Vectis Auctions will hold its inaugural Book & Works on Paper Auction Sale on Tuesday 15^th September 2020, showcasing over 200 lots containing in excess of 10,000 individual volumes spanning over 85 years of publication. Many volumes are in immaculate “unread” condition, the bulk of the sale being formed from an extensive World class collection of Science Fiction / Fantasy volumes & part-works collected over a 50+ year span from sources spanning the globe.

Highlights Include:

• Science Fiction & Fantasy – A huge reference collection of international importance featuring: numerous epoch defining volumes from classic authors such as: Asimov, Heinlein, Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Terry Pratchett, Etc. Publication dates range from the 1930’s – 2010’s

         Science Fact – Various Publications from such as: NASA, Time Life Series & Scientific Part Works, Etc.

Monthly Issue Science Fiction & Fantasy Story “magazines” (both U.S. & U.K. Editions) early issues date from the 1930’s through the “golden age” (1940’s-50’s) to the early 2000’s. Many early issues are complete with superb examples of specially commissioned full colour cover artwork in the style of the time.

• Military History – A large selection notable for its comprehensive collections detailing the armed forces / conflicts involving the State of Israel (1947-2000’s) & the Austro-Hungarian Empire (16^th – Early 20^th Centuries)

A very desirable selection of Rare & Signed Aviation Titles / Prints – Including many multiple signings (mostly in the 1980’s/1990’s) by surviving WW2 aircrew / aces from the United States, Britain & the Commonwealth & German Air Forces, the majority of whom are now no longer with us.

• A large Section of TV/Film related publications featuring many works including: Dr. Who (featuring all its incarnations), Thunderbirds, Star Trek (again featuring all its forms), Star Wars, Etc.

Part 2 containing more of the same will follow on October 27th 2020.

Vectis are the world’s foremost auction house for collectable items.  For over 25 years they have been at the forefront of collectable toys they are now expanding their expertise to cover collectable & rare books.

If you would like more information on this or future book sales please contact Simon Clarke on +44 (0) 1642 750616 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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The Model Train sale held on the 21^st of August started with Part 3 of the St Martins Bay Collection, 42 lots of OO Gauge British Outline, followed by a further 108 lots in a second Single Owner Collection. The sale continued with HO American & Continental Outline, Hornby Dublo 2-rail, 3-rail and Acho, plus a selection of Hornby Dublo/Meccano Product Catalogues. The sale also featured N Gauge, Wrenn, Triang, OO Gauge Kit/Kitbuilt, Meccano & Other Constructional Toys; plus, Gauge 1 & Larger, O Gauge and O Gauge Finescale plus books, magazines, product catalogues, DVDs, pictures & prints, and our usual good selection of General Trains.

Huge Action Figure Collection to be sold!

Perhaps the world’s best collection of modern, plastic toys to be sold at Vectis Auctions on Wednesday 19^th August.

Mainly made up of small-scale action figures many people will remember from the 1980’s – 1990 including Masters of the Universe, Thundercats, Tron, Buck Rogers, Clash of the Titans, Flash Gordon and many more.  The majority of the collection is graded and display sealed (to prevent wear or deterioration) and has been amassed by one single owner.

Vectis has recently been experiencing an increasing demand for more modern toys, especially in excellent condition. These are toys that typically would not have cost a fortune but are now commanding high prices and reasons for collecting these are multiple. For some it reminds them of toys they had in childhood, others see them as works of art. Some collectors follow a series such as Captain Scarlet, Blackstar or Justice League or purchase figures to sit alongside graphic novel or comic book collections. There are also those that keep an eye on the investment potential of toys and buy accordingly.

The sale includes some rare The Lord of the Rings carded figures from the 1978 cartoon version which are estimated up to £500 per figure plus more obscure TigerSharks and Rock Lords action figures.

If you have not considered collecting action figures before this provides you with the opportunity to acquire excellent pieces which are pre-graded before they might become out of financial reach.

The Action Figure sale is the first of a two-day TV & Film sale. The second day follows with more rarities such as a Meccano Star Wars IG-88 Bounty Hunter figure estimated at £6,000. This figure appears for only a short period in the film so was not as popular as some of the others. Added to this is the fact it is on a Meccano (French release) square shaped, Empire Strikes Back 20 back card it narrows the number to be found in this condition to be a handful. It is not just figures, there is a POCH PBP Star Wars (Spanish) card only (no figure) with a pre-sale estimate of £700. If you have the toy for this packaging you would be looking at figures in excess of £30,000.

The sale will be live online as Vectis continues to focus on its online sales even in a post-Covid era. Items can be shipped worldwide, packed professionally by the in-house specialist packing team. Pre-sale quotes available

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For more information please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or +44 (0) 1642 750616

Vectis Auctions, Thornaby, Stockton on Tees, TS17 9JZ.

Tel:  +44 (0) 01642 750616                 Fax:  + 44 (0) 1642 69478                   www.vectis.co.uk

JM