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Raphael Tuck & Sons, Moorfields, London publishers known for their postcards; Samuel K. Cowan (d.1918), Irish lyricist [ Raphael Tuck & Sons Victorian christmas card. ] Coloured Christmas card with illustration by 'E M W' on one side, and poem by 'SAMUEL K. COWAN M.A.' on the other. On a gilt-edged piece of card, 13 x 11.5 cm., with rounded edges. In good condition, lightly aged. The illustration by 'E M W' on one side is printed in silver, yellow, light blue, grey and brown, and shows a snowy country scene with two tiny figures beneath a shining sun on a stone bridge over...		£35.00
Will Day [ Wilfred Ernest Lytton Day ] (1873-1936), cinema historian, showman and dealer in film equipment [ Marcus Adams (1875-1959), royal photographer ] [ Will Day, British cinema pioneer. ] Typed Letter Signed ('W. Day \| F.R.P.S. FRSA') to firm of royal photographer Marcus Adams, regarding his desire to end a 'film somewhat of a national character' with 'a short length of little Princess Elizabeth'. 1p., 4to. In good condition, on lightly-aged paper. Ornate letterhead printed in red and black, with engraving of a rising sun ('The Mark of Excellence'). Addressed to 'Messrs. Marcus Adams Ltd. \| Child Photographers, \| 43, Dover Street, \| W.1.' The letter begins: 'I have in hand the production...		£65.00
William Williams, translator of the New Testament [ A modern, correct, and close translation of the New Testament; with occasional observations, and arranged in order of time,[...]] [ Translator of the New Testament ] Autograph Letter Signed "W Williams" to the publisher of his translation of the New Testament, John Stockdale, attacking printing errors and problems with communications. One page, 8vo, good condition. "Repeated disappointment has for 3 weeks past attended the several journies [sic] from this country house to our Post Town some 4 miles off.- I hoped [?] I was promised truly, sheets shd be sent out of London on Wednesdays & Saturdays, nothing since ye fifth...		£120.00
[The Early Stuarts] [Booklet] Extracts from Constitutional Documents and other sources illustrative of the reigns of the Early Stuarts (1603-1660) 37 leaves, paginated on rectos (from 3.), versos (blank) headed "Notes", 8vo, beige printed wraps, spotted, fold mark at middle, back sl. grubby, spine worn at top and bottom, contents good. Shelf-mark apparentlyin manuscript top of front wrap. Also addition ot date spane "?1642". No other copy...		£120.00
[Manchester Guardian] [Periodical] The House Journal of The Manchester Guardian and Evening News, No. 48 Twelve pages, cr. 8vo, brown illustrated paper wraps, a little grubby, with fold mark at middle, contents good. Begins with editorial, "The Editor's Chair" in which C.P. Scott (presumably) discusses this Christmas number, revealing, among other things that Conan Doyle had been invited to...		£135.00
[The Rochdale Canal Company; John Bill, Farley Hall; William Bilsborrow, Haslingden; Samuel Greg, Rochdale; Thomas Marriott, Stockport; John Robert Ogden, Bradford; N. & F. Phillipps, Manchester] [The Rochdale Canal Company.] Nine Letters to Ralph Shuttleworth, Rochdale attorney and company treasurer, and one printed form to his successor John Crossley. Including Autograph Letters Signed from Samuel Greg, John Bill and William Bilsbarrow. The Rochdale Canal was conceived in 1776, and despite opposition from mill owners fearing a disruption to their water supply, began construction following the passing of an act of parliament in 1794. On completion (it was officially opened in 1804), and until the railway age, it constituted the...		£250.00
Dame Eva Turner (1892-1990), English soprano [Giovanni Martinelli (1885-1969), Italian tenor; Geoffrey Child] [Dame Eva Turner, English soprano.] Two Autograph Letters Signed and two Autograph Cards Signed (all 'Eva') to Geoffrey Child. The letters concerning LP recordings of her music, and piracies by 'Bill Smith', with reference to Giovanni Martinelli. All four items in good condition, lightly aged and worn. All four in a bold, expansive hand. The two letters accompanied by their envelopes, addressed to Child in London. Letter One: Address: 'c/o Mr & Mrs G. W. Williams, \| 615 East Genesee, \| Saginaw \| Michigan. U.S.A.' 4 July 1957. 4pp.,...		£135.00
[Volunteers; Windsor] [Programme] Grand Review of Volunteers by Her Majesty the Queen in Windsor Great Park, on Saturday, June 20th, 1868. Offical Programme Added to title: " With Latest Details and Arrangements, compiled by Mr. T.F. Molyneux, Correspondent of the London Press." Eight pages, 8vo, unbound as issued, stapled, dulled but good condition. Programme, advertisements ("Best Ale in Windsor" , etc), Railway arrangements for Volunteers (...		£95.00
Friedrich Halm (Baron von Münch Bellinghausen), translated by Sir Theodore Martin, K.C.B. [Inscribed by the translator.] The Gladiator of Ravenna. A Tragedy. By Friedrich Halm (Baron von Münch Bellinghausen). Translated by Sir Theodore Martin, K.C.B. viii + [1] + 77pp., 8vo. In purple cloth binding, gilt. Internally good, on aged paper, in worn binding, with dulled gilt title on spine. Inscribed on flyleaf 'To \| G. A. R. FitzGerald Esq \| With the kind regards of \| Theodore Martin \| 3d April 1886.' Above this the ownership signature of 'R G E...		£60.00
J. Cuming Walter [Pamphlet] A Shakesperean [sic] Sisterhood: Imogen, Desdemona and Hermione. 16pp. 8vo, fawn printed paper wraps, stapled, good condition		£56.00