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Author, Title, Summary Price
R.L. Hobson.

Autograph Note Signed to "Mills".

British Museum ceramics expert. One page, 8vo, good. He passes comment on a blue and a yellow pot, dating them, and giving the countries of origin of the yellow pot.

£35.00
Richard “Conversation” Sharp.

Autograph Note Signed to Lady Holland, society hostess.

Politician and critic (1759-1835). One page, 12mo, good. He regretfully declines her invitation claiming a prior engagement.

£50.00
S.C. Hall.

Autograph Note Signed to an unknown correspondent.

Irish author and editor (1800-1889). One page, 8vo, good. He is thanking his correspondent on behalf of his wife for his contributionof a “little picture . . . in aid of the governess asylum”.

£30.00
Sydney Smith

Autograph Letter Signed to “Paulet” (superscription “P. Redway”[?]).

Canon of St Paul’s and wit (1771-1845). One page, 4to, good. some damage, slightly affecting the text, traces of mounting. Smith outlines his travel plans, including a visit to his correspondent. He continues, “We talk of nothing now but bombarding & it is supposed that Troy would have been...

£75.00
W.B. Richmond

Autograph Notes Signed to "Mrs Cash".

Painter (1842-1921). 2 ANSs, 8vo, good. In the first letter, he says that he has rested and feels able to continue with the sittings. In the second, he asks if he can exhibit her portrait at the “Grosvenor”. 2 items,

£40.00
James Anderson, Editor of "Diplomata Scotiae", antiquary

James Anderson, editor of 'Diplomata Scotiae'] Holograph document.

Editor of "Diplomata", antiquary (DNB). Sixteen lines on one page, small folio, some damage, but text complete and clear. Not signed. On the reverse Is written "Minut of the procuratorie of Resignation" [in Anderson's hand] and "Autograph of James Anderson - the Editor of the Diplomata." The...

£200.00
Isabella Herschel

Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Christie-Miller.

Daughter of J.F.W. Herschel. Two pages, 8vo, good condition, still attached to part of page from album, expressing her regret at missing her visit and arranging a meeting.

£35.00
Thomas Hughes.

Signature.

Novelist. Signature with part of subscription ("yours truly / Thos Highes"), on piece of paper c.1.5 x 0.75", good condition.

£45.00
E. Steinle.

Das Endziel des Anarchismus.

Pamphlet, disbound, pp. 16, 8o, sl. chipped and discoloured but complete and clear.

£150.00
Count Gleichen.

Document Signed to the Army and Navy Co-op Society

Prince related to Victoria (DNB). Piece of paper, c.6 x 4", sl. soiled but clear, missing top left corner (and a word or two), text as follows: " . . . [end of word] 13123 / [P]lease give the Bearer 2 Gal: Brandy No. 2. at 24/6 the Gal: --- / Gleichen/ St James Palace / March 29/83/ The...

£45.00
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