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R. Brimley Johnson [Reginald Brimley Johnson] (1867-1932), English author and editor [Swan Sonnenschein, London publishers] 12mo, 4 pp. Bifolium. Good, on lightly-aged paper. He was introduced to the recipient 'by Mr. Philip Malleson of Croydon, when I wanted to send an Essay to The Albemarle'. Asks if he 'might be disposed to let me write a volume on Jane Austen or Leigh Hunt for your Dilettante Library', Austen... |
Book Trade History, Literature | £65.00 |
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Ania Dorfmann (1899-1984), Russian pianist and teacher at the Juilliard School in New York [ Ania Dorfmann, Russian pianist. ] Autograph Signature. On one side of 13 x 18.5 cm leaf removed from a 1930s album. In a good large hand, it reads: 'Souvenir | from Ania Dorfmann'. |
£25.00 | ||
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Edward G. Falconer [ Edward George Falconer ] (c.1850-1948), vicar of Old Newton, Stowmarket, Suffolk 3pp., folio. Bifolium. In good condition, on lightly-aged paper. Title in large type on first page and text on central two pages. Taking as his text Isaiah LVI, 10 and 11, Falconer begins: 'May it please your Majesty, As a Church of England Clergyman for over 50 years endeavouring through the... |
£120.00 | ||
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R. D. & J. B. Fraser, of Ipswich, Felixstowe & Dieppe. [ANTIQUES, FURNITURE] 8 Autograph Letters Signed by [two different?] J. B. Fraser[s?] to the artist Shirley Slocombe. The firm, apparently antique dealers (although it also bought and sold false teeth), was established in 1833. All items are addressed to Slocombe, with whom the family (to whom he was perhaps related by marriage?) were clearly on intimate terms. Grubby, dusty, creased, dogeared and with several... |
Art and Architecture | £50.00 | |
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R. Eurog Jones [THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC] "The true hero" and other poems. 64 pages, 16mo. In original printed wraps. In poor condition. Ownership inscription at head of front wrap. The two binding staples rusted, and the wraps in particular grubby, torn and worn. Photograph of 'Private JENKIN THOMAS' in what appears to be World War I uniform on front wrap.... |
Literature, Military and Naval History | £175.00 | |
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R. Helder, Bookseller and Printer, 10, Duke Street, West Smithfield, London. Printed Advertisement Leaf containing list of books printed by him. Two pages, on a rough-edged leaf approximately seven inches by four. Good, though aged and a lightly stained. A highly interesting list of twenty-seven titles by a radical publisher. Several works relating to Robert Wedderburn and Thomas Davison. Also 'The Cast-Iron Parson', 'A Peep after Hell'... |
Book Trade History, Printing History | £450.00 | |
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R. J. Olive [London theatres of the 1920s; theatrical ephemera] On fifty-seven pages, in a notebook of forty leaves (eighty pages). Dimensions: 20 x 16 cm. In red card covers with 'THEATRES' in manuscript on front. Pages aged and ruckled, with a little damp staining at rear (not affecting any of the ephemera) and a small amount of loss to a corner of the... |
Music and Theatre | £95.00 | |
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R. L. S. Bruce-Mitford [Rupert Leo Scott Bruce-Mitford] (1914-1994), archaeologist and art historian [T. D. Kendrick [Sir Thomas Downing Kendrick]; the British Museum] Typed Letter Signed ('R. L. S. Bruce-Mitford') to Miss Robin Place. 4to: 1 p. 22 lines. Text clear and entire on lightly aged and creased paper, with one 1.5 cm closed tear (not affecting text). Congratulating Place on her 'Assistant Principalship'. He considers she was 'very wise to take the opportunity'. He has discussed 'the house-key question with the Keeper... |
£28.00 | ||
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R. M. Brunker [Ronald M. Brunker], choirmaster and organist, St Bartholomew's, Battersea On one side of a leaf of green paper, roughly 17.5 x 23.5 cm, removed from an autograph album. Good, on lightly aged paper. Thirteen bars, with staves for soprano, alto, tenor and bass. Covering the greater part of the page, and followed by 'From Mass in C minor. | for five voices. | [signed]... |
Music and Theatre | £100.00 |
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R. Seeley (Robert Benton Seeley). Autograph Letter Signed to [Martin] Tupper, miscellaneous writer (1810-1889)[?]. Publisher, philanthropist and author (1798-1886). Two pages, 8vo, bifoliate, good condition. "Dear Mr. Tupper,/ I hope to send you a proof tomorrow./ I am afraid we shall have to throw Foley over altogether, as we shall probably begin a new series next year in place of the "English Artists"./ I... |
Art and Architecture, Book Trade History, Literature | £65.00 |