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George Herbert Whitaker [WHITAKER'S ALMANACK] Autograph Letter Signed to G. K. Menzies, Secretary, Royal Society of Arts. Bookseller and publisher (1862-1933). One page, 12mo. Very good, docketed with the Society's stamp. 'In reply to your circular letter, I beg to apply for admission as a Fellow of your Society and herewith forward my application together with my cheque value 2 guineas, which in the event of not... |
Book Trade History | £38.00 | |
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George Holbrook Jackson (1874-1948) [Sir Geoffrey Stewart Tomkinson (1881-1963); Lovat Fraser; Flying Fame; Fleuron; New Age Press; fine printing; bibliography] Typed Letter Signed ('Holbrook Jackson') to G. S. Tomkinson of Whitville, Kidderminster. 8vo: 2 pp. 32 lines of text. Good, on lightly-aged paper. He is willing to help Tomkinson with his book 'Modern Presses', but would not 'have time to be responsible for the writing of any chapters'. Offers to answer 'a questionnaire' regarding 'Flying Fame', and directs Jackson to his 'articles... |
Book Trade History, Printing History | £100.00 |
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George Holbrook Jackson (1874-1948), author, wroter on books, etc Autograph Letter Signed ('Holbrook Jackson') to 'Mr. Bennett'. 8vo: 1 p. Good on lightly-aged paper. Small closed tear at head, and traces of glue and grey paper from previous mounting on reverse. He is sorry to say that he will be 'away at the seaside' when Bennett is in London. If he is 'in town again shortly' Jackson will be glad to meet him. 'I am to be... |
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George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle Autograph Signature on fragment of letter. English aristocrat and Tory politician (1773-1848). Conclusion of letter cut into slip of paper, dimensions approximately 1 inch by 5 inches. In good condition with three small glue stains from mounting on reverse. Reads 'Believe me | ever faithfully yrs | Carlisle | Castle-Howard | Sepber 26 .... |
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George III, King of England Two pages. Paper dimensions approximately seven and a half inches by twelve. An important and highly dramatic document, relating to the Prince's treatment of his wife Caroline of Brunswick in the period following the birth of their only child Princess Charlotte Augusta, with reference to the... |
Royalty | £600.00 | |
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George IV. (1762-1830), King of Great Britain and Ireland. One page, 12mo. Large florid signature "George PR", 2 inches by 4, on piece of paper 3 inches by 8. To the right and below signature: "By His Royal Highness the Prince Regent of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. / These in the name... |
Royalty | £100.00 | |
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George James Welbore Agar-Ellis, 1st Baron Dover Autograph Letter to Paul Colnaghi. English author and politician (1797-1833), whose efforts resulted in the formation of the National Gallery. Colnaghi (1751-1833) was the leading printseller of the period. One page, quarto. Good, on slightly discoloured paper with traces of previous mount adhering to reverse. A formal letter in... |
Art and Architecture | £45.00 | |
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George Joachim Goschen, 1st Viscount Goschen Autograph card signed to an unnamed male correspondent, Statesman (1831-1907). One page, 12mo. "Dear Sir / Please send my parliamentary papers to Portland Place henceforward. / Yours faithfully / George J Goschen". Traces of mount adhering to blank verso. |
History | £30.00 | |
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George John Shaw-Lefevre, Baron Eversley Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent. Liberal statesman (1831-1928). One page, 12mo. Grubby and discoloured, and with some staining to blank reverse from previous mounting. Reads 'Dear Sir | I have been reading the evidence given before the Committee of the House of Commons on the Undersized Fish Bill: It may perhaps interest you to... |
History | £30.00 | |
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George Johnston. Autograph Note Signed to unnamed correspondent (publisher or printer). Scottish naturalist (1797-1855).One page, 8vo, sl. discolorationm good condition. "My Dear Sir,/ As the printing of my book now draws near to a close, I write to have proofs of the Plates you have in hand at your early convenience, that we may have the copies worked off." Poss. An Introduction... |
Book Trade History | £45.00 |