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Dufferin and Ava, Marquis of Autograph Note Signed "Dufferin and Ava" to [John] Murray, publisher. Blackwood, Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple, first Marquis of Dufferin and Ava 1826-1902, diplomatist and administrator (DNB). One page, 8vo, tarces of having ben laid down in album, text cleqar and complete. "My dear Murray / A thousand thanks for your kind little note about Mrs Elliot's book... |
Book Trade History, Printing History, Royalty | £26.00 | |
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Edward Arthur Donald St George Hamilton Chichester, 6th Marquis of Donegall Autograph Letter Signed to the Secretary, Royal Society of Arts. Irish peer (1903-75) and war correspondent. Two pages, octavo. On blue paper. Very good. Docketed and stamped and with staple holes to one corner. 'In reply to your letter of March 4th. I write to say that Art being one of my chief interests in life. I would appreciate very much being elected to... |
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Edward Alexander Cazalet [Anglo-Russian Literary Society] Autograph Postcard Signed to [George Kenneth] Menzies, [Secretary, Royal Society of Arts]. English linguist and traveller (died 1923), founder (in 1893) and president of the Anglo-Russian Literary Society. One page, 16mo. Very good. Bearing the Society's stamp. 'I thank you for your kind invitation for the 28th Inst, of which I will be pleased to avail myself, if able to go to London... |
Literature, Travel and Topography | £26.00 | |
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Ernest Alfred Sallis Benney Typed Letter Signed to Miss Scott Rogers of the Royal Academy of Arts. Artist (1894-1966) and principal of Brighton School of Art. One page, octavo. Good, but lightly creased and with staple holes in the top lefthand corner. Date stamps in grey and red ink. Letter concerns the suitability of Alfred Charles Hull as a member of the Academy. Benney knew Hull 'for many... |
Art and Architecture | £26.00 | |
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Henry Kemble Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Monckton. English comedian (1848-1907), grandson of the actor Charles Kemble. Two pages, 12mo. On grubby, spotted and stained paper. 'I was so sorry to have been prevented coming to you on Sunday last, and also that my absence from town has precluded the possibility of my leaving Cards. I hope I may be... |
Music and Theatre | £26.00 | |
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Leo Chiozza Money Typed Note Signed to an unnamed correspondent. Member of Parliament, economist, etc. One page, 4to, minor defects, mainly good condition, text as follows: "I should like to become a fellow of your society but before deciding should like to know how the society is to be carried on if it is not asssured of a definite annual income." |
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Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent. English conservative politician (1810-61), friend and supporter of Florence Nightingale. Good, but with one small closed tear and with the verso of the second leaf of the bifoliate attached to paper mount. He is 'going to town' for three days from Wednesday, and then returns for a fortnight or... |
History | £26.00 | |
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Sir Bartle Compton Arthur Frere [THE ZULU WAR; BECHUANALAND EXPEDITION] Autograph Note in the third person to the Secretary, Royal Society of Arts. British soldier (1854-1933) decorated for service in the Zulu War. One page, 12mo. Creased, discoloured and with a few pin holes. Docketed and bearing the R.S.A. stamp. 'Sir Bartle Frere presents his compliments & begs to enclose an envelope wh has just reached him fm. P. Office | 27. 7. 19... |
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Sir Benjamin Baker English civil engineer (1840-1907), who built the Forth Rail Bridge and worked on the Metropolitan and District Railways of the London Underground. Both items one page, octavo, on grey paper. Both in good condition, stamped and docketed. The note, signed 'B. Baker', reads 'I am sorry to say the... |
Science, Medicine and Technology | £26.00 | |
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Sir Frederick Robert Upcott Autograph Note Signed to 'Mr. Hearson'. Chairman of the Board of Indian Railways (fl. 1916). One page, 12mo. In very good condition, with one rough edge caused by removal from mount. 'It is my intention to be present at the dinner of Devonians in London on 3 May'. Signed 'F. R. Upcott'. |
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