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James Anthony Froude Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent. English historian (1818-94). Two pages, 12mo, on grey paper. In very good condition, with traces of previous mounting on verso of otherwise-blank second leaf of bifoliate. He is flattered by the offer, but cannot 'take part at the opening of your Session'. 'Mr Graham wrote to me at your desire.... |
History | £40.00 | |
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James Anthony Froude (1818-1894), English historian [John Leycester Adolphus (c.1794-1862), barrister and writer] Autograph Letter Signed ('J A Froude') to Adolphus. 12mo: 2 pp. Sixteen lines of text. Good. He is 'very anxious to be introduced' at the Literary Society and 'to take advantage of [Adolphus's] kindness in proposing' him. Gives reasons for not having attending any of the Society's dinners. |
History | £35.00 |
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James Asperne (1757-1820), bookseller of Cornhill, London, and proprietor of the 'European Magazine' [Freemasonry; Masonic] Proof engraving, by T. Blood, from painting by Samuel Drummond, A.R.A., of Asperne as Freemason. Dimensions of paper roughly twelve inches by ten; dimensions of print roughly nine and a half inches by seven and a half. A good clear impression, on aged, creased paper, of a striking illustration showing a portly and sleek Asperne, beautifully turned out in Freemason's robes and paraphernalia... |
Book Trade History | £125.00 |
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J. S. M. Fonblanque [John Samuel Martin de Grenier Fonblanque] (1787-1865), legal writer and Commissioner of Bankruptcy [Henry Holmes Joy (1805-1875)?; Lord Brougham [J. S. M. Fonblanque, legal writer and Commissioner of Bankruptcy.] Autograph Letter Signed See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 3pp, 12mo. Bifolium. In fair condition, lightly aged, with closed tear (not affecting text) to a fold on second leaf, which also carries traces of mount on its blank reverse. Small printed slip relating to the Court of Bankruptcy, bearing Fonblanque’s name, laid... |
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James Atkins Noyes Autograph Note Signed to John Bellows. Noyes is in a printed list of 8 Harvard Library staff members at the top of this letter commencing "William C. Lane, Librarian". He appears as "Editor Quinquennial Catalogue". Letter, one page, 8vo, good condition. He ask Bellows for four things: i.details of the degrees he has received from... |
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Henry Dunn Four pages, 8vo, unbound as issued, some staining but mainly good condition. His starting point is whether the British and Foreign School Society is responsible for what is taught and done in the Harp-Alley School. An answer to A Justification of the Charges brought against the British and... |
Education, Religion | £38.00 |
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James Bisset [ nineteenth-century illustrated list of Birmingham toy makers ] Engraving by Reynolds of Birmingham. According to the British Library Bisset's Directory was published in 1800. Paper dimensions roughly 5 1/4 inches by 9 inches; print dimensions roughly 4 1/4 inches by 7 inches. In very good condition although somewhat grubby. Paper watermarked '<179?>9 | TMAN'. At head of plate: 'M'. At... |
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James Blackwood & Co., London publishers and wholesale stationers Printed notice of relocation, and advertisement for new publications. 4to, 4 pp. Bifolium. Nicely printed with vignette of flowers and ribbons on first page. Fair, on aged paper. The firm, boasting establishment in 1849, is described on the first page as 'late of Lovell's Court, Paternoster Row, E.C.', where the announcement is made 'that they have Transferred... |
Book Trade History | £45.00 | |
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James Blackwood & Co., Publishers and Wholesale Stationers [trade catalogues] Catalogue of Books published by James Blackwood & Co., Publishers & Wholesale Stationers. 12mo, 24 pp. Unbound. Text clear and complete. Fair, on aged paper, with rusting to staples. Hundreds of titles, in such series as 'The Unique Library', 'Choice Readings. Books suitable for presents, etc.', 'Universal Library of Standard Authors', 'Blackwood's Edition of the Poets', 'Library of... |
Book Trade History | £75.00 | |
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James Blackwood, Scottish publisher Autograph Letter Signed to the naturalist Rev. Francis Orpen Morris (1810-1893). 8vo: 2 pp. The 'idea is worth Consideration', but Blackwood 'can hardly see how any large sale cann be depended upon, so as to repay the expense of printing advertising &c.' Asks that Morris send him 'one sermon, to indicate style, length & to estimate cost'. Asks what size of paper... |
Book Trade History, Natural History | £56.00 |