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Fanny Parnell [Frances Isabel Parnell] (1848-1882), sister of the Irish nationalist leader Charles Stewart Parnell See her entry and her brother?s in the Oxford DNB. The item is from the collection of Irish nationalist autographs assembled by Miss Burgess of Norfolk in the 1890s, who has endorsed one leaf in her distinctive hand ? ?Post Mortem? / By Fanny Parnell?. Undated. 3pp, 4to. On two leaves of paper... |
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Abraham John Mason, wood engraver [Samuel Carter Hall, editor of the Art Union Monthly] 4pp., 12mo. 55 lines of text, written in a neat, clear hand. On bifolium, with second leaf neatly placed in paper windowpane mount. The letter begins: 'I herewith send the electrotype of the Trowel, [not present] which is I think a beautiful specimen of the peculiar but slow process. It has all... |
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James Cleland, (1770–1840) Superintendent of Public Works in Glasgow, Scottish statistician and historical writer See Image.One page, 4to, staining, sl. crumpled, closed tears, but text complete and clear. Dear Sir [Doctor Hooker in bottom corner] I regret exceedingly that hitherto it has not been in my power to offer my services in the way of showing your friend our Manufactures; I have been taken up with... |
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Thomas Hamilton, 9th Earl of Haddington [Reform Bill] Four pages, 8vo, bifolium, some staining (see image) but all legible. Tomorrow morning you will receive in George Street from the Librarian of the House of Lords copies of my two Protests and of Lord Wynford's Protest on the 3rd Reading of the English Reform Bill. I wiosh my Protests to be sent... |
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Lord Carrington [Robert Smith, 1st Baron Carrington of Bulcote Lodge, Ireland, and Upton, Nottingham] (1752-1838), Tory politician and banker [Robert Sparrow See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 2pp, 4to. In good condition, with thin neat strip from windowpane mount adhering at edges. Folded for postage. Signed ‘Carrington’ and addressed to ‘Robert Sparrow Esq.’ He has received Sparrow’s letter, and informs him that ‘the Bill is yet [to be] brought into... |
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Charles Reade, (1814 ? 1884), novelist and dramatist, AUTOGRAPH FRENCH LIGHT OPERA MEYERBEER COVENT GARDEN |
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Maude Royden Shaw [Agnes Maude Royden CH (1876 – 1956), later known as Maude Royden-Shaw, preacher, suffragist and campaigner for the ordination of women. One page, 12mo, good condition. Text: She welcomes news from former members 0of the Guildhouse congregation, particularly appreciating Mrs Forrest'scontact. I was delighted to have news of Dr. Julie Seton. I have a great affection for her and used sometimes to get just a passing touch with her... |
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Mervyn Levy [(1914 – 1996), Welsh artist, art teacher and writer on art]. Four pages, 8vo, fold marks, good condition. Text: I was delighted [underlined] at long last to receive a reply to my letter: on one occasion [phrase underlined], I carefull replied to a certain letter - whic I had filed - seven years [phrase underlined] after I had originally received it: So a... |
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William Lowndes, Secretary to the Treasury from 1695; Member of Parliament. One page, sm. folio, bifolium, aged and stained, with portion lost through removal of seal, text clear and complete. See Image. Note on verso of second leaf: Mr. Lowndes to pay the Recoyned Money Into the Exchequer. Letter as follows: I am Commanded by yr Lords Commrs of her Maty Treas[ur]y to... |
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Lord St Helens [Alleyne Fitzherbert, Baron St Helens (1753-1839], diplomat, Ambassador to Russia, Chief Secretary for Ireland, for whom Mount St Helens is named [Charles R. Broughton] See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 1p, 8vo. Sixteen lines of closely-written text. In fair condition, lightly aged and worn, with short closed tears along the five creases from the folding of the item into a packet. Docketed on the reverse of the leaf: ‘May 2d 1810 / Lord St Helens / Authy to... |
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