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Nowrozjee Furdoonjee [Henry Fawcett (1833-1884), English economist and politician] Autograph Letter Signed to 'Professor H. Fawcett, M.P.' 12mo, 2 pp. Monogram letterhead. Good, with light foxing. Congratulating Fawcett on his 'triumphant election to Parliament'. 'The wire will this morning have communicated this most gratifying anouncement to millions of my fellow countryment in India, who will rejoice at your victory, which will... |
£56.00 | |
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Olinthus Gilbert Gregory (1774–1841), English mathematician Good firm signature on slip of paper roughly 2.5 x 10 cm. Laid down on slightly larger rectangle of grey paper cut down from leaf of autograph album. A little ruckled, otherwise very good. |
£23.00 | |
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Sir Augustus Wall Callcott (1770-1844), English painter Autograph Letter Signed ('A W Callcott.') to an unnamed male correpsondent. 12mo, 1 p. Good, on lightly aged and ruckled paper. Laid down on a piece of grey paper removed from an autograph album. Accepting an invitation, and informing the recipient that 'Mrs Callcott has recovered from her last attack - but she is still slightly affected at times, and is very weak.' |
£35.00 | |
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Sir Francis Chantrey [Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey] (1781-1841), English sculptor [the Royal Academy] Autograph Note Signed ('F Chantrey') to unnamed male correspondent. Seven lines on one side of a piece of aged wove paper, roughly 12.5 x 10 cm. A hurried, smudged communication. Reads 'My Dear Sir | I have the ill luck to be obliged to attend a Council of the Royal Academy. We commence business punctually [last word underlined] at 8 oClock - Confound the R.A... |
£38.00 | |
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Sir George Grey (1799–1882), politician [South Africa; Captain Stockenstrom] Autograph Letter [or draft?] Signed ('Geo. Grey') to unnamed male correspondent. 12mo, 3 pp. Good, with traces of previous brown-paper mount adhering to the blank reverse of the second leaf of the bifolium. His 'time is too fully occupied' for him 'to attend the meeting of the Aborigines Protection Society'. Discusses the parliamentary prospects of 'Mr. Baines' motion... |
£56.00 | |
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Sir James Stansfeld (1820-1898), English politician [Henry Fawcett (1833-1884), English economist and politician] Autograph Letter Signed ('J. Stansfeld') to Henry Fawcett. 12mo, 2 pp. On foxed and aged paper. He has not seen Fawcett that night, despite 'looking out' for him. He would like to talk with him before the following Monday, and if Fawcett writes, he can visit him 'at any time'. 'I can easily drive over, if you will give me your new address.' |
£28.00 | |
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Sir Thomas Noon Talfourd (1795-1854), English writer, judge and politician Autograph Letter Signed ('T. N. Talfourd.') to an unnamed male correspondent. 12mo, 2 pp. Good, on lightly aged paper, with traces of a paper stub neatly adhering to the blank bottom right-hand corner of the verso. Apologising for his 'long neglect of the subject of your last notice - the Mill Hill Medal. The truth is I am scarcely able to find strength and spirits for... |
£56.00 | |
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William Windham (1750-1810), English Whig politician [Richard 'Conversation' Sharp (1759-1835)] Autograph Letter, in the third person, to 'Mr Sharpe' [Richard 'Conversation' Sharp?]. 12mo, 2 pp. Good, on aged paper. A formal letter in the third person. Windham 'is almost ashamed' of sending Sharpe 'anything so trifling as what accompanies this note'. His justification for doing so is the 'wish of having his opinions stated with tolerable correctness on a subject to which Mr... |
£38.00 | |
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Lord (William) George Frederic Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck [known as Lord George Bentinck] (1802-1848), English politician and sportsman Irregularly shaped piece of paper, consisting of the front and sides of an envelope. Roughly 14 x 18 cm. Good, but with long vertical closed tear to right of signature, neatly repaired on reverse with archival tape. Reads 'London June Twelve 1832. - | Lady Frederick Bentinck | Bedford Hotel |... |
£28.00 | |
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G.H. Laporte, painter 5pp., 8vo. He discusses some proofs of engravings he has sent, for which his correspondent has shown insufficient enthusiasm. He would like them back. He says he is prepared to "make Pictures of Animals from Photographs, in fact he has done so. He discusses colouring, oil or water colour. His... |
£45.00 |
