WEDNESDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2008
BOOKS, EPHEMERA, POSTERS
Many lots are photographed in the catalogue which
is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout
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WEDNESDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2008 BOOKS, EPHEMERA, POSTERS Many lots are photographed in the catalogue which is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout ORDER CATALOGUE ONLINE HOME PAGE |
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| 664 “Orders & Medals of Japan and Associated States” OMSA Monograph No. 1 by James W Peterson 1967. 110 pages, many illustrations. Card covers. GC (£30 - £50) |
| 665 1822 Original “Regulations for the Dress of General Staff and Regimental Officers” This is a revised and corrected edition published 25th December 1825. With board and leather spin binding. Near VGC. (£100 - £200) |
| 666 1831 Original “Regulations for the Dress of General Staff and Regimental Officers” This edition published 18th May 1831. With board and cloth spin binding. GC. (£80 - £120) |
| 667 1834 Original “Regulations for the Dress of General Staff and Regimental Officers” This edition published 1st August 1834. With contemporary cloth binding. GC. This copy with ink signature of Hastings Russell 1840 who was the 9th Duke of Bedford. (£100 - £150) |
| 668 1846 Original “Regulations for the Dress of General Staff and Regimental Officers” This edition published 1st April 1846 With contemporary board and cloth spin binding. GC. (£80 - £120) |
| 669 1855 Original “Regulations for the Dress of General Staff and Regimental Officers” This edition published 1st April 1855 With contemporary board and cloth spin binding. GC little age wear (£80 - £120) |
| 670 1857 Original “Regulations for the Dress of General Staff and Regimental Officers” An outstanding example of this rare edition published 1857. Full leather binding with gilt tooled Royal Coat of Arms to the front. Near VGC (£100 - £150) |
| 671 1861 Original “Regulations for the Dress of General Staff and Regimental Officers” A fine example of this rare edition published 1861. Full leather binding with gilt tooled Royal Coat of Arms and title to the front. GC (£80 - £120) |
| 672 1864 Original “Regulations for the Dress of General Staff and Regimental Officers” A good example of this rare edition published 1864 Full cloth binding with gilt tooled Royal Coat of Arms and title to the front. GC little age wear (£50 - £100) |
| 673 1874 Original “Dress Regulations for The Officers of the Army” A good example of this rare edition published 1874 Full cloth binding with blind tooled Royal Coat of Arms and title to the front. GC little age wear (£50 - £100) |
| 674 1883 Original “Dress Regulations for The Officers of the Army” A good example of this rare edition published 1883 Full cloth binding with blind tooled Royal Coat of Arms and title to the front. GC (£50 - £100) |
| 675 1891 Original “Dress Regulations for The Officers of the Army (Including the Militia)” A good example of this rare edition published 1891 Full cloth binding with blind tooled Royal Coat of Arms and title to the front. GC (£50 - £100) |
| 676 1894 Original “Dress Regulations for The Officers of the Army (Including the Militia)” A good example of this rare edition published 1891 Full cloth binding with blind tooled Royal Coat of Arms and title to the front. GC (£50 - £100) |
| 677 1900 Original “Dress Regulations for The Officers of the Army (Including the Militia)” A Working Edition This is a rare example of a working copy of this edition. The book with a large amount of pencil amendments, Also applied with some samples of original lace and uniform cloth Full cloth binding with blind tooled Royal Coat of Arms and title to the front. GC, small section of spine binding absent. (£50 - £100) |
| 678 1904, 1911, 1934 Original “Dress Regulations for The Officers of the Army (Including the Militia)” Three examples of the original published Dress Regulations for 1904, 1911 and 1934. The latter with amendments. Full cloth binding with blind tooled Royal Coat of Arms and title to the front. GC (3 items) (£60 - £100) |
| 679 Royal Artillery 1825 Original Regulations for the Provision of Clothing Necessaries Great Coats, Cloaks & Appointments for the Royal Regiment of Artillery and Corps of Sappers and Miners. Dated 19th November 1824. A rare edition covering 47 pages plus index and fold out example of forms. Contemporary full leather binding GC. (£100 - £200) |
| 680 1864 Standing Orders Dress Regulations and Trumpet and Bugle Sounds Royal Regiment of Artillery. A rare and clean example. This publication contains a large number of fold out illustrations showing uniform lace, headdress and NCO rank badges. Original full red cloth cover with gilt tooled Royal Coat of Arms to the front. GC (£50 - £75) |
| 681 1886 Indian Army Dress Regulations Original Official Publication. The title of this book is “Army Regulations India Volume VII Dress”. Published in Calcutta. Covering 166 pages, with dress for Regimental British and Native Officers and Warrant Officers. Original full red cloth cover with gilt tooled Royal Coat of Arms to the front. GC Has been restored (£50 - £100) |
| 682 1913 Indian Army Dress Regulations Original Official Publication. The title of this book is “Army Regulations India Volume VII Dress”. Published in Calcutta. Covering 89 pages, plus index. Dress for Regimental British and Native Officers and Warrant Officers. Original paper cover GC (£50 - £100) |
| 683 Schedules of Civil Uniforms George V This publication covers dress for the Royal Households, and Civil Service. Red cloth cover with gilt tooled GVR Crowned cypher to the front. Near VGC. (£40 - £60) |
| 684 1921 “Dress and Insignia worn at Court” A rare 1921 publication giving the Dress Regulations for County Lieutenants England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Dress of the Diplomatic and Foreign Office. Royal Body Guards etc. Also contains a number of advertisements for tailors etc. Red cloth cover with gilt tooling. Standard Reference source book. Clean condition. (£40 - £60) |
| 685 1929 “Dress and Insignia worn at Court” A rare 1929 publication giving the Dress Regulations for County Lieutenants England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Dress of the Diplomatic and Foreign Office. Royal Body Guards etc. Also contains a number of advertisements for tailors etc. Red cloth cover with gilt tooling. Standard Reference source book. Clean condition. (£40 - £60) |
| 686 1937 “Dress and Insignia worn at Court” A rare 1937 publication giving the Dress Regulations for County Lieutenants England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Dress of the Diplomatic and Foreign Office. Royal Body Guards etc. Also contains a number of advertisements for tailors etc. Red cloth cover with gilt tooling. Standard Reference source book. Clean condition. (£40 - £60) |
| 687 1955 Household Brigade record of full dress clothing. A scarce reference produced in August 1955 by Ministry of Supply entitles “A Comprehensive Literary and Photographic Record of Full Dress Clothing August 1955”. Board in blue cloth. GC. (£60 - £100) |
| 688 George V Period Sales catalogue For Wilkinson London Gun, Sword and Camp Equipment. This is an excellent illustrated original book. Shows the full range of goods supplied by Wilkinson A good reference. GC two pages cut. (£30 - £50) |
| 689 King George V’s Own Bengal Sappers & Miners 1937 Regimental History. A rare large size locally printed book, produced by the Regiment covering 38 pages giving details of the Regiment including war service. This including China 1900 and the Great War. Original card cover. GC Clean condition ... Accompanied by a folder of the same period Circa 1935 containing copies of the Adjustant News Letter, service of Memorial for King George V plus other interesting memos ... A third folder includes a military map of the Punjab and a 1918 map of North West Europe. GC. (£80 - £120) |
| 690 The History of the King’s Regiment (Liverpool) Vol I !914-1915 Original Edition. By Everard Wyrall Published Edward Arnold & Co. First Edition 1928. A regimental history for the Great War covering 237 pages with a Roll of Casualties. Original red cloth cover with leather spine. GC Little age wear. (£40 - £60) |
| 691 The History of the King’s Regiment (Liverpool) Vol II 1916-17 Original Edition. By Everard Wyrall Published Edward Arnold & Co. First Edition 1930. A regimental history for the Great War, with a Roll of Casualties. Original red cloth cover with blue cloth spine. Good Clean condition. GC (£40 - £60) |
| 692 “The History of the 2/6th (Rifle) Bn. “The King’s” (Liverpool Regiment) by Capt. C.E. Wurtzburg MC published by Gale & Polden 1920. 368 pages with various photographs, nominal roll including casualties, roll of Officers, fold our maps/plans and complete with all four loose maps in back wallet. Green cloth covers with regimental device. Good clean condition. (£30 - £60) |
| 693 “History of the Royal Irish Regiment ” The Schull Books reprint of the Regimental History. Originally published in 1911 and 1927 by Br General Stannus Geoghegan CB. This boxed set covers two volumes and is complete with a book of maps. Covering a history of the Regiment from 1648 to 1922. VGC. (£40 - £60) |
| 694 “History of the Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment ” The Schull Books reprint of the Regimental History., by Lt Col Frederick Ernest Whitton CMG. This set covers two volumes and is complete with a book of maps. Covering a history of the Regiment from 1760 to 1922. VGC. (£40 - £60) |
| 695 “The History of the Norfolk Regiment” Volume III 1919 to 1951 By Commander P.K. Kemp and covers the period 1919 to 1951. This edition published 1953 and retains original dust cover. GC (£30 - £60) |
| 696 “History of the Old 2/4th London Regt. Royal Fusiliers” Original Edition Published 1919. Contains a quantity of photographs, maps a roll of Officers and other ranks. Red cloth cover with gilt tooled regimental badge. Little age wear GC (£30 - £40) |
| 697 “History of the First Edition” Florence to Monte Grande August 1944-January 1945”. Original Edition This scarce history was published in Cairo and covers 175 pages with a large number of fold out campaign maps. Complete with photographs and gives a diary of events. Original paper cover GC. (£30 - £60) |
| 698 “Historical Records of the 31st Foot” & “Historical Record of the Marine Corps” by Richard Cannon. Published by Parker, Furnival and Parker. in 1850. Complete with five colour plates. red cloth cover with gilt tooled lettering. The rear section of this addition is with the “Historical Records of the Marine Corps”. From 1664 to 1748, by Richard Cannon, complete with two colour illustrations Original red cloth cover with gold embossed letters. Little age wear GC (£30 - £60) |
| 699 “The History of the Headquarters Royal Artillery 52nd Lowland Division” Original Edition. During the German War 1939-1945. Published in Delbruck Germany October 1945. A history covering 126 pages. Illustrated with maps and containing various rolls. Original blue cloth hard covers with gilt tooled title. GC ... Accompanied by “1942-45 186th Field Regiment RA” A unit of the Lowland Division. Published shortly after the war covering 40 pages with illustrations. Original paper covers. VGC (2 items) (£30 - £60) |
| 700 “The History of the Tenth Foot” Two Volume Set Original Edition. By Albert Lee published in 1911. The books are complimented with illustrations and contain biographical details of Officers. The history includes the Regiments part in the Boer War. Original green cloth covers. Little age wear GC. (£50 - £75) |
| 701 “Historical Record Of The Ninth or East Norfolk Regiment of Foot” Original Edition. Being the history of the regiment, contains all three coloured plates. Published by Parker Furnivall & Parker of London. 1858. Contemporary red cloth and leather spine binding, with gold edging to the pages. Clean condition GC (£40 - £60) |
| 702 “Historical Records Of The 8th Foot or The King’s Regiment of Foot” Original Edition Being the history of the regiment, contains four coloured plates. Published by Parker Furnivall & Parker of London. 1844. Original red cloth cover with gold tooled lettering. GC, but please note spine with crude repair. (£30 - £60) |
| 703 “The History of the Norfolk Regiment” Two Volumes 1685 to 1918 Original Edition. Volume 1 covers the period 1685 to 1914. Vol II the Regimental History during the Great War 4th August 1914 to 31st December 1918. Both these by F. Loraine Petre OBE. Red cloth cover, with gilt tooling. Overall condition is good, little age wear. (£100 - £120) |
| 704 “The 85th King’s Light Infantry” Published 1913 and edited by C.R.B. Barrett. 551 pages with illustrations and colour plates including uniforms. Complete with a biographical roll of Officers. Hard back cover with gilt tooled device to the front and leather spine. Good clean condition, with professional repair to spine (£30 - £60) |
| 705 “The History of the Northumberland Fusiliers” In the second world war. By Brigadier C.N. Barclay (See Lot 547 for the Brigadier’s medal group). Published 1952. Contains a number of fold out maps black and white photographs etc. Original cloth binding with duct jacket ... Accompanied by The Royal Fusiliers in an Outline of Military History 1685-1926” Published 1926 blue cloth cover (2 items) (£30 - £50) |
| 706 “The King’s Own” Three Volume History 1680 to 1950. Original Edition. Volume 1 covers the period 1680 to 1814. Volume II 1814 to 1914. Both these editions were published in 1939 and edited by Colonel L.I. Cowper OBE DL. Blue cloth cover clean condition. Volume III covers the period 1914 to 1950 and was published 1957. Compiled by Colonel J.M. Cowper. Again blue cloth cover, this with a little age wear. (3 Books) (£150 - £200) |
| 707 Three Titles of Warwickshire Regiment Interest. Comprising: “History of the 1st Volunteer Battalion the Royal Warwickshire Regiment ” 1906 publication by Colonel Charles J. Hart VD, GC ... “The Story of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment” by C.L. Kingsford. Published 1921. Little age wear ... “History of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1919-1955” By Marcus Cunliffe Published 1956 VGC (3 books) (£30 - £60) |
| 708 Reference Books of Crimea War Uniform interest. Comprising: “Uniforms and Equipment of The Light Brigade” By John and Boris Mollo ... Crimean Uniforms of the British Artillery by Robert Wilkinson-Latham. Both these books are an excellent illustrated reference ... Accompanied by “The thin Red Line” uniforms of the British Army 1751-1914” by D.S.V. & B.K. Fosten. Overall GC (3 items) (£50 - £75) |
| 709 2nd Durham Light Infantry Photograph Record Book 1897. A scarce copy of the photographic picture book taken of the Battalion during service in Poona India 1897. The photographs shows various Companies, within the Battalion naming all the men. Also Officers, sports teams, Band etc. Original leather tooled cover. Near VGC. (£50 - £75) |
| 710 “The Sussex Yeomanry and 16th (Sussex Yeomanry) Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment 1914-1919” By Lieut-Col H.I.Powell-Edwards DSO. A history covering 398 pages, complemented with fold out maps and photographs. Complete with a Roll of Officers and Men. Red cloth cover. GC Slight age wear and foxing (£30 - £50) |
| 711 “The Royal Scots 1914-1919” A two volume Regimental history by Major John Ewing MC. Published 1925. Complemented with photographic illustrations and full index. GC (£30 - £60) |
| 712 Harts Crimea War Period Army List 1855. including Militia complete with index. A scarce copy gives details of War Service of Officers. etc. Original red cloth cover with gilt tooled Royal Coat of Arms and title to the front. GC (£60 - £100) |
| 713 “The First Buckinghamshire Battalion 1914-1919” By Captain P.L. Wright DSO, MC published 1920. A history of the Battalion’s service during the Great War. Various regimental Rolls, including Honours and awards, plus casualties, also a number of photographs and fold out maps. Green cloth cover, with gilt tooled regimental device. GC. (£30 - £60) |
| 714 “The History of the 7th Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders”. By Col. J.W. Sandilands and Lt Col N. Macleod. Published in 1922. A record of the battalion containing a Roll of Honours & Awards, plus diary listing of events. Blue cloth cover with gilt tooling GC. (£30 - £50) |
| 715 “Essex Units in the Great War 1914-1919” Vol I. Original Edition 1st Battalion Essex Regiment. By J.W. Burrows, second edition published 1931. A Regimental History complemented with illustrations and maps covering 293 pages. Red cloth cover with gilt tooled lettering. GC Clean condition. (£40 - £60) |
| 716 “Essex Units in the Great War 1914-1919” Vol II. Original Edition 2nd Battalion Essex Regiment. By J.W. Burrows, second edition published 1937. A Regimental History complemented with illustrations and maps covering 231 pages. Red cloth cover with gilt tooled lettering. GC Clean condition. (£40 - £60) |
| 717 “Essex Units in the Great War 1914-1919” Vol IV. Original Edition The Essex Militia” By J.W. Burrows, published 1929. A Regimental History complemented with illustrations covering 237 pages. Red cloth cover with gilt tooled lettering. GC Clean condition, slight foxing to some pages (£40 - £60) |
| 718 “Essex Units in the Great War 1914-1919” Vol V. Original Edition 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Battalions Essex Regiment. By J.W. Burrows, published 1932. A Regimental History complemented with illustrations and maps covering 409 pages. Red cloth cover with gilt tooled lettering. GC Clean condition. (£40 - £60) |
| 719 Records of the Seventh Dragoon Guards during the Great War. By Captain F.J. Scott MC Published by F Bennett & Co Ltd 1923. Covering 210 pages, with index and various Rolls. Original red cloth cover with gilt tooled Regimental device. GC little foxing to some pages, maps absent. (£30 - £60) |
| 720 “History of the Fife Light Horse” By Colonel Anstruther Thomson. Published 1892. 282 pages complete with illustrations and Roll of members of the Regiment from 1860 to 1892. Red cloth cover with gilt tooled title and regimental device. GC Minor age wear (£40 - £60) |
| 721 “Historical Records of the Denbighshire Hussars Imperial Yeomanry 1795-1906” Original Edition By Col Ll E.S. Parry DSO Published 1909. A regimental history covering 246 pages plus Appendix sections. Original blue cloth cover, small split to cloth spine, otherwise GC. (£40 - £60) |
| 722 History of the Second West York Yeomanry Cavalry 1843-1894” Complied from records including Huddersfield Corps of Volunteer Cavalry. Published 1905. Covering 160 pages, with various Regimental Rolls. Original blue cloth cover GC little age wear. (£40 - £60) |
| 723 An Historical Record of The Light Horse Volunteers or London and Westminster”. Published 1843. This book covers 279 pages plus various muster rolls and Appendix sections. Complemented with a small number of coloured illustrations. Original red cloth cover. A little faded, remains in good condition. (£50 - £100) |
| 724 The Queen’s Own Glasgow Yeomanry 1848-1948 A good clean copy of this history which is complemented by a number of illustrations, these include detail of uniforms, accoutrements etc. Original blue cloth cover with gilt tooling. GC. (£40 - £60) |
| 725 The History of King Edward’s Horse. 1921 Edition. By Lt Col Lionel James DSO. This history covers 401 pages with fold out map and various rolls. Original cloth cover with gilt tooled device to the front. GC ... Accompanied y “Chain Mail” History of the Duke of Lancaster’s Own Yeomanry 1798-1991. Clean copy (2 items) (£50 - £75) |
| 726 “History of the British Army Infantry Collar Badge” by Colin Churchill. (2001). The 332 page standard reference work illustrating 2025 collar badges with dates sealed, periods worn etc. Hard Covers. GC (£30 - £50) |
| 727 “Military Badges of the British Empire 1914-18” by Reginald Cox. (1982). The 363 page standard reference work illustrating over 3250 cap, collar and shoulder badges of the British, Indian, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, South African Forces as well as those of numerous small Colonies, Dependencies and Protectorates. Red cloth covers retaining dust wrapper. GC (£30 - £50) |
| 728 1825 List of the Officers of the Militia and Yeomanry Cavalry”. A rare copy listing the Officers serving in English Scottish and Irish units. Also lists Officers of The Volunteer Infantry. Complete with an index of units and full index of names. Later maroon cloth binding with gold tooled title to spine. United Services Club Library book plate. GC (£120 - £150) |
| 729 “Records of the Militia Battalions of the County of Southampton” AD 1757 to 1894 by Colonel Lloyd-Verney and “Records of the Artillery Regiments of the County of Southampton from AD 1853 to 1894 by Lt.Col. J. Mouat F. Hunt. Published by Longmans, Green & Co. in 1894. 448 pages. List of Officers etc. Blue cloth front cover with red corners with gold embossed Hampshire & Isle of Wight Artillery helmet plate device, back cover in red cloth with gold embossed glengarry style badge. Original parchment spine with age wear and faded, with gold tooled beige and red leather. Overall GC. (£75 - £100) |
| 730 “The City of London Yeomanry (Roughriders)” By A.S. Hamilton MM Published 1936. A history of the Regiment covering 244 pages with fold out maps. Little age wear. GC (£30 - £50) |
| 731 “The Coldstream Guards 1885-1914” By Colonel Sir John Hall Published 1929. Describes the history of the Regiment and includes a succession Roll of Officers. Also a quantity of maps. Blue cloth hard back cover, with tooled regimental device device to the front. Good clean condition (£40 - £60) |
| 732 General French and the Cavalry in South Africa A scarce edition by Charles Sydney Goldmann, published in 1902. Covering 462 pages with a large number of fold out maps, eight loose maps and photographic illustrations. GC ... Accompanied by “War Impressions being A record in Colour” By Mortimer Menpes A Boer War history published 1903. Original green cloth cover with gilt tooling GC (2 items) (£40 - £60) |
| 733 Royal Navy April 1945 Officer List. A rare set of three volumes listing all RN, RM RNVR etc Officers serving at that time. Original paper covers GC (£80 - £120) |
| 744 British Infantry Regiments 1914-1918 by James 1975 (bound Xerox copy). Together with Order of Battle of Division Part 5B Indian Divisions by Perry 1993 ... Regimental Records of the British Army 1660-1901 by Farmer 1984 ... A Bibliography of Regimental Histories of the British Army by White 1988 All in good condition (4 items) (£30 - £50) |
| 745 10 books on insignia. “Badges of the British Army 1820-1960” by Wilkinson ... “Glengarry Badges of the British Line Regiments to 1881” by Carman ... “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by Bloomer ... “Military Badge Collecting” by Gaylor ... “(Military) Shoulder Belt Plates and Buttons” by Parkyn ... “Regimental Badges” by Edwards (Second Edition 1957) ... “Collecting Metal Shoulder Titles” by Westlake ... “Collecting Metal Shoulder Titles” revised edition by Westlake ... “Military Metal Shoulder Titles. Vol.1 Infantry” by Westlake. (10 items) (£50 - £75) |
| 746 7 books mainly on badges and insignia. “Arm Badges of the British Cavalry Regiments” by Seaman ... “Cavalry Warrant Officers’ and Non-Commissioned Officers’ Arm Badges” MHS publication by Linaker and Dine ... “British Army Proficiency Badges” by Edwards and Langley ... “The Territorial Artillery 1908-1988” by Litchfield ... “Regimental Badges worn in the British Army One Hundred Years Ago” by Almack ... “Regimental Devices in South Africa 1783-1854” by Curson ... “More Military and Police Devices from South Africa 1790-1962” by Curson. (7 items) (£50 - £75) |
| 747 10 books mainly on badges and insignia. “West York Rifle Volunteers 1859-1887” by Pickup ... “West York Volunteer Infantry Infantry 1859-1908” by Wilson and Collinson ... “Yeomanry of the East Riding” by Sumner and Wilson ... “Badges of the Worcestershire Regiment” by Bennett ... “The Volunteer Infantry 1880-1908” MHS publication by Westlake ... “Officers’ Waist Belt Clasps 1855-1902” MHS publication by Lelia Ryan ... “The Rifle Volunteers” by Westlake ... “The Indian Army” by Mollo ... “The Regimental Badges of New Zealand” by Corbett ... “Sons of John Company. The Indian & Pakistan Armies 1903-1991” by Gaylor. (10 items) (£50 - £75) |
| 748 “The Times History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902” A good clean scarce set. Edited by L.S.Amery. Published 1909. Contained in seven volumes with red cloth covers and gilt tooling. Volume Seven being the book of maps. This set is accompanied by a separate “Times War Map of South Africa” Fourth Edition. GC. (8 items) (£100 - £200) |
| 749 Irish. 1st Bn Leinster Regiment Boer War Photograph Album. A rare and fascinating snap shot photograph album of the 1st Battalion’s service in the Boer War and later service in India. The Boer War photographs show a number of Block Houses including Fort Campbell, Boers surrendering weapons, Boer POW’s etc (Approx 57). The photographs then go on to show service in India including the Deli Durbar attended by King George V. Other images including field training and buildings. Images clear. (£200 - £300) |
| 750 A Selection of Original Victorian / Edwardian Photographs of Cavalry Drum Horses. This is a fine selection of 21 photographs of Dragoon, Hussar and Lancer Regiment Kettle Drummers. Details shows the drum drapes and uniform. Images are clear ... Accompanied by a further five period photographs of cavalry interest. (26 items) (£50 - £100) |
| 751 A Selection of Original Victorian / Edwardian Military Photographs Including Indian Cavalry These original photographs include Carte de Visites. They depict Cavalry, Infantry and Indian Army Officers. Images clear, various sizes. (Approx 32 items) (£50 - £100) |
| 752 WW1 Birmingham Red Cross VAD Photograph Album. This album was compiled by a Mr W.A. Twine A.R.I.C, who served with the VAD during the Great War. The photographs are contained in a family album and comprise 22 of VAD interest. These include inside of a carriage of a Hospital train, Parades, groups, Ambulances including Birmingham War Hospital and Warwick Freemason Ambulance. The images are clear various sizes. (£40 - £60) |
| 753 1915 Derby Scheme Armlets Letter from Lord Derby. A fascinating typed letter marked “Private” from Derby House, Stratford Place W. dated 2nd November 1915 concerning the issue of these armlets and lack of same for men over 40, and asking the recipient “Do not to vent your wrath on Lord Kitchener. Vent it entirely on me as I am the sole offender ...”. Ink salutation and signature “Derby”. GC ... together with a 1929 plain printed Christmas card from Lord Derby at Knowsley, Prescot bearing ink signature “Derby” GC (2 items) (£75 - £100) |
| 754 RAF Officer’s 1st April 1918 commission. A scarce example appointing David Clark a Temporary Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force as of 1st April 1918. It is dated beneath 1st December 1918. Embossed with circular RAF stamp. Some stains. (£75 - £100) A Lieutenant D. Clark appears in the April 1918 Air Force List as an Observer |
| 755 Small Selection of WW1 Volunteer Training Corps & Training Brigade Photographic Postcards. These original images include West London Mounted Rifles (Volunteers), Volunteer Essex, Berkshire etc. GC (20 items) (£30 - £50) |
| 756 Selection of Photographic Postcards of Imperial Forces. Mostly WW1 period postcards including Australian, Canadian, Indian, South African etc. Overall GC some wear. (approx 50 items) (£40 - £60) |
| 757 A small selection of Victorian Carte de Visite style photographs. Various regiments are represented including Officers, NCO’s and Other Ranks. Images clear. Average size 1 3/4 x 4 inches. GC (17 images) (£30 - £60) |
| 758 A selection of Victorian Carte de Visite style photographs Various regiments are represented including Officers, NCO’s and Other Ranks. Images clear Average size 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches. GC (17 images) (£40 - £60) |
| 759 A similar selection of Victorian Carte de Visite style photographs Various Regiments are represented including Officers, NCO’s and Other Ranks. Images clear Average size 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches. GC (17 images) (£40 - £60) |
| 760 German Free Corps Photographic Postcard and various WW1 German cards. This original photographic postcard shows an early 1920’s Free Corps armoured car ... two photographs of tanks ... two photographs of aircraft ... also included is a small selection of eight photographs of British POW’s in German hands (Good uniform detail) GC (13 images) (£30 - £60) |
| 772 WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Poster Nelson England Expects. The Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster No 101. The poster depicts a coloured picture of a setting sun with the silhouettes of battle ships on a calm sea. Also text “1805 England Expects 1915” “Are YOU doing your duty TO-DAY”. Lord Nelson looks towards the battleships. Printed by Seargeant Brothers. Approx. 20 x 20 inches. Near VGC. (£50 - £75) |
| 773 “Be honest with yourself be certain that your so-called reason is not a selfish excuse” Lord Kitchener “Enlist to-day.” poster. The Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster No 127 Printed by Benrose & Son. Depicting white text against black. To the top of the poster, the silhouette of a Field Artillery gun crew. With fold marks otherwise a very clean example. Approx. 20 x 30 inches. VGC (£60 - £100) |
| 774 WW1 Recruiting Poster Military Service Bill The Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster No 146 Printed by David Allen & Sons Harrow. This text poster encourages men to volunteer before the introduction of the Military Service Bill. Red letters onto cream background. Approx. 20 x 30 inches. VGC (£30 - £50) |
| 775 WW1 Recruiting Poster “To Starred or Badged Single Men” The Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster No 162 This text poster encourages men holding reserved occupation jobs, to give this up and volunteer for service with the Army. Approx. 20 x 30 inches. VGC (£30 - £50) |
| 776 “The Key to the Situation” WWI Recruiting Poster The Parliamentary Recruiting poster No 116. Depicting a large key, with in the teeth Munitions Men and Money. “Are you Helping to turn it ?” Approx. 29 x 20 inches. Near VGC (£40 - £60) |
| 777 “Are YOU in this?” WWI Recruiting Poster The Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster No 112, by Lt Gen. R.R.S. Baden-Powell. Printed by Johnson Riddle & Co. Coloured illustration depicting various war workers, from the men and woman of the factories, to nurse, to the boy scout handing bullets to a Tommy to a sailor beside a naval gun with the Union flag flying above. A man in a civilian suit looks on embarrassed. Approx. 20 x 30 inches. Near VGC one small rip to bottom edge. (£60 - £100) |
| 778 “Enlist To-Day” WWI Recruiting Poster The Parliamentary Recruiting poster No 96. Depicting head and shoulder of a smiling Tommy with the text “He’s Happy & Satisfied Are You?” Colours remain bright and fresh. NApprox. 20 x 29 inches. Near VGC (£50 - £75) |
| 779 “The Prime Minister Speech.” 1914 Recruiting Poster The Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster No 110. printed by Roberts & Leete. The poster is the transcript of the speech given by the prime Minister at the Guildhall November 9th 1914.With fold marks otherwise unused condition. Approx. 20 x 30 inches. VGC (£30 - £40) |
| 780 WW1 Recruiting Poster “Take up the sword of justice” Sinking of the Lusitania Card Shop Window Poster. A rare sepia card mounted small example of the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster is No 111 Printed by David Allen & Son. Depicting the figure of justice holding out her sword standing upon the sea to her feet drowning passengers, in the back ground the distinctive outline of the Steam Ship Lusitania sinking under the waves. Retaining original red hanging string. Approx. 19 x 12 inches. VGC (£40 - £60) |
| 781 “Remember the Lusitania” WWI Recruiting Poster a large text poster. Army recruiting poster 95. Giving details of the atrocity with various comments. Enlist to-day. 50 ins x 40 inches. Remains in good condition some fold marks and minor edge rips. (£40 - £60) |
| 782 WW1 Recruiting Poster “Go It’s Your Duty Lad Join To-Day” This is a good large example of Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster 109 printed by David Allen & Sons Ltd. The poster depicts a mother with her son, who is in civilian cloths She points towards the distances beckoning him to go and join up. Approx. 40 x 50 inches. Remains in good condition, some fold marks GC. (£60 - £100) |
| 783 WW1 Recruiting Poster “Come Now Your Arms and uniform are waiting” The Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster No 130 Printed by David Allen & Son. A large example. Depicting part of the speech given by Lord Kitchener, July 1915, set against a coloured drawing of a British Tommies uniform which hangs waiting for it’s owner to claim it. With fold marks, otherwise unused condition GC. Approx. 40 x 50 inches. (£80 - £120) |
| 784 WW1 Recruiting Poster “Lord Kitchener Says:- Enlist Today” The Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster No 117 Printed by David Allen & Son. A large example. Depicting a coloured head and shoulder portrait of Lord Kitchener in military uniform. Also the text of a speech given by him at the Guild Hall July 9th 1915. With fold marks a otherwise unused condition GC. Approx. 40 x 50 inches. (£80 - £120) |
| 785 Boy Scout WWI “Everyone should do his bit enlist today” Poster Army recruiting poster 121 by Baron Low. Coloured illustration depicting a Boy Scout lying upon his side drum, deep in thought, to the wall behind him various recruiting posters. Approx. 21 x 19 inches. VGC (£75 - £100) |
| 786 WW1 Recruiting Poster “Come into the Ranks and fight for your king and Country” This is an example of the Parliamentary Recruiting Poster 74. It depicts a column of British Tommy’s marching past a group of men wearing civilian cloths, while the Union flag fly’s above them. With additional text including “You Are Wanted At The Front Enlist To-Day”. With fold marks mounted onto linen. Approx. 24 x 27 inches. (£40 - £60) |
| 787 WW1 US Army Recruiting Poster. An unusual example. depicting three colour printed posters, showing the US Doughboy. with rifle to end various text including “Are you trained to do your share? Plattsburg” Fold marks and some age wear, no rips. Approx. 61 x 21 inches. (£40 - £60) |
| 788 WW1 Army Recruiting Poster. A large example of Parliamentary Recruiting Poster No. 37 depicting a silhouette of a bare headed soldier with rifle and fixed bayonet, in the background Tommies are ready to charge forward with bayonets fixed. Text “Think ! Are you content for him to fight for you ? Wont you do your bit ? We shall win but you must help. Join Today” by H. Oakley. Fold marks., and now with linen backing. Approx. 39 x 50 inches. (£50 - £100) |
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