Search results

Author, Title, Summary	Subject	Price
Robert French Helm (1913-1995), of the International Civil Aviation Authority, a Royal Air Force Flying Officer in the Second World War [Institute of Navigation, Royal Geographical Society] Five items from the papers of Robert French Helm, relating to his post-war career at the International Civil Aviation Authority, including a report and plans on the 'Zambianization of the Air Traffic Services Division', and two chapters of memoirs. ONE: Mimeographed typed document titled 'Zambianization of the Air Traffic Services Division of the Department of Civil Aviation'. 7pp., foolscap 8vo, with eighth page carrying table of contents. Undated [mid 1960s]. Given that the plans accompanying this item are initialed by Helm, it seems...		£220.00
A late-Victorian domestic interior: James George Grieve, ‘East India Merchant’, of 15 Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park, London, and his wife Elizabeth Charlotte Grieve [ nineteenth-century London furniture] [Victorian domestic interiors.] Manuscript indenture: ‘Assignment of Furniture &c. in 15 Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park’ from James George Grieve to his wife Elizabeth Charlotte Grieve, with itemized ‘Schedule’. An interesting slice of social history, casting light on the decor of a substantial London property owned by an affluent member of the middle classes. Neatly and closely written over 18pp, foolscap 8vo. On five bifoliums bound together with green ribbon. First page with red ten-shilling stamp....		£180.00
Alfred Waterhouse, architect and artist. [ Alfred Waterhouse ] Autograph Note Signed "A Waterhouse" to "Lucas" [John Seymour Lucas?] One page, 12mo, bifolium, fold mark, good condition. £I have obtained a photograph of my Academy drawing before I coloured it, & beg to send you a copy." Postscript written at an angle, "I shall be very glad to go out with the working drawings of the first wing, when you say the word." Note...		£65.00
Sir George Henschel [born Isidor Georg Henschel] (1850-1934), German-born British baritone, pianist, conductor and composer Autograph Letter Signed ('Georg Henschel') from Sir George Henschel, the baritone and pianist, to Lady Thompson, asking her to extend the hospitality to 'Mr. and Mrs. Koecher (and the Misses Koecher)'. 2pp., 12mo. On bifolium. Fair, on lightly-aged paper, with strip of tape from previous mounting adhering at the foot of the recto of the second leaf. He asks her to send 'cards for your afternoon Friday' to 'our dear friends Mr. and Mrs. Koecher (and the Misses Koecher)', who would 'enjoy every...		£40.00
[Propaganda; periodical] Asian Analyst, 5 issues. Subjects include Vietnam, Tibet, India, China, Indonesia, etc. Copies/runs listed in several OCLC/WorldCat Libraries and on COPAC. Some annotation. From the personal papers of C.A.A. Nicol, latterly China watcher in Hong Kong		£60.00
Sir John Talbot Dillon (1739-1805), 1st Baronet, Baron Dillon, Irish politician, traveller and author Autograph Signature of the Irish politician and traveller, John Talbot Dillon, Baron Dillon. 1p., 12mo. An autograph note, apparently written at the head of the detached fly-leaf of a book. Fair, on aged paper, laid down on a torn page from an autograph album. Reads: 'This is a Curious & very Scarce Book. - \| Madrid 1st. July 1777. \| [signed] John Talbot Dillon \| Knt. & Baron of...		£120.00
William Crosbie, wine and spirit merchant, Castle Douglas [Fanny Wilson; funerals in Scotland] Signed autograph itemised receipt by William Croslie [wine and spirit merchant, Castle Douglas?], for food and drink provided to 'Fanny Wilson for fathers funeral' in Scotland. Possibly submitted by the 'Mr William Crosbie, wine and spirit merchant', whose death at Castle Douglas on 15 March 1821 is recorded in Blackwood's Magazine, April 1821. 1p., 8vo. Neatly written out on watermarked laid paper. Headed 'Fanny Wilson for fathers funeral \| To William Crosbie \| 1810...		£56.00
Ellaline Terriss [born Mary Ellaline Lewin] (1871-1971), Edwardian actress and singer, wife of Seymour Hicks and daughter of William Terriss [Walter James Macqueen-Pope, theatre historian] [Ellaline Terriss, Edwardian actress and singer.] Four items of Autograph Correspondence with theatre historian W. J. Macqueen-Pope (‘Popie’), comprising three letters and one card, all signed ‘Ella’. From the Macqueen-Pope papers. See both their entries in the Oxford DNB. The four items in good condition, lightly aged and creased, with slight spotting to one corner of Item. Folded for postage. ONE: ALS dated 28 December 1950. 2pp, 12mo. Before sending seasonal greetings she begins: ‘My dear...		£80.00
W.R. Grossmith [William Robert Grossmith, also known as Master Grossmith (1818–1899), 19th-century child actor, Master Grossmith [Infant Roscius (II)] became maker of prosthetic limbs]. [William Robert Grossmith; Infant Roscius, Master Grossmith of Reading] Autograph Letter Signed W.R. Grossmith to unknown party, about theatrical arrangements, including his brother.. An actor able to dictate terms!. One page, 4to, sl. aged, fold marks, sl. crumpled but text good and clear (in somewhat awkward handwriting). I wish my Brother - Master [?] Grossmith - to give One [sic] evenings entertainment in Hull [underlined] (on his return from Newcastle) in about a...		£220.00
[A. Fleming Nisbett, Secretary, The London Steam Omnibus Company Limited [later the Motor Traction Company], 133 Finsbury Pavement, London, EC.] Printed circular, in the form of a facsimile letter from A. Fleming Nisbett, Secretary, The London Steam Omnibus Company LImited, designed to accompany 'an advanced copy' of the Company's prospectus, and offering 'a Founder's Share'. 2pp., 4to. Bifolium. Heavily-aged and worn. Addressed 'Dear Sir', and with facsimile of signature 'For the London Steam Omnibus Co. Ltd. \| A. Flemg Nisbett \| Secretary.' The circular begins with the reason for sending an advance copy of the prospectus. 'My object in giving you this early...		£80.00