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Author, Title, Summary	Subject	Price
Philip Henry Stanhope (1805-1875), 5th Earl Stanhope [ Sir George Scharf (1820-1895), art critic, illustrator and Director of the National Portrait Gallery; Thomas Babington Macaulay, Lord Macaulay ] [ Philip Henry Stanhope, 5th Earl Stanhope. ] Four Autograph Letters Signed and one Autograph Note Signed (all 'Stanhope') to Sir George Scharf, in part relating to the newly-founded National Portrait Gallery, and with two references to Lord Macaulay The five letters total 10pp., 12mo. On five bifoliums. In good condition, lightly aged. An interesting correspondence, from one of the trustees of the new National Portrait Gallery to its (as yet unknighted) secretary. ONE: 'Brit. Mus. \| Saturday afternoon' [1859]. 1p., 12mo. Begins: 'Lord...		£135.00
William Cavendish (1808-1891), 7th Duke of Devonshire, landowner and industrialist [ Sir George Scharf (1820-1895), art critic, illustrator and Director of the National Portrait Gallery ] [ William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire. ] Autograph Letter Signed ('Devonshire') to Sir George Scharf, regarding the loan of his gems to the International Exhibition, and the miniatures at Chiswick House. 3pp., 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition, lightly-aged. On the subject of the Great London Exposition of 1862, he informs Scharf that he has 'written to the Secretary of the S[ou]th Ken[singto]n Museum informing him that I shall be happy to contribute to the proposed exhibition the unmounted...		£80.00
Alfred Bunn (1796-1860), theatre manager and librettist [ the Theatre Royal, Birmingham ] [ Alfred Bunn, lessee of the Theatre Royal, Birmingham. ] Autograph Letter Signed ('A Bunn') to '- Perkins Esq', apologising for 'The dreadful bustle attendant on producing "Waterloo"'. The Oxford DNB's entry on Bunn states that from 1819 to 1824 he held the lease of the Theatre Royal, Birmingham. 1p., 8vo. Bifolium. Addressed on reverse of second leaf to '- Perkins Esq'. In fair condition, with light signs of age and wear. Bunn begins his letter: 'My dear Sir, \| The dreadful...		£56.00
Charles Plumptre Johnson (1853-1938), English bibliophile in the fields of Charles Dickens and William Makepeace Thackeray [ Thackeray keepsake. ] "American Editions" from "The Early Writings of Thackeray" \| By Charles Plumptre Johnson'. 4pp., 12mo, paginated 1-4. Bifolium on watermarked laid paper. Aged, with wear to fore-edges and slight staining at head of first page. Uncommon. In small print. 'It is proposed to give short particulars of such writings of Thackeray as appeared in book form in America before they were so...		£90.00
Ethel G. Hayler, Children's Librarian, Croydon Public Libraries [ John Ollis Pelton, Chairman of the Libraries Committee ] [ Ethel G. Hayler, Children's Librarian, Croydon Public Libraries. ] Printed pamphlet: 'American Children's Libraries. A Report to the Croydon Public Libraries Committee on a Personal Visit to America August and September, 1927.' 12pp., 8vo. Stapled. In green printed wraps. In good condition, on aged paper, with slight wear to one corner and a few light marks to cover. Full-page introduction by Pelton, followed by the ten-page report, dated 'January, 1928', divided into the following sections: The itinerary; Publicity;...		£80.00
Frank H. Baer (1864-1940), American book collector and member of the Rowfant Club of Cleveland, Ohio [ Charles Dexter Allen; The Ex Libris Society, London; bookplates ] [ The Rowfant Club, Cleveland, Ohio. ] Illustrated invitation to 'An exhibition of American and Foreign Book-Plates from the collection of Mr. Charles Dexter Allen, Honorary American Secretary of The Ex Libris Society, London.' Signed by F. H. Baer. 12 x 8.5 cm. Bifolium. Printed in red and black on thick watermarked deckle-edged laid paper. In good condition, on lightly-aged paper. Engraving in black ink on recto of first leaf, incorporating the words 'Rowfant Club' and '255 Erie St', showing a back-view of a man in a chair seated at a...		£60.00
Humphrey Milford [ Sir Humphrey Sumner Milford ] (1877-1952), publisher to the University of Oxford [ Oxford University Press ] [ Sir Humphrey Sumner Milford, publisher to the University of Oxford. ] Duplicated typed circular, with facsimile signature of 'Humphrey S. Milford', describing the economic situation which has resulted in an increase in prices. 1p., 4to. In fair condition, on aged and spotted paper. A convincing copy of a genuine typed letter, with Milford's signature and the letterhead in black ink, and the typewritten text in purple. 25 lines of text in three paragraphs. An interesting glimpse into the state of the British publishing...		£100.00
Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press [catalogue of children's books, 1918-1919] [ Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press. ] Booksellers catalogue: 'The Oxford Books for Children \| List for 1918-19'. 72pp., thin 8vo (24.5 x 12 cm). Stapled, with red addendum label dated 'July, 1918' tipped in onto front cover. Extensive and businesslike catalogue, with illustrations of some front covers. Begins with series of eight 'Fine Art Editions', including A. E. Jackson's illustrations to 'Alice in...		£100.00
Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press [catalogue of children's books, 1919-1920] [ Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press. ] Booksellers catalogue: 'The Oxford Books for Children \| List for 1919-20'. 75pp., thin 8vo (24.5 x 12 cm). Stapled, with red addendum label dated 'July, 1919' tipped in onto front cover. At head of cover: 'Over 100 new titles'. Extensive and businesslike catalogue, with illustrations of some front covers. Begins with series of eight 'Fine Art Editions', including A. E...		£100.00
J. M. Montefiore, Chairman, Mark Lemon Fund [ Mark Lemon (1809-1870), editor of 'Punch' ] 'Mark Lemon Fund.' ('J. M. Montefiore, Chairman'): printed 'List of Subscribers, January 5, 1872'. 4pp., 12mo. Bifolium. In fair condition, on aged and worn paper. Headed '"Mark Lemon Fund."' Begins with communication from 'J. M. Montefiore, Chairman', dated 'Crawley, Oct. 1871', appealing for assistance for the 'Widow and unmarried Daughters of the late MARK LEMON - for thirty years Editor...		£120.00