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Admiral Sir [William] Sidney Smith, hero of Acre. Autograph Letter Signed "W. Sidney Smith" to the Prime Minister, the Earl of Liverpool. Four pages, 4to, fair condition. Smith has put a cross through the first page, suggesting a draft - with no loss or obscuring. He believes he has had proof of Liverpool's goodwill towards him and is emboldened to ask that a protege "be included in the next list of Post Captains". He goes on to... |
£180.00 | |
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Admiral Sir [William] Sidney Smith, hero of Acre. Four pages, 4to, fair condition. Smith has crossed out page one, suggesting this was a draft. He regrets missing the Duke on whom he waited. He makes strenuous representations on behalf of Dr George Roddam, hoping that Buckingham will support Roddam with the new King (William). He discusses... |
£100.00 | |
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And. Dan. Lizell and Eric Arvid Lidell [Pamphlet] Dissertatio Physica de Natura et Origine Presteris [Waterspouts] Disbound, 27pp., cr. 8vo, plus one page of illustrations (four varieties of waterspouts (oceanic phenomenon like tornadoes), minor defects but mainly good condition. The text is mainly in Latin but one substantial footnote is a quotation from an English periodical, and the dedication and another... |
£450.00 | |
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David Benedictus, English author (born 1938) [Anthony Blond Ltd; E. P. Dutton Inc.; publishing agreements] Memorandums of Agreement and other documents relating to the publication of three novels. The collection is in very good condition, though items are lightly creased and a tad grubby. ITEM ONE: Memorandum of Agreement, 26 February 1963, between Anthony Blond Limited and Benedictus (of 'Winter Lodge, Cookham Dean, Berkshire'), for 'You're a Big Boy now' (published by Blond in 1963).... |
£180.00 | |
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Desire Raoul-Rochette. French archaeologist. One page, 4to, minor defects, text clear and complete. He gives details of the academy's "Seance Publique annuelle", asking for her attandedance at an event at which "une Notice historique sur la vie et les ouvrages de feu Mr. Cherubini sera lue". Places have been reserved... |
£150.00 | |
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Edward Walter Hanbury Wood (1898-1947) of Hengrave Hall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk [Eton College] Manuscript Account Book of 'Expenses at Eton and elsewhere'. 12mo. In original waxed cloth. Good, with slight wear to binding. Entries on forty-one pages. Short, informative, account of an individual who was presumably a member of 'Pop', there being several tips to servants. Begins on 20 January with expenses including 'Porters' for the 'Journey to Eton... |
£180.00 | |
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John Carrick Moore [THE ROYAL GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY] Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent [William <Lecardale?>] Scottish geologist (1805-98), Fellow of the Royal Society. Written in capacity as Secretary of the Geological Society. Four pages, 12mo. On grubby, stained paper discoloured with age. Second leaf of bifoliate attached to two fragments of draft replies in similar condition. 'Your very elaborate... |
£80.00 | |
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Joseph Conrad. Signed Cheque ("J. Conrad") made out to Mrs Jessie Conrad. Made out for £2.10, good condition. Countersigned on back "Jessie Conrad". One of the last things he wrote. |
£550.00 | |
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Mary Russell, Countess of Orford One page, quarto. Aged, and trimmed along one margin, with minimal loss of text. Interest on moneys 'Lent unto Their Majesties upon the Credit of an Act of Parliament, (Intituled, An Act for Granting to His Majesty An Aid of 4 Shillings in the Pound for One Year'. Witnessed, with Autograph... |
£105.00 | |
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Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton [Mrs. Eliza Hamilton] (1758-1816), Belfast-born miscellaneous writer Autograph Letter Signed ('Eliza Hamilton') to Cecilia, wife of James Losh (1763-1833) of Jesmond. Two pages, quarto. On aged paper, with several closed tears and loss at foot and remains of stub in margin, but with text clear and entire. While at Whitburn she had hoped to 'make personal enquiries after the health of [her] friends at Jesmond on a morning visit', but as this is not possible,... |
£150.00 |
