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Francisco Giron, Duke of Osuna

Autograph Letter Signed, in Spanish, to George Erving

The recipient, George William Erving (1769-1850), was U.S. Minister to Spain, 1814-19. 2 pages. 16 lines of Spanish text. In good condition despite slight discoloration. Neatly attached down one edge to blank sheet of paper. Docketed (by Erving?) 'From the Duke of Osuna (his family name...

£125.00
General James Harold Doolittle

Autograph Signature.

Distinguished and much-decorated American general (1896-1993), who during World War II led a squadron of army bombers in a series of intrepid raids on the Japanese mainland. In good condition. On a piece of paper 3 inches by 5 inches.

£25.00
Harry {Henry] Snell, Baron Snell

Autograph Letter Signed to A. E. Lidgett.

British Labour politician (1865-1944), leader of the Labour Party in the House of Lords, 1935-40. 1 page, 16mo. In good condition, although creased and a little worn at head. 'I am sorry that you found it difficult to reach me. I leave here fairly early on the days that the House is in session...

£30.00
Ian William Beresford Nye

Typed Letter Signed to F. R. McQuown.

Entomologist (1924-), author of the monumental 'Generic names of moths of the world' (6 vols, 1975-91). The recipient is the author of several works on gardening. 1 page, 8vo. In good condition, but creased and with one closed tear and with sellotape stains at head and foot. He thanks his...

£35.00
Lieutenant General Sir Charles Hastings

4 Autograph Letters Signed to his barrister, Richard Williams of Lincoln's Inn Field.

English soldier, father of Frank Abney Hastings (1794-1828; DNB). The condition of these items is not good: the paper being discoloured, brittle and flaking. A series of intemperate communications. Letter 1 is one page, 8vo, of a bifoliate addressed and docketed on the reverse of the second...

£120.00
Reverend Doctor T. Newton, Wesleyan Minister, on the administration of the poor law

Two Autograph Letters Signed to Charles B. Walker of Thirsk.

A newspaper cutting attached to the white paper folder in which these items are placed carries a short obituary of Newton, who died 30 April [1854]. The first letter is 1 page, 4to, addressed on reverse, and the second 1 page, 12mo, with address on reverse of second leaf of bifolium. Both grubby...

£50.00
Sir Francis Cowley Burnand

Autograph Signature.

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
Sir George Frampton R.A.

Autograph Signature.

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
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
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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