General

Grand Prix posters of this vintage are rare and command high prices on the open market.

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was Emperor of the French from 1804 until 1814 and again briefly in 1815.

One of the greatest commanders in history, his wars and campaigns are studied at military schools worldwide.

Eva (Evita) Peron (1919-1952) was the second wife of Argentine President Juan Peron and First Lady of Argentina from 1946 until her early death from cancer, aged 33, in 1952.

Sir George Grey KCB was a British soldier, explorer, Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony, the 11th Premier of New Zealand and a writer.

Better known by his pen name Mark Twain, American author Clemens is best known for his books, 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', 'The Prince and the Pauper', and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

Spanish painter, sculptor, print-maker, ceramicist, stage designer, poet and playwright regarded as one of the most influential & best known artists of the 20th century.

Generally regarded as the greatest of African explorers, Stanley is best known for finding Dr David Livingstone at Lake Tanganyika in 1871. His immortal words 'Dr Livingstone I presume?' have ensured Stanley's place in history.

These items were purchased from a lady who was engaged to be married to Holyoake's son, Roger who died suddenly of a heart attack. The lady in question was left these items in his estate.

Victor over the French at the Battle of the Nile in 1798 and also over the combined French & Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

Hitler's number one commando in WWII, Sturmbannfuhrer Otto Skorzeny was in command of the raid in 1943 that rescued Italian dictator Benito Mussolini who had been overthrown and imprisoned by the Italian government.