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English, Alison
Briarwood: The First Twenty-five Years Twenty-fifth Anniversary Limited Commemorative Edition 1960-1985
Birmingham AL: Argon Press 1985. First Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Dust Jacket. A Good copy in dark gray cloth lettered in silver. Tanning at the outer edges and endpapers and a bit musty from storage. The binding is sound the text is clean/unmarked and there is little cover wear. No dust jacket. <br/> <br/> Argon Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 046821
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Schlesinger, Max (The English Edition by Otto Wenckstern)
SAUNTERINGS IN AND ABOUT LONDON - Original 1853 Edition
London: Nathaniel Cooke 1853. HC. good original decorated brown cloth hardcover light edgewear. B&W illustrations. 290pp. Nathaniel Cooke unknown
Bookseller reference : BOOKS067339I
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Noma, Seiroku; Weatherby, Meredith (English Adaptation)
Yokoyama Taikan Library Of Japanese Art No. 4
Charles E. Tuttle Co. Good. 1956. First English Edition. Softcover. Mild toning light moisture mark to first and last page and along top ends edgewear couple small creases interior hinge starting to crack; 44 plates 25 in full color . Charles E. Tuttle Co. paperback
Bookseller reference : AM2268
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Elbert H. English (approved)
Proceedings Of The General Grand Chapter Of Royal Arch Masons Of The United States From Its Organization In 1797 Up To And Including The Triennial Convocation Of 1856
Buffalo Ny: Young Lockwood & Co's Steam Press 1877. Hardcover. Fair. 1877. Hardcover. Fair. No Dust Jacket. Stains to the endpapers. Plates & pages foxed. Bumped corners. Edgeworn. Unmarked. 453p. Young, Lockwood, & Co's Steam Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 12401
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Journall of the English Plantation at Plimoth.
Journall of the English Plantation at Plimoth
United Kingdom: Readex Microprint. 72 pages. Signature on end paper of a very clean hardback. No dust jacket. Journall of the English Plantation at Plimoth. Great Americana Series . Very Good. Hardcover. 1966. Readex Microprint hardcover
Bookseller reference : 102579
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Sanford, Victoria. Traduccion del Ingles de Mariela Rodriguez
La masacre de Panzós: Etnicidad tierra y violencia en Guatemala
Guatemala: F&G Editores 2009. Book. New. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Este libro inscribe la historia de Panzós y la masacre ahí perpetrada en la larga duración de la historia guatemalteca. Lo que hace la autora es analizar la larga duración de la historia del país como continuum de dominación. Victoria Sanford reconstruye la historia nacional a partir del eje local de Panzós. Nos habla del nexo ancestral de la población q¿eqchi¿ con la tierra y cómo desde la colonia la relación entre el poder y la población indígena ha tenido un componente fundamental de violencia directa y despojo agrario. El estudio de Sanford permite analizar cómo en Panzós se condensó violentamente la historia del país como historia del poder y de las luchas contra ese poder; algo que se daría en una escala enormemente mayor durante la política de ¿tierra arrasada¿ en los ochenta. El libro de Victoria Sanford es una contribución muy importante al esclarecimiento de la masacre ocurrida en Panzós y al estudio de la violencia política como parte constitutiva del estado nacional guatemalteco. Pero por otro lado es un trabajo que recupera la memoria de los sin voz como momento central de la lucha contra la impunidad. En ese sentido es un esfuerzo muy significativo en la brega actual por eliminar las estructuras del poder que guardan en un núcleo duro las posibilidades del terrorismo estatal. AGRADECIMIENTOS PRÓLOGO. Sergio Tischler Visquerra CAPÍTULO UNO. EL DESPOJO DE TIERRAS Introducción 1. Cómo se realizó el mapeo de Panzós 2. Los benefi cios del poder 3. Los inmigrantes alemanes y la producción de café 4. Trabajo forzado por decreto 5. La Primavera Democrática en Panzós 6. La contrarrevolución en Panzós 7. Tres décadas de concentración de la tierra en Panzós 8. La guerrilla en el valle del Polochic 9. La concentración del poder local 10. Derecho a la tierra y organización CAPÍTULO DOS. LA HISTORIA OFICIAL 1. El comunicado de prensa del gobierno 2. Antropología medios de comunicación masiva y memoria pública 3. La masacre de Panzós como una metáfora 4. Campesinos de Panzós disputan la historia oficial en la prensa nacional / 5. Actualización oficial: oprobio oportunismo y Fidel Castro 6. Agitadores externos Fidel Castro y el nomadismo de los q¿eqchi¿s 7. Relatos de la prensa: Panzós después de la masacre 8. Contradicciones emergentes 9. La teoría de los agitadores externos 10. ¿El Pueblo repudia la masacre de Panzós¿ CAPÍTULO TRES. ETNOGRAFÍA DE UN CEMENTERIO CLANDESTINO Introducción 1. Testimonio y excavación de la memoria 2. La historia del sobreviviente: Ana Juana y Rosario 3. ¿Un año de muerte¿: Juanita Feliciana y Magdalena 4. Buscando datos y atestiguando 5. Por qué los campesinos fueron a la plaza 6. Minutos que marcaron la memoria de los sobrevivientes 7. Huyendo del Ejército 8. Hambre y miedo en el monte 9. El terror selectivo después de la masacre 10. Otra historia oficial: el ¿Canche¿ Asig 11. Lo que nos dicen los archivos 12. La reconstrucción de la masacre en la plaza 13. Una aldea sin muertos 14. No es solo la persona que desaparece 15. Mamá Maquín 16. La verdad el re-entierro y la reconstrucción de la historia 17. ¿No tengo miedo¿ BIBLIOGRAFÍA. F&G Editores Paperback
Bookseller reference : 006882 ISBN : 9993984078 9789993984078
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Mee, Arthur (1875-1943). English writer, journalist and educator.
AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED by the English writer and educator ARTHUR MEE to George Sutcliffe the famous bookbinder.
London circa 1938. 1938. Fine. - Approximately 27 words penned on his 8 inch high by 5 inch wide "The Children's Newspaper" stationery. A brief letter in which Arthur Mee asks the book binder George Sutcliffe Sangorski & Sutcliffe "Will you please bind this for me like the rest." Signed "A.M". with a brief annotation in pencil in the margin most probably initialed by Sutcliffe: "When finished put in - Autograph box." Near fine. <p>The English writer journalist and educator Arthur Mee 1875-1943 is best known for "The Harmsworth Self-Educator" "The Children's Encyclopaedia" and "The Children's Newspaper". He left school at 14 to work at a local newspaper and became an editor by the age of 20. Contributing many articles he went to work for The Daily Mail in 1898 and subsequently became literary editor. Though they bore an anti-Catholic and anti-intellectual slant his books continued to be published after his death at 67 years old especially his guide to the counties of England "The King's England". "The Children's Encyclopaedia" was translated into Chinese and was published in the United States as "The Book of Knowledge". London, circa [1938]. unknown
Bookseller reference : 98924
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Mee, Arthur (1875-1943). English writer, journalist and educator.
AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by the English writer and educator ARTHUR MEE to George Sutcliffe the famous bookbinder.
London March 7. 1938. 1938. Very good. - Two pages consisting of over 140 words penned on 2 faces of his 8 inch high by 5 inch wide "The Children's Newspaper" stationery with an integral attached leaf. Arthur Mee thanks the book binder George Sutcliffe Sangorski & Sutcliffe for his work "Many thanks. The volumes are splendid like all you do." He informs him that he is "sending you a job lot of odd work that will not interest you but will interest me very much. Where cutting down is suggested I leave it to your discretion." Signed in full "Arthur Mee". Folded for mailing with a few light creased else near fine. <p>The English writer journalist and educator Arthur Mee 1875-1943 is best known for "The Harmsworth Self-Educator" "The Children's Encyclopaedia" and "The Children's Newspaper". He left school at 14 to work at a local newspaper and became an editor by the age of 20. Contributing many articles he went to work for The Daily Mail in 1898 and subsequently became literary editor. Though they bore an anti-Catholic and anti-intellectual slant his books continued to be published after his death at 67 years old especially his guide to the counties of England "The King's England". "The Children's Encyclopaedia" was translated into Chinese and was published in the United States as "The Book of Knowledge". London, March 7. 1938. unknown
Bookseller reference : 98923
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L. E. F English
Historic Newfoundland and Labrador
Tourism Branch Dept. of Development Provience of Newfoundland & Labrador 1985. Magazine. Good. Tourism Branch, Dept. of Development, Provience of Newfoundland & Labrador unknown
Bookseller reference : 97559
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de Lara, Isidore (1858-1935). English composer and singer.
CLOSE of a LETTER SIGNED by the ENGLISH COMPOSER OF "MESSALINE" ISIDORE DE LARA.
Good. - The close of a letter penned on 2-18 inch high by 8-1/2 inch wide lined buff paper clipped from the bottom of a page. Isidore de Lara has written and signed "I am Yours Very Sincerely Isidore de Lara" on the roughly cut sheet of paper. There are a couple of faint spots of foxing and the shadow of a word along the bottom of the sheet. Folded twice vertically with remnants of mounting paper pasted to the top of the verso. Good. <p>Isidore de Lara 1858-1935 was an English composer and singer. Born Isidore Cohen he was successful during the 1890's composing music for the opera in Monte Carlo. "Messaline" 1899 was his most popular opera. unknown
Bookseller reference : 98162
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Lorenzo Da Ponte, Beaumarchais (authors); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (music); Edward Dent (English translator)
The Marriage of Figaro
<p>Rare paperback copy of a complex work. Pages are clean and unmarked. Light wear to edges surface and corners but nothing too bad. This is NOT the musical score.</p> Oxford University Press paperback
Bookseller reference : BX47-HCST-MOF ISBN : 0193133083 9780193133082
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Gielgud, John (1904-2000). English stage & screen actor and director.
AUTOGRAPH. A card SIGNED & DATED by the great British screen & stage actor JOHN GIELGUD.
1942. 1942. Very good. - A 3-1/2 inch high by 4-1/8 inch wide card signed & dated by the great British screen & stage actor John Gielgud with his sentiments: "John Gielgud / best wishes 1942". Once likely mounted in an album there are paper & glue remnants adhering to one edge of the verso. A vertical crease at right touches on the date but not the signature. Very good. <p>The great British actor Sir John Gielgud 1904-2000 dominated the British stage for much of the 20th century as both an actor and director. Considered by many as the finest Hamlet of his era he also starred and played supporting roles in movies. From September 1936 through February 1937 Gielgud starred as Hamlet in North America opening first in Toronto before moving on to perform in New York and Boston. 1942. unknown
Bookseller reference : 97077
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Hatton, John Liptrot (1809-1886). English composer, conductor, pianist and singer.
AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by the English Composer Conductor & Pianist JOHN LIPTROT HATTON mentioning his as yet unnamed composition "Rose or Love's Ransom".
August 1st 1864. 1864. Good. - A two-and-a-half page letter consisting of over 80 words penned on three sides of 8 inch high by 5-1/8 inch wide "The Opera Company" stationery. Hatton has crossed out the letterhead and penned his home address below. In his letter addressed to James Couper sp Hatton seeks to correct the assumption made in an article about the title of his forthcoming opera: "My dear Sir" he writes "There is an article in Saturday's Orchestra signed 'J.C." -- J.C. it is yours -- what put it in yr head that my opera is called 'Blue Beard' The story of my work is as unlike the career of that courageous individual as it well can be." He goes on to write that he's not yet decided on a name for his work "but I think it is likely to be 'Rose de mai-" and requests that J.C. correct the mistake. Signed "J.L. Hatton". The recipient has penciled "yes JC" in the left margin of the first page affirming that he was indeed the author of the article. Folded several times for mailing with a couple of short tears along the edges of the folds. The bottom third of the integral second leaf has been clipped without loss to the text. Apparently once mounted into an album with paper remnants along the top and inner edges of the verso of the second leaf. Good. <p>The English composer conductor pianist and singer John Liptrot Hatton 1809-1886 was a pupil of Michael Maybrick and also studied in the academy of Mr. Molyneux. An organist by the age of 16 he acted on the Liverpool stage and later performed in London in Macready's Drury Lane production of "Othello". A man of many talents he was making a name for himself as a musician and composer at the same time directing the choruses in the English Opera series at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and composing his own works. His fist operetta "Queen of the Thames or The Anglers" was followed by a more ambitious work "Pascal Bruno". He composed numerous songs in the style of the German classics and performed as a pianist. Hatton toured in the U.S. from 1848 to 1850 performing several public and private concerts in New York City which included some of his own works. As a composer Hatton set to music various songs to poems by Robert Herrick perhaps the most famous of which was "To Anthea". Engaged as Director of Music at the Princess's Theatre in London he composed music for "Macbeth" "Sardanapalus King of Assyria" "Henry VIII" "Faust and Marguerite" and several of Shakespeare's plays. In 1864 his third opera "Rose or Love's Ransom" likely the work to which he refers in his letter was performed at the Royal English Opera Covent Garden. August 1st, 1864. unknown
Bookseller reference : 96471
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Bourne, Frederick William (1830-1905). English preacher and author.
AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED by the English Preacher and Author FREDERICK WILLIAM BOURNE.
11 Woolstone Road Calford London. . Good. - Over 25 words penned on 6-3/8 inch high by 4-1/2 inch wide buff paper. Bourne writes "I recd the note of Rand this morning duly signed and have pleasure in at once forwarding it." Signed "F.W. Bourne". Slightly soiled and folded for mailing with evidence of glue stains to the top edge of the verso. Good. <p>The English preacher and author Frederick William Bourne 1830-1905 was born at Woodchurch Kent. He joined the Bible Christian Movement as a preacher and became editor of the "Bible Christian Magazine". Bourne wrote several books including "The Kings Son - a memoir of Billy Bray" "The Centenary Life of James Thorne of Shebbear" and "The Bible Christians: Their Origin and History". 11, Woolstone Road, Calford, London. unknown
Bookseller reference : 96492
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Chadwick, Sir Edwin (1800-1890). English social reformer who changed England's Poor Laws and instituted reforms in urban sanitat
AUTOGRAPH CLOSE SIGNED by the English Social Reformer SIR EDWIN CHADWICK.
19th Century. . Good. - Sir Edwin Chadwick's closing sentiments "to education. Yours truly E. Chadwick" penned on 1-1/2 inch high by 4-1/4 inch wide creamy white paper. The letter "s" in "yours" is smudged. Once folded the corners are clipped and the edges are darkened. The autograph was likely once mounted into an album as evidenced by glue stains and paper remnants adhering to the edges of the verso. Good. <p>The English social reformer Sir Edwin Chadwick 1800-1890 was a leader in reforming England's Poor Laws. A follower of the Utilitarian philosopher Jeremy Bentham Chadwick instituted major reforms in urban sanitation and public health and pioneered the use of scientific surveys to identify all phases of social problems. 19th Century. unknown
Bookseller reference : 96505
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Reeves, John Sims (1821-1900). The foremost English operatic, oratorio and ballad tenor vocalist of the mid-Victorian era.
AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by the English Tenor SIMS REEVES.
Kensington Gardens January 27th 1868. 1868. Very good. - Approximately 32 words penned on his 7 inch high by 4-1/2 inch wide stationery embossed with his monogram and Kensington Gardens address. Replying to a request for his autograph Reeves writes "I have to apologize for the delay in answering your polite note requesting me to send my autograph." Signed "Sims Reeves" with the date penned within his signature's flourish. Once folded the letter is mounted with glue from the verso onto heavier stock clipped from an album. Very good. <p>Considered the foremost English operatic oratorio and ballad tenor vocalist of the mid Victorian era John Sims Reeves 1821-1900 received his early music education from his father who was a bass soloist in the Royal Artillery Band. He was appointed organist and choirmaster of North Gray church at the age of 14. He trained under Thomas Simpson Cooke first as a baritone and then a tenor while also learning to play several instruments. Kensington Gardens, January 27th, 1868. unknown
Bookseller reference : 96509
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Gabriel, Virginia (1825-1877). English singer and composer who is also known as Mrs. George E. March.
AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED by the English Singer and Composer VIRGINIA GABRIEL.
Grosvenor Place 19th Century. . Good. - Over 15 words penned on 5-1/8 inch high by 4-3/8 inch wide "5. Chester Street. Grosvenor Place S.W." embossed stationery. Replying to a request for an autograph the singer writes that "In compliance with your wishes I have the honour to sign myself yrs truly Virginia Gabriel". Once folded the note is mounted with glue from the verso onto slightly larger heavier stock clipped from an album. An unidentified autograph note is mounted on the verso of the mount. Good. <p>The English singer and composer Virginia Gabriel 1825-1877 studied piano with Johann Peter Pixis Theodor Dohler Sigismond Thalberg and Bernhard Molique. She also studied composition with the opera composer Saverio Mercadante. Gabriel composed popular ballads which were highly regarded but given the times she struggled to gain recognition for her more serious compositions and she had to personally publish her cantata "Dreamland". Gabriel died from injuries sustained from a fall from a carriage just a few short years after marrying the librettist George March. In addition to "Dreamland" Gabriel wrote several cantatas including "Evangeline" and "Graziella". She also wrote several operas including "Widows Bewitched" "A Quiet Chateau" "Lost and Found" "Grass Widows" "The Shepherd of Cournouailles" among others. Grosvenor Place, 19th Century. unknown
Bookseller reference : 96507
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Coleridge, John; 1st Baron Coleridge (1820-1894). English lawyer, judge and Liberal politician who supported women's suffrage an
AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED by the English Lawyer Liberal Politician and Chief Justice of England JOHN COLERIDGE 1ST BARON COLERIDGE.
May 29th 1868. 1868. Very good. - A few words penned on his 4-5/8 inch high by 5 inch wide stationary with his pictorial seal embossed in blue at the top. The seal bears Coleridge's motto "Time Deum Cole Regem" embossed within a belt framing ears of wheat in front of a cross an otter "statant" i.e. standing with all four paws on the ground in the foreground. Coleridge has penned but a few words "I am Madam faithfully yours John Duke Coleridge". Once folded the note is mounted with glue from the verso onto heavier stock clipped from an album. Very good. <p>The English lawyer judge and Liberal politician John Duke Coleridge 1st Baron Coleridge 1820-1894 was the great-nephew of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. An attorney practicing on the western circuit Coleridge held several appointments and was elected to the House of Commons for Exeter. Appointed Solicitor-General under Gladstone he was promoted to Attorney-General for England and Wales. He was subsequently appointed Chief Justice for the Common Pleas and then Lord Chief Justice of England. He was recognized by the "Women's Suffrage Journal" as a "firm and consistent" supporter of women's suffrage. May 29th, 1868. unknown
Bookseller reference : 96508
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Lemmens-Sherrington, Helen (1834-1906). English concert and operatic soprano.
AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED by the English Soprano HELEN LEMMENS-SHERRINGTON responding to a request for her autograph.
July 1868. 1868. Very good. - Over 15 words penned on her 6-1/8 inch high by 3-7/8 inch wide "Burnham House Finchley Road" stationery with the address and the motto "Ex Una Omnia" surrounding the image of a bird embossed in red at the top. The soprano expresses her "pleasure in complying" with the recipient's request for an autograph. Signed "H. Lemmens-Sherrington". Once folded the note has been mounted with glue from the verso onto heavier stock which has been clipped from an album. Very good. <p>The English concert and operatic soprano Helen Lemmens-Sherrington 1834-1906 was born in Northern England though she spent much of her early life in Belgium studying at the Brussels Conservatory. Her London debut came in 1856 after having performed throughout Europe. Though she mostly sang roles in concert performances through the earlier part of her career she started appearing in operatic soprano roles in the first half of the 1860's performing at Covent Garden among other leading theaters. She later taught at the Brussels Conservatory as well as London's Royal Academy of Music and the Royal Manchester College of Music. July, 1868. unknown
Bookseller reference : 96515
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Sainton-Dolby, Charlotte (1821-1885). English contralto and composer.
AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED by the English contralto composer and singing teacher CHARLOTTE SAINTON-DOLBY.
19th Century. . Very good. - 14 words penned on 5-1/2 inch high by 4-3/8 inch wide "5 Upper Wimpole Street" stationery with the address embossed in red at the top. The English singer and composer responds to a request for her autograph "I have much pleasure in granting your request." Signed "Charlotte H. Sainton". Once folded for mailing with clipped corners the note is mounted with glue from the verso onto heavier stock clipped from an album. Very good. <p> Born Charlotte Helen Dolby the English contralto Charlotte Sainton-Dolby 1821-1885 studied under Domenico Crivelli at the Royal Academy of Music and first appeared at a Royal Philharmonic Society concert in 1841. She married the violinist Prosper Sainton and after retiring from singing she met with with some success as a composer. Her compositions include: "The Legend of St Dorothea" "The Story of the Faithful Soul" and "Florimel" 19th Century. unknown
Bookseller reference : 96519
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Leighton, Sir Baldwyn, 8th Baronet (1836-1897). English Conservative Party politician whos served as a member of the House of Co
AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by the English Politician SIR BALDWYN LEIGHTON 8TH BARONET addressed to the British Barrister and Historian EDWARD PEARS.
Grosvenor Square November 30 19th Century. . Good. - Over 50 words penned on 7 inch high by 4-1/2 inch wide "52 Park Street Grosvenor Square" stationery framed by black mourning borders. Sir Balwyn Leighton writes to the historian Edward Pears that he is sending him a corrected "proof copy" of his pamphlet "Poor Law out-relief" requesting several copies when printed. He also inquires as to whether his other paper will also be printed. Signed "Baldwyn Leighton". Folded for mailing the top edge is darkened with a small hole to the top right corner. The letter was likely once mounted into an album as evidenced by glue stains and paper remnants along the top edge of the verso. Good. <p>The English Conservative Party politician Sir Baldwyn Leighton 8th Baronet 1836-1897 was educated at Eton College and Christ Church Oxford. He served in the South Salopian Yeomanry Cavalry. He was J.P. and Deputy Lieutenant for Shropshire. Leighton was later elected as a Member of Parliament for South Shropshire. Classifying himself as a liberal Conservative party member he published several pamphlets on "poor law" and "Labour" as well as the "Letters of the Late Edward Denison MP".<p>The British barrister Sir Edwin Pears 1835-1919 was a historian and author who for a period of 40 years lived in Constantinople. He settled there in 1873 practicing in the consular courts and served as president of the European bar in what is now Istanbul. Pears traveled throughout Turkey and its dominions and studied its history and culture. As a correspondent for The Daily News in 1876 he described Ottoman atrocities and Bulgaria's April Uprising. His book "Turkey and its People" was published in 1911. Grosvenor Square, November 30 [19th Century]. unknown
Bookseller reference : 96528
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Lee, Frederick Richard (1798-1879). South-African born English artist.
AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENTS SIGNED by the English Artist FREDERICK RICHARD LEE.
19th Century. . Good. - The English artist's autographed sentiment "yours truly Fred. R. Lee" penned on 1 inch wide 2-7/8 inch wide creamy white paper. The corners are clipped and the autograph is mounted with glue from the verso onto heavier stock clipped from an album. Good. <p>The English artist Frederick Richard Lee 1798-1879 was born in Vleesch Band South Africa. Lee enrolled as a student at the Royal Academy at the age of 19 and was later elected as an Associate of the Royal Academy in 1834 and subsequently a full member in 1838. A prolific artist Lee was influenced by John Constable and other contemporaries. In addition to his solo work he collaborated with Thomas Sidney Cooper and Sir Edwin Landseer to produce some of his most notable paintings. Lee would paint the landscapes with Cooper and Landseer adding animals. 19th Century. unknown
Bookseller reference : 96533
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Wordsworth, Christopher (1807-1885). English Anglican Bishop and man of letters.
AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by the Travel Writer and Anglican Bishop CHRISTOPHER WORDSWORTH.
December 14 1869. 1869. Good. - Over 70 words penned on two sides of 7 inch high by 4-1/2 inch wide creamy white paper. The first page of the letter is framed by black mourning borders. The letter penned in a difficult hand is signed "Chr. Wordsworth". Folded for mailing the letter was once mounted into an album and the top line penned on the verso is obscured by remnants of paper adhering to the edge. Good. <p>The Anglican Bishop and man of letters Christopher Wordsworth 1807-1885 was a nephew of the celebrated poet William Wordsworth. A student at Winchester and Trinity Cambridge he distinguished himself as an athlete as well as being awarded the Chancellor's Gold Medal for poetry in 1827 and again in 1828. He took holy orders and in 1832 toured Greece where he wrote several works on the country's topography and archaeology including his famous "Wordsworth's" Greece. Returning to Britain he became Public Orator at Cambridge and was appointed Headmaster of Harrow. Wordsworth held positions as Vicar and Archdeacon before Benjamin Disraeli appointed him Bishop of Lincoln in 1869. December 14, 1869. unknown
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Davis, Henry William Banks (1833-1914). English landscape & animal painter known for his pastoral scenes with cattle and farm an
AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by the popular English Painter of Pastoral Scenes HENRY WILLIAM BANKS DAVIS.
London January 8th. . Very good. - Over 30 words boldly penned on 6-1/2 inch high by 4-1/2 inch wide "18 St. John's Wood Road" embossed stationery. In his brief letter addressed to T.H. Hills Davis asks if he would "kindly add the address of Miss Leslie to the enclosed & then post it." apologizing in a postscript that "I have no means of knowing her address". Signed "H.W.B. Davis". Folded for mailing with a couple of smudges there are glue stains to the top corners of the verso. Very good. <p>The popular English landscape & animal painter Henry William Banks Davis 1833-1914 was noted for his pastoral scenes. His landscapes often featured cattle and farm animals. A student at the Royal Academy he exhibited there and was made an associate and later named Royal Academician. Initially influenced by the Preraphaelites he developed his own style working on a large scale. London, January 8th. unknown
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Aminoff, Leonie (1870-1951). Finnish author who wrote in both Swedish and English.
AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED by the Multilingual Finnish Author LEONIE AMINOFF.
Finland September 29th 1930. 1930. Fine. - Over 20 words penned on Leonie Aminoff's personal 6-1/2 inch high by 5 inch wide stationery with her monogrammed initials under a crown embossed at the top. A brief note addressed to the young Seymour Halpern enclosing her autograph: "I have pleasure in enclosing you my Autograph". Signed "Leonie Aminoff". Folded for mailing. Near fine with an attached integral blank leaf. <p>The Finnish author Constance Leonie Caroline Aminoff 1870-1951 published works in both Swedish and English. The following are among her English language publications: "The Broad Walk" and several books in "The Torchlight series of Napoleonic Romances" including "Revolution" "Love" "Ambition" "Victory" "Triumph" "Arrogance" "Storm" and "Retreat" among others.<p>The Queens New York Republican Congressman Seymour Halpern 1913-1997 started his political career as a campaign aide to New York's powerful mayor Fiorella La Guardia and first served in New York's State Senate for 14 years before seeking a seat in the U.S. Congress. In Albany Halpern sponsored 279 bills that became law including measures on schools housing civil rights nutrition and mental health. A Liberal he was something of an anomaly as the lone Republican representative from New York City and generally garnered support from Labor Unions and endorsement from the Liberal Party. Yet he never even considered switching parties as he considered membership in the Republican Party a family tradition and commitment. While he found ample time for his private pursuits including painting and collecting autographs he took his legislative duties very seriously. Of these he was proudest of his co-sponsorship of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and of the original 1965 Medicare legislation. Finland, September 29th, 1930. unknown
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Tupper, Martin Farquhar. (1810-1889). English writer and poet, the author of "Proverbial Philosophy".
AUTOGRAPH NOTE WITH A QUOTATION FROM HIS POEM "NEVER GIVE UP!" SIGNED BY ENGLISH AUTHOR AND POET MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.
Guildford Surrey U.K.: March 1 1869. 1869. Good. - A note on a 7 inch high by 4-1/2 inch wide sheet of his letterhead sending his autograph to a Miss Nicholson as requested and quoting 4 lines from one of his most famous poems. The letterhead has been mounted on a slightly larger sheet of card by the recipient. There are a few small stains to the edge of the note with light glue staining to the bottom edge of the mount. The note has been folded twice for mailing. Good. <p>Tupper quotes the first four lines of his famous poem "Never Give Up!": "Never give up!--it is wiser and better / Always to hope than once to despair; / Fling off the load of doubt's heavy fetter / And break the dark spell of tyrannical care / &c. &c. &c.". Tupper makes a change to the third line which reads "Doubt's cankering fetter" in the published version.<p>Martin Farquhar Tupper 1810-1889 was an English writer and poet. He was the author of "Proverbial Philosophy". Guildford, Surrey, U.K.: March 1, 1869. unknown
Bookseller reference : 96305
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Barrett, Wilson. (1846-1904). English manager, actor and playwright.
AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION FROM "CLITO" SIGNED BY ENGLISH THEATRE MANAGER ACTOR AND PLAYWRIGHT WILSON BARRETT.
October 18 1886. 1886. Good. - "Love like a poet is not made but born" is penned on a 3-3/8 inch high by 4-3/8 inch wide card and signed "Clito" and "Wilson Barrett / Oct 18 / 86". There are 2 chips & slight soiling to the right hand edge of the card. Scraps of paper adhere to the verso where the card has been removed from an album. Good. <p>Wilson Barrett 1846-1904 was an English theatre manager actor and playwright. Barrett and his company were credited with attracting the largest crowds of English theatre goers because of his success with melodrama. His most successful play both in England and the United States was "The Sign of the Cross" 1895.<p>"Clito" was a play by Sydney Grundy in which Barrett performed the principle role in 1886. October 18, 1886. unknown
Bookseller reference : 96346
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Punshon, William Morley. (1824-1881). English Nonconformist minister.
SLIP OF PAPER SIGNED BY ENGLISH NONCONFORMIST MINISTER WILLIAM MORLEY PUNSHON.
Circa 1870s. 1870s. Good. - A slip of cream paper approximately 1-3/8 inches high by 2-3/4 inches wide has been signed within a decorative pink frame "Faithfully Yours / W. Morley Punshon." The slip has been mounted on a slightly larger piece of pink paper partially framed in black. There is some glue staining to the slip of paper & the mount and the mount is slightly unevenly cut. Good. <p>William Morley Punshon 1824-1881 was an English Nonconformist Minister. In 1868 he went to Chicago as the representative of the Wesleyan Methodist conference then settled in Canada. During his five years in Canada he did much to advance the cause of his denomination. His preaching and lecturing drew huge crowds both in Canada and the United States. He returned to England in 1873 and was elected president of conference in 1874. An indication of the power of his preaching was the collections raised after his sermons. One of his sermons at the City Road chapel in 1873 raised S2079. Circa [1870s]. unknown
Bookseller reference : 96353
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Villiers, George, 4th Earl of Clarendon (1800-1870). English diplomat.
AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED by the ENGLISH DIPLOMAT GEORGE VILLIERS 4TH EARL OF CLARENDON.
London U.K.: May 31 1869. 1869. Good. - Approximately 17 words penned on a 5 inch high by 4-1/2 inch white piece of creamy white paper. Villiers writes that he has "much pleasure in sending" his autograph. He signs the note "Clarendon". There is minor staining to the sheet and it has been mounted on a slightly larger piece of heavier stock. Good. <p>George William Frederick Villiers 4th Earl of Clarendon 1800-1870 was an English diplomat who served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1847 to 1852 and twice as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. London, U.K.: May 31, 1869. unknown
Bookseller reference : 96400
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Thornbury, George Walter. (1828-1876). English author who was the first biographer of J. M. W. Turner.
A SLIP OF PAPER INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY ENGLISH AUTHOR GEORGE WALTER THORNBURY.
Dorking Surrey U. K.: March 13 1871. 1871. Very good. - A slip of paper 3-3/4 inches high by 4-1/4 wide is inscribed and signed ""Walter Thornbury" Also signed in the third person; The corners of the paper have been clipped diagonally & it has been mounted on a piece of card of a similar size. The bottom edge of the card is unevenly cut. Very good. <p>The author sends a signed quotation to a correspondent: "With W. Thornbury's compliments. / "O sunshine of the summer day / Chase shadows from my path away." / Walter Thornbury. / Dorking / March 13 1871".<p>George Walter Thornbury 1828-1876 was an English author. He was the first biographer of J. M. W. Turner. He died young his death said to be caused by overwork. Dorking, Surrey, U. K.: March 13, 1871. unknown
Bookseller reference : 96251
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Bindloss, Harold Edward. (1866-1945). English novelist who wrote many adventure novels set in western Canada.
AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION ON A SHEET OF NOTE PAPER SIGNED BY ENGLISH NOVELIST HAROLD EDWARD BINDLOSS.
Carlisle England: 19 March 1928. 1928. Good. - A 2-line quotation is penned on an approximately 7 inch high by 4-1/2 inch wide sheet of cream-colored note paper with his address printed in raised lettering in blind at top right. Signed "Howard Bindloss". There is a small stain to the right hand edge of the paper. A piece of tape adheres to the verso where the autograph was removed from an album. Folded twice for mailing with an additional light crease near the bottom edge. Good. <p>The quotation reads; "And ship to ship made signal / Man answered back his name -- ".<p>Harold Edward Bindloss 1866-1945 was an English novelist who wrote many adventure novels set in western Canada. In his youth Bindloss traveled around the world farming in Canada and working in southern regions as a cargo heaver and planter and at other jobs. He returned to England with his health damaged by malaria. He was more than 30 years old when he published his first book an account of his travel in Africa and found his true vocation. He followed this up with dozens of novels becoming a highly popular writer especially for his Canadian stories. Carlisle, England: 19 March, 1928. unknown
Bookseller reference : 96112
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Elmer, Richard; English, Mark; Holland, Brad; Selwyn, Paul.
"SELF EXPRESSIONS". Strathmore Writing Text.
Westfield MA: Strathmore Paper Company circa 1980s. 1980s. Fine. - Tall octavo approximately 11-1/4 inches high by 6-1/4 inches wide softcover bound in pictorial wraps. The booklet is housed in a printed cream-colored slipcase with an illustration on the front panel. 10 pages in French fold printed on Strathmore Writing Text including a foreword and 4 color lithographed self-portraits with commentary by the artists. A catalog of papers is listed on the last page and an introduction by the paper company is laid in. Near fine. The Srathmore Paper Company claims that it enjoys a singularly strong relationship with the graphic design community and that its Strathmore Writing Text offers designers a sheet that excels in the contemporary world of lithography. To demonstrate the paper's ability to respond to the designer's demand for faithful reproduction it invited four noted American artists to create self-portraits which are reproduced here. Westfield, MA: Strathmore Paper Company, circa [1980s]. paperback
Bookseller reference : 95147
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Marshall, Archibald (1866-1934). English author, publisher & journalist whose works were popular in the United States.
AUTOGRAPH: A CARD SIGNED by The English Author ARCHIBALD MARSHALL.
Verry good. - Archibald Marshall's signature penned across a 2 inch high by 3 inch wide card stock. Very good. <p>The English author publisher and journalist Archibald Marshall 1866-1934 was considered by some as a successor to Anthony Trollope. A realist he published over 50 books. unknown
Bookseller reference : 94956
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Drinkwater, John. (1882-1937). English poet and dramatist.
A SLIP OF PAPER SIGNED BY ENGLISH POET AND DRAMATIST JOHN DRINKWATER.
Circa 1920s. 1920s. Good. - A 3-1/2 inch high by 5 inch wide piece of cream-colored paper is signed "John Drinkwater" in black ink. The paper has been mounted on a 6-5/8 inch high by 8-1/4 inch wide sheet of gray card with a small newspaper portrait of Drinkwater glued to the top right corner. A note on the poet has been penned in another hand on the top edge of the card. The paper is slightly rippled from the mounting. Good. <p>English author John Drinkwater began publishing poetry with "The Death of Leander" in 1906. The first volume of his Collected Poems was published in 1923. In the period immediately before the First World War he was one of a group of poets associated with the Gloucestershire village of Dymock along with Rupert Brooke and others. Drinkwater had his first major success with his play "Abraham Lincoln" which he followed up with other plays in a historical vein including "Mary Stuart' and "Oliver Cromwell". He later became manager of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Circa [1920s]. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36965
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Deeping, Warwick, (1877-1950). English novelist and short-story writer, one of the best-selling authors of the 1920s and 1930s.
A PARTIAL SHEET OF HIS LETTERHEAD SIGNED BY ENGLISH NOVELIST AND SHORT-STORY WRITER WARWICK DEEPING.
Weybridge Surrey U.K.: Circa 1939s. 1939s. Very good. - A partial sheet of the author's letterhead approximately 3-1/2 inches high by 5-1/4 inches wide with his address printed in raised lettering at the top is signed in black ink "Warwick Deeping". The letterhead is slightly unevenly cut with remnants of tape on he verso where it has been removed from an album. Very good. <p>Warwick Deeping 1877-1950 was an English novelist and short-story writer whose best-known novel was "Sorrell and Son" 1925. After serving in the Royal Army Medical Corps during World War I Deeping gave up his job as a doctor to become a full-time writer. His early work was dominated by historical romances. His later novels more often dealt with modern life and were critical of many tendencies of twentieth century civilization. His attitude was generally one of passionate individualism distrustful of both ruling elites and the lower classes who were often presented as a threat to his embattled middle-class protagonists. He was one of the best-selling authors of the 1920s and 1930s. Weybridge, Surrey, U.K.: Circa [1939s]. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37008
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McKenna, Stephen (1888-1967). English novelist who authored 47 novels. His novel "Sonia: Between Two Worlds" was made into a fil
AUTOGRAPH SIGNED & DATED by the English Novelist STEPHEN McKENNA.
Lincoln's Inn London April 25th 1927. 1927. Very good. - English novelist Stephen McKenna's autograph penned in purple ink on 8 inch high by 5 inch wide "11 Stone Buildings Lincoln's Inn" stationery. Dated "25 April 1927" by the novelist at the top and signed "Stephen McKenna" immediately below the printed letterhead. Folded for mailing with creases to the right edge and minor chipping to the bottom of the right edge. There are remnants of tape and glue to the verso. Very good. <p>The English novelist Stephen McKenna 1888-1967 authored 47 novels. His 1917 novel "Sonia: Between Two Worlds" was made into a film in 1921. Unable to actively serve during the First World War due to medical reasons he served in the War Trade Intelligence Department and in Lord Balfour's mission to the U.S. Lincoln's Inn, London, April 25th, 1927. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37083
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Mursell, Arthur (1831-1914). English nonconformist theologian who was virulently opposed to Labor Unions.
AUTOGRAPH on a slip of paper.
Circa 1880's. 1880's. Good. - Arthur Mursell's signature on a 5/8 inch wide by 1-7/8 inch wide slip of paper mounted on a 2-3/4 inch wide 3-1/4 inch wide piece of paper cut out from an autograph album. Slightly soiled with minor glue stains. Good. <p>The English nonconformist theologian Arthur Mursell 1831-1914 was virulently opposed to labor unions. Speaking of labor leaders Mursell wrote "during times of strike . while setting up as working men they appear before their dupes well fed and clothed their food and clothing obtained out of the incidental profits of the very strikes they foster and protract while men women and children are lean hungry and half-naked through taking their advice." Circa [1880's]. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 36875
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Cooper, John Thomas (1790-1854). English chemist who was a supplier of chemicals. He collaborated on producing a number of tools
CUT SIGNATURE of the English Chemist JOHN THOMAS COOPER.
Circa 1840's. 1840's. Good. - John Thomas Cooper's autograph penned on a 7/8 inch high by 2-3/4 inch wide slip of paper cut from a longer letter mounted on 1-1/8 inch high by 3-1/8 inch wide piece of paper cut from an autograph album. Slightly soiled with minor glue stains. Good. <p>The English chemist John Thomas Cooper 1790-1854 was a noted lecturer chemical analyst and supplier of chemicals at the time interest in the study of chemistry was growing. He devised and collaborated on the production of tools and techniques including the development of a hydrometer and an oxy-hydrogen microscope among others. A number of times he appeared in court as an expert witness. Circa [1840's]. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36876
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Simon, Sir John. (1816-1904). English pathologist, surgeon and a pioneer in public health reform.
AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED BY ENGLISH PATHOLOGIST AND PIONEER PUBLIC HEALTH REFORMER SIR JOHN SIMON AS A MEMBER OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL.
May 21st circa 1860s. 1860s. Good. - A few words penned in black ink on part of a sheet of letterhead 5-1/4 inches high by 4-1/4 inches wide with the embossed Privy Council seal printed in blind at the top. The paper is mounted on a piece of card of the same size. Signed "John Simon". The letterhead is slightly discolored from the mounting with 2 tiny brown marks near the top edge. The note was folded twice for mailing. There are glue marks remnants of paper & 2 ink notations on the verso of the mount. Good. <p>Simon writes that the change proposed by his correspondent is quite acceptable to him.<p>Sir John Simon 1816-1904 was an English pathologist surgeon and public health reformer. He held surgical posts at King's College Hospital and St. Thomas's Hospital in London from 1840 until 1876. Public health was not considered a responsibility of the government in the early 19th century. Parliament passed the Public Health Act of 1848 partly in response to Simon's influence and to deal with the threat of cholera and other public health problems. Simon was appointed the first Medical Officer of Health for the City of London. He was later made the head of the Medical Department of the Government and remained in that post until his retirement in 1876. Though he had no previous public health experience Simon's ongoing interest in pathology gave him a distinct advantage as a medical officer. He called for municipal action to provide adequate sanitary disposal and drainage improved standards of housing and upgrading of the water supply. His advocacy resulted in the Sanitary Act of 1875 which for the first time made a public health law universal and compulsory. Simon was also a member of Privy Council 1858-1876 and President of the Royal Society 1879-1880. May 21st, circa [1860s]. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36704
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Sykes, William Henry. (1790-1872). English naturalist who served with the British military in India. He was known for his work w
AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY ORNITHOLOGIST STATISTICIAN AND INDOLOGIST WILLIAM HENRY SYKES WHO SERVED WITH THE BRITISH MILITARY IN INDIA.
London: 20th August 1867. 1867. Good. - Letter penned in black ink & filling a 4-3/4 inch high by 3-7/8 inch wide sheet of gray paper which has been mounted on a slightly larger piece of cream-colored card. Signed "W H Sykes". The paper is lightly stained & creased from the mounting. Folded twice for mailing. Good. <p>Sykes writes to a Mr. J. Robinson about serving on a committee: "I am glad that the subject of India is to be taken up by the ------- ------. I shall be happy to act in the proposed committee but on Thursday I leave London & shall not be able to attend the first meeting."<p>Colonel William Henry Sykes 1790-1872 was an English naturalist who served with the British military in India. He was a pioneer of the Victorian statistical movement and a founder of the Royal Statistical Society. He was actively involved in the Siege of Bhurtpur 1805 and the battles of Kirkee and Poonah. After traveling in Europe for four years he returned to India as a statistical reporter. He produced voluminous statistical reports and natural history reports illustrated with drawings. He retired from active service with the rank of colonel in 1833 and subsequently was made a director of the East India Company. [London]: 20th August, 1867. unknown
Bookseller reference : 35010
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Punshon, William Morley. (1824-1881). English nonconformist minister who settled in Canada. His sermons drew huge crowds in Cana
AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY NONCONFORMIST MINISTER WILLIAM MORLEY PUNSHON.
London: January 14th 1878. 1878. Very good. - 17 words penned in black ink on a cream-colored 7 inch high by 4-3/8 inch wide sheet of his letterhead with his address printed at the top. The letter has been tipped onto a sheet of pink paper approximately 8-3/4 inches high by 7 inches wide. Signed "W. Morley Punshon". `The left edge of the mount is faded and both the letter & the pink paper are lightly rippled from the mounting. Very good. <p>Punshon writes to a Mr. Frendship: "I am quite unable to take any additional engagements. I am embarrased by the number I have".<p>William Morley Punshon 1824-1881 was an English nonconformist minister. Ordained in Manchester in 1849 he went to Chicago as the representative of the Wesleyan Methodist conference. He subsequently settled in Canada and did much to advance the cause of his denomination. His preaching and lectures drew great crowds both in Canada and the United States and he was five times president of the Canadian conference. He also restored the fortunes of the flagging Victoria college in Cobourg Ontario now Victoria University and created the great Metropolitan Methodist Church in downtown Toronto now Metropolitan United Church. London: January 14th, 1878. unknown
Bookseller reference : 35058
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Sutro, Alfred. (1863-1933). English playwright and translator of Maeterlinck.
AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED BY ENGLISH PLAYWRIGHT ALFRED SUTRO.
London: Circa 1900. 1900. Very good. - 16 words penned in black ink on a textured note card approximately 3-1/2 inches high by 4-1/2 inches wide with his address printed in raised lettering at top right. Signed "Alfred Sutro". There is a small area of light blue staining around the address. Very good. <p>Sutro writes that he cannot accept an invitation as "I've a long-standing engagement ."<p>Alfred Sutro OBE 1863-1933 was an English author playwright and translator. In addition to a succession of successful plays of his own in the first quarter of the twentieth century he made the first English translations of works by Maeterlinck. London: Circa [1900]. unknown
Bookseller reference : 34821
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Hamilton, Cosmo. (1870-1942). English novelist and playwright.
AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY ENGLISH NOVELIST AND PLAYWRIGHT COSMO HAMILTON.
New York: 16th December 1924. 1924. Good. - Letter penned in black ink & filling most of the first side of a sheet of his light gray letterhead with his address printed in raised lettering at the top. The letterhead is folded once to form 4 sides each approximately 8 inches high by 6 inches wide. Signed "Cosmo Hamilton". The letter is very lightly creased with a small stain at bottom left & a light glue mark along the top edge. There is a stain & a collector's pencil notation on the 4th side. Folded once for mailing.Good. <p>Hamilton thanks Mr. Remington for his very kind letter. "It is indeed good to know that you liked 'Unwritten History' so much. I am grateful for your help & refreshed by your enthusiasm. It gives me great pleasure to send you a photograph & to think that it will earn the honour of a place on the walls of your office." "Unwritten History" was Hamilton's autobiography and was published by Little Brown & Co. in 1924 the year of this letter.<p>Cosmo Hamilton 1870-1942 was an English playwright and novelist the author of several London musicals as well as Broadway shows and many screenplays. Several of his novels were adapted for film. New York: 16th December, 1924. unknown
Bookseller reference : 34767
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(Caine, Hall). Robey, George. (1869-1954). Celebrated English music hall performer.
TYPED LETTER SIGNED BY GEORGE ROBEY TO NOVELIST HALL CAINE ABOUT A MANUSCRIPT CONTRIBUTION FOR A CHARITY AUCTION.
London: June 7th 1917. 1917. Good. - Single-spaced typed letter written from the Hippodrome London and filling one side of the event letterhead10-1/4 inches high by 8 inches wide for "George Robey's Concert in aid of The Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage at the Palladium". Signed "Yours sincerely / George Robey". The edges of the letterhead are chipped & slightly darkened. There are some crosses in the left margin emphasizing one paragraph of the letter made by either Robey or the recipient. Good. <p>George Robey writes to novelist Hall Caine profusely thanking him for sending him the manuscript of an Address to be read at the charity event and for having it bound for auction. "I have asked Mr. Sutcliffe to be kind enough to let you have it first in order that you may put your signature on the title page.I will get Miss Vanbrugh who is to read the address to sign it on Sunday and also put my own name and any other people connected with the concert who may be of interest.I feel sure that in addition to helping the collection that night your generous gift will realise a large sum on its own account."<p>George Robey 1869-1954 English comedian singer and actor in musical comedy is regarded as one of the greatest music hall performers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Hall Caine 1853-1931 was a Manx author best known as a novelist and playwright. In his day he was extremely popular and his novels outsold those of his contemporaries. His works were mainly romances but also addressed some of the more serious political and social issues of his time. London: June 7th 1917. unknown
Bookseller reference : 33890
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Terry, Daniel. (c. 1780-1829). English actor and playwright.
AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY DANIEL TERRY.
London: 18th April 1825. 1825. Good. - Octavo. 25 words penned in black ink on a sheet of ctream paper approximately 6-3/4 inches high by 4-5/8 inches wide. The letter is mounted on a slightly larger piece of tan paper. Signed "Yours very truly / Daniel Terry" with his Alfred Place address and the date below the signature. There is some light staining to the letter's left bottom corner with some tiny marks to its left margin. Folded twice for mailing. Good. <p>Terry's note addressed to "My dear Kelly" is accepting an invitation to dine with Kelly and a mutual friend.<p>Daniel Terry c. 1780-1829 was an English actor and playwright who made his career in London Edinburgh and the northern English provinces. He was a close associate of Walter Scott and adapted several of Scott's works for the stage. The first of these was a musical adaptation of "Guy Mannering" in which Terry appeared in March 1816. [London]: 18th April, 1825. unknown
Bookseller reference : 33934
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Grey, Henry, 3rd Earl Grey (1802-1894). English Statesman who served as Secretary of War from 1835 to 1839.
A 4-PAGE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by HENRY GREY REGARDING THE 1871 NEWCASTLE LABOR STRIKE FOR NINE HOUR DAYS.
Northumberland August 5 1871. 1871. Good. - Octavo 7-1/8 inches high by 4-3/8 inches wide. Over 300 words penned on all four sides of a folded sheet of creamy white paper with the address embossed in blind at the top of the cover sheet. Replying to a request for his assistance in working out a solution to the strike by engineers in Newcastle seeking that limits be placed on the hours they are required to work each day: "I also yesterday received a letter on the same subject from Mr Lowthian Bell - In answer to his letter I told Mr. Bell that I would be very glad to do anything in my power to assist in bringing the unfortunate strike at Newcastle to a close but that I fear that nothing that I would do would be likely to promote that object & might even tend rather to increase than to diminish the existing irritation between the employers & the employed." Earl Grey asks if the recipient might have some "arrangement to propose for the settlement." which might help him decide if he should get involved in the negotiations. He mentions in closing that he will be traveling over the next several days culminating with his being "compelled to go to London to vote against the ballot bill". Signed "Grey". Folded twice horizontally the letter was once mounted or tipped-in to a book with remnants of paper adhering to the top edge of the last page not affecting the text. There is also a tiny piece of dark paper near the lower center of the last page which does not touch on the text. <p>The "Nine Hours Strike" began in August of 1871 when engineers in Newcastle upon Tyne and adjoining areas requested that working hours be limited to nine hours a day. The bitter strike was prolonged when employers refused to talk and brought in foreign workers in an attempt to break the strike. Though there were a few incidents of violence many of the foreign workers soon realized that they were being used to support a system of industrial slavery and would lose their jobs anyway once the strike was resolved. The strike went on for 14 weeks before employers finally compromised and granted the strikers' request.<p>The Ballot Bill to which Earl Grey refers proposed that parliamentary and local elections in the UK take place by secret ballot. The Bill was passed in 1872.<p>Also known as Viscount Howick the English statesman Henry George Grey 3rd Earl Grey 1802-1894 entered parliament in 1826. His father became Prime Minister when the Whigs came to power in 1830 and Earl Grey then Viscount Howick was made Under-Secretary of State for War and the Colonies. Aligned with colonial reformers he resigned in 1834 when the emancipation of slaves was made to take place gradually instead of immediately. He became Secretary of War when he entered Lord Melbourne's cabinet in 1835 and made significant administrative reforms. He again resigned in dissatisfaction in 1839 and gained a reputation for crotchetiness. He supported free trade and as colonial secretary a post to which he was appointed in 1846 was the first minister to proclaim that the colonies should be governed for their own benefit and not for that of Great Britain & Ireland. As much as possible he accorded them self-governance. He was however soon embroiled in the turmoil and discontent brewing in Ceylon the West Indies and New Zealand. He authored several works on political subjects and policy including an 1888 work on the state of Ireland and one on the United States tariff. Northumberland, August 5, 1871. unknown
Bookseller reference : 33942
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Cusins, William. (1833-1893). English pianist, violinist and composer.
AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED BY WILLIAM CUSINS.
33 Nottingham Place W. February 28th 1881. 1881. Very good. - Octavo. A few words sending his autograph penned on a cream sheet of his personalized letterhead 7-1/8 inches high by 4-1/2 inches wide. The letterhead is bordered in black. Signed "Yours very sincerely / W. G. Cusins." There is some very light foxing & soiling to the letterhead & scraps of gray paper adhere to the verso where the letter has been removed from an album. Folded once for mailing. Very good. <p>Cusins responds to a request for his autograph.<p>Sir William George Cusins 1833-1893 was an English pianist violinist organist conductor and composer. He toured widely in England and Europe as a concert pianist and composer. He also played the violin in various London orchestras. In 1851 he succeeded Sterndale Bennett as conductor of the Philharmonic Society and remained in that post until 1883. He was appointed organist to Queen Victoria's private chapel and in 1870 was made Master of the Queen's Musick. He was knighted in 1892. 33 Nottingham Place, W. February 28th, 1881. unknown
Bookseller reference : 33990
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Wright, Huntley. (1868-1941). English stage actor, comedian, singer and dancer.
REAL PHOTO POSTCARD SIGNED by English stage actor comedian singer and dancer HUNTLEY WRIGHT.
J. Begles & Co. circa 1910. 1910. Very good. - Black-and-white real photo postcard approximately 5-1/2 inches high by 3-1/2 inches wide depicting actor-comedian Huntley Wright. Boldly signed in black ink across the bottom edge of the image "Huntley Wright". The edges of the address side of the postcard are darkened. Very good. <p>Wright is pictured in a confident three-quarters length pose standing arms akimbo with his hands in his pockets wearing a striped waistcoat black suit and a shirt with a big high-necked collar.<p>Huntley Wright 1868-1941 was an English stage and film actor comedian dancer and singer. From 1896 he spent ten years creating roles in some of the most popular Edwardian musical comedies at Daly's Theatre. After serving in the army in World War I he continued playing in comedies musical theatre and drama. He also frequently broadcast on the radio and later in his career appeared in several films. J. Begles & Co., circa [1910]. unknown
Bookseller reference : 34029
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English, Ralph. Juggler, magician, vaudeville performer [1930s-1950s]. He performed his routines on ice skates.
PHOTOGRAPH INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY ICE-SKATER JUGGLER & MAGICIAN RALPH ENGLISH.
1931. 1931. Very good. - Black-and-white publicity photo 10 inches high by 8 inches wide. Inscribed by English at bottom right and signed "Ralph English". There are a few small creases to the emulsion & the corners are lightly bumped. Very good. <p> A full-length photo of Ralph English standing on a floor of ice with a satiny theatre curtain behind him. He is depicted smiling wearing evening attire a top hat and ice skates. He is leaning slightly backwards his left arm supporting his back his other arm held aloft with three juggling pins gripped in the fingers of his right hand. The inscription reads: "To Fred / anyone that needs information about ice skates should see you. Boy!! you set me right. / Lots of luck - / Ralph English / Ice Cycles 1931". 1931. unknown
Bookseller reference : 34031
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Callcott, William Hutchins. (1807-1882). English composer.
AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by English Composer WILLIAM HUTCHINS CALLCOTT
21st Aug. circa 1850. 1850. Good. - sc 12mo 5-1/4 inches high by 4-3/8 inches wide. 25 words penned in black ink on a small piece of cream stock. Signed "Wm H. Callcott'. The letter is slightly soiled. It has been mounted on card stock & remnants of gray mounting paper adhere to the card where the letter has been removed from an album. Folded twice for mailing. Very good. <p>Callcott thanks a gentleman for his kind note and writes that he will call on him the following morning.<p>William Hutchins Callcott 1807-1882 studied music under his father Dr. John Wall Calcott and his brother-in-law William Horsley. He composed numerous works for the piano as well as glees songs and anthems. He was organist at Ely Place Chapel for a time and later for sixteen years at St. Barnabas' Church Kensington London. 21st Aug., circa [1850]. unknown
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