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William Windham (1750-1810), English Whig politician [Richard 'Conversation' Sharp (1759-1835)] Autograph Letter, in the third person, to 'Mr Sharpe' [Richard 'Conversation' Sharp?]. 12mo, 2 pp. Good, on aged paper. A formal letter in the third person. Windham 'is almost ashamed' of sending Sharpe 'anything so trifling as what accompanies this note'. His justification for doing so is the 'wish of having his opinions stated with tolerable correctness on a subject to which Mr... |
£38.00 | |
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Lord (William) George Frederic Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck [known as Lord George Bentinck] (1802-1848), English politician and sportsman Irregularly shaped piece of paper, consisting of the front and sides of an envelope. Roughly 14 x 18 cm. Good, but with long vertical closed tear to right of signature, neatly repaired on reverse with archival tape. Reads 'London June Twelve 1832. - | Lady Frederick Bentinck | Bedford Hotel |... |
£28.00 | |
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G.H. Laporte, painter 5pp., 8vo. He discusses some proofs of engravings he has sent, for which his correspondent has shown insufficient enthusiasm. He would like them back. He says he is prepared to "make Pictures of Animals from Photographs, in fact he has done so. He discusses colouring, oil or water colour. His... |
£45.00 | |
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George Granville Leveson-Gower, 2nd Marquis of Stafford and 1st Duke of Sutherland Autograph note to Sir Egerton Brydges, Celebrated connoisseur (1758-1833), whose picture-gallery, one of the finest in Europe, was at Bridgewater House in London. One page, 12mo. Formal letter in the third person. "The Marquis of Stafford sends his Compliments to Sir Egerton & requests that his name may be continued as Vice... |
£45.00 | |
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William Yarrell, ornithologist Autograph Note Signed "Wm Yarrell" to "E. Charlesworth, The Zool. Soc., Leicester Square". One page, 12mo, good condition, laid down on grey paper, through which, with the help of light, the name and address of the correspondent can be discerned. Yarrell says simply: "Herewith I send you the particulars of the new swan - for your minutes and proceedings." Yarrell was the first to... |
£125.00 | |
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Laurence O'Neill. To the President of the United States of America. Printed pamphlet, 12pp., folio, , front page (title also) soiled, fold mark, mainly good, signature of J.R.N. Macphail on front page. In custom-made modern green folder. Subjects re. Nat Lib Ireland: Great Britain Army -- Recruiting, enlistment, etc. -- World War, 1914-1918 -- Ireland; Draft --... |
£350.00 | |
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A.E. [George William Russell]. 39pp., 12mo, a fragile pamphlet, lacking back wrap and with damaged front wrap, attractively rebound in green paper wraps with label on front, retaining and supporting the surviving wrap. Scarce. Copac lists copies at CUL, BL, NLI not Trinity. |
£75.00 | |
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Baron Hendrik Fagel [Henry Fagel] (1765-1838), Dutch Ambassador to London [Holland; the Netherlands] Autograph Letter Signed ('H Fagel') to unnamed male correspondent. 4to, 2 pp. Text clear and entire. On aged paper with a few closed tears to extremities and a thin strip of discoloration along one margin on reverse. 'The Royal Netherland Navy have made use of Coaltar for preserving certain parts of vessels of war from decay', but 'the Medical Department in the... |
£75.00 | |
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Edward Hull (1829-1917), Anglo-Irish geologist [John Hall Gladstone (1827-1902), English physical chemist] Autograph Letter Signed to Gladstone. 12mo, 3 pp. Very good on lightly aged paper. Asking whether Gladstone would consent to the placing of his name on the list of the Institute's Council, 'to fill one of the vacancies'. 'You would be of great service to us in so doing - and the calls on your time would not be numerous - about a... |
£45.00 | |
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Falkland Islands [Islas Malvinas; Government Savings Bank; Government Press] Printed Deposit Book for the 'GOVERNMENT SAVINGS BANK | FALKLAND ISLANDS.' 12mo, 8 leaves opening to make seven sets of columns running across seven pairs of facing pages. Stitched, and within original yellow printed wraps, with rough cloth weave. Lightly aged and worn, but in good condition overall, and free from any manuscript entries (i.e. not filled in). The front... |
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