GREAT BRITAIN COVERS & POSTAL HISTORY continued... World War One - P.O.W Mail continued... Lot Symbol Descrip Opening 376 Isle of Man - Knockaloe. 1915-18 Stampless P.O.W envelopes (33) and lettersheets (17), destinations include U.S.A, Sweden and Denmark, some with enclosed letters, also a cover from Germany and picture postcards (4, faults) to Knockaloe. (55). Est. £150-200 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 377 Isle of Man - Knockaloe. 1917-19 P.O.W Lettersheets franked 1d or 1½d both with differing oval "ALIENS DETENTION CAMP / CENSORED / KNOCKALOE, I.O.M" cachets, and a picture postcard of Douglas franked ½d, probably from a camp guard, all three cancelled double ring "THE CAMP, KNOCKALOE / PEEL" c.d.s. (3). Est. £160-200 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 378 Turkey - Royal Flying Corps. 1918 Stampless covers from J.W Blake, a Royal Flying Corps officer in the 63 Squadron captured at Kut, sent from the P.O.W camp at Kedos, one with the letter enclosed. Both sent to his brother in the 2/2 Rajputs at Agra and redirected to Malakand with Turkish censor cachets, Agra and Malakand datestamps, one sent via London. One cover with a few edge faults; mail from R.F.C Officers in Turkey very unusual. (2). Est. £150-200 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 379 Turkey/Egypt. c.1916-18 Stampless postcards (4) and a cover from British P.O.Ws in Jozgad, Kastamuni (2) or Bilemedik (2), 1916 Hellenic Red Cross postcard posted in London advising a letter from a P.O.W in Turkey has been forwarded and information regarding officers moved from Angora has been requested, and a 1917 card from Switzerland to the wife of Brig. General Smith in India sent by a Red Cross delegate who has met Gen. Smith at Brusa. Also 1916-20 lettersheets (2) and postcard from P.O.Ws in Egypt, one 1920 lettersheet written in Arabic from Sidi Bishr with F.P.O GM skeleton datestamps, and 1917 Red Cross report in French on the P.O.W camps in Turkey. (11). Est. £160-200 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. World War Two & Postwar Lot Symbol Descrip Opening 380 1940-47 Service Suspended, returned or detained covers and cards with various cachets including 1940 covers from G.B to Norway, Holland or a French soldier in France and Canton Island first flight cover to Guernsey all with No Service cachets, 1942 G.B to Canada with "CONDEMNED" and "RELEASED" (delivered 1946), 1945 G.B to Czechoslovakia cover with "NO SERVICE / EXCEPT BY AIR", 1946 registered cover from Uruguay to Germany with cachet which translates as "Returned by the British Post Office, Registered Mail not allowed to Germany", 1947 Germany to Denmark cover with boxed "HELD PENDING AUTHORISATION / OF SERVICE", etc. (10). Est. £180-220 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 381 1939-46 Forces covers, from Aden, Middle East, Iceland (8), north Africa, Azores, G.B, Europe, U.S.A, India, Malta, etc., a few covers to forces overseas returned with cachets, 1940 cover from France with cachet of "Reinforcement Unit, Animal Transport Contingent, Force K", etc. (c.270). Est. £250-300 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 382 1940-45 Covers (with enclosed letters), air letters, cards, telegrams and airgraphs to or from Pte A.W.S Hill, R.A.S.C, in G.B or the Middle East, a very extensive correspondence, many to or from Egypt, mixed condition. (100s). Est. £350-400 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 383 1941-47 Covers and cards to British or allied forces all returned or redirected with explanatory cachets including Returned to Canada, United States or Union of S.A, Evacuated, Returned on orders of the Admiralty or R.A.F, covers to P.O.WS in Germany (2), 1945 cover to a former P.O.W at P.O Box 164, London E.C.1 with "IT IS REGRETTED THIS LETTER COULD / NOT BE FORWARDED IN TIME TO CONNECT / WITH THE SHIP OR AIRCRAFT ON WHICH / ADDRESSEE WAS REPATRIATED", also 1947 cover to a German P.O.W in G.B with "ADDRESSEE REPATRIATED / RETURN TO SENDER". (16). Est. £160-180 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 384 c.1947-2005 British forces covers including mail from Korea, Falklands, Aden, Malaya, Bahrain, Libya, Jordan, Singapore, Malta, Hong Kong, Kenya, Thailand, Cyprus, Australia, Europe, etc., also some philatelic covers with special cancels. (c.340). Est. £150-200 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. Naval Mail - The Colin Tabeart RDP Collection Lot Symbol Descrip Opening 385 Admiral Lord Nelson. c.1785 Part document "that the Prisoner has been remarkably careful of the cargos entrusted to his charge, they do therefore, only adjudge the said Lieutenant Sympson to be severely reprimanded by the President, and muleted six months personal pay, as Commander of His Majestys Storeship the Whitby, and he is hereby adjudged to be severely reprimanded and muleted accordingly", boldly signed "Horatio Nelson", five other signatures include Admirals Cuthbert, Collingwood and Charles Stirling. The page previously folded and the autographs displayed in an oval frame resulting in toning around the oval area previously displayed, the first page of the document missing, an accompanying collectors write up stating the document dates from 17th June 1785 and was written on H.M.S "Boreas" in Nevis Roads. A fine early Horatio Nelson signature. Photo on Page 54. (Image1) Est. £1,400-1,600 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 386 Admiral Lord Saumarez. 1811 (May 15) Letter from "Victory in Wingo Sound" to G.H Freeling at the G.P.O thanking him for sending letters for the fleet to Harwich and promising to collect the postage according to the list transmitted; and three 1812-13 letters posted from Portsmouth, Cheltenham or London all to Thomas de Saumarez in Guernsey written entirely in Saumarez hand, the first just prior to embarking on "Victory" to sail to the Baltic. Baron James de Saumarez distinguished career including captaincy of H.M.S "Orion" at the Battles of St. Vincent (1797) and the Nile (1798); he commanded the Baltic Squadron 1808-13. (4). Est. £160-200 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 387 Admiral John Jervis, Earl St. Vincent. 1798 (July 9) Order from the "Ville de Paris off Cadiz" to Officers of H.M Ordnance at Gibraltar requesting a survey and estimate of the ordnance and stores from the French Brig "Polacre Corvette" captured by H.M.S "Flora"; and 1800 (Oct. 28) letter concerning election matters written from the "Ville de Paris" in Torbay enclosing a letter from Sir Thomas Gooch with a copy of his reply, posted as a free frank at Brixham to his cousin in London, all signed "St Vincent". Also an autograph on piece and coloured print of Earl St Vincent. Jervis commanded the 1794 expedition that captured Martinique and Guadeloupe, and was Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean at the Battle of St. Vincent in 1797. (4). Est. £200-250 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 388 Admiral Sir Edward Pellew, Viscount Exmouth. 1811 (Dec 27) Order from "H.M.S Caledon, Port Mahon" to Robert Mitford, Commander of H.M Sloop "Espoir" asking why he did not obey orders to join Pellew s flag after conducting the convey to Malta and if he showed the order to Admirals Boyle or Fremantle; and 1818 (Mar. 2) letter to Lt. Bridges on H.M.S "Tennant" at Cork from his agent, posted as a free frank at Plymouth Dock signed by Exmouth, a clear abuse of his franking privilege. Pellew s distinguished career included several promotions for bravery; as Commander-in-Chief in the East Indies he destroyed a Dutch fleet in 1807, and he attacked Algiers in 1816. (2). Est. £140-160 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 389 Admiral Lord Collingwood. 1809 (Nov 19) Order signed by Collingwood from the "Ville de Paris at Mahon" sent to the respective Captains and Commissioners, regarding the rules of blockade and endorsing of papers of foreign vessels bound for enemy ports when boarded by H.M Ships at sea. Collingwood was second in command at Trafalgar taking command after Nelson s death; he became Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean, dying on the "Ville de Paris" whilst off Port Mahon in March 1810. Est. £100-120 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 390 Admiral Sir John Duckworth. 1801 Navy Office letter to Duckworth refusing him an allowance for a house on Martinique, and a copy of his protest sent to the Admiralty about their refusal, written and signed by Duckworth. Also two 1801-05 orders given by Duckworth to the Purser of H.M.S "Leviathan" to provide provisions to H.M Sloop "Hornet" or "Fairy", all four to or from Duckworth on H.M.S "Leviathan" at Martinique (3) or St. Eustatius. Duckworth captured St Thomas and St Bartholomew in 1801 and defeated the French off St Domingo in 1806. (4). Est. £120-150 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 391 Admiral James Gambier. 1809 (Mar 22) Letter from "Caledonia in Basque Roads" to Rear Admiral Sir John Duckworth acknowledging receipt of letters and a report of the squadron s proceedings. Gambier captained the "Defence", the first ship to break the enemy s line at Howe s victory of 1st June 1794, bombarded Copenhagen capturing the Danish fleet in 1807 and destroyed the French fleet in Basque Roads in 1811. Est. £100-120 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 392 Captain William Hoste. 1796-1812 Letters and orders, comprising 1796 (Dec 8) Certificate of Good Conduct from Capt. Charles Stuart on H.M.S "Captain" at Gibraltar for Hoste, then a 14 year old Midshipman; 1808 (Dec 7) order from Capt Patrick Campbell of H.M.S "Unit√à" to Capt. Wm. Hoste on H.M.S "Amphion" ordering the Amphion to Malta to take on stores and refit then rejoin Campbell of Cape Salvore; 1808 (Jan 15) letter to Hoste on H.M.S "Amphion" at Portsmouth, posted from London by his agent, concerning prize money for the "Veneze"; 1809 (Apr 16) order from Hoste on H.M.S "Amphion" off the Coast of Istria, to Robert Mitford of H.M Sloop "Espoir" ordering him to Corfu with despatches, to then proceed to Syracuse or Augusta with further despatches for the army, finally to go to Malta with despatches for Sir Alexander Ball; 1812 (Sep. 28) letter posted from London to Hoste s father in Norfolk, from the College of Arms asking for the family pedigree for William Hoste s forthcoming elevation to Baronetcy (which did not occur until 1814). Hoste was promoted by Nelson to Captain in 1798 aged just 18 having served at the Battles of St. Vincent and the Nile; as Captain of the "Amphion" he captured or destroyed over 250 enemy vessels, being severely wounded at the 1811 Battle of Lissa where he defeated a greatly superior squadron, and later captured the forts of Cattaro and Ragusa. (5). Est. £200-250 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 393 William Hoste. 1809 (Feb 4) Letter from Hoste to his father in Norfolk, headed "Amphion off Lissa, Adriatic", with oval "SHIP-LETTER / (crown) / PORTSMOUTH", charged 1/2. Hoste has captured two French ships bound from Ancona to Corfu, and reports on the news from Austria; he is sending this letter with his Commodore who is bound for Malta. Est. £120-150 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 394 William Hoste. 1821-24 Entire letters to Hoste, the first posted from London by a former Masters Mate on H.M.S "Amphion", discharged from the "Amphion" for having accused Hoste of cowardice, a charge which he denied, now facing starvation and seaking Hoste s help getting into Greenwich Hospital; the 1824 letter sent as a free letter from London by Vice Admiral Sir Joseph Yorke MP asking for Hoste s views on a proposed alteration to a dry dock at Sheerness, with the report from the engineer Mr Thomas enclosed, a watercolour plan of the dock showing the proposed changes. Two interesting letters, the "Howe" then under repair in the main dock at Sheerness. (2). Est. £120-150 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 395 Hoste. 1831-32 Entire letters from Hoste s two sons (both then 13 years old) to their mother at Hampton Court Palace, 1831 letter written by William (2nd Baronet), a volunteer on H.M.S "Briton" at Lisbon reporting his departure for the Western Islands and the building of batteries by Don Miguel along the coast and Tagus; the 1832 letter from Theodore written on H.M.S "Castor", begun at Lowestoft where the ship was in quarantine due to cholera on board, completed at sea en route to Plymouth from where he expects to sail to Lisbon, posted at Plymouth. Also an 1833 letter from Caroline Hoste in Brighton, to her brother Theodore on H.M.S "Britannia" in the Mediterranean, probably hand delivered. William Hoste rose to the rank of Rear Admiral; Theodore Hoste died in 1835 aged 16. (3). Est. £100-150 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 396 1737-1832 Documents and letters comprising 1737 letter from Customs House London signed by five Commissioners of Customs to Boston concerning a Detachment of Dragoons sent to the port and H.M Sloop "Otter" sent to seize smuggling vessels; 1762 letter from Capt. Affleck of H.M.S "Baleine" to Capt. J.B Tinker commanding H.M.S "Medway" requesting a survey of damaged stores; 1788 letter from Rear Admiral Jonathan Faulkner at Titchfield to the Navy Pay Office; 1795 letter from Capt. Augustus Montgomery on H.M.S "Bedford" at St. Fiorenzo Bay to "R. Polhill, Surgeon to the British Naval Hospital at Leghorn"; and 1832 free letter from Admiral Sir George Martin in London. Affleck became an Admiral in 1795; Faulkner commanded H.M.S "Victory" at the Battle of Ushant in 1778; Martin captained ships at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent in 1797 and Finisterre in 1805, accepted the surrender of Malta in 1800 and became Admiral of the Fleet in 1846. (5). Est. £150-180 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 397 1764-99 Entire letters from London to Madeira all endorsed via naval ships, comprising "London Frigate, Capt. Tubber" (2, 1764-65), "Captain Francis Parry, H.M.S Rainbow" (1787), or "Captain A. Fraser, H.M.S Diana" (2, 1799), all hand carried. (5). Est. £120-150 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 398 1771-1847 Entires all endorsed by naval ships, comprising 1771 entire from Jamaica to London "By his majestys ship Dunkirk" with fine "PORTSMOUTH / SHIP LRE" (S2); 1810 entire believed to be from Antigua, to Scotland "P.H.M.S L Espiegle" with red oval "Ship Lre / (crown) / PLYMOUTH DOCK" (S2); and 1847 entire from Havana to London "p. Vindictive H.M Man of War" carried to Halifax then by Cunard Packet "Caledonia" with "AMERICA / LIVERPOOL" Packet c.d.s. The 1810 letter with addressees name deleted, otherwise largely fine. (3). Est. £100-120 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 399 1790-96 Entire letters from James Ireland to his parents in Westmoreland comprising 1790 letter from Lancaster sent prior to joining the navy, privately carried; 1795 (Apr. 20) letter from Lancaster about to march to Liverpool to join the navy, address panel missing; 1796 (Feb. 21) letter from H.M.S "Namur" at Spithead posted at Portsmouth, the ship detained a month at Plymouth by gales, arrived at Spithead on the 4th, upwards of 200 merchant ships there awaiting a convoy with talk of nine of the line going with them; 1806 (May 26) letter from H.M.S "Immortalitie" off Brest posted at Plymouth, interesting contents describe an action with two French frigates, and shots and shells fired from the forts and batteries at Brest. An interesting correspondence, the "Namur" present at the Battle of St. Vincent in 1797. (4). Est. £200-250 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. 400 1795-1812 Entire letters from naval ships, all posted at British ports, comprising 1795 (May 14) letter from an unknown ship windbound at St. Helens posted at Portsmouth; 1795 (June 11) letter from Lt. James Cornich on H.M.S "Trusty" posted at Portsmouth; 1798 (July 5) letter from H.M.S "Leopard" at Spithead posted at Portsmouth; 1809 (Apr. 16) letter from Capt. William Selby of H.M.S "Owen Glendower" at The Nore posted at Sheerness; 1810 (Oct. 5) letter from Lt. Williams Jones on H.M.S "Scipion" at Cawsand Bay posted at Plymouth Dock; 1812 (Feb 7) letter from Lt. Edmund Lockyer on H.M.S "Armide" concerning prize money posted at Falmouth. (6). Est. £200-250 Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST. Previous Page, Next Page or Return to Table of Contents

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