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Nottingham Prison Interest. A very
fascinating collection of items relating to
Nottingham prison, circa late 19th to
early 20th century, including the
governors book of prisoners, containing
numerous black & white head & shoulder
images of prisoners mug shots and
manuscript records detailing what crime
each person had committed and when (a
real rogues gallery!), crimes include,
stealing a tin of pineapple, frequenting,
larceny, robbery & violence, gambling,
stealing a haddock, loitering with intent,
horse stealing, etc., contemporary half
morocco binding, 8vo, together with an
original black & white photograph of the
prison (Saint John Street), now
demolished, framed and glazed, image
size 10.8cm x 15.3cm approx., plus a
group of nine original prison keys, for the
cells etc., contained in a hinged
mahogany box with large ship to lid
(possibly made by a prisoner), plus a later
mug shot flip book
£150 - £250
979
Elvis Presley colour poster. A Reveille
Special, Elvis Presley as he appears in the
MGM Film, It happened at the Worlds
Fair', slight loss to lower left edge, some
small tears and splits, with pin hole to
corners, 152cm x 100.5cm approx.
£10 - £15
980
Collection of appproximately thirty-one
miscellaneous books, circa early 20th
century and before, authors include
Milton, Tennyson, Eliot, etc. (no reserve,
buyer collects)
£10 - £20
981
Cambridge interest. Large collection of
over 200 19th century deeds, indentures,
documents etc., many relating to
Cambridge (collection only)
£40 - £60
982
Illustrated London News, volume 29,
July - December 1856, numerous
engraved illustrations, contemporary
boards, worn, folio
£30 - £50
983
Manuscript journal by Midshipman E. S.
Carey, of his time aboard Warship
H.M.S. Gannet, and then later H.M.S.
Tyne,
H.M.S.
Tamar,
H.M.S.
Collingwood and H.M.S. Inflexible circa
1889-96, includes numerous maps of
where he has travelled to, including
Africa, Europe, Arabian Sea, etc.,
contemporary boards, worn, folio
£40 - £50