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Sydney Smirke (1798-1877), English architect, younger brother of Sir Robert Smirke (1780-1867) [William Watkiss Lloyd (1813-1893
Autograph Letter Signed 'Syd Smirke' from the architect Sydney Smirke advising 'Mr. Lloyd' William Watkiss Lloyd not 'to be made instrumental in dunning' in a case involving Saunders & Co. and 'Sir Robert' his brother Sir Robert Smirke.
Grosenor St London. 5 March 1859. 2pp. 12mo. Fair on lightly-aged paper with minor water staining and a couple of spike holes. An intriguing communication beginning: 'I would not if I were you allow myself to be so worried.' Smirke feels that as 'Mess: Saunders & Co have not been backward in representing themselves as Principals in the matter' and as they 'are as largely as - or more largely interested' than Lloyd himself 'in obtaining a payment they had better themselves address Sir Robert'. Lloyd's 'character is safe as the naturalist and as the member of the firm who contributed science; Let them exhibit themselves as men of business'. He ends by urging Lloyd not to allow himself 'to be made instrumental in dunning'. Grosenor St [London]. 5 March [1859]. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 11988
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Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-1873), English painter and sculptor noted for his treatment of animals, such as 'The Monarch of the Gle
Sir Edwin Landseer painter and sculptor of animals. Autograph Letter Signed 'E Landseer.' regarding 'the Lions Heads' - presumably the bronze statues of lions at the base of Nelson's Column Trafalgar Square London.
Undated. On his letterhead St John's Wood Road N.W. London before 1867. 1p 12mo. On bifolium. Printed on grey-blue paper with letterhead printed in orange-red without Landseer's name but with his stag's head motif. In fair condition lightly aged and worn with thin strip from stub mount adhering to blank second leaf. Folded twice. The recipient is not named. Apparently referring to his bronze sculptures of the four lions at the base of Nelson's column installed in 1867 the letter reads: 'My Dear Sir Many thanks for your obliging Note and kind attention to the Lions Heads – I can't leave home Tomorrow before 4. oc when I shall go to B. House Can you make it convenient to meet me there at half past 4 Sincerely yours E Landseer.' 'B. House' is presumably Burlington House. From the distinguished autograph collection of Richard Hunter son of Ida Macalpine whose collection of 7000 books relating to psychiatry is in Cambridge University Library. Macalpine and Hunter had a particular interest in the illness of King George III and their book 'George III and the Mad Business' 1969 suggested the diagnosis of porphyria popularised by Alan Bennett in his play 'The Madness of George III'. Undated. On his letterhead, St John's Wood Road, N.W. [London] [before 1867?] unknown
书商的参考编号 : 21429
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Frederic Yates [born Frederic Keeping] (1854-1919), English artist who found fame in America before settling in the Lake Distric
Frederic Yates English artist active in America. Autograph Letter Signed 'Fred Yates' to Mrs Oldham describing his examination of the wreck of HMS Foudroyant for a painting she has commissioned. With sketches of the ship in ink and pencil.
Letter: 'Sunday noon' no date. On letterhead of the Royal Hotel Devonport. Pencil sketches without date or place. Yates studied in Paris before setting up a successful practice in San Francisco also teaching there at the Art Student League. His portraits include the educator John Haden Badley and the only president of Hawaii Sanford Ballard Dole. He returned to England in 1900 but was invited back to America to attend the inauguration of Woodrow Wilson and to paint his portrait. Wilson presented Yates with the flag that his hand rested on whilst he took his oath of office. The Oldham family moved in artistic circles and Constance Oldham was John Ruskin's god-daughter and corresponded with him. Two items: a letter and two pages of pencil sketches. LETTER: 4pp 12mo. Bifolium. Other papers suggest that the recipient was resident at Walpole Chislehurst Kent. The subject of the letter is a painting Yates is planning of HMS Foudroyant present whereabouts unknown evidently commissioned by the recipient. Yates is an excellent letter writer and he begins by giving Mrs Oldham the details of his journey to Devonport 'after a most pleasant journey coming down by the Great Western'. He 'arrived at Plymouth but came on to Devonport knowing the old warships are nearer this neighbourhood than Plymouth'. He continues: 'The “Foudroyant†lies out in the stream and can only just be distinguished from her neighbours from the shore. - I engaged a boatman and sailed round her and have quite decided what kind of a picture to paint.' Beneath this Yates has drawn a small simple ink sketch of the wreck of the ship. He continues: 'The snow was falling and the wind terribly keen - the boat man with a thin jersey on looking quite used to the weather I in overcoat hugging my knees together my teeth chattering – a regular landlubber.' There follows another ink sketch of the scene he has just described with the two men in their boat in the rain and the ship in the background. He continues: 'I have engaged this craft for tomorrow at 8.30 – weather permitting and in the evening will report progress to you – this county is full of beauty around Exeter the place looked the very home for a painter'. He adds regretfully: 'I wish some portraits were wanted down here then I would run down for two months in the summer. He asks for 'a Postal Order for £3' as he 'did not bring enough and the railway costs more than I expected and the cost of a boat I had not calculated. I am improvident.' PENCIL SKETCHES: On both sides of a 12mo piece of paper. In good condition with four fold lines one of which has a short closed tear at edge. On one side of the paper are two simple sketches the top one showing the wreck of HMS Foudroyant at sea captioned 'As she is' with side note indicating what are 'not masts only stumps'; beneath this another sketch of a ship 'As other ships of the same date now are'. On the other side of the paper is a larger sketch showing Foudroyant in her prime captioned by Yates 'What I suppose must have been'. The letter must have been written after 1884 when the Foudroyant which had been Nelson's flagship for a couple of years ceased to be a training vessel. In 1897 she was towed to Blackpool and in the same year she was wrecked in a violent storm damaging the North Pier in the process. Wood from the ship lines the boardroom of Blackpool Football Club and medals were struck from copper salvaged from the wreck. Letter: 'Sunday noon' [no date]. On letterhead of the Royal Hotel, Devonport. Pencil sketches without date or place. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 22343
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Sir Emile Littler [ born Emile Richeux ] (1903-1985), English theatrical impressario [ Percy Nash [ Percy Cromwell Nash ] (1869-
Sir Emile Littler theatrical impressario. Typed Letter Signed to film pioneer Percy Nash declining his musical 'Love's Strategy'. With a carbon copy of Nash's letter to Littler.
On Littler's letterhead 31 St Martin's Lane London. 29 May 1948. 1p. 12mo. In fair condition with light signs of age. Addressed to 'My dear Percy' and headed 'Love's Strategy'. Regarding the play which was based on Goldsmith's 'She Stoops to Conquer' Littler writes: 'I don't think the idea appeals to me very much and I am not going to do any more productions in the West End until after Christmas.' He gives his phone number writing that he would 'be very pleased to see you or have a word with you'. In the carbon of Nash's letter dated 27 May 1948 he writes that he has 'not messed about with the Author. There are about twenty instrumental and vocal numbers in it but it will not require a big orchestra.' He feels that the play would 'require a Box-Office cast'. On Littler's letterhead, 31 St Martin's Lane, London. 29 May 1948. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 17800
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Thomas Pell Platt (1798-1852), English orientalist, Librarian of the British and Foreign Bible Society [Charles Sumner (1790-187
Thomas Pell Platt orientalist. Autograph Letter Signed 'T P Platt' as Librarian to the British and Foreign Bible Society to Rev. Charles Sumner later Bishop of Winchester on presenting a set of volumes to 'His Majesty's library'.
Bible Society's House Earl St. London. Octr. 11. 1824.'. 2pp 4to. Bifolium. In fair condition lightly aged and worn with dogeared corners. Addressed on reverse of second leaf to 'The Rev. C. Sumner'. Begins: 'Rev. Sir I have been encouraged by the advice of friends to propose to you confidentially a question to which you would much oblige me by returning a reply. The Committee of the British & Foreign Bible Society have occasionally transmitted to different quarters as presents a set of Copies of the version of the Holy Scripture executed by their aid and the new edition which they have published. Can you state whether if such a set were presented to His Majesty's library it would be deemed acceptable – And if so can you offer advice as to the mode of presenting it' He ends by apologising for 'the liberty' he has taken in 'troubling' Sumner with 'these enquiries'. Bible Society's House | Earl St. London. | Octr. 11. 1824.' unknown
书商的参考编号 : 21400
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Frederic Yates [born Frederic Keeping] (1854-1919), English artist active in America before returning to England and settling in
Frederic Yates English artist active in America. Autograph Letter Signed 'Fredc Yates' to Mrs Oldham describing in moving terms the funeral of Anne Oldham.
17 May 1895 on letterhead of 3a Portman Mansions W. London. Yates studied in Paris before setting up a successful practice in San Francisco also teaching there at the Art Student League. His portraits include the educator John Haden Badley and the only president of Hawaii Sanford Ballard Dole. He returned to England in 1900 but was invited back to America to attend the inauguration of Woodrow Wilson and to paint his portrait. Wilson presented Yates with the flag that his hand rested on whilst he took his oath of office. The Oldham family moved in artistic circles and Constance Oldham was John Ruskin's god-daughter and corresponded with him. Other papers suggest that the recipient was resident at Walpole Chislehurst Kent. 4pp 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition lightly aged. Folded once. A pencil note at the head of the first page gives the subject as the 'funeral of Anne Oldham'. A moving description of a Victorian funeral beginning: 'My dear Mrs Oldham A short letter it shall be but allow me this privilege of writing you. - You could not be at the service but you will know how everyone was thinking of you and I thought you may like to hear from one outside of your family how nicely and quietly everything passed off'. He proceeds to describe the 'quietly conducted' service on 'a beautiful peaceful afternoon'. After naming the pieces played by the organist he writes: 'Everyone sang. It was good to see your old manservant William there – and some of your other faithful ones – they came up and wished me “good day†but I could not remember exactly who they were.' He lists some of the mourners: 'Mr. Townsend and his little daughter – The Preby and his boy. - Mrs Thomas and one or two grand old heads these will remain in my memory.' He wishes he could make her 'feel the love and harmony of all present – The choir boys sang very well rustic and primitive enough their surplices blown by the wind in the open air as they put your dear one to her last resting place.' He ends touchingly: 'God give you peace dear friend I have some knowledge of your loss and I loved her too'. 17 May 1895, on letterhead of 3a Portman Mansions, W. [London] unknown
书商的参考编号 : 22342
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George Pearson [ George William Pearson ] (1875-1973), English film director [ 'Edward Carrick' [ pseudonym of Edward Anthony Cr
George Pearson English film director. Christmas Card with Signed Autograph inscription to his pupil the set designer 'Edward Carrick' Edward Craig with copy of his 'Photographic Journal' article 'The Film in Colonial Development'.
Christmas card dated 1970. Photographic Journal article August 1948. ONE: Christmas card. 12mo bifolium with coloured illustration of Christmas candle on cover. Pearson writes: 'FOR corrected from 'from' Edward. A. Carrick from his old inspirer George Pearson 1970'. The association between the two men was warm. In the acknowledgments to his 'Designing for Moving Pictures' 1941 Craig writes that chief among those in the film industry who helped him was 'George Pearson who gave me my first job as Art Director to his film company in 1927 and who has encouraged me ever since.' In the acknowledgments to the revised edition 'Designing for Films' 1947 Pearson's name is the only one given in block capitals as Craig writes: 'To GEORGE PEARSON as friend and teacher a special debt of gratitude is owed for his encouragement at all times has made the future of the films seem worth striving for.' Craig's entry in the Oxford DNB describes his 'first break into the film world. In 1927 Edward Carrick as he was to be known professionally for the rest of his film career began working for the enlightened film-maker George Pearson at the Welsh-Pearson-Elder company at Stoll Studios Cricklewood.' See also Pearson's entry in the Oxford DNB. TWO: 'Photographic Journal' article. 4pp. 4to. Extracted from magazine. 'This paper illustrated by films was read by Mr. Pearson at the Western Conference on 29 February 1948.' In fair condition with slight discoloration to one corner. Accompanied by a slip of paper with typed cutting from the end of a letter::'PS . . . And here is the shade of the palm into which I have had to withdraw from the dazzling light of the highway. GP'. From the Edward Carrick papers. Christmas card dated 1970. Photographic Journal article, August 1948. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 17918
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Charlotte Dolby [Charlotte Helen Sainton-Dolby] (1821-1885) (1821-1885), celebrated English contralto singer, singing teacher an
Charlotte Dolby Charlotte Helen Sainton-Dolby celebrated English contralto singer. Autograph Letter Signed 'Charlotte H Dolby' giving a list of four pieces she will be 'happy to sing' for the recipient.
'Scarbro' i.e. Scarborough Yorkshire. 'Thursday' no date. 2pp 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition lightly aged. Folded twice. She writes that she will be 'happy to sing the following songs on the 16th inst' and lists pieces by Meyerbeer Linley and Mendelsohn as well as 'Scotch song “Bonnie Dundeeâ€'. In a postscript she writes: 'After tomorrow may I trouble you to address me at Dilstone i.e. Dilston Northumberland'. Endorsed on second leaf: 'Sans date Miss Charlotte H. Dolby Will be happy to sing the within mentioned songs &c'. 'Scarbro' [i.e. Scarborough, Yorkshire]. 'Thursday' [no date] unknown
书商的参考编号 : 22216
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Walter Savage Landor (1775-1864), English poet and author of the 'Imaginary Conversations' [Albert Denison Denison (1805-1860),
Walter Savage Landor Autograph Note in the third person from the English poet Walter Savage Landor to Lord Londesborough declining an invitation because of the 'crowded state of London'.
Without place or date. London 1840s. 1p. 12mo. On bifolium. Good on aged paper. The note reads: 'Mr Landor has to acknowledge the honor of Lord Londesborough's invitation for May 21. The crowded state of London will not permit him to make his usual visit there in Spring and among his regrets is his inability to pay his respects to Lord Londesborough.' Without place or date. [London, 1840s?] unknown
书商的参考编号 : 12703
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Sir Francis Chantrey [ Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey ] (1781-1841), English sculptor:
Sir Francis Chantrey English sculptor. Autograph Letter Signed 'F Chantrey' giving instructions for the erection of a statue to an unnamed recipient.
Belgrave Place London . 23 April 1836. 1p. 4to. In good condition on lightly-aged paper laid down on a leaf removed from an album. The letter begins by directing the recipient to 'place the head stone upon the figure if you intend to place it before the rest of the figure is erected'. If the recipient's 'previous arrangements did not contemplate putting the whole figure together' he asks him not to do as he has directed. Chantrey is 'desirous that the figure should be in the best possible condition to be looked at' before the next Wednesday morning. Belgrave Place [ London ]. 23 April 1836. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 17838
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George Adams [ George Gammon Adams ] (1821-1898), English sculptor:
George Adams English sculptor. Autograph draft of invitation by 'Mr. George S. Adams Sculptor' to a private view with separate piece of paper carrying autograph transcription of poetical quotation.
Both items undated. Draft invitation giving address 126 Sloane Street London . Draft invitation on both sides of landscape 12mo 11 x 18 cm piece of paper. In fair condition lighly aged. A rough draft apparently for the design of a printed card. The main effort on one page reads: 'Mr. Geo. G. Adams Sculptor Solicits the honor of a call from wavy line to inspect his two wavy lines Private view on the wavy line 126 Sloane Street.' There is the start of another attempt on the reverse. The poetical quotation is on one side of a 5 x 18 cm strip of paper laid down on a paper backing. In fair condition aged and worn. The transcription from Erasmus Darwin reads: ' "More than His chisel soft unfurled Whose heaven-wrought statue charms the World!' A small strip of paper at the foot identifies the author with the typewritten text: 'GEORGE ADAMS SCULPTOR'. Both items undated. Draft invitation giving address 126 Sloane Street [ London ]. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 17615
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Frank Eyton (1894-1962), English popular music lyricist [ Herman Finck [ Hermann Van Der Vinck ] (1872-1939), Anglo-Dutch compos
Frank Eyton lyricist. Autograph Note Signed 'Frank Eyton' accompanying his typed original humorous poem about road works 'A Finchley Road Cameo'; together with a Typed Letter Signed 'Frank' of reminiscences and family news.
Typed Letter Signed on letterhead of The Montecito Hollywood California 20 September 1937. Autograph Note with Typed Poem on his letterhead 12 Lowther Mansions Barnes S.W.13 London . 24 December 1937. Both items in fair condition lightly aged and worn. ONE: Typed Poem followed by Autograph Note Signed. 24 December 1937. 2pp. 8vo. The poem consists of eleven four-line stanzas with the title typed in red. An apparently unpublished humorous poem quite charming and well worthy of publication. Begins: 'For months we've had electric road-drills Right outside our door And two gentlemen who play them Called in yesterday at four. "Forgive us for intruding" Said the spokesman rather shy "But we're leaving here on Friday So we've come to say good-bye.' The workmen are 'off to Brixton Hlll' 'You won't find a finer surface In the whole of London Town.' and 'must leave your road by Friday 'Cause they're taking up the drains.' They have found the neighbourhood 'charming' 'the local “pubs†are good'. The errand boys have watched their work without paying Entertainment Tax. Concludes: 'We've rattled all your windows And the knick-knacks on your shelves; And we've played hell with the traffic - Oh! we have enjoyed ourselves. But all good things come to an end And so good-bye we'll say Although it's really "au revoir" - WE'RE COMING BACK IN MAY!' At the end of the poem Eyton has written in manuscript: 'With every good wish for Christmas and the New Year to all at "135" from Frank Eyton 24.12.37. The above words may be sung if desired to the tune of "The Wearing of the Green" F.E.' TWO: Typed Letter Signed. 20 September 1937. He has not seen or spoken to Finck for some time but the previous day 'went over a lot of old ground and had many a laugh with Stanley Logan' English actor writer and director 1885-1953. The next paragraph concerns 'Basil' who has 'disappeared from sight' since sending a card from the Savage Club. On their last meeting 'I told him I was more or less on my way to Hollywood. He said that he would come through here on his way to Seattle but then of course you know Basil. He would like a copy of Finck's 'recent book' and is 'inclosing with this my draft for a quid'. He would like one of Finck's 'very welcome letters' to let him know 'what is going on in the old village. It is seven years since I was home and I confess that I am getting a bit homesick for a visit to Hedge's and Butler's or any other of the equally inviting spots'. His wife Helen is still in Great Neck with 'the kids' who are 'definitely past the pom-pom hat stage'. From the Herman Finck papers. Typed Letter Signed on letterhead of The Montecito, Hollywood, California, 20 September 1937. Autograph Note with Typed Poem on unknown
书商的参考编号 : 19321
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Henry Moore [Henry Spencer Moore] (1898-1986), English sculptor [Hans Juda [Hans Peter Juda] (1904-1975), art collector, publish
HenrTLS 'Henry' from sculptor Henry Moore to art collector Hans Juda re. an Inland Revenue 'ruling which I think applies only to me'. With autograph directions from Moore's house Hoglands to Hoddesdon and copies of four letters by Juda.
Moore's letter and the directions on separate Hoglands letterheads the letter dated 29 March 1973 and the directions undated. Copies of four Juda letters dated 13 May 1965 23 March and 3 April 1973 and 29 August 1974. ONE: Typed Letter Signed 'Henry' from Moore to Juda 'Dear Hans'. On letterhead of Hoglands Perry Green Much Hadham Herts. 29 March 1973. 1p. 12mo. He thanks Juda for telling him about 'the ART AUCTION in aid of "Save the Children Fund." I do know about it as some years ago I gave a sculpture and then a lithograph for this fund.' Moore has given so much work 'for these worthy causes . that the Inland Revenue people realising that they were losing a lot of tax through my work not being sold in the normal way made a ruling which I think applies only to me that I can only give work "to the Tate Gallery or any other public gallery or for a public monument of national importance." I was relieved when they made this ruling it solved many problems for me.' He concludes with best wishes to Juda and his wife the photograph Elspeth Juda. TWO: Autograph driving directions from Hoglands to Hoddesdon drawn in blue ink by Moore. On Hoglands letterhead. 1p. 12mo. Representing along the right-hand margin a snaking road route up from Hoglands in the bottom right-hand corner joining the A10 which is drawn vertically across the page below the letterhead to Hoddesdon in the top left-hand corner from which an arrow points leftwards off the page. THREE: Copy of typed letter from Juda to Moore. 13 May 1965. 1p. 8vo. Attached to Item Two. He thanks Moore for a 'wonderful afternoon'. 'Last night at Victor's Retrospective Exhibition - impressive and beautifully staged - we looked at our favourite Moores; the knife-edged two-piece which was bought by the Tate in 1963 appealed to Elspeth who remembers that you showed us part of this knife-edged piece last Tuesday; the other part you looked for was not there.' He concludes by askigng whether there is 'a possibility of your letting us have a similar piece as the one at the Tate' FOUR: Copy of typed letter from Juda to Moore. 23 March 1973. 1p. 8vo. The letter to which ONE replies. He realises that 'the flood of begging letters for worthy causes' Moore receives 'must increase daily' but is writing on behalf of his 'dear and old friend' Mrs Lola Hahn-Warburg who is in charge of the Save the Children Fund art auction. 'If you could see your way to part with a little sketch or drawing it would certainly be the highlight of the Auction.' FIVE: Copy of typed letter from Juda to Moore. 3 April 1973. 1p. 8vo. Moore's letter 'makes it very clear that you cannot possibly be as generous as you would like to be'. SIX: Copy of typed letter from Juda to Moore. 29 August 1974. 1p. 8vo. He is approaching the age of seventy 'I think you might still remember the event.'. 'I have given myself one gift: to thank you personally for the enlightenment you have given for all those years. The more my eyesight deteriorates the more vision there seems to be and "to see things" is a quality which you have given not only to me but to many thousands if not millions of people.' He describes three of his own sculptures which he is sending Moore under separate cover one of which 'is of course based on an objet trouve which I only slightly manipulated before it was cast at the Central School of Art and Design in which I still take a very active interest as you know. . To send you these three items is my only birthday present. What you should not do is to clutter up further your huge collection of similar if not more congenial items.' Moore's letter and the directions on separate Hoglands letterheads, the letter dated 29 March 1973 and the directions undated. C unknown
书商的参考编号 : 12097
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Sir Walter Gilbey, 1st Baronet (1831-1914), English wine-merchant and philanthropist:
Sir Walter Gilbey wine-merchant and philanthropist. Autograph Letter Signed 'Walter Gilbey' to 'Mr Howard' regarding the 'serious state and suffering' of Howard's grandfather.
On letterhead of Elsenham Hall Essex. 11 August 1895. 2pp. 12mo. Bifolium. In fair condition lightly aged and worn. He is 'deeply grieved' at the news of Howard's grandfather: 'I could wish as you all do his life spared a few years longer but when you tell me of his serious state and suffering I feel we must be prepared for the worst and not desire a lingering death.' He asks for his 'sympathy and regret' to be conveyed to the whole family. On letterhead of Elsenham Hall, Essex. 11 August 1895. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 19729
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Felicia Hemans [Hemans Felicia Dorothea, nee Browne (1793-1835)], English poet [Henry Fothergill Chorley (1808-1872), author]:
Felicia Hemans poet. Autograph inscription to 'Miss Chorley' daughter of her biographer Henry Fothergill Chorley.
Without place or date c.1828. On the reverse of the half-title leaf only of her book 'Records of Woman: with other Poems'. In fair condition lightly aged and worn. Reads: 'Miss Chorley. With Felicia Heman's kindest regards.' A nice association: Henry Fothergill Chorley edited the 'Memorials of Mrs Hemans' 1836. See Image. Without place or date [c.1828?]. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 15658
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James Clarke Hook (1819-1907), English painter, Member of the Royal Academy:
James Clarke Hook RA English painter. Signed 'Jas: C. Hook' Autograph transcription of J. R. Lowell's lines on Abraham Lincoln.
On letterhehad of Silverbeck Churt Farnham Surrey. 23 October 1895. 1p. 12mo. In good condition on lightly-aged paper. Written in response to a request for an autograph and signed at foot 'Yours Truly Jas: C. Hook'. Above this beneath the heading 'Lincoln' Hook has transcribed twelve lines from 'Ode Recited at the Harvard Commemoration July 21 1865' beginning 'He knew to bide his time And can his fame abide' and with 'J. R. Lowell.' at the end. On letterhehad of Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, Surrey. 23 October 1895. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 17617
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Emilia Francis, Lady Dilke [nee Strong] (1840-1904), English author, art historian, feminist and trade unionist; her second husb
Emilia Francis Lady Dilke and her adulterous husband Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke. Autograph Signatures 'Charles W. Dilke' and 'Emilia F. S. Dilke' made together for an autograph hunter after the Crawford Scandal.
Dated by Lady Dilke 'Newham 10 June 1891'. 1p. 12mo. In fair condition lightly aged. Reads: 'Charles W. Dilke. Emilia F. S. Dilke Newnham 10 June 1891'. Written after the celebrated Crawford Scandal of 1886 which resulted in Dilke losing his seat in parliament and becoming a music-hall figure of fun as a result of the revelations of his adulterous behaviour. Dated by Lady Dilke 'Newham | 10 June | 1891'. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 21061
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T G Bonney [ Thomas George Bonney ] (1833-1923), English geologist, President of the Geological Society of London [ Alexander Ra
Thomas George Bonney geologist. Autograph Signature 'T. G. Bonney Secretary' to duplicated document asking Alexander Ramsay to serve on a committee of the British Association for the Advancement of Science with ten other named members.
British Association for the Advancement of Science 22 Albemarle Street London. 28 November 1882. 2pp. 12mo. Bifiolium. Mimeographed document in purple ink. The date Ramsay's name and Bonney's signature are added in Bonney's autograph. The Association's council 'acting under the powers conferred upon them by the General Committee in accordance with their Report have appointed a Committee . to carry into effect the recommendations of the portion of the Council Report accepted by the General committee'. A 'List of the Committee' is on the second page the eleven members headed by 'Mr. H. G. Fordham Secretary' and featuring 'Mr. Francis Galton' and 'Mr. A. Ramsay'. Laid down beneath the list is a printed slip reading: 'That the Council be empowered to appoint a Committee as recommended in their report adopted by the General Committee on August 23 in order to draw up suggestions upon methods of more systematic observation and plans of operation for local societies together with a more uniform mode of publication of he results of their work. It is recommended that this Committee should draw up a list of local societies which publish their proceedings.' Ramsay a geologist was the editor of the short-lived periodical 'The Scientific Roll'. British Association for the Advancement of Science, 22 Albemarle Street, London. 28 November 1882. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 20412
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'Baron Maseres' [ Francis Maseres ] (1741-1824), English lawyer, Attorney-General of the Province of Quebec:
Francis Maseres lawyer. Autograph Letter in the third person from 'Mr: Baron Maseres' to the printer Robert Wilks regarding the disposal of copies of his 'Scriptores Logarithmici'.
London. 5 March 1807. 1p. landscape 12mo. In fair condition lightly aged with central spike hole. Addressed on reverse 'For Mr: Wilks printer in Chancery Lane'. Having received a letter from 'Dr: Mackay' he gives instructions regarding copies of the fifth volume of the book 'which he proposes to be sent to Newcastle and Inverness and other places in Scotland'. If Wilks has not received copies from the bindery he should 'take the said six copies back from Mr: Maseres's chambers'. He also asks for a copy to be sent to Dr Aikin. [ London. ] 5 March 1807. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 17979
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R H Quick [ Robert Hebert Quick ] (1831-1891), English educationalist [ Messrs W Swan Sonnenschein & Co, London publishers; Alic
Robert Hebert Quick educationalist. Autograph Letter Signed 'R H Quick' to his publishers Messrs W. S. Sonnenschein & Co. regarding their publication of Alice M. Christie's translation of a book by 'Frau Bülow'
Hill House Guildford. 3 September 1882. 3pp. 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition lightly aged. He begins by thanking them for sending 'a Copy of Hand work & Head work' by Baroness Martha Von Marenholtz Bülow 1810-1893 'a book on a subject which I trust will soon attract general attention'. In his judgment 'Frau Bu¨low is … very fortunate in getting so skilful a writer as Miss Christie Alice M. Christie to interpret her in England'. He is however 'sorry the circumstances so frankly explained in the translator's preface have not had more influence on the title page. As the Baroness does not consider her work completely translated should not the title page give some hint of omissions' He infers that 'the Baroness has lost her rights in the matter through some informality but it seems a pity she could not have been propitiated.' He ends by asking for 'the address of Mr A. Sonnenschein the well known educational writer & lecturer'. Hill House, Guildford. 3 September 1882. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 19821
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John Edwin Cussans (1837-1899), English antiquary and historian of Hertfordshire [ Edward Walford (1823-1907), magazine editor ]
John Edwin Cussans antiquary. Autograph Letter Signed 'J. E. Cussans' to Edward Walford regarding his 'new Magazine' the Antiquarian Magazine and Bibliographer and the sending of a New Year's card.
On embossed letterhead of 4 Wyndham Crescent Junction Road London . 28 December 1881. See both men's entries in the Oxford DNB. 2pp. 12mo. Bifolium. In fair condition lightly aged and worn. The present letter was written as Walford – having resigned the editorship of the Antiquary in acrimonious circumstances – was preparing to launch the Antiquarian Magazine and Bibliographer renamed Walford's Antiquarian Magazine and Bibliographical Review in 1885. It would cease publication in 1886. In the letter after thanking Walford for his 'very kindly review' Cussans writes: 'If the first number of your new Magazine be a fair specimen of those to follow its success is certain. Every one of the contributors whose names you announce is a good man and in future I shall look forward to the first of the ensuing month with anticipation of pleasure.' As it is 'too late to send you a Xmas card' he is enclosing one for the new year: 'It is somewhat antiquated but that is no dismerit. It may perhaps find a place among the other “Crosby Papers†I sent you. This playbill is the one I looked for in my desk in the City but could not find.' On embossed letterhead of 4 Wyndham Crescent, Junction Road [ London ]. 28 December 1881. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 20174
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Cyril Maude [ Cyril Francis Maude ] (1862-1951), English actor-manager; his wife 'Winifred Emery' [ stage name of actress Maud I
Cyril Maude actor-manager and his wife the actress Winifred Emery. Five Autograph Letters Signed and one Typed Letter Signed by him and two Autograph Letters Signed by her all to the journalist 'Mrs. Whitley'
On following letterheads: four from 26 Cleveland Gardens Lancaster Gate W. London ; two from 33 Egerton Crescent S.W. London ; one from the Playhouse Northumberland Avenue Charing Cross from 1907; one from the Haymarket Theatre London. The eight items are in good condition with light signs of age and wear. Maude's six letters all signed 'Cyril Maude' total 8pp. and his wife's two both signed 'Winifred Emery' total 3pp. In the typed letter the recipient is named as 'Mrs. Whitley 78 Alexandra Rd. St. John's Wood N.W.' All eight items deal with interviews conducted by her with the couple. On 20 December Maude writes 'as I told you I fear there will be nothing in particular for me to tell you as it is very necessary for me to avoid telling anyone anything just yet awhile. However as much as I can tell you I will & of course as in 7 months my wife & I will be outcasts from our dear old theatre we shall naturally be glad that the public shall be reminded of the work done by us there on the day it reopens'. Only Maude's typed letter from the Playhouse Northumberland Avenue carries the year. In a typed letter of 26 June 1907 the only one dated in full Maude writes: 'I am sure you will be glad to hear that the play went splendidly and with the exception of the Morning Post and the Daily Mail we were well received by the Press'. The Haymarket letterhead is headed in black and red: 'Mr. Cyril Maude's Company Beauty and the Barge and That Brute Simmons Direct from the New Theatre and the Haymarket Theatre London By arrangement with Mr. Frederick Harrison' and carries a printed list in the margin of dates and 23 provincial venues from Sheffield to Oxford. On following letterheads: four from 26 Cleveland Gardens, Lancaster Gate, W. [ London ]; two from 33 Egerton Crescent, S.W. [ Lo unknown
书商的参考编号 : 18206
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Karl Shapiro [Karl Jay Shapiro] (1913-2000), American poet [George Barker (1913-1991), English poet]:
V-Letter from Karl Shapiro to George Barker written in publication year of Shapiro's 'V-Letter and other Poems'. A V-Mail Victory Mail letter i.e. photographic print of autograph letter praising Barker and criticising current 'War Poetry'.
A V-Mail Victory Mail letter. San Francisco. February 1944. An interesting communication from one noted twentieth-century English-language poet to another and of additional significance as a V-Letter written in the year of publication of Shapiro's first successful collection the Pulitzer Prize winning 'V-Letter and Other Poems' 1944. See Diederik Oostdijk 'The Wartime Success of Karl Shapiro's V-Letter' 2006. The present item is a V-Mail Victory Mail letter: a 13.5 x 11 cm photograph print of an autograph letter bearing the censor's stamp. At the time of writing Shapiro was on active service. In fair condition lightly aged and folded once. The V-mail process would have ensured that the original letter was destroyed: the present document is therefore the only surviving version of the text. Addressed to 'Mr George Barker c/o New Directions Norfolk Connecticut U.S.A.' Dated February 1944. The address is in parts hard to read: 'Sgt. Karl Shapiro 33006969 13th Port. Sang. Hosp. APD 928 c/o Pan San Francisco'. Shapiro begins the letter: 'Dear Mr. Barker. The letter I wrote you several days ago – if you have received it – must have seemed rather wild and whirling.' He feels that he should tell Barker that he was 'recovering from a malaria attack at the time' and that his 'thoughts were disarranged' and his 'perspective abnormal'. Now that he is better he would like to say 'in sober language that the Elegies Rilke's Duino Elegies are a boon to us who are readers and writers and do me a a bucket of cold water in the face'. 'War Poetry' on the other hand has been 'a deadly disappointment' to Shapiro: 'all ex post facto experience and birds on singing-trees'. It seems to him that Barker alone has 'escaped the bogs of Language and Fame but more than that. Rilke's task of not-understanding the other war although not evasion was inapplicable to the soldier's case.' Barker has 'earned his way to the heart of the war – like the Four Hundred'. The letter concludes: 'I merely want to add my praise to all those other praises you have won.' A V-Mail [Victory Mail] letter. San Francisco. February 1944. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 21262
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Thomas Wodehouse, Curate of the Savoy [ Women's Printing Society, Limited, 21B, Great College Street, Westminster; English socia
Printed pamphlet. A Grammar of Socialism.
Second Edition. John Hodges 13 Soho Square London W. 1884. 32pp. landscape 12mo 8.5 x 13.5 cm. Stitched in grey printed wraps. In fair condition on lightly-aged paper with front wrap detached and lightly marked. Wodehouse is named as author on front cover but not on title-page. Laid out in the form of a fourteen-page catechism of 28 points followed by 'Notes and Illustrations from Various Writers'. Pertinent as ever in its criticism of 'excessive inequality in the partition of wealth'. COPAC only lists three copies of the first edition of 1878. Of the eight copies of the second 1884 edition on COPAC six are listed as being printed by 'F. Verinder'. Second Edition. John Hodges, 13 Soho Square, London, W. 1884. paperback
书商的参考编号 : 18121
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Maud Stewart-Baxter (fl1930), English composer and actress: l 1
Maud Stewart-Baxter English composer and actress. Autograph Letter Signed to fellow member of the Women's Institute offering to 'take charge of a side-show' after her 'blood-poisoning followed by a bad nervous break down'.
10 August 1921. On letterhead of 6 Eastern Terrace Brighton. 4pp 12mo. Bifolium. In fair condition lightly aged with pin hole to one corner. Folded once. The recipient is not named but would appear to be a fellow member of the Women's Institute. She apologises for having been 'unable to attend the former meetings as I am just convalescent from blood-poisoning followed by a bad nervous break down'. She will 'certainly come on Friday at 3-30. I would be pleased to take charge of a side-show or keep at anyone's stall as I very much fear I should not have the strength to canvass for a stall of my own & when I take a thing up I like to do it properly or else leave it alone'. She lists two women she can 'bring as keepers': 'Miss Ryder Broadhills - Keymer. Hassocks' and 'Miss Muriel Usher. 11 Holland Rd - Hove' adding that they 'assisted me at the Clayton Priory Fête when I had a stall & proved most excellent sales women!' 10 August 1921. On letterhead of 6 Eastern Terrace, Brighton. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 22722
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Abraham Hayward (1801-1884), English essayist and translator [Charles Wentworth Dilke (1789-1864), editor of the Athenaeum]:
Abraham Hayward Autograph Letter Signed 'A Hayward' from essayist/translator Abraham Hayward to the editor of the Athenaeum Charles Wentworth Dilke regarding a delayed communication a 'damned foreigner' and payment for a female contributor.
Place not stated. 'Monday' no date. 1p. 4to. Addressed on reverse with red wax seal to 'C. W. Dilke Esq:'. Hayward writes that he is enclosing a note not present which was sent to him 'in one to me received only today though apparently written on Wednesday last. A d - d foreigner kept it in his pocket in the interim.' Clearly referring to a fee for an article he continues: 'The lady will be quite satisfied with what you name but I suppose it may stand over till she does something else'. Place not stated. 'Monday' [no date]. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 12601
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Alaric A Watts [Alaric Alexander Watts] (1797-1864), English poet and journalist [John Larking of Clare Hall, Kent]:
Alaric Alexander Watts poet and journalist. Holograph poem 'Alaric A. Watts' titled 'To Octavia The Eighth daughter of John Larking Esq late of Clare Hall Kent on the completion of her sixth year.'
Place not stated. Dated October 1817. 4pp. 4to. On a bifolium. In fair condition on lightly aged and worn paper with stub from mount still adhering. The poem consists of 84 lines arranged in seven twelve-line stanzas. It begins: 'Full many a gloomy month had past On flagging wing regardless by - Unremarked by aught - save grief since last I gazed upon thy bright blue eye And bade my Lyre pour forth for thee Its strains of wildest minstrelsy!' The fourth line in the fourth stanza 'For blessings on thy future years' has been deleted and replaced with 'To save thee from affliction's tears'. In 1823 the poem was reprinted in John Platt's 'Female Mentor' from the 'Monthly Magazine'. The date of the first printing has not been established. It was reprinted in 1824 in Watts's 'Poetical Sketches'. Place not stated. Dated October 1817. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 15527
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William James Callcott (c1823-1900), English marine artist [ Maitland Coffin ]: c 1
William James Callcott marine artist. Autograph Letter Signed 'W. J. Callcott' to Dr Maitland Coffin offering a painting at an 'awfully low' price so that he can pay his studio rent.
From 48 Stockwell Park Crescent London S.W. On letterhead of the Savage Club Lancaster House Savoy W.C. 22 December 1886. 2pp. 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition lightly aged. Headed 'Private'. He writes that he called the previous day at Coffin's chambers and that he will do so the following day 'and will bring that bit for the wall'. He states 'in confidence' that he wishes to 'pay a surgeon on Saty next £6. 5. 0 rent for Studio - he is a good fellow but he wants his rent'. Callcott has in the studio 'a number of works & I would let you have if agreeable a good picture recent work size 61in x 41 - Rocky Coast - never used yet in Exhibition or otherwise'. He can let Coffin have the painting at an 'awfully low' price. From 48 Stockwell Park Crescent, London S.W. On letterhead of the Savage Club, Lancaster House, Savoy, W.C. 22 December 1886. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 18290
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Frank Pettingell [ Frank Edmund George Pettingell ] (1891-1966), English film actor [ Gainsborough Productions ]:
Frank Pettingell English film actor. Autograph Letter Signed 'Frank Pettingell' to 'Mr Capur' witha movie still of Pettingell in the Gainsborough Production 'Take My Tip' .
Letter on letterhead of Highfield Lodge Wise Lane Mill Hill N.W.7. London 26 August 1945. Movie still: Renown Pictures Corporation Limited Gainsborough Production 1937 . ONE: Letter. 2pp. 4to. In fair condition lightly aged. He apologises for the delay in returning 'Purple Dust' explaining that he has only recently learnt 'definitely that the film will claim me until the end of October'. He asks Capur or his secretary 'to call in any time at the Theatrical bookshop in your court - I cannot remember the name of the shop - nor its proprietor except that his first name is Barry. i.e. Barry Duncan of St Martin's Court London The shop is between your office door and Wyndham's side wall.' He asks for Duncan to be informed that Pettingell 'saw a poster of a Peter Daubeny presentation I fancy it is "The Lady from Edinburgh" for which the decor was done by Gladys Calthrop'. TWO: Black and white 20 x 25 cm film still of Pettingell and Jack Hulbert clowning with the waiter in a restaurant. In fair condition lightly aged and worn. Caption at foot: 'Jack Hulbert & Cicely Courtneidge in Renown Pictures Corpn. Ltd. presents "Take My Tip" A Gainsborough Production U'. Letter on letterhead of Highfield Lodge, Wise Lane, Mill Hill, N.W.7. [ London ] 26 August 1945. Movie still: Renown Pictures Co unknown
书商的参考编号 : 17995
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Mrs Humphrey Ward [ Mary Augusta Ward, nee Arnold ] (1851-1920), English novelist [ Harold Frederick (1856-98), London correspon
Mrs. Humphrey Ward novelist. Autograph Letter Signed 'Mary A. Ward' to W. J. Fisher regarding 'the fund to be raised for Mr. Harold Frederic's widow & children' expressing disquiet over 'circumstances disclosed' at .Frederic's inquest.
25 Grosvenor Place London SW on cancelled letterhead of Stocks Tring. 5 December 1898. An interesting letter regarding a celebrated Victorian scandal. In 1884 Frederic had come to England with his wife and five children as the London correspondent of the New York TImes. He set up a second household with Kate Lyon with whom he had a further three children. Lyons was a Christian Scientist and when Frederic suffered a stroke in 1898 she tried to cure him by faith healing but he died. At the instigation of Mrs Frederic Lyon was tried for manslaughter but was acquitted. 3pp. 12mo. Bifolium with mourning border. In good condition lightly-aged with minor traces of two tissue mounts. She begins by stating that his letter has remained unanswered due to 'health which is not very strong and an unusual pressure of letters'. She is 'somewhat puzzled what to say' but while contributing five guineas does not wish to be put on the committee of the fund 'for poor Mrs. Frederic & her children'. She concludes: 'I much admired some sides of Mr. Frederic's talent but circumstances disclosed at the inquest were very painful and my mind is so far from clear on the whole subject that I should prefer not to be on the Committee'. A postscript regarding the making out of the cheque for five guineas is in another hand. Loosely inserted is a slip of paper with a manuscript note by Fisher regarding the author of the letter. From a batch of papers received by Fisher in connection with the fund. 25 Grosvenor Place, London SW, on cancelled letterhead of Stocks, Tring. 5 December 1898. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 17931
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John Pye (1782-1874), English landscape painter [ Walter Field (1837-1901), artist ]:
John Pye landscape painter. Manuscript Letter to fellow-artist Walter Field written by an amanuensis and signed 'John Pye' giving his opinion of a copy of Turner's 'England and Wales' being offered for sale at Christie's.
17 Gloucester Crescent NW London . 3 March 1871. 3pp. 12mo. Bifolium. In fair condition on aged paper laid down on part of a leaf from an album. He writes that he has 'carefully looked over the Copy of "Turner's England and Wales" that will be offered for Sale at Christies rooms on Tuesday next' and that while he finds it 'in all respects good of its kind and applicable to the Library of a gentleman' it is 'not so well applicable to the Studio of an Artist whose aim is to acquire from it all the knowledge that a more refined class of impressions of places might impart to him'. He has been told by a clerk at Christie's that the probable sum the work will sell for is twelve to fifteen pounds and that a proof copy 'would realise a very different sum'. 17 Gloucester Crescent, NW [ London ]. 3 March 1871. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 17861
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G E Connor [ Gwendolyn Edith Connor (1885-1950), afterwards Gwendolyn Edith Tapley-Soper ] [ Thomas Bilney (c1495-1531), English
Inscribed by the author. 1531-1931. Thomas Bilney M.A. LL.D. Fellow of Trinity Hall and Professor of Civil Law at Cambridge and The Dawn of The Fourth Centenary of The Reformation in England.
At end: 'G. E. CONNOR. 2 Dix's Field Exeter.' Pamphlet from 1931; author's inscription dated 1938. . 4pp. 4to. Bifolium. In good condition with light signs of age. Inscribed at bottom right: 'With Compliments from The Writer. 1938.' And beneath inscription again by Moore in pencil: 'Kindly return after reading if not required to 28 Bouverie Place Exeter. As copies are now scarce'. At the end of the document the author has added '2' to his address and has amended the following: 'A Memorial Tablet to Dr. Thomas Bilney will D.V. amended to 'was' be unveiled on September 19th 1931 in the Lollards' Pit at Norwich. added in manuscript: 'by Mrs. Tapley-Soper.' Mrs Tapley-Soper being the author herself'. Connor appeals to the reader to 'co-operate in any way in commemorating the Fourth Centenary of the Martyrdom of Thomas Bilney M.A. LL.D. and in bringing to the Remembrance of the English-speaking Peoples the Fourth Centenary of the Dawn of the Reformation'. The tone verges on the unhinged with such exclamations as 'What did Joan of Arc do for England Nothing. What did Thomas Bilney do for England More than anyone can tell.' and 'Is there a conspiracy of silence Is England to be ignorant and indifferent to the Fourth Centenary of the Reformation in England God helping us NO!' Scarce: three copies only on COPAC. At end: 'G. E. CONNOR. | [2] Dix's Field, | Exeter.' [ Pamphlet from 1931; author's inscription dated 1938. ] unknown
书商的参考编号 : 19573
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Thomas Haynes Bayly (1797-1839), English poet and dramatist [Isaac Watts]:
Thomas Haynes Bayly English poet. Holograph Poem signed 'Thomas Haynes Bayly' titled 'A ditty!' with note explaining that it has been 'written in the shortest minute of the longest day'.
Place not stated. 22 June 1835. 2pp. 4to. In fair condition on aged paper. An unpublished jeux d'esprit on the well-known poem by Isaac Watts also parodied by Lewis Carroll the poem consists of twenty-four lines arranged in six four-line stanzas followed by: 'written in the shortest minute of the longest day by Thomas Haynes Bayly June 22nd. 1835.' The first two stanzas read: 'As "doth the little busy Bee "Improve each shining hour "And gather honey all the day "From every opening flower." So doth the busy T. H. B. From bud to blossom hop In search of sweets incessantly And seldom finds a drop!' Of the woman or girl to whom he is addressing the poem he writes in the fourth stanza: 'And oh most happy T. H. B. When sick of common features To look upon a prodigy! Most fair of human creatures!' Place not stated. 22 June 1835. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 15530
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Bernard Miles [ Bernard James, Baron Miles ] (1907-1981), English actor, writer and director:
Bernard Miles actor and director. Two Typed Notes Signed and one Autograph Note Signed to the bookseller Barry Duncan.
One typed note 28 September 1948 on letterhead of Duff House Acacia Road London NW8 the other on letterhead of the Mermaid Theatre Blackfriars 16 November 1964. The autograph note without place or date. The two typed notes in good condition lightly aged; the autograph note in fair condition on aged paper. Two items signed 'Bernard Miles' and one 'B. M.' The first typed note suggests an exchange of material with the autograph postscript 'One or two of the appeals for charity are endorsed by H. I. Henry Irving himself.' The second typed note declines a collection: 'I managed to pick up an almost complete set in Leeds soon after we talked - nearly 200'. The autograph note simply acknowledges the sending of a cheque for a 'little lot of photographs I took away'. Also present is a carbon copy of one of Duncan's bills to Miles dated 27 March 1948. One typed note (28 September 1948) on letterhead of Duff House, Acacia Road, London, NW8, the other on letterhead of the Mermaid unknown
书商的参考编号 : 17945
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H M Tomlinson [ Henry Major Tomlinson ] (1873-1958), English journalist and author [ George G Harrap, London publisher ]:
H. M. Tomlinson author. Autograph Letter Signed 'H. M Tomlinson' to the publisher George G. Harrap expressing an unwillingness to sign the introduction to 'Great Sea Stories of All Nations'.
On letterhead of Rigewood Croham Manor Road South Croydon. 14 April 1930. 1p. 12mo. In good condition on lightly-aged paper. He would agree to sign 'the introduction to the Sea Stories for a special edition' if he was not 'convinced this "special edition" promotion has been overdone of late'. He concludes: 'I would rather not: but I am greatly obliged by the invitation.' On letterhead of Rigewood, Croham Manor Road, South Croydon. 14 April 1930. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 17601
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Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912), English artist, born in Friesland, Holland:
Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema artist. Autograph Note Signed 'L Alma Tadema'
On letterhead of 34 Grove End Road St John's Wood London NW. 3 December 1910. On letterhead cut down to 7.5 x 9.5 cm laid down on small piece of grey paper. In good condition lightly-aged. Reads: 'An autograph for Miss Phoebe Tull's collection L Alma Tadema'. Caption on mount: 'Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema. R.A. His pictures for the most part classical subjects.' On letterhead of 34 Grove End Road, St John's Wood, London NW. 3 December 1910. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 17935
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John Hellins (d1827), English mathematician and astronomer: d 1
John Hellins astronomer. Autograph Letter Signed 'J. Hellins' to unnamed rercipient regarding 'the silver medal for me from Mr. Glendinning in Hatton Gardens' and the sending of books.
'Potter's-Pury' Potterspury Northamptonshire 23 June 1803. 1p. 4to. On aged paper with some discoloration and chipping to extremities. He has been hindered by an 'unexpected interruption' from sending via 'Richd. Scrivener' 'Stewarts Quadrature of Curves' but Scrivener will bring it 'the next time he goes to London'. The middle paragraph concerns 'Langhorne's sermons' which he asks to be sent 'by Coach'. He ends by asking the recipient - if he has received 'the silver medal for me from Mr. Glendinning in Hatton Garden' to 'wrap it up & put it into one of the Books'. 'Potter's-Pury' [ Potterspury, Northamptonshire ], 23 June 1803. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 17984
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John Fonblanque [ John Anthony de Grenier Fonblanque ] (1759-1837), English author, whig politician and barrister:
John Fonblanque author and whig politician. Autograph Memorandum signed 'John: Fonblanque' regarding 'distinguishing Barons by Tenure from Barons by Writ'.
Temple London . 7 March 1830. 2pp. 12mo. 55 lines of closely-written text with a few minor emendations. In fair condition on lightly aged and worn paper with 'John Fonblanque' in another hand at foot of first page. The document begins: 'I have been considering whether the Distinction that we notices this morning in the Description of the Heir sometimes as Lord & sometimes not may not fornish another Criticism for distinguishing Barons by Tenure from Barons by Writ'. He proceeds to argue the point learnedly. Temple [ London ]. 7 March 1830. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 17618
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Nathaniel Lindley (1828-1921), Baron Lindley [ Lord Lindley ], English judge, Master of the Rolls 1897-1900:
Lord Lindley Master of the Rolls. Autograph Letter Signed 'Nathl Lindley' to Sir Richard Harington with regard to his application for an Indian judgeship.
On letterhead of 19 Craven Hill Gardens Hyde Park W. London 2 June 1899. 2pp. 12mo. In fair condition on lightly-aged paper. A cordial and businesslike missive reading: 'My dear Harington Judges at least old ones like myself do not give testimonials to men at the Bar seeking appointments But you may with pleasure say that you have my permission to refer to me & that may be of use to you; or it may not for the indian Secretary does not know me personally & he may not therefore refer to me at all'. Sir Richard Harington 1861-1931 of Ridlington 12th Baronet was appointed a Puisne Judge in the High Court of Justice at Fort William in Bengal in 1899 and served in that capacity until returning to England in 1913. From the Harington papers. On letterhead of 19 Craven Hill Gardens, Hyde Park, W. [ London ] 2 June 1899. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 19263
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Louis N Parker [ Louis Napoleon Parker ] (1852-1944), English dramatist and composer:
Louis Napoleon Parker dramatist and composer. Five Autograph Letters Signed all 'Louis N. Parker' to 'Mrs. Whitley' of the Pall Mall Gazette regarding her interviews of him one jokingly giving the opinion of 'Percy- the cat'.
Four on letterhead of 75 Gunterstone Road West Kensington W. London and the fifth from the same address. Between 15 June 1898 and 4 October 1899. A total of 6pp. 5pp. in 12mo and 1p. in 4to. The five items in fair condition with light signs of age and wear. In the first letter 15 June 1898 he says he is posting 'the MS. untouched: it is excellent to Sir Douglas' i.e. Whitley's editor Sir Douglas Straight. The following day he informs her that 'the interview reads charmingly' and that 'everybody in the theatre is delighted with it' adding that he has 'just posted it to the Poet'. In the third letter written five months later 4 November 1898 he confirms the arrangements for another interview adding that he has 'many pleasant memories of the gentle way you let me off last time'. Five days after that 9 November 1898 following the publication of the interview he indulges in a flight of fancy: 'Percy - the cat - sends his kind love. He is naughtier than ever now we have appeared in the P.M.G. He says he thinks it was an admirable interview and admirably done. He has not done laughing yet. In his opinion for one reader who wades through the usual gas about how the Staff are working 25 hours in the day how Mr. Spiffkins has at last got the chance of his life and how Miss Uppers is going to paralyse all London you have fifty readers for your last effort. Wherein I agree.' In the last letter written a year later 4 October 1899 he writes tongue in cheek: 'I will speak but I fear it's no use. You ought to have interviewed me. last world underlined I'd have shewn you all my clothes and I want to tell you about a wonderful new doctor I've discovered abroad.' In a postscript he suggests that she might do her 'dress article all night by coming to the performance'. Four on letterhead of 75 Gunterstone Road, West Kensington, W. [ London ], and the fifth from the same address. Between 15 June hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 17997
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H Hugh Harvey, English musicologist and broadcaster [ The Gaiety Theatre, Aldwych, London; Walter James Macqueen-Pope (1888-1960
The Gaiety Theatre Aldwych London. Two Autograph Letters Signed from H. Hugh Harvey to theatre historian W. J. Macqueen-Pope reminiscing about 'theatrical matters' andn in particular the Gaiety Theatre.
Both on his letterhead 24 Wessex Gardens Golder Green NW11 London . 12 and 16 January 1950. Both in good condition on aged paper. ONE: 2pp. 4to. He reminds Macqueen-Pope that two years previously he was 'kind enough to receive me at your Office and after a long and most interesting chat on things theatrical over an hour as I recall! you wrote into my copies of your "Drury Lane" and "Carriages at Eleven" two very greatly appreciated inscriptions by way of friendship'. He now has his 'delightful "Gaiety" and splendid 'Haymarket" and asks for 'another pow-wow' at 359 Strand. The recipient's 'Gaiety' has sent him 'rummaging through my old programmes to stick inside the covers - and to my horror I discovered that my acquaintance with theh Old Gaiety commenced 50 years ago next July with Teddy Payne & dear old Connie Ediss bless her memory in "The Messenger Boy". Ye gods! I feel almost a centenarian thanks to that programme!!' He also discusses the 'Haymarket' book Samuel Foote and his own activities: 'I have an immense collection of Historic Singers' Records from which I sometimes broadcast over the air - & I write Articles on these great Artists for sundry little magazines here & in America on occasion.' A postscript concerns 'Gordon Whelan Albert's son - a very old pal of mine who you too know'. TWO: 1p. 8vo. He thanks him for making an arrangement to meet: 'I very much look forward to another chat on those days you and I knew so well - great times that have alas gone for ever'. There is a postscript on Macqueen-Pope's '"Gaiety" do at the Dorchester'. Both on his letterhead, 24 Wessex Gardens, Golder Green, NW11 [ London ]. 12 and 16 January 1950. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 17768
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Thomas Blore (1754-1818), English topographer [ Sir John Edward Harington of Ridlington ]:
Thomas Blore topographer. Autograph Letter Signed 'Tho: Blore' to Sir John Edward Harington of Ridlington posing a number of questions so that he may complete his pedigree for his history of Rutland.
Stamford. 23 December 1807. 3pp. 4to. Bifolium. In fair condition aged and creased with a few short closed tears. The reverse of the second leaf carries red wax seal with a good impression and two postmarks and is addressed by Blore to Harington in Berkeley Square. Neatly and closely written beginning: 'I am favoured with your letter and send you underneath the questions which I shall be glad to have answered to enable me to complete your Pedigree down to the present time for the History of Rutland. I am in possession of Wright's History of Rutland and the other printed books mentioned in your letter but none of these nor any of the Baronetages hitherto printed contain so complete an account of the early part of the family as I have already drawn up. A number of enquiries follows after which Blore writes: 'I have taken great pains with the Harington Pedigree and have had access to many ancient and authentic documents relative to the family adn the family estates in Rutland and elsewhere but those documents unfortunately do not come down to the periods of the above enquiries on which the Baronetages are extremely defective.' He ends with a repeated appeal for information so that he may be 'enabled to make the Pedigree as respectable for accuracy as it is for antiquity'. From the Harington family papers. Stamford. 23 December 1807. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 19331
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Caleb Robert Stanley [C R Stanley] (1795-1868), English artist [T W Winstanley, Secretary, Royal Manchester Institution; Manches
Caleb Robert Stanley English artist. Autograph communication with Stanley's name 'C R Stanley' and address to T. W. Winstanley Secretary Royal Manchester Institution giving details of two paintings for its 1842 exhibition.
'C R Stanley 25 Gt Maddox St Hanover Sqre. London' 9 August 1842. 1p. 4to. On bifolium. In good condition lightly aged. Addressed by Stanley with red wax seal on reverse of second leaf to 'The Secretary In the Manchester Institution Moseley sic St Manchester'. The text itself consists of the names and prices of the two pictures to be submitted to the 1842 show with the date and Stanley's name and address: 'No 1. Water Mill North Devon 25£ with Frame. No 2 Lane Scene Painted from Nature 25£ with Frame C R Stanley 25 Gt Maddox St Hanover Sqre. August 9th. 1842'. Winstanley has added the catalogue numbers of the two articles: 265 and 162. 'C R Stanley | 25 Gt Maddox St | Hanover Sqre. [London]' 9 August 1842. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 20929
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[Nineteenth-century English or American agricultural poetry; Victorian rural verse; provincial literature; working class writing
Nineteenth-century agricultural poetry. Fair copy manuscript of anonymous American poem titled 'Elegy on the death of a Farm Laborer.' With emendations and additions in pencil.
Without place or date. 1840s. 10pp. 8vo. On five leaves torn from a notebook. In fair condition on aged and lightly-worn paper. A creditable effort showing the influence of Gray's 'Elegy' and Goldsmith's 'Deserted Village' describing the unnamed farm hand's funeral and reflecting on the virtues and hardships of the poor. Begins: 'From yonder peaceful and secluded dell Snug in the bosom of th'encircling hills The perfumed Zephyr bears a passing knell And melancholy o'er the Soul distils. It tells us hoary Time's unswerving flight Has snapped the thread of Life's uncertain span; And that grim Death with his relentless might Has swung his sickle through th'abode of man.' Care has been taken in the revision of the text with emendations including several passages deleted and replaced. The poem ends abruptly on the tenth page suggesting that it is not complete: 'Then comes the happy and eventful day When scarce-used clothes once more are brought to view'. Without place or date. [1840s?] hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 15218
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J G Wilson [John Gideon Wilson] (1876-1963), 'the most famous English bookseller of his time' and proprietor of the prestigious
J. G. Wilson proprietor of London booksellers J. & E. Bumpus Ltd. Autograph notebook containing draft of talk to trainee booksellers on 'Modern Fine & First Editions' proposals for 'Anecdotal History of Bookselling' and for trade 'social club'.
Without date or place. J. & E. Bumpus Ltd. 477 Oxford Street. It is Sir Basil Blackwell in his DNB entry on Wilson who described him as 'the most famous English sic bookseller of his time'. The freshness and enthusiasm conveyed by this small volume supports Blackwell's view that Wilson viewed 'bookselling not so much as a matter of retail trade as a service in which bookseller and customer met and shared the experience of contact with the precious manifestations of the spirit of man' as well as casting light on the methods and practices which made Wilson so successful. 23pp. 12mo with a further nine pages of pencil notes on early printing and two small leaves of memoranda loosely inserted. In Wilson's neat hand with occasional corrections. Ryman 'Strand Reporters Book'. In fair condition on lightly aged and worn paper. The notebook's first item is the draft of the talk titled 'Modern Fine & First Editions' on three numbered pages. It begins: 'The first year's course presented several talks relating to Stock and how it should be displayed & kept. In the main we considered the regular level stock & what are usually called bread & butter lines. We didn't touch with much detail on remainders as a regular departmental matter although as we all know many of the remainder items are most attractive books & when stocks are small the selling is quick & easy. It is perhaps a topic that deserves an evening to itself.' This section is followed by another three pages of untitled notes on the nature of bookselling which is described as 'more than mere handling of books as commodities selling what is asked for going with the stream. It is having a knowledge & control of the material passing it on with a touch of personal flavour. Swank you say. Yes indeed I agree. But not altogether swank because the exercise of control the keeping of a feeling of detachment is the proper attitude of all good salesmanship.' This section contains a praise for the 'zest & enthusiasm' of the 'old-fashioned bookseller': 'He was not ashamed to voice his love for authors & books. He was no trimmer. Is not a part of the new style a joy in belittling what has been the popular & accepted literary forms Isn't this another kind of swank' After a few pages of miscellaneous notes comes a proposal for a book on the 'story of bookselling in the City of London' 'a most deserving study which might be attempted as a thesis arranged by the Stationers' Company or by a combined effort on the part of the Publishers' Assocn. & the Associated Booksellers.' Another page headed 'Anecdotal History of Bookselling' proposes 'a social club which could meet once a month or say six times a year. At the meetings those who know the history of the booktrade in some of its aspects would be asked to speak & members would add their memories or views.' Two pages one detached concern 'Stocktaking' beginning: 'Art of valuing our possessions: To know what we are worth in relation to sale prices. To look at everything frankly and rearrange sales. This presupposes a knowledge of what we paid for the goods = Cost a. Purchases during financial year. b. Books taken in last stock sheets. c. Detail all valuable books.' Another note discusses the 'reconditioning of bookshops in line with modern shopfitting' with reference to <> exteriors given to WHSmith establishments'. The memoranda on the two small leaves contain some interesting thoughts for example: 'Typography is not enough. The real maker is the author. Would your designer refuse to clothe with beautiful design inferior writing. Overalls - & a little more music!' and 'Steep yourself in words well spoken Surround yourself with beautiful phrases Dont be ashamed to be found reading a classic'. Wilson's view of the bookseller's high calling is also conveyed in another note: 'Impossible to maintain freshness of reception all the time. Gradually we become set. Is there any cure for this shutting down The only preservative is a habit of holding our own opinions very personally while keeping an open mind to new ideas; and to avoid infatuation by maintaining a lively detachment in our work.' Without date or place. [J. & E. Bumpus Ltd., 477 Oxford Street.] hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 15660
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Victor Pasmore [ Edwin John Victor Pasmore ], English abstract artist and architect:
Victor Pasmore artist and architect. Autograph Card Signed 'Victor' thanking Basil Jonsen for his appreciation.
With letterhead 12 St German's Place Blackheath London. 1 June 1965. Written on one side of a 10 x 14.5 cm card beneath a stylish 'modern' letterhead. Somewhat aged and worn. The message reads: '1/6/65 Dear Basil Very many thanks indeed for your letter - believe me your appreciation is tremendously valued. All good wishes Victor'. The recipient is identified in another hand on the reverse with an address and directions. With letterhead, 12 St German's Place, Blackheath, London. 1 June 1965. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 17637
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Nina Bawden (1925-2012), English novelist and children's writer:
Nina Bawden novelist and children's writer. Autograph Signed Inscription on card.
Card with her letterhead 22 Noel Road London N1 8HA. No date. On one side of 10.5 x 14.5 cm grey-blue card. In very good condition. Inscription in blue ink beneath the letterhead which includes email address and phone number: 'This is for the Autograph Auction next March. Good luck Nina Bawden'. See Image. Card with her letterhead, 22 Noel Road, London N1 8HA. No date. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 20932
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H Lonsdale Elmes [ Harvey Lonsdale Elmes ] (1814-1847), English architect, designer of St George's Hall, Liverpool:
H. Lonsdale Elmes architect. Autograph Note Signed 'H. Lonsdale Elmes' to Henry Howard Secretary Royal Academy giving the name of a drawing for exhibition.
No place or date. On 10 x 11.5 cm piece of paper cut down from a longer letter. Aged and worn with traces of glue and grey paper mount adhering to the reverse which is addressed by Elmes to Howard at the Royal Academy. Reads: 'I send with this one drawing for Exhibition with my name at the back of which the following is the description "Design for a National Museum comprised in a space of two Acres H. Lonsdale Hunter 11 Park Street Westminster'. Note: Perhaps he was quoting for St George's Hall. No place or date. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 19732
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Charles Greville [ Charles Cavendish Fulke Greville ] (1794-1865), English diarist ('The Greville Memoirs') and first-class cric
Cholera; Charles Greville celebrated diarist and first-class cricketer. Autograph Signature 'C Greville' to part of letter.
No place. 28 November 1831. The Greville Memoirs caused an uproar on its publication in 1874. Queen Victoria described it as a 'dreadful and really scandalous book' which should be 'severely censored and discredited'. Disraeli characterised its author as 'the vainest being—I don't limit myself to man—that ever existed; and I don't forget Cicero and Lytton Bulwer … when he was not scandalous he was prolix and prosy—a clumsy wordy writer … a more verbose indefinite unwieldy affair without a happy expression never issued from the pen of a fagged subordinate of the daily press'. On both sides of a piece of paper cut from a letter. In good condition lightly aged. The verso reads: 'Sir Your Most Obedt Servant C Greville 28 Nov. 1831 A Report to be transmitted accordingly on Monday in every Week. -' The recto reads: '… requesting by desire of Viscoun<t> Palmerston that a Weekly Repo<rt> may be made out and transmi<tted> to that Department relative to the state of health in London with reference to Cholera Morb<us> I am to desire that you will …'. Note: "The first incidence of cholera in England occurred in Sunderland in October 1831 when a ship carrying sailors who had the disease docked at the port. The ship was allowed to dock because the port authorities objected to and therefore ignored instructions from the government to quarantine all ships coming from the Baltic states. From Sunderland the disease made its way northwards into Scotland and southwards toward London. Before it had run its course the disease had claimed some 52000 lives." No place. 28 November 1831. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 20690
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George Graves [ George Windsor Graves ] (1876-1949), English comic actor [ Herman Finck [ born Hermann Van Der Vinck ] (1872-193
George Graves comic actor. Autograph Letter Signed a warm letter of condolence to the widow of the composer Herman Finck.
On letterhead of 96 New Cavendish Street W.1. London . 22 April 1939 . 2pp. 12mo. In good condition lightly aged. The letter is addressed to 'My poor dear' and he writes 'with deepest sympathy' with 'your terrible loss of dear Herman. I little thought that my last visit would be the last.' It is 'perhaps poor consolation' to her but Finck's passing 'hits all his pals very hard indeed. For he was dearly loved by everybody.' He urges her to 'Be brave my dear & be sure we are all thinking of you in this awful time.' 'Ans:' i.e. 'Answered' is written at the head. See Graves's entry in the Oxford DNB. Finck's 'In the Shadows' was one of the last pieces played by the orchestra on the Titanic. On letterhead of 96 New Cavendish Street, W.1. [ London ]. 22 [ April 1939 ]. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 19607
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