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J.J. Greig Autograph letter signed to "Major Johnson". Head Constable of Liverpool. He discusses the prospect of Johnson being appointed Chief Constable of Lancashire, promising instruction and a place inat his office. He praises his active nature and describes the high opinion which "distinguished officers" have of him. |
£35.00 | |
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J.R. Seeley Autograph letter signed to unnamed correspondent Historian and essayist (1834-1895). One page, 8vo. He discussses Baron Tauchnitz's involvement in one of his books [probably the "Life and Times of Stein; or, Germany & Prussia in the Napoleonic Age" (Todd 1849, Cambridge, 1878)]. "As to the honorarium, I am advised that Baron Tauchnitz... |
£35.00 | |
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James Albery Autograph note signed to Mr [?] Parnell, English dramatist (1838-89). One page, 12mo, on mourning paper. "I am sorry I forgot the card. Did you get the stalls all right / In any way I can serve you / I am / Yours faithfully / J. Albery". Docketed in a small hand in ink. Minimal loss to one corner. Bearing traces of previous mounting.... |
£20.00 | |
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James Henthorn Todd. Autograph letter signed to unnamed correspondent (in Tuckwell papers). Irish scholar, Hebraist and librarian (1805-1869). Two pages, 8vo. His correspondent's account of a Mr Hamerton leads him to suggest that Hamerton come over (to Trinity) as soon as possible. "It would bea terrible thing if he cannot come to us until June, as we are now in a most serious dilemma... |
£65.00 | |
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James Robinson Planche "On a Painting of the Fifteenth Century in the National Gallery" Antiquarian and dramatist (1796-1880), disbound article, [12] pages, in homemade blue wraps, contents partly detached, manuscript title on front "J.R. Planche on a battlepiece in the National Gallery, July. 1878". Enclosed; Autograph note signed, tipped in, from Planche to George Scharf, artist... |
£45.00 | |
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James Scarlett, 1st Baron Abinger Autograph note signed to an unnamed male correspondent, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer (1769-1844), the most successful advocate of his day. One page, 12mo. "My dear Sir / If you will excuse so short a notice & happen to be disengaged on Wednesday next pray do me the favour to join a small party which I have hastily made up with Lord Lyndhurst... |
£50.00 | |
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James Sheridan Knowles Irish-born playwright (1784-1862). A cutting from a letter of irregular shape, 12mo, made by an autograph hunter. "Thank you my dear fellow. Tho' on the score of friendship I was quite well satisfied before as I am now / Yours ever / J. S. Knowles." Docketed on the otherwise blank reverse "The... |
£25.00 | |
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Jane H. Findlater Autograph letter signed to [the Rev. E.F.F. Davies, autograph-collector] Novelist. She assures him that she is "still in the land of the living, and is initially flattered that he is showing an interest (in her autograph). Then she realises that he has mentioned books by her sister (M. Findlater) and has confused her with her sister - "but it is all the same to us... |
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Jane Porter Part of an autograph letter signed to Sir M.A. Shee (see DNB, artist, novelist, etc.)) Novelist (1776-1850). Text as follows: "Ever yours most faithfully/Jane Porter/ I shall return it to your care before I leave /<?>/ Sir M.A.Shee. |
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Jenny Lind Bold signature on paper cut to 4" x 1", some staining marginally affecting clarity. |
£35.00 |
