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Sir Francis Cowley Burnand Editor of Punch (1836-1917), and co-author with Sir Arthur Sullivan of 'Cox and Box'. In good condition. On slip, 1 inch by 2 1/2, cut from letter. Signed 'F C Burnand'. |
£15.00 | |
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Sir George Frampton R.A. English sculptor (1860-1928). Florid signature 'Geo. Frampton' on slip of paper, 1 inch by 3 1/2. Slightly smudged but in good condition. Attached to piece of blue paper docketed with biographical information about the 'Great Sculptor'. |
£15.00 | |
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Vice-Admiral Sir Percy Scott Autograph Note Signed to Mrs <Swanthwaite?>. British naval officer and inventor (1853-1924; DNB). 1 page, 16mo. In good condition. Attached to larger piece of card, docketed with a brief biography. 'I shall be delighted to come tomorrow at 4. pm. | Yours sincerely | Percy Scott'. |
£25.00 | |
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W. R. Aykroyd (Beit Memorial Research Fellow; formerly House Surgeon at the General Hospital, St John's Newfoundland), Beriberi and other food-deficiency diseases in Newfoundland and Labrador. Offprint. (From the Journal of Hygiene, vol.xxx no.3, 29 August 1930, pp.357-86). 'Author's Presentation Copy.' For other pamphlets on beri-beri from the Library of Harriette Chick (as this) nutritionist, see above and below #s2653 ff. or request a full list. |
£25.00 | |
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Charles Albert Fecther English actor and dramatist (1824-79; DNB). On slip of paper, 1½ inches by 4 inches, probably cut from letter. Discoloration to two corners caused by mounting. Paper creased and with almost imperceptible closed tear. Florid and attractive signature. Neatly docketed in pencil on reverse. |
£15.00 | |
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Eden Phillpots English novelist, poet and dramatist (1862-1960), noted for his works on Devon. On piece of paper, 3 inches by 4 1/2. In good condition, and attached to a piece of blue card docketed with list of Phillpots works. Distinctive and attractive signature, 'Eden Philpotts | Feb: 1928'. |
£15.00 | |
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Henry William Pickersgill Autograph Note Signed to Sir Martin [Archer Shee (1769-1850; DNB), President of the Royal Academy]. English portrait painter (1782-1875). In good condition. Dimensions approximately 4 1/2 inches square, cropped and with some loss of text after signature. Attached to larger piece of grey paper. Reads 'My dear Sir Martin | I accept with great pleasure your kind invitation for Wednesday the 29... |
£25.00 | |
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HYDROGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT, ADMIRALTY, 1903 Autograph Letter with illegible signature, to 'Frederick' 1 page, 16mo. Creased and discoloured, with holes and loss caused by pin, and with strip at foot loose and neatly reattached with archival tape. Stamped in blue 'HYDROGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT | 28 SEP. 1903'. Reads 'Dear Frederick | I see by the paper on Labuan sent over here that you have had a chart... |
£25.00 | |
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Morley Roberts Autograph Signature on fragment of letter. Novelist, journalist and travel writer (1857-1942). Dimensions: 1 1/4 inches by 4 inches. In good condition, although creased along its length, and attached to a larger piece of paper docketed 'Morley Roberts. | Novelist & Journalist.' |
£15.00 | |
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Sir James Emerson Tennent [the Board of Trade, Whitehall] Autograph Letter Signed to Messrs. W. Ewart & Son, Belfast. Irish traveller, politician and author (1804-69; DNB). 1 page, 4to, on blue paper, with printed address for 'further communication' in top left-hand corner. Docketed with date of reply on verso of second leaf of bifoliate, with has remains of mounts in four corners. Creased with slight spotting... |
£80.00 |
