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General
David Jefferies
SCOUTING AUCTION

 Monday 7 November 2005
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    Lots 1-93 Stamps/Philatelic
    Lots 94-98 Stamps (Covers only)
    Lots 99-112 Stamps (Cinderella)
    Lots 113-117 Stamps (Others)

    Lots 118-144 Cigarette and Trade Cards
    Lots 145-161 Postcards, model vehicles
    Lots 162-199 China, Glass, and Metalware
    Lots 200-217 Paintings, Prints, Photographs, etc.
    Lots 218-234 Books, Publications, Manuscripts, etc.
    Lots 235-267 Ephemera, Badges, and Assorted
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This special auction is devoted to Scouting, Mafeking, and allied material formed by the late David C. Jefferies of Edinburgh. He was as well known for scouting interests and activities as he was for philatelic, and in his collections his interests often went hand in hand.

We held a similar auction in June, at which time we believed we were offering his complete collection. However, everything in this catalogue has appeared from his estate since then; sufficient to warrant a second sale. We understand there is no more remaining.

We have tried here to present material for sale in such a way as to allow collectors the chance to obtain interesting single items, while there are other lots which will suit dealers or enthusiastic collectors.

Please check through the different sections, as some items do not clearly fall into one category !

 

                                                        
              Estimates; Please note that in the china and metalware section we give descriptions only, without estimates. Any customers seeking guidance can approach us for our current feelings. Starting prices will be disclosed at any time, but top bids will never be disclosed. There are no reserves.
              A final list of starting prices will be published in the day or two preceding the auction and will be displayed at the viewing. A list will also appear on our website (follow link from sale introductions at www.stamp-shop.com/scouts2005b.html).
              Clearly, some customers may well enter bids at just a few pounds on lots that end up selling for hundreds, and we hope that no one will feel any embarrassment through this.
              We are not in the habit of selling unsold lots after the auction has finished. {1} We have very few unsold lots anyway. {2} Any unsolds will probably appear again in a future sale. (There were no unsolds in the June Scouting sale).

         
     Illustrations; Some of the three-dimensional items in this auction have been photographed, and these images (marked : in the catalogue) can be seen at www.stamp-shop.com/images.html. These will be available during the few days preceding the auction.
              Viewing at Venue; We hope to have most of the more fragile lots out on open view. Note that there will be some restriction to the handling of these lots.

           Stamps and Covers
      Ü     Throughout the stamp sections, stamps and miniature sheets are generally in fine condition,
         
     decently mounted using hinges.
             
y at the end of a description indicates that covers and cards have been mounted using
         
     adhesive tape (“sellotape”) on the reverse in the manner of a large stamp hinge; this will
         
     almost certainly leave at least a mark when removed. Non-stamp items (badges etc.) are
         
     also “hinged” with sticky tape.

              Covers are mainly a mix of souvenir/FDC, and of national Scout HQs etc. Some occasional
              Girl Guide material is included.
        1     Mixed Lots; whole world range on large bundle of leaves (c.20cm thick, inc. polythene

         
     protective sleeves). Much Commonwealth. Many different countries, by no means all
         
     countries. Mainly covers (philatelic and commercial), some stamps, cards, and other items.
         
     (100s)    ..                 ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    50.
        2     --; large carton of covers (philatelic and commercial, and sometimes duplicated), plus mixed

         
     stamps, etc.               ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    50.
        3     --; box of loose – mainly covers, largely modern commercial and philatelic (some of the

         
     UK of these with much dupl.), some scout post, and some stamps also. (100s)        ..                    30.
        4     A roughly similar box, more international (i.e. less UK), again with some stamps. (100s);

         
     also a bag of cheap UK meter mark covers etc.                ..                   ..               ..                    30.
        5     1959-95 collection of Jamborees etc. usually with stamps and/or cover plus a camp badge.

         
     (c.60 items, of 10 diff. Jamborees, most from Netherlands 1995)           ..               ..                    20.
        6     Afghanistan; 1961-64 (16 stamps, 6 m.s., 6 FDCs)        ..                   ..               ..                      6.
        7     Australia; 1936-87 covers, cards, labels.
y  ..               ..                   ..               ..                    18.
        8     Bangladesh; 1971-73 colln. of opts. on scout stamps (18, 2 covers), and covers with cachets

         
     showing carried by scouts (15), 4 others. y                     ..                   ..               ..                    15.
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Stamps and Covers, continued.
        9     Belgium; 1921-82 (mainly 1950s-70s) full album of covers, cards, and others. y 30.
      10     Bhutan; 1967 Boy and Girl Scout issues, and later. (10, 1 m.s., 10 covers)
y       ..                      5.
      11     Canada; 1955-95 colln. on pages, with largest numbers of 1993 covers (wide variety); also

         
     Newfoundland 1911 12c m.m. (cat.£25.) showing Duke of Connaught, first President of
         
     Boy Scouts Association. y          ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    20.
      12     --; 1955 5c stamp on small card signed by designer, another on cover with Scouts on

         
     Stamps Society Convention cachet, and a cloth badge (this y).             ..               ..                      5.
      13     Cyprus; 1963 Scout Anniversary miniature sheet l.m.m. (cat.£100. for u.m.)           ..                    12.
      14     --; another of the same.                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    12.
      15     --; 1963 Scout Anniversary miniature sheet f.u. on unaddressed illus. FDC with special

         
     cancel. (Cat.£180. for used)         ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    50.
      16     --; 1963 Scout Anniversary set (3) overprinted
SPECIMEN, mounted on margin only. 10.
      17     Czechoslovakia; 1918 Scout issue 10h (3) and 20h (6) in a variety of colours and perfs.

         
     May include a couple of genuine but probably mainly reprints.                ..               ..                    15.
      18     Dahomey; 1966-94 (15 stamps, 4 m.s., 11 covers)
y    ..                   ..               ..                      6.
      19     Denmark; 1924 pc (camp scene) with Copenhagen pmk., pc of SS Baltannic printed for

         
     Jamboree, 1924 Tivoli Spejder Festen unused pc, and a few later. y    ..            20.
      20     --; 1924 Jamboree postcard (RP of group of women in mixed uniforms, damaged on picture

         
     side) with stamp cancelled Gjentofte; another unused RP card showing BP with King
         
     Christian and British scouts (also damaged on back); a jamboree cloth badge (poor); and
         
     an advertising label.    ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    40.
      21     Dubai; 1964-71 inc. 1964 set inc. 5 m.s., Winter Olympics set inc. 5 m.s., “bogus” set, etc.

         
     (35, 10 m.s., 8 covers/p.stat., 6 pieces) y      ..               ..                   ..               ..                    10.
      22     Egypt; 1931 postcard (actually a snapshot) of BP in Egypt, with 1931 Zeppelin opt. stamp

         
     (with the “1951” variety, cat.£55.) f.u. with Cairo Zeppelin c.d.s., sent to England, with
         
     Friedrichhafen transit mark. Just a little grubby, but not at all bad.           ..               ..                    18.
      23     Estonia; 1948 two labels for postal service run by scouts in Feldmocking Displaced Persons

         
     6.Camp, W.Germany. Also Estonian Boy Scouts in Exile cloth badge (y).             ..                      6.
      24     Fiji; 1964 set on FDC, signed by the three scouts shown. Also photograph, and 2 cloth

         
     badges. y                ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                      6.
      25     France; useful seln. of cards, covers, etc. (c.35 items) inc. several items of 1947 Jamboree.

         
     y          ..                 ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    24.
      26     --; 1947 5f fourblock on cover (stain at side) with Jamboree cancels and label, plus m.m.

         
     single, and cloth badge (this y).   ..                 ..               ..                   ..              8.
      27     Fujeira; 1970-72 u.m./m.m. colln. inc. imperfs. (17, 12 m.s./sheetlets, 3 covers)    6.
      28     Germany; 1910-12 two “Jungdeutschland” labels.           ..                   ..               ..                      4.
     
Ü     --; see also Estonia, Poland.
      29     Hong Kong; 1976 Guides – six FDCs, each with set cancelled Jubilee PO.
y       ..                      6.
      30     Hungary; 1922-75 (mainly to 1947) useful seln. of labels, covers, etc. (54 items)
y                    20.
      31     --; 1925 Sports Association set (8) l.m.m., cat.£44.          ..                   ..               ..                    12.
      32     --; 1925 Sports Association set (8) on plain FDC with Athletic Club roller cancel (stamps

         
     cat.£46.), plus another used 1,000k.                ..               ..                   ..               ..                    12.
      33     --; 1925 Sports Association set (8) on almost plain FDC with pictorial roller cancel (stamps

         
     cat.£46.), plus another m.m. 1,000k.               ..               ..                   ..               ..                    12.
      34     --; 1933 Jamboree interesting colln. inc. the stamps, labels, photo and pc of Scottish

         
     Contingent, 6 metal badges and similar, other covers/cards, immigration control card, etc.
         
     (48 items). Partly y                     ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    40.
      35     --; 1933 Jamboree set (5) m.m., a registered cover with full set (Jamboree cancels and reg.

         
     label, plus advertising label), and a cloth badge (the last y).                   ..               ..                    15.

A Buyer’s Premium of 10% (vat-inclusive) will be added to all sale prices.

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Stamps and Covers, continued.
      36     Iceland; 1910 3a postal stationery postcard used, with printed back from Scout HQ; also
         
     a few later items (these y).          ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                      6.
      37     India; 1937 seln. of 12 items for All India Jamboree inc. cloth badges, rocket labels. Also

         
     1921 cover to BP, 1927 card with BOMBAY PRESIDENCY JAMBOREE/DEC 1927 “cancel”,
         
     1936 cover from Viceroy to Lady BP, and 1938 cover to Lady BP.      ..               ..                    30.
      38     Korea; 1957-91 (35 stamps, 5 m.s., 35 covers)
y          ..                   ..               ..                    15.
      39     Liechtenstein; 1932 Youth Charities set (3) m.m. (inc. Guides), cat.£46½             ..                    12.
      40     --; 1932 Youth Charities set (3) f.u. on reg. postcard dated 1933, cat.£72.             ..                    24.
      41     Lithuania; 1938 Olympiade Fund (without opt.) set (4) on reg. air cover with special

         
     cancel for National Jamboree, Panemuné (stamps cat.£53.) ..                 ..            15.
      42     --; 1938 Scout & Guide set (4) m.m., 30c single used, 15c and 60c in u.m. fourblocks, set

         
     used on card, and Guide card with 5c and 60c stamps and special cancel. Cat.£227.                    45.
      43     --; 1953 Scout Conference set (4) f.u. on souvenir card, another set f.u. Also 1957 BP sheet

         
     of 12 mint. Cat.£53. y                ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    12.
      44     Malta; 1940-41 two covers to England, each with censor strip and Scout’s censor mark.              6.
      45     Nepal; 1978 letter from King Birendra on scout matters, and its covers.
y            ..                      5.
      46     New Zealand; 1944-93 small colln. (22, 13 covers, 12 labels, 2 cloth badges, etc.)
y                10.
      47     Norway; 1935-75 seln. of covers/cards. (41)
y              ..                   ..               ..                    12.
      48     Poland; 1935-59 seln. inc. 1941 Exiled Govt. set on Scout Assoc. cover, 1935 camp pc,

         
     WW2 Warsaw “stamps” (2), 1941-42 Scottish labels (4). y                ..               ..                    30.
      49     --; 1942 small card with red “stamp” inscribed
POCZTA OB.OF.IIC and denominated “5” with
         
     postmark dated 24 XII 1942. Cachet at left of Scout badge above CZUWAJ/24.XII.42. This is
         
     from the post in Woldenburg (Dobiegniew) Prisoner of War camp, with cachet of the Rover
         
     crew there.                ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    20.
      50     Sweden; 1935 ppc (Stockholm view) with special cancel
STOCKHOLM 1/ROVER MOOT, plus
         
     metal and cloth badges (last y).   ..                 ..               ..                   ..              8.
      51     Switzerland; 1918-93 seln. inc. a few better earlier cards. Partly
y      ..            24.
      52     Thailand; 1920 “Siam Tigers” small m. & u. seln. comprising Type 1 1t m.m. (not guaran-

         
     teed); type 2 1t l.m.m. (might be genuine), 2s used fourblock, and m.m. fourblocks of 2s
         
     and 3s; type 3 2s to 25s f.u., and 50s u.m. Likely to include some genuine, especially the
         
     lower values.             ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    60.
      53     --; 1920 fine collection of forgeries of the “Siam Tigers” written-up on 11 pages, showing

         
     fake opts., opts. on wrong stamps, etc. Comprises 26 stamps, 2 pieces, 1 p.stat. card, 2
         
     covers, 1 postcard, plus 13 genuine stamps.     ..               ..                   ..               ..                    50.
      54     United States of America; bundle of pages, mainly Girl Scouts covers (c.80 items)
y                12.

      55     United Kingdom; 1920 ppc (RP of sea scouts in front of marquee, presumably Richmond)
         
     with Richmond, Surrey machine cancel 7 August, and ppc of Richmond Bridge with
         
     stamps cancelled Richmond machine cancel, with good strike of Jamboree Camp violet
         
     cachet. Also advertising label for the Jamboree.                 ..                   ..               ..                    50.
      56     --; 1929 registered cover (Geo. King) with set of four UPU stamps (plus extra 1½d) can-

         
     celled by the scarce ARROWE PK CAMP/17 AU 29/WIRRAL CHES skeleton postmark, with
         
     Birkenhead registration label. Another of same pmk. on reverse, plus Lewisham reg. date-
         
     stamp. Fine but for a few minor marks. :        ..               ..                   ..               ..                £150.
      57     --; 1936 registered cover (George King) - ½d p.stat. envelope with four additional adhes-

         
     ives, plus reg. label, with seven strikes of the scarce MOUNT EDGCUMBE CAMP·PLYMOUTH.
         
      DEVON/A/7 AU/36 c.d.s. (with dots at sides), one of these strikes being on the reg. label. Fine
         
     but for a couple of tone spots. :  ..                 ..               ..                   ..        £100.

The accompanying Collectables Auction catalogue carries further notes regarding methods of bidding, bid steps, payment, and so on. All notes in that catalogue also apply to this sale.

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Stamps and Covers, continued.

      58     United Kingdom; 1936 cover self-addressed to J.A. Erskine Murray (later Lord Elibank,
         
     and who attended the Jamboree, being in the Rover Service Camp), 2 George Square,
         
     Edinburgh. The two stamps (1934 ½d and 1d defins) each have a strike of the rare
         
     JAMBOREE CAMP/9 AU/36/ DARLINGTON skeleton postmark. The cover is fine from the front,
         
     but is marked on the reverse where it has been pasted into a scrapbook.
         
     This is one of the scarcest (if not the scarcest) special event cancel of the U.K. To our
         
     knowledge, there are only six items known bearing this cancel – this the only known
         
     cover (which is a last day date), plus two postcards, and three pieces. :            £750 to £1,500.
     
Ü     The above lot is accompanied by various notes, copies, and letters regarding this and similar
         
     items. See also “Ephemera” for other non-philatelic items from this camp.
     
Ü     See information about this postmark at www.stamp-shop.com/darlington

      59     --; 1957 trial post office envelope for producing first day covers – plain manila envelope
         
     with three double-sized “poached egg” labels, cancelled Sutton Coldfield 1 Aug slogan.                30.
      60     --; 1957 Jubilee set on registered illus. cover, typed address, with two reasonable strikes of

         
     SUTTON COLDFIELD/WKS skeleton pmk (1 August = first day cover). Also m.m. set of
         
     stamps, and cloth badge.               ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    50.
      61     --; 1957 Jubilee set on plain reg. cover with three strikes of
SUTTON COLDFIELD/WKS
         
      skeleton pmk (2 August).              ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    10.
      62     --; 1957 Jubilee Jamboree set (3) u.m. with the bogus “B·P (scroll)” perfin.             ..                      5.
      63     --; 1961-81 selection of mainly souvenir covers and labels connected to Baden-Powell

         
     House, London (anniversaries, events, visits, etc.). Also some connected ephemera (leaflets,
         
     programme for opening ceremony, badges, etc.) (50+ items) y             ..               ..                    15.
      64     --; mainly 1970s seln. of covers badly addressed to Scottish Scout Headquarters. Some

         
     quite amusing attempts included. (25) y          ..               ..                   ..               ..                      5.
      65     --; 1994-2000 small collection of Blair Atholl International Camp covers and others. Inc-

         
     ludes 1998 Magical Worlds set on scout envelope (rubber stamp address, scarce). (16)               12.
      66     --; pages of mainly covers relating to Girl Guides (c.50), also some labels/badges.
y                    15.
      67     --; bundle of pages with mix of material mainly 1950s-90s inc. covers (many 1957), cards,

         
     postmarks, and odd others inc. labels and badges. Some unusual/scarce items seen. (100s)
         
     (Some y)                 ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                £100.
      68     --; Perfins; 1920s-30s four covers/cards/label each with stamp perfinned “BS/A”, and
         
     another on card but with large punch hole also. ..               ..                   ..            20.
      69     --; Local Issues; colln. on pages of Scout issues from Davaar, Sanda, Alderney, Sark, and

         
     Calf of Man plus single covers of Bernera etc. (c.90 items) Also some loose. y   30.
      70     --; Labels; two mint strips of three of labels for Inchcolm Rover Moot 1961, plus 1 card

         
     with label then through post, two covers with labels (probably not through post), a “die
         
     proof” of part label design, label with cancel, and a photograph of camp. Part y  30.
              STAMPS (Cinderella)
      71     United Kingdom; collection in file box of mixed Scout Post material. Some mounted-up
               on pages, others loose inc. some duplicated. Wide range inc. less common. (100s) 30.
      72     Scotland; 1939 five examples of Monzie Moot advertising label, small faults.          ..                    15.
      73     --; 1950 label for Corroboree at The Inch, Edinburgh, plus parts of a leaflet advertising
         
     same.     ..                 ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                      8.
      74     --; 1961 “local carriage label” for Inchcolm Rover Moot - 6 mint labels (of apparently only
               50 produced) (some slight toning), plus sample strikes of cancellation (4 pieces), and proof
               of emblems part of design.            ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    24.
      75     --; seven complete sheets (each of 48) of Netherurd labels (Guide centre)               ..                    10.

THIS AUCTION STARTS AT 4 p.m.


A Buyer’s Premium of 10% (vat-inclusive) will be added to all sale prices.

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           Postcards
      Ü     Note that the term “real photographic” (RP) when used here is used in its proper sense, i.e.
         
     a card which has been printed directly from the photographic negative.
      76     Useful collection of mainly RP cards on pages. Largely Scottish with scouts/patrols/troops
         
     inc. BP’s visit to Edinburgh, Olympia 1920, Falkirk scouts in Iran in 1914, several BP
         
     portraits, end so on. A fine lot. (c.86, which includes just a few which are snapshots)
         
     (Some
y)                                    ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                £200.
      77     Mixture in plastic tubs. All sorts, from early RP cards of individual scouts and groups, to
         
     modern colour cards. Small proportion hold the value, a few of these identified. (c.500+)              75.
      78     Mixed box of mainly unused with much dupl. e.g. A Heroe’s Fate (c.100), 1935 Monzie
         
     Moot (25), etc. (c.400)                ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    60.
      79     Mix on pages with a few S.African and other earlier plus mainly modern, and a small album
         
     with a few Girl Guide cards. (c.65)                  ..               ..                   ..               ..                    15.
      80     1900 b/w card to USA (pmk. 6 June) showing group of City Imperial Volunteers on deck of
         
     “Pembroke Castle Bound for the Cape”. Message includes “I got a lovely doll for you in
         
     khaki and Army Nursing Sister from Mrs Baden Powell & “bathing towel”’s photo &
         
     autograph for your birthday.
” Creased corner.               ..                   ..               ..                    20.
      81     47 of the same unused card – “A Hero’s Fate” showing sketch of French scout and WW1
         
     German firing squad.  ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..            24.
      82     Card of Scout J. Marr, signed by him (postally used 1923). Also 15 poor reproduction
         
     photos of him with Prince of Wales.                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    10.
      83     Five of same 1968 set of 111 cards Scouts of the World published by Boy Scouts of America.
         
     Also five of same 1964 set of 68 Scouts of the World. And a few other items.        ..                    30.
      84     Italy; 1917 attractive card of scout with flag (by artist “G.Guitterma ?), military cancel,
         
     censor mark.             ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                      5.
      85     Scotland; 1912-38 seln. of used and unused cards, all identified (a few are photos, not pc
         
     back). (23)                ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    60.
      86     --; 1939 Monzie Moot seln. of unused cards with dupl. (6 diff. = 15 total), plus 7 similar (2
         
     diff) of Monzie Castle.                  ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    15.

      87     --; unused RP card showing group of scouts on and beside an Edinburgh Fire Brigade fire

         
     engine, almost certainly WW1. Corner faults. y               ..                   ..               ..                    10.

           Books and Publications (Philatelic)
      88     The South African Provisional War Stamps by Bertram Poole, 1901, some repair.                      5.
      89     The Place of Stones – Mafeking/Mafikeng – The Siege Stamps and Banknotes by John
               Campbell, 4th edition, 1997.          ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                      5.
      90     Another of the same, but June 1991 (1st edition ?).            ..                   ..               ..                      5.
      91     1982 hardback auction catalogue for Sotheby’s auction of the Sir Maxwell Joseph collection
               of Cape of Good Hope (including Mafeking).   ..               ..                   ..            10.
      92     Proceedings of the Army Post Office Corps in South Africa 1899-1902 by A.G.M. Batten,
               Bloemfontein 1983.   ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                      5.

                  

AUCTION PROGRAMME

 

²   7 November 2005 (7pm) Collectables   ²
²   5 December 2005 general Stamp auction   ²

 

                  

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           Books and Publications (Non-Philatelic)
      93     Aids to Scouting for N.-C.Os. & Men by Bt.-Colonel R.S.S. Baden-Powell, v.fine. 15.
      94     Another of the same, fine.             ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    12.
      95     Another of the same, slightly worn.                   ..               ..                   ..               ..                    10.
      96     Another of the same, but titled “by Major-General R.S.S. Baden-Powell”, good/fine.                    12.
      97     The Scouts’ Alphabet or Notes and Queries by “a Cyclist Commander”, 1903, water-stained.     4.

      98     Scouting for Boys original 1908 edition in six fortnightly parts, apparently complete though
         
     not checked in detail. Condition is wanting, having been stained by sticky tape down the
         
     binding edge, and with general wear (especially front of Part I and back of Part VI). £100.
      99     Scouting for Boys; another set in six parts. Mixed/reasonable condition.                 ..                £100.
    100     Front and back covers only for four early editions of The Scout - Vol.1 nos.1, 8, 16, and
         
     Vol.2 no.37. Some general wear, and no.1 with adhesive tape stains.     ..            20.
    101     Official Programme for Boy Scout’s Rally, Crystal Place, Sept. 4TH 1909. Complete but
         
     with some wear, staples missing.   ..                 ..               ..                   ..            10.
    102     Mixed selection of leaflets etc. inc. The Boy Scouts at Fire Drill (1910), BP’s Last Message
         
    
(2), Wolf Cubs - What They Are, two Boy Scouts’ Enrolment Cards, etc. (16 items)                 20.
    103     The Daily Arrowe, official organ of World Jamboree 1929, complete series cloth-bound in
               one volume.               ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    20.
    104     The Official Report of the Organisation of the Jubilee Jamboree, Indaba & Moot, Sutton
               Park, England, August 1st-12th, 1957
. Damage to covers and map at back.          ..                      5.
    105     Souvenir of the Siege of Mafeking – being fac-simile reproductions of the most interesting
               general orders issued to the garrison of Mafeking by General Baden-Powell during the
               siege
published by The Smith Premier Typewriter Co. (one of their machines having been
               used to type the orders).               ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    10.
    106     The Boy – Baden-Powell and the Siege of Mafeking by Pat Hopkins & Heather Dugmore,
               1999.     ..                 ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                      4.
    107     The Transvaal War large souvenir book (softbound) published by Illustrated London News.
               Cover is damaged, but otherwise fine.              ..               ..                   ..               ..                    10.
    108     1949 programme for Stirlingshire County Scout Council Rally at Falkirk.                 ..                      4.
    109     A “Jamboree” of Laughter – From a Boy Scout’s Diary illustrated by W. Heath Robinson.
               Some wear and pinholes don’t stop it being funny.             ..                   ..               ..                      5.
    110     Box with a wide mix. Mainly British, with numerous general scouting, training, etc. (c.75)               50.
    111     Mixed box – general scouting books, training, reports, papers, etc. Includes some Guides
               and BB also. (Dozens)                                     ..               ..                   ..               ..                    20.
    112     A box full of The Scottish Scout 1930s/40s, quite possibly duplicated, and not checked by us.     20.

             
Manuscripts, Documents, Scrapbooks, etc.
    113     Letters and Manuscripts; 1901 letter from BP to Lady Flower (his Aunt Rosie) at London.
               The envelope is a mourning envelope with 1d stamp cancelled Aberdeen 13.10.01 but with
               the back flap largely removed (it probably had a Balmoral crest). The enclosed letter is on
               Balmoral Castle mourning writing paper. The letter thanks her for zoo tickets, and mentions
               that the writing of it was broken (and the break point is shown) by his going to receive the
               Companion of the Order of Bath from the King. It is signed “Stephenson Baden Powell”.          £100.
    114     --; 1902 letter on South African Constabulary, Zuurfontein, Transvaal notepaper, addressed
               Dear Lord Bishop”, written and signed by BP. Letter refers to a recruit to the corps. Some
               tone spots.                 ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    40.
    115     --; 1904 letter on Calgarth Park, Windermere notepaper, addressed “My dear Miss Hozier”,
               written and signed by BP. Letter is one of thanks for hospitality at Mauldslie, the home of
               the Hozier family. {“Miss Hozier” would be either Clementine Hozier (.1885), who later
               married Winston Churchill, or her sister Margaret (b.1888).}                 ..               ..                    40.

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    116     Letters and Manuscripts; 1907 (1901 ?) letter on Alloa House notepaper, addressed “My
               dear Peter
”, written and signed by BP. Letter is turning down invitation to Woodside.                   30.
    117     --; 1907 (1901 ?) apparently printed reproduction of thin card showing man amongst papers
               with text beneath “I regret – I am too busy to write or to draw, Yours t-y, R.BadenPowell”.     10.
    118     --; 1908 letter on Central Station Hotel (Newcastle) notepaper, written and signed by BP.
               Letter refers to a book, is grubby, and is split between the two pages.    ..            15.
    119     --; 1909 letter on The Castle, Richmond, Yorks notepaper, addressed “My dear Admiral”,
               written and signed by BP. Letter accepts invitation to dine with the Royal Navy. Some
               toning.    ..                 ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    30.
    120     --; 1909 card with printed reproduction of handwritten message of thanks from BP,
               following his being awarded KCB or KCVO. Adherences on reverse.   ..            10.
    121     --; 1910 letter on 32, Princes Gate, S.W. notepaper, addressed “Dear Mr Lawrence”, written
               and signed by BP. Letter refers to arrangements for a visit. Punched holes at left. 30.
    122     --; 1910 letter on 32, Princes Gate, S.W. notepaper, addressed “Sir”, written and signed by
               BP. Letter requests stage props for a sketch by BP at Carthusian Matinée. Some tone spots.        30.
    123     --; 1912 letter on Civil Service Club, Cape Town notepaper, addressed “Dear Mr Nathan”,
               written and signed by BP, thanking him for a photograph, along with a small oval photo
               (presumably another copy of the original – damaged and repaired). Also two other small
               photos of BP’s visit to East London. All items attached to page by adhesive tape. 30.
    124     1914 typewritten letter on 32 Princes Gate, SW, notepaper, addressed to John Hassall
         
     (artist) seeking assistance with £250,000 Endowment Fund, signed BP (some marks); also
         
     copy of resolution of Bank of England giving support for the fund; and a facsimile of letter
         
     from Duke of Connaught to BP.    ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    30.
    125     --; 1916 warrant certificate for a Perth Scoutmaster with rubber-stamped BP signature, with
         
     1950 handwritten note by Rowallan accepting resignation. Also similar but poorer 1920
         
     warrant.  ..                 ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    15.
    126     --; 1925 letter on Pax Hill, Bentley, Hants notepaper, addressed “My dear Power” along
               with a photograph of N.O.Power with former King Prempeh, and Ernest Prempeh. Letter,
               written and initialled by BP includes hardly believable that the bloody minded savage
               whom I arrested should have been a Boy Scout !
. A little grubby. Press cutting also.                  30.
    127     --; 1933 letter typed on Boy Scouts Association, London, notepaper, awarding an Acorn
               Badge, signed BP.     ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    20.
    128     Scrapbooks, Photograph Albums, etc; scrapbook well-filled with photographs (although
         
     others have been removed) of the Perse School Troop (5th Cambridge) B-P Boy Scouts,
         
     starting at May 1911 and little after 1912, though some through to 1930. Includes groups,
         
     individuals, camp scenes, visit by BP, and other troops. (c.300)             ..               ..                £100.
    129     --; folder of mainly snapshots from Polish Scout and Guide camp in Lake District, 1943,
         
     at which DCJ was the only Scot. (34 photos, a page of autographs, others).            ..                    10.
    130     --; 1943 hike report by DCJ (2 jotters), another similar by his brother, and a scrapbook of
         
     items connected with 12th Portobello Troop c.1940s.        ..                   ..               ..                    20.

             
Medals and Awards
    131     Silver Cross “FOR SAVING LIFE”, with dark blue ribbon, engraved on hanger bar “1909 A.
               McQ.”. This was awarded to PL Angus McQueen for saving the lives of two boys at
               Girvan Harbour. (This matches the certificate we sold in June. Unfortunately at that time
               the existence of the medal was not known.)      ..               ..                   ..               ..                £200.
    132     Silver Cross
“FOR SAVING LIFE”, with green ribbon, not named.              ..               ..                    50.
    133     Silver Cross
“FOR GALLANTRY” with blue ribbon, not named.                 ..               ..                    50.
    134     Gilt Cross
“FOR GALLANTRY”  with blue and red ribbon, not named.       ..            50.
    135     Bronze Cross
“FOR GALLANTRY” with red ribbon, not named.                ..               ..                    50.
    136     Bronze Cross
“FOR GALLANTRY” (newer style) with red ribbon, not named.            ..                    35.
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    137     Cornwell Scout Badge, named to D.Smith 11.8.71, with matching cloth badge.                         £100.
    138     Enamelled medallion “
FOR MERIT” with dark green ribbon. ..                   ..            30.
    139     A similar item.            ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    30.
    140     Medal for Meritorious Conduct, dark green ribbon with red stripe, named to Dr. A.J.
               Entwistle 25.5.73.      ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    10.
    141     Medal of Merit (older style with scout emblem on swastika), named to D.H. Mackintosh,
               18-11-31, green ribbon.               ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    30.
    142     A similar lot, W.Baker 17-5-33.   ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    30.
    143     A similar lot, T.Maxwell 31-5-33. ..                 ..               ..                   ..            30.
    144     Medal of Merit, named to J.M. Campbell 24-6-36.          ..                   ..               ..                    20.
    145     A similar lot, Miss. M. Kinloch, 11-12-40.      ..               ..                   ..               ..                    20.
    146     A similar lot, Lt-Col. C.C.R. Murphy, 27-8-41.                ..                   ..               ..                    20.
    147     A similar lot, J.Y. Horsburgh, 1.5.46.               ..               ..                   ..               ..                    15.
    148     A similar lot, M.G. Bolton, 10.9.47.                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    15.
    149     A similar lot, Miss J.E. Crawley, 9.7.58.          ..               ..                   ..               ..                    15.
    150     Medal of Merit, unnamed, green ribbon. Different shape of Scout emblem from the
               previous three                               ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    15.
    151     A batch of nine Medals of Merit, dated 1979-91.             ..                   ..               ..                £100.
    152     Another four similar, but not named.                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    40.
    153     Medal of Merit, named to Miss E Wilson 28·10·42, green ribbon with central yellow
               stripe (i.e. “with bar”).                   ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    24.
    154     Medal of Merit, named to E.Chapman 15.3.72, green ribbon with central yellow stripe
               (i.e. “with bar”).         ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    15.
    155     Silver Acorn, named to H.E. Spragge 23.4.55, with gold ribbon; also Medal of Merit to
               same person, 28-2-40.                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    90.
    156     Silver Acorn, named to E.W.Tuft, 31.8.68, with gold ribbon.                 ..               ..                    80.
    157     Silver Acorn, not named, with gold ribbon.       ..               ..                   ..               ..                    50.
    158     A similar lot.              ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    50.
    159     A similar lot.              ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    50.
    160     Silver Acorn, named to C.G. Millard, 23.4.58, gold ribbon with central dark green stripe
               (i.e. “with bar”).         ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                £100.
    161     Silver Wolf (35mm) hallmarked anchor:lion:G, ribbon dark green with central yellow
               stripe.     ..                 ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                £100.
    162     A similar lot, but hallmarked anchor:lion:M.      ..               ..                   ..        £100.
    163     Ribbon (green with yellow edge-stripes) with small silver badge – scout emblem encircled
               by
ASIA AMERICA AFRICA AUSTRALASIA.       ..               ..                   ..               ..                    10.
    164     A similar item.            ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    10.
    165     Danish medal.            ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    10.
    166     Finnish medal.            ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                      5.

             
Ephemera, Badges, and Assorted
    167     Large accumulation of paper/printed material in two boxes. Includes reports, pamphlets,
         
     periodicals, programmes, official papers, and so on. Very wide mix including many
         
     interesting. (100s)      ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                £100.
    168     Mixed carton of souvenirs, pictures, a knife, a bundle of tea-towels, a few (very heavy)
         
     metal die stamps, paperweights, plaques, brass flag-pole tops, etc., etc. An interesting lot.
         
     Viewers please take great care due to the mixed media of this lot.          ..               ..                £100.
    169     Large accumulation of mixed items in two cartons. Generally seems to be cheaper items,
         
     with some maps of S.Africa, books, sheets of modern labels, etc., etc. Varied and heavy.             50.
    170     A mixed box of various tins/boxes, 2 water bottles, a Hipólito stove in tin, etc.                              20.
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    171     Mixed box; penknives, drinks mats, slides, whistles, various papers, etc.                 ..                    20.
    172     Large carton filled with mainly papers, much of which is fit only for the paper-bank, but

         
     worth sorting through as there are probably many things worth keeping – leaflets, booklets,
         
     possibly some letters and articles. Also includes some modern covers.    ..            30.
    173     Our final “clear the decks” boxful with a variety of odds and ends; some useful - some

         
     rubbishy. Many categories; newspapers, badges, posters, souvenirs, some Mafeking-related
         
     (much, but not all, of this modern), etc., etc. One for the room bidders ! ..            50.
    174     Cabinet photograph of BP by Elliott & Fry, London. 62 x 105 mm        ..               ..                      8.
    175     Small silver plaque (removed from some other object) engraved “Presented by The English
         
     Patriotic Society of St. George to Major General RS Baden Powell CB . . . ”. Also a rosette
         
     with St. George badge.                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    15.
    176     1901 (28 June) letter (no cover) from a Private Hackett of the Gordon Highlanders, Field
         
     Force, S.Africa, describing the life of a soldier there. Creased and worn.                 ..                    20.
    177     1918 (dated 4 August) printed card (appearing typewritten, but probably printed similarly
         
     to “Addressograph”) with message from BP, asking for resolve to win the war. Signed in
         
     pencil by BP.             ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    20.
    178     1929 label advertising Birkenhead Jamboree, a cachet on piece of same design, a cloth
         
     badge for same (y), and a pc of BP wearing such a badge.                   ..               ..                    20.
    179     1936 selection of items relating to Northern Counties Jamboree, Raby Castle, comprising
               souvenir booklet, Scouters’ Handbook, Jamboree postcard (unused), visitor’s badge,
               invitation card, and six snapshots (many items with adhesion on reverse).                 ..                    30.
    180     Card “Scout Doll” by Raphael Tuck, with moving arms (bugle and flag). Fine and fresh but
         
     cracked at neck.        ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    10.
    181     Square handkerchief with “Boy Scouts of Britain” design, semaphore signals around
         
     outside.  ..                 ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    10.
    182     Kodak “Boy Scout” camera. Very nice condition, fully working as far as we can see.
:               40.
    183     Box of about 25 various neckerchiefs.              ..               ..                   ..               ..                    10.
    184     1909 Brown’s Boy Scout’s Diary (largely unused, but with copy of The Baden-Powell
         
     Scouts’ March
, and list of members of 16th Edinburgh Troop.; also a very worn 1910 Royal
         
     Parks Passport
giving scout bearer access to Holyrood Park.               ..               ..                    10.
    185     “The B-P Teliscout” (telescope) in fine condition, in original leather case.                 ..                    20.
    186     Another of the same, different model, more worn but still good working order.                              10.
    187     Small box of printer’s illustration blocks (15)    ..               ..                   ..            20.
    188     Two thumbsticks (and another broken one) with six small souvenir plaques between them.            10.
    189     Badges; box with an accumulation of mainly cloth badges, mainly Scottish or UK, plus a
         
     wide range of other countries. Some are present in quantities, others as odds, and some less
         
     common are included. Majority are about 1960s-80s. (100s)                 ..               ..                £100.
    190     Accumulation of metal badges, very varied in age, type, style, and country. (c.200) £100.
    191     Accumulation in three wooden two-drawer cabinets of mainly cloth badges, plus some
         
     metal. Sometimes with very heavy dupl., but also including scarcer (we notice two ARP
         
     armbands, a few 1914 war service, commissioners’ plumes (metal parts only), etc. (100s)         £100.
    192     --; box filled with mainly cloth badges, also metal (mainly “pins”), and some woggles, etc.
               Mainly modern, and heavy duplication of some.                 ..                   ..               ..                    40.
    193     --; small box of Wolf Cubs badges inc. several enamelled Cubmaster/Asst. Cubmaster. (27).
               Also 2 cub woggles.  ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    40.
    194     --; “BBS” (British Boy Scouts) cloth badge of about 1913. Scarce.       ..               ..                    20.
    195     --; cloth WW1 “19(crown)14” badge.             ..               ..                   ..               ..                      5.
    196     --; blue armband with Scottish Saltire flag, as worn by Scottish Contingent at the 1920
         
     Olympia Jamboree.    ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    20.
    197     --;
WAR SERVICE/COAST WATCHING cloth badge (gold on black), plus a facsimile copy of
               the King’s letter thanking Scottish scouts.
y    ..               ..                   ..            10.
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    198     Badges; three cloth badges (1 large, 2 small, gold on red “N(crown)S” for WW2 National
               Service. Also a
SCOUT – A.R.P. armband, and a comic postcard. y        ..               ..                    20.
    199     Duplicated selection of Girl Guide badges with pins (60).   ..                   ..            30.
    200     Girl Guide lapel badge in 9 ct gold.                  ..               ..                   ..               ..                    10.
    201     Jamborees, Moots, etc.; box of mixed souvenirs with 1929 teaspoon, 1929 Wm. Wren tin
         
     (rusted closed), 1933 “axe”, 1947 medallion (2), 1957 medallion, 1963 tea caddy, and a
         
     few badges. Also mixed papers etc. for various Jamborees etc., mainly 1963 onwards (few
         
     earlier).   ..                 ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    40.
     
Ü     --; many jamboree-connected lots also appear elsewhere, under other headings.
    202     --; 1920 Olympia; seln. with Jamboree Book (some pages stuck), cut-out tepee, Press folder,
         
     Official Programme, Boy Scouts and Citizenship (the Jamboree Handbook), 5 tickets/passes,
         
     3 labels, 4 photos, Scottish shoulder badge, and two others. (Some
y) ..               ..                    60.
     
Ü     --; --; see also Stamps (UK), Badges.
    203     --; 1924 Copenhagen;
Programme in English, a bit grubby.                 ..               ..                      4.
     
Ü     --; --; see also Stamps (Denmark)
    204     --; 1924 Wembley; small seln. comprising Official Guide, tug-of-war certificate, booklet of
         
     camp instructions, two items relating to Scottish Contingent (plus one dupl.), 3 passes.                  30.
    205     --; 1929 Arrowe Park; fine duplicated selection comprising The Quest of the Golden
         
     Arrow
(3), Official Programme (2), The Times volume of reprints (4), The Golden Arrow
         
     (2), a bundle of The Daily Arrowe (these quite worn), a good album of photographs,
         
     another album of cuttings, and 7 others.            ..               ..                   ..               ..                £100.
    206     --; --; great colour poster , main design being pictorial map, approx. 125cm x 98cm (folded).       20.
     
Ü     --; --; see also Stamps (UK), Ephemera (1929).
    207     --; 1931 Kandersteg; Rover Moot small seln. with a typed report, a few snapshots, and a
         
     couple of commercial local souvenirs.               ..               ..                   ..               ..                      5.
    208     --; 1933 Gödöllö; a few of the camp newspapers, printed book of sketches (inscribed  to
         
     Chief Scout), souvenir book (1 fine, 1 poor), 2 Camp Books, rail ticket, ID card etc. for a
         
     British scout, map of camp, etc.    ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    35.
    209     --; --; 1933 bound volume of the camp newspaper for the Hungarian Jamboree.                             5.
     
Ü     --; --; see also Stamps (Hungary)
    210     --; 1936 Northern Counties Jamboree; photo album with many pictures removed, but still
         
     interesting (29 photos remaining)   ..                 ..               ..                   ..            20.
    211     --; 1936 South Africa; a few items, some just odd pages, some taped. ..              3.
    212     --; 1937 Vogelenzang; scrapbook/photo album of a Scottish patrol at camp, bundle of loose
         
     camp newspapers, bound volume of newspaper, and map of excursions.                 ..                    30.
    213     --; 1938 Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow; two programmes for National Scout Rally (1 fine, other
         
     poorer), press information, and 2 copies of Rally Orders. ..                   ..            10.
    214     --; 1939 Monzie Rover Moot; fine seln. comprising preliminary and final information
         
     booklets, two folding maps of campsite, camp labels (5), camp “seals” (12), pennant,
         
     broken (part bound) set of newspapers, and a few others. ..                   ..            50.
    215     --; --; seln. comprising eight postcards (used/unused), badges (2 cloth, 1 metal), 3 labels, 4
         
     snapshots.                 ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    40.
    216     --; --; The Moot Pictorial (newspaper of the moot) bound volume, a few cuttings missing.           20.
    217     --; --; colour poster for the moot 340 x 500mm, various creases.           ..               ..                    10.
     
Ü     --; --; see also Stamps (Cinderella), Postcards.
    218     --; 1947 Moisson; four albums of photographs of the Scottish Contingent at Jamboree,
         
     annotated. (Approx. 120 photos)  ..                 ..               ..                   ..        £100.
    219     --; --; good selection inc. bound volume of camp newspapers, several loose newspapers,
         
     16 mixed booklets/pamphlets, map, etc.           ..               ..                   ..               ..                    35.
     
Ü     --; --; see also Stamps (France)
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    220     Jamborees, Moots, etc.; 1949 World Rover Moot, Skjåk, Norway; souvenir book.                4.
    221     --; 1951 Bad Ischl; seln. comprising 3 camp newspapers, two each of Jamboree Notebook
         
     and British Contingent Notebook, a few others, and two carved wooden woggles. 15.
     
Ü     --; 1955 Niagara-on-the-Lake; see Stamps (Canada)
    222     --; 1957 Jubilee Jamboree;  fine collection in file box with various leaflets, Official
               Programme (2), posters (6), Camp Hospital record cards, two sets of baggage labels, car
               park passes, car park armbands, etc.               ..               ..                   ..               ..                    30.
    223     --; --; Picture Log (2), 5 sheets of the “Poster Stamps”, official programme, half a dozen
         
     other items, plus a few items connected with first day covers (inc. letters of thanks from
         
     Buckingham Palace and from Olave Baden-Powell - signed by her - thanking Francis Field
         
     for sending FDCs).    ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    30.
    224     --; 1961-62 Rover Moot, Australia; ring binder with photos and cuttings from DCJ’s trip,
         
     large poster, and a few others inc. two furry woggles.        ..                   ..               ..                    15.
    225     --; 1967 Idaho; boxful of items, often duplicated, with many leaflets, camp newspapers,
         
     some non-scouting papers, and a bundle of Scottish Contingent letterheads. Also a second
         
     file box with mainly duplicated used or unused philatelic envelopes etc.   ..            26.
    226     Model Vehicles; eight of the same Lledo souvenir van for UK Contingent to 1995
               Netherlands Jamboree.                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    10.
    227     Pennants; box with scores of mixed pennants, some duplicated, may well include scarce.             50.
    228     --; accumulation of pennants in box. Many Scottish, wide range of others, about 1950s-80s.
         
     (Estimate 75+)           ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    50.
    229     --; five old Bukta patrol flags, plus three other patrol flags. ..                   ..            20.
    230     Photographs; mixed seln. early to modern, some identified. (c.50)         ..               ..                    30.
    231     --; postcard-size photo of KG5 inspecting Boy Scouts at Stirling, June 1914, mounted on
         
     card.      ..                 ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    10.
    232     Prints; 13 copies of the same coloured print The Pathfinder by Ernest Carlos, published by
         
     The Scout Shop (shows Christ with hand on shoulder of Boy Scout).     ..            10.
    233     Scraps; attractive selection of 72 various scraps, many of scouts with patrol calls. Mainly
         
     fine (some
y).          ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    30.
    234     Souvenirs; box with a variety of souvenirs - plaques, dishes, two china busts of BP, a brass
               candleholder, etc. some for specific events, presentations, etc. Some purchased, some
               personalised.             ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    20.
    235     Toys and Games; a super Britain’s set in original double-layer box (this has become mixed
         
     with another spare empty box – so either Boy Scouts Encampment 162, or Boy Scouts’
         
     Display
180). Comprises 27 metal scouts (one arm missing), 1 scoutmaster, 3 trees, 1 dead
         
     tree (repaired), 1 trek cart, 2 cloth tents with wooden poles, 10 fence sections, 1 gate, and
         
     even the Britain’s product list and complaint slip. Models generally in very fine condition,
         
     box broken (but inc. several extra pieces of broken box).
:                  ..               ..                £200.+
    236     --; Britain’s complete set in original box Boy Scout Signallers No. 163 comprising 5 metal
         
     scouts. One arm broken off (but included), otherwise fine. The box broken but virtually
         
     complete. Also a complete but empty box for Britain’s Boy Scouts no.161.             ..                    50.+
    237     --; anonymous complete set in original box of 9 metal scouts and 1 scoutmaster, fairly crude
         
     in production. Titled on box “No.13/The Boys Scouts/Made in London/Movable Arms”. Fine,
         
     box damaged.            ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    50.
    238     --; three metal model trek carts – two virtually identical of one style, one of another. Also
         
     more modern Merit railway accessory Scouts & Trek Cart in original packaging (broken
         
     wheel), plus couple of similar loose.                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    20.
    239     --; complete jigsaw of scouts at camp, labelled as being 1930s Waddingtons.          ..                    10.
    240     --; The B.P. Scout Game - One of the Best Games Invented in original box, and seemingly
         
     with all original contents including instructions. Also a selection of loose scraps.     20.

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              Ephemera, Badges, and Assorted, continued.
    241     Toys and Games; two boards for Scouts’ Warfare, another for Scouting - A Game for
         
     Young or Old
(plus small box to contain pieces), The Boy Scout’s Camp Issued with the
         
     Wonder Box
, another similar for Children’s Encyclopædia, and two pages of illustrations of
         
     scouts “Niños Exploradores” (presumably for cutting out). ..                  ..            20.
    242     Woggles; box with mixed assortment inc. “specials” (c.100)                  ..               ..                    20.

             
China, Glass, Metalware, etc. (Sizes quoted are the height or diameter in millimetres.)
              There are no estimates in this section (see earlier notes). Condition can be expected to be
fine
         
     throughout unless noted otherwise. Full detail of the condition of any piece can be had on request.

              CHINA, EARTHENWARE, etc.
    243     White figure of BP standing against cannon – Staffordshire ?  Normal crazing, and chip on
               base. Some larger cracks near tops of legs are possibly natural. Some of the gilt decoration
               worn off. 415mm
    244     White figure of BP on horseback – Staffordshire ?  Normal crazing, large crack at horse’s
               neck may be repaired break, some other natural cracks, two small chips on base, some of
               the painted and gilt decoration worn off. 365mm.
    245     White figure of BP on horseback – Staffordshire ?  Couple of cracks at base. 295mm.
    246     Unglazed white figure of BP on horseback, arm aloft, horse jumping over broken wheel etc.
               The hand has clearly been holding a sword, but all that remains there is glue. We have a
               “spare” sword from this property, with glue at the end, so this is included as it may belong.
               225mm without sword.
    247     Plaster figure of naked boy kneeling, knife in hand, with wolf head on front of plinth, so
               presumably Mowgli. 140mm.
    248     Fine white Parian bust of BP in military uniform “signed” on back “
BY/W.C. LAWTON
         
      SCULPT/COPYRIGHT/JAN 16 1900”. 210mm.
    249     Smaller white Parian bust of BP, the base later painted black. Couple small chips. 130mm.
    250     Boy’s head, with “
BE PREPARED” embossed on neckerchief, with removable hat as lid.
               Stamped “H & S” on base. Overall 130mm.
    251     Large white jug with “
BADEN POWELL” on each side, “HERO OF MAFEKING” at front.
               Handle repaired, other crazing etc. 260mm.
    252     Four pieces of crested china – two scout hats, one standing saluting scout, and one standing
               scout with dog. Crests of respectively Southampton, Bournemouth, Canterbury, and Douglas
               I.o.M.
    253     Ten mixed figures, all Boy Scouts except of Sea Scout, one Girl Guide. Various forms, and
               only one with any serious damage.
    254     Straight-sided vase, BP with floral surround, marked on base “Made in Austria”. 255mm.
    255     Heavy white dish with designs of BP and of scouts (on patrol ?) (the illustrations worn) with
              
BABY’S PLATE.” around rim. 190mm.
    256     Cream-coloured jug with portrait of BP on one side, scouts at camp on other. Chip at top
               and small chips at foot, and general crazing.
    257     Five different plates/plaques (with holes for hanging), all rectangular, and all with portrait
               of BP at centre. Average size approx. 190 x 210mm.
    258     A similar lot, of four different.
    259     Five different plates/plaques (with holes for hanging), all circular, all with portrait of BP at
               centre, one with relief portrait.
    260     Five various circular plates, all with BP portrait at centre.
    261     A similar lot of five.
    262     Seven various plates (all but one circular) in various styles all with portrait of BP, and all
               with some form of fault (cracks, scratches, discolouration, etc.)
    263     A Scout Association bowl, a plate with scouts at camp design, and a Boy Scouts saucer.
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              China, Glass, Metalware, etc., continued.
              CHINA, EARTHENWARE, etc.
    264     Two quatrefoil bowls, each with portrait of BP.
    265     Two cartons of mixed plates, figurines, etc. (BP, scouts, etc.)
    266     Four cartons of modern souvenir mugs and similar. (c.80)

              GLASSWARE
    267     Modern seln. comprising two vases (one of these Caithness), blue glass bowl, and three
               paperweights (1 Caithness). Of these, four are engraved for Blair Atholl. Also another three
               personalised engraved bowls.

              METAL
    268     Cast metal statuette of BP in military uniform on horseback (the horse rearing, and BP in
               rather unnatural position). Impressed name on base (unclear), part of base broken off and
               reattached. Overall height 380mm.
    269     Painted cast metal statuette of BP in military uniform on horseback, sword raised, on wooden
               base with title plate attached “Général BADEN-POWELL”. Overall height 355mm (statuette
               325mm, base 30mm)
    270     Painted cast metal statuette of BP in military uniform standing (wearing spurs, holding
               officer’s cane in right hand, probably something missing from left hand). 380mm.
    271     Cast metal bust of BP in military uniform, with moulded title “Maj. Gen. BADEN-POWELL”,
               on small wooden base. Natural crack at back. Overall height 190mm.
    272     Heavy metal statuette of BP standing saluting, in Scout uniform and holding walking cane.
               Impressed at rear of ground “Wegener, 1924”, on wooden base. 415mm (statuette 360mm,
               base 55mm)
    273     Cast metal statuette of Boy Scout in aspiring position (hat in hand, staff raised), on wooden
               base. Overall height 415 mm (statuette 320mm, base 95mm)
    274     Painted metal statuette of Boy Scout standing, one foot on tree stump, coil of rope in hand.
               Probably missing its base, as a bit wobbly. 240mm.
    275     Cast iron hall stand, the main part being a standing figure of BP in military uniform. c.700mm.
    276     Metal statuette of Boy Scout standing, hat held to torso, satchel at side. Engraved on base
               “Hilsen fra Birkebejnerne Danmark”. 260mm.
    277     Metal statuette (lacquered ?) of standing Boy Scout in uniform, staff in hand. 230mm.
    278     White metal relief of BP in military uniform, on horseback, with ornamental “plinth”. 255mm.
    279     Brass inkwell with figure of standing scout with pennant, complete with glass bottle with
               hinged brass lid. Overall height 90mm
    280     A similar item, but with scout’s hat and pennant missing, and without the bottle. Also another
               metal inkwell with standing scout, the lid of the tree-stump ink holder missing. 100mm.
    281     Two brasses, both with portraits of BP, one in style of horse brass with
BADEN POWELL/
         
      MAFEKING on outer ring.
    282     Embossed silver-plate plaque of two Boy Scouts carrying stretcher, engraved at foot “T.
               Swaffield Brown/
22/5/1912”, in a more modern oval wooden frame. 285mm.

              WOOD
    283     Carved wooden howling wolf on base inscribed “D·Y·B”, possibly for top of flag. Some
               wear. 335mm.           ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                       

              MIXED MATERIALS
    284     Small figure of scout standing with staff (resin/early plastic ?) with retractable tape measure
               in base. 80mm.
    285     Six mixed busts of BP.
    286     Six various statuettes of Boy Scouts; four metal, two wood (the last two Norwegian).
    287     Plaster cast circular painted bas-relief plaque of BP “1899-1900”. Small faults. 275mm.
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MAFEKING


    288     Postage Stamps; 1900 “Mafeking Besieged” Overprints; impressive used collection on
               pages representing most values, comprising SG 1, 2, 3 (pair), 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
               (2), 14 (2), 15, and 16. Generally good/fine, and some on small piece. Also SG 6 m.m.
               While the collection appears to have been put together with knowledge and care, none of
               these have certificates, hence the lot is sold without guarantee. We believe most to be
               genuine. Cat.£3,080.                    ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                £400.
    289     --; --; 1900 (30 March) local cover with pair and single of 1d on ½d SG 1. The pair has two
               short corners, single is fine. Faults on cover.     ..               ..                   ..            50.
    290     --; --; 7 stamps without comma, one dropped “d”, one missing “G”. Also a damaged 3d on
               1d on piece of cover. [Terms apply to this as with lot 288.] ..                  ..            75.
    291     --; 1900 Photographic Issue; Goodyear 1d pale blue fine used on small piece, showing the
               dark line at top (top row of sheet). One short perf at right. SG 17 cat.£275.
:                             60.
    292     --; --; Goodyear 1d pale blue (very pale) fine used. A trifle toned, and centred to right. SG
               17, cat.£275.
:        ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    60.
    293     --; --; Goodyear 1d pale blue fine used, the perfs at foot a bit rough, small certification mark
               on reverse. SG 17, cat.£275.
:   ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    40.
    294     --; --; Goodyear 1d deep blue fine mounted mint, showing the dark line at top (top row of
               sheet). SG 18, cat.£800.
:          ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                £240.
    295     --; --; Goodyear 1d deep blue good mounted mint, though a few perfs at top partly trimmed.
               SG 18, cat.£800.
:  ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                £150.
    296     --; --; Goodyear 1d deep blue unused. Decent appearance, but no gum, one weak corner,
               and with small thin. SG 18 (cat.£800. for mint).
:            ..                   ..               ..                    75.
    297     --; --; Goodyear 1d deep blue fine used on small piece. SG 18, cat.£275.
:          ..                    75.
    298     --; --; BP 3d pale blue (narrow) fine used on piece, with just a small scuff at right. SG 19,
               cat. £400.
:             ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                £100.
    299     --; --; BP 3d pale blue (narrow) fine used though with tiny thin. SG 19, cat.£400.
: 80.
    300     --; --; BP 3d deep blue (narrow) very fine used. SG 20, cat.£350.
:    ..               ..                £100.
    301     --; --; BP 3d deep blue (narrow) fine used on piece, possibly rubbed at upper left, and perfs
               at foot a bit rough. SG 20, cat.£350.
:           ..               ..                   ..               ..                    70.
    302     --; --; BP 3d deep blue (narrow) fine used with one tone spot, and some rough perfs at top.
               SG 20, cat.£350.
:  ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    60.
    303     --; --; BP 3d deep blue (narrow) used. Less distinct than others (due to printing, or some later
               harm ?) and with thin. SG 20, cat.£350.
:      ..               ..                   ..               ..                    45.
    304     --; --; BP 3d deep blue (wide) fine used. Centred to left, and with a tiny corner crease, other-
               wise a very good example. SG 22, cat.£950.
:               ..                   ..               ..                £300.
    305     --; --; BP 3d deep blue (wide) used. An acceptable and decent-looking example, but with
               three or four small faults. SG 22, cat.£950.
:  ..               ..                   ..            90.
    306     --; Forgeries; samples of the
MAFEKING/BESIEGED 1d and 6d overprints from the “Fournier
               Album”, plus piece with Fournier pmks. for Mafeking and Pretoria (2), a card with six
               identical sample strikes of fake Mafeking c.d.s., and four other fake opts.                ..                    30.
    307     --; --; interesting seln. of fake
MAFEKING/BESIEGED overprints on genuine stamps, about 13
               different stamps shown, plus a number of duplicates. (27, plus 2 genuine) Also quite a
               smart fake cover.       ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    60.
    308     --; Fiscals; British Bechuanaland QV 6d and 1/- (2) stamps each with fiscal cancel of
               Standard Bank, Mafeking (not siege period), and repros of two photos of bank during siege.          6.

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           Mafeking, continued.
    309     Postal History; 1891-98 seln. of covers and cards all with Mafeking postmarks, comprising
               1891 cover to Scotland (3 x 2d stamps), 1893 reg. envelope to Jo’burg (adhesives removed),
               1893 card Colesberg to Mafeking, 1894 p.stat. card to Cape Town, 1896 Austria to a
               member of Bechuanaland Border Police at Mafeking, 1896 from Germany (also to B.B.P.),
               1897 reg. envelope to Germany, 1898 p.stat. card from Gaberones Station. Also four
               adhesives with fiscal cancels.         ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    50.
    310     --; 1899 cover Wales to Mafeking. 1d lilac stamp cancelled Dolgelly, Wales, 30 Oct
               1899, addressed to Captain Charles A.K. Pechell, 80th (?) Rifles, B.S.A. Police, Mafeking,
               S.Africa. Not delivered to Mafeking until after the siege, datestamped there 21 Aug. 1900,
               marked ms “Deceased” on front, and with red backstamp (fair only)
BRITISH ARMY POST
         
      OFFICE/AU 27/00/S.AFRICA. Capt. Pechell was killed in the Boer attack on Cannon Kopje
               31 Oct. 1899, and his death is noted in the first edition of the Mafeking Mail.
               Small faults.               ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                £100.
    311     --; 1900 cover Northampton to Pittenweem - the envelope printed at upper left with portrait
               of BP, stamp cancelled 19 May (relief +2). Various faults. ..                   ..            15.
    312     --; 1900 (11 Sep.) cover to England, addressed to Lady Methuen (probably from Lord
               Methuen) marked at top with manuscript No stamps available/Sept XIth 1900/Ottoshoop.
               Mafeking squared circle pmk. (12 Sep.), plus red London paid mark, and three other
               English pmks. (letter was redirected).               ..               ..                   ..               ..                    50.
    313     --; 1900 cover to Edinburgh. UK 1d stamp cancelled
FIELD POST OFFICE B.O./SP 20/00/
         
      BRITISH ARMY S.AFRICA, Mafeking squared circle to side (16 Sep.). Faults.            ..                    15.
    314     --; 1957 illustrated souvenir cover for BP birth centenary. Pair of S.Africa ½d stamps with
               Mafeking
22 II A57 c.d.s.                ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                      5.
    315     --; small collection of postmarks on four pages, showing the cancels used before and after
               the siege. (26 stamps or multiples, 2 pieces, 2 covers)       ..                   ..               ..                    12.
    316     Banknotes; February 1900 1s voucher No. B7860, fine with watermark and impressed
              stamp, just slight imperfections (light creases, staple holes). ..                   ..            50.
    317     --; January 1900 1s voucher No. A1330, with impressed stamp just visible, in worn and
               grubby condition, strengthened by stamp hinges on the reverse.              ..               ..                    30.
    318     --; a 1s voucher, No. A2258, in similar condition to the last, not strengthened but even less
               attractive.                  ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    30.
    319     --; February 1900 2s voucher No. B9286, very fine with watermark and impressed stamp,
               normal staple holes at left only.      ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    60.
    320     --; February 1900 2s voucher No. B8356, with impressed stamp, quite worn and grubby.            40.
    321     --; March 1900 10s. Siege Note No. 6040, with impressed stamp, generally fine though with
               various marks (especially on reverse) and creases.            ..                   ..               ..                    60.
    322     --; selection of fourteen various reproduction/facsimiles of the banknotes.                ..                      7.
    323     Postcards; five different b/w cards by Picture Postcard Co., mixed unused/used (these April/
               May 1900), fair/fine.  ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..            40.
    324     --; six different coloured cards, plus one of same in b/w, and one diff. b/w, all showing
               scenes in Mafeking during Siege. Also two non-siege scenes. Mainly unused, mainly fine.
               Also one Guinea Gold cigarette card of Brit. Bechuanaland Police. (11 items)          ..                    70.
    325     --; Geo. Stewart “South African War . . . No. 7” undivided back card with portrait of BP,
               with Edinburgh postmark 18 May 1900 (relief + 1). Some marks on front from pmk.                    20.
    326     --; a similar Stewart’s card with Edinburgh pmk. 19 May 1900 (relief + 2). Some marks on
               front from pmk.         ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    15.
    327     --; similar card (unidentified publisher) with BP’s rank as Brevet Colonel used Portsmouth
               22 May 1900 (relief + 5). Slight marks on front from pmk. ..                   ..            15.
    328     --; Tuck’s undivided back card of standing BP (b+w, by Harry Payne), with text “Well done,
               Gallant little Mafeking. The Empire is proud of you.” and giving date relieved, used
               Edinburgh 23 May 1900 (relief + 6).                ..               ..                   ..               ..                    24.
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           Mafeking, continued.
    329     Postcards; Stewart’s card (as earlier) used Edinburgh 29 May 1900 (relief + 12), slightly
               discoloured.               ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    10.
    330     --; Tuck’s Empire card with BP portrait between coloured flags, text
SOUVENIR 1900 at top.
               Used 1900 - stamp missing, but with 30 May Chatham pmk. on front. Creased.                            10.
    331     --; unused undivided back card with portrait of BP surrounded by flags, with a printed
               message below from Henrietta Baden-Powell dated 1 June 1900 giving thanks for good
               wishes. Creased corner and faults on reverse.  ..               ..                   ..            15.
    332     --; Stewart’s card (as earlier) used Campbeltown 7 June 1900 to Germany.            ..                    10.
    333     --; unidentified card (as before) used Stirling 24 July 1900. ..                  ..            10.
    334     --; court sized card with small portrait of BP beneath flags used (London ?) 1904. Some faults.     10.
    335     --; unused undivided back card of BP, addressed but not sent, and a bit toned, with BP’s
               signature (probably excised from letter) stuck to front.       ..                   ..               ..                    20.
    336     --; five cards, comprising 3 German used 1900 showing generals and war maps, 1 British
               1900 “Good Luck to Mafeking”, and one used C.o.G.H. 1907 showing Mafeking banknotes
               and stamps.               ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    30.
    337     --; five used/unused cards of scenes at Mafeking (outwith wartime), plus two other cards
               showing Spion Kop and Talana Hill.                ..               ..                   ..               ..                    15.
    338     --; five mainly unused coloured cards showing British troops in “South African Kit”, plus
               cards showing 13th Hussars and A.S.A.C. Trooper.          ..                   ..               ..                    20.
    339     --; attractive unused card by Stewart & Woolf, using the famous Vanity Fair coloured full-
               length portrait of BP at left, printed adverts front and back for Marshalls’ (of Glasgow)
               Cerola Pure Wheat Food
. Slight toning but still fine.        ..                   ..               ..                    20.
    340     --; six mixed cards of BP (portraits, patriotic), plus one Canadian showing Mafeking among
               other battle honours.  ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..            24.
    341     --; selection of modern cards, mainly reproductions (18, slight dupl.)      ..              6.
     
Ü     Literature; see general Literature section.
    342     Medals; miniature of Queen’s South Africa medal with three bars; Relief of Mafeking,
               Paardeberg, and Transvaal. Fine.  ..                 ..               ..                   ..            50.
    343     --; a similar miniature with Defence of Mafeking bar only. The bar a bit worn.                                50.
    344     Ephemera; a Lee Metford cartridge case from the Mafeking battlefield, as sold by the
               Mafikeng Museum.                       ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                      5.
    345     --; a complete bullet (filled with sand), presumably from Mafeking.                          ..                      3.
    346     --; another bullet, unidentified but for stamped letters “R
(arrow)L/D VI”.  ..              3.
    347     --; The Mafeking Mail – Special Siege Slip edition no.120 Tuesday April 17th 1900. Various
               folds and marks.        ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    30.
    348     --; another similar (no.58, 25 Jan 1900) mounted and framed.                ..               ..                    20.
    349     --; set of three metal figures (modern) – one of BP, another of a signaller, and one of the
               “Wolf Gun”. Probably Britain’s or at least in their style.     ..                   ..               ..                      5.
    350     --; small printed card programme for Another Afternoon CONCERT . . . Sunday, 22nd April,
               1900
. Split at centre and repaired inside with tape. Other faults.             ..               ..                    30.
    351     --; sheet music British Valor – March Composed and Dedicated to Colonel Baden-Powell,
               The Hero of Mafeking
by E. Cympson, with picture of BP on horseback. Numerous faults.           5.
    352     --; June 1900 Certificate of service in Mafeking Town Guard. Minor faults              ..                    20.
    353     --; card token printed\black on green “
GOOD FOR/ONE/Loaf Bread./A. WEIDEL.”, 52 x 39mm.
               Decent condition.       ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    20.
    354     --; telegram addressed to Lady Hamilton, with message “Mafeking Relieved/Joyes”, post-
               marked Stedham
MY 19 00. Some faults.           ..               ..                   ..               ..                    20.
    355     Collection on pages of mainly 1935-2000 covers with Mafeking pmks. (largely philatelic),
               UK 1987 “Victorian” stamps, UK souvenir items, etc. (50 items) Partly
y.            ..                    24.

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           Mafeking, continued.
    356     Worst description in the catalogue !  A fragment of something, unidentified, and in a
               material we can’t put a name to. All we can surmise is that, as it was kept in a little plastic
               box, it was of some interest, and it is likely to have a Mafeking connection.              ..                      ?
    357     Brass piece of equipment, cut through in vertical cross-section (therefore showing internal
               structure). Lower part has screw thread, and centre has compass calibrations. Probably
               military equipment, stamped arrow with “RL”. Again quite possibly with a Mafeking
               connection.                ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                      ?
    358     Metal water bottle, badly dented. History unknown.          ..                   ..               ..                      ?
    359     Two identical cabinet photographs (printed) with BP portrait, titled Souvenir of South
               Africa 1899-1900
on reverse. (Displayed on page showing front and back).           ..                    10.
    360     Gatefold board for board game “The WAR GAME with “BOBS” in the Transvaal”, no other
               pieces.    ..                 ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                      8.
    361     Bundle of Black & White Budget magazine, about 1900, with many reports of the Boer War.
               (c.18) Fairly worn.     ..                 ..                 ..               ..                   ..               ..                    20.
    362     Tobacco tin “Frae Scots tae Scots/South Africa 1900”, with card enclosed (Scottish
               Regiments’ Gift Fund). Also F & J Smiths leaflet showing same.             ..               ..                    20.
    363     Presentation tin with relief portrait of Queen Victoria, “
SOUTH AFRICA 1900”, and “I wish
               you a happy New year Victoria R
                ..               ..                   ..               ..                    15.
  

THE END OF THE SALE
© Robert Murray 2005

A Buyer’s Premium of 10% (vat-inclusive) will be added to all sale prices.   

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A Buyer’s Premium of 10% (vat-inclusive) will be added to all sale prices.


Changes from Normal Arrangements;
VIEWING of all lots on the auction day will be from 3pm.
There will be no Buy or Bid Sale.

Extra Reminders;
Please ensure that you use the correct bid form for each auction. (Stamp white, Scout coloured.)
Where a customer sends us bids for both sales, we will assume that they do not want anything posted to them until after the second auction has taken place.
Please see also the general stamp auction, as there are several lots with Scout or Guide connections (but from other vendors).
Three extra abbreviations have been used in this sale; RP = real photographic, BP = Baden Powell, b/w = black and white

All notes, comments, and rules in the 13 June Stamp Auction catalogue apply also to this sale.

 


NORMAL BIDDING STEPS
We list here our normal bid steps for your information. This may be of help to bidders who are unable to
attend the sale, as any written bids received which do not fit our normal pattern would usually be taken
down to the next normal step. (We keep to these increments as much as possible, but do sometimes
change if circumstances make it desirable.)
Up to £20, bids are in £1 steps. From £20 to £30, bids are in £2 steps.
From £30 to £50, bids are in £2 or £3 steps (i.e. £30, £32, £35, £38, £40, £42, £45, £48, £50).
From £50 to £100 in £5 steps. From £100 to £200, bids are in £10 steps.
From £200 to £300, bids are in £20 steps.
From £300 to £500, bids are in £20 or £30, and above this in 5% to 10% steps.

Abbreviations; a list of abbreviations and symbols used is from time to time included in the auction catalogue. We suggest that you keep a copy for future reference.
m./u.m. mounted/unmounted mint                       accum. accumulation
l.m.m. lightly mounted mint                                 colln. collection
g./f.u. good/fine used                                          seln. selection
v.f.u. very fine used                                            pmk. postmark
FDC first day cover                                           cat. catalogue price
s.t.c. stated to catalogue (by vendor)                  m.s. miniature sheet
S.o.W. "Stamps of the World" catalogue            inc. including
Smaller bid steps accepted                               PTSA priced to sell at
c.d.s. circular datestamp                                    bkt. booklet
lvs. album leaves                                               p.stat. postal stationery
c. circa (usually approximate quantity)              þ or þ = earlier viewing of lot on auction day

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BID FORM - Scouting Sale 7 November 2005

to Robert Murray,
 5 & 6 Inverleith Gardens,
 Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 5PU

Please bid on my behalf for the undermentioned lots, up to the limits stated. I understand that lots will be purchased as cheaply as other bids, or reserves, if any, permit. My bids are in pounds sterling, and exclude the buyer's premium of 10%, which will be added to any puchases.

                    Date; .............................. Signed; ..................................................

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