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Books and works on paper auction calendar, September 17-October 3, 2024

16 September 2024

Our regular listing of UK and Irish books and works on paper sales

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Military policeman who risked his life in blaze rescue attempt received the Albert Medal

16 September 2024

Lance Corporal James Smith of the Military Mounted Police, formerly of the Northumberland Fusiliers, survived the First World War but it was a moment of danger after the conflict that earned him a special honour.

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Desirable RAF lots coming up include a Battle of Britain golden ‘oldie’ and a Dambuster

16 September 2024

In November, Spink of London will offer a Spitfire pilot’s Battle of Britain group of eight awarded to Warrant Officer (later Squadron Leader) Ernest Mayne, No 74 (Tiger) Squadron, RAF.

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Hublin's peasant girl returns to France

16 September 2024

In the 1870s, French artist Émile-Auguste Hublin (1830-91) made frequent trips to the villages of Brittany, producing a large body of work recording the customs – and costumes – of traditional rural life as the region rapidly industrialised.

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Film reels help to reveal story of a brigadier who came up with the name of the Special Air Service

16 September 2024

A collection of cinefilms belonging to Brigadier Dudley Clarke (1899-1974), a key figure behind British military deception operations during the Second World War, was sold by Chiswick Auctions (26% buyer’s premium) on August 7.

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Coins: Numismatics trade looks ahead to flagship London fair

16 September 2024

Coinex, the most important event on the British calendar for many serious coin collectors, opens at the Biltmore Hotel in Mayfair on September 27-28.

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Unusual militaria lot was tailor made for a museum purchase

16 September 2024

A one-off find in the shape of a military tailor’s pattern book from 1895 has been bought by the National Army Museum (NAM).

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Disappearing American tribes brought alive thanks to Thomas McKenney

16 September 2024

Copy of well-known enlightened work featuring portraits and biographies comes to London saleroom

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Maker may be a mystery but demand for unusual work by Australian goldsmith is definite

16 September 2024

The latest sale of Objects of Vertu at Toovey’s (24.5% buyer’s premium) in West Sussex included two impressive examples of mid-20th century Australian goldsmithing.

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Racing pigeon by Brit artist Paget causes a flap

16 September 2024

Leading a recent sale at Vogt Auction Texas (25% buyer’s premium) was this portrait of an early 20th century champion homing pigeon.

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Classic British colonial pith helmet heads to a top sum as part of extensive Scottish collection

16 September 2024

Edinburgh auction includes possible record for the design achieved by an example worn by a member of the Kings Own Scottish Borderers

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Douglas Anderson's huge private collection of Scottish militaria comes to auction

16 September 2024

Anderson & Garland (25% buyer’s premium) of Newcastle upon Tyne offered the private collection of militaria and weapons belonging to Douglas Napier Anderson (b.1927).

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Recruiting drive: First World War poster collection up for grabs

16 September 2024

Specialist auction house Onslows’ November 29 auction includes a rare group of British and Irish recruiting posters form the First World War and a near-complete set of the Parliamentary Recruiting posters.

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Nameplate sale shows how a Sherman tank called Michael spearheaded Allied success

16 September 2024

Along with the Soviet T34, the Sherman was regarded as one of the best all-round tanks of the Second World War.

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Final Flower collection sale comes up with a coveted Crealock Minton classic

16 September 2024

The vulture and serpent teapot designed for Minton by the Victorian soldier, artist and writer Colonel Henry Hope Crealock in 1874, is considered the most coveted of all majolica teapots.

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Longstanding gallery establishes new Lincs

16 September 2024

Gladwell & Patterson is a fine art gallery with an extraordinary 275-year history.

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William Prinsep prices pick up the pace as records tumble

16 September 2024

Recent sale results for the Anglo-Indian artist show a sharp rise as topographical views gain popularity

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Bid Barometer: issue 2660

16 September 2024

ATG’s pick of auction lots bought by internet bidders on thesaleroom.com, featuring both the highest prices over-estimate and the top prices paid online.

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Panamanian slipware dishes up a shock

16 September 2024

A recent sale held by Auctions at Showplace (20% buyer’s premium) included an early work from the Panamanian National Pottery School.

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Previews: issue 2660

16 September 2024

Our selection of lots from 11 upcoming auctions.

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