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G. Manville Fenn. Autograph Letter Signed to W.A. Moncrieff, literary agent[?]. Novelist (DNB). Two pages, 8vo, very good condition. He heads his letter "Re. Ward & Downey" [publishers - bankrupted in [1893?]] and says that he will be free to attend a meeting (presumably on the subject of Ward and Downey) later on the following day. |
£45.00 | |
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Robert Bell. Autograph Note signed with draft title page to [Bell & Daldy], publishers. Author and editor (DNB). One page, 8vo, dusty edges but text clear and complete. Bell initially writes the text of the titlepage with extensive corrections and additions (text comes through close to the printed version). He then adds a note as follows: The word 'original' appears to me important... |
£100.00 | |
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Israel Zangwill. Typed Note Signed to Herbert M. Adler. One page, 4to, sl. dusty and dulled, fold marks, but text clear and complete, as follows: "Dear Adler, I cannot remember whether "Lord of the World" was published for the first time in "Blind Children" or not, but at any rate it would be impossible for the pirates to know any more than I do. It... |
£100.00 | |
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James Rendel Harris. Autograph Note Signed to a "Mr Jones", bookseller. Biblical scholar, archaeologist, and orientalist (DNB). One page, 8vo, faintly stained but text clear and complete, as follows:"Your list to hand I can certainly take the little collection of tracts, beginning "England's Warning". You may also send me the two Portsmouth tracts, & the Lilburn... |
£75.00 | |
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William Chadwick. Five (5) Autograph Letters Signed to [John Russell Smith], publisher. Author of "The Life and Times of Daniel Defoe, with remarks digressive and discursive" (J.R. Smith, London, 1859).Total 23pp., 8vo, minor damage, texts clear and complete. The letters concern this book about Defoe exclusively. He starts (29 Oct. 1858) "You have the whole manuscript complete now... |
£450.00 | |
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Henry Edward John Stanley, 3rd Earl. Eight Autograph Letters Signed "Stanley" to Messrs Routledge, publishers. Diplomatist and orientalist (see DNB). Total 20pp., 8vo, good condition. The main subject is illustrations of animals and birds perhaps relating to a book (a "book" is mentioned) which I cannot trace in NSTC, etc., but perhaps multiple copies of pages of illustrations of monkeys, kangaroos, cats... |
£400.00 | |
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R.M. Ballantyne. Autograph Note Signed to "Routledge", publisher. Novelist. One page, 8vo, text complete and clear but someone has misused scissors to make cuts in text, both 1.5", corner trimmedThe letter is laid down (with scrap attached to other side). He thanks Routledge for a cheque settling his account to date and is "glad to hear of the success of your... |
£50.00 | |
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David Seth-Smith Autograph Letter Signed to [R. N. Freakes]. Presenter of 1930's show on BBC radio, 'The Zoo Man'. 1 page, 12mo. Folded twice. In good condition. 'All you can do for your parrot is to paint the jaws with iodine, but I am afraid the trouble may be with the kidneys & in that case you cannot do much. | Give quite simple food, nothing... |
£35.00 | |
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Elizabeth Work (Department of Chemical Pathology, University College Hospital Medical School, London). Estimation of ergothioneine in urine by paper partition chromatography. (From the Lancet, 16 April 1949, p.652, repaginated pp.1-2). For other pamphlets from the Library of Harriette Chick (as this) nutritionist, see above and below #s2653 ff. or request a full list (more than 400 offprints, many presentation). |
£10.00 | |
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Francisco Giron, Duke of Osuna Autograph Letter Signed, in Spanish, to George Erving The recipient, George William Erving (1769-1850), was U.S. Minister to Spain, 1814-19. 2 pages. 16 lines of Spanish text. In good condition despite slight discoloration. Neatly attached down one edge to blank sheet of paper. Docketed (by Erving?) 'From the Duke of Osuna (his family name... |
£125.00 |
