‎Londres‎

‎Sinclair, George‎

‎Historic Maps and Views of London. Includes Frameable Maps and Views.‎

‎New York., Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers.., 2009. Nicht paginiert, 28 kartonierte Blätter mit alten Ansichten und Karten. Guter Zustand. 4°. OKarton, OPappband.‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 063128

‎Sir Alfred Butt, Managing Director, The Palace Theatre, London [ Norman Keene; Herman Finck; Arthur Wimperis; Basil Hood; Lionel‎

‎Printed item. Souvenir of The Hundredth Performance of Bric-a-Brac. With tipped-in photographs of seven actors including Gertie Millar; Teddie Gerrard; Arthur Playfair; Nelson Keys.‎

‎The Palace Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue W. London Wednesday December 15th 1915. Ten unpaginated 26 x 22 cm. leaves comprising three leaves of letterpress cover title and back cover and seven leaves each with a 17 x 14 cm black-and-white photograph laid down. A frail survival with the photographic portraits in good condition but the brittle leaves chipped and discoloured. One bifolium intact with remains of string binding all the other leaves detached and loose making it difficult to ascertain whether the item is or is not complete. The entry for the only copy traced on OCLC WorldCat at the Universitätsbibliothek Bayreuth describes it as ' 6 Bl. : : nur Ill.' The title carries an attractive illustration by Norman Keene and lists the actors photographed in character as Miss Gertie Millar Miss Gwendoline Brogden Miss Teddie Gerrard Mr. Arthur Playfair Miss Gina Palerme Mr. A. Simon-Girard Mr. Nelson Keys; with 'Books and Lyrics by Arthur Wimperis and Basil Hood. Music by Lionel Moncokton and Herman Finck. Produced by Edward Royce and Tom Reynolds.' The illustrations are all present as per subjects listed on title-page andt in the following note on the back cover: 'The Music of "Bric-a-Brac" is published by Chappell & Co. and Hawkes & Son. The Photographic Reproductions in this Souvenir are from originals by Rita Martin Miss Gertie Millar and Miss Gina Palerme Hugh Cecil Miss Gwendoline Brogden and Foulsham & Banfield Miss Teddie Gerrard Mr. Nelson Keys Mr. Arthur Playfair Mr. A. Simon-Girard. The Copyright Design on the Cover is by Norman Keene reproduced by permission of P. C. Burton & Co.' The page on which each of the seven illustrations is laid down is printed in grey with a facsimile of the actor's signature and a few bars of the score associated with the actor's character in facsimile autograph of either Monckton or Finck and each with a facsimile of the composer's signature. From the papers of the composer Herman Finck born Hermann Van Der Vinck 1872-1939. The Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W. [ London ] Wednesday, December 15th, 1915. unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 19330

‎Sir Anthony Panizzi [born Antonio Genesio Maria Panizzi in Italy] (1797-1879), Principal Librarian at the British Museum, London‎

‎Sir Anthony Panizzi Antonio Genesio Maria Panizzi Principal Librarian at the British Museum London. Autograph Signature to ornate printed copperplate receipt completed to acknowledge a ‘Present’ by Bernard Piffard of Nova Scotia specimens.‎

‎17 November 1858. On letterhead with royal crest of the British Museum London. Now viewed in a favourable light Panizzi was a controversial figure in his own time being dubbed a ‘fat pedant’ by Thomas Carlyle who was moved to press for the creation of the London Library as a result of the Italian’s high-handed behaviour. From the Piffard papers. 1p 4o. On recto of the first leaf of a bifolium. In fair condition lightly aged and worn with short closed tears to both leaves on fold. Folded four times. The document is a printed form in copperplate headed with the royal crest signed by ‘A Panizzi’ and completed in a secretarial hand who addresses the document to ‘B. Piffard Esq.’ Reads: ‘Sir / I am directed by the Trustees of the British Museum to inform you that they have received the Present mentioned on the other side which you have been pleased to make to them and I have to return you their best thanks for the same / I have the honor to be / Sir / Your most obedient Servant / A Panizzi / Principal Librarian’. The ‘Present’ is described by the secretary on the recto of the second leaf: ‘Specimens of Neuroptera and Diptera from Nova Scotia’. The Natural History Department was only formally separated from the British Museum in 1963. 17 November 1858. On letterhead with royal crest of the British Museum, London. unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 25490

‎Sir Arnold Wesker (1932-2016), British playwright whose early work drew on his experiences in the Jewish East End of London, one‎

‎Sir Arnold Wesker British playwright one of the 'Angry Young Men' of the 1950s. Two Typed Letters Signed to Philip Dosse of 'Plays and Players' the second with reference to F. R. Leavis and 'standards' John Russell Taylor and John Tarter.‎

‎11 July and 26 September 1972; both from 27 Bishops Road London N6. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. Both items 1p 4to. ONE 11 July 1972: Signed 'A. Wesker'. In good condition with short closed tear at one edge of central postage fold. He begins by explaining how to apply for permission to print his play 'The Old Ones' adding: 'But as for writing an introduction to it I am afraid I would prefer not to. It is a very simple straight-forward play and doesn't need a great deal said about it. John's interview will I am sure cover the most interesting aspects.' In a postscript he states that he has received the latest number of 'Plays and Players' and that 'the piece in CUES concerning the second of my new plays THE JOURNALISTS was so totally inaccurate that I can't even begin to work out how such information was compiled'. TWO 26 September 1972: Signed 'Arnold Wesker'. In good condition lightly aged. Begins by discussing 'John Tarter's piece on the Richmond Lecture': 'as I got deeper and deeper into it I began to thank God that I was not involved in the academic blood battle of which Tasker seem sic to be part'. Moves on to the literary critic F. R. Leavis: 'I have of course known Leavis and many people I have met claim their whole attitude to literature was shaped by him. I have only dipped into odd books but am ashamed to say I have not really read him. I shall do so with great interest now since the whole question of standards is one that concerns me - though I am glad to have discovered Austin sic Elliott sic and Henry James for myself. He is 'somewhat put off by the Tasker lecture. Although I am not very good at it I occasionally reach out for some vivid and ironic turn of phrase to make my point; but I am very suspicious of the continued caterwauling that screeches through the pages of Tasker's pain'. Ends with reference to his 'reply to John Russell Taylor': 'I hope Buckley playwright David Joss Buckley find room for it and although it is not as cataclysmic an encounter as the Leavis/Snow one I hope he lets the press know - say Phillip Oakes and the Sunday Times - that it is taking place'. 11 July and 26 September 1972; both from 27 Bishops Road, London N6. unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 26279

‎Sir Compton Mackenzie (1883-1972), novelist; Christina Foyle (1911-1999), owner of Foyles bookshop, London, who put on the 'Foyl‎

‎Compton Mackenzie and Christina Foyle. Seven items relating to a ‘Foyles Literary Lunch’ for . Macqueen-Pope: Two Typed Letters Signed from CM to MP TLS from Foyle to MP and carbons of three letters from MP and four related carbons.‎

‎Dating from between 26 February and 15 May 1951. Mackenzie’s two letters on Denchworth Manor letterhead; Foyle’s letter on letterhead of W. & G. Foyle Ltd. Booksellers 119-125 Charing Cross Road London. From the Macqueen-Pope papers. See his entry and those of Foyle and Mackenzie in the Oxford DNB. Apart from damage and rust staining from paperclips the seven items are in good condition. The correspondence mainly concerns a Foyles Literary Lunch for Macqueen-Pope which Mackenzie was unable to chair because of an attack of bronchitis. All items 1p 8vo. Mackenzie’s two letters signed ‘Compton Mackenzie’ and Foyle’s signed ‘Christina Foyle’. ONE: Foyle to MP 26 February 1951. She is forwarding a letter from Mackenzie. ‘I am still receiving letters from people who were at the luncheon saying how tremendously they enjoyed it.’ TWO: Carbon of typed letter from Mackenzie to Foyle 25 February 1951. Copy made by MP of the letter referred to in Item One. He thanks her for ‘the lovely flowers and for being so understanding about my having to let you down. Not appearing when I am billed to appear is for me the most unpleasant experience I can suffer . I hated having to surrender. But I couldn’t have stood up and my voice had gone . Would you be very kind and let MacQueen-Pope now how distressed I was not being able to take the Chair for him. He is a particularly nice fellow and has done such a lot of good work.’ THREE and FOUR: Carbons of typed letters from MP to Foyle and Mackenzie both dated 28 February 1951. To Mackenzie he writes: ‘We missed you. The gentleman wh deputized was anything but the ideal Chairman which you most certainly would have been. In your absence it devolved on me to receive the guests and one lady informed me - addressing me as Mr. Mackenzie - that she had now achieved the ambition of her life.’ FIVE: CM to MP 1 March 1951. ‘I am still pretty bad - bronchitis having succeeded the ’flu’. I am hoping to be able to read A Book at Bedtime in a fortnight’s time.’ SIX: Carbon of typed letter from MP to CM. He sympathizes with the bronchitis: ‘my wife has been a martyr to it’. He is enclosing a copy of the programme: ‘It makes nostalgic reading - especially as regards the prices and the reference to chops and steaks always ready. Keep it if it is any use to you - or throw it aways after a smile. I have another.’ SEVEN: CM to MP. ‘Your note has just been forwarded to me. Many thanks for your generous contribution. We have just passed £3700 which is not bad in these hard times.’ Dating from between 26 February and 15 May 1951. Mackenzie’s two letters on Denchworth Manor letterhead; Foyle’s letter on l unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 24574

‎Sir Denis Dutry [ Sir Dennis Dutry ], London Huguenot merchant, Director of the Honourable East India Company [ Sir John Lethieu‎

‎Sir Denis Dutry Huguenot merchant and East India Company Director. Autograph Signature 'Denis Dutry' on Exchequer receipt as assignee of Sir John Lethieuller.‎

‎His Majesty's Receipt of Exchequer London. 22 November 1720. 1p. 8vo. On aged and worn paper. Laid out in the customary fashion with printed text completed in manuscript. Records a payment of £56 on an annuity by 'Sr. Denis Dutry assigne per Margent of Sr. John Lethieuller' with a reference to Lethieuller's annuity in the margin. Witnessed at foot by 'John <Leavess>'. Lethieuller has an entry in the Oxford DNB. [ His Majesty's Receipt of Exchequer, London. ] 22 November 1720. unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 19118

‎Sir E A Waterlow [Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow] (1850-1919), English artist [The Royal Academy of Arts, London]:‎

‎Sir E. A. Waterlow Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow RA English artist. Autograph Letter Signed responding to congratulations on his election to the Royal Academy from ‘Mr. Haynes King’ with two signed reproductions of his paintings.‎

‎Letter of 22 January 1903; on letterhead of 1 Maresfield Gardens Fitzjohns Avenue N.W. London. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The letter is 1p 16mo. In good condition lightly aged with slight discoloration to margin at head and light rust spot. Reads: ‘Dear Mr. Haynes King / It was extremely kind of you to write & congratulate me on my election as R.A. & I appreciate the attention very much. Thanking you sincerely for your good wishes / Yours very truly / Ernest A Waterlow.’ Accompanying the letter are two photographic reproductions of Waterlow paintings extracted from the same periodical each with his Autograph Signature ‘Ernest A Waterlow’ at bottom left to the left of the caption. The first painting 18.5 x 13 cm reproduced in colour is ‘Chalk-Pit on the Sussex Downs’ and the second 20 x 12 cm in black and white ‘The Orphan’. See sample image. Letter of 22 January 1903; on letterhead of 1 Maresfield Gardens, Fitzjohns Avenue, N.W. [London]. unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 25508

‎Sir Edward Henry Sieveking (1816-1904), Physician in Ordinary to Queen Victoria; physician at St Mary's Hospital, London [Leonar‎

‎Sir Edward Henry Sieveking Physician in Ordinary to Queen Victoria. Autograph Letter Signed 'Edward H. Sieveking' to L. C. Wooldridge on his nomination as President of the Medico-Chirurgical Society and a paper he wishes him to write.‎

‎12 January 1888. On letterhead of 17 Manchester Square W. London. 3pp 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition lightly aged. Folded twice. He announces that he has been nominated for the Presidency of the Medico-Chirurgical Society by the Council and supposes that he will be elected 'according to custom'. He continues: 'Now I had rather you did not talk about it till you hear it from other quarters but I mention it this early to you because I wish to invite you to give us one of your best papers before the year is out.' As Wooldridge is aware the Transactions of the Society 'are much thought of and used' and in consequence his paper would not be 'likely to be lost sight of by the Medical Public for I should reckon upon its being admitted to the Transactions'. He ends on a personal matter stating that he and his wife 'were much disappointed at not seeing Flo Wooldridge's daughter Florence yesterday - and were sorry to find Dorothy a little out of sorts'. He hopes that Wooldridge will allow 'one or both' to spend a few days with him. 12 January 1888. On letterhead of 17 Manchester Square, W. [London] unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 22641

‎Sir Fitzroy Maclean (1911-1996), Scottish soldier and author best-known for 'Eastern Approaches' [R E B Sawyer of the London boo‎

‎Fitzroy Maclean Typed Letter Signed 'Fitzroy Maclean' from Sir Fitzroy Maclean thanking the London bookseller R. E. B. Sawyer for giving his opinion of his botanical drawings.‎

‎On letterhead of Strachur House Argyll Scotland. 25 April 1978. 1p. 12mo. On light-blue paper. In good condition on lightly aged and creased paper. He thanks Sawyer for his letter and enclosure found on his return and read 'with the greatest interest'. 'It was extremely kind of you to come and look at my botanical drawings and I am most grateful for the information you have been able to give me. It was marvellous to be able to have the opinion of a real expert.' On letterhead of Strachur House, Argyll [Scotland]. 25 April 1978. unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 13633

‎Sir George Trenchard Cox (1905-1995), Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London [Peter Wiener of Ramsgate]:‎

‎Sir George Trenchard Cox Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Four Autograph Letters Signed to Peter Wiener regarding the arrangements for a lecture he is giving in Ramsgate.‎

‎12 January 1971 23 February 1972 and 3 and 8 March 1972. All three on letterhead of 33 Queen’s Gate Gardens London SW7. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The first letter 2pp 12mo; the other three 1p 12mo. All four items in good condition lightly aged; and all four folded once. Each with the stylized signature ‘Trenchard Cox’. None of the four gives the year but the first is noted in pencil as being replied to on 14 January 1971 and the last is accompanied by its envelope with 1972 postmark addressed by Cox to ‘Peter Wiener Esqr / 2 Napoleon Road / RAMSGATE’. The middle two are from the same period as the fourth. ONE 12 January 1971: He is ‘flattered’ by Wiener’s ‘kind invitation’ which he accepts ‘in principle’. He gives reasons why ‘a date in 1972’ would be preferable ‘I shall be in USA in October 1971!’ suggesting 7 March 1972 adding: ‘I think that it would be wise to choose a time when the worst of the winter is likely to be over.’ He suggests talking about the Victoria and Albert Museum ‘its history and its collections’. No fee necessary but travel expenses accepted: ‘2nd class ticket return London - Ramsgate - London.’ TWO 22 February 1972: He will be bringing ‘lots of slides and will catch the 15.10 from Victoria. Nothing could be easier.’ He asks about the return trains: ‘I expect that there is one before midnight! As my wife has been very ill I do not want to leave her for longer than necessary.’ THREE 3 March 1972: He is looking forward to the following Tuesday ‘My lecture will last about an hour.’x but is still worried about his wife whom he does not wish to leave for the night unless absolutely necessary. FOUR 8 March 1972: He returned home safely ‘and enriched by the pleasure of my visit to Ramsgate. It was a very happy occasion for me.’ He asks to be remembered to Wiener’s wife and ‘Mrs Hinds’ and is ‘very grateful for you kind welcome to me’. 12 January [1971], 23 February [1972], and 3 and 8 March [1972]. All three on letterhead of 33 Queen’s Gate Gardens, London SW unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 24257

‎Sir H C Englefield, Secretary, Society of Dilettanti, London [ William Bulmer (1757-1830), Shakspeare Press, London ]:‎

‎Society of Dilettanti London. Report of the Committee of the Society of Dilettanti appointed by the Society to superintend the expedition lately sent by them to Greece and Ionia; containing an Abstract of the Voyage of the Mission .‎

‎London: Printed by Order of the Society for the use of the Members By W. Bulmer and Co. Cleveland-Row St. James's. 1814. Full title: 'Report of the Committee of the Society of Dilettanti appointed by the Society to superintend the expedition lately sent by them to Greece and Ionia; containing an Abstract of the Voyage of the Mission a List of the Materials collected by them and a Plan to facilitate the Publication of those Materials.' At end of last page: 'Signed by order of the Committee H. C. ENGLEFIELD Secretary.' 2 18pp. 4to. Stabbed but with stitching gone. In fair condition on aged and worn paper in worn and chipped original brown paper wraps with covers loose and separated from one another. White paper label on front cover reads: 'March 1816. A Volume containing the unedited Antiquities of Attica will be published early in May. - 200 Copies only will be taken off for Sale. Those who are desirous of possessing the Work are requested to apply to blank'. On reverse of title is a 'List of the Ionian Committee': Earl of Aberdeen; Earl of Hardwick; Viscount Morpeth; Lord Northwick; Lord Selsey; Sir H. C. Englefield Secretary; William Gell Esq.; Thomas Hope Esq.; R. Payne Knight Esq.; Thomas Laurence Esq.; Benjamin West Esq.; Roger Wilbraham Esq.; William Wilkins Esq. Pp.1-6: 'The following Report relative to the Ionian Mission was ordered by the Society of Dilettanti to be printed for the use of the Members. Short Narrative of the Voyage reprinted from the Zante Gazettes.' On pp.7-15: 'General Catalogue of Drawings and Maps made by the Mission'. On pp.15-18 two extracts from the minutes: first pp.15-16 under heading: 'On the Motion of Mr. Wilkins it was unanimously resolved'; second pp.16-18 under heading 'On the Motion of the Secretary it was unanimously resolved'. Uncommon: five copies on COPAC but no copy in the British Library. London: Printed by Order of the Society for the use of the Members, By W. Bulmer and Co. Cleveland-Row, St. James's. 1814. paperback‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 16687

‎Sir Herbert Hay Langham (1840-1909); Walter Hastings Coward; James Donaldson; William Lattey, London solicitor [chromium and chr‎

‎Two Signed Manuscript Legal Agreements with Sir Herbert Hay Langham the first by the fraudster Walter Hastings Coward the second by James Donaldson regarding prospecting on the island of Madeira for 'Mines or Deposits of Chromium or Chrome Ore'.‎

‎The agreement with Coward dated 31 October 1892; drawn up by Henry Lattey 24 Cornhill E.C. London. The agreement with Donaldson dated 26 July 1895. Both items in good condition on lightly-aged paper. Neither is signed by Langham. ONE: Agreement with Coward 1892. 1p. foolscap 8vo. On vellum paper with red embossed tax stamp. 'I Walter Hastings Coward hereby bind myself to disclose to Herbert Hay Langham all Chrome Ore or Chromium Mine that I may discover or otherwise acquire any right or share to or that I may have at present discovered or otherwise have acquired any right or share in the Island of Madeira'. Other undertakings by Coward include one to 'visit the said Island of Madeira for the purpose of getting samples on a first Shipment of such' and one not to 'sell or otherwise part with in any manner any property or share or interest in any rights or licenses in connection with any Mind Mines or Deposits of Chromium or Chrome Ore in the said Island of Madeira'. For his part Langham 'agrees to pay the costs of the said Walter Hastings Coward visiting the said Island such visit to be made at such time as the said Herbert Hay Langham shall require'. Signed: 'Walter Hastings Coward' with a deletion initialed by him 'W. H. C.' At foot of page: 'Writers Henry Lattey 24 Cornhill. E.C. Solr'. See The Times 21 August and 15 September 1893 for Coward's guilty-plea to a charge of obtaining £1500 by false pretences for which he was sentenced to 18 months hard labour. TWO: Agreement with Donaldson 1895. Signed 'James Donaldson' and in his hand. 1p. foolscap 8vo. On ruled paper with red 6d 'Postage and Revenue' stamp. Much the same as the Coward document but with the final undertaking by Langham replaced by: 'And it is further agreed that whatever percentage of the profits is alloted to Walter Hastings Coward same to be equally divided between the said Sir Herbert Hay Langham and James Donaldson'. The agreement with Coward dated 31 October 1892; drawn up by Henry Lattey, 24 Cornhill, E.C., London. The agreement with Donalds hardcover‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 12413

‎Sir John Hare (1844-1921), actor and manager of the Garrick Theatre, London [Willy Clarkson [William Berry Clarkson (1861-1934),‎

‎Sir John Hare actor-manager to Willy Clarkson theatrical wigmaker and homosexual blackmailer. Autograph Letter Signed 'John Hare' giving instructions on a wig 'of great importance' required for an American tour.‎

‎On letterhead of 'Mr. John Hare's Autumn Provincial Tour 1900' Birmingham Liverpool Manchester. 15 September 1900. 2pp 12mo. In good condition lightly aged. The letter casts an interesting sidelight on the practicalities of the late-Victorian theatre. He begins by explaining that he is sending back a wig he made for him which was 'an admirable one in every way' and asking that he make him 'one like it for America & to bestow your best skill on it as it is of great importance to me'. He instructs him to 'make the wig a shade darker something of the color it is dyed behind & put a little natural white hair on the temples each side'. He urges him to be 'very careful that the waive is a natural one & not overdone it looks bad from the front see Mr in Julius Caesar'. He ends with the assumption that Clarkson will 'do your best for me'. James Morton in his 'Gangland Soho' 2012 alleges that Clarkson who has a blue plaque to his name at 41-43 Wardour Street was not only a repeated insurance fraudster but a notorious homosexual blackmailer after whom the public lavatory in Dansey Place was named 'Clarkson's Cottage'. On letterhead of 'Mr. John Hare's Autumn Provincial Tour, 1900' (Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester). 15 September 1900. unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 22014

‎Sir John Murray IV (1851-1928), London publisher [Colonel Edmund Spencer Eardley Childers (1854-1919), son of Hugh Culling Eardl‎

‎Autograph Letter Signed 'John Murray' from the London publisher John Murray IV to Colonel Spencer Childers regarding his biography of his father the Liberal Chancellor Hugh Culling Eardley Childers.‎

‎April 1901; on letterhead of 50 Albemarle Street. 12mo 4 pp. 40 lines. Text clear and complete. Good on lightly-aged paper. Addressed to 'My dear Spencer'. He is sorry to have missed Childers: 'I came back early on Sat: morning fairly driven home by the weather.' Reports that 'Better reviews of the book are now appearing Athenaeum - evidently by Dilke: Tablet: Pall Mall &c.' Thinks 'Clarke will use his influence with the Times' the idea that 'King' has done so being 'entirely out of the question'. He does not 'suppose there is a word of truth in that paragraph in Modern Society' a paper about which he knows nothing: 'from its print & style it seems pretty low'. 'If such a statement had appeared in any reputable quarter it might have been worth while writing to say that the Queen had given full permission - but I wd not condescend to correct "Modern Society".' The rest of the letter refers to a visit by 'Jack' his son John Murray V to 'Hugh' and 'Dorothy'. April 1901; on letterhead of 50 Albemarle Street. unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 10514

‎Sir John Murray V (1884-1967), London publisher [ G K Menzies, Secretary, Royal Society of Arts ]:‎

‎Sir John Murray V London publisher. Autograph Letter Signed to G. K. Menzies the Secretary of the Royal Society of Arts discussing his deafness on declining an invitation to a discussion.‎

‎On letterhead of John Murray 50 Albemarle Street London W.1. 20 February 1939. 1p. 8vo. In good condition lightly aged. He thanks him for the invitation to the Society's 'discussion on extended copyrights'. He must decline not only because of a prior invitation 'but also because I am unfortunately too deaf to take any satisfactory part in debate or discussion as I miss so much that is said & get some of the rest wrong!' His infirmity is 'a bar to my pleasure on such occasions'. On letterhead of John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London W.1. 20 February 1939. unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 18422

‎Sir John Rothenstein [Sir John Knewstub Maurice Rothenstein] (1901-1992), art historian and Director of the Tate Gallery, London‎

‎Sir John Rothenstein art historian and Director of the Tate Gallery London. Autograph Letter Signed to Philip Dosse publisher of ‘Art and Artists’ regarding difficulties in his reviewing Holroyd and Easton’s books on Augustus John.‎

‎9 May 1974; on letterhead of Beauforest House Newington Dorchester-on-Thames Oxford. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient Philip Dosse was proprietor of Hansom Books publisher of a stable of seven arts magazines including Books and Bookmen and Plays and Players. See ‘Death of a Bookman’ by the novelist Sally Emerson editor of ‘Books and Bookmen’ at the time of Dosse’s suicide in Standpoint magazine October 2018. The present item is 2pp 8vo. In good condition lightly aged. Folded once for postage. Signed ‘John Rothenstein’. He believes that Dosse asked him ‘to review the John books’ Michael Holroyd’s biography of Augustus John and his book with Malcolm Easton on John’s art for Art and Artists. ‘I don’t think I’m dreaming as have some copies wh. you sent me at the time. I believe I explained that exceptional demands would make it difficult & I’ve also received an intimation that one of the Sunday papers is planning to invite me to do a special feature on the two books but I’m not at all sure whether I shall be able to accept.’ Dosse is ‘quite right in supposing that the Easton volume will be by no means complete’. 9 May 1974; on letterhead of Beauforest House, Newington, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxford. unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 24876

‎Sir John Tenniel (1820-1914), illustrators [Punch, or the London Charivari; Fenians; Trade Unions; revolutionary plots]:‎

‎Original engraving by John Tenniel for 'Punch or the London Charivari' October 1867 titled 'The Order of the Day; or Unions and Fenians.'‎

‎From 'Punch or the London Charivari' 12 October 1867. On paper 52 x 33 cm. Tenniel's monogram with number 58 in bottom left-hand corner. An giant female figure with black mask blazing torch and sash on which is written 'MURDER' directs an assemblage of Fenians and Sheffield trade unionists. The caption reads 'Fenian conspiracies and outrages in Ireland and Manchester - co-incident with the revelations of murderous Trade-unionism at Sheffield and elsewhere - agitated the public mind and seemed like an evocation of the Spirit of Slaughter to trample on the Law. - October 1867.' Image itself clear and complete on lightly aged paper creasing and slight damage to margins and extremities. Two horizontal creases from folding into magazine. From 'Punch, or the London Charivari', 12 October 1867. unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 10379

‎Sir Martin Conway‎

‎Catalogue of the Loan Exhibition of Flemish and Belgium Art Burlington House London 1927 Memorial Volume‎

‎London / UK, Country life - The Anglo - Belgian union, 1927 Bound in gr-infolio, in slipcase, in fine condition !!!! 261pp. with 96 plates, one in color. .‎

‎Numbered edition no. 442. section of tapestry by A. Kendrick, section of drawings and engravings by Campbell Dodgson‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 21585

‎Sir Robert Witt [Sir Robert Clermont Witt] (1872-1952), art historian, co-founder of the Courtauld Institute of Art, London [Di‎

‎Sir Robert Witt art historian and co-founder of the Courtauld Institute. Autograph Letter Signed 'Robert C. Witt' regarding the approach to be taken 'for the purchase of the Velasquez' i.e. the Rokeby Venus now in the National Gallery.‎

‎19 November 1905. 27 Connaught Square Hyde Park London W. On letterhead of the Union Society Oxford. For information on the campaign to save the Rokeby Venus for the nation see Charles Saumarez Smith 'The Battle for Venus' Spectator 10 November 2003. 4pp 16mo. Bifolium. In good condition lightly aged. With one fold. The recipient is not named and the letter begins: 'My dear Sir Allow me to send you a private line to thank you for your long & interesting letter which I shall take the earliest possible opportunity of reading in Extenso to my Committee.' For the recipient's 'private information' he writes: 'we are approaching various authorities on the subject of cooperating with us for the purchase of the Velasquez as also a few rich individuals before we decide whether an appeal would have a fair chance of success.' If they do decide on an appeal they will make use of his assistance but in any case he thanks him 'for the excellent way' in which he has put forward his views which will have 'considerable effect when read'. 19 November 1905. 27 Connaught Square, Hyde Park, [London] W. On letterhead of the Union Society, Oxford. unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 22422

‎Sir St Clair Thomson (1859-1943), surgeon and Professor of Laryngology at King's College, London, and throat physician to King E‎

‎Sir St Clair Thomson surgeon and Professor of Laryngology at King’s College London. Autograph Letter Signed ‘St Clair Thomson’ declining to visit the Mansion House but offering two guineas towards a subscription.‎

‎25 January 1915; on letterhead of 64 Wimpole Street W. London ‘TELEGRAMS “GLOTTIS LONDON.â€â€™. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 3pp 12mo. On bifolium. In good condition lightly aged. Folded once. The recipient’s name is uncertain ‘Knight Sladen’ He is sorry that he is prevented from ‘coming to the Mansion House on Wedy’ by ‘the demands of practice’. The subject has his sympathy ‘and else 2 Guineas if there is a subscription list & if small amounts be accepted’. He wonders whether his ticket might be used ‘by a patriotic sister & a <comical> friend!’ He asks him to simply send a post card ‘to say I may substitute their names for mine’. to simply send a post card ‘to say I may substitute their names for mine’. 25 January 1915; on letterhead of 64 Wimpole Street, W. [London] (‘TELEGRAMS “GLOTTIS, LONDON.â€â€™) unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 23861

‎Sir Thomas Spencer Wells [Hampstead Heath; Golder's Hill House; London topography]:‎

‎Hampstead Heath For sale by order of the trustees of the will. Hampstead Heath. The well-known Freehold Estate of the late Sir Spencer Wells Bart. a perfect Country Seat within five miles of Charing Cross. . known as Golder's Hill.‎

‎For Sale by Auction by Messrs. Debenham Tewson Farmer and Bridgewater At the Mart Tokenhouse Yard near the Bank of England in the City of London. On Tuesday the 28th day of June 1898. Two unbound bifoliums stapled together. Eight pages on four leaves each roughly seventeen inches by eleven wide. A corrected proof stamped at head of first page 'PROOF NO.' A frail survival of a significant document in London topographical history. Aged and worn with several closed tears. A few manuscript emendations notes and additions in different hands. For example concerning a right of way 'Messrs. Debenham can ascertain this from Mr. Pinder Simpson 20 Old Burlington St. W. the Collector'. 'CB' who comments on another note 'Is this wanted' can be identified from another note: 'I have <> these Particulars. C. Bramley 13 Old Square May 24th. 1898'. Sir Thomas Spencer Wells 1818-97 was surgeon to the queen's household. According to the Victoria County History of Middlesex Golders Hill House was built between 1754 and 1796 and was enlarged for Wells in 1875 to the designs of E. F. Clarke. It was acquired by the London County Council in 1898. After its destruction during the Second World War the grounds were preserved as Golders Hill Park. For Sale by Auction by Messrs. Debenham, Tewson, Farmer and Bridgewater | At the Mart, Tokenhouse Yard, near the Bank of England unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 5044

‎Sir Victor Gollancz (1893-1967), London publisher [Hilary Rubinstein; Daniel George]:‎

‎Victor Gollancz Typed Letter Signed 'V.G.' to Daniel George author.‎

‎21 September 1955; on letterhead of Victor Gollancz Ltd. 4to 2 pp. Postscript ends abruptly 'I have read innumerable books on Italy <.>' suggesting a page lacking. Good on lightly aged and creased paper. An interesting letter shedding light on Gollancz's attitude to the practice of sending out advance copies of books for review. Addressed to 'My dear Daniel'. Further to a report he has received from 'Hilary' his nephew Hilary Rubinstein regarding a conversation with George 'at John Coates's party' Gollancz assures him that there is no 'personal reason' why he is no longer receiving 'a stream of advance copies'. 'I have never known how people regard the receipt of personal copies: and I am always torn between the desire to send them and the feeling that the recipient will be bored or even misinterpret the reason for which they are sent.' He has been 'specifically and somewhat sharply asked . to drop the practice' by 'at least two people of influence . during the last year'. 'My reluctance is based on the uneasy feeling that the recipient may feel a sort of obligation to write something favourable about a book he doesn't like'. He will resume sending advance copies 'everything except highly specialised books' 'immediately'. Postscript expresses surpise that 'apparently you didn't care for Kubly's book on Italy. I know Italy extremely well - in fact taking the country as a whole apart from particular towns I suppose I really know it better than England'. 21 September 1955; on letterhead of Victor Gollancz, Ltd. unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 7937

‎Sir Walter Gibbons (1871-1933), theatre impressario, founder of the London Palladium and owner of around forty music halls [Kens‎

‎Sir Walter Gibbons theatre impressario who built the London Palladium. Auction catalogue of his effects with a bookseller’s bids in pencil: ‘A Catalogue of the Contents of Kensington House Bayswater W.2’‎

‎10 to 13 March 1931. Knight Frank & Rutley 20 Hanover Square London W.1. Printed by J. Davy & Sos Ltd. 8-9 Frith Street London. As the Great Depression hit Gibbons found himself over-extended and was forced into bankruptcy. The present item is scarce. The only copy on JISC is at the Paul Mellon Centre Library. 68pp 8vo. In grey printed wraps and with purchase slip tipped in. In fair condition lightly aged and worn. At head of title-page: ‘By Direction of Lieut.-Col. SIR WALTER GIBBONS K.B.E. D.L. Following the Sale of the Freehold and the proposed conversion of the Property into high-class Residential Flats.’ ‘Conditions of Sale’ on reverse of title. 974 lots. ‘Order of Sale’ as follows: First Day The Reception Rooms; Second Day Pictures Drawings and Engravings / Books; Third Day The Boudoir The Study The Secretary’s Office The Bedroom Furnishings; Fourth Day Silver and Plated Ware / China and Glass / Wine Linen and the Domestic Offices’. Around half of the book lots on the second day 300-508 are annotated in pencil with a bookseller’s bids. Loosely inserted is a slip of paper with a pencil note in the same hand: ‘clear Saturday / one lot only / 371 12/-/-’. 10 to 13 March 1931. Knight, Frank & Rutley, 20 Hanover Square, London, W.1. Printed by J. Davy & Sos, Ltd., 8-9 Frith Street, L paperback‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 24618

‎Sir Walter Besant (1836-1901), novelist and historian of London [Alice Westlake (nee Hare); Adam and Charles Black, publishers;‎

‎Walter Besant Typed Letter Signed 'Walter Besant' to Mrs Alice Westlake.‎

‎13 February 1897; on Adam and Charles Black 'Survey of London' letterhead. 12mo 2 pp. Seventeen lines of text. On lightly aged and creased paper. Attractive arts and crafts letterhead. Sending his 'mosts profound sympathy in the danger which threatens Chelsea'. He will sign 'the paper . with the greatest of pleasure' although he anticipates 'very little good as a possible result'. Suggests a time at which the paper can be sent to him. He doubts whether it will be 'any consolation' but 'the London County Council are at this moment allowing the most beautiful suburb in London namely Frognal to be ruined by the erection of hideous barracks that they call flats. Their architect says that he can do nothing in the matter.' Besant's signature has a diagonal line through it apparently in the same ink and it is not clear whether this is a stylistic flourish or a cancellation by Besant possibly on the letter being returned to him with the papers referred to in the letter. Alice Westlake daughter of Thomas Hare and advocate of proportional representation was the wife of the jurist John Westlake 1828-1913; DNB of River House Chelsea Embankment. 13 February 1897; on Adam and Charles Black 'Survey of London' letterhead. unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 7172

‎Sir William James Ingram (1847-1924), Managing Director of the Illustrated London News, and Liberal politician:‎

‎'You would do well to realise': Sir William James Ingram Managing Director of the Illustrated London News. Autograph Letter Signed negotiating the purchase of newspapers from another proprietor.‎

‎3 November 1899; 198 Strand W.C. London on cancelled letterhead of The Bungalow Westgate-on-Sea. A significant figure unaccountably unrepresented in the Oxford DNB. An interesting item casting light on the way business was conducted in the world of nineteenth-century newspaper proprietorship. 4pp 12mo. Bifolium. In fair condition lightly aged and worn. Folded for postage. The recipient evidently a fellow newspaper proprietor is not named and the letter is signed ‘William Ingram’. Begins: ‘My dear Sir / I have talked over the matter of purchase of your papers with my brother and he is of the opinion that our deal ought to include the 3d gardener’s paper as the two have always been worked together - he thinks ten years purchase less 10% would be a fair price - the 10% would cover all commission and cost of audit examination etc - this would give you a clear 9 years’ purchase’. In Ingram’s opinion the recipient ‘would do well to realise as in these days of never ending competition the older one gets the more difficult it is to tackle the worry of these incessant attacks’. For his own part he would not ‘undertake any new ventures’ if he did not have ‘young sons to help me’. 3 November 1899; 198 Strand, W.C. [London], on cancelled letterhead of The Bungalow, Westgate-on-Sea. unknown‎

書籍販売業者の参照番号 : 25877