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Author, Title, Summary Price
Hugh Low [Sir Hugh Low (1824–1905) colonial administrator and naturalist (Sir John Pope-Hennessy and Wife, Low's daughter (see NOTE below))]

[Hugh Low, colonial administrator and naturalist; Sir John Pope-Hennessy] A substantial Autograph Letter Signed responding (biographically & fully) to a 'libellous' newspaper article (also present).

Seven Pages, 12mo, two bifoliums, first page a little grubby but letter in good condition. Text: Dear Sirs [solicitor?] | I enclose a cutting from a newspaper called 'Society' [perhaps London Society?] which appeared in the Edition of the 2nd Inst | As the greater part of the statements there...

£500.00
Sir Nicholas Carlisle (1771 – 1847) antiquary and librarian

[Nicholas Carlisle, antiquary and librarian; printed except his signature] Signed Document electing George Weare Braickenridge [see Note] a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries.

One page, folio, bifolium, water-stained but text clear and complete. SEE IMAGE. Addressed (verso of second leaf), to George Weare Braikenridge. Note: George Weare Braikenridge FSA (1775–1856) was an English antiquarian. He was born in the Colony of Virginia, but lived most of his life in...

£100.00
Frederick Verney [Frederick William Verney (1846 – 1913), sometime Siamese diplomat, politican etc (Wikip[edia)]

[Frederick Verney; Siam; Thailand] Autograph Letter Signed Frederick Verney praising Morant for his [educational] work in Siam (see Note below]. to Hugh Low, colonial administrator and naturalist .

ALS, 3pp. in a generous hand, good condition. I am very glad to hear that you have asked Morant to lunch with you. I merely wish to tell you what probably you know already, that he is one of thebest Englishmen that ever set foot in Siam. He is thoroughly straight, and yet has tact & infinite...

£120.00
Peter Maxwell Davies [Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934 – 2016) composer and conductor]

[Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, composer and conductor] Substantial Autograph Letter Signed to a Mr. Bissett about his music & music in schools incl. Hoy. With: Signed photograph

One page, 21 x 19.5 cms. He apologises for late reply but has had an unprecedently busy period, with an awful number of dots to get on the paper against deadlines, but too many journeys overseas, taking up too much time! | I wish there were more people who had the courage to write music for...

£180.00
Vera Lynn [ Dame Vera Margaret Lynn (née Welch; 1917 -2020), singer, songwriter and entertainer]

[Vera Lynn, Forces' Sweetheart] B & W Photograph of Vera Lynn Signed Sincerely Yours | Vera Lynn

B & W Photograph,c. 8 x 13cm, very good condition except for remnants of tipping on on the reverse. See image.

 £45.00
Sir John Barbirolli, Conductor (Music)

[Sir John Barbirolli, Conductor (Music)] Brief Typed Note Signed John Barbirolli to a Mr. & Mrs. L. Hayward thanking them for a complimentary letter.

One page, 20.5 x 17cms, small closed tear and small ink blot not affecting text, folrd mark, ow good. Text: Just a short note before I leave for Germany, to thank you very much for your sweet thoughts of me, which I greatly appreciate. See Image.

 £28.00
[Military Appointment , Aberdeen] George, Marquis of Huntly]

[Military Appointment , Aberdeen; George, Marquis of Huntly; part printed, part MS; Napoleonic Wars] Appointment of Lieutenant Colonel James Urquhart as Lieutenant Colonel Commandant, Fourth Regimentof Local Militia SIGNE Huntly Ld Lt

One page, 33 x 21cms, fold marks (and folded), minor staining, good condition. See Image.

 £80.00
Michael Winner (1935 – 2013) filmmaker, writer, and media personality

[Michael Winner (1935 – 2013) filmmaker, writer, and media personality] Autograph Card Signed Michael to Hunter [Davies], journalist etc.

Card, 15.5 x 9cms, verso blank, good condition. Text: Thank you for the book. It is published by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. Are you trying to tell me something? | Good to see you again [...] Image on request.

 £25.00
Joan Sutherland, 'Australian dramatic coloratura soprano' [Wiipedia]

[Joan Sutherland; Opera; Soprano] Titlepage (?) only extracted from the book, Edward Greenfield, Joan Sutherland, inscribed by her Best wishes | Joan Sutherland.

17 x 21cms, good condition. Photo of Sutherland central. See Image.

 £25.00
J.W. Croker, Statesman and miscellaneous writer, first secretary to the Admiralty

[J.W. Croker, Statesman and miscellaneous writer, first secretary to the Admiralty] Part of Autograph Letter Signed to Your Royal Highness [unidentified]

Subscription cut from letter, 18 x 7cms, aging but good condition with clear text, as follows: [com]pany to dinner on Saturday [words lost in cut] of March | I have the honor to be | Sir | Your Royal Highness's | Most faithful humble & obliged | Servant | Admiralty | Feb 7th 1823 JWCroker...

£45.00
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