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J.C. Watkins. Autograph note signed to an unnamed bookseller. John Cheese Watkins, bookseller. Two pages, 8vo, ragged edges (perhaps some loss), text readable. "<??> of the within being forwarded at a certainty [inserted phrase ] by the Coach from the - which leaves London either on Friday night or Saturday morning early --- & which will... |
Book Trade History | £45.00 | |
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J.E. Alexander Autograph Note Signed to "Grey" of the British Museum General and military writer (1803-1885). One page, 8vo. He encloses a memorandum (?) about "Mr Fowler's Colonial Fishes of Canada" (drawings), asking if any of his friends would like to subscribe. The memorandum is written on a conjoint page and is from R.J. Fowler. He is anxious for his... |
Book Trade History | £35.00 | |
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J.E. Bicheno, Autograph Letter, third person, to a Miss Maxwell Colonial secretary , Van Diemen's Land. 1.5pp., 8vo. He discusses the physical composition of a necklace. (Bicheno's works on Law and the Irish economy are listed on the reverse in a different hand.) |
Economics, Law | £30.00 | |
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J.F. Dickson, translator. Title continues: "Written on Papyrus preserved in the Library of the Armenian Monastery St. Lazaro." Pamphlet, green paper wraps, corners v. sl. turned but very good otherwise. Pp.36, sm. 8vo. Ordination of Buddhist priest, etc. COPAC records only one copy, at Birmingham, but dated 1875. No copy... |
£150.00 | ||
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J.G. Fitch Autograph letter signed to the Rev. W. Tuckwell. Educationalist (1824-1903). Four pages, 8vo. He thinks a "paper detailing [his] experiences would be very generally interesting, and would deserve a wide publicity." He feels that to discuss it at a meeting of the Council of the British Association would be contrary to his campaign to have such... |
Education | £50.00 | |
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J.H. Parker. Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed correspondent. Oxford Bookseller and Publisher (1806-1884). Two pages, 8vo, chipped and sl. marked, but text mainly clear. "Sir/ At the requestof Mr. Hill and Mr. Renand I write you a few lines respecting the books you wished to enquire about -on the Articles I send - but it is the most scarce of 's pieces-... |
Book Trade History | £100.00 | |
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J.J. Greig Autograph letter signed to "Major Johnson". Head Constable of Liverpool. He discusses the prospect of Johnson being appointed Chief Constable of Lancashire, promising instruction and a place inat his office. He praises his active nature and describes the high opinion which "distinguished officers" have of him. |
£35.00 | ||
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J.L. Toole, Autograph Note Signed to “Miss Lanyon”, daughter of Charles Lanyon, engineer. Actor (1830-1906). One page, 8vo, .good. With enclosure. He encloses his autograph (present - a tag from “Paul Pry” signed by Toole) and says he will be in Belfast in October.2 items, |
Music and Theatre | £35.00 | |
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[French Linotype type specimen book] 28pp., landscape 12mo, printed on rectos only of 28 leaves. Dimensions 21 x 15 cm. In brown card wraps with brown cloth tape spine over staples. In fair condition, on aged thick paper, with foxing to title leaf, and damp staining at foot of first and last few pages. Printed decorative border on... |
£225.00 | ||
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J.M. Mackenzie. Two autograph Notes Signed to James Maclehose (publisher) and {James Maclehose]. One page and two pages (1842), 12mo, bifoliate, former has recipeint's name on verso of second leaf, textsa clear and complete. (No date) "My dear Sir,/ There are two commas wanting in the last proofs. I have indicated their proper places; and I charge you to see them supplied under pain of... |
Book Trade History | £80.00 |