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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 | |
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Sir John Foster Fraser Autograph Signature on fragment of letter. Special parliamentary correspondent, traveller and lecturer (1868-1936; DNB). Dimensions: 2 inches by 4½ inches. In good condition and attached to a sheet of paper docketed: 'Sir John Foster Fraser, Kt., F.R.G.S., F.J.I. | Great Journalist, Traveller, Lecturer. | (Cycled round the world. 19,234... |
£15.00 | |
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Stefan Osusky Autograph Signature on fragment of typed letter. Prominent Czechoslovak diplomat, one of the founders of free Czechoslovakia (1889-1973). Slip of paper, 1 inch by 4½ inches, creased and grubby and glued to a piece of neatly-docketed blue card. Signed in blue ink beneath typewritten 'I remain, dear Doctor Esdaile, | Yours sincerely.' |
£45.00 | |
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Victor Silvester Autograph Card Signed to unnamed correspondent. English ballroom dancing champion and bandleader (1900-78). Dimensions: 2½ inches by 4 inches. In good condition, with traces of mount adhering to otherwise-blank reverse. Reads 'With best wishes | from | Victor Silvester'. |
£15.00 | |
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William Edward Hartpole Lecky Autograph Letter Signed to [Mr] Bagnal. Historian and essayist (1838-1903). 1 page, 16mo. In good condition, although grubby and glued to fragment of vellum 'Honorary Testimonial' to urice B. Blake, from internal evidence clearly from the Royal Humane Society, and signed by the President, the Duke of Argyll ('Argyll') and the... |
£35.00 | |
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G. W. Bisseneek [Georgs Bisenieks?] Autograph Signature on fragment of letter. Prime Minister of Latvia. On slip of paper approximately one inch by three inches. In good condition, with one crease, and neatly glued to docketed piece of green card. Signed 'G. W. Bisseneeks". |
£35.00 |
