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Laurence Alma Tadema [Laurence Alma-Tadema (1865 – 1940), British writer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, daughter of the Artist.] [Laurence Alma Tadema, author, children's poet, daughter of the Artist] Autograph Letter Signed Laurence Alma Tadema about the publication of children's poems. One page, 4to, a little grubby and worn at edges, some text faded but all legible. See image. Text: Dear Sir, \| Kindly excuse delay in replying to yours of March 19th but, as [you] see, I am not in England [touring America, 1907-8]. I sh[ou]ld be very pleased to grant permission for the...	Literature	£220.00
A.C. Swinburne [Algernon Charles Swinburne ( 1837 – 1909) poet, playwright, novelist, and critic]. [A.C. Swinburne] Substantial Autograph Letter Signed A C Swinburne to Walter [Theodore Watts-Dunton=Walter] with family news, a reading of Sidney's 'Arcadia', a coincidence of phraseology between 'Arcadia' and 'The Duchess of Malfi', etc. Eight pages, 12mo, two bifoliums, one page stained but legible, mainly good condition. He discusses holiday plans initially for his Aunt Mary, and how they affect his own and others (we). He continues: Your sonnet on Columbus is greatly admired here - not least by me, who think [sic] it quite...	Literature	£800.00
A.F. Barnard [General Sir Andrew Francis Barnard (1773 – 1855) Irish British Army officer.] [General Andrew F. Barnard; Waterloo] Substantial Autograph Letter Signed A F Barnard to Wilson Four pages, 12mo, bifolium, fold marks, some minor blotching, mainly good condition. Text: Many thanks [...] \| I think one or possibly two Eagles [Standards] were found in the Coira by the Peasantry some time after the affair of Foz de Arouce but Lord J Somerset can give you accurate information...		£220.00
Joseph H. Choate [Joseph Hodges Choate (1832 – 1917) American lawyer and diplomat]. [Joseph h. Choate, lawyer and diplomat]] Autograph Letter Signed Joseph H. Choate to George Meredith, novelist and poet., asking Meredith for a centennial tribute to the American author, Nathaniel Hawthorne. Four pages, 12mo, bifolium, some marks but mainly good condition. Text: Dear Mr. Meredith, \| I am going to ask you (if your health and time permit) to do me and many of my countrymen a great favor. \| The Centennial of the birth of Nathaniel Hawthorne comes on the 4th. of next July and the people...	History, Literature	£280.00
Noel Coward [Sir Noël Peirce Coward (1899 – 1973), playwright, composer, director, actor, and singer, known for his wit, etc] [Noel Coward] Typed Letter Signed to Bernard [Miles] congratulating him on his founding of the Mermaid Theatre, and prasing his love of the Theatre. One page, cr 8vo, sl. crumpled, edges sl. sunned, mainly good, text clear and complete, Text: My dear Bernard \| This must indeed be a wonderful night for you because it is the fulfilment of all you have dreamed of and worked for for so long. \| I do salute you for your enthusiasm and...		£180.00
Alan Bennett (b.1934), English playwright, actor and author. [Alan Bennett, playwright] Programme for The Old Country Inscribed on 'titlepage' (text below). Theatre Programme, 8vo, for The Old Country. A new play by Alan Bennett with Alec Guinness, inscribed on the 'titlepage' Mr & Mr Robinson with best wishes from Alan Bennett. See Image.		£35.00
Alfred Austin, Poet Laureate (1896ff) [Alfred Austin, Poet Laureate] Holograph Verses from Fortunatus the Pessimist sent to George Meredith's daughter., signed Alfred Austin. One page, 35 x 24cms, extracted from a Family Album (see Note below) assembled almost certainly by George Meredith's daughter, Marie. The text, written directly onto the Album page (see Image) is an extract from Fortunatus the Pessimist, in the drama read by Urania to April (pp.85-6 in the...		£280.00
Henry Legge, E. Bouverie, and another (name not construed) of the Navy Office. [Henry Legge, E. Bouverie, and another, of the Navy Office; Mary Ross, Woman Shipbuilder] Secretarial Letter Signed by Henry Legge, E. Bouverie and another of the Navy Office about a plan sent to Mary Ross for fitting an orlop to ships in her Yard. One page, folio, bifolium, edges marked, fold marks, some staining, small hole (seal removed), text clear and complete. Addressed to Mrs Ross \| Rochester, On HM Service. Text: We sent you last evening, by the Coach, a plan for fitting the orlop of a 74 Gunship, to which We desire you will...		£220.00
Alan Bennett (b.1934), English playwright, actor and author. [Alan Bennett, playwright] Programme for The Old Country Inscribed on 'titlepage' (text below). Theatre Programme, 8vo, for The Old Country. A new play by Alan Bennett with Alec Guinness, inscribed on the 'titlepage' Mr & Mrs Robinson with best wishes from Alan Bennett. See Image.		£35.00
Alfred Austin, Poet Laureate (1896ff) [Alfred Austin, Poet Laureate] Holograph Verses from Fortunatus the Pessimist sent to George Meredith's daughter., signed Alfred Austin. One page, 35 x 24cms, extracted from a Family Album (see Note below) assembled almost certainly by George Meredith's daughter, Marie. The text, written directly onto the Album page (see Image) is an extract from Fortunatus the Pessimist, in the drama read by Urania to April (pp.85-6 in the...		£280.00