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Sir Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant Duff Autograph note signed to Miss Griffiths, Liberal politician and author (1829-1906). One page, 12mo. "Your bracelet is all safe and I have <?> it up." Negligible smudging to one word. With a biographical cutting attached at the foot of the note. |
£25.00 | |
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Sir Reginald Kennedy Kennedy-Cox Autograph letter signed to [John] Cabourn, Playwright and founder of Dockland Settlements (died 1966). 4 pp, 12mo. "So many apologies for taking you down to the Savoy for nothing, but the moment Mrs Potter told me she had to motor down to Staines I 'phoned all over the place in an attempt to stop you but I suppose it was too late. [...]... |
£45.00 | |
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Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), Tory prime minister Autograph fragment signed to an unnamed correspondent, A piece of laid paper, 4 inches by 2. "<...> humble Servant / Robert Peel". Grubby and with minor discoloration from previous mounting. |
£25.00 | |
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Sir Robert Peel, 3rd Baronet Autograph fragment signed to an unnamed correspondent, Politician (1822-95), son of the Tory prime minister Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850). A biofoliate letter which has been cut into an irregular shape by an autograph collector. The first leaf, 1½ inches by 4½: recto, "Drayton Manor / Oct. 31. 1862 <...>"; verso, "<...> to the stopping of... |
£40.00 | |
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Sir Robert Rawlinson Autograph note signed to John Kinahan, Civil engineer (1810-98). One page, 12mo. Dear Sir / I return the papers as you desire. / Having so many calls near home I fail to see how I am expected to support your . / I am / Yours truly / Robert Rawlinson". |
£40.00 | |
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Sir Robert Romer Autograph letter signed to Sir John [?], English judge (1840-1918). 3 pp, 12mo. "[...] Amongst all the letters received by me on my retirement, none gave me greater pleasure than yours. You & I have known each other now for many years, & I have to thank you for the great kindness you have shown me throughout. I hope I may say... |
£30.00 | |
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Sir Samuel Martin Autograph note signed to unnamed correspondent, Judge (1801-83), Baron of the Exchequer. One page, 12mo. "What is the true state of things at Belfast / Sam Martin". Martin was born in County Londonderry. Four pieces of gummed paper adhering from mounting adhering to the otherwise blank verso. |
£25.00 | |
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Sir Sidney Low One autograph postcard signed and two autograph letters signed to Clement Shorter Author. The letters total 5 pages, 8vo. He anticipates the publication of his "Governance of Britain", giving his view of the book. He thanks Shorter for as review (presumably in "The Sphere"), expresses admiration for Mrs Shorter's work (Dora Sigerson), discusses public reaction to his "Vision... |
£75.00 | |
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Sir Stafford Henry Northcote, 1st Earl of Iddesleigh Note signed to Blundell Maple, Conservative politician (1818-87). 2 pp, 12mo. In the handwriting of an amanuensis. "I have promised Mrs Moncrieff, the writer of the enclosed letter, to mention the name of Silas to you. / If you could see your way to meeting her wishes, I should feel grateful to you on her behalf. I am not... |
£25.00 | |
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Sir Stapleton Cotton, 1st Viscount Combermere General (1773-1865), who distinguished himself as commander of the allied cavalry in the Peninsular War. One page, 8vo. "Although Captn: Martin did not serve under my Command in India, I venture to forward to you his Memorial, and trust you will take an opportunity of bringing his claim under... |
£50.00 |
