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Charles Wentworth Dilke Autograph Note Signed to Dr [Edwin] Lankester. Antiquary and critic (1789-1864), editor of the 'Athenaeum'. For Lankester (1814-74) see the Dictionary of National Biography. One page, 12mo. In good condition, mounted on a larger piece of docketed pink card. Difficult handwriting, presumably making payment for magazine contributions. 'On... |
£35.00 | |
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Culling Charles Smith Autograph Letter Signed to Count D'Antraigues. Commissioner of Customs (circa 1775-1853), husband of Lady Anne Wellesley. The recipient is Emmanuel-Louis-Henri de Launay, Comte d'Antraigues (1753-1812). Two pages, 12mo. Folded twice. Somewhat grubby and discoloured with age, but in good condition overall. He was directed by the Marquess... |
£45.00 | |
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General Annual Licensing Meeting, North Yorkshire. Autograph Letter Signed, Henry Collins, to "Brigham" Two pages, 3 x 8", sl. soiled buy mainly good condition. He encloses "the precepts [not present] which he had printed at "Pratts" [printer] and in which he made a correction. He also encloses [PRESENT] "notices to be given by the respective constables to the Innkeepers and labelled then for the... |
£50.00 | |
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George Hayter Chubb, 1st Baron Hayter [BANK OF ENGLAND] Autograph Letter Signed to H[orace]. G[eorge]. Bowen. Head of celebrated firm of locksmiths (1848-1946) and philanthropist. Two pages, 12mo. Folded twice. Grubby but in good condition. An amusing letter of congratulation on Bowen's appointment as Chief Cashier of the Bank of England. 'I presume that the announcement in the Times means you have now... |
£125.00 | |
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Gerald Wellesley, 7th Duke of Wellington Autograph Letter Signed to 'Mrs Mellersh' [wife of the historian H. E. L. Mellersh?]. The seventh Duke was born in 1885 and died in 1972. Two pages, 4to. In good condition although creased and dusty. He thanks the Mellershes for their hospitality during a lecture at Cheltenham. He also thanks Mellersh for 'the cutting from the "Echo": 'There are a good many inaccuracies in it... |
£25.00 | |
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Marconi One page, 4to, fold marks, sl. chipped, sl. foxing, text clear and complete. They announce a defferral of the Annual General Meeting while the agreement "now under negotiation between H.M. Government and the Company for the provision of an Empire Wireless Telegraph Service and te granting of a... |
£18.00 | |
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Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke [CHILD LABOUR; COAL MINING] Second baronet (1843-1911), politician and author. Three pages, 12mo. In good condition although grubby and with a few stains. 'My Coal Mines Prevention of Child Labour Underground Bill grew out of the Eight Hours debate and a challenge to the Coal Owners, so I did not put metalliferous mines in... |
£80.00 | |
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Alexander William Kinglake Autograph Signature on fragment of letter. English historian of the Crimean War (1809-91). On piece of paper roughly 4 1/2 inches by 1 1/4 inches. In very good condition. Remains of mounts adhering to blank verso. Reads '<...> be of use in making the collection. | I have the honour to be | Sirs | faithfully yours | A W Kinglake... |
£18.00 | |
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Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava Autograph Letter Signed to [John] Lanyon. Diplomat and administrator (1826-1902). Lanyon (1839-1900) was a surveyor, architect and engineer, partner in Lanyon, Lynn and Lanyon. Two pages, 8vo. Folded twice. In very good condition, with remains of mounts adhering to verso of blank second leaf of bifoliate. Marked 'Private'. In... |
£35.00 | |
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Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava Autograph Note Signed to [John] Lanyon. Diplomat and administrator (1826-1902). Lanyon (1839-1900) was a surveyor, architect and engineer, partner in Lanyon, Lynn and Lanyon. One page, 12mo. Folded twice. In very good condition, with remains of mounts adhering to blank verso. Reads 'My dear Mr. Lanyon | I send you a map with the... |
£40.00 |
