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[Thomas George Bonney] T.G. Bonney (1833-1923), Geologist [T.G. Bonney] Autograph Letter Signed "T.G. Bonney" to "Mr Tuckwell" (prob. Rev. Tuckwell, see DNB)) Two pages, 12mo, bifolium, some foxing, text clear and complete. His current engagements mean he can't accept hospitality. As regards the boulder either [?] Mathers or the Rev. H.W. Crossley of Birmingham would be able to tell you whether it were a mass of Criffel or Eskdale granite. Sometimes... |
£100.00 | |
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Virginia Graham [best friend of the comedienne Joyce Grenfell] [Presentation copy from the author.] Selected Verses by Virginia Graham 1939-1945. [2] + 44pp., 8vo. In lilac paper wraps with title in silver on front cover. Internally in good condition on lightly-aged paper; in worn wraps with creased corner at rear and small square of staining from label on front cover. Inscribed on front pastedown: 'With best wishes | from | Virginia... |
£56.00 | |
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John Bridgman of Wigmore Street, London, patron of John Sell Cotman (1782-1842) [James Reeve (1833-1920), painter] A highly interesting letter, indicative of the relationship between artist and patron in late Georgian England, and revealing of Cotman's mental state at a time during which, as the Oxford DNB notes, he 'suffered from depressive illness'. 4pp., 4to. Bifolium with 53 lines of text. In fair... |
£650.00 | |
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J. Cuming Walter [Pamphlet] A Shakesperean [sic] Sisterhood: Imogen, Desdemona and Hermione. 16pp. 8vo, fawn printed paper wraps, stapled, good condition |
£56.00 | |
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Friedrich Halm (Baron von Münch Bellinghausen), translated by Sir Theodore Martin, K.C.B. viii + [1] + 77pp., 8vo. In purple cloth binding, gilt. Internally good, on aged paper, in worn binding, with dulled gilt title on spine. Inscribed on flyleaf 'To | G. A. R. FitzGerald Esq | With the kind regards of | Theodore Martin | 3d April 1886.' Above this the ownership signature of 'R G E... |
£60.00 | |
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Dame Eva Turner (1892-1990), English soprano [Giovanni Martinelli (1885-1969), Italian tenor; Geoffrey Child] All four items in good condition, lightly aged and worn. All four in a bold, expansive hand. The two letters accompanied by their envelopes, addressed to Child in London. Letter One: Address: 'c/o Mr & Mrs G. W. Williams, | 615 East Genesee, | Saginaw | Michigan. U.S.A.' 4 July 1957. 4pp.,... |
£135.00 | |
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[The Rochdale Canal Company; John Bill, Farley Hall; William Bilsborrow, Haslingden; Samuel Greg, Rochdale; Thomas Marriott, Stockport; John Robert Ogden, Bradford; N. & F. Phillipps, Manchester] The Rochdale Canal was conceived in 1776, and despite opposition from mill owners fearing a disruption to their water supply, began construction following the passing of an act of parliament in 1794. On completion (it was officially opened in 1804), and until the railway age, it constituted the... |
£250.00 | |
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[Manchester Guardian] [Periodical] The House Journal of The Manchester Guardian and Evening News, No. 48 Twelve pages, cr. 8vo, brown illustrated paper wraps, a little grubby, with fold mark at middle, contents good. Begins with editorial, "The Editor's Chair" in which C.P. Scott (presumably) discusses this Christmas number, revealing, among other things that Conan Doyle had been invited to... |
£135.00 | |
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[James Greenwood; Pall Mall Gazette] [Booklet] A Night in a Workhouse. Reprinted from the 'Pall Mall Gazette' 47pp., 8vo, formerly in brown printed wraps, missing back wrap, front wrap grubby and damaged, as final page, text barely holding together (stitched). "[Subjects] How the Poor Are Treated in Lambeth! The Casual Paper! "Old Daddy," The Nurse; The Bath! The Conversation of the Casuals! The Striped... |
£56.00 | |
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[Horace Nickson, Rotarian] "Rotarian Horace Nickson's Startling Address". 7pp., 8vo, printed paper wraps, grubby, stapled, contents good only. No other copy traced on COPAC etc. |
£56.00 |
