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Sarah Grand [Sarah Grand (1854–1943), Irish feminist writer active from 1873 to 1922. Her work revolved around the New Woman ideal.] Two pages, 12mo, corner chipped with loss, evidence of its being tipped onto something, not affecting the text, mainly good condition. Text: Many thanks for letting me know of the forthcoming concert. Being here I should probably not otherwise have heard of it. I do hope your lovely music will... |
Literature | £56.00 | |
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Clyde Young Two Typed Letters Signed to [G. K.] Menzies[, Secretary, Royal Society of Arts]. British architect (born circa 1872), the son of Sir William Young (1843-1900), whose most important commission, the War Office, Whitehall (1900-1906) he completed. Both items one page, octavo, and very good, though on slightly discoloured and creased paper, one piece bearing pin holes and the... |
Art and Architecture, Military and Naval History | £56.00 | |
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Co-operative Holidays Association, Manchester [the co-operative movement] Items One to Three: three 'Co-operative Holidays Association General Notes' pamphlets, all 4pp, on unbound 8vo bifoliums. Text clear and complete, on aged and worn paper, with a 3 cm closed tear to both leaves of the second number. Each issue ends with a long list of 'Rambling Clubs and... |
History, Social history | £220.00 |
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Frederick William Fairholt (c.1813-1866), artist and antiquary 2pp., 16mo. Bifolium. 21 lines of text. In good condition, on lightly-aged paper. As Doubleday has not 'sent the last', he has 'done your 3rd Cut of "glorious Apollo" from the print alone endeavouring to give the antique style as faithfully as I could.' He thanks him for his 'bit about the "... |
Art and Architecture | £45.00 | |
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Colin Campbell and Miles Clifford. A small archive, items one page folio (unless ow stated) comprising: (1952) appointment of J.E. Briscoe to be Deputy of officer administering the Colony, royal stamp, signed by Colin Campbell (Colonial Secretary) ND Briscoe; (Jan. 1953) appointment of Briscoe to be "the Deputy for the Officer... |
History, Military and Naval History, Travel and Topography | £150.00 | |
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Colin Scott-Moncrieff Engineer and administrator (1836-1916). He thanks Tupper effusively for his hospitality ("Traditional old Indian hospitality"). |
History, Travel and Topography | £20.00 | |
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Colonel Augustus Mervyn Owen Anwyl-Passingham [FIRST WORLD WAR PROPAGANDA] Typed Letter Signed to the Secretary, Royal Society of Arts. British army officer (1880-1955). One page, folio. Very good. Docketed and bearing R.S.A. stamp. Unusual letterhead for a governmental department of the period. He has not received the letter, which must have been misaddressed. 'Nevertheless, I shall be glad if you will kindly forward me a copy... |
Military and Naval History | £33.00 | |
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[Yakusu; scarce periodical] Unbound, 12pp., 8vo, a little dingy, fold mark, but the text is clear. Contents include a leader discussing Sutton Smith's book and its implications 'The Yakusus, the very heart of Africa',an article by the Rev. J. Whitehead of Wayika, On the Lualaba at last, a summary of the events of the year... |
Religion, Travel and Topography | £120.00 |
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Colonel James Francis Erskine, of the Regiment of Swiss Chasseurs Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed secretary of state. Erskine, who died in 1806, was the grandson of the 27th Earl of Mar. 3 pages, 8vo. In very good condition. The letter, addressed to 'your Excellency', concerns 'The Honble. Captain Cunningham who had resigned a Troop of Dragoons on the Irish Establishment to go upon Service with the same rank... |
Military and Naval History | £125.00 | |
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Austen Chamberlain, Statesman. [ Austen Chamberlain ] Autograph Signature with date only Page of album, 16 x 12.5cm, green, signs of removal along one sl. jagged edge, good condition. |
£23.00 |