Search the catalogue
Search results
| Author, Title, Summary | Subject | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Joseph Hatton (1841-1907), English novelist and journalist [Victorian monologues; nineteenth-century dramatic readings; The Palace Hotel, Buxton] 4to, 8 pp. Stitched pamphlet on grey paper. Text clear and complete. Good, though somewhat creased, and a little stained. In small type. Divided into two sections: 'Selections from the opinions of the London press' and 'Selections from the opinions of the provincial press'. In a long quotation... |
Literature, Music and Theatre | £56.00 |
 |
|
Joseph Hatton [Joseph Paul Christopher Hatton] (1841-1907), English novelist and journalist Autograph Card Signed ('Joseph Hatton') to Edward Draper of Vincent Square. Fourteen lines on the back of two-tone Dutch postcard, the front being tined light blue. Addressed to 'Edw Draper Esq, 3 Vincent Square, Westminster, London, England'. Aged and grubby, with two creases and slight traces of previous mount on front. Hatton's hand is difficult, but the note,... |
Literature | £35.00 |
 |
|
Joseph Henry Shorthouse (1894-1903), English author, best known for his book 'John Inglesant' Autograph Letter Signed ('J. Henry Shorthouse') to 'Mr. Barrow'. 12mo, 3 pp. Very good, with a strip of cream paper from previous mounting adhering to the blank verso of the second leaf of the bifolium. He has 'received a Catalogue of the Friends Book Society's Annual Sale held by your and Mrs Barrow's kind invitation'. He and his wife 'should have enjoyed... |
Literature | £45.00 | |
|
Joseph Henry Shorthouse [Hugh Nettlefold; Edgbaston, Warwickshire] Autograph Letter Signed to Hugh Nettlefold, with initaled pencil reply. English novelist (1834-1903), influenced by Ruskin and Pre-Raphaelitism, author of the influential 'John Inglesant'. Three pages, 12mo. Very good. The recipient Hugh Nettlefold (1858-93) was a screwmaker residing in Hall Field House, Sir Harrys Rd, Edgbaston. Reads 'We shall be very pleased to... |
Literature | £35.00 | |
|
Joseph Hippolyte Vinchon Letter Signed to "Monsieur le Directeur de l'Imprimerie Imperiale". In French. One page, folio, good condition. In a copperplate hand (ecriture moulee) Vinchon (or a professional) has written an appeal for a job to the Director of the Imprimerie Imperiale. He says: Compositeur, typographer, ayant fait des etudes assez suivis, bien appris mon etat, et desireux de reussis,... |
French, Printing History | £450.00 | |
|
Joseph Hume (1777-1855), Scottish radical politican Autograph Note Signed to <R. Branden Esq.?>. 12mo: 1 p. Good, on aged and lightly-ruckled paper. Text clear and entire. Difficult hand. Asks the recipient to 'allow the Bearer to see the L<?> Papers laid on the Table yesterday'. Also asks that the papers 'be printed as soon as possible as I shall mention them in the house'. |
History | £28.00 |
 |
|
Joseph Jackson Howard Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent. Genealogist (1827-1902) and Maltravers Herald Extraordinary. Three pages, 12mo. Good, but with some glue stains at head of verso of first leaf and recto of second leaf of bifoliate. Bottom corner of second leaf cut away (not affecting text). He is grateful for the 'account of Chipchase' and is... |
History | £75.00 | |
|
Joseph Jacobs (1854-1916), Anglo-American Jewish scholar, historian and folklorist, born in Australia Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male recipient. 12mo, 1p. On bifolium. Very good. Asks for the two stories ('I have had hitherto but little response to my appeal for further tales'). Asks for further information about 'the Hampshire girl & the Irishwoman'. |
History | £75.00 |
 |
|
Anon. Handbill, 4pp., 8vo, bifolium, staining, sunning of edges, closed tears on folds, minor obscuring of text, fair condition only. It concerns English Government intentions and statements about Ireland in 1917 and 1918, calling Irishmen to oppose this effort to deny an ancient nation – Ireland-... |
£100.00 | ||
|
Joseph Jekyll Autograph Note Signed, one page, 12mo, to "Miss [Caroline] Fox", diarist and translator Wit and politician (-1837). His health is restored but "Whishaw doubled my Disappointment by Recounting your Fairy Ball". Obviously, ill health prevented his attendance. With: (ms) "Advertisement Extraordinary", an amusing skit in which Jekyll offers to provide people to visit Country Houses... |
History, Literature | £100.00 |