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John Coghlan Handbook for the Study and Discussion of Political Popery Manuscript, 356pp, 8vo, hf. lea. worn, a very substantial anddetailed precis of an unpublished book, a comprehensive discussion from the Anti-Catholic (papist) standpoint from social, political and religious aspects. The background is probably the Tractarian Movement and Newman's activities on... |
£350.00 | |
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Joseph Conrad. Signed Cheque ("J. Conrad") made out to Mrs Jessie Conrad. Made out for £2, good condition. Countersigned on back "Jessie Conrad". Seven cheques were found by a fellow dealer in a book from Conrad's Library ("an 1830s book on Napoleon"), one of which he sold on eBay, the other six coming to me. I have consigned one to a colleague, and am offering out... |
£1,850.00 | |
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Joseph Lambert French adventurer (esp. in Madagascar). One page, 8vo, good condition. Text as follows: Je vais m'embarquer dans un moment. Je vous ecrirai longuement de Messina ou d'Alexandrie. Je ne passe pas par Malta - je vous [?] d'Aden ce que vous me demandez. / Mes hommages respetueux a les Dames . . . [... |
£650.00 | |
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Joseph Trapp Long Acre Ward Lecturers Book 1730 Manuscript, 32pp., folio, vellum covers detached, poor condition but complete. Front endpaper is inscribed "Jos Trapp" perhaps indicating that it was held by Trapp, one of the lecturer/beneficiaries of donations. [Joseph Trapp, 1679-1747, poet and pamphleteer - see substantial article in DNB... |
£450.00 | |
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Levi Bartlett Fragment of Autograph Document entitled 'To Juista [ or Luista ]'. American physician (1763-1828), son of Josiah Bartlett, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. One page, octavo. On creased, discoloured paper. Several closed tears repaired on reverse with archival tape. Forty-four lines in a close hand, beginning 'The 2nd objection you make to... |
£350.00 | |
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Linant Bey [ Louis Linant de Bellefonds ] [Linant Pasha ] Minister of Public Works, with a key role in the building of the Suez Canal. The document, numbered No.39 top left corner, is three pages, folio, sl. damaged but text clear and complete. He reminds his correspondent that "Son Altesse le Khedive" has appointed him "ministere des travaux publics"... |
£450.00 | |
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Louis Philippe, King of France. Autograph Letter Signed "L. P. D'Orleans", to Col. Moore, IN ENGLISH. Louis Philippe I, formerly Duc D'Orleans. Two pages, 8vo, minor defects but good condition, saying: "My dear Col: Moore, I have barely time to inform you that . . . I am hurried off to England. . . . Should you arrive at Gibraltar wit a proper permission to attend me, I can only intreat of you... |
£850.00 | |
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Maurice Parmelee Typed Letter Signed to Professor R[ichard]. H[enry]. Tawney. Eminent American sociologist and economist (1882-1969) and nudist. The recipient (1880-1962) was an equally eminent English economic historian, social critic and reformer. Two pages, quarto. On discoloured, sunned paper. Parmelee begins an interesting discussion of Tawney's 'Religion and the... |
£450.00 | |
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Pope Pius IX and Cardinal Antonelli [ Pie IX ] One page, 4to, good condition, note in French with a translation (poor condition) tipped on to the edge of the letter. The note says (in the translation) "The offering that you presnted to the Holy Father on the occasion of the 14th of this month was very favourably received. His Holiness as a... |
£400.00 | |
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Rev. G.R. Gleig. A sermon. Autograph Manuscript Vicar of Ash, Kent, later chaplain-general of the forces, author (DNB). Manuscript sermon in Gleig's hand, apparently unpublished. C. 20 pages, 8vo to mainly 4to, additions and corrections in his hand, with some cutting and pasting (hence variable page size). "No.1" appears on the bottom of the... |
£350.00 |
