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Gerald Coulson (1926-2021) "The Sinking of the Tirpitz", 20th century colour print, 23cm h x 28cm w, within a stained wood frame. Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent.
SOLD FOR £240
Gerald Coulson (1926-2021) "The Sinking of the Tirpitz", 20th century colour print, 23cm h x 28cm w, within a stained wood frame. Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent.
After C E Turner, a copper engraving, A "Wellington" Bomber sets out at dusk for a distant "Target Area" 19cm h x 26cm w, in a stained oak frame
SOLD FOR £120
After C E Turner, a copper engraving, A "Wellington" Bomber sets out at dusk for a distant "Target Area" 19cm h x 26cm w, in a stained oak frame
Sir Barnes Wallis, a Knight Bachelor's second type silver gilt neck badge with Royal Mint Hallmark in fitted red case (Wallis was knighted on December 10th 1968), together with a red cloth bound volume listing Knight Batchelor recipients from 1965-1973, 8vo, 193pp. and a Guardian Newspaper from June 8th 1968 announcing the Birthday Honours list.
SOLD FOR £7200
Sir Barnes Wallis, a Knight Bachelor's second type silver gilt neck badge with Royal Mint Hallmark in fitted red case (Wallis was knighted on December 10th 1968), together with a red cloth bound volume listing Knight Batchelor recipients from 1965-1973, 8vo, 193pp. and a Guardian Newspaper from June 8th 1968 announcing the Birthday Honours list.
**Alfred Egerton Cooper R.B.A. (British, 1883-1974), Half Length Portrait of Barnes Wallis wearing the C.B.E. and DSc robes of the University of London, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1964, 60cm x 50cm, within a painted composition frame. ** Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent. Note: this work has been on loan with the Royal Air Force Museum for over 28 years.
SOLD FOR £1100
**Alfred Egerton Cooper R.B.A. (British, 1883-1974), Half Length Portrait of Barnes Wallis wearing the C.B.E. and DSc robes of the University of London, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1964, 60cm x 50cm, within a painted composition frame. ** Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot Provenance: Sir Barnes Wallis thence by descent. Note: this work has been on loan with the Royal Air Force Museum for over 28 years.
4 vols. PIERCY N. A. V. Aerodynamics, London: English Universities Press, 8vo, 536pp. Second Edition 1947, signed B.N, Wallis to endpaper. ROARK Raymond J., Formulas For Stress and Strain, London: McGraw Hill 1954, 8vo, 432pp., signed B.N. Wallis to endpaper. BRAGG S. L. Rocket Engines, London: George Newnes Ltd. 1962, 8vo, 158pp. Signed B.N. Wallis 1977 to end paper and PALMGREN Arvid, Ball and Roller Bearing Engineering, USA: Burbank 1946, 4to, 270pp., signed B.N. Wallis Feb '48 to endpaper
SOLD FOR £200
4 vols. PIERCY N. A. V. Aerodynamics, London: English Universities Press, 8vo, 536pp. Second Edition 1947, signed B.N, Wallis to endpaper. ROARK Raymond J., Formulas For Stress and Strain, London: McGraw Hill 1954, 8vo, 432pp., signed B.N. Wallis to endpaper. BRAGG S. L. Rocket Engines, London: George Newnes Ltd. 1962, 8vo, 158pp. Signed B.N. Wallis 1977 to end paper and PALMGREN Arvid, Ball and Roller Bearing Engineering, USA: Burbank 1946, 4to, 270pp., signed B.N. Wallis Feb '48 to endpaper
BLUNDELL, H.M., They Flew From Waddington! 463-467 Lancaster Squadrons Royal Australian Air Force, Sydney: W Homer 1975. Ltd Ed no. 445, 8v0, 67pp, a hardback volume commemorating 30 years of VE Day, pastedown and endpaper with signatures and notes of thanks to Sir Wallis from five members of 463-467 Squadron to include John Cole, Art Whitmarsh, John Stokes DFC, Nobby Blundell, John Niedwick and containing a letter from an address in Geneva within
SOLD FOR £280
BLUNDELL, H.M., They Flew From Waddington! 463-467 Lancaster Squadrons Royal Australian Air Force, Sydney: W Homer 1975. Ltd Ed no. 445, 8v0, 67pp, a hardback volume commemorating 30 years of VE Day, pastedown and endpaper with signatures and notes of thanks to Sir Wallis from five members of 463-467 Squadron to include John Cole, Art Whitmarsh, John Stokes DFC, Nobby Blundell, John Niedwick and containing a letter from an address in Geneva within
5 vols. Ship Buildings and Ships 1947 8vo, 497pp. Signed B.N. Wallis to endpapers. VIVIAN E. Charles, a History of Aeronautics 1921, 8vo, 521pp., signed B.N. Wallis to endpapers (likely purchased after war). PAWSEY and BRACEWELL Radio Astronomy 1955, 8vo, 361pp., initialled B.N.W to endpaper. EAGLESFIELD Charles, Laser Light 1967 (from The BAC Library), 12mo, 192pp. ALLEN, Howard, G., Analysis and Design of Structural Sandwich Panels 1969, 12mo, 280pp., signed B.N. Wallis to title page and front cover
SOLD FOR £220
5 vols. Ship Buildings and Ships 1947 8vo, 497pp. Signed B.N. Wallis to endpapers. VIVIAN E. Charles, a History of Aeronautics 1921, 8vo, 521pp., signed B.N. Wallis to endpapers (likely purchased after war). PAWSEY and BRACEWELL Radio Astronomy 1955, 8vo, 361pp., initialled B.N.W to endpaper. EAGLESFIELD Charles, Laser Light 1967 (from The BAC Library), 12mo, 192pp. ALLEN, Howard, G., Analysis and Design of Structural Sandwich Panels 1969, 12mo, 280pp., signed B.N. Wallis to title page and front cover
Three volumes of Sir Barnes Wallis' patents from 1917-1963, text and fold out schematics, 4to, bound in three-quarter red morocco and cloth, the spines with gilt lettering "PATENT SPECIFICATIONS VOL 1, 2 and 3". Pencil dedication to endpaper in volume 1 "B.N.W A memento of an American adventure Oct. 1948. Harry Mushlian". Wallis' bookmarks throughout vol. 1 and 3.
SOLD FOR £1450
Three volumes of Sir Barnes Wallis' patents from 1917-1963, text and fold out schematics, 4to, bound in three-quarter red morocco and cloth, the spines with gilt lettering "PATENT SPECIFICATIONS VOL 1, 2 and 3". Pencil dedication to endpaper in volume 1 "B.N.W A memento of an American adventure Oct. 1948. Harry Mushlian". Wallis' bookmarks throughout vol. 1 and 3.
A 1960's blue leather bound folio with gilt Christ's Hospital armorial to cover, containing unused blotting paper, 35cm h x 25cm w. Sir Barnes Wallis was a pupil at Christ's Hospital from 1900-1904 and later a Governor and Treasurer.
SOLD FOR £80
A 1960's blue leather bound folio with gilt Christ's Hospital armorial to cover, containing unused blotting paper, 35cm h x 25cm w. Sir Barnes Wallis was a pupil at Christ's Hospital from 1900-1904 and later a Governor and Treasurer.
A 1960's slide rule by Graphoplex Brevete S.G.D.G, the reverse stamped SVENSKA DIAMANTBERGBORRNINGS AB, 15cm x 3cm, contained in a red leather case, a pair of steel drafting compasses 11cm and a The Aristo Studio slide rule instruction manual (missing front page, folded and with light staining)
SOLD FOR £180
A 1960's slide rule by Graphoplex Brevete S.G.D.G, the reverse stamped SVENSKA DIAMANTBERGBORRNINGS AB, 15cm x 3cm, contained in a red leather case, a pair of steel drafting compasses 11cm and a The Aristo Studio slide rule instruction manual (missing front page, folded and with light staining)
ETKIN. Bernard, Dynamics of Flights Stability and Control. London: Chapman and Hall 1959, 8vo, 519pp, bound in blue cloth, black lettering. Endpaper initialled B.N.W. 1960
SOLD FOR £80
ETKIN. Bernard, Dynamics of Flights Stability and Control. London: Chapman and Hall 1959, 8vo, 519pp, bound in blue cloth, black lettering. Endpaper initialled B.N.W. 1960
LEASOR. James, The Millionth Chance, The Story of The R.101, London: Hamilton 1957, 8vo. 176pp. Original blue cloth cover, gilt lettering, fading to spine and cover, minor rubbing to corners and edges of spine. With dedication to endpaper "To Dr B.N. Wallis with my sincere thanks for your help and advice James Leasor 31.7.57". On the reverse of a Motorists Magazine envelope Sir Wallis has scribbled his amendments and notes for the book
SOLD FOR £180
LEASOR. James, The Millionth Chance, The Story of The R.101, London: Hamilton 1957, 8vo. 176pp. Original blue cloth cover, gilt lettering, fading to spine and cover, minor rubbing to corners and edges of spine. With dedication to endpaper "To Dr B.N. Wallis with my sincere thanks for your help and advice James Leasor 31.7.57". On the reverse of a Motorists Magazine envelope Sir Wallis has scribbled his amendments and notes for the book
2 vols. SCOTT J. D., Vickers A History, London: Weidenfeld and Nicholson 1963, 8vo, 416pp., with dust cover and "homemade" paper dust cover pencil written Vickers, signed B.N. Wallis to endpaper, together with GARDNER Charles, Fifty Years of Brooklands 1956, with dust cover, London: Heinemann 1956, 8vo, 160pp., signed B.N. Wallis to endpaper
SOLD FOR £220
2 vols. SCOTT J. D., Vickers A History, London: Weidenfeld and Nicholson 1963, 8vo, 416pp., with dust cover and "homemade" paper dust cover pencil written Vickers, signed B.N. Wallis to endpaper, together with GARDNER Charles, Fifty Years of Brooklands 1956, with dust cover, London: Heinemann 1956, 8vo, 160pp., signed B.N. Wallis to endpaper
A Union Jack desk flag on gold flagpole with wooden base 27.5cm h
SOLD FOR £110
A Union Jack desk flag on gold flagpole with wooden base 27.5cm h
Barnes Wallis' personal copy of "The Dam Busters" film's cinema promotional brochure in folio format. In full colour with cover of Richard Todd as Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC DSO DFC.
SOLD FOR £620
Barnes Wallis' personal copy of "The Dam Busters" film's cinema promotional brochure in folio format. In full colour with cover of Richard Todd as Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC DSO DFC.
Barnes Wallis' personal copy of "The Dam Busters" 1955 film lobby poster in British half sheet format (22 inches x 27 inches), on blue card depicting Richard Todd as Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC DSO DFC with red Dam Buster title
SOLD FOR £840
Barnes Wallis' personal copy of "The Dam Busters" 1955 film lobby poster in British half sheet format (22 inches x 27 inches), on blue card depicting Richard Todd as Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC DSO DFC with red Dam Buster title
Barnes Wallis' personal copy of "The Dam Busters" 1955 film, cased in three and a half reels of 16mm film, mounted on Tuscan Reels in original Pathe plastic film cases
SOLD FOR £1600
Barnes Wallis' personal copy of "The Dam Busters" 1955 film, cased in three and a half reels of 16mm film, mounted on Tuscan Reels in original Pathe plastic film cases
WOODWARD, David, The Tirpitz. London: William Kimber. 8vo, 223pp. Original blue cloth with gilt lettered spine. Fading to spine and cover, minor rubbing to corners and edges of spine. Second edition 1953. Together with an envelope addressed to Dr Barnes with pencil notes to the reverse, a loose slip of paper with typed notes and a cut out section of the books dust cover, signed B.N. Wallis to half title page
SOLD FOR £340
WOODWARD, David, The Tirpitz. London: William Kimber. 8vo, 223pp. Original blue cloth with gilt lettered spine. Fading to spine and cover, minor rubbing to corners and edges of spine. Second edition 1953. Together with an envelope addressed to Dr Barnes with pencil notes to the reverse, a loose slip of paper with typed notes and a cut out section of the books dust cover, signed B.N. Wallis to half title page
A Faber-Castell Darmstadt 1/54 slide rule circa 1952, complete with fitted leather case, hand painted initials B.N.W to case
SOLD FOR £2000
A Faber-Castell Darmstadt 1/54 slide rule circa 1952, complete with fitted leather case, hand painted initials B.N.W to case
FARRINGTON G. H. Fundamentals of Automatic Control. London: Chapman and Hall 1951, 8vo, 285pp., signed B.N. Wallis Aug. 1951 to endpaper, complete with dust cover
SOLD FOR £75
FARRINGTON G. H. Fundamentals of Automatic Control. London: Chapman and Hall 1951, 8vo, 285pp., signed B.N. Wallis Aug. 1951 to endpaper, complete with dust cover
A white wooden 1/27th scale demonstration model of the Type 002 Vickers Swallow supersonic wing-controlled aerodyne, with moveable swing wings, together with a wooden transport case, 6cm high x 108cm wide at full spread 43cm long, when closed 39cm x 93cm long
SOLD FOR £1300
A white wooden 1/27th scale demonstration model of the Type 002 Vickers Swallow supersonic wing-controlled aerodyne, with moveable swing wings, together with a wooden transport case, 6cm high x 108cm wide at full spread 43cm long, when closed 39cm x 93cm long
A yellow painted wooden model of the Wild Goose, raised on a wooden base with metal plaque stamped "1949-1954 Wild Goose, Wing-Controlled Aerodyne, 1/16 Scale Model Trials Aircraft" 15cm h x 47cm w x 35cm d. Wild Goose was a late forties research project into tailless variable-sweep aircraft using a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). It was developed to explore the advantages of variable-geometry or swing-wing aircraft and eventually evolved into the Swallow.
SOLD FOR £3800
A yellow painted wooden model of the Wild Goose, raised on a wooden base with metal plaque stamped "1949-1954 Wild Goose, Wing-Controlled Aerodyne, 1/16 Scale Model Trials Aircraft" 15cm h x 47cm w x 35cm d. Wild Goose was a late forties research project into tailless variable-sweep aircraft using a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). It was developed to explore the advantages of variable-geometry or swing-wing aircraft and eventually evolved into the Swallow.
7 vols. Engineering and conversion table volumes to include Engineering Tables and Data 32pp. (small booklet pencilled B.N.W to cover). NEL Steam Tables 1964, Edinburgh: Her Majesty's Stationery Office 1964, 4to, 146pp. The endpaper signed B.N. Wallis with taped in note paper pencilled formulae and taped in printed correction slip, also with loose printed supplement and taped in printed conversion Table 8 to the back. Conversion Tables And Technical Data 1962 by Bristol Siddeley 12mo, 128pp. (dedication inside "With best wishes from R illegible?"). A Pocket Book of Tables by Shell (dedication inside To B.N.W. from P.L.T.) 1956 12mo, 255pp. Rolls Royce Conversion tables circa 1950 12mo, 97pp. A booklet Direct & Inverse Log-Log Differential scales, signed to cover B.N. Wallis and A Selection of Tables for use in Calculations of Compressible Airflow 1952, 4to, 143pp.
SOLD FOR £120
7 vols. Engineering and conversion table volumes to include Engineering Tables and Data 32pp. (small booklet pencilled B.N.W to cover). NEL Steam Tables 1964, Edinburgh: Her Majesty's Stationery Office 1964, 4to, 146pp. The endpaper signed B.N. Wallis with taped in note paper pencilled formulae and taped in printed correction slip, also with loose printed supplement and taped in printed conversion Table 8 to the back. Conversion Tables And Technical Data 1962 by Bristol Siddeley 12mo, 128pp. (dedication inside "With best wishes from R illegible?"). A Pocket Book of Tables by Shell (dedication inside To B.N.W. from P.L.T.) 1956 12mo, 255pp. Rolls Royce Conversion tables circa 1950 12mo, 97pp. A booklet Direct & Inverse Log-Log Differential scales, signed to cover B.N. Wallis and A Selection of Tables for use in Calculations of Compressible Airflow 1952, 4to, 143pp.
Three NASA documents, the first marked Secret No.2 of 5 Copies, dated August 27th 1959 with cover letter to Colonel Romig concerning transmission of three copies of attached data, regarding the test of the Vickers Swallow configuration in The NASA Langley 16ft transonic wind tunnel, dated August 27,1959, 4to, together with another report NASA TN D-3276 (not secret) "Effect of Geometric Modifications on the Maximum Lift Drag Ratios of Slender Wing-body Configurations at Hypersonic Speeds", 4to, 59pp., and NASA TN D-6010 "Dose Response Functions in the Atmosphere Due to Incident High-Energy Protons With Application to Solar Proton Events, Washington D.C. 1970 4to, 31pp.
SOLD FOR £300
Three NASA documents, the first marked Secret No.2 of 5 Copies, dated August 27th 1959 with cover letter to Colonel Romig concerning transmission of three copies of attached data, regarding the test of the Vickers Swallow configuration in The NASA Langley 16ft transonic wind tunnel, dated August 27,1959, 4to, together with another report NASA TN D-3276 (not secret) "Effect of Geometric Modifications on the Maximum Lift Drag Ratios of Slender Wing-body Configurations at Hypersonic Speeds", 4to, 59pp., and NASA TN D-6010 "Dose Response Functions in the Atmosphere Due to Incident High-Energy Protons With Application to Solar Proton Events, Washington D.C. 1970 4to, 31pp.
BONNEY, E. Arthur. Engineering Supersonic Aerodynamics London: Magraw Hill 1950, 8vo, 264pp., bound in contemporary blue cloth, gilt lettering. First Edition. Signed B.N. Wallis to endpaper along with pencil formula and pencilled notes to page 140.
SOLD FOR £460
BONNEY, E. Arthur. Engineering Supersonic Aerodynamics London: Magraw Hill 1950, 8vo, 264pp., bound in contemporary blue cloth, gilt lettering. First Edition. Signed B.N. Wallis to endpaper along with pencil formula and pencilled notes to page 140.