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Benjamin C. Brodie.

Autograph letter signed to the Dean of Westminster.

The Elder. Surgeon and physiologist (1783-1862). Two pages, 8vo. He is sorry to find that the Dean and his wife are ill, and that he cannot accept an invitation.

Science, Medicine and Technology £20.00
Benjamin James Dale (1885-1943), English composer, Warden of the Royal Academy of Music

Autograph Signature ('B. J. Dale').

On piece of laid paper (roughly 8.5 x 16 cm) cut from diary. On aged paper with wear and 1 cm closed tear at head. Clear and clean signature, beneath the heading 'July 17'.

Music and Theatre £20.00
Bronson Albery

Typed letter signed to L. E. Berman,

English theatre manager (1881-1971). One page, 4to. He thanks him for his note about "A Woman of No Importance". In an apparent reference to a letter written by him to The Sunday Times about that newspaper's drama critic James Agate (1877-1947) he writes: "My letter was somewhat emasculated...

Music and Theatre £20.00
C.P. Scott.

Autograph Note Signed to unnamed correspondent.

Newspaper editor (1846-1932). One page, 8vo, acknowledging good wishes for his 70th birthday.

Literature, Social history £20.00
Charles Landseer

Signature only with others cut from document.

Historical painter (1799-1879). Landseer's signature with others (Crowly, Ross, Graves, Lewis, Cury), probably cut from document relating to the Artist's Benevolent Fund. A line has been drawn thorugh Landseer's signature and the words "not eligible" added.

Art and Architecture £20.00
Charles Warner

one autograph letter signed to unnamed male correspondent,

English actor (1846-1909). 4 pp, 12mo. Interesting letter relating to marriage and the acting profession. "I do not agree with the opinion expressed by Mr J. T. Green respecting the early & unhappy marriages of actors & actresses having to play love scenes together. I think in most...

Music and Theatre £20.00
Charles Wyndham

autograph letter signed to L. Gomme,

English actor-manager (1837-1919), knighted in 1902. One page, 12mo, in stamped envelope addressed in autograph. "At present & for some time past I am & have been absorbed in work preparing a New Year production. In 2 weeks, I go out of the & will then go into the play...

Music and Theatre £20.00
Charles Wyndham

autograph note signed to "Dear Ken",

English actor-manager (1837-1919), knighted in 1902. 2 pp, 8vo. "I will let you know tomorrow. I have been working towards a certain goal - The T of P with the original cast. There has been a little uncertainty about an artist & I have been tempted to try other actors. I shall know by...

Music and Theatre £20.00
Charles Wyndham

autograph letter signed to Mrs [?] Ransford,

English actor-manager (1837-1919), knighted in 1902. "I find that Mrs Wyndham & I am assured myself also, pledged ourselves not to see The Two Roses without Mrs Sabrialli & Mrs. Albery - the same kind of pledge I made to you I have therefore resolved to keep both promises if you have...

Music and Theatre £20.00
Charles Wyndham

autograph note signed to Mrs [?] Brooks,

English actor-manager (1837-1919), knighted in 1902. One page, 12mo. "I am glad to hear you are getting better. There has been a bond of sympathy between us. I myself have been off colour all the week & locked up in my room yesterday and to-day."

Music and Theatre £20.00