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W. Whately [Piddletrenthide, Dorset] Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent. 1 page, 8vo. Creased and discoloured, with some wear to extremities and a small spike-hole at centre. He encloses sixteen pounds for the payment of the bill of 'Mr Holder', and enquires whether 'Mr Halsey' has paid over the fifteen pounds he owes. |
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Walter Runciman (1870-1949), 1st Viscount Runciman of Doxford, English Liberal politician Autograph Signature ('Walter Runciman'). On a piece of card roughly 9 x 11.5 cm. With embossed government crest of the Board of Education in the top left-hand corner. In fair condition, lightly-aged and with small triangular areas of discoloration to two opposing corners caused by previous mounting. Good bold signature, presumably sent... |
History | £20.00 |
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Will Owen Cartoonist. Subscription of letter as follows: "Believe me / yours faithfully / Will Owen", c.3.5 x 1". |
Literature | £20.00 | |
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William Charles Edmund Newbolt, Canon of St Paul's Cathedral Autograph letter signed to 'Mr Thornton'. Clergyman and theologian (1844-1930), Canon of St Paul's Cathedral, London. One page, 16mo, on grey paper. In good condition. Possibly referring to a volume in the 'Oxford library of practical theology' of which he was co-editor. 'I am sorry to hear that a proof is coming. It is worse than... |
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William Ewart Autograph Letter Signed to [John] Lanyon. Mayor of Belfast, 1859-60, and founder of what was at one time the world's largest privately owned linen manufacturer (William Ewart & Son Ltd). Lanyon (1839-1900) was a surveyor, architect and engineer, partner in Lanyon, Lynn and Lanyon. One page, 12mo. In good condition, with small closed... |
History | £20.00 | |
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William Ewart Gladstone [W. Burton] Etched portrait, by W (?) Burton A clean copy, on good thick paper, of an engraving, three versions of which are in the National Portrait Gallery (NPG D8332, NPG D8333, NPG D8334), where they are dated 1889, and described as being etched 'after a photograph originally published in the Pall Mall Gazette 'Grand Old Man' extra'.... |
History | £20.00 | |
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William Gordon Stables (1840-1910), Scottish Royal Navy physician and writer of adventure stories Autograph Signature ('W Gordon-Stables | MD - RN'). On a piece of paper roughly 7 x 10 cm. Laid down on a piece of card. Fair, rucked and grubby, with traces of previous mount adhering to the reverse. Presmuably in response to a request for an autograph. Reads: 'I wish thee well | [signed] W Gordon-Stables | MD - RN'. |
Literature, Military and Naval History | £20.00 |
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William Grylls Adams. Autograph Note, third person, to David Brewster, scientist. Scientist and astronomer. One page, 12mop, margin with remnants of connection to album, good.He invites Brewster to dinner. |
Science, Medicine and Technology | £20.00 | |
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William Lloyd Birkbeck 8vo. Pages: viii + 100. 2 leaves of publisher's advertisements at rear. Publisher's brown cloth binding stamped in black. Tight copy in grubby, stained, worn binding. Birkbeck was Master of Downing College and Downing Professor of the Laws of England in the University of Cambridge. |
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William Manning (1763-1835), M.P. for Evesham, Lymington and Penryn; Governor of the Bank of England, 1812-1814; spokesman for the West Indian merchants; father of Cardinal Manning Signed postal frank, addressed to his wife, with post mark and short autograph note. On one side of a piece of watermarked laid paper, 22.5 x 29 cm, folded to make an envelope, 9 x 21 cm. A thin strip of paper (not affecting text) has been torn away in the breaking open of the wafer, under which it still adheres. On aged, grubby paper, with a couple of pin holes and a few closed... |
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