11th Nov, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Ephemera
A collection of ephemera including an album of 19th century letter fronts addressed to Downing Street, some with wax seals and free franks, signed by various dignitaries including Lords Grey, Devon, John Russell, the Duke of Newcastle, etc., commonplace books, scrap albums and large scraps, a York Mansion House visitors book [late 19th cent.], photograph albums and a quantity of manuscript material including a 1940 diary with extensive York related entries and a 19th century girl's arithmetic work book, indentures, letters, etc. (qty)
Sold for £850
Estimated at £200 - £300
Auction: Autumn Fine Sale (Day One) The Contents of Knavesmire Lodge, 11th Nov, 2022
THE SELECTED CONTENTS OF KNAVESMIRE LODGE, YORK FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE MR DARRELL BUTTERY MBE
Darrell Buttery (1941-2022) was an inspiring teacher, a writer, and a champion of the civic heritage of York. This sale offers selected contents of his home, Knavesmire Lodge, a Georgian villa overlooking York Racecourse, and will include furniture, antiques, fine art, and books.
Autumn Fine Sale (Day Two) catalogue
British, European & Sporting Art catalogue
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Sunday 6 November 11am-4pm, Monday 7 November to Thursday 10 November 10am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am.
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