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Henrietta Barnett Social reformer, founder of Hampstead Garden Suburb (1851-1936)(DNB).ANS, on a scrap of packing paper, saying “Given to Ernest Aves[?] inever grateful memory of all he did to and for me. June 17th-21st 1913.Henrietta Barnet”. Her husband, Samuel A. Barnet, has signed another part. |
£45.00 | |
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Henry Labouchere Autograph Letter Signed to an unreadable correspondent. Baron Taunton, statesman (1798-1869). 2pp., 4to, good. He has been sent some material relating to the Merchant Seamen’s Billand relates it to his own views on the matter. |
£30.00 | |
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Karl Wilhelm Pauli. Autograph Letter Signed to “Taylor”. German jurist and historian (1792-1879). In English. 2pp., 8vo, good. He discusses difficulties with a passport which he can help with. |
£35.00 | |
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Lady Clementine Churchill. Two copy TNs, Lady Churchill's Private Secretary to unknown correspondents. Extensive corrections in Clementine Churchill's hand.The notes simply acknowledge firstly, a letter about a legal matter in which she cannot intervene, and secondly, she displays sympathy for someone's son who is doing "dangerous work". Two items, |
£50.00 | |
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Louis Jules Trochu. Autograph Note Signed to an unnamed correspondent. French general (1815-1896). On visiting card, two sides, in French. He expresses regret at not being able to see or receive “Mr. Roumieu” inTouraine. He later describes himself as an old friend of England’s. |
£35.00 | |
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Louis Lemercier. Autograph Letter Signed to “le Ministre de l’interieur” (J.C. Persil). French politician (1755-1849). 2pp., 4to, sl. creased. In French with official stamp.He recommends to Persil’s attention a “M. Ducon”, lawyer and “sous-prefet”, describing his exemplary character and his achievements, and requesting an extension of his period in office. |
£50.00 | |
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R.L. Hobson. Autograph Note Signed to "Mills". British Museum ceramics expert. One page, 8vo, good. He passes comment on a blue and a yellow pot, dating them, and giving the countries of origin of the yellow pot. |
£35.00 | |
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Richard “Conversation” Sharp. Autograph Note Signed to Lady Holland, society hostess. Politician and critic (1759-1835). One page, 12mo, good. He regretfully declines her invitation claiming a prior engagement. |
£50.00 | |
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S.C. Hall. Autograph Note Signed to an unknown correspondent. Irish author and editor (1800-1889). One page, 8vo, good. He is thanking his correspondent on behalf of his wife for his contributionof a “little picture . . . in aid of the governess asylum”. |
£30.00 | |
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Sydney Smith Autograph Letter Signed to “Paulet” (superscription “P. Redway”[?]). Canon of St Paul’s and wit (1771-1845). One page, 4to, good. some damage, slightly affecting the text, traces of mounting. Smith outlines his travel plans, including a visit to his correspondent. He continues, “We talk of nothing now but bombarding & it is supposed that Troy would have been... |
£75.00 |
