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E. H. W. Meyerstein [Edward Harry William Meyerstein] (1889-1952), scholar and poet

[Printed book.] Seraphine. By E. H. W. Meyerstein | Author of "Terence Duke".

362 + [1]pp., 8vo. Advertisement on final page for Meyerstein's 'Terence Duke'. A fair copy, on lightly-aged paper, in worn original orange cloth binding, and lacking the dustwrapper.

Literature £20.00
Culling Charles Smith

Autograph Letter Signed to Count D'Antraigues.

Commissioner of Customs (circa 1775-1853), husband of Lady Anne Wellesley. The recipient is Emmanuel-Louis-Henri de Launay, Comte d'Antraigues (1753-1812). Two pages, 12mo. Folded twice. Somewhat grubby and discoloured with age, but in good condition overall. He was directed by the Marquess...

History, Travel and Topography £45.00
Cyril Maude

autograph letter signed to his aunt Madeleine,

English actor-manager (1862-1951). 3 pp, 12mo. "Things are so terribly 'uncertain' with me just now. I am exceedingly busy every day arranging about a Syndicate which is to back us in a Theatre this Autumn added to this the latest play at the Comedy is not a success & we may be...

Music and Theatre £20.00
Cyril Maude

Autograph letter signed to Lady Ball,

English actor-manager (1862-1951), apparently written to an "angel". "Thank you for your letter. / It is a humorous sketch for 3 or four people lasting 23 minutes with lots of 'Punch' & a wonderfully funny part wh. whould show me off. My offer runs to Easter and all that is if only I can...

Music and Theatre £15.00
Cyril Maude

Autograph letters signed (x 2) to the actress Hilda Trevelyan [1880-1859],

English actor-manager (1862-1951). The first, April 29, Rivoli, with letterhead of The Playhouse, Northumberland Avenue, one page, 8vo. "Dear Miss Trevelyan, / Very many congratulations. You are absolutely 'sweet' in the piece. It is so many years since we met. Your performance is beautiful...

Music and Theatre £30.00
Cyril Maude

Autograph note signed to Mrs [Edith] Cabourn,

English actor-manager (1862-1951). One page, 12mo. "I am so sorry that owing to some money losses I cannot send more for poor Charlie Rocks widow."

Music and Theatre £15.00
Cyril Maude

autograph note signed to Mrs Elizabeth Merivale (née Pitman), wife of the playwright Herman Charles Merivale [1839-1906, DNB],

English actor-manager (1862-1951). One page, 12mo. "Dear Mrs. Merivale, / I fear that it is not in our power to purchase rights in Charlotte Corday now, much as I should like to. / Yrs faithfully / Cyril Maude". Negligible traces of previous mounting.

Music and Theatre £18.00
Cyril Maude

Autograph note signed to the actress [Jean] Webster Brough,

English actor-manager (1862-1951). One page, 12mo, cropped to an uneven shape. "Dear Miss Webster Brough / How very very kind of you to write like that. I have so greatly appreciated your thoughtfulness. I loved your dear father - bless him / Yours sincerely / Cyril Maude". Negligible...

Music and Theatre £15.00
Cyril Maude

Autograph note signed to unnamed female correspondent,

English actor-manager (1862-1951). One page, 12mo. "I have I regret to say already promised to do more than I ought to during this season, I mean in addition to all my regular work & so I am very sorry I cannot do what you suggest, although I am honoured by the wish of your Committee."...

Music and Theatre £15.00
Cyril Maude

typed letter signed to Mr [?] Ridley,

English actor-manager (1862-1951). One page, 12mo. "I am very sorry that I have never written before to thank you for your very kind letter about the performance. I am so glad the poor people liked it. It is a great blessing to be able to do anything for them."

Music and Theatre £15.00