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Walter A. MacGregor [Canada; Quebec; New Brunswick; freshwater; salmon fishing] Manuscript Journals containing accounts of an Englishman's (or Scotsman's) two fishing trips to Canada, the first in 1874 and the second in 1876, primarily to Quebec and New Brunswick. Both volumes 4to, and uniform in dark-green leather bindings. A total of 195 manuscript pages. The journals reveal the author to be a man of leisure and means, fully able to induldge his taste for freshwater fishing, at camps with 'canoemen', cook, and canoes. The English sections indicate that...	£1,250.00
Charles Bemont, French scholar and autograph-collector [Alfred Dreyfus message on calling card] Autograph Letter Signed C Bemont [Charles Bemont, French scholar and autograph-collector] to unnamed correspondent [M. Kirkaldy, ref. to Madame Kirkaldy within], with Alfred Dreyfus calling card and autograph message and his own card with message Four pages, 12mo (letter), all items in good condition. He will fulfil his promise of some autograph letters, le plus notable et vivid, which had been relegated to the country but retrieved the day before. He describes a Michelet manuscript, notes taken après la lecture d'un ouvrage de M....	£800.00
Yvonne Arnaud (1892 – 1958) was a French-born pianist, singer and actress. Autograph Letter Signed "Yvonne Arnaud", French-born pianist, singer and actress. Two pages, 12mo, to "Mrs Chapman". She explains that she has had to give up her role in "Dear Charles" because she us "over-tired". Sir Horace Evans has ordered "complete rest for a month, the two more months recuperation". She is "sad and upset about it". She hopes her correspondent willl still...	£56.00
James Edward Hubert Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury, statesman Autograph Letter signed "Salisbury" [4th Marquess) to Lord Mangham, inviting the latter to join the Watching Committee. Two pages, 8vo, good condition. He tells him that there is an organisation which has been in existence for some months which calls itself the Watching Committee. It consisits of a few men - some 20 - from both Houses who hope that by their influence and experience they may be useful in watching...	£135.00
[Sir] Henry Newbolt, poet and historian Autograph Letter Signed "Henry Newbolt", poet and historian, to unnamed correspondent (editor?) One page, 12mo, good condition. "I return the proof, mutilated as desired. I have struck out 7 lines: and more can be saved by omitting the signature at end (my name appears at the top) & by sacrificing Law's Christian name. \| I should like to receive a copy of the issue in which it is pub[...	£85.00
George H. May, second-hand bookseller [Algernon Charles Swinburne] Substantial printed Invoice with manuscript list of Swinburne's works - approximate cost (heading of list). Three pages, 4to, small closed tears on folds, text clear and complete. Two lists of Swinburne's works, titles and prices columnised: The first, two pages, 36 titles, in the hand of George H. May perhaps but with a few additions in another hand, from Queen Mother & Rosamund ([£]8) to...	£180.00
Charles Chubb, locksmith and ironmonger [Royal Navy Ship refurbishment] Manuscript Receipt Signed Chas Chubb [Charles Chubb, locksmith and ship's ironmonger] to Admiral C.W. Paterson, with itemised list of purchases Slip of paper, 19 x 8cm, Portsea 17 July 1822 \| Received of Admiral Patterson [sic] Ten Pounds 11/- 41/2 for Sundries as p [?] Bill \| Chas Chubb. ATTACHED (and folded): extensive list of c.50 items purchased by Paterson, c.39 x 15cm, listed both recto and verso, dated 8 Jan 1821-18 June 1822,...	£280.00
Byron Webber, novelist Autograph Note Signed Byron Webber, novelist, to Edward Draper, solicitor, author, member of Savage Club. One page, 12mo, good condition.He has received an unwelcome letter which prevents him dining with the Drapers, for which he apologises prufusely.	£28.00
'R. Bromley'; H. Yates [James (1658-1712), 4th Duke of Hamilton; Sandon Hall, Staffordshire; Minstrels' Gallery] Autograph Letter Signed ('R: B:') from Bromley to the Duke of Hamilton, with enclosed Autograph Letter Signed to Bromley from Yates ('Ham<t?>: Yates'), on the subject of 'the minstrell Court' at Sandon. Both items good, on lightly aged and creased paper, with both texts clear and complete. The Minstrels' Gallery referred to in the letter was held in the vicinity of Hamilton's estate Sandon Hall, Staffordshire. Written a few months before Hamilton's death in the celebrated duel with Lord Mohun....	£180.00
John Fane (1784-1859), 11th Earl of Westmorland [as Lord Burghersh], English diplomat and composer Autograph Letter Signed ('Burghersh') from Lord Burghersh, regarding the copying of the score of one of his compositions. 4to, 1 p. Text clear and complete. On aged and creased paper. He is returning the score, and asks Hedgely to 'copy the three voice parts of the two canons Criste Eleison & Crucifixus & the Voice part of the Soprano Song, Gratias Agimus', and to send the whole back 'as soon as you can...	£56.00

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