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Author, Title, Summary	Subject	Price
Edward Bootle-Wilbraham (Lathom) Autograph Letter Signed ['Lathom'] from Edward Bootle-Wilbraham, 1st Earl of Lathom, to 'Mr. Brearley', concerning a 'meeting of Managers of St. John's Schools'. 12mo, 3 pp. Bifolium. 26 lines. Text clear and complete. Fair, on lightly-aged paper, with traces of blue paper mount adhering to the blank reverse of the second leaf. Apologises for being unable to 'attend a meeting of Managers of St. John's Schools' that week: 'Miss Wilbraham will be away from...	History	£28.00
Sir Archibald Geikie (1835-1924), Scottish geologist and writer [Dr Arnold Lyndon (1861-1946) of Grayshott, Hindhead, Surrey] Autograph Note Signed ('Arch Geikie') from the Scottish geologist Sir Archibald Geikie to 'Dr. Lyndon' [Dr Arnold Lyndon], who has attended on him. 1p., 12mo. Good, on lightly-aged paper. He is enclosing a cheque in payment of Lyndon's fees, 'and with best thanks for your kind attention'.		£28.00
Dr Dionysius Lardner (1793-1859), Irish writer on science, editor of the Cabinet Cyclopaedia; 'Alfred Crowquill' [Alfred Henry Forrester (1804-1872)], English caricaturist Autograph Note Signed ('Dion: Lardner') from Dr Dionysius Lardner, editor of the Cabinet Cyclopaedia, to W. S. Tuckerman of Boston; with original print of the drawing of 'The Editor of the "Cabinet Cyclopaedia"' by 'Alfred Croquill'. Note: 1 p, 4to. Addressed on reverse to 'W. S. Tuckerman Esq \| Post Office \| Boston', with red ink postmark and remains of red wax seal. Good, on lightly-aged paper. Reads: 'Boston 30 Octr. 1843 \| [name deleted] Esq \| Sir \| I have much pleasure in complying with the request conveyed in your...		£28.00
James Martineau (1805-1900), English Unitarian minister, brother of the writer Harriet Martineau (1802-1876) Autograph Note Signed ('Jas. Martineau') from the Unitarian minister James Martineau, thanking 'Mr. Odgers' for 'correcting my correction'. 1p., 16mo. In fair condition, on lightly-ruckled paper. The note reads: 'Dear Mr. Odgers, \| You were quite right, and I thank you for correcting my correction. I do not know what possessed me to make it.'		£28.00
Sir Max Pemberton (1863-1950), popular Victorian novelist [Sir Arthur Seymour Hicks (1871-1949)] Autograph Note Signed ('Max Pemberton') from Sir Max Pemberton to 'Dear Betty' [i.e. Elizabeth, daughter of the actor Seymour Hicks and his wife Ellaline Terriss] 1p., 12mo. On thick deckled-edge paper. He apologises for the delay in sending a copy of his 'Iron Pirate', due to a delay in receiving it from the publishers.		£28.00
David Belasco (1853-1931) American theatrical producer, impresario, director and playwright Autograph Note Signed from the American theatrical producer and impresario David Belasco to 'Miss Micheline Keating'. 1p., landscape 12mo. Good, on aged paper, laid down on fly-leaf of book. Bold signature, written in response to a request for an autograph: 'To/ \| Miss Micheline Keating \| With affectionate good wishes. \| David Belasco. \| 1924.'		£28.00
William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854), English landscape painter; John Cousen (1804-1880), engraver [Albany, New York] Hand-coloured steel engraving by S. Cousen from painting by W. H. Bartlett of a river view of Albany, New York 11 x 17.5 cm., with the original margin of the print, with caption, trimmed away, and the engraving laid down on a piece of 24.5 x 30.5 card. From the papers of Marie de Grasse, Lady Evans, wife of Sir Francis Henry Evans, and originally Marie de Grasse Smith, daughter of Hon. Samuel Smith of...		£28.00
[Elizabeth Eastlake] Elizabeth, Lady Eastlake, author, art critic and art historian. Finla part only of Autograph Letter Signed "Eliz. Eastlake", unknown correspondent (musical?). Part of page, 10 x 7cm, edges a little ragged, mainly good condition. Full text preserved: We have thought & spoken much of you music & of your kindness. \| Your's obliged \| Eliz. Eastlake".		£28.00
Alexander Tweedie (1794-1884), FRS, Scottish writer and physician [London Fever Hospital] Autograph Signature ('A. Tweedie MD.') of the Scottish physician and writer Alexander Tweedie On 3.5 x 11 cm piece of laid paper. In good condition, on lightly-aged and spotted paper. An elegant signature, firmly written with no surrounding text.		£28.00
[Trades Union Council] [Pamphlet] Bedaux. The T.U.C. Examines The Bedaux System of Payment by Results [16]pp., 8vo, green printed paper wraps, good condition.		£28.00