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Jacques Victor Albert, Duc de Broglie [4th Duke] (1821-1901), French politician

Signed Fragment of letter ('V. Broglie'). In French.

Roughly 5.5 x 11.5 cm, with four lines (cropped at right) on recto, and four lines and signature on reverse. Ruckled and with stains from previous mounting on recto. Mentions his portrait by Gerand. He will thank her in person before leaving if he can.

French £45.00
Jacques Victor Albert, Duc de Broglie, French Statesman, publicist and historian.

Letter Signed "[V?] Broglie" to "Monsieur le Baron Denois", Milan (French consul)..

IN FRENCH. One page,m folio, minor defects, but text clear and complete. He discusses the case of a M. de Cormel whose family business requires his staying in Milan and Padua (the death of his uncle, Colonel Paolo Angelini "deced dans le royaume Lombardo Venitien"). He wanst to believe that M....

French £85.00
Jacques-Victor-Albert, 4th duc de Broglie, sometime French Ambassador in London.

Autograph Letter Signed "V. de Broglie" to an unnamed correspondent.

In French. Two pages, 8vo, some staining but text complete and clear. He says that his wife would be happy to take his daughter "[en course?]". They will pass Rutland Gate [Kensington] at midday. He hopes that the weather improves.

French £45.00
James F. Meline.

Address on the Study of the Modern Languages, delivered before the Eighth Annual Convention of the College of Teachers.

Pamphlet, 19pp., yellow printed wraps, some soiling, chipping and creasing but fair condition. INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR: "Revd W.E. Channing / With respects of the author".

£85.00
James Albery

Autograph note signed to Mr [?] Parnell,

English dramatist (1838-89). One page, 12mo, on mourning paper. "I am sorry I forgot the card. Did you get the stalls all right / In any way I can serve you / I am / Yours faithfully / J. Albery". Docketed in a small hand in ink. Minimal loss to one corner. Bearing traces of previous mounting....

Music and Theatre £20.00
James Anderson, Editor of "Diplomata Scotiae", antiquary

James Anderson, editor of 'Diplomata Scotiae'] Holograph document.

Editor of "Diplomata", antiquary (DNB). Sixteen lines on one page, small folio, some damage, but text complete and clear. Not signed. On the reverse Is written "Minut of the procuratorie of Resignation" [in Anderson's hand] and "Autograph of James Anderson - the Editor of the Diplomata." The...

Law £200.00
James Anthony Froude (1818-1894), English historian [John Leycester Adolphus (c.1794-1862), barrister and writer]

Autograph Letter Signed ('J A Froude') to Adolphus.

12mo: 2 pp. Sixteen lines of text. Good. He is 'very anxious to be introduced' at the Literary Society and 'to take advantage of [Adolphus's] kindness in proposing' him. Gives reasons for not having attending any of the Society's dinners.

History £35.00
James Asperne (1757-1820), bookseller of Cornhill, London, and proprietor of the 'European Magazine' [Freemasonry; Masonic]

Proof engraving, by T. Blood, from painting by Samuel Drummond, A.R.A., of Asperne as Freemason.

Dimensions of paper roughly twelve inches by ten; dimensions of print roughly nine and a half inches by seven and a half. A good clear impression, on aged, creased paper, of a striking illustration showing a portly and sleek Asperne, beautifully turned out in Freemason's robes and paraphernalia...

Book Trade History £125.00 Asperne
J. S. M. Fonblanque [John Samuel Martin de Grenier Fonblanque] (1787-1865), legal writer and Commissioner of Bankruptcy [Henry Holmes Joy (1805-1875)?; Lord Brougham

[J. S. M. Fonblanque, legal writer and Commissioner of Bankruptcy.] Autograph Letter Signed

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 3pp, 12mo. Bifolium. In fair condition, lightly aged, with closed tear (not affecting text) to a fold on second leaf, which also carries traces of mount on its blank reverse. Small printed slip relating to the Court of Bankruptcy, bearing Fonblanque’s name, laid...

£120.00
James Atkins Noyes

Autograph Note Signed to John Bellows.

Noyes is in a printed list of 8 Harvard Library staff members at the top of this letter commencing "William C. Lane, Librarian". He appears as "Editor Quinquennial Catalogue". Letter, one page, 8vo, good condition. He ask Bellows for four things: i.details of the degrees he has received from...

£56.00