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J. Arthur Thomson [Sir John Arthur Thomson] (1861-1933), Scottish naturalist and author whose writings sought to reconcile science and religion Autograph Signature ('J Arthur Thomson'). On slip of paper, roughly 2.5 x 10 cm, cut from a letter for an autograph hunter. Good, on lightly-aged paper. Reads 'Yours sincerely | J Arthur Thomson'. |
Natural History, Science, Medicine and Technology | £18.00 |
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Jack Hobbs [Sir John Berry Hobbs, 1882-1963], English cricketer Autograph Signature ('J B. Hobbs.'). On piece of paper roughly 2.5 x 5 cm. Laid down on leaf of cream paper, 8.5 x 12 cm, from an autograph album. In slightly faded blue ink, and with a crease to the bottom left-hand corner, affecting the lower loop of the 'J'. |
£18.00 | ||
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Lionel Arthur Tollemache English aristocrat (1838-1919), author of 'Safe studies', 'Nuts and chestnuts', etc. etc. Paper dimensions roughly four inches by two inches. Very good. From autograph album. Mounted on larger piece of cream paper. Written in lilac pencil. Reads 'Lionel A Tollemache'. Docketed at foot in pencil... |
£18.00 | ||
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Llewelyn Powys (1884-1939), writer Autograph Signature on piece of paper. On a piece of wove paper, roughly 5 x 14.5 cm. Rough lower edge. Good, on lightly aged paper. 0.5 cm closed tear at left (not affecting signature). Paper folded once vertically. Good clear signature. |
Literature | £18.00 | |
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Miklos Erdelyi, Hungarian conductor Good, on leaf of blue paper removed from autograph album, dimensions roughly 12 x 16 cms. |
Music and Theatre | £18.00 | |
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Robert Cornelis Napier (1810-1890), 1st Baron Napier of Magdala, British army officer, Commander-in-Chief in India, 1870-1876. Autograph Signature ('Napier of Magdala'). On piece of laid paper, dimensions 6 x 11 cm. Good. Clearly complying with a request for an autograph. Reads 'With much pleasure | [signed] Napier of Magdala | March 1884'. |
Military and Naval History | £18.00 | |
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Sheila Kaye-Smith. Novelist. Piece of paper, c.5 x 3", prob. torn from larger page, attractive sentiment and signature dated: ""With best wishes - / Sheila Kaye-Smith. / Aug. 11. 1931." |
Literature | £18.00 | |
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Sir Edwin Chadwick Autograph Signature on slip of paper. English social reformer and essayist (1800-90), Jeremy Bentham's literary assistant. Dimensions of paper roughly three-quarters of an inch by two and a half. Signed 'E Chadwick' over light traces of stamps in red and green, on foxed paper discoloured with age. Small portion at head of 'E'... |
Social history | £18.00 | |
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Sir Joseph Burn [Prudential Assurance Company Ltd] Printed facsimile of Christmas message on headed paper. Burn (died 1950) was President of the Institute of Actuaries, and a leading figure in twentieth-century British insurance. Dimensions five inches by eight inches. Folded once. In good condition on good thick wove paper. Headed by company crest with motto, between 'HOLBORN | BARS' and 'CHRISTMAS... |
£18.00 | ||
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Sir Julius Benedict (1804-1885), Anglo-German conductor and composer Autograph Signature ('Jules Benedict'). 12mo: 1 p. Very good. Reads 'January 1866 | [signed] Jules Benedict'. |
Music and Theatre | £18.00 |