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William Hillier Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow Typed Letter Signed to 'Bayly Scott Esq.' Governor of New Zealand (1853-1911). Two pages, 4to. Grubby, foxed and discoloured, and with traces of archival tape adhering to second leaf. 'I am entirely at one with you in thinking that there is no reason in cottage building why one should sacrifice appearance and picturesqueness to mere... |
£75.00 | |
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William Scott Autograph Letter Signed to 'H Hoare Esq'. English high-churchman and writer (1813-72), co-editor of the 'Christian Remembrancer' and one of the founders of the 'Saturday Review'. Three pages, 12mo. Grubby, and with two small closed tears at head of first leaf of bifoliate, and one small closed tear at head of second leaf; remains of... |
£28.00 | |
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Alfred Cecil Calmour Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Friend'. English playwright and poet (died 1912). One page, 12mo. In good condition on discoloured paper. 'I'll look up Brandon - but I wished that you had read it to him. - It ritualizes a play so much. Properly cast the price should be a "money matter." But it must be properly cast. Can we meet?... |
£35.00 | |
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Elizabeth Jane Oswald Autograph Letter Signed to 'Miss Graham'. Author (died 1905) of the Icelandic travel guide 'By fell and fjord'. Two pages, 12mo. In good condition although grubby and with traces of mount adhering to verso and stub adhering along one edge. 'I am glad to say that I find the tickets in the row we are in - for the Reid Concerts on Friday... |
£33.00 | |
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Frank Reynolds [PUNCH MAGAZINE] Autograph note signed to unnamed female correspondent. English illustrator (1876-1953), best-known for his work in 'Punch'. One page, 12mo. Very good. Folded once, and with one closed tear in crease. 'Many thanks for the good wishes and the horse shoe'. Signed 'Frank Reynolds'. Docketed in ink on reverse. |
£25.00 | |
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Frederic William Farrar, Dean of Westminster Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent. Dean of Canterbury (1831-1903). 'Dear Sir, | I am sorry that my course as Bampton Lecturer at Oxford prevents me from accepting your kind invitation. | Otherwise I wd. gladly give you a Lecture. I should be pleased to visit Sheffield & see Mr Ruskin's Museum. | I am, Dear Sir | Very... |
£30.00 | |
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Narciso Campero [BOLIVIA] Autograph Signature countersigning cheque. General (1815-96) and President of Bolivia between 1880 and 1884. Dimensions seven inches by three inches. Creased and with several closed tears, and with ink employed in printing cheque faded to purple and lilac. One edge perforated and with perforated numbers '17 x 6' (not affecting signature... |
£100.00 | |
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Sir George Otto Trevelyan Autograph Letter Signed to 'Mr Phillimore'. Second baronet (1838-1928), English Liberal statesman and historian. Two pages, 8vo. Very good, with three small mounts adhering to verso of blank second leaf of bifoliate. Reads 'I am much obliged for your letter, and the kind invitation of the Palmerston Club to their annual dinner on Saturday... |
£25.00 | |
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Sir James Drogmole Linton, R.A. Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Manook. British artist (1840-1916). One page, 12mo. Folded twice. Very good, on somewhat discoloured paper with crease to one corner. Reads 'I return you the cards signed. I regret I cannot do a sketch as it has rained requests of a similar nature this Xmas & I am now obliged to refuse with many... |
£35.00 | |
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Sir Robert Buckley Comyn Autograph Note Signed to 'Mrs Adolphus'. Judge (1792-1853) and author. One page, 12mo. In very good condition. Reads 'My dear Mrs Adolphus, | I lament to say that severe illness makes it impossible for me to leave the house, & consequently to dine with you & <?> today. I hoped better things yesterday. | Sincerely yours |... |
£22.00 |
