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Ernest Hart [Ernest Abraham Hart] (1835-1898), editor of the British Medical Journal, ophthalmic surgeon and collector of Japanese art [A. M. Broadley [Alexander Meyrick Broadley] (1847-1916)] [Ernest Hart, medical journalist, editor of the British Medical Journal and collector of Japanese art.] Autogaph Letter Signed to A. M. Broadley, describing the meetings by his club, with reference to Tenniel, Lister, Du Maurier, Sambourne and others See his entry in the Oxford DNB (from which the scandalous Broadley is unaccountably absent). 2pp, 12mo. On bifolium of grey paper. Tears to the second leaf (not affecting signature) have been unobtrusively repaired with archival tape, and its blank reverse carries a thin remnant of the mount....	£100.00
Charles Kean [Charles John Kean] (1811-68), English Shakespearian actor and theatre manager, son of Edmund Kean, husband of Ellen Tree [Charles Lamb Kenney (1821-81), journalist, son of James Kenney] [Charles Kean, Shakespearian actor.] Autograph Letter Signed, asking Charles Lamb Kenney to report on the ‘parting words’ he proposes to give on his ‘intended retirement from management’, after the first performance of the new season. See his entry, and those of his father, wife and Kenney, in the Oxford DNB. 2pp, 12mo. On first leaf of a bifolium, the blank second leaf of which carries a thin strip of tape from the mount. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded twice. Good bold signature ‘C. Kean’. Begins: ‘My dear Kenney /...	£65.00
Dion Boucicault [Dionysius Lardner Boucicault; né Boursiquot] (1820-1890), Irish actor and playwright [Charles Manby (1804-84), Secretary of the Institution of Civil Engineers] [Dion Boucicault, Irish actor and playwright.] Autograph Letter Signed to Charles Manby of the Adelphi Theatre, discussing his difficult quest in Paris to acquire music for a production. See his entry in the Oxford DNB, as well as that of Manby who had, as the letter indicates, strong French connections. In addition to his work as Secretary to the Institution of Civil Engineers, Manby was also the business manager of the Adelphi Theatre in London. 3pp, 12mo. Bifolium. Letter of...	£65.00
Charles Lever [Charles James Lever] (1806-1872), popular Victorian novelist of Irish extraction [Charles Lever, popular Victorian novelist.] Autograph Letter Signed to ‘Mlle. de [Schmidt?]’, with regard to an invitation, her daughter, ‘Sydney’, and other matters. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 4pp, 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition, lightly aged, with strip of tape from mount adhering to reverse of second leaf and small pin holes to one corner. With two folds. Thirty-nine lines of text. The handwriting is a paradox; neat but difficult to decipher....	£150.00
Charles Lamb Kenney (1821-81), author and playwright, son of the Irish dramatist James Kenney (1780-1849) [William Makepeace Thackeray] [Charles Lamb Kenney, author and playwright.] Autograph Letter Signed to his wife, with reference to the 1862 Great Exhibition, and dinner with William Makepeace Thackeray and his daughters. See his entry in the Oxford DNB, which states that he had two children - Charles Horace Kenney and the actress Rosa Kenney - by his marriage to Miss Rosa Stewart at the Paris embassy in 1859. 4pp, 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged. On bifolium, with thin strip of tape from mount adhering to...	£75.00
Charles Mathews (1776-1835) the elder, celebrated actor-manager, part-proprietor of the Adelphi Theatre, London, father of the actor Charles James Mathews (1803-1878) [‘So much for vaccination!’: Charles Mathews, celebrated actor-manager.] Autograph Letter Signed to ‘Harley’ [distinguished actor], indignant at a doctor after his son the actor Charles James Mathews’ attack of small pox following inoculation. See his entry, and that of his son, in the Oxford DNB. The topic of this letter is referred to in the second volume of Dickens's edition of the son's life, 1879. 3pp, 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition, lightly aged, with strip of tape from mount adhering at edge of blank second leaf and two...	£120.00
Charles James Mathews (1803-1878), actor and playwright, son of Charles Mathews (1776-1835) and husband of Madame Vestris [Charles James Mathews, actor and playwright.] Autograph Letter Signed to ‘Mrs Williams’, regarding a change in their plans and the gift of ‘some chops’. See his entry, and that of his father Charles and wife Madame Vestris, in the Oxford DNB. 3pp, 8vo. Bifolium with mourning border. In fair condition, on lightly aged paper, with slight damage at head of second leaf, the blank reverse of which carries traces of glue from mount. Folded once....	£45.00
Catherine Hayes [Mrs W. Avery Bushnell] (1825-1861), soprano [Jackson & Graham, London furniture makers] [Catherine Hayes [Mrs W. Avery Bushnell], soprano.] Autograph Letter Signed (‘C Hayes Bushnell’), recommending to ‘Mrs. Hicks’ the selection of patterns to be had at furniture-makers Jackson & Graham. With her calling card. See her entry in the Oxford DNB. LETTER: 3pp, 12mo. Thirty-one lines. Bifolium. In fair condition, with slight staining at foot of first leaf, and traces of glue from mount on blank reverse of second leaf. In an elongated and somewhat opaque hand. Begins: ‘My dear Mrs. Hicks / I was exceedingly...	£50.00
Cardinal Vaughan [Herbert Alfred Henry Joseph Thomas Vaughan] (1832-1903), Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Westminster [Cardinal Vaughan, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster.] Autograph Letter Signed to ‘Mr. Peacock’, regarding his note published in the Archaeological Journal. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 1p, 12mo. In good condition, in trimmed windowpane mount, with a little light creasing and one fold. Addressed to ‘Dear Mr. Peacock’ and signed ‘Herbert Card Vaughan’. He is ‘greatly obliged’ to Peacock for his note which he has ‘read through with much interest...	£50.00
Alfred Austin (1835-1913), Poet Laureate [Alfred Austin, Poet Laureate.] Autograph Signature with Autograph Note disavowing poems. On printed acknowledgement of ‘Kind Congratulations’ (at his appointment). See his entry in the Oxford DNB. Wilfred Scawen Blunt’s assessment was brutal: ‘It is strange his poetry should be such poor stuff, and stranger still that he should imagine it immortal.’ And it is ironic that Austin may not have even written the lines for which he is now principally remembered...	£50.00

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