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Author, Title, Summary | Subject | Price | |
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Samuel Smiles (1812-1904), Scottish biographer and author of the influential work, 'Self-Help' [Samuel Smiles, author of 'Self-Help'.] Autograph Signature ('S Smiles') on part of letter. On 3.5 x 11 cm slip of light-grey paper, cut from the end of a letter. In good condition, laid down on backing slip, which carries the manuscript caption: 'Samuel Smiles. Author of "Self Help" and many other Works.' Good firm signature, beneath the printed valediction 'Yours truly'. |
£25.00 | ||
Gibbs Crawford Harrison, Receiver of rents, Whitechapel Estate of William Heather Medows [born Norie] (d.1896), son of John Wilson Norie (1772-1843), hydrographer [Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd] 1p., 12mo. In fair condition, on lightly-aged and creased paper. The document reads as follows, with the autograph additions by Harrison in square brackets: 'WHITECHAPEL ESTATE, | THE PROPERTY OF | WILLIAM HEATHER MEDOWS, ESQ. | SIR, | I beg to acquaint you that I shall attend at the "Magpie,"... |
£25.00 | ||
G.D.H. Cole [George Douglas Howard Cole] (1889 –1959), political theorist, economist, writer and historian. [G.D.H. Cole] Clipped signature "Yours sincerely | G.D.H. Cole". Clipped signature, c. 5 x 2cm, good condition. |
£25.00 | ||
Admiral William Parker (1781-1866), naval officer in Nelson's time and beyond. [Royal Navy] Clipped Signature, "WParker | Admiral". Paper, blue, 9 x 5cm, irregular shape, sl. chipped in two places, mainly good conditon. On the verso, the words "Gentlemen I beg [...] the receip[t?]". |
£25.00 | ||
Florence Marryat (1833-1899), English author and actress, daughter of the novelist Captain Frederick Marryat (1792-1848) [ Florence Marryat, author and actress. ] Autograph Signature. Good, firm signature, on 5.5 x 14.5 cm piece of paper. In good condition, lightly aged, on card backing bearing traces of mount on reverse. Reads simply: 'Florence Marryat.' |
£25.00 | ||
Walter Greenwood (1903-1974), English novelist, author of 'Love on the Dole' (1933) [ Walter Greenwood, novelist. ] Autograph signature. In blue ink, on 3.5 x 10 cm piece of thick paper, cut from a letter. In good condition, with traces of glue from mount on reverse. Reads: 'Yours faithfully | Walter Greenwood'. |
£25.00 | ||
Merle Oberon [ Estelle Merle Thompson ] (1911-1979), Hollywood actress [ Merle Oberon, Hollywood actress. ] Autograph Signature with message. 1p., small 4to. On leaf of pink paper removed from autograph album. In very good condition, lightly-aged. Reads: 'Ann | With my very good wishes | Merle Oberon | 3rd Sept. 1939. The recipient was the daughter of a technician at Twickenham Film Studios. Probably given while Oberon was filming '... |
£25.00 | ||
Sir Ralph Richardson [ Sir Ralph David Richardson ] (1902-1983), English stage and screen actor [ Sir Ralph Richardson. ] Autograph Signature with message. 1p., small 4to. On leaf of pink paper removed from autograph album. In very good condition, lightly-aged. Written in a firm, assured hand. Reads: 'To Ann with my | best wishes, | Ralph Richardson | 1938'. The recipient was the daughter of a technician at Twickenham Film Studios. Probably given... |
£25.00 | ||
John Faed (1819-1902), RSA, Scottish painter, brother of Thomas Faed (1826-1900), RA 2pp., 16mo. In fair condition, lightly-aged, with trimmed margins and slight damage at head from removal from album. He asks her to accept a 'Copy of Titian's "Ascension of the Virgin". You seemed to like it and it may fill a corner in your Boudoir.' He apologises if the frame is 'not as it... |
£25.00 | ||
Sir Robert Rawlinson (1810-1898), English civil engineer in the field of public health and sanitation [ Thomas Faed (1826-1900), RA, Scottish artist ] 1p., 12mo. In good condition, lightly-aged, with small part of paper mount adhering at head. Accepting a dinner invitation on 20 November. |
£25.00 |