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Mon 18th Jun 2018: 18062018

A collection of presentation packs and first day covers.

A collection of presentation packs and first day covers.

Lot number: 1581

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A small collection of DC comics

A small collection of DC comics

Lot number: 1582

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A framed and glazed sketch attributed to Lord Baden Powell depicting a native man wrestling with a wild boar, approx 33cm x 27.5cm.

A framed and glazed sketch attributed to Lord Baden Powell depicting a native man wrestling with a wild boar, approx 33cm x 27.5cm.

Lot number: 1583

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A Victorian Keen's mustard advertising board, approx 44.5cm x 58cm.

A Victorian Keen's mustard advertising board, approx 44.5cm x 58cm.

Lot number: 1584

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A replica Harry Potter sword.

A replica Harry Potter sword.

Lot number: 1585

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A gilt framed print portrait of Nelson 40 by 65 cm

A gilt framed print portrait of Nelson 40 by 65 cm

Lot number: 1586

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A framed engraving John Jervis 1st Earl of st Vincent by C Turner 62 by 42 cm

A framed engraving John Jervis 1st Earl of st Vincent by C Turner 62 by 42 cm

Lot number: 1587

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A framed engraving of Nelson by H Robinson 10 by 16 cm and a framed print of Nelson

A framed engraving of Nelson by H Robinson 10 by 16 cm and a framed print of Nelson

Lot number: 1588

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A framed print HMS Victorian leading the line at Trafalgar 50 by 40 cm and a framed print the life of a sailor

A framed print HMS Victorian leading the line at Trafalgar 50 by 40 cm and a framed print the life of a sailor

Lot number: 1589

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A handwritten Horatio Nelson letter dated the 13th Nov 1798 to Earl Spencer (First Lord of The Admiralty & temporary Ambassador in Vienna). Camp St. Germains Nov 13th 1798 My Lord, a desire from the king called me here yesterday, to concert with General Mack, and General Acton the commencement of the war, 30.000 of Mack says La plus belle d'armee d'europe was drawn out for me to see and as far as my judgement goes in those matters I agree that a finer army cannot be, in the evening we had a council and it was settled that 4.000 Infan- try and 600 Cavalry should take possession of Leghorn the infantry (having stopped Troubridge's Squadron for Corfu) I shall embark in the Vanguard, Culloden, Minotaur, 2 Portuguese ships if I can get them ready (not that I see they have any wants) and alliance stowships, a Neapo- litan ship brings the Cavalry in a Convoy after us. The Kings orders for the destination was to be given to me and when at sea I was to give it to the General commanding the Troops who was to be totally ignorant that Leghorn was the object and not Malta which a secret was communicated to him, His Majesty approved this plan, and Mack was to March I repeat it with pleasure with 30.000 of the finest Troops in Europa on Saturday the 17. to Rome and keep advancing trusting to the Support of the Emperor, every hour the French are increasing their Italian army and two new Generals are arrived at Rome Thus I went to Bed last night and at 6.00 this morning came to take leave of their Majesty, I found them in great distress the Courier who left London on the 4. Nov. has Not brought any assurance of support from the Emporer. Mr. Thugut is evasive and wishes he says the French to be the aggressors...

A handwritten Horatio Nelson letter dated the 13th Nov 1798 to Earl Spencer (First Lord of The Admiralty & temporary Ambassador in Vienna). Camp St. Germains Nov 13th 1798 My Lord, a desire from the king called me here yesterday, to concert with General Mack, and General Acton the commencement of the war, 30.000 of Mack says La plus belle d'armee d'europe was drawn out for me to see and as far as my judgement goes in those matters I agree that a finer army cannot be, in the evening we had a council and it was settled that 4.000 Infan- try and 600 Cavalry should take possession of Leghorn the infantry (having stopped Troubridge's Squadron for Corfu) I shall embark in the Vanguard, Culloden, Minotaur, 2 Portuguese ships if I can get them ready (not that I see they have any wants) and alliance stowships, a Neapo- litan ship brings the Cavalry in a Convoy after us. The Kings orders for the destination was to be given to me and when at sea I was to give it to the General commanding the Troops who was to be totally ignorant that Leghorn was the object and not Malta which a secret was communicated to him, His Majesty approved this plan, and Mack was to March I repeat it with pleasure with 30.000 of the finest Troops in Europa on Saturday the 17. to Rome and keep advancing trusting to the Support of the Emperor, every hour the French are increasing their Italian army and two new Generals are arrived at Rome Thus I went to Bed last night and at 6.00 this morning came to take leave of their Majesty, I found them in great distress the Courier who left London on the 4. Nov. has Not brought any assurance of support from the Emporer. Mr. Thugut is evasive and wishes he says the French to be the aggressors...

Lot number: 1590

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A collection of 1st Day Covers including Guernsey, largely sealed, plus a 1942 stamp album, loose examples and catalogues

A collection of 1st Day Covers including Guernsey, largely sealed, plus a 1942 stamp album, loose examples and catalogues

Lot number: 1591

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An Edwardian sketch book and a book 'The Quatrains of Khayam' (2).

An Edwardian sketch book and a book 'The Quatrains of Khayam' (2).

Lot number: 1592

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An extensive collection of assorted 1st day covers including transport, royalty and a Russian space travel example

An extensive collection of assorted 1st day covers including transport, royalty and a Russian space travel example

Lot number: 1593

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A vintage autograph album dating from the First World War period containing original artwork. Another modern autograph book containing signatures of Tony Blackburn and dancer Peggy Spencer along with an album of film star postcards with facsimile autographs.

A vintage autograph album dating from the First World War period containing original artwork. Another modern autograph book containing signatures of Tony Blackburn and dancer Peggy Spencer along with an album of film star postcards with facsimile autographs.

Lot number: 1594

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An Early 20th century Airess Railway Map Of South Wales. Old LMS maps in four sheets. Essex maps vintage Motoring and Hiking Map and others.

An Early 20th century Airess Railway Map Of South Wales. Old LMS maps in four sheets. Essex maps vintage Motoring and Hiking Map and others.

Lot number: 1595

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An Early 20th century Airess Railway Map Of South Wales. Old LMS maps in four sheets. Essex maps vintage Motoring and Hiking Map and others.

An Early 20th century Airess Railway Map Of South Wales. Old LMS maps in four sheets. Essex maps vintage Motoring and Hiking Map and others.

Lot number: 1595

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