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Florence Warden (pseudonym of Florence Alice Price James, 1857-1929), English novelist Autograph Letter Signed ('Florence Warden') to the actor and dramatist Wybert Reeve. Four pages, 12mo. Very good, with unobtrusive remains of stub along one edge. In interesting letter discussing the state of the English stage. Her tardy response is due to 'pressure of work". 'What you say about the present condition of the stage is only too true. I know of clever, experienced,... |
Literature, Women | £36.00 | |
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Francis Henry Bacon Autograph Letter Signed to <?>. Three pages, 12mo. In good condition, but with the name of the recipient scored through. Judge (born c. 1832), and son of Sir James Bacon (1798-1895), the last of the pre-1875 Vice-Chancellors. A late reply to a request for information for an article on snuffboxes for The Windsor Magazine. 'I... |
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General Sir George Keith Buller Elphinstone Autograph Letter Signed to Don Wauchope. Engineer (1865-1941) whose inventions include the speedometer for motor-cars. Two pages, 12mo. Good, though slightly grubby. Docketed on reverse. Small ink smudge beneath letterhead. Reads 'Dear Don Wanchope | Thanks for your letter. My full name is/ | George Keith Buller Elphinstone and by... |
Science, Medicine and Technology | £36.00 | |
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George William Frederick Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon (1800-70) Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent. Three pages, 12mo. Good. He did not receive the letter till his return from the continent the previous week. '"The Grove" is a comfortable mansion but there is nothing in any way remarkable about it - Clutterbuck's history of Hertfordshire contains all that is known respecting the persons who... |
Art and Architecture, History | £36.00 | |
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Isa Craig Knox (1831-1903), Victorian women's rights activist, social reformer, poet, novelist and journalsit [Alexander Macmillan, publisher] Autograph Note Signed ('Isa . Craig . Knox') to her publisher Alexander Macmillan (1818-1896). 12mo: 1 p. Good. Since he 'liked the last little thing' she sent for his magazine, she ventures to think that he may approve of the piece she encloses (not present). |
Book Trade History, Literature, Women | £36.00 | |
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John Abel Smith Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent. British banker and politician (1801-71). Four pages, 12mo. Good, but dusty and on discoloured paper, with traces of stub adhering to verso of second leaf. Docketed with date. 'The object of your Association has all my sympathy but my time is so closely occupied by other matters just now that I... |
Economics | £36.00 | |
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John Liptrot Hatton [J. L. Hatton] (1809-1886), English composer and conductor [William Cox Bennett (1820-1895)] Autograph Letter Signed ('J. L. Hatton.') to Bennett. 12mo, 2 pp. Ten lines of text. Good. Asks 'upon what terms' he may 'publish some of the songs I have set from the charming volume you sent me'. He is 'acquainted with the Gentleman' to whom Bennett has dedicated his book: 'it was in his shop I was introduced to Longfellow'. Possibly referring to... |
Music and Theatre | £36.00 |
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Kenneth Alexander Howard, 1st Earl of Effingham Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Lady Honora'. General and courtier (1767-1845). Three pages, 12mo. Folded twice. Good, but on discoloured, lightly creased paper. Difficult hand. Regarding the 'Talents & Acquirements' of a certain 'Captain Spiller'. 'I am much obliged to you for your kind Enquiries after Lady Howard, she is now on her... |
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Mary Carpenter Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent. English educationalist and philanthropist (1807-77). One page, 12mo. Good, but on discoloured paper and with remnants of three labels from previous mounting adhering. Reads 'Dear Sir | The parcel went off to-day by Luggage train. It can be opened if more convenient to pack. | Please to let me... |
Women | £36.00 | |
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O. S. Fowler Thirty-two pages. Octavo. In original light-blue illustrated printed wraps. A scarce item, in frail condition, with the wraps worn, spotted and frayed, particularly at the spine. Closed tears to reverse of wraps, which is stamped 'MAY BE HAD OF J.S. CROPLEY, WINDSOR'. Rust staining from staples... |
Literature | £36.00 |