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[E. W. Walford, 'originator of the Walford Family's Entertainments'; Walford's Royal Military & Naval Warograph and Vocophone Company; Walford's Animated Pictures; Victorian cinema; Thomas Edison] Surprisingly little is known about this British cinematographic pioneer, and these items are rare survivals, there being no reference to Walford on COPAC. Handbill: 8vo (27 x 21 cm). Printed on both sides. Clear and complete. Aged and creased, with damage at edges. In portrait 8vo on one side,... |
Music and Theatre | £325.00 |
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Desire Raoul-Rochette. Archaeologist French archaeologist. One page, 4to, minor defects, text clear and complete. He gives details of the academy's "Seance Publique annuelle", asking for her attandedance at an event at which "une Notice historique sur la vie et les ouvrages de feu Mr. Cherubini sera lue". Places have been reserved... |
French, Science, Medicine and Technology | £90.00 | |
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Eliza Conder, poet and abolitionist, wife of Josiah Conder, editor, abolitionist, well-connected to Romantic authors of his day [Eliza Conder, poet and abolitionist] Holograph Poem with quotation from St Mark's Gospel. One page, folio, signs of extraction from album (left margin has residue of separation), good condition, in her calligraphic writing, good condition. She begins by quoting St Mark's Gospel, Verily I say unto you, wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also... |
Literature | £180.00 |
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Hamo Thornycroft [Sir William Hamo Thornycroft (1850 – 1925), sculptor, responsible for some of London's best-known statues]. One page, 12mo, , small strip of tape from tipping in process remains on reverse, good condition. Text: F[ine] Art Section | [Printed address] | [V & A Exh.?] | Sir | I am an Exhibitor at the above (sculpture) but have not yet received my season ticket - to which I am entitled. Additional... |
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Diana Holman-Hunt. Latin among Lions: Alvaro Guevara. Very good in dustjacket. INSCRIBED by author "Diana Holman-Hunt". She has also added the words "especially you" to her printed expression of gratitude to anyone who helped. |
Art and Architecture | £50.00 | |
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Didier Thirion [prob.]. Part of autograph letter signed. French revolutionary (1763-1816). A full page (the last) of a letter only, signed "Thirion", edge ragged (conjoint leaf torn off), the text clear as follows: "ne pouvant pas citoyen me livrer les livres que je vous ai demander au prix de votre catalogue au [rabais?] je vous prier de remettre ay... |
French, History | £400.00 | |
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Rev. Dr Richard Harington (1800-1853), Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford [Oxford University Act 1854; Report of Royal Commission, 1852; Hebdomadal Council] AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT DUCHESSE DE BERRY HOUSE OF BOURBON |
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Dion Boucicault. Autograph note signed to Mrs [?] Hartland, Dion Boucicault the younger. Actor-manager (1859-1929), son of the actor and dramatist. One page, 8vo. "Dear Mrs Hartland, / I wonder if you could see me here at 2-45 on Friday when I will give you my decision. / Yours very truly, / Dion: Boucicault." Slight creasing to two corners. |
Music and Theatre | £20.00 | |
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Dion Boucicault. one autograph note, third person, to George <Teuss?>, Dion Boucicault the younger. Actor-manager (1859-1929), son of the actor and dramatist. Formal acceptance of an invitation in the third person. "Mr Boucicault accepts with pleasure Mr. & Mrs George 's invitation for Tuesday July 4." Paper and glue from previous mounting on blank reverese... |
Music and Theatre | £20.00 | |
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Dionysius Lardner Small part of autograph letter signed. Irish scientist. Original letter probably to David Brewster, sceintist, since he contributed substantially to the collection of which this was part (a collection made by his daughter-in-law). Part of letter, c.3.5 x 2". One side "Believe me, Dear Sir, / yours very truly / Dion Lardner". Other... |
Education, Literature, Science, Medicine and Technology | £25.00 |