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R.L. Hobson. Autograph Note Signed to "Mills". British Museum ceramics expert. One page, 8vo, good. He passes comment on a blue and a yellow pot, dating them, and giving the countries of origin of the yellow pot. |
£35.00 | |
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Richard “Conversation” Sharp. Autograph Note Signed to Lady Holland, society hostess. Politician and critic (1759-1835). One page, 12mo, good. He regretfully declines her invitation claiming a prior engagement. |
£50.00 | |
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S.C. Hall. Autograph Note Signed to an unknown correspondent. Irish author and editor (1800-1889). One page, 8vo, good. He is thanking his correspondent on behalf of his wife for his contributionof a “little picture . . . in aid of the governess asylum”. |
£30.00 | |
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Sydney Smith Autograph Letter Signed to “Paulet” (superscription “P. Redway”[?]). Canon of St Paul’s and wit (1771-1845). One page, 4to, good. some damage, slightly affecting the text, traces of mounting. Smith outlines his travel plans, including a visit to his correspondent. He continues, “We talk of nothing now but bombarding & it is supposed that Troy would have been... |
£75.00 | |
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W.B. Richmond Autograph Notes Signed to "Mrs Cash". Painter (1842-1921). 2 ANSs, 8vo, good. In the first letter, he says that he has rested and feels able to continue with the sittings. In the second, he asks if he can exhibit her portrait at the “Grosvenor”. 2 items, |
£40.00 | |
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Christine Nilsson Swedish singer. She has signed the front of a small envelope as follows: "Christine Nilsson-Rouzaud / 1875"., slight marking and fold marks but signature clear. |
£25.00 | |
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James Anderson. Editor of "Diplomata", antiquary (DNB). Sixteen lines on one page, small folio, some damage, but text complete and clear. Not signed. On the reverse Is written "Minut of the procuratorie of Resignation" [in Anderson's hand] and "Autograph of James Anderson - the Editor of the Diplomata." The... |
£200.00 |
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P.G. Konody. Autograph Letter Signed to Eliott O'Donnell, author ("Werewolves", etc.) Art Critic and author. Two pages, 8vo, partly laid downm fold mark, good condition. He says he can do nothing "about the pictures" of which O'Donnell had sent a list. "They are not of sufficient interest and, I fear, of little value. Anyway they would not do for the man for whom I am forming a... |
£35.00 | |
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Walter Scott. On an envelope Scott has written "George Thompson Esq / Trustees Office", someone has typed "Envelope addressed by Sir Walter Scott" at the tope, and the paper used as a envelope, c. 4 x 6", is laid down on another piece of paper the reverse of which has gluey remnants. |
£35.00 | |
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Isabella Herschel Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Christie-Miller. Daughter of J.F.W. Herschel. Two pages, 8vo, good condition, still attached to part of page from album, expressing her regret at missing her visit and arranging a meeting. |
£35.00 |
