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2 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS075 December World Banknotes London 1303414/15 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31819 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 1401115/16 April World Banknotes London 14008

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2 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS0721 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1300324 April Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 14001

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19/21 October Bonds and Share Certificates of the World Lugano SW10082 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS0728 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 1301714/15 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31819 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 14011

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15 November Postal History and Historical Documents London 1305028 November The Bruce Lee Memorabilia Sale Hong Kong 1305114/15 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 318

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28 November An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong SFW04

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THE GERALD E. WELLBURN COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS

Gerald E Wellburn (1900-1992) was an outstanding collector and student of postagestamps and postal history. However, his interests did not entirely lie with such smallobjects for he also had a passion for vintage automobiles and historic steam trains.His outstanding and fascinating collection of historical documents was started, alongwith some of his famous stamp collections, in the 1930’s. The collection developedquickly and by 1950 had reached the distinguished level for it to be shown in the Courtof Honour in the London International Stamp Exhibition.He was best known for his collection of Vancouver Island and British Columbia andthis collection was awarded the Grand Award at CAPEX ’51 as well as the Grand Prixd’Honneur at Basle (1974) and CAPEX ’87. He signed the Roll of DistinguishedPhilatelists in 1957.The collection of documents is mounted on specially made, small size, album pages.Each page is beautifully presented with hand-written calligraphy and many small inkillustrations. This demonstrated the care and dedication which was taken over theformation of this collection. It is easy to see that this was his favourite collection. Thequality of the writing up on these pages set new standards for exhibitions. He called this his “Postal History Collection”. Although we are only selling letters anddocuments in this auction, the collection also included many early coins. Spanningsome 1500 years, there are many documents written on vellum as well as early examplesof paper. There is a strong representation of the time of the Tudors with autographs ofboth Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.Each item from this collection has been kept with its original album page and is suitablyindicated in the catalogue. If you wish to view the original collection, this is availableon www.vicstamps.com/wellburn; go to Postal History of Great Britain and Visit theExhibit. We hope that you enjoy this catalogue and that it imparts some of the enthusiasm for both historical documents as well as thehistory of the post, which many find so inspiring and rewarding.

We are proud and honoured to note that the following lots were sold in Robson Lowe’s very first Postal Historyauction in October 1936:2035 and 2042


Note: All buyers must read the notes concerning requests for Extensions printed on page 2 of this catalogue.The Terms of that notice must be complied with fully under all circumstances.

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x2001 260 A.D. (c.) a fragment of papyrus bearing the beginning of a letter written in Greek,apparently from Aemilianus to the senate of Arsinoe. A rare and fascinating historicaldocument. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £150-200

Lucius Mussius Aemilianus was originally an officer in the army before he became the prefectof Egypt. He supported the rebellion against Gallienus, who later sent one of his generals todeal with Aemilianus, who had declared himself Emperor. He was defeated in 262, capturedand later strangled in prison

x2002 Tenth Century (c.) a fragment of vellum bearing a small part of the gospel of St. Mark inCoptic. Also a piece of woven wool fringe depicting three rows of dancing figures,reputedly Coptic. Unusual. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £100-120

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x2003 1201 (11 Nov.) handwritten indenture on vellum (part B), in a fine script, for grant ofland at Halsham (a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire) by Hawisa deBlossevill, daughter of Jordan de Blossevill, and makes reference to Hugh, the Bishop ofLincoln; with the jagged edge at top and tail for the seal at foot. The indenture has beenfolded and there are a few surface imperfections, however, in remarkable condition for adocument of this age. The document gives details of how the money is to be paid. It israre for indentures of this age to be dated and bears two important witnesses. From theGerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £500-600

Indentures were written in duplicate on the same piece of parchment, then each copy wasseparated by cutting a jagged line between them. Each party would retain their own copy and,if required, the two parts could be fitted together to confirm the authenticity of the document.

“Hawisa of Blossevill daughter of Jordan of Blossevill to Fulk of Oiri, his heirs and assignsproperty all her desmesne of Halsham for her life, rendering 10 marks of silver yearly in theoctave of St. Martin in Winter to her or her messenger at Torenton (Thornton, WestYorkshire) who carries her letters patent to Fulk.” (from Hubert de Burgh’s alleged Pouchardancestry)

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2004 1270 (13 Nov.) a small receipt on vellum, a receipt by W. Ward, rector of the church of“Gyselay” (Guiseley, Yorkshire) for three and a half marks from the executors of dominusWilliam Ward, who were bound in that sum to Walter, late vicar of “Suthkirkeby” (SouthKirkby). The seal tags have been created from the foot of the document and was originallysealed with the seal of the deanery of “Ottelay” (Otley) and the seal of the recipient.Written in latin and dated Guiseley 13 Nov. 1270. Two seal tags with a fragment of sealon one. Written on the reverse, “1270 Decanatus de Ottlay” (deanery of Otley) before thetwo seal strips were cut. Folded into four and additional creases but remarkably fresh andwell preserved. It is very unusual for a British document of this age to be dated. A remarkable and appealing document. Photo £550-650

In 1086 the township of Guiseley was part of an extensive estate belonging to the Archbishopsof York. The archbishop’s residence was at Otley and all the villages on the estate were assessedunder that heading. William Ward of Guiseley was born in 1198. Records suggest that thefirst Rector of Guiseley was a Simon de Warde (1246-1281)


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x2005 1330 (c.) (27 Mar.) letter wrapper from Thomas, the Cardinal of Naples, to theArchbishop of Salzburg; with traces of the wax seal on the reverse. A fine example of earlyuse of paper, which is thick and heavily laid, with papermaker’s watermark; there is somepaper splitting along the folds. With the original letter written in Latin. A rare early lettercarried by papal messenger. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £400-450

x2006 1390 (c.) two handwritten, illuminated pages from a Book of Hours in Dutch, written onvellum (107x141mm). Written in the style which was later imitated by Gutenburg andCaxton. Each page has twenty-two lines of gothic script with rubics in red, divisionalinitials in blue with red ornamentation, one being of seven lines. The style andembellishments is typical of Dutch origin. Delightful. From the Gerald E. Wellburncollection. Photo £250-300


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x2007 1404 (15 Oct.) entire to Count Articus of Portia, Carinthia (south Austria) with letterfrom Antonius II of Portugaro in Lombardy; the contents, in Latin, ask for a meeting.Folded and sealed with wax, string and large wafer seal depicting an eagle displayed. Theletter with age faults along folds and is rather fragile. From the Gerald E. Wellburncollection. Photo £450-500

x2008 1405 (27 Feb.) letter to Count Articus from Antonius, written from Udine (north Italy),sealed with string and sealing wax (the wafer seal has been lost); some staining andweakness along the folds. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £250-300


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2009 1417 (26 Aug.) two letters from the local officials of Leuven/Louvain in Belgium, thetwo documents relate to each other (the second is dated 1418) and have been attachedtogether. The first is notification by Johannes de Latewyc, intendant of Peter de Nethenez, receiver of the Duke of Brabant in Leuven, and of Johannes Boxhoven re several (named) defaulters in Leuven; échevins Johannes Albus, Ludovicus Roelants.The second, dated 1418 (10 Apr.) is the decision of the échevins in the same matter, thatthe goods and rights in them go by default to the receivers; the échevins witnesses beingHenricus de Borchoven, Walterus Pynnoc, Johannes van der Lynden and Johannes dePonte. Four seal tags (cut from old documents), one with most of the armorial sealremaining; both written in Latin. The second document with notation on the reverse.Photo £250-350

The Duke of Brabant at this time was John IV (1415-1427)


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x2010 1430, a merchant’s letter sent to Gasper Fruger, in German, with the merchant’s runicsymbol on the seal, on hand-made, laid paper and in a good state of preservation. Fromthe Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £350-400

2011 1452 indenture “A” on vellum, neatly written in a good Latin script and relating to“Sealby in Lincolnshire” with two wax seals at foot. Very early document in a fine state ofpreservation £100-150


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x2012 1458 prepaid letter from London to Venice, with a merchant’s symbol and prepaidmarking on the address panel; long contents written in Italian. In good condition. Fromthe Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £300-400

To the merchants, communication was vital. The Merchant Post organised relays betweencities across Europe and many parts of the Middle East. This was not a public service and wasrestricted to the merchants who paid for it. Most letters bear the distinctive Merchants’ Marksdrawn on the front. The designs of these marks vary but nearly all have a long vertical linewith cross lines and, suspended at the foot, an oval or pear-shaped object with the monogramor other device

x2013 1458 a merchant’s letter from Florence to Venice bearing the prepaid mark and theelaborate guild mark; the front with embossed seal, a fleur-de-lis, the emblem of therepublic of Florence. In choice condition. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £300-400


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x2014 1459 letter from Milan to Rome bearing a fine example of the Milan embossed stamp“MEDIOLANUM CURSORES” (Milan runners) and considered by some to be the very firststamp; fine. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £300-400


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2015 1460-1520 (c.), a large and impressive sheet of choral music in red and black with Latintext, the first page headed Stephen and the second “In festo” (feast) with a fine and detailedcapital “A” in red and lilac. On vellum. 15x211⁄2 inches; some light creasing and ageingbut in remarkable condition for a page of this size. Photo £200-250


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x2016 1469 letter to Venice, without postal markings, this was carried by the Monastery post,written in Latin; horizontal filing fold; good to fine. From the Gerald E. Wellburncollection. Photo £350-450

x2017 1478, a long letter, in Italian, sent from London and addressed to the master of the ship‘Hierommo’ with written device at foot, the letter is signed Hieronimo Ticpollo. Fine.From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £300-400

x2018 1470 (18 Jan.) a continental letter, written in Latin, dated on the address panel as well asinside, with arrival notation on flap and with the complete waxed wafer seal showing theimpressed design; probably Venetian. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £300-350


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x2019 1485 (23 Apr.) a Scottish indenture written in a Scottish dialect on sheepskin, folded overat foot but the seal is missing; some aging but still in a good state of preservation. A landdocument issued by James Keyne, bailie of Selkirk to Walter Turnbyll of Gargnerok andwitnesses include Adam Turnbyll of Philophauch. A wonderful historic document of thisroyal burgh. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £150-200

James Keyne, the bailie of Selkirk was murdered in July 1541 along with the provast, JohnMutha. This is an early document, before the Burgh Court Book of Selkirk, 1503-45

x2020 1490 a part page from the Nuremburg Chronicle featuring a wood block engraving of achurch and city wall; in a fine state of preservation. Also a piece from the Decrees of PopeGregory (c.1500) printed in red and in black and includes and elaborate, 5-line initialcapital. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. £80-100


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x2021 1491 Venetian letter, written in Latin, possibly to the Duke of Venice, with waxed waferseal featuring a shield and with arrival notation under the address. From the Gerald E.Wellburn collection. Photo £250-300

x2022 Fifteenth Century: Fragment of vellum being a page from the parish register of Titley,Hertfordshire; folded and creased but the writing is still legible. Also a fragment from thefoot of a printed page on paper with several lines of text written in Latin, possiblyfootnotes added to the text. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £100-120


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x2023 Fifteenth Century manuscript page from a medical Book of Remedies, in English and wellwritten in a fine hand which is easy to read, on paper, with two-line initial capitals in red.With remedies for worms, “Stinging of a Serpent”, “Biting of a Mad Hounde” and “Forhym that may not sleepe”. Some staining on the outer edge. Scarce and interesting withsome fine calligraphy. Probably from a manor or grand house of the time. From the GeraldE. Wellburn collection. Photo £500-600


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x2024 1513 (22 June) a letter bearing the signature of King Henry VIII. The letter “To ourtrusty and well beloved knight ... Sir John Cutte (under treasurer) ...” concerning thirty-eight barrels of wode to William Gower, groom of the chamber. The wode had beenseized by the Customs of the Port of London from William Hollis. Signed at top “HenryR” with “by the king” alongside. The letter has been torn in half and skillfully repaired,there is also a repaired tear just to the left of the signature. A rare signature on a letter ofthis famous monarch. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £10,000-15,000

Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was king of England from 21 April 1509.

Sir John Cutte (d. 1520) built Horham Hall, a late medieval hall in Broxted, England,sometime between 1510 and 1515 having acquired great estates. This is still one of the finestold brick mansions in Essex


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Francis I, King of France

2025 1537 royal edict on vellum in old French and with the distinctive signature “Francoys”(Francis I) at lower left, additional signatures of Max le Foy and one other; segment atlower right is missing as usual on these documents and upper left corner missing andrepaired, some staining at right and two heavy vertical creases. Generally good and a fineexample of this distinctive signature. Photo £700-900

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x2026 1540 (6 May) a long letter addressed to Hamon Le Strange at his house at Hunstantonfrom Sir John Spelman (his uncle?), a senior judge at many of the leading trials at thattime. The contents of the letter refer to the case, with many important details, againstJohn Williams, the author of “the Libell called Balams Asse”. This letter gives much detailof the case against him. The letter has suffered some age faults along the creases whichhave been repaired and strengthened with paper. A rare, early Norfolk letter and afascinating account of the legal and religious history of this time. From the Gerald E.Wellburn collection. Photo £500-800

There was great controversy at the time with the break from the Church in Rome and thispublication was considered treasonable. Balaam’s Asse was a term frequently used forsomeone or institution who could not see the complete picture. Balaam was a wicked man,and he was riding on an ass to a place where he knew God did not wish him to go. As theywere journeying an angel with a drawn sword in his hand stood in the way, but Balaam didnot see him. The ass saw him, and was so afraid that she turned aside out of the road, andwent into a field; then Balaam was angry and tried to drive her back onto the road. They hadnow come to a path in the vineyards, having a wall on each side, and there the ass saw theangel again. In trying to avoid the angel, the ass crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall; andhe was more angry and struck her again. Then the angel went forward a little distance, andstood where the path was so narrow that it was impossible to pass him. The ass was now so muchfrightened that she would go no farther, and fell down in the road; and Balaam beat her ina great passion. Then the ass spoke to Balaam and said, “What have I done to thee that thouhast smitten me these three times?” And when Balaam exclaimed, “I wish there were a swordin my hand, for now would I kill thee,” she only replied, “Am I not thine ass upon which thouhast ridden ever since I was thine unto this day? Was I ever wont to do so unto thee?”

Sir Hamon le Strange (1583 - 31 May 1654) was an English politician who sat in the Houseof Commons at various times between 1614 and 1626. He supported the Royalist cause in theEnglish Civil War.

Sir John Spelman (died 1545), a Justice of the King’s Bench (following a distinguished careeras a barrister); he was present at the trial of Sir Thomas More


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x2027 1542, a document headed “Copie of the Xth article of a treatye between King Henry ... andthe Emperor. ao. 1542”; the text is in Latin. Some of the document is missing at right andthis has been repaired with archival paper. The treaty was to promote greater friendshipand alliance between the two powers. A fine example of a very neat script. From the GeraldE. Wellburn collection. Photo £200-250

At this time, just before the Italian Wars of 1542-46, Henry VIII was concerned that Francis Iof France may try gain power in England by entry through Scotland. Francis allied himselfwith Suleiman I of the Ottoman Empire to attack Italy. Henry was keen to sign a treaty withCharles V of Spain to gain greater powers in a bid to counter this French aggression

x2028 1544 (27 Jan.) a letter of State, “To our very loving frende Michael Stanhop EsquierGouvernor of the Kinges highnes town of Hull”, the letter requests Stanhope to accompanySir Richard Lee and others to inspect Ravensparre and provide funds for any needed worksin respect of fortifications needed. It is signed by Charles Brandon, first Duke of Suffolk,Sir Thomas Lord Wriothesley, Lord Chancellor, Sir John Gage, Comptroller of theHousehold, and Sir John Baker, Chancellor of the Exchequer. An important historicalState document. With engravings of the Council Chamber of King Henry VIII andCharles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, with Mary Queen of France. From the Gerald E.Wellburn collection. Photo £1,500-2,000

Sir Michael Stanhope (before 1508 – 26 February 1552) was the son of Sir Edward Stanhopeof Rampton, Nottinghamshire. For a time an influential courtier, he was beheaded on TowerHill on 26 February 1552 after he was convicted of conspiring to take the life of John Dudley,1st Duke of Northumberland, and others. In the early 1540’s Stanhope held several offices inYorkshire, and by September 1544 had been appointed lieutenant of the garrison at Kingstonupon Hull, an appointment which he likely owed to the influence of his brother-in-law,Seymour, now Earl of Hertford. His responsibilities as lieutenant, and later as governor,included the supply of provisions, men and ships for Berwick and for English campaigns onthe Scottish border and into Scotland itself.

Sir Richard Lee (1513–1575) was a military engineer in the service of Henry VIII ofEngland, Edward VI and Elizabeth I. He was a commander of Henry VIII and appointedsurveyor of the King’s works. Lee was member of parliament for Hertfordshire in 1545


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x2029 1546 (10 Aug.) letter in a fine itallic script, in Latin, from the royal palace in Prague, withfull signature of Ferdinand I, Emperor of Hungary and Bohemia, and two councillors,addressed to Nicholas Suco in Milan; with complete waxed wafer seal showing theImperial crown over an eagle displayed (the seal has been removed from the reverse andaffixed to the front of the letter for display); two vertical folding creases at the sides,otherwise very fine. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £800-1,000

Ferdinand I (1503-1564)‚ Holy Roman Emperor (1556-1564)‚ younger brother of CharlesV. He was chosen by Charles to administer Germany (1521). He married Anne of Bohemiaand Hungary. He was elected King of Hungary and Bohemia (1526) and King of Germany(1531). He was at the forefront in the defence of Central Europe against the OttomanEmpire

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x2030 1548 (20 June) letter in French addressed to the Prince of Piedmont, from a Frenchofficial, with wafer wax seal on the reverse with impressed coat of arms. A good document.From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £300-400

Emmanuel Philibert, Prince of Piedmont and Duke of Savoy (1528-1580), Catholic andSpaniard, was the suitor chosen by Mary’s husband, Philip, for princess Elizabeth in 1555,before her accession to the throne. As far as Philip was concerned, such a marriage would beideal. As his own marriage to Mary seemed increasingly to be a failure from the point of viewof securing the succession to the English throne for Spain, the next best thing would be to secureit through the Duke of Savoy. Philip exerted pressure on Mary to command her sister to agreeto the marriage, but in this Mary proved to be an unlikely ally for Elizabeth and the marriagedid not go ahead


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x2031 1549, a page from the GreatEnglish Bible, the Book ofKinges, chapters 99 and 100(304x203mm) with three-lineinitial capitals. Includes Isaiah 37with the story of King Hezekiah;two horizontal folds and someedge repairs, otherwise fine. Fromthe Gerald E. Wellburn collection. £80-100

The Great Bible was the firstgeneral edition of the Bible inEnglish, authorized by KingHenry VIII of England to be readaloud in the church services of theChurch of England. The MatthewBible, combining the Tyndale andCoverdale translations, edited byJohn Rogers under the pseudonymThomas Matthew and firstpublished in 1537

x2032 1553 (?) (17 July) an official letter from James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran andRegent of Scotland “To oure traist cousing The Lord Graye” (his estate was Castle Huntlyin Longforgan), refering to “ye quenis rebellis” in Scotland; the letter is signed “James G”and he has added some holographic sentences; some staining and paper reinforcement.From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £500-600

James Hamilton’s fortunes fluctuated enormously. He converted to Catholicism in 1543 andin consenting the marriage of the queen to the French Dauphin (later Francis II) he wasgiven the Duchy of Châtellerault. In 1554, Arran surrendered the regency to Mary of Guise,Queen Mary’s mother. Hamilton gave up the Regency on the condition that he would be nextin line after the Queen, if she died childless. But the Scottish succession had been secretlypromised to France


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2033 1554 (30 Jan.) (in the reign of Queen Mary), Tudor Privy Council letter signed by theBishop of Winchester, Stephen Gardiner (secretary to Henry VIII and Lord Chancellorunder Queen Mary, whom he crowned), Admiral Lord William Howard, Sir WilliamPetrie (Secretary of State during four reigns), Lord William Paget (executor to HenryVII), Thomas Goodrich (Bishop of Ely), William Paulet (Marquis of Winchester,nominated by Henry VIII in his will as one of the Council of Regency) and JonathanBourne; addressed “To our loving friends Edwarde Griffin and Willm Cordel Esquires, theKing and Queens highness Attorney and Solicitor General”. There is a seal which depictsJanus. Rare. Photo £1,500-2,000

Sir William Cordell (1522–1581) was Solicitor General and Master of the Rolls during thereign of Queen Mary I and Speaker of the House of Commons during the reign of QueenElizabeth I

PROVENANCE:Robson Lowe Postal Histsory auction, March 1942Geoffrey Owen Lockwood, February 1966

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x2034 1562 (5 Sept.) an Exchequer Warrant, an official request by Richard Mynsterley, one ofthe ordinary messengers of the queen’s chamber for the expences of journies from thequeen’s commissioners for persons to appear before them (this message was delivered tosome 200 people); with an order to pay £5, dated 1563 (26 Feb.), signed “Winchester”(Lord High Treasurer), Sir Richard Sackville and Sir Walter Mildmay (Chancellor of theExchequer). Some wearing along folds which have been strengthened with archival paper.This is the earliest Postal Warrant of seven which were discovered in the 1940’s. With acopper plate engraving of John Powlett, Marquis of Winchester. From the Gerald E.Wellburn collection. Photo £600-800

Marquess of Winchester is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1551 for theprominent statesman William Paulet, 1st Earl of Wiltshire. He had already been createdBaron St John in 1539 and Earl of Wiltshire in 1550, also in the Peerage of England. Thefirst Marquess was one of the most noted statesmen of his time, serving in high positions underHenry VIII and all his children, and served as Lord High Treasurer of England from 1550to 1572.

Sir Richard Sackville (ca. 1507 – 21 April 1566) of Ashburnham and Buckhurst in Sussexand Westenhanger in Kent; was an English administrator and Member of Parliament. Onthe accession of Queen Elizabeth (her mother was his mother’s cousin) his fortunes improved.He was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1559, holding the position until his deathin 1566

Sir Walter Mildmay (bef. 1523 – 31 May 1589) was an English statesman who served asChancellor of the Exchequer of England under Queen Elizabeth I, and was founder ofEmmanuel College, Cambridge

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2035 1565 (1 Oct.) (in the reign of Queen Elizabeth), an exchequer warrant for RichardMynstlely, signed by the Earl of Winchester. The warrant was a receipt for payment forthe service of carrying Royal letters. An incomplete translation reads, “... RichardMynstely, one of the ordinary messengers of the Queen Majesty’s Chamber, asketh theallowance of riding by the commandment of the Rt. Hon. Lord High Treasurer of Englandfrom his place in London into Leicester, thence to Loughborough to my Lord Loughboroughand to him delivered a writ with my Lord’s letters and so returned again to London to myLord ... I was on this journey 15 days - paid full allowd. Winchester”; some minor soilingbut still in a remarkable state of preservations. Photo £600-800

The rate of pay was 2/8d. per day and the sum of £4 was to be paid

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x2036 1565 (3 Apr.) letter signed by Thomas Wotton, the Sheriff of Kent, and two others fromDartford, “To our loving freinde William Cryspe Esquier Lieftenaunt of the Castell of Dover.be theist”, with waxed wafer seal featuring a coat of arms with “REGINA AFH ELISABETH”.Sending a warrant for summoning juries for searching of premises re defects in thecollection of customs and illegal exports Fine. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection.Photo £500-600

Thomas Wotton (1521–1587), was a sheriff of Kent, the son of Sir Edward Wotton andfather of Edward Wotton, the 1st Baron Wotton

x2037 1573 (20 Jan.) a long letter from Guillaume, Vicomte de Joyeuse, Marechal de France inMontpellier, to M. Fourqueantes, governor of Narbone. The letter refers to Elizabeth I(Royne d’angleterre) and “quelque nombre d’angles”, and was received on 24th January.An important letter during these times of religious unrest in France. From the Gerald E.Wellburn collection. Photo £300-400


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x2038 1576 (25 Mar.) letter and wrapper bearing the full and flamboyant signature of “ElizabethR”, addressed “To our right trusty and well beloved L(ord) Cobham, Warden of our ffive(ports)” with large wax wafer seal on the reverse with impression of the royal coat of armswith the legend, “ELIZAB DG ANG FRAN ET HIB REGINA FID DEF”. The letter is a commissionto the warden to grant commissions to towns or cities to clear the coast of pirates and searovers and authorising the warded on the cinque ports to grab illegal vessels (a letter ofmarque). The letter and cover are badly worn on one side and have been repaired orreinforced, however, this does not affect the signature. A rare and desirable letter. Fromthe Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £12,000-15,000

William Brook was the 10th Earl of Chobham. Piracy, the act of seizing a ship or its cargofrom its lawful owners or their agents, has been endemic to maritime nations ever since manfirst set sail upon the high seas. By the time Elizabeth Tudor had ascended the throne in 1558,English piracy had entered into a Golden Age, as freebooters roamed its coastal watersvirtually unchallenged. With fat prizes, particularly Spanish treasure ships to be foundfurther out to sea, the plundering spread into the waters of the Atlantic and finally to theCaribbean, the well-spring of Spain’s ever increasing wealth. But as the violent, frequentlyprofitable enterprise of piracy escalated into a state of near anarchy, English commerce beganto suffer heavy losses in the waters closer to home

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x2039 1578 letter and wrapper signed “Fra: Walsingham”, addressed “to the right worshipful myvery loving friends Sir Nicholas Bacon Knight and Nathanaell Bacon Esquier executors ofthe will of the Late Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England their father”. The letter urgesthe sons to carry out the promise of their father to Christopher Barker, the royal printer,in respect to the completion of works needed on a house in London called Bacon House.With part wax seal and in a very fine state of preservation. From the Gerald E. Wellburncollection. Photo £1,000-1,500

Sir Francis Walsingham (c. 1532 – 6 April 1590) was principal secretary to QueenElizabeth I of England from 20 December 1573 until his death, and is popularly rememberedas her spymaster.

Sir Nicholas Bacon (28 December 1510 – 20 February 1579) was an English politicianduring the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, notable as Lord Keeper of the Great Seal.He was the father of the philosopher and statesman Sir Francis Bacon


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x2040 1589 (c.) (18 May) letter and wrapper to, “Au Roy tres Chretien” (The Very ChristianKing), Henry of Navarre, who was King of Navarre until 1589 when he became KingHenry IV of France. From the Earl of Essex refering to his illness and his inability to helpthe king. The letter was folded to be about one inch wide and sealed with red wax andcrimson silk. The wax embossed with the coat of arms with the legend, “HONI SOIT QUIMAL Y PENSE”. An important historical letter written in French. From the Gerald E.Wellburn collection. Photo £800-1,000

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (10 November 1565 – 25 February 1601) was an Englishnobleman and a favourite of Elizabeth I. Politically ambitious, and a committed general, hewas placed under house arrest following a poor campaign in Ireland during the Nine Years’War in 1599. In 1601 he led an abortive coup d’état against the government and wasexecuted for treason


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x2041 1597 (19 May) letter and wrapper dated at Bishops Aukland from the Bishop ofDurham, “To the right Worshipfull my very loving friend ffrancis Slyngisbe Esquier atScryven”. The letter, making some mention of the post and refers to journies to Carlisle,is signed “Tobie Duresme”. The wrapper is soiled and much of the seal is missing. Fromthe Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £350-400


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Lord Burghley

x2042 1597 Exchequer Warrant to “Thomas Fynett, one of the Messingers of Her MajestiesChamber asketh allowance for ryding in haste at the commanndement of the right honorablethe Lord Highe Treasurer of England & Sir John Fortescue knight from the court atWhitehall with letters in her majesties service to Mr Culpepper, highe Sherriffe of the Countieof Sussex, at his howse at Wakehurst where he delivered the same. And from thence rode incompanie of the said Sherriffe in her highnes like service to Sir Thomas Sherley Knight at hishowse at Wiston in the countie of Sussex aforesaid ... Returned to the court at Whitehall withanswer ... ”. Signed “W. Burghley” who was the Lord High Treasurer and the first LordCecil. The warrant is endorsed, “Mr Taylor I praye you paie this soe of fortie shillings” andalso signed by Victor Skinner. Very fine. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £1,000-1,500

William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (13 September 1520 – 4 August 1598) was an Englishstatesman, the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I for most of her reign, twice Secretary of State(1550–53 and 1558–72) and Lord High Treasurer from 1572. He was the founder of theCecil dynasty which has produced many politicians including two Prime Ministers.

Sir John Fortescue, On 31st May 1589, he was appointed Chancellor and Under-Treasurerof the Exchequer, and was made a Privy Counsellor. In 1592 he was knighted. In February1593 Queen Elizabeth called a new parliament to consider the threat of Spain, and Sir Johnrepresented Buckinghamshire.

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x2043 1630 (15 Aug.) entire letter, “To my Servante Thomas Crewe att Leeswoode”, with red waxseal featuring a coat of arms; slight soiling on the outside, otherwise good. From theGerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £80-100

x2044 1647 (23 Dec.) a long letter “To my most Honrd frend Mr Jos Beamond present”, thecontents refer to poetry and religion; signed “Edward Martin” who was later the Dean ofEly. Joseph Beaumont was, at this time, a canon in Ely; some soiling and partial taperepair of address panel. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £80-100

Joseph Beaumont was writing his long, allegorical poem, ‘Psyche’ , which was first publishedin early 1648

2045 1647, a complete 8 page publicationbeaing an appeal to Parliament by theLord Mayor and the leading citizens ofLondon for better protection fromunpaid rebellious soldiers looting andcausing havoc in the city during thisunsettled time during the civil war. Blackletter press, 51⁄2 x 71⁄4 inches, printed byRichard Cates; some contemporarynotation around the edges of the coverwhich have been crossed through, lighthorizontal fold. Photo £150-200


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Lord Fairfax

2046 1649 (20 Nov.) letter on vellum, signed “Fairfax” and headed, “Thomas Lord Fairfax,Lord General for all the Land Forces under the pay of the Parliament in England & Walesand in the Islands of Guernsey and Jersey”. The letter appoints one Henry Frieren asstorekeeper to the Garrison of Yarmouth. The upper left corner is missing, but this doesnot affect the text, typical folding creases and age faults but still in a good state ofpreservation. Mounted on paper between board. By provenance of descent in the family,the book plate is “FAIRFAX.OF.CAMERON”. Photo £350-400

Sir Thomas, Lord Fairfax (1612-1671) was the leading Parlianentarian general of the Firstand Second Civil Wars and Lord-General of the New Model Army


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x2047 1650 (12 May) letter to the “gens du Comité du Royanme d’Escosse” in Scotland, signed“Louis”, an early and young signature written when he was only twelve years of age. Theletter with vertical cut to carry the royal seal (missing) with the manuscript endorsement“K of France”; some soiling at edges and along folds. The letter refers to his regiment, theScots Guards, “Regiment de ma gardea escossoisea”. From the Gerald E. Wellburncollection. Photo £800-1,000


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2048 1657 “AN ACT FOR THE SETLING OF THE POSTAGE OF ENGLAND SCOTLAND AND IRELAND atthe Parliament at Westminster the 17th Day of September, Anno Domini 1656”, printedin London by Henry Hills and John Field. This is the first act of parliament relating tothe erecting and setling of one General Post Office for the speedy conveying, carrying andre-carrying of letters by post to and from all places within England, Scotland and Irelandand into several parts beyond the seas. Be it enacted by His Highness the Lord Protectorand the Parliament, that from henceforth there be one General Office, to be called, andknown by the name of the Post-Office of England: and one officer under the name andstile of Postmaster General of England, and Comptroller of the Post-Office. Also settingout the rates of postage. A very rare and important document which established the PostOffice for the carriage of mails. Photo £1,000-1,200

The origins of the Post Office date from 1635 when King Charles I opened the Royal Post tothe public. This was conceived as a way of generating extra revenue for a service which wasalready in operation for the sovereign’s mail. However, the civil war between the royalistsand the parliamentarians effectively closed the post for the public. It was not until 1652,after the battle of Worcester had ended and Charles II had fled to the continent, thatparliament felt able to reopen the post to the general public. This, the first postage act,confirmed the right of the new position of Postmaster General to carry letters, establish ratesand supply horses on the post roads. This act also established the Post Office monopoly for thecarriage of letters

PROVENANCE:Geoffrey Owen Lockwood, February 1966


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x2049 1659 (20 Oct.) copy of court roll,manor of Colne Priory to JosephElliston of Dengie in the County ofEssex and outlines the extent of thetenented land. Some folding creasesbut a fine document for thisimportant estate. From the Gerald E.Wellburn collection. Photo £80-100

x2050 1663 (3 Apr.) entire letter, “To mrThomas Pengelly at mr Angiers nearethe Pumps in Bishopsgate Street inLondon”, bearing a superb strike ofthe serif-type Bishopmark “AP/8”and rated at “3” pence, the lettersent by his uncle Simon Snowe atWestwood in Exeter and refers totrade with Spain. From the Gerald E.Wellburn collection. Photo £300-350


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2051 1667 (13 June) a royal warrant appointing “Horatio Lord Townshend” to be Colonel of aregiment of foot, consisting of ten companies, each of 100 men, closes with “By HisMajesty’s Command” and signed “Arlington”. Signed by the king at top, “Charles R” andwith wax wafer seal impressed with the king’s coat of arms. Usual folding creases but freshand fine. Photo £1,000-1,200

Charles II (29 May 1630 – 6 February 1685). His father, King Charles I, was executed atWhitehall on 30 January 1649, at the climax of the English Civil War. Although theParliament of Scotland proclaimed Charles II King of Great Britain and Ireland inEdinburgh on 6 February 1649, the English Parliament instead passed a statute that madeany such proclamation unlawful. England entered the period known as the EnglishInterregnum or the English Commonwealth, and the country was a de facto republic, led byOliver Cromwell. Cromwell defeated Charles II at the Battle of Worcester on 3 September1651, and Charles fled to mainland Europe. Cromwell became virtual dictator of England,Scotland and Ireland, and Charles spent the next nine years in exile in France, the UnitedProvinces and the Spanish Netherlands. A political crisis that followed the death of Cromwellin 1658 resulted in the restoration of the monarchy, and Charles was invited to return toBritain. On 29 May 1660, his 30th birthday, he was received in London to public acclaim.

Henry Bennet, 1st Earl of Arlington (1618 – 28 July 1685) was an English statesman.

Horatio Townshend, 1st Baron Townshend and 1st Viscount Townshend 14 December 1630– 10 December 1687), known as Sir Horatio Townshend, 3rd Baronet, of Raynham, from1648 to 1661, was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1656 and1660 and was raised to the peerage in 1661


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x2052 1670 (28 June) declaration written on parchment featuring a magnificent wafered seal ofthe coat of arms of the Earl of Winchilsea, the motto, “NEC ELATA NEC DEIECTA” (neitherraised or lowered) with four flower adornments (which fold over to protect the seal);appointing a man, John Warly, to be one of the chaplins as Eastwell in Kent. Written inLatin with “Comes de Winchilsea” at foot, the ink has eaten into the surface of the skin inplaces, but the text is still legible; some folds. A marvellous historical document. From theGerald E. Wellburn collection. Photo £80-100

x2053 1670 (22 Aug.) entire letter “To Mr Peeter Clayton at Mr Morries Esquier his house inAustin Fryers, London” and rated “3” pence and bears a fair strike of “AV/24” BishopMark. The letter is of a business nature for a bill of exchange for £28 and is signed “JohnHancock”, a Clayton agent in Gloucestershire and who is thought to be the grandfatherof the John Hancock who signed the Declaration of Independence. From the Gerald E.Wellburn collection. Photo £150-200

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x2054 1672, a few pages from a child’s book of copies with the title page marked, “MargaretRoscoe, her book, 1672”; some typical ageing, particularly to the cover; also a King James Isilver shilling. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. £80-100

x2055 1680 (1 Apr.) buried in wool affidavit, a rather gruesome form used in the parish ofGamlingay in county of Cambridge, confirming that “Mary, daughter of Francis and MaryHarvey” was, “... not buried in any Shirt, Shift, Sheet, or Shroud, made or mingled withFlax, Hemp, Silk, Hair, Gold, or Silver, or any other then what is made of Sheeps woolonly ...” and signed by the Justice of the Peace. Two horizontal folds and some wrinkling.A delightful example of one of these affadavits. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection.Photo £100-200

For centuries the woollen trade had been important to the wealth and prosperity of England,but with the introduction of new materials and foreign imports, some people thought that theindustry was under threat. The first Act was passed in 1666, and the second, and rather morefamous, in 1678. Its aims were “for the lessening the importation of linen from beyond theseas, and the encouragement of the woollen and paper manufacturer of the kingdom.” TheAct required that when a corpse was buried it should only be dressed in a shroud or garmentsmade of wool. Failure to comply resulted in a £5 forfeiture. One-half of this went to theinformer, the other half to poor of the parish where the body was buried. Within 8 days of theburial, an affidavit had to be provided attesting that the burial complied with the Act. Theaffidavit had to be sworn in front of a Justice of the Peace or Mayor by two creditable persons.If the parish did not have a JP or Mayor, the parson, vicar or curate could administer theoath


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2056 1683 letter written on behalf of Ernst August, the Duke of Brunswick and bearing asuperb example of the seal of Brunswick on the reverse, with a detailed address withseveral flourishes. An interesting document from the father of George I of England.Photo £350-400


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2057 1684 (5 Mar.) a large and impressive two page document with a large printed portrait ofKing James II in upper left corner within printed initial capital. The document is a decreeof foreclosure between James Smith (and his wife) and Count Robert Legard concerningmoney of £85 and 8/- in Hereford. The document also mentions Trevor Garth andRobert Saltley. Large size (30 x 231⁄2 inches), some typical age and folding faults but stilla very desirable document, written in English and most unusual with the King’s portrait.Photo £350-450


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x2058 1687 (29 June) Government Penny Post entire to the “Treasurer of the Ordnance in theTower” with a fine strike of the Westminster Wednesday mark with “PENY” at left, with afaint strike of circular Bishopsgate time handstamp. From the Gerald E. Wellburncollection. Photo £100-120

x2059 1694-1772, a small group of Government Penny Post with 1694 (4 June) entire “ForRalph Palmer Esq. at his Fathers house in Little Chelsey, with care” with a good strike ofTemple Monday handstamp with “POST” at left (some soiling); 1712 wrapper to PettyFrance Street, Westminster with a good strike of Westminster Monday handstamp(creased and soiled); 1772 (Aug.) wrapper to Golden Square, London with a good strikeof General Office Monday handstamp and faint circular time stamp, rated “1/2”. From theGerald E. Wellburn collection. (3 covers). Photo £150-200

x2060 Seventeenth Century: A long and sad love letter signed “J.B:”, “The true content of afreind is never valued but in absence, did thou but know how ... I were of it, thou would scarcebe able to defend thy self against the attempt of pitie...o my only deare, all day long thou artin my thoughts, & at night in my armes so y’t sleepe is banished from me ... in so much y’t mychickes are grown as pale as the paper I now write on ... O my deare Lorindâ, (The day beforeour parting) why should you have gone so strange as to tell me you dorst not be alone w‘th me...”. Also a page from a family baptisimal record, 1629-77, of William and ElizabethMingay family (probably of Norfolk) with some medical and other remedies. Unusualdocuments. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection £80-100


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Prince George of Denmark and Norway

2061 1703 (7 Jan.) a royal decree signed by “His Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark &Lord High Admiral of England, Ireland Ec. And of all Her Maj. Plantations Ec. AndGeneralifsimo of all Her Maj. Forces”, authorising “Sir John Graydon Esq. Rear Adm. of theWhite Squadron of Her Mat. Fleet & Commander in Chief of Her Maj. Ships as Vefsells inthe Rivers of Thames & Medway” authorising the holding of courts martial, “... for theregulating & better government of the Navy, Ships of Warr and Forces by Sea, and for theTryall of such persons as shall offend against the same, ...”, signed “George” and “By Comandof His Royall Highnefs” Josiah Burchett. A few folding creases, fresh and fine. Photo £300-400

Prince George of Denmark and Norway, Duke of Cumberland (2 April 1653 – 28 October1708), was the husband of Queen Anne, who reigned over Great Britain from 1702. Hismarriage to Anne was arranged in the early 1680s with a view to developing an Anglo-Danish alliance to contain Dutch maritime power. As a result, George was unpopular withhis Dutch brother-in-law William of Orange, who was married to Anne’s elder sister, Mary.William and Mary became joint monarchs of Britain, with Anne as their heiresspresumptive, in 1689 after the “Glorious Revolution” deposed James II and VII, the fatherof both Anne and Mary. William excluded George from active military service, and neitherGeorge nor Anne wielded any great influence until after the deaths of William and Mary,when Anne became queen. During his wife’s reign, George occasionally used his influence insupport of his wife, even when privately disagreeing with her views. He had an easy-goingmanner and little interest in politics; his appointment as Lord High Admiral in 1702 waslargely honorary. Anne’s seventeen pregnancies by George resulted in twelve miscarriages orstillbirths, four infant deaths, and a chronically sick son, William, who died at the age ofeleven. Despite the history of their children, George and Anne’s marriage was a strong one.George died aged 55 from a recurring and chronic lung disease and was buried inWestminster Abbey.

Josiah Burchett (1666-1746) had been hired as a clerk and body servant by Pepys, theSecretary of the Admiralty, but later dismissed for insolence. After Pepys’ fall from power,Burchett returned to the Admiralty and was eventually appointed Secretary.

In June 1702, Sir John Graydon, in command of HMS Triumph at Portsmouth, waspromoted to be rear-admiral of the blue, and ordered out to join Sir George Rooke on the coastof Spain. He was with him in the attempt on Cadiz, and in the destruction of the enemy’sships at the Battle of Vigo Bay; and having his flag on HMS Lancaster returned home incompany with Sir Cloudesley Shovell in charge of the prizes. The following January he waspromoted to be vice-admiral of the white, and appointed commander-in-chief of a squadronsent out to the West Indies


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2062 1705 (2 Mar.) Queen Anne, “By the Queen, A PROCLAMATION, For a General FAST.” “Wetaking into Our most ferious Consideration of the continued War, in which for theCommon Safety of Our Realm and for Disappointing the Boundless Ambition of France,We with feveral other Princes and States of Europe are most justly Engaged ...”; beforethe crux of this proclamation, “... We do hereby publifh and Declare to all Our LovingSubjects, and do ftrictly Charge and Command, That on Wednesday the fourth Day ofApril next, this faft fhall be Religiously Kept and Observed throughout Our Kingdom ofEngland, Dominion of Wales, and Town of Berwick upon Tweed. ...” Printed in Londonby Charles Bill and the executrix of Thomas Newcomb, deceased, Printers to the Queen.With two fine wood blocks and black letter press printing, 103⁄4 x 141⁄4 inches. Slightlytrimmed at top and at right and with three horizontal folds; still in a good state of repair.Photo £300-400


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2063 1710 (24 Sept.) a large document on vellum featuring and impressive printing of QueenAnne with initial letter, Royal arms, with lions, dragon and allegorical figure printed attop. The document is an exemplification under the seal of the common pleas of recoverysuffered between Robert Coleman, gent, and William Lloyd, gent, demandents and JohnCurtis, tenant, concerning the manor of Halys, alias Testerton and the advowson ofTesterton church co. Norfolk. Vouchees Francis Beddingfeild esq. and Dorothy his wifeand John Sandford. Size 30 x 231⁄2 inches, folded but in good condition. Fine anddesirable. Photo £300-400

Testerton is now one of Norfolk’s deserted villages, just west of Fakenham


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2064 1722 (29 May) a royal warrant signed “George R” by King George I addressed to, “OurRight Trusty and Wellbeloved Councellor Spencer Compton Eqr. Paymaster General of OurGuards Garrisons and Land Forces abroad. And to the Paymaster General of Our said Forcesfor the time being.”. The warrant is giving the King’s approval of an Ensign, HenryPinkerton of the Regiment of Foot, going on half pay by way of exchange with a half payEnsign, William Levingston, transferring to regimental service, and authorising thepayment of wages to him at the rate of one shilling and ten pence a day (on productionof certificate as to him being alive). Also signed by George Treby (1684-1742), Secretaryof State for War; some fairly heavy folding and tone spotting. Unusual. A King’s warrantmay have been required for this rather trivial matter because the half pay ensign would nolonger be on any regimental payroll. Photo £500-600


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King Carlo Emanuele III

2065 1735 (26 Feb.) secretarial letter signed by King Carlo Emanuele III of Sardinia, signed“C Emanuel”, written to le Baron de Saintipolite in London (he was living in AlbermarleStreet), thanking the Baron for his condolences on the death of the queen. With a secondsignature and with a fine wax wafer seal of a coat of arms surrounded by,“CAR.EMAN.D.G.REX.SARDIN.CYPR.ETHIER.DUX.SAB.MONTISF.&.PRIN.PED”. Fine and a niceincoming letter to London, carried by royal messenger. Photo £150-200

The king’s second wife died in 1735 at the age of 29. Landgravine Polyxena of Hesse-Rotenburg (1706–1735) was the daughter of Ernest Leopold, Landgrave of Hesse-Rotenburgand his wife Maria Anna of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort. Polyxena was the aunt of thefamous princesse de Lamballe. The couple married on 20 August 1724 in Thorn. Polyxenabore him six children


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x2066 1739 (22 Aug.) entire letter from Rome to Bartletts Buildings, Holborn, London, rated“8” changed to “2/-” and with a good strike of London Foreign Office Bishop Mark onreverse “AU/22”; two heavy vertical folding creases, otherwise a fine and attractive cover.Sent by Erasmus Philipps of Baring Brothers. Photo £120-150

2067 1742 (20 July) embassy expenses signed by the the Duke of Newcastle, written by and forWilliam Reed, his Majesty’s Agent and Consul at Tripoly in Barbary for his Majesty’sservice from 10th July 1741 to 10th July 1742; the account for 1000 dollars, “BeingSpanish Dollars one thousand 10ch: at five shillings the Dollar makes Two hundred and fiftypounds Sterling...” and signed “Wm Reed”; at foot “Whitehall 29th July 1743, I allow thisbill, Holles Newcastle”. With endorsement on reverse and an illustration of the Duke ofNewcastle. Photo £350-400

Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne and Duke of Newcastle underLyne, Secretary of State. He held power with his brother, Henry Pelham (the Prime Ministerof Great Britain), until 1754. He had no children, so the dukedom of Newcastle (upon Tyne)would die with him. He persuaded King George III to grant him a second dukedom,Newcastle under Lyme, with a special remainder for inheritance through his nephew, HenryFiennes Clinton, Earl of Lincoln


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King George II

2068 1746 (Sept.) a German language commission signed “George R” at Kensington Palace,appointing Lieutenant Georg Albrecht Boden adjutant of a Hanoverian infantry brigade.With wax wafer seal of royal coat of arms and with endorsement, “Lieutenant’s Patent”.Some splitting and wear along folds and a couple of reinforcements with archival tape.Photo £250-300

King Louis XVI

2069 1786 (May) part printed document signed “Louis”, Louis XVI, King of France appointingCapt. Claude St. Denis de las Salle to the Regiment of Orleans. Also signed “Louis Josephde Bourbon” (Louis Joseph, Prince of Condé) after a long postscript in a small hand, andtwo others. Repaired slits at sides (one with small segment missing) where the letter wassealed, with normal folds, clear of the signature. Photo £800-1,000

Louis was King of France (1774-92) when the monarchy was overthrown during the FrenchRevolution. He was guillotined in 1793

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2070 1801 (5 Aug.) A.L.S. to Admiral Lutwidge, signed “Nelson & Bronte” whilst sailing onthe Medusa. He writes, “My Dear Admiral, I am clearly of opinion that the Enemy are sickof Bologne and mean to get to the Westaward for if the wind comes a fresh tonight, breezestWNW they must be lost were (sic) they lay at present. I am this moment going towardsDunkirk and Flushing from whence to our coast at Margate or Hosley Bay most probably theformer. I have extended Capt. Phillips as far to the Westward as Cape Antibes, ever yoursfaithfully, Nelson & Bronte ...”. Annotated on the reverse, “Augst 5th 1801 - Recd 6th P.M.by the Express Advice Boat. Heldin sent farther Westwd to Cape Anti.”. Fine and notrecorded in Nicolas. Photo £5,000-6,000

Nelson served under Admiral Skeffington Lutwidge while stationed on the Downs. TheDowns are an area of sea off the Kent Coast and the presence of the fleet here enabled Dealto become one of the premier ports in England. During the French Revolutionary WarsBritain wanted to stop all trade with France. An alliance of nations (Denmark, Norway,Sweden, Prussia and Russia) was established to force free trade with France. April 1801 sawthe British defeat the Danish-Norwegian fleet in the Battle of Copenhagen. This allowed theBritish navy to focus on the blockade of the French navy in their ports, particularly Toulonand Cadiz. On August 4th he received the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom andIreland; on the same day, having transferred his flag to the Medusa (Captain Gore) helaunched what seems to have been an exploratory attack on the French flotilla in Boulogneharbour. Several French ships were sunk, damaged, or driven ashore. Nelson did head forMargate as shown in a letter written on 6th August


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2071 1801 (14 Oct.) from H.M.S. Amazon, A.L.S. to Admiral Lutwidge, and reads, “I shallnever get from the Downs. If I wished to stay I dare say I should not have interest. I am quiteangry, but who cares for that. I am desired to keep all my Cruizers at sea to guard the trade.I send a letter to Mrs Lutwidge from our excellent friend Lady Hamilton. With every goodwish, believe me ever, your most obliged, Nelson & Bronte”. Three horizontal filing creasesand some edge wear. Clean. Photo £5,000-6,000

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2072 1803 (5 Oct.) Naval Orders sent by Nelson on the Victory, signed “Nelson & Bronte”.Addressed to Sir George Hart, Esq., Captain of His Majesty’s Ship Monmouth, Bycommand of the Vice Admiral John Scott. The orders read, “By the Right Honble LordViscount Nelson K.B., Duke of Bronte in Sicily, Knight of the Great Crofs of St. Ferdinandand of Merit, Knight of the Order of the Crescent and of the Illustrious Order of St. Joachino,Vice Admiral of the Blue and Commander in Chief of His Majesty’s Ships and Vefsls,Employed and the be Employed on the Mediterranean Station.

Having directed the Convoy from Malta under the Charge of Captain Tyffe of His Majesty’sShip Cyclops, to proceed from that place as soon after the first instant as pofsible, forGibraltar, where he is directed to remain ‘till further order. You are hereby required anddirected on the arrival of that ship and the Charon at Gibraltar, to take them and theirCommanders under your order, together with the Captain of His Majesty’s Ship Ambuscade,and the whole of the Trade which are bound to any part of the united Kingdom, and proceedwith them as soon as Ambuscade is ready to accompany you, taking also under Your Convoyand protection and transports or Victuallers which may be desirous to avail themselves of yourprotection, and proceed with them to the places of their destination with all convenientdispatch, endeavouring to collect the Trade from Malaga and also from Cadiz which youlearn are there waiting for Convoy, if it shall, from the latter place, be considered practicableso to do. Should there be any of the Trade under your protection bound to Ireland or the BristolChannel, you are to make the signal for parting Company, when you deem it proper, andsend the Charon to see them safe to their destination, directing her Commander after havingso done, to make the best of his way to Spithead, and report his arrival and proceeding to theAdmiralty. You are to continue on with the rest of your convoy, dropping such as are boundto Ports in the Channel on your way up, sending the Cyclops after you shall arrive offDunnose, on to the Downs with the Trade bound to the Eastward, (if she is deemed asufficient protection for them) and make the best of your way to Spithead with the Monmouthand Ambuscade, unlefs you judge it necefsary to accompany the Cyclops and Convoy to theDowns, in which case you will send the Ambuscande to Spithead with directs to her Captainto acquaint the Admiraly of his arrival, which you will also do on your anchoring in theDowns, as above, and transmit as account of your proceeding to Sir Evan Napier Bart, fortheir Lordships information, and wait their orders for your further proceedings. Given onboard the Victory off Toulon the 5th October 1803”. Some folding creases but still on goodcondition. Photo

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16th May, Britain declared war on France. 18th May Nelson hoisted his flag on H.M.S.Victory. 6th July Joined the Mediterranean Fleet to keep a permanent blockade of Toulon toprevent the French escaping to join the rest of the Franco-Spanish fleet with blockades ofToulon and Cadiz


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2073 1803 (18 July) A Grant Of Arms, handwritten and illustrated on vellum granted toGeorge Gavin Browne-Mill of the City of Bath Doctor of Physick. Signed at foot by IsaacHiaze Garter, principle King of Arms and by George Harrison Charenceux, King of Arms,on the reverse, “Recorded in the College of Arms London and Examined ...”. Bearing twoblue embossed revenue stamps, Court Duty 15/- and Deeds “SINGLE X SHILLS”. Somelight soiling at foot, a fine and colourful document. Photo £300-400

Doctor George Gavin Browne-Mill, Doctor of Medicine, Fellow of the Royal College ofPhysicians of Edingburgh (Baron of France and Physician to the late Louis the eighteenthKing of France and Navarre). Louis XVIII made him a baron in 1820. Born GeorgeBrowne, he added the name Mill in 1803

2074 1809 (25 Oct.) Invitation Ticket to the Frogmore in black on card, 41⁄2 x 6 inches; a finedetailed engraving showing Britannia with three allegorical children holding a burningheart. There is a small stain at right and four glue marks on reverse. A good and rareexample of this important celebration. Photo £180-200

The happy event of a British monarch’s entrance into the 50th year of his reign, an eventwhich has occurred only twice before in this country, was celebrated by all ranks of peoplethroughout every part of the United Kingdom. Frogmore was owned by Queen Charlotte andused by her as a retreat, so it was the centre of the countrywide celebrations. At night the queengave a most superb fête at Frogmore, which in point of taste, splendour, and brilliancy has onno occasion been excelled. At half past nine the gates were thrown open for the nobility, gentry,and others having tickets of admission. On entrance into the gardens, the spectator was struckwith astonishment and delight at the charming and fanciful scene of variegated lamps ofdifferent figures and colours. The avenues and walks were hung with brilliant coloured lampsin the shape of watchmen’s lanterns. The lawns adjoining to the house afforded a rich displayof the choicest shrubs and plants, taken from the green-house. At ten the queen arrived; andafter her majesty had joined the company, the fireworks began


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King Charles XIII

2075 1810 (18 Sept.) royal commission signed “Carl”, Charles XIII, King of Swedenappointing Lars von Wackenfelt to a military command; written on watermarked, laidpaper; typical folding creases and some minor age marks but still in fine condition. Photo £180-200

Charles XIII (7 October 1748 – 5 February 1818), was King of Sweden from 1809

2076 1814 (12 July) Invitation Card to the Peace Celebrations at the end of the NapoleonicWar, an invitation to “A dinner given by subscription to 5000 Persons on Parker’s Pieceto commemorate the happy return of peace”, printed on card, 51⁄4 x 33⁄4 inches, featuringglobe, dove of peace, bound rods and Coat of Arms of Cambridge, some light ageing tothe card, but all peace invitations and all very scarce. Photo £300-350


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2077 1815 The Panorama of Europe, a new game by J. & E. Wallis, hand-coloured engravedsheet depicting 40 panoramic European city views from Oporto to London, each segmentdissected and laid on linen as issued, folding into the original slipcase with hand-colouredpictorial title on upper cover, sheet size 24 x 181⁄2 inches; shaved with some loss of thepublisher’s details in the lower margin. In remarkably fresh condition. Photo £1,200-1,400


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NAPOLEON BONAPART’S EXILE ON ST. HELENA

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2078 A fascinating and highly important research collection with much additional materialrelating to Napoleon’s exile. The collection commences with Napoleon’s surrender to theBritish with a long and details memorandum by Sir Henry Bunbury of the events of thediscussions between Lord Keith, himself and Napoleon Bonapart on 31st July 1815 onboard H.M.S. Bellerophon. After the reading of Lord Melville’s letter containing theorders of the British government, there is a virtual verbatim report of Napoleon’s responseand protestations which includes, “...In St. Helena I should not live 3 months - With myhabits and constitution it would be immediate death. I am used to ride 20 leagues a day;what am I to do on this little rock at the end of the world. The climate is too hot for me. No,I will not go to St. Helena. Botany Bay is better than St. Helena...”. After this comprehensiveaccount there is also a double page of notes, describing Napoleon’s appearance and dress,and with reference to his character, “... in the course of his long talking, I observed changesboth in his tone & look, which made me suspect that there was a good deal of the fox, as wellas the lion, in the composition of the great conqueror.” A wonderful report of which very fewcopies would have been written.

There is an original pen and ink drawing by Major R.P. Boy of the Royal Marines, H.M.S.Newcastle, St. Helena. A pen and wash picture of Napoleon leaning against a cannon,possibly by the same artist, and a pencil sketch on tracing paper (of unknown provenance).

When Napoleon arrived on St. Helena, he was put up at The Briars, the house of WilliamBalcolmbe, purveyor to Longwood. There is a long letter from Mrs Balcolmbe dated1815 (10 Nov.) which contains good insight into the mood of Napoleon on his arrival,“...I was much disappointed in the appearance of the man, there is nothing in his manner orappearance that would make you fancy him as an Emperor or a great hero - he is about fivefeet seven, very broad across the shoulders and is inclined to get very fat and when he walks heappears quite clumsy and his gait is betwixt that of a strut and a waddle ... My opinion of


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him is that he is a vulgar looking one, but his gracious manners, particularly to me and myfamily has made me feel a great desire to please and amuse him.”

A series of letter from General Sir Hudson Lowe, most with Bertrand’s filing numbers inupper left corner, with four documents signed by Hudson Lowe (41, 44, unnumberedand 96) plus copies and/or translations of letters written by Les Cases (5), most arereminders of the regulations with regard to letters to and from Longwood.

Some Government letters including a letter from the War and Colonial Department,dictated by Earl Bathurst to the Governor with regard to twenty packets of books beingdespatched and with the accompanying letter (15) from Hudson Lowe, addressed toCount Bertrand. 1818 (1 Jan.) letter from Earl Bathurst to Hudson Lowe about acts oftrickery by Count Bertrand, forwarded on with “Extract, H Lowe” also with Bertrand’ssignature and numbered (143); 1818 (14 Feb.) letter from Downing Street to HudsonLowe raising no objection to Count Las Cases helping the publication of Napoleon’sbook, “Campaigns of Italy”, again with the covering letter from Plantation House (155).

Other mail into Longwood includes a significant series of letters from Count Las Casesto Count Bertrand, January 1818 to April 1819 and numbered by Bertrand, (1), 2, 3, 4then apparently 5-15. Las Cases was deported from St. Helena by Hudson Lowe andtravelled through Germany and Belgium before being allowed to return to France. Theseletters are sent from Frankfurt, Baden-Baden, Mannheim and Offenbach, nine are withaddress panels, the earlier ones to Monsieur General Comte Bertrand, St Helena, one toLongwood, St. Helene and finally just to Longwood, one letter damaged on openingwith the notation, “This letter was accidentally torn at the office on opening the envelope,Colonial officer Henry Gouldburn, Feby 25th 1819” (this shows that there was censorship

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in London). Some of the earlier letter are tatty at top (mouse nibbled?). 1819 (24 Jan.)A.L.S. from Hudson Lowe to Dr. Verling, Longwood.

The star item of mail from Longwood is dated 1816 (30 Dec.) written in French by LasCases and signed by Napoleon. “For Bertrand, Montholon has had some silverware melteddown for twelve thousand and some hundred francs. You are to give and order to Cyprien totake four thousand francs to be distributed according to state A. On January 1st the servantswill still be owed 16,371 francs. It would be good to send a copy of this account so that thisCommander knows that I have to pay my servants. You are to give an order of 2,000 francsto Mr. Marchand as payment for his clothing. You are to give authorization that Mr.Cyprien receives 150 francs daily from January 1st to February 15th which will be 6,000francs. He is to use these 150 francs in accordance which Montholon will give to him. In thisway, with one letter this will be concluded without any further difficulty. You can settle theremaining account of 4,000 Louis, but I do not want to pay for anything concerning myservants of Northumberland because they have been dismissed in violation of theircommitments, excepting always, those who had been paid because of the orders of Montholonon May 23rd. I absolutely do not want to pay for what is not in this letter. Nap” (withcertificate of authenticity).

Also 1819 smuggled message being two letters dated (16 Aug. ) and (9 Sept.). written ina very small hand and with Bertrand’s number (35); this is thought to be the onlysurviving example of such a message. Two items concerning newspapers and an unusualcypher devised by Bertrand (this could be a form of game)

Other related items include 1818 letter from Hudson Lowe to Sir Thomas Reade. 1816(31 Dec.) Dunlop entire to Ayr bearing a fine example of the rare “ST.HELENA/PACKETLETTER” oval, with rate changed from “3/6” to “4/8” with indistinct transit mark dated(20 Feb.) with some interesting contents about the activities at Longwood. Also 1817 (10Oct.) letter from St. Helena (no postal markings) plus a large archive of Dunlop familyletters and papers, 1785-1827. A most valuable correspondence, 1815-16, to AmyWhinyates, Cheltenham from her sister, Mrs Younghusband, which includes a hithertounrecorded “ST. HELENA/PACKET LETTER” oval dated 1817 (4 July), rated “4/3” andincludes five other entire letters with full postal markings. including crutched cross in red,from several different locations on St. Helena including Devil’s Punch Bowl House,Plantation House and Camp at St. Helena; very interesting contents with severalreferences to Napoleon including the problems he caused leaving The Briars forLongwood and one meeting with him. 1821 (8 May) memorandum from RobertLambert, Rear Admiral and Commander in Chief about the order for the funeral ofNapoleon including, “His Majesty’s ship Vigo with fire twenty five Minute Guns,commencing when the Signal for that purpose is made from the Alarm Post.”

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The final section is a group of letters written to General Bertrand on his return to St.Helena in 1840-41 to repatriate Napoleon’s body to France, each with Bertrand’snotation at top, two with address panels (one an envelope) to “La Belle Poule” with letterfrom Henri Durand-Brager (artist), plus six others. Also two other St. Helena documents,not related to Napoleon. A great wealth of material, ideal for further study of thisimportant and influential historical figure. Photo

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Sir Henry Bunbury served as Under-Secretary of State for War and the Colonies from1809-16. He was promoted to the rank of Major-General and awarded the KCB in 1815,shortly before his meeting with Napoleon.

The British authorities finally came to the decision about what to do with Napoleon on 31 Julyand it was Lord Keith’s duty to inform Napoleon that he was to be exiled on the island of St.Helena. He would be allowed to take three officers, his surgeon amd twelve servents. The threeofficers were the Comte de Las Cases, General Henri Bertrand and General CharlesMontholon. General Henri Gratien Bertrand had served at Waterloo as Napoleon’s aide andhe chose to accompany Napoleon into exile, along with his wife and family. Emmanuel de LasCases, nearly 50 years old upon his arrival at St. Helena as Napoleon’s secretary. Las Cases,a former naval officer and a count, spoke English — an important asset to Bonaparte andsuccessfully taught him English. Later Napoleon would read the English newspapers to keepabreast of the news. The duties of running the imperial household fell to General CharlesTristan Montholon, 32 years old. The Montholon family occupied three rooms at Longwood.

Hudson Lowe was the son of an Army surgeon and not part of the British aristocracy. Lowewas born in 1769 two weeks before Napoleon making them exactly the same age. Up until thetime Lowe assumed the care and custody of Napoleon at St. Helena in April, 1816, he rosethrough the ranks based upon his merit: General Sir Hudson Lowe was not only dealing withNapoleon and his entourage, but with his new wife as well; the latter, regularly improprietous

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2079 1821 King George IV Coronation, ticket for admission to Westminster Abbey abicoloured print by James Whiting and Robert Branston in black and blue showing theKing seated on throne with classical maidens, laurels, Coat of Arms, etc., all within anembossed frame by Dobbs & Kidd of national emblems and portcullis, with Royal seal atfoot and signed “Howard Effingham”, 101⁄4 x 91⁄2 inches, affixed to backing paper but stillin a fine state of preservation. Also a similar ticket for admission to the Hall, printed inblue and black, showing a different embossing around the edge with “Not Transferable”printed at foot, not signed; some age faults, particularly at top and right. Neitherinvitation is numbered. Two fine and early examples of the bicoloured security printingdeveloped by Congreve. Photo £400-500

Note: This is an early example of the bi-colour printing which was used by Charles Whitingfor his 1839 Treasury Competition essays


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2080 1821 (3 Sept.) letter from Jaques Lauriston, the Secretary of State, on letterhead,“Ministère de la Maison du Roi” from Paris to M. Le Baron Mounier, “Pair de France”,thanking him for his mémoire but regrets that the state of the country’s financesnecessitates the postponement of all proposals concerning pensions. Signed “M deLauriston”. On watermarked (HORNE 1821) laid paper; two folding creases with somearchival tape repair. Photo £220-250

Jacques Alexandre Bernard Law, marquis de Lauriston (February 1, 1768 – June 12, 1828)was a French soldier and diplomat of Scottish descent, and a general officer in the Frencharmy during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in Pondicherry in India, where his father,a nephew of the financier John Law, held a senior position in the colonial regime. A comradeof Napoleon, he had a distinguished military career in the artillery of the Imperial Guardbefore he became a minister of state

2081 1830 (13 Jan.) A.L.S. from William Wilberforce at Highwood Hill, to the Trustees ofthe Equitable Assurance Society, signed “W. Wilberforce”; two horizontal folding creaseswhich has resulted in some paper splitting. Photo £200-250

On his retirement from parliament, Wilberforce resolved to leave London, and bought a littleproperty of 140 acres at Highwood Hill, near Mill Hill. There he lived quietly, enjoying hisgarden and visited by his friends


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King William IV

2082 1830 (6 May) A.L.S. from Bushy House to an unnamed recipient, “I am afraid theenclosed is a true story. Let me know the particulars and what can be done.”, signed“William”; usual folding creases. A good letter written shortly before he became King.Photo £150-200

In 1797, after the death of both Lord North and his wife, King George III appointed his son,William, Duke of Clarence, as Ranger of Bushy Park, carrying with it residence at BushyHouse. The future King William IV and his mistress Dorothy Jordan lived there together withtheir ten children until the couple’s relationship came to an end in 1811. William continuedliving in Bushy House with the FitzClarence children and later his wife Princess Adelaideafter they married in 1818. When at 6am on 26 June 1830 a messenger from London arrivedat Bushy House with the news that the King was dead and that William was now king,William is said to have replied that he had ‘always wished to sleep with a queen’ and goneback to bed. As William had appointed her Ranger in her own right upon his accession, afterWilliam’s death in 1837, Bushy House became Adelaide’s official residence until her deathin 1849. In 1865, Queen Victoria offered Bushy House to the Duc de Nemours and othermembers of the exiled French royal family as they tried to restore the House of Bourbon. Afterhis return to France in 1871, he kept Bushy House until 1897 in case he was forced to leaveFrance again.


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Queen Victoria

2083 1837 (23 June) mourning entire sent from Queen Victoria to the King of the Siciliesinforming him of the death of her uncle, King William IV, at 2.12 a.m. on 20th June1837 and of her Accession to the Throne. The letter has been folded into a small format(about 45mm wide) and was closed by two black wax seals and black ribbon. The letteris signed by Victoria, “Sir my Brother, Your Majesty’s good sister Victoria R”. A few paperweaknesses along the fold line but still in very fine condition. Photo £800-1,000

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2084 1838 Invitation to the Coronation of Queen Victoria, attractively printed in black oforange-red paper showing Crown and Royal cypher, 101⁄4 x 91⁄2 inches and admittingCharles Reme Esq. to the Gallery over North Transept; five vertical folds. Photo £150-200

These invitations were printed on three different coloured papers, red, blue and white. Thoseon red were invitations sent by the Queen and immediate royal family

Duke of Wellington

2085 1840 (Dec.) autograph letter signed “Wellington” from Stratfield Saye to the Earl ofBeverley, encouraging his attendance at the House of Lords. Usual folding creases, fine.Photo £250-300

The 1st Duke of Wellington lived in Stratfield Saye House from 1818 to 1852. This letterreads, “My Lord, I beg leave to call to your Lordship’s attention to the Queen’s Proclamationby which Parliament has been proposed from the 10th inst. to the 26th Jan next, then to meetand sit for the dispatch of Business. Considering the importance of the subjects likely to bebrought under the consideration of Parl. at an early period of the Session, I venture to submitto your Lordship that it will not be creditable to the House of Lords if that House should notbe well attended and to suggest to your Lordship that you should endeavour to make itconvenient to yourself to attend at the period of the meeting of Parliament.”


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2086 1842 (1 Sept.) a court document, signed “Victoria R” being a supplementary documentto an Act for amending the Constitution of the Government of Newfoundland, titled,“Additional Instruction to Our Trusty and Wellbeloved Sir John Harvey, KnightCommander of the Most Honorable Military Order of the Bath, Major General in OurArmy, Our Governor and Commander in Chief in and over Our Island of Newfoundlandand its Dependencies, or in his absence to Our Lieutenant Governor or the OfficerAdministrating the Government of Our Island and its Dependencies for the time being.Given at our Court at Windsor...”. The document instructs the Governor as to thequalifications for a member of the Assembly, residence qualifications for voters andconstitution of the Executive Council. Initialled again at end and bearing a fine wax waferseal. Several folding creases, one which has caused a tear in the final page. An unusualdocument and a fantastic addition to a collection of Newfoundland. Photo £1,800-2,000

Lieutenant-General Sir John Harvey, KCB KCH (23 April 1778 – 22 March 1852) was aBritish Army officer and a lieutenant governor. He was commissioned into the 80th Foot in1794 and served in several different locations, including France, Egypt, and India. He cameto Canada in 1813 and served as a lieutenant colonel in the War of 1812, taking part in theBritish victory at the Battle of Stoney Creek in Ontario. From 1836 to 1837, he was theLieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island. From 1837 to 1841, he was the LieutenantGovernor of New Brunswick. From 1841 to 1846, he was the Civil Governor ofNewfoundland. From 1846 to 1852, he was the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.


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Napoleon III

2087 1845 (4 Aug.) A.L.S. of Napoleon III from Ham to Giuseppe Orsi in London. Thestationery has the blind-embossed crown stamp of a British stationer in Bath at the upperleft. Napoleon was serving life imprisonment in the fortress town of Ham and was writingto his friend on the subject of artillery and gunpowder, in part, “... The drawings whichyou promise me will, no doubt, be very useful to me at this time, but do not forget to informme of the exact number of the manuscript, so thus I believe that the drawing you sent me isfrom the Chronicle of St. Denis, Sloan No. 2433, because I was already familiar with it, butthe drawing that I had of it was very inaccurately copied. Today I received a reply from SirRobert Ellis who gives me an account of the origin of gun powder which is very curious... seeif you cannot find some designes of English artillery of the time of Henry VIII. There shouldcertainly be something either earlier or later, but I warn you that I possess the MilitaryAntiquities of Grose which, however, contain little interesting matter. Perhaps there are atthe British Museum French manuscripts especially concerning artillery which are not to befound in Paris...”; signed “L.N.B.”. The letter with integral address panel includes the redwax seal, Ham, Paris and London c.d.s., boxed “PD” and rated “10”; filing creases andsome ink stains on edges of the address panel. A fine and interesting letter. Photo £1,200-1,500

The letter stems from Louis Napoleon’s desire to rule France. From childhood, he saw himselfas an emperor. He was forced to live outside of France after 1816 when the French banishedthe Bonapartes and confiscated their property following the exile of Napoleon I to the islandof St. Helena. Louis Napoleon failed in an attempted coup d’état at Strasbourg on October30, 1836, and was himself exiled by King Louis Philippe, who treated him mercifully at thetime. This first failed coup did not deter him. Less than four years later, on August 6, 1840,Louis Napoleon failed in a second attempted coup. Leading a small band of 56 loyalsupporters, including Lombard, Orsi, and Parquin, he sought to provoke an uprising atBoulogne-sur-Mer, which he hoped would draw General Bernard Pierre Magnan to Lille andallow Louis Napoleon, in turn, to march upon Paris. He was defeated at Boulogne, however,and was captured and tried, along with his conspirators, by the Chamber of Peers. At histrial, he urged the Peers not to ‘believe that, yielding to a personal ambition, I wished toattempt in France, and against the nation’s will, to restore the Empire.’ Instead, heexplained, ‘the vote of four millions of citizens which elevated my family imposed upon us theduty of making an appeal to the nation, and of consulting the popular will.’ Thus, hesuggested, he sought only to let the French people make a ‘free decision’ between republic ormonarchy, empire or royalty. He did not persuade the Peers, and he was convicted andsentenced to perpetual imprisonment. This time, King Louis Philippe was more severe. OnDecember 15, 1840––the day that the repatriated body of Napoleon I was interred at LesInvalides in Paris––Louis Napoleon was imprisoned in the fortress at Ham. Orsi had beensentenced to five years. Louis Napoleon escaped from the Ham fortress in 1846 and lived inEngland until the French established a republic with the overthrow of King Louis Philippe in1848. He returned to France for a short time before returning to England at the request ofthe provisional government. While in England he was elected to the French ConstituentAssembly created to draft a new constitution. On December 10, 1848, the first direct electionunder the constitution of the Second Republic, Louis Napoleon was overwhelmingly electedPresident of France. When the National Assembly refused to amend the constitution so thathe could serve a second term, Louis Napoleon staged another coup d’état and seizeddictatorial powers on December 2, 1851––the 47th anniversary of the crowning of NapoleonI as emperor and the 46th anniversary of Napoleon I’s victory at Austerlitz. He reigned asEmperor Napoleon III until 1870, when he was captured during the Franco-Prussian Warand was deposed by forces of the Third Republic in Paris two days later.

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2088 1848 (18 June) Way-bill from the Castle Hotel, Conway, to Llanrwst per “Mail” with thename of the coachman (Charles Charlette) with carriage for a box and a very small parcel;with an illustration of a mail coach and four in top left corner, 9 x 71⁄4 inches; two repairs.Unusual with the mail coach illustration. Also 1849 (12 June) printed way-bill for thecoach “L’hirondelle” from the Crown Hotel Worcester to the Lion Hotel Shrewsburyshowing royal coat of arms at top with manuscript details of the passengers to Ellesmere(13/-) and Ironbridge (9/-) and other annotation, 71⁄2 x 10 inches; folded. Photo £160-200

x2089 1850 (29 Aug.) envelope with contents addressed to Benjamin Stark (a member of theOregon House of Representatives); sent from Papiete, French Polynesia, the letter is froma friend, “Herewith is a bill of lading for a box of oranges ... this is a very dull place, almostas bad a Oregon ...”, with the Bill of Lading for “one box”. The envelope, carried privatelyby ship to San Francisco with faint strikes of small handstruck “2” and “SANFRANCISCO/CAL/17/APR” c.d.s. A fine and rare complete correspondence. Photo £1,000-1,200


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2090 1852 (21 Dec.) illustrated letter signed “Robt Hawthorne” to William Johnstone,Engineer of Glasgow & South Western Railway, arranging a meeting and includes, “... Ihave to leave by the mail train at 4.15p.m. for Newcastle”. The letter bearing 1841 1d. tiedby numeral and showing Newcastle-on-Tyne, Edinburgh and Glasgow c.d.s. Centralfiling crease, nevertheless, a delightful locomotive letterhead. Photo £120-150

Robert Hawthorne first began business at Forth Bank Works in 1817, building marine andstationary steam engines. In 1820, his brother joined him and the firm became R and WHawthorn. After attending the Rainhill Trials in 1829, they became interested inlocomotives, and sold their first engine, a 2-2-2 named Modling, to a railway in Vienna.There followed a number of orders for the Stockton and Darlington Railway. They continuedto build engines, possibly under sub-contract, among them, three for the Birmingham andDerby Junction Railway. In 1846 they bought the Leith Engine Works, in Leith, Scotland, forthe assembly of locomotives prepared in Newcastle. These works were sold to another companyalso called Hawthorns and Company, which produced some four hundred locomotives on itsown account until 1872. In 1850 the company built their first tank locomotive which wassupplied to the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway. In the 1850s, they also built sixlocomotives for the East Kent Railway. In 1859 they built an engine for the Cape TownWellington Railway in South Africa. Later nicknamed ‘Blackie’, this engine is still on showat Cape Town station


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Benjamin Disraeli

2091 1855 (18 Jan.) A.L.S. sent from Wynard Hall is signed “B. Disraeli” declining aninvitation to address the Stockton Institution. Light folidng creases. Photo £220-250

Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, KG, PC, FRS, (21 December 1804 – 19 April1881) was a British Prime Minister, parliamentarian, Conservative statesman and literaryfigure. He served in government for forty years, twice as Prime Minister of Great Britain.

Wynard Estate: Several prominent families owned the Wynyard Estate following its lease byKing Edward I to Sir Hugh de Chapell in 1230. Although earlier houses are recorded on thelands, Wynyard Hall as we know it today was not completed until 1846. In 1813, the previoushouse with all its land and a considerable fortune earned through coal mining was inheritedby Frances Anne Vane Tempest. Her marriage in 1819 to Charles Stewart marked thebeginning of the Londonderry connection with Wynyard. Elevation to the title of 3rdMarquess required a grand house befitting their new station in life. Designed by Philip Wyattand Ignatius Bonomi, the hall incorporates French and Italian marble, Spanish mahogany,stone from the family quarry and exquisite stained glass. The elaborate interior designs reflectthe ostentatious style popular during the reign of the French king, Louis XIV. Themagnificent Hall and surrounding parkland provided the perfect setting for lavishentertainment of the most important and influential people in the land

Abraham Lincoln

2092 1859 (July) wrapper addressed to Gen D. Campbell, Abingdon Va. and signed at top “A Lincoln” in upper right corner, Abraham Lincoln was to become U.S. presidentbetween March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865; two vertical filing creases andwith the recipient’s annotation on the inside. A good example of this popular autographon a wrapper. Photo £4,000-5,000


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2092A 1863-1942, a collection of Masonic documents, mostly initiation and admissioncertificates from various lodges including London, Scotland, Ireland, Cheshire, Guernsey,Bengal and Ceylon, also some Knights Templar certificates, a large 1858 indenture onvellum being a mortgage agreement between Henry Pybus and the trustees of Saint HildaLodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society.Condition is a little mixed in places but generally fine to very fine. (46) £200-250

2093 1872 (9 Apr.) an elaborate Royal indenture being a sixty year lease between His RoyalHighness The Prince of Wales and Thomas Rouse with full details on the cover includingthe rent for three sets of twenty years rising from £1.6.0 to £2.10.0 and “Inrolled in theoffice of the Duchy of Cornwall the 29th day of April 1872” and signed by the Keeper of theRecords, also signed by the Bailiff of Dartmoor and Thomas Rouse. A fine and elaborateindenture with symbolic border in red and blue along with the Royal coat of arms, 3/-revenue stamp and wax wafer seal featuring a coat of arms. With a neat map of the landon the B3212 over the East Dart River, near Mortonhampstead. Very fine and desirable.Photo £150-200


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Empress Eugénie

2094 1873 (4 June) A.L.S. to the Maharajah of Bhopal on blue mourning paper with CamdenPlace, Chislehurst letterhead, written in French it is signed “Eugénie”. The letter thanksthe Maharajah for his letter of condolence on the death of the Emperor. With a translationinto English by a political agent and two letters from the Maharajah bearing his seal inblack. Bound. Usual folding creases, some damp damage on the unwritten side of theletter. Photo £250-300

Eugénie (1826-1920). Empress of France; influential wife of Napoleon III and flamboyantfashion leader. She went to Paris when Louis Napoléon became president of the SecondRepublic in December 1848. They were married in January 1853 after he had become theemperor Napoleon III.

Camden Place was a two-storey red-bricked house with its imposing clock above the entranceand large wings with open balustrade parapets comprised of over twenty rooms, a privatechapel, and two kitchens and located in its own grounds, Camden Park, west of the smallcommon. Beyond lay Camden Wood, a wild area equal in size to the private grounds. In1870, at the commencement of the Franco Prussian War, Empress Eugénie and her youngson, the Prince Imperial, fled from Paris and sought refuge in Chislehurst, renting CamdenPlace from Nathaniel Strode for £300 per year. It was here that Louis Napoleon, nephew ofNapoleon Bonaparte came after his release in 1871. Hardly the idyllic English cottage Louishad been anticipating, however, since the Imperial family’s entourage consisted of 39permanent residents, it would hardly have been adequate. Louis’s bedroom was a smallchamber on the top floor at the back, tucked away in the corner next to one of the semicircularprojecting wings. The Emperor and Empress soon established a varied social life at CamdenPlace entertaining much royalty and nobility. Louis, Prince Imperial, their only child alsoresided at Chislehurst, although in 1872 he was stationed at the Royal Woolwich MilitaryAcademy as an officer cadet. On January 9th 1873, Louis Napoleon, who had been ill forsome time, died. After a lavish and spectacular funeral, the procession stretching fromCamden Place across the common to St Nicholas Church, he was buried at St Mary’s Church.In 1888 the Empress decided on a larger memorial to her husband and son than could beprovided in Chislehurst, and so their remains were taken to St Michael’s Abbey, Farnborough,Hampshire, where they remain to this day. The Empress died in 1920


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2095 1880 (21 Apr.) A.L.S. (draft?) signed “F de Lesseps” on letterhead of “MINISTÈRE DEL’INSTRUCTION PUBLIQUE ET DES BEAUX ARTS” suggesting that the position of M. DeBrassa and Ballay will be explained in the official report. He also acknowledges the veryattentive care M. de St. Arromans, Secretary of the Commission, records in the minutes.Usual folds. Photo £220-250

de Lesseps was the constructor of the Suez Canal and, around this time, was planning to buildthe Panama Canal. This letter refers to the French Government’s attempts to get a footholdin West Africa. A new expedition was fitted out, and de Brazza left Paris at the end of 1879with orders to go to the Niger, make treaties, and plant French flags. When on the point ofsailing from Lisbon he received a telegram cancelling these instructions and altering hisdestination to the Congo. This was a decision of great moment. Acting on his newinstructions, de Brazza, who was again accompanied by Noel Ballay (naval doctor), reachedthe Gabon early in 1880. Rapidly ascending the Ogow he founded the station of France Villeon the upper waters of that river and pushed on to the Congo at Stanley Pool, whereBrazzaville was subsequently founded.


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King Edward VII

2096 1885 (20 July) a fine studio portrait (63⁄4 x 11 inches) of the Prince of Wales in frock coat,holding a top hat, cane and gloves, signed in fountain pen, “Albert Edward” and dated.Very fresh. Photo £600-700

2097 1892 (Sept.) patent document in Afrikaans to James McCullock signed by Paul Krugerand by the State Secretary, Leyds; with large red seal, £1 and 10/- (soiled) revenuestamps; much heavily creasing with several areas of splitting paper £150-200


Ernest Venail at Bahr-el-Ghazal

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The Marchand Archive, 1896-98

2098 A very rare selection of fourteen letters and three photographs from the Marchandexpedition archive detailing life during this period, all written in French.

The Marchand Mission was an expedition undertaken by French emissary Jean-BaptisteMarchand (1863-1934). With a force of twelve Europeans and 150 men, he was sent outby the French Government to help counter British expansionism in northeastern Africa.Starting from Libreville (in present-day Gabon) in 1897, the expedition spent 14 arduousmonths crossing largely uncharted regions of north central Africa. They finally reached thefort of Fashoda on the upper Nile on July 10, 1898 and hoisted the French flag. OnSeptember 18, a flotilla of British gunboats led by Horatio Kitchener arrived at Fashoda;Kitchener had just defeated Mahdi forces at The Battle of Omdurman, and was in theprocess of reconquering the Sudan in the name of the Egyptian Khedive. Theconfrontation of the French and British was cordial but both sides insisted on their rightto Fashoda. News of the encounter was relayed to Paris and London and each sideaccused the other of expansionism and aggression. A stalemate (the Fashoda Incident)continued until November 3 when French Foreign Minister Théophile Delcassé, fearingthe possibility of war, withdrew Marchand and his troops and ceded the Sudan to theBritish.

This selection of the letters are from different members of the expedition between 1896and 1898.

The letters are written by Jean Marchand 1897 (3 Oct.), (15 Oct.) 1898 (4 Aug.), (10Nov.) and (27 Nov.); Joseph Germain 1896 (2 July) and (21 Aug.); Charles Mangin1897 (6 Oct.) from The Rapids and with signed studio photograph; Albert Baratier 1897(31 Aug.); Jules Emily 1897 (8 July); Alfred Dye 1898 (5 Nov.) the transcript follows;Ernest Venail 1898 (15 Feb.) from The Rapids, and (29 Aug.) with studio portrait signedMay 1900; Liotard 1897 (21 Jan.).

A fascinating and highly desirable group with a lots of background and researchinformation about this remarkable expedition, completed against all odds and amagnificent credit to the detrmination and resourcefulness of these pioneering soldiers.Photo £20,000-25,000

The translation of two letters.

“Bahr-el-Ghazal, 30km downstream from the confluence of the Arab Aboard the Faidherbe,5th November 1898

My dear Largeau! My poor Largeau! What a stand-up we gave you at la mecha, what anannoying stand up. But I think of your worries, of your possible lack of supplies and amsending you a whaleboat with all my wood cutters - which breaks my heart as you canimagine! The Faidherbe has been stopped for six days in the sedd, I am going back to Fachoda,where I must be on the 10th of November, to take orders from the commanding officerMarchand at Khartoum, if need be.

In two words I explain you the phantasmagorical dramatic turn of events which completelychanged on the high Nile, during our painful journey to Fort Desain. We had left at the timethe imminent arrival of another [friend Denriche] to Fachoda. [Tired]!

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It was not [Denriches] but indeed sirdar Kitchener, with 2.000 men, of which a battalion ofhighlanders, five big gunboats having on board up to 10 canons. Omderman was taken onSeptember 2nd after a bloody and stupid battle which [Denriches] came to deliver in theplain, instead of staying behind the formidable fortifications of Omderman. My letter,moved, of October 13th to Doctor [ Cureau] that [ Fassinet] must have brought you, as wellas my open note of today, to the same, had to teach you what takes place in Ghazal. Judge mybewilderment when I collect, 13 Oct, an Egyptian detached flag on Khadija, then the nextday a second in Bahr-el-Arab, with papers saying that these detached flags were raised for theofficers of the Abon-Klea, one at Mecha, the other one on the lake Ambady!!!!

Then I find Sedd in the channel of papyri, 800m of suites and I cross it only at the price ofsuperhuman efforts of my 17 men.

18 [Chilonk] told me that there are two Turkish boats on the Nile, which wait for me to break[(sic)] the boat of the French people! New emotion ... . But your good cannon is fixed at thefront of the Faidherbe, protected by kegs and sheet steels; the boiler is hardened, I may let come... On the 18th´s evening I find a big Anglo-Egyptian camp in the confluence of Sobat, wherethese softened of Abyssinian could have been able to settle down 10 times more easily than usat Fachoda! This camp fires two cannon shots at me as a warning; but I take off silently. (Itwas to give me an order of Kitchener forbidding the war troops and ammunitionstransportation on the Nile, as Marchand taught me later. Finally, the 19th at Fachoda,having crossed, peacefully, an Anglo-Eg. Gunboat upstream. There is so much news: the armyannounced by [Chillonk] was other one than a flying column organized by the sirdarKitchener, after the fall of Omderman, 2 Sept.

The Caliph was able to run away, with 130 partisans, in the mountains of [Dar Nouba]. AFew days after the taking of Khartoum, arrive from the top Mahdiste vapour with quantityof wounded persons on board; Anglo-Egyptians seize it and find the hull riddled with bulletswhich appear to be French. Aoh! Mahdistes prisoners say that they all almost died there, underthe fire of the whites of Fachoda.

So, from September 11th, a paragraph of “Pt journal”, tells in France that the Marchandmission put to flight two Mahdistes vapours at Fachoda, on 25th August.

Suspect it! “Lord Khartoum”, the sirdar gathers then a warlike device which becameimportant, and sets off the 11th for Fachoda with 2.000 men. He arrives the 19th adding byletter “any whites” who occupy Fachoda, are to let the flag of the [khidiye] float again at thetop of the [mondineh].

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Marchand refuses saying that he would make kill up to the last one of his men before lettingin Anglo-Egyptians to the French post, that he is here in order of the French government, etc.Then Kitchener establishes a camp at 1km north of ours, with 6 guns held up at our citadel.Then he goes to establish a camp similar at the entry of Sobat, on the hillock of the left bank,at 500m of the Nile. He envies the Abon Klea in Ghazal, the sultan in Bahr-el-Ghazal, andreturns, with his battalion of highlanders, towards Khartoum, and maybe towards Cairowhere he is going to rest on his laurels with his inseparable Wingate. There are two big battles,at first that of [Atbana], then that of Omderman. The English people exult; it adorned thatwithout our presence at Fachoda their gunboats went back up the Nile with English flags, andnot Egyptian.

At Fachoda, we bombard English of baskets of vegetables of the garden of Landeroin, and wereceive in reply cases of Wingate, from which you receive a copy. Relation not too bad. ByOctober 8th arrives an English gunboat with this telegram: “ Marchand was namedcommander (major) on October 1st. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Delcassé, asks for thesending to Cairo of a French officer to have information on what was made on the Nile forthe mission”. Germain being on the right bank of the Nile, with Fouque, searching for theseuntraceable Abyssinians, it is Baratier who straightaway leaves carrying to CairoMarchand´s reports.

A few days after Marchand notices that he forgot to send the treaty signed by Mek, and theother important pieces, he plots to go himself to Cairo, and when I arrive on 19th Oct. he tellsme to stay at his disposal in case the English people would refuse him the passage on their twice-weekly mail between Fachoda and Khartoum. Thus the Faidherbe stays in Fachoda andcannot come to get you for now. Terrifying news arriving from France: after the elections wehave a radical cabinet, president Brisson, Lockroy to the navy, Bourgeois in the public works,Fouillat in colonies, Delcassé in the Foreign Affairs, Cavaignac has the war, etc. ButCavaignac resigned at the end of September, after the suicide of Lieutenant-colonel Henry,and was replaced by [...] [zurlinden]. [...] all this because of a false [assistant] also resigned,we do not know why, for Lieutenant-colonel Henry. This famous secret room of the Dreyfus,Esterhazy, Zola trials was only a [...]. (Conveniently, Zola ran away to Belgium). Theministry is a supporter to revise the Dreyfus trial; this one doubtless returned to France. Thisaffair is absolutely insane, and leads to a colossal upheaval. War council judges were theymisled by [...]? It is said that Esterhazy is the author of the slip etc. Anyway general chaos,shames on shames in France ... In the first days of October we say that Paris had to be occupiedmilitarily by 45,000 men under the orders of Zurlinden. On the other hand, mayhem inChina; it adorned that a French-Russian body occupies Beijing.

In the middle of this waste, Marchand did well to leave for Cairo, where he will support theFrench interests on the Nile, and can cry out hard so that we send to us other men, if thegovernment does not want to evacuate. He left on 25th Oct. for Khartoum, (by English boat)where from the railroad succeeds now. As a matter of fact the mission made all that she wasable to, and, whatever happens, we have nothing to be blamed of. The fight of 25 August isenormous luck, which prevented Kitchener from taking towards us a too cutting attitude. Wethink of returning by French Abyssinia! At Fachoda we are now 12 days away from Cairo,[at revolution].

On my part I promise you to make all the possible so that we do not leave you out of order inMecha. I plan to return soon with 40 men, and to make cross the sedd to the Faidherbe. I comedown again in deplorable conditions; bled of 6 men and of a whaler since October 13th, I re-bleed of 8 men and the other whaler, which leaves me with the mechanics and the drivers only.But there is big national interest, in the fact that Mecha is occupied at the moment by Frenchtroops. At your place, to be more on to be found, by Oubangui otherwise by Fouque, this is whatI would write to [Cureau]: “I ask you for [Instanmently] for reasons of health, and to jointhe Mission Congo-Nil which can receive the order to leave Fachoda for Abyssinia from oneweek to the next; to be replaced in Mecha by a non-commissioned officer, with 6 to 10infantrymen. It is all that it is necessary to guard the French flag there, and tell the Anglo-Egyptians of our occupation of Denkas territories. The country is rich, the natives are quietand very favourable to our establishment in this point; with red pearls and some [mellanda]of iron we get fresh supplies infinitely ...” Fort Desain can perfectly remove a non-commissioned officer with 6 to 10 infantrymen and send them to Mecha!

Then I recommend you to begin to come down here in whaler. I ask you [instanmently], onmy part, to send back to me immediately, with [Tahi Duap], the indispensable man of theFaidherbe, [...] the men of bane in the absence of whom I worry personally and my [yakoma]wood cutters. They have the current with them to come down, and are not in danger (with 1 month of ration at first). Goodbye, Good luck, and see you soon I hope, your devoted, Signed: A H Dye.


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You´re on the board, if not already promoted captain”.

(Alfred Dreyfus was suspected of revealing secrets of the French army to the Germans and thisaffair was worsened by the fact that he was Jewish. The Dreyfus affair is very importantbecause it divided France into two clans the Dreyfusards and the antiDreyfusards. Esterhazywas in fact the man guilty of this treason. Zola is a French novelist of the time who decided todefend Dreyfus by publishing the book “J´accuse”).

Another letter, from Marchand, dated 1898 (10 Nov.):

“My dear Largeau, 60 carriers intended for the provisioning of the post of Rapids wereyesterday morning sent by fort Honniger. They´re taking 52 loads of flour (approximately1000kg) and 7 boxes pearls, plus a load bottles wine and skins. The wine is intended for thestaff of the post arsenal, skins in the mountains of the [etienne], 7 boxes pearls will be depositedat a store of the post arsenal.

So you have 52 carriers loaded with supplies and 8 carriers you will load with supplies fromthe arsenal poste reserve. The 60 carriers must go to the Rapids with you.

Besides I made by sultan [Camboura] the order to gather 40 carriers of villages around thepost arsenal, who will be loaded with supplies of the reserve and will join the 60 others. Total100 carriers of supplies whom you will lead to Rapids.

Your personal luggage in addition. [Kuni] understood prescriptions forming desiderata.You will arrange, according to the number of carriers whom you will have and the quantityof supplies that the reserve of the post arsenal can supply. The important would be to be ableto lead 100 loads of supplies to the Rapids, because these foods are intended for the occupationof Koutchouk ali. I remind you the prescription concerning Dorouma who will have hiscarbine if he can supply within 48 hours of your passage in his domain 5 - 600 [satenis] to theRapids.

So approximately 2500 [satenis] gathered in the Rapids with which will be made theoccupation of Koutchouk ali. You will follow as I told you, with your 100 carriers and your29 infantrymen plus the [basniguus] which accompany them, on route [Kuvyalé] - Kama -Go - Dorouma-Hibbé - Rapids. You will make the topographic report.

You will find instructions by arriving at Rapids where you will stay probably only just thetime to wait for the supplies from the chief Dorouma. You should just put yourselves byarriving at the disposal of Lieutenant Mangin. I authorize by the same mail staff sergeantof the post arsenal to deliver to you for each of your 29 infantrymen a small piece of materialsof colours taken in the more or less damaged bundles of batiste. This piece intended to makea small mosquito net has every man. I shall send orders in time so that the same distributionis made for the infantrymen of the detachment Mangin. The men need to have thread andthe needles to sew their mosquito net.

I count that you can leave the post arsenal with your convoy in the evening of the 11th to gosleep in Kama, or at the latest the 12th. The sooner the better. Warn the chief Kama who willmake warn Go and Dorouma. Each owes you a day of prepared food. This food will be paidto the chief Kama by a voucher of you that he will touch at the post arsenal, to the chiefDorouma by a voucher of you whom he will touch at the post of Rapids. For Go or theintermediate villages (cultures) you will pay directly. I believe that you have pearls. If you donot have any left make a voucher for [Chuikinh] when you leave. You are authorized to sayon my behalf to Kama that if I am satisfied by his processes, I shall myself give him a carbineand cartridges as I already have for some of his brothers.

Attached is a small schedule with information for the road [Kuvyalé] - Rapids. I wish you,with expensive friendships, good health, safe journey, good success. You will find later ordersrelative to the exploration of the pond [Wava].

J: Marchand.

P.S.: I attached no importance to the word “fortune” that you used on your letter of the 5th.You think me one thousand times more susceptible than I am in reality. The truth is that themonstrous accusation of one of my companions with regard to my actions and to their truemotives surprised me in full peace of mind and seriously affected me. I was hundred thousandleagues to plan that the same supposition could be never made on me, and in spite of me mycharacter was a little modified. I feel it . Now I am afraid and consider often obliged to assertthe absolute purity of my motives. I recognize that it is stupid but frankly what would you doin my place? I am a little disorientated. It will glide. I am used to taking all theresponsibilities.”


2099 1902 (14 Jan.) mourning A.L.S. signed “Lister” on letterhead, “Dear Madam, I cannotrefuse to comply with your request for my autograph. Believe me, sincerely your, Lister”.Mounted on black card. Fine. Photo £240-280

Joseph Lord Lister (1827-1912) was the ‘father of antiseptic surgery’. His achievements werecommemorated in 1965 with a set of stamps, commemorating the discovery of antisepticsurgery

2100 1903 (9 Aug.) A.L.S. signed “C Grahame-White” to H. Humphry of Chichesterrequesting payment for the sale of “De Dion” and “Vaughan” cars. On letterhead ofStansted Estate Office, Emsworth, Sussex; fine. Photo £150-180

Claude Grahame-White was a famous aviation pioneer. Before taking up flying he spentthree years as the Estate Agent to George Wilder of Stanstead, Sussex

De Dion, Bouton et Trépardoux was formed in Paris in 1883. This became the De Dion-Bouton automobile company, the world’s largest automobile manufacturer for a time. Theyspecialised in steam driven vehicles

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King Edward VIII

2101 1916 (20 Apr.) A.L.S. signed“Edward” (the Prince of Wales) onletterhead of General Headquarters,Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.“My dear Colonel, It was very kind ofyou to answer my letter. I was so sorryyou were seedy on bd. the steamer, butsincerely trust you are all right againnow!! I enclose a complete set of thephotos I took during the trip whichhave’nt come out so badly on the whole;but please dont bother to answer!! Ionly hope I shall get to Cairo againsomehow, if only for a few hrs!! Iremain, yrs very sincerely Edward”.Two folding creases and some lightbends. Fine. Photo £240-260

Seeking a ‘real’ job during the firstWorld War, Edward (later KingEdward VIII) joined the ColdstreamGuards, in November 1914, andserved in France, but was frustrated byorders that he was not to be placed indangerous situations. After he hadcome under fire, and his driver shot,Edward was brought home, inFebruary 1916. In March, Edwardwas appointed to the staff of theG.O.C. the MediterraneanExpeditionary Force, and proceeded atonce to Egypt. He inspected the troopsthere, mostly the ANZAC forces. ByMay he went to Italy where, again, hewent to the front to inspect the troops

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Arthur Balfour

2102 1916 (1 Aug.) handwritten letter “Dictated” to Lloyd George on Admiralty Whitehallletterhead and signed “Arthur James Balfour”. with two Civil Service endorsements attop. The contents refer to Lieutenant Commander J.B. Adams on his desire to return tosea service. Arthur Balfour was a former Prime Minister (1902-05) and was serving as FirstLord of the Admiralty in the coalition government formed in May 1915, then inDecember 1916 he was Foreign Secretary in David Lloyd George’s coalition government.Photo £100-150

In 1917 “The Balfour Declaration” on a Jewish homeland in Palestine was released - one ofthe foundations of modern Israel


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2103 1918 (Jan.) typewritten letter on Ministry of Munitions letter head signed “Winston S.Churchill”, to H.H. Piggott congratulating him on the award of the C.B.E. WinstonChurchill was Prime Minister from 1940-45 and 1951-55, at this time he was Minister ofMunitions (July 1917 - Jan. 1919) before being made Secretary of State for War. Thereare some minor age marks along the lower fold and with the original envelope (foxed). A good example of this popular signature. Photo £1,000-1,200

Sir Henry Piggott was in the Ministry of Munitions in 1917 and in 1928 was AssistantSecretary in the Ministry of Transport

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2104 1918 (24 Dec.) typewritten letter on 10 Downing Street letterhead signed “D. LloydGeorge”, to H.H. Piggott on his award of the Order of the Bath; fine. At this time DavidLloyd George was serving Prime Minister. Also 1935 letter from County Hall signed byHerbert Morrison (later labour minister in the war cabinet) and 1942 typewritten letterfrom the Ministry of Transport signed “Philip Noel Baker” (politician, Olympic medalistand Nobel Prize winner). A good group to the Piggott family. Photo £150-200

2105 1928, a sepia tint studio portrait of Edward, Prince of Wales by Hugh Cecil, signed in inkat foot “Edward P” and dated; some trivial peripheral imperfections. Fine. Photo £500-600


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2106 1920’s studio portrait (43⁄4 x 61⁄2 inches) signed in ink “Charlie Chaplin”; two horizontalstains and mounting marks. This is from the series where he was wearing his tweed suitand is with arms folded. Photo £650-700


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2107 1938 (10 June) typewritten letter on National Socialist German Workers Party letterheadwith The Assistant to the Fuhrer, signed “R. Hess” (Rudolf Hess). The letter notes thatDr. Ernst Oppermann to relinquish his posts so he can concentrate exclusively in his postas head of the hospital in Lubbecke. The letter with two punch holes at left and rathertatty around edges. Photo £500-600

Rudolf Hess was deputy leader of the Nazi Party under Adolph Hitler. He flew to Britainduring the war, supposedly to surrender, and was imprisoned for the rest of his life. After theNuremberg trials he was sent to Spandau Prison where he became the only high ranking Naziprisoner, guarded in turn by the three powers, until his death in 1987


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2109 1947 (26 Oct.) typewritten letter signed in pencil “Carl Orff” on letterhead with hisaddress in Gräfelfing in Munich; the letter is written to Herr Decker stating that he ishappy for him to produce “die kluge” (wise woman) as soon as possible. He also mentions“Tanz der Spröden” but thinks die Kluge can be performed alone. It is thought that theletter is to Franz Decker who was musical director at Crefeld. One light fold. Photo £140-160

Carl Orff (July 10, 1895 – March 29, 1982) was a German composer, best known for hiscantata, Carmina Burana (1937). Tanz der Sproden is one of Orff’s reworkings ofMonteverdi scores which, in 1958, was reissued as part of his Lamenti triptych

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2110 1953 (16 Nov.) programme from the Empress Theatre, Brixton with act 11 featuringLaurel and Hardy in “Birds of a Feather”, signed “Stan Laurel” and “Oliver Hardy” inblue ink on the inside page, with coloured label glued at foot; some edge faults. Photo £350-400

2111 1950’s, a sheet of paper with experimental lyrics written by Buddy Holly in blue ball pointpen, “I left her standin’ there, I just walked off, An left her standin’ there yeah, I just walkedoff as if I didn’t care. I dont think she knew My poor heart, was breaking. I just, said goodby. She didn’t see the tear, in my eye”. With certificate (undated) and opinion (1989). Photo £1,200-1,400

2112 1962-68, the Visitors’ Book from the Los Monteros Hotel, Marbella, the fist page issigned by “Edward Duke of Windsor, el 12 de Setiembre 1962” and “Wallis Duchess ofWindsor”. They visited the year the hotel wes opened. Eleven other pages have beensigned including Cayetena, Duchess of Alba, Andy Russell (singer) and Barbara Bernard,wife of Prof. Christian Barnard. Unusual and in fine condition £350-400


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x2113 1964, certificate to Oldolfo Caicedo for communist work companion on completing 268hours of volunteer work from January 1 to June 30, 1964, printed at foot, “ComandanteErnesto Che Guevara” and signed in ink, “Che”; horizontal folds with some other lightageing. Scarce. Photo £750-850


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2114 1965 (4 June) “Edward Duke of Windsor” and “Wallis Duchess of Windsor” signed oncream card stock with red embossed seal (51⁄4 x 31⁄2 inches); with typewritten letter fromthe duchess’s private secretary, sent with the memento. Fine. Photo £250-300

2115 1966 England World Cup Winners first day cover bearing signatures of ten of the squadwith Bobby Moore on a separate sheet. Also a souvenir programme of the final. Photo £650-700


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2116 Two autograph books from the early 1960’s which includes the four Beatles signedduring their 1963 Royal Command Performance with an additional John Lennon, otherperformers collected on this occasion include The Clarke Brothers, Max Bygraves, SusanMaughan and Tommy Steele; many other autographs include, The Searchers, CliffRichard, Bruce Forsythe, Freddie and the Dreamers, Adam Faith, The Seekers, TheShadows, Roy Orbison; the second album from 1957 is mostly entertainers includingGoogie Withers, Larry Adler, Russ Conway, David Jacobs, Benny Hill, and some lateradditions in 1988 including Gene Pitney, Des O’Connor, Everly Brothers, Gypsy RoseLee, Telly Savalas, Kevin Keegan, Christopher Lee, Arthur Ash, Henry Cooper and manyothers. Most are on one page, several one side only. A very fine assembly. Photo £1,200-1,500

2117 1970 (c.) single of Instant Karma! and Who Has Seen the Wind? (2) with “Peace fromJohn Lennon” with “Yoko Ono” underneath (not her signature) in black felt tip pen. Photo £2,500-2,800


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2118 1974 (23 Dec.) printed document signed at top, “Elizabeth R”, with typewritteninstructions to “Our Justices for the Petty Sessional Division of Wimbledon”, a RoyalPardon for Stephen James Wootley at Wimbledon Magistrates Court who on the twenty-eight day of January was convicted of failing to conform to a traffic sign and ordered topay a fine of five pounds, signed by the Queen at head and counter-signed by Roy Jenkinsto verso; horizontal fold and light wrinkling. Photo £220-250


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2119 1975 (Nov. - Dec.) three type-written, signed letters from Margaret Thatcher (laterPrime Minister) to a family in her constituency and on her personal House of Commonsstationery; each with two horizontal folds with some paper splitting and other creasing orwrinkling. Photo £250-300

2120 1988 (20 Jan,) type-written letter from the Vice President signed by George Bush (laterpresident) in and abbreviated “George” in black felt pen, in blue printed stationery of theVice President’s office. Fine. Photo £200-250

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Postal History Friday 15 November 2013 WELLBURN 13050and Historical Documents at 10.30 a.m.

I request Spink, without legal obligations of any kind on its part, to bid on the following Lots up to the price given below.I understand that if my bid is successful the Purchase Price will be the sum of the final bid and Buyer’s premium as a percentage of the final bid as well as any VATchargeable. The Rate of Premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each lot.

All bids shall be treated as offers made on the Terms and Conditions for Buyers printed in the catalogue. I also understand that Spink provides the service of executingbids on behalf of clients for the convenience of clients and that Spink will not be held responsible for failing to execute bids. If identical commission bids are received forthe same Lot, the commission bid received first by Spink will take precedence. Please note that you will not be notified if there are higher written bids received.

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VAT is chargeable on the Hammer price andthe Buyer’s premium of daggered (†) and (Ω)lots at the standard rate (currently 20%), andon lots marked (x) at the reduced rate(currently 5% on the Hammer price and 20%on the Buyer’s premium). VAT on MarginScheme lots (identified by the absence of anyVAT symbol next to the lot number) ispayable at 20% on the Buyer’s premium only.

BIDDING INCREMENTSBidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following orderalthough the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of theauction. The normal bidding increments are:Up to £100 by £5£100 to £300 by £10£300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc.£600 to £1,000 by £50

£1,000 to £3,000 by £100£3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc.£6,000 to £20,000 by £500

£20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion


TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERSThese conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink and Son Limited of 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET (company no. 04369748)) contractwith you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully.

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1 DEFINITIONS

The following definitions in this condition apply in these conditions.

Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme means a VAT margin scheme as defined by HM Revenue & Customs;

Buyer’s Premium means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below;

Certificate of Authenticity means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot;

Expert Committee means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3;

Forgery means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as toauthorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the descriptionin the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordancewith the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/orrestoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling);

Hammer Price means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;

Lot means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in anycatalogue;

Reserve the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold;

Seller means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;

Spink Group Spink and Son Limited, our subsidiaries and associated companies.

VAT value added tax chargeable under VAT and any similar replacement or additional tax; and

VAT Symbols means the symbols detailing the VAT status of the Lot details of which are set out at the back of the catalogue.

2 SPINK’S ROLE AS AGENT

2.1 All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertakeneither as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principalif we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting asagent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have afinancial interest in the Lot.

2.2 The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.

3 BEFORE THE SALE

3.1 Examination of goodsYou are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which youare interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports areusually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you otherthan in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.13 of these Termsand Conditions.

3.2 Catalogue descriptions

3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or madeorally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin,date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance,condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merelystatements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements ofdefinitive fact. Catalogue illustrations are for guidance only, andshould not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour ofany item or to reveal imperfections. Estimates of the selling priceshould not be relied on as a statement that this price is either theprice at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose.

3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their beingin perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or givenby way of condition report make reference to damage and/orrestoration. We provide this information for guidance only and theabsence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free fromdefects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defectsimply the absence of any others.

3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.13, and in the absence of fraud,neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, areresponsible for the correctness of any statement as to theauthorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness orprovenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or forany faults or defects in any Lot.

3.3 Your ResponsibilityYou are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of thegoods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

3.4 Extensions – Stamps only3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of

Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containingundescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less thanforty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement ofthe first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall have

the same effect as notice of an intention to question thegenuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms andConditions and the provisions of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case ofForgery) shall apply accordingly.

3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required andspecify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subjectto agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, torefuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticityincluding (without limitation) where the proposed expert is notknown to us.

3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. Youacknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an ExpertCommittee to reach an opinion will vary depending on thecircumstances and in any event is beyond our control.

3.4.4 We will not normally accept a request for an extension onaccount of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as havingfaults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion orCertificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not includedin the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery.

3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under theforegoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by theAuctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot.

3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificateof Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and noton the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity.No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp andthe return of such a stamp will not be accepted.

4 AT THE SALE

4.1 Refusal of admissionOur sales usually take place on our own premises or premises overwhich we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisableat our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises orattendance at an auction.

4.2 Registration before biddingYou must complete and sign a registration form and provideidentification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that weusually require buyers to undergo a credit check.If you have not bid successfully with Spink in the past, or you areregistering with us for the first time, we reserve the right to require adeposit of up to 50% of the amount you intend to spend. Such depositwill be deducted from your invoice should you be successful. If you areunsuccessful at auction, your deposit will be returned by the samemeans it was paid to Spink.Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”,which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on theitem for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such anevent.


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4.3 Bidding as PrincipalWhen making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or byway of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online oremail bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will beaccepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at thetime of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a thirdparty buyer acceptable to us.

4.4 Commission BidsIf you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the formprovided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonableendeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not laterthan 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on aparticular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are thehighest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid wasreceived first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to othercommitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auctionmay be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this isundertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated,we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. Youshould therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain ofbidding.

4.5 On-line BiddingWe offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will notbe responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on theinternet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) aloss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) abreakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii)a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer orsystem. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertakensubject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do notaccept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errorsor omissions in connection with this activity.

4.6 Telephone BidsIf you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before thesale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable youto participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will webe liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7 Currency ConverterAt some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on theone month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays BankPlc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on thedate of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined byus, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currencyconverter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond ourcontrol either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on theconverter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shallnot be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following thecurrency converter.

4.8 Video imagesAt some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in itsoperation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either thecorrespondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of theimage as a reproduction of the original.

4.9 Bidding IncrementsBidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in thefollowing order although the auctioneer may vary the biddingincrements during the course of the auction. The normal biddingincrements are:

Up to £100 by £5£100 to £300 by £10£300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc.£600 to £1,000 by £50£1,000 to £3,000 by £100£3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc.£6,000 to £20,000 by £500£20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion

4.10 Bidding by Spink4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to

the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above thelow estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchaseLots as principal.

4.11 The Auctioneer’s DiscretionThe auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bidto advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdrawor divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case oferror or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

4.12 Successful BidSubject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marksthe acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid ishigher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of acontract for sale between you and the Seller.

4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Sellerwithin 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Sellerreserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium inaccordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller acommission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of LotOnce your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable to payfor that Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. If thereare any problems with a Lot then you must notify us within 7 days ofreceipt of the Lot, specifying the nature of the problem. We may thenrequest that the Lot is returned to us for inspection. Save as set out inclause 5.13, the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund ofthe corresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion. Wewill not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not received byus in the same condition that it was in at the auction date.

5 AFTER THE AUCTION5.1 Buyer’s Premium

In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’sPremium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer Price of each Lot.

5.2 Value Added TaxOther than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) VAT is chargeable on theHammer price and the Buyer’s premium of daggered (†) and (Ω) lotsat the standard rate (currently 20%), and on lots marked (x) at thereduced rate (currently 5% on the Hammer price and 20% on theBuyer’s premium). VAT on Margin scheme lots (identified by theabsence of any VAT symbol next to the lot number) is payable at 20%on the Buyer’s premium only.

5.3 VAT RefundsGeneral5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they

have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date ofsale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VATinvoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, thenany refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases creditswill be made when proof of export is provided. If you export theLot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from theShipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made.

5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of exportcertificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail toreturn the proof of export certificate to us within such period andyou have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will beliable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and weshall be entitled to invoice you for this sum.

5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of exportcertificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment willbe made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed.

VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s

Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You mustcertify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country andthat the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3months of the date of sale.

5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT hasbeen charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may bepossible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 toHM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section,Londonderry.

VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme

and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 monthsof the date of sale, the VAT on Buyer’s Premium may be refunded.

5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) or Investment Gold(g) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refundedwhere evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’sPremium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as acollectibles dealer.

5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an ImportVAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is producedwithin 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both theHammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Whererequired, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specificform of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on theexport of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibilityin respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie withyou and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain suchcertificate.


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5.4 Payment5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address

and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any paymentsto us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprisingthe Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT)within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if youwish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be)required.

5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due have been paid in full. This includes instances where specialarrangements were made for release of Lot prior to full settlement.

5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the followingmethods:II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set

out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you.Please ensure that your client number is noted on thetransfer.

i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltdand sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury,London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing chargesfor payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on anon-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that theremittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice isenclosed with your payment.

(iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied.Payments exceeding £5,000 can normally only be made bythe card holder in person whilst on our premises.

5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not bythird parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registrationthat you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.

5.5 InvoicesInvoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero ratedLots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme;Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†),imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammerfor EU VAT registered buyers.

5.6 Collection of Purchases5.6.1 Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retain items

sold until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have beenpaid in full.

5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us willbe covered in accordance with our policy which is available forinspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of sevendays or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After sevendays or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lotwill be entirely at your risk.

5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to acceptresponsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes inatmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism.

5.7 NotificationWe are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. WhileInvoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not acceptresponsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You arerequested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possibleafter the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoidincurring charges for late payment.

5.8 Packing and handling5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when

handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that afterseven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, theLot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at theback of the catalogue.

5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any ImportDuties that may be incurred upon importation to the finaldestination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order toavoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of anyCustoms import restrictions that prohibit the importation ofcertain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) underthese circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s)seized or destroyed by Customs.

5.8.3 If the Buyer requires delivery of the Lot to an address other thanthe invoice address this will be carried out at the discretion ofSpink.

5.9 Recommended packers and shippersIf required our shipping department may arrange shipment as youragent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, oursuggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of suchparties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whomwe have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the thirdparties concerned.

5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated

payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exerciseone or more of the following rights or remedies:5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound

interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the fullamount is due;

5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group mayowe you in any other transaction the outstanding amountremaining unpaid by you;

5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or otherproperty in the possession of the Spink Group until you havepaid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if theunpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property.Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amountoutstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall havethe right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. Weshall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstandingto us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you;

5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the SpinkGroup in respect of different transactions, to apply any amountpaid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particulartransaction, whether or not you so direct;

5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or onyour behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting anybids.

5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall inaddition be entitled:

5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to youat the same or any other auction;

5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, ifthis results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balancefrom you together with all reasonable costs including a 20%seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissionsand premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales orotherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to makepayment; or

5.10.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.5.11 Failure to collect

Where purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale,whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay astorage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling costthat may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until alloutstanding charges are met, together with payment of all otheramounts due to us.

5.12 Export Licence5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed

provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise youin relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibilityin respect of any export will lie with you and we will not beresponsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences.

5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may berequired to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiverdocument stating that a licence will be applied for.

5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is requiredbefore exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within twoor three weeks but delays can occur.

5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wishto apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation tomake payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest onlate payment.

5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on yourbehalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursementsand out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, togetherwith any relevant VAT.

5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund anyinterest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is madeby you despite the fact that an export licence is required.

5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you

if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in thecatalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall nothowever be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) thecatalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction datecorresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars orexperts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict ofopinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgeryonly by means of either a scientific process not generally acceptedfor use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which atthe date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticableor likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, youshould note that this refund can be obtained only if the followingconditions are met:5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the

receipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is aForgery;

5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen daysfrom receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at theauction date; and


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5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you mustproduce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery andthat you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any thirdparty claims.

5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any morethan the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shallhave no claim for interest.

5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of beingtransferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom theoriginal invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when soldand who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot withoutdisposing of any interest in it to any third party.

5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process toestablish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such processwas used or in use at the date of the auction.

6 LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for:6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or

fraudulent misrepresentation.7 COPYRIGHT

7.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, videoor otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an imagewill belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever waywe see fit.

7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relatingto a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall havethe right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allowanyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material withoutour prior written consent.

8 VATYou shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that ofthe Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues.Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseencost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you willreimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred.

9 NOTICESAll notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally,sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the otherparty. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on thesecond working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifthworking day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will bedeemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch.

10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONSThe following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting forthe purposes of your business. 10.1 Limitation of Liability

Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (includingfor negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract, misrepresentationor otherwise for any:10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or

similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss ofcontract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or

10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss,costs, damages, charges or expenses.

10.2 SeverabilityIf any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to beinvalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and therest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to thefullest extent permitted by law.

10.3 Force majeureWe shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayedin performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions orfrom carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidentsbeyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes,lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforceor the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service ortransport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, maliciousdamage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule,regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery,fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

10.4 Waiver10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only

effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstancesfor which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising anyright or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shallconstitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, norpreclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exerciseof such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exerciseof that (or any other) right or remedy.

10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising underthese Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not excluderights provided by law.

10.5 Law and Jurisdiction10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising

out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall begoverned by, and construed in accordance with, the law of Englandand Wales.

10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England andWales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute orclaim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms andConditions or their subject matter.

Postal Charges

Prices for books(items sent by this method are not covered by insurance)

Prices for all other items including postage and packaging

Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have tobe sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier servicesare required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please [email protected] for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition tothe above charges.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Charging of (VAT) at AuctionThe information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends toaccount for VAT.

i. Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’

Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of anyVAT symbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not besubject to VAT on the Hammer Price.

2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme toVAT–registered businesses, the VAT included within the Buyers’Premium is not recoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day,we will issue invoices that show VAT separately on both the HammerPrice and the Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registeredbusinesses to recover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to thenormal rules for recovering input tax.

ii. Zero-Rated LotsLimited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT inthe United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ MarginScheme. In these circumstances no VAT will be added to the Buyer’spremium.

iii. Daggered LotsLots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20%on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.

iv. Starred and Omega LotsLots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% onthe Hammer price plus 20% on the Buyer’s premium. Lots which bear theOmega symbol (Ω) are subject to VAT at 20% on the Hammer Price andon the Buyer’s Premium. Such Lots bear VAT because the Lot is liable forVAT at this rate on importation into the EU.

v. Investment Gold LotsLots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the HammerPrice and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund ofVAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proofof business as a collectibles dealer.

vi. Imported LotsLots which are marked (x) and Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω)have VAT charged on the Hammer Price and Buyers’ Premium becausethey have been imported into the United Kingdom from outside the EU.In these cases we have used a temporary importation procedure, which ineffect means that the point of importation is deferred until the Lot has beensold. At this point the Buyer is treated as the importer and is liable to paythe import VAT due. We will collect the VAT from you and pay it to HMCustoms and Excise on your behalf.

Invoice Value UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to £1,500 £10 £15 £20

Up to £10,000 £20 £30 £40

Above £10,001 £20 £50 £60

Weight UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to 1kg £8 for any weight £12 £15

Up to 2kg £8 for any weight £18 £25


BANKNOTES

2 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS075 December World Banknotes London 1303414/15 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31819 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 1401115/16 April World Banknotes London 14008

SALE CALENDAR 2013/2014

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following services:– VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

– SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

STAMPS

22 October Bermuda - Dr. the Hon. David J. Saul Collection London 13045 23 October The Award Winning “Medina” Collection of India Part III London 13028 23 October Important British Empire Revenues London 13041 24 October The J. B. Bloom Collection of South Africa London 13046 2 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS0711/12/13 November The Collector’s Series Sale London 13043 14 November The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire - Part II London 13049 14 November The Robert Marion Collection of Mauritius Stamps and Postal History London 13048 15 November Postal History and Historical Documents London 13050 11 December Great Britain Stamps and Postal History London 13044 18 January Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 14010

COINS

2 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS072/3 December Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1301514/15 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31819 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 1401126/27 March Ancient, British and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 14004

MEDALS

2 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS0721 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1300324 April Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 14001

BONDS AND SHARES

19/21 October Bonds and Share Certificates of the World Lugano SW10082 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS0728 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 1301714/15 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31819 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds and Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 14011

AUTOGRAPHS

15 November Postal History and Historical Documents London 1305028 November The Bruce Lee Memorabilia Sale Hong Kong 1305114/15 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 318

WINES

28 November An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong SFW04

GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Olivier D. Stocker

YOUR SPECIALISTS

STAMPS

UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill GrangerPaul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro

USA - George Eveleth Richard DebneyEUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez

CHINA - Anna LeeCOINS

UK - Mike Veissid Paul Dawson Richard Bishop William MacKayEleanor Charlotte Dix Tim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Barbara Mears John Pett

USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg Cole Normand PepinBANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES

UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew PattisonUSA - Stephen GoldsmithEUROPE - Peter Christen

ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA

UK - Mark Quayle Oliver PepysBOOKS

UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer MulhollandAUTOGRAPHS

USA - Stephen GoldsmithWINES

CHINA - Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia

YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO)

Chairman’s OfficeMonica Kruber Charles Blane

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamMiroslava Adusei-Poku Eleanor Ball Luca Borgo Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti John Winchcombe

Kenichiro Imase María Martínez Maurizio Schenini

FinanceAlison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Billy Tumelty Dean Dowdall

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Leszek Woronowicz Liz Cones Curlene Spencer

Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi

YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK)

Chairman EmeritusJohn Herzog

Auction Administration and Marketing & DesignSonia Alves Luke Mitchell

Finance & AdministrationSam Qureshi Ingrid Qureshi

AuctioneerStephen Goldsmith

YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE)

Vice ChairmanAnna Lee

AdministrationAngie Ihlofung Amy Yung Newton Tsang Raymond Tat Gary Tan

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