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John Gough Nichols (1806-1873), printer and antiquary [William Upcott (1779-1845), antiquary and autograph collector] Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent [probably William Upcott]. 12mo, 3 pp. Very good. Nichols regrets not seeing the recipient 'again before I left the Institution on Tuesday, to thank you for your kind attention' [Upcott was sub-librarian at the London Institution]. He is sending him a proof (presumably of an article in the Gentleman's Magazine), 'that you...	Book Trade History, Printing History	£85.00
John Gray Bell Catalogue of a Highly Interesting and Valuable Collection of Autograph Letters, English and Foreign Historical Manuscripts, and other Documents With a book supplement. Pp.[88].12., 8vo, front wrap missing, some chipping, damage around stitching, one gathering partly detached, and other minor defects, library stamp (Ford Collection, NY Public Library), a few pencil markings throughout. It comprises an 87-page autograph and manuscript...		£60.00
[Royal Institution of Great Britain] Henry B. Wheatley, Esq., F.S.A. [Pamphlet] The London Stage in Elizabeth's Reign "Royal Institution of Great Britain. Weekly Evening Meeting, Friday, February 7, 1890. John Rae [...] in the Chair". Seven pages, unbound as issued, stapled, good condition. No copy listed on COPAC or WorldCat.		£65.00
[ Norwich Printers' Joint Industrial Council (F. S. Denys Page, President); George Arthur Stephens, city librarian, Norwich ] [ Norwich Printers' Joint Industrial Council. ] Typed report of a talk given at Norwich Central Public Library, titled 'The Making of a Book'. 2pp., 4to. Carbon. In fair condition, lightly aged and worn. Begins: 'The third of a series of lectures arranged by the Norwich Printers' Joint Industrial Council was held at the Norwich Central Public Library on March 19, when the City Librarian (Mr. Geo A. Stephen, the author of "Commercial...		£45.00
[ The Federation of Master Printers, London. ] [ The Federation of Master Printers, London. ] Printed booklet titled 'Booklets that make more Business'. 16pp., 8vo. Printed in black and red. In card wraps, with title on front cover also in black and red stylised lettering on front, and an advertisement on the inside back cover ('This is the first of a series of three informative pieces of literature which are to be issued and presented by the...		£100.00
Donald A. Tod, Scottish genealogist, of Brora, Sutherland [The Carmichael Family; Highland genealogy] Two typescripts: 'The Carmichaels of the Highlands. Argyll. 1200-1745.' and 'The Highland Carmichaels. Part II.' Both items genuine typescripts, and not mimeographs. Both attached by brass studs in matching pink wraps, with titles on covers. In good condition, on lightly-aged paper. ONE: 'The Carmichaels of the Highlands. Argyll. 1200-1745.' 8pp, 4to. Sections on 'The Carmichaels of Mac Ilmichaels of...		£180.00
Dr Dionysius Lardner (1793-1859), Irish writer on science, editor of the Cabinet Cyclopaedia Autograph Letter Signed ('Dr Lardner') from Dr Dionysius Lardner, editor of the Cabinet Cyclopaedia, to 'My Dear Wade', regarding the collection of tickets. 1p., 12mo. Good, on lightly-aged paper. Neatly placed in a paper windowpane mount. As Wade will 'probably be engaged' the following day, Lardner will not trouble him to send the ticket to him. He requests instead that Wade will 'Leave the ticket if you get one enclosed for me at your lodgings...		£45.00
John Hall Gladstone Paper entitled 'Refraction-equivalents of organic compounds'. English physical chemist (1827-1902), fellow of the Royal Society and father-in-law of the first Labour Prime Minister, Ramsay MacDonald. Nineteen pages, octavo (paginated 241-59). Unbound. Stitched. Good, though dogeared in one corner and on paper discoloured with age. In worn discoloured,...	Science, Medicine and Technology	£23.00
John Hall Gladstone Paper entitled 'Specific Refraction and Dispersion of Isomeric Bodies'. English physical chemist (1827-1902), fellow of the Royal Society and father-in-law of the first Labour Prime Minister, Ramsay MacDonald. Seven pages, octavo (paginated 54-60). INSCRIBED at head of first page 'With J H Gladstone's kind regds.' Unbound. Stitched. Creased and with foxing at head...	Science, Medicine and Technology	£23.00
John Hall Gladstone Paper entitled 'The optical and chemical properties of caoutchouc'. English physical chemist (1827-1902), fellow of the Royal Society and father-in-law of the first Labour Prime Minister, Ramsay MacDonald. Ten pages, octavo (paginated 679-88). Unbound. Stitched. Good, though slightly dogeared and on paper discoloured with age. In worn, discoloured wraps, stamped...	Science, Medicine and Technology	£23.00