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Henry Stanley Newman [THE ORPHANS' PRINTING PRESS] Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed 'Friend'. Newman established the Orphans' Printing Press in 1873 to enable orphans to earn money and learn a trade. One page, 8vo. Folded twice. Good only: paper slightly discoloured with some closed tears and creasing. 'Dear Friend/ | We should be much pleased if you will come & lodge with us at our... |
£85.00 | |
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Abraham John Valpy, Printer, editor, classicist, and publisher, Autograph Letter Signed "A.S. Valpy", to an unnamed correspondent. Printer, editor, classicist, and publisher. Three pages, 8vo, minor damage but text clear and complete. "The Virgil [pubd. 1819 re.BLC] was I assure you sent thro Baldwins at the time it was published but the first 10 Nos are not mine & therefore I have no choice in giving away a copy - I... |
£85.00 | |
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Alfred Firmin Didot. Printed document with a form which Firmin Didot has filled in and signed "Alfred Firmin Didot". Printing family (famille des imprimeirs) and eminent collector. One page, 4to, chipped with small loss of text., torn along a fold mark, fragile. The printed form is headed as above with further details of the Society ("Maison de Retraite et de Sante en faveur des Artistes, des Hommes de... |
£80.00 | |
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E.A.J. Anisson Duperon (Anisson-Duperon). Autograph Note, third person, to "Monsieur le President de l'Assemblee Nationale" Director of the Imprimerie Royale, Paris, and later met his end on an "echafaud revolutionnaire" (1794). One page, 8vo, good condiiton "M. Anisson Duperon, Directeur de l'Imprimerie Royale, a l'honneur de presenter son respect a Monsieur le President de l'Assemblee Nationale"; il a celui de les... |
£280.00 | |
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Hugues-Bernard Maret, duc de Bassano, French statesman and journalist. Autograph Letter Signed "Le Duc de Basano" to William Smith, English Member of Parliament In French. Three pages, 4to, poor condition but little of text lost or obscured. There is a note, probably in Smith's hand, on the address panel "acknowledgment of the letter by Genl Macaulay". He wants to revisit England and is grateful for the hospitality expended to his wife. by the Smith... |
£125.00 | |
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J. & J. Leighton, booksellers. Apocalypse block-book; Caxton's Golden Legend. Proof with manuscript changes in pencil and printed additions pasted onto p.viii. 14 pages, folio. Five plates and five illustrations in text. In original green printed wraps. In good condition: paper discoloured and with some creasing at head; wraps grubby, creased and worn, with small closed... |
£125.00 | |
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Jacques Victor Albert, Duc de Broglie, French Statesman, publicist and historian. Letter Signed "[V?] Broglie" to "Monsieur le Baron Denois", Milan (French consul).. IN FRENCH. One page,m folio, minor defects, but text clear and complete. He discusses the case of a M. de Cormel whose family business requires his staying in Milan and Padua (the death of his uncle, Colonel Paolo Angelini "deced dans le royaume Lombardo Venitien"). He wanst to believe that M.... |
£85.00 | |
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Jacques-Victor-Albert, 4th duc de Broglie, sometime French Ambassador in London. Autograph Letter Signed "V. de Broglie" to an unnamed correspondent. In French. Two pages, 8vo, some staining but text complete and clear. He says that his wife would be happy to take his daughter "[en course?]". They will pass Rutland Gate [Kensington] at midday. He hopes that the weather improves. |
£45.00 | |
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John Alexander Milne [Henry Stone & Son; the Medici Society; Royal Society of Arts] British businessman (1872-1955), chairman of the Medici Society Ltd, chairman and managing director of Henry Stone & Son Ltd, printers. Very good. Mostly octavo, with a few quarto and 12mo. Some bearing the Society's stamp and others docketed. Occasional rust marks from paperclips. Mainly... |
£200.00 | |
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John Bowyer Nichols. Autograph note signed to T.C. Croker. Printer and antiquary (1779-1863), editor and owner of Notes and Queries, also published ‘Anecdotes of William Hogarth,’ 1833, with forty-eight plates, a compilation from his father's ‘Biographical Anecdotes of Mr. Hogarth’ (see Notes and Queries, 4th ser. i. 97). Autograph note signed, 2pp.,... |
£75.00 |
