Literature to 1850
AIKMAN‚ James. 5526
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to W.McGwin in Glasgow‚ discussing a publishing dispute with Blackie and Fullarton‚ a missionary sale and other matters. 2½ pages 9 x 7 inches‚ with the address panel‚ inlaid to an album leaf‚ in good condition. c.1828. James Aikman‚ author of The History of Scotland (1827 and other editions)‚ Annals of the Persecution in Scotland from the Restoration to the Revolution‚ and other works.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to W.McGwin in Glasgow‚ discussing a publishing dispute with Blackie and Fullarton‚ a missionary sale and other matters. 2½ pages 9 x 7 inches‚ with the address panel‚ inlaid to an album leaf‚ in good condition. c.1828. James Aikman‚ author of The History of Scotland (1827 and other editions)‚ Annals of the Persecution in Scotland from the Restoration to the Revolution‚ and other works. Price : £45.00
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BANIM‚ John. 6627
Autograph Letter Signed ‘John Banim’‚ to Messrs.Simpkin & Marshall‚ asking whether any funds could be made available for him “from our former transactions”‚ saying he has been ill‚ “still with a very long road before me”. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition‚ black border‚ neatly laid down‚ remains of guard. Waterloo Hotel‚ Jermyn Street‚ 27 June 1835. Uncommon. “I am ailing and poor after having suffered from illness in my family on the road from Paris‚ and still with a long road before me.” John Banim [pseud. Abel O'Hara](1798-1842)‚ novelist‚ dramatist and poet‚ known as ‘The Scott of Ireland’. The first series of o’Hara Tales appeared in 1825. In 1829 he went abroad in ill-health and continued to write for perodicals and the stage. In 1834 he became paralysed from the waist down and was pronounced incurable by his doctors‚ and later that year both his sons died. He became eager to leave France and return to Ireland‚ and his arrival in Dublin in July 1835 was greeted with much enthusiasm. John Banim and his brother Michael gained a lasting posthumous reputation as nationalist novelists‚ and several of the novels were reprinted in the twentieth century. As Sir Charles Gavan Duffy remarked in 1891‚ “Moore's Melodies‚ Griffin's and the Banims' novels have been a constant cordial to the sorely tried spirit of our people”.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘John Banim’‚ to Messrs.Simpkin & Marshall‚ asking whether any funds could be made available for him “from our former transactions”‚ saying he has been ill‚ “still with a very long road before me”. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition‚ black border‚ neatly laid down‚ remains of guard. Waterloo Hotel‚ Jermyn Street‚ 27 June 1835. Uncommon. “I am ailing and poor after having suffered from illness in my family on the road from Paris‚ and still with a long road before me.” John Banim [pseud. Abel O'Hara](1798-1842)‚ novelist‚ dramatist and poet‚ known as ‘The Scott of Ireland’. The first series of o’Hara Tales appeared in 1825. In 1829 he went abroad in ill-health and continued to write for perodicals and the stage. In 1834 he became paralysed from the waist down and was pronounced incurable by his doctors‚ and later that year both his sons died. He became eager to leave France and return to Ireland‚ and his arrival in Dublin in July 1835 was greeted with much enthusiasm. John Banim and his brother Michael gained a lasting posthumous reputation as nationalist novelists‚ and several of the novels were reprinted in the twentieth century. As Sir Charles Gavan Duffy remarked in 1891‚ “Moore's Melodies‚ Griffin's and the Banims' novels have been a constant cordial to the sorely tried spirit of our people”. Price : £250.00
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BELSHAM‚ William. 3215
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Phillips of Black Friars‚ his publisher‚ discussing details in the reprinting of his Memoirs of the Reign of George III‚ and asking for copies to be sent to himself and his brother. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ with integral address leaf‚ in good condition. Bedford‚ 7 December 1806. William Belsham (1752-1827)‚ political writer and Whig historian. ‘...I will never take any money. Any occasional present of new publications &c I shall esteem as a mark of your attention & a proof of your friendship & liberality.’
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Phillips of Black Friars‚ his publisher‚ discussing details in the reprinting of his Memoirs of the Reign of George III‚ and asking for copies to be sent to himself and his brother. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ with integral address leaf‚ in good condition. Bedford‚ 7 December 1806. William Belsham (1752-1827)‚ political writer and Whig historian. ‘...I will never take any money. Any occasional present of new publications &c I shall esteem as a mark of your attention & a proof of your friendship & liberality.’ Price : £75.00
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BENSON‚ Maria. 1663
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Phillips‚ Bookseller in George Yard‚ Lombard Street‚ discussing her writings on education‚ and announcing her new work ‘which I trust may be found of acceptable import to those concerned in the momentous task of educating daughters’‚ and asking for his ‘sentiments on the subject’. 2 pp. 8 x 6 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ fine. York‚ 19 August 1811. Maria Benson‚ author of two published novels and Thoughts on Education (editions 1806 & 1819).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Phillips‚ Bookseller in George Yard‚ Lombard Street‚ discussing her writings on education‚ and announcing her new work ‘which I trust may be found of acceptable import to those concerned in the momentous task of educating daughters’‚ and asking for his ‘sentiments on the subject’. 2 pp. 8 x 6 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ fine. York‚ 19 August 1811. Maria Benson‚ author of two published novels and Thoughts on Education (editions 1806 & 1819). Price : £120.00
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BERESFORD‚ James. 6895
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to William Miller‚ regretting that his cold‚ which “has terminated by converting my lips into two huge boiling ulcers”‚ should prevent him dining with one of his oldest friends. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ light surface creasing‚ integral address leaf. Crescent‚ Wednesday‚ undated. James Beresford (1764–1840)‚ writer. His chief work was The miseries of human life‚ or‚ The last groans of Timothy Testy and Samuel Sensitive‚ with a few supplementary sighs from Mrs Testy (2 vols.‚ 1806–7)‚ which went through several editions and was held for a time to be a minor classic in the genre‚ praised by Walter Scott. He also wrote some translations of poetry and religious books which attacked Calvinism among the clergy‚ and contributed to the Looker-on. [DNB] His correspondent is William Richard Beckford Miller (1769–1844)‚ publisher.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to William Miller‚ regretting that his cold‚ which “has terminated by converting my lips into two huge boiling ulcers”‚ should prevent him dining with one of his oldest friends. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ light surface creasing‚ integral address leaf. Crescent‚ Wednesday‚ undated. James Beresford (1764–1840)‚ writer. His chief work was The miseries of human life‚ or‚ The last groans of Timothy Testy and Samuel Sensitive‚ with a few supplementary sighs from Mrs Testy (2 vols.‚ 1806–7)‚ which went through several editions and was held for a time to be a minor classic in the genre‚ praised by Walter Scott. He also wrote some translations of poetry and religious books which attacked Calvinism among the clergy‚ and contributed to the Looker-on. [DNB] His correspondent is William Richard Beckford Miller (1769–1844)‚ publisher. Price : £45.00
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BIGLAND‚ John. 3730
Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing with his publisher the preparation of “a 3rd number”‚ referring specifically to the illustrations of Yorkshire already obtained‚ and asking his correspondent to negotiate with the draughtsman because “the drawings should be made as soon as possible that you may have sufficient time to get the engravings executed”. 2 pp. 8 x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ with a separate engraved portrait of John Bigland. Finningley [near Doncaster]‚ August 1811. John Bigland (1750-1832)‚ schoolmaster and author. His reference is probably to the forthcoming publication of ‘Yorkshire’‚ being the 16th volume of the ‘Beauties of England and Wales’ [1812]. “...and you said that you could procure most of the antique structures‚ you will therefore perceive that in sending your orders to the artist it will be necessary to specify what drawings you can procure‚ & to indicate those that you require from him‚ in order to spare useless labour & expence as he will at any rate have upwards of 300 miles to travel...”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing with his publisher the preparation of “a 3rd number”‚ referring specifically to the illustrations of Yorkshire already obtained‚ and asking his correspondent to negotiate with the draughtsman because “the drawings should be made as soon as possible that you may have sufficient time to get the engravings executed”. 2 pp. 8 x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ with a separate engraved portrait of John Bigland. Finningley [near Doncaster]‚ August 1811. John Bigland (1750-1832)‚ schoolmaster and author. His reference is probably to the forthcoming publication of ‘Yorkshire’‚ being the 16th volume of the ‘Beauties of England and Wales’ [1812]. “...and you said that you could procure most of the antique structures‚ you will therefore perceive that in sending your orders to the artist it will be necessary to specify what drawings you can procure‚ & to indicate those that you require from him‚ in order to spare useless labour & expence as he will at any rate have upwards of 300 miles to travel...” Price : £85.00
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BISSET‚ Charles. 9988
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Lord Melville‚ commending ‘the Model of some most ingenious Engines‚ invented & constructed by the celebrated Mr.Eckhardt’‚ commenting on the inventions‚ informing Lord Melville that ‘His most ingenious Catapult will answer better for the Defence of the Empire than any Engine ever constructed’‚ mentioning an inspection by Boulton & Watt‚ and ‘a Book of my Songs’. 4 pp. 7 x 8½ inches‚ lightly toned‚ some soiling to external folds‚ otherwise good. Museum Birmingham‚ 7 June 1804. James Bisset (1762?-1832)‚ artist‚ publisher and writer of verse. In New Street Birmingham he established a museum and a shop for the sale of curiosities.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Lord Melville‚ commending ‘the Model of some most ingenious Engines‚ invented & constructed by the celebrated Mr.Eckhardt’‚ commenting on the inventions‚ informing Lord Melville that ‘His most ingenious Catapult will answer better for the Defence of the Empire than any Engine ever constructed’‚ mentioning an inspection by Boulton & Watt‚ and ‘a Book of my Songs’. 4 pp. 7 x 8½ inches‚ lightly toned‚ some soiling to external folds‚ otherwise good. Museum Birmingham‚ 7 June 1804. James Bisset (1762?-1832)‚ artist‚ publisher and writer of verse. In New Street Birmingham he established a museum and a shop for the sale of curiosities. Price : £120.00
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BLEWITT‚ Octavian. 11044
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Professor Royle‚ M.D.‚ F.R.S.‚ asking him to be Steward at the Anniversary Dinner of the Corporation‚ and sending a recent Report. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 73 Great Russell Street‚ 8 March 1844. Octavian Blewitt (1810-1884)‚ author‚ secretary of the Royal Literary Fund. The Report “will explain to you the purposes of the Institution‚ and show how large an amount of good it has done‚ for upwards of half a century‚ among the educated classes of society.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Professor Royle‚ M.D.‚ F.R.S.‚ asking him to be Steward at the Anniversary Dinner of the Corporation‚ and sending a recent Report. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 73 Great Russell Street‚ 8 March 1844. Octavian Blewitt (1810-1884)‚ author‚ secretary of the Royal Literary Fund. The Report “will explain to you the purposes of the Institution‚ and show how large an amount of good it has done‚ for upwards of half a century‚ among the educated classes of society.” Price : £30.00
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BOYLE‚ John‚ fifth earl of Cork and fifth earl of Orrery 6571
His signature ‘Orrery’‚ dated. On the verso of a marbled endpaper‚ 4 x 8 inches‚ one vertical crease‚ in good condition. Liecester Fields‚ 1 May 1751. John Boyle‚ fifth earl of Cork and fifth earl of Orrery (1707-1762)‚ biographer‚ friend of Swift‚ Pope and Johnson.
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His signature ‘Orrery’‚ dated. On the verso of a marbled endpaper‚ 4 x 8 inches‚ one vertical crease‚ in good condition. Liecester Fields‚ 1 May 1751. John Boyle‚ fifth earl of Cork and fifth earl of Orrery (1707-1762)‚ biographer‚ friend of Swift‚ Pope and Johnson. Price : £75.00
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BRANDIS‚ Christian August. 1836
Autograph Letter Signed‚ accepting an invitation ‘with pleasure‚ if not quite with a clear conscience’ and suggesting that he and ‘my honoured new colleague’ travel over the Vosges. In German (with separate English translation). 1 page 4.5 x 5.5 inches‚ with address panel‚ in good condition. 22 July [no year given]. Christian August Brandis (1790-1867)‚ German classical philologist and historian of philosophy.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ accepting an invitation ‘with pleasure‚ if not quite with a clear conscience’ and suggesting that he and ‘my honoured new colleague’ travel over the Vosges. In German (with separate English translation). 1 page 4.5 x 5.5 inches‚ with address panel‚ in good condition. 22 July [no year given]. Christian August Brandis (1790-1867)‚ German classical philologist and historian of philosophy. Price : £85.00
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BRAYLEY‚ Edward Wedlake. 1459
Autograph Letter Signed [to Richard Taylor‚ publisher]‚ explaining at length why he has failed to complete his ‘Reviews of Mr.Lubbock’s Mathematical Tracts & Mr.Conybeare’s Report on Geology’‚ with references to his own lectures and to De La Beche. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches. London Institution‚ 31 January 1834. Edward Wedlake Brayley (1773-1854)‚ topographer and archaeologist‚ author of many works of county topography‚ some in collaboration with John Britton (1771-1857).
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Autograph Letter Signed [to Richard Taylor‚ publisher]‚ explaining at length why he has failed to complete his ‘Reviews of Mr.Lubbock’s Mathematical Tracts & Mr.Conybeare’s Report on Geology’‚ with references to his own lectures and to De La Beche. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches. London Institution‚ 31 January 1834. Edward Wedlake Brayley (1773-1854)‚ topographer and archaeologist‚ author of many works of county topography‚ some in collaboration with John Britton (1771-1857). Price : £65.00
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BRAYLEY‚ Edward Wedlake. 3743
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Thos.Philipps at 74 Dean Street‚ Soho‚ discussing the arrangements for a annual general meeting and the necessary shifting of furniture‚ and the erection of a platform. 2 pp. 9 x 7.5 inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ in good condition. Russell Institution‚ 27 April 1838. Edward Wedlake Brayley (1773-1854)‚ topographer and archaeologist‚ author of many topographical works‚ and the co-author and editor of the ‘Beauties of England and Wales’‚ which extended to 25 large volumes‚ published over a period of 20 years. In 1825 he was appointed librarian and secretary of the Russell Institution in Great Coram Street. “We must make what shift we can with the Instruments in the Lecture Room during our Annual Confabulation.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Thos.Philipps at 74 Dean Street‚ Soho‚ discussing the arrangements for a annual general meeting and the necessary shifting of furniture‚ and the erection of a platform. 2 pp. 9 x 7.5 inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ in good condition. Russell Institution‚ 27 April 1838. Edward Wedlake Brayley (1773-1854)‚ topographer and archaeologist‚ author of many topographical works‚ and the co-author and editor of the ‘Beauties of England and Wales’‚ which extended to 25 large volumes‚ published over a period of 20 years. In 1825 he was appointed librarian and secretary of the Russell Institution in Great Coram Street. “We must make what shift we can with the Instruments in the Lecture Room during our Annual Confabulation.” Price : £45.00
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BRITTON‚ John. 2529
Autograph Note‚ in the third person: ‘J.Britton’s Complts to Mr Prowett‚ will have no objection to exchange value for value‚ for Canovas Sculpture’. 1 page 7 x 4 inches‚ inlaid to album page‚ in good condition. Together with a separate engraved portrait of John Britton (1820). 17 Bruton Street‚ 6 March 1823. John Britton (1771-1857)‚ topographer and antiquary.
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Autograph Note‚ in the third person: ‘J.Britton’s Complts to Mr Prowett‚ will have no objection to exchange value for value‚ for Canovas Sculpture’. 1 page 7 x 4 inches‚ inlaid to album page‚ in good condition. Together with a separate engraved portrait of John Britton (1820). 17 Bruton Street‚ 6 March 1823. John Britton (1771-1857)‚ topographer and antiquary. Price : £35.00
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BRITTON‚ John. 7217
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Allan Cunningham‚ the poet and songwriter‚ consulting him on improvements to a new edition‚ and introducing a visitor who “is very desirous of seeing your ‘Studio’ as the Italians call the workshop of an Artist”. 2 pp. 7½ x 4½ inches‚ light toning‚ in good condition. 24 January 1839. John Britton (1771-1857)‚ topographer and antiquary.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Allan Cunningham‚ the poet and songwriter‚ consulting him on improvements to a new edition‚ and introducing a visitor who “is very desirous of seeing your ‘Studio’ as the Italians call the workshop of an Artist”. 2 pp. 7½ x 4½ inches‚ light toning‚ in good condition. 24 January 1839. John Britton (1771-1857)‚ topographer and antiquary. Price : £65.00
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BROCKEDON William. 10511
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Wm Brockedon’ to Thomas Winkworth (Treasurer of the Society of Arts) accepting his invitation although “it is for the 26th within a day of my departure with my wife for a ramble in Germany & the Tyrol”. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches in fine condition with the original envelope (roughly opened). 29 Devonshire Street 16 July 1847. William Brockedon (1787-1854) painter author and inventor. His works included Illustrations of the Passes of the Alps; Italy Classical Historical and Picturesque; some of the letterpress for David Roberts’s Views in the Holy Land Syria &c. His inventions included various applications of vulcanised india-rubber. In 1830 he took an active part in the formation of the Royal Geographical Society.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Wm Brockedon’ to Thomas Winkworth (Treasurer of the Society of Arts) accepting his invitation although “it is for the 26th within a day of my departure with my wife for a ramble in Germany & the Tyrol”. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches in fine condition with the original envelope (roughly opened). 29 Devonshire Street 16 July 1847. William Brockedon (1787-1854) painter author and inventor. His works included Illustrations of the Passes of the Alps; Italy Classical Historical and Picturesque; some of the letterpress for David Roberts’s Views in the Holy Land Syria &c. His inventions included various applications of vulcanised india-rubber. In 1830 he took an active part in the formation of the Royal Geographical Society. Price : £75.00
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BRUNTON‚ Alexander. 4283
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dr.Robertson‚ explaining that there are four Essays requiring a decision by the Faculty‚ and suggesting dates of the holiday. 1 page 7½ x 5 inches‚ mounted on part of an old album page‚ in good condition. College‚ 15 December 1846. Alexander Brunton (1772-1854)‚ Professor of Oriental Languages at the Unversity of Edinburgh‚ author of a Persian Grammar (Edinburgh‚ 1822).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dr.Robertson‚ explaining that there are four Essays requiring a decision by the Faculty‚ and suggesting dates of the holiday. 1 page 7½ x 5 inches‚ mounted on part of an old album page‚ in good condition. College‚ 15 December 1846. Alexander Brunton (1772-1854)‚ Professor of Oriental Languages at the Unversity of Edinburgh‚ author of a Persian Grammar (Edinburgh‚ 1822). Price : £35.00
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BUCKINGHAM‚ James Silk. 9256
Facsimile Letter acknowledging payment “for your Copy of my Work on the Slave States of America”‚ addressed to George Lovejoy‚ with a fully autograph postscript signed by Buckingham with initials‚ offering to lecture at New Hall. 2 pp. 4½ x 3½ inches‚ two minor paper thins. Camden Town‚ 27 April 1842. James Silk Buckingham (1786-1855)‚ author and traveller. His works included Travels in Mesopotamia (1827)‚ a number of accounts of travels in America and Canada‚ e.g. The Slave States of America (2 vols.‚ 1842).
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Facsimile Letter acknowledging payment “for your Copy of my Work on the Slave States of America”‚ addressed to George Lovejoy‚ with a fully autograph postscript signed by Buckingham with initials‚ offering to lecture at New Hall. 2 pp. 4½ x 3½ inches‚ two minor paper thins. Camden Town‚ 27 April 1842. James Silk Buckingham (1786-1855)‚ author and traveller. His works included Travels in Mesopotamia (1827)‚ a number of accounts of travels in America and Canada‚ e.g. The Slave States of America (2 vols.‚ 1842). Price : £35.00
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BUTLER‚ Weeden. 4538
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Revd.Dr.Gaskin‚ Secretary of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge‚ sending a copy of his edition of Bishop Hildesley’s Memoirs‚ and expressing his hopes for an edition in Manx. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ in good condition. Chelsea‚ 19 November 1798. Weeden Butler‚ the elder (1742-1823)‚ miscellaneous writer‚ master of a classical school in Chelsea. The reference is to his book‚ ‘Memoir of Mark Hildesley D.D.‚ Bishop of Sodor and Man’.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Revd.Dr.Gaskin‚ Secretary of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge‚ sending a copy of his edition of Bishop Hildesley’s Memoirs‚ and expressing his hopes for an edition in Manx. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ in good condition. Chelsea‚ 19 November 1798. Weeden Butler‚ the elder (1742-1823)‚ miscellaneous writer‚ master of a classical school in Chelsea. The reference is to his book‚ ‘Memoir of Mark Hildesley D.D.‚ Bishop of Sodor and Man’. Price : £65.00
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CAMPBELL‚ Thomas. 6622
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to J.Murray‚ Fleet Street‚ saying that their work is advancing and “will be somewhat the better for the lectures & is fast coming to a conclusion”‚ and inviting Murray and his wife “to hear a dissertation on the French & English Drama”. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ with the integral address leaf partly laid down‚ folds‚ light creasing‚ minor defects only. 1812. Thomas Campbell (1777-1844)‚ Scottish poet. His Lectures at the Royal Institution were a success. Murray published Campbell’s Specimens of the British Poets in 7 vols. in 1819.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to J.Murray‚ Fleet Street‚ saying that their work is advancing and “will be somewhat the better for the lectures & is fast coming to a conclusion”‚ and inviting Murray and his wife “to hear a dissertation on the French & English Drama”. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ with the integral address leaf partly laid down‚ folds‚ light creasing‚ minor defects only. 1812. Thomas Campbell (1777-1844)‚ Scottish poet. His Lectures at the Royal Institution were a success. Murray published Campbell’s Specimens of the British Poets in 7 vols. in 1819. Price : £120.00
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CARLYLE‚ Thomas. 9627
Autograph Draft‚ unsigned‚ but in Carlyle’s hand throughout‚ of a memorial inscription for Charles Buller‚ M.P. for Liskeard 18 lines‚ some deletions‚ on 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ corners clipped. [1848] Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881). Charles Buller (1806-1848)‚ liberal politician‚ chief secretary to Lord Durham in Canada (1838)‚ poor law commissioner‚ etc. Carlyle became tutor to Charles Buller and his younger brother in Edinurgh in 1822. On Buller’s death‚ Carlyle wrote a long elegy in the Examiner. This inscription is Carlyle’s summary of his friend: “The British Colones may long remember him as the first that recognised their just desires and great destinies. It can be said of him that all his work was on the side of reason‚ not liable to be lost‚ whether men remember it or not; and that in a dark and contentious time he left no ill-wisher in the world.”
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Autograph Draft‚ unsigned‚ but in Carlyle’s hand throughout‚ of a memorial inscription for Charles Buller‚ M.P. for Liskeard 18 lines‚ some deletions‚ on 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ corners clipped. [1848] Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881). Charles Buller (1806-1848)‚ liberal politician‚ chief secretary to Lord Durham in Canada (1838)‚ poor law commissioner‚ etc. Carlyle became tutor to Charles Buller and his younger brother in Edinurgh in 1822. On Buller’s death‚ Carlyle wrote a long elegy in the Examiner. This inscription is Carlyle’s summary of his friend: “The British Colones may long remember him as the first that recognised their just desires and great destinies. It can be said of him that all his work was on the side of reason‚ not liable to be lost‚ whether men remember it or not; and that in a dark and contentious time he left no ill-wisher in the world.” Price : £300.00
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CARRINGTON‚ Noel Thomas. 2723
Autograph Letter Signed‚ incorporating the autograph text of the 32 line poem ‘Home’ (‘From “My Native Village” an unpublished poem‚ by the Author of Dartmoor’)‚ to Alaric Watts in London for inclusion in a literary magazine. 3 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ in good condition. Devonport‚ 1 October 1828. Noel Thomas Carrington (1777-1830)‚ Devonshire poet‚ who saw service as a seaman on a man-of-war at the Battle of Cape St.Vincent. He established a school at Plymouth Dock. His published poems include The Banks of the Tamar (1820) and Dartmoor (1826). ‘Whence is this wondrous Sympathy that draws/ Our souls to HOME by its mysterious laws...’
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ incorporating the autograph text of the 32 line poem ‘Home’ (‘From “My Native Village” an unpublished poem‚ by the Author of Dartmoor’)‚ to Alaric Watts in London for inclusion in a literary magazine. 3 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ in good condition. Devonport‚ 1 October 1828. Noel Thomas Carrington (1777-1830)‚ Devonshire poet‚ who saw service as a seaman on a man-of-war at the Battle of Cape St.Vincent. He established a school at Plymouth Dock. His published poems include The Banks of the Tamar (1820) and Dartmoor (1826). ‘Whence is this wondrous Sympathy that draws/ Our souls to HOME by its mysterious laws...’ Price : £150.00
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CLARKE‚ Edward. 6864
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Ed:Clarke’‚ saying that he has signed and sealed his publishing agreement‚ and hopes that Mr.Beckett can be persuaded to use his correspondent as the Printer of the work. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ minor defects‚ old repairs at edges. 1 May 1762. Edward Clarke (1730–1786)‚ traveller and author. In 1760 he went with the earl of Bristol to Madrid as chaplain to the embassy‚ from which he returned after two years. Letters Concerning the Spanish Nation‚ Written at Madrid during the Years 1760 and 1761 (1763) abounds with detailed observation. He later went to Minorca as chaplain and secretary; he published in 1767 A Defence of the Conduct of the Lieutenant-Governor of the Island of Minorca in Reply to a Printed Libel.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Ed:Clarke’‚ saying that he has signed and sealed his publishing agreement‚ and hopes that Mr.Beckett can be persuaded to use his correspondent as the Printer of the work. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ minor defects‚ old repairs at edges. 1 May 1762. Edward Clarke (1730–1786)‚ traveller and author. In 1760 he went with the earl of Bristol to Madrid as chaplain to the embassy‚ from which he returned after two years. Letters Concerning the Spanish Nation‚ Written at Madrid during the Years 1760 and 1761 (1763) abounds with detailed observation. He later went to Minorca as chaplain and secretary; he published in 1767 A Defence of the Conduct of the Lieutenant-Governor of the Island of Minorca in Reply to a Printed Libel. Price : £120.00
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COLERIDGE‚ Derwent. 9486
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Derwent Coleridge’‚ to Robert Fox at Falmouth‚ discussing the appointment of an architect for the building of the Polytechnic Hall. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ second leaf with defects (one hole‚ marginal tear‚ one closed tear)‚ address panel. Helston postmark (date not clear). Evidently an early letter by Derwent Coleridge (1800-1883)‚ author‚ second son of Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Derwent Coleridge’‚ to Robert Fox at Falmouth‚ discussing the appointment of an architect for the building of the Polytechnic Hall. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ second leaf with defects (one hole‚ marginal tear‚ one closed tear)‚ address panel. Helston postmark (date not clear). Evidently an early letter by Derwent Coleridge (1800-1883)‚ author‚ second son of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Price : £75.00
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COLTON‚ Charles Caleb. 3354
Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.Colton’‚ to a solicitor in Tiverton‚ asking whether any steps had been taken as a result of his recent letter. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ with integral address leaf‚ minor defects only. 93 Fleet Street‚ London [postmarked 1816]. Charles Caleb Colton (1780-1832)‚ author of ‘Lacon‚ or many Things in a few Words addressed to those who think’ (1820‚ frequently reprinted)‚ unwilling divine‚ sportsman‚ wine merchant‚ writer‚ eccentric‚ gambler and suicide. His published works include Remarks Critical and Moral on the Talents of Lord Byron (1819).
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.Colton’‚ to a solicitor in Tiverton‚ asking whether any steps had been taken as a result of his recent letter. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ with integral address leaf‚ minor defects only. 93 Fleet Street‚ London [postmarked 1816]. Charles Caleb Colton (1780-1832)‚ author of ‘Lacon‚ or many Things in a few Words addressed to those who think’ (1820‚ frequently reprinted)‚ unwilling divine‚ sportsman‚ wine merchant‚ writer‚ eccentric‚ gambler and suicide. His published works include Remarks Critical and Moral on the Talents of Lord Byron (1819). Price : £65.00
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CRAVEN‚ Elizabeth‚ styled Margravine of Brandenburg-Ansbach. 11492
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Elizabeth’‚ approving of the drawing of the coach. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ tipped at corners on to album page‚ with a separate small portrait engraving (foxed) of Her Serene Highness the Margravine of Anspach. Benham‚ 28 November 1802. Uncommon. Elizabeth Craven (née Lady Elizabeth Berkeley) (1750-1828)‚ Princess Berkeley (though styled Margravine of Brandenburg-Ansbach)‚ author‚ playwright‚ traveller‚ and socialite‚ perhaps best known for her travel books (such as A Journey through the Crimea to Constantinople‚ 1789). She knew Samuel Johnson and James Boswell‚ and became a close friend of Horace Walpole‚ who published her early works. Her life gave rise to much scandal. In 1791 she married Alexander‚ Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach and Bayreuth. They settled in England‚ living in Hammersmith and Benham Park in Berkshire. “Sir‚ I have recd the drawing of the Coach - the Margrave approves of it - and we wish it as low & light looking as can be‚ consistent with room in the inside & Elegance of Look.”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Elizabeth’‚ approving of the drawing of the coach. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ tipped at corners on to album page‚ with a separate small portrait engraving (foxed) of Her Serene Highness the Margravine of Anspach. Benham‚ 28 November 1802. Uncommon. Elizabeth Craven (née Lady Elizabeth Berkeley) (1750-1828)‚ Princess Berkeley (though styled Margravine of Brandenburg-Ansbach)‚ author‚ playwright‚ traveller‚ and socialite‚ perhaps best known for her travel books (such as A Journey through the Crimea to Constantinople‚ 1789). She knew Samuel Johnson and James Boswell‚ and became a close friend of Horace Walpole‚ who published her early works. Her life gave rise to much scandal. In 1791 she married Alexander‚ Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach and Bayreuth. They settled in England‚ living in Hammersmith and Benham Park in Berkshire. “Sir‚ I have recd the drawing of the Coach - the Margrave approves of it - and we wish it as low & light looking as can be‚ consistent with room in the inside & Elegance of Look.” Price : £175.00
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CROWE‚ Eyre Evans. 11003
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Moore in Paris‚ about publishing difficulties (”Laurent found it impossible to dispose of the the translation of Chateubriand’s works in London”) and other matters. 1½ pages 9 x 7 inches‚ light stains‚ integral address leaf. Boulogne sur Mer‚ 10 June 1826. Eyre Evans Crowe (1799-1868)‚ journalist and historian. He became a leading contributor to the Examiner and the Daily News. He published Lives of Foreign Statesmen (1830)‚ The Greek and the Turk (1853)‚ and Reigns of Louis XVIII. and Charles X. (1854). These were followed by his most important work‚ the History of France (5 vols.‚ 1858–1868).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Moore in Paris‚ about publishing difficulties (”Laurent found it impossible to dispose of the the translation of Chateubriand’s works in London”) and other matters. 1½ pages 9 x 7 inches‚ light stains‚ integral address leaf. Boulogne sur Mer‚ 10 June 1826. Eyre Evans Crowe (1799-1868)‚ journalist and historian. He became a leading contributor to the Examiner and the Daily News. He published Lives of Foreign Statesmen (1830)‚ The Greek and the Turk (1853)‚ and Reigns of Louis XVIII. and Charles X. (1854). These were followed by his most important work‚ the History of France (5 vols.‚ 1858–1868). Price : £35.00
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CUNNINGHAM‚ Allan. 6553
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Allan Cunningham’‚ to Benjamin Sayle‚ saying he has forwarded “a bust of the late James Watt” destined for the Mechanics Library at Sheffield. 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ stains on verso where formerly mounted. Belgrave Place‚ 7 April 1825. Allan Cunningham (1784-1842)‚ Scottish poet and man of letters. Cunningham obtained employment as a sculptor in London‚ and became secretary to Francis Chantrey. From 1829 to 1833 appeared Cunningham’s six-volume Lives of the most Eminent British Painters‚ Sculptors‚ and Architects‚ forming part of Murray's Family Library. Earlier works included two volumes of Traditional Tales of the English and Scottish Peasantry (1822)‚ and four volumes of The Songs of Scotland‚ Ancient and Modern (1825).
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Allan Cunningham’‚ to Benjamin Sayle‚ saying he has forwarded “a bust of the late James Watt” destined for the Mechanics Library at Sheffield. 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ stains on verso where formerly mounted. Belgrave Place‚ 7 April 1825. Allan Cunningham (1784-1842)‚ Scottish poet and man of letters. Cunningham obtained employment as a sculptor in London‚ and became secretary to Francis Chantrey. From 1829 to 1833 appeared Cunningham’s six-volume Lives of the most Eminent British Painters‚ Sculptors‚ and Architects‚ forming part of Murray's Family Library. Earlier works included two volumes of Traditional Tales of the English and Scottish Peasantry (1822)‚ and four volumes of The Songs of Scotland‚ Ancient and Modern (1825). Price : £65.00
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CUNNINGHAM‚ Allan. 7677
Autograph Verses‚ signed ‘Allan Cunningham’‚ entitled ‘Anna’. 3 stanzas of 8 lines on 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ light surface creases‚ remains of an old album page adhering to verso‚ in good condition. Undated. Allan Cunningham (1784-1842)‚ Scottish poet and man of letters. ‘Anna’ is the song of a sailor remembering his sweetheart during adventures on the high seas “from Hebride to Havanna”. In 1825 Cunningham published four volumes of The Songs of Scotland‚ Ancient and Modern.
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Autograph Verses‚ signed ‘Allan Cunningham’‚ entitled ‘Anna’. 3 stanzas of 8 lines on 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ light surface creases‚ remains of an old album page adhering to verso‚ in good condition. Undated. Allan Cunningham (1784-1842)‚ Scottish poet and man of letters. ‘Anna’ is the song of a sailor remembering his sweetheart during adventures on the high seas “from Hebride to Havanna”. In 1825 Cunningham published four volumes of The Songs of Scotland‚ Ancient and Modern. Price : £200.00
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CUNNINGHAM‚ Peter. 3747
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to James Cochrane‚ discussing their joint venture in the publication of The Songs of England and Scotland [published 1835]‚ offering to sell him the work outright‚ and discussing in detail the economics of the publication and sale of the edition. 3 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ with address panel‚ in good condition‚ small tear at seal opening. Audit Office‚ Somerset Place‚ 19 August 1835. Peter Cunningham (1816-1869)‚ author and critic‚ third son of Allan Cunningham‚ became a chief clerk in the Audit Office. He is remembered for his Handbook of London (2 vols. 1849)‚ and also edited other handbooks and collected works.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to James Cochrane‚ discussing their joint venture in the publication of The Songs of England and Scotland [published 1835]‚ offering to sell him the work outright‚ and discussing in detail the economics of the publication and sale of the edition. 3 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ with address panel‚ in good condition‚ small tear at seal opening. Audit Office‚ Somerset Place‚ 19 August 1835. Peter Cunningham (1816-1869)‚ author and critic‚ third son of Allan Cunningham‚ became a chief clerk in the Audit Office. He is remembered for his Handbook of London (2 vols. 1849)‚ and also edited other handbooks and collected works. Price : £65.00
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DE QUINCEY‚ Thomas. 11168
Autograph Manuscript of a diatribe used as a footnote for his Essay on Oxford (and the abolition of University oaths) in Sketches of Life and Manners from the Autobiography of an English Opium Eater. About 350 words‚ 26 lines written on both sides of the lower portion of one page (De Quincey preferred to write on half sheets)‚ with many autograph amendments‚ cancellations and underlinings. [Edinburgh‚ ?c.1835]. Thomas De Quincey (1785-1859)‚ English writer‚ author of Confessions of an Opium-eater. “Lord Radnor again assumes that the students of Oxford are boys; he is again supported in this misrepresentation by Lord Brougham‚ and again the misrepresentation is applied to a purpose of assault upon the English universities‚ but especially upon Oxford. And the return of the assault does not allow any latitude in construing the word boys‚ nor any room for evasion... ...for the inculpation of the party imposing such oaths‚ it is essential that the party taking them should be in a childish condition of the moral sense and the sense of responsibility whereas‚ amongs the Oxonian undergraduates‚ I will venture to say that the number is large of those who rise above than those who fall below 20; and as to 16 (assumed as the representative age by Lord Radnor) in my time I heard of only one student amongst perhaps 1600 who was so young. I grieve to see that the learned prelate‚ who replied to the assailants‚ was so much taken by surprize; the defence might have been made triumphant. With regard to oaths‚ incompatible with the spirit of modern manners ...that is a case of neglect and indolent oversight. But the gravamen of that reproach does not press exclusively upon Oxford; all the ancient institutions of Europe are minted in the same way‚ more especially the mnastic orders of the Romish Church.” In 1835 the Abolition of Unnecessary Oaths Act was passed‚ clause 8 giving power to the Universities to substitute declarations‚ in certain cases‚ for oaths.
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Autograph Manuscript of a diatribe used as a footnote for his Essay on Oxford (and the abolition of University oaths) in Sketches of Life and Manners from the Autobiography of an English Opium Eater. About 350 words‚ 26 lines written on both sides of the lower portion of one page (De Quincey preferred to write on half sheets)‚ with many autograph amendments‚ cancellations and underlinings. [Edinburgh‚ ?c.1835]. Thomas De Quincey (1785-1859)‚ English writer‚ author of Confessions of an Opium-eater. “Lord Radnor again assumes that the students of Oxford are boys; he is again supported in this misrepresentation by Lord Brougham‚ and again the misrepresentation is applied to a purpose of assault upon the English universities‚ but especially upon Oxford. And the return of the assault does not allow any latitude in construing the word boys‚ nor any room for evasion... ...for the inculpation of the party imposing such oaths‚ it is essential that the party taking them should be in a childish condition of the moral sense and the sense of responsibility whereas‚ amongs the Oxonian undergraduates‚ I will venture to say that the number is large of those who rise above than those who fall below 20; and as to 16 (assumed as the representative age by Lord Radnor) in my time I heard of only one student amongst perhaps 1600 who was so young. I grieve to see that the learned prelate‚ who replied to the assailants‚ was so much taken by surprize; the defence might have been made triumphant. With regard to oaths‚ incompatible with the spirit of modern manners ...that is a case of neglect and indolent oversight. But the gravamen of that reproach does not press exclusively upon Oxford; all the ancient institutions of Europe are minted in the same way‚ more especially the mnastic orders of the Romish Church.” In 1835 the Abolition of Unnecessary Oaths Act was passed‚ clause 8 giving power to the Universities to substitute declarations‚ in certain cases‚ for oaths. Price : £950.00
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DUDLEY‚ Sir Henry Bate. 0144
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Messrs. White & Brooks‚ about the payment of interest‚ regretting that ‘My papers respecting that Estate are in the Country’‚ but promising to remit the sum due. 1 page 4to with integral address leaf. 23 Bedford Street‚ London 18 January 1793. Sir Henry Bate Dudley (1745-1824)‚ ‘The Fighting Parson’ and journalist‚ had a colourful career which earned Dr. Johnson’s criticism (to Boswell): ‘Sir‚ I will not allow this man to have merit. No sir; what he has is rather the contrary: I will indeed allow him courage‚ and on this account we so far give him credit.’
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Messrs. White & Brooks‚ about the payment of interest‚ regretting that ‘My papers respecting that Estate are in the Country’‚ but promising to remit the sum due. 1 page 4to with integral address leaf. 23 Bedford Street‚ London 18 January 1793. Sir Henry Bate Dudley (1745-1824)‚ ‘The Fighting Parson’ and journalist‚ had a colourful career which earned Dr. Johnson’s criticism (to Boswell): ‘Sir‚ I will not allow this man to have merit. No sir; what he has is rather the contrary: I will indeed allow him courage‚ and on this account we so far give him credit.’ Price : £75.00
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DUTENS‚ Louis. 6870
A charming Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Miss Stephenson at Bath‚ explaining why he has not yet gone to Bath‚ “the only difficulty which occurr’d‚ was the removal of my Books‚ of which I have four Rooms full‚ in all about five Thousand”‚ but hoping to “effectuate my purpose next Spring. I shall then be above Eighty two years of age...” 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ integral address leaf. Mount Street‚ 27 November 1811. Louis Dutens (1730–1812)‚ diplomatist and writer‚ chaplain to the embassy at Turin (1758)‚ editor of the works of Leibnitz (6 vols.‚ Geneva‚ 1768)‚ Historiographer to the King. He devoted his time to literary correspondence‚ and his very wide circle of acquaintances inscribed for him copies of their pamphlets of which many were collected into the eighty-nine volumes of ‘miscellaneous tracts’ bequeathed by Dutens to the Royal Institution. That part of his fine library not bequeathed to the Royal Institution was sold at Christies in 1813. His memoirs were published in 1805‚ as Mémoires d'un voyageur qui se repose.
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A charming Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Miss Stephenson at Bath‚ explaining why he has not yet gone to Bath‚ “the only difficulty which occurr’d‚ was the removal of my Books‚ of which I have four Rooms full‚ in all about five Thousand”‚ but hoping to “effectuate my purpose next Spring. I shall then be above Eighty two years of age...” 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ integral address leaf. Mount Street‚ 27 November 1811. Louis Dutens (1730–1812)‚ diplomatist and writer‚ chaplain to the embassy at Turin (1758)‚ editor of the works of Leibnitz (6 vols.‚ Geneva‚ 1768)‚ Historiographer to the King. He devoted his time to literary correspondence‚ and his very wide circle of acquaintances inscribed for him copies of their pamphlets of which many were collected into the eighty-nine volumes of ‘miscellaneous tracts’ bequeathed by Dutens to the Royal Institution. That part of his fine library not bequeathed to the Royal Institution was sold at Christies in 1813. His memoirs were published in 1805‚ as Mémoires d'un voyageur qui se repose. Price : £85.00
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EDEN‚ Sir Frederick Morton. 5759
Autograph Letter‚ in the third person‚ to the lawyer Frederick Booth in Craven Street‚ in which “Sir Frederick Eden presents his Compliments to Mr Booth‚ wishes to know whether Mr Fitzherbert’s Business will be proceeded on...” An attractive one page example‚ 9 x 7½ inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ in very good condition. Lincolns Inn Fields‚ 10 July 1792. “...Sir Frederick goes into the North on Friday or Saturday and does not return till Octr....” The uncommon autograph of Sir Frederick Morton Eden (1766-1809)‚ who investigated the state of the labouring classes in England‚ and was the author of ‘The State of the Poor...’ (1797). Karl Marx wrote that Eden is “the only disciple of Adam Smith during the eighteenth century that produced any work of importance”.
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Autograph Letter‚ in the third person‚ to the lawyer Frederick Booth in Craven Street‚ in which “Sir Frederick Eden presents his Compliments to Mr Booth‚ wishes to know whether Mr Fitzherbert’s Business will be proceeded on...” An attractive one page example‚ 9 x 7½ inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ in very good condition. Lincolns Inn Fields‚ 10 July 1792. “...Sir Frederick goes into the North on Friday or Saturday and does not return till Octr....” The uncommon autograph of Sir Frederick Morton Eden (1766-1809)‚ who investigated the state of the labouring classes in England‚ and was the author of ‘The State of the Poor...’ (1797). Karl Marx wrote that Eden is “the only disciple of Adam Smith during the eighteenth century that produced any work of importance”. Price : £200.00
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ELLIOTT‚ Ebenezer. 6115
Autograph letter signed ‘Ebenezer Elliott’‚ pointing out the misprints in his rhymed letter published in a magazine‚ and praising his unnamed correspondent’s poems. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ left margin slightly ragged‚ with loss of a few letters. Great Houghton‚ 14 September 1843. Ebenezer Elliott (1781-1849)‚ ‘The Corn-Law Rhymer’‚ died on 1 December 1849‚ having lived to see the hated ‘bread tax’ abolished. His ‘Corn-law Rhymes’ were published in 1831. ‘...instead of “cowslippd doses” read “cowslipp’d closes” ...For “Lanky old Shanky” read‚ if you prefer it‚ “Bumless Old Shanky”‚ as I wrote it.’
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Autograph letter signed ‘Ebenezer Elliott’‚ pointing out the misprints in his rhymed letter published in a magazine‚ and praising his unnamed correspondent’s poems. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ left margin slightly ragged‚ with loss of a few letters. Great Houghton‚ 14 September 1843. Ebenezer Elliott (1781-1849)‚ ‘The Corn-Law Rhymer’‚ died on 1 December 1849‚ having lived to see the hated ‘bread tax’ abolished. His ‘Corn-law Rhymes’ were published in 1831. ‘...instead of “cowslippd doses” read “cowslipp’d closes” ...For “Lanky old Shanky” read‚ if you prefer it‚ “Bumless Old Shanky”‚ as I wrote it.’ Price : £85.00
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EMPSON‚ William. 7431
Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.Empson’‚ making arrangements for a meeting. 2 pp. 4½ x 3½ inches‚ integral blank‚ fine. Temple‚ date illegible. William Empson (1791–1852)‚ lawyer and literary reviewer‚ editor of the Edinburgh Review.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.Empson’‚ making arrangements for a meeting. 2 pp. 4½ x 3½ inches‚ integral blank‚ fine. Temple‚ date illegible. William Empson (1791–1852)‚ lawyer and literary reviewer‚ editor of the Edinburgh Review. Price : £30.00
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FISHER‚ Emmeline. 10542
Holograph manuscript Poem entitled ‘The Fisherman’s Isle’‚ beginning ‘Push gently off from the Island’s shore’‚ signed ‘Emmeline Fisher’‚ dated 1843. 80 lines on 5¼ pages‚ 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition. 1843. Emmeline Fisher (1825-1864)‚ daughter of Canon William Fisher‚ Rector of Poulshot‚ Witshire. Emmeline’s mother was a first cousin of William Wordsworth. One of her other poems‚ dated 1849‚ came to light in the 1960s‚ having been buried in a time capsule on Silbury Hill‚ and was first published in full in 2007. The Royal Historical Society Bibliography contains a reference to a 1994 article entitled 'Emmeline Fisher‚ a forgotten Wiltshire poet : her links with William Wordsworth and the national anthem'. A book of her verses was published in 1854.
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Holograph manuscript Poem entitled ‘The Fisherman’s Isle’‚ beginning ‘Push gently off from the Island’s shore’‚ signed ‘Emmeline Fisher’‚ dated 1843. 80 lines on 5¼ pages‚ 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition. 1843. Emmeline Fisher (1825-1864)‚ daughter of Canon William Fisher‚ Rector of Poulshot‚ Witshire. Emmeline’s mother was a first cousin of William Wordsworth. One of her other poems‚ dated 1849‚ came to light in the 1960s‚ having been buried in a time capsule on Silbury Hill‚ and was first published in full in 2007. The Royal Historical Society Bibliography contains a reference to a 1994 article entitled 'Emmeline Fisher‚ a forgotten Wiltshire poet : her links with William Wordsworth and the national anthem'. A book of her verses was published in 1854. Price : £300.00
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FORBES‚ Duncan. 1924
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dr. J.Forbes Royle‚ the naturalist‚ accepting an invitation‚ despite his severe cold. 3 pp. 4.5 x 3.5 inches‚ in good condition. 8 Alfred Street‚ 28 October 1844. Duncan Forbes (1798-1868)‚ orientalist‚ author of A New Persian Grammar (1828) and many other scholarly works‚ professor of oriental languages at King’s College‚ London.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dr. J.Forbes Royle‚ the naturalist‚ accepting an invitation‚ despite his severe cold. 3 pp. 4.5 x 3.5 inches‚ in good condition. 8 Alfred Street‚ 28 October 1844. Duncan Forbes (1798-1868)‚ orientalist‚ author of A New Persian Grammar (1828) and many other scholarly works‚ professor of oriental languages at King’s College‚ London. Price : £45.00
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GIFFORD‚ John. 7433
Autograph Letter Signed [to Francis Freeling]‚ complaining about the delivery of unwanted letters and newspapers which require postage to be paid‚ and the return of a packet from Ireland which might contain papers relating to his Life of Pitt. 1 page 8½ x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ small blank piece torn away at corner. 16 Abingdon Street‚ Westminster‚ 17 December 1808. Gifford‚ John [formerly John Richards Green] (1758–1818)‚ tory political writer. On Pitt's death‚ Gifford wrote a laudatory Political Life‚ published in six volumes in 1809.
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Autograph Letter Signed [to Francis Freeling]‚ complaining about the delivery of unwanted letters and newspapers which require postage to be paid‚ and the return of a packet from Ireland which might contain papers relating to his Life of Pitt. 1 page 8½ x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ small blank piece torn away at corner. 16 Abingdon Street‚ Westminster‚ 17 December 1808. Gifford‚ John [formerly John Richards Green] (1758–1818)‚ tory political writer. On Pitt's death‚ Gifford wrote a laudatory Political Life‚ published in six volumes in 1809. Price : £65.00
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GILBERT‚ Ann. 10069
Autograph Letter Signed‚ regretting that she is unable at present to contribute to her correspondent’s work‚ although “all I can say is‚ that if it should happen that leisure and ability unite‚ your shall be - either the better or the worse for it...” 1½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ small ink stain on first page‚ otherwise good. Nottingham‚ 24 March 1848. Mrs. Ann Gilbert (1782-1866)‚ writer of poetry for children. Her most popular works were written before her marriage under her maiden name‚ Ann Taylor. “I am glad to hear that the publication prospers‚ in this day‚ when selection is the difficulty...”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ regretting that she is unable at present to contribute to her correspondent’s work‚ although “all I can say is‚ that if it should happen that leisure and ability unite‚ your shall be - either the better or the worse for it...” 1½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ small ink stain on first page‚ otherwise good. Nottingham‚ 24 March 1848. Mrs. Ann Gilbert (1782-1866)‚ writer of poetry for children. Her most popular works were written before her marriage under her maiden name‚ Ann Taylor. “I am glad to hear that the publication prospers‚ in this day‚ when selection is the difficulty...” Price : £65.00
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GILCHRIST‚ John. 10024
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to his publishers‚ requesting an account of the sales of his books‚ suggesting a strategy for advertising them‚ hoping that “your Critics” can be persuaded to take up these books. 2 pp. 9½ x 8 inches‚ left margin ragged‚ otherwise good. 23 Duke Street‚ Portland Place‚ 25 January 1805. John Borthwick Gilchrist (1759-1841)‚ Scottish orientalist‚ began his career as assistant surgeon with the East India Company at Calcutta (1783). In native dress‚ he explored areas where Hindustani was spoken‚ having realised that Company servants needed Hindustani as well as Persian. He published the first of many grammars and dictionaries in Calcutta in the 1790’s. He returned to Scotland in 1804. In this letter he mentions his ‘Guide’‚ probably an edition of The Stranger’s East Indian Guide to the Hindoostanee’ (Calcutta‚ 1802). “It may be adviseable occasionally to put such a short advert of the Guide‚ as you have lately observed‚ in the British press & other London prints‚ in those of Edinburgh successively at proper intervals merely to keep the subject so far alive. Should you however observe that this expence proves heavy or unproductive by all means avoid it for I find to my cost in this country that I have little‚ very little to spare in the Cash department.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to his publishers‚ requesting an account of the sales of his books‚ suggesting a strategy for advertising them‚ hoping that “your Critics” can be persuaded to take up these books. 2 pp. 9½ x 8 inches‚ left margin ragged‚ otherwise good. 23 Duke Street‚ Portland Place‚ 25 January 1805. John Borthwick Gilchrist (1759-1841)‚ Scottish orientalist‚ began his career as assistant surgeon with the East India Company at Calcutta (1783). In native dress‚ he explored areas where Hindustani was spoken‚ having realised that Company servants needed Hindustani as well as Persian. He published the first of many grammars and dictionaries in Calcutta in the 1790’s. He returned to Scotland in 1804. In this letter he mentions his ‘Guide’‚ probably an edition of The Stranger’s East Indian Guide to the Hindoostanee’ (Calcutta‚ 1802). “It may be adviseable occasionally to put such a short advert of the Guide‚ as you have lately observed‚ in the British press & other London prints‚ in those of Edinburgh successively at proper intervals merely to keep the subject so far alive. Should you however observe that this expence proves heavy or unproductive by all means avoid it for I find to my cost in this country that I have little‚ very little to spare in the Cash department.” Price : £150.00
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GISBORNE‚ John. 2296
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Bateman‚ apologising for the delay in returning a copy of Neale’s Poems‚ praising a pamphlet by his nephew on Catholic emancipation and the Coronation Oath‚ and mentioning the wedding of his third daughter. 2 pp. 6 x 4 inches. 22 November 1827. John Gisborne (1770-1851)‚ poet.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Bateman‚ apologising for the delay in returning a copy of Neale’s Poems‚ praising a pamphlet by his nephew on Catholic emancipation and the Coronation Oath‚ and mentioning the wedding of his third daughter. 2 pp. 6 x 4 inches. 22 November 1827. John Gisborne (1770-1851)‚ poet. Price : £50.00
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GODWIN‚ William. 5380
Autograph List of three books‚ possibly a request from a library or bookseller‚ signed ‘W.Godwin’. 3½ x 2½ inches‚ cancelled‚ in good condition. Undated. William Godwin (1756-1836)‚ author of Political Justice‚ and Shelley’s father-in-law. The first book on the list is Chalmers‚ Geo.: Collection of Treaties. 8vo. 1790.
Price : £120.00
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Autograph List of three books‚ possibly a request from a library or bookseller‚ signed ‘W.Godwin’. 3½ x 2½ inches‚ cancelled‚ in good condition. Undated. William Godwin (1756-1836)‚ author of Political Justice‚ and Shelley’s father-in-law. The first book on the list is Chalmers‚ Geo.: Collection of Treaties. 8vo. 1790. Price : £120.00
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GRATTAN‚ Thomas Colley. 10131
Autograph Letter in the third person‚ accepting an invitation. 4½ x 3 inches‚ in good condition. 9 Porchester Place‚ 3 June [watermark 1848]. Thomas Colley Grattan (1791–1864)‚ Irish journalist and novelist. His father was a second cousin both of the Irish parliamentary leader Henry Grattan and‚ through his mother‚ Hannah Colley‚ of Arthur Wellesley‚ later duke of Wellington. His Highways & Byways‚ or Tales of the Roadside (1823) made his name widely known. John Mitchell Kemble (1807-1857)‚ philologist and historian‚ editor of the British and Foreign Review‚ 1835 to 1845.
Price : £20.00
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Autograph Letter in the third person‚ accepting an invitation. 4½ x 3 inches‚ in good condition. 9 Porchester Place‚ 3 June [watermark 1848]. Thomas Colley Grattan (1791–1864)‚ Irish journalist and novelist. His father was a second cousin both of the Irish parliamentary leader Henry Grattan and‚ through his mother‚ Hannah Colley‚ of Arthur Wellesley‚ later duke of Wellington. His Highways & Byways‚ or Tales of the Roadside (1823) made his name widely known. John Mitchell Kemble (1807-1857)‚ philologist and historian‚ editor of the British and Foreign Review‚ 1835 to 1845. Price : £20.00
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GRATTAN‚ Thomas Colley. 7424
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to J.M.Kemble‚ expressing his readiness to revise papers for the British & Foreign Review‚ “very desirous to come to a final settlement on the pecuniary part of the business”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ integral address leaf tipped on to part album page‚ in good condition. 6 Wilton Street‚ Belgrave Square‚ 27 November [1838]. Thomas Colley Grattan (1791–1864)‚ Irish journalist and novelist. His father was a second cousin both of the Irish parliamentary leader Henry Grattan and‚ through his mother‚ Hannah Colley‚ of Arthur Wellesley‚ later duke of Wellington. His Highways & Byways‚ or Tales of the Roadside (1823) made his name widely known. John Mitchell Kemble (1807-1857)‚ philologist and historian‚ editor of the British and Foreign Review‚ 1835 to 1845.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to J.M.Kemble‚ expressing his readiness to revise papers for the British & Foreign Review‚ “very desirous to come to a final settlement on the pecuniary part of the business”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ integral address leaf tipped on to part album page‚ in good condition. 6 Wilton Street‚ Belgrave Square‚ 27 November [1838]. Thomas Colley Grattan (1791–1864)‚ Irish journalist and novelist. His father was a second cousin both of the Irish parliamentary leader Henry Grattan and‚ through his mother‚ Hannah Colley‚ of Arthur Wellesley‚ later duke of Wellington. His Highways & Byways‚ or Tales of the Roadside (1823) made his name widely known. John Mitchell Kemble (1807-1857)‚ philologist and historian‚ editor of the British and Foreign Review‚ 1835 to 1845. Price : £50.00
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GRIFFITHS‚ John. 0336
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Colnaghi‚ asking whether he has received ‘the plate of Dr. Williams and one hundred Impressions’‚ and giving instructions for the dispatch of twenty of them to Dr. Williams at the Close in Winchester. 1 page 4to. Wadham College‚ 9 December 1838. John Griffiths (1806-85)‚ then sub-warden at Wadham‚ later keeper of the archives at Oxford‚ collector of rare engravings and etchings.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Colnaghi‚ asking whether he has received ‘the plate of Dr. Williams and one hundred Impressions’‚ and giving instructions for the dispatch of twenty of them to Dr. Williams at the Close in Winchester. 1 page 4to. Wadham College‚ 9 December 1838. John Griffiths (1806-85)‚ then sub-warden at Wadham‚ later keeper of the archives at Oxford‚ collector of rare engravings and etchings. Price : £35.00
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HALL‚ Spencer T. 10055
An interesting Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Fred Gooch‚ including literary matters‚ the printing of his lectures‚ stating that “I am mesmerising again‚ truly enough - and am as truly much engaged”. 4 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ folds‚ in good condition. 11 Bloomsbury Square‚ London 16 May 1848. Spencer Timothy Hall (1812-1885)‚ known as the ‘Sherwood Forester’‚ mesmerist and miscellaneous writer. His letter includes mention of the poets Richard Howitt and Bernard Barton. “Alas for poor Walter Crisp Ellis‚ about whom you inquire! One Saturday last winter‚ he was negociating for me with my poor alienated wife‚ and fell dead whilst washing himself on the following Tuesday morning! I am mesmerising again‚ truly enough - and am as truly much engaged‚ just as you suppose; and‚ just as you also suppose‚ that is the only cause of my not writing more to my friends in whose kind remembrance and forgiveness I have perhaps more faith than I ought to have.”
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An interesting Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Fred Gooch‚ including literary matters‚ the printing of his lectures‚ stating that “I am mesmerising again‚ truly enough - and am as truly much engaged”. 4 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ folds‚ in good condition. 11 Bloomsbury Square‚ London 16 May 1848. Spencer Timothy Hall (1812-1885)‚ known as the ‘Sherwood Forester’‚ mesmerist and miscellaneous writer. His letter includes mention of the poets Richard Howitt and Bernard Barton. “Alas for poor Walter Crisp Ellis‚ about whom you inquire! One Saturday last winter‚ he was negociating for me with my poor alienated wife‚ and fell dead whilst washing himself on the following Tuesday morning! I am mesmerising again‚ truly enough - and am as truly much engaged‚ just as you suppose; and‚ just as you also suppose‚ that is the only cause of my not writing more to my friends in whose kind remembrance and forgiveness I have perhaps more faith than I ought to have.” Price : £100.00
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HALLAM‚ Henry. 0388
A good Autograph Letter Signed‚ stating his unworthiness to become President of the Royal Society of Literature‚ but agreeing to serve ‘for two years only’. 3 pp. 8vo. Lilton Court‚ 17 March 1845. Henry Hallam (1777-1859)‚ historian. ‘ ... I shall be fully sensible of this token of their esteem; and I will endeavour to take care of the interests of the Society‚ in which I am sure of the co-operation of those who have been already active in its affairs.’
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A good Autograph Letter Signed‚ stating his unworthiness to become President of the Royal Society of Literature‚ but agreeing to serve ‘for two years only’. 3 pp. 8vo. Lilton Court‚ 17 March 1845. Henry Hallam (1777-1859)‚ historian. ‘ ... I shall be fully sensible of this token of their esteem; and I will endeavour to take care of the interests of the Society‚ in which I am sure of the co-operation of those who have been already active in its affairs.’ Price : £45.00
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HALLAM‚ Henry. 0565
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Gladstone‚ asking him to dine‚ and ‘knowing your interest in colonial affairs‚ I should like to introduce you to Col. Mundy‚ lately returned from Sydney’. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches. 3 May. Henry Hallam (1777-1859)‚ historian‚ the father of Tennyson’s friend‚ Arthur Hallam.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Gladstone‚ asking him to dine‚ and ‘knowing your interest in colonial affairs‚ I should like to introduce you to Col. Mundy‚ lately returned from Sydney’. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches. 3 May. Henry Hallam (1777-1859)‚ historian‚ the father of Tennyson’s friend‚ Arthur Hallam. Price : £45.00
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HARE‚ Augustus William. 6863
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Augustus W.Hare’‚ to Mr.Cadell in The Strand‚ discussing the corrections and additions which would be necessary for a new edition of the History of Greece by William Mitford (d.1827)‚ but declining to supply “Criticisms of the Work” 4 pp. 7 x 9 inches‚ address panel‚ one hole at seal tear‚ otherwise in good condition. New College‚ Oxford‚ 18 April 1827. Augustus William Hare (1792–1834)‚ Church of England clergyman and author. In 1827 with his brother Julius Charles Hare he published Guesses at Truth‚ by Two Brothers‚ a collection of essays and aphorisms inspired by Coleridge and Wordsworth. After his death many of his sermons were widely read‚ through the two volumes known as The Alton Sermons‚ or‚ Sermons to a Country Congregation‚ first published in 1837 and frequently reprinted.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Augustus W.Hare’‚ to Mr.Cadell in The Strand‚ discussing the corrections and additions which would be necessary for a new edition of the History of Greece by William Mitford (d.1827)‚ but declining to supply “Criticisms of the Work” 4 pp. 7 x 9 inches‚ address panel‚ one hole at seal tear‚ otherwise in good condition. New College‚ Oxford‚ 18 April 1827. Augustus William Hare (1792–1834)‚ Church of England clergyman and author. In 1827 with his brother Julius Charles Hare he published Guesses at Truth‚ by Two Brothers‚ a collection of essays and aphorisms inspired by Coleridge and Wordsworth. After his death many of his sermons were widely read‚ through the two volumes known as The Alton Sermons‚ or‚ Sermons to a Country Congregation‚ first published in 1837 and frequently reprinted. Price : £75.00
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HERVEY‚ Thomas Kibble. 10658
Autograph Letter Signed ‘T.K.Hervey’‚ explaining his current difficulties‚ but agreeing to “do something for you‚ in the way of an illustration of the Happy Valley tomorrow”. 3 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Shepherd’s Bush‚ undated. Thomas Kibble Hervey (1799–1859)‚ poet and critic. He became a leading contributor to the Athenaeum in 1828‚ and published Australia‚ a poem (1824) and Prometheus (1832). He later edited Friendship's Offering (1826-27)‚ and the Amaranth (1839). A collector has annotated the first page in pencil: “T.K.Hervey - the sweetest of Poets‚ and‚ by a long way‚ the ugliest of men. He had red hair and wore a wig to hide it‚ but the red came through.”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘T.K.Hervey’‚ explaining his current difficulties‚ but agreeing to “do something for you‚ in the way of an illustration of the Happy Valley tomorrow”. 3 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Shepherd’s Bush‚ undated. Thomas Kibble Hervey (1799–1859)‚ poet and critic. He became a leading contributor to the Athenaeum in 1828‚ and published Australia‚ a poem (1824) and Prometheus (1832). He later edited Friendship's Offering (1826-27)‚ and the Amaranth (1839). A collector has annotated the first page in pencil: “T.K.Hervey - the sweetest of Poets‚ and‚ by a long way‚ the ugliest of men. He had red hair and wore a wig to hide it‚ but the red came through.” Price : £75.00
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HOARE‚ Prince. 6698
Autograph Letter Signed‚ thanking his correspondent on behalf of the Royal Academy for “your communications on several processes in the Arts”. 1 page 8½ x 7 inches‚ paper adhering to corners where formerly mounted. York Buildings‚ Buckingham Street‚ 6 April 1818. Prince Hoare (1755-1834)‚ dramatist and artist‚ author of the Memoirs of Granville Sharp (1820).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ thanking his correspondent on behalf of the Royal Academy for “your communications on several processes in the Arts”. 1 page 8½ x 7 inches‚ paper adhering to corners where formerly mounted. York Buildings‚ Buckingham Street‚ 6 April 1818. Prince Hoare (1755-1834)‚ dramatist and artist‚ author of the Memoirs of Granville Sharp (1820). Price : £65.00
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HOOKHAM‚ Mary Ann. 7426
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to an editor‚ discussing the reviews of her work‚ and asking for a meeting to discuss remuneration. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ light dust soiling. 4 Fitzroy Street‚ Fitzroy Square‚ 2 May 1872. Mary Ann Hookham‚ author of The Life and Times of Margaret of Anjou (1872).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to an editor‚ discussing the reviews of her work‚ and asking for a meeting to discuss remuneration. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ light dust soiling. 4 Fitzroy Street‚ Fitzroy Square‚ 2 May 1872. Mary Ann Hookham‚ author of The Life and Times of Margaret of Anjou (1872). Price : £65.00
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HORNE‚ Richard Hengist. 4581
Autograph Note Signed ‘R.H.H.’‚ to Mrs.Bird‚ arranging to call for her and her friend for a visit to the Zoological Gardens‚ asking her to forgive “my abrupt departure” if it is necessary for him to leave early. 1 page 4 x 7 inches‚ tipped on to an old album page. [1850] Richard Henry ‘Hengist’ Horne (1803-1884)‚ English writer‚ served in the Mexican Navy‚ and returned to publish the epic Orion in 1843 at the price of one farthing‚ to show his contempt of a public that would not buy poetry. From 1852 to 1869 he was in Australia. His books include ‘A New Spirit of the Age’ (1844).
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Autograph Note Signed ‘R.H.H.’‚ to Mrs.Bird‚ arranging to call for her and her friend for a visit to the Zoological Gardens‚ asking her to forgive “my abrupt departure” if it is necessary for him to leave early. 1 page 4 x 7 inches‚ tipped on to an old album page. [1850] Richard Henry ‘Hengist’ Horne (1803-1884)‚ English writer‚ served in the Mexican Navy‚ and returned to publish the epic Orion in 1843 at the price of one farthing‚ to show his contempt of a public that would not buy poetry. From 1852 to 1869 he was in Australia. His books include ‘A New Spirit of the Age’ (1844). Price : £50.00
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HORNE‚ Thomas Hartwell. 298
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to John Murray Esq. Junr.‚ explaining classical and modern references to Cyrene‚ the subject of a plate in one of Finden’s publications. 3 pp. 8vo. 4 Nicholas Lane‚ 14 November 1835. Thomas Hartwell Horne (1780-1862)‚ biblical scholar and bibliographer. ‘ ... it would be a serious blot on your escutcheon if Cyrene were to go forth as being in Cyprus whereas it is in Africa. Do pray desire Messrs. Finden to suppress the plate.’
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to John Murray Esq. Junr.‚ explaining classical and modern references to Cyrene‚ the subject of a plate in one of Finden’s publications. 3 pp. 8vo. 4 Nicholas Lane‚ 14 November 1835. Thomas Hartwell Horne (1780-1862)‚ biblical scholar and bibliographer. ‘ ... it would be a serious blot on your escutcheon if Cyrene were to go forth as being in Cyprus whereas it is in Africa. Do pray desire Messrs. Finden to suppress the plate.’ Price : £40.00
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HOWARD Sir Robert. 2567
Manuscript Receipt or Registration of Payment five line manuscript signed ‘Ro:Howard’. 9 x 5 inches in good condition two small holes. November 1678. The autograph of the seventeenth century dramatist Sir Robert Howard (1626-98) author privy councillor and patron of Dryden.
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Manuscript Receipt or Registration of Payment five line manuscript signed ‘Ro:Howard’. 9 x 5 inches in good condition two small holes. November 1678. The autograph of the seventeenth century dramatist Sir Robert Howard (1626-98) author privy councillor and patron of Dryden. Price : £75.00
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HUNTER‚ Joseph. 11214
Autograph Letter Signed‚ offering introductions. 1 page 4½ x 3½ inches. Undated. Joseph Hunter (1783-1861)‚ antiquary‚ minister of a presbyterian congregation at Bath‚ and an Assistant Keeper of Public Records.
Price : £30.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ offering introductions. 1 page 4½ x 3½ inches. Undated. Joseph Hunter (1783-1861)‚ antiquary‚ minister of a presbyterian congregation at Bath‚ and an Assistant Keeper of Public Records. Price : £30.00
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HUNTINGFORD‚ Henry. 0439
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to his publishers‚ asking them to return the book containing the Fable of Reynard the Fox‚ and (with reference to ‘my Pindar’) asking whether it was customary for publishers to give authors a certain number of free copies of their books. 3 pp. 8vo. Fine. Winchester‚ 28 November 1814. Henry Huntingford (1787-1867)‚ fellow of New College and Winchester‚ editor of Pindar.
Price : £50.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to his publishers‚ asking them to return the book containing the Fable of Reynard the Fox‚ and (with reference to ‘my Pindar’) asking whether it was customary for publishers to give authors a certain number of free copies of their books. 3 pp. 8vo. Fine. Winchester‚ 28 November 1814. Henry Huntingford (1787-1867)‚ fellow of New College and Winchester‚ editor of Pindar. Price : £50.00
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ISAACSON‚ Stephen. 10106
Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing books‚ publishing and antiquarian interests: “I look upon myself as an Archaological Bishop”. 4 pp. cross written but legible‚ 5½ x 3¾ inches‚ in good condition. 7 Wakefield Street‚ Brunswick Square‚ 23 July 1843. Stephen Isaacson (1798-1849)‚ miscellaneous writer‚ anti-abolitionist‚ author of An Address to the British Nation on the Present State and Prospects of the West India Colonies (1840) in which he argued in favour of an extensive system of immigration as the only means of extinguishing slavery and the slave trade.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing books‚ publishing and antiquarian interests: “I look upon myself as an Archaological Bishop”. 4 pp. cross written but legible‚ 5½ x 3¾ inches‚ in good condition. 7 Wakefield Street‚ Brunswick Square‚ 23 July 1843. Stephen Isaacson (1798-1849)‚ miscellaneous writer‚ anti-abolitionist‚ author of An Address to the British Nation on the Present State and Prospects of the West India Colonies (1840) in which he argued in favour of an extensive system of immigration as the only means of extinguishing slavery and the slave trade. Price : £35.00
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JAMES‚ G.P.R. 9628
Autograph Letter Signed‚ asking his correspondent to send a copy of Mary of Burgundy to W.E.Gladstone at the Board of Trade. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ integral blank leaf (traces of mounting). The Oaks‚ near Walmer‚ Kent‚ 24 January 1845. George Payne Rainsford James (1799-1860)‚ novelist‚ author of numerous historical romances‚ parodied by Thackeray in Barbazure‚ British consul at Richmond‚ Virginia (1852-56) and at Venice.
Price : £65.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ asking his correspondent to send a copy of Mary of Burgundy to W.E.Gladstone at the Board of Trade. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ integral blank leaf (traces of mounting). The Oaks‚ near Walmer‚ Kent‚ 24 January 1845. George Payne Rainsford James (1799-1860)‚ novelist‚ author of numerous historical romances‚ parodied by Thackeray in Barbazure‚ British consul at Richmond‚ Virginia (1852-56) and at Venice. Price : £65.00
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JEKYLL‚ Joseph. 2600
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Gurney‚ thanking him for ‘the final success’‚ saying that ‘My Young Man shall make them in person’‚ adding that ‘I began to fear that Addison & Tomlinson & Wilkinson would all reject Jekyllson’. 1 page 4.5 x 3.5 inches‚ light stain where mounted‚ otherwise good. Spring Garden‚ 15 January 1827. Joseph Jekyll (d.1837)‚ lawyer‚ wit and politician.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Gurney‚ thanking him for ‘the final success’‚ saying that ‘My Young Man shall make them in person’‚ adding that ‘I began to fear that Addison & Tomlinson & Wilkinson would all reject Jekyllson’. 1 page 4.5 x 3.5 inches‚ light stain where mounted‚ otherwise good. Spring Garden‚ 15 January 1827. Joseph Jekyll (d.1837)‚ lawyer‚ wit and politician. Price : £45.00
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JERNINGHAM‚ Edward. 10023
Autograph Letter in the third person: “Mr Jerningham presents his Compliments to Mr Hill - would esteem it as a Favor if he would have the goodness to admit the enclosed (sent him by a Friend) into the next Mirror.” 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ with the integral address leaf (’To Thomas Hill Esqre’)‚ minor tears at centre fold. Undated Edward Jerningham (1727-1812)‚ poet and dramatist.
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Autograph Letter in the third person: “Mr Jerningham presents his Compliments to Mr Hill - would esteem it as a Favor if he would have the goodness to admit the enclosed (sent him by a Friend) into the next Mirror.” 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ with the integral address leaf (’To Thomas Hill Esqre’)‚ minor tears at centre fold. Undated Edward Jerningham (1727-1812)‚ poet and dramatist. Price : £65.00
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JERROLD‚ William Blanchard. 11015
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Chapman‚ clarifying his intentions in offering a work for publication. 2 pp. 5½ x 3½ inches‚ in good condition‚ lightly toned. 43 Mornington Road‚ Regents Park‚ 21 March 1850 William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-1884)‚ journalist and author. He was appointed the Crystal Palace commissioner to Sweden in 1853‚ and wrote A Brage-Beaker with the Swedes (1854) on his return. In 1855 he was sent to the Paris exhibition as correspondent for several London papers‚ and from that time he lived much in Paris. In 1857 he succeeded his father as editor of Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper‚ a post which he held for twenty-six years.
Price : £30.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Chapman‚ clarifying his intentions in offering a work for publication. 2 pp. 5½ x 3½ inches‚ in good condition‚ lightly toned. 43 Mornington Road‚ Regents Park‚ 21 March 1850 William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-1884)‚ journalist and author. He was appointed the Crystal Palace commissioner to Sweden in 1853‚ and wrote A Brage-Beaker with the Swedes (1854) on his return. In 1855 he was sent to the Paris exhibition as correspondent for several London papers‚ and from that time he lived much in Paris. In 1857 he succeeded his father as editor of Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper‚ a post which he held for twenty-six years. Price : £30.00
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JOHNSTON‚ Bryce. 0106
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to George Chalmers‚ Office for Trade‚ forwarding a presentation copy of his latest book‚ ‘An Essay on the way to restore and perpetuate good order‚ peace‚ and prosperity to the nations’. 1 page 4to‚ address leaf. Holywood‚ 5 June 1801. ‘According to your advice‚ I have thrown off a small edition of the book... I have sold the first edition of 1000 copies to Ogle and Ailsman in Edinburgh. They intend in ten days‚ to send up some copies to Ogle in London for sale.’
Price : £60.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to George Chalmers‚ Office for Trade‚ forwarding a presentation copy of his latest book‚ ‘An Essay on the way to restore and perpetuate good order‚ peace‚ and prosperity to the nations’. 1 page 4to‚ address leaf. Holywood‚ 5 June 1801. ‘According to your advice‚ I have thrown off a small edition of the book... I have sold the first edition of 1000 copies to Ogle and Ailsman in Edinburgh. They intend in ten days‚ to send up some copies to Ogle in London for sale.’ Price : £60.00
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KENDALL‚ John. 0540
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to his publisher‚ about his books‚ including the new edition of Thomas à Kempis‚ and the forthcoming second volume of ‘Letters on Religious Subjects‚ written by divers Friends deceased‚ now first published’‚ with mention of an American edition and the death of his wife. 2 pp. 8 x 6.5 inches‚ light soiling at margin‚ otherwise good. Colchester‚ 14 March 1805. John Kendall (1726-1815)‚ Quaker author.
Price : £100.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to his publisher‚ about his books‚ including the new edition of Thomas à Kempis‚ and the forthcoming second volume of ‘Letters on Religious Subjects‚ written by divers Friends deceased‚ now first published’‚ with mention of an American edition and the death of his wife. 2 pp. 8 x 6.5 inches‚ light soiling at margin‚ otherwise good. Colchester‚ 14 March 1805. John Kendall (1726-1815)‚ Quaker author. Price : £100.00
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KER‚ Charles Henry Bellenden. 3309
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Dear Koenig’‚ explaining that he can not find an autograph of John Horne Tooke‚ although he is ‘certain I have several receipts for his diversions of Purley’‚ asking him to apply to Planta for a reading room ticket so that he can consult the Hargreaves MSS. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ in good condition. Lincolns Inn‚ Tuesday Night [annotated in another hand April 1817]. Charles Henry Bellenden Ker (1785?-1871)‚ legal reformer. He had already applied for a reading room ticket ‘but (as is quite usual with every public institution in England) I was treated with neglect’.
Price : £45.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Dear Koenig’‚ explaining that he can not find an autograph of John Horne Tooke‚ although he is ‘certain I have several receipts for his diversions of Purley’‚ asking him to apply to Planta for a reading room ticket so that he can consult the Hargreaves MSS. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ in good condition. Lincolns Inn‚ Tuesday Night [annotated in another hand April 1817]. Charles Henry Bellenden Ker (1785?-1871)‚ legal reformer. He had already applied for a reading room ticket ‘but (as is quite usual with every public institution in England) I was treated with neglect’. Price : £45.00
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LANDOR‚ Walter Savage. 8971
Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.S.Landor’‚ to John Kenyon‚ saying that “A few hours‚ I suspect before you were awake this morning‚ I wrote the verses I send you”‚ explaining that he has a slight cold which prevents him going out. 1 page 4 x 3½ inches‚ remains of guard‚ fine. Undated. “... indeed I very much doubt if I shall ever venture forth in an evening all the winter.” Walter Savage Landor (1775-1864)‚ author of Imaginary Conversations.
Price : £150.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.S.Landor’‚ to John Kenyon‚ saying that “A few hours‚ I suspect before you were awake this morning‚ I wrote the verses I send you”‚ explaining that he has a slight cold which prevents him going out. 1 page 4 x 3½ inches‚ remains of guard‚ fine. Undated. “... indeed I very much doubt if I shall ever venture forth in an evening all the winter.” Walter Savage Landor (1775-1864)‚ author of Imaginary Conversations. Price : £150.00
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LANDOR‚ Walter Savage. 9845
Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.S.Landor’‚ to Mr. Spender‚ saying that he has “a hollow tooth which gives me intolerable pain”‚ and asking him to come that evening. 1 page 4½ x 3 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ remains of red wax seal. Undated. Walter Savage Landor (1775-1864)‚ author of Imaginary Conversations.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.S.Landor’‚ to Mr. Spender‚ saying that he has “a hollow tooth which gives me intolerable pain”‚ and asking him to come that evening. 1 page 4½ x 3 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ remains of red wax seal. Undated. Walter Savage Landor (1775-1864)‚ author of Imaginary Conversations. Price : £75.00
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LEE‚ Samuel. 11197
Autograph Letter Signed‚ incorporating an inscription in Arabic‚ responding to his correspondent’s request. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine‚ laid down on album page. 23 December 1847. Samuel Lee (1783-1852)‚ English orientalist‚ author of the Hebrew‚ Chaldaic and English Lexicon (1840). In 1823 he edited Sir William Jones’s Persian Grammar.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ incorporating an inscription in Arabic‚ responding to his correspondent’s request. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine‚ laid down on album page. 23 December 1847. Samuel Lee (1783-1852)‚ English orientalist‚ author of the Hebrew‚ Chaldaic and English Lexicon (1840). In 1823 he edited Sir William Jones’s Persian Grammar. Price : £65.00
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LINDSAY‚ John. 9767
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to J.Cove Jones‚ thanking him for the French portraits‚ and for “the loan of the little Parthian work of M. Lenormant”‚ referring to alterations now necessary to Lindsay’s next book which is now in the press. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Maryville‚ Blackrock‚ Cork‚ 27 October 1848. John Lindsay‚ numismatist and collector‚ author of books on numismatics.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to J.Cove Jones‚ thanking him for the French portraits‚ and for “the loan of the little Parthian work of M. Lenormant”‚ referring to alterations now necessary to Lindsay’s next book which is now in the press. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Maryville‚ Blackrock‚ Cork‚ 27 October 1848. John Lindsay‚ numismatist and collector‚ author of books on numismatics. Price : £75.00
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LINWOOD‚ William. 9491
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Rev. W.J.Kennedy‚ asking whether Kennedy’s post in Shrewsbury will be vacant when he leaves England. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ integral address leaf (traces of mounting). Portland Place‚ 15 August 1840. William Linwood (1817-1878)‚ classical scholar and author. For some time he was assistant master at Shrewsbury School.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Rev. W.J.Kennedy‚ asking whether Kennedy’s post in Shrewsbury will be vacant when he leaves England. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ integral address leaf (traces of mounting). Portland Place‚ 15 August 1840. William Linwood (1817-1878)‚ classical scholar and author. For some time he was assistant master at Shrewsbury School. Price : £45.00
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LODGE‚ Edmund. 0322
Autograph Letter Signed‚ introducing G.F.Beltz‚ ‘my worthy succesor in the office of Lancaster Herald’. 1 page 8vo‚ mounted on album page. College of Arms‚ 29 December 1824. Edmund Lodge (1756-1839)‚ biographer and writer on heraldry.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ introducing G.F.Beltz‚ ‘my worthy succesor in the office of Lancaster Herald’. 1 page 8vo‚ mounted on album page. College of Arms‚ 29 December 1824. Edmund Lodge (1756-1839)‚ biographer and writer on heraldry. Price : £35.00
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LONG‚ George. 6016
Two lengthy Autograph Letters Signed‚ to Professor J.F.Royle at Kings College‚ discussing the publication of academic articles‚ particularly Royle’s article on Himalaya‚ his own work “tracing in the extant Greek authors the extent of antient commerce as indicated by the exchange of products”‚ Sanscrit forms compared to Greek and Phoenician‚ etc. 8 pp. 7½ x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ address panels. 1832. George Long (1800-1879)‚ classical scholar‚ Professor of Ancient Languages at the University of Virginia (1824-28)‚ Professor of Greek at the University of London (1828-31)‚ editor and extensive contributor to the Penny Cyclopedia.
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Two lengthy Autograph Letters Signed‚ to Professor J.F.Royle at Kings College‚ discussing the publication of academic articles‚ particularly Royle’s article on Himalaya‚ his own work “tracing in the extant Greek authors the extent of antient commerce as indicated by the exchange of products”‚ Sanscrit forms compared to Greek and Phoenician‚ etc. 8 pp. 7½ x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ address panels. 1832. George Long (1800-1879)‚ classical scholar‚ Professor of Ancient Languages at the University of Virginia (1824-28)‚ Professor of Greek at the University of London (1828-31)‚ editor and extensive contributor to the Penny Cyclopedia. Price : £65.00
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LOVER‚ Samuel. 2722
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Moss Harris‚ saying when he will call for her‚ and asing her to bring “Grief is Mine” and “Oh dont you remember” ‘as well as the music of the first lecture’. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ traces of mounting. Thursday [undated]. Samuel Lover (1797-1868)‚ Irish artist and dramatist.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Moss Harris‚ saying when he will call for her‚ and asing her to bring “Grief is Mine” and “Oh dont you remember” ‘as well as the music of the first lecture’. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ traces of mounting. Thursday [undated]. Samuel Lover (1797-1868)‚ Irish artist and dramatist. Price : £65.00
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LOVER‚ Samuel. 3679
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Doctor Hudson‚ asking for acknowledgement of the Post Office order which he had sent him. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4.5 inches‚ mourning border. Garrick Club‚ King Street‚ Covent Garden‚ 17 October 1851. Samuel Lover (1797-1868)‚ Irish artist and dramatist.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Doctor Hudson‚ asking for acknowledgement of the Post Office order which he had sent him. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4.5 inches‚ mourning border. Garrick Club‚ King Street‚ Covent Garden‚ 17 October 1851. Samuel Lover (1797-1868)‚ Irish artist and dramatist. Price : £45.00
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LOVER‚ Samuel. 7838
Autograph Quotation from an old ballad‚ signed ‘Samuel Lover’: “The stars above are brightly shining/ Because they’ve nothing else to do.” 3 x 7 inches‚ laid down‚ in very good condition. Severn Droog‚ 14 May 1842. Samuel Lover (1797-1868)‚ Irish artist and dramatist.
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Autograph Quotation from an old ballad‚ signed ‘Samuel Lover’: “The stars above are brightly shining/ Because they’ve nothing else to do.” 3 x 7 inches‚ laid down‚ in very good condition. Severn Droog‚ 14 May 1842. Samuel Lover (1797-1868)‚ Irish artist and dramatist. Price : £100.00
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LOWTHIAN‚ John. 10082
Holograph Article on “Provincial Glossaries”‚ listing unusual words and their local usage in Hallamshire‚ submitted for inclusion in the Gentleman’s Magazine‚ signed ‘Omicron’ and ‘J.Lowthian’‚ in letter form. 3 pp. (over 1000 words) 12½ x 8 inches‚ address panel (The Gentleman’s Magazine‚ 25 Parliament Street‚ London)‚ “For Mr. Nichols”. Kellington‚ 8 August 1833. The Rev. Dr. John Lowthian‚ Rector of Kellington‚ Yorkshire‚ submitted articles to the Gentleman’s Magazine under the signature of Omicron. He played a small part in the publication of the poems of Susanna Blamire. In this article Lowthian lists words (e.g. Panchin‚ Gally-balk‚ Addock‚ Mits‚ Cuddy) which might be included in a new edition of a Hallamshire glossary. A dismissive comment in pencil by the recipient suggests that some of the words are “not rightly explained”.
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Holograph Article on “Provincial Glossaries”‚ listing unusual words and their local usage in Hallamshire‚ submitted for inclusion in the Gentleman’s Magazine‚ signed ‘Omicron’ and ‘J.Lowthian’‚ in letter form. 3 pp. (over 1000 words) 12½ x 8 inches‚ address panel (The Gentleman’s Magazine‚ 25 Parliament Street‚ London)‚ “For Mr. Nichols”. Kellington‚ 8 August 1833. The Rev. Dr. John Lowthian‚ Rector of Kellington‚ Yorkshire‚ submitted articles to the Gentleman’s Magazine under the signature of Omicron. He played a small part in the publication of the poems of Susanna Blamire. In this article Lowthian lists words (e.g. Panchin‚ Gally-balk‚ Addock‚ Mits‚ Cuddy) which might be included in a new edition of a Hallamshire glossary. A dismissive comment in pencil by the recipient suggests that some of the words are “not rightly explained”. Price : £100.00
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LUNN‚ Joseph. 10071
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Moore’‚ making arrangements to call‚ possibly “on my return from the Theatre”. A good one page example 9 x 7 inches‚ traces of mounting. Salopian Hotel‚ dated 1828 in pencil in another hand. Joseph Lunn (1784-1863)‚ dramatist.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Moore’‚ making arrangements to call‚ possibly “on my return from the Theatre”. A good one page example 9 x 7 inches‚ traces of mounting. Salopian Hotel‚ dated 1828 in pencil in another hand. Joseph Lunn (1784-1863)‚ dramatist. Price : £30.00
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MacCABE‚ William Bernard. 1366
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to John Scott at the Morning Advertiser Office‚ thanking him for the review of his book‚ and discussing his own responsibility for the tone of Mr.Harnett’s review. 1 page 9.5 x 8 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ also signed‚ some light creasing‚ otherwise good. 29 Upper Belgrave Place‚ 29 December 1846. William Bernard MacCabe (1801-91)‚ Irish author‚ journalist on the Morning Chronicle‚ and historian‚ wrote A Catholic History of England‚ which appeared in three large volumes in 1847‚ 1849‚ and 1854.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to John Scott at the Morning Advertiser Office‚ thanking him for the review of his book‚ and discussing his own responsibility for the tone of Mr.Harnett’s review. 1 page 9.5 x 8 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ also signed‚ some light creasing‚ otherwise good. 29 Upper Belgrave Place‚ 29 December 1846. William Bernard MacCabe (1801-91)‚ Irish author‚ journalist on the Morning Chronicle‚ and historian‚ wrote A Catholic History of England‚ which appeared in three large volumes in 1847‚ 1849‚ and 1854. Price : £85.00
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MACKAY‚ Charles. 11099
Autograph Letter Signed‚ offering literary contributions to Ainsworth’s Magazine‚ and asking for payment for one contribution‚ “viz. the Lords of Duarts’ vengeance”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ newpaper cutting on integral blank leaf. Argus Office‚ Glasgow‚ 9 May 1845. Charles Mackay (1814-89)‚ poet and journalist.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ offering literary contributions to Ainsworth’s Magazine‚ and asking for payment for one contribution‚ “viz. the Lords of Duarts’ vengeance”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ newpaper cutting on integral blank leaf. Argus Office‚ Glasgow‚ 9 May 1845. Charles Mackay (1814-89)‚ poet and journalist. Price : £35.00
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MANT‚ Richard. 11385
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Robert Bill at the Temple‚ containing a discussion of the derivation of Greek substantives‚ quoting Euripedes‚ and including a polite criticism of Bill’s work. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condtion‚ light traces of mounting‚ integral address leaf‚ black seal. Bishopsgate‚ 17 December 1816. Richard Mant (1776-1848)‚ churchman and writer. In 1816 was made rector of St Botolph's‚ and in 1820 became Bishop of Killaloe and Kilfenora‚ Ireland. In 1823 he was translated to Down and Connor‚ and from 1842 he became the Bishop of Down‚ Connor and Dromore when the two dioceses united. In collaboration with the Reverend George D'Oyly‚ Mant wrote a commentary on the whole Bible. Other works by him include the Psalms in an English Metrical Version (1842) and a History of the Church of Ireland (1839-1841; 2 vols.). His Ancient Hymns from the Roman Breviary (1837) was one of the earliest collections of translated Latin hymnody in English.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Robert Bill at the Temple‚ containing a discussion of the derivation of Greek substantives‚ quoting Euripedes‚ and including a polite criticism of Bill’s work. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condtion‚ light traces of mounting‚ integral address leaf‚ black seal. Bishopsgate‚ 17 December 1816. Richard Mant (1776-1848)‚ churchman and writer. In 1816 was made rector of St Botolph's‚ and in 1820 became Bishop of Killaloe and Kilfenora‚ Ireland. In 1823 he was translated to Down and Connor‚ and from 1842 he became the Bishop of Down‚ Connor and Dromore when the two dioceses united. In collaboration with the Reverend George D'Oyly‚ Mant wrote a commentary on the whole Bible. Other works by him include the Psalms in an English Metrical Version (1842) and a History of the Church of Ireland (1839-1841; 2 vols.). His Ancient Hymns from the Roman Breviary (1837) was one of the earliest collections of translated Latin hymnody in English. Price : £75.00
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MARCET‚ Jane. 10864
Autograph Letter Signed ‘J.Marcet’‚ addressed ‘Madam’ (Mrs J.Woolley‚ Honorary Secretary to the Anti Corn Law Bazaar‚ Manchester)‚ thanking her for the proposal‚ declining to become a Patroness of the Anti Corn Law Bazaar‚ saying that she has “desired my Bookseller to forward to you a copy of my various little works together with twenty copies of John Hopkins‚ which is one most appropriate to the occasion”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ central filing hole‚ in good condition. With the separated address leaf. Brighton‚ 17 January‚ no year given. Uncommon. Jane Marcet (1769-1858)‚ writer of instructive books for the young‚ including Conversations on Political Economy (1816 and later editions)‚ an influence on Harriet Martineau. In this letter she refers to her well known work‚ John Hopkins’s Notions on Political Economy‚ which was designed for free distribution to workers.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘J.Marcet’‚ addressed ‘Madam’ (Mrs J.Woolley‚ Honorary Secretary to the Anti Corn Law Bazaar‚ Manchester)‚ thanking her for the proposal‚ declining to become a Patroness of the Anti Corn Law Bazaar‚ saying that she has “desired my Bookseller to forward to you a copy of my various little works together with twenty copies of John Hopkins‚ which is one most appropriate to the occasion”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ central filing hole‚ in good condition. With the separated address leaf. Brighton‚ 17 January‚ no year given. Uncommon. Jane Marcet (1769-1858)‚ writer of instructive books for the young‚ including Conversations on Political Economy (1816 and later editions)‚ an influence on Harriet Martineau. In this letter she refers to her well known work‚ John Hopkins’s Notions on Political Economy‚ which was designed for free distribution to workers. Price : £100.00
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MATHIAS‚ Thomas James. 6092
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to James Ainslie‚ hoping she will accept “a ‘Libriccino’‚ of which only a few copies were printed‚ & I trust that ‘Our Lady of Lesbos’ will be heard in her own excuse”‚ and regretting that Mr and Mrs Ainslie are quitting Naples so soon. 1 page 5 x 4 inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ remains of guard‚ occasional light staining. 74 Monte di Dio‚ Pirro-falcone‚ 24 May 1819. Thomas James Mathias (1754-1835)‚ satirist and Italian scholar. Mathias went to Italy in 1817‚ and published his Lycra Sacra there in 1819.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to James Ainslie‚ hoping she will accept “a ‘Libriccino’‚ of which only a few copies were printed‚ & I trust that ‘Our Lady of Lesbos’ will be heard in her own excuse”‚ and regretting that Mr and Mrs Ainslie are quitting Naples so soon. 1 page 5 x 4 inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ remains of guard‚ occasional light staining. 74 Monte di Dio‚ Pirro-falcone‚ 24 May 1819. Thomas James Mathias (1754-1835)‚ satirist and Italian scholar. Mathias went to Italy in 1817‚ and published his Lycra Sacra there in 1819. Price : £65.00
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MAYO‚ Charles. 4576
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Messrs.Lackington & Allen‚ about a parcel of books sent for valuation‚ informing them that “I shall take the Value in Books‚ and shall probably exceed the Value considerably if it be liberal”. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ browned‚ filing hole. November‚ 1809. Charles Mayo (1750-1829)‚ historian‚ author of a ‘Compendious View of Universal History’ and other works.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Messrs.Lackington & Allen‚ about a parcel of books sent for valuation‚ informing them that “I shall take the Value in Books‚ and shall probably exceed the Value considerably if it be liberal”. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ browned‚ filing hole. November‚ 1809. Charles Mayo (1750-1829)‚ historian‚ author of a ‘Compendious View of Universal History’ and other works. Price : £30.00
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McCULLOCH‚ John Ramsay. 11322
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to John Bidwell‚ asking him to forward “a few more Queries for the consuls” to whoever has yet to receive them. A good one page example‚ 8 x 5 inches‚ integral blank leaf. 4 Southampton Street‚ 8 March 1833. John Ramsay McCulloch (1789-1864)‚ statistician and political economist. McCulloch’s most important work‚ A Dictionary‚ Practical‚ Theoretical‚ and Historical‚ of Commerce and Commercial Navigation (1832) was based on consular reports and other exact statistics.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to John Bidwell‚ asking him to forward “a few more Queries for the consuls” to whoever has yet to receive them. A good one page example‚ 8 x 5 inches‚ integral blank leaf. 4 Southampton Street‚ 8 March 1833. John Ramsay McCulloch (1789-1864)‚ statistician and political economist. McCulloch’s most important work‚ A Dictionary‚ Practical‚ Theoretical‚ and Historical‚ of Commerce and Commercial Navigation (1832) was based on consular reports and other exact statistics. Price : £75.00
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MERLE‚ William Henry. 7020
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to George Cruickshank‚ suggesting a number of titles for their next work‚ and hoping to find a better printer for it. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Cheltenham‚ 27 February 1841. William Henry Merle [later de Merle]‚ [pseuds. A. B.‚ A. Bird‚ the White Blackbird] (1791–1878)‚ author. Cruickshank illustrated a collection of Merle's journalistic pieces‚ Odds and Ends in Verse and Prose (April 1831; 2nd edn‚ 1836). Merle also published Costanca‚ a Poem‚ in 1828‚ and two novels‚ Glenlonely (1837)‚ and the quasi-autobiographical Melton de Mowbray‚ or‚ The Banker's Son (1838).Their fraught professional relationship lasted sixty years‚ during which Merle bombarded Cruickshank with his ideas for literary projects. This letter reflects the theme of their collaboration: “It has occurred to me that I have not sufficiently bowed to the humour and taste of the day in the pains bestowed in my unfortunate last. Wd not - might not - the public rise a bite better at? ... The Sporting Days of Fox Hunting Parsons‚ by the Author of Melton & Mowbray.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to George Cruickshank‚ suggesting a number of titles for their next work‚ and hoping to find a better printer for it. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Cheltenham‚ 27 February 1841. William Henry Merle [later de Merle]‚ [pseuds. A. B.‚ A. Bird‚ the White Blackbird] (1791–1878)‚ author. Cruickshank illustrated a collection of Merle's journalistic pieces‚ Odds and Ends in Verse and Prose (April 1831; 2nd edn‚ 1836). Merle also published Costanca‚ a Poem‚ in 1828‚ and two novels‚ Glenlonely (1837)‚ and the quasi-autobiographical Melton de Mowbray‚ or‚ The Banker's Son (1838).Their fraught professional relationship lasted sixty years‚ during which Merle bombarded Cruickshank with his ideas for literary projects. This letter reflects the theme of their collaboration: “It has occurred to me that I have not sufficiently bowed to the humour and taste of the day in the pains bestowed in my unfortunate last. Wd not - might not - the public rise a bite better at? ... The Sporting Days of Fox Hunting Parsons‚ by the Author of Melton & Mowbray.” Price : £100.00
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MILLER‚ Thomas. 5467
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Kind Lady’‚ agreeing to “scribble away for you‚ from the first moment when Aurora hung out her golden banner from the East‚ until her silver sister‚ the Moon‚ followed in her footsteps‚ and went out to walk forth amongst her royal stars...” 1 page 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ laid down on part of an old album page. 9 Newgate Street‚ 28 March 1843. Thomas Miller (1807-74)‚ poet and writer‚ known as the Basket Maker. Miller left school aged nine and became an itinerant basket maker in Nottingham. In 1835 Miller sent poems in an ornate basket to Lady Blessington‚ who invited him to her soirées at Gore House‚ showing him off as a working-class poet. Here he met‚ among others‚ Disraeli and Bulwer Lytton. Two volumes‚ A Day in the Woods (1836) and Beauties of the Country (1837)‚ were well received‚ and Henry Colburn commissioned three historical novels‚ Royston Gower (1838)‚ Fair Rosamond (1839)‚ and Lady Jane Grey (1840). Although much of his life was a struggle against poverty‚ fatigue‚ and‚ later‚ illness and spells of blindness‚ Miller produced more than any other Victorian working-class author‚ publishing over forty-five titles besides numerous contributions to periodicals. [ODNB]
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Kind Lady’‚ agreeing to “scribble away for you‚ from the first moment when Aurora hung out her golden banner from the East‚ until her silver sister‚ the Moon‚ followed in her footsteps‚ and went out to walk forth amongst her royal stars...” 1 page 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ laid down on part of an old album page. 9 Newgate Street‚ 28 March 1843. Thomas Miller (1807-74)‚ poet and writer‚ known as the Basket Maker. Miller left school aged nine and became an itinerant basket maker in Nottingham. In 1835 Miller sent poems in an ornate basket to Lady Blessington‚ who invited him to her soirées at Gore House‚ showing him off as a working-class poet. Here he met‚ among others‚ Disraeli and Bulwer Lytton. Two volumes‚ A Day in the Woods (1836) and Beauties of the Country (1837)‚ were well received‚ and Henry Colburn commissioned three historical novels‚ Royston Gower (1838)‚ Fair Rosamond (1839)‚ and Lady Jane Grey (1840). Although much of his life was a struggle against poverty‚ fatigue‚ and‚ later‚ illness and spells of blindness‚ Miller produced more than any other Victorian working-class author‚ publishing over forty-five titles besides numerous contributions to periodicals. [ODNB] Price : £85.00
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MILMAN‚ Henry Hart. 10052
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Hon. Charles Percy‚ thanking him for agreeing to support Milman’s candidacy for the Poetry Professorship at Oxford‚ and informing him “that my Competitor this morning declined the contest”. 1½ pages 9 x 7 inches‚ folds‚ in good condition. Brazenose‚ Oxford‚ 30 November‚ no year given. H.H.Milman (1791-1868)‚ Dean of St. Paul’s and poet‚ was professor of poetry at Oxford from 1821 to 1831 (when Keble succeeded him). His ‘History of the Jews’ was published in 1830.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Hon. Charles Percy‚ thanking him for agreeing to support Milman’s candidacy for the Poetry Professorship at Oxford‚ and informing him “that my Competitor this morning declined the contest”. 1½ pages 9 x 7 inches‚ folds‚ in good condition. Brazenose‚ Oxford‚ 30 November‚ no year given. H.H.Milman (1791-1868)‚ Dean of St. Paul’s and poet‚ was professor of poetry at Oxford from 1821 to 1831 (when Keble succeeded him). His ‘History of the Jews’ was published in 1830. Price : £65.00
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MILNES‚ Richard Monckton‚ Baron Houghton. 2008
Autograph Verses‚ Signed ‘Richd.M.Milnes’‚ beginning ‘The woes of Ireland are too deep for verse’. 12 lines on 2 pages‚ 7 x 4.5 inches‚ with integral leaf ‚ inscribed by Milnes and bearing a later newspaper cutting. Undated. Richard Monckton Milnes (1809-85)‚ politician and author. Another hand (identified in the newspaper cutting as Count Murphy) has inscribed in pencil at the head of the first page: ‘sent specially for this book by Richard Monckton Milnes Esq MP.’ The verses (‘...the sharp death in hunger & sharp cold’) are probable a commentary on the Irish famine and troubles of the 1840’s.
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Autograph Verses‚ Signed ‘Richd.M.Milnes’‚ beginning ‘The woes of Ireland are too deep for verse’. 12 lines on 2 pages‚ 7 x 4.5 inches‚ with integral leaf ‚ inscribed by Milnes and bearing a later newspaper cutting. Undated. Richard Monckton Milnes (1809-85)‚ politician and author. Another hand (identified in the newspaper cutting as Count Murphy) has inscribed in pencil at the head of the first page: ‘sent specially for this book by Richard Monckton Milnes Esq MP.’ The verses (‘...the sharp death in hunger & sharp cold’) are probable a commentary on the Irish famine and troubles of the 1840’s. Price : £100.00
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MITFORD‚ Mary Russell. 2950
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs.Cockburn‚ thanking her for ‘a magnificent present of grouse’ and then referring at length to her father’s illness and her care for him‚ ‘above four years passed my days & nights at my poor fathers bedside’. 50 lines on 2 pp. 7.5 x 4.5 inches‚ traces of mounting. Undated (but c.1841). Mary Russell Mitford (1787-1855)‚ novelist and dramatist‚ author of Our Village (1824-32). Mary Mitford spent much of her life caring for a spendthrift and subsequently sick father‚ supporting him financially by her writings.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs.Cockburn‚ thanking her for ‘a magnificent present of grouse’ and then referring at length to her father’s illness and her care for him‚ ‘above four years passed my days & nights at my poor fathers bedside’. 50 lines on 2 pp. 7.5 x 4.5 inches‚ traces of mounting. Undated (but c.1841). Mary Russell Mitford (1787-1855)‚ novelist and dramatist‚ author of Our Village (1824-32). Mary Mitford spent much of her life caring for a spendthrift and subsequently sick father‚ supporting him financially by her writings. Price : £100.00
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MITFORD‚ Mary Russell. 4614
Autograph Letter in the third person‚ asking Mr.Earle to forward a note “to the author of the packet with which he has so kindly favored her”. 4½ x 3¾ inches‚ laid down on part of an old album page. Three Mile Cross‚ near Reading‚ 4 August 1843. Mary Russell Mitford (1787-1855)‚ novelist and dramatist‚ author of Our Village (1824-32).
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Autograph Letter in the third person‚ asking Mr.Earle to forward a note “to the author of the packet with which he has so kindly favored her”. 4½ x 3¾ inches‚ laid down on part of an old album page. Three Mile Cross‚ near Reading‚ 4 August 1843. Mary Russell Mitford (1787-1855)‚ novelist and dramatist‚ author of Our Village (1824-32). Price : £35.00
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MITFORD‚ William. 7249
Autograph Letter Signed‚ about the dispatch of proofs to Sir John Mitford‚ and other literary matters. 1 page 9 x 8 inches‚ in good condition. Barham Down Camp‚ 24 June 1795. William Mitford (1744-1827)‚ historian‚ author of the History of Greece. “I wish to have the leaves wanting to complete the copy sent me of Mr.Cooper’s last of the 8vo edn. together with his tables of contents of both his vols for revisal.”
Price : £85.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ about the dispatch of proofs to Sir John Mitford‚ and other literary matters. 1 page 9 x 8 inches‚ in good condition. Barham Down Camp‚ 24 June 1795. William Mitford (1744-1827)‚ historian‚ author of the History of Greece. “I wish to have the leaves wanting to complete the copy sent me of Mr.Cooper’s last of the 8vo edn. together with his tables of contents of both his vols for revisal.” Price : £85.00
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MONCRIEFF‚ William Thomas. 9817
Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.T.Moncrieff’‚ to Mr. Lunn junior‚ King Street‚ expressing his anger at “That treacherous little abortion” who had “been selling both me and Yates”‚ and hoping that his correspondent has “touch’d up the Dublin Manager”. 2 pp. 7½ x 4½ inches‚ integral blank leaf‚ surface creases. 98 Waterloo Road‚ 12 October 1838. William Thomas Moncrieff (1794-1857)‚ dramatist.
Price : £45.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.T.Moncrieff’‚ to Mr. Lunn junior‚ King Street‚ expressing his anger at “That treacherous little abortion” who had “been selling both me and Yates”‚ and hoping that his correspondent has “touch’d up the Dublin Manager”. 2 pp. 7½ x 4½ inches‚ integral blank leaf‚ surface creases. 98 Waterloo Road‚ 12 October 1838. William Thomas Moncrieff (1794-1857)‚ dramatist. Price : £45.00
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MONTGOMERY‚ Robert. 5325
Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing the publication of a letter‚ and asking for subscribers to a journal. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Undated. Robert Montgomery (1807-1855)‚ poet. Montgomery states he has no personal interest in the journal‚ “except that the Editor is an Episcopalian in Scottish orders”.
Price : £30.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing the publication of a letter‚ and asking for subscribers to a journal. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Undated. Robert Montgomery (1807-1855)‚ poet. Montgomery states he has no personal interest in the journal‚ “except that the Editor is an Episcopalian in Scottish orders”. Price : £30.00
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MOORE‚ Thomas. 10521
Autograph Note in the third person‚ in which “Mr Moore will have great pleasure in waiting upon Mrs. Longman at dinner on Tuesday the 25th.” 2½ x 3¾ inches‚ with the address panel (”Mrs. Longman Hampstead”)‚ laid down. Undated. Thomas Moore (1779-1853)‚ Irish poet.
Price : £75.00
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Autograph Note in the third person‚ in which “Mr Moore will have great pleasure in waiting upon Mrs. Longman at dinner on Tuesday the 25th.” 2½ x 3¾ inches‚ with the address panel (”Mrs. Longman Hampstead”)‚ laid down. Undated. Thomas Moore (1779-1853)‚ Irish poet. Price : £75.00
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MOORE‚ Thomas. 9390
Autograph Letter Signed ‘T.M.’‚ about his work‚ admitting that he does not know “what to make of the two concluding Songs”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ traces of mounting at corners on verso. 24 September [1832 in another hand]. Thomas Moore (1779-1853)‚ Irish poet.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘T.M.’‚ about his work‚ admitting that he does not know “what to make of the two concluding Songs”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ traces of mounting at corners on verso. 24 September [1832 in another hand]. Thomas Moore (1779-1853)‚ Irish poet. Price : £85.00
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MORANT‚ Philip. 7282
Autograph Letter Signed‚ recommending his correspondent’s tenant‚ Samuel Patrick‚ who wishes a new lease‚ and contrasting his character with some other farmers. 1½ pages 9 x 7 inches‚ one small tear repaired‚ legible. Colchester‚ 26 July 1756. A good letter by Philip Morant (1700–1770)‚ historian and Church of England clergyman‚ author of The History and Antiquities of Colchester (1748) and The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex (1763-68). “...he hath a very good fortune with his wife: a very material Consideration to a Landlord‚ whose Rent from Tenants without a good Substance & foundation is never sure; None being more forward to hire Farms‚ & to give any Price for them‚ & to spoil them‚ than such poor needy Rascals as are sensible they can pay an exorbitant or a moderate Rent alike‚ that is not at all (Of which I have more than one Instance in this parish of St.Mary’s).”
Price : £200.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ recommending his correspondent’s tenant‚ Samuel Patrick‚ who wishes a new lease‚ and contrasting his character with some other farmers. 1½ pages 9 x 7 inches‚ one small tear repaired‚ legible. Colchester‚ 26 July 1756. A good letter by Philip Morant (1700–1770)‚ historian and Church of England clergyman‚ author of The History and Antiquities of Colchester (1748) and The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex (1763-68). “...he hath a very good fortune with his wife: a very material Consideration to a Landlord‚ whose Rent from Tenants without a good Substance & foundation is never sure; None being more forward to hire Farms‚ & to give any Price for them‚ & to spoil them‚ than such poor needy Rascals as are sensible they can pay an exorbitant or a moderate Rent alike‚ that is not at all (Of which I have more than one Instance in this parish of St.Mary’s).” Price : £200.00
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MORGAN‚ Sydney. 11130
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Captain Doyle‚ asking whether he will “take tay after the ould fashion”‚ and that he will meet “Moore & others as the play bills say”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ one minor stain at fold‚ otherwise good. Undated. Lady Morgan‚ née Sydney Owenson (1780-1859)‚ Irish novelist.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Captain Doyle‚ asking whether he will “take tay after the ould fashion”‚ and that he will meet “Moore & others as the play bills say”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ one minor stain at fold‚ otherwise good. Undated. Lady Morgan‚ née Sydney Owenson (1780-1859)‚ Irish novelist. Price : £75.00
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MORGAN‚ Sydney. 7785
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Sydney Morgan’‚ to Mrs.Howse[?]‚ inviting her to visit on Sunday‚ naming the other guests‚ hoping she can prevail upon Sir William to come‚ and “a thousand kind things to Lady Charlotte...” 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ address panel‚ folds. Kildare St [Dublin]‚ Wednesday‚ undated. An effusive invitation from Lady Morgan‚ née Sydney Owenson (1780-1859)‚ Irish novelist. “Pray dont mention my Soirée to any one but Mrs.Smith. I will explain why when we meet....”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Sydney Morgan’‚ to Mrs.Howse[?]‚ inviting her to visit on Sunday‚ naming the other guests‚ hoping she can prevail upon Sir William to come‚ and “a thousand kind things to Lady Charlotte...” 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ address panel‚ folds. Kildare St [Dublin]‚ Wednesday‚ undated. An effusive invitation from Lady Morgan‚ née Sydney Owenson (1780-1859)‚ Irish novelist. “Pray dont mention my Soirée to any one but Mrs.Smith. I will explain why when we meet....” Price : £100.00
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NEELE‚ Henry. 3177
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Thomas Ramsey‚ incorporating an original song entitled ‘The Eclipse‚ a Boat Song’ [24 lines‚ plus chorus] for publication in the Northern Observer‚ ‘which I trust goes on swimmingly‚ like the subject of the song overleaf’‚ and thanking him ‘for your very obliging notice of my volume’. 2 pp. 12 x 8 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ old repairs‚ some tears at folds and light stains. 352 Strand‚ London‚ 29 January 1824. Henry Neele (1798-1828)‚ poet and miscellaneous writer. ‘The breeze blows fair‚ the favouring sky/ Is bright with summer weather/ And here we’re met‚ in spirits high/ Seven happy souls together.’ Neele committed suicide ‘in an access of insanity‚ under the delusion that his private affairs had become hopelessly embarrassed’ [DNB].
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Thomas Ramsey‚ incorporating an original song entitled ‘The Eclipse‚ a Boat Song’ [24 lines‚ plus chorus] for publication in the Northern Observer‚ ‘which I trust goes on swimmingly‚ like the subject of the song overleaf’‚ and thanking him ‘for your very obliging notice of my volume’. 2 pp. 12 x 8 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ old repairs‚ some tears at folds and light stains. 352 Strand‚ London‚ 29 January 1824. Henry Neele (1798-1828)‚ poet and miscellaneous writer. ‘The breeze blows fair‚ the favouring sky/ Is bright with summer weather/ And here we’re met‚ in spirits high/ Seven happy souls together.’ Neele committed suicide ‘in an access of insanity‚ under the delusion that his private affairs had become hopelessly embarrassed’ [DNB]. Price : £120.00
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OGDEN‚ Samuel. 2277
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Ogden’‚ to ‘Dear Ashton’ [possibly Thomas Ashton‚ friend of Horace Walpole]‚ responding to Ashton’s order to write‚ and ‘ready to promise obedience & vigilance’. 1 page‚ 8 x 6 inches‚ in good condition. 31 January 1739/40. Samuel Ogden (1716-1778)‚ classical scholar and orientalist‚ was the same age as Thomas Ashton. They both went up to Kings College Cambridge in 1733‚ and both were ordained. However‚ the connection is not entirely proven. ‘...I beg my Crimes may be imputed to their real Cause. Do not think that a sign of Disrespect‚ which ten to one is a Proof of nothing but my late rising. I have often been displeas’d with myself; but never with you. Tho’ I am almost angry at you now‚ for thinking me so. Dear Ashton‚ yours ever‚ Ogden.’
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Ogden’‚ to ‘Dear Ashton’ [possibly Thomas Ashton‚ friend of Horace Walpole]‚ responding to Ashton’s order to write‚ and ‘ready to promise obedience & vigilance’. 1 page‚ 8 x 6 inches‚ in good condition. 31 January 1739/40. Samuel Ogden (1716-1778)‚ classical scholar and orientalist‚ was the same age as Thomas Ashton. They both went up to Kings College Cambridge in 1733‚ and both were ordained. However‚ the connection is not entirely proven. ‘...I beg my Crimes may be imputed to their real Cause. Do not think that a sign of Disrespect‚ which ten to one is a Proof of nothing but my late rising. I have often been displeas’d with myself; but never with you. Tho’ I am almost angry at you now‚ for thinking me so. Dear Ashton‚ yours ever‚ Ogden.’ Price : £150.00
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ORME‚ Robert. 1411
Autograph Letter Signed R.Orme‚ to Mr.Wingrave‚ Bookseller opposite Katherine Street in the Strand‚ discussing the information about Inflamation he needs to find in Bell’s Surgery of Yore‚ on behalf of General Smith. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ in good condition. 16 March 1794. Robert Orme (1728-1801)‚ historian of India.
Price : £65.00
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Autograph Letter Signed R.Orme‚ to Mr.Wingrave‚ Bookseller opposite Katherine Street in the Strand‚ discussing the information about Inflamation he needs to find in Bell’s Surgery of Yore‚ on behalf of General Smith. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ in good condition. 16 March 1794. Robert Orme (1728-1801)‚ historian of India. Price : £65.00
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PERCY‚ Thomas. 5007
Autograph ‘Tho:Dromore’ beneath his embossed episcopal seal‚ cut from an eccesiastical document. 4 x 3½ inches. Traces of mounting on verso‚ otherwise in good condition. Undated. Thomas Percy (1729-1811)‚ writer and Church of Ireland bishop of Dromore (from 1782). His anthology The Reliques of Ancient English Poetry was published in 1765. His acquaintance included Edmund Burke‚ David Garrick‚ Oliver Goldsmith‚ Thomas Gray‚ David Hume‚ Samuel Johnson‚ Elizabeth Montagu‚ and Joshua Reynolds (who painted his portrait).
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Autograph ‘Tho:Dromore’ beneath his embossed episcopal seal‚ cut from an eccesiastical document. 4 x 3½ inches. Traces of mounting on verso‚ otherwise in good condition. Undated. Thomas Percy (1729-1811)‚ writer and Church of Ireland bishop of Dromore (from 1782). His anthology The Reliques of Ancient English Poetry was published in 1765. His acquaintance included Edmund Burke‚ David Garrick‚ Oliver Goldsmith‚ Thomas Gray‚ David Hume‚ Samuel Johnson‚ Elizabeth Montagu‚ and Joshua Reynolds (who painted his portrait). Price : £45.00
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PHILLIPPS‚ Sir Thomas. 8897
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Thos Phillipps’‚ to Major Wemyss‚ Wilderness‚ sending him the Wemyss Pedigree‚ as promised‚ and asking him to “supply the wives of the first 4 generations & the Pedigree from 1682 to the present day”. 4 pp. 5½ x 3½ inches‚ folded. Middle Hill‚ 22 January 1846. Sir Thomas Phillipps (1792-1872)‚ collector of books and manuscripts.
Price : £275.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Thos Phillipps’‚ to Major Wemyss‚ Wilderness‚ sending him the Wemyss Pedigree‚ as promised‚ and asking him to “supply the wives of the first 4 generations & the Pedigree from 1682 to the present day”. 4 pp. 5½ x 3½ inches‚ folded. Middle Hill‚ 22 January 1846. Sir Thomas Phillipps (1792-1872)‚ collector of books and manuscripts. Price : £275.00
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PLACE‚ Francis. 6991
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Admiral Sir W.Sidney Smith‚ laying before him his account with Mr.G.C.Smith and with Lt.Wright‚ and asking for his assistance‚ both bills being at least two years old. 1 page 10 x 8 inches‚ folds‚ a few dust marks‚ generally in good condition. With a separate small engraved portrait. Charing Cross‚ London‚ 30 September 1813. Francis Place (1771-1854)‚ radical reformer‚ author of The Principle of Population. He had a successful tailoring business at Charing Cross. “I should not have taken the liberty to address myself so freely to a person of your rank‚ but that I know I address myself to one whose knowledge of business and of the world will make my apology.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Admiral Sir W.Sidney Smith‚ laying before him his account with Mr.G.C.Smith and with Lt.Wright‚ and asking for his assistance‚ both bills being at least two years old. 1 page 10 x 8 inches‚ folds‚ a few dust marks‚ generally in good condition. With a separate small engraved portrait. Charing Cross‚ London‚ 30 September 1813. Francis Place (1771-1854)‚ radical reformer‚ author of The Principle of Population. He had a successful tailoring business at Charing Cross. “I should not have taken the liberty to address myself so freely to a person of your rank‚ but that I know I address myself to one whose knowledge of business and of the world will make my apology.” Price : £120.00
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PORTER‚ Jane. 4042
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs.Skinner at 23 Portland Place‚ making arrangements for her visit‚ saying that she has sent Mrs.Skinner’s card to Mr.Emerson Tennent‚ and commenting on parties and the weather. 3 pp. 7½ x 4½ inches‚ address panel‚ postmarks‚ in good condition‚ remains of guard where mounted‚ small piece torn where opened. Hackney‚ postmarked 22 June 1833. Jane Porter (1776-1850)‚ novelist‚ author of The Scottish Chiefs (1810)‚ had a fondness for evening parties. Her host at Hackney insists that Jane drives with him and “his Cara Sposa” in Epping Forest‚ so “I shall be obliged to make my appearance in Portland Place per Stage Coach on Tuesday forenoon by twelve o clock‚ instead of on Monday at the same hour. But I shall be arrived long before the time of your little party assembling‚ and have full leisure to change my dress‚ for your fashion’s pretty cap‚ &c.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs.Skinner at 23 Portland Place‚ making arrangements for her visit‚ saying that she has sent Mrs.Skinner’s card to Mr.Emerson Tennent‚ and commenting on parties and the weather. 3 pp. 7½ x 4½ inches‚ address panel‚ postmarks‚ in good condition‚ remains of guard where mounted‚ small piece torn where opened. Hackney‚ postmarked 22 June 1833. Jane Porter (1776-1850)‚ novelist‚ author of The Scottish Chiefs (1810)‚ had a fondness for evening parties. Her host at Hackney insists that Jane drives with him and “his Cara Sposa” in Epping Forest‚ so “I shall be obliged to make my appearance in Portland Place per Stage Coach on Tuesday forenoon by twelve o clock‚ instead of on Monday at the same hour. But I shall be arrived long before the time of your little party assembling‚ and have full leisure to change my dress‚ for your fashion’s pretty cap‚ &c.” Price : £120.00
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PORTER‚ Jane. 5536
Autograph Letter Signed ‘J.Porter’‚ to Mr.Volpy in Bedford Row‚ saying that “my loved brother” has returned from Russia‚ discussing the publication of one of her memoirs in the Gentleman’s or the Military Magazine‚ and other matters. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ with address panel‚ one leaf laid down‚ with stains and minor defects clear of the text. Long Ditton‚ 22 March 1813. Jane Porter (1776-1850)‚ novelist‚ author of The Scottish Chiefs (1810). “I believe he has something relating to the late Glorious Campaign‚ in his power to give to the public; but we have not had the opportunity yet‚ to talk on the subject. I expect him down‚ please heaven‚ the latter end of this week‚ and I will then open upon the business.”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘J.Porter’‚ to Mr.Volpy in Bedford Row‚ saying that “my loved brother” has returned from Russia‚ discussing the publication of one of her memoirs in the Gentleman’s or the Military Magazine‚ and other matters. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ with address panel‚ one leaf laid down‚ with stains and minor defects clear of the text. Long Ditton‚ 22 March 1813. Jane Porter (1776-1850)‚ novelist‚ author of The Scottish Chiefs (1810). “I believe he has something relating to the late Glorious Campaign‚ in his power to give to the public; but we have not had the opportunity yet‚ to talk on the subject. I expect him down‚ please heaven‚ the latter end of this week‚ and I will then open upon the business.” Price : £120.00
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PRAED‚ Winthrop Mackworth. 2189
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to W.S.Walker‚ inviting him to breakfast‚ and ‘keeping explanations to another time’ disclosing that Walker will have a pound a week for life from his own fund‚ paid every Monday by Praed’s bankers‚ and that ‘this is independent of the annual allowance voted you by the college’. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ traces of mounting. Undated [c.1830] Winthrop Mackworth Praed (1802-1839)‚ poet. William Sidney Walker (1795-1846)‚ poet and Shakespearean scholar. Walker‚ by refusing to take holy orders‚ was required to resign his fellowship at Trinity College‚ Cambridge. Praed came to his rescue‚ providing £52 per year‚ to which the college added £20. Walker moved to London in 1831.
Price : £150.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to W.S.Walker‚ inviting him to breakfast‚ and ‘keeping explanations to another time’ disclosing that Walker will have a pound a week for life from his own fund‚ paid every Monday by Praed’s bankers‚ and that ‘this is independent of the annual allowance voted you by the college’. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ traces of mounting. Undated [c.1830] Winthrop Mackworth Praed (1802-1839)‚ poet. William Sidney Walker (1795-1846)‚ poet and Shakespearean scholar. Walker‚ by refusing to take holy orders‚ was required to resign his fellowship at Trinity College‚ Cambridge. Praed came to his rescue‚ providing £52 per year‚ to which the college added £20. Walker moved to London in 1831. Price : £150.00
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PRESCOTT‚ W.H. 9579
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Wm. H.Prescott’‚ to ‘Dear Ford’ [Richard Ford]‚ praising the arrangements. 1 page 7 x 4 inches‚ heavy traces of mounting at corners on verso. 3 July [probably 1850]. William Hickling Prescott (1796-1859)‚ historian‚ was much fêted on both sides of the Atlantic. This letter probably dates from his visit to England in 1850. From his published letters we know that Prescott dined with Richard Ford on 11 June 1850‚ and that various Royal engagements followed. In this letter‚ Prescott writes: “Nothing can be more charming than the arrangements. I am truly glad that you are in for it with the tights as well as myself. I will be ready for you at the hour appointed.” Tights‚ in Victorian England‚ were the tight-fitting breeches worn as part of Court Dress.
Price : £100.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Wm. H.Prescott’‚ to ‘Dear Ford’ [Richard Ford]‚ praising the arrangements. 1 page 7 x 4 inches‚ heavy traces of mounting at corners on verso. 3 July [probably 1850]. William Hickling Prescott (1796-1859)‚ historian‚ was much fêted on both sides of the Atlantic. This letter probably dates from his visit to England in 1850. From his published letters we know that Prescott dined with Richard Ford on 11 June 1850‚ and that various Royal engagements followed. In this letter‚ Prescott writes: “Nothing can be more charming than the arrangements. I am truly glad that you are in for it with the tights as well as myself. I will be ready for you at the hour appointed.” Tights‚ in Victorian England‚ were the tight-fitting breeches worn as part of Court Dress. Price : £100.00
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PRINCE‚ John Critchley. 5573
Autograph Manuscript‚ heavily corrected‚ signed four times‚ of ‘Rambles of a Rhymster‚ or Wanderings through England in a series of letters addressed to the Editor” [of Bradshaw’s Journal]. 54 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ legible and in good condition. The four letters are headed: 1. Newcastle‚ Staffordshire. 2. Birmingham. 3 Stratford on Avon. 4. Chipping Norton. 20 April 1842. John Critchley Prince (1808-1866)‚ poet. Prince‚ son of a Wigan reed maker‚ had a number of volumes of poetry published [Hours with the Muses (1841-42)‚ Dreams and Realities in Verse and Prose (1847)‚ The Poetic Rosary (1850)‚ Autumn Leaves (1856)‚ and Miscellaneous Poems (1861)]‚ but in a lifetime of hard drinking he never succeeded in making a living. He received £50 from the royal bounty in October 1842 and in the same year Bradshaw's Manchester Journal paid him for cheerful articles describing the ‘rambles of a rhymester’ in search of work. The letters include description of early railway journeys‚ from Manchester to Stockport to “the clean and comparatively retired village of Cheadle” ‚ relieved to be away from “the gloom‚ the flth‚ the squalid poverty and the dissipation of Manchester”. Birmingham does not impress him. “I took the Railway to the Metropolis of buttons‚ muskets‚ fireirons and general hardware‚ where I arrived about noon. ...The labouring classes are as greasy‚ vulgar‚ and uneducated as I have found elsewhere. ...I passed two very pleasant evenings with my friend Mr.William Watts‚ who is an Author of no mean talent‚ and some half dozen Artists. The first evening was at the residence of Mr.Henshaw the landscape painter‚ who owns a delightful little freehold property about two miles from town‚ a snug‚ well furnished‚ and sweetly situated cottage‚ just the place for a poet.”
Price : £450.00
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Autograph Manuscript‚ heavily corrected‚ signed four times‚ of ‘Rambles of a Rhymster‚ or Wanderings through England in a series of letters addressed to the Editor” [of Bradshaw’s Journal]. 54 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ legible and in good condition. The four letters are headed: 1. Newcastle‚ Staffordshire. 2. Birmingham. 3 Stratford on Avon. 4. Chipping Norton. 20 April 1842. John Critchley Prince (1808-1866)‚ poet. Prince‚ son of a Wigan reed maker‚ had a number of volumes of poetry published [Hours with the Muses (1841-42)‚ Dreams and Realities in Verse and Prose (1847)‚ The Poetic Rosary (1850)‚ Autumn Leaves (1856)‚ and Miscellaneous Poems (1861)]‚ but in a lifetime of hard drinking he never succeeded in making a living. He received £50 from the royal bounty in October 1842 and in the same year Bradshaw's Manchester Journal paid him for cheerful articles describing the ‘rambles of a rhymester’ in search of work. The letters include description of early railway journeys‚ from Manchester to Stockport to “the clean and comparatively retired village of Cheadle” ‚ relieved to be away from “the gloom‚ the flth‚ the squalid poverty and the dissipation of Manchester”. Birmingham does not impress him. “I took the Railway to the Metropolis of buttons‚ muskets‚ fireirons and general hardware‚ where I arrived about noon. ...The labouring classes are as greasy‚ vulgar‚ and uneducated as I have found elsewhere. ...I passed two very pleasant evenings with my friend Mr.William Watts‚ who is an Author of no mean talent‚ and some half dozen Artists. The first evening was at the residence of Mr.Henshaw the landscape painter‚ who owns a delightful little freehold property about two miles from town‚ a snug‚ well furnished‚ and sweetly situated cottage‚ just the place for a poet.” Price : £450.00
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PRIOR‚ Sir James. 2294
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Robert Baldwin‚ returning Lord Teignmouth’s Life of Sir N.Jones and Hall’s Freedom of the Press‚ from which he has taken what he wanted‚ understanding that Mr.Colburn has letters of Burke (‘Can you do anything with him’)‚ with further comments on the availability of Burke’s letters 2 pp. 8 x 4.5 inches‚ address leaf‚ traces of mounting‚ centre fold repaired. 22 August 1825. Sir James Prior (1790-1869)‚ miscellaneous writer. He published biographies of Burke and Goldsmith.
Price : £75.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Robert Baldwin‚ returning Lord Teignmouth’s Life of Sir N.Jones and Hall’s Freedom of the Press‚ from which he has taken what he wanted‚ understanding that Mr.Colburn has letters of Burke (‘Can you do anything with him’)‚ with further comments on the availability of Burke’s letters 2 pp. 8 x 4.5 inches‚ address leaf‚ traces of mounting‚ centre fold repaired. 22 August 1825. Sir James Prior (1790-1869)‚ miscellaneous writer. He published biographies of Burke and Goldsmith. Price : £75.00
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PROCTER‚ Brian Walter. 2114
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Fields‚ returning ‘your own cover‚ not having any quite large enough to contain the paper‚ which I have blotted as you can see’‚ and threatening to call on the Fields‚ if they do not call upon him. 2 pp. 3.5 x 4.5 inches‚ fine. 32 Weymouth Street [London]‚ Tuesday morning [no date given]. B.W.Procter (1787-1874)‚ who wrote under the pseudonym of Barry Cornwall. He was a friend of Leigh Hunt‚ Lamb‚ and later Dickens. He wrote one drama‚ Mirandola.
Price : £45.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Fields‚ returning ‘your own cover‚ not having any quite large enough to contain the paper‚ which I have blotted as you can see’‚ and threatening to call on the Fields‚ if they do not call upon him. 2 pp. 3.5 x 4.5 inches‚ fine. 32 Weymouth Street [London]‚ Tuesday morning [no date given]. B.W.Procter (1787-1874)‚ who wrote under the pseudonym of Barry Cornwall. He was a friend of Leigh Hunt‚ Lamb‚ and later Dickens. He wrote one drama‚ Mirandola. Price : £45.00
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REACH‚ Angus. 11131
Autograph Letter Signed‚ asking for a stall ticket‚ to be charged to the Morning Chronicle. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 38 Tavistock Street‚ Covent garden‚ undated Angus B.Reach (1821-1856)‚ journalist‚ author of Clement Lorimer (illustrated by Cruickshank).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ asking for a stall ticket‚ to be charged to the Morning Chronicle. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 38 Tavistock Street‚ Covent garden‚ undated Angus B.Reach (1821-1856)‚ journalist‚ author of Clement Lorimer (illustrated by Cruickshank). Price : £35.00
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REDE‚ Leman Thomas. 10056
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Croker‚ exposing the devious denial by Mr. Davidge that he did not produce “the infamous playbill exhibited at the Coburg”‚ and explaining what really happened. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ fine. 5 Brydges Street‚ Covent Garden‚ 25 June 1832. “Falsehood generally refutes itself.” Leman Thomas [Tertius] Rede (1799-1832)‚ writer‚ elocution teacher‚ actor‚ informs Croker that Davidge “followed that act up by requesting the actors personating the characters in Tom Thumb to model their dresses & appearance into as near a resemblance to his present Majesty‚ The Duke of Wellington &c.‚ as possible. This the performers one & all declined doing.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Croker‚ exposing the devious denial by Mr. Davidge that he did not produce “the infamous playbill exhibited at the Coburg”‚ and explaining what really happened. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ fine. 5 Brydges Street‚ Covent Garden‚ 25 June 1832. “Falsehood generally refutes itself.” Leman Thomas [Tertius] Rede (1799-1832)‚ writer‚ elocution teacher‚ actor‚ informs Croker that Davidge “followed that act up by requesting the actors personating the characters in Tom Thumb to model their dresses & appearance into as near a resemblance to his present Majesty‚ The Duke of Wellington &c.‚ as possible. This the performers one & all declined doing.” Price : £35.00
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RICHARDSON‚ William. 6454
Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.Richardson’‚ addressed ‘Dear Madam’‚ discussing Mr.Alleyne’s legacy to the College‚ providing the name of the London bookseller who gives receipts in the name of the College‚ and refusing to enter a private dispute about a memorial in Loughborough chancel and other points of disagreement with Mr.Alleyne’s heirs. 2 pp. 8 x 6½ inches‚ offsetting‚ light spotting‚ but of good appearance. A pencilled note indicates the recipient as ‘Miss E Coltman‚ Leicester (part of the Gifford/Bakewell corr.)’ E.C. [Emmanuel College]‚ 9 October 1762. William Richardson (1698–1775)‚ antiquary‚ and Master of Emmanuel College Cambridge from 1736. At Emmanuel‚ Richardson proved a great builder. First of all he sponsored a scheme for a new western range by Sir James Burrough‚ the tory master of Gonville and Caius College and eminent amateur architect. This foundered because Richardson tried to incorporate the fellows' parlour in the master's lodge and give them new quarters at the other end of the hall—a fact which may lie behind the account of William Bennet‚ a fellow under Richardson from 1763‚ later tutor and bishop of Cork and Ross‚ and Cloyne‚ in Ireland: ‘He was a most strict and unpleasant master to his fellows‚ but had a great regard for the prosperity of the body‚ with a gentleman-like behaviour‚ and a liberal mind’. [DNB] “I am sorry to find Disputes are risen between my friend Mr.Alleyne’s Representative & his Successors; & shd be pleas’d to see Expedients found to accomodate their Differences; but do not perceive that it can be done‚ but by the Intervention of common friends on the spot.”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.Richardson’‚ addressed ‘Dear Madam’‚ discussing Mr.Alleyne’s legacy to the College‚ providing the name of the London bookseller who gives receipts in the name of the College‚ and refusing to enter a private dispute about a memorial in Loughborough chancel and other points of disagreement with Mr.Alleyne’s heirs. 2 pp. 8 x 6½ inches‚ offsetting‚ light spotting‚ but of good appearance. A pencilled note indicates the recipient as ‘Miss E Coltman‚ Leicester (part of the Gifford/Bakewell corr.)’ E.C. [Emmanuel College]‚ 9 October 1762. William Richardson (1698–1775)‚ antiquary‚ and Master of Emmanuel College Cambridge from 1736. At Emmanuel‚ Richardson proved a great builder. First of all he sponsored a scheme for a new western range by Sir James Burrough‚ the tory master of Gonville and Caius College and eminent amateur architect. This foundered because Richardson tried to incorporate the fellows' parlour in the master's lodge and give them new quarters at the other end of the hall—a fact which may lie behind the account of William Bennet‚ a fellow under Richardson from 1763‚ later tutor and bishop of Cork and Ross‚ and Cloyne‚ in Ireland: ‘He was a most strict and unpleasant master to his fellows‚ but had a great regard for the prosperity of the body‚ with a gentleman-like behaviour‚ and a liberal mind’. [DNB] “I am sorry to find Disputes are risen between my friend Mr.Alleyne’s Representative & his Successors; & shd be pleas’d to see Expedients found to accomodate their Differences; but do not perceive that it can be done‚ but by the Intervention of common friends on the spot.” Price : £250.00
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ROBY‚ John. 2640
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Martin Cawood‚ accepting an invitation ‘on condition that you do not wait beyond your time’‚ and providing the times of the trains. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ light soiling‚ second leaf laid down on part of an old album page. Rochdale‚ 13 October 1841. John Roby (1793-1850)‚ author of The Traditions of Lancashire and other works‚ including poetry.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Martin Cawood‚ accepting an invitation ‘on condition that you do not wait beyond your time’‚ and providing the times of the trains. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ light soiling‚ second leaf laid down on part of an old album page. Rochdale‚ 13 October 1841. John Roby (1793-1850)‚ author of The Traditions of Lancashire and other works‚ including poetry. Price : £45.00
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ROGERS‚ Samuel. 10557
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Saml Rogers’‚ to Mrs. Bowles‚ looking forward to seeing her‚ “Bowles & the Archdeacon to-morrow morning at Breakfast - at ¼ before 10”‚ adding that “My Sister has run away from me for a day or two‚ but that will make it a still more charitable act.” 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ integral address leaf (Mrs. Bowles‚ 178 Piccadilly)‚ torn at seal opening. Sunday morning‚ undated. Samuel Rogers (1763-1855)‚ poet.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Saml Rogers’‚ to Mrs. Bowles‚ looking forward to seeing her‚ “Bowles & the Archdeacon to-morrow morning at Breakfast - at ¼ before 10”‚ adding that “My Sister has run away from me for a day or two‚ but that will make it a still more charitable act.” 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ integral address leaf (Mrs. Bowles‚ 178 Piccadilly)‚ torn at seal opening. Sunday morning‚ undated. Samuel Rogers (1763-1855)‚ poet. Price : £75.00
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ROGERS‚ Samuel. 3359
Autograph Letter Signed‚ sending an order of Admission for Mr. & Mrs.Walkinshaw‚ and ‘I need not say with what pleasure I have written it’. 1 page 7 x 4.25 inches‚ in good condition. St.James’s Place‚ undated. Samuel Rogers (1763-1855)‚ poet.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ sending an order of Admission for Mr. & Mrs.Walkinshaw‚ and ‘I need not say with what pleasure I have written it’. 1 page 7 x 4.25 inches‚ in good condition. St.James’s Place‚ undated. Samuel Rogers (1763-1855)‚ poet. Price : £35.00
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ROSCOE‚ Henry. 1386
Autograph Letter Signed‚ requesting a black coat which he forget to order before leaving Liverpool‚ because ‘Every body here expects the Kings death daily. Pray make me the coat as soon as you can (I don’t want a waistcoat)...’ 1 page 7 x 9 inches‚ a few minor defects only. 3 Fig tree Court‚ Temple. 3 May 1830. Henry Roscoe (1800-1836)‚ legal writer‚ author of ‘Lives of Eminent British Lawyers’‚ etc.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ requesting a black coat which he forget to order before leaving Liverpool‚ because ‘Every body here expects the Kings death daily. Pray make me the coat as soon as you can (I don’t want a waistcoat)...’ 1 page 7 x 9 inches‚ a few minor defects only. 3 Fig tree Court‚ Temple. 3 May 1830. Henry Roscoe (1800-1836)‚ legal writer‚ author of ‘Lives of Eminent British Lawyers’‚ etc. Price : £50.00
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ROSE‚ Henry John. 7447
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to John Flint South‚ surgeon‚ regretting South’s ill-health‚ acknowledging South’s honourable connection with the Encyclopedia Metropolitana‚ but insisting that “the immediate object is to make some progress with the Zoology”. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Houghton Conquest‚ 19 February 1841. An editor’s cri-de-coeur from Henry John Rose (1800–1873)‚ High Churchman. In the mid-1830’s he undertook the editorship of the Encyclopaedia metropolitana‚ the first volume of Rose's New General Biographical Dictionary (1840)‚ as well as of the influential high-church British Magazine. “I must also make the same remark with regard to Surgery. As the Anatomy is already so advanced & so ready for the Press”‚ Rose assumes South can have it ready on time.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to John Flint South‚ surgeon‚ regretting South’s ill-health‚ acknowledging South’s honourable connection with the Encyclopedia Metropolitana‚ but insisting that “the immediate object is to make some progress with the Zoology”. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Houghton Conquest‚ 19 February 1841. An editor’s cri-de-coeur from Henry John Rose (1800–1873)‚ High Churchman. In the mid-1830’s he undertook the editorship of the Encyclopaedia metropolitana‚ the first volume of Rose's New General Biographical Dictionary (1840)‚ as well as of the influential high-church British Magazine. “I must also make the same remark with regard to Surgery. As the Anatomy is already so advanced & so ready for the Press”‚ Rose assumes South can have it ready on time. Price : £35.00
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ROSE‚ Hugh James. 11191
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Hugh James Rose’‚ to Edward Foss‚ about the publication of an article in the Review‚ making corrections‚ asking whether the editor requires an article on Smedley’s Poems‚ and other matters. With a list of deserving academic recipients of the “Utopian Papers”‚ in the hand of R.Whitcombe. 3 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ traces of mounting‚ torn at seal. Trinity College‚ Cambridge‚ 2 December 1815. Hugh James Rose (1795-1838)‚ theologian‚ who served as the second Principal of King's College London. In 1836 he became editor of the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana‚ and he projected the New General Biographical Dictionary‚ a scheme carried through by his brother Henry John Rose (1800-1873).
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Hugh James Rose’‚ to Edward Foss‚ about the publication of an article in the Review‚ making corrections‚ asking whether the editor requires an article on Smedley’s Poems‚ and other matters. With a list of deserving academic recipients of the “Utopian Papers”‚ in the hand of R.Whitcombe. 3 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ traces of mounting‚ torn at seal. Trinity College‚ Cambridge‚ 2 December 1815. Hugh James Rose (1795-1838)‚ theologian‚ who served as the second Principal of King's College London. In 1836 he became editor of the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana‚ and he projected the New General Biographical Dictionary‚ a scheme carried through by his brother Henry John Rose (1800-1873). Price : £75.00
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RUGGLES‚ Thomas. 5742
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Thos.Ruggles’‚ addressed ‘My Lord’‚ putting his own name forward for appointment as a magistrate in Suffolk‚ and informing him of an earlier application made through the Duke of Grafton. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition. [19 March 1792]. Thomas Ruggles (1737-1813)‚ writer on the poor law. He published: The Barrister; or Strictures on the Education proper for the Bar (1792); The History of the Poor‚ their Rights‚ Duties‚ and the laws respecting them (1793-94).
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Thos.Ruggles’‚ addressed ‘My Lord’‚ putting his own name forward for appointment as a magistrate in Suffolk‚ and informing him of an earlier application made through the Duke of Grafton. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition. [19 March 1792]. Thomas Ruggles (1737-1813)‚ writer on the poor law. He published: The Barrister; or Strictures on the Education proper for the Bar (1792); The History of the Poor‚ their Rights‚ Duties‚ and the laws respecting them (1793-94). Price : £100.00
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RUSSELL‚ William. 0344
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to George Robinson‚ sending ‘the restoration of six leaves of Copy‚ which Mr. Hamilton’s compositor had burnt’ and regretting the delay which this has caused. 1 page 4to. With integral address leaf in good condition. Knottyholm‚ 12 March 1792. William Russell (1741-93)‚ historian‚ author of The History of America (1779). In this letter he may be referring to his History of Ancient Europe with a View of the Revolutions in Asia and Africa (1793).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to George Robinson‚ sending ‘the restoration of six leaves of Copy‚ which Mr. Hamilton’s compositor had burnt’ and regretting the delay which this has caused. 1 page 4to. With integral address leaf in good condition. Knottyholm‚ 12 March 1792. William Russell (1741-93)‚ historian‚ author of The History of America (1779). In this letter he may be referring to his History of Ancient Europe with a View of the Revolutions in Asia and Africa (1793). Price : £100.00
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SARGANT‚ William Lucas. 0281
Autograph Letter Signed‚ forwarding his Preface‚ and enthusing about ‘Louis Blanc’s 1848’‚ ‘a wonderfully well written book it is‚ for a foreigner’. Toned. 1 page 4to‚ integral blank leaf. Birmingham‚ 20 November 1858. W.L.Sargant (1809-89)‚ educational reformer and political economist‚ author of works such as ‘Economy of the Labouring Classes’ (1857) and ‘Social Innovations and their Schemes’ (1858). He concludes this letter: ‘What do you think of a Postscript of a page or so‚ at the end of the book? I will retain the last Proof until I hear from you.’
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ forwarding his Preface‚ and enthusing about ‘Louis Blanc’s 1848’‚ ‘a wonderfully well written book it is‚ for a foreigner’. Toned. 1 page 4to‚ integral blank leaf. Birmingham‚ 20 November 1858. W.L.Sargant (1809-89)‚ educational reformer and political economist‚ author of works such as ‘Economy of the Labouring Classes’ (1857) and ‘Social Innovations and their Schemes’ (1858). He concludes this letter: ‘What do you think of a Postscript of a page or so‚ at the end of the book? I will retain the last Proof until I hear from you.’ Price : £30.00
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SAVAGE‚ James. 11208
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Messrs. Sherwood and Co.‚ Paternoster Row‚ rejecting their suggestion for an updated version of Gray’s Book of Roads‚ discussing his account with the publisher‚ his expenses‚ etc.‚ and sending a pamphlet to be published. 3 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ address panel‚ a few minor marginal tears and defects‚ Dorchester postmark. Dorchester‚ 3 August 1837. James Savage (1767-1845)‚ antiquary‚ at this time editor of the Dorset County Chronicle and Somersetshire Gazette.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Messrs. Sherwood and Co.‚ Paternoster Row‚ rejecting their suggestion for an updated version of Gray’s Book of Roads‚ discussing his account with the publisher‚ his expenses‚ etc.‚ and sending a pamphlet to be published. 3 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ address panel‚ a few minor marginal tears and defects‚ Dorchester postmark. Dorchester‚ 3 August 1837. James Savage (1767-1845)‚ antiquary‚ at this time editor of the Dorset County Chronicle and Somersetshire Gazette. Price : £45.00
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SEYER‚ Samuel. 8523
Autograph Letter Signed ‘S.Seyer’‚ to the Rev. J.Eden‚ changing the date of their visit to Mr.Cottle. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ remains of guard‚ in good condition. 4 December 1825. Samuel Seyer (1757-1831)‚ historian of Bristol‚ author of Memoirs Historical and Topographical of Bristol and its Neighbourhood‚ and other works.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘S.Seyer’‚ to the Rev. J.Eden‚ changing the date of their visit to Mr.Cottle. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ remains of guard‚ in good condition. 4 December 1825. Samuel Seyer (1757-1831)‚ historian of Bristol‚ author of Memoirs Historical and Topographical of Bristol and its Neighbourhood‚ and other works. Price : £75.00
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SHARP‚ Richard. 6164
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to William Tooke‚ saying that Mr.Giles had asked whether his nephew‚ Benjamin King‚ “is likely to be one of the fortunate hundred”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ integral address leaf‚ in good condition. Athenaeum‚ 3 o’clock‚ undated. Richard Sharp (1759-1835)‚ known as ‘Conversation Sharp’‚ original member of the Friends of the People society (1791) and of the Literary Society (1806)‚ published Letters and Essays in Prose and Verse (1834).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to William Tooke‚ saying that Mr.Giles had asked whether his nephew‚ Benjamin King‚ “is likely to be one of the fortunate hundred”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ integral address leaf‚ in good condition. Athenaeum‚ 3 o’clock‚ undated. Richard Sharp (1759-1835)‚ known as ‘Conversation Sharp’‚ original member of the Friends of the People society (1791) and of the Literary Society (1806)‚ published Letters and Essays in Prose and Verse (1834). Price : £45.00
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SHEIL‚ Richard Lalor. 7303
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Richard Sheil’‚ about a Sketches of the Irish Bar article. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ remains of adhesive along left margin where formerly mounted. Dublin‚ 10 January [watermarked 1822]. “I have finished another Number of the Sketches of The Irish Bar article “Calamities at the Bar”. It will run to 20 pages I think; so you must reserve room for me...” Richard Lalor Sheil (1791-1851)‚ Irish dramatist and politician‚ aided O’Connell with impassioned speeches until the granting of Catholic emancipation (1829)‚ then fought for the repeal of the union of Great Britain and Ireland. Master of the Mint (1846-50). His well-known Sketches of the Irish Bar were contributed to the New Monthly Magazine in a series that extended over several years‚ and were republished after his death under the title‚ Sketches Legal and Political.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Richard Sheil’‚ about a Sketches of the Irish Bar article. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ remains of adhesive along left margin where formerly mounted. Dublin‚ 10 January [watermarked 1822]. “I have finished another Number of the Sketches of The Irish Bar article “Calamities at the Bar”. It will run to 20 pages I think; so you must reserve room for me...” Richard Lalor Sheil (1791-1851)‚ Irish dramatist and politician‚ aided O’Connell with impassioned speeches until the granting of Catholic emancipation (1829)‚ then fought for the repeal of the union of Great Britain and Ireland. Master of the Mint (1846-50). His well-known Sketches of the Irish Bar were contributed to the New Monthly Magazine in a series that extended over several years‚ and were republished after his death under the title‚ Sketches Legal and Political. Price : £150.00
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SHEPHERD‚ Mary Freeman. 11001
Autograph Letter Signed ‘M.Freeman Shepherd’‚ addressed ‘My Dear Madam’‚ regretting that her correspondent’s indisposition prevents Miss Shepherd from “enjoying this day the advantages of Dr Clarke’s edifying & instructive Conversation”‚ suggesting to her a medical prescription which had reduced pain following “a most severe fall on the Knee”. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition. 18 December 1809. Uncommon. Mary Freeman Shepherd‚ Roman Catholic bluestocking‚ friend of Charles Wesley‚ the musician. “Miss Wesley will be much pained at not meeting the Doctor and with me will still more grieve at the sad Cause of our mutual disappointment.”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘M.Freeman Shepherd’‚ addressed ‘My Dear Madam’‚ regretting that her correspondent’s indisposition prevents Miss Shepherd from “enjoying this day the advantages of Dr Clarke’s edifying & instructive Conversation”‚ suggesting to her a medical prescription which had reduced pain following “a most severe fall on the Knee”. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition. 18 December 1809. Uncommon. Mary Freeman Shepherd‚ Roman Catholic bluestocking‚ friend of Charles Wesley‚ the musician. “Miss Wesley will be much pained at not meeting the Doctor and with me will still more grieve at the sad Cause of our mutual disappointment.” Price : £150.00
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SINCLAIR‚ Catherine. 4186
Autograph Letter‚ in the third person‚ to Mr.Milner Gibson‚ asking for the name of a Paris oculist who might be able to treat her sister for cataracts. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ integral blank leaf mounted on part album leaf. 18 Chesham Place‚ undated. Catherine Sinclair (1800-64)‚ novelist‚ and author of works on female education‚ Scotland‚ short stories‚ ‘Modern Flirtations‚ or a Month at Harrowgate’ [1841]‚ etc. One of the drinking fountains in Edinburgh bears her name‚ on account of her philanthropic exertions in that city.
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Autograph Letter‚ in the third person‚ to Mr.Milner Gibson‚ asking for the name of a Paris oculist who might be able to treat her sister for cataracts. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ integral blank leaf mounted on part album leaf. 18 Chesham Place‚ undated. Catherine Sinclair (1800-64)‚ novelist‚ and author of works on female education‚ Scotland‚ short stories‚ ‘Modern Flirtations‚ or a Month at Harrowgate’ [1841]‚ etc. One of the drinking fountains in Edinburgh bears her name‚ on account of her philanthropic exertions in that city. Price : £45.00
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SINCLAIR‚ Sir George. 1433
Autograph Letter Signed‚ regretting that ‘other engagements during the impending short recess will prevent me form on this occasion availing myself of the invitation’ from the Operatives Association of Salford’. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ integral blank‚ in good condition. London‚ 27 March 1839. Sir George Sinclair (1790-1868)‚ author‚ friend of Byron (who described him as ‘the prodigy of our school-days’). In Parliament he advocated catholic emancipation and the emancipation of the West India slaves.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ regretting that ‘other engagements during the impending short recess will prevent me form on this occasion availing myself of the invitation’ from the Operatives Association of Salford’. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ integral blank‚ in good condition. London‚ 27 March 1839. Sir George Sinclair (1790-1868)‚ author‚ friend of Byron (who described him as ‘the prodigy of our school-days’). In Parliament he advocated catholic emancipation and the emancipation of the West India slaves. Price : £60.00
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SINCLAIR‚ Sir John. 10304
Autograph Letter Signed‚ welcoming his correspondent into the Codean Society‚ adding that Messrs. Constable will send him ‘The Code of Health’. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ laid down. Edinburgh‚ 23 March 1820. Sir John Sinclair (1754-1835)‚ first president of the board of agriculture‚ polemicist‚ author of The Statistical History of Scotland‚ A History of the Public Revenue of the British Empire‚ etc. Sinclair devoted his later years to what he called the Codean System of Literature‚ in which all knowledge was to be summarised in four departments‚ agriculture‚ health‚ political economy‚ and religion. The Code of Health was published in four volumes in 1807.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ welcoming his correspondent into the Codean Society‚ adding that Messrs. Constable will send him ‘The Code of Health’. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ laid down. Edinburgh‚ 23 March 1820. Sir John Sinclair (1754-1835)‚ first president of the board of agriculture‚ polemicist‚ author of The Statistical History of Scotland‚ A History of the Public Revenue of the British Empire‚ etc. Sinclair devoted his later years to what he called the Codean System of Literature‚ in which all knowledge was to be summarised in four departments‚ agriculture‚ health‚ political economy‚ and religion. The Code of Health was published in four volumes in 1807. Price : £150.00
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SMEDLEY‚ Frank. 9550
Autograph Letter Signed as ‘Frank Fairlegh’‚ to Miss Philpot‚ discussing the different meanings of the Latin word Olim‚ and recommending Ruskin’s Seven Lamps of Architecture. 3½ pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ marginal tears and other defects‚ stains along upper edge. Undated. Frank E.Smedley (1818-64)‚ novelist‚ author of Frank Fairlegh‚ or‚ Scenes from the Life of a Private Pupil.
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Autograph Letter Signed as ‘Frank Fairlegh’‚ to Miss Philpot‚ discussing the different meanings of the Latin word Olim‚ and recommending Ruskin’s Seven Lamps of Architecture. 3½ pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ marginal tears and other defects‚ stains along upper edge. Undated. Frank E.Smedley (1818-64)‚ novelist‚ author of Frank Fairlegh‚ or‚ Scenes from the Life of a Private Pupil. Price : £45.00
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SMITH John. 10466
The original Agreement signed ‘John Smith’ between John Smith of Liverpool and Edward Chapman & William Hall for the publication of ‘Irish Diamonds’ “consisting of about 142 pages in M.S.” Printed with manuscript insertions and deletions 16 x 10 inches marginal tears folds central fold neatly repaired. 16 October 1846. John Smith Editor of the Liverpool Mercury. ‘Irish Diamonds; or A theory of Irish wit and blunders’ was published in 1847 with Illustrations by "Phiz" [pseudonym of Hablot Knight Browne]. On the occasion when Charles Dickens took the chair at a large assembly of the Mechanics Institute at Liverpool in February 1844 John Smith translated the Institution’s Latin motto as: “We must not be Ralph Nicklebys and Scrooges but we must be Cheeryble brothers.”
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The original Agreement signed ‘John Smith’ between John Smith of Liverpool and Edward Chapman & William Hall for the publication of ‘Irish Diamonds’ “consisting of about 142 pages in M.S.” Printed with manuscript insertions and deletions 16 x 10 inches marginal tears folds central fold neatly repaired. 16 October 1846. John Smith Editor of the Liverpool Mercury. ‘Irish Diamonds; or A theory of Irish wit and blunders’ was published in 1847 with Illustrations by "Phiz" [pseudonym of Hablot Knight Browne]. On the occasion when Charles Dickens took the chair at a large assembly of the Mechanics Institute at Liverpool in February 1844 John Smith translated the Institution’s Latin motto as: “We must not be Ralph Nicklebys and Scrooges but we must be Cheeryble brothers.” Price : £200.00
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SMITH‚ Horatio. 4497
Autograph Letter Signed ‘H.Smith’‚ to Thomas Hill‚ responding to his enquiry and “of course having so much to do yourself‚ & I being so idle at this period‚ you are quite right in putting this pepper enquiry upon me...” 1 page 7½ x 4½ inches‚ integral address leaf‚ inlaid to small album leaf‚ in good condition. Postmarked 12 July 1818 [?]. Horatio Smith (1779-1849)‚ always known as Horace Smith‚ poet and author.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘H.Smith’‚ to Thomas Hill‚ responding to his enquiry and “of course having so much to do yourself‚ & I being so idle at this period‚ you are quite right in putting this pepper enquiry upon me...” 1 page 7½ x 4½ inches‚ integral address leaf‚ inlaid to small album leaf‚ in good condition. Postmarked 12 July 1818 [?]. Horatio Smith (1779-1849)‚ always known as Horace Smith‚ poet and author. Price : £35.00
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SMITH‚ James. 4501
Autograph Letter Signed ‘James Smith’‚ addressed ‘My dear Madam’‚ explaining that he is unable to quit Town‚ his time being spent “in scribbling for your Spouse”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine‚ inlaid to small album page. 18 Austin Friars‚ undated. James Smith (1775-1839)‚ parodist and humorist.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘James Smith’‚ addressed ‘My dear Madam’‚ explaining that he is unable to quit Town‚ his time being spent “in scribbling for your Spouse”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine‚ inlaid to small album page. 18 Austin Friars‚ undated. James Smith (1775-1839)‚ parodist and humorist. Price : £25.00
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SMITH‚ Sir William. 2308
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to John Murray‚ drawing attention to the incorrect use of the word Hephaestopolis in Mr.James’ introduction to Aesop’s Fables. 2 pp. 7.5 x 4.5 inches. 8 Highbury Terrace‚ 10 May 1848. Sir William Smith (1813-93)‚ classical and biblical lexicographer. On the verso John Murray has drafted a note about binding a copy of Mr.James’ book for the Prince of Wales.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to John Murray‚ drawing attention to the incorrect use of the word Hephaestopolis in Mr.James’ introduction to Aesop’s Fables. 2 pp. 7.5 x 4.5 inches. 8 Highbury Terrace‚ 10 May 1848. Sir William Smith (1813-93)‚ classical and biblical lexicographer. On the verso John Murray has drafted a note about binding a copy of Mr.James’ book for the Prince of Wales. Price : £65.00
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SMITH‚ Sydney. 6120
Autograph letter signed‚ re-aranging a meeting because “I am engagd this Evening to Lady Grantham”. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ with the integral address leaf. ?Paris‚ undated. Sydney Smith (1771-1845)‚ journalist‚ clergyman and wit‚ and founder of the Edinburgh Review with Jeffrey‚ Horner and Brougham in 1802.
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Autograph letter signed‚ re-aranging a meeting because “I am engagd this Evening to Lady Grantham”. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ with the integral address leaf. ?Paris‚ undated. Sydney Smith (1771-1845)‚ journalist‚ clergyman and wit‚ and founder of the Edinburgh Review with Jeffrey‚ Horner and Brougham in 1802. Price : £65.00
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SOUTHEY‚ Robert. 10545
Autograph Letter Signed ‘R.Southey’‚ to ‘My dear friend’‚ amending their arrangements to meet‚ suggesting that he call at Anne Street‚ because “by calling here you will see daughter as well as father”. 1 page 5½ x 4½ inches‚ trimmed at head and foot‚ in clean condition. 2 Anne Street‚ 15 November‚ no year given. Robert Southey (1774-1843)‚ poet laureate (from 1813) and writer. “We arrived yesterday at ten o’clock‚ & I am in all the hurry & discomfort of London. Our best remembrance to Mrs May & your fireside‚ God bless you‚ yrs most affectionately‚ R.Southey.”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘R.Southey’‚ to ‘My dear friend’‚ amending their arrangements to meet‚ suggesting that he call at Anne Street‚ because “by calling here you will see daughter as well as father”. 1 page 5½ x 4½ inches‚ trimmed at head and foot‚ in clean condition. 2 Anne Street‚ 15 November‚ no year given. Robert Southey (1774-1843)‚ poet laureate (from 1813) and writer. “We arrived yesterday at ten o’clock‚ & I am in all the hurry & discomfort of London. Our best remembrance to Mrs May & your fireside‚ God bless you‚ yrs most affectionately‚ R.Southey.” Price : £150.00
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ST.LEGER‚ Francis Barry Boyle. 3300
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Charles Knight in Pall Mall‚ discussing the publication of a report on a murder trial‚ the imprisonment of their friend (Degeorge) in France‚ their own magazines‚ and other matters. 3 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ address panel‚ some traces of mounting‚ in good condition. Gloucester‚ 17 August [paper watermarked 1827]. A good letter by Francis Barry Boyle St.Leger (1799-1829)‚ Irish novelist and the editor of the fashionable annual called ‘The Album’. ‘By the way‚ how the devil can you know anything about “Education in Ireland”? Is it the Society’s materials that you have got hold of‚ or what?’ He agrees to become godfather to the ‘nouveau-venu’ in Knight’s family. ‘I have one qualification for the office‚ viz. a large choice of names‚ Francis‚ Barry‚ and Boyle.’
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Charles Knight in Pall Mall‚ discussing the publication of a report on a murder trial‚ the imprisonment of their friend (Degeorge) in France‚ their own magazines‚ and other matters. 3 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ address panel‚ some traces of mounting‚ in good condition. Gloucester‚ 17 August [paper watermarked 1827]. A good letter by Francis Barry Boyle St.Leger (1799-1829)‚ Irish novelist and the editor of the fashionable annual called ‘The Album’. ‘By the way‚ how the devil can you know anything about “Education in Ireland”? Is it the Society’s materials that you have got hold of‚ or what?’ He agrees to become godfather to the ‘nouveau-venu’ in Knight’s family. ‘I have one qualification for the office‚ viz. a large choice of names‚ Francis‚ Barry‚ and Boyle.’ Price : £75.00
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STARKE‚ Mariana. 10215
Autograph Note in the third person‚ to Mr. Monro at the Villa Guardati: ‘Mss. Starke requests the favor of Mr. Monro’s company to dinner on Friday next at six o’clock.’ 1 page 7 x 4¾ inches‚ with address leaf‚ diagonal folds‚ light foxing. Cocumella [Sorrento]‚ Monday‚ undated. Uncommon. Mariana Starke (1762-1838)‚ writer of guide books‚ Letters from Italy (1800)‚ Travels in Europe for the use of Travellers..‚ and similar. These guidebooks proved useful forerunners of the labours of Murray and Baedeker. Mariana Starke lived in Italy for an extended period‚ between 1792 and 1798‚ in order to attend a sick relation‚ and this experience formed the basis for her later writing. Her travel guides went into several editions and were variously translated and pirated. John Murray‚ her publisher‚ launched the well-known travel series partially on the strength of her success. She revisited Italy in 1817–19‚ and again in 1838.
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Autograph Note in the third person‚ to Mr. Monro at the Villa Guardati: ‘Mss. Starke requests the favor of Mr. Monro’s company to dinner on Friday next at six o’clock.’ 1 page 7 x 4¾ inches‚ with address leaf‚ diagonal folds‚ light foxing. Cocumella [Sorrento]‚ Monday‚ undated. Uncommon. Mariana Starke (1762-1838)‚ writer of guide books‚ Letters from Italy (1800)‚ Travels in Europe for the use of Travellers..‚ and similar. These guidebooks proved useful forerunners of the labours of Murray and Baedeker. Mariana Starke lived in Italy for an extended period‚ between 1792 and 1798‚ in order to attend a sick relation‚ and this experience formed the basis for her later writing. Her travel guides went into several editions and were variously translated and pirated. John Murray‚ her publisher‚ launched the well-known travel series partially on the strength of her success. She revisited Italy in 1817–19‚ and again in 1838. Price : £200.00
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STEPHENS‚ Alexander. 6891
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My Lord’ [Earl of Buchan]‚ thanking him for the poetry “which I shall have engraved immediately on the cup”‚ disclosing his intention to write a biography “of your relative Monsignore Erskine”‚ and other literary matters. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ remains of guard where mounted. Queen’s Elm‚ Chelsea‚ Thursday Morning‚ undated. A good letter by Alexander Stephens (1757–1821)‚ biographer. In 1803 he published a History of the Wars which Arose out of the French Revolution. In 1813 appeared his chief work‚ the Memoirs of John Horne Tooke‚ based on original letters and papers‚ as well as upon an acquaintance of several years. Stephens was a frequent contributor of literary and biographical articles to the Analytical Review and the Monthly Magazine. He edited the first five volumes of the Annual Biography and Obituary (begun in 1817) and contributed most of the contents of the first nine volumes of Public Characters‚ issued by Sir Richard Phillips in 1823.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My Lord’ [Earl of Buchan]‚ thanking him for the poetry “which I shall have engraved immediately on the cup”‚ disclosing his intention to write a biography “of your relative Monsignore Erskine”‚ and other literary matters. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ remains of guard where mounted. Queen’s Elm‚ Chelsea‚ Thursday Morning‚ undated. A good letter by Alexander Stephens (1757–1821)‚ biographer. In 1803 he published a History of the Wars which Arose out of the French Revolution. In 1813 appeared his chief work‚ the Memoirs of John Horne Tooke‚ based on original letters and papers‚ as well as upon an acquaintance of several years. Stephens was a frequent contributor of literary and biographical articles to the Analytical Review and the Monthly Magazine. He edited the first five volumes of the Annual Biography and Obituary (begun in 1817) and contributed most of the contents of the first nine volumes of Public Characters‚ issued by Sir Richard Phillips in 1823. Price : £120.00
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STODART‚ M.A. 2870
Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘My dear Friend’‚ sending a note by Mrs.Phelan‚ ‘written when she was much harassed‚ but there are no secrets in it’‚ and expressing much pleasure at her correspondent’s recent visit. 3 pp. 8 x 4.5 inches‚ in good condition. Hampstead‚ 23 September 1840. Miss M.A.Stodart‚ author of Female Writers; Their Powers‚ Duties‚ & Dangers‚ and Hints on Reading; Addressed to a Young Lady (1839)‚ and other books on female education.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘My dear Friend’‚ sending a note by Mrs.Phelan‚ ‘written when she was much harassed‚ but there are no secrets in it’‚ and expressing much pleasure at her correspondent’s recent visit. 3 pp. 8 x 4.5 inches‚ in good condition. Hampstead‚ 23 September 1840. Miss M.A.Stodart‚ author of Female Writers; Their Powers‚ Duties‚ & Dangers‚ and Hints on Reading; Addressed to a Young Lady (1839)‚ and other books on female education. Price : £45.00
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STRICKLAND‚ Agnes. 6614
A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs.Milner‚ recalling their friendship and hoping to visit Chester to see relics of antiquity‚ mentioning her current work on Mary Queen of Scots. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ folded‚ a few minor stains‚ a trace of paperclips‚ generally in good condition. Reydon Hall‚ Wangforld‚ Suffolk‚ 12 May 1848. Agnes Strickland (1796-1874)‚ author of Lives of the Queens of England (1840) and other works. “At present‚ however‚ I am so deeply occupied with the concluding chapter of my life of Mary Stuart‚ that I can think of nothing else‚ and it is such hard work it is with difficulty I steal half an hour to reply to your very kind letter...”
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A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs.Milner‚ recalling their friendship and hoping to visit Chester to see relics of antiquity‚ mentioning her current work on Mary Queen of Scots. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ folded‚ a few minor stains‚ a trace of paperclips‚ generally in good condition. Reydon Hall‚ Wangforld‚ Suffolk‚ 12 May 1848. Agnes Strickland (1796-1874)‚ author of Lives of the Queens of England (1840) and other works. “At present‚ however‚ I am so deeply occupied with the concluding chapter of my life of Mary Stuart‚ that I can think of nothing else‚ and it is such hard work it is with difficulty I steal half an hour to reply to your very kind letter...” Price : £120.00
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STRICKLAND‚ Agnes. 8893
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the editor at the British and Foreign Litererary Institute‚ discussing in some detail the publication of her books‚ the distribution of presentation copies‚ etc.‚ mentioning by name The Lives of the Queens of England and the Letters of Mary Queen of Scots. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ centre fold repaired. Reydon Hall‚ Wangford‚ 27 November 1843. Agnes Strickland (1796-1874)‚ author of Lives of the Queens of England (1840) and other works.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the editor at the British and Foreign Litererary Institute‚ discussing in some detail the publication of her books‚ the distribution of presentation copies‚ etc.‚ mentioning by name The Lives of the Queens of England and the Letters of Mary Queen of Scots. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ centre fold repaired. Reydon Hall‚ Wangford‚ 27 November 1843. Agnes Strickland (1796-1874)‚ author of Lives of the Queens of England (1840) and other works. Price : £120.00
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SWAIN‚ Charles. 10113
Autograph Verse‚ beginning “They are no more! oh‚ dull and drear/ Sound those bereaving‚ mournful words”‚ signed ‘Charles Swain’. 8 lines‚ 5½ x 7¾ inches‚ light creasing. 20 March 1843. Charles Swain (1801–1874)‚ Manchester poet and engraver. Swain experimented with dialogue forms in Dramatic Chapters (1847)‚ Letters of Laura d'Auverne (1853)‚ and Art and Fashion (1863)‚ each of which was the title-poem of more digestible collections of shorter poems. His most readable work is in English Melodies (1849)‚ Songs and Ballads (1867)‚ and the lyrics scattered through earlier volumes. Many of those lyrics‚ including ‘When the heart is young’‚ ‘Tapping at the Window’‚ and ‘I waited in the twilight’‚ were set to music‚ some by the poet himself. in 1827 he issued Metrical Essays on Subjects of History and Imagination‚ dedicated to Charles Tavaré‚ and in 1831 Beauties of the Mind: a Poetical Sketch with Lays Historical and Romantic‚ dedicated to Robert Southey‚ the most notable of Swain's widening circle of literary friends.[DNB]
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Autograph Verse‚ beginning “They are no more! oh‚ dull and drear/ Sound those bereaving‚ mournful words”‚ signed ‘Charles Swain’. 8 lines‚ 5½ x 7¾ inches‚ light creasing. 20 March 1843. Charles Swain (1801–1874)‚ Manchester poet and engraver. Swain experimented with dialogue forms in Dramatic Chapters (1847)‚ Letters of Laura d'Auverne (1853)‚ and Art and Fashion (1863)‚ each of which was the title-poem of more digestible collections of shorter poems. His most readable work is in English Melodies (1849)‚ Songs and Ballads (1867)‚ and the lyrics scattered through earlier volumes. Many of those lyrics‚ including ‘When the heart is young’‚ ‘Tapping at the Window’‚ and ‘I waited in the twilight’‚ were set to music‚ some by the poet himself. in 1827 he issued Metrical Essays on Subjects of History and Imagination‚ dedicated to Charles Tavaré‚ and in 1831 Beauties of the Mind: a Poetical Sketch with Lays Historical and Romantic‚ dedicated to Robert Southey‚ the most notable of Swain's widening circle of literary friends.[DNB] Price : £45.00
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SWAIN‚ Charles. 3258
Autograph Letter Signed [to the editor of The Globe] submitting ‘with diffidence’ a little volume for his perusal‚ and expressing gratitude ‘for any notice with which you may have the kindness to honour it’. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ left margin showing traces of mounting‚ otherwise good. London‚ 15 February 1832. Charles Swain (1801-1874)‚ poet and writer of popular songs‚ published numerous volumes including The Mind and Other Poems (1832)‚ to which this letter probably refers.
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Autograph Letter Signed [to the editor of The Globe] submitting ‘with diffidence’ a little volume for his perusal‚ and expressing gratitude ‘for any notice with which you may have the kindness to honour it’. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ left margin showing traces of mounting‚ otherwise good. London‚ 15 February 1832. Charles Swain (1801-1874)‚ poet and writer of popular songs‚ published numerous volumes including The Mind and Other Poems (1832)‚ to which this letter probably refers. Price : £45.00
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SWINBURNE‚ Henry. 5243
Autograph Letter Signed ‘H.Swinburne’‚ thanking his correspondent for the letters and books‚ comparing the baths at Lucca with the baths at Pisa‚ explaining that he will be back in Paris in the middle of January‚ and other matters. In French. 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition. Annotated in pencil‚ “à m.Th.Barrois‚ Libr[aire]”. London‚ 30 December 1788. Henry Swinburne (1743-1803)‚ traveller. Swinburne travelled extensively through Europe. His published works include ‘Travels through Spain’ (1779)‚ ‘Travels in the Two Sicilies’ (1783). From 1786 to 1788 Swinburne was mainly in Paris‚ and in particular favour with Marie Antoinette‚ who directed that Swinburne’s eldest son be enrolled among the royal pages.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘H.Swinburne’‚ thanking his correspondent for the letters and books‚ comparing the baths at Lucca with the baths at Pisa‚ explaining that he will be back in Paris in the middle of January‚ and other matters. In French. 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition. Annotated in pencil‚ “à m.Th.Barrois‚ Libr[aire]”. London‚ 30 December 1788. Henry Swinburne (1743-1803)‚ traveller. Swinburne travelled extensively through Europe. His published works include ‘Travels through Spain’ (1779)‚ ‘Travels in the Two Sicilies’ (1783). From 1786 to 1788 Swinburne was mainly in Paris‚ and in particular favour with Marie Antoinette‚ who directed that Swinburne’s eldest son be enrolled among the royal pages. Price : £150.00
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SWINNEY Sidney. 6322
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Sidney Swinney’ to Mr.Beckett Bookseller in The Strand asking him to send “my three poems viz. the Rhapsody Fugitive Pieces & Ninth Satire of Horace published by Mr.Dodsley to Joseph Salvadore” and referring to another request relative to Mr.Perram. 1 page 7 x 6 inches with the integral address leaf tipped on to part of an old album page in good condition light stains to right margin. Scarborough 13 September 1767. Sidney Swinney (1721–1783) Church of England clergyman and author. Swinney served as chaplain during the Seven Years' War (1756–63) participating in the British army's campaigns in Germany. He lived in Constantinople for several years serving as chaplain to the British embassy. During his travels and residence in Constantinople Swinney gathered an impressive collection of classical coins and other artefacts. In 1769 he published an account of an expedition through Asia Minor to examine the sites of the earliest Christian churches A Tour through some Parts of the Levant. During his lifetime Swinney acquired a respected reputation as a poet publishing translations of classical poetry occasional verse songs and epigrams in periodicals and newspapers. In 1767 he published an imitation of Horace's ninth satire. Many of Swinney's miscellaneous works were collected and reprinted as Fugitive Pieces (3rd edn 1768). [DNB]
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Sidney Swinney’ to Mr.Beckett Bookseller in The Strand asking him to send “my three poems viz. the Rhapsody Fugitive Pieces & Ninth Satire of Horace published by Mr.Dodsley to Joseph Salvadore” and referring to another request relative to Mr.Perram. 1 page 7 x 6 inches with the integral address leaf tipped on to part of an old album page in good condition light stains to right margin. Scarborough 13 September 1767. Sidney Swinney (1721–1783) Church of England clergyman and author. Swinney served as chaplain during the Seven Years' War (1756–63) participating in the British army's campaigns in Germany. He lived in Constantinople for several years serving as chaplain to the British embassy. During his travels and residence in Constantinople Swinney gathered an impressive collection of classical coins and other artefacts. In 1769 he published an account of an expedition through Asia Minor to examine the sites of the earliest Christian churches A Tour through some Parts of the Levant. During his lifetime Swinney acquired a respected reputation as a poet publishing translations of classical poetry occasional verse songs and epigrams in periodicals and newspapers. In 1767 he published an imitation of Horace's ninth satire. Many of Swinney's miscellaneous works were collected and reprinted as Fugitive Pieces (3rd edn 1768). [DNB] Price : £200.00
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SYMMONS‚ Charles. 9786
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Davies‚ Bookseller opposite Catherine Street‚ Strand‚ offering to pay half the expense of publishing “a few large paper copies of my Life of Milton”‚ and commenting on the market for such books. 2½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ seal tear repaired‚ address panel‚ minor blemishes only. Postmarked 31 May 1809. Charles Symmons (1749-1826)‚ clergyman and man of letters‚ author of a Life of Milton (1806) and other works.”As it is very generally known that books in the present day are bought principally by the rich‚ as a species of elegant furniture‚ I have no doubt that the speculation of printing some superior copies of my work would perfectly answer in point of profit.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Davies‚ Bookseller opposite Catherine Street‚ Strand‚ offering to pay half the expense of publishing “a few large paper copies of my Life of Milton”‚ and commenting on the market for such books. 2½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ seal tear repaired‚ address panel‚ minor blemishes only. Postmarked 31 May 1809. Charles Symmons (1749-1826)‚ clergyman and man of letters‚ author of a Life of Milton (1806) and other works.”As it is very generally known that books in the present day are bought principally by the rich‚ as a species of elegant furniture‚ I have no doubt that the speculation of printing some superior copies of my work would perfectly answer in point of profit.” Price : £75.00
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TATE‚ James. 0488
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Francis Pearson‚ a solicitor in Westmorland‚ making arrangements for Pearson’s visit‚ discussing the times of coaches between Carlisle‚ Newcastle‚ and Morpeth‚ where he and his son would meet him ‘in our little chaise’. 2 pp. 4to‚ integral address leaf. Felton postmark. Bank House‚ 18 December 1830. James Tate (1771-1843)‚ author and master of Richmond school. Sydney Smith‚ travelling in the same coach as Tate‚ declared to a friend he had fallen in with ‘a man dripping with Greek’.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Francis Pearson‚ a solicitor in Westmorland‚ making arrangements for Pearson’s visit‚ discussing the times of coaches between Carlisle‚ Newcastle‚ and Morpeth‚ where he and his son would meet him ‘in our little chaise’. 2 pp. 4to‚ integral address leaf. Felton postmark. Bank House‚ 18 December 1830. James Tate (1771-1843)‚ author and master of Richmond school. Sydney Smith‚ travelling in the same coach as Tate‚ declared to a friend he had fallen in with ‘a man dripping with Greek’. Price : £60.00
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TAYLOR‚ Edgar. 4282
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Rev.T.W.Thomson‚ discussing in detail the shortening of an article for publication and its appearance in print. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ small blank piece missing at the central fold‚ otherwise good. Undated. Edgar Taylor (1793-1839)‚ legal writer‚ translator and biographer. He was an original member of the ‘Non Con Club’‚ founded in July 1817. His anonymous translations included an edition of Grimm’s Tales under the title German Popular Stories.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Rev.T.W.Thomson‚ discussing in detail the shortening of an article for publication and its appearance in print. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ small blank piece missing at the central fold‚ otherwise good. Undated. Edgar Taylor (1793-1839)‚ legal writer‚ translator and biographer. He was an original member of the ‘Non Con Club’‚ founded in July 1817. His anonymous translations included an edition of Grimm’s Tales under the title German Popular Stories. Price : £35.00
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TAYLOR‚ Sir Henry. 9784
Autograph Manuscript of the “Song from Act 3 Sc: 1 of The Sicilian Summer” signed ‘H.Taylor’. Two stanzas of 6 lines on 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ traces of mounting along edges on verso. Undated. Sir Henry Taylor (1800-86)‚ poet. An experiment in romantic comedy‚ The Virgin Widow‚ afterwards entitled A Sicilian Summer‚ was published in 1850. "The pleasantest play I had written‚" said the author; "and I never could tell why people would not be pleased with it."
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Autograph Manuscript of the “Song from Act 3 Sc: 1 of The Sicilian Summer” signed ‘H.Taylor’. Two stanzas of 6 lines on 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ traces of mounting along edges on verso. Undated. Sir Henry Taylor (1800-86)‚ poet. An experiment in romantic comedy‚ The Virgin Widow‚ afterwards entitled A Sicilian Summer‚ was published in 1850. "The pleasantest play I had written‚" said the author; "and I never could tell why people would not be pleased with it." Price : £150.00
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TONNA‚ Charlotte Elizabeth. 5417
Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.E.Phelan’‚ addressed ‘Dear Murphy’‚ insisting that he does not begin the printing “until I have read all the English translations”‚ not least because “my credit is concerned in the proper doing of this book”. 1¼ pages‚ 9½ x 8 inches‚ in good condition. 20 July 1835. Charlotte Elizabeth Tonna (1790-1846)‚ Irish poet‚ author of Osric‚ A Missionary Tale (1825)‚ Izram‚ a Mexican Tale (1826)‚ and two vigorous Orange songs‚ ‘The Maiden City’ and ‘No Surrender’. She wrote over the signature of ‘Charlotte Elizabeth’ and her full name was not widely known. Early in life she married Captain Phelan of the 60th Regiment‚ but they separated about 1824. Phelan died in 1837. In 1841 his widow married Lewis Hipplolytus Joseph Tonna (1812-57)‚ author. “If I get patrons and subscribers‚ I make myself accountable that the work shall be done in a proper manner‚ as regards the printing of it.”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.E.Phelan’‚ addressed ‘Dear Murphy’‚ insisting that he does not begin the printing “until I have read all the English translations”‚ not least because “my credit is concerned in the proper doing of this book”. 1¼ pages‚ 9½ x 8 inches‚ in good condition. 20 July 1835. Charlotte Elizabeth Tonna (1790-1846)‚ Irish poet‚ author of Osric‚ A Missionary Tale (1825)‚ Izram‚ a Mexican Tale (1826)‚ and two vigorous Orange songs‚ ‘The Maiden City’ and ‘No Surrender’. She wrote over the signature of ‘Charlotte Elizabeth’ and her full name was not widely known. Early in life she married Captain Phelan of the 60th Regiment‚ but they separated about 1824. Phelan died in 1837. In 1841 his widow married Lewis Hipplolytus Joseph Tonna (1812-57)‚ author. “If I get patrons and subscribers‚ I make myself accountable that the work shall be done in a proper manner‚ as regards the printing of it.” Price : £100.00
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TOULMIN‚ Camilla. 9789
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Camilla Toulmin’‚ to Mr A.Slater‚ about their arrangements to meet to discuss an important matter. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 20 St. George’s Terrace‚ Herne Bay‚ 12 August 1840. Camilla Dufour Toulmin (Mrs Crosland) [1812-1895]‚ novelist‚ spiritualist and miscellaneous writer. “I am sure you will comprehend the perplexity and indecision I at present feel concerning a step which would probably be the most important in my life.”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Camilla Toulmin’‚ to Mr A.Slater‚ about their arrangements to meet to discuss an important matter. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 20 St. George’s Terrace‚ Herne Bay‚ 12 August 1840. Camilla Dufour Toulmin (Mrs Crosland) [1812-1895]‚ novelist‚ spiritualist and miscellaneous writer. “I am sure you will comprehend the perplexity and indecision I at present feel concerning a step which would probably be the most important in my life.” Price : £65.00
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TROLLOPE‚ William. 0491
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to R.Gilbert‚ explaining his delay in supplying copy for his Analecta [the second volume of Analecta Theologica‚ published 1834]‚ which was as much a source of vexation to himself as to Cadell; he would not have undertaken it had he realised ‘the immense labour’ it entailed. 1 page 4to‚ with integral address leaf. Dorking‚ 28 February 1833. William Trollope (1798-1863)‚ author of theological works and the history of Christ’s Hospital‚ son of Arthur William Trollope‚ headmaster of Christ’s Hospital.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to R.Gilbert‚ explaining his delay in supplying copy for his Analecta [the second volume of Analecta Theologica‚ published 1834]‚ which was as much a source of vexation to himself as to Cadell; he would not have undertaken it had he realised ‘the immense labour’ it entailed. 1 page 4to‚ with integral address leaf. Dorking‚ 28 February 1833. William Trollope (1798-1863)‚ author of theological works and the history of Christ’s Hospital‚ son of Arthur William Trollope‚ headmaster of Christ’s Hospital. Price : £50.00
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TUPPER‚ Martin. 3251
Autograph Poem ‘Old Haunts’‚ signed and dated‚ beginning ‘I love to linger on my track/ Wherever I have dwelt’. Together with a letter from Tupper’s sister sending the poem to a collector [1853]. 16 lines on 1 page 7 x 4 inches‚ laid down on part of an old album page‚ in good condition. 29 July 1845. Martin Tupper (1810-89) achieved incredible success with his Proverbial Philosophy‚ which sold never less than 5000 copies per year in England for 25 years. This phenomenon gained him savage parodies in the literary world‚ such as by C.L.Dodgson in The New Belfry of Christ Church (1872).
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Autograph Poem ‘Old Haunts’‚ signed and dated‚ beginning ‘I love to linger on my track/ Wherever I have dwelt’. Together with a letter from Tupper’s sister sending the poem to a collector [1853]. 16 lines on 1 page 7 x 4 inches‚ laid down on part of an old album page‚ in good condition. 29 July 1845. Martin Tupper (1810-89) achieved incredible success with his Proverbial Philosophy‚ which sold never less than 5000 copies per year in England for 25 years. This phenomenon gained him savage parodies in the literary world‚ such as by C.L.Dodgson in The New Belfry of Christ Church (1872). Price : £45.00
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TYTLER‚ Patrick Fraser. 6815
Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing the promotion of the Archaeological Journal in Scotland. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 34 Devonshire Place‚ 17 April 1844. Patrick Fraser Tytler (1791–1849)‚ historian.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing the promotion of the Archaeological Journal in Scotland. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 34 Devonshire Place‚ 17 April 1844. Patrick Fraser Tytler (1791–1849)‚ historian. Price : £35.00
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VINCENT‚ William‚ Dean of Westminster. 5636
Autograph Letter Signed as Dean‚ to Mr.T.Smith‚ 36 Newman Street‚ Oxford Road‚ asking him to “insert the subscription of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster for the paintings discovered in the H of Commons‚ four guineas for gilding extra”. 1 page 9 x 8 inches‚ some paper adhering to address page‚ toned. Deanery‚ Westminster‚ 26 January 1803. William Vincent (1739-1815)‚ Dean of Westminster and classical scholar. His chief study was ancient geography and commerce‚ and he published The Voyage of Nearchus from the Indus to the Euphrates (1797) and The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea (1800 & 1805).
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Autograph Letter Signed as Dean‚ to Mr.T.Smith‚ 36 Newman Street‚ Oxford Road‚ asking him to “insert the subscription of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster for the paintings discovered in the H of Commons‚ four guineas for gilding extra”. 1 page 9 x 8 inches‚ some paper adhering to address page‚ toned. Deanery‚ Westminster‚ 26 January 1803. William Vincent (1739-1815)‚ Dean of Westminster and classical scholar. His chief study was ancient geography and commerce‚ and he published The Voyage of Nearchus from the Indus to the Euphrates (1797) and The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea (1800 & 1805). Price : £65.00
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WARBURTON Rowland Eyles Egerton-. 10435
Series of five Autograph Letters Signed to ‘Sir’ (his publisher) returning proofs discussing prices and woodcuts the blocks for the illustration of ‘Cheshire Chivalry’ sending the hunting songs “arranged according to the way I wish them printed and have marked the illustrations” etc. 10½ pages 7 x 4½ inches minor blemishes only one letter cleanly torn along centre fold. Arley 1844-1846. Rowland Eyles Egerton-Warburton (1804-91) poet author of Hunting Songs and Miscellaneous Verses (1846) etc. On the subject of proofs he writes “The dead horse wants working up a great deal pray speak seriously to Mr. L about this as I am quite fearful that they will all appear to be very coarse and slightly finished.”
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Series of five Autograph Letters Signed to ‘Sir’ (his publisher) returning proofs discussing prices and woodcuts the blocks for the illustration of ‘Cheshire Chivalry’ sending the hunting songs “arranged according to the way I wish them printed and have marked the illustrations” etc. 10½ pages 7 x 4½ inches minor blemishes only one letter cleanly torn along centre fold. Arley 1844-1846. Rowland Eyles Egerton-Warburton (1804-91) poet author of Hunting Songs and Miscellaneous Verses (1846) etc. On the subject of proofs he writes “The dead horse wants working up a great deal pray speak seriously to Mr. L about this as I am quite fearful that they will all appear to be very coarse and slightly finished.” Price : £150.00
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WARBURTON‚ Eliot. 10018
A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘dear Lady’‚ rejoicing in their correspondence‚ exhorting her to “vain dreams”‚ hoping to see her in London in the spring‚ but not now when “the atmosphere is full of corn laws & political gossip‚ & one ought to be writing with a steel pen instead of one with a feather to it”. 5 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ remains of guard‚ in good condition. Oxford & Cambridge Club‚ pall Mall‚ 16 February‚ no year given. Bartholomew Elliott George Warburton (1810–1852)‚ usually known as Eliot Warburton‚ Irish traveller and novelist. His first travel articles were published in the Dublin University Magazine‚ where the editor‚ Charles Lever persuaded him to make them into a book. This became his first book‚ The Crescent and the Cross‚ an account of his travels in 1843 in Greece‚ Turkey‚ Syria‚ Palestine and Egypt‚ and which fairly divided public attention with Kinglake's Eothen‚ which appeared in the same year‚ 1844.
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A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘dear Lady’‚ rejoicing in their correspondence‚ exhorting her to “vain dreams”‚ hoping to see her in London in the spring‚ but not now when “the atmosphere is full of corn laws & political gossip‚ & one ought to be writing with a steel pen instead of one with a feather to it”. 5 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ remains of guard‚ in good condition. Oxford & Cambridge Club‚ pall Mall‚ 16 February‚ no year given. Bartholomew Elliott George Warburton (1810–1852)‚ usually known as Eliot Warburton‚ Irish traveller and novelist. His first travel articles were published in the Dublin University Magazine‚ where the editor‚ Charles Lever persuaded him to make them into a book. This became his first book‚ The Crescent and the Cross‚ an account of his travels in 1843 in Greece‚ Turkey‚ Syria‚ Palestine and Egypt‚ and which fairly divided public attention with Kinglake's Eothen‚ which appeared in the same year‚ 1844. Price : £100.00
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WARREN‚ Samuel. 3104
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Henry Foss‚ sending him the ‘last edition of my “Diary” [Passages from the Diary of a late Physician] in exchange for an unexpected present. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ in good condition. 22 Pall Mall‚ 6 September 1842. Samuel Warren (1807-77)‚ the author of Ten Thousand a Year (1841) and Now and Then (1847).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Henry Foss‚ sending him the ‘last edition of my “Diary” [Passages from the Diary of a late Physician] in exchange for an unexpected present. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ in good condition. 22 Pall Mall‚ 6 September 1842. Samuel Warren (1807-77)‚ the author of Ten Thousand a Year (1841) and Now and Then (1847). Price : £45.00
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WARREN‚ Samuel. 9678
Autograph Quotation from Troilus & Cressida‚ beginning “For Time is like a fashionable host...”‚ signed ‘Samuel Warren’. 4½ x 7 inches‚ laid down on a small Victorian album page. Inner Temple‚ 24 August 1850. Samuel Warren (1807-77)‚ the author of Ten Thousand a Year (1841) and Now and Then (1847).
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Autograph Quotation from Troilus & Cressida‚ beginning “For Time is like a fashionable host...”‚ signed ‘Samuel Warren’. 4½ x 7 inches‚ laid down on a small Victorian album page. Inner Temple‚ 24 August 1850. Samuel Warren (1807-77)‚ the author of Ten Thousand a Year (1841) and Now and Then (1847). Price : £30.00
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WATTS‚ Alaric. 3744
Autograph Letter Signed about the delay in the engraving of a plate for the Souvenir‚ complaining that Mr.Sharpe has been given precedence in the preparation of his plates for printing‚ and “I really think that considering my own conduct to engravers that I am very unfairly used”‚ underlining that fact that “I wanted that plate most particularly for my Paris edition”. 4 pp. 8.5 x 7 inches‚ in good condition.. 57 Torrington Square‚ 23 March 1829. Alaric Alexander Watts (1797-1864)‚ journalist and poet‚ founded the United Services Gazette (1833) and the annual Literary Souvenir (1824-1837)‚ and published two volumes of poetry.
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Autograph Letter Signed about the delay in the engraving of a plate for the Souvenir‚ complaining that Mr.Sharpe has been given precedence in the preparation of his plates for printing‚ and “I really think that considering my own conduct to engravers that I am very unfairly used”‚ underlining that fact that “I wanted that plate most particularly for my Paris edition”. 4 pp. 8.5 x 7 inches‚ in good condition.. 57 Torrington Square‚ 23 March 1829. Alaric Alexander Watts (1797-1864)‚ journalist and poet‚ founded the United Services Gazette (1833) and the annual Literary Souvenir (1824-1837)‚ and published two volumes of poetry. Price : £65.00
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WHISHAW‚ John. 9799
Autograph Letter Signed ‘J.Whishaw’‚ sending to “you & Lady Charlotte a Copy of the 2d Edition‚ lately published‚ of Mungo Park’s second Mission into Africa”‚ and discussing his recent visit to Bowood. 1½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ light surface creases only‚ integral blank leaf (traces of mounting). Lincolns Inn‚ 3 November 1815. John Whishaw (1764-1840)‚ known (in the title of a memoir) as the “Pope” of Holland House‚ was the editor of Mungo Park’s Journal of a Mission to the Interior of Africa.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘J.Whishaw’‚ sending to “you & Lady Charlotte a Copy of the 2d Edition‚ lately published‚ of Mungo Park’s second Mission into Africa”‚ and discussing his recent visit to Bowood. 1½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ light surface creases only‚ integral blank leaf (traces of mounting). Lincolns Inn‚ 3 November 1815. John Whishaw (1764-1840)‚ known (in the title of a memoir) as the “Pope” of Holland House‚ was the editor of Mungo Park’s Journal of a Mission to the Interior of Africa. Price : £75.00
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WILKINS‚ John‚ Bishop of Chester. 5634
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Jo:Wilkins’‚ to Sir Gregory Norton “att his house allmost against Charinge Crosse”‚ asking him to pay to Wilkins’ wife an amount due to him‚ according to a promise made by Mr.Cosen‚ explaining that “I am gone about the Prince Electors Receiptes this week or else I would have wayghted on you my self”. Receipted on verso‚ signed by Gregory Norton. 1 page 7 x 5¾ inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ remains of red wax seal‚ light creasing‚ in good condition. With a separate typed transcript and some historical notes. 1 December 1645. John Wilkins (1614-1672)‚ Bishop of Chester‚ natural philosopher‚ progenitor of the Royal Society and its first Secretary (he chaired the initial meeting on 28 November 1660 to discuss the nature of the society). He was an active promoter of the weekly meetings held as early as 1645‚ of philosophers‚ “the invisible college” of Robert Boyle‚ which were the beginnings of the Royal Society. Wilkins was a friend of John Evelyn‚ the father-in-law of Tillotson‚ and the brother-in-law of Oliver Cromwell. Author of ‘The discovery of a new world‚ or‚ A discourse tending to prove‚ that ('tis probable) there may be another habitable world in the moon’ (1638)‚ ‘Mathematical Magick’ (1648)‚ ‘An Alphabetical Dictionary’ (1668)‚ and other works. Two months before the date of this letter‚ on 8 October 1645‚ an ordinance had been made fixing the English revenues of the Prince Elector‚ Count Palatine of the Rhine (husband of Elizabeth‚ daughter of King James I) at £8000 a year‚ and‚ as we see from this letter‚ Wilkins had been appointed to some principal concern in this matter (he had been a private chaplain to the Prince Palatine‚ nephew to King Charles I. There are numerous references to Wilkins in Pepys’ and Evelyn’s diaries. His most significant work is his Essay towards a Real Character and a Philosophical Language (1668).
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Jo:Wilkins’‚ to Sir Gregory Norton “att his house allmost against Charinge Crosse”‚ asking him to pay to Wilkins’ wife an amount due to him‚ according to a promise made by Mr.Cosen‚ explaining that “I am gone about the Prince Electors Receiptes this week or else I would have wayghted on you my self”. Receipted on verso‚ signed by Gregory Norton. 1 page 7 x 5¾ inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ remains of red wax seal‚ light creasing‚ in good condition. With a separate typed transcript and some historical notes. 1 December 1645. John Wilkins (1614-1672)‚ Bishop of Chester‚ natural philosopher‚ progenitor of the Royal Society and its first Secretary (he chaired the initial meeting on 28 November 1660 to discuss the nature of the society). He was an active promoter of the weekly meetings held as early as 1645‚ of philosophers‚ “the invisible college” of Robert Boyle‚ which were the beginnings of the Royal Society. Wilkins was a friend of John Evelyn‚ the father-in-law of Tillotson‚ and the brother-in-law of Oliver Cromwell. Author of ‘The discovery of a new world‚ or‚ A discourse tending to prove‚ that ('tis probable) there may be another habitable world in the moon’ (1638)‚ ‘Mathematical Magick’ (1648)‚ ‘An Alphabetical Dictionary’ (1668)‚ and other works. Two months before the date of this letter‚ on 8 October 1645‚ an ordinance had been made fixing the English revenues of the Prince Elector‚ Count Palatine of the Rhine (husband of Elizabeth‚ daughter of King James I) at £8000 a year‚ and‚ as we see from this letter‚ Wilkins had been appointed to some principal concern in this matter (he had been a private chaplain to the Prince Palatine‚ nephew to King Charles I. There are numerous references to Wilkins in Pepys’ and Evelyn’s diaries. His most significant work is his Essay towards a Real Character and a Philosophical Language (1668). Price : £450.00
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WILLIAMS‚ John. 5637
Autograph Letter in Verse‚ signed with his pseudonym ‘Anthony Pasquin’‚ to his friend Taylor‚ asking for his opinion on the likeness of Pasquin now being offered for sale. 16 lines of verse on 1 page 7 x 6 inches‚ lightly soiled‚ some old repairs. 125 Strand‚ 30 October 1790. John Williams‚ [pseud. Anthony Pasquin] (1754–1818)‚ satirist. In 1786 Williams adopted the pen-name Anthony Pasquin and published his first extended satires on actors‚ in The Children of Thespis‚ a collection of verse portraits‚ and on artists‚ in the never staged and unactable The Royal Academicians‚ a Farce; he also conducted his own unsuccessful weekly satirical review The Devil. Williams's Poems in two volumes (1789) attracted over 700 subscribers. In 1797 Williams stated that he had edited more periodicals than any man living. In 1798 he fled to America to avoid heavy legal expenses. “I request my friend Taylor you instantly tell me‚/ (As I trust you have been to the Strand where they sell me‚/ For e’en I like the chiefs of the land may be bought‚/ Tho ‘tis surely not doing the thing that I ought)/ What you think of my portrait? I ask this of you‚/ As a prop to the Muses - to Taste and Virtu;/ Have they made me too handsome‚ too young or too old?/ Are the features too soft? Is the contour too bold?...”
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Autograph Letter in Verse‚ signed with his pseudonym ‘Anthony Pasquin’‚ to his friend Taylor‚ asking for his opinion on the likeness of Pasquin now being offered for sale. 16 lines of verse on 1 page 7 x 6 inches‚ lightly soiled‚ some old repairs. 125 Strand‚ 30 October 1790. John Williams‚ [pseud. Anthony Pasquin] (1754–1818)‚ satirist. In 1786 Williams adopted the pen-name Anthony Pasquin and published his first extended satires on actors‚ in The Children of Thespis‚ a collection of verse portraits‚ and on artists‚ in the never staged and unactable The Royal Academicians‚ a Farce; he also conducted his own unsuccessful weekly satirical review The Devil. Williams's Poems in two volumes (1789) attracted over 700 subscribers. In 1797 Williams stated that he had edited more periodicals than any man living. In 1798 he fled to America to avoid heavy legal expenses. “I request my friend Taylor you instantly tell me‚/ (As I trust you have been to the Strand where they sell me‚/ For e’en I like the chiefs of the land may be bought‚/ Tho ‘tis surely not doing the thing that I ought)/ What you think of my portrait? I ask this of you‚/ As a prop to the Muses - to Taste and Virtu;/ Have they made me too handsome‚ too young or too old?/ Are the features too soft? Is the contour too bold?...” Price : £300.00
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WILSON‚ John. 10306
Printed Admission Ticket to Moral Philosophy lectures‚ signed ‘John Wilson’. 3½ x 4½ inches‚ remains of guard. University of Edinburgh‚ 1820. John Wilson‚ pseudonym Christopher North (1785-1854)‚ Scottish critic and essayist‚ Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh.
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Printed Admission Ticket to Moral Philosophy lectures‚ signed ‘John Wilson’. 3½ x 4½ inches‚ remains of guard. University of Edinburgh‚ 1820. John Wilson‚ pseudonym Christopher North (1785-1854)‚ Scottish critic and essayist‚ Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh. Price : £45.00
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WILSON‚ John. 5931
Autograph Letter Signed ‘John Wilson’‚ to Mr.Aitken‚ saying that “it will not be in my power to edit old Isaac. Let us have Weir or Walton.” 1 page 5 x 4 inches‚ integral address panel‚ in good condition. Undated [watermark 1829]. John Wilson‚ pseudonym Christopher North (1785-1854)‚ Scottish critic and essayist.
Price : £35.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘John Wilson’‚ to Mr.Aitken‚ saying that “it will not be in my power to edit old Isaac. Let us have Weir or Walton.” 1 page 5 x 4 inches‚ integral address panel‚ in good condition. Undated [watermark 1829]. John Wilson‚ pseudonym Christopher North (1785-1854)‚ Scottish critic and essayist. Price : £35.00
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WIRGMAN‚ Thomas. 7026
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Tho:Wirgman’‚ to John Abraham Heraud‚ complaining bitterly that his ‘Divarication’ had not been reviewed‚ for “you surely could have run it down & censured it severely - which would have been far preferable to silent contempt...”‚ written on the blank integral leaf of Wirgman’s two page printed advertisement of his Biographical Sketch of Kant. 2 pp. printed‚ 1 p. letter‚ 10 x 8 inches‚ address panel‚ tears‚ small piece torn away with seal removing one or two words only. Timberham Lodge‚ Crawley‚ Sussex‚ 11 July 1831. Thomas Wirgman‚ prolific writer on Kant‚ author of Principles of the Kantesian philosophy. The book referred to in this letter is Divarication of the New Testament into Doctrine and History‚ which (according to Wirgman’s annotation of the printed advertisement here) is founded on Kant’s Critic of Practical Reason. Wirgman tries to explain to his correspondent that Christianity’s ideal is “Sanctity itself; that is the complete supremacy of Reason over the Inclinations”‚ but concludes this letter: “I suppose it is my fate to be trampled underfoot.” John Abraham Heraud (1799 - 1887)‚ poet‚ contributed to various periodicals‚ and published two poems‚ which attracted some attention‚ The Descent into Hell (1830)‚ and The Judgment of the Flood (1834).
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Tho:Wirgman’‚ to John Abraham Heraud‚ complaining bitterly that his ‘Divarication’ had not been reviewed‚ for “you surely could have run it down & censured it severely - which would have been far preferable to silent contempt...”‚ written on the blank integral leaf of Wirgman’s two page printed advertisement of his Biographical Sketch of Kant. 2 pp. printed‚ 1 p. letter‚ 10 x 8 inches‚ address panel‚ tears‚ small piece torn away with seal removing one or two words only. Timberham Lodge‚ Crawley‚ Sussex‚ 11 July 1831. Thomas Wirgman‚ prolific writer on Kant‚ author of Principles of the Kantesian philosophy. The book referred to in this letter is Divarication of the New Testament into Doctrine and History‚ which (according to Wirgman’s annotation of the printed advertisement here) is founded on Kant’s Critic of Practical Reason. Wirgman tries to explain to his correspondent that Christianity’s ideal is “Sanctity itself; that is the complete supremacy of Reason over the Inclinations”‚ but concludes this letter: “I suppose it is my fate to be trampled underfoot.” John Abraham Heraud (1799 - 1887)‚ poet‚ contributed to various periodicals‚ and published two poems‚ which attracted some attention‚ The Descent into Hell (1830)‚ and The Judgment of the Flood (1834). Price : £150.00
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WRAXALL‚ Sir Nathaniel William. 10016
A long Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs. Jenkins at Shepton Mallet‚ praising Mrs. Colston’s book‚ particularly her account of travels in the Eastern Pyrenees‚ with other literary observations‚ recommending Moore’s Loves of the Angels‚ Laurent’s Tour in Greece and Turkey‚ and Mrs. Aikin’s book on James I‚ and mentioning his own Memoirs. 4 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ legible and in good condition‚ address panel (Cross Post‚ Cheltenham postmark)‚ red wax seal. Charlton‚ 10 February 1823. Sir Nathaniel William Wraxall (1751-1831)‚ author of historical memoirs‚ writes at length (”I have written a Pamphlet‚ instead of a Letter”) on literary matters and his current reading: “There are some few Errors in the two Volumes [by Mrs. Colston]‚ but not half as many as in my ‘Memoirs of my own Times’. Petrarch had a baptismal name. He was called Francesco Petrarca...”
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A long Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs. Jenkins at Shepton Mallet‚ praising Mrs. Colston’s book‚ particularly her account of travels in the Eastern Pyrenees‚ with other literary observations‚ recommending Moore’s Loves of the Angels‚ Laurent’s Tour in Greece and Turkey‚ and Mrs. Aikin’s book on James I‚ and mentioning his own Memoirs. 4 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ legible and in good condition‚ address panel (Cross Post‚ Cheltenham postmark)‚ red wax seal. Charlton‚ 10 February 1823. Sir Nathaniel William Wraxall (1751-1831)‚ author of historical memoirs‚ writes at length (”I have written a Pamphlet‚ instead of a Letter”) on literary matters and his current reading: “There are some few Errors in the two Volumes [by Mrs. Colston]‚ but not half as many as in my ‘Memoirs of my own Times’. Petrarch had a baptismal name. He was called Francesco Petrarca...” Price : £100.00
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YOUNG‚ Sir Charles George. 0227
Autograph Letter Signed with initials‚ to Gough Nicholls‚ setting out corrections to the proof of his forthcoming heraldic work 2 pp. 4to‚ first page torn without loss of text. London‚ 17 January 1837. Sir Charles George Young (1795-1869)‚ Garter king-of-arms.
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Autograph Letter Signed with initials‚ to Gough Nicholls‚ setting out corrections to the proof of his forthcoming heraldic work 2 pp. 4to‚ first page torn without loss of text. London‚ 17 January 1837. Sir Charles George Young (1795-1869)‚ Garter king-of-arms. Price : £35.00
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