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John Carter (1748-1817), English architect and draughtsman All 54 are printed on paper 12 x 9 cm. Each is captioned and numbered in roman numerals, with the first as III and the last as XCVII. Carter published his 'Views of Ancient Buildings in England' between 1786 and 1793, and the six volumes contained a total of 120 views. Those LACKING from this... |
£450.00 | |
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Osmond De Beauvoir Priaulx, author, Guernsey benefactor. One page, 12mo, good condition. He commiserates with his correspondent who has complained of a liver issue, ascribed by Priaulx to the atmosphere of the India Office. References to Indian languages, concluding with obscurity (to me), Thank you for thinking of my Mahabharata. I have up to 36... |
£80.00 | |
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Sir Henry Duncan Littlejohn (1826 ? 1914) Scottish surgeon, forensic scientist and public health official One page, 16mo, bifolium, fold mark, minor stain, text clear and complete. Text: Sir Henry Littlejohn has the honor to accept the invitation to the opening of the New Botanical Buildings on Monday 13th June at 3p.m. for which he has to thank the University of Glasgow. Note: A. According to AI,... |
£120.00 | |
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Luke Fildes (1843-1927), artist. 3pp., 12mo. Bifolium. Good, lightly-aged, left edge has vestiges of attachment to something (perhaps a collection of letters). Fildes, representing the Committee of the Arts Club (Chairman), expresses the Committee's deep sympathy at the loss you have sustained by the death of your distinguished... |
£65.00 | |
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John William Colenso, cleric and mathematician, defender of the Zulu people, and biblical scholar Four pages, 19 x 23cms, fold marks, small closed tear, aging, but basically good condition, with text clear and complete. He begins by reporting on the health issues and treatment of a pupil returning to his family home, detailing his good conduct 'both public and private', and noting his tring... |
£120.00 | |
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Elizabeth Ivimey, photographer [Louis Golding, novelist] 20 x 15cm, good condition. Signed on verso by Golding, unusually neatly (see Image) with a statement about copyright presumably written and signed by Ivimey, and with stampoed information about the Fee (L.E.A.) and request to acknowledge Camera Portrait by Elizabeth Ivimey. See: Images of recto... |
£60.00 | |
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Henry Vincent, Chartist etc [see Note below] One page, 12mo, minor defects but clear and complete. Text: I addressed the secretary of the Young Mens Christian association some time ago - naming Monday and Tuesday 29th 30th Oct. for the two lectures spoken of when last with you - These are the only dates at liberty until now, expecting an... |
£35.00 | |
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Ernest Hart, medical journalist, editor of The British Medical Journal. One page, 8vo, bifolium, minor defects not affecting text, good condition. Text; Will you kindly forward to me any information you may have in reference to the steps that have [underlined] been taken for the reform of the Surgical Aid Society [..]. See Image. |
£30.00 | |
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A.E. Conrady, optical designer, etc. AND Humphrey Milford, publisher Two pages, folio, sl. crumpled, minor damage, mainly good condition. Details of 11 terms of agreement, signed by both Conrady and Humphrey Milford with two witness signatures. See Image as much the scanner would cover of the verso. |
£60.00 | |
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[William Turton (1762 ? 1835) medical doctor and naturalist.] Paper, 18.5 x 12cms, corners chipped but text clear and complete. In Turton's hand [checked with Wellcome Library holdings of Turton's letters]. Variant from printed text in the Magazine. He omits a reference to Prince Leopold (under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Prince Leopold),... |
£350.00 |
