Scarce First Edition of THE 2nd RHODESIA REGIMENT IN EAST AFRICA by Capell A.E. and Published by Simson & Co. in 1923

Here on offer is an original first edition, hard back copy of the book, THE 2nd RHODESIA REGIMENT IN EAST AFRICA by Capell A.E. and published by Simson & Co. in 1923.

The book provides a detailed account of the regiment’s work in East Africa during WW1, with a foreword by Major-General Sir Alfred H.M. Edwards. Commandant-General, Rhodesian Forces.

This copy is an e...  read more

Code: 51325

Charming Original Wall Hanging 1938 Calendar and 1937 Christmas Greeting Card - Coloured Print Titled “Sweet Flowers”

Here on offer is a charming original wall hanging 1938 Calendar and 1937 Christmas and New Year greeting card depicting a coloured print titled “Sweet Flowers”.

This original example depicts a cute colour print on a pieced circular card, of poppy flowers in a bowl, with the words: “Sweet Flowers Alone Can Tell The Thoughts Which Come Our Way”.

The top of the print...  read more

Code: 51768

Charming Original Wall Hanging 1937 Calendar and 1936 Christmas Greeting Card - Coloured Print Titled “Trusty Friends”

Here on offer is a charming original wall hanging 1937 Calendar and 1936 Christmas and New Year greeting card depicting a coloured print titled “Trusty Friends”.

This original example depicts a cute colour print on a pieced circular card, of black and white scotty dogs sitting on a tree trunk, titled “Trusty Friends”.

The top of the print has a looped ribbon that ...  read more

Code: 51767

Charming Original Wall Hanging 1937 Calendar and 1936 Christmas & New Year Greeting Card - Coloured Print of the “Bluebirds for Happiness”

Here on offer is a charming original wall hanging 1937 Calendar and 1936 Christmas and New Year greeting card depicting a coloured print titled “Bluebirds for Happiness”.

This original example depicts a cute colour print (on-card) of a young girl looking up at a Bluebird in a tree, titled the “Bluebirds for Happiness”.

The top of the print has a looped ribbon that...  read more

Code: 51766

Charming Original Wall Hanging 1938 Calendar and 1937 Christmas & New Year Greeting Card - Coloured Print of the “In Clover”

Here on offer is a charming original wall hanging 1938 Calendar and 1937 Christmas and New Year greeting card depicting a coloured print titled “In Clover”

This original example depicts a cute colour print (on-card) of a young girl feeding a horse some flowers, titled the “In Clover”.

The top of the print has a looped ribbon that can be used to hang it on a wall. ...  read more

Code: 51765

Charming Original Wall Hanging 1936 Calendar and 1935 Christmas Greeting Card - Coloured Print Titled “Triplets”

Here on offer is a charming original wall hanging 1936 Calendar and 1935 Christmas greeting card with a coloured print titled “Triplets”

This original example depicts a cute colour print (on-card) of three terrier dogs, titled the “Triplets”.

The top of the print has a looped ribbon that can be used to hang it on a wall. Then hanging below the print by a strip of ...  read more

Code: 51764

Vintage Bartholomew’s Cloth Sheet Map - CUMBERLAND Sheet 3 - c1935

Here on offer is a great Bartholomew’s Revised “Half Inch” Contoured Map, of CUMBERLAND, Sheet 3, dating to circa 1935.

The detailed colour map has been printed on linen backed paper and folds into a card cover.

The map has the following information:

Scale: ½ inch to the mile.

Publisher: The Edinburgh Geographical Institute by John...  read more

Code: 51761

Victorian Her Majesty’s Stationary Office Quill Knife by John Clarke & Son Sheffield c1860

Here on offer is a Victorian Her Majesty’s Stationary Office quill knife by John Clarke & Son Sheffield, circa 1860.

The quill knife has an oblong section tapered mahogany handle that is securely fitted with a small single edged steel pointed blade.

On one side of the handle, it is impressed with the makers details:

J. CLARKE
& SON
SHEF...  read more

Code: 51755

Scarce “Ancient Order of Foresters” Full Size Wooden Ceremonial Axe by Toye & Co. Ltd London

Here on offer is an unusual and hard to find example of what appears to be an “Ancient Order of Foresters” wooden fraternal ceremonial axe, made by Toye & Co. Ltd, of London.

The Ancient Order of Foresters was formed in 1834, but its origins lie in a much older society called the Royal Foresters formed in the 18th century. Meeting in Leeds, this seems at first to have been a pure...  read more

Code: 51677

WW1 Large Barrel Match Holder made from the Teak of H.M.S. SESAME

Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from H.M.S. SESAME made into a ribbed barrel shaped large match holder.

It has a polished nickel plaque pinned to the front, which reads:

FROM THE TEAK
OF
H.M.S. SESAME

Some history about H.M.S. SESAME.

HMS Sesame was an S-class destroyer, which served with the Royal Navy in...  read more

Code: 51751