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Author, Title, Summary	Subject	Price
Henry B. Tristram [Henry Baker Tristram FRS (1822–1906) clergyman, Bible scholar, traveller and ornithologist, early supporter of Darwin (later opposed) [ Henry B. Tristram; Darwin interest ] Autograph Message Signed Hy B. Tristram to a Dr Almond. Piece of paper, 15 x 11cm, somewhat foxed without obscuring text, laid down on a slightly larger card. Text: Or (if preferred) \| Dr. Almond \| With the respectful compliments \| of the author \|\| Hy B. Tristram \|		£45.00
J. George Rotherham [ Joseph Bryant Rotherham ] [ The Emphasised Bible; Joseph Bryant Rotherham ] Autograph Note Signed J. Geo. Rotherhamto Principal Fairbairn, Oxford [A.M. Fairbairn, first principal of Mansfield College], expressing his and his father's relief at finishing the translation.	Religion	£95.00
F. W. Hurlstone [ Frederick Yeates Hurlstone (1800–1869), portrait and historical painter ] [Frederick Yeates Hurlstone] Autograph Statement-cum-Letter headed Private and signed F.W. Hurlstone, to unkonown correspondent (perhaps an agent?)discussing his current work and activities. One page, cr. 8vo, fold marks, small tear with no loss, faint staining, text clear and complete. Text: Private \| I am afraid the melancholy circumstances at Manchester will operate unfavorably on the Exhibition [of 1842?] both as to the number of pictures sent and the visitors and sale. \|\| I...	Art and Architecture	£180.00
Trafford Smith, Lieutenant-Governor, Malta [ Trafford Smith, Lieutenant-Governor, Malta [ Typed Letter Signed Trafford Smith to Miss Felicity Ashbee, apparently giving her influential contacts for her travels. One page, 8vo, fold marks, very good condition. Text: I enclose two letters from Maitland, the Malta Area Manager of Shell, whose sway extends over the Shelkl Company in Tripoli, one addressed to yoy and the other to the Tripoli Manager. \| I have probably done you wrong in saying that this is...		£40.00
Hon. Caroline Norton [Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton (née Sheridan; 1808 – 1877), social reformer and author. [ Caroline Norton, social reformer ] Autograph Address label (or subscription to letter?) with brief Note. Paper 14 x 5cm, tipped on to slightly larger piece of paper, some staining but clear. Text: 36 Russell Square \|\| Editor of the 'Field' \| 346 Strand \|\| corrected proof for press \| with Honble Mrs Norton's Compliments. Possibly the subscription clipped from a letter. See image.	Women	£90.00
Margaret Gatty [ Margaret Gatty (1809–1873), children's author and writer on marine biology. Some of her writings argue against Charles Darwin's Origin of the Species. [ Margaret Gatty; children's author] Autograph Note Signed Margaret Gatty to Stephen [perhaps her grandson, Stephen Herbert Gatty?] One page, 12mo, staining and ink blots but text clear and complete, laid down on larger piece of paper, docketed The late Mrs. Margaret Gatty (writer for children) Editor of Aunt Judy's Magazine. Text: You can 'administer either this note in its integrity or the signature only, as you think...		£45.00
Marie-Caroline de Bourbon-Sicile, duchesse de Berry (Maria Carolina Ferdinanda Luise,1798 – 1870), Italian princess (Bourbon) . [ Marie Carolina Duchesse de Berry ] Autograph Signature Marie Caroline Dsse de Berry with date. Paper, 10 x 12cm, topped by small head in bas relief, below which a seal and text: Senise 27bre 1857 \| Marie Caroline Dsse de Berry. See image.~80~AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT DUCHESSE DE BERRY HOUSE OF BOURBON~ ~0~OL59~ ~ ~ ~ ~	Royalty	£80.00
[ Field Marshal Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde(1792 – 1863), British Army officer (Napoleonic, Opium War, Crimea, Indian Mutiny etc).] [ General Colin Campbell ] Part Printed form, part MS Monthly Return of Quarters of the [98th] Regiment [Foot]. Signed C Campbell \| L Colonel \| 98th Regt. One page, folio, fold mark, strip of album leaf at left margin, details filled in, presumably by someone secretarial (copperplate). [TOP HALF] Printed Headings: Corps and Head Quarters \| Quarters of Troops or Companies \| No. of Troops etc \| Rank and File [several sub-sections including Sick] \|...		£600.00
Stephen Fox [ Sir Stephen Fox (1627–1716), royal administrator and courtier to Charles II, and politican, richest commoner in the three kingdoms ] [ Stephen Fox; Court of Charles II ] Signature only Ste. ffox. C.5 x 2cm, laid down on larger piece of paper, docketed Sir Stephen Fox a Lord of the treasury in the Reign Chas II 1679. Grandfather of C.J. Fox.		£45.00
Ursula Torday (1912 – 1997), writer of c. 60 gothic, romance and mystery novels 1935 - 1982. Pseudonyms include Charity Blackstock. [ Ursula Torday; pseud. Charity Blackstock ] Three Typed Notes Signed Charity Blackstock to Miss [Eileen] Cond, inveterate collector of novelists' signatures. Total 3pp, 12mo, very good condition, [1965] thanking her for reading her and sending the requested signed bookplate; [1966] sending another signed bookplate, pleased that she reads her books, and anticiapting the publication of her next (with a different publisher); [1967] another signed...		£35.00