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William Belsham. Autograph Letter Signed to Richard Phillips, author, bookseller, editor. Political writer and historian. One page, 4to, some defects but text clear and complete. "I have inclosed a few observations, for insertion, if you have room, in your valuable Magazine [The Monthly Magazine], on the present State of the Poor, and suggesting such remedies . . ." He doubts if the... |
£100.00 | |
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A member of the Farjeon Family, prob. Joan Jefferson Farjeon, later a set designer. Family (holiday) newspaper, typescript, "The Frinton Some-times". And another item. Three issues, 12-8-1928, 13-8-1928 and 4-9-1928 (incomplete), 12 pp., 4to, not bound, loose pages as issued (with paper clip), marked by paper-clip rust, mainly good. The first two are also headed "Final Edition", and are vil. 1, nos.1,2. The third has only a title. Much of it is spoof with the... |
£225.00 | |
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Admiral Sir Edward Campbell Rich Owen Autograph Letter Signed [to R. Byham of the Ordnance Office]. English admiral who 'while in command of the "Immortalite" captured and destroyed many French gunboats and privateers, 1802-5' (DNB).Two pages, 12mo. Good though grubby, and with blank second leaf of bifoliate cut down to a stub. Thanks Byham for 'all your kindness'. 'I shall have an opportunity... |
£120.00 | |
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Briton Riviere Autograph Letter Signed to 'Miss Ward'. English artist (1840-1920). Two pages, 12mo. Good, but with closed tear at head unobtrusively repaired with archival tape, and some spotting. In stamped envelope addressed in autograph and with postmark. 'I shall be pleased to come & see your pupils work on Wednesday June the 1st but shall... |
£33.00 | |
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George Combe Fragment of Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent. Victorian phrenologist (1788-1858) and natural philosopher. Paper dimensions roughly seven and a half inches by three inches. Folded four times. Good, but worn and with some loss to bottom corners from previous mounting. Reads 'I am | My dear Sir | Yours most truly | Geo: Combe | If you see Mr... |
£23.00 | |
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Sir Thomas Nicholas Redington Autograph Frank with address to R. Byham. Irish administrator and Member of Parliament (1815-62). Consists of the front of the envelope, the dimensions of which are roughly five inches by three. Addressed to 'R. Byham Esq. | Ordnance Office | Pall Mall | London', and signed 'Th Redington'. Two postmarks in red ink: the first, in a... |
£18.00 | |
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William Edward Hartpole Lecky Autograph Letter Signed [to the editor of the North American Review]. Two pages, 12mo. Very good. Thanks his correspondent for 'your kind letter & for the hospitality you have given me in the North American Review. I hope you will be able to bring out my article in the March Number as the political Kaleidoscope changes so quickly that some part may appear... |
£36.00 | |
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Charles Booth Autograph Letter Signed to Cardinal [Herbert] Vaughan. Shipowner (1840-1916), philanthropist and writer on social affairs. The recipient Herbert Vaughan (1832-1903) was the third Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster. Two pages, 12mo. Good, but with recto of leaf slightly smudged. Reads 'Dear Cardinal Vaughan | If half past nine is not too early... |
£75.00 | |
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Henry Kemble Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Monckton. English comedian (1848-1907), grandson of the actor Charles Kemble. Two pages, 12mo. On grubby, spotted and stained paper. 'I was so sorry to have been prevented coming to you on Sunday last, and also that my absence from town has precluded the possibility of my leaving Cards. I hope I may be... |
£26.00 | |
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Kenneth Alexander Howard, 1st Earl of Effingham Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Lady Honora'. General and courtier (1767-1845). Three pages, 12mo. Folded twice. Good, but on discoloured, lightly creased paper. Difficult hand. Regarding the 'Talents & Acquirements' of a certain 'Captain Spiller'. 'I am much obliged to you for your kind Enquiries after Lady Howard, she is now on her... |
£36.00 |
