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1840 Penny Black (GB) Plate 3 SUPERB four margin Tiny Envelope Contrary to Regulations
£995.00
1840 Penny Black (GB) Plate 3 SUPERB four margin Tiny Envelope Contrary to Regulations. Tiny Envelope posted on Monday the 31st of August 1840 in Liverpool to Regents Park London. Penny Black Plate 3 placed on the bottom left of the entire Post Office regulations says the stamp must be on the top right corner. This envelope written by Edwin Atherstones to his daughter Mary Elizabeth who went on to publish and edit a distinguished book named "The Dramatic works of Edwin Atherstone". Edwin Atherstone was a poet but also supported his family by dealing in Art. He was born in Nottingham in 1788 and was one of 15 children. He is described by his daughter Mary as a man of most honourable noble mind and heart. Atherstone was friend to the great John Martin who has been referred to as the most popular painter of his day. Martin supplied art for Atherstones work such as the fall of the Nineveh of which is now part of the British Museum's collection and the famous poem "A Midsummers Day Dream". Atherstone was in the same literary circle as the likes of Charles Dickens, John Hunt and William Godwin (the father of Mary Shelley). Thus, subsequently their work was part of the Romantic Movement which marked an era of change for England. A stunning piece of philatelic history. -
1966 England World Cup Squad Signed Menu
£3,950.00
1966 England World Cup Squad Signed Menu
- Menu signed by all 22 members of the 1966 World Cup-winning football team
- Signed on an Anglo-American Sporting Club dinner evening menu
The 1966 FIFA World Cup is the only World Cup football tournament to have been won by England, who beat West Germany 4-2 in the final on July 30, 1966.
The 1966 World Cup final is remembered by football fans for a number of reasons besides being England's only World Cup victory. The game was the first (and only) time that any single player had scored three goals in a World Cup final with Geoff Hurst scoring three of England's four goals.
The game is also remembered for the controversy that surrounded England's third goal. England's Geoff Hurst kicked the ball which bounced off the underside of the cross bar onto, or just over, the line.An Anglo-American Sporting Club boxing dinner evening menu signed by the all 22 members of the 1966 England Word Cup football team at the London Hilton on June 20, 1966.
A rare set of football signatures.
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1966 England World Cup Squad Signed Programme
For Sale: £3,950.00
- Royal Variety Performance programme signed by all 11 members of the 1966 World Cup winning team
- Additionally signed by team manager Alf Ramsey and reserves Callaghan, Clarke, Hollins, Tambling and Labone.
The 1966 FIFA World Cup is the only World Cup football tournament to have been won by England, who beat West Germany 4-2 in the final on July 30, 1966.
The 1966 World Cup final is remembered by football fans for a number of reasons besides being England's only World Cup victory. The game was the first (and only) time that any single player had scored three goals in a World Cup final with Geoff Hurst scoring three of England's four goals.A Royal Variety Performance programme from November 14, 1966, signed by the England football squad who were invited on stage at the London Palladium during the evening’s performance.
The team were gathered together on this date as they were to play Wales in a home international game on November 16. The starting line up for the Wales vs England match was the same as that for the 1966 World Cup Final between England and Germany earlier that year.
The programme is signed by all 11 of the World Cup winning players. It is also signed by England manager Alf Ramsey and his assistant Harold Shepherdson, as well as reserves Callaghan, Clarke, Hollins, Tambling and Labone.
John Cushley, who at that time played for Celtic, has also signed the menu. Additional signatures include actress Julia Foster and TV presenter Muriel Young.
A superb set of autographs.
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A collection of polo trophies and photographic archive relating to Eric Tyrrell-Martin For Sale: £29,500
Eric Horace Tyrrell-Martin was an English international polo player and captained the English team in 1936. Born in Yorkshire, he attended Rugby and Cambridge before becoming a Lieutenant in the 16th Hussars. He married Edith 'Babs' in 1929, who was an exceptional sportswoman, playing tennis at Wimbledon and placing as a runner up in the All American Womens' Golf Championship.Consisting of various silver and silver plated trophies and cups including: a twin-handled silver presentation cup, London, including 2 photo albums and newspaper articles relating to the life and career of Tyrrell-Martin; two address books belonging to his wife Edith containing details for many celebrities including Fred Astaire; Ginger Rogers; Clarke Gable; Walt Disney; Bing Crosby; Charley [sic] Chaplin.
The collection of photographs includes two albums: one containing approximately 100 photographs together with some newspaper cuttings; the other a collection of newspaper articles mostly tracking press coverage of the Westchester Cup at Hurlingham and includes signatures of Gerald Balding (British) and Stewart B. Inglehart and Winston F.C. Guest (America).
In addition there are approximately 200 loose black and white photographs, some mounted–of the English Polo team in 1936 and Tyrrell-Martin sitting on polo horses Pipes O'Pan and French Cottage. The largest 30cm x 39.5cm, the majority 18cm x 12cm and smaller, illustrating polo matches, social events and family holidays.
Tyrrell-Martin had a colourful polo career: he captained the English polo team against America for the Westchester Cup at Hurlingham, a competition the United States have historically dominated and was invited to represent England at the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936, but wasn't able to accept.
Tyrrell-Martin was a member of the polo team that won the American Open Championship in 1939 and was temporarily suspended by the Hurlingham Club Polo Committee, which led to the Texas Rangers polo team withdrawing from the Hurlingham Champion Cup final in 1936.
He and Edith moved to California in 1936 returning to England for only a few months a year thereafter; he spent much time travelling the world playing polo in countries such as: Austria, Hungary, Belgium, Argentina, Jamaica, East Africa and America. He and Babs led a glittering social life with many famous friends and connections.
They visited the Roosevelt's at the White House in 1939 and with the backing of King Farouk he promoted and developed polo in Egypt. He died in 1953 as a result of injuries sustained while playing polo.
Trophies with inscriptions include: Carlow Hunt Races, Light Weight, 1911; Carlow Hunt Races, Light Weight, 1912; Beaufort Hunt Polo Club, Spring Cup, April 1929 (x2); W.S.P.C., Junior Cup, 1925, Templeton, 1. E.H. Martin...; W.S.P.C., Novices Cup, 1925, Chapel Brampton, 1. E.H. Martin...; W.S.P.C., Senior Cup, 1928,...; W.S.P.C., Visitors Cup, 1925, Ridley House, 1. E.H. Martin...; Midwick Country Club Open Championship, 1937, Won by Texas Rangers...; Hurlingham Club, 1926, Oxford v Cambridge; Antwerp Polo Club, Challenge Cup, 1930; Gans Challenge Cup Deauville, 1930; Polo de Laversine, 1929; San Mateo-Burlinghame, Polo Club, High Goal Handicap, Won by...; Coupe de Bourg de Bozas, Polo de Deauville, 1929 Meadow Brook Club, 1939, Presented by The Hurlingham Club...; Cannes-Brioni-Vienna-Challenge-Cup...; A.P.C. Coupe de L'Exposition D'Anvers, 1930; Polo de Paris 1929; Chateau D'Oex, September, 1913; C.A.V., Conference, Eastbourne, 1969
Together with a small quantity of others not inscribed.
A truly unique and most important collection of polo memorabilia worthy of exhibit
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A strand of Red Rum’s hair
For Sale: £179.95
A single strand of hair taken from the racehorse Red Rum.
Other hairs available in this series include many of the all time greats of British and American horse racing:
Red Rum became a household name as the only horse to ever win the Grand National three times. This single (approximately ½") strand of Red Rum's hair originates from the famed horse hair collection of Michael Tanner.
The hair is sold on a high quality double mounted presentation mount ready for framing. The mount measures approximately 37cm x 27cm. Please note the frame is not included in the sale price of £179.95.
Aldaniti, Alleged, Alynsheba, Arctic Tern, Arkle, Assert, Badsworth Boy, Be My Guest, Bet Twice, Blazing Saddles, BlueBird, Blushing Groom, BoldBoy, Bregawn, Brigadier Gerard, Buckskin, Burrough Hill Lad, Busted, Bustino, Caerleon, Chief Singer, Claude Monet, Comedy of Errors, Commanche run, Corbiere, Dawn Run, Desert Orchid, Diamond Edge, Don't Forget Me, El Gran Senor, Forgive n Forget, Freddie, Furego, Gallic League, Gaye Brief, Glint of Gold, Green Desert, Grittar, Hallo Dandy, Henbit, John Henry, Jupiter Island, Kalaglow, Known Fact, Kris, Last Tycoon, Law Society, Le Garcon D'Or, Lear Fan, Legend of France, Lomond, Lyphard, Magic Mirror, Manila, Master Smudge, Midyan, Mill Reef, Morston, Mtoto, Never so Bold, Nijinsky, Northern Dancer, Nureyev, Paean, Penoil, Persian War, Petit Etoile, Reach, Risk Me, Riverman, Sadlers Wells, Sagace, Secretariat, Shadeed, Shardari, Sharpen Up, Sharpo, Shernazar, Shirley Heights, Siberian Express, Slip Anchor, Spanish Steps, Steinlen, Storm Bird, Tate Gallery, Teenoso, Teleprompter, Ten Up, The Dikler, The Minstrel, Tingle Creek, Trempolino, Vaguely Noble, Valiyar, Wassl, Wayward Lad, Well to do and What a Myth.
Please note many of the above hairs are in very limited quantities and will be sold on a first come first served basis.
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Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson Snuff Box
£45,000.00
- A remarkable piece once owned by the greatest figure in British naval history
Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson (1758 – 1805) is one of the most celebrated figures in British history, best remembered for his heroic efforts during the Napoleonic wars.
Nelson's career as a naval officer saw him lead the British fleet to several victories, during which he suffered injuries such as the loss of his right arm and the sight in his right eye.
His most famous victory came in October 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, in which the Royal Navy decimated the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies.
Prior to the battle, Nelson sent out the famous message "England expects that every man will do his duty". Tragically, he was shot by a French sharpshooter and died on board his ship the HMS Victory just hours after victory had been assured.
His body was later returned to England where he was granted a state funeral, and numerous monuments were erected in his honour, including Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square, London.
This tortoiseshell composition snuff box was originally owned by Lord Nelson, and features a miniature watercolour scene of the Amalfi coast on the top.The box was gifted by Nelson to his personal secretary George Unwin, during a dinner party in Sicily in late 1798 or early 1799 which was also attended by Emma, Lady Hamilton.
Nelson had first met Hamilton in 1793 when he came to gather reinforcements against the French, and the pair were reunited in 1798 following Battle of the Nile.
Having been severely injured, Nelson recuperated in Naples, during which time he was nursed back to health by Lady Emma and her elderly husband Sir William Hamilton.
It was during this period that Nelson and Hamilton began their famous love affair, which lasted until Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar.
It seems highly possible that Nelson gave this gift to Unwin as a show of generosity, in an attempt to impress his future mistress over dinner.
The snuff box is offered along with a manuscript letter by Unwin's son George, which reads in full:
"My Father had either lost his own snuff box on going ashore or in some shop in Palermo and upon mentioning the circumstances at Lady Hamilton’s table where Lord Nelson was one of the party his Lordship handed over to him this identical box and desired him to keep it until he could get a better one."
The box was later passed down to Unwin's own son George, then via his wife Anne Oxenham to her brother Rev. William Oxenham, and by descent through the family for several generations.
A beautiful item from one of Britain’s most famous heroes, and perhaps a small piece of one of history's greatest love affairs. -
Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson Authentic Lock of Hair
For Sale: £15,000.00
Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) was a British naval officer famous for his victories against the French during the Napoleonic Wars.
Nelson was known for his superb leadership skills and somewhat unconventional strategies.
Nelson was involved in battle almost constantly between 1793 until his death in 1805. During this time he lost the sight in his right eye at the Battle of Calvi in Corsica and lost his right arm at Santa Cruz in Tenerife.
Admiral Lord Nelson is remembered as one of the greatest British war heroes in history. He died during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
This is a generous, fine, blonde lock of Lord Nelson's hair.The hair is housed in a beautifully carved, circular agate box decorated with a gold band. The box measures 4.5cm in diameter. A fragmentary enamel plaque attached to the lid of the box reads "N….05". The box is thought to date from between 1800 and 1810.
This hair closely conforms to the other known examples of Nelson's hair and the box is similar in form to a locket which contained a lock of Nelson's hair that sold for £44,000 at auction in January, 2011. That locket also contained hair thought to have belonged to Lady Emma Hamilton who is known to have received Nelson's hair among other effects, after his death.
This is a very rare opportunity to own a considerable lock of Lord Nelson's hair, contained neatly in a beautiful antique presentation box.
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Annie Lennox Autograph
£50.00
Annie Lennox Autograph
For Sale: £50.00
Annie Lennox came to international fame as part of musical duo, Eurythmics, selling over 75 million albums globally. Her solo career has been highly regarded by critics and acknowledge by numerous awards, including an Oscar for her work on Lord of The Rings.
Lennox is an active philanthropist who has used her celebrity to draw attention to charity organisations such as Oxfam, Amnesty International, Comic Relief and Greenpeace.
This autographed card by Lennox measures 3" x 5". Written in blue ink, the signature and card are in fine condition. -
Antigua 1938 1s black and red brown (Unused) SG105 1938-51 1s black and red-brown, FRAME PRINTED DOUBLE, ONE ALBINO, brilliant original gum.
The albino impression is 2mm above and 4mm to left of the printed frame, and readily visible in the top margin.
A major KGVI rarity, of which only a few examples are recorded.
An ex Stanley Gibbons stock item.
SG Catalogue Price: £6,000
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Antigua 1938-51 1s black and red-brown, FRAME PRINTED DOUBLE, ONE ALBINO, with brilliant original gum.
The albino impression is 2mm above and 4mm to left of the printed frame, and readily visible in the top margin.
A major King George VI rarity, of which only a few examples are recorded. Unmounted Mint. SG 105ab -
Sold outApollo Astronaut Signed Moon Globe
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- A globe of the Moon signed by 15 Apollo astronauts, including six of the 12 “Moonwalkers”
- Accompanied by a photograph album of each astronaut signing
Truly one of the most exciting pieces of space memorabilia we’ve ever offered.
The Apollo program was NASA’s third foray into human spaceflight and operated from 1961 through 1972.
It succeeded in putting the first men on the Moon with the Apollo 11 landing in 1969, a defining moment in human history.
This Moon globe is signed by 15 astronauts, from Apollo 7 (1968) through to Apollo 17 (1972).
Those signatories include: Al Worden (Apollo 15), Dick Gordon (Apollo 12), Charlie Duke (Apollo 16), Ed Mitchell (Apollo 14), Buzz Aldrin (Apollo 11), Alan Bean (Apollo 12), Jim Lovell (Apollo 13), Fred Haise (Apollo 13), Rusty Schweickart (Apollo 9), Dave Scott (Apollo 15), Gene Cernan (Apollo 17), Jim McDivitt (Apollo 9), Tom Stafford (Apollo 10), Walt Cunningham (Apollo 7) and Ken Mattingley (Apollo 16).
That list includes six of the 12 “Moonwalkers” (Aldrin, Bean, Scott, Mitchell, Duke and Cernan).
The globe measures 12 inches in diameter and rests on a clear plastic stand. It features topographic information on the lunar surface and notes on the Apollo landing sites.
Incredibly, this piece is accompanied by a photograph album showing each of the astronauts signing it. This level of provenance is extremely rare in the industry.
All of the astronauts have signed in black pen on the Moon’s near side (the side facing Earth). Buzz Aldrin has signed next to the Apollo 11 landing site, close to the Sea of Tranquility.
The globe has been very well cared for and the condition is excellent. A wonderful display piece with great eye appeal.
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Archbishop Makarios Autograph
£150.00
Archbishop Makarios Autograph
For Sale: £150.00
Archbishop Makarios (1913-1977) became Cyprus's first president after the British granted the island independence in 1959. He served three terms as president, surviving four assassination attempts and one coup.
Before he became president, Makarios was deported from Britain due to his refusal to denounce the use of violence and his alleged support of EOKA, the National Organisation for Cypriot Combatants, guerrilla activists. Such accusations tainted his international reputation, but did not dissuade him from encouraging peaceful relations between the island's Greek and Turkish communities.
This 3½" x 5" white card bears Makarios' signature: "F. Archbishop Makarios". The autograph is written in flowing red ink. Some very light toning to the document. In very good condition, crisp edged paper and clear signature. -
Australia 1915 5s grey and yellow SG30w
£1,300.00
Australia 1915 5s grey and yellow, watermark 5, variety watermark inverted, large part original gum, with lovely fresh colour and perforations and centring far above average. The watermark variety easily detectable from the face. Scarce so fine. Mint. SG 30w
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£135.00
Australia British Commonwealth Occupation Force (Japan) - 1945 (2 SEPT) cover to Devon franked with Australia 1937-49 3d brown tied by violet-black 'TOKYO (BA)Y JAPAN' circular date stamp.
Minor toning to perforations hardly detracts. This letter was probably posted aboard one of the Australian ships in harbour to receive the surrender from the Japanese. -
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Barbados 1874 Britannia 4d imperforate plate proof in black on wove SG68
£85.00
Barbados 1874 Britannia 4d imperforate plate proof in black on wove, marginal from top of sheet with large margins.
Printed by Perkins Bacon, although the issued stamps from this plate were only printed by DLR. Proof. SG 68 -
Barbados 1916-19 3s deep violet SG191y
£1,700.00
Barbados 1916-19 3s deep violet, type 14, variety WATERMARK INVERTED AND REVERSED, fresh and fine, large part original gum. A rarity. Mint. SG 191y
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Manfred Von Richthofen widely known as the Red Baron, was a German fighter pilot with the Imperial German Army Air Service during World War I.
He is considered the ace-of-aces of the First World War being officially credited with 80 air combat victories, more than any other pilot from that war.
By the time of his death in April 1918 he had become a national hero in Germany and remains arguably the most widely known fighter pilot of all time, immortalised in countless films and books.
This approx. HALF INCH piece of Baron Von Richthofen hair is presented on a display card perfect for framing*.
See image for copy of the Charles Hamilton Certificate of Authenticity
* Please note the frame is not included in the sale price.
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Bebe Daniels & Ben Lyon Autographed Photograph
For Sale: £150.00
Ben Lyon began (1901-1979) his career as an actor on Broadway. He starred in a number of Hollywood movies, notably 1930's Hell's Angels. Following the decline of his acting career he became a studio executive with 20th Century Fox.
It was while working at 20th Century Fox that Lyon discovered a young actress, Norma Jeane Dougherty, renamed her Marilyn Monroe, organised her first colour screen test, and signed her to her first studio contract. Of Monroe, he is quoted as saying that she was "Jean Harlow all over again".
Lyon married Bebe Daniels (1901-1971) in 1930, at the height of his success. Daniels was a star in her own right, carving out a career as a child actress in Hollywood's silent movies. She made over 230 films during her career and, from the 1950s, worked on radio and television to much acclaim in England.
This beautiful photograph shows the successful couple bathed in soft light. The Hollywood sheen of glamour is evident; flawless skin and engaging eyes. Lyon's hair is greased back neatly, his eyebrows slightly furrowed with intensity. Daniel's hair is softly curled, her eyes and lips glossed heavily in make-up.
Sepia-toned, and mounted, the photograph measures 6½" x 4½", without mounting. Both the signatures of Daniels and Lyon feature in the bottom portion of the photograph: "Our best wishes, Bebe Daniels, Ben Lyon".
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Bermuda 1924-32 Script watermark 2s6d grey-black and pale orange-vermilion/grey-blue SG89h
£2,750.00
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Bermuda 1924-32 Script watermark 2s6d grey-black and pale orange-vermilion/grey-blue SG89h
£2,750.00
Bermuda 1924-32 Script watermark 2s6d grey-black and pale orange-vermilion/grey-blue, from March 1930 printing, very fine original gum. A lovely example of this rare and distinctive shade. Accompanied with British Philatelic Association certificate (2016). Unmounted Mint. SG 89h
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Bermuda 1938-53 12s6d grey and pale orange, ordinary paper, lower right corner example showing variety 'Broken lower right scroll' (R5/12), unmounted original gum.
Faint toning on reverse of right margin, still fine fresh appearance. Rare, only 91 possible, from March 1943 printing. (SG catalogue price: £2,250) Unmounted Mint. SG 120ce
