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Author, Title, Summary	Subject	Price
F. G. Kitton [Frederic George Kitton] (1856-1904), English artist and writer, an authority on Charles Dickens, Shakespeare and Francis Bacon [ Frederic George Kitton, critic and artist. ] Autograph Card Signed ('F. G. Kitton') to editor of New York 'Book Buyer', giving details of article 'satirising the Bacon-Shakespeare theory', 'proving' that Gladstone wrote the novels of Dickens. 1p., on 11 x 9 cm card. Addressed on reverse 'To the Editor of The Book Buyer \| c/o Messrs. C. Scribner's Sons \| New York City \| U.S.A.' With two postmarks. In fair condition, lightly aged and worn, and postage stamp removed. Since posting a letter on the previous day, he has 'discovered another...		£65.00
James Williamson (d. 1795), Professor of Mathematics at the Universtiy of Glasgow, 1761-1795 [James Williamson, Professor of Mathematics, Glasgow University.] Manuscript bond for £225 to 'William Ewart in Middlegill', signed by him and James Kirkpatrick, George Kirkpatrick and Alexander Williamson 1p., large quarto. In fair condition, on aged and worn paper. With two embossed stamps ('VI PENCE' and 'I SHILLING ADDITIONAL DUTY') and ink stamp ('Nine Pence Quire') on reverse. Folded into the customary packet and docketted: 'Bond £225 \| Messrs. James & George Kirkpatricks, James and...	Miscellaneous	£60.00
John Burnet (1784-1868), painter, engraver and writer on art [William Jerdan (1782-1869), editor of the Literary Gazette] [John Burnet, painter, engraver and writer on art.] Autograph Letter Signed ('Jno: Burnet') to the editor of the Literary Gazette William Jerdan, regarding a loan of a document made by a 'friend of Vandyk [Vandyke]'. 1p., 4to. In good condition, on aged paper, with wafer. Addressed on reverse to 'William Jerdan Esqr. \| Brompton'. The letter reads: 'My dear Sir, \| A particular friend of Vandyk [sic] has hastily drawn up the enclosed. you have made what use of them you require, perhaps our friend Watts would...	Art and Architecture	£180.00
John Hall (1739-1797), English engraver [Thomas Pennant (1726-1798), Welsh antiquary] [John Hall, engraver.] Autograph Letter Signed ('Jno: Hall') to Thomas Pennant, regarding his portrait of the Admirable Crichton for Pennant's second 'Tour in Scotland', carrying an impression of his seal in red wax. 1p., 4to. Bifolium. In very good condition, on lightly-aged paper. Addressed on reverse of second leaf 'To Mr: Pennant \| Downing in Flintshire', with two postmarks, and carrying a fair impression of his seal, cracked but intact. The letter reads: 'Sr \| The portrait of ye Admirable Crichton is...	Art and Architecture	£120.00
John Inglis, Lord Glencorse (1810-1891), Scottish judge and Conservative politician [Taylor of Tibbermore, near Perth, Scotland; Balliol College, Oxford] [John Inglis, Lord Glencorse.] Autograph Letter Signed to him from his 'affectionate Cousin \| J Taylor'. 4pp., 4to. Bifolium, with the last page of text cross-written over the first, and the valediction and signature cross-written over the second. In fair condition, on aged paper, with short closed tears along crease lines of the second page. Addressed on reverse of second leaf, with red wax seal...	Law	£38.00
John Raphael Smith (bap. 1751, d. 1812), mezzotint engraver and print publisher [James Elmes (1782-1862), writer on architecture] [John Raphael Smith, mezzotint engraver and publisher.] Autograph Letter Signed ('J. R. Smith') to the architectural writer James Elmes, informing him of the progress of a work and that he is sending two proof plates. Carrying 3 signed notes by Elmes 1p., 4to. Bifolium. Very good, on lightly-aged paper. Addressed on reverse of second leaf to 'James Elmes Esqre.' At the head of the letter Elmes has written: 'From J. Raphael Smith the celebrated mezzotinto Engraver \| J Elmes', and down the bottom right-hand corner: 'From J. Raphael Smith,...	Art and Architecture	£120.00
John Venn & Sons, Public Notaries, 2 Pope's Head Alley, London [Cardinal Nicholas Wiseman (1802-1865), Archbishop of Westminster; Dr Moore, St Patrick's, London; Ellen Antonia Teresa Ann Garbayo] [John Venn & Sons, London Public Notaries.] Request for Wiseman's help. 1p., 4to. Bifolium. Addressed, with Penny Red stamp, postmark and seal in red wax, to Wiseman at 8 York Place, Portman Square. In fair condition, on aged and lightly-creased paper. The firm is writing at 'the special request of Miss Ellen Antonia Teresa Ann Garbayo, at present risiding abroad...	Religion, Social history	£75.00
Julian Symons. [Julian Symons, crime writer] A large collection of Typed Letters Signed to [T.C.H. Jacobs of the Crime Writers' Association (CWA). Julian Symons, Detective Story Writer and Historian of the Genre, Founder Member, sometime Chairman of CWA (1958/9), 12 TLSs, one page each, 8vo and 4to, some with ms. additions, concerning CWA affairs - news of the Anthology, financial dealings, expenses, the funeral of a member, the Exhibition...		£250.00
Edward Gordon-Craig (1872-1966), actor, director and set designer, son of the actress Ellen Terry (1847-1928) [Edward Gordon-Craig, actor, director and set designer.] Autograph Letter Signed and Autograph Note Signed (both 'Gordon Craig') to 'Miss Heathcote', regarding a photograph of his mother Ellen Terry in the role of 'Nance Oldfield'. Both items in good condition, on aged paper. ONE: Letter of 10 September 1891. 2pp., 12mo. Bifolium. He begins by thanking her for a photo of Henry Irving, before turning to his mother, Ellen Terry. 'Mother & taken at Window & yesterday, as Nance...	Music and Theatre	£180.00
George, Prince of Sparta [afterwards King George II of Greece] (1890-1947) [E. A. Tovey of Blatchington Place School, Seaford] [George, Prince of Sparta, afterwards King George II of Greece.] Two Autograph Letters Signed (both 'George'), in English, to E. A. Tovey of Blatchington Place School, Seaford, following a stay there. With two photographs, one of a group of boys. Both letters in good condition, on aged paper. ONE: 3pp., 12mo. Bifolium. In envelope addressed by the Prince to 'E. A. Tovey Esqr. B.A. \| Moorhurst \| Parkstone \| Dorset'. He thanks him for his letter and photographs, a set of which he would like sent to his mother. 'Yes, of course, I will sign...	Royalty	£280.00