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Yvonne Arnaud (1892 – 1958) was a French-born pianist, singer and actress.

Autograph Letter Signed "Yvonne Arnaud", French-born pianist, singer and actress.

Two pages, 12mo, to "Mrs Chapman". She explains that she has had to give up her role in "Dear Charles" because she us "over-tired". Sir Horace Evans has ordered "complete rest for a month, the two more months recuperation". She is "sad and upset about it". She hopes her correspondent willl still...

£56.00 Yvonne Arnaud (1892 – 1958), singer, pianist, actress, ALS
James Edward Hubert Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury, statesman

Autograph Letter signed "Salisbury" [4th Marquess) to Lord Mangham, inviting the latter to join the Watching Committee.

Two pages, 8vo, good condition. He tells him that there is an organisation which has been in existence for some months which calls itself the Watching Committee. It consisits of a few men - some 20 - from both Houses who hope that by their influence and experience they may be useful in watching...

£135.00 ALS "Salisbury" [4th Marquess], invitation to join Watching Committee.
[Sir] Henry Newbolt, poet and historian

Autograph Letter Signed "Henry Newbolt", poet and historian, to unnamed correspondent (editor?)

One page, 12mo, good condition. "I return the proof, mutilated as desired. I have struck out 7 lines: and more can be saved by omitting the signature at end (my name appears at the top) & by sacrificing Law's Christian name. | I should like to receive a copy of the issue in which it is pub[...

£85.00 Autograph Letter Signed "Henry Newbolt", poet and historia
George H. May, second-hand bookseller [Algernon Charles Swinburne]

Substantial printed Invoice with manuscript list of Swinburne's works - approximate cost (heading of list).

Three pages, 4to, small closed tears on folds, text clear and complete. Two lists of Swinburne's works, titles and prices columnised: The first, two pages, 36 titles, in the hand of George H. May perhaps but with a few additions in another hand, from Queen Mother & Rosamund ([£]8) to...

£180.00 Bookseller's Invoice with manuscript list of Swinburne's works
Robert Hichens, journalist and novelist

Autograph Note Signed Robert Hichens, journalist and novelist, to [Douglas] Jerrold.

One page, 8vo, some dusting, mainly good. Many thanks for yr kind note. I am very glad that you enjoyed my Holy Land.Thank you for telling me so.

£25.00 Robert Hichen, novelist, letter.
Mary Jane Lonsdale (nee Littledale), wife of Gwalter Borranskill Congreve Lonsdale (1807-1866), Attaché to the British Legation at Munich [Lola Montez; King Ludwig of Bavaria; Revolutions of 1848]

Two sections of the Autograph Diary of Mary Jane, wife of Congreve Lonsdale, Attaché to the British Legation at Munich, describing domestic and political events in Bavaria, beginning with an eyewitness account of King Ludwig of Bavaria's abdication.

A total of 36 pp in 8vo. First section (12 June 1847 to 22 July 1852): 16 pp, at around 30 lines per page. Second section (1 January 1862 to 29 December 1864): 20 pp, at around 40 lines per page. All text clear and complete. Good, on aged paper, with minor unobtrusive repair to last two leaves...

£550.00 Autograph Diary of Mary Jane, wife of Congreve Lonsdale, Attaché (Munich 1847ff)
Charles Chubb, locksmith and ironmonger [Royal Navy Ship refurbishment]

Manuscript Receipt Signed Chas Chubb [Charles Chubb, locksmith and ship's ironmonger] to Admiral C.W. Paterson, with itemised list of purchases

Slip of paper, 19 x 8cm, Portsea 17 July 1822 | Received of Admiral Patterson [sic] Ten Pounds 11/- 41/2 for Sundries as p [?] Bill | Chas Chubb. ATTACHED (and folded): extensive list of c.50 items purchased by Paterson, c.39 x 15cm, listed both recto and verso, dated 8 Jan 1821-18 June 1822,...

£280.00 Manuscript Receipt Signed, Charles Chubb, locksmith and ship's ironmonger
Byron Webber, novelist

Autograph Note Signed Byron Webber, novelist, to Edward Draper, solicitor, author, member of Savage Club.

One page, 12mo, good condition.He has received an unwelcome letter which prevents him dining with the Drapers, for which he apologises prufusely.

£28.00 Autograph Note Signed Byron Webber, novelist
'R. Bromley'; H. Yates [James (1658-1712), 4th Duke of Hamilton; Sandon Hall, Staffordshire; Minstrels' Gallery]

Autograph Letter Signed ('R: B:') from Bromley to the Duke of Hamilton, with enclosed Autograph Letter Signed to Bromley from Yates ('Ham<t?>: Yates'), on the subject of 'the minstrell Court' at Sandon.

Both items good, on lightly aged and creased paper, with both texts clear and complete. The Minstrels' Gallery referred to in the letter was held in the vicinity of Hamilton's estate Sandon Hall, Staffordshire. Written a few months before Hamilton's death in the celebrated duel with Lord Mohun....

£180.00 Autograph Letter Signed R. Bromley to the Duke of Hamilton [Minstrel's Gallery]
John Fane (1784-1859), 11th Earl of Westmorland [as Lord Burghersh], English diplomat and composer

Autograph Letter Signed ('Burghersh') from Lord Burghersh, regarding the copying of the score of one of his compositions.

4to, 1 p. Text clear and complete. On aged and creased paper. He is returning the score, and asks Hedgely to 'copy the three voice parts of the two canons Criste Eleison & Crucifixus & the Voice part of the Soprano Song, Gratias Agimus', and to send the whole back 'as soon as you can...

£56.00 Autograph Letter Signed ('Burghersh') from Lord Burghersh
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