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Alfred Musty [Matthew Henry Cochrane (1823-1903), Canadian industrialist and breeder of livestock] 4pp., 12mo. Bifolium. 77 lines of text. In good condition, on aged paper, with a little wear and a few closed tears along folds. He begins by describing his 'prospects': 'My first year in Canada I stayed with Mr. Bridges, during which time I got a pretty fair knowledge of the country. I then... |
£80.00 | ||
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William Windham, Secretary at War in Pitt's government. One page, folio, top corner lost with apparently little loss of text, fold marks, small closed tear, faint foxing, mainly good condition. "The undermentioned Arms &c being [expec?]ted to complete the 4th/or King's Own Regiment of Foot: I have the Honour to request that your Grace will... |
£120.00 | ||
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John Bowring [Sir John Bowring or Phraya Siamanukulkij Siammitrmahayot (1792-1872), British political economist, traveller, writer, literary translator, polyglot and the fourth Governor of Hong Kong.] Two pages, 8vo, blue paper, fold marks, slight damage at fold not affecting text, mainly good condition. Despite a neat appearance, a difficult hand occasionally. Text: Of our disaster [underlined] you will have heard from others. I know you will not be displeased to hear of our safety from us... |
History, Travel and Topography | £380.00 |
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Thomas Davies, bookseller (1713-1785} One page, 12mo, laid down on l. larger stiff paper, some staining but text clear and complete. I would willingly be of service to Mrs Evans & attend the sale; but I wish not to buy books in quires - I am besides so very deaf that it is a pain to me to be in company - | Mrs Evans & you... |
£450.00 | ||
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John Wood (1930-2011), English actor associated with Tom Stoppard [?The Fantasticks?, musical by Tom Jones and Harvey L. Schmidt] See Michael Coveney?s obituary in the Guardian, 10 August 2011, which states that Wood was ?one of the greatest stage actors of the past century?, and that he ?returned to the West End in 1961 as Henry Albertson in the whimsical off-Broadway musical The Fantasticks, at the Apollo?. 86pp, 4to.... |
£400.00 | ||
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John Cuthell (d.1818) and Peter Martin (fl.1857), booksellers, Holborn, London; S. Rousseau, printer, Wood Street, Spa Fields [Printed London booksellers' catalogue.] Books printed for and sold by Cuthell and Martin, Holborn. 16pp., 12mo. Pamphlet of four bifoliums, with remains of the thread with which they were bound. Very good, on lightly-aged paper. Listing works in alphabetical order, from 'ANNUAL REGISTER, or a View of the History, politics, and Literature, from 1758 to 1800 inclusive, by Dr. Campbell, Mr.... |
£120.00 | ||
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Alfred Grandidier (1836–1921), French naturalist and explorer. One page, 12mo, small closed tear on fold, ow good. "Monsieur Alfred Grandidier présente ses compliments au Secrétaire de Savage Club et accepte avec plaisir l'invitation qui lui a été faite pour demain samedi à 9h1.2 [9.30]." |
£65.00 | ||
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[Journal of a trip to Singapore from Johannesburg, South Africa, 1967-1968; Basil Stein (1928-2012), South African political activist] 57pp., 4to. In ruled notebook, with marbled boards and brown cloth spine. In very good condition, on lightly-aged paper. A light, observant account of a holiday, with details of her pastimes, the individuals she encounters, social engagements. First page headed 'Trip to Singapore Oct. 1967'. The... |
£120.00 | ||
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Sir George Paish [Pelican Press; Francis Meynell [Pamphlet] The Economics of Reparation [13]pp., cream printed wraps, staples as issued (rusted), good condition. Scarce. |
£90.00 | ||
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G.D.H. Cole [Pamphlet] What is this Socialism? Talks to 'The Man in the Street'. Pamphlet, 32pp., 8vo, printed paper wraps, good condition, advt for 'The New Clarion' on back cover (same address as the Pelican Presss of Francis Meynell and Stanley Morison). Three copies listed on COPAC/OCLC, Oxford and three US libraries. |
£120.00 |