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Thomas Henry Lister. Autograph Note Signed "TH Lister" to an unnamed correspondent. Novelist and dramatist (see DNB). One page, c.3 x 4", trimmed and laid down on stiffer paper, good condition. Text: I shall be passing your door today between 3 & 4 & propose calling to speak with you if you are likely to be at home then". He suggets he send a reply with the bearer. |
Literature, Music and Theatre | £23.00 | |
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Thomas Henry Wyatt (1807-1880), English architect 12mo, 2 pp, letter of 8 lines, resolution of 9 lines. Good, on lightly spotted paper with small pin holes to top inner corner. He is appending 'a copy of a resolution agreed to at a Meeting of Committee held this afternoon at No 1 Station St., the Baroness Burdett-Coutts presiding'. The... |
Art and Architecture | £100.00 | |
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[J. Passmore Edwards (1823-1911), publisher and philanthropist] William Stevens, biographer, editor of ‘The Biographical Magazine’ An interesting item, casting light on Victorian London publishing of periodical literature. For Passmore Edwards, to whom London is indebted for innumerable public libraries (many now closed), see his entry in the Oxford DNB. ‘The Biographical Magazine’ was founded in 1852, and the first two... |
£120.00 | ||
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[Publisher] Basil Blackwell [Pamphlet; signed by Blackwell] School Books. Why not net? Sub-title, "An Address by Basil Blackwell Patiently heard by The Society of Bookmen on April 9th 1934, and now Privately Printed for presentation to certain of his friends." 14pp., beige paper wraps, sl. sunned, mainly good condition. Basil Blackwell has personalised the opening letter... |
Book Trade History | £120.00 | |
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Thomas Hookham, bookseller, bookbinder, stationer, librarian/owner of circulating library, publisher (BBTI) Two Invoices Unsigned and one receipt signed "T Hookham", for "Mrs Greville". Total three pages, various formats, minor defects. Items include stationery, pens, plays, poetry, periodicals, history |
Book Trade History, Printing History | £150.00 | |
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Thomas Hornsby. Autograph Note Signed to Mr. Robertson (not in Maxted - see address on verso). Astronomer and Radcliffe Librarian (1733-1810). Became Librarian in 1783. One page, 4to, chipped and stained but text readable. "Mr. Hornsby presents his Compliments to Mr. Robertson, & begs the favour of him to deliver the two last Publications of the Royal Society {insert: Small Paper} ,... |
Book Trade History | £50.00 | |
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Arnold Henry Savage Landor (1865-1924), painter, explorer, writer, and anthropologist, grandson of the poet Walter Savage Landor 2pp, 4to. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded twice. In envelope with stamps and postmarks, addressed by Landor to 'Stephen Wheeler Esq | Oriental Club | Hanover Square | W.' He begins by acknowledging his letter, adding: 'I am quite of your opinion regarding the papers which are to be... |
£75.00 | ||
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Thomas Hughes, author of "Tom Brown's Schooldays" Autograph Note initialled "T.H." to unknown correspondent (a Mr Morland?) Autograph Note initialled written by Hughes in the space above the beginning of another's letter to him (the reverse mentions a Mrs Morland, suggesting the correspondent is a Mr Morland), slightly grubby and signs of wear,c.6 x 1". An autograph collector has snipped the Hughes note off the... |
Literature | £56.00 | |
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Thomas Hughes. Novelist. Signature with part of subscription ("yours truly / Thos Highes"), on piece of paper c.1.5 x 0.75", good condition. |
Literature | £45.00 | |
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Thomas Hughes.: Autograph note signed to "Registrar". Author of "Tom Brown's Schooldays", lawyer (1822-1896). One page, 8vo, a little crumpled and marked from having been laid down previously in an album, but text clear and complete. He asks for his next "Court" day to be changed since the "Governor of the Isle of Man has come down on me to fulfil... |
Literature | £45.00 |