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Internet Sale of Historical Documents, Autographs & Ephemera
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Wall-Under-Heywood
Church Stretton, Shropshire
SY6 7DS
United Kingdom
Internet Sale of Historical Documents, Autographs & Ephemera

Auction dates
04 Feb 2014 11:00 GMT
Auction currency
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Polar ? Antarctic ? Captain Scott fine group of approx seven consecutive editions of The Times^
Lot 181
Polar ? Antarctic ? Captain Scott fine group of approx seven consecutive editions of The Times^
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Methodists group of ephemera^ mid 19th c including a number of quarterly tickets^ printed with
Lot 182
Methodists group of ephemera^ mid 19th c including a number of quarterly tickets^ printed with
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Literature ? Aubrey Beardsley The Lysistrata of Aristophanes^ Odyssey^ New York 1967. Reprint
Lot 183
Literature ? Aubrey Beardsley The Lysistrata of Aristophanes^ Odyssey^ New York 1967. Reprint
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James II ? sermon preached before their Majesties K James II and Q Mary at their Coronation in
Lot 184
James II ? sermon preached before their Majesties K James II and Q Mary at their Coronation in
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An unhappy marriage 1747 ? the Trial wherein Miss D?v?s was plaintiff and the Rev Dr W-l?n ^
Lot 185
An unhappy marriage 1747 ? the Trial wherein Miss D?v?s was plaintiff and the Rev Dr W-l?n ^
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Charles II ms copy of the speech which Charles II gave on October 10th 1667 in which he announced
Lot 186
Charles II ms copy of the speech which Charles II gave on October 10th 1667 in which he announced
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Charles II ms copy of the speech given by the Speaker of the House of Commons on July 8th 1661 on
Lot 187
Charles II ms copy of the speech given by the Speaker of the House of Commons on July 8th 1661 on
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America ? George III printed Act of Parliament dated 1768 to allow the Governor of New York to
Lot 188
America ? George III printed Act of Parliament dated 1768 to allow the Governor of New York to
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The ?South Sea Bubble? document signed by Roger Boyle^ Earl of Orrery^ dated August 10th 1722
Lot 189
The ?South Sea Bubble? document signed by Roger Boyle^ Earl of Orrery^ dated August 10th 1722
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South Sea Bubble document signed by the Hon Edward Harley dated June 18th 1720 appointing William
Lot 190
South Sea Bubble document signed by the Hon Edward Harley dated June 18th 1720 appointing William
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South Sea Bubble autograph letter signed by Sir John Hynde Cotton dated April 21st 1720
Lot 191
South Sea Bubble autograph letter signed by Sir John Hynde Cotton dated April 21st 1720
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Secret military operation 1760 ? attractive document signed by William Wildman Barrinton^ as
Lot 192
Secret military operation 1760 ? attractive document signed by William Wildman Barrinton^ as
160 GBP
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The conquest of Java 1811 ? Military autograph ? Lord Minto autograph letter signed dated Malacca
Lot 193
The conquest of Java 1811 ? Military autograph ? Lord Minto autograph letter signed dated Malacca
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Siege of Gibraltar 1783 ? fine autograph letter signed by Thomas Townshend^ Home Secretary at the
Lot 194
Siege of Gibraltar 1783 ? fine autograph letter signed by Thomas Townshend^ Home Secretary at the
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The Duke of Marlborough?s last campaign ? autograph letter from James Craggs the Elder ? Postmaster
Lot 195
The Duke of Marlborough?s last campaign ? autograph letter from James Craggs the Elder ? Postmaster
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Autograph ? Political ? the Duke of Portland^ Prime Minister part of an autograph letter signed by
Lot 196
Autograph ? Political ? the Duke of Portland^ Prime Minister part of an autograph letter signed by
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English Civil War ? Sir Edward Nicholas ? Royalist Commander autograph letter signed by Nicholas
Lot 197
English Civil War ? Sir Edward Nicholas ? Royalist Commander autograph letter signed by Nicholas
950 GBP
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Duke of Marlborough original copper engraved print by John Bowles celebrating the victories of
Lot 198
Duke of Marlborough original copper engraved print by John Bowles celebrating the victories of
25 GBP
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The Navy of Charles II ? fine autograph letter signed by Sir William Guernsey addressed to ?My Lord
Lot 199
The Navy of Charles II ? fine autograph letter signed by Sir William Guernsey addressed to ?My Lord
120 GBP
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Miscellaneous ? 18th c politics good group of autograph letters^ signed pieces and engraved
Lot 200
Miscellaneous ? 18th c politics good group of autograph letters^ signed pieces and engraved
200 GBP
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Boer War an example of a Queen?s Chocolate tin still bearing some of the chocolate inside as issued
Lot 201
Boer War an example of a Queen?s Chocolate tin still bearing some of the chocolate inside as issued
120 GBP
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Boer War a rare example of the Boer War Soldier?s New Testament^ stamped to inside cover ?At the
Lot 202
Boer War a rare example of the Boer War Soldier?s New Testament^ stamped to inside cover ?At the
48 GBP
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Slavery printed ticket dated February 18th 1792 informing the public ?...that a Petition to
Lot 203
Slavery printed ticket dated February 18th 1792 informing the public ?...that a Petition to
320 GBP
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Slavery ? postcards good collection of approx 6 anti-slavery postcards^ 20th c
Lot 204
Slavery ? postcards good collection of approx 6 anti-slavery postcards^ 20th c
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Slavery ? Songoro the Slave ? taken from Zanzibar to Pemba where he was afterwards set free !
Lot 205
Slavery ? Songoro the Slave ? taken from Zanzibar to Pemba where he was afterwards set free !
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Slavery History?s Indictment of the Churches regarding slavery ? rare pamphlet^ British^ 1930^ 8vo
Lot 206
Slavery History?s Indictment of the Churches regarding slavery ? rare pamphlet^ British^ 1930^ 8vo
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Slavery The unspeakable insult to God ? How to abolish it and solve the colour problem ? six
Lot 207
Slavery The unspeakable insult to God ? How to abolish it and solve the colour problem ? six
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Cuba ? Cigar trade ms document dated 1852 being a licence to build a cigar and cigarette factory
Lot 208
Cuba ? Cigar trade ms document dated 1852 being a licence to build a cigar and cigarette factory
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Cuba ? Cigar trade ms document dated 1852 being a licence to build a cigar factory for a native of
Lot 209
Cuba ? Cigar trade ms document dated 1852 being a licence to build a cigar factory for a native of
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Cuba ? Cigar trade ms document dated 1852 being a licence to the American Theadore S Bosworth to
Lot 210
Cuba ? Cigar trade ms document dated 1852 being a licence to the American Theadore S Bosworth to
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Cuba ? Cigar trade fine ms document signed by the Count of Villaneuva in Cuba dated 1837 and
Lot 211
Cuba ? Cigar trade fine ms document signed by the Count of Villaneuva in Cuba dated 1837 and
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Slavery ? Chinese Slavery in Cuba An original renewal contract for a slave worker ensuring that the
Lot 212
Slavery ? Chinese Slavery in Cuba An original renewal contract for a slave worker ensuring that the
170 GBP
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Slavery ? Chinese Slavery in Cuba an original employment contract for a Chinese Slave worker dated
Lot 213
Slavery ? Chinese Slavery in Cuba an original employment contract for a Chinese Slave worker dated
200 GBP
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Slavery ? Chinese Slavery in Cuba employment contract for a Chinese slave worker in Cuba dated
Lot 214
Slavery ? Chinese Slavery in Cuba employment contract for a Chinese slave worker in Cuba dated
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Theatre ? autograph ?George William Lowell^ (1804-1878) dramatist autograph letter signed to the
Lot 215
Theatre ? autograph ?George William Lowell^ (1804-1878) dramatist autograph letter signed to the
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Theatre ? autograph ? William Smith^ actor^ the first to play Charles Surface in ?School for
Lot 216
Theatre ? autograph ? William Smith^ actor^ the first to play Charles Surface in ?School for
130 GBP
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Ephemera ? Royalty small group of official invitation cards issued by the Royal Household or the
Lot 217
Ephemera ? Royalty small group of official invitation cards issued by the Royal Household or the
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Autographs ? cricket autograph sheet for Surrey c1970s including the signatures of : Tony Greig^
Lot 218
Autographs ? cricket autograph sheet for Surrey c1970s including the signatures of : Tony Greig^
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Science good copy of Philosophical Transactions for March 16th 1667^ unbound^ 15pp in fine
Lot 219
Science good copy of Philosophical Transactions for March 16th 1667^ unbound^ 15pp in fine
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Ephemera ? original art ? Neville Chamberlain^ British Prime Minister portrait by A W Statters [see
Lot 220
Ephemera ? original art ? Neville Chamberlain^ British Prime Minister portrait by A W Statters [see
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Ephemera ? original art ? Phillipe Petain ? French leader under the Nazi Occupation^ executed after
Lot 221
Ephemera ? original art ? Phillipe Petain ? French leader under the Nazi Occupation^ executed after
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Ephemera ? original art ? William Ewart Gladstone^ British Prime Minister portrait by A W
Lot 222
Ephemera ? original art ? William Ewart Gladstone^ British Prime Minister portrait by A W
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Ephemera ? original art ? Joseph Stalin fine portrait by A W Statters [see lot 344 for history of
Lot 223
Ephemera ? original art ? Joseph Stalin fine portrait by A W Statters [see lot 344 for history of
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Autograph- music- Richard Tauber libretto of ?Old Chelsea? signed across the front cover by Tauber.
Lot 224
Autograph- music- Richard Tauber libretto of ?Old Chelsea? signed across the front cover by Tauber.
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Somerset group of approx. 27 documents on vellum and paper^ some from 18th c including indentures^
Lot 225
Somerset group of approx. 27 documents on vellum and paper^ some from 18th c including indentures^
140 GBP
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Railways miscellaneous group of documents relating to railways^ 19th c^ including a group of
Lot 226
Railways miscellaneous group of documents relating to railways^ 19th c^ including a group of
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Autograph signed by the noted plant collector Sir Richard Colt Hoare ? document signed dated
Lot 227
Autograph signed by the noted plant collector Sir Richard Colt Hoare ? document signed dated
60 GBP
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Autograph ? art and artists ? George Cruikshank autograph note signed by Cruikshank (huge
Lot 228
Autograph ? art and artists ? George Cruikshank autograph note signed by Cruikshank (huge
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Ephemera ? Robert Maxwell ? former head of Mirror Newspapers two pieces of early ephemera relating
Lot 229
Ephemera ? Robert Maxwell ? former head of Mirror Newspapers two pieces of early ephemera relating
25 GBP
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Ephemera ? aviation original programme for the 1935 King?s Cup Race. Slight dusting to outside
Lot 230
Ephemera ? aviation original programme for the 1935 King?s Cup Race. Slight dusting to outside
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Ephemera ? Suffragettes The Women?s Suffrage Cookery Book compiled by Mrs Aubrey Dowson ? one of
Lot 231
Ephemera ? Suffragettes The Women?s Suffrage Cookery Book compiled by Mrs Aubrey Dowson ? one of
70 GBP
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Brunel and the Great Western Railway ? an original printed prospectus for the Exeter Great Western
Lot 232
Brunel and the Great Western Railway ? an original printed prospectus for the Exeter Great Western
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The Great Train Robbery ? an original reward poster issued by Buckinghamshire Constabulary offering
Lot 233
The Great Train Robbery ? an original reward poster issued by Buckinghamshire Constabulary offering
4,600 GBP
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Lotteries ? early 19th c group of approx. five printed handbills^ early 19th c advertising various
Lot 234
Lotteries ? early 19th c group of approx. five printed handbills^ early 19th c advertising various
30 GBP
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Ecclesiastical ? commonplace book 8vo ms notebook titled on cover ?Skeletons of sermons^ and
Lot 235
Ecclesiastical ? commonplace book 8vo ms notebook titled on cover ?Skeletons of sermons^ and
90 GBP
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Culinary ? a good collection of approx 100 individual culinary receipts (ie recipes)^ each written
Lot 236
Culinary ? a good collection of approx 100 individual culinary receipts (ie recipes)^ each written
75 GBP
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Maritime an excessively rare handbill issued by the Crystal Palace advertising the exhibition of
Lot 237
Maritime an excessively rare handbill issued by the Crystal Palace advertising the exhibition of
170 GBP
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Autograph ? Ernest Hemingway and Fidel Castro printed card showing a graphic illustration of the
Lot 238
Autograph ? Ernest Hemingway and Fidel Castro printed card showing a graphic illustration of the
1,200 GBP
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Autograph ? Anton Lang^ legendary performer at the Oberammergau Passion Play postcard sized
Lot 239
Autograph ? Anton Lang^ legendary performer at the Oberammergau Passion Play postcard sized
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Maritime the log of the Barque ?Falcon? travelling from Sunderland^ via Portsmouth^ to Cape Town in
Lot 240
Maritime the log of the Barque ?Falcon? travelling from Sunderland^ via Portsmouth^ to Cape Town in
85 GBP
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