Trafford Books: Books, Autographs, Cigarette & Trade Cards, Postcards, Coins and Postage Stamps. , 441, Manchester

Auction Details

Auction Date
March 18, 2026 - March 18, 2026
Page Size: 141 items in 6 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
52 [Daniel King]

"The Vale-Royal of England, or, The County Palatine of Chester Illustrated", Daniel King, Chester 1656,

1656 GBP 350.00 - 400.00 Unknown
53 F.O. Morris

"A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland", William Mackenzie, [1880], six vols

1880] GBP 150.00 - 200.00 Unknown
54

"China Pictorial: Special Issue - Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Communist Party of China" 1971, issue #10, complete with 20pp Supplement

1971 GBP 20.00 - 30.00 Unknown
55 Ursula Hartmann

"German Fighter Ace Erich Hartmann", 1992, in d/jkt; Ian Kershaw "Hitler 1936-1945: Nemesis", 2000, in d/jkt; and related titles

1992 GBP 30.00 - 40.00 Unknown
56 Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII)

a signed menu for The Missions to Seamen Festival Dinner at Mansion House 1932, signed "Edward P."

1932 GBP 100.00 - 120.00 Unknown
57 Miller

"Hoghton Tower", Preston, 1948, signed picture of the author loosely inserted; Fielding "The Rambler" 1905-06, bound volume of this journal;

1948 GBP 50.00 - 60.00 Unknown
58

"Plan of the Proposed Turnpike Road from New Hey in the County Palatine of Lancaster to Huddersfield in the County of York", 1805, 15.5 x 19.5",

1805, GBP 70.00 - 100.00 Unknown
59

Archive of Documents and Correspondence 17th Century to 1830s relating to the Entwistle family of 'Foxholes Estate' Rochdale and Ormskirk,

17th Century to GBP 80.00 - 120.00 Unknown
60 Edward Gibbon

"The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire", with notes by Milman, Guizot and William Smith, John Murray 1881,

1881, GBP 70.00 - 100.00 Unknown
61 William Anderson

"The Scottish Nation; or, the Surnames, Families, Literature, Honours and Biographical History of the People of Scotland"

GBP 40.00 - 50.00 Unknown
62 W.E. Gladstone:

W.E. Gladstone: a signed 1872 cover from London to Ilkley; and Viscount Henry Palmerston autograph letter; the latter laid down. (2)

1872 GBP 30.00 - 40.00 Unknown
63

"The Great War", Realistic Travel Co. c.1916, set of 100 stereographic photographs, VG quality, in the issued case.(100)

c.1916 GBP 70.00 - 100.00 Unknown
64

A Victoria Cross commemorative scroll autographed by five V.C. Winners from Indian Regiments.

GBP 30.00 - 40.00 Unknown
65

Political autographs, largely 1790s to 1840s, and mostly 'Free' fronts laid down in a makeshift album plus few letters; including Robert Peel

1790s to GBP 60.00 - 80.00 Unknown
66

Sea Charts issued by the Royal Navy, 1980s, largely UK inland waters, plus Low Countries and Denmark; folded, as issued. VG condition. (38)

1980s GBP 40.00 - 60.00 Unknown
67

Two autograph albums 1950s/60s, mostly Football autographs including the 1960 teams of Manchester United and Manchester City,

1950s/60s GBP 30.00 - 40.00 Unknown
68

"British Empire Exhibition 1924 Wembley Park April-October. Its situation described in relation to the railways of London". Dobson & Molle 1923,

1923, GBP 40.00 - 50.00 Unknown
69

Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. 1900s to 1990s, a fine collection of PPCs, ephemera, many ferry tickets, and philatelic covers,

1900s to GBP 180.00 - 220.00 Unknown
70

Railway Locomotives, a collection of PC size photos of 1930s/50s steam locos, chiefly BR, much London Midland region, 400 in all;

1930s/50s steam locos GBP 40.00 - 60.00 Unknown
71

Middleton Press 'Tramway Classics' series, mostly London and South of England, with good local history content. Pictorial boards. Fine (26)

GBP 30.00 - 40.00 Unknown
72 Brookes

"Trent Motor Traction Co. Ltd" 1986, gilt cloth; Heard "United Automobile Services Ltd" 1992; Wayman "Sunderland Corporation Buses 1928-73"

1986 GBP 40.00 - 50.00 Unknown
73

Tram history and nostalgia, plus some works on modern light rail, h/bk and s/bk; includes pamphlets and some on trams in Sweden & Denmark. (46)

GBP 30.00 - 40.00 Unknown
74

Tram history and nostalgia with several of Scottish interest, h/bk and s/bk. Includes pamphlets and some foreign titles. (59)

GBP 40.00 - 50.00 Unknown
75

"An Account of the Chiswick Works of the London General Omnibus Company (The Re-Birth of the Motor-Omnibus)" 1922, front inner hinge cracked,

1922 GBP 30.00 - 40.00 Unknown
76

"The London Bus Review 1973" and a complete run of issues to 1992; and "London Transport Scrapbook for 1975" and subsequent issues to 1980. VG/VF (26)

1973 GBP 20.00 - 30.00 Unknown
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