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Holbrook Jackson, bibliophile and author [Holbrook Jackson archive] Aphorisms in Manuscript 351 aphorisms by the journalist, writer, publisher and bibliophile George Holbrook Jackson (1874-1948), unpublished and all written out in autograph, on 13 x 20 cm slips made from the halving of 4to leaves from autograph and typewritten drafts of essays and correspondence.In very good condition...	£650.00
Henry G. Bohn [Henry George Bohn] (1796-1884), British bookseller and publisher [Christie's, London auctioneers] [Henry G. Bohn, bookseller and publisher.] Printed 'Catalogue of a Collection of Works on the Fine Arts, comprising Books of Prints, Picture Galleries, Treatises on Painting, Sculpture and Engraving, Lives of Artists, &c.' 30pp., 8vo. Stitched and unbound. In fair condition, on aged and lightly-worn paper, with a few closed tears. Full title: 'Catalogue of a Collection of Works on the Fine Arts, comprising Books of Prints, Picture Galleries, Treatises on Painting, Sculpture and Engraving, Lives of Artists, &c...	£120.00
E. Bayley, Printer (of Macclesfield, Cheshire?) [The British National Anthem] [E. Bayley, Printer.] Printed handbill of three verses of the British National Anthem, under the title 'The Patriot's Hymn', beginning 'GOD save Great George our King' 1p., 12mo. On aged and worn wove paper. Headed with the royal crest and title 'The Patriot's Hymn.' Twenty-one lines arranged in three verses, numbered I to III. Printer's slug beneath swelled short rule at foot of page. The printer is possibly the Edward Bayley stated by BBTI to have been...	£180.00
Claude Aveling (1869-1943), librettist and Registrar of the Royal College of Music, London [Ernest Frederick Gye (1879-1955), son of Canadian soprano Madame Albani [Dame Emma Albani Gye] (1847-1930)] [Claude Aveling, Registrar, The Royal College of Music.] Autograph Letter Signed, thanking Ernest Gye, son of the soprano Madame Albani, for his donation of his mother's clothes 'to our theatrical wardrobe'. 1p., 4to. In fair condition, on aged and worn paper. He thanks him 'for the valuable additions to our theatrical wardrobe which you have been so kind as to send us this morning', adding that he can assure Guy 'that we shall make good use of them and will remember with gratitude the source from...	£35.00
Admiral Henry Richard Glynn (1768-1856), Royal Navy; Mayor of Plymouth, 1838; Admiral of the Blue, 1846 [Col. Alexander Campbell (1776-1844) of the Board of Excise, London] [Admiral Henry Richard Glynn, Royal Navy.] Two Autograph Letters Signed (both 'Henry Richard Glynn') to Col. Alexander Campbell of the Board of Excise, describing his straitened circumstances and reluctance to come to London to assist his brother. Both items in good condition, on aged paper with a slight bloom. Both on bifoliums, each with the reverse of the second leaf carrying the address, including two postmarks (one apiece from Bideford). Both docketted by Campbell. ONE: 12 June 1823. 1p., 4to. With red wax seal of a face in profile....	£90.00
[Air Superintendent's Master Copy] [Archive; flying; Atlantic Survey] Second Atlantic Survey Flight 1937 ("Cambria") A collection of typescripts (carbons or mimeographs) and maps recording the details of the Second Atlantic Survey Flight by the "Cambria" in 1937, in binder, with punch-holes, all in good condition. ITEM 1. Mimeograph [?] 11pp., sm. fol. "Cambria" G-ADUV \| Second Atlantic Survey Flight 1937 \|...	£1,500.00
The Chief Superintendent of Common Schools [Canada West] Forms, Regulations, and Instructions for making reports, and conducting all the necessary proceedings under the Act 7th Victoria, Cap. XXIX and for the Better Organization and Government of Common Schools in Canada West. Pamphlet, 31pp., 12mo,blank paper wraps (as issued?), foxed throughout, minor dammage, mainly fair condition, ex lib small label on front, label of "Education Department. Reference Library' on back. Copies listed on COPAC/WorldCat include three in Canada and one at the BL.	£56.00
Robert Owen (1771–1858), socialist and philanthropist [Rowland Hill, (1795–1879), teacher, inventor and social reformer]. [Robert Owen] Autograph Letter Signed "R Owen" to [Rowland Hill, inventor and social reformer], about the movements of his son in America, and Joel Roberts Poinsett, with a long (and significant) MS. note by the latter Two pages (and a line), 12mo, bifolium, fold mark, tiny closed tears at fold, minor staining, mainly good condition. With a lengthy note about his relationship with Robert Owen and Owen's plans by "R.H." [Rowland Hill]. LETTER from OWEN: "Until this moment I have not had any opportunity of...	£1,200.00
R.W. Chapman Three autograph notes signed, and one autograph postcard initialled, to Sir Robert Hudson, political organiser (see DNB, and obviously a Johnsonian. Scholar (esp. Johnson and Austen studies) and University Publisher, 1881-1960, see DNB. Total 3 pages (excl. pc), 8vo and 4to. Subjects include (with quotations): writing on a train; misreading "The cup of your patience (p.29) as the CROP"; significant postscript, a nunc dimittis, "I have not...	£950.00
James Russell Lowell, American Romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat. [J.R. Lowell] Two Autograph Notes Signed "J.R. Lowell" to the "Revd W. Denton [William Denton, vicar of St Bartholomew's, Moor Lane, Cripplegate. Educated at Worcester College, Oxford, authority on the Balkan] Total two pages, 12mo, one corner of each damaged (removal from an album leaf), but text complete, good condition. [1883] "I have forwarded your letter to Mr Hoppin who has charge of the Legation during my absence on leave. He will I am sure do whatever is possible"; [1884] "I pray you to accept...	£180.00

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