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N. Roqueplan, Theatre manager, editor "Le Figaro", author inc. "La Vie Parisienne" (1852). Autograph Letter Signed "N. Roqueplan" to an unnamed correspondent. In French. Two pages, 8vo, minor defedcts, text clear and complete, if somewhat illegible. He begins: "J'ignorais personellement monsieur, la Combinaison [locative?] dont vous avex ete vistime et je comprends fort bien que vous la trouvez mediocrement ingenieuse, vous nous avez habituee aux plus galant... |
£76.00 | |
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Olga Nethersole Autograph Letter Signed to 'Mrs. Ford'. English actress of Spanish descent (1866-1951). Two pages, 12mo. On grey paper. Folded twice. In very good condition, but with minor traces of paper mounts adhering to two corners of first leaf of bifoliate. Florid signature. She declines the luncheon invitation as she has friends coming down.... |
£25.00 | |
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Peggy O'Neil Film and theatre actress who died in 1960. A charming 1920's tinted portrait photograph ("Beagles' Postcards") , 5½ by 3½ inches, of a smiling "Miss Peggy O'Neil" looking over her right shoulder to the camera, her hair cut short and her right hand to her throat. Inscribed at bottom right, "Peggy... |
£20.00 | |
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Percy Richard Morley Horder (1870-1944), English architect Typed Letter Signed ('P. Morley Horder') to W. Perry, Secretary, Royal Society of Arts. One page, 12mo. Very good; lightly creased with staple holes to one corner. 'I beg you to publish the letter which I have addressed to the Journal. There is no point in withholding it.' Horder, who designed Lloyd George's house, as well as Mallory Court and Greys, is, according to one authority... |
£23.00 | |
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Phyllis Neilson-Terry autograph note signed to [Tom] Bass of Manchester, English actress (1892-1977), daughter of actor Fred Terry (1864-1932) and his wife the actress Julia Emilie Neilson (1868-1957). One page, 4to, in a large hand. "Dear Mr. Bass. / Many thanks for yr. kind letter & the present. / It was nice of you. / Yours very truly / Phyllis Neilson-Terry... |
£12.00 | |
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Phyllis Neilson-Terry Typed note signed to Tom Bass of Manchester, English actress (1892-1977), daughter of actor Fred Terry (1864-1932) and his wife the actress Julia Emilie Neilson (1868-1957). One page, 4to. "Thank you very much indeed for your charming letter of welcome. / I sincerely hope that you will enjoy "Trilby". I have had great success with it... |
£25.00 | |
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Richard Battley (1770-1856), English chemist; William Yarrell (1784-1856), English zoologist; John Frost (1803-40), founder of the Medico-Botanical Society. One page, roughly eleven inches by eight. On aged paper, with fraying to extremites affecting one word of text. 'Richard Battley Esqre. of Fore Street Cripplegate a Gentleman very conversant in several branches of science particularly Vegetable Chemistry and Pharmacy being desirous of becoming a... |
£85.00 | |
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Violet Vanbrugh (stage name of Violet Augusta Mary Bourchier, née Barnes) photograph signed to [?] Sarker, English actress (1867-1942). A portrait photograph, 5¾ inches by 4 inches, from the studio of Ellis & Walery, 54a Baker Street. Inscribed "To Mr Sarker - / with every good wish / Violet Vanbrugh". She looks slightly to the left, apparently in costume, with short hair, earings, pearls, and an... |
£25.00 | |
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William Bouverie, 1st Earl of Radnor of the Second Creation (1725-76) Printed Exchequer Receipt, with Manuscript insertions, and Autograph Signature. One page. Dimensions of paper roughly thirteen inches by eight. Very good on aged paper, with slight loss at head and small closed tear (neither affecting text). Headed 'Annuity for Life, 1746.' '[...] Received the [19] Day of [July] 17[70] by me [William Earl of Radnor Asse. to Robert Lord... |
£50.00 | |
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Amy Mayhew [daughter of the journalist Henry Mayhew (1812-87)] Autograph Letter Signed to Fanny [Brough]. Three pages, 12mo. Very good. The letterhead, in red, carries Mayhew's crest, with his initials 'HM' and motto 'LABOR VINCIT'. An insight into doings within the Mayhew family. As her correspondent has 'not been here', she is concerned that she 'must have offended you in some way or another'. 'I... |
£28.00 |
