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Sir Thomas Wemyss Reid (1842-1905), British novelist and biographer Autograph Note Signed ('Wemyss Reid') [to Rev. E. J. F. Davies]. One page, 12mo. On blue paper discoloured from glue by previous mounting. Seven-line printed biographical cutting in top right-hand corner. 'I am very happy to comply with your request [for an autograph].' |
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Sir Victor Gollancz (1893-1967), London publisher [Hilary Rubinstein; Daniel George] Typed Letter Signed ('V.G.') to Daniel George. 4to, 2 pp. Postscript ends abruptly ('I have read innumerable books on Italy, <...>'), suggesting a page lacking. Good, on lightly aged and creased paper. An interesting letter shedding light on Gollancz's attitude to the practice of sending out advance copies of books for review.... |
Book Trade History, Literature | £56.00 |
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[National Egg Laying Test] 60+ items of correspondence, including a few carbons of Strong's letters and some postcards. Correspondents (mainly in Poultry industry)sometimes multiple); H.R. Hunter (Specialist breeder); Y. Watanabé; Jack Wrennell; Camp Unami for Boys, R. & E. Charteris Ltd, Gerald Gill; Poultry World;... |
Social history | £180.00 |
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Sir Walter Besant Letter <in secretarial hand?>, signed in autograph, to 'Mr <Dubarry?>. English novelist (1836-1901). Two pages, octavo. Some discoloration in margin from previous mounting. His silence is due to the fact that he has been 'out of town for Easter'. He is grateful to his correspondent for thinking of him 'in connection with the Garrick. But I am afraid I must not... |
Literature | £36.00 | |
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Sir Walter Besant (1836-1901), English novelist and historian of London Autograph Notes relating to the London district of Fulham. The notes, on three 12mo bifoliums, cover three pages, with a few lines on a couple of others. In excess of eighty lines. Very good. Brief chronology and list of notable residents, presumably an outline for the description of the district in Besant's 'London' (1892) or another of his many... |
History, Literature, Social history | £50.00 | |
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Sir Walter Besant (1836-1901), novelist and historian of London [Alice Westlake (nee Hare); Adam and Charles Black, publishers; The Survey of London; Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; Frognal] Typed Letter Signed ('Walter Besant') to Mrs [Alice] Westlake. 12mo, 2 pp. Seventeen lines of text. On lightly aged and creased paper. Attractive arts and crafts letterhead. Sending his 'mosts profound sympathy in the danger which threatens Chelsea'. He will sign 'the paper [...] with the greatest of pleasure', although he anticipates 'very little good as a... |
History, Literature, Social history | £45.00 | |
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Sir Walter Scott photographic illustrations 30 photographs illustrative of the life of Sir Walter Scott, marked up for publication. The photographs vary in size from 24 x 18.5 cm to 8 x 6.5 cm. The overall condition is good, with one chipped along the edges. 13 have been touched up for publication, a few quite heavily. Annotated, with dimensions, on backs. Subjects include 'Sir Walter Scott's card & card plate at... |
Book Trade History, Literature | £110.00 | |
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Sir Wilfrid Lawson of Brayton (1829-1906), British Liberal politician and temperance campaigner Autograph Letter Signed ('Wilfrid Lawson') to 'Mr. Hudson', with reference to Sunday observance. 12mo, 4 pp. Text clear and complete. In fair condition, worn and a little grubby. He thanks him for having 'written so fully'. He will 'wait for a day or two ere looking far', as he is 'rather exercised in my mind on one or two parts'. 'I remember - or try to remember - this injunction - 'do... |
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Sir William Beechey and John Young Beechey (1753-1839) was a member of the Royal Academy, and portrait painter to Queen Charlotte. Young (1755-1825) was a mezzotint engraver. Paper dimensions roughly four inches square. Folded twice. In good condition on paper somewhat grubby at edges. Good clear signatures: 'W. Beechey R. A... |
Art and Architecture | £25.00 | |
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Sir William Bingham Baring, 2nd Baron Ashburton Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent. Politican (1799-1864). 2 pages, 16mo, on grey paper. In good condition. 'The enclosed has travelled after me. Wd. it not be better that you should open all letters addressed to me as Paymaster General. I have no objection. I do not envy my London life here among the moors. The weather is... |
History | £30.00 |