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General James Harold Doolittle Distinguished and much-decorated American general (1896-1993), who during World War II led a squadron of army bombers in a series of intrepid raids on the Japanese mainland. In good condition. On a piece of paper 3 inches by 5 inches. |
£25.00 | |
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Harry {Henry] Snell, Baron Snell Autograph Letter Signed to A. E. Lidgett. British Labour politician (1865-1944), leader of the Labour Party in the House of Lords, 1935-40. 1 page, 16mo. In good condition, although creased and a little worn at head. 'I am sorry that you found it difficult to reach me. I leave here fairly early on the days that the House is in session... |
£30.00 | |
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Ian William Beresford Nye Typed Letter Signed to F. R. McQuown. Entomologist (1924-), author of the monumental 'Generic names of moths of the world' (6 vols, 1975-91). The recipient is the author of several works on gardening. 1 page, 8vo. In good condition, but creased and with one closed tear and with sellotape stains at head and foot. He thanks his... |
£35.00 | |
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Lieutenant General Sir Charles Hastings 4 Autograph Letters Signed to his barrister, Richard Williams of Lincoln's Inn Field. English soldier, father of Frank Abney Hastings (1794-1828; DNB). The condition of these items is not good: the paper being discoloured, brittle and flaking. A series of intemperate communications. Letter 1 is one page, 8vo, of a bifoliate addressed and docketed on the reverse of the second... |
£120.00 | |
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Prof. Dr E. C. Van Leersum (Amsterdam). Opuscula selecta Neerlandicorum de arte medica. Offprint. (From Janus, Archives internationales pour l'Histoire de la Médicine et la Géographie Médicale, Leyden, 1927, pp.474-97). 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... |
£25.00 | |
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Reverend Doctor T. Newton, Wesleyan Minister, on the administration of the poor law Two Autograph Letters Signed to Charles B. Walker of Thirsk. A newspaper cutting attached to the white paper folder in which these items are placed carries a short obituary of Newton, who died 30 April [1854]. The first letter is 1 page, 4to, addressed on reverse, and the second 1 page, 12mo, with address on reverse of second leaf of bifolium. Both grubby... |
£50.00 | |
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Richard L. M. Synge. Applications of partition chromatography. Les Prix Nobel en 1952. (Pamphlet: Stockholm, 1953, Nobel Lecture, 12 December 1952, pp.122-35). Presentation copy, inscribed 'Best wishes RLMS'. Staining to front wrap, and damage to first leaf caused by bad binding. For other pamphlets from the Library of Harriette Chick (as this) nutritionist, see above and below #... |
£65.00 | |
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Sir Charles Martin. Listerian Oration. Lister's early bacteriological researches and the origin of his antiseptic system (From the Medical Journal of Australia, 10 October 1931, pp.3-10). 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). |
£45.00 | |
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Sir Charles Napier English soldier (1782-1853), conqueror of Sind. Fragment of letter, 3 1/2 inches by 4 inches. Blank reverse attached to remains of stub. In good condition, but with ink smudging not affecting signature, which reads '<...> | Yours truly | Chas Napier'. Docketed 'Sir Charles Napier 1847'... |
£25.00 | |
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Sir Francis Cowley Burnand Editor of Punch (1836-1917), and co-author with Sir Arthur Sullivan of 'Cox and Box'. In good condition. On slip, 1 inch by 2 1/2, cut from letter. Signed 'F C Burnand'. |
£15.00 |
