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Author, Title, Summary	Subject	Price
William Archibald Spooner (1844-1930), Warden of New College, Oxford, who gave his name to the 'spoonerism' [William Archibald Spooner, Warden of New College, Oxford, who gave his name to the 'spoonerism'.] Autograph Letter Signed ('W. A. Spooner -'), regarding arrangements re accommodation for exams. 2pp, 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged and creased. Folded twice. In a letter sadly lacking in spoonerisms, Spooner writes that he is sending the unnamed recipient 'a form of Entrance for our Scholarships', advising him 'to come up as early in the day as possible', as the examination is held...		£80.00
Count d'Orsay [Alfred Guillaume Gabriel Grimod d'Orsay, comte d'Orsay] (1801-1852), French painter and dandy, linked with Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington (1789-1849); Talleyrand; Montrond [Count d'Orsay, French painter and dandy.] Individual etched portraits of Prince Talleyrand and Comte Montrond, on the same leaf, each with caption stating 'Sketched by D'Orsay'. Two etchings in black ink, printed side by side on a 23.5 x 18 cm piece of wove paper, with a thin printed line dividing them. Possibly proofs of two plates on conjoined leaves in a book. In fair condition, lightly aged and creased, with a tiny nick at foot and dog-eared corners. Each of the...		£280.00
Earl St Vincent [ Admiral of the Fleet John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent (1735–1823) ] [ Earl St Vincent; Duke of York C in C ] Valediction only of Autograph Letter Signed "St. Vincent" to HRH Field-Marshal The Duke of York. reporting a promotion (Nelson?) Valediction only, 15.5 x 7.5cm, cut from letter, as follows: "to give him the command of -\| I have the honor to be with very high respect \| Your Royal Highness \| Dutiful \| and Obedt. Servant \| St Vincent". Note that Nelson had been given the command of the Mediterranen Fleet three days earlier (...		£150.00
Francisco Martínez de la Rosa [Francisco de Paula Martínez de la Rosa y Cornejo] (1787-1862), Prime Minister of Spain, the first to be styled President of the Council of Ministers, and dramatistt [Francisco Martínez de la Rosa, Prime Minister of Spain.] Autograph Letter Signed ('F. Martinez de la Rosa'), in French, to unnamed (English?) minister, on a piece of writing he has sent, the news of his marriage, and a list of embassy staff. 3pp, 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition, lightly aged, with white paper stub from mount still adhering. From the distinguished autograph collection of Richard Monckton Milnes (Lord Houghton). The letter begins: 'Mon cher Ministre, \| J'ai lu avec un vif interêt l'écrit que vous avez eu la bonté de...	History	£280.00
Richard Kearton (1862-1928), naturalist and pioneer wildlife photographer with his brother Cherry Kearton (1871-1940) [Richard Kearton, pioneer wildlife photographer; plus ANS] Printed advertisement w. list of works and fourteen photographs, carrying Autograph Note Signed ('R. Kearton'), directing the admittance of 'bearer and friend' to 'my lecture \| Muswell Hill'. Printed in black ink on both sides of a 26 x 30 cm piece of thick shiny art paper. Worn and folded twice. One side carries a priced list of eleven 'Natural History Works by R. KEARTON, F.Z.S. \| With ILLUSTRATIONS from Photographs taken direct from Nature by CHERRY and RICHARD KEARTON.' At the...		£120.00
Quo Tai-chi [Quo Taichi] (1888-1952), Kuomintang Chinese Ambassador to London, 1932-1940 [Quo Tai-chi [Quo Taichi], Chinese Ambassador to London.] Autograph Signature ['Autograph \| Quo Tai-chi'. On 6 x 11 cm piece of paper, laid down on slightly larger piece of grey paper cut from an album. In good condition, lightly aged. The only writing, in a large firm hand, is 'Autograph \| Quo Tai-chi'. At the head of the mount, in a contemporary hand: 'Quo-Tai-Chi (Dr) Chinese Ambassador in London...		£45.00
John Fawcett, actor, Treasurer and Trustee of the Covent Garden Theatrical Fund [ John Fawcett, actor; Duke of York ] Valediction of Secretarial Letter Signed "John Fawcett" to HRH The Duke of York, thanking him presumably for contribution or support. Valediction cut from letter, 20 x 4.5cm, backed by similar sized piece of paper. Text: "humbly rely on the Cause, which they advocate to plead their excuse to your Royal Highness.- Subscribed at the request of the said Committee by Your Royal Highness's most humble, Loyal and Dutyful [sic]...		£30.00
John Keble (1792-1866), Anglican cleric and poet, a leader of the Oxford Movement, after whom was named Keble College, Oxford [Thomas Clement Sneyd Kinnersley; James Park Harrison; John Henry Parker] [John Keble, Anglican cleric and poet.] Autograph Letter in the third person, recommending that 'Mr. T. Sneyd Kinnersley' apply to 'Mr. Parker, or Mr. Harrison the Architect' regarding an engraving. 2pp, 12mo. On the first leaf of a bifolium. In good condition, lightly aged and creased. Folded twice. 'Mr. Keble presents his compliments to Mr. T. Sneyd Kinnersley, & is much concerned to have received his note so late, that it was impossible for him to return an answer in time for the...		£80.00
Lavinia Spencer [ Countess Spencer (née Bingham; 1762 – 1831), society hostess and illustrator. [ Lavinia, Countess Spencer ] Valediction only of Autograph Letter Signed "Lavinia Spencer" to "Field Marshall - Duke of York" [Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany] Valediction of Letter only, 5 lines inc. signature and address, 19 x 7cm, laid down on similar sized paper, with remnants on verso suggesting that it was in an album at one time, with note identifying writer ("The Countess Spencer"). Text: "& you will very highly oblige & gratify me...		£65.00
A.P.F. Chapman [Arthur Percy Frank Chapman (1900 – 1961), Kent cricketer who captained the England cricket team between 1926 and 1931. [Percy Chapman, cricketer] Signature only A.P.F. Chapman underlined. with signature Tennyson. See image Page torn from album, 16 x 13cm, one rough edge left, corner clipped left. Tennyson would be a titled descendant of the poet.	Social history	£25.00