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LOT 2139
Shellac Diplomatic Seal Impressions Collection
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 - 4 in. (49 grams total, 4.7-10 cm).
Group comprising seal impressions on envelope pieces for: IGS, Cairo; Lt. Col. Dwyer; CCID, Iraq; RAF, Basra; Political Agent, Kuwait; Divisional Advisor, Basra; British Vice Consulate, Athens, Ministry of Interior, Iraq; British Residence, Persian Gulf; War Department; Ministry of Defence; Arbil Police, Kurdistan; High Commission, Iraq; DIG Police, Baghdad; a few duplicated and others present. [33]
ProvenanceInherited in1984.
Property of an Essex lady.
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WWI Aerial Reconnaissance Photograph Album
Early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Including thirty-two annotated half-plate size original aerial photographs, most dated 1917-1918, of the WWI German front line trenches and other war zone areas, together with twenty-two photographs taken on the ground of various, mostly WWI military, subject matters; a German Mortar Company 'sold book', together with a number of other early 20th century pamphlets loosely inserted. 1.5 kg, 38 x 32 cm
The Kusmirek Collection, UK. -
England Signed Football
Circa 1980 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £187
Leather No.5 classic football formed of black pentagons and white hexagons with twenty signatures to the white panels, including Kevin Keegan, Steve Coppell, Ray Clemence, Peter Shilton, Joe Corrigan, Graham Rix, Terry Mc Dermot, Viv Anderson, Bryan Robson, Trevor Francis, Phil Thompson and Terry Butcher (some slightly faded). 432 grams, 20 cm
Acquired from Manfred Schotten Antiques. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of Manfred Schotten listing. -
WWII Gas Mask Group
1940s A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising two masks accompanied by a fabric bag, one mask with connecting pipe and respirator. 2.1 kg total, bag 30 cm high
Acquired from RJ Militaria, UK. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.