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Enormous (87x90cm) ivory silk broadside (could this ever have been regarded as a handkerchief?) in good condition. Printed in black ink and attributed to J. Bishop of 79 Charterhouse Lane, presumed to date from before 1834 when Hansom patented the 'Hansom Cab', a light two-wheeled cab with driver riding on top, much used in London. The central area… Read more…

Sampson the cat and the Church Mice pursued - as depicted by Graham Oakley in this witty, quintessentially English story. The original artwork was executed for the illustration found in the published volume that accompanies it; the pen and water colour image is evocative of the 1970s with its chaotic high energy and visual humour as chaos descends… Read more…

Small archive, extraordinarily offensive to modern eyes, which reveals the avid consumption of racialised performances in 20th century Britain and America. Created by a committed fan of the blackface minstrel, George Henry Elliott and an American blackface performer from an earlier generation, Eugene Stratton, this collection contains a Bertram Abb… Read more…

Remarkable collection of Newcastle broadsides, about half of them unrecorded, which tells the story of the notorious trial and execution of William Jobling who became the penultimate man to be gibbeted in Britain before the practice was outlawed. As recorded in these broadsides Jobling’s body was then stolen from the gibbet on Jarrow Slake (probabl… Read more…

‘A Trip to America’, recorded by a young, bumptious traveller from a successful English military family (his father was Commander of British Forces in China at the time), determined not to be overawed by New York City, and then completely overawed by people, elevated railways and high-rise architecture: ‘The structures at first sight, strike one as… Read more…

Gifted by one American serviceman to another, a collection of risque Belle Epoque French postcards with provenance linking the collection to US combatants in Europe during the First World War. Just off the boat from convoy ‘Henry Mercier U.S.S. Albany’ has recorded his ownership first, before giving it to a member of the Marine Corps: ‘to James J B… Read more…

Pictou-imprint map of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island from the estate of the British Commander in Halifax, Nova Scotia in the late 1850s, General Sir Charles Trollope. A map produced by James Dawson as the third edition in 1854 and lithographed in Edinburgh. Cloth-backed coloured map, dated 1854 (73x56cm) folded to 14x18cm; a little spotting.… Read more…

A bound collection of circulars - 81 documents dated 1948/49 - which comprise the new guidance and policies which drove the transition towards and practical implementation NHS, setting out how the UK managed one of the most radical social reforms in its history. The collection appears to have been compiled by Brockhall Hospital in Langho, Blackburn… Read more…

A beautifully preserved set of rules and regulations and a golf score card from the Jharia Club Golf Club in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India. The club, located in the coal mining heartland of India became a hub for British and European mining interests which began in the late 1890s and the golf course itself was developed in 1915 becoming a central part… Read more…

This framed, iconic 1942 photograph of Winston Churchill taken during WW2 is mounted on card and signed ‘Walter Stoneman’. In excellent condition, measures 19 cm x 15 cm, protected within contemporary frame. Paper backing age toned with label reading ‘William’s Artists Supplies, King St, Lancaster’. Walter Stoneman is celebrated for taking photogra… Read more…

A very pleasingly illustrated product catalogue produced by the Devonshire School of Lettering in Morecombe c1955. The school acted as both an educational institution and a supplier to the trade and the contents provide a snapshot of mid 20th century commercial art history in an era before the introduction of digital or vinyl printing when every sh… Read more…

A small, good looking blank ledger in distinctive orange/tan embossed paper boards with the word ledger prominently displayed to the upper board in a decorative gold font within a gold ornate border. In spite of a few flaws, a very appealing object. Corners knocked; spine top and tail scuffed; tear to lower spine; remnants of tape marks visible acr… Read more…

Five copies of the Scottish Field magazine in vibrantly illustrated covers, capturing the cultural moment around the post war period, focusing on Scottish heritage, travel, food, whisky and rural life. Bursting with high-quality, aspirational advertising, weddings of the month, photographs and general interest articles. Each issue is circa 55 pp. I… Read more…

A pocket sized autograph book containing a sporting collection of over 55 signatures collected circa 1945 including those of the Scotland national football teams, cricketers and occasional entertainers of the day. Included within are: 1. A single pasted in sheet titled ‘Scotland (Wembley Feb 1944)’ signed by 13 of the Scottish players who lost 6-2… Read more…

A rich family album compiled by Lucy Gwendoline Duff, grand daughter of the Rev James Grant, in the early 20th century preserving family documents, printed obituaries and tributes and a fine selection of photographs which together trace the achievements and history of the Grant family dating, back to the mid 1700s in the Glenbuchat, Badenoch and To… Read more…

Very good copy of an original Royal Visit Supplement from the Dundee Advertiser dated July 9, 1914 marking the Royal visit of George V and Queen Mary to Dundee and Perth. Printed just weeks before WW1, a lasting record of a seemingly prosperous united Britain before the Great War took its toll. Each leaf is packed full of advertisements, articles o… Read more…

Six Glasgow Herald Royal Visit photographic supplements dated July 7th - July 13th 1914, bound together to mark the Royal visit of George V and Queen Mary. Printed just weeks before WW1, bursting with 100s of wonderful images, a lasting photographic record of a seemingly prosperous united Britain before the Great War took its toll. The supplements… Read more…

How many receive a telegram with a special blessing from His Holy Father the Pope on the occasion of their golden wedding? Mr and Mrs Patrick Dempsay did. This original pencil written Post Office Telegram originating from Cita Del Vatican is stamped on receipt at Spean Bridge, a village in the parish of Kilmonivaig in the Highlands of Scotland and… Read more…

A Weymouth Log Book absolutely bursting with meticulous detail which charts ‘Bonito’s’ journey to Wales and its daily runs from its moorings in Moel y Don on Anglesey throughout the years 1957 - 1962. The vessel, a Vedette Mk II is owned by Dr K. K. Wood of Bury who has paid scrupulous attention to charting every twist and turn, adding many items o… Read more…

A limited edition, limitation statement signed by Ted Hughes which originally accompanied a Charles Seluzicki, 1975 edition of Chiasmadon. The statement is numbered XXXX of 175. Very good, lightly marked and creased white card. Provenance: from the sale by Frieda Hughes, daughter of Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes of 'my personal family items' at Bonha… Read more…

Three Manuscript Poems by Norman MacCaig. The Rougemont Press, Exeter 1970. (Ted Hughes was one of the directors). Limited edition, number 8 of 300, signed by the author "Norman MacCaig Oct. '70". Very good in lightly marked grey card wrappers, internally fine. Provenance: from the sale by Frieda Hughes, daughter of Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes of '… Read more…

Two volumes of scrupulously executed mathematical rules, examples and handwriting exercises with provenance to the estate of South Yorkshireman Mr. Thomas Newbould, future manager of Earl Fitzwilliam’s Hemingfield Colliery. Included are: 1. A small card backed exercise book containing a superb example of Victorian cursive writing practice full of p… Read more…

A unique, handcrafted, five page mini concertina sketchbook with 5 stunning original pen and water colour works depicting ancient dovecotes, distinctive elements within the British landscape. The colours are crisp and the very accomplished images pop on the high quality textured water colour paper. Included are Broughton in Hampshire, Penmon Priory… Read more…

Four posters advertising Beverley, Hull and East Riding Races in 1882 and 1883 which offer a glimpse into the world of Victorian era horse racing including the names of owners, officials and stewards. Lord Durham and Mr I’Anson’s mounts feature heavily throughout the race card. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: 2 x race posters dated June 14th and 15th 1882 to… Read more…

Ornate 2 page legal ’Recovery’ on vellum from the reign of George III outlining an agreement made between the gentleman James Shepnitt (the demander) and the gentleman Thomas Southouse (the tenant) in relation to 160 acres of land covering numerous named parishes within London. Witnessed by lawyer and judge Sir William de Grey, Knight of Westminste… Read more…