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Edward Stirling Four Autograph Letters Signed to J.T.J. Hewlett, author of "Peter Priggins" and other books. Edward Stirling (Boase), dramatist and theatre manager, mainly discussing the dramatisation and prospective performance of Hewlett's Peter Priggins - as a farce. Originally from a larger archive, the residue of which is described in #3157 (Hewlett's papers), this and other items appear in my ABE... |
£85.00 | |
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Frederick Oldfield Ward. Six Autograph Letter Signed to J.T.J. Hewlett, author of "Peter Priggins" and other books. Frederick Oldfield Ward, temporary editor of Hood's Magazine (see "The Letters of Thomas Hood", passim). He discusses the prestige of a name (such as "Peter Priggins") and speculates that authors write better under the name "to which their fame is attached". Colburn is trying to insist that... |
£200.00 | |
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George Alder. Autograph Letter Signed to J.T.J. Hewlett, author of "Peter Priggins" and others. George Alder (1; [1844?]) discusses the nature of a "new periodical" for which he hopes Hewlett will write (prob. the short-lived "Great Gun" - see Bell (#3128) and Gruneisen below), naming potential fellow-contributors in confidence. Originally from a larger archive, the residue of which is... |
£50.00 | |
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Henry Flower. Autograph Letter Signed to J.T.J. Hewlett, author of "Peter Priggins" and other books. Henry Flower, presumably the bookseller and publisher in BBTI, discussing Hewlett's Dunster Castle in congratulatory terms, hoping for a meeting. Originally from a larger archive, the residue of which is described in #3157 (Hewlett's papers), this and other items appear in my ABE inventory in... |
£35.00 | |
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J. Newby [?] Autograph Letter Signed to J.T.J. Hewlett, author of "Peter Priggins" and other books. [J. Newby?], looking forward to a meeting to discuss Hewlett's "series of papers" (periodical unknown). Originally from a larger archive, the residue of which is described in #3157 (Hewlett's papers), this and other items appear in my ABE inventory in book id#s 3124-3156. |
£25.00 | |
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Jacques Laffitte Banker and Politician. In French. One page, 4to, good condition. If a consul to Guernsey has not yet been appointed, he recommends David Macculloch who has a good reputation and has commercial knowledge. He would be helpful to French ships there and his nomination would suit the Governor, Sir... |
£100.00 | |
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Jacques Laffitte. Autograph Letter Signed to the Baron Bignon, membre de la Chambre de Deputes. Banker and Politician. In French. One page, 4to, fold marks, good. He says that Bignon has reached the limits which he suggested in a letter, and they have sold "en bourse" "[F?] 2025 de Rentes a 74 t produisent ......F29,9709= . . ." He adds the figures for commission and "Courtage". He adds... |
£100.00 | |
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Joseph Schroder Moore. Five Autograph Letters Signed to J.T.J. Hewlett, author of "Peter Priggins" and other books. Joseph Schroder Moore, barrister (Post Office Directory 1846), brother to J.C. Moore ("The Letters of Thomas Hood", passim). Initially he is chasing up a manuscript promised by Hewlett. He then explains why the delivery of the manuscript was declined by his brother, suggesting that the... |
£120.00 | |
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Percy Macquoid. Two Autograph Letters Signed to Shirley Slocombe, artist, and related material. Furniture Historian. Two letters SIGNED by Macquoid,one by amanuensis (he apologises for this - unwell). 3 pages, 4to, and 4 pages 8vo, good condition. He discusses matters which relate to their work on "A History of English Furniture" for which Slocombe provided illustrations - progress on a... |
£250.00 | |
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Robert Bell. Four autograph letters signed to J.T.J. Hewlett, author of "Peter Priggins" and others. Robert Bell (DNB) (4; 1845), author and editor. (Jan.) He encourages Hewlett to contribute to a "publication called the Great Gun, the scope of which is more comprehensive than Punch". (See George Alder (#3127)). He characterises the sort of contribution required, and gives other detail... |
£200.00 |
