1838. A pay sheet detailing the payments to police officers, most signed in full but two signed with a mark. Slight splitting at folds; else very good.

Titled in a ribbon through an image of a broomstick, a bowl and spoon, and a wine bottle and glass: 'WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY THE MICE WILL PLAY. Below: MR….. compliments to Mr. … and expects to have the honour of his company on this joyful occasion on … next … at … Oclock.' Engraved by J. Newcombe, but no date [circa mid-nineteenth century – possibly earlier.] Card measures: 7.6 x 11.3 cm.

1913. 27, [4] pages. Illustrated. 9 folding coloured maps at rea, 8 of which are folding. Original printed paper covers. Cover worn and splitting at spine; tear to a margin of one leaf; generally a little worn; but still very good.

Real photographic postcard of Arthur Atkinson, speedway rider, circa mid 1930's. Excellent example, not postally used. Arthur Atkinson, born 1911, was an international motorcycle speedway rider and promoter who appeared in the first Speedway World Championship final in 1936. He joined the West Ham Hammers in 1932.

1930. Real photographic postcard of Arthur George 'Bluey' Wilkinson, speedway rider, circa mid 1930's. Excellent example, not postally used. A contemporary newspaper clipping is tipped on to the reverse. Arthur George 'Bluey' Wilkinson was an international speedway rider. He was Speedway World Champion in 1938 after narrowly missing out on winning the inaugural Championship in 1936. He rode for the West Ham Hammers from 1929 until 1939.

Real photographic postcard of 'Bronco' Dixon, speedway rider for the West Ham Hammer, circa mid-thirties. Excellent example, not postally used.

Real photographic postcard of Eric 'Rickie' Chitty, speedway rider, circa mid 1930's. Excellent example, not postally used. Eric Stevenson Chitty was a speedway rider who won the London Riders' Championship in 1938. He rode for West Ham from 1936-1939 and 1946-1951.

Real photographic postcard of Harold 'Tiger' Stevenson, speedway rider, circa mid 1930's. Excellent example, not postally used. 'Tiger' Stevenson was a Speedway rider for the West Ham Hammers from 1929 until 1939 in early pioneer days, captaining the club for most of them. He was captain for their first ever meeting on 2 May 1929 at home to Coventry and was still the captain in 1937 when the Hammers won the National League Championship.

Real photographic postcard of Rol Stobart, speedway rider for the West Ham Hammer, circa mid-thirties. Excellent example, not postally used.

Real photographic postcard of the West Ham speedway team, the Hammers, 1937. Excellent example, not postally used. The card is signed on the reverse in pencil by 'Tiger Stevenson'. The image shows, from left, back row, are Tommy Croombes, Eric Chitty, Bronco Dixon, Charlie Spinks, Tiger Stevenson (captain) Johnnie Hoskins, Ken Brett, Bluey Wilkinson and Rob Stobbart. Front row are Arthur Atkinson, George Saunders, a young Ian Hoskins on the mascot bike, and Mick Murphy.

Real photographic postcard of Thomas 'Tommy' Croombs, speedway rider, circa mid 1930's. Excellent example, not postally used. 'Tommy' Croombs was a speedway rider who finished third in the Star Riders' Championship in 1931, the forerunner to the Speedway World Championship. He rode for Lea Bridge in 1929 and moved on to the West Ham Hammers in 1930.

Six home-made gilt-edged menu display cards, decorated with watercolours of flowers. Circa late Victorian / early Edwardian. Each card: 16.4 x 10.6 cm. Each has two slits so that the menu can be held in place. Three of the cards retain their menus. Some spotting, but very attractive.

No date. [Circa 1761]. An engraved map, uncoloured as issued, circa 1761. 21 x 26 cm. Two vertical crease-lines where once folded into a book; else near fine.

London: William Spooner, No date [1840]. Mounted hand-coloured lithographic transformational print, 239 x 285 mm., with lithograph mounted label mounted beneath. Few brown spots, else very good.

A T.L.S. from the actress Lucille La Verne (November 7, 1872 – March 4, 1945) to Mrs. Dolores Harding, dated 1925 and addressed from The Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, declining her invitation to visit, explaining that, 'I would never be able to find my way. I seem to get lost every time I go out…' Lucille La Verne (November 7, 1872 – March 4, 1945) was an American actress known for her appearances in silent, scolding, and vengeful roles in early colour films, as well as for her triumphs on the American stage. Her best known part is that of the voice of the Wicked Queen, and the old crone from Disney's 1937 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Dated May 22 1913, responding to her 'wire' and saying that he hopes to meet soon. Written in pencil, and signed Caruso. Enrico Caruso (February 25, 1873 – August 2, 1921) was an Italian tenor. He sang to great acclaim at the major opera houses of Europe and North and South America, appearing in a wide variety of roles from the Italian and French repertoires that ranged from the lyric to the dramatic.

Cartographer. Paul Rapin de Thoyras, Date: circa 1751. Engraved map, uncoloured as issued. Sheet size: 413 x 530 mm (161/4" x 21"). Very fine impression with original binding folds.

Copperplate engraving sold by Abel Swale Awnsham & Jon Churchill. No date [circa 1722]. Sheet size: 44.5 x 39. Printed: 41x 36 cm. Uncoloured as issued. Folded at centre as presented in William Camden's Britannia. A fine copy with good margins.

London: Hamish Hamilton Ltd, No date [1953]. A advent calendar printed in full colour with 'twenty-seven numbered doors for you to open as the story goes along. Three pages of text. Oblong: 19.7 x 29.2 cm. A fine copy – unused.