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G.G. Leveson-Gower Autograph Note Signed "Granville" to Lady Clarendon. 2nd Earl Granville, statesman (1815-1891). One page, 8vo, small portion cut out (place name prob.), ow. good. He claims a prior engagement, presumably after receiving an invitation, and hopes Clarendon is not tired after a long journey. |
£20.00 | |
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G.O. Trevelyan Autograph Letter Signed to "Mr Chittenden". Statesman and man of letters (1838-1928). 3pp., 8vo, good. He and his wife are pleased that their son is happy (presumably at aboarding school). He then expresses his detestation of the sort of touristwho does not enter into the spirit of a place (in this instance, Venice). |
£25.00 | |
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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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James Anderson, Editor of "Diplomata Scotiae", antiquary James Anderson, editor of 'Diplomata Scotiae'] Holograph document. Editor of "Diplomata", antiquary (DNB). Sixteen lines on one page, small folio, some damage, but text complete and clear. Not signed. On the reverse Is written "Minut of the procuratorie of Resignation" [in Anderson's hand] and "Autograph of James Anderson - the Editor of the Diplomata." The... |
£200.00 |
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Isabella Herschel Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Christie-Miller. Daughter of J.F.W. Herschel. Two pages, 8vo, good condition, still attached to part of page from album, expressing her regret at missing her visit and arranging a meeting. |
£35.00 |
