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GWASG GREGYNOG: PLACES / Y MAN A'R LLE, 1996 associated box set of twelve limited edition booklets

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GWASG GREGYNOG: POETS BOOKLETS & PLACES / Y MAN A'R LLE, 1996, box set of twelve limited edition (

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GWASG GREGYNOG EPHEMERA, to include promotional fliers, sample pages advertising upcoming books, '

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GWASG GREGYNOG EPHEMERA, to include Jonah Jones 'An Artist's Life in Wales', 'Goethe: Poems', 'The

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GWASG GREGYNOG: KYFFIN A CELEBRATION 2007, limited edition (38/360), colour and monochrome

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GWASG GREGYNOG: INWARDS WHERE ALL THE BATTLE IS, A Selection of Alun Lewis's Writings from India,

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GWASG GREGYNOG: SUNDRIE PIECES 2003, limited edition (57/200), by George Herbert, edited with an

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GWASG GREGYNOG: THE LADIES OF GREGYNOG 1984, limited edition (66/105), by Baroness Eirene White (

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GWASG GREGYNOG: THE MOUNTAINS OF WALES, An Anthology in Verse & Prose, 1987, limited edition (202/

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GWASG GREGYNOG: THOMAS OLIVERS OF TREGYNON, The Life of an Early Methodist Preacher Written by

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MORRIS-JONES (JOHN) Caniadau. Fox Jones & Co., Kemp Hall, 1907, no. 46 of 52 copies on Japanese

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THOMAS (R.S.) The Stones of the Field. 1st ed., Druid Press, Carmarthen, 1946, signed to flyleaf

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A VERY EXTENSIVE ARCHIVE OF DOCUMENTS RELATING TO WILLIAM WESTON YOUNG (1776-1847) the famous

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WILLIAM WESTON YOUNG (1776-1847) British Birds, An album of 41 fine original watercolour drawings of

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WILLIAM WESTON YOUNG (1776-1847) British Birds, An album of 41 fine original watercolour drawings of birds being working templates for Welsh porcelain decoration, each 16.3 x 25.7cms approx., tipped in and mounted in frame, many captioned in pencil on mount, lacking free-endpapers, nineteenth century calf, the upper cover blocked in gilt 'British Birds/By/William Weston Young/Neath. 1804', expertly rebacked by Bayntun of Bath, circa 1940, 4to Auctioneer's Note: a unique series of ornithological watercolours by William Weston Young who was born in Bristol on 20 April 1776 into a devout Quaker family, the third son of Edward Young, a Bristolian merchant and Sarah (Sally) Young (née Weston). William led a diverse and entrepreneurial life, but an early bankruptcy forced him into paid employment. On 23 January 1803, Young and his wife Elizabeth moved to new lodgings in Swansea, Glamorganshire. Here he gained employment under fellow Quaker, Lewis Weston Dillwyn, as a 'draftsman' at Dillwyn's Cambrian Pottery, where he remained until August 1806 on a salary of £75 per annum. The watercolours in the present lot would seem to date from this period. Dillwyn and Young, both in their mid-twenties, struck up a close friendship due to their common interest in natural history. Many of Young's painted wares feature accurately depicted flora and fauna as well as the taxonomic names of the illustrated species. Collections of this pottery can be seen at the V&A Museum, South Kensington, The National Museum of Wales, Cardiff and at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea. In 1814, and now recovered from his debts, Young became the major investor in the Nantgarw Pottery established by William Billingsley and Samuel Walker. When the pair left the struggling business in 1820, Young assumed full control, and managed the debts through careful marketing and sale of remaining stock. Young's experience of firing ceramics, together with his familiarity with the region as a local surveyor and his amateur interests in geology enabled him to conceive of a heat-proof, blast-furnace brick, using silica found in large deposits at the head of the Neath Valley. His profit share from the Dinas Firebrick Works was ultimately a very modest pension, and William Weston Young died in relative poverty in Lower Mitton, Kidderminster on 5 March 1847. Provenance: William Yarrell; Charles J. Sawyer; J. Kyle Fletcher Ltd.; F.E. Andrews circa 1941, Cardiff; by descent to the Andrews family; private collection Cardiff, loosely inserted are three ALS and two carbon typed copies from the bookseller J. Kyrle Fletcher to the purchaser F. E. Andrews, relating the discovery of the album. The first, dated 13 February 1935 notes, 'Mr William Weston Young made the drawing for Mr Dillwyn's valuable work on British Confervae and a series of drawings of British Birds now in the possession of Mr Yarrell'. The correspondence relates that the bookseller traced the descendants of Yarrell and acquired the volume, which was sold to Andrews in 1941. In addition, an autograph note stating, 'A Collection of Water Colour Drawings of British Wild Birds found in the County of Glamorgan drawn by William Weston Young when living at the Mill in the Neath Valley, and sent by him in 1804 to Yarrell the Eminent Naturalist. It was on account of these drawings that Yarrell proposed WW Young as a member of the Zoological Society. When the Yarrell collection of black and White drawings of birds sold, this small collection of Water Colour Drawings in a different hand were part of the collection (sic) which was identified as the work of the Neath quaker artist: 41 Drawings in a modern full calf binding, gilt lettered.'. Also a 1914 dated receipt to F.E. Andrews for china and wax busts.

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HISTORIC WELSH RUGBY UNION CAPS & EPHEMERA RELATING TO JOSEPH IVOR THOMAS MORRIS, (also referred

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HISTORIC WELSH RUGBY UNION CAPS & EPHEMERA RELATING TO JOSEPH IVOR THOMAS MORRIS, (also referred to as Glyn) comprising (1) 1924 Welsh Cap Ivor Morris, embroidered metallic embellishments including braided trim with the year 1924 to the peak, metallic gold tassel and crown, internal maker's mark 'R.W. Forsyth Ltd., Edinburgh & Glasgow', Prince of Wales feathers over motto 'Ich Dien', red velvet panels (good, some minor staining to trim, internal silk liner frayed). (2) 1923/24 Swansea RFC Cap Ivor Morris, blue velvet cap embellished with metallic braided rim and tassel, the year 1923/24 embroidered to the peak, embroidered Swansea Football Club emblem, internal maker's mark 'R.W. Forsyth Ltd., Edinburgh & Glasgow' (internal silk liner frayed, otherwise very good). (3) Dinner card from the County Borough of Swansea for the visit of New Zealand team on the 27th September 1924, together with an invitation from the Mayor for Ivor Morris to attend. The New Zealand team were known as ‘The Invincibles’, as they won all 32 games they played on the tour, they beat Swansea 39-3, and the match credited as the starting point when both teams formally sang their national anthems. Numerous players signatures including Bill Irvine, Quentin Donald, Maurice Brownlie, Les Cupples, Snowy Swenson, Mark Nichols, Burt Cook etc. (4) Invitation to New Zealand v. Wales, 19th November 1924 for Ivor Morris. (5) England v. Wales at Swansea January 19th 1924 programme (inspection advised, pages away from seam). (6) Cigarette card No. 21 for Ivor Morris, a Forward at Swansea. (7) Three photographs including a hand-coloured and embellished photograph of Ivor Morris in his Welsh jersey, 61 x 48cms; a Welsh squad photograph, Wales v. England, January 19th 1924, 46 x 35cms (some fading); and a montage of Port Talbot Aberavon RFC, 1925-26 season, 42 x 50cms. (8) Dinner card from Scottish Football Union on 2nd February 1924, in honour of The Welsh fifteen, following the international, bearing numerous players signatures including J.C.R. Buchanan (Captain Scotland), J. Whitfield (Captain Wales) A.C. Gillies, D. Drydale, G.P.S. Macpherson etc. (approximately 40) Auctioneer's Note: 'Glyn' Ivor Morris earned his two international caps for Wales when he was selected by the Welsh Rugby Union committee as prop for the 1924 Five Nations Championship match against England at St Helen's, Swansea. Morris made his debut on 19 January 1924 before a crowd of 35,000 spectators. He lined up in the Welsh front row against a powerful England pack that included future captain Wavell Wakefield. England dominated the first half and led 11–3 at the interval before securing a 17–9 victory, despite Wales responding with tries from Tommy Arthur William Johnson, Albert David Owen, and Tom Jones. His second cap was 2 February 1924, Scotland defeated Wales 35–10. The match was played at Inverleith in Edinburgh. Scotland dominated from the start, taking a commanding 22–0 lead at half-time. Morris born in Burry Port, played initially for Loughor, then Swansea, was a Ystalyfera–based police constable at the time of his Wales caps. Provenance: private collection Swansea, by family descent

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A VICTORIOUS 1972 LLANELLI RUGBY UNION JERSEY FAMOUSLY MATCH-WORN BY TOMMY DAVID VERSUS NEW

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A VICTORIOUS 1972 LLANELLI RUGBY UNION JERSEY FAMOUSLY MATCH-WORN BY TOMMY DAVID VERSUS NEW ZEALAND On 31st October 1972, the Scarlets overturned the odds with an historic 9-3 over the New Zealanders. Back-row forward Tommy David had just joined the club from Pontypridd to play a crucial role in the bruising encounter at Stradey Park. To our knowledge another jersey from the famous match has never been auctioned. The traditional jersey bearing an Umbro maker's mark (International Sports Wear, Woodward Stadler of Gerard's Cross), size XOS, embroidered Llanelli Rugby Football Club shield to left breast, bearing the Prince of Wales feathers and yellow dragon, elasticated cuffs, three buttons to white collar, No. 6 felt patch to the rear, quilted stitched shoulder pad area. Auctioneer's Note: the match remains one of the most celebrated upsets in the history of rugby union. Played before a capacity crowd of approximately 26,000 people, the game saw a team of local Welsh players achieve the 9–3 victory over one of the most dominant international sides in the world. The win was so significant to the local community that it famously led to the town’s pubs running dry as fans celebrated long into the night. The scoring began early in the match and was set in motion by the creative play of Llanelli fly-half Phil Bennett. After Bennett struck the crossbar with a long-range penalty attempt, the ball rebounded into the path of the All Blacks scrum-half, Lin Colling. As Colling attempted to clear the ball, Llanelli centre Roy Bergiers charged down the kick and dived on the ball in the corner for the game's only try. Bennett’s successful conversion gave the home side an early six-point lead, stunning the visitors and electrifying the home crowd. New Zealand responded with a penalty kick from full-back Joe Karam, which narrowed the gap to 6–3, but they were unable to break through the resolute Llanelli defence to score a try. The match was characterized by intense physical play, with the Llanelli pack, including players like Tommy David wearing this famous jersey and his captain Delme Thomas, matching the All Blacks in the scrums and rucks. The victory was finally sealed ten minutes before the end of the game when winger Andy Hill kicked a massive penalty from near the halfway line, bringing the final score to 9–3. The cultural impact of the game was immediate and lasting. It inspired Max Boyce’s famous poem and song, which captured the sense of local pride and the disbelief that a club side could humble the mighty New Zealand team. For the players involved, many of whom were industrial workers from the surrounding area, the victory became the defining moment of their sporting lives and cemented Llanelli's formidable reputation in Welsh rugby. Tommy David was a powerhouse of Welsh rugby whose career was defined by physical resilience and a remarkable knack for being in the right place at the historic right time. Born in April 1948 in Pontypridd, he became one of the most recognisable forwards of the 1970s, known for his robust style of play and his ability to excel in both rugby union and rugby league. While he began his journey with his hometown club of Pontypridd, it was his move to Llanelli that would provide the backdrop for his most famous achievement on the rugby field. In 1972, under the innovative coaching of Carwyn James at Llanelli, David developed into a more versatile and mobile back-rower. This evolution was on full display during this match. David played an essential role as he refused to be intimidated by the New Zealanders, providing that physical edge necessary to protect the lead established early in the game. Remarkably, he repeated this feat just months later as part of the legendary Barbarians side that defeated the All Blacks in January 1973, making him one of the few players to beat the world's most famous rugby team twice in a single season. His international career for Wales was relatively brief, consisting of four caps between 1973 and 1976, largely due to the immense competition for back-row places during the golden era of Welsh rugby. Nevertheless, he was a member of the squad that secured the Grand Slam in 1976, a pinnacle for any Welsh player. His talent also earned him a place on the 1974 British Lions tour to South Africa. Although he did not play in the Test matches, he was a prolific scorer in the provincial games, crossing the try line five times and contributing to the success of an undefeated touring party. As his union career reached its later stages, David made the professional switch to rugby league in 1981, joining the Cardiff City Blue Dragons. Even in his thirties, he successfully adapted to the demands of the thirteen-man code, eventually earning two caps for the Wales national rugby league team. This transition confirmed his status as a truly versatile athlete. Provenance: Tommy David and family, believed to be the first Llanelli jersey from the famous match to be offered at public auction Comments: some staining to chest area from previous display, pin hole marks, otherwise good. Condition Report: little colour run into the collar, light pink around stitching

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1871 PATTERN ALBERT HELMET OF THE MONTGOMERYSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY, silvered skull, acanthus leaf

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‡ PAUL ROBESON (1898-1976) signed programme from the UK Recital Tour 1949, fully signed in pencil

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RICHARD BURTON AUTOGRAPHED THEATRE PROGRAMME, King Henry V, The Old Vic Company, 1955/1956 season,

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NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD 1925 CONCERT POSTER, 75 x 51cms Auctioneer's Note: fundraising concert at

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JOHN SPEEDE four hand-coloured engraved maps of counties in Wales - Cardiganshire with insert of

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RARE WELSH SUBJECT POSTAL WAFER SEALS circa 1840-60, in two sets of twelve, titled and engraved

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PAIR OF WELSH TURNED BEECH CAWL BOWLS & LADLE early 19th century, with brass strap rims fixed by

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‡ PAUL PETER PIECH (American-Welsh 1920-1996) woodcut - colourful portrait of a horse with

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‡ JOHN PETTS (British, worked, lived Wales 1914-1991) complete set of eight Caseg Broadsheet wood-

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‡ JOHN PETTS (British, worked, lived Wales 1914-1991) complete set of eight Caseg Broadsheet wood-engravings - edited by Alun Lewis, titles include 'Raiders' Dawn', 'Song of Innocence', 'Penillion', 'War and Wales', 'Rhyfel a Chymru', 'Choirs', 'Hedd - Peace', 'In Memory of Ann Jones', 'Spring', 'To a Welsh Woman', 'The Green Heart', 'The Circle of C' and 'Lovesong', illustrated by John Petts and Brenda Chamberlain Auctioneer's Note: the Caseg Broadsheets were published between 1941 and 1942, the project brought together the unique talents of the soldier-poet Alun Lewis and the visual artists John Petts and Brenda Chamberlain. Operating through the Caseg Press, a private press founded by Petts and Chamberlain in the mountains of Snowdonia in 1937, the venture aimed to bring high-quality art and literature directly to the general public during the turmoil of World War II. The initial vision for the project was heavily driven by Alun Lewis, who wanted to give the private press a broader and more impactful social purpose. Inspired by traditional seventeenth and eighteenth-century chapbooks, Lewis envisioned single-sheet, bilingual broadsheets that paired powerful Welsh poetry with striking wood engravings. His primary goal was democratic, as he wanted to ensure the prints were cheap enough for the poorest man to buy. Through this affordable format, Lewis hoped to foster education, comfort, and cultural connection among ordinary people during the dark days of the war. In terms of production, each broadsheet featured a short poetical text accompanied by a detailed engraving. Out of a planned series, six broadsheets were successfully published between November 1941 and June 1942, while two additional broadsheets were prepared but never printed. The prints were produced in limited batches of five hundred copies each and were distributed through mail subscriptions as well as locally in Welsh village post offices and shops. Despite its initial success, the ambitious venture ultimately collapsed due to a combination of the gruelling wartime economy and personal tragedy. As a pacifist who nevertheless chose to fight fascism, Lewis joined the army and was deployed overseas. The collaboration came to a permanent halt following his tragic death at the age of twenty-eight on the active front in Burma in March 1944. The history, correspondence, and legacy of this venture were later chronicled by Brenda Chamberlain in her 1970 book, Alun Lewis and the Making of the Caseg Broadsheets, and the original documents remain preserved today in the National Library of Wales Archives Provenance: private collection Vale of Glamorgan Comments: loose, broadsheet seven and eight have foxing and small edge tears

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‡ JOHN PETTS (British, worked, lived Wales 1914-1991) print - entitled 'Bible Tercentenary Monument,

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‡ BRENDA CHAMBERLAIN (Welsh 1912-1971) print - entitled 'Williams O'Wern (Y Parch, William

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‡ PETER PRENDERGAST (Welsh 1946-2007) ink on paper - entitled verso 'Baby on Lap' on Martin Tinney

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‡ POWYS EVANS a.k.a 'QUIZ' (Welsh 1899-1981) watercolour - entitled verso 'The Artist', signed and

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‡ POWYS EVANS a.k.a 'QUIZ' (Welsh 1899-1981) watercolour - entitled verso 'The Artist', signed and dated 1931, 45 x 30cms Auctioneer's Note: Powys Evans—better known to the 1920s public by his pen name "Quiz"—was one of those rare artists who managed to perfectly capture the chaotic, flashy energy of interwar London. He was an absolute star of the British cartoon scene, bridging the gap between serious fine art and the fast-paced world of magazines. Through his sharp, witty ink drawings, Evans created a virtual yearbook of the era's most famous politicians, writers, and celebrities. Yet, despite being at the absolute centre of high society, his life story ended up being just as fascinating and mysterious as the famous faces he sketched. Growing up, Evans had a pretty comfortable life as the son of a Welsh judge who fully supported his art. He ended up getting a top-tier art education, learning from legendary English painters like Walter Sickert and Spencer Gore, and studying at the prestigious Slade School of Fine Art. His studies were cut short when he went off to fight on the Western Front with the Welsh Guards during the First World War. When he came home to London, he originally wanted to be a traditional oil painter, focusing on moody cityscapes. But the roaring twenties were kicking into high gear, and Evans quickly realized that his real talent lay in capturing the eccentric people around him. His big break came in 1922 when he published a series of funny drawings poking fun at a hit theatre production called The Beggar's Opera. The sketches were a massive success and caught the eye of The Saturday Review, a major magazine that hired him on the spot. Working under his new pseudonym Quiz, Evans developed a really cool, clean style. He could use just a few simple lines mixed with dramatic, slightly distorted features to instantly sum up a person's entire personality. People loved it, and his weekly cartoons became the talk of the town. By the middle of the decade, Evans was on top of the world. His gallery shows in London were completely sold out, and Max Beerbohm, the undisputed king of British caricature at the time, even named Evans as his official artistic heir. Evans drew basically everyone who mattered in 1920s Britain, from a young Winston Churchill to famous authors like J. B. Priestley. His drawings were later collected into popular books, and they worked like an unofficial backstage pass to British high society, stripping away the stiff, formal dignity of the ruling class and showing how performative fame really was. Then, just as he reached the absolute peak of his fame and financial success in his mid-thirties, Evans did something that shocked everyone. He walked away from it all. He quit his magazine jobs, turned his back on the London spotlight, and moved to the middle of nowhere in North Wales. He spent the next forty years living as a quiet semi-recluse in small towns like Dolgellau and Tywyn, completely detached from the art world until he passed away in 1981. No one really knows why he chose to disappear, but the brilliant collection of sketches he left behind still stands as an incredible time capsule of a wild, forgotten decade. Provenance: private collection Monmouthshire Comments: framed and glazed

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Auction date(s): Jul 27

Lot location: Cardiff

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