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Salvador de Madariaga,

Autograph Letter Signed and Typed Note Signed to Henry Polak, formerly Gandhi's right-hand man in South Africa

Spanish author. Two pages, 4to. He writes concerning the World Unity Movement of which Polak is a sponsor, criticising the Chairman, James Avery Joyce. With: a TLS, 2pp., 4to, from Joyce to Polak referring to a note he has received from de Madariaga (copy enclosed) and describing his...

£150.00
Samuel A. Barnett

Autograph Letters Signed, quantity.

Founder of Toynbee Hall (1844-1913). 4 ALSs, 2pp. ea., 8vo,good, three to C.H. Grinling, socialist, , the fourth to “Trevelyan”. He describes a model of a curate, invites Grinling to a retreat of sorts,discusses a conversation he had had with Ramsay Macdonald on booksand workmen and how...

£100.00
W.H. Mallock.

Autograph Notes Signed (x 2) to “Lady Catherine” and “Farquhar”.

Writer (1849-1923). 1 & 2pp., 8vo, good. In the former, he gives details of his movements in the expectation of a meeting. In the latter, he describes his plans and, when he has been able to “get at” his copies of his book, he will send him one.2 items,

£40.00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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