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[Lantern Slide Shows, 1890s] Green printed paper wraps, 40pp. used, 8vo, contents detached and loose, but complete. First page headed Programme followed by (1) Puss in Boots, with brief narrative with dialogue of nine slides, 2.5 pp. Also, Weal Pies (just title - just one slide)), Jack the Giant Killer (with narrative),... |
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[Gertrude Stein] Robert E. Finlay, collector of Steiniana Correspondence about Gertrude Stein and related matters, and related photographs and other material. A. CD, "Finley Stein Holdings 2009". A catalogue of the Finley Stein Collection. B. Letters from Addison M. Metcalf, also a major Collector of Steiniana: Three Autograph Letters and Three Typed Letters Signed with full name, "Addison" only, or humorously ("Baron de Thou" etc) or is it "camply",... |
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[Naval Examination] One page, folio, foxed, four small tears with no textual loss, fold marks, text legible and complete. It refers to the order for the examination being given by Admiral Sir Josias Rowley, gives details of his career in the Royal Navy (ship, entry, discharged, time, etc columnised), mention of... |
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Captain Hon. George Rolle Walpole Trefusis, Captain, Royal Navy Reference in secretarial hand Signed G Trefusis (Captain, HMS Sapphire) One page, c.18 x 11cm, trimmed, some foxing, but text clear and complete. As Commander of he Sapphire, he's certifying that H. A. Norman served as College Volunteer on the Sapphire from 10 Oct. 1832 to [15 Jan. 1833] with diligence, sobriety, etc. |
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H.J. Codrington, sometime Admiral One page, 20 x 16cm, some staining, but text clear and complete. As Commander of he Orestes he's certifying that Henry A. Norman served as midshipman on the Sloop Orestes from 7 Dec. 1835 to the date hereof and conducted himself with diligence, sobriety & attention, and was always obedient... |
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[Temperance Movement; United Kingdom Alliance; Hyde Park Demonstration, 1893] Good condition, comprising in date order: Handbill ("Places without Public Houses", a rant against pubs), n.d.; Handbill ("Manifesto of the Committee of the London Auxiliary of the United Kingdon Alliance", n.d.); ALS headed United Kingdom Alliance, Dawson Burns ("Metropolitan Superintendent")... |
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Gaspard Farrer, Merchant Banker (Barings) and Art Patron. Five Autograph Letters Signed Gaspard Farrer, Art Patron, to Jean Inglis, artist and copyist. Total 10pp, 12mo, good condition. Subjects: (1) as executor of a lady who by her will directs that a copy should be made of the portrait of her husband by the late Sir George Reid to the Aberdeen Infirmary . . .; National Gallery suggested her; he wants to fix up appointment to discuss; (2)... |
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Louis Zangwill, novelist and printer Autograph Reference Signed for Mr. J. Buzzacott. With his calling card One page, 12mo, good condition, saying Mr. J. Buzzacott was in my employment in the capacity of compositor (apprentice) at my printing works, 12 Wilson St., Finsbury, for about two years, and during the whole of that time was satisfactory with respect to conduct, work, & punctuality. He is a... |
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Terenzio Mamiani, Italian Poet. Autograph Note Signed to Riverita Signora od Amica. One page, 12mo, good condition. See scan for contents. |
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Alan Johnson (d. 1795) of Temple Belwood, Isle of Axholme, Lincolnshire Alan Johnson (d. 1795) of Temple Belwood,c, Lincolnshire, to an unnamed 'Rev[ere]nd. Sir'. 8vo, 2 pp. 36 lines. Text clear and complete. Fair, on aged paper. Regarding a replacement for 'Mr Coggan', who is resigning the office of Chief Constable for the Isle of Axholme 'at the next Caistor Sessions'. Johnson has been 'for several years & down to the time of the new Commission o[f... |
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