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R. Wittkower and B. A. R. Carter [ Rudolf Wittkower (1901-1971), German-American art historian; Bernard Arthur Ruston Carter (1909-2006), painter of the 'Euston Road School' and art historian ] [ Offprint, inscribed by one of the authors. ] The perspective of Piero della Francesca's "Flagellation" \| By R. Wittkower and B. A. R. Carter. 11pp., 4to. With three plates and five figures in text. Paginated 292-302. Stapled in card wraps. Inscribed on front cover: 'with best wishes \| B.A.R.C.' The only copies on COPAC at the Warburg Institute and V & A.	£120.00
John Gibson Lockhart (1794-1854), Scottish writer and editor of Blackwood's Magazine, son-in-law of Sir Walter Scott [John Gibson Lockhart, Scottish writer.] Autograph Letter in the third person to Miss Gordon. 1p., 12mo. On bifolium, with reverse of second leaf addressed to Miss Gordon \| 9 Park Road \| Regents Park'. In fair condition, lightly aged and creased, with part of red wax seal adhering to the reverse of the second leaf, which also has traces of glue from mounting. He has 'received her book...	£56.00
Geoffrey Keynes [ Sir Geoffrey Langdon Keynes ] (1887-1982), surgeon, biographer and book collector, brother of the economist John Maynard Keynes [ Sir Geoffrey Keynes, surgeon and author. ] Autograph Letter Signed to 'Wm. [William]', with reference to Sir Sydney Cockerell. 2pp., landscape 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged and creased. He thanks him for sending the 'fascinating book', wondering why it was not 'inscribed in suitable Calligraphy'. He ends by explaining that an opportunity to take the recipient to see Cockerell has not yet arisen.	£38.00
F. G. Kitton [Frederic George Kitton] (1856-1904), English artist and writer, an authority on Charles Dickens, Shakespeare and Francis Bacon [ Frederic George Kitton, critic and artist. ] Autograph Card Signed ('F. G. Kitton') to editor of New York 'Book Buyer', giving details of article 'satirising the Bacon-Shakespeare theory', 'proving' that Gladstone wrote the novels of Dickens. 1p., on 11 x 9 cm card. Addressed on reverse 'To the Editor of The Book Buyer \| c/o Messrs. C. Scribner's Sons \| New York City \| U.S.A.' With two postmarks. In fair condition, lightly aged and worn, and postage stamp removed. Since posting a letter on the previous day, he has 'discovered another...	£65.00
Edward Hogg (1783-1848), English doctor and travel writer, a friend of poet laureate Robert Southey [ George Dyer (1755-1841), author and political reformer ] [ Edward Hogg, doctor and travel writer. ] Autograph Letter Signed ('Edwd. Hogg') to 'Dear Dyer' [ George Dyer ], written while en route to 'Mr. Fry's'. 16mo. 1p. In fair condition, with slight traces of glue from mount. He has received Dyer's 'parcel p[er] Coach', and informs him that his party is 'expected at Mr. Fry's' on the following day. He is returning with the letter 'all the Books you first forwarded for Mrs Jacksons inspection'.	£45.00
Charles Dorée, compiler [ Pamphlet; Leslie Stephen et al ] The Book of Sunday Tramps 1879-1951. 20pp., 8vo, green printed wraps, sunned at edges, mainly good condition. Bookplate of The Authors' Club. With Foreword, list of Chief Guides (Leslie Stephen, founder, Thoby Stephen, Adrian Stephen), biography of Leslie Stephen (including peaks climbed), history and anecdotes, , Properties and...	£380.00
Colin Clark (1905-1989), Anglo-Australian economist and statistician [ Queensland Bureau of Industry, Brisbane, Australia. ] [ Queensland Bureau of Industry, Brisbane, Australia. ] 'Specimen Issue' of printed 'Review of Economic Progress' 5pp., 4to., with the last page a double-page fold-out on card, mainly comprising a table. Unbound. In fair condition, on lightly aged and creased paper. Stamp of the Leplay House Library in the top right-hand corner. 'SPECIMEN ISSUE' printed in the top left-hand corner of the first page. The...	£120.00
Brigadier James Grose, Director of the Burghley Horse Trials and British equestrian team manager at 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games [ Col. Sir Michael Picton Ansell (1905-1994) ] [ 1968 Tokyo Olympic Games. ] Autograph 'Olympic Diary' of Brigadier James Grose, equestrian team manager, covering the period leading up to the opening ceremony; with accounts. With 'situation report for Col Ansell', telegrams, receipts. 38pp., 8vo. In fair condition, lightly aged and worn. In 'Note Book Made of paper Specially prepared in Japan'. On front cover: 'J. GROSE \| British Equestrian Team \| Yo-yogi Village \| Olympic Diary'. Begins on 23 September with flight from London Airport via Bombay. In Hong Kong he dines with '...	£450.00
[Robert Louis Stevenson] [Handbill] Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial [An appeal for subscriptions issued by the Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial Committee.] Four pages, pp.2[2], folio, unbound as issued, two leaves of bifolium separated, sl. chipping and sunning of edges, fold mark, text clear and complete. It includes: P.1 & 2 a history of the appeal (committee meetings etc), and its objectives, concluding "David Masson \| Chairman \| 27th May...	£200.00
[Etienne Rochette; Asthma] [Asthma; pamphlet] Nos Maladies par Etienne Rochette. Fascicule No. 1. L'Asthme 24pp., 12mo, disbound, spine slightly damaged, some staining, text clear and complete. No other copy traced.	£80.00

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