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Author, Title, Summary	Subject	Price
Marie-Caroline de Bourbon-Sicile, duchesse de Berry (Maria Carolina Ferdinanda Luise,1798 – 1870), Italian princess (Bourbon) . [ Marie Carolina Duchesse de Berry ] Autograph Signature Marie Caroline Dsse de Berry with date. Paper, 10 x 12cm, topped by small head in bas relief, below which a seal and text: Senise 27bre 1857 \| Marie Caroline Dsse de Berry. See image.~80~AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT DUCHESSE DE BERRY HOUSE OF BOURBON~ ~0~OL59~ ~ ~ ~ ~	Royalty	£80.00
Charles Dolman (1807-1863), Roman Catholic London publisher ('nephew and successor to the late Joseph Booker') [Nicholas Wiseman (1802-1865), Roman Catholic Cardinal] [Charles Dolman, Roman Catholic London publisher.] First part of Autograph Letter [from the publisher Charles Dolman] to Nicholas Wiseman in Rome, discussing his 4pp., 4to. Bifolium. 135 lines of text. In fair condition, on lightly aged and worn paper. At the time of writing Dolman had just published 'Four Lectures on the Offices and Ceremonies of Holy Week, as performed in the Papal Chapels. Delivered in Rome, in the Lent of 1837, by Nicholas Wiseman'....		£250.00
[The Reading Pathological Society, founded in 1841; the Royal Berkshire Hospital] [Printed booklet.] Rules of the Reading Pathological Society. Established, July 13, 1841. 3pp., 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition, on aged paper with traces of previous mount. The nineteen rules begin with 'RULE I. \| That this Society be called the Reading Pathological Society.' They end with 'RULE XIX. \| That the Society be empoweredd to act at ordinary meetings, on any matters not...	Science, Medicine and Technology	£80.00
Sir Herbert Gordon Griffin (died 1969), General Secretary, The Council for the Preservation of Rural England [Royal Society of Arts, London] Two Typed Letters Signed ('H. Gordon Griffin' and 'H. G. Griffin') to 'The Secretary' and K. W. Luckhurst, Royal Society of Arts; with carbon of Luckhurst's reply; and draft of 'C.P.R.E. Publication on the Design and Layout of Small Houses.' All items very good. A couple with slight staining at head from paperclip. Letter One (to 'The Secretary', 4to, 1 p, 5 lines): Apologising for delay in acknowledging the 'letter and enclosures of 31st ultimo': 'my office was only opened on Wednesday last and I have had much correspondence with...	Art and Architecture	£100.00
Sir Hormusjee Cowasjee Dinshaw Typed Letter Signed to the Secretary of the Royal Society of Arts. Parsee shipping magnate (1857-1939). One page, quarto. Creased and discoloured, with a little spotting. Reads 'I am your Society's Life member since past many years \| I shall feel obliged if you can procure me some recipe for making anti-fouling paint for use no steel steamers bottoms.' Signed...	Military and Naval History	£25.00
[Elizabeth Eastlake] Elizabeth, Lady Eastlake, author, art critic and art historian. Finla part only of Autograph Letter Signed "Eliz. Eastlake", unknown correspondent (musical?). Part of page, 10 x 7cm, edges a little ragged, mainly good condition. Full text preserved: We have thought & spoken much of you music & of your kindness. \| Your's obliged \| Eliz. Eastlake".		£28.00
[Harriet Beecher Stowe, Lady Byron, etc.] Byron painted by his Compeers; or, All about Lord Byron, from his marriage to his Death, as given in the various newspapers of his day [...] 112pp., 8vo, printed paper wraps, 4pp. insert (advts) at back, wraps grubby, slight chipping, spine worn. Information (about its purchase?) written top front cover	Literature	£200.00
Sir Hugh Allen [Sir Hugh Percy Allen (1869-1946)], English organist and director of the Bach Choir Autograph Signature ('Hugh P. Allen'). On a light-green leaf (11 x 14 cm) removed from an autograph album. Lightly aged and creased. Reads 'Hugh P. Allen \| Nov 8. 1928'. Lightly docketed in pencil. Two other autographs on reverse.	Music and Theatre	£30.00
Sir Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke of Northumberland Autograph Letter Signed to Sir James Graham of the Secretary of State's Office. English aristocrat (1785-1847). The recipient, Sr James Graham (1792-1861) was Home Secretary under Sir Robert Peel. One page, 4to. In good condition, but with traces of brown-paper mount adhering to reverse and causing ruckling, and some creasing to one edge. He forwards a 'Dutiful and Loyal...	Royalty	£40.00
[ The Old Drury Club, 'a Social Circle round the Shrine of Shakspeare' in Regency London] Benjamin Oakley of Tavistock House, stockbroker and editor of Shakespeare [ The Old Drury Club, 'a Social Circle round the Shrine of Shakspeare' in Regency London. ] Autograph Letter Signed ('Benj. Oakley') by Benjamin Oakley of Tavistock House, a 'Circular' to Thomas Hill, regarding the club's 'embarrassing finances'. 1p., 4to. Bifolium. Addressed on reverse of second leaf, with postmarks, to 'Thomas Hill Esq \| New Inn'. In good condition, lightly-aged. Headed by Oakley 'Circular' and entirely written out in his own hand. The letter begins: 'In consequence of the embarrassing finances of the Old Drury Club,...	Literature, Music and Theatre	£100.00