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C. R. Hewitt (1901-1994) (Cecil Rolph Hewitt, who wrote under the pseudonym 'C. H. Rolph'), English policeman, journalist, editor and author [Francis Martin Sewell Stokes (1902-1979); G. W. Stonier] Autograph Letter Signed ('C R Hewitt') to Sewell Stokes. 8vo, 2 pp, 33 lines. Good, on lightly aged and creased paper. An interesting letter, written by a former policeman to a former probation officer, on the subject of the latter's book 'Come to Prison: A Tour through British Prisons today' (Longmans, 1957), about which the former has written a... |
Literature | £45.00 | |
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C. Talbot, senior clerk [William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898), Liberal Prime Minister; Edward Craven Hawtrey (1789-1862), Provost of Eton College] Autograph Letter Signed by Talbot ('C <?> Talbot') to Hawtrey on Gladstone's behalf. 12mo, 2 pp, 20 lines. Bifolium with mourning border. Text clear and entire, on lightly aged paper with a few stains. He is enclosing 'Mr. Gladstone's answer on the subject of the inscriptions [not present]' which he asks to be returned to him. 'I had no opportunity of submitting it to him till... |
History | £38.00 | |
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C.B. Cochran Typed notes signed (x 6) to Thomas Bass, English impressario (1872-1951), nicknamed "Cocky", closely associated with Noel Coward, knighted in 1948. All one page, five with the letterhead Charles B. Cochran, 49 Old Bond Street (three 8vo and two 4to), and one, 12mo, with the letterhead of the Midland Hotel, Manchester. One in stamped... |
Music and Theatre | £100.00 | |
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C.E. Hare Pp.xvi.276, v.g. in worn dw. |
Natural History, Social history | £28.00 | |
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C.E. Lawrence. Autograph Note Signed to J.G. Wilson, Managing Director of Bumpus's, publishers and booksellers Novelist and dramatist. One page, 8vo, good condition. "I was away yesterday - unwell, & today your Bombshell frightens me. Do spare me if possible [all from "Do" underlined] (& certainly if J.M. v. [John Murray V] is there, for he's the one to speak . ..); but Ican't refuse your request... |
Book Trade History, Literature, Music and Theatre, Printing History | £26.00 | |
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C.E. Maurice Philanthropist and author (of the Life of Octavia Hill). One page taken from an album. On the page for his birthday (29 June) Maurice has written out part of Tennyson's "Oenone" (commencing "Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control"). Maurice involved himself in many causes, including the... |
Literature | £45.00 | |
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C.H. Read Autograph Letter Signed to Fagan. Antiquarian and art connoisseur (1857-1929). 3pp., 8vo. He wishes to clarify the view he and his colleagues at the British Museum are taking on "the Thompson memorial", ignoring it since it is a British Academy matter not British Museum. |
Art and Architecture, Education | £35.00 | |
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Maurice Willson Disher (1893-1969), British theatre critic and playwright 4to, 1 p. Trimming at head has resulted in loss to the first line of Disher's address; otherwise text clear and complete. On lightly-aged and creased paper, with jagged trimming at head and in bottom right-hand corner, and three punch holes to margin. Bearing the stamp of the Secretary's Office... |
Music and Theatre | £56.00 |
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'Marie Corelli' [pseudonym of Mary Mackay (1855-1924)], Victorian popular novelist On 5 x 11 cm slip of paper cut from foot of letter. In good condition, lightly aged and worn. The reverse reads '[...] in these dark days [...] interest! It is so [...] of you to sent it, [...]'. |
£23.00 | ||
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C.L. Graves. Autograph Note Signed to unnamed correspondent. Writer. Piece of paper, c.6 x 4", good condition. He is presumably reponding to a request for an autograph: "Your flattering request / My prompt attention craves. / (signed) yours sincerely, with the best of wishes / C.L. Graves." |
£18.00 |