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Augustus John (1878-1961), artist. Autograph Letter Signed to Sylvia Lynd, poet and novelist. ALS, on letterhead of 28 Mallord Street, Chelsea; 11 March 1923. Regarding an invitation, he cannot 'promise to come' as he is 'going to America very soon and in consequence my time is very crowded; - in addition, I am preparing for an exhibition at the end of the month'. With note by MG... |
£125.00 | |
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Elizabeth Yeats (1868-1940), sister of W. B. Yeats, printer and publisher. Autograph Letter Signed to Sylvia Lynd, poet and novelist. ALS, on letterhead of Cuala Industries, Ltd, Churchtown, Dundrum, Co. Dublin; 23 November 1917, 2pp., 12mo. She asks SL to thank RL for working a notice of the book she is sending 'into column so well. Since that we have got a good many orders from quite fresh people. So it has already borne... |
£400.00 | |
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Terry Pratchett, fantasy author Eight typed letters, total nine pages, 4to, varying in length from 2 or 3 lines to a page and a half. Subjects include: (1991) payment of invoices for tutoring at courses; travelling expenses; request for list of participants so that he can send an "encouraging letter" in a few months;... |
£1,350.00 | |
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Spike Milligan, comedian and author One page, 4to, creasing and sl. marked, text clear and complete: Thank you for your letter together with your writings. I don't give an opinion of other people's work, and I'll tell you why, in the past I have been wrong, and on pone occasion felt very responsible. | The best advice I can give... |
£150.00 | |
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Thomas Mifflin, Governor of Pennsylvania, etc. Clipped signature "Tho Mifflin". Irregular piece of paper c. 14 x 5 at most, good condition. Pencil note identifying signature |
£120.00 | |
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W.E. Parry, arctic explorer Three pages, 12mo, bifolium, fold marks, ow good condition. "I cannot refrain from expressing to you my feelings on perusing your adnirable letter to our friend Gurney House on the painful subject of the window - It appears to me a most complete & satsifactory explanation of the part which... |
£220.00 | |
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John Liston, comic actor and friend of Charles Lamb [and his wife Sarah Liston]. Three pages, 12mo, bifolium, two pages browned, not affecting text, mainly good condition. "Concluding from the tenor of your note, that you desire to have my autograph, in compliance with the implied wish I have annexed my signature on the other side & Mrs Liston has subjoined hers.| Very... |
£165.00 | |
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Edward B. Bright [Edward Brailsford Bright], brother of Charles Tilston Bright (engineers, inv. submarine telegraph). Autograph fragments in the hand of Edward B. Bright, engineer (inc. submarine cable) Two fragments: ONE: Half of a letter, 11 x 10cm, tipped onto album page, fair conditionn, text as follows: "PS | We expected some difficulty in carrying out the Telegraph between Europe and America - but are notr at all disappointed with the present stoppage - Bruce's spider made many swings... |
£180.00 | |
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Visit of the Prince of Wales [later King Edward VIII] to Sierra Leone, 1925 [Alexander Howard Ross (1880-1965), Commissioner, Southern Province of Sierra Leone, 1920-1928] 21pp., 12mo. Printed with blue ink on cream paper. Saddle-stitched with blue ribbon, in light blue printed wraps. In fair condition, aged, worn and lightly creased. An interesting document, providing local information and casting light on the protocol of a Royal Visit. The document begins: '6th... |
£220.00 | |
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Pierre Loti, French novelist Autograph Card Signed "P. Loti", French author ["to A . Chasserian", (publisher?)pencil note] Card, 11.5 x 9cm, vestiges of laying down in corners of verso, good condition. "J'ai été obligé de changer mes petits places de voyage. Voulez-vous aussi chamger les votres et venir mercredi au lieu de Vendredi. |Amitié[ ...]"Note in another hand on verso: "Autograph of Pierre Loti, Académician... |
£110.00 |
