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English, T. J.
Born to Kill: America's Most Notorious Vietnamese Gang and the Changing Face of Organized Crime: 1st Ed
Scranton Pennsylvania U.S.A.: William Morrow & Co 1995. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. hardback in near fine condition with near fine dust jacket. 1st edition. Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: William Morrow & Co Hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 129311 ISBN : 0688122388 9780688122386
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John Passmore Edwards (1823-1911), English newspaper proprietor and philanthropist [Cottesmore Library; Marylebone LIbrary; Andr
Autograph Letter Signed 'J. Passmore Edwards from the newspaper proprietor and philanthropist John Passmore Edwards to 'Miss E. Elborough' regarding 'money for books for Cottesmore'.
19 March 1904; on his letterhead of 5 Orme Square Bayswater London. 12mo 2 pp. Thirty lines. Text clear and complete. Good on lightly-aged paper with small trace of mount adhering to one corner. Takes her to task for the vagueness of her plans. Even if a well-managed library existed at Cottesmore 'it is not likely I should render any assistance as I only help those who help themselves and give proof of continued cooperation'. He is surprised that Carnegie has made a donation and discusses the stipulation made by him on giving £30000 towards Marylebone Library. 19 March 1904; on his letterhead of 5 Orme Square, Bayswater, London. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9730
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Charlotte Yonge [Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823-1901)], English novelist:
Autograph Note Signed 'C M Yonge' to unnamed woman.
19 December no year; Elderfield. On one side of a piece of paper 9.5 x 7.5 cm. Very good on lightly-aged paper. Minor traces of stub in thin strip along one edge. Reads 'Elderfield Decr 19 Dear Madam The Story you mean is in the Christmas number of the Monthly Packet for 1877 Yours truly signed C M Yonge'. Docketed on reverse in a contemporary hand 'Miss Charlotte M. Yonge Authoress of The Daisy Chain etc. etc. etc'. 19 December [no year]; Elderfield. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 8879
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Robert Charles Dallas (1754-1824), English writer [Cadell & Davies, London booksellers]:
Stamped Autograph Receipt Signed 'R C Dallas' for an advance from his publishers Cadell & Davies.
23 December 1800. On a piece of paper 7.5 x 18 cm. Neatly mounted windowpane mount on leaf of paper 27 x 23 cm. Neatly written out by Dallas and reading 'Received Decr. 23d. 1800 the sum of Ten Pounds on account from Messrs Cadell and Davies. signed R C Dallas. - £10.-.-' On the right a blind-stamped government two pence stamp 'FOR RECEIPTS'. Dallas published several works with Cadell & Davies and the receipt may possibly relate to his 'Annals of the French Revolution' 1800 or his 'Natural History of Volcanoes' 1801. 23 December 1800. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 8967
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Sir Thomas Hungerford Holdich (1843-1929), English geographer, President of the Royal Geographical Society:
Sir Thomas Hungerford Holdich; Royal Society of Arts Forty-eight Autograph Letters Signed one Autograph Card Signed all 'T. H. Holdich' to Trueman Wood Secretary Royal Society of Arts. With two letters written on his behalf and two enclosures.
Between 1914 and 1919. All from 41 Courtfield Road London SW7. The fifty-two items in various formats are in very good condition. Texts clear and complete. On lightly-aged paper. A cordial correspondence regarding the business of the Society Holdich's close association with which is not noted in his entry in the Oxford DNB. On 21 February 1917 Holdich writes to 'accept the honour of appointment to the office of Vice President of the Society of Arts'. On 7 November 1914 of his 'opening address to the Society' he writes: 'I am not particularly well satisfied with it - . I have not been able to keep clear of technical matter altogether but I have done my best to be intelligible.' A letter of 23 February 1917 proposes the awarding of an Albert Medal to 'Wilbur Wright the real original flying man'. On 13 July 1914 he writes: 'The enclosed will amuse you! I am charmed to think that I should be one of the "only artists known in India". What a benighted country it is!' And on 21 October 1914 regarding an address by Wood: 'I have suggested one or two verbal ammendments for your consideration because I do not think that we are justified in taking anything but the most confident view of our winning through this war. I believe that all associations similar to ours will "maintain their labours" and carry on as usual. I do not see why they should not - nothing has happened yet so far as our Society is concerned which we can fairly call "passing through tribulation" '. A letter of 23 June 1915 is accompanied by a pamphlet relating to the 'Professional Classes War Relief Council' and one of 18 February 1918 by a letter to Holdich from E. Merry Acting Secretary The Decimal Association Between 1914 and 1919. All from 41 Courtfield Road, London SW7. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 8598
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Greatrex Newman (1892-1984), English author and screenwriter [The Fol-de-Rols; theatrical; the London stage]:
Four Typed Letters Signed and two Autograph Letters Signed all 'Rex Newman' from the screenwriter and author Greatrex Newman to Eva Lawrence 'Lawrie'.
Two undated; the rest between 1951 and 1959. On various letterheads of 39 and 47 Whitehall Court London. Five of the items are 8vo with the other on a 12mo slip. All texts clear and complete. Fair on slightly-aged and worn paper. A total of five typed 8vo pages and two autograph 8vo and two autograph 12mo pages. Four of the lettters have 'The Fol-de-Rols' printed on the letterhead. Dealing with practical everyday theatre matters with Newman writing for example on 19 November 1955: 'I have bought a few costume from the "Punch" Revue which died an early death at the Duke of York's theatre last Saturday. I made room for them in one of the cupboards in the corridor by moving a set of old Fol dresses into the large crate alongside which was only half filled with dogs and hard props.' Two undated; the rest between 1951 and 1959. On various letterheads of 39 and 47 Whitehall Court, London. hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9439
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Herbert Palmer [Herbert Edward Palmer] (1880-1961), English poet [Amy Cruse, English author]:
Herbert Palmer; Amy Cruse Substantial Autograph Letter Signed Herbert Palmer to Amy Cruse discussing in detail the relative merits of his book 'Post-Victorian Poetry' and her 'After the Victorians' with unsigned autograph draft of Cruse's reply.
Both Palmer's letter and the copy of Cruse's reply undated both circa 1938. Palmer's letter from 22 Batchwood View St Albans Herts. Both items good on lightly-aged paper. Palmer's letter: 4to 6 pp. Text clear and complete. He begins by apologising if his letter to her 'sounded very ungracious': 'I was unaware at the time that you had made any acknowledgement to me and as I have had my brains picked so frequently without acknowledgment including of course plagiarisms from my poems I was again feeling rather depressed & exasperated'. While describing her book as 'really . very good' and 'reliable' he suggests a number of changes giving examples of 'where we clash'. In a postscript he concludes 'I think we are both very good on the poets of the nineties. Your only serious weakness that you say nothing about Yeats. Mine that I clean forgot to point out that Le Gallienne was the best seller of the Rhymers' Club crowd. .' In the draft of her reply 4to 2 pp Cruse thanks him for his 'friendly criticism' before dealing with a number of the points he raises. She has 'not attempted anything like the complete detailed & critical survey of the Post Victorian poets' that he has given in his book but has concerned herself 'with the readers rather than the writers; & my material being drawn largely from informal documents such as letters & diaries it is likely that I have allowed some inaccuracies to come in'. Both Palmer's letter and the copy of Cruse's reply undated [both circa 1938]. Palmer's letter from 22 Batchwood View, St Albans, unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 10289
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Camilla Toulmin [Camilla Dufour Toulmin] (1812-1895), later wife of Newton Crosland (1819-1899), English author and poet:
Autograph Letter Signed from Camilla Toulmin Mrs Newton Crosland to an unnamed male recipient containing a passage from her poem 'Lines on Mr. Johnstone's Picture of the Covenanters' Marriage'.
23 September 1846; London. 4to 1 p. In reply to a request for an autograph she feels 'flattered'. She has copied out seven lines from her poem 'Lines on Mr. Johnstone's Picture of the Covenanters' Marriage' which was published in 'The New Monthly Belle Assemblée' of 1844. 23 September 1846; London. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9844
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John Fane (1784-1859), 11th Earl of Westmorland [as Lord Burghersh], English diplomat and composer:
Autograph Letter Signed 'Burghersh' from Lord Burghersh regarding the copying of the score of one of his compositions.
Undated. 4to 1 p. Text clear and complete. On aged and creased paper. He is returning the score and asks Hedgely to 'copy the three voice parts of the two canons Criste Eleison & Crucifixus & the Voice part of the Soprano Song Gratias Agimus' and to send the whole back 'as soon as you can finish them'. Undated. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9339
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Gilbert Murray [George Gilbert Aime Murray] (1866-1957), English classical scholar and intellectual, the 'Adolphus Cusins' of Sh
Gilbert Murray Typed Letter Signed 'Gilbert Murray' to K. W. Luckhurst Secretary Royal Society of Arts.
13 February 1941; on embossed letterhead of Vatscombe Boars Hill Oxford. Landscape 12mo 12.5 x 20.5 cm 2 pp. Good on lightly-aged and creased paper with pinhole to one top corner. Concerning a meeting at the Society Murray is 'so glad to hear that His Excellency the Greek Minister has consented to take the Chair'. 'My lecture on Hellenism will be practically the same as that which I gave on January 21st to the Royal Institution . I hardly think you will wish to print it again . I did not know when accepting your invitation that you proposed to publish the lecture afterwards. My intention is to develop the substance of it later on into a small book.' 13 February 1941; on embossed letterhead of Vatscombe, Boars Hill, Oxford. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 8501
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J. H. Barnes [John H. Barnes] (1850-1925), English actor [The Prince of Wales Theatre, London]:
Autograph Letter Signed 'J. H. Barnes' to the leaseholder of the Prince of Wales Theatre concerning his desire to become a tenant.
24 November 1899; on letterhead of 25 Finchley Road London N.W. 4to 2 pp. Text clear and complete. On aged and lightly-creased paper. 'The nature of my business is a desire to become a tenant of the Prince of Wales Theatre for a long or short time and entirely subject to existing arrangements in order to produce a play which good judges as well as myself regard as one if not the play of the present generation'. The name of the play is not given. Barnes states that 'if Mr Harvey is your permanent tenant it would quite suit me to do the play at any time <> another provincial Town'. He offers 'a short or long lease . with unimpeachable security'. Barnes's offer does not appear to have been taken up. Barnes is the author of 'Forty Years on the Stage. Others - Principally - And Myself' London 1914. 24 November 1899; on letterhead of 25 Finchley Road, London, N.W. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9034
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'Mrs. Charles Roundell' [Julia Anne Elizabeth Tollemache Roundell] (1846-1931), English novelist:
Autograph Card Signed 'Julia AE Roundell' to 'Miss Wilson'.
7 October 1896; on letterhead of Dorfold Hall Nantwich. On both sides of card 9 x 11.5 cm. 16 lines. Text clear and complete. Good on lightly-aged card. Gives dates when they will be in Curzon Street. 'I do hope that we shall find you better. My little red book possibly a pamphlet printed for private circulation containing recollections of Gladstone seems to satisfy everybody which is an immense pleasure to me'. The book and photograph have delighted 'Agnes Jones' sister' and she has 'letters from Mr Gladstone & Mr Rathbone & a leader - not a mere review - in the Manchester Guardian'. 7 October 1896; on letterhead of Dorfold Hall, Nantwich. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 8876
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George Cornwall Lewis, English statesman and political philosopher.:
Autograph Letter Signed "G.C. Lewis" statesman and political philosopher to John Lewis Ricardo British businessman and politician.
Downing Street 4 May 1855. Four pages 12mo bifolium small closed tear on fold mainly good condition. "It has been represented to me that the Bill of which you have given notice for Tuesday the 8th is of a nature to affect the rights of the Crown in connexion with the Duchy of Lancaster. I have consulted the speaker on the subject & he thinks that from the title it appears to be a private bill which must by introduced and not upon motion - Will you have the kindness to give me some information on the object of it." Note: although Ricardo took an active interest in the railways and telegraph this probably refers to his initiatives for Free Trade judging by other letters which came up in the same auctiion lot. Downing Street, 4 May 1855. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9978
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Charles Landseer 1799 1879 RA. English artist elder brother of Sir Edwin Landseer: R. A.
Autograph Letter Signed 'Chas Landseer' to Walter F. Stocks.
30 January 1870; Royal Academy on letterhead of the Athenaeum Club. 12mo 2 pp. 15 lines. Text clear and complete. Good on aged paper. Providing a 'recommendation as a teacher' for his correspondent 'in the neighbourhood of Leamington'. 'My observation of the progress you have made during your studentship at the Royal Academy enables me to state that you are in my opinion fully competent to undertake the teaching of the elementary branches of art'. From a small archive of Walter F. Stocks's correspondence. 30 January [1870?]; Royal Academy, on letterhead of the Athenaeum Club. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9323
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E. L'Estrange aka ?Emma Robinson (1814-1890), English novelist [Charles Manby]:
Autograph Letter Signed from 'E L'Estrange' to Charles Manby proposing to present a copy of the her three-decker novel 'Westminster Abbey' by Emma Robinson.
9 May 1854; no place. 12mo 4 pp. Bifolium. 51 lines. Text clear and complete. Good on aged paper. Chatty and spirited letter. 'I propose myself the honour and pleasure seldom indeed save in common parlance! of paying you a visit - to present you with a copy of "Westminster Abbey"' which has 'emerged from the press in the orthodox three volumes'. Does not want to give him 'an excuse for not flashing your eye through it'. Describes Manby as 'the "fastest man" living though in a sense entirely opposed I hope and trust! to the slang one!' 'You asked me once "What on earth could induce a rational being to write plays" - Let us see if you will dare to repeat the question putting novels for plays when you see me entering at the windows of your aerial apartment with a weird sister mounted on broomsticks from the top of Westminster Abbey!' L'Estrange's identity is unclear but the anonymous novel 'Westminster Abbey; or The Days of the Reformation' attributed to Emma Robinson was published by the London publisher John Mortimer in 1854. 9 May 1854; no place. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9934
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George Sanderson (c1835-1814), English mathematician [Wilson Lowry (1762-1824), engraver]: c. 18
Autograph Letter Signed 'Geo Sanderson' to Lowry.
17 January 1803; Stanhope Street London. 8vo 1 p. Text clear and complete. On aged and creased paper with chipping to extremities. Thin strip of stub adhering to reverse which carries the address in Sanderson's hand: 'Mr: Lowry No: 57 Tichfield St:'. He asks him to 'send the Books by the Bearer. I find my self better & am in hopes of goeing out in a Day or two if weather permits'. He concludes by sending his compliments to Lowry's wife and daughters. Docketed in a contemporary hand at foot of page: 'One of the greatest Mathematicians of this country Originally and occasionally till his Death a Taylor'. Sanderson's trade is not mentioned in his obituary in the New Monthly Magazine February 1814 pp.91-2 where he is said to have been indebted in his last years to 'the liberality and care of his friends Sir John and Lady Walsh and Mr. Burgoyne whose proficiency in mathematics had enabled them justly to appreciate his extraordinary talent and acquirements'. The obituary notes his acquaintance with 'Lauden Todd Maskelyne Wales Hutton Dalby and Bonnycastle'. 17 January 1803; Stanhope Street, London. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9378
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Sir George Birdwood Sir George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood 1832 1917 English administrator in India William Martin Wood ed
Birdwood Autograph Letter Signed from Sir George Birdwood 'George Birdwood' a reference for William Martin Wood editor of The Times of India in his application to become Examiner in Political Economy at University College London.
19 March 1887; No 7 Apsley Terrace Acton. 12mo 4 pp. Bifolium. 47 lines. Text clear and complete. Good on lightly-aged paper. As 'an intimate personal friend from 1865' Birdwood endorses Wood's application stating that he was 'a frequent Examiner in political economy for Bombay University' between 1874 and 1880. He explains that Bombay University took in 'the greatest interest' in the subject and 'always endeavoured to secure the best qualified examiners - having the whole Civil Service beside the Educational Department to select from' and that they 'always preferred' Wood. After praises Wood's qualities Birdwood lists his own qualifications over eight lines. 19 March 1887; No 7 Apsley Terrace, Acton. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 10115
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Adelaide Helen Calvert [nee Biddles] (1837-1921), English actress, wife of the actor-manager Charles Alexander Calvert (1828-187
Autograph Letter Signed 'A H Calvert' from the actress Adelaide Helen Calvert to an unnamed theatre proprietor E. D. Davies Lessee Theatre-Royal Newcastle discussing a forthcoming bill.
Undated before 1879; on part of playbill for 'Benefit of Mr. Chas. Calvert' at the Theatre-Royal Newcastle. M. Benson Printer Side Newcastle. 12mo 3 pp. On bifolium with the printed playbill for the 'Benefit of Mr. Chas. Calvert' at the Theatre-Royal Newcastle on the recto of the first page including a performance of Much Ado About Nothing with Calvert as Benedick and Miss Fanny Alexander as Beatrice. The letter is 42 lines long. She feels that 'with but one rehearsal' the 'Merchante's Storye will scarcely go' and suggests performing 'Nine Points The Household Fairy and Head of the Family' instead considering it 'a good bill' and 'lighter works for all the company'. Discusses requirements and ends by requesting that Miss Henry Davis book 'some lodgings as close to the Theatre as possible and also as moderate as possible'. Undated [before 1879]; on part of playbill for 'Benefit of Mr. Chas. Calvert' at the Theatre-Royal, Newcastle. [M. Benson, Print unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 10385
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George Robey [George Edward Wade] (1869-1954), English music hall comedian, called 'The Prime Minister of Mirth':
Studio photographic portrait of the English music hall star George Robey in clown costume with his genuine autograph signature.
Undated. On shiny photographic paper dimensions 80 x 70 cm. Laid down on light-blue paper removed from autograph album. Very good. A surprised Robey peeps out from behind a wall with bowler hat and cane and heavily made-up eyebrows. The image carries a small facsimile signature reading ''Good wishes Geor. Robey'. Beneath this much larger is the genuine signature: 'Geor Robey.' Undated. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 10456
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Hugh Ross Williamson 1901 1978 British historian and dramatist English prep schools; public school education:
Autograph Card Signed by the British historian and dramatist Hugh Ross Williamson to the editor of the Preparatory Schools Review.
Postmarked 16 and 17 August 1953; London Paddington. Eleven closely-written lines on one side of a self-printed postcard addressed with postmarks on the other side. Fair on aged paper with minor damage to corners not affecting text from previous mounting. He has had 'four years experience of Prep. School teaching' and believes that 'the one essential is that the master himself should love English literature and be prepared to re-tell its masterpieces to the boys at their own age-level'. Explains how this applies in the cases of Shakespeare Scott and Dickens. Postmarked 16 and 17 August 1953; London, Paddington. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9747
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Adrian Allinson (1890-1959), English artist [Jean Inglis]:
Autograph Letter Signed from the English painter Adrian Allinson to fellow-artist Jean Inglis.
29 March 1956. Postmark of St John's Wood London. 4to 2 pp. 46 lines. Clear and complete. Good on aged paper. He thanks her for putting the commission of 'Mr Proger' his way discussing the circumstances. 'Just 3 days before I received his letter while Molly & I were making some sort of order in the Augean Stable which is my lower studio workshop & general storage place I came across this little panel a view of Burleigh which I had thrown asside sic as a dud. . The results of the labour impressed both Molly & my charlady' Allinson studied at the Slade under Henry Tonks Philip Wilson Steer and Walter Westley Russell 1910-1912. He taught drawing and painting at Westminster School of Art designed posters for British Railways and was scenic designer for the Beecham Opera Company. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Fine Art Society which put on a retrospective in 1984. 29 March 1956. Postmark of St John's Wood, London. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9928
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Sir Hartley William Shawcross Lord Shawcross 1902 2003 English jurist chief prosecuting counsel at the Nuremberg War Trials Tr
Autograph Note Signed 'Hartley Shawcross' to J. Livingstone of Newcastle-on-Tyne.
25 July 1949; on letterhead of the Royal Courts of Justice London. 12mo 1 p. On aged and creased paper. He has autographed the picture sent by Livingstone and is returning it. 25 July 1949; on letterhead of the Royal Courts of Justice, London. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 8720
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Alec Waugh [Alexander Raban Waugh (1898-1981), English author, elder brother of Evelyn Waugh:
Alec Waugh Autograph Letter Signed 'Alec Waugh' to 'Dear Burdett'.
28 January 1921; on letterhead of Chapman & Hall Ltd 11 Henrietta Street Covent Garden London WC2. 12mo: 2 pp. Bifolium. Text clear and complete. Fair on aged paper. If the recipient visited on the Saturday he would have found that the Waughs were away: 'My wife was developing mumps in London & I was kicking a football. Would tha tit had been any other day.' He thanks him for 'the review of Strachey' which he read with much interest if partial agreement': 'I think mystic experience lies beyond my compass & therefore I can hardly judge'. Quotes 'our friend Moore' the philosopher G. E. Moore on the subject. 28 January 1921; on letterhead of Chapman & Hall Ltd, 11 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London WC2. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 8585
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Henry Lamb (1883-1960), RA. English artist of the Camden Town Group [Jean Inglis]: R. A.
Autograph Letter Signed from English painter Henry Lamb R.A. to fellow-artist Jean Inglis.
4 July 1944; St John's Cottage Cambridge. Landscape 12mo. 12 lines. Text clear and complete. Good on aged paper in envelope addressed by Lamb to Inglis. On 'seeing the picture after that long interval' he was 'not ashamed of it' but 'when it was new my friends used to rag me about my "Morgue" pictures' there being 'a few others of similar gruesome import'. Now that he is 'far past youth' he is 'painting mostly scenes of sweetness & serenity'. He is sorry that she is 'denied the priviledge sic I have enjoyed all these sinister times' that of being able to paint. 4 July 1944; St John's Cottage, Cambridge. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9936
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William Stubbs 18251901 English historian and Bishop of Oxford.:
Autograph Note Signed "William Stubbs" historian to A. Williams of the Liverpool Mercury.
Embossed Kettel Hall Oxford 2 Nov. 1880. One page 12mo good condition. From a batch of letters most of which are addressed to A. Williams of the "Liverpool Mercury". "I am afraid that I cannot tell you of any book on English history during the period you mention which can be recommended without reserve. / The best I know is Mr. Lappenberg's History of England transaletd by B.Thorpe." [Embossed] Kettel Hall, Oxford, 2 Nov. 1880. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 10441
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Charles Keene [Charles S. Keene; Charles Samuel Keene] (1823-1891), English illustrator, known for his work for 'Punch' [Frank
Autograph Note Signed from the Punch illustrator Charles Keene 'Charles S. Keene' to fellow-artist Frank Walton.
Undated. 55 Baker Street London. 12mo 1 p. Fair on aged paper folded twice. He has 'no idea where the Graphotype Company "hail from" & cannot find out' despite making enquiries. Undated. 55 Baker Street, London. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9799
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Sir Philip Francis (1740-1818), English politician and writer, the leading candidate for the authorship of the Letters of Junius
Autograph Signature 'P. Francis:' cut from letter of Sir Philip Francis the leading candidate for the authorship of the Letters of Junius.
Without date or place. On piece of laid paper 5.5 x 8 cm. Clear signature on lightly-aged and spotted paper. From the collection of James C. Webster Secretary Athenaeum Club London who has written above the signature 'Royal Society of L<.>' and beneath it 'Sir Philip Francis author of "Junius"'. Without date or place. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9663
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John Wolcot (1738-1819), English satirical author under the pseudonym 'Peter Pindar' [Thomas 'Clio' Rickman (1760-1834), quaker,
Autograph Signature of the satirist John Wolcot 'J: Wolcot' made when 'entirely blind' with autograph note by quaker and radical author Thomas 'Clio' Rickman.
Signature dated by Rickman to 3 July 1809. 12mo 2 pp the autograph being on one side and Rickman's on the other. Fair on aged paper with traces of previous mounting on one side. Large bold signature 'J: Wolcot' with biographical note on one side and the note signed 'Clio Rickman' on the other: Written by the celebrated Peter Pindar when entirely blind on my calling on him the 3d of July 1809 my boy <Robert> with me'. Signature dated by Rickman to 3 July 1809. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9582
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Field Marshal Sir John Fox Burgoyne (1782-1871), English army officer [Stratford Canning (1786-1880), 1st Viscount Stratford de
Signature 'J. F. Burgoyne Lt Genl.' on part of letter to Stratford Canning.
Without date or place. On the lower part of a letter cut to form a rectangle 11.5 x 18 cm. In good condition with traces of stub from mounting along one edge and a thin strip of paper with Burgoyne's name in manuscript neatly laid down beneath the signature. Reads 'I have the honor to be Your Excellency's Most Obedient Humble Servant signed J. F. Burgoyne Lt Genl.' Reverse reads '<.> Order of Nistan Medjidge which His Majesty the Sultan has been graciously pleased to confer upon me & I take the liberty of requesting your Excellency to be <.>' Addressed at foot of page to 'His Exy The Lord Stratford de Redcliffe GCB &c &c &c'. Without date or place. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 8896
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Peter Porter (1929-2010), Australian poet [Derek Stanford (1918-2008), English writer; Times Literary Supplement]:
Autograph Letter Signed from the Australian poet Peter Porter to the English writer Derek Stanford.
20 July 1973; on letterhead of the Times Literary Supplement. 12mo 1 p. Twelve lines. Text clear and complete. Good on lightly-aged paper. Addressed to 'Mr. Stanford'. He is returning the poems Stanford has sent him possibly Stanford's edition of 'Pre-Raphaelite Writing' 1973 as he is 'not quite convinced' by them. Asks Stanford - if he still has 'some credit' with him - to review for the TLS the 'newly issued Complete Poems of Ivor Gurney'. Gives details of how Stanford should proceed if he is interested. 20 July 1973; on letterhead of the Times Literary Supplement. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 10683
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William Hazlitt , Jr (1811-1893), English author and translator.:
Autograph Note Signed "Willm Hazlitt" author-son of critic William Hazlitt to unknown correspondent.
Chelsea London 28 Jan. 1849. One page 12mo good condition. From a batch of letters many of which are addressed to A. Williams of the "Liverpool Mercury" but no certain identification. Hazlitt says "I send you sundry autographs genuine as imported. I will not forget your wishes in this respect when other notable Manuscripts occur to me." Chelsea, [London], 28 Jan. 1849. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 10448
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Richard Redgrave (1804-1888), English artist [Frank Walton (1840-1928), artist]:
Autograph Letter Signed from the Victorian English artist Richard Redgrave to fellow-artist Frank Walton.
19 October 1867; Abinger Dorking Surrey. 12mo 2 pp. Bifolium. Twenty-two lines. Text clear and complete. Good on aged paper with closed tear at top part of gutter. His wife 'who always manages my St Anns Votes' says that his are engaged 'for two or 3 elections' but should circumstances change she will think of his request. The 'cards & cake' were safely received along with the news of Walton's 'change of estate'. He hopes to 'find him again a neighbour' the following season. Discusses the effects of the weather and asks whether Walton has 'sent to the Dudley an oil picture'. 19 October 1867; Abinger, Dorking, Surrey. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9809
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Sir Edward Baines [Edward Baines junior] (1800-1890), nonconformist English newspaper editor and Member of Parliament:
Autograph Letter Signed 'Edw. Baines' to 'Robt. <Scarbrow>'.
'3 Queen Sq 1st. June <year>. 12mo 2 pp. In bifolium. Good on lightly-aged paper. Difficult hand. He has not considered the question carefully but his impression is that 'the Monopoly of the printing of the Holy Scriptures in Scotland and Ireland might cease by the Kings Printers not only without injuring but with benefit to the public'. '3 Queen Sq | 1st. June <year?>. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9108
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[Helen Maltravers, actress ; John Oxenford (1812-1877), English dramatist; the Princess's Company; the English stage; Victorian
Autograph Letter Signed by '<N. W. Lindley>' of 35 Bedford Row London to unnamed male correspondent concerning arrangements for a theatrical company mentioning John Oxenford Helen Matthews Brunton and Miss Aylmer.
20 June 1864; 35 Bedford Row W.C. London. 12mo 3 pp. 30 lines. Text clear and complete. Fair on aged and creased paper. He sends a 'list of pieces' which he considers 'suitable for a Short Company'. The first piece named is 'The Silver Lining the St James's Comedy' in which he says there are 'only 4 Men & 3 women exclusive of Helen Maltravers'. Other plays are named with the numbers required including 'A New Drama in 3 Acts by John Oxenford written for the Princess's Theatre - there are but 2 Men & 2 women excluding Miss Aylmer's part.' Postscript reads 'If it should meet your Views Miss Aylmer would play "Leah" for her benefit - otherwise she would do one of the other pieces named'. The identity of the author is difficult to establish the address in Bedford Row being occupied by solicitors' offices. 20 June 1864; 35 Bedford Row, W.C., London. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 10405
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Balliol Holloway (1883-1967), English stage and screen actor, specialising in Shakespeare:
Autograph Letter Signed from the Shakespearian actor Balliol Holloway to the artist Jean Inglis.
24 June 1924; King's Theatre Hammersmith. 4to 1 p. Fourteen lines in pencil. Text clear and complete. Good on aged paper. In envelope addressed by Holloway to Inglis. He apologises for his 'rudeness' in not answering earlier: 'I plead rush of work'. He would be delighted to sit for her but 'the trouble is that I may have to leave town on Monday to produce a play in the country and then on to Stratford-on-Avon for the 7 weeks Festival'. Suggests a later meeting. 24 June 1924; King's Theatre, Hammersmith. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9930
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Henry Barraud (1811-1874), English portrait, subject and animal painter:
Henry Barraud Signature only cut from letter "Yrs truly Henry Barraud" artist.
No place or date survivung. Paper 11 x 3cm formerly laid down in an album some remnants of process on reverse otherwise good condition. No place or date survivung. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 10010
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John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly (1802-1874), English judge, the last Master of the Rolls to sit in Parliament:
Autograph Signature 'Romilly' of John Romilly 1st Baron Romilly Master of the Rolls on fragment of letter.
4 August 1868; 14 Hyde Park Terrace. On slip 5 x 9.5 cm cut from the head of a letter. Fair on lightly-discoloured grey paper. The reverse reads '14 Hyde Park Terrace 4 Aug 1868 Sir I regret that my engagements at the end of September & the beginning <.>' and the reverse reads 'the promotion of Social Service I am your obedient signed Romilly'. 4 August 1868; 14 Hyde Park Terrace. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9517
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George Robey [George Edward Wade] (1869-1954), English music hall comedian, called 'The Prime Minister of Mirth':
Studio photographic portrait of the English music hall star George Robey with his genuine autograph signature.
Undated. Blind-stamped 'Repro. by S. Georges 25 Villa Road London S.W.2.'. Dimensions 80 x 45 cm. In brown tones. In good condition. Laid down on piece of pink paper removed from autograph album. Shows a serious-looking Robey neatly dressed in trilby hat and neat tie. Captioned at foot 'GEO. ROBEY'. Above the caption slightly smudged is the signature: 'Geor. Robey.' Undated. Blind-stamped 'Repro. by S. Georges | 25, Villa Road, | London, S.W.2.' unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 10457
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Joseph Ashby-Sterry (c1835-1917), English novelist, poet and artist, contributor to 'The Graphic' under the name 'Bystander': c.
Autograph Letter Signed 'J. Ashby-Sterry' to 'my dear Worth'.
18 July 1872; 3 Plowden Buildings Temple. 16mo 1 p. Bifolium. Eight lines. Text clear and complete. On stained aged paper. An uncommon autograph written in a distinctive stylised hand in purple ink. Reluctantly announcing his inability to go on 'the Barge trip' which he had looked upon 'as the pleasantest excursion of the year & alas & alas not that a lass has any thing to do with my engagement I shall be unable to be with you'. According to his obituary in The Times Ashby-Sterry 'knew the Thames as intimately as he knew London and his favourite recreations were rowing and sailing and detailed explorations of old and new London'. 18 July 1872; 3 Plowden Buildings, Temple. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9208
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W. L. George [Walter Lionel George] (1882-1926), English novelist brought up in Paris [Ralph Straus (1882-1950), English novelis
Autograph Letter Signed 'W L George' from the novelist Walter Lionel George to the writer Ralph Straus regarding payment and literary work.
23 January 1919; on letterhead of the Savile Club Piccadilly. 12mo 1 p. Twelve lines of text. Clear and complete. Good on lightly-aged and creased paper. 'No cheque from the Bystander . my new novel will be out in two months or so. I intend to shock you with that.' Perhaps referring to George's 'Blind Alley' or 'Eddies of the Day' both published in 1919. 23 January 1919; on letterhead of the Savile Club, Piccadilly. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9296
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Peter Haddon 1898 1962 English actor whose career began in 1924 and ended in 1952:
Signed Autograph Inscription by the English cinema actor Peter Haddon.
Dated by Haddon 1928. On leaf removed from autograph album with one set of rounded corners. In good condition. Reads ' "Good Morning - Bill"! With every good wish Yours Sincerely Peter Haddon 1928 -'. Together with a loose newspaper cutting carrying a photographic portrait. Dated by Haddon 1928. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 10463
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John Hullah [John Pyke Hullah] (1812-1884), English composer and music teacher:
John Hullah Autograph Signature.
Without date or place. Cut from a letter. On small rectangle of light-grey paper roughly 2 x 4 cm. Fair on aged paper with thin light strip of glue staining along top edge. Neat firm signature underlined and overlined reading 'John Hullah'. Without date or place. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 8576
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Mark Antony Lower (1813-1876), English antiquary and local historian, founder member of the Sussex Archaeological Society [John
Two Autograph Letters signed from the Sussex antiquary Mark Antony Lower both signed 'M: A: Lower' to John Wickham Flower.
27 April and 9 November 1865; on letterheads of St Anne's House Lewes Sussex. Both items in good condition on lightly-aged paper. Letter One 27 April 1865: 12mo 2 pp. Bifolium. Seventeen lines. He is sorry not to have been able to accept Flower's hospitality: 'Let us hope to meet about Whitsuntide for the pilgrimage to Firle'. He is eager for information for his 'Sussex Worthies'. 'My eldest daughter's marriage & the starting of my eldest son on his professional career cost money & every 30s. subscription will help.' Letter Two 9 November 1865: 12mo 1 p. 13 lines. He has received the 30s. He 'cannot fix the time' for a visit to Croydon being 'full of care & bustle'. He has an 'excellent working library' but cannot buy books although the 'book on Danish Antiquities is a tempting bait'. 27 April and 9 November 1865; on letterheads of St Anne's House, Lewes, Sussex. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9805
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Robert George Cecil Fane 1796 1864 English Judge as Commissioner of the Court of Bankruptcy Court of Chancery:
Autograph Letter Signed 'C Fane' to G. Joy discussing the reform of the Court of Chancery.
19 August 1844; Court of Bankruptcy. 12mo 3 pp. Thirty-three lines. Text clear and complete. Fair on lightly-aged paper with traces of mount on reverse of second leaf which is docketed 'C. Fane to G. Joy 19 Augt. 1844'. A significant and interesting letter on a topic later tackled by Dickens in 'Bleak House' by a judge who was an active member of the Law Amendment Society and whose decisions according to his entry in the Oxford DNB 'were frequently the subject of comment' although 'very few of his judgments were reversed on appeal'. Fane sympathises with Joy's 'misfortunes' as he does 'with the case of every man who has the misfortune to be involved in a Chancery suit'. There is however nothing that he could proposer 'relating to Insolvency or Bankruptcy' that could 'redress the wrongs to wh. the delays of Chancery have subjected you'. The main cause of these delays is the 'tossing of the suitor from the Judge to the Master & from the Master to the Judge till the subjt. in dispute is wasted in expense'. The only remedy is for the judge to be compelled 'to carry out his own desires without references to Masters' or to 'so raise the station power & responsibilities of Masters as that they shall become independent judges'. Small contemporary cutting laid down at head of first page reading 'SUBDIVISION COURT WEST SIDE. Commissioners. Sir Charles Frederick Williams kt. Josh. Evans esq. hon. Robert G. Cecil Fane.' 19 August 1844; Court of Bankruptcy. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9095
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Philip Hermogenes Calderon 1833 1898 RA English painter of Franco Spanish parentage Walter F. Stocks:
Autograph Letter Signed 'Philip H. Calderon' to the Committee of Education Queen's College Harley Street.
15 June 1898; on letterhead of Weston Lodge 16 Grove End Road London NW. 12mo 1 p. Ten lines. Clear and complete. On bifolium with mourning border. Fair on aged and discoloured paper. Endorsing the application of Walter F. Stocks for 'the vacant professorship of landscape painting in Queen's College'. Stocks 'has been an exhibitor at the Royal Academy for many years' and Calderon 'has admired his paintings on our walls'. 15 June 1898; on letterhead of Weston Lodge, 16 Grove End Road, London NW. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9328
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Sir William Jenner (1815-1898), English physician who discovered the distinction between typhus and typhoid:
William Jenner; typhus/typhoid Autograph Note Signed 'W. Jenner' to 'My dear Mrs. Lennith'.
'Friday' no date; on letterhead of 63 Brook Street Grosvenor Square London W. 12mo 1 p. Good on lightly-aged paper. He writes that he will 'be able to see you at eleven oclock tomorrow. I have appointment sic for 11.30 & have to leave home soon after 12 -'. 'Friday' (no date); on letterhead of 63 Brook Street, Grosvenor Square, London W. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 8507
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Edward Askew Sothern (1826-1881), English actor:
Edward Askew Sothern actor Autograph Letter Signed 'E. A. Sothern' to 'Davis'.
Undated. On letterhead of the Theatre Royal Haymarket. 12mo 2 pp. On bifolium. 12 lines. Text clear and complete. Good on lightly-aged paper. Part of the leaf to which the item was attached in an autograph album adhering to blank part of reverse of second leaf. 'Miss Cross' has written to him again 'desiring me to use my influence in obtaining an engagement for her. - She states she is "quite disengaged now" '. Sothern states that when she made a similar request on a previous occasion 'there was some little misunderstanding' so he considers it best to 'drop you a line'. Undated. On letterhead of the Theatre Royal, Haymarket. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 8851
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John Hassall 1868 1948 English illustrator:
Autograph Letter Signed to Dollman.
10 November 1906; on letterhead of 88 Kensington Park Road W. London. 8vo 1 p. Nine lines. Text clear and complete. Fair on aged and lightly-spotted paper lightly-creased and with small closed tears at edges of central crease. From the context of other items in the same collection this letter relates to an 'Artists general Benevolent Banquet' for which Dollman was acting as steward. Hassall writes that the previous year he 'got into trouble through giving subscriptions to stewards of other society's than the Royal. Institution.' so that 'if there's to be an R. I. table this year I must support it for all I'm worth'. If there is no Royal Institution dinner he will be 'pleased to swell your ranks'. He will keep Dollman's letter 'handy' until he is sure 'in which direction my allegiance lies'. 10 November 1906; on letterhead of 88 Kensington Park Road, W. [London] unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 8787
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M. McSweeney of the American Association in London [Benjamin Nottingham Webster (1797-1882), English dramatist; George Washingto
Autograph Letter Signed from 'M. McSweeney' of the American Association in London to the English dramatist Benjamin Nottingham Webster regarding a proposed celebration of George Washington's birthday.
11 February 1859; on letterhead of the American Association in London 14 Cockspur Street. 12mo 1 p. Eight lines. Text clear and complete. Fair on aged paper. Asking if Webster requires a seat at a celebratory dinner for George Washington 'Tickets not to exceed one Guinea'. 11 February 1859; on letterhead of the American Association in London, 14 Cockspur Street. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 9895
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Chris; Journal, Woodworker's; English, John; Inman, Chris; White, Rick; Becker, Brad; Bagnall, Ralph; Chattell, Barry; Kieffer,
Workshop projects fixtures & tools for a successful shop
<p>29 fixtures and tools to make for the workshop. Comprehensive material lists easy to follow step-by-step instructions detailed technical and exploded drawings. All color.</p> Fox Chapel Pub. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 19-145 ISBN : 156523345X 9781565233454
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