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John Van Druten [John William Van Druten] (1901-1957), Anglo-American dramatist Typed Letter Signed ('John van Druten'), giving advice to an actor named 'France'. 4to, 1 p, 21 lines. On creased and lightly-foxed paper, with a couple of closed tears (not affecting text, which is clear and entire). May refer to the 1928 revival of van Druten's play 'Young Woodley' (previously banned by the censor), or (which is more likely) to his 'After All' (1929). Van... |
Music and Theatre | £80.00 | |
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John W. Lawrence [ Maurice Reckitt ] Author and editor of "Christian Newsletter" and "Frontier". Total ten letters, 12 pages, 4to, minor defects, mainly good condition. Subjects include: requests for reviews of psychology books and other new publications in Mairet's sphere; discussion of Ernest Jones on Freud and request for a... |
£400.00 | ||
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John W. Parker, publisher and bookseller. Two invoices, a receipt, and cheque countersigned by Parker. "John W. Parker, Publisher to The Committee of General Literature and Education appointed by the [SPCK]", invoices and receipt, Dec 1833 & 1834, April 1833 and 22 April 1834 respectively, total £8.17, for advertising "Publications of Society in Saturday Mag Pt 2 / Bible in Times, Courier,... |
Book Trade History | £100.00 | |
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John Weiss (1818-1879), Unitarian Minister, author, "second generation transcendentalist" Autograph Letter Signed "J Weiss" to "Morse"[Sidney H. Morse, editor of "The Radical"] Four pages, 8vo, grubby and with fold marks but text clear and complete. Weiss is writing about an untimate contribution to "The Radical" and another article. "I don't know that it is a matter of much consequence, but I rather want to have my "Dangers" [Dangers of Our Political Machinery,... |
Book Trade History, History, Religion | £150.00 |
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John Wilkes (1725–1797), English whig politician, rake and author; Lord Mayor of London, 1774; supposed member of Dashwood's Hell Fire Club Autograph Signature ('John Wilkes') on piece of paper. Good clear signature on aged and creased paper, 5.5 x 8 cm, with one rough edge and a small triangle torn away from one corner. Glue staining from previous mounting on reverse. |
History | £75.00 | |
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John William Burgon (1813–1888), Dean of Chichester and biblical scholar Autograph Letter Signed ('John W Burgon') to 'D[ear] L.' 12mo, 2 pp. Good on lightly aged paper. Folded twice. Traces of previous mount adhering to reverse of blank second leaf of bifolium. The recipient 'cannot be more conservative' than Burgon himself. 'But remember - it is the interpretation of the Rubric in question which is causing us all this... |
£35.00 | ||
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John Wilson [ Christopher North ] Autograph Note, third person, to "Messrs Blackwoods' Printing Office". One page, trimmed, 6 x 5", some defects but text clear and apprently complete, as follows: "Professor Wilson wishes the enclosed LIst to be set up immediately [underlined]; & a proof of it to be ready in the [shop?] [phrase underlined] at 10 O'Clock tomorro morning [underlined] as it will be... |
Book Trade History, Literature, Printing History | £68.00 | |
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John Wilson Croker [James Heywood Markland] Autograph Letter Signed to James Heywood Markland, with autograph draft of Markland's reply. Politician and essayist (1780-1857). The recipient (1788-1864) was an antiquary and member of the Roxburghe Club. Four pages, 12mo. In very good condition, although rather grubby and with traces of stub adhering to one edge. He finds 'a letter of Pope to Beau Nash transmitting him an inscription... |
History, Literature, Military and Naval History | £150.00 | |
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John Wilson Croker, Autograph Letter, third person to Sir Cuthbert Sharp, antiquary Statesman and writer. 2pp., 8vo. He thanks Sharp for sending some books to him but points out that the books need not have travelled under Francis Freeling's cover as Croker's held good unrestrictedly. |
Book Trade History, History, Literature | £35.00 | |
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John Wilson Croker. Autograph note signed to "Clarke". Politician and essayist (1780-1857). One page, 8vo, good condition, saying "My carriage will meet you at the Gosport Station tomorrow, Saturday, a 1/4 past 3. |
History | £35.00 |