RichardB Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sheffield-Postal-His...bayphotohosting Sheffield Postal History, end real soon. (Not bidding) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 This auction is for an original issue of "The Illustrated Exhibitor". It was a journal published weekly from June 1851 totally devoted to the exhibits at "The Great Exhibition of The Industry of All Nations" at Crystal Palace in 1851. Cost 2d. Contains SHEFFIELD's Contribution to the World Fair, 10 pages inc 16 engravings - one is full page of the Sheffield Court from a Daguerreotype by Fehrenbach - others include CUTLERY, FIRE GRATE, FENDER, STOVE, SKATE, a superb series of 6 on the STEEL manufacturing process. A full page engraving of the famous 5th Aug 1851 Teetotal demonstation for Total Abstinence. Items from the Ladies Dept inc 6 engravings - eg Beetle-Wing Dress, Parasol, Sleeve Trimming etc. Cranes used in the construction of the Crystal Palace. -------------------------------- Five hours left, not bidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 SHEFFIELD STUDENT SONGS This was published for private circulation among students at the University of Sheffield. No publication date but would guess 1950s. It contains a selection of 'traditional' student songs, from Skiffle to Welsh and Latin Hymns. it includes 8 blank pages which have been provided for writing in songs that could not be printed. 72 pages A5 format in vgc ----------------------------------------- 1 day left; not bidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Newspaper man's story of the Sheffield Flood and the First World War. It includes information on the creation of its Bishopric, and its educational schemes, culminating in Sheffield University. 11 pen and ink illustrations and 3 plans, by the author. ---------------------------------------- 1924, not bidding - though tempted Some nice illustrations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TALES-LEGENDS-OF-ANC...%3A1|240%3A1318 A selection of anecdotes, tales and factual accounts of Sheffield long ago. Contents include: The Blind Fiddlers / The Nosy Ecclesfield Folk / The Legend of Ringinglow / Some Quaint Customs / The Daring P{lot to seize Sheffield Town Hall ..........and much more Illustrated with old black and white photographs small blemish on front cover otherwise in vgc 60 pages A5 format ------------------------------------------ Might bid; unlikely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 33 mm diameter and 24 grammes in weight, One penny copper token of the year 1813 , Payable at S Hobson & Sons, Button manufacturers Sheffield. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=360118529199 End time: 07-Jan-09 20:18:00 GMT (5 days 5 hours); currently £3.00, no bids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Sheffield Union Banking Company Sheffield 1898 Cheque Merged with London City and Midland Bank in 1901 Became London Joint City and Midland Bank in 1918 Changed name to Midland Bank in 1923 Became part of HSBC (Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) in 1992 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=200292698046 End time: 07-Jan-09 13:17:36 GMT (4 days 21 hours) £14.25; no bids currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 For Sale VINTAGE and VERY RARE Football Photo Card should have been issued in the early 1920's McCourt/Sheffield United I believe this card is from Thomson and the series is titled Football photos K size, however, I am not 100% sure of this. The card is in fair to good condition, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/McCourt-Sheffield-20...%3A1|240%3A1318 End time: 1 hour 6 mins (02-Jan-09 16:35:40 GMT); Ending SOON £1.50, no bids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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