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Philip Henry Stanhope, 5th Earl Stanhope, as Lord Mahon Autograph Signature on fragment of receipt. Stanhope (1805-1875) was styled Lord Mahon until his father's death in 1855. Signed 'Mahon' on fragment of document (dimensions 3 inches by 4 inches). Ruckled and discoloured as a result of previous mounting. Until 1846 Mahon was Secretary of the Board of Control for India, and the document... |
£45.00 | |
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Rev. John Sharp [BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY] Autograph Letter Signed to A. D. Snow, Lawnhurst, St Botolph's Road, Worthing. According to the letterhead Sharp was one of the Society's two Secretaries. 2 pages, 16mo. Creased, worn and discoloured, and with minor repair to head of first page, but in good condition overall. Closely written, this letter provides an interesting sidelight into the state of the Society at... |
£50.00 | |
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W. H. Shelford 1 Autograph Card Signed; 1 Typed Letter Signed. Both to 'Mr Wilson'. On 1 June 1935 Shelford bowled the first jack at the opening of West Hoathly Bowls Club. The card, dimensions roughly 4 inches by 5 inches, is 2 pages. The letter, 2 pages, 4to. Both somewhat grubby but in good condition. The card thanks Wilson for sending a copy of Francis Hackett's 'Henry... |
£45.00 | |
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Walter Baring Autograph Letter Signed to <?> Scott. Diplomat (1844-1915), Secretary of the British Legation at Athens, and scion of the noted banking house. 2 pages, 8vo. In good condition. Presumably written on Scott's appointment as chaplain to the Legation. As Mr Stuart was absent from Athens, Scott's letter of 28 September was opened by... |
£35.00 | |
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J.F. Dickson, translator. Title continues: "Written on Papyrus preserved in the Library of the Armenian Monastery St. Lazaro." Pamphlet, green paper wraps, corners v. sl. turned but very good otherwise. Pp.36, sm. 8vo. Ordination of Buddhist priest, etc. COPAC records only one copy, at Birmingham, but dated 1875. No copy... |
£150.00 | |
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Rev. G.R. Gleig. Autograph Note Signed to illegible correspondent. Later chaplain-general of the forces, author (DNB). One page, 8vo, remnants of laying down process on blank conjugate leaf, letter in good condition. "I will be happy to supply your place on Sunday morning [presumably taking a service] - & much regret the cause of your absence. / I too have... |
£50.00 | |
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T.H. Horne. Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent. Thomas Hartwell Horne. Biblical scholar, bibliographer, and polemic (DNB) Three pages, 8vo, remnants of laying down process, good condition. He is sending a copy of his "Manual of Parochial Psalmody" and its companion volume, "Selection of Tunes". He also is sending "a copy or two of my little... |
£75.00 | |
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George Bubb Dodington [Baron Melcombe of Melcombe Regis], Sir George Oxenden, Sir William Yonge Autograph Signature on fragment of printed document. Dodington (1691-1762); Oxenden (1694-1775) and Yonge (1693-1755) were Whig politicians and allies of Sir Robert Walpole. The document would appear to relate to their positions as Commissioners of the Treasury. Dimensions 3 1/2 inches by 4 inches. Somewhat discoloured with age, but in good... |
£45.00 | |
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Ross on Wye, Herefordshire: Landowners' Protection Association 3 documents, 2 printed and 1 in manuscript, relating to the foundation of the Association. All 3 items are in very good condition. Item 1 is an Autograph Letter Signed of 7 October 1910, 1 page, 8vo, from George Okell, solicitor of Ross, on his letterhead, to 'F. R. James Esq | Hereford'. He is enclosing 'circulars relating to a Landowners Society, which several Landowners in this... |
£125.00 | |
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Sir Francis Baring Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent [his solicitor?']. Merchant and merchant banker (1740-1810). 3 pages, 16mo. In very good condition. He is unwilling to produce his title to the property, the request, in connection with the purchase of a neighbouring property from an individual named Bonar, having 'something else in view'. He encloses [not present... |
£95.00 |
