Natural History and Zoology
BAUER‚ Franz. 10359
Autograph Letter Signed‚ sending payment for “the last numbers of your publication of Shipping & Graft [?Craft]‚ sent to Mr Papenelik at Bremen who seems hightly satisfied with the work”. 1 page 7 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Kew‚ 28 April 1830. Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840)‚ Austrian microscopist and botanical artist. Sir Joseph Banks secured him a position as first botanical illustrator at the Royal Botanic Gardens‚ Kew‚ at an annual salary of £300. He stayed there for the rest of his life‚ producing a wealth of superb botanical and anatomical illustrations‚ became member of the Royal Society and was appointed ‘Botanick Painter to His Majesty' King George III. He was Tutor to Queen Charlotte‚ Princess Elizabeth and William Hooker in the art of illustration.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ sending payment for “the last numbers of your publication of Shipping & Graft [?Craft]‚ sent to Mr Papenelik at Bremen who seems hightly satisfied with the work”. 1 page 7 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Kew‚ 28 April 1830. Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840)‚ Austrian microscopist and botanical artist. Sir Joseph Banks secured him a position as first botanical illustrator at the Royal Botanic Gardens‚ Kew‚ at an annual salary of £300. He stayed there for the rest of his life‚ producing a wealth of superb botanical and anatomical illustrations‚ became member of the Royal Society and was appointed ‘Botanick Painter to His Majesty' King George III. He was Tutor to Queen Charlotte‚ Princess Elizabeth and William Hooker in the art of illustration. Price : £100.00
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BORRER‚ William. 8965
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘W.Gourlay jun. Esq’ (William Gourlie‚ the botanist) sending some plant specimens. 1 page 7½ x 4½ inches‚ integral address leaf (minor defects at centre fold). Henfield‚ 10 October 1842. William Borrer (1781-1862)‚ botanist. Several species were named after him.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘W.Gourlay jun. Esq’ (William Gourlie‚ the botanist) sending some plant specimens. 1 page 7½ x 4½ inches‚ integral address leaf (minor defects at centre fold). Henfield‚ 10 October 1842. William Borrer (1781-1862)‚ botanist. Several species were named after him. Price : £45.00
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CURTIS‚ William. 10355
A few words and autograph signature ‘W.Curtis’‚ cut from the end of a letter. 1½ x 6½ inches‚ laid down‚ in good condition. Botanic Garden‚ Brompton‚ 6 June 1795. Uncommon. William Curtis (1746-1799)‚ botanist.
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A few words and autograph signature ‘W.Curtis’‚ cut from the end of a letter. 1½ x 6½ inches‚ laid down‚ in good condition. Botanic Garden‚ Brompton‚ 6 June 1795. Uncommon. William Curtis (1746-1799)‚ botanist. Price : £40.00
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DEWHURST‚ Henry William. 11394
Autograph Letter Signed ‘H.W.Dewhurst’‚ to T.Pollock‚ sending a copy of his ‘Dictionary’‚ stating that “I am my own publisher”‚ and inviting him to a lecture on the Circulation of the blood in Man and Animals. 1 page 8 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Theatre of Human & Comparative Anatomy‚ 4 Little Clarendon Street‚ 11 March 1829. Uncommon. Henry William Dewhurst‚ surgeon and botanist‚ refers in this letter to his Dictionary of Anatomy and Physiology (part 1 published 1827). His other works included The Natural History of the Order Cetacea‚ and the Inhabitants of the Arctic Regions (1834).
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘H.W.Dewhurst’‚ to T.Pollock‚ sending a copy of his ‘Dictionary’‚ stating that “I am my own publisher”‚ and inviting him to a lecture on the Circulation of the blood in Man and Animals. 1 page 8 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Theatre of Human & Comparative Anatomy‚ 4 Little Clarendon Street‚ 11 March 1829. Uncommon. Henry William Dewhurst‚ surgeon and botanist‚ refers in this letter to his Dictionary of Anatomy and Physiology (part 1 published 1827). His other works included The Natural History of the Order Cetacea‚ and the Inhabitants of the Arctic Regions (1834). Price : £75.00
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GASPARRINI‚ Guglielmo. 8964
Autograph Letter Signed‚ probably to William Gourlie‚ botanist (among whose papers this letter was found)‚ discussing his difficulties with the identification of species. In French. 10 x 7½ inches. Naples‚ 11 June 1858. Guglielmo‚ Gasparrini (1804-1866)‚ botanist. Gasparrini was professor of Anatomy and Plant Morphology at the University of Pavia from 1857 to 1861‚ then Professor of Botany at the University of Naples‚ where he was also Director of the Botanical Garden.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ probably to William Gourlie‚ botanist (among whose papers this letter was found)‚ discussing his difficulties with the identification of species. In French. 10 x 7½ inches. Naples‚ 11 June 1858. Guglielmo‚ Gasparrini (1804-1866)‚ botanist. Gasparrini was professor of Anatomy and Plant Morphology at the University of Pavia from 1857 to 1861‚ then Professor of Botany at the University of Naples‚ where he was also Director of the Botanical Garden. Price : £65.00
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HARVEY‚ William Henry. 9496
Autograph letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Madam’‚ thanking her for the plants and discussing their identification in some detail. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ light creasing‚ traces of mounting. Trinity College Dublin‚ 13 December‚ no year given. William Henry Harvey (1811-1866)‚ botanist‚ curator of the herbarium at Trinity College Dublin‚ professor of botany at Dublin University.
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Autograph letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Madam’‚ thanking her for the plants and discussing their identification in some detail. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ light creasing‚ traces of mounting. Trinity College Dublin‚ 13 December‚ no year given. William Henry Harvey (1811-1866)‚ botanist‚ curator of the herbarium at Trinity College Dublin‚ professor of botany at Dublin University. Price : £75.00
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HOLE‚ Samuel Reynolds. 10324
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Sir John Cowell‚ about his gift of roses to Queen Victoria. 2 pp. 7 x 4¼ inches‚ slightly trimmed affecting final letter of signature. The Deanery‚ Rochester‚ 29 June 1894. S.Reynolds Hole (1819-1904)‚ dean of Rochester‚ author‚ horticulturalist‚ well known for his cultivation of roses. “Her Majesty is the only Queen‚ who is more beloved by Her subjects than the Queen of Flowers.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Sir John Cowell‚ about his gift of roses to Queen Victoria. 2 pp. 7 x 4¼ inches‚ slightly trimmed affecting final letter of signature. The Deanery‚ Rochester‚ 29 June 1894. S.Reynolds Hole (1819-1904)‚ dean of Rochester‚ author‚ horticulturalist‚ well known for his cultivation of roses. “Her Majesty is the only Queen‚ who is more beloved by Her subjects than the Queen of Flowers.” Price : £35.00
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HOLE‚ Samuel Reynolds. 11179
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr Thiselton Dyer at the Royal Gardens‚ Kew‚ about the photography of gardens by Mr. Evans. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. The Deanery‚ Rochester‚ 2 December 1898. S.Reynolds Hole (1819-1904)‚ dean of Rochester‚ author‚ horticulturalist‚ well known for his cultivation of roses.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr Thiselton Dyer at the Royal Gardens‚ Kew‚ about the photography of gardens by Mr. Evans. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. The Deanery‚ Rochester‚ 2 December 1898. S.Reynolds Hole (1819-1904)‚ dean of Rochester‚ author‚ horticulturalist‚ well known for his cultivation of roses. Price : £35.00
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HOLE‚ Samuel Reynolds. 9404
Autograph Letter Signed‚ providing his autograph. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. With a separate contemporary photograph. The Deanery‚ Rochester‚ 9 March 1895. S.Reynolds Hole (1819-1904)‚ dean of Rochester‚ author‚ horticulturalist‚ well known for his cultivation of roses.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ providing his autograph. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. With a separate contemporary photograph. The Deanery‚ Rochester‚ 9 March 1895. S.Reynolds Hole (1819-1904)‚ dean of Rochester‚ author‚ horticulturalist‚ well known for his cultivation of roses. Price : £35.00
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LEE‚ Henry. 11391
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Cooke‚ making arrangements for dinner and future meetings. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. White Friars Club‚ Ludgate Circus‚ 8 June 1876. Henry Lee (1826-1888) became naturalist of the Brighton Aquarium in 1872. He was a keen collector of natural history specimens. His works include The Octopus (1874) and The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary (1887).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Cooke‚ making arrangements for dinner and future meetings. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. White Friars Club‚ Ludgate Circus‚ 8 June 1876. Henry Lee (1826-1888) became naturalist of the Brighton Aquarium in 1872. He was a keen collector of natural history specimens. His works include The Octopus (1874) and The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary (1887). Price : £30.00
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MIERS‚ John. 10667
Autograph Letter Signed ‘John Miers’‚ to Thomas Winkworth‚ agreeing to obtain for him a ticket for the Society Soirée‚ and summarising the history of this event. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Temple Lodge‚ Hammersmith‚ 9 June 1857. John Miers (1789-1879)‚ engineer‚ botanist‚ author of Travels in Chile and La Plata (2 vols.‚ 1825)‚ Illustrations of South American Plants (1850 & 1857) and similar works. “You are probably aware that since the retirement of Lord Ross from the Presidency of the Society‚ his successor ceased to continue the Soirées‚ formerly so gratifying to all who attended them‚ and where we used to mingle in the galaxy of the most celebrated men of our time...”
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘John Miers’‚ to Thomas Winkworth‚ agreeing to obtain for him a ticket for the Society Soirée‚ and summarising the history of this event. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Temple Lodge‚ Hammersmith‚ 9 June 1857. John Miers (1789-1879)‚ engineer‚ botanist‚ author of Travels in Chile and La Plata (2 vols.‚ 1825)‚ Illustrations of South American Plants (1850 & 1857) and similar works. “You are probably aware that since the retirement of Lord Ross from the Presidency of the Society‚ his successor ceased to continue the Soirées‚ formerly so gratifying to all who attended them‚ and where we used to mingle in the galaxy of the most celebrated men of our time...” Price : £100.00
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MOORE‚ Thomas. 9472
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Thos. Moore’‚ identifying his correspondent’s fern. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ traces of mounting at corners. Chelsea‚ 1 October 1857. Uncommon. Thomas Moore (1821-1887)‚ gardener and botanist‚ curator of the Apothecaries’ Company’s Garden in Chelsea‚ author of books on Ferns.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Thos. Moore’‚ identifying his correspondent’s fern. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ traces of mounting at corners. Chelsea‚ 1 October 1857. Uncommon. Thomas Moore (1821-1887)‚ gardener and botanist‚ curator of the Apothecaries’ Company’s Garden in Chelsea‚ author of books on Ferns. Price : £75.00
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SLADEN‚ Walter Percy. 10982
Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing the specimens sent by his correspondent‚ explaining that they are not starfishes but a variety of Calcarina Spengleri. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Orsett House‚ Ewell‚ Surrey‚ 8 March 1886. Walter Percy Sladen (1849–1900)‚ biologist who specialised in starfish. From December 1878‚ Sladen spent three month at Naples under the auspices of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. His work there‚ on echinoderm pedicellariae‚ established his reputation as a leading authority on echinoderms‚ and in 1881 he was invited to organise and write up an account of the starfishes collected during the Challenger expedition. This would take him a decade to complete‚ and comprise nearly 1000 pages and 118 plates.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing the specimens sent by his correspondent‚ explaining that they are not starfishes but a variety of Calcarina Spengleri. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Orsett House‚ Ewell‚ Surrey‚ 8 March 1886. Walter Percy Sladen (1849–1900)‚ biologist who specialised in starfish. From December 1878‚ Sladen spent three month at Naples under the auspices of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. His work there‚ on echinoderm pedicellariae‚ established his reputation as a leading authority on echinoderms‚ and in 1881 he was invited to organise and write up an account of the starfishes collected during the Challenger expedition. This would take him a decade to complete‚ and comprise nearly 1000 pages and 118 plates. Price : £75.00
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SMITH‚ Frederick. 9777
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to R.M.Middleton‚ suggesting he forward the larvae to Professor Westwood at University Museum. but speculating that the specument is the larvae of a Tinea: “it feeds on everything‚ from wool‚ feathers‚ furs‚ skins‚ and the ligaments of skeletons‚ etc.” 1½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. British Museum‚ 11 November 1870. Frederick Smith (1805 - 1879)‚ entomologist‚ worked in the zoology department of the British Museum from 1849‚ specialising in the Hymenoptera. In 1875 he was promoted to Assistant Keeper of Zoology. His publications included Catalogue of Hymenopterous Insects (7 parts‚ 1853-1859) and parts 5 (1851) and 6 (1852) of the Nomenclature of Coleopterous Insects. Smith was president of the Entomological Society of London‚ 1862–3.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to R.M.Middleton‚ suggesting he forward the larvae to Professor Westwood at University Museum. but speculating that the specument is the larvae of a Tinea: “it feeds on everything‚ from wool‚ feathers‚ furs‚ skins‚ and the ligaments of skeletons‚ etc.” 1½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. British Museum‚ 11 November 1870. Frederick Smith (1805 - 1879)‚ entomologist‚ worked in the zoology department of the British Museum from 1849‚ specialising in the Hymenoptera. In 1875 he was promoted to Assistant Keeper of Zoology. His publications included Catalogue of Hymenopterous Insects (7 parts‚ 1853-1859) and parts 5 (1851) and 6 (1852) of the Nomenclature of Coleopterous Insects. Smith was president of the Entomological Society of London‚ 1862–3. Price : £35.00
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WILSON‚ William. 9575
A long and scholarly Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Revd. C.A.Johns‚ discussing different British mosses (with one small sketch)‚ the collection of specimens‚ the exchange of information with other botanists in the same field‚ and much else. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ closely written but entirely legible‚ light traces of mounting along one edge. Warrington‚ 7 May 1845. William Wilson (1799-1871)‚ botanist‚ devoted himself to the study of mosses‚ and was the author of Bryologia Britannica (1855). He added many new species to the lists of British plants. His correspondent is the Revd. Charles Alexander Johns (1811-1874)‚ botanist and writer.
Price : £120.00
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A long and scholarly Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Revd. C.A.Johns‚ discussing different British mosses (with one small sketch)‚ the collection of specimens‚ the exchange of information with other botanists in the same field‚ and much else. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ closely written but entirely legible‚ light traces of mounting along one edge. Warrington‚ 7 May 1845. William Wilson (1799-1871)‚ botanist‚ devoted himself to the study of mosses‚ and was the author of Bryologia Britannica (1855). He added many new species to the lists of British plants. His correspondent is the Revd. Charles Alexander Johns (1811-1874)‚ botanist and writer. Price : £120.00
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WOOD‚ John George. 11563
Autograph Letter Signed‚ agreeing to meet. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches. Belvedere‚ 13 November 1869. John George Wood (1827-1889)‚ writer on natural history.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ agreeing to meet. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches. Belvedere‚ 13 November 1869. John George Wood (1827-1889)‚ writer on natural history. Price : £30.00
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