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Author, Title, Summary	Subject	Price
Edward T. Brown, Secretary, Agricultural Restoration of Belgium and North-Eastern France [Sir Henry Rider Haggard; the Great War] [Agricultural Restoration of Belgium and North-Eastern France] Printed scheme (by Sir Rider Haggard?) of an appeal to British farmers and landowners for crops and breeding stock, 'to be offered and sent to French agriculturalists ravaged by invasion' 4pp., 4to. On four leaves attached at one corner by a brass stud. In very good condition, on lightly-aged paper. The proposal of the 'scheme' covers the first two pages, with the first page headed with the associations name and address, with a list of the eleven members of the 'Central Committee...		£180.00
Francis Aungier Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford [Lord Longford] (1905-2001) Small archive of material relating to Lord Pakenham [Lord Longford], comprising five typescripts (including an early draft of a portion of his 1953 autobiography), twenty-four black and white photographs and a few items of correspondence. The collection is lightly-aged, but in good overall condition. It consists of five undated typescripts, twenty-four black and white photographs, and a few items of correspondence. The typescripts: ONE. Early draft of Longford's 1953 autobiography 'Born to Believe', published in 1953. 4to, 58 pp...		£250.00
John Britton. Autograph note signed to [William] Jerdan, journalist and editor. Antiquary, topographer and architectural writer (1771-1857). One page, 8vo, sl. foxed and chipped, fold marks, text clear. Text as follows: "If you will dine with me at Richmond on the 13th June. I will promise you some Turtle, Champaign, & other good things, with a warm greeting from...	Travel and Topography	£50.00
John Britton. Autograph Notes signed to John Russell Smith, publisher. Antiquary, topographer and architectural writer (DNB).Two ANSs to Smith, 23 April 1849 and 21 June 1853, 12mo and 8vo. (1849) He returns "Mr. Halliwell's vol". (Smith published a good number of books by J.O. Halliwell[-Phillipps], some in 1849.) (1853) He proves that he is making progress with...	Book Trade History, Travel and Topography	£100.00
John Broadley Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent [Lewis Nockalls Cottingham?]. English book collector (1784-1833), Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, whose library was auctioned by Robert Harding Evans in 1832 and 1833. One page, 4to. In good condition, with remains of stub adhering to one edge. He considers his correspondent's 'desire to dedicate one of the plates in...	Book Trade History, History	£46.00
John Brown Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed male correspondent [Mr Blunt of Crewe]. Scottish essayist (1810-82). Two pages, 12mo. With mourning border. Good, but on discoloured paper, and with some glue staining to blank second leaf of bifoliate. Concerns the work for which Brown is remembered, 'Rab and his friends' (1859). If he is ever at Crewe he will 'certainly avail myself...	Literature	£35.00
John Bruce Richard O'Neill (1780-1855), 3rd Viscount O'Neill, Irish General and politician, Constable of Dublin Castle Autograph Signature on fragment of letter. On piece of paper roughly one and a half inches by three wide. Small tear in top left-hand corner not affecting signature. Reads 'Your Obed Hue Servt \| [signature] O'Neill \| Lieut General'. On reverse '<...> he had his discharge to <...> \| <...> allowed something he had...	History	£32.00
John Bruce. Autograph letter signed to Dawson Turner, antiquary, and autograph letter signed to George Stokes. Scottish antiquary (1802-1869). (To Dawson Turner) Two pages, 8vo, good condition, citing the brevity of his stay in Yarmouth as his reason for not visiting and accepting an invitation. "On some future occasion you will perhaps allow me the gratification of seeing some of the book treasures you...	Book Trade History, Printing History	£75.00
John Abernethy, surgeon Subscription to letter, signed "John Abernethy", i.e. clipped signature with end of letter politenesses. Fragment, c.11 x 3cm, glue rings on back have penetrated and stained the front but the text is clear as follows: "with great respect \| Your obedt Servt \| John Abernethy." A scarce signature.	Science, Medicine and Technology	£100.00
Charles R. Baker King [London topography; Priory Church of St John at Clerkenwell] [Printed pamphlet.] The Crypt of the Priory Church of St. John at Clerkenwell. A Paper read before the Knights, Ladies, Chaplains, and other Members of the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, in England, [...] on St. John's Day 1896. 4to, 4 pp. Printed on thin paper. Text clear and complete. Originally a bifolium, but the pages had been separated and the margins trimmed. Repaired with archival paper. With a list of members of the 'Restoration Committee'. Scarce: no copy in the British Library, and the only copies on COPAC at...	Religion	£85.00