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Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer (1836-1920), English scientist and astronomer, co-discoverer of helium gas [Norman Lockyer Observatory] Autograph Note Signed ('Norman Lockyer') to 'Mr Boys'. 12mo, 1 p. Good, on aged paper with a couple of small stains to the left of the signature. Accepting a dinner invitation. |
£23.00 | |
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Vice Admiral the Hon. James Robert Drummond (1812-1895), Royal Navy, Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean [Victorian; naval and maritime] 12mo, 2 pp. On Drummond's embossed crested letterhead. Good: on lightly aged paper with corners a little dogeared and slight discoloration along one margin. Small glue stain from previous mounting at foot of reverse (not affecting text). Headed 'General Memo -'. Instructing Randolph 'to conduct... |
£85.00 | |
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Rev. Aristarchus Newlight', pseud. [Richard Whately, Archbishop of Dublin re. COPAC; Beinecke says William Fitzgerald] 8vo: [viii] + 62 + [ii] pp. Good, though a little dogeared and discoloured, with slight wear at foot of final leaf. Half-title (with quotation from Strauss's 'Leben Jesu' on reverse) and (discoloured) final leaf of publisher's advertisements. Disbound. The author is described on the title-page... |
£125.00 | |
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[ Hugh Law ] DRAFT Autograph letter, third person ("The Att[orney]. Gen[eral]. for Ireland") See DNB. Two pages, 8vo, sl. stained and with remains of glue for laying down, text clear and complete as follows: "The Att. Gen. of Ireland desires to correct a passage in his answer to Mr J. McCarthys question No. 8[.] Omit 'some time after the Eviction Lord Annaly directed the dwelling h[ou]s... |
£105.00 | |
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[Eimar Ultan O'Duffy (1893-1935), Irish satirical writer] One page, in two 62-line columns. Octavo leaf with blank reverse. Good, on lightly aged paper with slight nicking and creasing to edges. Satirical account of 'simple soul' Michael James's dealings with his hypocritical neighbour Susan Elizabeth, who hands him a white feather when he refuses to... |
£85.00 |
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Alfred Perceval Graves Autograph Letter Signed to "Mr Davies. Author and educationist. One page, 8vo, minoir defects, mainly good, text complete and clear. He describes the award of FRSL(?) (Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature?) as "much coveted" and says that membership might be a step towards it. One of his friends recommended by him has become a... |
£45.00 | |
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Alfred Perceval Graves Irish Author (1846-1931). The postcard indicates his willingness to act as a steward at the Annual Dinner of the Incorporated Society of Authors, with his name in full , address, and a note questioning whetehr he can make it, all in Graves's hand. Small hole marginally affects handwritten text... |
£45.00 | |
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Aubrey de Vere. Autograph note signed to unknown correspondent (name inked out!). Irish poet (1788-1846). Two pages, 12mo, good except for inked out correspondent. "I have only this moment received your note. I am so very sorry, but most unluckily I have a dinner engagment for Wednesday the 17. . . .[signature, etc.][PS] Meeting the Gladstones at your house would have been... |
£45.00 | |
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Colonel James Francis Erskine, of the Regiment of Swiss Chasseurs Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed secretary of state. Erskine, who died in 1806, was the grandson of the 27th Earl of Mar. 3 pages, 8vo. In very good condition. The letter, addressed to 'your Excellency', concerns 'The Honble. Captain Cunningham who had resigned a Troop of Dragoons on the Irish Establishment to go upon Service with the same rank... |
£125.00 | |
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Dora Sigerson Shorter, Irish poet. Original beige boards, corners bumped, mainly good+ condition. From the library of Robert Lynd, author and nationalist. Scarce: COPAC lists NO copies of the book, only a microfilm at BL. |
£200.00 |
