National Motor Museum Beaulieu Opening 1972 Anthony Heal Ticket Menu Booklet

Description: A collection of 3 items relating to the opening of the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, on 4th July 1972, and a Pictorial Guide Book of the Montagu Motor Museums of 1967/8. All ex Anthony Heal (see provenance below)"The Rothmans Cavalcade of Motoring. 1897-1972. The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. 4th July 1972" 8 page booklet, with an intro by Lord Montagu, then a list of 116 exhibits.A gilt edged card ticket, issued to "Mr AS Heal" from "Lord and Lady Montagu of Beaulieu And the Trustees of the Beaulieu Museum Trust" for the occasion of the Buffet Dinner & Preview of the National Motor Museum. Monday 3rd July, 1972. And for the opening day, 4th July. There is a pencil note "No" against the dinner and a "Yes" against the opening day."Luncheon Menu" related to the above invitation (which we assume Heal didn't attend). 4 page menu held with gold ribbon within gilt embossed decorative card covers. "Montagu Motor Museums. Beaulieu & Brighton" 1967/8. A 96pp book detailing exhibits (many with photographic illustrations). Condition as photos. PROVENANCE:This lot came within a larger archive of Heal family items I will be listing. The items fall broadly into two categories: Various books and ephemera once belonging to Sir Ambrose Heal, and various items of motoring ephemera once belonging to Anthony Heal.Sir Ambrose Heal, (3 Sep 1872 - 15 Nov 1959) English furniture designer & businessman in the early 20th century. He joined Heal's in 1893, & was chairman (then called Heal & Son) from 1913 to 1953. Under Heal, the company introduced Arts & Craft style to mechanised furniture production, making it available to the middle classes. Apart from work interests, Heal collected London historical ephemera, mainly from the 17th & 18th centuries, inc. records of tradesmen, goldsmiths, calligraphers, signboards and furniture makers. His collection of trade-cards is preserved at the British Museum. He was the author of five books. (see Wikipedia). Anthony Standerwick Heal, (23 Feb 1907 - 25 Mar 1995) son of Sir Ambrose & his 2nd wife, Edith Heal. From a schoolboy spectator at Brooklands, to avid car collector. Heal was a leading member of the Vintage Sports Car Club (VSCC) for 40 years, organising & competing in events. He won a silver medal at his first attempt in 1931 MCC Lands End Trial. By 1930s, he was winning medals in a 30/98 Vauxhall. He rescued & restored (& subsequently raced), with the help of Len Gibbs, a Fiat racing car built in 1910 with a 10-litre, 4 cylinder engine & chain drive. In 1937 he bought the 1919 5-litre Ballot Indianapolis racing car. Heal owned many, & was an authority on Sunbeam cars, and published 'Sunbeam Racing Cars. 1910-1930' in 1986. Search "History, Monuments and Memorials of Penn" for a concise history of Heals motoring achievements. ______________________________ Combined Postage UK Based Customers:I can usually combine UK postage, depending on weight and size, usually 50p for each subsequent purchase, on top of highest first post cost. Please ask if in doubt. Overseas Customers:I Cannot combine postage on overseas items, as eBay Global Shipping rules don't usually allow it. Shipping Information I will only post to addresses registered on eBay. UK Based Customers:I aim to post items within 4 working days of payment being confirmed by eBay. I usually pack and post twice a week, so, depending on when payment is received, I may post same day, or, latest 4 working days later. Overseas Customers:I will only post outside of the UK if the eBay global shipping programme is available on the listing. This service does not offer combined postage. Returns UK Based Customers:Items can be returned if found not to be as described. Overseas Customers:No returns are accepted from overseas customers. If in doubt, please do not purchase. Sorry! Thanks for looking!

Price: 12.99 GBP

Location: High Wycombe

End Time: 2025-01-04T10:27:29.000Z

Shipping Cost: 24.92 GBP