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George Gregory, Bath bookseller Autograph Note Signed ('Geo Gregory') to 'Mr Hawley'. One page, on paper roughly seven inches by eight wide. Good, on lightly creased paper. Stamped with date. He thanks his correspondent for 'the typed list'. Headed 'Memorandum from | GEORGE GREGORY, Book Merchant, Library Buyer and Exporter, | The Imperial Book Store, | 5 and 5a ARGYLE STREET,... |
Book Trade History | £75.00 | |
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George Grenville, Ist Marquis of Buckingham Autograph Letter Signed, "Nugent Buckingham", to an unknown correspondent Statesman. 2pp., 4to. He discusses his wife's health (fever) and the treatment his correspondent has received from the elder brother of a "Dr Vassor" ("scandalously & wickedly used"). |
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George Grenville, Lord Nugent Autograph letter signed to the Lord Mayor Statesman and writer (1788-1850). 3pp., 8vo. He has heard that his name has been used in the prospectus for the Gwennap mining company. H explains that he was approached but decioded not to allow his name to be used or to buy any shares in it. He hopes the Lord Mayor will take any opportunity of... |
History | £45.00 | |
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George Hamilton Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860), Scottish Tory politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, 1852-55 Printed Circular ('To Her Majestys Consul') Signed 'Aberdeen'. One page, large octavo. Aged and with light staining. Docketed on second leaf of bifolium: 'Requesting Consuls not to receive Copies of books as presents to Her Majesty'. Printed facsimile of a handwritten document, headed 'Circular' and reading 'Inconvenience having been occasioned by a... |
History | £60.00 | |
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George Hayter Chubb, 1st Baron Hayter [BANK OF ENGLAND] Autograph Letter Signed to H[orace]. G[eorge]. Bowen. Head of celebrated firm of locksmiths (1848-1946) and philanthropist. Two pages, 12mo. Folded twice. Grubby but in good condition. An amusing letter of congratulation on Bowen's appointment as Chief Cashier of the Bank of England. 'I presume that the announcement in the Times means you have now... |
Economics | £125.00 | |
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George Hazlehurst (1867-1941); Millwall Dock Company; Manchester Ship Canal Company Archive of papers relating to his employment. 20 items. Various formats (see below). Showing signs of age, and with some foxing, fraying and creasing, but in very good condition overall. Collection indicates that Hazlehurst, who was born in Grappenhall, Lancashire, to an illiterate mother, was a capable individual entrusted with responsible... |
Military and Naval History | £450.00 | |
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George Henschel Autograph Note Signed to "Mr Pollock" German-English singer, composer and conductor (1850-1934). One page, 8vo, anticipating a meeting and Pollock receiving something illegible, adding that the concerts are going well. |
Music and Theatre | £30.00 | |
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George Herbert Whitaker [WHITAKER'S ALMANACK] Autograph Letter Signed to G. K. Menzies, Secretary, Royal Society of Arts. Bookseller and publisher (1862-1933). One page, 12mo. Very good, docketed with the Society's stamp. 'In reply to your circular letter, I beg to apply for admission as a Fellow of your Society and herewith forward my application together with my cheque value 2 guineas, which in the event of not... |
Book Trade History | £38.00 | |
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George Holbrook Jackson (1874-1948) [Sir Geoffrey Stewart Tomkinson (1881-1963); Lovat Fraser; Flying Fame; Fleuron; New Age Press; fine printing; bibliography] Typed Letter Signed ('Holbrook Jackson') to G. S. Tomkinson of Whitville, Kidderminster. 8vo: 2 pp. 32 lines of text. Good, on lightly-aged paper. He is willing to help Tomkinson with his book 'Modern Presses', but would not 'have time to be responsible for the writing of any chapters'. Offers to answer 'a questionnaire' regarding 'Flying Fame', and directs Jackson to his 'articles... |
Book Trade History, Printing History | £100.00 |
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George Holbrook Jackson (1874-1948), author, wroter on books, etc Autograph Letter Signed ('Holbrook Jackson') to 'Mr. Bennett'. 8vo: 1 p. Good on lightly-aged paper. Small closed tear at head, and traces of glue and grey paper from previous mounting on reverse. He is sorry to say that he will be 'away at the seaside' when Bennett is in London. If he is 'in town again shortly' Jackson will be glad to meet him. 'I am to be... |
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