Saturday 16th August, Starting At 9.30am (Lot No 1)

Collectors Sale With Military Items, Flying Helmets, Uniforms, RAF interest

 Also Many Beatles Books (some signed - George Harrison, Paul McCartney) & Related Articles Of Interest

Books Signed by Douglas Bader, Johnnie Johnson, Montgomery Of Alamein, Leonard Cheshire.

 Also Show Business signatures - Lawrence Olivier, Noel Coward, John Mills, Anthony Hopkins & More

Antique & Modern Furniture, Retro Kitchenware, Rails Of Ladies Clothes, White Ware, Tools, China, Pottery, Glassware, Collectables, Ephemera, Mirrors etc

A Run of Bound Strand Magazines, 

Viewing Friday 15th August 12 Noon - 4.00pm & From 8.00am Sale Day

1.         Quantity of ARW and ARP articles - First Aid case and contents, gas mask, lamp, bell, rattle, helmet etc

2.         Quantity of ARW articles - First aid case, rattle, 2 lamps, helmet etc

3.         Police helmet and baton, Fire Warden's helmet, Fireman's helmet etc

4.         Leather flying cap with R.T. mask and goggles

5.         Leather flying cap with R.T. mask and goggles

6.         Leather flying cap and goggles

7.         Leather flying cap and goggles

8.         3 miner's lamps

9.         RAF plates and other war memorabilia

10.       RAF bell and an ashtray

11.       Aircraft altimeter, RPM indicator and 2 pieces of memorabilia

12.       Wartime memorabilia

13.       Second World War RAF parts

14.       2 pieces of trench art, a shell etc

15.       Flying goggles and an interesting pack of American Red Cross playing cards

16.       4 Second World War campaign medals, 2 Leicester Regiment cap badges etc

17.       Display of RAF buttons, badges and medals

18.       RAF Greatcoat

19.       RAF Navigator's dress jacket with decoration

20.       RAF Battledress pilot officer

21.       Leather fur lined flying jacket

22.       RAF ground crew battle dress

23.       Air Raid Warden blue jacket

24.       RAF officer's Number 1 dress tunic - Flying officer

25.       3 bayonets

25A.    Metal figure of Adolf Hitler

26.       1937 Coronation money tin and contents, including a Nazi Party medallion

27.       3 pairs of Flying boots

28.       2 pairs of Flying boots

29.       Framed Aircraft print "Limping Home" by Robert Taylor, signed by Leonard Cheshire and Arthur (Bomber) Harris

30.       Cheshire, Squadron Leader Leonard. Bomber Pilot, signed by author, 1943 and Russell Braddon's Cheshire V.C. signed by Leonard Cheshire

31.       "Johnnie Johnson" Winged Victory, First edition 1995, together with "Wing Leader" 1995 paperback, both signed by author, with one other work

32.       Guy Gibson's Enemy Coast Ahead, First edition 1946, inscribed "F/Lt N.N.Brown D.F.C. Ex 44 & 102 Sqdns Bomber Command" and 2 paperbacks

33.       Brickhill, Paul. Reach For The Sky, 10th impression 1956. Signed by Douglas Bader, with a "With Compliments" slip together with Bader's Tangmere Spitfires signed by Bader, his wife and other pilots, also Bader's Duxford Fighters, signed by Bader and various other pilots from the era

34.       Kaplan and Collier. The Few, 1996, signed by various pilots from the period and others, together with Oliver's Fighter Command with various RAF signatures

35.       Overy, Richard. Bomber Command 1939-45, First edition 1997, signed by various members of 617 (Dam Busters) squadron and others

36.       Todd, Richard. Caught In The Act, First edition 1986, signed by author (His wartime experiences)

37.       Montgomery, Field-Marshal The Viscount. Normandy To The Baltic, 1947, signed on end paper, together with a copy of his memoirs

38.       Box of modern books - Bomber Command, Halifax Bomber etc

39.       Airforce Poetry, First edition 1944 and a small collection of Rupert Brooke and Wilfred Owen paperbacks etc

40.       Box of books by A.A.Milne - Winnie The Pooh etc

41.       Bound volumes of The Strand Magazine 1-6 and Jan-June 1891, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, new edition 1898 and various Dickens works

42.       Box of mixed books including Dads Army signed by Bill Pertwee

43.       Beatles replica gold disc - Abbey Road

44.       2 original 1960s Beatles style jackets

45.       Nevada electric guitar

45A.    Limited edition Franklin Mint glass dome figure of The Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band

46.       Harrison, George. I. Me. Mine. 1980, signed "To John, George Harrison" on half title page. A very fine copy in fine protected dust jacket.

 

We have every reason to believe that this and all other signed works in this auction are genuine

 

47.       McCartney, Paul. Composer/Artist, large 1981 paperback. Signed on title page "To John, Paul McCartney" - Fine copy

48.       Lennon, John. Skywriting By Word Of Mouth. First English edition 1986. Signed on title page "To John from Yoko, NYC '87" together with Acorn by Yoko Ono, signed "Love Yoko 2013", a Grapefruit paperback and a small quantity of ephemera

49.       Box of old paperbacks by and about The Beatles and 6 booklets including Unlimited No 9, Sept/Oct 1976, published in Holland

50.       Beatle! The Pete Best story, signed by Pete Best and Mona Best (Pete's mother)

51.       Lennon, John. Imagine. First edition 1988 with 2 catalogues for the Imagine exhibition at The Design Centre and 2 unused tickets

52.       2 works by George Martin, signed - Summer of Love and All You Need Is Ears

53.       2 copies of The Art of The Beatles by Mike Evans, signed

54.       2 works signed by Mike McCartney - Thank U Very Much and The Macs, together with Remember, recollections and photographs 

55.       Abbey Road The Best Studio In The World (First edition 2012), The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions by Mark Lewisohn (signed by author) and Abbey Road by Brian Southall, (signed by author), plus a souvenir Abbey Road street sign

56.       John Lennon A Family Album, photographs by Nishi F.Saimaru, 1982. Signed "Nishi" on title page

57.       7 works by John Lennon (reprints)

58.       The Lennon Tapes with Andy Peebles, first edition 1981 signed by Peebles, together with Julia Baird's In His Own Youth, 1985, signed by author

59.       Ringo Starr's Postcards From The Boys, first edition 2004, together with Beatles Gear by Andy Babiuk

60.       Small box of books on The Beatles signed by Hunter Davis, Spencer Leigh and Pattie Boyd

61.       2 large works on George Harrison

62.       7 large works on George Harrison and Wings

63.       3 works on Lennon and Epstein signed by Ray Coleman and 2 others including A Cellarful of Noise

64.       2 signed works by Victor Spinetti and 3 other books on The Beatles including Shout

65.       2 copies of The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics edited by Alan Aldridge, Star Club (published in 1980 with unknown signatures), The Longest Cocktail Party, and 2 other works

66.       20 works on John Lennon

67.       22 works on The Beatles

68.       Nick Churchill's The Beatles In Bournemouth, The Beatles In Liverpool, 3 others and street maps of Liverpool and Hamburg

69.       Box of books on Brian Jones and The Rolling Stones

70.       Wyman, Bill. Stone Alone. First edition 1990, signed on title page "To John, Bill Wyman" - Fine copy in fine dust jacket

71.       2 signed copies of Kenneth Branagh's Beginnings, 2 signed copies of Elaine Paige's Memories and 2 signed Richard Attenborough works

72.       2 copies of Peter Haining's Agatha Christie's Poirot, signed by David Suchet

73.       4 works by Fred Dibnah, all signed

74.       Fewtrel, Ex Detective Superintendent Malcolm. The Train Robbers, First edition 1964, signed by the author. Also, Sixty Minutes With Winston Churchill, signed by Ex Detective Inspector W.H.Thompson 

75.       2 signed copies of Dennis Waterman's ReMinder, 3 Minder annuals, a DVD set etc

76.       Dexter, Colin. The Remorseful Day, First edition 1995, fine in dust jacket. Also, The Way Through The Woods, Book Club 1992 and The Wench Is Dead, 1990 reprint - all 3 signed by author

77.       Dexter, Colin. The Wench Is Dead, 1990 reprint signed by the author, John Thaw and Kevin Whately. Also, Death Is Now My Neighbour, 1997 reprint signed by Kevin Whately and a paperback - Service Of All The Dead, signed by Dexter, Whately and Thaw

78.       Evans, Jett, Midsomer Murders. First edition 2002 signed by John Nettles and a boxed set of DVDs

79.       8 works by Norman Wisdom - 6 of which are signed

80.       14 signed biographies - including Sue Ryder, Sheila Hancock, Gerry Marsden, Bob Geldof, Bill Maynard, Gemma Redgrave and Simon Weston

81.       3 works by Joan Plowright and a Dulcie Gray autobiography, all signed

82.       12 works signed and owned by John Mills, Mary Mills, Juliette Mills and Mary Hayley Bell

83.       Olivier, Lawrence. Confessions Of An Actor. 1983 reprint, signed on half title page. Also, Felix Barker's The Oliviers, First edition 1953, signed by Olivier and Vivien Leigh along with 4 other works on the pair

84.       Coward, Noel. Hay Fever, First edition 1925, signed "For John McFadden, Noel Coward" on end paper. Also, Pomp and Circumstance, First edition 1960, signed "For Romaine Mallory, Noel Coward" on end paper, a very good copy in dust jacket

85.       Gielgud, John. Early Stages. New edition 1948, signed on title page "My best wishes, John Gielgud, Lyric Hammersmith, 1953" with dust jacket

86.       Granger, Stewart. Sparks Fly Upward. First edition 1981, signed on end paper by author. Fine copy in fine dust jacket

87.       Eric and Ernie The Autobiography, Star Book 1974 paperback, spine creased and marked, signed on end paper "To Martin, E.Wise and E.Morecambe"

88.       Folder of Anthony Hopkins photographs, 2 of which are signed and a theatre programme of M.Butterfly, also signed

89.       Small box of classics and poetry etc

90.       4 volume Life Of Gladstone by Thomas Archer, 1898, in Art Nouveau green cloth gilt

91.       Set of Dickens works and mixed books

92.       Medallions etc

93.       Tub of foreign banknotes

94.       Tub of cartridge cases

95.       Second World War medals and a German medal

96.       Various bayonets and bayonet parts with a 3 gun stock

97.       Box and folder of old business invoices etc

98.       Quantity of GB coins

99.       Quantity of mixed coins

100.    Good modern jewel box of odd coins

100A.  Hallmarked silver figure of a Russian soldier decorated with coloured jewels 

101.    The German first issue Lusitania Medallion, 1951 Festival of Britain crown and 2 English silver coins

102.    Quantity of costume jewellery and a chrome cocktail watch etc

103.    Engraved cigarette case, 1 other, Parker fountain pen and 3 pairs of old hair clippers

104.    2 cut glass silver rimmed scent bottles (1 with wrong stopper), slim silver top bottle, hallmarked silver butter knife and mother of pearl handled cutlery etc

105.    Gilt Anniversary clock

106.    Pair of small Beswick Staffordshire style dogs

107.    Blackbird pie funnel

108.    Staffordshire flat back figure - Courting couple

109.    Two 1930s Crown Ducal vases decorated with Chinese lanterns - one A/F

110.    Lladro figure of a dancing girl

111.    Pair of Staffordshire floral vases

112.    Victorian Johnsons 4 piece tea service with teapot stand

113.    Modern Oriental fishbowl, ginger jar and 4 vases

114.    Brass banded mahogany writing box with fitted interior lacking one inkwell

115.    Brass inlaid mahogany writing box

116.    Brass inlaid and banded mahogany writing box

117.    Crimson polysilk throw, 2 cushion covers and 2 knitted covers

118.    Green chunky knit throw and matching cushion

119.    Black velvet throw with eyelet detail and pair of cushion covers

120.    Teal polysilk throw, 2 cushion covers and 2 knitted covers

121.    16 assorted sequin and embroidered cushion covers

122.    Grey chunky knit throw and a mohair throw

123.    Grey chunky knit throw and a mohair throw

124.    1 brown and 1 plum mohair throws

125.    1 brown and 1 plum mohair throws

126.    Susie Cooper production soup set, 2 pieces A/F, Royal Albert part tea set, Continental tartan design porcelain and other pieces 

127.    Modern cased set of cutlery from House of Fraser

128.    Large serving dish with silver plate holder and cover and a box of cutlery

129.    Set of Oriental style serving trays, domino sets, cookie maker etc

130.    Quantity of copper and plated ware

131.    Tray of various decanters, bowls and cut glassware etc

132.    Cased micrometer, a vernier and other precision tools

133.    Tray of attractive china and pottery items, Royal Crown Derby tea plates, fruit set and a cake plate on stand

134.    Oak tray with brass handles bearing the emblem "For St Dunstans", a book entitled My Story of St Dunstans by Lord Fraser of Lonsdale, 2 booklets and an interesting bottle stopper

135.    Good selection of honey pots, marmalade jars and Hornsea storage jars etc

136.    Govancroft of Glasgow jugs, Sadler teapot, other pottery and a silver plate tea set

137.    Boxed set of Italian stainless steel cutlery

138.    Royal Doulton Brambly Hedge tea set, 5 collectors plates, 4 Wedgwood Christmas plates, a Sylvac dish and Royal Crown Derby pieces 

139.    Morning tea / coffee set for 2 in original box, C1959

139A.  Tray of decorative china items, Toby jugs, figurines and animals

140.    Tray of misc china items with an ornate potty and a jug

141.    1930s Nell Gwynn marmalade pot, Sundial teapot and an attractive sandwich set

142.    Very good box of china - Royal Albert Colleen tea set, 2 Edwardian part tea sets and 4 Poole pottery cups and saucers

143.    Staffordshire flat back figure - Red Riding Hood

144.    Staffordshire flat back figure - Courting couple with a man and dagger

145.    Staffordshire flat back figure - Highland couple

146.    Staffordshire flat back figure - Courting couple

147.    Staffordshire flat back figure - Stag and hound

148.    Royal Albert Lavender Rose tea service with 2 teapots and a 2 tier cake stand

149.    Large brass bound Family Bible with illustrations, references, maps and one other bible

150.    Plaster figure of a Mandarin on stand, 22" tall

151.    Victorian ornate metal and painted glass oil lamp

152.    Glass head

153.    4 carved sliding book troughs

154.    2 old postcard albums and postcards

155.    Quantity of Royal Doulton and other wall, cabinet and collectors plates

156.    Various stone jars and flagons

157.    2 old coffee grinders, salt boxes, rolling pin and large copper bowl etc

158.    Denby plates and odd glassware etc

159.    Box of glassware and attractive tableware

160.    Box of mixed tableware

161.    Mixed tableware, potties etc

162.    Print of Boston stamp, cookbooks, others, sheet music and LPs

163.    2 boxes of jugs, vases, bowls, tins etc

164.    Box of matching blue tableware

165.    Box of colourful ornaments and plates and a box of tableware etc

166.    Box of mixed ceramics and a box of mixed glassware

167.    Crate of glass, pots, pictures and a stool etc

168.    Suitcase of mixed books with a set of bird prints and others

169.    2 boxes of model cars, buses and lorries

170.    2 boxes of pots, glass, 1937 Coronation mug shaving mug, frames etc

171.    Woods jug, Wedgwood posy holder, black glass and an old gents brush set in wicker basket

172.    Pink satin bedspread, other bedding and linen, new duvet covers etc

173.    Good 1970s tray, plastic ware, warming pan, small pewter serving set, pots etc

174.    Old wooden toys, 1930s desk calendar and cigarette cards

175.    Framed coloured engraving dated 1721 of the south prospect of Coventry Cross

176.    5 good framed engravings - Warwick Castle, Oxford Castle, Linlithgow, Kyre House and Charlecote 

177.    2 x 19th century gilt framed oils - Mountain lake scene and Rural scene with figures

178.    3 charming framed coloured prints of young ladies

179.    Mirror and a quantity of mixed pictures, prints and small framed portraits

180.    Gilt framed coloured print - Stag in forest at sunrise

181.    Pair of attractive 1930s circular framed still life flower prints

182.    Oval copper framed bevel edged mirror and an oval gilt framed mirror

183.    Pair of good oak framed rural scenes and one other moonlit scene

184.    Pair of 19th century oak framed coloured portraits - a bearded young gentleman and lady of sour disposition 

185.    3 framed Alsation pictures

186.    Pair of ornate gilt framed hunting prints

187.    Oak framed colour print of St Patrick and a 1930s mirror decorated with swags

188.    Gilt framed mirror, Jack Vettriano print and a study of a reclining lady  

189.    Good quantity of various modern pictures and a box of china etc

190.    Ladies fur jacket and a rail of evening and cruise wear (Rail not included)

191.    Large quantity of ladies clothing - 2 rails (Rails not included)

192.    2 large boxes of mixed ladies clothing

192A.  Large quantity of mainly yellow bathroom and household items, cleaning materials etc

193.    As new Carlton vanity case and contents

194.    Crate of toiletries

195.    Large bag of Christmas paper etc and 2 boxes of fancy goods

196.    Basket of household items

197.    Box of household electricals - Not safety tested

198.    Halogen heater, convector heater, 2 others and a dehumidifier

199.    Bathroom bin, pouffe, assorted stools etc

200.    Quantity of garden and other tools, box of misc, a Flymo power trim (cable A/F) and a B&D electric hedgetrimmer

201.    Acoustic guitar

202.    Glass 3 tier TV stand

203.    Beko AAA Class dishwasher Passed Safety Test

204.    Hoover Optima washing machine Passed Safety Test

205.    Hostess trolley Passed Safety Test

206.    Daewoo microwave and Sanyo microwave Passed Safety Test

207.    Matsui table top dishwasher Passed Safety Test

208.    Hotpoint Aquarius 6kg tumble dryer Passed Safety Test

209.    Hotpoint Iced Diamond fridge Passed Safety Test

210.    Goranje washing machine Passed Safety Test

211.    Small Indesit tumble dryer Passed Safety Test

212.    LEC fridge freezer Passed Safety Test

213.    Flavel 4 ring gas cooker Passed Safety Test

214.    Pacific microwave Passed Safety Test

215.    Finlux 18" LCD TV and remote Passed Safety Test

216.    2 microwaves, Sanyo and Panasonic - 1 passed, 1 failed test

217.    Stone flagon and hot water bottle, bread bin, dolly punch, mirror etc

218.    177 Junior air rifle

219.    Oak framed print of a Spitfire - Depart in Peace

220.    Limited edition signed print - First Flight

221.    Limited edition signed print - Night of the Hunter

222.    Carved oak dresser

223.    Inlaid mahogany 4 drawer music cabinet

224.    Oak barley twist table with pie crust top and a plant stand

225.    Light elm 1970s Ercol sideboard

226.    19th century oval tilt top pedestal table

227.    3 drawer teak effect filing cabinet

228.    Modern pine single bed frame with 2 pine and 2 bamboo mirrors,a pine chest and a red painted chest of drawers A/F

229.    Highly ornate gilt framed looking glass

230.    Oak leaded glazed corner cupboard

231.    Glass top coffee table, reproduction sideboard and matching 2 drawer bookcase

232.    Slim darkwood chest of 9 drawers

233.    Old pine trunk

234.    Flatpack garden bench

235.    Flymo Easi-Glide 330VX lawnmower

236.    Good quantity of yellow plastic household wear

237.    PowerDri professional dehumidifier and a yellow Hinari travel pack

238.    2 yellow microwaves - Sanyo and Zanussi Jetwave Passed Safety Test

239.    Modern wall clock

240.    Stone classical lady ornament and a plastic urn

241.    Modern Canterbury

242.    Good modern coal effect electric fire and a quantity of tools (Not crate)

243.    Circular pedestal dining table on brass claw feet and 4 chairs

244.    Large 1970s oval tile top coffee table

245.    Ercol oval drop leaf dining table and 5 stickback chairs with a glass top coffee table

246.    Clair de Lune Moses basket on rocking pine base

247.    Pine kitchen unit on wheels

248.    2 folding stools, a back rest and 2 clothes rails

249.    Old Lifebuoy Soap advert mirror - Am I Clean & Tidy? In the shape of a lifebuoy

250.    Carved oak TV cupboard and a pair of oak armchairs

251.    Small 3 drawer chest, 4 drawer chest, a cupboard and 1 other

252.    Modern yellow drop leaf table and 6 yellow brass studded chairs

253.    2 yellow stools, step stool and a child's hat and coat stand

254.    Yellow bread bin, yellow fan and 2 car vacs

255.    Small glass and metal dining set for 2

256.    Tall glass and metal display stand, ironing board, hangaway airer, pair of metal steps, wicker umbrella stand, sticks and bamboo curtain

257.    Bentwood style hat and coat stand

258.    Modern pine unit with shelves and drawers with a gilt framed mirror

259.    Curved black glass 3 tier TV stand

260.    Old cased Singer sewing machine

261.    19th century walnut inlaid trumpet sewing/games table on carved base

262.    Brass inlaid modern walnut 2 door cabinet

263.    Modern twin pedestal extending dining table and 7 chairs (3 carvers)

264.    Treadle sewing machine base and a modern what-not

265.    Modern pine dressing table

266.    Inlaid brass decorated side table

267.    Mahogany toilet mirror, old elm stool, stoneware pot and a birdcage

268.    Pine trunk

269.    Tapestry firescreen and a frameless mirror

270.    Tall oak open bookcase

271.    Twin pedestal extending D end table with 6 chairs (2 carvers)

272.    19th century carved mahogany button back salon chair

273.    19th century carved mahogany button back salon chair

274.    19th century carved mahogany button back nursing chair

275.    19th century mahogany chiffonier

276.    Victorian jug and bowl decorated with birds

277.    Set of 5 graduated copper pans

278.    Set of 7 vintage graduated copper pans

279.    Large nest of 3 oak tables

280.    Metal plant stand, bamboo shelf unit and various wickerware

281.    4 piece silver plate tea service

282.    Georgian oak and pine chest with 3 long  and 2 short drawers on bracket feet

283.    Oak framed tapestry firescreen and a single mahogany dining chair

284.    3 fold screen, part canteen of cutlery and a lampshade

285.    Oak barley twist occasional table and a 3 tier oak cake stand

286.    Pine TV stand and matching coffee table

287.    2 boxes of books and booklets

288.    Pine and pink decorated 3 piece bedroom suite, white wardrobe and triple mirror

289.    Quantity of snooker cues and rests

290.    Set of matching pink bedroom furniture - ottoman, 2 stools and a bedroom chair

291.    Very good white kingsize bed with Comfyright memory foam Ortho mattress

292.    Very good pink double bed with Comfyright memory foam Ortho mattress

293.    White and gold compactum

294.    *2 children's bikes - Rock and Mongoose

295.    *Gents Nevada mountain bike

296.    *Gents Freeride all terrain bike

297.    *Gents Raleigh Pioneer bike

298.    *Universal bike and 1 other lacking saddle

299.    *Boys Probike Diablo mountain bike

300.    Glazed mahogany corner cupboard

301.    Glazed mahogany fall front wall unit and matching sideboard

302.    Glazed mahogany display case with cupboard below

303.    Glazed mahogany cocktail cabinet

304.    Pair of oak leaded glazed bookcase cupboards

305.    Elegant glazed mahogany 2 door cabinet with drawers below

306.    Various table lamps including a Lady Jane figurine lamp, odd books and vases

307.    Modern inlaid mahogany sideboard and a small glass topped cabinet

308.    Tan hide manual reclining 3 piece suite

309.    1960s formica top drop leaf kitchen table and 2 chairs, pair of bentwood chairs, various old frames and a mirror

310.    Oak record cabinet and quantity of LPs

311.    Large teak coffee table and matching teak trolley

312.    2 nests of 3 tables and a nest of 2 tables

313.    Oak 2 piece bedroom suite and a double door wardrobe

314.    Very good example of a 1950s dressing table

315.    Oak cased longcase clock, 8 day movement, Caldecott of Huntingdon

316.    Box of as new black Italian coats

317.    Pillar drill stand and shoe last

318.    3 piece bamboo conservatory suite

319.    Edwardian chaise longue - re-upholstered

320.    Cream hide revolving armchair with footstool

321.    Cream hide 3 seater settee

322.    Pair of cane conservatory chairs, bamboo chair and a cream armchair

323.    Oak framed button back nursing chair

324.    Blue painted wicker bedroom chair

325.    Pair of mahogany bedroom chairs, piano stool and one other

326.    Stone garden planter with odd pots etc

327.    Inlaid mahogany glass top dressing table

328.    Mahogany sofa table with 3 drawers on Queen Anne legs

329.    An inlaid burr walnut Bonheur du Jour on fine fluted and tapered legs 

330.    Modern mahogany effect double door wardrobe 

No Sale Saturday 23rd August, Next Sale Saturday 30th August