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Author, Title, Summary	Subject	Price
Johann Gaspar Spurzheim (1776-1832), German phrenologist, developing the system of Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828), to whom he served as assistant [ Johann Gaspar Spurzheim, phrenologist. ] Autograph Letter Signed ('Spurzheim'), in English, to his landlord 'Mr Booth', regarding the possibility of his vacating his house early. 1p., small 4to. Bifolium. In good condition, with light signs of age. Addressed on reverse of second leaf, with remains of red wax seal, to 'Mr Booth \| Duke street'. It is his intention 'to go abroad and not to keep the house longer than Ii am obliged', so he asks Booth if he will 'put up a bill...		£300.00
G. Reeves [Home Secretary Planning Committee, Regional Office, Div, S/DO; Fire Services; British 1950s civil defence; nuclear war; atom bomb; biological warfare; atomic warfare] [British civil defence, 1950.] Autograph Notebook, with 'G. Reeves Atom' on cover, containing notes made at civil defence meetings (Home Office, Army or Fire Brigade?) in preparation for nuclear and biological warfare. 37pp., 12mo (including two irrelevant pages at the rear), of pencil notes, with some diagrams. In a spiral-bound 'No. 430 Reporter's Note Book' by Brown Knight & Truscott, Ltd, London. In good condition, lightly aged and worn. On cover: 'G. Reeves Atom'. The notes were made at meetings or...		£420.00
George du Maurier [George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier] (1834-1896), novelist and Punch cartoonist, creator of the character ‘Svengali’ in his novel ‘Trilby’; grandfather of Daphne du Maurier [George du Maurier, novelist and Punch cartoonist, creator of ‘Svengali’.] Autograph Signature and valediction cut from letter. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. On rectangular slip of paper, roughly 11 x 3 cm, cut from the end of a letter. In fair condition, lightly aged, slightly spotted and laid down along one edge on thicker piece of paper. In an elegant calligraphic hand he writes: ‘Believe me / Yours truly / Geo du...	Literature	£25.00
John Tricker Conquest (1789-1866), physician-accoucheur (man-midwife) whose ?Outlines of Midwifery? (1820) was a standard textbook in the first half of the nineteenth century [John Tricker Conquest, physician-accoucheur (man-midwife) and author of the standard textbook ?Outlines of Midwifery?.] Autograph Note in the third person to ?Mr. Bullock? regarding the procurement of his ?Letters to a Mother?. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 1p, 12mo. On recto of first leaf of bifolium of grey paper. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded twice. The subject is Conquest?s ?Letters to a Mother on the Management of Herself and her Children in Health and Disease?, published in 1848, which had reached a...		£56.00
Robert Graham [ (1786 – 1845) Scottish physician and botanist]. [Robert Graham, Scottish physician and botanist] Autograph Letter Signed Robt Graham to a Mr Gourlie Esq [Gourlie, William (1815–1856), calico printer and botanist - see ODNB Three pages, 12mo, bifolium, fold mark, hidden slight damage to joint not affecting text. I have again to thank you for the trouble you have taken [about?] the passage to Harris. After deliberation & consultation, & plots & counter pl;ots - it is resolved that the Exhibition shall [...		£65.00
Maude Royden Shaw [Agnes Maude Royden CH (1876 – 1956), later known as Maude Royden-Shaw, preacher, suffragist and campaigner for the ordination of women. [Maude Royden Shaw, suffragist etc] Typed Letter Signed Maude Royden Shaw, appreciating the contact and news about a friend in the USA, Dr Julie Seton (American physician, lecturer and author - see Wikipedia) to a Mrs Forrest. One page, 12mo, good condition. Text: She welcomes news from former members 0of the Guildhouse congregation, particularly appreciating Mrs Forrest'scontact. I was delighted to have news of Dr. Julie Seton. I have a great affection for her and used sometimes to get just a passing touch with her...		£0.00
Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-1873), RA, English artist [Sir Edwin Landseer, PRA.] Autograph Signature, made at the request of J. H. Whitaker of Manchester. On 12 x 11 cm piece of watermarked laid paper. Lightly aged, with slight evidence of previous mount at head (not affecting text). Sent in response to a request for an autograph. Reads: 'London. Nov 11th. 60 \| Obediently Yours \| E Landseer. \| (To J. H. Whitaker. \| Manchester)'.		£25.00
Lady Bridget Egerton; Sir Philip de Malpas Grey Egerton, Bart., M.P.; Chetham Society, Manchester [Item printed for the Chetham Society, inscribed by the editor.] A Forme of Confession grounded upon the ancient Catholique and Apostolique Faith. Made and composed by the Honorable Ladie the Lady Bridget Egerton. A.D.1636. Beneath title on title-page: 'From the original MS. in the possession of Sir Philip de Malpas Grey Egerton, Bart., M.P.' [1] + 31pp., 4to. With frontispiece facsimile in black and red. On aged and worn paper, in damaged binding, with front hinge split and spine held together with tape. Bookplate...		£90.00
Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein [Franziska Josepha Louise Augusta Marie Christina Helena] (1872-1956), member of the British Royal Family, granddaughter of Queen Victoria [Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein, granddaughter of Queen Victoria.] Autograph signature. 1p., 12mo. In fair condition, on lightly aged and worn paper. Folded twice, with vertical closed tear along crease at head, unobtrusively repaired on reverse with archival tape. Clearly in response to a request for an autograph. Reads, in a bold hand, 'From \| Princess Marie \| Louise'.		£35.00
Roy Fuller (1912-1991), English poet and novelist [Miriam Allott [née Farris] (1920–2010), literary scholar and wife of the poet and criticKenneth Allott (1912-1973)] [Roy Fuller, poet.] Three Typed Letters Signed and two Autograph Letters Signed (the first 'Roy Fisher' and the other four 'Roy') to the literary scholar Miriam Allott, regarding an edition of the collected poems of her late husband Kenneth Allott. Each letter 1p., 8vo. In very good condition, lightly aged and worn. The first two letters in autograph, the other three typed. ONE (26 May 1973): He condoles with her on her husband's death. 'I always greatly admired his poetry & then his work as a critic. I've just been writing down...		£280.00