisia, 2 July 1943 Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying), G.VI.R. (1344057. Sgt. J. P. McGarry. R.A.F.) minor edge bruising; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, generally very fine (4) £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: Christie’s, March 1986 C.G.M. (Flying) London Gazette 4 June 1943. The original recommendation states: ‘This N.C.O. was Navigator of a Wellington detailed to attack an enemy landing ground on the night of 12/13 April 1943. The aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire approaching the target and again after the target had been bombed. The captain [Sergeant T. P. Petrie] was seriously wounded and Sergeant McGarry was wounded in the right leg by shrapnel. Despite personal injuries and with the aid of the Bomb Aimer and Air Gunner, he managed to get the captain from the cockpit and attended to his wounds. The Air Bomber took over the controls and McGarry, with great coolness, successfully rendered necessary first aid and administered morphine to the captain. Despite being fully employed tending his wounded pilot, he continued his Navigator’s duties and gave the Air Bomber the correct course to steer to avoid flying over the Tripoli defence zone. He successfully navigated the aircraft to base landing ground and, although given the option by the captain who returned to the cockpit, to bale out, decided to remain and take his chance with the captain. A successful crash-landing was made in the vicinity of the landing ground. McGarry, suffering from exhaustion, loss of blood and shock, realised the possibility of the aircraft caching fire and, with no thought for his personal safety, took his time to assist his seriously wounded captain from the wreckage. Sergeant McGarry displayed courage, coolness and fortitude of the highest order and his is strongly recommended for the immediate award of the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.’ Both McGarry and Petrie were awarded the C.G.M. for the above raid, and the following additional detail is provided in Bravery Awards For Aerial Combat, Stories Behind The Award of the CGM (Flying), by A. W. Cooper: ‘A number of men received Conspicuous Gallantry Medals for bravery during operations in the Middle East and in Italy during the period 1943-45. The first two such awards went to members of the same crew flying bomber ops in North Africa. John Patrick McGarry was born in Romsey, Hampshire, in 1921. Prior to his R.A.F. service he had been a window dresser, a rather remote occupation from that of a navigator on 70 Squadron, flying Wellington bombers in the desert. Before his C.G.M. operation he had quite a scare after taking off from Gardabia West, in Libyia, en route for Mahares. They had to return when their port engine cut just after take-off, always the worst possible time for this to happen. The bombs were jettisoned within two minutes of becoming airborne and they crashed at a speed of 70 mph. The aircraft was completely burnt out but the crew had only slight injuries, which shows the skill of their pilot, Sergeant Petrie. Thomas Parker Petrie, aged twenty-nine, was from Dundee, Scotland. Just one week after this hair-raising experience, Petrie, with the same crew, took off in Wellington HF753 DU-O, for Menzel Temime, an enemy landing ground. The date was the night, 12/13 April 1943. On the run-up to the target they were hit by A.A. fire. Despite this, Petrie kept on course and released a stick of bombs across the target. Immediately they were hit again and the Wellington went into a steep dive. Petrie had been badly wounded and his left foot had been almost severed, while Sergeant McGarry, too, had been wounded in the right leg by shrapnel. Petrie got the aircraft back under control, but then the bomb aimer, Sergeant [G. H.] Bennett, helped by Sergeant [G. A.] Smith, the rear gunner, and McGarry, got Petrie out of his seat and gave him first aid. Bennett took over controls while McGarry, still trying to make Petrie as comfortable as possible, continued to navigate, giving the bomb aimer the correct course to steer in order to avoid flying over enemy-held Tripoli. When they got near their own base, Petrie gave the crew the chance to bale out but they decided to carry on and attempt a forced landing. Sergeant Petrie was helped back into his seat. To do this, part of the cabin was cut away and once in position, his right, un-injured leg, was strapped to the rudder bar. As he came into land at a height of 300 feet, their petrol ran out, yet he made a successful crash landing. By this time McGarry was suffering from exhaustion and loss of blood plus shock which set in quickly once the immediate danger was over. All escaped further injury, but the next day the gallant Petrie had his left leg amputated. Both men were recommended for the C.G.M. on 19th April. Sergeant McGarry went on to fly again but on 2nd July, his aircraft was reported missing after an operation to Kairouan Temmari in Tunisia. A Wellington was seen shot down 3 and half miles south of Olbia, which would have been near the target area of the Olbia marshalling yards. He has no known grave, but his name is remembered on the Malta Memorial, Panel 9, Column.’ McGarry was educated at Taunton College, and is also commemorated on their war memorial. Both Bennett and Smith were also killed during this operation. Sold with photographic image of the recipient. Sold together with the following family medals Three: Sergeant F. McGarry, Hampshire Regiment 1914-15 Star (10957 Cpl F. McGarry. Hamps: R.) second digit officially corrected; British War and Victory Medals (10957 Sjt. F. McGarry. Hamps. R.) generally very fine Francis James McGarry was the father of the above, and the husband of Lily McGarry. He served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment in the Egyptian theatre of war from 12 December 1915. McGarry was discharged, 16 June 1919 (entitled to Silver War Badge).

Four: Acting Sergeant W. Carter, Royal Welsh Fusiliers

1914-15 Star (1042 Pte. W. Carter. R.W. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (1042 A. Sjt. W. Carter. R.W. Fus.); Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (1042 Cpl. W. Carter. 5-Bn. R.W. Fus.) nearly very fine and better (4) £80-£100 --- Private W. Carter, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, entered the Egyptian theatre of war on 1 August 1915. Awarded the T.E.M. by A.O.51 of 1922.

A Great War ‘Egyptian Theatre’ D.C.M. group of three awarded to Sergeant J. Hilson, 1st Regiment, South African Infantry, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 12 October 1916 Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (2179 Sgt. J. C. Hilson. 1st. S.A.I.); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals, with small M.I.D. oak leaves (Sjt. J. C. Hilson. 1st S.A.I.); Memorial Plaque (John Clarke Hilson) glue residue to the reverse of all, lightly polished, good very fine (4) £600-£800 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 22 September 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great coolness under heavy fire and did fine work throughout the operations.’ John Clarke Hilson was born in Airdrie, Scotland, around 1877, the husband of Lucy Helena Hilson of Renfrew Street, Cambridge, East London. Listed as a customs officer with former service in the B.S.A. Police, Kaffrarian Rifles and Eastern Rifles, he attested for the South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 25 August 1915 and was sent to England. Embarked at Devonport per H.M.T. Saxonia 29 December 1915, he disembarked at Alexandria 12 January 1916 and was sent to Mersa Matruh. Transferred to the harbourside town of Sollum, he was Mentioned in Despatches by the Commander in Chief (Egyptian Operations) on 16 March 1916 and was awarded the D.C.M. for conspicuous gallantry during the campaign. Posted to France in April 1916, Hilson was taken on strength of the 2nd Regiment and sent to the Western Front. Reported as wounded in action 21 July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme, his service record notes a gunshot wound to the right arm and evacuation to the King George Hospital on Stamford Street, Waterloo, London. He was subsequently discharged after 8 days of medical attention and was soon back fighting alongside his comrades, but was killed in action during heavy fighting for control of the Butte de Warlencourt - a 60 foot high hill with commanding views near the town of Bapaume in the Pas de Calais department of Northern France. Initially buried near where he fell in no man’s land, his body was later exhumed by the G.R.U. and transferred to Warlencourt New British Cemetery. Sold with corresponding miniature dress medals, copied service record and private research, including a photocopied image of the recipient in military uniform.

Five: Private J. E. Dakin, Royal Welsh Fusiliers 1914-15 Star (774 Pte. J. E. Dakin. R.W. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (774 Pte. J. E. Dakin. R.W. Fus.); War Medal 1939-45; Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (290116 Pte. J. E. Dakin. 7-R.W. Fus.) mounted court-style for display, good very fine (5) £60-£80 --- John Elias Dakin was from Llanidloes and served with the 7th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, in the Balkan theatre from 8 August 1915.

A Great War M.C. group of four awarded to Captain L. H. Pepler, Army Cyclist Corps Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse privately engraved ‘Presented to Sec. Lieut. L. H. Pepler by H.R.H. Prince Arthur of Connaught, K.G., at Salisbury . Jan 20. 1920’, in case of issue; 1914-15 Star (2388 Cpl. L. H. Pepler, A. Cyc. Corps.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. L. H. Pepler.) light contact marks, very fine (4) £600-£800 --- M.C. London Gazette 24 September 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When owing to a withdrawal a situation had arisen which required to be carefully reconnoitred in order to be definitely cleared up, this officer, who was in command of a patrol, rode into a village, where he came into contact with an enemy patrol, which he dispersed in a most gallant manner, after which he completed his reconnaissance and returned with valuable information.’ Lewin Henry Pepler attested for the Army Cyclist Corps and served with them during the Great War in the Gallipoli theatre of War from 14 August 1915. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant on 29 January 1918, and served as an Acting Captain whilst commanding a Company from 2 to 22 June 1918, being awarded the Military Cross. He saw further service during the Second World War, being granted a commission for the duration of hostilities as an Acting Pilot Officer in the Royal Air Force on 24 April 1941. He resigned his commission on 26 January 1946. Sold with a CD of photographs and copied research.

Three: Private A. G. Brown, Royal Scots, who was wounded at Gallipoli in May 1915, and died at home in March 1919 1914-15 Star (2078. Pte. A. G. Brown, R Scots.); British War and Victory Medals (2078 Pte. A. G. Brown. R. Scots.) extremely fine (3) £50-£70 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Allan George Brown attested for the Royal Scots and served with them during the Great War in the Balkan theatre of War from 5 April 1915. He was reported as having been wounded in the Dardanelles on 13 May 1915, and subsequently transferred to the Labour Corps. He was disembodied on 19 February 1919, and died two weeks later in Edinburgh on 3 March 1919, presumably from the effects of his war service.

Piero Fornasetti (Italian, 1913-1988), an occasional table, circa 1970, transfer printed acrylic, theatre box design, signed in the plate, 46cm wide, 52cm deep, 51cm high. Note: Artist Resale Rights apply

Sweeney Astray, FIRST edition, SIGNED by Heaney with the Irish spelling of his name, he offered signature after a chat at Oxford Literature Festival 8 months before his passing, some faint toning, bright well-preserved, unclipped d.j., Derry: Field Day Theatre Company, 1983

Vol. 1-3 of Field Day Pamphlets, vol.1 Tom Paulin, vol.3 Seamus Deane, vol.2 SIGNED Seamus Heaney - An Open Letter, occasional light spot, Derry: Field Day Theatre Company, 1983

Framed pictures including: Hans schaufelein woodcut from Das Plenarium (1514), 1550 woodcut of Rhinfelden, opera/theatre portraits c.1800, also other landscape engravings, w/a/f (10) 

A miscellaneous collection of 18th- & 19th-century etchings, engravings & lithographs, various subjects including theatre, religion, science, natural history, naval & maritime, plus several broken books and numerous issues of The Mirror, an extensive collection in two containers, one being 45cm in height, the other 26cm, sold as a collection of plates with all faults

EISENHOWER, Dwight (1890-1969). A monochrome photograph of Dwight Eisenhower and Laurence Olivier, 275 x 335mm., framed and glazed, [undated, but c.1956]. INSCRIBED beneath the image, "For Sir Laurence Olivier with best wishes, Dwight Eisenhower."EISENHOWER, Dwight (1890-1969, 34th President of the United States).  A monochrome photograph of Dwight Eisenhower and Laurence Olivier, both in formal evening wear, standing among others outside the Playhouse Theatre in Washington D.C. (small part of one corner of the photograph torn away, creased, with some light staining), 275 x 335mm., framed and glazed, [undated, but c.1956]. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED beneath the image, "For Sir Laurence Olivier with best wishes, Dwight Eisenhower." 

Pierre de L'Estoile - 'Journal des Choses Memorables Advenues de Henry III' published in French by P Marteau, Cologne two volumes 1720 in full calf (2), De Vigny, Alfred - 'Theatre Complet' pub. 1848 half calf, 'Cinq-Mars' pub 1898, De Stendhal - 'La Peintre en Italie' 1864 and H Taine - 'Voyage en Italie' two volumes bound together 1880, all published in French (4)

THEATRE. – Nicholas ROWE. The Tragedy of Jane Shore. Written in Imitation of Shakespear’s Style. London: Henry Lintot, 1758. 3pp. publisher’s advertisement to rear. (Occasional scattered spotting.) [Bound with:] Nicholas ROWE. The Royal Convert, A Tragedy. London: J. and R. Tonson, 1757. Title in red and black, engraved frontispiece. (Toning.) [Bound with:] [Thomas OTWAY]. Friendship in Fashion, A Comedy. London: J. Tonson, 1733. Engraved frontispiece. (Browning.) [Bound with:] Susanna CENTLIVRE. The Gamester, A Comedy. London: J. Knapton, 1756. (Toning.) 12mo (168 x 97mm.) Contemporary calf (extremities rubbed). – And a further twenty-nine volumes, mostly related to theatre (including ‘Bell’s British Theatre’, 11 vols., [vols. 3-17, being 3,5,6,8,9,10,11,13,15-17], 1776-1777, 8vo) (30).

THEATRE. ‘The Spotlight’ Casting Directory For Stage and Screen. London: ‘The Spotlight’ Ltd., Autumn 1937. No. 41, 4to (282 x 195mm.) Numerous photographic portraits of actors and actresses of the day, including Laurence Olivier, sectional dividers, numerous advertisements. (Toning, title detached, minor creasing.) Original card covers (extremities rubbed). – And a related volume (‘Variety International Show Business Reference, 1983’, 1983, 8vo) (2).

Sacul lead Walt Disney Pluto, (condition good some paint chips and old restoration to neck) together with Salco Mickey and Minnie on wheeled boat (fair lacks seats and oars) Britains Dwarf and Lincoln USA Snow White, Sneezy and Dopey, (fair), nine 1939 Mickey Mouse Weekly comics (af) and a later Snow-White Stand-up theatre book.

Courvoisier Cognac, Erté collectionNo.3 distillation design, with presentation box, booklet and certificate, No.G6915, 75cl 40% volume.Footnote:Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990), known by the pseudonym Erté, was a Russian born artist and designer, one of the most celebrated exponents of the Art Deco style. In addition to graphic design he also created jewellery, fashion, film and theatre sets and costumes as well as interior decor. Two years before his death, Erté created seven limited edition bottle designs for Courvoisier to show the different stages of the cognac-making process, from distillation to maturation.

Chris Vine (Vinz) (20th Century) Bronze Sculptural Bust of comedian and musical theatre actor Dan Leno (1860-1904), signed, bronze sculpture upon wooden base, total height 38 cm

Hallmarked silver items comprising twin handled trumpet shaped goblet or vase, Victorian hallmarked silver vesta with Cinderella, Prince of Wales Theatre, Birmingham 1900-1 engraving, pair of napkin rings, squeeze to open hallmarked silver snuff box and part of a silver sovereign and stamp case, weight of all items 316g

Hoagy Carmichael signed vintage London Palladium theatre programme. Signature on the inside. 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

Margaret Courtney (1923-1996), actress. A 10x8 inch photo signed in fountain pen ink. A British actress best known for her British theatre roles during the 1970s and 1980s, although she made many film and tv appearances. She was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. 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

Lady Gregory, Collected Plays, Vols I The Comedies; II The Tragedies & Tragic Comedies; III Wonder & Supernatural; IV Translations, Adaptions & Collaborations. The Coole Edition, 1970, edited and with a foreword by Ann Saddlemyer. Lady Gregory - Gods & Fighting Men; Cuchulain Of Muirthemne; Our Irish Theatre; and Visions & Beliefs In The West Of Ireland - all v.good in dust jackets (8)

Iosagain agus Scealta Eile, Padraig Mac Piarais, no date, (possibly 1st edition) Connradh na Gaedhilge, softcover, in good condition, with coloured illustrations by Beatrice Elvery; and Patrick Pearse and the Theatre, edited by Eugene McNulty & Roisin Ghairbhi, 2017, 1st edition, Four Courts Press, hardback in dustjacket, as new condition. (2)

Bourgeois, Maurice. John Millington Synge and The Irish Theatre. Published by Constable, London, 1913. p.p. xiv-1-338 with 18 illustrations, some by Jack B. Yeats

St. John's Theatre, Tralee. The C.Y.M.S. Players Present "X=)" (a Play in One Act by John Drinkwater) and Cartney & Kevney (A Comedy in Three Acts by Geo. Shiels). Tues, Wed, Thursday & Friday 10,11,12,13 December , 1940. Kerry Champion Ltd.

Lady Gregory collection. Coole. Edited by Colin Smythe. Dolmen Editions X. 1971; Gods & Fighting Men. The Coole Edition. Colin Smythe. 1970. attractive bookplate of Edward Malins; Lady Gregory The Woman behind the Irish Renaissance by Kohfeldt and The Irish Literary Theatre 1899-1901 by Hogan and Kilroy. Dolmen Press. 1975. 4 good copies, all in djs.

John M Synge, The Tinker’s Wedding, Riders to the Sea, The Shadow of the Glen, 1912, Maunsel & Co., hardback in very good condition; J C O Flaherty S M A, Poet’s Life, 1946, Privately Printed, first limited edition (not for sale), hardback. In good condition; The Principles of Success in Literature, George Henry Lewes, edited by T Sharper Knowlson, no date, The Scott Library, hardback, in very good condition; and The Abbey Theatre – Ireland’s National Theatre The First 100 Years, Christopher Fitz-Simon, Thames & Hudson, signed by author, 1st edition, softcover, in excellent condition. (4)

QUANTITY OF WW2 PRISONER OF WAR RELATED HOME FRONT EPHEMERA. A quantity of Second World War British Prisoner of War Home front ephemera including, 'The Prisoner of War' magazine No. 1-39 running from May 1942 to July 1945, 'Prisoners of War Relatives Association' news sheet from August 1941-June 1945, 44 issues (in chronological order, some missing), 'Prisoners of War News' Volumes II-VIII, from October 1941-May/June 1945, 32 issues, some missing, Volume III 'Prisoners of War News' in hardback, British Red Cross 'News in Pictures from British Prisoners of War' illustrated magazine, the ephemera is held in a box marked to a Mrs Crittall, this name is also marked to at least one of the publications, records show only one British POW with this surname in WW2, 6095890 Private W. Crittall, 2nd Battalion Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment, taken prisoner in the Middle East/ Aegean theatre of operations, (qty).

Two framed architectural prints after Andras Kaldor (Hungarian, b1938), 'Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow' and 'Narodni Divaldo, Prague', both framed and glazed, 102cm x 77cm overall (each)