An unpublished memoir from a World War I female mechanised transport vehicle driver is among lots going under the hammer.

The memoir of Miss Marjory 'Mac' Maclean is one of the star attractions at the upcoming Laidlaw Auctioneers and Valuers sale.

The memoir, with an estimated value of £200-£400, comes with an album of annotated period photographs, newspaper extracts, and a typewritten account detailing her time in service.

One extract tells of her coaxing a broken-down car back to life on Princes Street, Edinburgh, much to the surprise of a group of onlookers.

A WWII tunic up for auctionA WWII tunic up for auction (Image: Supplied) Another poignant lot is the tunic of an Irish-born army officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Harold Marcus Ervine-Andrews, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry during World War II.

The tunic, estimated to fetch between £100-£200, carries with it a remarkable story of bravery and tenacity displayed by the officer on the night of May 31-June 1, 1940.

Despite being surrounded by 'vastly superior enemy forces', Captain Ervine-Andrews and his company held their position for more than ten hours, with the officer himself engaging the enemy from the top of a straw-roofed barn, despite the risk to his own life.

The memoir of Miss Marjory 'Mac' MacleanThe memoir of Miss Marjory 'Mac' Maclean (Image: Supplied) The Victoria Cross is the highest decoration given to members of the British Armed Forces for 'valour and gallantry' in the face of the enemy.

The auction, set for October 5 and 6, will also feature an 'eclectic' mix of other lots, including 'exquisite' Belle Epoque silver and a 1989 US Army Humvee.

A collection of musical instruments and items related to George Formby will also be up for grabs.

George Formby, an actor, singer-songwriter, comedian, and star of stage and screen, was Britain’s highest-paid entertainer of his time.

A 1989 US Army HumveeA 1989 US Army Humvee (Image: Supplied) The auction will include 20 lots relating to Formby, including his Dunhill Denicotea cigarette holder and numerous cased banjos and ukuleles.

The Formby items were acquired from the sale of the entire contents of Formby’s 'Beryldene' residence, which was sold by J Entwistle & Co of Lytham St Annes at public auction in June 1961.

The auction sale of the Beryldene contents was conducted from a marquee in its garden, following the actor's death.

The fully illustrated catalogue is available to view online via the website at www.laidlawauctioneers.co.uk.