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Sir Robert Buckley Comyn Autograph Note Signed to 'Mrs Adolphus'. Judge (1792-1853) and author. One page, 12mo. In very good condition. Reads 'My dear Mrs Adolphus, | I lament to say that severe illness makes it impossible for me to leave the house, & consequently to dine with you & <?> today. I hoped better things yesterday. | Sincerely yours |... |
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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... |
£26.00 | |
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Oscar Browning. Autograph Note Signed to "Miss Hislip". 1837-1923, schoolmaster, fellow of King's College, Cambridge, and historian (DNB). One page, 8vo, small chip not affecting text. He wants to know how she is getting on in Rome. They are missing her, and the weather is "bitterly cold". |
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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'. |
£26.00 | |
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Sir George Otto Trevelyan Autograph Letter Signed to Percy Corder. Second baronet (1838-1928), English Liberal statesman and historian. Two pages, 12mo. In good condition on foxed grey paper, and with traces of previous mounting adhering to verso of blank second leaf of bifoliate. 'I am sorry to say that, as I have written to Mr James Watson, I cannot get to... |
£30.00 | |
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William Thomas Fry Autograph Letter Signed to <?>. English engraver (1789-1843). Two pages, 12mo. Edges trimmed (with some loss to text), lightly creased and with some damage to head. Asks if the recipient has in his collection a print of Horace Walpole. 'If you have will you let me see it for , with price marked, will either return it or send... |
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Alexander Henry Hallam Murray Autograph Letter Signed to the wife of the Rev. Charles Henry Middleton Wake. Son (1854-1936) of the publisher John Murray and partner in the firm. The husband (1828-1915) of the recipient was a connoisseur and print collector. Two pages, 12mo. Folded three times. In very good condition. He cannot accept the dinner engagement for the 13th June. 'I have unfortunately an... |
£25.00 | |
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Francis Henry Bacon Autograph Letter Signed to <?>. Three pages, 12mo. In good condition, but with the name of the recipient scored through. Judge (born c. 1832), and son of Sir James Bacon (1798-1895), the last of the pre-1875 Vice-Chancellors. A late reply to a request for information for an article on snuffboxes for The Windsor Magazine. 'I... |
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George John Shaw-Lefevre, Baron Eversley Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent. Liberal statesman (1831-1928). One page, 12mo. Grubby and discoloured, and with some staining to blank reverse from previous mounting. Reads 'Dear Sir | I have been reading the evidence given before the Committee of the House of Commons on the Undersized Fish Bill: It may perhaps interest you to... |
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Thomas Denman, 1st Baron Denman Autograph Letter Signed to Edward Frederick Lecks[, Secretary, St Ann's Society]. Judge (1779-1854) and Lord Chief Justice of England. 'I must not defend one neglect by another; but I fear that other applications of the same kind as that from yourself respecting the St Ann's Schools remain also unanswered. My well known engagements will form some apology but I regret to add... |
£25.00 |
