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Author, Title, Summary	Subject	Price
Benjamin Whitworth (1815-1893), Liberal and Home Rule politician, born in Manchester, who served as an Irish Member in the British Parliament [ Rev. Charles James Wilding (1824-1908) of Bewdley ] [ Benjamin Whitworth, Irish politician, born in Manchester. ] Autograph Letter Signed ('Benj Whitworth') to Rev. C. J. Wilding, giving a historical answer to the disendowing of livings. 2pp., 12mo. In fair condition, on aged and worn paper. Addressed to 'Rev. C. J. Wilding \| Hartley Vicarage, \| Bewdley.' Setting out his view that 'any property belonging to the Church in Edward the Fourth's timee became public property on the transfer to the nation by Henry the Eighth at the...		£56.00
Dr Herbert Ritchie Spencer (1860-1941), Professor of Obstetric Medicine in University College, London, and Harley Street obstetrician and gynaecologist [ Dr Herbert Ritchie Spencer. ] Autograph Letter Signed ('Herbert R Spencer \| M.D., B.S., F.R.C.P. \| Professor of Obs. Medicine \| in Uni. Coll. Lond \| Obstetric physician \| to Uni. Coll. Hosp.'), testimonial in favour of his assistant 'Mr. Crawford'. 2pp., 12mo. Bifolium. On aged and worn paper. Written in a difficult hand as befits a medical practiioner. The reference reads: 'I have much pleasure in giving a testimonial in favour of my assistant Mr. Crawford. He is a good assistant and a pleasant man to work with and is well qualified in...		£56.00
E. Nesbit [ Edith Nesbit; Edith Bland ] (1858-1924), Children's author and poet, a founder of the Fabian Society [ Restoration of Rheims [ Reims ] Cathedral, following the First World War ] [ Edith Nesbit, children's author. ] Illustrated handbill, signed by her 'E. Nesbit', celebrating 'The Reconstruction of Rheims Cathedral as a Memorial to the Allied Fallen'. Printed in black ink on one side of a 14 x 11 cm piece of wove paper. At the foot, in blue ink, is a good firm signature: 'E. Nesbit \| 1921.' Above a central engraving of the façade of the Cathedral is written in stylised lettering: 'THE RECONSTRUCTION OF RHEIMS CATHEDRAL AS A MEMORIAL TO THE...		£20.00
Michael Wilding; Stanley Holloway; Sally Gray; Catherine Lacey; Stanley Haynes; Michael Clarke; Hazel Court, Jean Kent, Guy Green [ Twickenham Film Studios; 'Carnival', 1946 British film ] [ 'Carnival', 1946 British film. ] Autograph Signatures of director Stanley Haynes and actors Sally Gray, Michael Wilding, Stanley Holloway, Jean Kent, Catherine Lacey, Hazel Court, and two members of the crew. On 18 x 16 cm leaf removed from an album. In good condition, lightly-aged. Headed '"Carnival" July 1945' and with the following signatures: 'Stanley Haynes (Director) \| Guy Green . (Camera) \| Sally Gray \| Stanley Holloway (actor) \| Catherine Lacey \| Michael Clarke \| Hazel Court. \| Michael...		£80.00
James Bass Mullinger [ pen-name 'Theodorus' ] (1834-1917), historian and librarian of St. John's College, Cambridge [ Sir Francis Sharp Powell (1827-1911), Member of Parliament for Cambridgel [ James Bass Mullinger, Librarian of St. John's College, Cambridge. ] Autograph Letter Signed ('J. Bass Mullinger \| Chairman of Committee') to 'Francis S. Powell' (future MP for Cambridge) on his 'helpful offer' regarding the 'Eagle' magazine. 3pp., 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition, on lightly-aged and worn paper, with slight show-through on first leaf. Expressing, 'on behalf of the Eagle Committee', a 'joint sense' of Powell's 'kindly interest in the magazine', whose 'circulation, hitherto, has been restricted to members of the...		£40.00
Poul Anderson (1926-2001), American 'Golden Age' science fiction author [ Don Malcolm ] [ Poul Anderson, 'Golden Age' science fiction author. ] Typed Letter Signed (' Poul') to 'Don' [ Scottish science fiction expert Donald Malcolm ], discussing Malcolm's plans for a checklist of his work, his family background, and Scotland. 34 lines of typed text on air mail letter on blue paper. In good condition, lightly aged and worn. Addressed to Malcom at Paisley, Renfrewshire. The letter discusses the fact that he has been 'rushed to death', his gratitude at Malcolm's letter ('Sometimes a writer gets a feeling that he's all...		£250.00
Rev. Dr Richard Frederick Littledale (1833-1890), Anglo-Irish clergyman and author, curate of St Mary the Virgin, Crown Street, Soho, and friend of Christina Rossetti [ Rev. Dr. Richard Frederick Littledale. ] Autograph Letter Signed ('R. F. Littledale') regarding theological textbooks, and his desire to write a book on Moral Theology. 2pp., 12mo. In good condition, on lightly aged and spotted paper. Written in a close and difficult hand. He begins by apologising for a mistake in his 'account of St Bees', before turning to a paper by him, which he states - adding 'This is private.' - has been corrected by the Dean of St Pauls...		£45.00
Richard Lalor Shiel (1791-1851), Irish politician, writer and orator, Vice-President of the Board of Trade and Master of the Mint [ Richard Lalor Shiel, Irish politician. ] Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed French statesman, asking to be admitted to the gallery of the Chamber of Deputies for 'the debate on the address'. 4pp., 12mo. Bifolium. In fair condition, on aged and worn paper, with thin strip from previous mount. The letter begins: 'Sir, \| I had the honor (a great one) of being presented to you, by Lord Palmerston, and of meeting you at the house of Mr Ellis.' As he was received 'with so much kindness',...		£45.00
Robert Atkinson (1839-1908), English philologist noted for his works of Celtic scholarship in connection with the Royal Irish Academy [ Robert Atkinson, English philologist with the Royal Irish Academy. ] Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed recipient, regarding 'Irish Legal Customs'. 1p., 12mo. In fair condition, on aged and lightly-worn paper. In regard to the recipient's 'Memo', he writes that it is 'difficult to define the exact scope of these <?> of Irish Legal Customs'. He cannot help him with 'anything brief', and 'details are of course out of the question'.		£38.00
Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008), British science fiction author [ Sir Arthur C. Clarke, British science fiction author. ] Autograph Note Signed ('Arthur') to Don Malcolm, with printed list of his forthcoming film and tv projects, in Sri Lankan first day cover bearing his image addressed by him to Malcolm. 1p., 8vo. In very good condition. Page with reference at foot: 'SCHEDULE.ACC 28 Aug 95', headed with printed list, divided into four sections: 'Completed' (5 items beginning with 'Message to Future Mars Colonists (Video: Russian Lander, 96)'), 'Contracted' (5 items beginning with 'S.E. Asia...		£180.00