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Christina Nilsson (1843-1921), Countess de Casa Miranda, Swedish opera singer, inspiration for the character of Christine Daaé in Gaston Leroux's novel Phantom of the Opera [Nadar; 'Mr Monteguani'] Albumen printh, 8.5 x 5.5 cm, laid down on card, 10.5 x 6 cm. In fair condition: lightly faded on slightly-aged card. Card printed in red on both sides, with Nadar's address and facsimile signature on reverse, and his initial within the border containing the photograph on the other side. Head... |
Art and Architecture, French | £150.00 |
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Henry Dundas, Viscount Melville Autograph Note Signed to unnamed male correspondent. Scottish advocate and statesman (1742-1811). One page, quarto. Bifoliate on good laid paper watermarked 1798. Grubby and somewhat ruckled, and with small printed notice neatly pasted in bottom right-hand corner. 'My Dear Sir | I have your letter, and should be glad to see you before you see Lord... |
History | £65.00 | |
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Henry Edward John Stanley, 3rd Earl. Eight Autograph Letters Signed "Stanley" to Messrs Routledge, publishers. Diplomatist and orientalist (see DNB). Total 20pp., 8vo, good condition. The main subject is illustrations of animals and birds perhaps relating to a book (a "book" is mentioned) which I cannot trace in NSTC, etc., but perhaps multiple copies of pages of illustrations of monkeys, kangaroos, cats... |
Book Trade History, Natural History, Printing History | £400.00 | |
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Henry Ellis. Autograph Letter Signed to Sir Thomas Reade. (1777-1869), Principal Librarian of the British Museum. Three pages, 4to, fold marks, some marking but text clear and complete. He asks Reade to welcome a friend (Sir Reginald Warren) should he visit Tunis after visiting Egypt. He reports on a young man who will send a letter to Reade via Warren... |
£75.00 | ||
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Henry Ellis. Autograph letter signed to W. Graham AND autograph note signed to Richard Almack. Antiquary, Principal Librarian at the British Museum (1777-1869). (To Graham) One page, 12mo, good. He assures his correspondent that the Account will be paid in the promised two instalments, adding that Graham's "conduct in respect to [his] sons account has been throughout just & honourable... |
£45.00 | ||
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Henry FitzAlan-Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk Autograph note signed to an unnamed female correspondent, English Catholic nobleman (1847-1917). One page, 12mo. "Madam, / I beg to comply with your request for my autograph. / I am / Your obedient servant. / Norfolk E[arl] M[arshal]". |
£30.00 | ||
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Henry Flower. Autograph Letter Signed to J.T.J. Hewlett, author of "Peter Priggins" and other books. Henry Flower, presumably the bookseller and publisher in BBTI, discussing Hewlett's Dunster Castle in congratulatory terms, hoping for a meeting. Originally from a larger archive, the residue of which is described in #3157 (Hewlett's papers), this and other items appear in my ABE inventory in... |
Book Trade History, Literature | £35.00 | |
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Henry Fox [ Baron Holland ] Document (part printed part manuscript) signed "H Fox"; printed heading "Annuity for Life, 1746". Statesman (see DNB). One page, chipped, small tear, trimmed but text clear and complete. The document, part printed (a form), records that Henry Fox on the 23 Aug. 1762 received £20 from George, Earl of Macclesfield, one of the Four tellers of His Majesty's Receipt of Exchequer, for six months... |
Economics | £200.00 | |
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Abbott Lawrence (1792-1855), United States Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of St James, 1849-1852, founder of Lawrence, Massachusetts [James Wyld (1812-1887), mapmaker] 4to, 1 p. Text clear and complete. In original envelope, addressed by Lawrence and with his red wax seal and frank ('Abbott Lawrence'), 'To | James Wyld Esqre M.P. | &c &c &c | Charing Cross East'. On aged and stained paper. He thanks him for his 'New Map of Central America', which... |
History | £225.00 |
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[New York Yacht Club?] [Handbill] Draft of Resolutions for the Permanent Establishment of a Navy Club Printed handbill, c.20 x 24.5cm, possibly trimmed, faint foxing, small closed tear, one small stain, mainly good. We, who have hereunto subscruibed our names, do severally agree to unite in forming an Association to be entitled the NAVY CLUB, and to appoint a Committee to frame a Constitution... |
Military and Naval History | £280.00 |
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