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[PUBLISHING AGREEMENT] Al Alvarez Typewritten Publishing agreement with Anthony Blond Limited, 56 Doughty Street, London, W.C.1. Poet and critic (born 1929), friend of Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath, now best known as a poker player. In good condition. On one side each of 3 4to pages, neatly stapled to a piece of card. '[...] concerning a work at present entitled: | THE IRON CURTAIN SPY | Edited and compiled | by | Al... |
£75.00 | |
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[PUNCH MAGAZINE] Major George Denholm Armour, O.B.E. Autograph Signature beneath printed cartoon. Scottish animal painter and cartoonist (1864-1949), for many years connected with Punch. In good condition, with the printed cartoon approximately 6 inches by 5, on 8vo piece of paper with two neat holes for ring binder. One of Armour's cartoons ('PLAYS FOR THE HUNTING-FIELD. | "HONOURS EASY... |
£50.00 | |
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[SOCIALIST PARTY OF AMERICA] Norman Thomas Typed Letter Signed to Mrs Edith D. Stellin. Norman Mattoon Thomas (1884-1968), six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party. 1 page, 8vo. Not in good condition: fraying at all four edges, with loss to the last two letters of the author's surname. Letter addressed to 'Dear Comrade Snelling'. He explains in great detail the need... |
£125.00 | |
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Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge Autograph Signature on fragment of military document. Maternal grandfather of Queen Mary (1774-1850). In very good condition. Paper dimensions approximately 1 1/2 inches by 4 inches. Reads 'Adolphus Frederick. | Lt: Genl: & Col. in Chief.' |
£30.00 | |
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Arthur Cecil Blunt, actor Autograph Note Signed to [Walter Sydney] Sichel. English actor (1843-96) under the name 'Arthur Cecil'. 1 page, dimensions 3 1/2 inches by 4 1/2 inches. In good condition though dusty. He thanks him for his kind note, and says that if he 'may keep my little contribution in reserve for a bit' he 'will certainly bear it in mind & shall hope... |
£25.00 | |
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Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex Autograph Signature on fragment of military document. Uncle (1773-1843) of Queen Victoria, notable book collector. Paper dimensions approximately 1 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches. In good condition. Florid signature 'Augustus Frederick' above printed word '(Rank)' beside 'Lieutt. Coll. Com.' in manuscript, which in turn is above printed word '(Corps)'... |
£30.00 | |
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Daniel Terry Autograph Note Signed to J. Winston. English actor and playwright (1780?-1829). 1 page, 16mo, on bifoliate with address ('J. Winston Esqr | 3 Church Street | Cov Garden') on reverse of second leaf. Paper discoloured, otherwise in good condition. 'Dear Winston | Will you be kind enough to give the bearer an order for Two to the H... |
£50.00 | |
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Edward Hodges Baily 2 Autograph Letters Signed to Sir Martin [Archer Shee, President of the Royal Academy]. English sculptor (1788-1867)(DNB), responsible for the Nelson on Nelson's Column. Both letters are discoloured by age, but otherwise in good condition. The first letter is 1 page, 16mo, cropped and mounted on a larger piece of paper. 'My Dear Sir Martin | Absence from Town will I hope be a... |
£45.00 | |
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Edward Verrall Lucas English essayist and biographer of Charles Lamb (1868-1938). 1 page, dimensions approximately 4 inches by 6 inches. Somewhat grubby and creased. Reads 'Feb 26| 1919 | with E V Lucas's | compliments'. |
£20.00 | |
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Edward, Duke of Kent Autograph Signature on fragment of letter. Father of Queen Victoria (died 1820). On piece of paper roughly 3 1/2 inches square. In very good condition. Fragments of seven lines of letter on reverse. These, and the valediction ('<...> yours | most faithfu') are written in a secretary's hand, and the signature 'Edward' is... |
£50.00 |
