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Charles William de la Poer Beresford, Baron Beresford Telegram to [Charles?] Tarleton. Naval officer and Conservative politician (1846-1919), nicknamed 'the member for the navy'. Dimensions roughly 5 1/2 inches by 9 inches. In poor condition: browning and with several closed tears. Reads: 'From the older Charlie to the younger Charlie may all good luck attend you fighting for... |
£35.00 | |
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Isle of Man [ Thomas Smyth ] Presumably the Thomas Smyth (b. c. 1799) whose Roman Catholic marriage to Margaret McAleagh took place on the Isle of Man on 27 April 1839. Dimensions roughly 4 1/2 inches by 7 1/2 inches. Creased and discoloured, with a number of spike holes at foot, not affecting text. Reads: 'Douglas Isle of... |
£20.00 | |
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John Boultbee Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent. English equestrian artist (1753-1812). 1 page, 8vo. In poor condition: creased, frayed and torn. He has that morning received from his correspondent's servant 'the sum of sixteen Pounds nine shillings payment for your Pictures'. He will send them 'by the first conveyance' and hopes they will... |
£85.00 | |
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Ralph Stanley 1 page, dimensions roughly 8 inches by 6 1/2 inches. Creased and with one closed tear, but in good condition overall. A bill containing 9 items (various quantities of beef, mutton, fouls, ham, geese, puddings, cheese & butter, bread sauce & dressing, liquor), separately charged, and with... |
£45.00 | |
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Sir Kenrick Clayton Manuscript bill presented to him by Edward Green, and bearing Green's signature. Clayton (c.1713-1769) was MP for Bletchingley. 1 page, dimensions roughly 6 inches by 7 inches. In poor condition: creased, discoloured and with several closed tears. 12 items - mainly bushells of malt and hops - amounting to £31 12s 3d. Beneath this the receipt in another hand, signed in the... |
£45.00 | |
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The Victorian Silk Trade [Child Labour, Factories' Act]. Wilshere (1804-67) was M.P. for Great Yarmouth William, MP for Great Yarmouth between 1837 and 1846). The notice: 2 pages, 4to. In very good condition despite minor spotting and two closed tears caused by folding. The letter: 1 page, 8vo. In very good condition. The envelope (addressed to 'W.... |
£95.00 | |
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Philip Connard. Four Autograph Notes Signed to "Mr Henry" (1917. 1919) and Mrs Henry (1927). Artist (see DNB), official war artist to Royal Navy (Ist WW), etc. Total 4pp, 8vo, good condition.(1917) He mentions Henry's illness and suggests that he continue the portrait when he returns from the States. (1919) Thanks ("It is good of you to give to A.B.F."). "The title is all right &... |
£85.00 | |
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Societe Asiatique. Societe Asiatique. Seance Generale Annuelle Du 28 Avril 1825. [75]pp., inc. Table, 8vo, original green printed wraps, back cover soiled, stitches loose, and other minor defects. |
£50.00 | |
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Societe Asiatique. Societe Asiatique. Seance Generale Annuelle Du 28 Avril 1826. [75]pp., inc. Table, 8vo, original green printed wraps, covers soiled and dulled, stitches loose, and other minor defects. |
£50.00 | |
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Katherine Mayo. Author of "Mother India" (1927). One page, 12mo, very good condition, saying "If I sold [Ey land?] while this book [Mother India presumably] is still a matter of any interest. I shall certainly remember you. / Yours faithfully, / Katherine Mayo". |
£75.00 |
