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Sir James Robert George Graham [ Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the Great Eastern ] Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent. Liberal statesman (1792-1861). One page, 12mo. In good condition despite slight discoloration and traces from previous mounting on reverse. Folded twice. Marked 'Private'. Reads 'I accept with much pleasure and many thanks your obliging Present of the Photograph of the Great Ship. I shall not... |
Military and Naval History | £35.00 | |
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Sir James Rose-Innes (1855-1942) and his wife, born Jessie Dods Pringle (d.1943) [Lady Maud Bower (born Maude Laidley Mitchell), wife of Sir Graham Bower (1848-1933)] All items good, on aged paper, with Lady Rose-Innes' letter in its envelope. Bower and Rose-Innes had worked together when the former was Imperial secretary to the High Commissioners for Southern Africa at the time of the Jameson Raid. Rose-Innes three letters are dated 17 October 1935 (12mo, 4... |
Travel and Topography | £180.00 |
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Sir James Stansfeld (1820-1898), English politician [Henry Fawcett (1833-1884), English economist and politician] Autograph Letter Signed ('J. Stansfeld') to Henry Fawcett. 12mo, 2 pp. On foxed and aged paper. He has not seen Fawcett that night, despite 'looking out' for him. He would like to talk with him before the following Monday, and if Fawcett writes, he can visit him 'at any time'. 'I can easily drive over, if you will give me your new address.' |
History | £28.00 | |
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Sir James Steuart Wilson (1889-1966), English tenor and musical administrator Autograph Signature ('Steuart Wilson'). On a fragment, roughly 11 x 16 cm, of a page of laid paper from a diary. Good, on lightly aged paper. Two signatures, under the heading 'July 22': 'Spencer <?> | Steuart Wilson.' Lightly docketed in pencil. |
Music and Theatre | £30.00 |
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L. Werner, Photographer in Dublin [L. Werner, Photographer in Dublin] Carte-de-Visite, photograph of a woman's head. Carte-de-Visite, c.10 x 6cm, sl. grubby but a good image. Name of subject (apparently) written on reverse in pencil, Mrs Magrath. A similar item at the V & A is described as an albumen print. Louis Werner appears in the Dictionary of Irish Artists. Apparently ill health drove him from... |
Social history, Women | £56.00 |
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Richard Casey [Richard Gavin Gardiner Casey, Baron Casey (1890 – 1976), Australian statesman] One page, cr. 8vo, fold marks, good condition. Text: I have your letter of March 5th,and am posting to you - under separate cover - 'The World we live in' and 'Australia's place in the World'. | With my thanks for the courtesy of your letter. With additional note in his handwriting, Will be... |
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Sir James Weir French Typed Letter Signed to the Secretary, Royal Society of Arts. British engineer (died 1953). One page, quarto. Very good. Docketed and bearing R.S.A. stamp. Signed 'James Weir French'. 'I should be very pleased to have the opportunity of supporting the Society and I would be glad if you would make the necessary arrangements as you have so kindly offered to... |
Science, Medicine and Technology | £28.00 | |
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton (1871-1949), author and editor of reference works Autograph Letter Signed ('J A Hammerton') to 'My Dear Shorter' [Clement King Shorter (1857-1926)]. 12mo, 2 pp, and 8vo, 1 p. A little grubby and creased, but with text clear and entire. He is sorry that Shorter was not able to visit the Chateaux of the Loire, but hopes that 'the sea air of Dieppe' has done him good. The year before Shorter's death, Hammerton writes: 'But you must really cease... |
History, Literature | £45.00 | |
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George William Lovell (1804-1878), playwright and novelist [ Thomas Hailes Lacy (1809-1873), actor, playwright, and theatrical publisher; Charles Kean [ Charles John Kean ]; Ellen Kean ] Both items in good condition, on lightly aged paper. Letter: 2pp., 12mo. The letter begins: 'Mrs. Kean has given me back possession of the two Plays. The Wife's Secret & The Trial of Love. & the advice of Mr. Coyne was that I should add them to the Dram[ati]c. Authors Society's list.'... |
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Sir John Arthur Thomson (1861-1933), Professor of Natural History at the University of Aberdeen, 1899-1930 Autograph Letter Signed ['J. Arthur Thomson'] to an unnamed firm of publishers. One page, octavo. On aged paper, with slight chipping to corners, but text clear and entire. He is afraid that he 'did not answer your second letter in regard to a book on Sex.' 'After careful consideration', Thomas and 'Prof. Geddes' [Sir Patrick Geddes, 1854-1932] have come to the conclusion... |
Natural History, Science, Medicine and Technology | £45.00 |