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F. Anstey Autograph Note Signed to (Mrs Fisher, literary agent) One page, 8vo. French rights of "The Brass Bottle" already settled. With: Autograph Letter Signed, one page, 8vo, F.W. Pemberton, on Anstey's behalf, to Mrs Fisher on the same matter. Two items, |
£50.00 | |
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F. Head. Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed correspondent (Longmans, publisher). Father of Catherine Head, the author of work. Two pages, 4to, fold marks, good condition. "Sir,/ I have reeived safely the copies of the 2d. Vol of the Messiah, and am very much pleased with their appearance, the printing and paper are both excellent, & the work seems in every way carefully... |
£50.00 | |
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George Daniel Autograph Letter Signed to "Mr Eff [?] Wilson" (Effingham Wilson - see DNB). Miscellaneous writer and book collector (1789-1864). One page, 4to, fold marks, staining, text faint in parts: "Mr dear Sir// I have looked partially over Shakespear [underlind] and also taxed my recollection, but have not been able to find any passage exactly applicable to your <?> of the... |
£250.00 | |
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George Johnston. Autograph Note Signed to unnamed correspondent (publisher or printer). Scottish naturalist (1797-1855).One page, 8vo, sl. discolorationm good condition. "My Dear Sir,/ As the printing of my book now draws near to a close, I write to have proofs of the Plates you have in hand at your early convenience, that we may have the copies worked off." Poss. An Introduction... |
£45.00 | |
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George Watson Taylor. Autograph letter, third person, to Triphook. Book Collector. One page, 4to, discoloured, sl. chipped, fold marks, mainly good, clear text. "Mr. Watson Taylor requests Mr Triphook to send him down Ld Byron's new Work as soon as it comes out. enquiring first whether he is in Town at the time. He also wishes to have "Hints on the formation of... |
£100.00 | |
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Harberton (prob. Henry Pomeroy, 2nd Viscount Harberton). Autograph letter signed to "Triphook". (1749-1829). Two pages, 8vo, good. "Mr Triphook/ I called yesterday at Cary's for a Map, & He [sic] informed, that there is an excellent English Gazet[t]eer lately published by Capper, & printed for Baldwin Pater Noster Row - I have long sought for one, & will be much obliged to you... |
£75.00 | |
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Henry Napier. Autograph Note Signed to Edward Webber (editor?). Naval officer and historian (1789-1853). One page, 8vo, fold marks and discoloration, text clear and complete. "Sir/ In reply to your note of yesterday I beg to say that my portrait would be misplaced amongst the "Portraits and Memoires [sic] of Eminent Naval & Military Personages" [title... |
£45.00 | |
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Henry Whittington. Autograph letter signed to R. Triphook, St James Street London. One page, 4to, chipped, creased, small holefold marks, other damage but text minimally affected and readable as follows: "I have recieved[sic] Puttenham and Spencer safe and must request you to send me immediately "The secret history of the court of James Ist, 2 vols demi-octavo [underlined],"... |
£75.00 | |
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Hesba Stretton [pseud. for Sarah Smith] Autograph Letter Signed to "Mr Legge" Author, see DNB. Two pages, 8vo, good condition, with additional biographical notes by another hand. "Will you please to read the enclosed, & ascertain for [me?] if there is a Polish translation of "Jessica" ["Jessica's First Prayer"]. My cousin, Dr Manning, several times told me it had been... |
£125.00 | |
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J. Hatchard. Manuscript invoice to "the Exe[cuto]rs of <G>.S. Wegg". One page, 4to trimmed (loss of text perhaps), otherwise, text clear. In top righthand corner "London 577" (invoice number?). Books listed: "Horsbys [Hornby?] 9 Sermons <?>------10--6/ Britsh Review 13-14-15------18/ Debretts Perage 2 -------1.4--/ Binding Baileys P. Book roy/<?>... |
£80.00 |
