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Edward John Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley and 1st Baron Eddisbury of Winnington

Autograph Note Signed to unnamed male correspondent.

English whig politician (1802-69). 1 page, 12mo. Not in good condition: ruckled, discoloured, with one closed tear and with the remains of brown card mount adhering to the reverse. Magnificently curt. 'Sir | I beg to return your letter and remain | Yr Obednt. Servt | E J Stanley | To...

£45.00
Frances K Chadwyck Healey to [Wakefield] Christie Miller

Autograph Letter Signed.

The recipient, who died in 1898, was the possessor of a celebrated library (see Seymour de Ricci, English Collectors, p.109). 3 pages, 12mo. In good condition, with edge of blank verso of second leaf of bifoliate adhering to remains of stub. She apologises for the delay in replying and regrets...

£25.00
Robert Bell.

Autograph Note signed with draft title page to [Bell & Daldy], publishers.

Author and editor (DNB). One page, 8vo, dusty edges but text clear and complete. Bell initially writes the text of the titlepage with extensive corrections and additions (text comes through close to the printed version). He then adds a note as follows: The word 'original' appears to me important...

£100.00
William Chadwick.

Five (5) Autograph Letters Signed to [John Russell Smith], publisher.

Author of "The Life and Times of Daniel Defoe, with remarks digressive and discursive" (J.R. Smith, London, 1859).Total 23pp., 8vo, minor damage, texts clear and complete. The letters concern this book about Defoe exclusively. He starts (29 Oct. 1858) "You have the whole manuscript complete now...

£450.00
Israel Zangwill.

Typed Note Signed to Herbert M. Adler.

One page, 4to, sl. dusty and dulled, fold marks, but text clear and complete, as follows: "Dear Adler, I cannot remember whether "Lord of the World" was published for the first time in "Blind Children" or not, but at any rate it would be impossible for the pirates to know any more than I do. It...

£100.00
James Rendel Harris.

Autograph Note Signed to a "Mr Jones", bookseller.

Biblical scholar, archaeologist, and orientalist (DNB). One page, 8vo, faintly stained but text clear and complete, as follows:"Your list to hand I can certainly take the little collection of tracts, beginning "England's Warning". You may also send me the two Portsmouth tracts, & the Lilburn...

£75.00
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...

£400.00
R.M. Ballantyne.

Autograph Note Signed to "Routledge", publisher.

Novelist. One page, 8vo, text complete and clear but someone has misused scissors to make cuts in text, both 1.5", corner trimmedThe letter is laid down (with scrap attached to other side). He thanks Routledge for a cheque settling his account to date and is "glad to hear of the success of your...

£50.00
Reverend Doctor T. Newton, Wesleyan Minister, on the administration of the poor law

Two Autograph Letters Signed to Charles B. Walker of Thirsk.

A newspaper cutting attached to the white paper folder in which these items are placed carries a short obituary of Newton, who died 30 April [1854]. The first letter is 1 page, 4to, addressed on reverse, and the second 1 page, 12mo, with address on reverse of second leaf of bifolium. Both grubby...

£50.00
Sir Francis Cowley Burnand

Autograph Signature.

Editor of Punch (1836-1917), and co-author with Sir Arthur Sullivan of 'Cox and Box'. In good condition. On slip, 1 inch by 2 1/2, cut from letter. Signed 'F C Burnand'.

£15.00
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