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Richard Westmacott Autograph Letter to Mrs Morgan. English sculptor (1799-1872), Professor of Sculpture at the Royal Academy and son of Sir Richard Westmacott. Two pages, 12mo. Good, but on grubby, foxed paper, and with remains of stubs from previous mounting still adhering. A formal letter in the third person. Reads 'Mr Westmacott presents his... |
Art and Architecture | £25.00 | |
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Richard Westmacott Autograph Note Signed to Sir Martin [Archer Shee, President of the Royal Academy?] English sculptor (1799-1872; DNB). On piece of paper 4 inches by 3 1/2. Somewhat grubby, and with remains of glue on blank reverse. Difficult hand. 'Dear Sir Martin | I am just returned from & shall have much pleasure in dining with You tomorrow. | believe me | very sincerely Yours | Richd... |
Art and Architecture | £25.00 | |
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Richard Westmacott Signature clipped from document Sculptor (1799-1872). Clipped signature from an appeal to the Artists' Benevolent Fund. Thomas Phillips, portrait painter (1770-1845), signature is on the same piece of paper |
Art and Architecture | £25.00 | |
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Robert Duncan "Evolution in Naval Architecture during the Reign of Queen Victoria" Watt Anniversary Lecture, 14 January 1887, in honour of the birthday of James Watt (Papers of the Greenock Philosophical Society - no.8). Printed wraps,, sl. chipped, 27pp., 8vo. INSCRIBED by the author, "Henry Dyer Esqre/with R.D.'s Compts". |
Military and Naval History | £25.00 | |
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Robert Waithman (1764-1833), Lord Mayor of London, 1823 Autograph Letter Signed ('R Waithman') to 'J. <Delan?>'. 4to, 1 p. Text clear and complete. On aged, sunned paper, with some chipping and closed tears to edges. He may not 'be able to get to the Com[mon] Coun[ci]l' as he is 'engaged on the Rota at the Old Baily this week'. He will be at a Court of Aldermen at the Guildhall at one o'clock, and if the... |
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Rt Hon. Edward Theodore Salvesen, Lord Salvesen Autograph Letter Signed to [George Kenneth] Menzies[, Secretary, Royal Society of Arts]. Scottish judge (1857-1942). One page, 12mo. Black-bordered. In good condition. Thanks Menzies for the copies of the Society's journal. 'I have ceased to have any active connection with the Copper Company, but I found Professor Carpenter's Lecture very interesting, although it is pretty technical... |
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Samuel Carter Hall Autograph Note Signed to Richard Lehman. Journal editor and writer (1800-89). 1 page, 8vo. Creased and slightly discoloured, but in good condition overall. Cover of envelope pasted to back, reading 'for | Rd Lehman Esq | Newmarket Road | Norwich'. Reads 'Dear Sir. | I much regret that I have been unable to avail myself of your kindness... |
Literature | £25.00 | |
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Sarah Grand Pen name of Frances Elizabeth McFall, novelist (1854-1943). 'Very sincerely Yours | Sarah Grand'. Fold line across middle of paper not affecting text. Remains of four small pieces of gummed paper on reverse. |
Women | £25.00 | |
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Schomberg K. MacDonnell Autograph Note Signed, one page, 8vo, to Lord Harmsworth, press baron Irish civil servant ((1861-1915). He hopes for a meeting in London. "I want very much to see you for a few minutes". |
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Sir Arthur Helps (1813-1875), English civil servant and author Autograph ('A Helps') on order for copies of his 'Life of Las Casas' (1868). 12mo: 1 p. Good, with four fold lines. Helps held the post of Clerk of the Privy Council from 1860 until his death. In large letters beneath the oval blue Privy Council crest reads 'Life of | Las Casas | 2 copies for | [signature] A Helps'. The handwriting is bold and the signature is underlined... |
Book Trade History | £25.00 |