A pulley wheel understood from the wreck of HMS Colossus, the Colossus sank off the Scilly Isles on 11th December 1798 during a violent storm. She...

A large brass tampion, circa 1926, for a gun on H.M.S Berwick, featuring a chained bear within a roped border, approx 36 cms diameter. 

1807-1834 certificates relating to the service of Henry Maingy and others in the Royal Navy on HMS Victory and other ships. This lot comprises nin...

This lot comprises an 1813 6 page letter to Lord Berghersh from Charles Broughton of the Foreign Office explaining how his Lordship can seek reimb...

A handwritten leather bound log book entitled 'Watch, Quarter, Fire and Station Bill of HMS Narcissus, a 51 Gun Frigate (1859-1878), the diary is ...

18th century vellum document relating to Henry Fines Pelham Clinton, Duke of Newcastle under Line, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, o...

Blue ring binder containing 80 printed portraits of prominent persons from the late 18th century onwards, most being 19th century. An interesting ...

This lot comprises: 1.) a one page letter of 11th January 1811 from Palmerston, Henry John Temple (3rd Viscount Palmerston 1784-1865) then Secreta...

This lot comprises 26 letters to the Victorian author William Dalton (1821-1875) from the following notables of the era. Joseph Allen landscape pa...

14 unmounted book plates from Histoire Naturelle, Benard Direxit, plus quantity of unmounted fossil and dinosaur book plates including The Illustr...

A handwritten comical, poetic book of the proceedings of the trial brought by Miss Mary Elizabeth Smith against Right Hon. Washington Sewallis She...

1866 C. Hindle's "Every Day Book" commenced in Malta 21st November 1866. A wealth of writings, personal remembrances and anecdotes, very amusing. ...

A 19th Century diary from 1835 written by J W Langford, Bath (possibly John William Langford). Mentions of Bath, Portsmouth, Liverpool, Cheltenham...

A large scrapbook containing entries from 1771 to early 20th century relating to the genealogy of the Richards family including letters, certifica...

1836 King William IV document signed "William R" addressed to "La Majeste le Roi du Royaume des Deux Siciles" regretting the death of Her Majesty ...

This lot comprises 65+ manuscript copies of poems and pieces of prose all of which appear to have been prepared in Victorian or earlier times. Inc...

An autograph letter signed to Mr Dalton, 3 sides, 16mo, Stratton St., May 22 1871. Regarding the Queen's intention to confer a peerage upon her: "...

This lot consists of a large accumulation of 19th century letters and documents; the oldest dated 1800, with much of interest noted, some research...

This lot comprises an unusual printed form of appointment of Attorney completed and signed by Alexander Baird, a Royal Navy Surgeon, in 1814. The...

Circa 1814-1834: three letters from Augustus Frederick 6th son of George III; the first is a 4pg letter of 1814 to Pellegrini (repaired at the rig...

Ellenborough Edward Law, first earl of (1790-1871), politician, governor-general of India. Autograph letter signed, to Major General Sir Philip M....

This lot comprises the original documents submitted to Counsel for Birmingham workman George Hall in the defence of an indictment for murder. Incl...

Frith, William Powell (1819-1909) painter. Autograph letter signed to an unnamed correspondent, dated November 1847, thanking his correspondent fo...

This lot comprises (1823-1829) documents relating to the building and administration of Gaol's and Houses of Correction. (ii) 1880 documents relat...

Seven 18th/19th century letters written and signed by the artist David Wilkie (Scottish 1785-1841), including regret and acceptance of dinner invi...

A handwritten manuscript notebook of George Webb of Lowestoft, circa 1785-1805, includes memoranda, trustees, proforma licences, bonds, warrants, ...

An interesting 19th century journal, many mentions of Boscastle, Trevalga, Tintagel, Wadebridge, Cornwall area, dating from 1844 to 1850. Includes...

A souvenir hunters collection, some rather dubiously acquired by John Rolls, fragments include "Piece of the Bed in which Prince Charles Edward sl...

1883 Lamb's Brewers, Grocers and Tobacco Takers Diary, circa 1883, printed by Alexander Lamb: this example owned by Mrs Arthur Diosy of Kensington...

Quantity of vellum deeds and lease documents, relating to a property in London - 8 Westbourne Terrace, W2, these documents are dated from the earl...

This lot comprises twenty eight largely 19th century letters plus a few other items, from prominent people including authors, scientists, Prince G...

This lot comprises 48 signed handwritten letters, nearly all are 19th century from prominent people being Henry Hallam, James D. Harding, Theodore...

This lot comprises 47 signed letters nearly all 19th century from prominent people being A. Agassiz (on behalf of Professor Agassiz), Thomas Aird,...

This lot comprises seven documents all with large seals attached signed by various Bishops in relation to appointments conferred upon William Vava...

Special Passports for Captain and Mrs George August Amsler Air Attache to the Embassy of the USA in Paris France; Mr Walter Josef Berg x 5; Ciminn...

1948 Averell Harriman and his wife LaGuardia Airport New York, 1945 Truman witnesses the signing of the United Nations Charter; 1948 RIAS Announce...

This binder contains a signed letter from "Fish Karpe" written from Bucharest Romania, to Admiral George R. Cooper of the Navy Depart in Washingto...

1917, 1919,1931 and 1935 diaries each replete with handwritten entries which are of interest in themselves but perhaps of greater interest are a n...

A typed short history of the Coprolite Industry which flourished for 50 years in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. This short-lived ...

A bundle of letters and documents relating to the family of Edward Bawtree Young. Some interesting content, good illustration and two letters from...

This lot comprises twelve letters from the following (dates in brackets). Mark Rylance - actor who recently won an Oscar for Spielberg's Bridge of...

A 1911 supplement to Country Life preliminary announcement of the sale of The Crystal Palace, Sydenham, being offered by Knight, Frank & Rutley. T...

A telegram from Sir Winston Churchill to Sir Frederick Handley Page, "On the occasion of your 40th Anniversary I send you Congratulations on the f...

A 19th century letter with a large lock of plaited hair. The address side of the letter and the single long paper inside (numbered 4 at the top) a...

The first album relating to the Sibley family, understood to belong to Adelaide Sibley who was the artist of this delightful album, decorated with...

Five 19th century (named sitter) daguerreotype, including John William Bell, solicitor, approx 7 x 9.5 cms; Joseph Jennsons portrait when a boy, a...

An oval daguerreotype of Mrs Bret Harte (Anna Griswold) wife of the American author, playwright and poet Bret Harte, here she is seated with her s...

A 19th century daguerreotype of COLERIDGE Lady Mary [née BUCHANAN]. 1/4 plate ambrotype in a plain scuffed full leather case. The plate is in good...

Two 19th century named sitter daguerreotype, entitled Lucas aged 16 and 19 years of age, he died of fever aged 23 years old, approx 7 x 9 cms, bot...

1/4 plate oval daguerreotype of Aunt Selina Crampton (1810-1893) approx 6.5 x 9 cms; a 1/6th plate of Charlotte Crampton (b.1845 approx 6 x 7 cms ...

A 1/6th plate ambrotype featuring a fine portrait of a lady, wearing a brooch (identified from the accompanying ambrotype as Emily Medcalf). Toget...

19th century named sitter daguerreotype, Grandma Matson on the left of the photo, taken shortly before her marriage to John Mason 1863 approx 6 x ...

A family group of daguerreotype relating to Colebrook Park, Tunbridge, Kent, including Mr Thomas and Mrs Smith (1799-1864) of Colebrook Park, both...

Two fine tinted daguerreotype of Mr B. Clarke aged 28 years circa 1857 and Mrs Clarke aged 21 circa 1857, both 5.5 x 7 cms, both mounted in full l...