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Susan Hill, novelist [Dame Susan Elizabeth Hill, Lady Wells] [Susan Hill, novelist] Two Autograph Postcards Signed Susan to Hunt and Hunter [Davies Two postcards, very good condition, one a view of Upton House, nr Banbury, the other advertises Radio 4's Bookshelf. See IMAGE for texts. |
£30.00 | |
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Sir John Pope Hennessy, Irish politician and colonial administrator [Hong Kong; Mauritius] Small archive comprising five informative legal documents, large collection of Letters (34) written to his lawyer with bearing on his Libel Suit against The Times (see Note below), 10 telegrams from Hennessy apparently related to the case. DOCUMENTS: a. Between Sir John Pope-Hennessy […]... |
£600.00 | |
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Alexander Chalmers, Scottish author and some time editor of the Morning Herald. One page, 12mo, laid down on sl. larger card. Dear Sir | I send you two notices & more will follow as I can find the time - but these two have cost me a whole forenoon, a space I can but ill spare - | You were premature in your annonce [sic; underlined] of Sir R.P. If I don't, however, find... |
£30.00 | |
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Hugh Low [Sir Hugh Low (1824–1905) colonial administrator and naturalist (Sir John Pope-Hennessy and Wife, Low's daughter (see NOTE below))] Seven Pages, 12mo, two bifoliums, first page a little grubby but letter in good condition. Text: Dear Sirs [solicitor?] | I enclose a cutting from a newspaper called 'Society' [perhaps London Society?] which appeared in the Edition of the 2nd Inst | As the greater part of the statements there... |
£500.00 | |
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Sir Nicholas Carlisle (1771 – 1847) antiquary and librarian One page, folio, bifolium, water-stained but text clear and complete. SEE IMAGE. Addressed (verso of second leaf), to George Weare Braikenridge. Note: George Weare Braikenridge FSA (1775–1856) was an English antiquarian. He was born in the Colony of Virginia, but lived most of his life in... |
£100.00 | |
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Frederick Verney [Frederick William Verney (1846 – 1913), sometime Siamese diplomat, politican etc (Wikip[edia)] ALS, 3pp. in a generous hand, good condition. I am very glad to hear that you have asked Morant to lunch with you. I merely wish to tell you what probably you know already, that he is one of thebest Englishmen that ever set foot in Siam. He is thoroughly straight, and yet has tact & infinite... |
£120.00 | |
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Peter Maxwell Davies [Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934 – 2016) composer and conductor] One page, 21 x 19.5 cms. He apologises for late reply but has had an unprecedently busy period, with an awful number of dots to get on the paper against deadlines, but too many journeys overseas, taking up too much time! | I wish there were more people who had the courage to write music for... |
£180.00 | |
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Vera Lynn [ Dame Vera Margaret Lynn (née Welch; 1917 -2020), singer, songwriter and entertainer] [Vera Lynn, Forces' Sweetheart] B & W Photograph of Vera Lynn Signed Sincerely Yours | Vera Lynn B & W Photograph,c. 8 x 13cm, very good condition except for remnants of tipping on on the reverse. See image. |
£45.00 | |
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Sir John Barbirolli, Conductor (Music) One page, 20.5 x 17cms, small closed tear and small ink blot not affecting text, folrd mark, ow good. Text: Just a short note before I leave for Germany, to thank you very much for your sweet thoughts of me, which I greatly appreciate. See Image. |
£28.00 | |
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[Military Appointment , Aberdeen] George, Marquis of Huntly] One page, 33 x 21cms, fold marks (and folded), minor staining, good condition. See Image. |
£80.00 |
