Britains ORIGINAL, 1903 Issue - "Complete List of Metal Soldiers" - Set Listing Leaflet [inserted into Britain's Set Boxes for a short period], comprising: Single Folded Sheet Listing Set 1 [1st Life Guards] to Set 128 [12th Lancers - issued 1903] & Smaller Size: Set 1b [1st Life Guards] to Set 126 [The Royal Horse Artillery - Active Service - issued 1903]. The List States: "See that they are Britain's" & "When buying Britain's Soldiers see that they are BRITAIN'S". Some minor "worm" holes otherwise generally Excellent overall. An Extraordinarily Rare Survivor, the first example to be sold by Vectis. £45-£90
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Britains 1939/40 issue ORIGINAL Trade [new lines] Catalogue, comprising: Catalogue containing 16 fully illustrated pages. Some minor age wear otherwise generally Excellent to Near Mint overall. Scarce to find an original complete edition in this condition. £45-£90
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Catalogue - CBG Mignot, circa 1970, comprising: Colour Card Folder containing 100+ Catalogue Sheets each with a Colour Photograph & Catalogue. Generally Very Good [some minor age wear] overall, contained in a Fair [moderate age wear, creases, Etc.] illustrated folder. Scarce original issue. £35-£70
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Frog Models - Catalogue F.150, 1966, comprising: 16 Page, Illustrated Full Colour Catalogue. Some contemporary graffiti otherwise generally Good overall. Together with Revell UK - Catalogue, 1961/61 - 23 Page Illustrated Full Colour Catalogue. Rare very early Revell UK Listing. Near Mint overall. [2] £20-£40
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Tipp & Co [Facsimile] Hauptkatalog, 1937, comprising: 53 x Page high quality large format [32 x 25 cm] catalogue. Illustrating the full range in monochrome [photos & drawings] & containing the "Reichsautobahn" 12 page supplements. Mint overall, an invaluable guide for the Tipp collector. £45-£90
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Elastolin/Hausser - Hausser Spiele [Elastolin Figures & Hausser Games Catalogue], 1937 - 38 ORIGINAL Edition [German], comprising: 36 page Mono-Chrome Catalogue with Colour Covers [18.5 x 22.5 cm] detailing the available Elastolin figure & Accessory Ranges and Hausser [Vehicles, Nursery Toys & Games] ranges. Named to a Toy Shop in Pforzheim. Covers & pages loose [but complete] & some internal age wear otherwise generally Good overall. Rare to find original, the first example to be sold by Vectis. £35-£70
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Elastolin/Hausser - Elastolin Figuren & Hausser Spiele [Elastolin Figures & Hausser Games Catalogue], 1935 - 36 Facsimile Edition [German], comprising: 28 page mono-chrome catalogue with colour covers [18.5 x 22.5 cm] detailing the available Elastolin figure & accessory ranges. Also, Lineol Catalogue, 1938/39 Facsimile Issue, comprising: an 8vo [27 x 17cm] landscape format 36 page 1938/39 Lineol Catalogue. Illustrated throughout with Sepia Illustrations [with over 1000 models listed], a Scarce & Invaluable Guide for Collectors. Near Mint overall. [2] £30-£50
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Imperial Airways - 1938 - Publicity Brochure, comprising: 15 Page Fully Illustrated Airline/Technical Booklet & Imperial Airways Gazette, May 1938 - 7 Page Fully Illustrated in-house Magazine. Near Mint overall. Rare, the first examples to be sold by Vectis. [2] £45-£90
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Britains - Press Department, 1948/1953, comprising: 4 x 10" x 8" / 2 x 9.5" x 7.25" - Monochrome Photographic Prints of Britains Coronation Procession Dioramas displayed in London for the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 2nd & a representation of Trooping the Colour, 1948. Near Mint overall. Extremely Rare Survivors. [7] £35-£70
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Britains - Miniature Gardening Catalogue, Only Issue, 1932, comprising: ORIGINAL Catalogue of 22 pages including 2 x Double Page Fold Outs [Depicting Finished Displays]. Retailer Label to Cover. Some age wear [to covers] otherwise [contents] Near Mint overall. Extraordinarily Rare - the only year a dedicated Miniature Gardening Catalogue was Issued by Britains. The First example to be seen/sold by Vectis. £150-£300
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Private Journal by - Emily Collins, Marjorie Theobald & Brenda Thompson. Recording their Journey from London on the 1st September 1938 via Wellington [New Zealand] to Arriving back in London on 23rd December 1938 on the Shaw, Savill & Albion Shipping Company's Steamship RMS Mataroa, comprising: A Hand Written & Illustrated Journal with various Cuttings, Articles & Photographs Tipped in. Excellent & Unique. Together with, an Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo Programme for, 1954 & an Old Leather Wallet with National Registration Card & Military Paperwork pertaining to a J.W. Jaques. [3] £45-£90
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Britains - Farm / Autoway Series, 1980's Releases, comprising: 9 x Colour Copies of Britains Concept Artwork for planned Farm / Autoway Releases. Includes - Tractor Workshop, Combine Harvester, Autoway Mobile Crane, Line Marker, Etc. Some slight creasing otherwise generally Excellent overall. [9] £10-£20
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Britains - Trade Dispatch Department - Trade Pack Label Printing Blocks, Britains Farm Ranges, 1980's Issues, comprising: Printing Block for Model No' 9539 - Animal / Bale Transporter, Model No' 9534 - Round Bale Wagon & Model No' 9533 - Low Loader. Near Mint overall. Unique. [3] £60-£120
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Britains - Trade Dispatch Department - Trade Pack Label Printing Blocks, Britains Farm Ranges, 1980's Issues, comprising: Printing Block for Model No' 9538 - Vari - Spreader & Model No' 9536 - Rear Mounted Digger. Near Mint overall. Unique. [2] £45-£90
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Britains - Trade Dispatch Department - Trade Pack Label Printing Blocks, Britains Farm Ranges, 1980's Issues, comprising: Printing Block for Model No' 9431 - Tractor & Trailer & Model No' 9537 - Varispreader. Near Mint overall. Unique. [2] £45-£90
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Timpo Toys - Catalogue, 1972 Issue [French / Dutch Edition], comprising: 4to size [28 x 20cm] Full Colour illustrated 18 page Catalogue. Includes all Timpo "Swoppets" Ranges, Farm Series & Action Packs. Some minor age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall. Rare, the first example to be sold by Vectis. £45-£90
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The Times - Survey of British Aviation - A Supplement Printed for the Farnborough Air Show, September 1st - 7th, 1952, comprising: 32 x Page Fully Illustrated Times Supplement relating to: "Society of British Aircraft Constructors' Annual Flying Display and Exhibition" - Farnborough, Hampshire. Minor age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall. A Very Rare Survivor. £30-£50
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Military Modelling - Magazine, comprising: Volume 1, No'1 [January, 1971] to Volume 2, No'12 [December, 1972]. Excellent overall, complete & Bound in 2 official MM Binders. Rare to find in this condition. [2] £20-£40
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Original Collectible Newspapers, comprising: a quantity [50+ editions] of Original Old Newspapers & Magazines, Includes: Commemorative Issues Relating to The Death of Sir Winston Churchill [1965], The Falklands, War [1982], The 1st Gulf War [1990], Significant Anniversaries WW1/WW2, Etc. Generally Excellent overall. Rare Compilation. [Qty] £20-£40
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Military Maps - North Western Germany [Economic Regions & Western Germany], 1944 Issue, comprising: 2 x Rolled Paper Maps, 1:1.000.000 Scale as issued to Allied Forces, 1944. Minor age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall. [2] £10-£20
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Britains - Farm Model Retailer Stock Cabinet Model No' 70/79, circa, 1971, comprising: Wooden Cabinet [19 x 18 x 18.5 inches / 48.2 x 45.7 x 46.7 cm] with 4 x Drawers each with Britains "B" & Soldier Logo & "BRITAINS TOY MODELS" in Black/Red together with various "Dymo" Drawer Contents Labels. Some age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall. A Rare survivor. £150-£300
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Christies - Catalogue [Hardback Collectors Edition Version], Christies - Toy Soldiers from The Forbes Museum of Military Miniatures, Tangier - New York, 11th Dec' 1997 & London, 18th Dec' 1997 - fully illustrated 65 page 4To Hard Backed Catalogue [RARE Ltd Edition version containing both sales]. Near Mint overall. Now Rare to find. £35-£70
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Military Limited Edition [298/350] Print [Image Size: 27" x 17"] - "Primary Target" [The Dambusters Raid, 17th May 1943] by Phillip West, 2001 Issue, comprising: A wooden [with gilt decoration] Framed & Glazed High Quality First Edition Limited Edition Print. Signed by the Artist, Richard Todd [Guy Gibson in the Film: The Dambusters], Pilot - Spitfire PRU - Dambusters Raid Recon' & 4 x Members [Flight & Ground Crew, 617 Squadron - "The Dambusters". Complete with Limited Edition Certificate. Mint overall. Rare Dambusters Signature Combination. The first example to be sold by Vectis £70-£150
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Military Limited Edition [338/350] Print [Image Size: 27" x 19"] - "Final Encounter" [The Final Mission of the "Memphis Belle", 17th May 1943] by Phillip E. West, 2001 Issue, comprising: A wooden [with gilt decoration] Framed & Glazed High Quality First Edition Limited Edition Print. Signed by the Artist. Complete with Limited Edition Certificate. Mint overall. Scarce piece. The first example to be sold by Vectis £70-£150
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Original Water Colour - "A Scene From the Seven Weeks War, 1866", comprising: ORIGINAL WATERCOLOUR depicting Prussian Garde du Korps Kurassiers in Camp, Austro - Prussian War, 1866. Painted by Famous Military Artist ORLANDO NORRIE. Near Mint overall. Professionally Mounted & Framed, Image Size: 7 x 6.75 inches. Rare, original artwork. £70-£150
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Original 19th Century Lithographs [prints], comprising: 24th Foot [South Wales Borderers], 1895 & 88th Foot [Connaught Rangers], 1840. By Victorian Military Artist Michael Angelo Hayes. Image Size 12.5 x 9.75 inches. Professionally Mounted & Framed. Near Mint overall. [2] £20-£40
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Original WW1 Embroidered Postcards, comprising: 3 x Examples - "A Kiss from France", "RE" & "1917 Souvenir from France". This item recently featured on "Good Morning Britain" Breakfast Show as part of the 1914-2014 Centenary Commemorations. Some minor age wear [to cards] otherwise generally Mint overall. Mounted & professionally Framed [14.75 x 9.5 inches]. Rare original examples £45-£90
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Funcken [L&F.] - L`UNIFORME ET LES ARMES DES SOLDATS DE LA GUERRE 1914-1918:- ARMS & UNIFORMS - THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 Brussels, 1970/71. Comprising: An ORIGINAL Watercolour Illustration from Vol .2 [Page - 73]. France: Artillerie De Tranchee II [French Trench Artillery II]. The Image Measures: 32 x 28cm. Mint overall, contained in a contemporary Frame & Mount. Unique. £150-£300
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Funcken [L&F.] - L`UNIFORME ET LES ARMES DES SOLDATS DE LA GUERRE 1914-1918:- ARMS & UNIFORMS - THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 Brussels, 1970/71. Comprising: An ORIGINAL Watercolour Illustration from Vol .2 [Page - 75]. France: Artillerie De Tranchee III [French Trench Artillery III]. The Image Measures: 32 x 28cm. Mint overall, contained in a contemporary Frame & Mount. Unique. £150-£300
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Original Victorian, circa 1890 Christmas Card, comprising: 3rd Dragoon Guards - "The Queen's Boys" by Harry Payne. Near Mint overall. Mounted & professionally Framed [11.75 x 9.5 inches]. Rare original example £20-£40
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Military Prints - "A Time for Heroes" [Trafalgar, 1805 & Waterloo, 1815] by David Cartwright, 1999 Issue, comprising: A wooden [with gilt decoration] framed & glazed high quality limited edition [348/950] print. Image Size: 64 x 41cm. Signed by: the Artist. Generally Excellent overall. Together with: Military Print - "H.M.S. Cavalier - Arctic Convoy RA64, February ,45" by Robert Taylor, 1978 Issue, comprising: A wooden [with gilt decoration] framed & glazed high quality limited edition [1615/2000] print. Image Size: 76 x 46cm. Signed by: Earl Mountbatten of Burma & the Artist. Generally Excellent overall. [2] £30-£50
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Military Prints - Limited Edition Print [101/500] "Before We Go" by John Rayson depicting a Handley Page Halifax II. Signed by The Artist, Group Captain Leonard Cheshire, Air Chief Marshal Sir Augustus Walker & Wing Commander R J Sage. Image Size 53 x 35cm Mounted & Framed. Rare Bomber Command Signature Group. £35-£70
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Timpo Solids - Model Ref: KN. 36 - Medieval Knights Range [also known as "King Arthur"], circa, 1958, comprising: Yellow Knight mounted on a Galloping Brown Horse with Raised Sword & Kite Shaped Shield with Blue Background & Six Yellow Lions Rampant [Decal]. Amongst the first Timpo figures designed purely for plastic production by the legendary Timpo designer Norman Tooth, these models were the first to use the water-slide type transfers used by Airfix & others for aircraft. Near Mint & complete overall. Rare to find in this condition £35-£70
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Herald - Wild West Range, circa, 1960, comprising: 3 x Mounted Cowboys, 2 x Cowboys on Foot & Indian on Foot. Some minor paint losses otherwise generally Excellent overall. [6] £20-£40
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Unconfirmed Maker - Circa, 1963 - Emergency Ward 10 Set, comprising: 2 x Doctors [different poses], 2 x Nurses [different poses], Hospital Bed with Patient & Stethoscope. Based on the popular TV Series of the early 1960's. Some plastic discoloration otherwise Near Mint overall, contained [strung - original insert tray] in an Excellent illustrated set box. Rare to find in this condition £45-£90
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Zang [Herald] - Set S.2345- Gordon Highlanders Set, [1953/54 ONLY], comprising: Officer, 2 x Pipers, 2 x Highlanders Marching at the Slope & Side Drummer. Some minor paint loss otherwise generally Very Good overall, contained on an Excellent [minor age wear] open "half moon" display card Very Rare Issue. £70-£150
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Britains - Herald Set H7998 - British Army Display Set [1955], comprising: 1 x Mounted Horse Guard [Standard Bearer], 2 x Mounted Life Guards [Trumpeter & Trooper] 3 x Dismounted Life Guards - Trumpeter, Trooper & Standard Bearer, Dismounted Horse Guard - Trooper, Marching Foot Guards Officer with Sword, 2 x Colour Bearers, 2 x Guardsmen at Ease, 2 x Guardsmen at the Present], 4 x Guardsmen marching at the Slope, Highland Drum Major, 2 x Pipers, 2 x Side Drummers, 1 x Bass Drummer, Officer with Drawn Sword & 4 x Highlanders Marching at the Slope. Minor paint chips otherwise generally Excellent overall,, contained [strung] in a generally Very Good [some age wear/splitting to seams] Red Display box [90 x 21 cm / 35.5 x 8.25 inches] with ROAN lid label & original international shipping carton [Bahamas]. RARE to find in this condition. £300-£500
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Britains - Eyes Right - from Set 7466 - U.S. Marines Colour Party, comprising: Colour Bearer with Corps Flag. Generally Excellent overall, contained on a Near Mint [Rare] Card Show Stand. Rare to find carded, the first example to be sold by Vectis £25-£50
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Britains - Swoppet Series - Cowboys [1st 1959/60 Issues], comprising: 6 x Mounted Cowboys, 8 x Cowboys on Foot [various poses] & 2nd [1966] Issues - 9 x Mounted Cowboys & 13 x Cowboys on Foot.. Some minor age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall. [36] £150-£300
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Britains - Promotional large scale [9cm] Plastic Figure, 1958 [2nd issue], comprising: a striding figure of Johnnie Walker as depicted in the famous brand of Whisky's trade mark The model is plinth mounted & depicted dressed in; top hat, red coat, riding breeches & riding boots complete with cane & monocle. The label on the plinth reads - "JOHNNIE WALKER" and the underside label - "Born 1820 - Still Going Strong". John Walker & Sons Ltd., Scotch Whisky Distillers. Kilmarnock, Scotland. Britains limited, Made in England". Ref: Opie GBoB, page 487. Mint overall, Unboxed. £35-£70
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Britains Herald Series - "3 Dozen" illustrated Herald Counter Pack, comprising: No' 4315 - Khaki Infantry containing 36 [from 36] figures depicted in various action poses [3rd issues]. Near Mint overall, contained in a generally Good [some moderate age wear] "3 Dozen" illustrated Herald Counter Pack. £60-£120
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Britains - Deetail Series - Combat Weapons Range - 12 Unit Counter Packs, 1st Issue 1973, comprising: 6 x Model No' 7334 - U.S. Recoilless Rifle & now containing 6 x British Mortar's [1973] Near Mint overall [a few U.S. helmet stickers detached], contained in a generally Excellent [minor] first issue Deetail [Model No' 7334] counter pack. Scarce Issue to find in this condition. £70-£150
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Timpo Solids - Battle of Waterloo Range, circa, 1958, comprising: 1 x British Infantry & 4 x Union Infantry [ACW]. The first Timpo figures designed purely for plastic production by Norman Tooth. Factory Painted by Timpo. Some paint loss otherwise generally Good overall. [5] £10-£20
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Britains - Swoppet Series - Set 7384 [1965 - 1968 only] - American War Of Independence, comprising: 6 x American Infantry depicted in various action poses [includes Scout figure]. Near Mint overall, contained in a generally Very Good [some warping ] AWI series window box. £70-£150
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Britains - Herald Series Eyes Right - A.C.W. Series Set 7421, [1967 Issue], comprising: 4 x Confederate Cavalry - Colour Bearer [Battle Honours Type Flag], Officer, Trooper & Bugler. Near Mint overall, contained [strung] in a generally Very Good [minor age wear], window box. £90-£150
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Britains - Herald Series Eyes Right - A.C.W. Series Set 7450, [1963 - 66 Issue], comprising: 2 x Federal Cavalry - Officer & Standard Bearer & 2 x [Herald] Federal Infantry - Firing & Advancing. Near Mint overall, contained in a generally Excellent [minor age wear], window box. Scarce early "hybrid" issue. £150-£300
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Britains - Eyes Right Series - [1962 - First Production Batch Only] - American Civil War Cavalry, comprising: Model No.451 - Federal Cavalry Standard Bearer. Near Mint overall, contained in a generally Excellent [minor age wear] 1st Issue Herald Series [Cerise/Grey/White] mounted figure set box with Herald Logo to front & printed label to end. Rare first production batch packaging. £45-£90
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FG Taylor & Sons - Set 179 - Chimpanzee's Tea Party, comprising: Zoo Keeper with Bucket, 3 x Seated Chips, 3 x Chairs, Table & 3 x Plates of Food. Near Mint overall, contained in a generally Very Good [some age wear]. The Rare first plastic edition produced directly from the original hollow-cast moulds. £70-£150
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Britains [Herald], Racing Cyclists [1962], comprising: Model 1295 - Racing Cyclist Sprinting. The Rare Tour de France - "Yellow Jersey" version. Bottles missing accessories & minor paint loss otherwise generally Very Good overall. Rare, the first example of this variant to be sold by Vectis. £35-£70
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Britains [Herald], Racing Cyclists [1962-65], comprising: First Issue [1962] Herald Series 1/2 Doz. Trade Box for Model 1292 - Racing Cyclist Standing, now containing 1 [from 6] Cyclists. Depicted in 1st Style [gloss finish] paint. Near Mint overall, contained in a generally Excellent [minor age wear] Pink/White/Grey Herald Trade Box. Rare. £45-£90
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