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Herbert Marshall [Herbert Brough Falcon Marshall] (1890-1966), English actor and Hollywood movie star:
Herbert Marshall English actor and Hollywood movie star. Autograph Signature on publicity photograph.
No date or place. 1930s. 11.5 x 16 cm image on 18 x 12.5 cm card. Signed at foot ‘Herbert Marshall.’ An urbane Marshall is seated looking over his left shoulder while cradling his hands on his knees in a grey pin-striped suit in front of a plain white background. In good condition but with a horizontal strip of the card trimmed above Marshall’s head. Scan on application. No date or place. [1930s] unknown
Bookseller reference : 26106
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'F. Anstey', pseudonym of the English humorist Thomas Anstey Guthrie (1856-1934) [John Gideon Wilson (1876-1963), proprietor of
‘‘F. Anstey’ pseudonym of the English humorist Thomas Anstey Guthrie. Autograph Letter Signed ‘Anstey Guthrie’ to J. G. Wilson proprietor of the London booksellers J. & E. Bumpus.
31 October 1931. On letterhead of 24 Holland Park Road Kensington W. London. See the two men’s entries in the Oxford DNB. In good condition on the first leaf of bifolium. There are extensive pencil annotations in a later hand on the second leaf. Very neatly written. Addressed to ‘J. G. Wilson Esqre.’ and signed ‘Anstey Guthrie’. He has ‘much pleasure’ in answering Wilson’s question. ‘‘Shut Out’ is a short story of mine which was published in Longmans Magazine about 1895 or 6 afterwards included in a volume of short stories under the title of “The Talking Horseâ€. I think published by Messrs. Smith & Elder - but now long out of print. “The Talking Horse†is included in “Humour & Fantasy†but not “Shut Outâ€.’ See Image. 31 October 1931. On letterhead of 24 Holland Park Road, Kensington, W. [London] unknown
Bookseller reference : 26201
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Richard Cobden (1804-1865), English Radical Liberal politician and author, a leading figure in the fight to abolish the Corn Law
Richard Cobden Radical Liberal politician who led the fight to abolish the Corn Laws. Three Autograph Items including part of draft manuscript of account of his 1837 meeting in Egypt with Mehmet Ali.
The draft of the meeting with Mehmet Ali after his return from his travels in April 1837 and published in November of that year. One of the other items dated 18 April 1841 from 103 Westbourne Terrace London. Another from Midhurst 20 June 1856. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. ONE: Autograph draft of conclusion of description of his meeting with Mehmet Ali ‘Mehemet Ali’. The ODNB states that in July 1836 Cobden produced a pamphlet ‘which analysed the Russo-Turkish dispute . attempting to play down the Turcophilia that was rife in Britain in the 1830s. In October Cobden embarked on a long tour sailing via Lisbon Gibraltar and Malta to the eastern end of the Mediterranean as far as Constantinople meeting Mehmet Ali in Egypt before returning via Greece in April 1837.’ The present text is the conclusion of the draft manuscript of the account he gave of that meeting and had published in Tait’s Edinburgh Magazine in November 1838. 1p foolscap 8vo. The page is headed ‘20’ and carries ten lines of text one and a half lines of which are deleted. Lightly aged worn and creased. On reverse in pencil in a contemporary hand: ‘Cobden / M. S. S His work in Turkey’. The text reads with deleted passage in square brackets: ‘Often in recurring to my interview with this extraordinary man - the spring-like elasticity of whose mind evinces its power in proportion as it is pressed - and recollecting the eagerness of his enquiries upon practical subjects - as well as the vehemence of manner with which he sustained his opinions - evincing the spring-like elasticity of mind which manifests its power in proportion as it is pressed - I think with pleasure of the refreshing & animating scene not unmixed with regret that I shall probably never again have the opportunity of chatting with old Mehemet Ali’. TWO: Slip of paper cut from the beginning of a letter in the third person with reverse blank. In fair condition lightly aged. Reads: ‘Mr Cobden presents his compliments to Mr Cornwall Lewis & begs to forward for presentation to the Lords of the Treasury a memorial’. THREE: Printed form response with thick black border. 1p 32mo. In fair condition on discoloured paper. Reads with manuscript text in square brackets: ‘Mr & Mrs Cobden return thanks for the favor of Mr Smiths kind enquiries. / Midhurst 20 June 1856’. The word ‘return’ has been altered from ‘returns’. The draft of the meeting with Mehmet Ali after his return from his travels in April 1837, and published in November of that year unknown
Bookseller reference : 26050
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W. W. Jacobs [William Wymark Jacobs] (1863-1943), English short-story writer, noted for his tales of the sea and ghost stories:
W. W. Jacobs writer noted for his ghost stories and tales of the sea. Autograph Signature.
No date. On letterhead of 'Beechcroft / Berkhamstead.'. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. On 10 x 7 cm piece of paper cut down from letterhead. In good condition lightly aged with pin holes at top left. Clearly sent in response to a request for an autograph. Reads: 'Yours very truly / W. W. Jacobs'. See scan No date. On letterhead of 'Beechcroft, / Berkhamstead.' unknown
Bookseller reference : 26126
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G. A. Storey [George Adolphus Storey] (1834-1919), RA, English painter and illustrator:
G. A. Storey RA painter and illustrator. Two Autograph Letters Signed. ONE: to 'My dear Wolfestan' on artists scientists and colour theory. TWO: to 'Mrs A'Beckett' on writing a memoir of his brother-in-law.
LETTER ONE to Wolfestan: 2 June 1884; 19 St John's Wood Road. LETTER TWO to Mrs A'Beckett: 5 May 1898; on letterhead of Hougoumont 39 Broadhurst Gardens South Hampstead N.W. London. LETTER ONE to Wolfestan: 4pp 12mo. Bifolium. Damage to text including signature 'E. A. Storey' along inner edge of last page by clumsy removal from mount repaired with archival tape. Otherwise in good condition lightly aged. Folded. Wolfestan's letter is 'capital' and he hopes he will send it 'as it exactly backs up my own statement'. On thte previous day he saw and responded to 'the letter of G Roberts': 'the fact is that in the lecture itself I spoke of the scientific theories & said that although they were deeply interesting they were of little use to painters who had to deal with pigments or paints and not with those elements of light which cause the various sensations to the red-seeing or gree-seeing or violet seeing nerves'. He considers the 'report in the Builder' 'very imperfect and disjointed made by an utter ass' and he does not think there is 'a single sentence in it that I could fairly say is mine'. If he publishes the lecture he will send it to him. Returning to Wolfestan's letter he finds that it 'will go far to explain the difference between artists and scientists on the subject of colour'. LETTER TWO to Mrs A'Beckett': 3pp 12mo. Bifolium on grey paper. Damp staining on blank reverse of second leaf otherwise in good condition. He and his wife were looking forward to her 'at home' but could not attend because he had to write a memoir of his brother-in-law whose death took place the day after he saw her. 'It was for 'The Magazine of Art' and of couse was wanted immediately in fact almost by return of post and I could not get it finished till late last evening.' He exclaims 'What wretches printers are and even editors sometimes have no patience no mercy their only motto being "Hurry up" -'. LETTER ONE (to Wolfestan): 2 June 1884; 19 St John's Wood Road. LETTER TWO (to Mrs A'Beckett): 5 May 1898; on letterhead of Houg unknown
Bookseller reference : 26241
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Binnie Hale [Beatrice Mary Hale-Monro] (1899-1984), English actress, singer and dancer, one of the most successful musical theat
Binnie Hale English stage and screen star of the 20s and 30s. Autograph Signature to publicity photo by Dorothy Wilding of London.
No date 1930s. ‘Portrait by Dorothy Wilding / 42 Old Bond Street W.1.’ London. Hale is best-remembered for singing ‘Spread a Little Happiness’ in the musical ‘Mr. Cinders’ 1929 and for strarring in ‘No No Nanette’ 1925. 9 x 13 cm postcard printed in light-brownish grey. In good condition. Nice signature ‘Binnie Hale’ running diagonally across lower right-hand corner. She looks wistfully at the camera with a Marcel wave and pursed made-up lips. Not among the 32 images of Hale list on the National Portrait Gallery website. Scan on application. No date [1930s.] ‘Portrait by Dorothy Wilding / 42 Old Bond Street, W.1.’ [London] unknown
Bookseller reference : 26098
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Dame Wendy Hiller Wendy Margaret Hiller 1912 2003 distinguished English stage and screen actress over six decades:
Dame Wendy Hiller distinguished stage and screen actress. Autograph Signature to publicity photograph.
No date or place 1940s. See her entry in the Oxford DNB. 8 x 13 cm collotype print with 8 x 2 cm space at bottom in which she signs ‘Wendy Hiller.’ In good condition lightly aged. Black and white with Hiller’s face in left profile her body at three-quarters squinting to her right while wearing what looks like a buttoned-up sou’-wester. Scan on application. No date or place (1940s?). unknown
Bookseller reference : 26099
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Albert Burdon (1900-1981), English stage and screen actor and comedian, who made nine films and starred in 1930s pantomimes at t
Albert Burdon English stage and screen actor and comedian who made nine films and starred in 1930s pantomimes at the Lyceum. Signed publicity photograph.
No date early 1930s. Stamp on reverse of the photographers Messrs Newby 18 Prospect Hill Douglas Isle of Man. The National Portrait Gallery lists no portraits of Burdon who was born and died in South Shields despite his nine films and numerous starring roles in London's West End. A photographic print in tones of grey covering an entire piece of 12.5 x 18.5 cm card. In good condition lightly-aged. An attractive half-body shot of a smiling Burdon with gleaming teeth and eyes to the right dressed in a smart grey suit with patterned tie arms folded in front of him. Around his waist he has neatly written in a large and bold hand: ‘Yours sincerely / Albert Burdon’. No date (early 1930s). Stamp on reverse of the photographers Messrs Newby, 18 Prospect Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25947
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Sir Edward John Poynter (1836-1919), English painter and President of the Royal Academy [Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow (1850-1919),
Sir Edward John Poynter English painter and President of the Royal Academy. Two Autograph Letters Signed and Two Autograph Cards Signed to different recipients including the painter Sir E. A. Waterlow.
ONE: 11 July 1874; Hotel de Lille et d’Albion Paris. TWO: 30 July 1890; letterhead of 28 Albert Gate S.W. London THREE: 5 November 1905; letterhead of Alnwick Castle. FOUR:13 August 1913; letterhead of 70 Addison Road Kensington W. London. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. All four items are signed ‘Edward J. Poynter’. The first is somewhat discoloured with cut corners not affecting text the others are in good condition lightly aged. ONE: ALS to ‘My dear Robin’ 11 July 1874. 1p 12mo. He has received ‘the four £10 notes’ and reports ‘the most tremendous thunderstorms’. TWO: ACS to ‘Mr. Gilkes’ 30 July 1890. He apologises for being unable to ‘attend the distributions of the School prizes’ that day. THREE: ALS to ‘Waterlow’ 5 November 1905. 1p 12mo. ‘Your letter gives me the key to the memorial. If I had known it was addressed to a fellow member I shd. have understood why the Academy was specially mentioned. I shall be glad to help it if I can.’ FOUR: ACS to ‘Percy Lovell Esq’ 13 August 1913. As he will have left London for abroad he will not be able to ‘accompany the members of the American Civic Assn. on the expedition to Hampton Court’. ONE: 11 July 1874; Hotel de Lille et d’Albion [Paris]. TWO: 30 July 1890; letterhead of 28 Albert Gate, S.W. [London] THREE: 5 unknown
Bookseller reference : 26254
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Sir Michael Redgrave [Sir Michael Scudamore] (1908-1985), English actor and head of theatrical family dynasty:
Sir Michael Redgrave distinguished English actor. Autograph Letter Signed to ‘Mr. Macdermid’ giving his reason for not wanting to join his club not wanting to join those who are ‘known as cranks’.
25 March 1944. Garrick Theatre W.C.2. London. On his letterhead. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 1p 12mo. Eighteen lines closely written. On creased grey paper with short closed tear at edge of central crease. The year 1944 has been added in another hand. Addressed to ‘Dear Mr. Macdermid’ and signed ‘Michael Redgrave’. He is grateful to him for the suggestion that he ‘should be an Hon. Associate Member of your Club to which I wish every success’ but feels ‘rather strongly that I must not put my name to anything more than I can actively take part in - even if activity is confined to letter writing etc. which is the case of my Presidency of the Bristol W.E.A. Players for example.’ He finds that ‘People with lively sympathies are apt to become the victims of their enthusiasm and are sooner or later in danger of being known as cranks. For that reason I most gratefully must refuse your offer.’ 25 March [1944]. Garrick Theatre W.C.2. [London]. On his letterhead. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26164
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Lord Carnarvon [Henry John George Herbert, 3rd Earl of Carnarvon (1800-1849)], English nobleman, Tory politician and traveller,
Lord Carnarvon: Henry Herbert 3rd Earl of Carnarvon. Autograph Letter in the Third Person thanking Mrs Page for papers on the boundaries of Highclere and commiserating with her on the death of Colonel Page.
‘43. Grosvenor Sq / July 2. 1835.’ London. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 2pp 4to. In fair condition on lightly aged and worn paper. Folded four times. Begins: ‘Lord Carnarvon presents his Compliments to Mrs. Page and is extremely obliged by her polite attention in sending him the Papers relating to the boundaries of Highclere - Burghclere and Woodhay Parishes which he has no doubt will prove extremely useful to him’. He has ‘many apologies to make for not sooner acknowledging the receipt of the Papers but he has been for some time past incessantly occupied in attending the Committee on the Gt. Western Railway in the House of Lords’. He is anxious to express ‘the sincere concern he experienced in the loss of Colonel Page whose inestimable qualities as a Friend and Neighbour had been so long known and were so fully appreciated by Lord C. and all his Family. Lord C. trusts Mrs Page is herself in the Enjoyment of perfect health -’. ‘43. Grosvenor Sq / July 2. 1835.’ [London] unknown
Bookseller reference : 25929
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Sir Clements Markham [Sir Clements Robert Markham] (1830-1916), English geographer, explorer and writer, President of the Royal
China exploration; Sir Clement Markham geographer and explorer President of the Royal Geographical Society. Autograph Letter Signed re author of an account of a journey in Chih-l china.
18 April 1905; 21 Eccleston Square S.W. London. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 2pp 12mo. On first leaf of bifolium. In fair condition lightly aged. Folded twice with spots of discoloration around the creases and slight nick at head of leaf. On monogram Order of the Bath letterhead with motto ‘Tria juncta in uno’. Addressed to ‘Dear Mr. Townshend’ and signed ‘Clements R Markham’. Acknowledging receipt ‘of a paper by your brother-in-law Mr. Ernest Young giving an account of a journey in the highlands of Chih-li.’ He has ‘begun to read it and it seems to me to be interesting and of some geographical value.’ He can assure him that ‘the paper shall receive careful consideration’ and that he will ‘know the result as soon after Easter as possible’. 18 April 1905; 21 Eccleston Square S.W. [London] unknown
Bookseller reference : 26162
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Iris Murdoch [Dame Jean Iris Murdoch] (1919-1999), Anglo-Irish novelist and philosopher [Sir Hardy Amies (1909-2003), English co
Iris Murdoch Dame Jean Iris Murdoch Anglo-Irish novelist and philospher. Autograph Inscription Signed ‘Iris !’ to ‘Hardy’ the couturier Sir Hardy Amies.
No place or date 1992. See her entry and his in the Oxford DNB. On the reverse of a colour postcard of the Radcliffe Camera in Oxford from the Old Bodleian. In fair condition lightly aged and with slight creasing to one corner and at the head not affecting text. To the right in the section reserved for the address she writes: ‘Hardy / with all very / best wishes & love / from / Iris !’. Beneath this is a pencil note identifying Amies as the recipient. At top left in another hand her husband John Bayley’s is written ‘Born before all time: / a dispute over Christ’s origin / Karl Joseph Kuschel’. Kuschel’s book was published in 1992. See IMage. No place or date [1992?]. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26242
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Hugh Walpole [Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole] (1884-1941), popular English novelist, born in New Zealand:
'I mean the next book to settle matters': Hugh Walpole Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole popular English novelist born in New Zealand. Autograph Letter Signed to 'Massie' regarding his second novel and the one he has ready for publication.
‘Thursday’ undated between the publication of his second and third novels 1910 and 1911. ‘20 Glebe Place / Chelsea’ on House of Lords embossed letterhead. See Walpole’s entry in the Oxford DNB. He lived at 20 Glebe Place for two years between February 1909 and May 1911 in which period his first three novels ‘The Wooden Horse’ ‘Maradick at Forty’ and ‘Mr Perrin and Mr Trail’ were published and he began reviewing for the ‘Standard’ newspaper. 2pp 12mo. In good condition lightly aged. Folded once for postage. Addressed to ‘My dear Massie’ and signed ‘Hugh Walpole’. After thanking her for her letter regarding his second novel ‘Maradick at Forty’ ‘The papers have been very kind and although it is in no kind of way a selling book yet I think it is a little climb in reputation and I mean the next book to settle matters. I have every kind of confidence in Boon.’ Walpole’s third book and his first success ‘Mr Perrin and Mr Trail’ was published in 1911 by Mills & Boon. ‘Thursday’, undated (between the publication of his second and third novels, 1910 and 1911). ‘20 Glebe Place / Chelsea’, unknown
Bookseller reference : 26153
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Gracie Fields [born Grace Stansfield] (1898-1979), much-loved English singer, actress and comedienne, star of music hall and scr
‘Our Gracie’ ‘The Lancashire Lass’: Gracie Fields much-loved English singer actress and comedienne star of music hall and screen. Autograph Signature.
No date or place. See her entry in the Oxford DNB. Good bold signature ‘Gracie Fields’ underlined and rising upwards. On 11.5 x 9 cm piece of thin light-grey card. In good condition lightly aged but with border of discoloration created by tape a tiny part of which has encroached on the initial ‘G’ of the signature. No date or place. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26105
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Julie Suedo (1901-1978), English actress who played glamorous roles in many films of the twenties and thirties:
Julie Suedo English film star of the twenties and thirties. Autograph Signature to publicity portrait.
No date early 1930s. On reverse ‘No 330 “Picturegoer†Series 88 Long Acre London / - This is a “Real Photograph†-’. Glossy publicity portrait ‘Real Photograph’ on 8.5 x 14 cm post card with publication details on reverse. In good condition lightly aged. Inscribed diagonally at bottom right: Best wishes / Julie Suedo.’ A black and white head-and-shoulders shot of an Mediterranean-looking Suedo with curled hair with flower jewellery in it and toothy smile looking joyfully to her left with bright necklace and pearl bordered sleeveless gown. No date [early 1930s?]. On reverse ‘No 330 “Picturegoer†Series, 88, Long Acre, London / - This is a “Real Photograph†unknown
Bookseller reference : 26111
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'John Strange Winter' [Henrietta Eliza Vaughan Stannard, nee Palmer] (1856-1911), English novelist and magazine editor:
‘John Strange Winter’ Henrietta E. V. Stannard English novelist and magazine editor. Autograph Note Signed both in nom de plume and real name to Norman Wetton in response to a request for an autograph.
24 August 1905 on postcard with stamp and Kensington London postmark. On 14 x 9 cm plain printed postcard addressed by the recipient to ‘Norman Wetton / 7 Claremont Road / Forest Gate / Essex’. On the plain side of the card she writes: ‘With pleasure here is the sign-manual of your’s sic faithfully / John Strange Winter. / Henrietta. E. V. Stannard. / Aug 24. 1905 -’. 24 August 1905, on postcard with stamp and Kensington [London] postmark. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26089
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Tennyson forgery: Alfred Lord Tennyson, one of the greatest of English poets, Poet Laureate to Queen Victoria:
Tennyson forgery: manuscript document presenting itself as a letter from Alfred Lord Tennyson to the wife of William Ewart Gladstone agreeing to a visit as long as he can smoke his pipe.
Stated to have been sent from 'Aldworth / Oct 25 - 76'. 25 October 1876. An apparent forgery of a letter the text of which is quoted in Hallam Tennyson’s 1897 memoir of his father. 1p 12mo. On discoloured wove paper. Aged and with repair with archival tape at extremities on reverse. Folded twice for postage. Reads: ‘Aldworth / Oct 25 - 76 / My dear Mrs Gladstone / On Monday then - if all be well. As you are good enough to say that you will manage everything rather than lose my visit - you must manage that I may have my pipe in my own room whenever I like / Yours ever / A Tennyson/’. The supposed provenance is noted in pencil on the reverse: ‘This letter was written by Alfred Lord Tennyson to Mrs. Gladstone in 1876. Purchased from Noel Conway of New St Birmingham in 1900 by / Samuel Englefield / Henley on Thames.’ The present text differs from Hallam Tennyson’s version also in the third volume of Lang and Shannon by reading ‘you must’ rather than ‘will you’ - the latter reading also featuring in the facsimile of the letter in the Strand Magazine 1892 among the illustrations to J. Holt Schooling’s article on ‘The Handwriting of Alfred Lord Tennyson’ the caption stating that the letter ‘is in the possession of Messrs. Noel Conway 50B New Street Birmingham’. See Image. Stated to have been sent from 'Aldworth / Oct 25 - 76'. [25 October 1876] unknown
Bookseller reference : 26136
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Tommy Handley [Thomas Reginald Handley] (1892-1949), English comedian, star of the BBC radio programme 'It's that man again' ('I
Tommy Handley English comedian star of BBC radio programme 'It's that man again' ITMA. Autograph Letter Signed to 'Pte Dean' explaining that he cannot send him a ticket to his show.
'B.B.C. / London'. No date Second World War. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 1p 12mo. In poor condition aged worn and creased with damage to edges. Tape was previously present as a border along all the edges and the corners are still strengthened with tape causing discoloration that affects the end of Handley's signature. Reads: 'B.B.C. / London / Dear Pte Dean. / In reply to Yours. I would send you a ticket with Pleasure but I have no control over same. I'm afraid you will have to write direct to the B.B.C. / Best wishes. / Tommy Handley'. Scan available. 'B.B.C. / London'. No date (Second World War). unknown
Bookseller reference : 26124
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Joanna Trollope b. 1943 highly successful English romantic novelist Margaret Forster 1938 2016 novelist and biographer:
Two twentieth-century English women novelists: Joanna Trollope to Margaret Forster. Autograph Card Signed praising Forster's book ‘The Lady’s Maid’ and her garden.
‘Coln St Aldwyne / Gloucs / 10 : x : 90’ 10 October 1990. See Forster’s entry in the Oxford DNB. The postcard carries on one side a photograph of a ‘famous entrance hall’ part of the series ‘Simon McBride’s England’. In fair condition a little browned and worn with small pin hole at head. Addressed to ‘Miss Margaret Forster / 11 Boscastle Road / LONDON NW5 1EE’. Begins: ‘How nice you are to write about the C4 review of “Lady’s Maidâ€. She was ‘so pleased’ to see Trollope’s novel ‘The Lady’s Maid’ ‘sitting deservedly in the top ten for so many weeks - roll on the paperback!’ Concludes: ‘And I love the look of your garden. / Joanna T.’ ‘Coln St Aldwyne / Gloucs / 10 : x : 90’ [10 October 1990] paperback
Bookseller reference : 25925
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Richard Cobden (1804-1865), English Radical Liberal politician and author, a leading figure in the fight to abolish the Corn Law
Richard Cobden Radical Liberal politician who led the fight to abolish the Corn Laws. Autograph Note Signed to 'Jas Thomson Esq' with biographical note about the recipient in a contemporary hand.
8 February 1848; London. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. In fair condition aged and worn with slight loss to two of the corners and a trace of paper from the mount adhering on the reverse. Addressed to 'Jas Thomson Esq'. Reads: 'Dear Sir / I have forwarded your list of names to the Land Tax Office / & remain Dear Sir / faithfully Yours / Richd Cobden'. Pencil note in a contemporary hand at the foot of the letter: 'The Great Anti Corn Law man. / Mr. Thompson sic to whom it was written was proposed by Cobden & seconded by Bright of the Free Trade Club. A Club in St. James Square London of 400 or 500 members. Thompson got Dr. Lingard to become an Anti Corn law man & he subscribed 2 Guineas.' 8 February 1848; London. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26160
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Dorothy Ward (1890-1987), English actress over five decades, who often played principal boy in pantomimes, opposite her husband
Dorothy Ward English actress who specialised in the part of principal boy in pantomimes. Autograph Signature to publicity photograph by S. George of London.
1926. With stamp: ‘REPRO BY / S. GEORGES / 14 GREEN ST. / W.C.2.’. Glossy black and white publicity photograph on 8.5 x 13 cm postcard embossed with studio details at bottom right. ‘MISS DOROTHY WARD’ in white print at foot. Autograph inscription across foot: ‘Best wishes / Dorothy Ward / 1926’. In good condition lightly aged. A head-and-shoulders image of Ward with right shoulder slightly forwards looking upwards with a laurel wreath around her head and frizzy short hair in pearls and a white sleeveless gown. With stamp and Liverpool postmark on reverse which is addressed to ‘F. J. Clare / 5 Delamere Grove / Leacombe / Wallasey’. Scan on application 1926. With stamp: ‘REPRO BY / S. GEORGES / [14] GREEN ST. / W.C.2.’ unknown
Bookseller reference : 26101
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Hugh Walpole [Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole] (1884-1941), popular English novelist, born in New Zealand:
Hugh Walpole Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole popular English novelist and author born in New Zealand. Autograph Letter Signed to 'Mr Hunt' regarding a proof he is sending and explaining the source of a quotation.
10 July 1935. On letterhead of Brackenburn Manesty Park Keswick. Of his activities around this time the Oxford DNB writes: 'he 'wrote film scripts in Hollywood in 1934–5 for classics such as David Copperfield MGM 1935 in which he played a bit part and Little Lord Fauntleroy 1936'. The subject of the letter may be his novel 'The Inquisitor' published by Macmillan in 1935. 1p 12mo. In fair condition lightly aged and worn. Folded once. Reads: ‘Dear Mr. Hunt / Here is a proof. The quotations are from the Version. to me the only last word underlined version. / Yours sincerely / Hugh Walpole’. 10 July 1935. On letterhead of Brackenburn, Manesty Park, Keswick. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26154
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Hugh Walpole Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole 1884 1941 popular English novelist and author born in New Zealand:
Hugh Walpole Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole popular English novelist and author born in New Zealand. Autograph Letter Signed to ‘Miss Jennings’ complaining that there was ‘no half crown in the envelope’.
27 December 1937. On letterhead of 188 St. John’s Road Corstorphine Edinburgh 12 Scotland. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 1p 12mo. In good condition lightly aged. Folded for postage. Reads: ‘Dear Miss Jennings / Thank you for your letter. There was however no half crown in the envelope. I searched carefully. / Yours sincerely / Hugh Walpole’. 27 December 1937. On letterhead of 188 St. John’s Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh 12 [Scotland]. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26152
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Hugh Walpole Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole 1884 1941 popular English novelist born in New Zealand Elliott & Fry London photographi
Hugh Walpole Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole popular English novelist born in New Zealand. Autograph Letter Signed to ‘Mr. Patterson Webb’ regarding a ‘carol’ he sent him. With double-signed photograph by Elliott & Fry.
Letter dated 30 December 1932; on letterhead of 188 St John’s Road Corstorphine Edinburgh 12. Photograph by Elliott & Fry dated by Walpole to December 1932. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The two items were previously held together by a small dab of glue at the head of the letter. They are now separated and traces of the glue remain not affecting any text. Otherwise they are in good condition lightly aged. ONE: ALS 30 December 1932. 1p 12mo. Signed Hugh Walpole. He thanks him for his charming ‘Carol’: ‘I have been picking it out on the piano. And I send back the photo autographed. With every good wish for 1933’. TWO: Black and white head and shoulders photographic portrait of a balding bespectacled Walpole by Elliott & Fry on thickish paper around 11 cm square image 10 cm square. Inscribed by him below Walpole’s neck: ‘Hugh Walpole / Dec: 32’ And signed again in the thin white margin beneath the image: ‘Hugh Walpole -’. See Image Letter dated 30 December 1932; on letterhead of 188 St John’s Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh 12. Photograph (by Elliott & Fry) unknown
Bookseller reference : 26213
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Mr. Serjeant Ballantine William Ballantine Serjeant at Law 1812 1887 lawyer and author 'The English Resident' journal; Boulog
Mr. Serjeant Ballantine William Ballantine Serjeant-at-Law lawyer and author. Substantial Autograph Letter Signed praising 'a new family paper called "The English Resident"' with regard to 'English sojourners' in Boulogne-sur-Mer.
'Boulogne s/m June 18 1883'. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 2pp 4to. On first leaf of bifolium. Forty-three lines of neat text. In fair condition lightly aged and worn with a few small closed tears. The author 'Sir' is unnamed but is presumably the 'Editor' referred to in the text. Signed 'Wm Ballantine'. By recipient at head of first page: 'Letter from Mr Sergeant sic Ballantine / United Club -'. Begins: 'I have to acknowledge the receipt of what purports to be a specimen of a new family paper called "The English Resident" & which it is supposed will supply a want existing especially amongs the English sojourners of all descriptions in different French places of resort. & notably at this one of the most favourable watering places of the British people - Those who favoured me with the number in question were aware that for many years of a busy life there has rarely been a year during which upon more than one occasion I have not sought health and recreation uponits shores. I have had abundant opportunities of appreciating its advantages & recognizing its wants and I welcome very heartily the probabl advent of a newspaper which appears to be conducted upon principles likely to render it a very popular addition.' The second half of the letter is in much the same highfallutin tone see reference to 'the freedom and elasticity of Boulogne air' with Ballantine feeling that is is 'impertinent on my part to offer hints to an Editor so evidently experienced as the Gentleman who has supplied news in the number that I have had the pleasure of reading'. See Image of second page. 'Boulogne s/m June 18 1883'. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25837
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Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837-1909), prominent English poet of the Victorian period [John Henry Ingram (1842-1916), English b
Algernon Charles Swinburne prominent English poet of the Victorian period. Envelope Addressed by Swinburne to John H. Ingram with Signed Note by Ingram confirming that the handwriting is Swinburne's.
No place and date but with two Malvern postmarks of 9 January 1875. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. Ingram's biography of Poe was responsible for his reabilitation and his extensive collection of material relating to the writer is now in the University of Virginia. Entire small envelope roughly 12 x 7 cm self-printed with stamp. In good condition lightly aged with flap at back torn in opening of letter. With postmarks at front and back of the envelope both dated 9 January 1875; front postmark from Malvern and back one from West Malvern. Addressed by Swinburne to ‘John H. Ingram Esq. / Howard House / Stoke Newington Green / London N.’ Written up the left edge at the front of the letter: ‘Swinburne’s handwriting. / J. H. Ingram’. See Image. No place and date, but with two Malvern postmarks of 9 January 1875. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26234
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John Adams-Acton (1830-1910), English sculptor [Tom Taylor (1817-1880), playwright and editor of Punch]:
John Adams-Acton English sculptor. Letter in a Secretarial Hand Signed by him inviting the editor of Punch Tom Taylor to visit his studio with a list of six works to be seen there including a bust of the prime minister Gladstone.
‘Margutta House. / 103. Marylebone Road / March 28th. 1873.’. See his entry and that of Taylor in the Oxford DNB. 3pp 12mo. On bifolium. In fair condition lightly aged. Folded twice. Only the sculptors heavily inked signature ‘John Adams-Acton’ is in his hand the rest more lightly written by an amanuensis. Addressed ‘To Tom Taylor Esqr.’ Begins: ‘I address you as a representative of the press to solicit you to pay my studio a visit.’ He lists the names of five ‘public and distinguished men’ whose busts he can show beginning with ‘The Right Honble W. E. Gladstone - Premier’ and including ‘Isaac Holden Esqr. / Of Bradford - Inventor of the Combing Machine’. There is also a ‘Medallion full length Portrait Miss Duncan Morison’. These works are going to the Royal Academy on the following Wednesday ‘but it would be a source of pride and satisfaction to me if you would favour me with an inspection of my Studio before I part with them’. ‘Margutta House. / 103. Marylebone Road / March 28th. 1873.’ unknown
Bookseller reference : 25982
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Patrick Moore [Sir Patrick Alfred Caldwell-Moore] (1923-2012], English astronomer, broadcaster and celebrity:
Patrick Moore Sir Patrick Alfred Caldwell-Moore British astronomer broadcaster and celebrity. Typed Postcard Signed ‘P. M.’ to John Graham complaining of being ‘a broken reed’ with regard to future plans.
Postmark dated 15 April 1972 from Chichester Sussex. Letterhead ‘From Patrick Moore Farthings 39 West Street Selsey Chichester Sussex PO20 9AB’. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. Plain postcard. Lightly aged. Addressed to John Graham obscured by postmark The Willows Church Road Lowfield Heath Crawley Sussex. Reads: ‘Many thanks. I am terribly sorry to say that I am a broken reed at the moment because there are various conference dates I haven’t got. I’ll write when the situation clarifies. / Best wishes / in autograph P. M. / PS Last Wed. of each month is no good: BAA i.e. British Astronomical Association monthly meeting day!’ Image on application. Postmark dated 15 April 1972 from Chichester, Sussex. Letterhead ‘From Patrick Moore, Farthings, 39 West Street, Selsey, Chich unknown
Bookseller reference : 26157
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Arnold Wesker (1932-2016), radical English Jewish playwright, one of the 1950s 'angry young men':
'We weren't very angry either': Arnold Wesker radical English Jewish playwright. Autograph Letter Signed to Paul Furness about the part played by the pub and drinking for Jews the ‘angry young men’ David Mercer and in his own life.
9 October 1982. On his letterhead 27 Bishop’s Road London. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 2pp 4to. In good condition lightly aged. Folded for postage and in stamped and postmarked envelope with Wesker’s address printed on it addressed to Furness in Battersea. One of a number of letters from British poets in response to enquiries from Paul Furness with regard to their pub memories. Addressed to ‘Dear Mr Furness’ and signed ‘Arnold Wesker’. Begins: ‘You must understand this about Jews: they descend from parents who fled pogroms which where sic usually lanched sic from the inns where peasants assembled and became drunk.’ Turning to his own experience he continues: ‘Neither I nor my family nor my circle of friends frequented pubs. The ignorant gathered there to realease sic their beery prejudices and hatreds to stimulate dutch courage & to give reign to a spurious imagination. / We gathered in our kitchens & shared tea sandwiches bread pudding matzos dipped in egg & fried & - if we were lucky - a little chicken-soup.’ He states that he still doesn’t ‘have the pub habit’ before turning to the ‘angry young men’ who ‘were never a group’ and ‘shared no social life’. ‘We weren’t very angry either. We simply had energy & that special joy which comes from recognition. I was rarely angry - except with fools idiot critics and I’m afraid drunks.’ He concludes: ‘David Mercer drank himself to death & was only ever maudlin when drunk as I find most people drunk become. Maudlin or self centred. Conversation is impossible. They only want to be heard.’ He ends with apologies that he ‘cant be more helpful’. 9 October 1982. On his letterhead, 27 Bishop’s Road, London. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25899
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Elizabeth Allan (1910-1990), English actress, star of stage and screen:
Elizabeth Allan English actress star of stage and screen. Autograph Signature to publicity photograph.
No date or place. Publicity photograph on 8.5 x 13.5 postcard. In good condition lightly aged with a tiny piece worn away from bottom left. Inscription diagonally at bottom left: ‘Best wishes / Elizabeth Allan’. A black and white head-and-shoulders portrait of a young Allan against a white background with short wavy hair and side parting gazing to her left with beatific smile. No date or place. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26102
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Arthur Severn 1842 1931 English watercolour painter son of Joseph Severn and brother of Walter Severn and Mary Newton John Ful
Arthur Severn English watercolour painter. Autograph Letter Signed to John Fulleylove discussing a dinner invitation.
15 June no year. On letterhead of 28 Herne Hill S.E. London. A successful member of an English artistic family. See the Oxford DNB entries on his father Joseph Severn brother Walter Severn and sister Mary Newton. 3pp 12mo. Bifolium on grey wove paper. In good condition lightly aged with traces of paper from mount adhering to the blank verso of the second leaf and details typed at head. Folded once. Addressed to ‘Dear Fulleylove’ and signed ‘Arthur Severn.’ He invites him to dinner on behalf of himself and his wife Joan a cousin of John Ruskin born Agnew: ‘dinner will be at 7.30 or 8 and I thought if you came out early enough we might have some bowls in the garden’. He gives directions from London adding: ‘Of course come in any dress. / I have asked and Linton’. He ends: ‘If it is bad weather I shall only expect you to be here at 7.30 but can do as you like about that welcome at any time’. 15 June [no year]. On letterhead of [28] Herne Hill, S.E. [London] unknown
Bookseller reference : 26236
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Joseph Knight (1829-1907), English theatre historian and drama critic with the Literary Gazette, Athenaeum, Sunday Times, Globe
Joseph Knight drama critic and theatre historian. Autograph Letter Signed to a bookseller discussing purchases from a catalogue.
23 April 1884; on letterhead of 27 Camden Square N.W. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. In good condition lightly aged. Folded for postage. Recipient not named addressed to 'Dear Sir'. Signed 'Joseph Knight' and neatly written. He is sending the 'cheque as promised' and asks whether a book was 'a very nice copy' since he was 'disposed to order it'. One of his purchases is 'a disappointing work. Its title presumes what is not found. If you can get any thing extra for it out of your customers you can have it back.' 23 April 1884; on letterhead of 27 Camden Square, N.W. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25867
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Edna Best [Edna Clara Best] (1900-1974), English stage and screen actress who made films for Gainsborough Studios, and starred i
Edna Best English stage and screen actress who made films for Gainsborough Studios and starred in Hitchcock’s 1934 version of ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’. Signed publicity photograph.
Without date but from the 1930s. No place. Not present among the twelve portraits of Best on the National Portrait Gallery inventory. A black and white collotype print covering a 13 x 17.5 cm piece of matt paper with no border. Lightly aged and in good condition apart from the thinnest of strips no more than half a centimetre deep along the top of the image taken up when the print was removed from its mount. This negligibe loss only affects the background and would be easily hidden on the photograph being mounted. A head and shoulders shot of an anxious-looking Best staring to her left with short hair style and side parting plucked eyebrows prim lips and sensible outfit against blurred background. Without date, but from the 1930s. No place. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25952
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Sydney Smith 1771 1845 The Smith of Smiths' English cleric author and celebrated wit:
'four thousand Years of amusement': Sydney Smith ‘The Smith of Smiths’ cleric author and celebrated wit. Autograph Letter Signed to 'Mrs. William Smith' itemising the pleasures that some persons might be punished with hereafter for their sins.
No date. Postmark of 28 May 1817. On wove paper with watermark 'RUSE & TURNERS / 1814'. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 1p 12mo. On recto of first leaf of bifolium the verso of the second leaf addressed with two postmarks to 'Mrs. William Smith / Park Street / Westminster'. In fair condition lightly aged and worn. Annotations in pencil in a modern hand. He begins by apologising for not being able to 'come to your party on Monday' as he was 'forced to go to Bed. I always knock up the 2d or 3d Week of London - There is nothing in this World so fatiguing and horrible as pleasure -'. He wonders whether it might not be possible that 'some persons for their Sins here will be doomed hereafter to four thousand Years of amusement last five words underlined namely 1000 of Morning Visits - 1000 Dining out - 1000 seeing pictures & Statues - 500 flirting and 500 routes - Total 4000 -'. Signed 'God bless you dear Madam / Sydney Smith'. No date. Postmark of 28 May [1817]. On wove paper with watermark 'RUSE & TURNERS / 1814'. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26257
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Stanley J. Weyman Stanley John Weyman 1855 1928 popular English Victorian and Edwardian novelist of historical romance and the
Stanley J. Weyman popular English novelist of the ‘cloak and dagger school’. Autograph Letter Signed to 'Miss Barron' i.e. Rosemary Barron
7 March 1926. On letterhead of Plas Llanrhydd Ruthin North Wales. Weyman was as his entry in the Oxford DNB states ‘one of the most popular and skilled of the historical romance novelists of the cloak and dagger school’. Oscar Wilde recommended in all seriousness Weyman's novels as reading for convicts. 1p 16mo. In fair condition lightly creased and worn. Folded for postage. From the collection of Rosemary Barron autograph collector. Reads: 'Dear Miss Barron / I am sorry that your letter has remained unanswered so long but I have been laid aside by illness. I thank you for what you say and I send you with pleasure what you desire / & am / Sincerely yours / Stanley J. Weyman'. 7 March 1926. On letterhead of Plas Llanrhydd, Ruthin, North Wales. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25880
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H. E. Bates [Herbert Ernest Bates] (1905-1974), English author, noted for his short stories [Edgar Backus, Leicester bookseller]
H. E. Bates Herbert Ernest Bates English author noted for his short stories. Autograph Letter Signed to the Leicester bookseller Edgar Backus buying a print discussing his health and looking forward to making Backus’s acquaintance.
9 January 1943; on letterhead of The Granary Little Chart Ashford Kent. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. At the time of writing Bates was employed in writing short stories as propaganda for the Air Ministry. 1p 12mo. In good condition lightly aged. Folded once. Signed ‘H. E. Bates’.He begins by thanking him for sending a print and is sorry he could not reply before: ‘like so many other people I have been ill & in bed’. He is keeping the print and enclosing five pounds. ‘Next time I come to Leicester I hope to have time to come in & make your acquaintance.’ He ends by asking him to look out for books on ‘collecting old silver’ for him. Docketed with date of reply at foot. 9 January 1943; on letterhead of The Granary, Little Chart, Ashford, Kent. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26212
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Walter Severn (1830-1904), English watercolour painter, son of Joseph Severn, brother of Arthur Severn and Mary Newton.:
Walter Severn English watercolour painter son of Joseph Severn who nursed the dying Keats. Autograph Letter Signed to ‘Mrs. FitzSimon’ regarding the sending of an autograph and an engraving of a painting by his father of Keats.
16 January 1897. On letterhead of 9 Earls Court Square South Kensington London. A successful member of an English artistic family. See the Oxford DNB entries on his father Joseph Severn who nursed John Keats in Rome in his final illness and sister Mary Newton. 1p 12mo. In good condition lightly aged with thin strip of glue from mount to inner margin and details typed at head. Folded once. Reads: ‘Dear Mrs FitzSimon / I have much pleasure in sending an autograph of my dear friend Sir F. Leighton. I send also the portrait of Keats. It is photogravure by Hollyer from one of my father’s pictures / Yours sincerely / Walter Severn’. 16 January 1897. On letterhead of 9 Earls Court Square, South Kensington [London]. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26261
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Winifred Shotter [Winifred Florence Shotter], English stage and screen actress from Hackney, London, who starred in the Aldwych
Winifred Shotter English stage and screen actress who starred in the Aldwych farces. Autograph Signature to publicity photograph by Mannell of London.
No date 1930s. Stamped on reverse ‘MANNELL LONDON’. Sepia studio portrait on 8.5 x 13.5 cm postcard stamped on reverse 'MANNELL LONDON'. In good condition lightly aged. She signs 'Winifred Shotter' at foot. A soft-toned head and shoulders portrait of a wistful Shotter with Marcel wave staring at the camera in a fashionable frock. Scan on application. No date (1930s). Stamped on reverse ‘MANNELL LONDON’. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26129
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A. E. W. Mason [Alfred Edward Woodley Mason] (1865-1948), hugely-popular English novelist, playwright and screenwriter, author o
A. E. W. Mason English novelist author of ‘The Four Feathers’. Typed Note Signed to Rosemary Barron responding to a request for an autograph.
9 August 1927. On letterhead of New Grove Petworth Sussex. Mason was according to E. V. Lucas ‘famous in both hemispheres’. His entry in the Oxford DNB ends with this assessment: ‘His books were best-sellers for fifty years and the films made from them notably The Drum 1938 for which he wrote his own scenario and The Four Feathers 1939 were among the most popular in their time.’ 1p 12mo. In good condition lightly aged. Folded twice for postage. The valediction is in Mason's autograph: 'Yours sincerely / A. E. W. Mason'. The rest of the note is typed: 'Dear Rosemary Barron / I am very happy to send you my autograph since you are kind enough to say that you would like to have it.' 9 August 1927. On letterhead of New Grove, Petworth, Sussex. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25855
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Gladys Cooper [Dame Gladys Constance Cooper] (1888-1971), distinguished English actress, star of stage and screen ['Philco', Lon
Dame Gladys Cooper English actress star of stage and screen. Autograph Signature to publicity photograph by ‘Philco’ of London.
No date Early 1930s. By ‘Philco’ London W.C.1. 7.5 x 11.5 cm black and white publicity photograph by ‘ “Philco†London W.C.1.’ Expansive genuine signature ‘Gladys Cooper’ across bottom part of image in addition to facsimile signature in white at bottom right. In good condition on postcard with border trimmed. Dark sepia-toned image. A head-and-shoulders portrait with Cooper staring to her right with short frizzy hair in fashionable gown. Scan on application No date [Early 1930s?]. By ‘Philco’, London, W.C.1. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26104
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Sydney Smith 1771 1845 The Smith of Smiths' English cleric author and celebrated wit:
Sydney Smith ‘The Smith of Smiths’ cleric author and celebrated wit. Autograph Note Signed conveying thanks.
11 May 1844. No place. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. On 9 x 11 cm piece of Whatman wove paper. Somewhat worn and creased with a small nick to one edge and slight damage from erasure of note on reverse. Folded. Reads ‘Dear Sr / many thanks / yours truly / Sydney Smith / May 11 1844.’ 11 May 1844. No place. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26258
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Peter Pears [Peter Neville Luard Pears] (1910-1986), English tenor, closely associated with the composer Benjamin Britten [Sand
Peter Pears English tenor. Two Typed Letters Signed sent to individuals writing about the dying Benjamin Britten. With printed programme and libretti of their ‘Concert in aid of the Sandham Memorial Chapel Burghclere’.
The two letters from 1976 both on letterhead of The Red House Aldeburgh-on-Sea Suffolk. Printed programme: The Stone Gallery The Vyne nr. Basingstoke' 20 April 1958. See the two men’s entries in the Oxford DNB. The material is in good condition lightly aged except that the envelopes of the first two items are somewhat worn and grubby. ONE: TLS to Douglas C. Dorrington. 1p 12mo. The address to ‘Dear Mr. Dorrington’ and signature ‘Peter Pears’ are in autograph; the rest is typed. Written while Britten is dying. Reads: ‘Benjamin Britten wishes me to thank you for your kind message. He hopes you will understand that it is not possible for him to answer you himself.’ In envelope with Saxmundham postmark dated 22 November 1976 addressed in Pears’s autograph to ‘Douglas C Dorrington Esq / 9 Chatsworth Rd / Croydon / Surrey’. The envelope is annotated in another hand: ‘B. B. died 4/12/76’. TWO: TLS to ‘Ray Seaton’. 1p 12mo. No more than a note really. Written after Britten’s death. Reads as follows with typed section in square brackets and the rest in autograph: ‘Dear Ray Seaton / Thank you very much indeed for your most kind message. which I much appreciated / Sincerely / Peter Pears’. No place or date but in envelope with Saxmundham postmark dated 15 December 1976 and typed address to ‘Mr. R. P. Seaton / 28 Hollybush Street / PLAISTOW / LONDON E.13.’ THREE: Printed programme. Headed: ‘The Stone Gallery The Vyne nr. Basingstoke / by kind permission of The National Trust and The Hon. Antony Lyttelton / Peter Pears / Benjamin Britten / A Concert in aid of the Sandham Memorial Chapel Burghclere’. Dated on cover ‘Sunday April 20 1958 at 3.0 p.m.’ 4pp 8vo. Bifolium. Cover in grey with some red lettering. Illustration on cover of ‘The Resurrection Sandham Memorial Chapel by Stanley Spencer’. The reverse of the first leaf carries the programme the recto of the second a paragraph about the chapel itself the reverse of the second leaf the names of the ‘patrons of the concert’ committee and management. Loosely inserted is a stapled pamphlet 8pp 12mo with drophead heading ‘Peter Pears / Benjamin Britten / Text of the Songs’. Entirely composed of texts of 22 songs some in German and French with the last four ‘arr. BENJAMIN BRITTEN’. Also present is an envelope only with stamps and Saxmundham postmark of 20 July 1976 addressed to ‘GEORGE BEHREND / FLIQUET / JERSEY / CHANNEL ISLES.’ Not in Pears’s elegant hand and with a distinctive capital ‘Q’ dead vertical downstroke. Whether written out by Britten or not is unclear but annotated in another hand ‘Last letter of any sort from Ben on becoming Lord Britten.’ I stress that there is no letter surviving. See Image. Could the annotation be by a grief-stricken Peter Pears The two letters from 1976, both on letterhead of The Red House, Aldeburgh-on-Sea, Suffolk. Printed programme: The Stone Gallery, unknown
Bookseller reference : 26158
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Sir Joseph Austen Chamberlain 1863 1937 English Conservative politician signatory of Locarno Treaties winner of Nobel Peace P
Austen Chamberlain Part of Autograph Letter Signed 'Austen Chamberlain''clipped' to unknown correspondent.
No placeor date. Part of Letter c.16 x 7cm good condition. Surviving text: ". I hope these notes will be useful but I have no papers or books of reference here." Image on request. No placeor date. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26776
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Karl Barth; English Trnaslation by E. G. Homrighausen and Karl J. Ernst; introd. by Josias Friedli
God in Action : Theological Addresses
Round Table Press Inc. 1936. Hardcover. Very Good/Unclipped: Good . Translation Authorized and Approved by Karl Barth and Christian Kaiser Verlag Munich;" presumed first English-language edition; 143 p. clean and unmarked within on strong paper mildly age-toned; former owner's name on front end page; binding firm; dark blue boards with still clear gilt lettering has light bumping of corners and slight rubbing at crown and foot of spine; pale green d.j. with pale green lettering against darker green cross clean but slightly sunned at edges and very sunned on spine has chipping at edges and at crown and foot of spine panel. Label ghost on spine panel. Round Table Press, Inc. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 146718
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International Commission on English in the Liturgy
CHANTS OF THE ROMAN MISSAL: Study Edition
Collegeville MN: Liturgical Press 2011. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New. 319p. A large hardcover book in fine condition. As new save for mild abrasion to the gilt design on the front cover. Pages clean and binding tight. Chants from the Missale Romanum translated into English with music. Measures approx. 11" x 8.75 Liturgical Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 319830 ISBN : 0814633811 9780814633816
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Common English Bible
CEB Common English Reference Bible Bonded Leather Black
Common English Bible January 2012. Trade Paperback. Used - Very Good. Shipping fee applies to first book there is no additional shipping fee for addition books from our store. All of our books are in clean readable condition unless noted otherwise. Our books generally have a store sticker on the inside cover with our in store pricing. Being used books some of them may have writing inside the cover. If you need more details about a certain book you can always give us a call at 920-734-8908. Common English Bible paperback
Bookseller reference : 531391 ISBN : 1609260171 9781609260170
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of Rheims, The English College
The New Testament - Douay Rheims 1582 AD
paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
Bookseller reference : 1069311553.G ISBN : 1069311553 9781069311559
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Evelyn Williams English
Brainy Acts TM Prepare a Child's Mind for Success
perfect. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. unknown
Bookseller reference : 0988791900.G ISBN : 0988791900 9780988791909
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Kristiina (editor); Puisto, Tuula (editor); The English Centre Staff (t Paatero
The Things Around Us
Finnish Society of Crafts and Design 1981. hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Finnish Society of Crafts and Design; unknown 1981. Hardcover. Text in Finnish and English. A Good to Very Good tan cloth binding with black lettering on spine binding sturdy and intact scattered foxing to board and spine buckram sunning along board and spine edges age toning to pages some scattered foxing to front and back matters some scattered foxing top text block edge and fore-edge moisture stain bottom page corner few pages in rear in a Good to Very Good some handling/scuff marks to panels bit of edge/corner wear sunning to panel/flaps and verso 2-inch tear top front panel edge scattered foxing to verso panels and flaps Dust wrapper. A nice overall clean and unmarked copy. 4toquarto or approx. 11.5 x 13.5 inches 157pp. color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. Please Note: Depending on site actual book for sale may differ physically from picture listed. Additional scans are available for any item please inquire. Finnish Society of Crafts and Design hardcover
Bookseller reference : SKU1043772 ISBN : 9511062018 9789511062011
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