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William Bright (1824-1901), D.D., Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History in the University of Oxford, Canon of Christ Church [William Bright, Regius Professor of Ecclesiatical History at Oxford and Canon of Christ Church.] Two Autograph Letters Signed to Philip Jacob, Archdeacon of Winchester., one with long discussion of Christmas. With signed conclusion of third letter. Excellent affectionate and eloquent content, including a moving expression of the conventional Victorian view of Christmas. See Bright's entry in the Oxford DNB. A total of eight pages, six of which are closely written. Items One and Two addressed to ‘My dear Jacob’. Item Three is incomplete....		£85.00
Professor Sir Heinz Koeppler (1912-1979), German-born historian and Warden of Wilton Park [The Bodleian Library, Oxford.] Typed notice from the Librarian to Dr [later Sir] Heinz Koeppler, informing him that he is forbidden to use 'the Bodleian and Camera' until the curators have dealt with his 'Consumption of Edibles'. On a rectangular label, gummed on the reverse. In fair condition, on aged paper, with traces of paper adhering to the gummed side. The notice reads: 'The Librarian regrets that he has to inform you that owing to your breach of Stat. Cap. XLI 9a (Consumption of Edibles) he must forbid you the use...		£80.00
Henry Jutsum (1816-1869), landscape painter [Thomas Vaughan, Clerk of the Royal Academy, London] [Henry Jutsum, landscape painter.] Autograph Note Signed, directing ?Mr. Vaughan? [Thomas Vaughan, Clerk of the Royal Academy] to ?deliver to Mr Green? his ?picture not received for the Exhibition?. An uncommon signature. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. On one side of 18 x 10 cm piece of paper. Discoloured and worn, with spike hole. Good firm signature, full of character. Reads: ?174 Edgware Road / Maida Hill / 27 April 1832 / Please deliver to Mr Green or [aide? drdee?order?] my picture...	Art and Architecture	£80.00
Harrow School in Georgian Times [George Butler (1774-1853), headmaster from 1805 to 1829, and later Dean of Peterborough] [Harrow School in Georgian times.] Anonymous Manuscript Notebook, containing lists of boys' names under various headings ('Monitors', 'Upper VI' and so on), compiled under headmastership of George Butler. This item is a nice artefact of one of England?s foremost public schools. The great rival of Eton, Harrow numbers among its alumni seven prime ministers, including Churchill. This notebook comprises lists of boys and their positions and classes in a particular term. The paper stock, watermark...	Education	£450.00
Edgar Jacob (1844-1920), Bishop of St Albans [John William Colenso (1814-1883), controversial Anglican Bishop of Natal; English Church Union] [Edgar Jacob, Bishop of St Albans; Colenso.] Autograph Letter Signed to Rev. R. Wilkins appealing for English Church Union subscribers to ?help towards undoing the mischief? caused by Bishop Colenso?s ?defection? in Natal. See Jacob?s entry, and Colenso?s, in the Oxford DNB. 2pp, 12mo. In fair condition, lightly aged and worn. Folded twice. Addressed to ?The / Revd. R. Wilkins?. The letter (clearly a circular addressed to members of the English Church Union) begins without salutation: ?If you could raise even a...		£56.00
Kathleen Epstein and Jacob Epstein, sculptor. [Kathleen Epstein and Jacob Epstein, sculptor] Autograph Letter Signed Kathleen & Epstein, To 'Sheridan', text in Kathleen's hand, signed by both. See image. Two pages, 8vo, good condition. Text: Thank you for your kind thought in reserving seats for us at your wedding. I shall certainly be there & and there is a chance (but I'm afraid a very slight one) that Epstein will down tools just for that one morning but the compulsion to work every [...	Art and Architecture	£150.00
Laurence Olivier, Actor [Laurence Olivier, Actor] Photograph and signature (below photograph) L Olivier. Photograph and signature in attractive frame. See Image. Label on reverse: Waterloo Galleries, Waterloo Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1LA [...]. Photo, 9 x 13cm; Signature, 8.5 x 5cm.	Music and Theatre	£80.00
The Duke of Wellington [Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington] (1769-1852), conqueror of the French in the Peninsular Campaign, and of Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo; Prime Minister [Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellingon; Prime Minister] Autograph Letter Signed Wellington to Richard [presumably his brother Richard Wellesley] about not being able to improve his [Richard's] official Situation despite being PM] He defeated Napoleon but can't get his brother an 'official Situation'. Two pages, 4to, black-bordered, fold marks, repair along one fold mark. See image. Text: My dear Richard. I am really very sorry that it is totally out of my Power to hold out any prospect of improving your official position...	History	£450.00
W. Clark Russell [William Clark Russell 1844 – 1911) writer best known for his nautical novels.] [W. Clark Russell; nautical novels] Autograph Letter Signed, W. Clark Russell to Dear Sir [George Meredith, novelist] on the latter's 80th Birthday. and status in English Literature. Fulsomely. Three pages, 12mo, bifolium, very good condition. Russell has written his third page across the interior of the bifolium. Text: I do not think that I should be deemed worthy to hold even the obscure place I occupy in English Literature if I omitted to honour myself by doing a poor man's honour...		£150.00
Alan Bennett (b.1934), English playwright, actor and author. [Alan Bennett, playwright] Programme for The Old Country Inscribed on 'titlepage' (text below). Theatre Programme, 8vo, for The Old Country. A new play by Alan Bennett with Alec Guinness, inscribed on the 'titlepage' Mr & Mr Robinson with best wishes from Alan Bennett. See Image.		£35.00