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Hugh Beaumont One typed note signed to L. E. Berman, Theatre producer (1908-1973). One page, 8vo. "Thank you very much for letting me have the script of "THE CONCERT" which I shall certainly take great care of and return to you." Not in good condition: creased, grubby and foxed. |
£25.00 | |
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Irene Vanbrugh (stage name of Irene Barnes) autograph card signed to Walter Wood, English actress (1872-1949), made a Dame of the British Empire in 1941. Blue "letter card" with printed stamp, addressed in autograph to "Mr Walter Wood / 7 Theresa Terrace / Hammersmith". "Many thanks for your kind invitation for June 29th which I am very sorry to say we are unable to accept... |
£15.00 | |
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Irene Vanbrugh (stage name of Irene Barnes) autograph letter signed to Dorothy [?], English actress (1872-1949), made a Dame of the British Empire in 1941. 2 pp, 8vo. "Many thanks for your kind note. I shall be delighted to come down on Sunday May 28th. & stay till Monday afternoon. I may be rather a quiet sort of guest as this part is a great tax on me - but a day in the... |
£15.00 | |
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Irene Vanbrugh (stage name of Irene Barnes) autograph letter signed to Mrs [?] Wood, English actress (1872-1949), made a Dame of the British Empire in 1941. Headed "Wednesday" (no date), one page, 8vo. "Mr Sydney Brooks' address is / 2 Montpelier Square / S. W. / He is the cellist who is going to play at your concert. Yours in haste / Irene Vanbrugh". |
£15.00 | |
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J. Robertson Hare autograph letter signed and autograph note signed, English comedian and farceur (1891-1979). The letter, to Miss Cabourn, 5 July 1947, on letterhead of the Queens Hotel, Birmingham, one page, 12mo. He has read her play "Monsell", which he did not return sooner because his routine was upset by touring. "Although interesting I do not think this is... |
£50.00 | |
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J.G. Fitch Autograph letter signed to the Rev. W. Tuckwell. Educationalist (1824-1903). Four pages, 8vo. He thinks a "paper detailing [his] experiences would be very generally interesting, and would deserve a wide publicity." He feels that to discuss it at a meeting of the Council of the British Association would be contrary to his campaign to have such... |
£50.00 | |
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Jane Austen Note on front cover: "3rd draft-typed 3rd June 1986". Dramatised by Maggie Wadey, Rehearsal script, BBC2, director Giles Foster, 170pp, fol. |
£100.00 | |
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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... |
£50.00 | |
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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... |
£75.00 | |
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John Laurence Toole English actor and theatre manager (1830-1906). The photograph, a portrait of a formally-dressed Toole staring straight ahead, approximately 5½ inches by 4, somewhat creased, crudely mounted and bearing traces of paper and glue. The note, not in Toole's hand but signed by him, 28 April 1898, to... |
£25.00 |
