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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 | |
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Frederic Harrison Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent. Author and positivist (1831-1923). 1 page, 16mo. In poor condition: grubby, creased and worn. Having returned to London 'after an absence of many months' he has found at the Athenaeum Club his correspondent's two letters. He is sorry for the delay: 'The Club has been closed for repairs & the... |
£35.00 | |
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George Bankes Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent. Last of the cursitor Barons of the Exchequer (1788-1856). 2 pages, 16mo. In good condition though grubby. 'As I am afraid my former letter may not have reached you, I venture again most earnestly to request your support being convinced that the fate of the contest may probably be determined by a... |
£45.00 | |
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George Bubb Dodington Autograph Signature on receipt. English politician and wit (1691-1762). Some minor staining but in very good condition overall. Dimensions approximately 2 1/2 inches by 7 1/2. Signed 'Geo: Dodington' beneath, in another hand, 'Recd. 26 March 1747 the full Contents of this ordre.' On the reverse of a slip cut from a printed... |
£65.00 | |
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George Cadbury Typed Letter with cyclostyle signature to A. D. Snow of St Leonards-on-Sea. Quaker confectioner, social reformer and philanthropist (1839-1922). 1 page, 8vo. A little grubby and creased but in good condition overall, with the blank reverse attached to remains of another piece of paper. He thanks his correspondent for his letter and states that 'The Friends' Meeting... |
£45.00 | |
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George Canning and Stratford Canning, 1st Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe George Canning (1770-1827), English Tory politician. The frank consists of only the central part of the front of the envelope, without stamp or postmarks, dimensions approximately 2 1/2 inches by 4 inches. Reads 'To D. O'Brien Esqre | 21 Craven Street | Geo: Canning'. Affixed at the foot of the... |
£85.00 | |
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George Granville Bradley. Autograph Letter Signed to Sir Reginald [?]. English divine, scholar and schoolmaster (1821-1903), Dean of Westminster. 2 pages, 16mo. In good condition except for rust stains from a paper clip. 'I am quite right am I not in <?> that I had better not trouble the Speaker about a <?> for the young Hasted Taylor? I think I... |
£25.00 | |
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George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle Autograph Signature on fragment of letter. English aristocrat and Tory politician (1773-1848). Conclusion of letter cut into slip of paper, dimensions approximately 1 inch by 5 inches. In good condition with three small glue stains from mounting on reverse. Reads 'Believe me | ever faithfully yrs | Carlisle | Castle-Howard | Sepber 26 .... |
£20.00 | |
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Harvey Goodwin, Bishop of Carlisle Autograph Note Signed to unnamed male correspondent. Theologian and ecclesiastic (1818-91). 1 page, 16mo. In good condition although discoloured by the glue with which it is attached to a slightly larger piece of card. 'My Cambridge publishers are Deighton Bell & Co In London Bell & Daldy - | Yours truly | Henry Carlisle -'. |
£30.00 |
