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W. Pearce; Frederick Walpole Keppel (1797-1858) of Lexham Hall near Swaffham, Norfolk; Tallemach; Windsor Park and Castle Autograph Letter Signed from Pearce to Keppel, docketed by the latter 'Tallemachs Charges &c'. Three pages, octavo. On aged, dampstained paper with a few nicks, but with text entirely legible. Addressed on verso of second leaf of bifolium to 'F. W. Keppel Esqre | Lexham Hall near | Swaffham | Norfolk', with two postmarks ('Swaffham | Morning Post' in black and maltese cross containing... |
£125.00 | |
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William Whitaker (1836-1925), British geologist, the 'father of English hydrogeology' [GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF GREAT BRITAIN] Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent. Two pages, 12mo. Very good, with the merest spotting at head. He 'will be at West Drayton by the train due there nearest to 4 o'clock'. He has no time-table to hand, 'but shall see one at Jermyn St. to-morrow'. 'I shall be very glad to see the place of the Ickenham well, the section of which... |
£56.00 | |
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Edmund Dulac, book illustrator. Cheque endorsed on reverse "Edmund Dulac" National Provincial and Union Bank of England, made out to Dulac for £21 by "R. Grahame Smith", stamped by two banks and attractively fra\med so that both front and back of cheque (i.e. the signature) may be seen. |
£120.00 | |
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Samuel Leigh Sotheby (1805-61), British auctioneer and antiquary Autograph Letter Signed ('S. Leigh Sotheby') to unnamed male correspondent. Three pages, 12mo. On aged paper, with a few closed tears and rust marking to blank verso of second leaf of bifolium. He thanks him for sending the books for examination. 'Mrs. Sotheby will take a photograph of the phiz of Peter Schoeffer, But as to the woodcut being of that I do not at present... |
£200.00 | |
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Ted Hughes [Inscribed by author] Illus. paper wraps, some creasing, tiny owner inscription on title ("Ellen [?]). Inscribed by Hughes on half-title: "Dear John, Keep up the good work. I'll send the stuff on to my editor, / Yours,/ Ted Hughes//" |
£85.00 | |
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Max O'Rell' (Paul Blouet, 1848-1903), French humorous writer and journalist, Editor of the Paris 'Figaro' Autograph Letter Signed ('Paul Blouët') in English to unnamed correspondent. One page, 12mo. Very good on lightly aged paper. Giving details of a proposed lecture. He was to have been in Salford, Manchester, but the dates have been changed. Can only offer two dates. '<?> the two years' <?> has been a huge success & a most interesting journey by which we... |
£45.00 | |
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Dudley Smith (born c.1852), English and Foreign Musical and Dramatic Agent [The Brighton Aquarium; Victorian Circus] Autograph Letter Signed to I[saac]. Wilkinson[, Manager and Secretary of the Brighton Aquarium]. One page, quarto. Very good, though slightly aged and creased, and with minor damp staining at foot, affecting bottom three lines including signature. Wilkinson has written to say that he 'has not the space' Smith has 'named'. '[Y]ou express an opinion that Circus business would pay, & I,... |
£56.00 | |
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J. M. Weston, 'comedian', playwright and stage manager of the Charles Street Theatre, Baltimore [James Rees; F. Powell] One page. On piece of paper roughly seven inches by three and a half wide. Bottom part of letter cut away. Reads 'Dr Sir | In compiance with your wish | I subscribe myself | truly yours | [signed] J. M. Weston | To/ | Jas. Reese Esq'. Docketed by Rees 'The above autograph is that of my friend J... |
£23.00 | |
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John Pyke Hullah (1812-1884), English composer, firnd of Dickens, and collaborator. Autograph Note Signed ('John Hullah') to 'My dear Strettell'. One page, 12mo. On creased, brittle, aged paper. Repaired with archival tape on reverse, which carries traces of previous mounting. He is sending some lines of introduction 'to my cameo friend who lives in Grafton St Bond St. - No. [i.e. number] unknown, but it is the second or third house on... |
£45.00 | |
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Storey Wilson, British author Autograph Letter Signed to 'Mr. Rackrill'. Two pages, 12mo. On aged and creased paper. Was 'taken by surprise the other afternoon when you mentioned my book and paid me such a high compliment [...] I cordially appreciate your warm approval of what I have written concerning hospitals, and as you take such a warm interest in health matters... |
£25.00 |
