ABEL‚ Sir Frederick Augustus. 10985

Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘My dear Dean’‚ accepting the offer of front seats at the Thanksgiving Service. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good conditoin‚ integral blank leaf (traces of mounting on verso). Imperial Institute‚ 4 June 1896. Sir Frederick Augustus Abel (1827-1902)‚ chemist‚ inventor of cordite‚ author of works on explosives. Price : £35.00
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ABERDEEN‚ George Hamilton-Gordon‚ 4th Earl. 10678

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Aberdeen’‚ to Thomas Burnett‚ discussing the induction of Mr. Whyte at the Parish Church‚ hoping that Burnett can attend. 2 pp. 7½ x 4¾ inches‚ a fine crisp example‚ with the integral blank leaf. H.H. [Haddo House]‚ 18 November 1839. George Hamilton-Gordon‚ 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860)‚ statesman‚ Prime Minister (December1852-January 1855). Price : £75.00
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ABERDEEN‚ George Hamilton-Gordon‚ 4th Earl. 11294

Autograph envelope only‚ signed ‘Aberdeen’ lower left‚ while serving as Prime Minister‚ addressed to Archdeacon Thorp at the College at Durham. 3 x 5 inches‚ black seal on verso. Postmarked 1853. George Hamilton‚ 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860)‚ Prime Minister (December1852-January 1855). Price : £30.00
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ADAM Juliette. 10734

Autograph Postcard Signed ‘Juliette Adam’. In French. 3½ x 5½ inches some light spotting only. With a separate cabinet portrait photograph of Juliette Adam by Benque Paris. Postmarked Orgon 1 August 1894. Juliette Adam (1836-1936) also known by her maiden name Juliette Lambert French author and feminist. Price : £75.00
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ADAM‚ Admiral Sir Charles. 7290

Autograph Letter Signed‚ as Captain of La Chiffonne‚ stating that his demand for water ten days ago from the Irresistible has not yet been complied with. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ folds‚ small thin in upper margin‚ filing hole. La Chiffonne‚ Sheerness‚ 16 January 1805. Admiral Sir Charles Adam (1780-1853)‚ nephew of Admiral Lord Keith. In June 1799 Adam was made captain‚ and appointed to the frigate Sybille‚ in which‚ on 19 August 1801‚ in difficult circumstances and with intricate navigation‚ he captured the French frigate Chiffonne in Mahé roads‚ in the Seychelles. He was appointed in May 1803 to command the Chiffonne‚ and served in her under Lord Keith in the North Sea‚ taking part in the blockade of Boulogne and the north coast of France through the summer of 1805. In 1811–13 he commanded the Invincible (74 guns) in operations on the coast of Spain. “One lighter was obliged to be sent away as the Butts to stow the hold were not received. I stated to you when I was on board that we could not coil the cables till a certain quantity of water was on boad & a suffficient quantity is not yet come...” Price : £120.00
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ADAM‚ Juliette. 11449

Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing ‘élégance’ and its expression in fashion. In French. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ tipped at one corner on to part album page‚ in good condition. Paris‚ 4 November 1910. Juliette Adam (1836-1936)‚ also known by her maiden name Juliette Lambert‚ was a French author and feminist. Price : £45.00
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ADAM‚ William. 5090

Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing a friend’s proposal‚ the payment of interest and its legal ramifications. A good one page example 8½ x 6½ inches‚ in good condition. Woburn Abbey‚ 27 September 1809. William Adam (1751-1839)‚ politician and lord chief commissioner of the Scottish jury court‚ fought a duel with Charles Fox in 1779. He became a close friend of Sir Walter Scott. Price : £45.00
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ADDISON‚ Joseph. 5347

A good example of his Autograph ‘Jos. Addison’ on a strip of paper excised from an early eighteenth century ledger or record of subscriptions. 11 inches wide‚ in good condition. Dated in a later hand 1709. Joseph Addison (1672-1719)‚ essayist. Price : £100.00
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ADMIRALTY. Victualling Office‚ 1806. 10575

Letter Signed by John Marsh‚ Chairman of the Commissioners of Victualling‚ and by three Commissioners‚ George Henry Towry‚ William Boscawen‚ R.J.Moody‚ to the Paymasters General‚ requesting a list of Regimental Agents. 1 page 12 x 8 inches‚ folds‚ in good condition. Victualling Office‚ 14 June 1806. Captain George Henry Towry (1767-1809) served in H.M.S. Victory (1793-94)‚ commanded H.M.S. Dido in the successful action of 24 June 1795 when the Minerve was captured. Later appointments included H.M.S. Diadem under the orders of Commodore Nelson. William Boscawen (1752-1811)‚ author‚ translator of the classics‚ nephew of Admiral Edward Boscawen‚ was made a Commissioner of the Victualling Office in 1785. Price : £120.00
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ADOLPHUS FREDERICK‚ Duke of Cambridge. 11030

Circular Printed Letter‚ signed ‘Adolphus Frederick’ by the Duke of Cambridge‚ as Chairman of the Committee of the Association of the Manufacturing and Labouring Poor‚ to the Chief Magistrate of Buckden‚ forwarding an Address‚ with the integral address leaf signed by Francis Freeling. 1 page 10 x 8 inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ folds. City of London Tavern‚ 5 August 1816. Adolphus Frederick‚ Duke of Cambridge (1774-1850)‚ tenth child of King George III and Queen Charlotte. In 1816 the Duke of Cambridge‚ on behalf of King William IV‚ was appointed to the viceroyalty of Hanover‚ which at the treaty of Vienna (1814) had been elevated from an electorate to a kingdom. His discreet administration helped to preserve the Hanoverian crown for his family. On the death of King William IV‚ the throne of Hanover passed to the Duke of Cumberland. Sir Francis Freeling (1764-1836)‚ postal administrator and book collector‚ Secretary of the Post Office from 1798. Freeling's administration saw many reforms‚ including the growth of local penny posts‚ the reorganization of London's service‚ a move from road to rail for transporting the mail‚ and the transition from sail to steam in the Irish packet service. Price : £120.00
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ADOLPHUS FREDERICK‚ Duke of Cambridge. 11296

Envelope front (only)‚ signed ‘Cambridge’ lower left‚ addressed ‘To The King‚ Hanover’. 2¾ x 4¾ inches‚ laid down on part of an album page‚ traces of mounting on verso‚ other minor blemishes. Undated. Adolphus Frederick‚ Duke of Cambridge (1774-1850)‚ tenth child of King George III and Queen Charlotte. In 1816 the Duke of Cambridge‚ on behalf of King William IV‚ was appointed to the viceroyalty of Hanover‚ which at the treaty of Vienna (1814) had been elevated from an electorate to a kingdom. His discreet administration helped to preserve the Hanoverian crown for his family. Price : £100.00
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ADOLPHUS‚ John. 1822

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Sir William Woods‚ asking for ‘four tickets for the Rehearsal of the music intended for her Majesty’s Coronation‚ at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday next’. 1 page 7 x 7.5 inches‚ inlaid to album leaf‚ one tear repaired. Temple‚ 22 June 1838. John Adolphus (1768-1845)‚ lawyer and historian. Price : £45.00
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AGUESSAU‚ Henri-François D’. 1878

Letter Signed‚ with a large bold signature‚ reciprocating‚ in elegant phrases‚ the New Year wishes of his correspondent. 13 x 8 inches‚ some light soiling only‚ folded‚ integral blank leaf. Paris‚ 22 January 1721. Henri-François D’Aguessau (1668-1751)‚ Chancellor of France‚ one of the ablest jurists of his age. He was recalled to office in 1720 to bring about economic order in the wake of the ‘Mississippi Bubble’. Price : £100.00
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AIKIN‚ Arthur. 9324

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to E.Solly‚ inviting him and his family to “an evening party & dance”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ generally in good condition‚ minor defects only. 19 John Street Adelphi‚ 7 June‚ no year given. Arthur Aikin (1773-1854)‚ English chemist‚ mineralogist and scientific writer‚ studied chemistry under Joseph Priestley at Warrington Academy. He was one of the founders of the Geological Society of London in 1807 and was its honorary secretary in 1812-1817. His publications included A Journal of a Tour through North Wales and Part of Shropshire with Observations in Mineralogy and Other Branches of Natural History (London‚ 1797); A Manual of Mineralogy (1814; ed. 2‚ 1815); A Dictionary of Chemistry and Mineralogy (with his brother C. R. Aikin)‚ 2 vols. (London‚ 1807‚ 1814). Price : £45.00
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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. Price : £45.00
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AINSLIE Whitelaw. 6311

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Whitelaw Ainslie’ to Messrs Rodwell and Martin in New Bond Street asking them to give the bearer “Five Copies of The Tuscan Orphan”. 1 page 7½ x 4½ remains of guard minor defects only. Bath 14 February 1823. Sir Whitelaw Ainslie (1767-1837) surgeon with the East India Company. Ainslie's major work was published in 1813 as the Materia medica of Hindustan and was expanded to the two-volume Materia Indica in 1826. This was the first book-length study of Indian medicines to be published by a British writer. Clemenza or The Tuscan Orphan a tragic drama in five acts by Whitelaw Ainslie was published in Bath in 1822 and in London by Rodwell and Martin in 1823. Price : £65.00
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AINSWORTH‚ W.Harrison. 5552

Autograph Manuscript‚ entitled ‘Two Hundred Years Ago’‚ being a long extract from his novel Old Saint Paul’s describing the prophecy by three men of the Great Fire of London on 2 September 1666‚ signed ‘W.Harrison Ainsworth’. About 225 words on a card album page 10½ x 8 inches‚ in very good condition. 2 September 1866. W.Harrison Ainsworth (1805-82)‚ novelist. His famous novel‚ Old Saint Paul’s‚ a Tale of the Plague and the Fire of London‚ was published in 1841. Price : £200.00
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AINSWORTH‚ William Francis. 11000

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Frank Parr‚ thanking him for the Lake Papers‚ despairing of the Literary Guild‚ saying he has just attended a function “for promoting railways in Turkey in Asia”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ folds‚ occasional light soiling. Ravenscourt Villa‚ Hammersmith‚ 6 August 1878. William Francis Ainsworth (1807-96)‚ geologist‚ surgeon and Eastern traveller‚ was an original Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society‚ and published various works‚ including Observations on the Pestilential Cholera (1832)‚ Travels in Asia Minor (1842) and The River Karun‚ an Opening to British Commerce (1890). Price : £65.00
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AITKEN‚ Mary Carlyle 5938

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Mary Carlyle Aitken’‚ addressed ‘Dear Madam’‚ writing on behalf of Thomas Carlyle‚ thanking her for the letter‚ and “this will prove to your that it has not met the fate which you predicted for it”‚ adding that Mr.Carlyle “is glad to think that you have got good from his books”. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition‚ integral blank leaf. 5 Cheyne Row‚ Chelsea‚ 26 July 1873. Mary Aitken (1848-1895)‚ niece of Thomas Carlyle‚ husband of Alexander Carlyle. Price : £75.00
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ALBEMARLE‚ George Keppel‚ General‚ third Earl of. 11286

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Albemarle’‚ to ‘My dear Dayrolls’ [Dayrolles]‚ discussing the be3haviour of a young officer whom Albemarle commends to his correspondent’s protection‚ and his future career in the army. A fine one page example‚ 9 x 7 inches. London‚ 5 January 1756. General George Keppel‚ third Earl of Albemarle (1724-1772)‚ was aide-de-camp to the Duke of Cumberland‚ with whom he was present at the battles of Fontenoy and Culloden. He succeeded as the third Earl in 1754. In March 1762 he commanded ten thousand troops on board Admiral Pocock’s fleet in the secret expedition to attack Havana. “I believe him very good natured‚ & willing‚ but as he has deceived in one thing he may in all. If he does not endeavour by assiduity & application to his exercises to try to ingratiate himself with you‚ & atone for his past Conduct‚ I do beg I may know it...” Price : £175.00
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ALBERT‚ Prince Consort. 11293

Autograph Envelope‚ addressed by Prince Albert to Nassau Senior Esq.‚ Kensington‚ and signed ‘A’ lower left. 3 x 4½ inches. Undated. Albert‚ the Prince Consort (1819-61)‚ writes to Nassau William Senior (1790-1864)‚ the famous English economist. Price : £120.00
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ALBIGNAC‚ General Philippe d’. 10882

Letter Signed‚ on behalf of the Minister of War‚ to the Finance Minister‚ about the re-establishment of customs houses in Morbihan (Brittany). In French. A good one page example‚ headed Ministère de la Guerre‚ 12 x 8 inches‚ remains of guard‚ ex Bibliotheca Lindesiana. With a typed transcript. Paris‚ 29 September 1815. General Philippe Francois Maurice de Rivet d’Albignac (1775-1824) served in the Grande Armée from 1806‚ including service in Russia in 1812. Price : £75.00
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ALCOCK‚ Sir Rutherford. 11590

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Bowman’‚ on a European tour‚ discussing the health of Alcock’s wife‚ saying how pleasant it was to visit the Bowmans in Hampstead‚ etc. 3 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ a few minor blemishes only. Spa‚ 12 August 1865. Sir Rutherford Alcock (1809-97)‚ diplomat in China and Japan‚ author of The Capital of the Tycoon [1863] and other works on Japan. In 1858 he was appointed the first consul-general in Japan‚ on the conclusion of Lord Elgin’s treaty. Sir William Bowman (1816-92)‚ opthalmic surgeon‚ ‘the father of general anatomy in England’ [DNB]. Price : £65.00
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ALCOCK‚ Sir Rutherford. 3237

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs.Ford (the widow of Richard Ford)‚ regretting that Lady Alcock is not well enough to dine with her‚ but ‘I shall be happy to keep my engagement if you like to have me alone but not if it will disarrange your table’. 2 pp. 6 x 4 inches‚ lightly mounted on part of an old album leaf‚ in good clean condition. From the Pencarrow Collection. 14 Great Queen Street‚ Westminster‚ 3 June 1882. Sir Rutherford Alcock (1809-97)‚ diplomat in China and Japan‚ author of The Capital of the Tycoon [1863] and other works on Japan. In 1858 he was appointed the first consul-general in Japan‚ on the conclusion of Lord Elgin’s treaty. Price : £75.00
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ALGER‚ William Rounseville. 6922

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Wm.R.Alger’‚ to Mr.Marble‚ sending (not present) an article‚ ‘The World and the Soul’‚ the title of which “you will find on perusal does not refer to your paper‚ though it may to your essence”. 1½ pages 8 x 5 inches‚ lightly written but legible. Boston‚ 4 December 1869. William Rounseville Alger (1822-1905)‚ Unitarian clergyman and author. M.M.Marble (1835-1917)‚ newspaper editor and publisher. Price : £85.00
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ALISON‚ Sir Archibald. 2389

A good Autograph Letter Signed‚ to R.Patterson of the Press Office‚ Strand‚ thanking him for his ‘most able & judicious Review’ of Alison’s Life of Castlereagh in Blackwood’s Magazine‚ deploring the illnatured criticisms in other quarters‚ referring to some additional letters by Castlereagh to the Emperor Alexander about Poland‚ sent to Alison by the Duke of Wellington‚ which will be incorporated in a second edition. 4 pp. 6 x 4 inches‚ in good condition. Glasgow‚ 28 February 1862. Sir Archibald Alison (1792-1867)‚ historian‚ author of the History of Europe. His Life of Castlereagh caused much hostility because Alison refused to ‘worship the Dagon of Liberalism’. In this letter Alison explains the actions of his critics: ‘they have simply transferred Man’s ill Nature from the Statesman to the writer’. Price : £75.00
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ALLDRIDGE‚ Lizzie. 4346

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Lizzie Alldridge’‚ to Miss Smith‚ saying that “I now send you ‘Love & Law’ which I hope you will find readable the second time”‚ and making arrangements for their meeting. 2 pp. grey paper‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Old Charlton‚ Kent‚ 4 January [no year given]. Lizzie Alldridge‚ novelist‚ author of By Love And Law (1877)‚ Clare (1878)‚ Florence Nightingale. Frances Ridley Havergal. Catherine Marsh. etc. (1885)‚ The World She Awoke In (1879)‚ etc. Price : £45.00
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ALLITSEN‚ Frances. 7214

Autograph Letter Signed‚ explaining she can not visit on account of the fog‚ but hoping for a letter. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 18 Alina Square‚ undated. Frances Allitsen (1849-1912)‚ composer of songs. Her patriotic song‚ ‘There’s a land’‚ was widely sung about the time of the South African War (1899). Price : £30.00
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ALMA-TADEMA‚ Laurence. 11655

Two Autograph Letters Signed‚ to Sir Caspar Purdon Clark‚ the art historian‚ sending “Miss Macy’s model of the Ducal Palace” and making arrangements for a meeting. 2 letters‚ 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ a few minor tears‚ generally in good condition. 34 Grove End Road‚ 8 & 12 August 1905. Laurence Alma-Tadema (1865-1940) daughter of Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema‚ the famous historical painter. Laurence Alma-Tadema contributed to various periodicals (including The Yellow Book) and published her own collections of stories and poems‚ as well as two novels‚ songs (usually to a specific musical score)‚ and volumes or pamphlets of drama and translation. She wonders whether “I have misled you into thinking me my father’s son‚ whereas I am his daughter”. Price : £65.00
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ALMONTE‚ General Juan Nepomuceno. 9031

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Almonte’‚ addressed ‘Madame’ (Mrs. Darby Griffith‚ wife of C.Darby Griffith M.P.)‚ accepting her invitation to a soirée on Wednesday. In French. 8 x 5 inches‚ laid down‚ some creasing‚ with a separate engraved visiting card (traces of mounting) of Le Général Almonte as the Mexican envoy. Undated‚ late 1860s. Juan Nepomuceno Almonte (1804-1869)‚ Mexican general and statesman‚ served under Santa Anna in Texas‚ was captured at the battle of San Jacinto (1836); minister to the U.S. (1841-46‚ 1853) and to France (1857 and 1866). Price : £150.00
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AMHERST‚ William Pitt‚ Earl Amherst of Aracan. 11580

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Joseph Lionel Williams‚ permitting him “to make sketches of the articles which you enumerate at Knole‚ and also to put down my name as a Subscriber to your intended publication.” 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ with the original envelope. Knole‚ 29 July 1850. Lord Amherst (1773-1857) undertook the 1816 Embassy to China. In 1823 he became Governor General of India. Price : £45.00
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ANDERSON‚ Lucy. 1221

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs. Cooke‚ arranging ‘a friendly dinner’‚ mentioning that her husband (who was Master of the Queen’s Music) would be unable to attend‚ in part because ‘I believe the Queen goes to Osborne after the 9th’. 3 pp. 4 x 3.5 inches‚ fine. 28 October [no year]. Lucy Anderson (1790-1878) taught the piano to Queen Victoria and her children. She was the first female pianist to play at the concerts of the Philharmonic Society. Price : £35.00
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ANDERSON‚ Sophie. 11617

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs. Broad‚ trying to make arrangements to meet‚ but ”Some Capri friends have just come to Falmouth and we expect another to come to us‚ date not fixed as it depends on an invalid brother.” 2 pp. 6 x 4 inches‚ fine. Wood Lane Cottage‚ 12 September 1894. Uncommon. Sophie Gengembre Anderson (1823-1903) was a French-born British artist who specialised in genre painting of children and women‚ typically in rural settings. Her work is loosely associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. In 1871‚ she and her husband moved to Capri for health reasons‚ but Sophie continued to send her work back to London for exhibitions. They returned permanently to England in 1894‚ settling in Falmouth. Price : £65.00
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ANGLESEY‚ Henry William Paget‚ 1st Marquis. 11285

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Anglesey’‚ to ‘My dear Stovin’‚ discussing his visit and referring to “the Cardigan case”. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in very good condition. B.D. [Beaudesert]‚ 13 November 1840 Lord Anglesey (1768-1854) commanded the British cavalry at the Battle of Waterloo‚ where he lost a leg. “There is such a jumble about People coming here‚ and they seem so uncertain‚ that I can only say‚ Come when you like‚ and we will do the best we can....” Price : £75.00
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ANNE‚ Queen. 11167

Warrant Signed ‘Anne R’ at head‚ addressed to Robert Earl of Oxford‚ Our high Treasurer‚ ordering the payment of £1000 to Matthew Decker “to reimburse him so much which he hath Supplyed to Our Trusty and Welbeloved Thomas Harley Esq at Rotterdam by Letters for Credit pursuant to Our Directions and for Our Special Service”. Countersigned ‘Oxford’. 14 x 9 inches‚ folds‚ in good clean condition‚ Treasury stamps‚ a few minor marginal tears only. Given at Our Court at Windsor Castle‚ 5 August 1712. Queen Anne (reigned 1702-1714). Sir Matthew Decker (1680-1749)‚ merchant‚ wrote two important tracts‚ Serious Considerations (1743) and An Essay on the Causes of the Decline in Foreigh Trade (1744). He was a strong supporter of the doctrine of free trade‚ and as such was an important forerunner of Adam Smith. Robert Harley‚ 1st Earl of Oxford (1661-1724)‚ statesman. Price : £1,750.00
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ANSDELL‚ Richard. 9154

Autograph Letter Signed‚ sending tickets for the Artists Benevolent Fund Dinner. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. St Albans Road‚ Kensington‚ 12 April 1870. Richard Ansdell (1815-85)‚ animal painter. Price : £30.00
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ANSTEY GUTHRIE‚ Thomas. 2295

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs.Anstruther‚ praising her play Old Clothes‚ with mild criticism of the lead‚ Jessie Bateman‚ and of the plot‚ suggesting that she gets it put on French’s list. 2 pp. 6 x 4 inches‚ first page stained. 16 Duke Street Mansions‚ 15 March 1904. Thomas Anstey Guthrie (1856-1934)‚ humorous writer as F.Anstey‚ author of Vice Versa. Price : £65.00
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ANSTEY GUTHRIE‚ Thomas. 4550

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Anstey Guthrie’‚ addressed ‘Dear Madam’asking for a detailed reference for a housekeeper. A good one page example‚ 6 x 4 inches. 16 Duke Street Mansions‚ Grosvenor Square‚ 27 April 1914. Thomas Anstey Guthrie (1856-1934)‚ humorous writer as F.Anstey‚ author of Vice Versa. “...let me know whether you consider her a good cook & generally suitable for a place as housekeeper in a flat‚ the work in which would‚ except for assistance from a charwoman twice a week‚ be entirely done by her.” Price : £45.00
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ANSTEY GUTHRIE‚ Thomas. 4808

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Anstey Guthrie’ while on a cycling tour of Germany‚ to C.F.Keary‚ the numismatist and writer‚ saying that he has “written to M.Barran‚ asking what terms he would suggest for a translation of ‘A Fallen Idol’‚ & saying that whatever arrangements he made with Kipling & Wells will satisfy me”‚ and thanking Keary for the introduction. 1 page 11 x 8½ inches‚ folds‚ in good condition. Braunschweig‚ 7 September 1906. Thomas Anstey Guthrie (1856-1934)‚ humorous writer as F.Anstey‚ author of Vice Versa. “...the only story of mine which has appeared in French is ‘The Black Poodle’.” Price : £65.00
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ANTIER‚ Benjamin. 4493

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Benjamin Antier’‚ encouraging a colleague‚ discussing the production of plays‚ and mentioning his own Pierre le Rouge (first produced 1836). In French. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. 29 September 1868. Benjamin Antier (1787-1870)‚ French playwright‚ author of numerous plays‚ of which the most famous were l’Auberge des Adrets (1824) and Robert Macaire (1836). Robert Macaire was the personage immortalized c.1830 by the cartoons of Daumier. Price : £65.00
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ANTIGUA. 0411

The Codrington Correspondence 1743-1851. By Robson Lowe. Being a Study of a recently discovered dossier of letters from ... Antigua and Barbuda mostly addressed to the Codringtons of Dodington with especial reference to the history of those adventurous times and the hitherto unrecorded Postal History of the Antiguan Mail. Printed book. Plates. viii‚ 112 pp. Large 8vo. Cloth. London‚ 1951. Price : £65.00
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ARKWRIGHT‚ Sir John Stanhope. 8331

Autograph Verses of the Hymn ‘O Valiant Hearts’‚ written by and signed ‘John S.Arkwright’. On two conjoined leaves 7 x 10 inches‚ prepared for inclusion in a memorial volume of the Great War. In fine condition. [1920’s] Sir John Stanhope Arkwright (1872-1954) composed the words for O Valiant Hearts (1917). Price : £300.00
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ARNALD‚ George. 11398

Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Gentlemen’‚ discussing “the 3rd number of the River Meuse” and the sale of his prints and proofs. 1 page‚ with a few lines overleaf‚ 7½ x 6 inches‚ tipped on to an album page with the title page of Picturesque Scenery of the River Meuse “from the original drawings‚ made on the spot‚ by G.Arnald‚ A.R.A.” Pentonville‚ 24 October 1822. George Arnald ARA (1766-1841) was a British painter who specialised in landscapes‚ including topographical views to illustrated county histories. He is best known for his celebrated painting depicting the Battle of the Nile. Price : £75.00
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ARNOLD‚ Edwin. 6858

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dr.Rost‚ asking whether the India Office Library contains various Mahabharata manuscripts referred to in recent books‚ “& when I could have the advantage of inspecting them?” 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ a few light spots of foxing at centre fold‚ otherwise good‚ small title lable affixed. From the Enys Collection of Autographs. Daily Telegraph‚ 21 September 1880. Sir Edwin Arnold (1832-1904)‚ poet‚ editor of The Daily Telegraph. The epic poem ‘The Light of Asia’ (1879) was his most famous work. Price : £75.00
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ARNOLD‚ Edwin. 9389

Autograp Letter Signed ‘Edwin Arnold’‚ to W.H.Rideing‚ saying he is going to drive over in his brougham with the revised manuscript‚ and stating his opinion on British rule in India. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches. 31 Bolton Gardens‚ London‚ 7 September [no year given]. Sir Edwin Arnold (1832-1904)‚ poet‚ editor of The Daily Telegraph. The epic poem ‘The Light of Asia’ (1879) was his most famous work. “...in all the world there is noting nobler than the British rule there - & that prejudice against it vanish ashamed when the splendid and toilsome reality is seen and studied.” Price : £75.00
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ASHBY-STERRY‚ Joseph. 9039

A series of five entertaining Autograph Letters Signed (two with initials)‚ all addressed ‘My dear Boyer’‚ commenting on published articles‚ together with a self-portrait caricature. 6 pp. various sizes‚ ink caricature 5 x 2¾ inches. Saint Martins Chambers‚ Trafalgar Square‚ 1886-1894 Joseph Ashby-Sterry (d.1917)‚ poet‚ illustrator for Punch‚ art critic for the Daily Graphic‚ etc.‚ author of Boudoir Ballads and the Cucumber Chronicles. Price : £150.00
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ASHMEAD-BARTLETT‚ Ellis. 10951

Autograph Letter Signed ‘E.Ashmead Bartlett’‚ to ‘Sir Francis’‚ trying to get friends to take part in a syndicate‚ each subscribing £100. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 22a St James Street [House of Commons writing paper]‚ 12 March 1901. “You will not lose your money‚ & it will be of much service to me.” Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett (1881-1931)‚ war correspondent‚ famous for the first eyewitness accounts of the Battle of Gallipoli. Price : £45.00
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AUDEBRAND‚ Philibert. 8961

Autograph Letter Signed‚ a lighthearted letter addressed ‘cher ami’‚ mentioning a contribution to a newspaper or journal. In French. 7 x 4½ inches‚ some light foxing. Paris‚ 8 May 1897. Philibert Audebrand (1816-1906) was a French journalist‚ novelist‚ playwright and biographer. His 1844 novel Les Trois Nuits de Sir Richard Cockerill is regarded by some as one of the first detective novels ever written‚ published three years after Poe's The Murders in the Rue Morgue (of which Audebrand had no knowledge‚ as it had not yet been translated into French) and nineteen years before Gaboriau's L'Affaire Lerouge. Price : £35.00
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AUGEREAU‚ Pierre François Charles‚ duc de Castiglione‚ and others. 9956

Request for a Pension‚ from Lieutenant Dumas after forty years’ service‚ submitted during the Italian Campaign of 1796‚ endorsed on verso as approved ‘Augereau’ with 11 other military signatures. In French. 2 pp. 12 x 8 inches‚ in good condition. 23 February 1796. An attractive document of the Italian Campaign signed by one of the major protagonists. Pierre François Charles Augereau‚ duc de Castiglione (1757-1816)‚ Marshal of France‚ fought under Bonaparte in Italy in 1796‚ helping to win the Battle of Castiglione (5 August 1796). Price : £250.00
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AUGUSTA‚ Princess. 11490

Presentation signature ‘Augusta’ (then aged 19)‚ dated. With a separate engraved portrait (13 x 10 inches) of Princess Augusta Caroline. Signature piece 4 x 7 inches‚ tipped on to part album page. Cambridge Cottage‚ 20 November 1841. Princess Augusta of Cambridge‚ later the Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1822-1916). Her father was Prince Adolphus‚ the seventh son of King George III. Price : £65.00
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AUSTIN‚ Alfred. 8761

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Cole‚ thanking him for his contribution to the Benevolent Literary Fund‚ and supplying his autograph thus. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches. Swinford Old Manor‚ 2 March 1908. Alfred Austin (1835-1913)‚ poet laureate. Price : £35.00
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AYRTON‚ Michael. 6335

A series of 5 Autograph Letters Signed [4 in full‚ 1 with initials]‚ and 2 Autograph Postcards Signed [with initials]‚ to Peter Russell‚ ordering books and drawings‚ attempting to broker a deal between Wyndham Lewis’ widow and Russell over some Wyndham Lewis drawings‚ correcting some catalogue errors‚ etc. 10 pp.‚ various sizes‚ all in good condition. Bradfields‚ Toppesfield‚ Essex‚ December 1957 to March 1958. Michael Ayrton (1921–1975)‚ artist and writer. “There is a hitch. Mrs Lewis thinks she won’t accept after all as she feels that she will have no satisfactory pressure to bring on you‚ should you default. ....She is being so tiresome at the moment about attacks on W.L. in the T.L.S. and the Statesman that I am getting pretty sick of trying to help her.” Price : £350.00
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AYTOUN‚ William Edmonstoune. 7188

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to his aunt‚ Lady McNeill‚ discussing family matters and the news that “both the Ansons had been wounded at Lucknow”. 4 pp. 6 x 4 inches‚ remains of guard‚ in good condition. 26 December [?1857]. William Edmonstoune Aytoun (1813-1865)‚ Scottish poet and editor‚ professor of Rhetoric and English Literature at the University of Edinburgh. Price : £35.00
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BABINGTON‚ Charles Cardale. 11636

Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Dear Madam’‚ responding to her botanical enquiry‚ which “is a curious one for the plant has certainly no business (as we suppose) to be in such a place as you describe...” 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 5 Brookside‚ Cambridge‚ 30 May 1890. Charles Cardale Babington (1808–1895)‚ botanist and archaeologist‚ Professor of Botany at Cambridge‚ identifies his correspondent’s plant as Orchis ultulata. Price : £35.00
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BACHHOFFNER‚ George Henry. 4613

Letter Signed‚ to W.E.Greenwell‚ subscribing two guineas to the Browning Fund. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ minor thin in upper margin‚ otherwise good. 204 Marylebone Road‚ 9 March 1874. George Henry Bachhoffner (1810-1879)‚ inventor (inventions connected with the electric telegraph‚ gas stoves‚ oil lamps) and one of the founders of the London Polytechnic Institution. Price : £30.00
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BADEN-POWELL‚ General Robert‚ 1st Baron. 11622

Typed Letter Signed ‘R.Baden Powell’‚ to General George Moncrieff‚ thanking him for “the description of the Model Horse‚ which I shall certainly make known to the Mounted Branches under my command.” 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ on good condition‚ mounted at corners only on an old album page. The Castle‚ Richmond‚ Yorkshire‚ 28 January 1909. Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell‚ first Lord Baden-Powell (1857-1941)‚ hero of Mafeking‚ founder of the Boy Scouts. “It should be a very useful thing for the elementary training of Territorials‚ who have to imagine their horses in so many parts of their instruction.” Price : £250.00
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BAILLIE‚ Joanna. 11290

Envelope only‚ signed ‘Joanna Baillie’ and inscribed by her: “Mrs Joanna Baillie to Dr Beattie‚ returning ‘Forty Days in the Desert’ April 5th.” 2½ x 4½ inches. Undated. Joanna Baillie (1762-1851)‚ Scottish poet and playwright. Price : £30.00
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BAILY‚ Edward Hodges. 11543

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Revd. J.Judkin‚ trying to call off a debt collector‚ because “you must be aware that owing to the suspension of the work for the Palace and the non-payment of the Instalments” Baily is financially inconvenienced. 1½ pages 8 x 5 inches‚ folds‚ in clean condition‚ with the address leaf (with part of an album page adhering to it). 17 April 1835. Edward Hodges Baily (1788-1867)‚ sculptor‚ particularly of busts and statues of national‚ scientific‚ religious and literary figures‚ including the stature of Nelson on the top of Nelson’s Column. He was a pupil of John Flaxman. Financial insecurity was a recurring theme in his life. He was first declared bankrupt in 1831‚ and again in 1838. On the first occasion questions were asked in Parliament on his behalf because his financial distress had resulted from delays in receiving payment for sculptures at Buckingham Palace. Price : £65.00
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BAIRD‚ General Sir David. 9418

Autograph Letter Signed ‘D. Baird’‚ to General Sir Harry Calvert‚ putting the case for a pension for “a poor old soldier” who had served in the Breadalbane Fencibles‚ the 72nd Regt.‚ and the Artillery. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ integral blank leaf inlaid to album leaf. 15 August 1826. General Sir David Baird (1757-1829) fought in India in the war against Tippoo Sultan‚ stormed Seringapatam‚ fought in Egypt (1801)‚ the Cape (1806) and at the Battle of Corunna (1809)‚ during which his left arm was broken by a cannon-ball and later amputated. Price : £85.00
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BAKER‚ Lady Florence. 9714

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Florence Baker’‚ to Mrs. Plumptre‚ taking leave‚ explaining this is the last day before her travels begin. 4 pp. 6 x 4 inches‚ traces of mounting along centre fold. Sandford Orleigh‚ 20 November 1878. The uncommon autograph of Lady Florence Baker‚ wife of the explorer Sir Samuel Baker‚ famous for his African discoveries. “We leave for London tomorrow & the following Thursday start for Constantinople. We shall be very glad to escape a winter in England - it is beginning very early this year.” Price : £120.00
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BAKER‚ Sir Samuel White. 10109

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Morell Mackenzie M.D.‚ asking him to pay a visit to see Lady Baker who “continues weak‚ with a troublesome cough”. 1½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ a few very light stains only‚ integral leaf. Almond Hotel [Brighton‚ 21 December 1873]. Sir Samuel White Baker (1821-93)‚ explorer in Africa. Sir Morell Mackenzie (1837-1892)‚ physician and laryngologist. Price : £100.00
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BALFOUR‚ Clara Lucas. 4714

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Lovejoy‚ telling him that his note of introduction to Mr.Longman has been fruitful‚ with the result that Longmans have agreed to publish her book. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ one stain on the second leaf‚ otherwise in good condition. Alfred Road‚ Harrow Road‚ 28 August 1851. Clara Lucas Balfour (1808-1878)‚ lecturer and author. “Next to the sure delight of devising kindly deeds is the pleasure of finding them successful.” Price : £45.00
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BALL‚ Sir Robert Stawell. 9776

Autograph Letter Signed‚ thanking his correspondent for the reminder about the payment of premiums. A good one page example 7 x 4½ inches. Observatory‚ Cambridge‚ 16 June 1902. Sir Robert Stawell Ball (1840-1913)‚ Irish astronomer and mathematician‚ Royal Astronomer of Ireland. 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”. Price : £250.00
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BANVILLE‚ Theodore de. 2574

Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘madame’‚ saying that it would have given him much pleasure to meet Georges Hugo‚ but the severe illness of de Banville’s wife means that this will not now be possible. In French. 1 page 8 x 5.5 inches‚ in good condition. Paris‚ 12 January 1889. Theodore de Banville (1823-1891)‚ French writer. Price : £65.00
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BARING‚ Evelyn‚ Lord Cromer. 10008

Autograph Letter Signed ‘E.Baring’‚ addressed ‘My dear Sir’ [W.Martin Wood‚ formerly Editor of the Times of India]‚ discussing the Famine Grant to India‚ believing that that the details are better worked out in London than in Calcutta. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ folds‚ light dust soiling to final page. Cairo‚ 6 February 1884. Evelyn Baring (1841-1917)‚ Earl Cromer‚ consul-general in Egypt 1883-1907. Price : £35.00
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BARING‚ Evelyn‚ Lord Cromer. 10881

Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘My Lord’‚ discussing the opportunities for Englishmen in Egypt. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 26 Hill Street‚ Berkeley Square‚ 3 October 1901. Evelyn Baring (1841-1917)‚ Earl Cromer‚ consul-general in Egypt 1883-1907. “I should‚ however‚ add that the opportunities which present themselves for employing young Englishmen in Egypt are extremely rare‚ and‚ when they occur‚ candidates - of whom wome special technical qualification is usually required - are numerous.” Price : £35.00
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BARING‚ Evelyn‚ Lord Cromer. 9839

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Cromer’‚ to Mr. Thornton‚ looking forward reading the biography of Sir Michael Meade‚ and commenting‚ “You have every reason to be proud of your distinguished cousin” [Sir Herbert Kitchener]. 3 pp. 7½ x 4¾ inches‚ folds‚ surface creasing. Cairo‚ 30 May 1898. Evelyn Baring (1841-1917)‚ Earl Cromer‚ consul-general in Egypt 1883-1907. At this time Kitchener was advancing towards the Dervish armies. Price : £65.00
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BARING‚ Sir Thomas. 11583

An interesting Autograph Letter Signed‚ saying that “the Nestorian Yohanna & his companions” are returning home with £250 independent of their travelling expenses‚ the money being remitted to Sir Stratford Canning “for the redemption of the children or Oroomish from the pledge of the Mahomedans” through American missionaries. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Stratton Park‚ Andover Road‚ 26 September 1844. Sir Thomas Baring‚ 2nd Baronet (1772 –1848). Sir Stratford Canning (1786-1880)‚ ambassador at Constantinople. Price : £45.00
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BARNARD‚ George. 11124

Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Dear Sir’ [E.W.Cooke‚ marine artist]‚ mentioning his recent work on Switzerland‚ wanting “to ask your opinion of a new work I have now in hand on the passes of the Alps”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Castle End‚ Kenilworth‚ 9 September 1850. George Barnard‚ artist‚ brother-in-law of Michael Faraday. Price : £35.00
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BARRINGTON‚ Shute‚ Bishop of Durham. 7072

Autograph Letter Signed ‘S.Dunelm’‚ to Archdeacon Paley‚ offering him the rectory of Bishop Wearmouth in his diocese. 2 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ folds‚ surface creasing. Cavendish Square‚ 5 March 1795. Shute Barrington (1734-1826)‚ Bishop of Durham. Barrington worked closely with Wilberforce's friend Beilby Porteus‚ bishop of London‚ and after Porteus's death he himself became Wilberforce's principal episcopal patron. His high standing and influence‚ no less than his considerable wealth‚ were invaluable to Wilberforce‚ who described him to Hannah More as ‘a very sun‚ the centre of an entire system’ (Overton‚ 89). Barrington interested himself in Wilberforce's causes‚ denouncing the slave trade‚ in his 1775 sermon for the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel‚ as ‘a traffic as inhuman in the mode of carrying it on‚ as it is unjustifiable in it's principle’ (Barrington‚ Sermons‚ 45). Barrington was the most important ecclesiastical figure aligned with both the evangelical reformers and their high-church counterparts‚ known as the Hackney Phalanx. William Paley (1743-1805)‚ author of Horae Paulinae (1790) and Evidences of Christianity‚ both mentioned by Barrington in this letter. Paley accepted the offer f the living. Price : £120.00
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BARRY‚ James‚ fourth Earl of Barrymore. 4963

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Barrymore’‚ addressed ‘Dear Madam’‚ discussing treatments by different doctors‚ the settlement of a “troublesome affair” in Ireland‚ and family news. 3 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ in fair condition‚ old repairs at folds and margins. London‚ 4 May 1738. James Barry‚ fourth earl of Barrymore (1667-1748)‚ politician and Jacobite conspirator. He served as a general in the War of the Spanish Succession. He had a political career and was appointed to the Irish privy council in 1714. Late in life he took the impulsive decision to support the Young Pretender‚ and became a figure of national importance himself when he was discovered as the English rebel who would meet the invading French army in 1744. His advanced age saved him from prosecution and probable execution. Price : £100.00
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BARTH‚ Theodor. 3539

Autograph Letter Signed‚ inviting his correspondent to visit. 1 page‚ in English‚ 8.5 x 5.5 inches‚ filing hole‚ one tiny piece shaved at corner. Berlin‚ 15 November 1906. Theodor Barth (1849-1909)‚ German editor and political leader. Liberal member of the Reichstag. Founded and edited (1883-1907) Die Nation. Price : £35.00
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BARYATINKSI‚ Prince Aleksandr Ivanovich. 6766

His Autograph‚ mounted on part of an old album page. 1½ x 2½ inches. Undated. Prince Aleksandr Ivanovich Baryatinski (1814-79)‚ Russian field marshal‚ was given command of the army in the Caucasus by Emperor Alexander II. Price : £25.00
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BATTAM‚ Thomas. 6339

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs.Jameson‚ thanking her for her articles on the “Schools of Design”‚ and sending as a gift “a small Statuette of a Sea Nymph in Porcelain Statuary (the material which I originated & which has led to so many imitations”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Trent Vale Cottage‚ Stoke upon Trent‚ 22 January 1850. Thomas Battam (1810-1864) was a British painter of miniatures. He was born in London. He produced copies in enamels‚ several of which were exhibited at the Royal Academy (1833 - 1840). Battam was later employed as a painter at the Copeland porcelain factory‚ and was the founder‚ and president‚ of the Crystal Palace Art Union. Price : £75.00
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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. Price : £100.00
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BAYARDI‚ Ottavio Antonio. 10949

Letter Signed‚ evidently referring to a sculpture and the difficulties in deciphering the inscription. In Italian. 1½ pages 10 x 7 inches‚ integral blank leaf‚ in good condition. Naples‚ 28 August 1753. Ottavio Antonio Bayardi (1694-1764?)‚ bishop‚ author‚ compiler of the Catalogue (1754) of the ancient monuments of Herculaneum. Price : £120.00
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BAYLY‚ Ada Ellen. 10213

Autograph Letter Signed ‘A.E.Bayly‚ Edna Lyall’‚ addressed ‘Dear Madam’‚ explaining that she can only speak (about the Boer War) through her fiction. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ some light ink smudging‚ in good condition. 6 College Road‚ Eastbourne‚ 27 January 1900. Ada Ellen Bayly (Edna Lyall) (1857-1903)‚ novelist. “I hope indirectly to show the evils of war & the gains of conciliation by my Play ‘In Spite of All’. It was written when we were full of hope last spring & summer as to Universal Peace & Arbitration‚ & I little thought we should be in the midst of a most terrible war when it was produced.” Price : £45.00
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BEALE‚ Lionel Smith. 4046

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dr.Sharpe‚ discussing his professional disagreement with Kolliker‚ insisting that he has avoided the use of doubtful evidence‚ and that after all his own hard work it is hardly surprising “that one should be very anxious to see specimens subversive of all ones work made by simply soaking in water with one thousandth acetic acid”. 4 pp. 6½ x 4 inches‚ in fine condition. 61 Grosvenor Square‚ 2 May 1862. Lionel Smith Beale (1828-1906)‚ doctor and microscopist‚ taught the use of the microscope in histological and physiological research. His earliest separately published book was The Microscope and its Application to Clinical Medicine {1854]‚ which went through several editions‚ the fifth and last edition [1880] being called How to Work with the Microscope. Through his microscopic methods‚ he advanced medical science‚ particularly relating to nerves and to germs. This work foreshadowed much later work on bacterial disease‚ anticipating by five years the microbic theory of disease and Pasteur’s doctrine of immunisation. “I have written to Kolliker. He was very hard on me last night - more so than Kulne who without having seen my paper thinks I have described vascular nerves! - but Kolliker summarily dismisses the whole matter without even mentioning that the fibres may extend a little farther than he has seen them.” Price : £85.00
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BEAUCLERK‚ Lord Amelius‚ Admiral. 5212

Autograph Note Signed [probably to Thomas Pollard‚ the naval agent at Leghorn]‚ asking for supplies of gin and fruit. 1 apge 6 x 7 inches‚ trimmed and stained‚ minor defects‚ traces of mounting. Undated. Admiral Lord Amelius Beauclerk‚ G.C.B. (1771-1846). Beauclerk served at the blockade of Toulon (1795) and at the landing at Walcheren (1810). This note was found among some naval correspondence received by Thomas Pollard during the Toulon blockade. Price : £45.00
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BEAUREGARD‚ General George Toutant. 9030

Autograph Letter in the third person‚ in which “Genl. Beauregard presents his compliments to Mr & Mr Darby Griffith...”‚ explaining that his forthcoming journey to the Continent prevents his acceptance of their invitation to dinner. 7 x 4½ inches‚ with the integral blank leaf laid down on part of an old album leaf. With a separate engraved visiting card of Genl. G. Toutant de Beauregard‚ New Orleans‚ Louisiana. 11 St. James Place [London]‚ 1 July 1866. General George Toutant Beauregard (1818-93)‚ General in the Confederate Army. The visiting card has the upper left corner turned down‚ indicating personal delivery‚ and lower right the letters p.p.c. (’pour prendage congé’ or to take leave). Price : £350.00
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BECHER‚ Alexander Bridport‚ Captain R.N. 2603

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Lt.Col. de Havilland in Guernsey‚ discussing his letter to Captain Beaufort on the subject of currents. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches. Admiralty‚ 24 August 1835. Captain Alexander Bridport Becher (1796-1876)‚ assistant in the Hydrographic Office (1823-65)‚ editor of the Nautical Magazine‚ author of The Landfall of Columbus on his first voyage to America (1856). ‘I am not aware that any measurement of the relative heights of the Red Sea and Mediterranean has been made since that of the French engineers.’ Price : £65.00
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BECQUEREL‚ Antoine César. 10252

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Becquerel’‚ to Monsieur Boutigny [Pierre Hippolyte Boutigny‚ professor of chemistry]‚ discussing his research into the action of hydro-chloric acid in the formation of sulphur of arsenic. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ with address leaf‚ tippped on to part of an old album page. Paris‚ 26 March 1833. Antoine César Becquerel (1788-1878)‚ French scientist and a pioneer in the study of electric and luminescent phenomena. In 1825 he invented a differential galvanometer for the accurate measurement of electrical resistance. In 1829 he invented a constant-current electrochemical cell‚ the forerunner of the Daniell cell. In the same year‚ working with his son A. E. Becquerel‚ he discovered the photoelectric effect on an electrode immersed in a conductive liquid. In 1837 he became a Fellow of the Royal Society‚ and received its Copley Medal for his various memoirs on electricity‚ and particularly for those on the production of metallic sulphurets and sulphur by electrolysis. He was the first to prepare metallic elements from their ores by this method. Price : £450.00
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BECQUEREL‚ Edmond. 10251

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Edmond Becquerel’‚ to Monsieur Boutigny [Pierre Hippolyte Boutigny‚ professor of chemistry]‚ apparently inviting him to witness experiments with sulphuric acid (based on Boutigny’s work) to be undertaken by Becquerel’s father at the botanical gardens In French. A good one page example 8 x 6 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ tipped on to an old album leaf. 18 October 1850. Uncommon. Alexandre-Edmond Becquerel (1820-1891) was a French physicist who studied the solar spectrum‚ magnetism‚ electricity‚ and optics. He is known for his work in luminescence and phosphorescence. He discovered the photovoltaic effect‚ which is the physics behind the solar cell‚ in 1839. He was the son of Antoine César Becquerel and the father of Henri Becquerel. Price : £450.00
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BEECHEY‚ Sir William. 11438

An interesting Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed to Mr. Davis (”by favor of Mr Landseer”)‚ publisher‚ discussing his presentation of “the first number” to the Academy‚ asking for the price of Mr. Barry’s works‚ and mentioning “the last proof Impression of my dear friend Mr. Paul Sandby by Mr. Henry Landseer‚ which I highly approve of‚ it is extremely like my Picture‚ and very highly and masterly finished.” 2½ pages 9 x 7 inches‚ address panel‚ in good condtion‚ remains of guard. 28 June 1809. Sir William Beechey (1753-1839)‚ painter. He was appointed portrait painter to Queen Charlotte‚ and became one of the most fashionable portrait painters in Georgian England. Price : £120.00
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BEERBOHM‚ Sir Henry Maximilian (Max). 5093

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Sincerely yours‚ Max Beerbohm’‚ sending his autograph “with great pleasure”. An attractive one page example‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good clean condition‚ integral blank leaf. 48 Upper Berkeley Street‚ August 1899. Sir Henry Maximilian Beerbohm (1872-1956)‚ ‘the Incomparable Max’‚ writer and caricaturist. Price : £175.00
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BEERBOHM‚ Sir Henry Maximilian (Max). 9398

Autograph Letter in the third person‚ in which “Mr Max Beerbohm has very great pleasure in accepting‚ for himself ‘and Lady’‚ the kind invitation of the O.P.Club”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ integral blank leaf‚ fine. 48 Upper Berkeley Street‚ 16 November 1900. Sir Henry Maximilian Beerbohm (1872-1956)‚ ‘the Incomparable Max’‚ writer and caricaturist. Price : £100.00
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BELCHER‚ John. 10585

Autograph Letter Signed‚ making arrangements for a meeting. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 20 Hanover Square‚ 8 January 1897. John Belcher (1841-1913)‚ architect. Price : £30.00
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BELL Jacob. 10456

Autograph Letter Signed to the Count D’Orsay offering to take him and the Countess of Blessington to “the public supper of the Children at Christ’s Hospital” (during Lent) then describing and illustrating the event. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches in fine condition incorporating four ink sketches of the boys at the Supper. 15 Langham Place 14 March 1847. Jacob Bell (1810-1859) founder of the Pharmaceutical Society and patron of the arts. He came from a Quaker family and once went dressed as a woman to Meeting for Worship as a challenge to the practice of male and female Friends having to sit on different sides of the Meeting room. “Scene 1st. One of the boys ascends the pulpit & reads prayers gospel & grace. Scene 2nd. The boys sing a psalm and an anthem. Scene 3rd at the word of command they attack the bread & butter - several hundred munching at once. Scene 4th they walk in procession round the great Hall carrying the breadbaskets empty plates &c & as they pass the Treasurer they bow in a manner quite sui generis. Lastly they go to their dormitories.” Price : £200.00
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BELL‚ Ernest. 7119

A series of 6 Autograph Letters Signed (4 signed in full‚ 2 with initials only)‚ to Joseph Collinson of the Humanitarian League‚ discussing Collinson’s work and career‚ insisting on the power of the mind over the body and deploring Collinson’s worries about his eyesight‚ animal welfare‚ etc. 13 pp.‚ in good condition. London‚ 1897-1915. Ernest Bell (1851–1933)‚ publisher and animal welfare campaigner. After 1893 he gave much of his time to administration and fund-raising for three main reform causes: vegetarianism‚ humanitarianism‚ and animal welfare. Bell's fervency‚ family wealth‚ and publishing background made him an effective organizer. From the 1890s his firm of G. Bell & Sons is found publishing for the Vegetarian Society and the Humanitarian League. In one letter Bell discusses names (possibly in connection with Collinson’s children): “I do not see why you should not have an Ernest. But the name seems to me a little effeminate in sound though in meaning I do not see how it can be beaten. Harold‚ Eric‚ Cedric are good forcible old Saxon names which always go well with the surname.” Price : £75.00
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BELL‚ John Zephaniah. 6590

An interesting Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Nathaniel George Philips in Liverpool‚ musing on an accident which had befallen the pictures he had bought in Italy‚ discusing paintings and commissions. 3 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ with the address panel‚ small tear at seal opening‚ tipped on to an old album page. Irongate Wharf‚ London‚ 24 November 1826. John Zephaniah Bell (1794 - 1883)‚ artist. Born in Dundee‚ Bell studied in London‚ Paris and Rome‚ where he developed an interest in Italian Fresco painting. In 1833‚ Bell painted ceiling frescos in the Edinburgh mansion Muirhouse‚ one of which survives. These impressed Sir David Wilkie (1785 - 1841)‚ who described Bell as the 'reviver of Fresco painting in Scotland.' Bell taught briefly in Manchester and settled in London‚ while continuing to travel. “Perhaps I shall be able to go round by Liverpool and see your painting room and Lord St.Vincent’s letter‚ how he managed to decline a picture he had ordered - and see your picture of Marino how you had managed the figures - did your uncle order it? ...I am painting a group of two young ladies whom I love very much it is no commission.” Price : £75.00
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BELL‚ John. 6704

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dawson Turner‚ asking him to use his influence in Bell’s favour to obtain the sculpture commission for “a testimonial to be erected to the late Sir Fowell Buxton”. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 1 Marlboro’ Terrace‚ Victoria Road‚ Kensington‚ 15 September 1845. John Bell (1811-95)‚ sculptor‚ produced the Guards’ Memorial (1858) in Waterloo Place‚ and the American group in the Hyde Park Albert Memorial (1873). He was also one of the first British sculptors to experiment in the use of polychrome and new materials such as terracotta‚ which again became popular at the end of the nineteenth century for symbolist and the ‘new’ sculpture. Price : £65.00
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BELLEW‚ John Chippendale Montesquieu. 6640

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Dear Sir & Brother’‚ agreeing to give two readings in Hull‚ and setting out his terms. 2½ pages 8 x 5 inches‚ folds‚ second leaf laid down (some paste show through). Bristol‚ 28 January 1864. John Chippendale Montesquieu Bellew [formerly Higgin] (1823–1874)‚ popular preacher and public reader. In 1851 he travelled to India‚ where he was chaplain of St John's Cathedral in Calcutta from December 1852 to 1855. During this time he wrote for the Morning Post and edited the Bengal Hurkaru. During the late 1850s and early 1860s‚ he built up a reputation as one of the most popular preachers in London‚ becoming as well known as Charles Spurgeon. A contemporary commented that Bellew had ‘a disregard for conventionalities and an unaffected love of easy life‚ like an old French abbé‚ in his airy‚ defiant‚ gallant‚ philandering way’. Much of his leisure time was devoted to writing: besides many of his sermons‚ he also published Shakespeare's Home at New Place‚ Stratford-upon-Avon (1863)‚ a novel‚ Blount Tempest (3 vols.‚ 1865)‚ and an anthology of English poetry‚ Poets' Corner (1869). After his conversion to Roman Catholicism‚ he devoted his time to public readings. His readings were said to equal those of Fanny Kemble and Charles Dickens‚ and his performance of Thomas Hood's ‘Bridge of Sighs’ to rival that of Thackeray. [DNB] Price : £65.00
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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.’ Price : £75.00
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BEMBERG‚ Herman. 9619

Autograph Letter Signed‚ about the sale of a work including Chanson Bretonne for which he has composed the music‚ announcing that fifty copies would be available printed on Japanese paper. In French. 1½ pages 8 x 5 inches‚ folded. 43 Avenue du Bois de Boulogne‚ undated. Herman Bemberg 1859-1931)‚ French composer. He was known for numerous songs and pieces for the piano‚ as well as by his cantata La Mort de Jeanne d'Arc (1886)‚ comic opera Le Baiser de Suzon (1888)‚ and grand opera Elaine (produced at Covent Garden in 1892). Among his songs the dramatic recitative Ballade du Desespere was well known‚ and Chant Hindou was quite popular and frequently included in anthologies. Price : £45.00
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BENNETT‚ William Sterndale. 5258

Autograph Letter Signed ‘William Sterndale Bennett’‚ to Mr.Thring‚ offering two dates for their meeting and sending his regards to his family. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4½ inches. The Athenaeum‚ 1 May 1867. Sir William Sterndale Bennett (1816-1875)‚ English pianist and composer‚ friend of Mendelssohn‚ and principal of the Royal Academy of Music (1868). Price : £65.00
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BENSON‚ Edward White. 2439

Autograph Letter Signed ‘E.Cantuar’ as Archbishop of Canterbury‚ to Mr.Dickson‚ saying that he is waiting to see whether the Archbishop of Dublin is satisfied with his modification‚ asking for a delay in distribution‚ and ‘that the type may be kept standing for further correction’. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ with the signature on the third page‚ in good condition‚ remains of tape along one margin. Addington Park‚ Croydon‚ 30 October 1891. Edward White Benson (1829-96)‚ Archbishop of Canterbury (1882)‚ father of A.C.Benson‚ E.F.Benson‚ and R.H.Benson. Price : £45.00
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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). Price : £120.00
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BENSON‚ Martin‚ Bishop of Gloucester. 6635

Printed Certificate signed ‘M.Gloucester’‚ recommending Canon Philip Barton to be a Subscribing Member of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. Also signed by John Denne‚ antiquary. Printed‚ completed in manuscript‚ 6½ x 7½ inches‚ laid down. 5 March 1749/50. Martin Benson (1689-1752)‚ Bishop of Gloucester‚ celebrated by Alexander Pope: “Manners with candour are to Benson given‚ To Berkeley every virtue under heaven.” John Denne (1693-1767)‚ antiquary. Price : £45.00
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BENTHAM‚ James‚. 11189

Autograph Note‚ in the third person‚ two months before his death at the age of 86‚ thanking Miss Wales “for the valuable Portrait of her venerable Father”. 4 x 6 inches‚ in good condition‚ traces of mounting at corners on verso. Ely‚ 26 September 1794. The Rev. James Bentham (1708-1794)‚ historian of Ely. Price : £45.00
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BENTLEY‚ Nicolas. 3044

A most attractive Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Dear Links’‚ discussing his own changing calligraphy‚ and sending ‘this modest specimen of what can be done by blood‚ tears‚ toil & sweat’. 18 lines on 1 page 9 x 6.5 inches‚ in good condition. 44 Queens Gate Gardens‚ SW 7. 17 December 1948. Nicolas Bentley‚ book illustrator and author. ‘If there are any hints & tips I can give you‚ because it must be admitted that nine-tenths of good calligraphy consists of tricks‚ do ask me. I am all for everyone improving their hands.’ Price : £75.00
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BERESFORD‚ General William Carr. 7393

Autograph Free Front‚ signed ‘Beresford’ lower left‚ addressed to Lieut.Genl. Sir John Keane at Portsmouth. 3 x 4½ inches‚ mounted on part of an old album page‚ one small tear. Dorking‚ 18 December 1833. William Carr Beresford (1768-1854)‚ Peninsular War general‚ Marshal in the Portuguese Service. Price : £25.00
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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. Price : £45.00
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BERGERAT‚ Emile. 9947

Autograph Letter Signed‚ asking for news of his two plays‚ ‘La Pompadour’ and ‘Vidocq’‚ and enquiring whether his correspondent has heard from his friend‚ the American impressario. In French. 1 page 7 x 5½ inches‚ fine. Villa Caliban‚ 5 June 1909. Emile Bergerat (1845-1923)‚ French poet and dramatist. Price : £75.00
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BERNARD Sir Thomas 6313

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Tho.Bernard’ to the Hon.H.Goodhall discussing the use of charitable funds a bill for their regulation which would also cover Charity Schools and other subjects suggesting the compilation of “a Register & Investment of these Funds”. 2 pp. 9½ x 8 inches in good condition address leaf removed. Foundling 16 April 1805. Sir Thomas Bernard second baronet (1750–1818) philanthropist. He spent the early part of his life in British North America where his father was governor of Massachusetts and was educated at a private school in New Jersey and at Harvard University. devoted the best part of his later life to philanthropy especially concerning the welfare of the poor. He took an active interest in the London Foundling Hospital and became a governor and then in 1795 treasurer all the while involving himself in its day-to-day affairs and finances until ill health forced his retirement in 1806. Bernard was also concerned at the unwholesome working conditions of children in cotton factories and of apprentice chimney sweeps. There emerged from the work of Bernard and the Society for Bettering the Condition of the Poor a school for the indigent blind the Cancer Institution and the Fever Institution alongside other initiatives. He was also interested in allotments friendly societies Sunday societies schools of industry medical charities penny clubs the aged poor and schemes for the promotion of vaccination. [DNB] “The publishing a List of abused Charities would I fear be an odious & irritating thing; & would only serve to detect a very few Abuses out of many.” Price : £150.00
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BESSEMER‚ Sir Henry. 10934

Letter Signed ‘Henry Bessemer’‚ to M.Boutigny (of Evreux) in London‚ undertaking that if the manufactory is not established in England by the proposed company‚ “I will not disclose or make use in any way of the process or machinery exhibited to me at La Villette”. 1 page 10 x 8 inches‚ with the integral address leaf (franked 1d red) tipped on to an old album page‚ in good condition. London‚ 20 April 1852. Sir Henry Bessemer (1813–1898)‚ steel maker‚ engineer and inventor. Price : £100.00
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BETHAM‚ Sir William. 9927

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Glaston[?]‚ about the recent printing of a “stale” story from Irish history‚ written some time ago by Betham for the Irish Ant. A.‚ and since published in the Penny Journal and elsewhere. 2¼ pages 7½ x 4½ inches‚ one corner clipped‚ address panel. Stradbrook House‚ 27 December 1834. Sir William Betham (1779-1853)‚ Ulster King of Arms‚ “You have had my story of Real Hgh O’Donnell cooked up for the Mag. is it not somewhat stale?” Price : £35.00
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BETHUNE‚ Lieutenant General Sir Edward Cecil. 11628

Typed Letter Signed‚ to Major Tudor Craig‚ declining to pay Chatterton a fee for lecturing‚ because “The benevolent Government will not pay expenses of lecturers. We are supposed to do our own teaching.” 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ light traces of mounting. With a separate chromolithograph portrait. War Office‚ 18 January 1915. Lieutenant General Sir Edward Cecil Bethune (1855-1930). Commissioned into the 92 Highlanders‚ 1875; served in Second Afghan War‚ 1878-1880; service in First Boer War‚ South Africa‚ 1880-1881; transferred to 6 Dragoon Guards‚ 1886; Maj‚ 16 Lancers‚ 1895; served in Second Boer War‚ South Africa‚ 1899-1902; raised and commanded Bethune's Horse‚ South Africa‚ 1899-1900; relief of Ladysmith‚ 1900; Assistant Adjutant General‚ Field Force‚ South Africa‚ 1900; Commanding Officer‚ 16 Lancers‚ 1900-1904; Brevet Col‚ 1900; Col on Staff‚ 1901; commanded Cavalry Bde‚ South Africa‚ 1901; appointed to General Staff and promoted to Brig Gen‚ 1905; awarded CB‚ 1905; commanded Eastern Sub-District‚ Cape Colony‚ south Africa; Maj Gen‚ 1908; Col‚ 4 (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards‚ 1908-1920; awarded CVO‚ 1909; General Officer Commanding West Lancashire Div‚ Territorial Force‚ Western Command‚ 1909-1912; Director General‚ Territorial Force‚ 1912-1917; Lt Gen‚ 1913; served in World War One‚ 1914-1918. Price : £30.00
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BEVIGNANI‚ Enrico. 10263

Salary receipt‚ signed ‘E.Bevignani’‚ for £80 received from M.Gye of the Royal Italian Opera‚ Covent Garden. 5 x 8 inches‚ in good condition. London‚ 3 May 1871. Enrico Bevignani Modesto (b.Naples‚ 1841 - 1903)‚ orchestral conductor‚ composer and theatrical impressario. In 1864 he moved to London‚ and from 1871 to 1878 he was the permanent conductor at Covent Garden. On March 17 1879 he conducted the world premiere of Eugene Onegin at the Maly Theatre in Moscow. Price : £25.00
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BIDDULPH‚ Sir Thomas Myddleton. 11387

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to General Gardiner‚ discussing the appointment he had been offered: “It was a matter which caused me much anxiety but I felt myself bound to do what was most agreeable to the Queen.” 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Windsor Castle‚ 28 March 1877. General Sir Thomas Myddleton Biddulph (1809-1878)‚ courtier. Price : £30.00
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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...” Price : £85.00
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BIGNON‚ Louis Pierre Edouard‚ Baron. 11414

Traité d’Armistice du 23 Avril 1814. A contemporary manuscript of the 17 articles of the Treaty‚ nominating the national representatives for negotiations leading to the termination of Article 8 of the Treaty demanded by the King of Prussia and the new King of France‚ annotated on the first page by Baron Bignon‚ who has listed the chosen representatives of Russia‚ Austria and Prussia. In French. 10 pp. 12 x 8 inches‚ in overall good condition. Paris‚ 28 May 1814. A very interesting draft diplomatic document prepared at a critical date in French history. Napoleon abdicated on 6 April. The Comte d’Artois assumed the title of Louis XVIII on 3 May. On 30 May 1814 the first Peace of Paris was declared between France and the Allies. Louis Pierre Edouard‚ Baron Bignon (1771-1841)‚ French diplomat and historian. At the end of 1810 he became French resident at Warsaw and was for a couple of years supreme in the affairs of the grand duchy. The preparation of a constitution for Poland‚ on which he was engaged‚ was‚ however‚ interrupted by the events of 1812. Bignon‚ after a short imprisonment at the hands of the allies‚ returned to France. It was Bignon who travelled out to Nogent on 7 February 1814 to inform Napoleon that Murat had gone over to the Allies. During the Hundred Days he once more entered Napoleon's service‚ and‚ after the battle of Waterloo‚ as minister of foreign affairs under the executive commission‚ it was Bignon who signed the convention of the 3rd of July 1815‚ by which Paris was handed over to the allies. Price : £2,750.00
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BIKKERS‚ Alexander Van Wyngarden. 5402

Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing his efforts to bring about a better understanding between the British and the Dutch‚ mentioning his weekly columns and much else. 3½ pages 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. City of London College‚ 52 Leadenhall Street‚ London‚ 11 October 1873. Alexander Van Wyngarden Bickkers‚ philologist and etymologist‚ published a translation of Schleicher's ‘Darwinism tested by the Science of Language’ (1869)‚ The Philosophy of Verbal Monopoly (1869)‚ etc. Price : £35.00
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BILLING‚ Archibald. 4289

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Miss Gye‚ saying that he has been seeking a cameo for her‚ and hopes she will accept “this one made by a Roman and set by a Roman”. 1 page 4½ x 3½ inches‚ fine. 6 Grosvenor Gate‚ 11 July 1868. Archibald Billing (1791-1881)‚ Irish doctor (and writer on art) who produced a number of influential medical text books‚ including The First Principles of Medicine (1831) and On the Treatment of Asiatic Cholera (1848). This letter reflects his other interests; in 1867 he published The Science of Gems‚ Jewels‚ Coins‚ and Medals‚ Ancient and Modern. Price : £45.00
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BINNEY‚ Thomas. 11135

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to B.W.Smith‚ discussing a preaching engagement. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ a few small pieces of paper adhering. Walworth‚ 17 August 1855. “Mr. Bearsall‚ I suppose‚ could take my puplit.” The Rev. Dr. Thomas Binney (1798–1874) was an English Congregationalist divine of the 19th century‚ popularly known as the 'Archbishop of Nonconformity'. He was noted for sermons and writings in defence of the principles of Nonconformity‚ for devotional verse‚ and for involvement in the cause of anti-slavery. Price : £45.00
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BIRDWOOD‚ Sir George. 10072

Autograph Letter Signed‚ two months before his death‚ to Mr. Partington‚ about a rare Hindostani grammar dated 1772 which should be placed in a library‚ offering an interview‚ explaining that “My life is now wholly absorbed in the war...” 8 pp. 6 x 4 inches‚ in good condition. Ealing [24 April 1917]. Sir George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood (1832–1917)‚ administrator in India‚ took part as a naval surgeon in the Persian expedition of 1856–7. Upon his return and in addition to his professional duties Birdwood devoted himself to a variety of social and cultural institutions that helped to shape the new‚ post-1857‚ city of Bombay. In 1868 he returned to England‚ where he began a new career promoting opportunities for cultural and intellectual exchange between India and Great Britain. Price : £35.00
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BIRON‚ Duc de‚ Marshal of France. 11657

Manuscript Certificate Signed‚ confirming the exemplary 18 years service of M. La Grange in the army. Countersigned. In French. An attractive document with a calligraphic heading. 1 page 12 x 8 inches‚ integral blank leaf‚ one hole where a seal has worn away‚ otherwise good. Paris‚ 16 April 1744. Charles Armand de Gontaut (1663-1756)‚ Marquis de Biron‚ then Duc de Biron‚ Marshal of France. Saint-Simon relates a number of anecdotes featuring the Duc de Biron in his Memoirs. Price : £120.00
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BISHOP‚ John. 10661

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Thomas Winkworth at the Gresham Club‚ hoping his professional commitments will allow him to accept the invitation‚ when “I shall have great pleasure in sitting at your elbow on the occasion”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ with the original envelope. Royal Society‚ 16 July 1850. John Bishop F.R.S. (1797-1873)‚ surgeon‚ author of The Physiology of the Human Voice‚ and many related papers. Price : £30.00
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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. Price : £120.00
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BLACKIE‚ John Stuart. 3762

Three Autograph Letters Signed‚ addressed ‘My dear Moir’‚ thanking him for his book and discussing a forthcoming speech. 6 pp.‚ in good condition. Edinburgh‚ 1865 and undated. John Stuart Blackie (1809-1895)‚ Scottish professor and man of letters. “Do not on any account suppose that I am a man to make complimentary speeches to men of whom I know nothing.” Price : £45.00
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BLAIR‚ William. 3916

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Lowry‚ chiding him for sending along for consulations the relatives of one Sanderson‚ “who come with as much freedom as if they brought a fee in their hand!” 3 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ address panel‚ remains of guard‚ in good condition. Great Russell Court‚ 18 July 1808. A rebuke by William Blair (1766-1822)‚ surgeon‚ medical writer (including pamphlets on vaccination‚ the management of penitentiaries‚ a book on venereal disease)‚ collector of rare Bibles‚ cipher inventor. “If you wish me to attend the children‚ grand-children‚ cousins‚ & domestics of remote relatives‚ presting to be sent by Mr.Sanderson’s family‚ I shall request in future that each of them bring a line from you‚ as an introduction‚ & then‚ I shal in return tell you how much benevolence & health you are indebted to me!” Price : £45.00
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BLAKESLEY‚ Joseph Williams. 11008

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Dear Donaldson’‚ discussing iambics‚ shooting parties‚ and “M.Liancoourt’s method”. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ a few light spots‚ generally good. Ware Vicarage‚ 12 July 1854. Joseph Williams Blakesley (1808-1885)‚ tutor at Trinity Cambridge‚ Dean of Lincoln (1872)‚ member of the Apostles Club‚ and friend of Tennyson‚ who addressed Blakesley in one of his earliest published poems‚ ‘Clear-headed friend‚ whose joyful scorn‚ Edged with sharp laughter‚ cuts atwain The knots that tangle human creeds'. Price : £45.00
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BLANC‚ Charles. 6713

Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.Le Blanc’‚ to Monsieur Weigel‚ thanking him for his notes‚ and discussing the criteria for including artists in the third volume‚ and commenting on the future of this publishing enterprise. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. 59 rue du bac‚ Paris‚ 4 April 1850. Charles Blanc (1813-1882) was a French art critic‚ brother of Louis Blanc. After the February Revolution of 1848‚ he was director of the department for the visual arts at the ministry of the interior. He published the Histoire des peintres de toutes les écoles (Par. 1849-69‚ 14 Vols.)‚ which was translated into English and German. Other works included L'œuvre complet de Rembrandt (4. Aufl. 1873‚ 2 Vols.)‚ and Voyage de la Haute-Egypte‚ observations sur les arts égyptien et arabe (1876). Price : £100.00
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BLATCHFORD‚ Samuel. 10845

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Colonel Jerome Bonaparte‚ thanking him for the box of terrapins‚ adding that “I never ate finer”. 2½ pages 8 x 5½ inches‚ in good condition‚ light creasing at corners. New York‚ 22 December 1871. Samuel Blatchford (1820-1893)‚ Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. “The creatures were frozen as hard and stiff as the North Pole. They were left quietly reposing last night on a waiter on the floor in the kitchen‚ apparently sleeping their last sleep. This morning they were found dancing a minuet with the cat‚ who apparently regarded them as lineal descendants of his Satanic Majesty. Their liveliness was soon put an end to ... It was very kind of you to remember me in this way. Perhaps your better half’s dislike of the dish‚ is the result of her Northern prejudice‚ leading to the belief that small negroes have been disposed of to furnish forth the feast.” Price : £100.00
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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.” Price : £30.00
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BLIND‚ Karl. 11637

A good Autograph Letter Signed‚ to his publisher‚ asking for the return of an unpublished chapter about the period of “Storm and Stress” in Germany (to be incorporated in his forthcoming Reminiscences)‚ with further discussion about England’s difficulties in South Africa and Afghanistan. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 3 Winchester Road‚ South Hampstead‚ undated. Karl Blind (1926-1907)‚ German political agitator‚ refugee‚ and author of numerous political essays‚ biographies‚ articles on Germanic folklore‚ etc. “At present‚ the terrible complication in China‚ which has no doubt been accelerated by the difficulties in which England is still involved in South Africa‚ threatens to have further dangerous consequences in Afghanistan‚ whose ruler is treated very unwisely by the Government at Simla. The tension between Simla and Kabul is very great. I hear a great deal about it through the former Chief State Secretary (Sultan Mohammed Khan‚ a gifted Indian by birth‚ whom I know intimately)‚ who has been in England for some time‚ and who is on the point of going to Simla‚ and from there to Kabul. Would an article on China‚ Afghanistan‚ and the general situation - perhaps under the title ‘New Storm Clouds’ - be welcome?” Price : £100.00
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BLIZARD‚ Sir William. 6722

Autograph Note Signed‚ stating that “this Pupil of the London Hospital has a Claim from various foundations...” 1 page 7½ x 6½ inches‚ scrawled‚ laid down on part of an old album leaf. Undated. Sir William Blizard (1744-1835)‚ surgeon. As a young man Blizard involved himself in radical politics and became a supporter of John Wilkes. He founded the Samaritan Society in 1791‚ he knew Jonas Hanway‚ having worked with him in the Marine Society‚ and had interests in prison reform‚ and in ensuring the respectful treatment of dead bodies. Among Blizard's writings were Suggestions for the Improvement of Hospitals and other Charitable Institutions (1796) and papers in the London Medical Journal‚ between 1789 and 1790. Price : £35.00
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BLIZARD‚ Sir William. 8549

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Wm Blizard’‚ to Dr. Marcot‚ discussing the placing of some boys in a Charity School or Workhouse‚ with mention of the Marine Society and its meetings. 1 page 10 x 8 inches‚ integral address leaf. 17 January 1809. Sir William Blizard (1744-1835)‚ surgeon. As a young man Blizard involved himself in radical politics and became a supporter of John Wilkes. He founded the Samaritan Society in 1791‚ he knew Jonas Hanway‚ having worked with him in the Marine Society‚ and had interests in prison reform‚ and in ensuring the respectful treatment of dead bodies. Among Blizard's writings were Suggestions for the Improvement of Hospitals and other Charitable Institutions (1796) and papers in the London Medical Journal‚ between 1789 and 1790. Price : £100.00
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BLOMFIELD‚ Charles James. 3852

Autograph Letter Signed as Bishop of London‚ to the Rev.Charles Forster‚ thanking him for the copy of his work on the Epistle to the Hebrews. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. London‚ 10 December 1838. Charles James Blomfield (1786-1857)‚ Bishop of London‚ bestows his cautious thanks “for your kindness in sending me a Copy of your work on the Epistle to the Hebrews‚ which I have no doubt I shall find‚ when I have time to read it‚ as learned and accurate‚ as its outward appearance is prepossessing - I do not mean the covers‚ but the typography”. Price : £45.00
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BLOUET‚ Leon Paul. 3368

Autograph Letter Signed‚ in both forms of his name‚ to Miss Marion Terry‚ ‘the English actress par excellence’‚ sending her an English translation of his play‚ and asking whether she likes the part 4 pp. 6 x 4 inches. London‚ 15 April 1898. Leon Paul Blouet‚ ‘Max O’Rell’ (1848-1903)‚ humorous writer. Price : £30.00
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BLUMENTHAL‚ Jacques. 8204

Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Dear Lever’‚ inviting him to “a little Batchelors dinner”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 15 Hyde Park Gate‚ 27 May 1877. Jacques Blumenthal (1829-1908)‚ German pianist and composer‚ pianist to Queen Victoria. Price : £30.00
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BLUNT‚ Wilfrid Scawen. 11535

Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘My dear Sir’ [W.Martin Wood‚ formerly editor of the Times of India and a writer on Indian affairs]‚ saying he “shd. be glad to see you & talk the Soudan matter over with you”‚ and making arrangements to meet. 2 pp. 6 x 4 inches‚ in good condition‚ with the original envelope. Crabbet Park‚ undated {c.1885]. Wilfrid Scawen Blunt (1840-1922)‚ traveller‚ politician and poet. Price : £85.00
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BOEHM‚ Sir Joseph Edgar. 10027

A good Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Dear Collins’‚ about the dispatch of drawings to “the Cannes Sculptor”‚ describing his visit to Paris with his correspondent’s godson‚ with an account of the Paris Exhibition. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ fine. 41 Marine Parade‚ Brighton‚ 7 November 1889. Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm (1834-90)‚ British sculptor who designed the Queen’s effigy on the 1887 coinage. “If you did not go to Paris you did not loose much - say what they will it was only bigger & more noisy & garlicky than any of our Exh. & if you put the Colonials & the Eiffell into the 62 Ex‚ you have it all with exception of the fine art section & their quite magnificent sculpture. In a few days I will send plaster casts & drawings of the decorations...” Price : £65.00
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BOER WAR. Diaries of Bandsman J.E.Emmett‚ Queen’s Regiment. 11631

Two Diary Notebooks‚ numbered 1 and 6‚ containing graphic accounts of his military life in South Africa (20 October 1899‚ leaving Southampton‚ to 30 January 1900; and from 30 March 1902 to 1 August 1902‚ arriving home‚ “The Greatest day of my Life”)‚ describing all his regular duties‚ his personal experiences of active service under fire near the Tugela‚ the shared misery of life on the march‚ Boer ambushes‚ peace negotiations‚ etc. About 240 pp. in 2 notebooks‚ black leather‚ rubbed‚ spines worn. In the pocket of the notebook was found a carte de visite full length portrait of a young bandsman‚ believed to be Emmett. South Africa‚ 1899-1900‚ 1902. “At last the time came and in such a way as to impress it indelibly on my memory‚ we had crept out of our kindly shelter to put our few belongings together (which are very few) and close up our stretcher so as to move off with our camp which was then drawing in from their various posts when all of a sudden without a moments warning the stillness of the hills around were broke by a teriffic Rifle fire‚ it completely took us by surprise and rather shook our nerves for a while...” Two notebooks of great character‚ recording the the war seen from the ranks by a young bandsman. Emmett is outspoken about his dislike of the war and its continual hardships‚ but maintains a sense of humour right to the end when they reach Guildford on 1 August 1902: “We at once made track for the Barracks in open cabs but we had to stop twice for the drunken fools to have a wet at the Barracks’s‚ we were soon taken in hand‚ and in no time transferred from Full Bloomed South African Warriors into shoplifter‚ Dock Strikers or some such reptiles by a beautiful suit of Civilian clothes which our Gov: should be complimented on for if a man was never a Burgular the clothes we got give is the appearance of been such.” Price : £850.00
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BONE‚ Robert Trewick 11614

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Lynch Cotton‚ Newgate Street‚ giving the date of his father’s election as an Academician. Together with an autograph note signed ‘H.P.Bone’‚ listing four pictures. 2 pp. with one address panel. In good condition. 15 Berners Street‚ 29 April 1831. Robert Trewick Bone and Henry Pierce Bone‚ enamellists‚ sons of Henry Bone (1755–1834)‚ Cornish enamel painter. Price : £45.00
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BONHOMME‚ Honoré. 4525

Two Autograph Letters Signed‚ addressed ‘Cher Bibliophile’‚ discussing books‚ the cost of publishing new editions‚ author’s remuneration‚ and other literary matters‚ mentioning his edition of ‘Voyages de Piron à Beaune’. In French. 2 letters‚ 3 pp.‚ 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Fontainbleau‚ 2 & 19 June 1880. Honoré Bonhomme‚ editor and author. Price : £45.00
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BONNER‚ Hypatia Bradlaugh. 9595

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Joseph Collinson [of the Humanitarian League] about newspaper correspondence and “the action of the N.L.C.” 2 pp. 5½ x 5 inches. 30 Victoria Road‚ Clapham Common‚ 4 March 1894. Hypatia Bradlaugh Bonner (1858–1935)‚ freethinker and radical‚ daughter of Charles Bradlaugh‚ and editor of The Reformer. She lectured widely and served on the executives of the Women's National Liberal Federation‚ the International Arbitration and Peace League‚ and the Humanitarian League‚ for which she wrote an attack on the death penalty in 1905. She expressed her radicalism and belief in equal status for women from within Liberalism rather than through the more publicized suffragette movement. [ODNB] Price : £45.00
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BONNEY‚ Thomas George. 5439

Autograph Correspondence Card Signed ‘T.G.Bonney’‚ discussing Greek compounds. 4½ x 3½ inches‚ fine. 23 Denning Road‚ Hampstead‚ 11 March 1888. Thomas George Bonney (1833-1923)‚ geologist‚ author of numerous works on geological and Alpine subjects. Price : £35.00
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BOOTH‚ Charles. 9003

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dr. Alex Hill‚ Vice Chancellor‚ assuring him he feels “deeply the very high honour which the Council of the Senate propose to confer upon me” and accepting the invitation of the Council. A good one page example 7 x 4½ inches‚ integral blank leaf. Gracedieu‚ Whitwick‚ Leicestershire‚ 11 May 1898. Charles Booth (1840-1916)‚ shipowner and social investigator. His concerns about the condition of the London poor were stimulated by the deep-seated social crisis of the 1880s. He engaged the services of a powerful network of young men and women‚ based on Toynbee Hall‚ the Charity Organization Society‚ and the Royal Statistical Society‚ who were dedicated to solving ‘the social problem’. The first meeting to organise this inquiry was held on 17 April 1886. Booth's investigation‚ which began with his pilot survey of Tower Hamlets in 1887‚ was to last for fifteen years‚ and was eventually to be published in a gathered form as Life and Labour of the People in London in seventeen volumes (1902). Price : £65.00
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BORNIER‚ Henri de. 5557

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Henri de Bornier’‚ to Oscar Comettant‚ discussing his lecture on Attila at the Comedie Française. In French. 2½ pages‚ in clean condition‚ light creasing overall. Undated. Henri de Bornier (1825-1901)‚ French poet and dramatist‚ critic of the Nouvelle Revue (1879-1887). His drama Les Noces d’Attila was first performed in 1880. Price : £35.00
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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. Price : £45.00
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BOSKOFF‚ Georges. 6963

Autograph Musical Quotation‚ inscribed and signed. 4 x 6 inches‚ in good condition. 22 November 1918. Georges Boskoff‚ French composer. Price : £45.00
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BOUILLÉ‚ François Claude Amour‚ marquis de. 9451

Letter Signed‚ recommending M.Rugy‚ Captain of Artillery. An attractive one page example 7½ x 6 inches‚ with integral blank leaf‚ docketed on receipt. Metz‚ 22 August 1787. François Claude Amour‚ marquis de Bouillé (1739-1800) general. He served in the Seven Years' War (1756–1763)‚ and as governor in the Antilles conducted operations against the British in the American Revolutionary War. He became Commander in Chief of the Army of the Meuse‚ Sarre and Moselle in 1790. He proposed to Louis XVI that the royal family should take refuge in a frontier town where an appeal could be made to other nations. When Louis XVI was arrested at Varennes (21 June 1791)‚ Bouillé went into exile in Russia and died in London in 1800. He is the 'Bouillé' alluded to in La Marseillaise. Price : £150.00
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BOULENGER‚ Marcel. 9875

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Marcel Boulenger’‚ [to Enrique Gomez Carrillo]‚ responding to his question as to whether there should be a university chair for ‘L’Élégance’‚ and suggesting that it might be offered to André de Fouquières or Robert de Montesquiou. In French. 1½ pages 7 x 5½ inches‚ in good condition‚ tipped on to an old album leaf. Chantilly‚ 4 November 1910. Marcel Boulenger‚ author of Nouvelles lettres de Chantilly (1922)‚ Nos Élégances (1908)‚ etc. Enrique Gomez Carillo (1873-1927)‚ Guatemalan literary critic and editor. Price : £65.00
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BOURNE‚ Francis Alphonsus‚ Cardinal. 11326

Two Autograph Letters Signed ‘+Francis Abp. of Westminster’‚ to Mr. Britten‚ agreeing to preside at a meeting of the Catholic Truth Society‚ and suggesting a time to discuss it. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Archbishop’s House‚ Westminster‚ 2 October 1903 and 1 March 1904. Francis Alphonsus Bourne (1861–1935)‚ Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster (from 11 September 1903). Price : £60.00
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BOWMAN‚ John Eddowes. 9275

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dr John Forbes Royle‚ regretting that an engagement at home prevents him accepting Royle’s invitation. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches. Kings College‚ 17 January 1849. John Eddowes Bowman (1819-1854)‚ chemist‚ first Professor of Practical Chemistry at King’s College London. Price : £35.00
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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. Price : £75.00
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BRADLAUGH‚ Charles. 10080

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Chapman‚ about the arrival of his letter at the printing office while Bradlaugh was out of England. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ folds. The National Reformer‚ 29 Turner Street‚ Commercial Road‚ 5 May 1873. Charles Bradlaugh (1833-1891) was a political activist and one of the most famous English atheists of the 19th century. He founded the National Secular Society in 1866. Price : £45.00
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BRAMLEY‚ Frank. 11615

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Miss Courtney‚ explaining that he is unable to accept her kind invitation‚ adding that “It was curious coincident my brother meeting your sister on the voyage from Sydney to Wellington‚ the world seems very small at times.” 1½ pages‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ black border‚ in good condition. Newlyn‚ 29 August 1888. Uncommon. Frank Bramley (1857-1915)‚ post-impressionist genre painter of the Newlyn School. “Please excuse writing so late‚ I only arrived from St. Ives late last evening.” Price : £65.00
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BRAMSTON‚ James Yorke‚ Bishop. 11549

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Walter‚ providing a reference for the Bearer‚ Cornelius Santry‚ aged 17‚ “a good lad at present‚ and ..not deficient as to sense or instruction" hoping that he might have a chance of going to Italy to work. 1 page 7½ x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 14 March 1816. James Yorke Bramston (1763-1836) was an English prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Vicar Apostolic of the London District from 1827 until his death in 1836. Price : £45.00
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BRANDE‚ William Thomas. 11474

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to D.P.Gamble‚ making arrangements for their meeting. 1¼ pages‚ 7 x 4¼ inches‚ folds‚ address leaf. Royal Mint‚ 9 May[?]‚ no year given. William Thomas Brande (1788-1866)‚ chemist‚ editor of the Dictionary of Science and Art. He became superintendent of the die department at the Mint. Price : £45.00
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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. Price : £85.00
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BRAUN‚ Isabella. 9452

Letter Signed ‘Isabella Braun’. In German‚ untranslated. 1 page 8½ x 5½ inches‚ in good condition. 1866. Isabella Braun (1815-1886)‚ German writer for the young. Price : £75.00
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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). 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.” Price : £45.00
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BREMER‚ Fredrika. 6161

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs.Cornelius Du Bois‚ regretting that she cannot see her on Thursday‚ but she is coming to New York the following week and hopes to see her then. In English. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ creasing‚ one old repair‚ integral address leaf (postmark Boyd’s City Express Post). Undated. Fredrika Bremer (1801-1865)‚ Swedish novelist‚ author of ‘Hertha’ and ‘Father & Daughter’‚ advocated the emancipation of women. Female education and political emancipation were interests acquired during her visits to Great Britain and the U.S.A.. She travelled widely in Europe and the Levant and published two volumes of impressions. Price : £200.00
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BREMOND‚ Abbé Henri. 10423

A series of three lengthy Autograph Letters Signed‚ to Thibaudet‚ full of literary comment and discussion. In French. 3 letters‚ 12 pp.‚ in good condition. Pau‚ dated but no year given. Henri Bremond (1865-1933) was a French literary scholar‚ sometime Jesuit‚ and Catholic philosopher. In this wide-ranging correspondence he speaks of Martin du Gard‚ Souday‚ Bédier‚ Bergson‚ Maurras‚ Fénelon‚ Bossuet‚ Valéry‚ Newman‚ Pascal‚ etc. Price : £150.00
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BRETON‚ Jules. 3742

Autograph Letter Signed ‘J.Breton’‚ to Monsieur Skill‚ during the Franco-German War‚ describing the local advance and retreat of troops‚ and the difficulties of communication at this time‚ incorporating four verses about the war. In French. 3 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition‚ light creasing and minor defects only. With a separate little note signed by the recipient. [Courrières] 30 October 1870. Jules Breton (1827-1906)‚ French landscape painter. Breton drew his inspiration from the area around Courrières in the Artois region of Northern France. His academic style of painting appealed greatly to the establishment of the Empire and Second Republic‚ and he received a succession of awards and honours. Price : £120.00
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BRETT‚ Piercy‚ Captain R.N. 5850

Letter Signed ‘Piercy Brett’ to Augustus Rogers at the Ordnance Office in London‚ asking him to confirm the appointment of an Armourer to His Majesty’s Ship Flirt. 1 page 12 x 7 inches‚ with the integral address leaf (tears at seal opening) marked ;On His Majesty’s Service’‚ two line Portsmouth postal mark. Flirt Sloop‚ Portsmouth Harbour‚ 21 June 1786. Captain Piercy Brett (1759-1791)‚ nephew of Admiral Piercy Brett. He was appointed Master and Commander on 28 June 1781‚ and Post-Captain on 1 December 1787. His four sons entered the Navy or the Army. Price : £75.00
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BREWSTER‚ Sir David. 11327

Autograph Letter Signed‚ sending his article for the N.B.Review‚ and discussing a photograph of a statue of Newton. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ minor defects‚ some paper adhering to lower edge‚ with a separate engraved portrait of Brewster (one edge stained)‚ with his facsimile signature beneath. St. Leonard’s College‚ 4 March 1854. Sir David Brewster (1781-1868)‚ Scottish physicist‚ made many discoveries in the field of optics. He was principal of Edinburgh University from 1859. Price : £65.00
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BRICHE‚ André‚ General. 11267

Letter Signed ‘Le Vicomte de Briche’ as Lieutenant General in command of the 9th brigade‚ addressed ‘Monseigneur’‚ clarifying the details of a military order. In French. 1 page 12 x 8 inches‚ remains of guard‚ in fine condition‚ ex Bibliotheca Lindesiana. Montpellier‚ 12 November 1816. André-Louis-Elisabeth-Marie Briche (1772-1825) was a French General of the First French Empire who saw action during the Peninsular War. He was Colonel of the 10th Regiment of Hussars between 1806 and 1809‚ before being promoted to Général de Brigade. He led the French Hussars as they charged the Spanish army's left flank at the Battle of the Gebora‚ and attacked the village of Albuera‚ along with Nicolas Godinot's infantry‚ at the Battle of Albuera on 16 May 1811. Price : £75.00
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BRIDGES‚ Robert. 1847

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Donald MacAlister‚ explaining at length the difficulties he faces through looking after a nephew whose parents are in India‚ asking for advice as to which Cambridge college might be suitable for the boy‚ who ‘is very able‚ and has taken a turn for mathematics & mechanics’. 2 pp. 7 x 9 inches‚ fine. Buckingham House‚ Torquay‚ 11 October 1881. Robert Bridges (1844-1930)‚ poet laureate‚ studied medicine at St.Bartholomew’s Hospital and continued to practise until 1881. His correspondent‚ Donald MacAlister (1854-1934)‚ later Principal of Glasgow University‚ was a lecturer in Natural Philosophy at St.Bartholomew’s from 1879. ‘I sought for you when you were in Vienna before I fell ill as I thought you might consent to examine my nephew.’ Price : £65.00
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BRIDGES‚ Robert. 7148

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Robert Bridges’‚ to the Editor of the Bookman‚ assenting to his portrait appearing in the magazine‚ and sending a photograph (not present) which is to be returned “when your people have done with it”. 1½ pages‚ a few minor stains and creases‚ traces of mounting on blank verso‚ generally in good condition. Yattendon‚ Newbury‚ 16 November 1898. Robert Bridges (1844-1930)‚ poet laureate. Price : £45.00
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BRIDGES‚ Robert. 8709

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Robert Bridges’‚ to Geo. Allen & Unwin‚ publishers‚ asking whether the author Robert Sandek is in England. 1 page 4½ x 7 inches. Chilswell‚ Oxford‚ 14 July 1926. Robert Bridges (1844-1930)‚ poet laureate. Price : £35.00
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BRIGHT‚ Jacob. 9263

Autograph Letter Signed‚ explaining that his parliamentary duties prevent him accepting an invitation to address the club. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ stains along upper edge. Alderley Edge‚ Cheshire‚ 3 January 1886. Jacob Bright (1821-1899)‚ politician‚ became leader of the suffragist movement in parliament. He introduced his last bill in the Commons on women's suffrage in 1878. During the subsequent debates within the women's suffrage movement‚ he held out for the full franchise demand‚ including married women‚ rather than the more limited enfranchisement of widows and single women. Price : £30.00
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BRIGHT‚ John. 8840

Autograph Envelope‚ signed ‘John Bright’ lower left‚ addressed to Edward Stanhope at the War Office. 2¾ x 4¾ inches. Reform Club. John Bright (1811-89)‚ radical statesman and orator. Price : £25.00
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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. 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. 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. Price : £75.00
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BROCKEDON‚ William. 11216

Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.Brockedon’‚ inviting his correspondent to join “a house dinner at the Athenaeum”. 1½ pages 29 Devonshire St.‚ 13 July 1838. “Captain Back and I have enlisted a party of 12 including Theodore Hook‚ Macready‚ Stanfield[?]‚ Boz‚ Talfourd &c.”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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BROCKETT‚ John Trotter. 9785

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. S.Prowett‚ 269 Strand‚ agreeing to be “a Subscriber to the Publication of Lord Northwick’s Coins”‚ and enquiring about other publications. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ holed at seal opening‚ piece torn away without loss of text‚ address panel‚ Newcastle postmark. Newcastle upon Tyne‚ 18 May 1824. John Trotter Brockett (1788-1842)‚ antiquary and numismatist. Price : £30.00
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BRODIE‚ Sir Benjamin Collins. 11273

Autograph Letter Signed ‘B.C.Brodie’‚ to ‘My dear Sir Charles’‚ hoping to speak to him on behalf of the General Medical Council‚ of which Brodie is President. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ pinhole‚ vertical crease‚ otherwise in good condition‚ annotated by recipient. Broome‚ Reigate‚ 6 August 1859. Sir Benjamin C.Brodie (1783-1862)‚ surgeon‚ who advocated a milder treatment of diseases of the joints than amputation. Price : £45.00
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BRODIE‚ Sir Benjamin Collins. 3456

Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Dear Madam’‚ advising her to discontinue the rubbing‚ but to continue to use the hand. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ remains of guard‚ in good condition. 14 Saville Row‚ 23 February 1853. Sir Benjamin C.Brodie (1783-1862)‚ surgeon‚ who advocated a milder treatment of diseases of the joints than amputation. Price : £65.00
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BRODIE‚ Sir Benjamin Collins. 5723

Autograph Prescription Signed ‘B.C.Brodie’‚ evidently prescribing a post-natal tonic for Lady Maria Brodie. 1 page 7½ x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 2 January 1854. Sir Benjamin C.Brodie (1783-1862)‚ surgeon. Price : £45.00
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BRODIE‚ Sir Benjamin Collins. 9831

His printed Visiting Card. 1½ x 3 inches‚ paper adhering to verso. Undated. Found among the papers of Pierre Hippolyte Boutigny‚ professor of chemistry. Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie‚ the younger (1817-1880)‚ chemist. In 1865 he was appointed professor of chemistry at Oxford. He discovered an important process for the purification of graphite. Price : £30.00
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BROOKES‚ Joshua. 6723

Autograph Letter Signed‚ saying that he and his party wish to visit the Museum at the India House tomorrow. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ torn at corners where formerly mounted‚ small marginal tears. Theatre of Anatomy‚ Blenheim Street‚ 21 August 1820. Joshua Brookes (1761–1833)‚ anatomist. Over the course of thirty years Brookes assembled a vast collection of human and comparative anatomical specimens‚ including more than 6000 preparations‚ models‚ and casts. The museum was crammed into the upper two floors of his house in Blenheim Street. Brookes's published writings include ‘Lectures on the anatomy of the ostrich’ (The Lancet‚ vol. 12); An Address‚ Delivered at the Anniversary Meeting of the Zoological Club of the Linnean Society (1828); Thoughts on the Best Means of Lessening the Destructive Progress of Cholera (1831); and a description of a new genus of Rodentia (Transactions of the Linnean Society‚ 1829). Price : £65.00
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BROOKS‚ Charles William Shirley. 3535

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Hewitt‚ explaining that he needs the services of someone who can write shorthand ‘and who would take down from my dictation a book I am composing ...You see one would want a man of some little cultivation’‚ and asking for his help in advertising the position. 2 pp.‚ with an advertisement for the second edition of The Silver Cord pasted on one blank verso‚ traces of mounting. 6 Kent Terrace‚ Regents Park‚ 8 May 1862. Shirley Brooks (1816-74)‚ editor of Punch. Price : £45.00
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BROOKS‚ Charles William Shirley. 4458

Autograph Poem‚ ‘Beauty’s Orders’‚ beginning “Three knights are bent at Laura’s knee”‚ Signed’SB’ 2 pp. 9 x 6 inches‚ bearing three stanzas of eight lines each‚ with four line chorus. Occasional light spotting only. The Temple‚ 18 October 1860. Charles William Shirley Brooks (1816-74)‚ editor of Punch‚ poet‚ novelist and essayist‚ has added an extra verse to this album page: “These words were written by Shirley B./ Set to music by poor A.Lee./ Over the leaf there was spilt some tea‚/ So the bard has re-copied them - as you see.” Price : £100.00
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BROUGHAM‚ Henry. 11275

Autograph Pass Signed: ‘Please to admit the bearer to the H. of Lords this day. Brougham.’ 4½ x 7 inches‚ mounted on part of an old album page. 1832. Henry‚ Lord Brougham (1778-1868)‚ Lord Chancellor‚ law reformer‚ orator‚ one of the most famous legal figures of the nineteenth century. Price : £35.00
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BROWN‚ Ford Madox. 11664

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Ford Madox Brown’‚ to G.Haydon‚ making arrangements for him to come to dinner‚ “quite without ceremony”‚ now that William Rossetti is staying in the house. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 37 Fitzroy Square‚ 31 January 1876. Ford Madox Brown (1821-93)‚ pre-Raphaelite painter. Price : £150.00
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BROWN‚ George Douglas. 8968

Autograph Letter Signed ‘G.D.Brown’‚ to Mr.Smith‚ letting him know that “As those Yankee copies seem a long time in coming across‚ I send you one of the English”. A good one page example 7 x 4½ inches. St John’s Wood‚ London [1901]. George Douglas Brown (1869-1902)‚ pseud. George Douglas‚ Scottish novelist‚ author of The House with the Green Shutters (1901). “You will be glad to know that the book is already in its third edition.” Price : £75.00
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BROWN‚ John. 10599

A series of five Autograph Letters Signed‚ to Major Cowell [later Sir John Cowell]‚ discussing‚ among other things‚ a book on Health (for presentation to the Queen)‚ and a plan to take Prince Alfred to a benefit night for Mrs. Dallas (Miss Glyn) who is acting at the Theatre Royal. 5 letters‚ 12 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 23 Rutland Street‚ Edinburgh‚ 1863-1864. John Brown M.D. (1810-1882)‚ author of ‘Rab and His Friends’. Price : £75.00
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BROWNE‚ Gordon. 11390

A good Autograph Letter Signed‚ providing an entertaining account of his early career. 5 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition‚ some light toning to final page. 14 St John’s Wood Road‚ December 1897. Gordon Frederick Browne (1858-1932)‚ artist and children's book illustrator. He was born in Banstead‚ the younger son of notable book illustrator Hablot Knight Browne ("Phiz"). From the 1880s‚ Browne was one of Britain's most prolific illustrators. “...After the usual time at what may be called ‘Dr Whackem’s school for the sons of gentlemen’‚ in fact a private school‚ I had a rather short & rather jerky kind of art school training‚ partly at S.Kensington which did not come up to my then lofty ideal and longer at Heatherleys. Then worked for a short time under Mr Cooper the engraver with the double branched purpose of earning something & learning how to draw on the wood‚ a most useless piece of knowledge now a days...” Price : £150.00
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BROWNE‚ Isaac Hawkins. 7308

Autograph Letter Signed‚ accepting “the high honour of being one of the Vice-presidents of the London Vaccine Institution”. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ integral blank‚ a few marginal defects. 15 South Audley Street‚ 22 January 1808. Isaac Hawkins Browne (1745–1818)‚ politician and industrialist‚ son of Isaac Hawkins Browne (1706-1760)‚ the poet. He represented Bridgnorth for twenty-eight years from 1784 to 1812. He was a supporter of William Pitt and later of the ministries of Henry Addington‚ the duke of Portland‚ and Spencer Perceval. In 1815 Browne published anonymously Essays‚ Religious and Moral‚ which he afterwards acknowledged. His Essays on Subjects of Important Inquiry in Metaphysics‚ Morals and Religion (1822) was not published until after his death. Price : £45.00
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BRULLIOT‚ Franz. 8867

Autograph Letter Signed‚ including a reference to an auction. In German‚ untranslated. A good one page example 10 x 8 inches‚ integral blank leaf. Munich‚ 5 December 1833. Franz Brulliot (1780-1836)‚ engraver and art bibliographer‚ author of Dictionnaire des monogrammes‚ marques figurées‚ lettres initiales‚ noms abrégés etc. avec lesquels les peintres‚ dessinateurs‚ graveurs et sculpteurs ont désigné leurs noms (Munich‚ 1817). Price : £100.00
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BRUNSWICK‚ Frederick William‚ Duke of. 10188

Power of Attorney Signed ‘William Duke of Brunswick’‚ appointing William LeBlanc to sell “a Mansion House called or known by the name of Belmont House situate at Vauxhall” and all the household goods and furniture‚ to deal with all the leases and mortgages necessary for the completion of the sale. Alongside the Duke’s signature is a fine example of his seal in red wax. With the signatures of a two witnesses‚ a lieutenant in the Duke of Brunswick Hussars and the Steward of the Duke of Brunswick. 3 pp. manuscript‚ 12 x 8 inches‚ the first two pages in good condition‚ the integral leaf with a small piece torn from the upper margin‚ and one tear across a blank lower section. 21 October 1814. An uncommon autograph. Frederick William‚ Duke of Brunswick (1771-1815) fought for Prussia against France from 1792 and took part in the Peninsular War. He fell while leading his Black Brunswickers at the Battle of Quatre Bras‚ 16 June 1815. Price : £750.00
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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). Price : £35.00
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BRUNY‚ Jean Baptiste‚ General. 9438

A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Monsieur de Rinan‚ about his official visit to Corsica‚ explaining Corsican affairs‚ the administration‚ the demands made upon him. “la Corse étant le cadet de la famille française”. In French‚ with typed transcript. 10 x 8 inches‚ in fine condition. With the discreet stamp of the Bibliotheca Lindesiana. Bastia‚ 22 February 1820. A good letter about Corsica by General Jean Baptiste Bruny (1769-1846)‚ who had served throughout the Napoleonic Wars‚ being wounded at Moscow in 1812. Price : £150.00
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BUCHAN‚ John. 10999

Typed Letter Signed ‘John Buchan’‚ to the author Edmund Vale. A good one page example‚ 10 x 8 inches‚ folds‚ in fine condition. Thomas Nelson & Sons‚ 35 & 36 Paternoster Row‚ London‚ 4 January 1927. John Buchan (1875-1940)‚ Scottish author and statesman‚ later Lord Tweedsmuir‚ Governor General of Canada (1935). “I am very glad about the L.M.S. commission. I congratulate you on making an incursion into Scotland‚ which I think you will like. It is good to have a bread-and-butter job like this‚ for it will leave your mind much easier for imaginative work.” Price : £65.00
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BUCHANAN‚ Robert Williams. 6160

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to W.Davenport Adams‚ permitting him to “Use the poems by all means; I am honoured by your wish to do so”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ traces of mounting‚ in good condition. 51 Upper Gloucester Place‚ London‚ 18 February [no year given]. Robert Williams Buchanan (1841-1901)‚ poet and novelist‚ wrote for the Athenaum‚ All The Year Round‚ and other periodicals. Satirised Swinburne in The Session of the Poets. Attacked the pre-Raphaelites in his article The Fleshly School of Poetry (1871). 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). Price : £35.00
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BUCKLE‚ Henry Thomas. 4472

Autograph Extract from his History of Civilization (Vol 1‚ p.727‚ about the royal patronage of literature)‚ Signed ‘Henry Thomas Buckle’. 17 lines (about 240 words) on one album page‚ 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition. Undated. Henry Thomas Buckle (1821-1862)‚ historian‚ author of the History of Civilization in England (1st vol. 1857‚ 2nd vol. 1862). Price : £75.00
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BUENOS AIRES. 0156

A long original Letter from James Hodgson‚ Merchant at Buenos Aires‚ to Messrs. Fielden Brothers in Manchester about the insurance of shipments‚ with comments on the textiles suitable for export to South America. 3 pp. 4to. Address panel with boxed Portsmouth Ship Letter (weak strike) in red. Buenos Aires‚ 22 February 1821. Price : £75.00
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BUFALINI‚ Maurizio. 10317

A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ to another doctor‚ on professional matters. In Italian. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ with address leaf (one section laid down on part of an album page)‚ folds‚ in very good condition. Florence‚ 17 July 1834. Maurizio Bufalini (1787-1875)‚ famous Italian doctor. In 1835 he was appointed to the chair of clinical medicine in the school of Santa Maria Nuova di Firenze. His published works concerned the classification of diseases‚ the analysis of symptoms‚ the investigation of causes and the effects of therapeutic drugs. He also wrote a treatise about science and freedom. A street in Florence is named after him. Price : £175.00
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BULIFON‚ Antonio. 11232

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Antonio Bulifon’‚ providing details of his recent publications‚ including the Historia della casa Carafa in three volumes. In Italian. 1 page 10 x 7½ inches‚ spotted overall‚ otherwise in sound condition. Naples‚ October 1691. Rare. Antonio Bulifon (born in France 1649)‚ French bookseller and printer in Naples. His publishing business produced history‚ lyric poetry‚ guidebooks‚ scientific and legal treatises‚ translations in both French and Italian‚ and collections of letters. One of his well known publications was a series dedicated to sixteenth-century women poets. Bulifon’s bookshop in Naples was a centre for the distribution of foreign journals and papers. His shop was destroyed during the Austrian invasion in 1707‚ and Bulifon himself died a few months later in exile in Spain. Price : £250.00
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BULLER‚ Charles. 5761

Autograph letter signed‚ informing his correspondent that he is bringing E.J.Stanley as a guest to the Pol.Econ.Club. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches. 2 Charles Place‚ 3 May [no year given]. Charles Buller (1806-48)‚ liberal politician‚ pupil of Carlyle. Price : £30.00
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BUNSEN‚ Christian Charles Josias‚ Baron von. 9402

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Bunsen’‚ to ‘My dear friend’‚ making arrangements for his correspondent to meet the Duc de Broglie before he leaves for France. 1½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 4 Carlton Terrace‚ undated. Christian Charles Josias‚ Baron von Bunsen (1791-1860)‚ German diplomat and scholar. During a stay in England in 1841 Bunsen had made himself very popular among all classes of society‚ and he was selected by Queen Victoria‚ out of three names proposed by the King of Prussia‚ as ambassador to the Court of St. James's. In this post he remained for thirteen years. Price : £45.00
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BUNTING‚ Jabez. 10836

Autograph Letter‚ in the third person‚ in which “Dr. Bunting presents his respectful compliments ot the Editor of the Evangelical Almanack”‚ returning the Copy for 1835 with corrections‚ and sending a copy of the last Report of the Wesleyan Missionary Society and the minutes of the conference held in July. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. 77 Hatton gardens‚ 26 September 1835. Jabez Bunting (1779-1858)‚ known as ‘the second founder of Methodism’. Price : £45.00
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BUQUET Louis Leopold General. 10433

Autograph Letter Signed to Alexandre Berthier Prince de Neuchatel asking for leave and a new posting in France for a brave officer Captain Poignard commanding the ‘9me escadron de la gendarmerie de l’armée d’Espagne’ and describing his family circumstances. In French. 1 page 12 x 8 inches in good condition two brief annotations on receipt integral blank leaf. Ex Bibliotheca Lindesiana. With a separate typed transcript. Vittoria [Spain] 15 June 1811. General Louis Leopold Buquet (1768-1835) commanded military police in Spain during the Peninsular War. Price : £75.00
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BURDER‚ George. 11203

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to J.Wilks (author of Memoirs of Queen Caroline)‚ discussing Sabbath observance‚ and venturing a criticism of Wilks for his part in the story of Queen Caroline. 2 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition‚ with a short biography attached. 9 King’s Road‚ 6 March 1822. George Burder (1752-1832)‚ Nonconformist minister. In his youth he was an engraver‚ but in 1776 he began preaching‚ and was minister of the Independent Church at Lancaster from 1778 to 1783. Subsequently he held charges at Coventry (1784 1803) and at Fetter Lane‚ London (1803-1832). He was one of the founders of the British and Foreign Bible Society‚ the Religious Tract Society‚ and the London Missionary Society‚ and was secretary to the last-named for several years. As editor of the Evangelical Magazine and author of Village Sermons‚ he commanded a wide influence. A Life (by Henry Forster Burder) appeared in 1833. “Will you pardon me if I say that the public part you have taken respecting the late Queen may prejudice the minds of the King’s ministers & some others against any measure of reform which bears your name‚ & I am sorry for it.” Price : £75.00
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BURDER‚ Samuel. 6996

Autograph Letter Signed‚ saying he has “looked over the part of the life now sent”‚ but does not see the need for alterations. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Undated. Burder‚ Samuel (1773–1836)‚ Church of England clergyman‚ formerly first pastor of an Independent congregation in St Albans‚ author of Memoirs of Eminently Pious British Women (1815) and three popular compilations‚ Oriental Customs in Illustration of the Scriptures (1802)‚ Oriental Literature Applied to the Illustration of the Sacred Scriptures (1812)‚ and Oriental Customs (1831); the first of these ran to several editions and a German translation. Price : £30.00
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BURLEIGH‚ Bennet. 11620

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Major Tudor Craig‚ about the forthcoming Army Pageant of 1910. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ fine. Daily Telegraph‚ 27 October 1909. Bennet Burleigh (1840-1914)‚ war correspondent and soldier‚ author of several books on Victorian campaigns‚ including Sirdar and Khalifa and Khartoum Campaign. In 1904 he reported the Russo-Japanese War‚ resenting the Japanese restrictions and censorship‚ and praising their military qualities. He demanded military training‚ as in Japan‚ in British state-aided schools. From this war correspondence he compiled Empire of the East (1905). Price : £35.00
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BURNAY‚ Jean. 9366

Folio Volume of his original manuscripts on the Thai language and phonetics‚ including complete articles‚ notes on his studies on the Thai alphabet‚ vocabulary‚ grammar and phonetics‚ in draft state prior to publication with corrections and amendments throughout Several hundred pages of original manuscript (some typescript)‚ various sizes‚ bound into one folio volume‚ contemporary cloth binding. One letter dated Bangkok‚ April 1932. A vast amount of original research into Thai phonetics is included in this collection. Titles include: Notes de Phonetique Taï; Le Probleme De La Comparison en Taï; Description du Systeme moderne d’écriture en usage pour noter de Siamois; notes on J.Otto Schrader’s article on the Siamese mute H; The Evolution of Thai Script; Sur une ambiguité de l’écriture Siamoise; Sur une particularité du vocalisme siamois. Jean Burnay‚ author of Chrestomathie siamoise (1938) and other works. Price : £300.00
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BURNE-JONES‚ Sir Edward. 11661

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Marcus Huish‚ thanking him for “the beautiful and desirable book” he has sent‚ and inviting Huish to come round to discuss it. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ light traces of mounting. Undated. “... the earlier the better for me - I am deeply busy...” Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (1833-1898)‚ painter. Marcus Huish was the manager of the Fine Art Society. Price : £200.00
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BURNETT‚ Frances Hodgson. 3078

Quotation from her novel Louisiana [published 1880]‚ being four lines about ‘kin’ spoken by Old Rogers‚ signed ‘Yours sincerely‚ Frances Hodgson Burnett’ and dated. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ traces of paper adhering to verso where mounted‚ leading to occasional light thinning‚ but of good appearance. June 1893. Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924)‚ novelist‚ author of Little Lord Fauntleroy (1886). Price : £100.00
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BURRITT‚ Elihu. 6625

Autograph Quotation Signed: ‘“God is Love”; the Light of Love is Peace. Elihu Burritt.’ 3½ x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Chester‚ 14 April 1852. Elihu Burritt (1810-79)‚ ‘The Learned Blacksmith’‚ linguist‚ reformer‚ who organised peace congresses‚ beginning at Brussels in 1848. In 1844 Burritt founded the Christian Citizen‚ and international pacificist weekly newspaper. He travelled to Britain and in 1846 formed the League of Universal Brotherhood. Price : £75.00
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BURTON‚ Decimus. 11635

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Cooke‚ hoping to meet him at the Athenaeum and discussing train times. 2 pp. 6 x 4 inches‚ fine. St. Leonards on Sea‚ Saturday‚ undated. Decimus Burton (1800-1881)‚ architect‚ designed the new layout of Hyde Park and the triumphal arch at Hyde Park Corner. Price : £65.00
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BURTON‚ John Hill. 10918

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Right Honorable Gathorne Hardy‚ Principal Secretary of State‚ acknowledging Hardy’s intimation that Her Majesty had approved the appointment of Burton as her Historiographer for Scotland. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Edinburgh‚ 30 August 1867. John Hill Burton (1809-1881)‚ Scottish historian‚ jurist‚ and economist. He was Historiographer Royal 1867-1881. Price : £65.00
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BUTLER‚ H.Montagu. 0392

A good Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Miss Smith‚ commenting on her gift of ‘Typical Selections’‚ and adding his observations on Macaulay‚ Burke and others. 6 pp. 8vo. Harrow‚ 21 December 1869. Henry Montagu Butler (1833-1918) Headmaster of Harrow and Master of Trinity College Cambridge. ‘I think Matthew Arnold somewhere speaks of Burke as on the whole the greatest master of English prose. He has of course Irishisms & divers faults of taste‚ but there is a depth & dignity & ardour about him wh. make him quite my favourite.’ Price : £65.00
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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’. Price : £65.00
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BUXTON‚ David. 10989

Autograph Letter Signed‚ thanking him for the interesting document‚ referring to legislation and sending a pamphlet. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ remains of guard‚ recipient’s name partially erased at end of letter. School for the Deaf and Dumb‚ Liverpool‚ 24 October 1876. David Buxton‚ Principal of the School for the Deaf and Dumb‚ Liverpool. Price : £45.00
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BUXTON‚ Sir Thomas Fowell. 11382

Autograph Letter Signed‚ hoping to see his correspondent “upon our public meeting‚ on which I feel some anxiety” and making arrangements to meet. 1 page 7½ x 7 inches‚ edges trimmed‚ traces of mounting. Undated. “I write this in the Vestry.” Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton (1786-1845)‚ philanthropist‚ and a leading figure in the abolition of slavery. Price : £65.00
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BYRON‚ George Gordon Noel‚ Lord Byron. 11627

Autograph Address Panel‚ unsigned but in Byron’s hand‚ addressed to his publisher‚ John Murray‚ at 50 Albemarle Stret‚ London‚ Angleterre / Inghilterra. 3½ x 7 inches‚ light foxing‚ attached at one corner only to an old album leaf docketed ‘in Lord Byrons autograph’‚ postal marks of Ravenna and Milano L.T.‚ additional English postal charges markings including ‘Ox at 7s/8d per Oz’ and ‘1¾’. Also ‘13/5’ in Byron’s hand. With a small engraved portrait‚ bearing the facsimile conclusion and signature of a letter from Byron to John Murray. [Ravenna‚ undated‚ c.1820] Lord Byron (1788-1824)‚ poet. Examination of the postal charges might unravel the mystery of this wrapper front‚ which might have accompanied a manuscript or lengthy letter‚ of greater weight than a normal letter. In December‚ 1819‚ Byron broke up his home at Venice and moved to Ravenna‚ in order to be nearer to the Countess Guiccoli. To the Ravenna period belong‚ in addition to his Prophecy of Dante‚ Francesca of Rimini and his translation of the first canto of Pulci’s Morgante Maggiore‚ and most of his dramatic writings. Byron then turned his attention to historical tragedy‚ and‚ in little more than a year‚ produced his two tragedies of Venetian history‚ Marino Faliero and The Two Foscari‚ together with his oriental Sardanapalus. To the Ravenna period also belongs Byron’s Letter to John Murray‚ Esq. on the Rev. W. L. Bowles’s Strictures on the Life and Writings of Pope. Price : £1,200.00
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CABANES DE PUYMISSON‚ Marc‚ General 10798

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Directeur du Dépôt de la Guerre‚ explaining that he needs urgently a good map of Piémont for the military operations which have been entrusted to him. In French. 1 page 8½ x 6½ inches‚ remains of guard‚ fine‚ ex Bibliotheca Lindesiana. With a typed transcript. Annotations. Verceil‚ 7 September 1813. Marc Cabanes de Puymisson (1760-1821)‚ Baron d’Empire‚ French general‚ fought with the Army of the Rhine (1792-1797)‚ in Italy (1799)‚ taken prisoner (1799-1801)‚ Grande Armée (1805)‚ served at Wertingen‚ Austerlitz‚ Iena‚ in Spain in 1808‚ wounded at Oporto in 1809. Price : £65.00
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CADOGAN‚ Charles‚ second Baron Cadogan of Oakley. 10271

Autograph payment order‚ signed ‘Cadogan’‚ ordering payment of £50 to Capt. William Egerton “for to pay Mr Peter Cockburn for Sadlers goods by him furnish’d to the 2d. Troop of Life Guards under my command”. 1 page 7 x 8 inches‚ folds‚ minor tears at corners where formerly mounted. 10 December 1770. Charles Cadogan‚ second Baron Cadogan of Oakley (1684/5–1776)‚ army officer‚ younger brother of William Cadogan‚ served with the 5th Dragoon Guards in Flanders during 1710 and 1711‚ and was present in Scotland during the Jacobite rising in 1715. In that year he was appointed captain and lieutenant-colonel of the 2nd foot guards. Elected as MP for Reading in 1716‚ he then represented Newport in the Isle of Wight from 1722 to 1726. He supported his brother's political allies in the Commons‚ and accompanied him to Vienna in 1720. He purchased the colonelcy of the 4th (King's Own) regiment of foot on 21 April 1719‚ retaining it until 19 June 1734‚ when he became colonel of the 6th dragoons (Inniskillings). On 25 April 1742 Cadogan was appointed colonel of the 2nd troop of Horse Guards (Life Guards). Price : £65.00
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CALCRAFT‚ John. 1785

Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘My dear Lord’‚ soliciting favours in two appointments‚ consequent ‘on the loss of your Two African Engineers’‚ and putting forward the names of the son and the nephew of two of his friends. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition. Ingress‚ 15 December 1769. John Calcraft (1726-1772)‚ the deputy commissary general who made a fortune as an army contractor. Price : £75.00
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CALDERON‚ Philip Hermogenes. 2156

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Lewis’‚ saying that he has ‘hitherto resisted the blandishments of Wallis the dealer‚ who wants me to give him the refusal of St.Bartholomew - I had rather not’‚ and wishing that the picture was on the walls of his friend Lewis. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches. Abbey Villa‚ St.John’s Wood‚ 16 February 1863. P.H.Calderon (1833-1898)‚ painter‚ mentions in this letter one of his most famous pictures‚ The British Embassy in Paris on the Day of the Massacre of St.Bartholomew (1863). ‘I wish to Heaven my picture could hand in your rooms‚ where artists most do congregate. The price of it is six hundred guineas and it represents the best part of a years work. I leave you to judge how many plovers eggs and baskets of truffles‚ I’ll be able to afford out of it.’ Price : £75.00
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CALVERLEY‚ Charles Stuart. 9387

Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.S.Calverley’‚ to Walter Wren‚ about books and letters‚ describing his enjoyment on reading Jorrocks. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ tipped on to part of an old album page. 17 Devonshire Terrace‚ 15 August 1872. Charles Stuart Calverley (1831-1884)‚ poet and wit‚ author of Translations into English and Latin (1866); Theocritus translated into English Verse in 1869; Fly Leaves (1872); and Literary Remains (1885). Price : £75.00
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CAMBRIDGE. 10009

A collection of 18 printed Tradesman’s Bills and receipts‚ many engraved‚ for clothes‚ books‚ photographs‚ tea‚ “Grey Striped Flannel Trousers”‚ boot repairs‚ and other supplies purchased by A.L.M.Wood‚ undergraduate at Christ’s College. With Wood’s account with Christ’s College for the quarter ending Lady Day 1892. An attractive collection‚ various sizes and colours‚ in clean condition‚ folded. Cambridge‚ 1892. Price : £100.00
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CAMPAN‚ Jeanne-Louise-Henriette Genet. 6194

Autograph Letter Signed ‘genet Campan’‚ to Monsieur Boyer‚ the Paris bookseller‚ informing him that certain volumes she had ordered (including two Greek dictionaries) have not yet arrived‚ with mention of a manuscript. With annotations by Boyer about her order. In French. 2½ pages 10 x 8 inches‚ printed heading of the Maison Impériale Napoléon‚ from La Dame Directrice‚ address panel‚ some old repairs. Ecouen‚ 29 June 1809. Scarce. Madame Campan (1752-1822)‚ educator and author of memoirs of the court of Marie Antoinette‚ ran a girls’ boarding school in Saint-Germain. Among her pupils was Hortense de Beauharnais‚ Napoleon’s step-daughter. In 1807 Napoleon appointed her head mistress of a school for daughters and sisters of members of the Legion of Honour. Price : £200.00
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CAMPBELL‚ Field Marshal Sir Colin‚ Baron Clyde. 11593

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Clyde’‚ to Miss Parady‚ thanking her for hospitality. A good one page example 7 x 4½ inches. 18 August 1862. Sir Colin Campbell‚ Lord Clyde (1792-1863) fought with distinction in the Peninsula‚ China‚ India‚ and the Crimea. He commanded the 93rd Regt in the repulse of the Russian cavalry at Balaclava (”the thin red line”). In 1857 he became commander-in-chief in India‚ suppressing the Mutiny. “Pray do not think of attempting to collect the portions of the torn up Note. I leave today‚ and shall always hold in grateful recollection the pleasant days it has been my happiness to pass in this house.” Price : £45.00
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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. Price : £120.00
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CANADA. Report from L’Orignal‚ Ontario‚ 1845. 7596

A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed ‘James T.Byrne’‚ Congregational minister at L’Orignal‚ to the Revd .A.Wells [in London]‚ forming a Report to the Colonial Missionary Society of the activities of the church from April to December 1844‚ the development of its membership‚ missions‚ Byrne’s tours of duty to Niagara and other places‚ the distribution of religious publications‚ the opening of a new chapel at Hawkesbury‚ his scattered congregation and much else. 4 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ folds‚ legible and in fine clean condition. L’Orignal‚ 7 January 1845. L'Orignal is a former village now part of Champlain Township in eastern Ontario. Price : £200.00
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CANNING‚ George. 11292

Autograph wrapper front only‚ signed ‘Geo. Canning’ lower left‚ addressed to Hugh FitzRoy‚ Euston‚ Thetford. 3½ x 5 inches‚ vertical folds. London‚ 31 January 1826. George Canning (1770-1827)‚ statesman‚ became Prime Minister (April-August 1827). Price : £45.00
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CARDEW‚ Philip. 7597

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.trotter‚ making arrangements for their meeting. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ Board of Trade‚ 10 July 1889. Major Philip Cardew‚ Royal Engineers (1851-1910)‚ inventor of the voltmeter‚ the vibratory transmitter for telegraphy‚ and other electrical devices. Cardew's invention of the vibratory transmitter for telegraphy was perhaps his most important‚ and in the case of faulty lines it proved useful not only on active service overseas but also during heavy snowstorms at home. He received a money reward for this from the imperial and Indian governments. The utility of the invention was greatly extended by his further invention of ‘separators’‚ consisting of a combination of choking coil and two condensers. These instruments enabled a vibrating telegraph circuit to be superimposed on an ordinary Morse circuit without interference between the two‚ thus doubling the message-carrying capability of the line. His apparatus for testing lightning conductors was adopted by the war department. [DNB] Price : £45.00
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CARLISLE‚ Anthony. 11389

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Iliff‚ thanking him for the Specimens‚ and asking for further contributions ot the Museum of Guy’s Hospital. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ remains of guard. Langham Place‚ 17 December 1839. Sir Anthony Carlisle FRCS‚ FRS (1768-1842)‚ surgeon. In 1800 he and William Nicholson discovered electrolysis by passing a voltaic current through water‚ decomposing it into its constituent elements of hydrogen and oxygen. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1804. Price : £35.00
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CARLO ALBERTO‚ King of Sardinia. 4977

Military Commission‚ signed ‘C.Alberto’‚ appointing a second lieutenant. 16 x 10 inches‚ with a fine engraved heading‚ and the royal wafer seal affixed‚ folded‚ in good clean condition. Turin‚ 3 March 1839. Carlo Alberto (1798-1849)‚ King of Sardinia‚ created a new army for his kingdom‚ and became a strong supporter of Italian unity. He declared war against Austria (1848). In 1849 he abdicated in favour of his son Victor Emmanuel. Carlo Albert retired to a monastery in Oporto. Price : £220.00
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CARLO ALBERTO‚ King of Sardinia‚ Cyprus and Jerusalem. 11512

Document Signed ‘C.Alberto’‚ appointing an official‚ beneath the printed heading: Carlo Alberto‚ Per Grazia di Dio Re di Sardegna‚ di Cipro‚ e di Gerusalemme. 1 page 16½ x 10½ inches‚ royal wafer seal affixed‚ edges affected by five pieces of adhesive tape‚ folds‚ two small pinholes‚ integral blank leaf. Genoa‚ 9 November 1844. Carlo Alberto (1798-1849)‚ King of Sardinia‚ created a new army for his kingdom‚ and became a strong supporter of Italian unity. He declared war against Austria (1848). In 1849 he abdicated in favour of his son Victor Emmanuel. Carlo Albert retired to a monastery in Oporto. Price : £100.00
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CARLO EMANUELE II‚ Duke of Savoy. 11513

Original Document Signed‚ evidently making an appointment‚ under the heading ‘Carlo Emanuel per grazie di Dio Duca do Savoia‚ Principe di Piemonte‚ Re di Cipro’‚ with various countersignatures. In Italian. 16 x 12 inches‚ folds‚ four pieces of adhesive tape along edges‚ remains of seal. Torino‚ 8 March 1651. Charles Emmanuel II (Italian: Carlo Emanuele II di Savoia) (1634-1675) was the Duke of Savoy from 1638 to 1675 and under regency of his mother Christine Marie of France until 1663. He was also Marquis of Saluzzo‚ Count of Aosta‚ Geneva‚ Moriana and Nice‚ as well as claimant king of Cyprus and Jerusalem. Price : £150.00
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CARLYLE‚ Thomas. 7799

Envelope‚ in Carlyle’s hand‚ addressed to ‘G.H.Lewes (Fortnightly Review)‚ Messrs Chapman & Hall‚ 193 Piccadilly’. 2½ x 4½ inches‚ lacks flap‚ franked 1d red‚ lightly tipped on to part of an old album page. Postmarked London‚ 13 May 1863. Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881)‚ historian. George Henry Lewes (1817-1878)‚ philosopher and literary critic‚ partner of George Eliot. Price : £100.00
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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.” Price : £300.00
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CAROLINE‚ Queen. 10186

Document Signed ‘CP’ as Princess of Wales‚ renouncing in favour of her brother William Duke of Brunswick her share “of Her Royal Highness the late Duchess of Brunswicks Marriage Portion”. 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ mourning border‚ intgral blank leaf. ‘Black Heath’ in Caroline’s hand‚ and Montague House‚ 28 March 1813 Caroline of Brunswick (1768-1821)‚ Queen of George IV. The Duchess of Brunswick‚ who was living in England‚ died on 23 March 1813. “This is to signify that I Caroline Princess of Wales do hereby formally renounce in favor of my Brother His Serene Highness William Duke of Brunswick all and whatever Right or Claim I may have to such Share of a certain Sum of Forty Thousand Pounds constituting a Part of Her Royal Highness the late Duchess of Brunswicks Marriage Portion‚ or of any Other Monies whatsoever vested in Foreign Funds or Elsewhere appertaining to Her said Royal Highness. To the which as One of the Younger Children of Her late Royal Highness I may be entitled‚ Now or Hereafter. CP” Price : £350.00
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CARPENTER‚ Edward. 5817

Correspondence Card‚ signed ‘E.C.’‚ to Miss Appell in London‚ discussing dates‚ and asking “Would a reading from Towards Democracy ...be of any use?” 4½ x 3½ inches‚ franked. Guildford‚ 21 July 1923. Edward Carpenter (1844-1929)‚ social reformer and poet‚ author of Towards Democracy (first published 1883). Price : £85.00
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CARPENTER‚ Mary. 2258

Autograph Letter Signed‚ forwarding a document which ‘appears to carry out the wishes both of Lady Byron & myself’‚ suggesting one alteration therein‚ ‘as the name is actually painted on the door‚ v. is in present occupation in connection with the Schools’; she requests a copy of the Lease to be placed among the School documents. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ some light damp staining. Red Lodge House‚ 2 March 1858. Mary Carpenter (1807-77)‚ philanthropist‚ founder of various ragged schools‚ author of Our Convicts (1864) and Six Months in India (1868). Red Lodge in Park Row‚ Bristol‚ was a reformatory school for girls. Mary Carpenter’s house in Park Row was bought for her by Lady Byron‚ who contributed to several other of her projects. Price : £50.00
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CARPENTER‚ William Benjamin. 11041

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Lady Bovill‚ declining a evening engagement‚ and commenting on his “Lightning” work. 3½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ in very good condition. University of London‚ 17 Savile Row‚ 4 June 1869. William Benjamin Carpenter (1813-1885)‚ naturalist‚ author of many works on zoology‚ geology and botany‚ accepted Darwin’s views with some reserve‚ insisting that natural selection leaves untouched the evidence of design in creation. His works included The Principles of General and Comparative Physiology (1838)‚ The Principles of Human Physiology (1842)‚ and a Popular Cyclopaedia of Natural Science (3 vols.‚ 1841–3). He took an active part in many expeditions to study marine zoology. “You will find my Report of the ‘Lightning’ work in the Proceedings of the Royal Society for last Decr. These Sir Wm Bovill receives as a Fellow. The Map which accompanies my Report shows the precise points at which our Dredgings and Temperature Soundings were taken...” Price : £45.00
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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...’ Price : £150.00
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CASSIVE‚ Armande. 10713

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Monsieur Fouquier‚ thanking him for the kind words of his article. In French. 2 pp. 6½ x 5 inches (light traces of corner mounts)‚ with a separate original cabinet portrait photograph of Armande Cassive‚ by Chalot. Saturday‚ undated. Armande Cassive (1873-1940)‚ French actress‚ and one of Feydeau’s favourite performers. Price : £45.00
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CASTLEREAGH‚ Robert Stewart‚ Viscount. 9507

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Castlereagh’‚ discussing the postponement of a committee on account of the Estimates not being ready‚ and asking his correspondent (possibly Davies Gilbert) to “order Notes to be sent round adjourning the Meeting till Wednesday at 12 and if you should think fit assigning the reason”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ with the integral blank leaf (heavily stained on verso where formerly mounted in an album). Foreign Office‚ [16 February 1817]. Fully autograph letters by Castlereagh are uncommon. Robert Stewart‚ Viscount Castlereagh (1769-1822)‚ statesman‚ foreign secretary‚ leader of the House. ‘The pressure on Castlereagh was‚ however‚ relentless in the 1817 session‚ when he faced opposition attacks on legislation against sedition and the suspension of habeas corpus; on public expenditure‚ despite undoubted retrenchments; and on commercial depression.’[DNB] Price : £150.00
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CATHCART‚ Charles Murray‚ 2nd Earl. 9821

Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.M.Cathcart’‚ as Major‚ to Lieutenant Trant‚ Assistant Quartermaster General‚ informing him that “a warrant was signed by Lord Cathcart at Copenhagen for two months Pay for me as a Permanent Assistant Quarter Master General from the 25th of September to 24th November 1807”. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition. Edinburgh‚ 15 January 1808. Charles Murray‚ 2nd Earl Cathcart (1783-1859) distinguished himself (as Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Greenock) at the Battle of Waterloo‚ when three horses were shot under him. Price : £100.00
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CATTERMOLE‚ Charles. 11667

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Wyatt’‚ saying that he will run over with the book “which is all safe”‚ but can not meet on Friday on account of the Sketching Club. 1½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 2 Christchurch Road‚ Kilburn‚ 30 November 1888. Charles Cattermole (1832-1900)‚ artist. Price : £30.00
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CAYLEY‚ George. 10587

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Geo Cayley’‚ thanking his correspondent for “your valuable present”‚ and discussing the ratio of British and foreign inward tonnage‚ and their percentage increases between 1819-21 and 1829-31. A good one page example 7 x 4½ inches‚ with the integral blank leaf‚ in fine condition. 30 July‚ no year given [watermark 1831]. The rare autograph of Sir George Cayley (1773-1857)‚ 6th Baronet‚ engineer‚ author of the famous articles ‘On Aerial Navigation’‚ known as “the father of aerodynamics”‚ mainly remembered for his flying machines‚ including the working‚ piloted glider that he designed and built. Many now acknowledge him as the first aeronautical engineer. The recent (2007) discovery of cartoons in Cayley's school notebooks (held in the archive of the Royal Aeronautical Society Library) reveal that even at school Cayley was developing his ideas on the theories of flight. Price : £350.00
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CERNY‚ Berthe. 10726

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Cerny’‚ to ‘Mon cher ami’‚ asking him to come round “avec votre charmante gillette”. In French. 2 pp. 5½ x 6½ inches‚ embossed monogram‚ in good condition. With a separate original cabinet portrait photograph of Cerny in costume‚ by Nadar. Undated. An uncommon image. Berthe Cerny (real name Berthe de Choudens‚ 1870-1940) of the Comedie Francaise. Price : £85.00
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CHALMERS‚ George Paul. 11281

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to E.Homan‚ thanking him for “the Photo Copies...of great works‚ the study of which will no doubt be highly beneficial to me”. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Edinburgh‚ 1 October 1876. Uncommon. George Paul Chalmers (1833–1878)‚Scottish painter‚ turned to landscapes later in his career‚ instead of the portraits which formed his earlier work. The best of these are The End of the Harvest (1873)‚ Running Water (1875)‚ and The Legend (in the National Gallery‚ Edinburgh). He became an associate (1867) and a full member (1871) of the Royal Scottish Academy. His life was cut tragically short in 1878 when he was assaulted and died as a result of his injuries. Price : £65.00
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CHAMBERS‚ George. 8578

Autograph Letter Signed ‘G.Chambers’‚ to S.Walters‚ Liverpool‚ about Walters’ picture‚ and his own ill-health which has prevented him painting. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ clean tears along folds‚ with the address leaf‚ complete ‘GC’ seal in red wax. 6 Park Village West‚ Regents Park‚ 17 October 1834. George Chambers (1803-1840)‚ marine painter. Price : £75.00
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CHAMBERS‚ Robert. 2638

Autograph Letter Signed ‘R.Chambers’‚ asking his correspondent to forward his letters to Mr.Sinclair‚ suggesting that it is not necessary ‘to call together the committee to give an approval of those conditions as to expense‚ &c. which are just what we had to expect’. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ with signature overleaf. Fine. 1 Downe Terrace‚ 2 October 1856. Robert Chambers (1802-71)‚ Edinburgh publisher‚ anonymous author of Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation‚ a precursor of The Origin of Species. Price : £100.00
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CHAMBRÉ‚ Sir Alan. 0370

Official Order‚ partly printed‚ to a plaintiff’s attorney‚ requiring his attendance ‘to Shew Cause’ why a defendant should not have a month’s time in which to plead‚ signed ‘A.Chambre’. 8 x 3 inches. Serjeants Inn‚ 31 May 1813. Sir Allan Chambré (1739-1823)‚ judge. Price : £30.00
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CHAMPAGNY Jean-Baptiste de Nompère de. 10508

Letter Signed ‘Champagny’ to Count Furstenheim minister of foreign affairs at Cassel about the arrest and extradition of a convicted forger Boissiere Descombes travelling in Westphalia under an assumed name and wearing the uniform of a French officer “portant même la décoration de la Legion d’Honneur”. In French. 2 pp. 12 x 8 inches in very good condition. Paris 19 August 1808. Jean-Baptiste de Nompère de Champagny 1st Duc de Cadore (1756-1834) French admiral and politician entered the French navy in 1774 and fought throughout the American war. In August 1804 Napoleon made him minister of the interior. In August 1807 the Emperor chose him to succeed Talleyrand as minister for foreign affairs. He directed the annexation of the Papal States in April 1808 worked to secure the abdication of Charles IV of Spain in May 1808 negotiated the Peace of Vienna (1809) and the marriage of Napoleon. Price : £150.00
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CHAMPNEYS‚ Basil. 0850

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Frank’‚ consoling him on the death of his mother‚ and pledging his own friendship. 3 pp. 8.5 x 5.5 inches‚ minor defects. Hotel del’Arno‚ Florence‚ 18 October [?1875]. Basil Champneys (1842-1935)‚ architect of Newnham College Cambridge and Rylands Library Manchester. Price : £45.00
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CHANDLEE‚ William H. 11182

Illustrated Autograph Letter Signed‚ sent to Harry Furniss‚ the English illustrator‚ “not for publication but as a reminder of your promise to send me a photo for my autograph collection of portraits”. 1 page 8 x 6 inches‚ incorporating a fine self caricature by Chandlee. The Evening Star‚ Washington D.C.‚ 29 January 1887. William H.Chandlee‚ American illustrator. Price : £150.00
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CHAPTAL‚ Jean-Antoine. 11656

Letter Signed‚ as Minister of the Interior‚ to the Minister of War‚ about the transport of large quantities of grain from Marseilles to Bastia‚ and its distribution. In French. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ integral address leaf (torn at seal opening)‚ in good condition. Ministry of the Interior‚ Paris‚ 17 Ventose an 11 [8 March 1803]. Jean-Antoine Chaptal‚ comte de Chanteloup (1756-1832)‚ French chemist and statesman‚ established a factory for the production of sulphuric acid‚ alum‚ etc.‚ and became head of the gunpowder works at Grenelle (1793)‚ and then Minister of the Interior (1800-1804). Author of works on applied chemistry‚ especially dyeing‚ agriculture‚ viticulture and wine making. The process of adding sugar to unfermented wine in order to increase the final alcohol level is known as chaptalization after him. Price : £250.00
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CHARLES II. 11172

Original Warrant‚ signed ‘Charles R’ at head‚ “To Our Majors‚ Sheriffes‚ Justices of Peace‚ Constables...” etc.‚ ordering them “To Imprest two Carriages with horses‚ for the Carrying of Armes‚ Ammunition &c for six Companies of Our right trusty and welbeloved John Lord Belassyse’s Regiment of Foote on the way from the present Quarters ...at Yarmouth ...to Our Townes of Gravesend and Dartford...”‚ giving details of the rate of pay for each Waggon. Countersigned by the Earl of Arlington. 1 page 13 x 9 inches‚ folded‚ occasional wear at folds (having been used to procure carriages on the route of march)‚ impressed Royal Seal (worm holes)‚ integral leaf docketed ‘for my own and Captain Boynton’s Companies’‚ in clean condition. Given at Our Court at Whitehall‚ 22 April 1673. Charles II (reigned 1660-1685). Henry Bennet‚ 1st Earl of Arlington (1618-1685)‚ Secretary of State under King Charles II‚ and a member of the ‘Cabal’. Price : £1,250.00
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CHASE‚ Dormer Augustus‚ Lieut. 64th Regiment Bengal N.I. 4311

Anglo-Burmese Hand-Book‚ or Guide to a Practical Knowledge of the Burmese Language. First Edition. 3 Parts in 1 vol. xii‚ 54‚ 92‚ iv‚ 142‚ ii. 2 folding pages. 8vo. In an old binding‚ marbled boards (worn)‚ cloth spine‚ internally clean and in good condition. Thos. S.Banney‚ American Mission Press‚ Maulmein‚ 1852. The rare first edition of the first Anglo-Burmese grammar and vocabulary. Lieutenant Chase‚ the compiler‚ has dedicated his work to Captain Arthur Purves Phayre (1812-1885) who was commissioner of Arracan from 1849 to 1852 and devoted his spare time to detailed study of the Burmese language. A second edition was published in 1890. Price : £550.00
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CHATELAIN‚ Jean-Baptiste François Ernest de. 3794

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to James Couper‚ lamenting the decline of his wife (who was to die the following month) and her treatment in the Lunatic Asylum‚ describing his visit to her and their pathetic conversation In French. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Castelnau Lodge‚ Warwick Crescent‚ 10 May 1876. An agonising letter by Jean-Baptiste François Ernest de Chatelain (1801-76)‚ republican author. Having settled in London in 1842‚ he published nearly fifty works‚ including Beautés de la Poésie Anglaise (5 vols.‚ 1860-72) and Rambles through Rome (1852). His wife Clara was a musical composer and author. Her last work was the translation into English of the Italian libretto of ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ for the English stage. In this heartbreaking letter her husband tells his friend that Clara used to know Greek‚ Latin‚ Italian‚ German‚ Spanish‚ French and English. The DNB appends the unpleasant warning that “Excessive literary labour affected her brain”. Price : £50.00
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CHAUMONT‚ Celine. 10832

Autograph Letter Signed‚ wishing her correspondent success. In French. 1 page 8 x 5 inches. Together with a cabinet portrait photograph of Chaumont by Chalot‚ and two earlier carte de visite portrait photographs. Undated [1890s]. Celine Chaumont‚ French actress. Price : £45.00
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CHAUVEAU-LAGARDE‚ Claude François. 6715

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Chauveau-Lagarde‚ avocat au conseil d’état’‚ to Monsieur Lefebvre‚ discussing his case‚ saying he has not received a reply‚ but that in any case a meeting will be necessary. In French. 1½ pages‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ occasional light toning‚ generally in good condition with the original address leaf (corners repaired). Paris‚ 8 October 1810. Uncommon. Claude François Chauveau-Lagarde (1756–1841)‚ lawyer‚ came to prominence during the Revolution as a lawyer for the defence. He was entrusted with the defense of Louis-Marie-Florent‚ duc du Châtelet‚ Jean-Sylvain Bailly‚ Madame Roland and Charlotte Corday‚ who had assassinated Marat. Chauveau-Lagarde became famous as the lawyer who took on the defence of Marie Antoinette. Once sentence had been pronounced on the Queen‚ he was summoned to appear before the committee‚ accused of having defended the Queen all too well‚ but he managed to justify his actions. Price : £350.00
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CHELMSFORD‚ Frederic Augustus Thesiger‚ 2nd Baron. 10578

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Chelmsford’‚ to ‘Dear Mr. Buckle’‚ sending a letter for publication and discussing his scheme for taking over the college at Westward Ho. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ vertical fold marks‚ some light scattered foxing. 5 Knaresborough Place‚ Cromwell Road‚ 3 July 1903. An uncommon autograph. Lord Chelmsford (1827-1905) served throughout the Crimea‚ the Indian Mutiny‚ and the Abyssinian campaign of 1868. He commanded in the Kaffir War of 1878 and in the Zulu War of 1879. “You will see that I have added ‘Westward Ho to the designation of the College which we are to take over as a ‘going concern’‚ and that I have mentioned the names of the several Civil Services‚ whose members we hope to benefit.” Price : £175.00
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CHESTERTON‚ George Laval. 5276

Autograph Letter Signed ‘G.L.Chesterton’‚ to ‘Massa Flamstede’‚ inviting him to dine‚ and remarking that “This is the Anniversary of my capture by the Spaniards. My twelfth-cake was nearly cut on that occasion”. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4½ inches. Cold Bath Fields‚ 6 January 1854. Uncommon. Captain George Laval Chesterton wrote a popular memoir entitled Peace‚ War‚ and Adventure: An Autobiographical Memoir (2 vols.‚ 1853). This described his military service with the Field Train of the Royal Artillery in the Peninsular War and in America‚ and as a volunteer with the Army of Columbia under Bolivar. He later became Governor of Cold Bath Prison. In America he fought at Washington‚ Baltimore‚ and New Orleans during the War of 1812. Price : £75.00
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CHEVALLIER‚ Temple. 1341

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dr. Robert Cream (?)‚ discussing in detail his own plans for the summer‚ including a few weeks on the continent. 3 pp. 4 x 6 inches. Esh‚ near Durham‚ 19 July 1853. Temple Chevallier (1794-1873)‚ astronomer and professor at Durham. Price : £45.00
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CHIROL‚ Sir Valentine. 1601

Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Dear Sir’ [Edward Arnold‚ the publisher]‚ thanking him for his suggestion‚ although ‘I have really not yet considered the question of republishing in book form my letters on the Viceroy’s tour’. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches. Fine. London‚ 14 January 1904. Sir Valentine Chirol (1852-1929)‚ traveller and journalist. Price : £30.00
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CHRISTIAN of Schleswig-Holstein‚ Prince. 6648

Letter Signed‚ possibly autograph throughout‚ to Lord Barrington‚ regretting having to leave the dinner so soon‚ and thanking him for some information about House of Commons procedure. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ integral blank leaf laid down on part of an old album page. Frogmore House‚ 11 May 1868. Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein (1831-1917) married Pincess Helena (1846-1923)‚ third daughter of Queen Victoria. Price : £65.00
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CHRISTINA OF LORRAINE. 10898

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Marchese Biagio Capizucchi in Florence‚ evidently a letter of introduction. In Italian. 1 page 10 x 8 inches‚ some ink penetration‚ disinfection slits‚ integral address leaf bearing the fine wafer seal of Christina‚ Grand Duchess of Tuscany. Pisa‚ 1 April 1616. Christina of Lorraine (1565-1637) was the daughter of Charles III of Lorraine (1543-1608) and his wife Claude of Valois (1547-1575)‚ and the granddaghter of Catherine de' Medici. In 1589 she married Ferdinando I de' Medici‚ Grand Duke of Tuscany‚ thereby becoming the Grand Duchess of Tuscany. Catherine had influenced her towards this marriage‚ to re-align the Medici with France‚ not Spain. Their son‚ Cosimo II de' Medici succeeded his father as Grand Duke. Galileo wrote his Letter to Grand Duchess Christina‚ in which he explored the relationship between science and revelation‚ in 1615. Price : £350.00
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CHRISTOPHER of Greece‚ Prince. 11589

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Christopher Prince of Greece’‚ to Miss Barrett‚ returning proofs‚ asking for copies‚ adding “My wife’s portraits are quite lovely & we were both delighted with them.” 2 pp. 7 x 5 inches‚ pinhole mark. Paris‚ 6 January 1930. Prince Christopher of Greece and Denmark (1888-1940). He was born at Pavlovsk‚ Imperial Russia; his parents were George I of Greece and Olga‚ Queen of Greece. Price : £30.00
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CLARENDON‚ George William Frederick Villiers‚ 4th Earl. 9482

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe (Stratford Canning‚ former ambassador to Constantinople) agreeing to place Mr. Brennan’s name on the list of candidates for a Student Interpretership in China or Japan. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Foreign Office‚ 17 November 1865. The 4th Earl of Clarendon (1800-70)‚ statesman‚ Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs from 1853. Price : £35.00
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CLARETIE‚ Jules. 6714

Autograph Letter Signed‚ sending some biographical information to assist his correspondent in the work he wishes to dedicate to Claretie. In French. 2¼ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Undated. Jules Arsène Arnaud Claretie (1840-1913)‚ was a French literary figure and director of the Théâtre Français. Price : £50.00
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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. Price : £120.00
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CLARKE‚ General Sir Charles Mansfield. 10852

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Hopkins’‚ about miltary reports and reorganization. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Madras‚ 5 June 1894. General Sir Charles Mansfield Clarke (1839-1932) served in New Zealand and South Africa‚ commanded the colonial forces at the Cape‚ 1880-1882‚ Commander in Chief at Madras‚ 1893-98‚ later Governor of Malta. Price : £35.00
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CLARKE‚ Isabella. 6104

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Isabella S.Clarke Keer’‚ informing her correspondent that she still takes pupils in dispensing‚ and recommending also the lectures at the Pharmaceutical Society. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ small marginal stain‚ paper adhering to final page. 9 Bruton Street‚ Berkeley Square‚ 7 November 1887. Isabella Clarke (later Clarke-Keer) was one of the two first female members of the Pharmaceutical Society‚ and the first President of the Association of Women Pharmacists. Price : £35.00
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CLAXTON‚ Marshall. 11399

Autograph Letter Signed‚ describing the pictures he is submitting to the Exhibition‚ and discussing the “silver rims”. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ a few minor defects only. 2 Upper Southwick Street‚ Cambridge Terrace‚ Edgeware Road‚ 1840. Marshall Claxton (1811-1881)‚ English painter. In 1850 Claxton went to Sydney‚ Australia‚ with a large collection of pictures‚ but had little success in selling them. While in Sydney he painted a large picture‚ "Suffer little children to come unto me"‚ a commission from the Baroness Burdett-Coutts. This was described in Household Words as 'the first important picture' painted in Australia. Claxton's "General View of the Harbour and City of Sydney" is in the Royal collection in England‚ and there are two pictures by him in the Dickinson collection in the Art Gallery of New South Wales‚ Sydney. His portraits of Bishop William Broughton and Dean Cowper are at St. Paul's College‚ University of Sydney‚ and that of the Rev. Robert Forrest in The King's School‚ Parramatta. He was also known for his depictions of Wesleyan and Methodist subjects‚ made popular as prints. “Here they are‚ a gross of green spectacles‚ with silver rims and shagreen cases. A fig for the silver rims‚ cried my wife in a passion! A Murrain take such triumphery. I dare swear that won’t sell for above half the money at the rate of broken silver five shillings an ounce. You need be under no uneasiness‚ cried I‚ about selling the rims‚ for they are not worth sixpence‚ for I perceive they are only copper varnish’d over‚ they are no more silver than your saucepan! Vide Vicar of Wakefield.” Price : £75.00
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CLERMONT-TONNERRE‚ Aimé-Marie-Gaspard‚ comte de. 10970

Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing recent news‚ the fortieth anniversary of his marriage‚ the forthcoming marriage of his niece‚ and other matters. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5½ inches‚ folds‚ in good clean condition. Glissolles‚ 8 May 1851. Aimé-Marie-Gaspard‚ comte de Clermont-Tonnerre (1779-1865)‚ French general and statesman. He fought throughout the Napoleonic Wars and became adjutant to the King of Naples in 1808. He was Minister of the Navy and Colonies in 1820 and Minister of War in 1823. Clermont-Tonnerre sent Hyacinthe de Bougainville on his voyage round the world (1824-26). After the revolution‚ he refused to swear allegiance to the new government of Louis-Philippe. Price : £85.00
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CLINT‚ George. 11618

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Kenneth‚ corner of Boar Street‚ Covent Garden‚ sending “fifteen Proofs of Kean‚ before the Letters”. 1 page 7½ x 4½ inches‚ central filing holes‚ surface soiling. 83 Gower Street‚ 24 June 1833. “I believe the writing will be done to-day - I think I shall not take off more than 45 Proofs - we shall have all done this week.” George Clint (1770-1854)‚ portrait painter and engraver. Price : £45.00
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CLOWNS. 6297

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Storelli’ to J.Wilkinson of the Aquarium Brighton offering to sign a contract for 19th November. 1 page 8½ x 5½ inches with Storelli’s advertisement showing him in performance pasted to integral leaf. Folded. Hotel zum Baierschen Hof Berlin 19 July 1883. Storelli musical clown who played many different instruments. Price : £85.00
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COBBETT‚ William. 5192

Autograph Free Front‚ signed ‘Wm.Cobbett’ lower left‚ addressed to Mrs.Winnington at Worcester. 4 x 2½ inches. London‚ 15 July 1833. William Cobbett (1762-1835)‚ politician‚ and the leading journalist in the movement for parliamentary reform. Price : £100.00
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COBBETT‚ William. 8370

Autograph pass to the gallery of the House of Commons‚ signed ‘Wm. Cobbett’. 1 x 6 inches‚ laid down. 1 April 1835. William Cobbett (1762-1835)‚ politician‚ and the leading journalist in the movement for parliamentary reform. Price : £65.00
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COBDEN‚ Richard. 10153

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Monro‚ sending an order for the balance of an account‚ and thanking him for the trouble he has taken. A good one page example‚ 6 x 4 inches‚ vertical fold‚ integral blank leaf docketed on receipt. 27 Victoria Street‚ Westminster‚ 20 May 1863. Richard Cobden (1804-65)‚ economist and politician‚ known as the Apostle of Free Trade. Price : £35.00
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COBDEN‚ Richard. 11140

Folio leaf (numbered 6) of an original autograph manuscript by Richard Cobden about Egypt‚ describing his interview with Mehemet Ali. Unsigned. 40 lines on 1 page 13 x 8 inches‚ with corrections‚ light creasing. Undated. Richard Cobden (1804-65)‚ statesman. When Cobden visited Egypt in 1836‚ on behalf of a Lancashire calico factory‚ he wrote letters to his sisters and friends‚ extracts of which are printed in John Morley‘s Life of Richard Cobden. “I was startled too on observing that whilst the mouth‚ which was partially concealed beneath his white beard & moustache‚ put on the semblance of laughter‚ the eyes were all the while peering coldly from beneath their heavy brows with an expression quite opposite to that of unguarded mirth. The great size of his head accords‚ phrenologically‚ with the extraordinary force of character possessed by this successful soldier; whilst a broad & massive forehead harmonises with that subtlety & depth of intellect which he had evinced in his intrigues & schemes of personal aggrandisement. Upon the whole however - let me hasten to confess it - there is nothing remarkable in the appearance of Mehemet Ali...” Price : £150.00
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COBDEN‚ Richard. 11141

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Tolmé‚ about introductions in Bordeaux‚ and asking when his correspondent’s son and daugher leave for France. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in clean condition‚ surface creasing. The Athenaeum‚ Friday‚ undated. Richard Cobden (1804-65)‚ economist and politician‚ known as the Apostle of Free Trade. Price : £35.00
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COBDEN‚ Richard. 11142

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to B.M.Willcox‚ announcing the birth of his daughter. 2 pp. 5 x 3½ inches‚ folds‚ in good condition. Midhurst‚ 6 November 1861. Richard Cobden (1804-65)‚ economist and politician‚ known as the Apostle of Free Trade. Price : £45.00
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COBDEN‚ Richard. 11166

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to G.I.Webb‚ saying that Mr. Garside will be going to Glyn Neath today and probably viewing the mine tomorrw‚ so “Is it possible to arrange for Abraham to meet him tomorrow?” 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ with a carte de visite photograph of Richard Cobden pasted to the integral blank leaf. The Athenaeum‚ Friday‚ no year given. Richard Cobden (1804-65)‚ economist and politician‚ known as the Apostle of Free Trade. Price : £45.00
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COBURG. Victoire of Saxe-Coburg‚ Duchesse de Nemours. 8642

Her Childhood Letter Writing Exercises‚ in French and Italian‚ with corrections‚ incorporating over 15 signatures ‘Victoire’‚ ‘Vittora’‚ etc.‚ with some separate exercises practising German script‚ one poem in French‚ and two autograph letters signed. About 50 pp.‚ mostly 10 x 8 inches and stitched‚ in good clean condition. 1835-1836. Victoire Auguste Antoinette of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha‚ Duchesse de Nemours (1822-1857) was the daughter of Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld and Princess Antonie de Kohary. The Duchess was a cousin of both Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. She was a childhood playmate of the Prince’s at Rosenau‚ his German home‚ and considered by the Queen to be a bosom friend “like a dear sister to us” and called “my beloved Vic”. As well as sharing first names both the Queen and the younger Duchess had married in the same year‚ 1840. In 1852 the Queen commissioned the painter Winterhalter to portray the namesake cousins holding hands as a birthday present for the Duchess’s other cousin Prince Albert. Victoire married Louis Charles Philippe Raphael‚ the Duc de Nemours (1814-1896). They went into exile after the 1848 Revolution. Victoire died after giving birth to their fourth child. A famous effigy of her (by Chapu) is in the Walker Art Gallery‚ Liverpool. Price : £750.00
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COCKERELL‚ C.R. 11106

Autograph Letter Signed ‘C.R.Cockerell’‚ to ‘My dear Cooke’‚ thanking him for the invitation but “Mrs Cockerell reminds me that an old engagement at half past 7 may possible interfere with this pleasure”. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4½ inches. 13 Chester Terrace‚ Regents Park‚ 8 July 1857. The uncommon autograph of Charles Robert Cockerell (1788-1863)‚ architect‚ who travelled in the Levant and Italy (1810-1817). Price : £75.00
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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. Price : £75.00
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COLERIDGE‚ Stephen. 0433

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to W.C.Bennett‚ agreeing ‘to form one of the deputation tomorrow at the Deanery’. Another hand has annotated the letter ‘re Longfellow Memorial’. 1 page 4to‚ integral address leaf. Sussex Square‚ London‚ 28 November 1882. Stephen Coleridge (1854-1936)‚ author and anti-vivisectionist. Price : £35.00
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COLETI‚ Giandomenico. 10899

Letter Signed ‘Giandomenico Coleti Soc. J’‚ to Achille Ferrara‚ expressing thanks for his generosity‚ referring to a museum. In Italian. 1 page 9 x 6½ inches‚ in very good condition. Bagni[?]‚ Italy‚ 24 January 1771. Giovanni Domenico Coleti (1727-1798) S.J.‚ author of Dizionario storico-geografico dell' America Meridionale (1771 and later editions) and other works on South America‚ lived for a time in Quito‚ Ecuador. Price : £150.00
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COLLETTE‚ Charles. 11463

Three original watercolour cartoons‚ signed and dated‚ with a separate inscribed card‚ also signed. Two cartoons show the different circumstances of the actor ‘at home’ and ‘on tour’. Postcard size‚ in good condition. The inscribed card has a vertical crease. Glasgow‚ 24 May 1906. Charles Collette (18421924)‚ English actor‚ composer and writer noted for his work in comedy in a long career. He is probably best remembered today for the coincidence of of the premiere of his musical play Cryptoconchoidsyphonostomata together with the historic 1875 premiere of Gilbert and Sullivan's Trial by Jury. Price : £85.00
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COLPOYS Admiral Sir John. 10463

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Jn Colpoys’ to Mr. Phillips lamenting some deaths and the delays possibly to a legal process: “the Concerns in which we are embarked for Lord Cremorne now that the Term has begun” assuming there is no need for a meeting of trustees. 1½ pages 9 x 7 inches one small piece torn away from a corner folds otherwise in good condition. Bishops Waltham Hants 7 November no year given. Admiral Sir John Colpoys (1742-1821) had a naval service of nearly forty years more than twenty of them actually in command of ships of war. In 1794 he was made rear-admiral. Colpoys commanded the Hannibal (74 guns) from 1790 to 1793. He was in command of H.M.S. London when the mutiny broke out at St. Helens in May 1797. Price : £45.00
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COLQUHOUN‚ Archibald Campbell-. 0425

Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Mundell‚ requesting him ‘to make out the Draft of a Bill for Scotland’ (the Hawkers and Pedlars Act‚ mentioned in this letter)‚ and suggesting suitable Commissioners. 2 pp. 8vo. Edinburgh‚ 21 March 1815. Archibald Campbell-Colquhoun (d.1820)‚ lord advocate. Price : £30.00
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COLQUHOUN‚ Archibald Campbell-. 0447

Autograph Letter Signed‚ marked ‘Private’‚ about the preparation and publication of the Jury Bill and its likely progress through the Commons and the Lords. 2 pp. 4to. Edinburgh‚ 28 November 1814. Archibald Campbell-Colquhoun (d.1820)‚ lord advocate. Price : £30.00
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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). Price : £65.00
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COLVILLE‚ Admiral John. 7479

Free Front‚ signed ‘Colville’ lower left. 2½ x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ laid down on part of an album leaf‚ annotated. London‚ 14 October 1830. Admiral John Colville‚ Baron Colville (1768-1849)‚ representative Peer of Scotland‚ commanded H.M.S.Hercule at the Battle of Copenhagen. Price : £30.00
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COMBE‚ George. 6611

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Geo.Combe’‚ to Professor Bell‚ complying with a request received in Boston from Judge Story‚ “to deliver in the form of a leaf from a work on the United States which I have in the press”. 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition‚ occasional light creasing‚ one small marginal tear. Gorgie Cottage‚ Slateford [near Edinburgh]‚ 7 January 1841. George Combe (1788-1858)‚ phrenologist. In 1819 in 1819 his essays were collected into a book entitled Essays in Phrenology. In 1824 Combe published a further volume: A System of Phrenology. Between 1838 and 1840 Combe toured Canada and the United States‚ seeking to propagate his views by lecturing and by establishing links with like-minded reformers. His impressions of this visit appeared in 1841 as Notes on the United States. Price : £65.00
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COMBE‚ George. 9290

Autograph Letter Signed‚ saying that he has “has sent a copy of Saturday’s Scotsman to Mr Cobden” and encloses his answer‚ discussing political matters with particular reference to the Maynooth College (Ireland) Act. 3½ pages 4½ x 3½ inches‚ occasional light dust soiling only. Edinburgh‚ 26 April 1852. George Combe (1788-1858)‚ phrenologist. In 1819 in 1819 his essays were collected into a book entitled Essays in Phrenology. In 1824 Combe published a further volume: A System of Phrenology. Between 1838 and 1840 Combe toured Canada and the United States‚ seeking to propagate his views by lecturing and by establishing links with like-minded reformers. “They cannot say that Popery is false‚ unless they pretend to infallibility. If anyone is infallible‚ he is able to find the truth & may consistently endow it; but not otherwise; if we cannot determine truth‚ neither can we decide infallibly what is error.” Price : £65.00
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COMBES‚ Charles. 7404

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Ch.Combes’‚ to Pierre Hippolyte Boutigny‚ professor of chemistry‚ in Evreux‚ changing the date for their scientific discussion‚ on account of a meeting of the School of Mines. In French. 1 page 7½ x 5 inches‚ with the integral address leaf lightly mounted on an album leaf. In good condition. 18 October 1844. Charles Combes (1901-1872)‚ engineer‚ industrialist‚ professor‚ and administrator at the School of Mines in Paris. Author of Traité d'exploitation des Mines (1841-45) andother works. Price : £65.00
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COMPTON‚ Henry. 7086

Autograph Letter Signed‚ sending his autograph better late than never‚ “a proverb somewhat musty but I trust it will serve me on this occasion”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ traces of mounting. Haymarket Theatre‚ 24 January 1855. Henry Compton [real name Charles Mackenzie] (1805–1877)‚ actor. Price : £30.00
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CONDER‚ Claude Regnier. 11039

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to G.Christy‚ explaining that “as an officer on the active list and in charge of a large district I am not able to arrange for lecture tours just now”. A good one page example‚ 6 x 4 inches. Weymouth‚ 16 May 1897. Claude Regnier Conder (1848-1910)‚ soldier‚ explorer and author. Conder did invaluable work for the Palestine Exploration Fund. He also served in the 1882 Egyptian Campaign‚ and was entrusted with the topographical work for the 1884 Bechuanaland expedition under Sir Charles Warren. Price : £45.00
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CONQUEST‚ John Tricker. 6725

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to John Wilkes junior‚ Broad Street‚ apparently discussing the interference by civil magistrates into the distribution of tracts on the Sabbath and related matters. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition‚ with the integral address leaf (torn at seal opening). Aldermanbury‚ 22 February 1822. John Tricker Conquest (1789-1866)‚ accoucheur‚ built up an extensive obstetric practice‚ and his posts included that of physician to the City of London Lying-in Hospital‚ the London Female Penitentiary‚ and the London Orphan Asylum‚ and consulting physician to the Stoke Newington and Stamford Hill Dispensary. In 1820 Conquest's Outlines of Midwifery‚ intended as a textbook for students‚ was published. By 1854 it had passed through six editions and had been translated into several languages. In 1848 he published his popular Letters to a Mother on the Management of Herself and her Children in Health and Disease‚ which reached a fourth edition by 1852. Price : £75.00
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COOPER‚ Abraham. 4546

Autograph Letter Signed ‘A.Cooper’‚ asking his correspondent to join the list of contributors to The Gem‚ for which “I have painted a Dying Charger[?] which I flatter myself you would illustrate admirably”. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ laid down on part of an old album page‚ minor marginal defects only. Royal Academy‚ 29 April 1829. Abraham Cooper (1787-1868)‚ battle and animal painter. Price : £75.00
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COOPER‚ Abraham. 4547

Autograph Note Signed ‘A.Cooper’‚ sending “the 1st Vol of the N.S.M. [New Sporting Magazine]”. 1 page 4½ x 7 inches‚ one small corner tear where mounted. Undated. Abraham Cooper (1787-1868)‚ battle and animal painter. Price : £45.00
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COOPER‚ Robert. 5702

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Robt. Cooper’‚ to Mr.Harding at Lackington & Co.‚ Finsbury Square‚ explaining that he had to go to Uxbridge “to make a Drawing from a large Picture”. 1 page 8 x 7 inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ in good condition. Edward Street‚ Hampstead Road‚ 12 June 1818. Robert Cooper (fl.1800-1836)‚ printmaker‚ an elusive artist about whom little is known. He was chiefly employed in engraving portraits‚ as in Lodge’s Portraits of Illustrious Personages. Cooper was a prolific engraver of book plates and vignettes. “...I am getting on with the Portrait of the Marquis of Montrose‚ but am fearful I shall not be able to completely finish it under a months time; as you did not express a wish to have the work hurried I hope the above time will not be attended with any inconvenience with respect to the Publication...” Price : £100.00
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COPE‚ Charles West. 9612

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to H.W.Phillips‚ about the dinner for the Artists General Benevolent Association‚ and sending a donation. A good one page example‚ 5 x 3½ inches. 19 Hyde Park Gate South‚ Kensington Gore‚ 29 March 1862. Charles West Cope (1811-1890)‚ historical painter. Price : £30.00
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COPELAND‚ Richard‚ Captain Royal Navy. 11317

Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘My Dear Sir’‚ about his prospects of employment on a foreign survey. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ some paper adhering where formerly mounted‚ otherwise good. Eton‚ Windsor‚ 4 June 1822. Richard Copeland (1792-1850)‚ naval officer‚ served in the Napoleonic Wars‚ and from 1825 commanded surveying vessels in the Mediterranean. In 1834 he captured some notorious Greek pirates and delivered them into the hands of the Pacha of Thessalonica‚ by whom they were executed. Copeland published An Introduction to the Practice of Nautical Surveying‚ and the Construction of Sea Charts. Price : £45.00
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COPLAND‚ James. 6724

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs.Harris‚ discussing the health of Miss Brown and proposing a visit. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ a few very light stains. 5 Old Burlington Street‚ 24 March 1850. James Copland (1791–1870)‚ physician‚ began his career as medical officer to the settlements of the Royal African Company. In 1822 Copland took a house in Jermyn Street and became editor of the London Medical Repository. Copland's Dictionary of Practical Medicine‚ in three volumes‚ and covering every part of medicine‚ was completed in 1858. In 1832‚ following an outbreak of cholera in Britain‚ Copland's earlier article on cholera was published as a separate book‚ Pestilential Cholera‚ its Nature‚ Prevention‚ and Curative Treatment; cholera was a disease which Copland believed to be spread by contagion. Price : £65.00
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COPPÉE‚ François. 4823

Holograph Index to ‘Contes En Vers Et Poesies Diverses’‚ in the hand of François Coppée‚ unsigned. 2½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ preserved in a cloth binding‚ in good condition. c.1881. François Coppée (1842-1908)‚ French writer. Price : £65.00
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COPPÉE‚ François. 9415

His Visiting Card‚ inscribed by Coppée and signed by him with initials. 2½ x 4 inches‚ in fine clean condition. Undated. François Coppée (1842-1908)‚ French writer. Price : £75.00
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COQUARD‚ Arthur. 8028

Autograph Letter Signed‚ thanking his correspondent for the documents from Boston‚ and discussing the completion of of biographical work. In French. 1 page 5½ x 4 inches‚ fine. St.Germain-en-Laye‚ 12 June 1900. Arthur Coquard (1846-19110)‚ French composer‚ a pupil and partisan of Franck. Price : £35.00
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CORBETT‚ Thomas. 5474

Letter Signed ‘Tho:Corbett’‚ to Sir James Lowther at Whitehaven‚ confirming the appointment of Captain Vaughan to the command of the ship Adventure “for the protection of the Trade of Whitehaven”. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ folded at left margin‚ in good condition. Admiralty Office‚ 6 August 1745. Thomas Corbett (d.1751)‚ secretary of the Admiralty. Corbett was secretary to Sir George Byng during the expedition to Sicily (1718-2)‚ of which he published an account. He was senior secretary at the Admiralty from 1742 until his death in 1751. Whitehaven is 41 miles S.W. of Carlisle in Cumberland. Carlisle fell to the Jacobite army on 17 November 1745. Price : £100.00
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CORBOULD‚ Alfred Chantrey. 7594

Autograph Letter Signed ‘A.C.Corbould’‚ to Mr.Burnand‚ incorporating an original signed cartoon of Receiving Day at the Royal Academy in 1894‚ called ‘A Fact’. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ folds‚ in good condition. 8 Pembroke Road‚ Kensington‚ 4 April 1894. Alfred Chantrey Corbould (1852-1920)‚ artist and illustrator‚ studied with his uncle Charles Keene‚ who introduced him to Punch‚ where much of his work was published. His correspondent is Sir Francis C.Burnand (1836-1917)‚ author‚ editor of Punch.The cartoon shows a porter receiving a canvas from an artist. ‘R.A.Porter to Stodge‚ delivering his Picture: “ ‘stonishing lot o Rubbish sent in this year Sir. Moo’ damaging to th’ [h]eys Sir.”’ Price : £250.00
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CORELLI‚ Marie. 11247

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Spurgeon‚ making the detailed arrangements for his visit to Stratford by train. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine‚ small piece of stamp selvedge adhering. Avon Croft‚ Stratford-on-Avon‚ undated. Marie Corelli [Marie Mackay] (1855-1924)‚ novelist. Her great triumph‚ The Sorrows of Satan (1895)‚ sold more than any previous English novel‚ and established Marie Corelli as the most popular novelist in the country. Price : £65.00
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CORFIELD‚ William Henry. 9772

Letter Signed‚ to R.Fraser‚ agreeing to give a lecture to the London Institution. 1½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ a few minor stains only. 19 Savile Row‚ 23 May 1890. William Henry Corfield (1843-1903)‚ professor of hygiene and public health. “... should be glad to know whether a technical lecture on some subject connected say with house sanitation or with the disposal of sewage‚ or whether a general popular lecture on some Hygiene subject would‚ in your opinion‚ be preferable.” Price : £35.00
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CORMACK‚ Sir John Rose. 6726

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dr.Warden‚ 3 Baxter’s Place‚ discussing the publication of medical papers. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ small piece torn at seal opening‚ address panel. Dated by the recipient 1845. Sir John Rose Cormack (1815–1882)‚ medical editor and physician. In January 1841 he founded the Edinburgh Monthly Journal of Medical Science‚ which he edited until June 1846. In 1843 he wrote ‘The natural history‚ pathology‚ and treatment of the epidemic fever prevailing in Edinburgh and other towns’. He translated volumes 2–5 of Armand Trousseau's Clinical Lectures (1868)‚ and published a two-volume collection of his main papers under the title Clinical Studies (1876). Cormack was in Paris when it was besieged during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71 and throughout the commune. He served as surgeon to the Ambulance Anglaise‚ tending to the war wounded and to British residents of the city. Price : £65.00
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COTTERELL‚ Constance. 9950

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Melrose‚ thanking him for the photographs. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ remains of guard where formerly mounted. York‚ 7 November 1895. Constance Cotterell‚ author. In 1895 she published Summer holidays in North East England‚ Illustrated with photographs by Payne Jennings and comprising views in Northumberland‚ Westmorland‚ Durham and Yorkshire. Price : £35.00
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COTTON‚ George Edward Lynch‚ Bishop of Calcutta. 4662

Autograph Letter Signed ‘G.E.L.Calcutta’‚ to Mr.Beaufort‚ thanking him for his subscription to the Hill Schools. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ lightly toned. Bishops Palace [Calcutta]‚ 16 July [1866 in another hand]. George Edward Lynch Cotton (1813-1866)‚ Master of Marlborough‚ Bishop of Calcutta from 1858‚ established a number of famous schools in India and worked closely with the missionary societies. His career was closed by the ‘calamitous accident’‚ when the Bishop’s foot slipped on a platform above the Ganges at dusk on 6 October 1866. Price : £30.00
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COTTON‚ Henry. 0041

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Jos. Harding‚ thanking him for some prints which he had donated to the Common Room at Christ Church. 1 page 4to‚ mounted on guard. Christ Church‚ Oxford‚ 19 April 1818. The Revd. Henry Cotton (1789-1879)‚ among whose works are ‘Fasti Ecclesiæ Hibernicæ’ (1848-50) and ‘List of Editions of the Bible 1505-1850’ (1852) Price : £45.00
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COUSIN‚ Victor. 9455

Autograph Letter Signed ‘V.Cousin’‚ to ‘mon cher enfant’ (Monsieur Tavary)‚ discussing books and other matters. In French. 25 lines on 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ fine‚ with address leaf. Paris postmark‚ ?1856. Victor Cousin (1792-1867)‚ French philosopher. Price : £75.00
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COUSINS‚ Samuel. 10036

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Mann‚ about an exchange of prints. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 24 Camden Square‚ 11 October 1877. Samuel Cousins (1801-87)‚ mezzotint engraver. “I have been looking out proofs of several of my Plates after Reynolds‚ and when you are disposed to exchange ‘Old Lamps for New’‚ and will give me the opportunity to see what your store of the Old consists of‚ I shall be ready to have an evening with your portfolios.” Price : £75.00
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COUTTINHO‚ Chevalier le Sousa. 9930

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Lord Melville‚ introducing Captain Crawford Duncan. 1 page 9¾ x 8 inches‚ integral blank leaf docketed. Margate‚ 18 September 1804. The Chevalier le Sousa Couttinho was Portuguese ambassador to London. Price : £35.00
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CRAIG Thomas. 10512

A correspondence of 13 Autograph Letters Signed by Thomas Craig to Thomas Winkworth in London discussing family news the placing of his sons in London offices and schools local visits a planned trip to Paris and much else. 13 letters 22 pp. mostly 9 x 7½ inches folds in good clean legible condition. Bocking Essex 1824-1830 (and one from 1837). The Revd. Thomas Craig of Bocking Essex minister of the Independent Chapel at Bocking End a congregation of protestant dissenters. This affectionate correspondence includes the occasional observation on national affairs (the distress of agricultural labourers) with many thanks for the assistance given by Winkworth in London to young Edward and Davis beginning their careers in commerce and the law. Winkworth purchases a “bagatelle board” for Edward and is asked for whatever he can find out about a commercial school on Tower Hill including details of the accommodation which would be provided for Davis. Craig describes his local visits to Aldborough Sudbury and Stowmarket gives an account of Dunwich and makes arrangements for Winkworth’s visits to Bocking. Price : £300.00
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CRAIG‚ Edward Gordon. 11666

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Shorter‚ thanking him for the opportunity to ‘mark’ the original drawing of the ceremony‚ wondering about Mr. Torrance Stephenson‚ and commenting on the additions made to Craig’s own drawing. 2 pp. 7 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Villa Reggio‚ Rapallo‚ Italy‚ 16 March 1923. Edward Gordon Craig (1872-1966)‚ actor and stage designer. “I find it is peculiarly brilliant to be able to lend such a gay pretty touch to my drawing of such a subject‚ while keeping strictly to the rules laid down by the demands of the modern press.” “I suppose you wouldn’t exchange the drawing for one of the handprinted wood engravings of one Gordon Craig?” Price : £75.00
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CRAIG‚ Isa. 10612

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Isa Craig’‚ to G.Melly‚ discussing social science events‚ meetings‚ and congratulating Melly: “I like to see our Social Science men advanced for they are bound to advance Social Science.” 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition‚ one small stain. National Asscoiation for the Promotion of Social Science‚ 15 September 1860. “A day is to be set apart for drunkenness (its dis-cussion I mean).” A good letter by Isa Craig Knox (1831-1903)‚ Victorian women's rights activist‚ social reformer‚ poet‚ novelist. “I hope I shall not break down at Glasgow. I like the work‚ but I tremble at the meetings. I begin to feel that I must be doomed to go through them‚ for some evil done in a previous state of existence.” Price : £65.00
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CRAIK Georgiana M. 10455

Autograph Letter Signed thanking her correspondent for the Tauchnitz copies of ‘Esther Hill’s Secret received two or three days ago. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches in good condition. 72 Bedford Gardens Kensington 25 February 1872. Georgiana M.Craik novelist. Price : £45.00
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CRAIK‚ Dinah Maria [née Mulock]. 9287

Autograph Letter Signed ‘D Craik’‚ addressed ‘Dear Emily’‚ saying that her husband “says the crowd will be awful”‚and discussing the times of trains to London. 2 pp. 4½ x 3½ inches‚ fine. Undated. Dinah Maria Craik (1826-1887)‚ English novelist of Irish extraction‚ author of John Halifax‚ Gentleman (1857)‚ children’s stories‚ poems and essays. “Take no watches or anything valuable - and it is sure to be very cold.” Price : £45.00
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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.” Price : £175.00
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CRAWLEY‚ Sir Francis. 11594

Manuscript Receipt Signed ‘Fr Crawley’‚ for five pounds received from David Cunningham‚ receiver “of those revenues belonging to his majesty when he was Prince”‚ for acting as deputy steward to William Earl of Salisbury. 1 page 12 x 8 inches‚ integral blank leaf‚ in good condition. 19 March 1629. Sir Francis Crawley (1584-1649)‚ judge‚ serjeant at law from 1623. He gave judgement in the King’s favour in the Hampden case (1637-38)‚ for which he was impeached in 1641. He probably joined the King at the start of the Civil War‚ because in 1643 he was in Oxford. Price : £275.00
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CRICHTON-BROWNE‚ Sir James. 7352

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Dr.Robertson Nicol‚ about important articles in the Contemporary Review. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ light toning along upper edge. Grand Hotel‚ Antwerp‚ 30 August 1903. Sir James Crichton-Browne (1840–1938)‚ physician and psychiatrist‚ medical historian and author. In 1875 Crichton-Browne was appointed lord chancellor's visitor in lunacy and moved from Wakefield to London. He held the post until 1922‚ travelling the country to visit asylums and then reporting on chancery lunatics and their circumstances. Price : £35.00
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CRICHTON-BROWNE‚ Sir James. 8641

Signature cut from the end of a letter: ‘Believe me yours very faithfully James Crichton Browne’. 4 x 4½ inches‚ laid down. Undated. Sir James Crichton-Browne (1840-1938)‚ doctor and psychologist‚ lunatic asylum superintendent‚ a pioneer of the early treatment of mental breakdown. Price : £20.00
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CRIVELLI Gaetano. 10436

Letter Signed ‘G.Crivelli’ to M. D’Augerau in Paris about the payment of a bill at the Hotel d’italie. In French. 1 page 8½ x 7 inches with integral address leaf toned. Annotated on receipt with details of the relevant payments. London 23 August 1817. Gaetano Crivelli (1768-1836) famous Italian tenor. Price : £75.00
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CROKER‚ John Wilson. 7226

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘My dear Murray’‚ informing him of the dispatch of a number of named volumes which Croker had had on loan‚ and requesting the forwarding of various cases of books currently in Murray’s shop. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Alver‚ 5 December 1847. A good letter by John Wilson Croker (1780-1857)‚ politician‚ Secretary to the Admiralty. He was the originator of the term Conservative. Price : £65.00
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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). Price : £35.00
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CRUICKSHANK‚ George. 4170

Autograph Letter Signed‚ with his distinctive flamboyant signature‚ to Alexander Watt‚ asking him to call‚ and promising to reply to any letter making an appointment. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition. 263 Hampstead Road 17 November 1864 George Cruickshank (1792-1878)‚ caricaturist and illustrator. Price : £100.00
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CUBITT‚ Lewis. 6173

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Lewis Cubitt’‚ informing F.W.Simms (Frederick Walter Simms‚ 1803-65‚ engineer) that he is at Godstone with Mr.Cubitt “& we propose riding to Bletchingly tomorrow morning & calling for you”. 2 pp. 4½ x 3½ inches‚ integral address leaf. Godstone‚ undated. Lewis Cubitt (1799-1883) was the younger brother of Thomas Cubitt‚ the leading master builder in London in the second quarter of the 19th century‚ and he designed many of the housing developments constructed by his sibling. Lewis designed London King's Cross railway station‚ which was built in 1851-2‚ and the associated Great Northern Hotel‚ in 1854. Price : £45.00
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CULLIMORE‚ Isaac. 9942

Autograph Letter Signed‚ thanking his correspondent “for the very handsome Notice which you have taken of Mr Calthrop’s little Poem in Saturday’s Gazette”. 1 page 8 x 8 inches‚ lithographed pictorial heading of Egyptian hieroglyphics‚ minor marginal defects‚ one corner torn away‚ traces of mounting. 14 Rathbone Place‚ 29 December 1840. Isaac Cullimore (1791-1852)‚ Egyptologist‚ and one of the first orientalists to use astronomy to fix important dates in ancient history. Price : £65.00
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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). 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. Price : £200.00
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CUNNINGHAM‚ John William. 5710

Autograph Note in the third person‚ asking Messrs.Cadell & Davies to send copies of The Velvet Cushion to Mr.Roberts‚ Lord Gambier‚ three bishops and Mr.Gisborne‚ and to the Reviews as appropriate. 1 page 4½ x 3½ inches‚ central spindle hole‚ traces of mounting. Undated. The Rev.John William Cunningham (1780-1861)‚ Vicar of Harrow. The Velvet Cushion‚ the memoirs of a vicarage cushion‚ first published in 1814‚ was an evangelical account of the Church of England since the Reformation‚ and achieved considerable popular success. Price : £45.00
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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. Price : £65.00
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CUNNINGHAM‚ Rear-Admiral Sir Charles‚ and others. 5349

Letter Signed ‘C.Cunningham’ with five other members of the Victualling Board‚ to Mr.Lewes‚ informing him that they have ordered Two dozen Tongues to be sent to Deptford‚ to be charged to Lewes’ own account “at the usual rate of Nine pence each”. 1 page 12½ x 8 inches‚ horizontal folds. Victualling Office‚ 24 December 1803. Rear-Admiral Sir Charles Cunningham (1755-1834). In 1779 he was for a short time first lieutenant of the Hinchinbroke with Captain Horatio Nelson. He fought in the East Indies‚ and in the Mediterranean on the outbreak of war in 1793. In 1797‚ as Captain of the Clyde‚ he was caught up in the mutiny at the Nore. The other signatures on this letter include that of William Boscawen (1752-1811)‚ lawyer‚ author and translator. Price : £100.00
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CURRIE‚ Mary‚ ‘Violet Fane’. 11081

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Mary M.Currie’‚ to Mrs. Story [Emma Eames‚ American soprano]‚ explaining that they have only just returned from Naples and therefore could not avail themselves of her kind invitation. 1 page 7 x 4¾ inches‚ one unobtrusive thin. [Rome] 10 May 1900. Violet Fane was the literary pseudonym of Lady Mary Currie‚ née Mary Montgomerie Lamb (1843-1905)‚ novelist‚ poet and essayist. Her husband was ambassador to Rome from 1898 to 1903. Price : £65.00
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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. Price : £40.00
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CUSSANS‚ John Edwin. 10624

A series of 7 Autograph Letters Signed (1 incomplete)‚ to C.W.Wilshire‚ about the expenses of printing his county history‚ investments‚ planned visits‚ his work and much else. 7 letters (1 incomplete)‚ 25 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. London‚ various addresses‚ 1877 and 1883-1884. John Edwin Cussans (1837-1899)‚ antiquary‚ author of heraldic and genealogical studies‚ also A History of Hertfordshire (3 vols folio‚ 1870-81). Price : £75.00
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D’AUVERGNE‚ Vice Admiral Philippe. 7537

Autograph Letter Signed ‘P.D’Auvergne’‚ to Mr.Charles St.Barbe‚ regretting the “miscarriage of a letter of advice” and hoping this will not prejudice D’Auvergne’s honour or credit. 2 pp. 9½ x 7½ inches‚ remains of guard‚ one old repair‚ otherwise good. Spithead‚ 10 July 1788. Vice Admiral Philippe D'Auvergne (1754-1816)‚ claimant to the duchy of Bouillon‚ deplores “the faithless attention to Letters intrusted to the Post from Yarmouth”. D’Auvergne went as midshipman on the ketch Racehorse that in 1773 sailed with the Carcass to the Arctic to attempt‚ unsuccessfully‚ to navigate a north-eastern passage to the Orient. Service followed during the American War of Independence‚ initially in the warship Asia and the frigate Chatham‚ and then as lieutenant in the sloop Kingfisher. D’Auvergne was present with a naval landing party at the battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775‚ and was subsequently engaged in small-boat raids along the Virginia coast. In 1787 Lord Howe gave him command of the frigate Narcissus‚ ostensibly on anti-smuggling duty in the channel‚ but in reality to reconnoitre the French ports‚ particularly Cherbourg. An accomplished mathematician‚ he was a doctor of law (1785)‚ a fellow of the Royal Society (1786)‚ a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (1793)‚ and a member of the Society of Arts (1793). His work on the improvement of navigational instruments was widely known‚ and he published An Account of the New Improved Sea Compasses Made by K McCulloch (1789). [DNB] Price : £120.00
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D’ORSAY‚ Count Alfred. 11269

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Mon cher Le Dru’‚ saying that he had returned to dress for an evening at the Marquise de Saffray‚ and had found in his room 300 prints‚ all of which required his signature before being sent to England this morning‚ in addition to three letters of introduction which need to be written‚ explaining that this was why it was so late when he retired‚ “très fatigué”. In French. 1 page 8 x 5½ inches‚ folds‚ in very good condition‚ integral blank leaf. From the Enys Collection. [Paris] Sunday morning‚ undated. “Voules-vous expliquer ceci à mon ancien Camarade Saffray.” Count Alfred D’Orsay (1801-52)‚ artist‚ the last of the dandies‚ defied convention with Lady Blessington in a society of authors‚ artists‚ and men of fashion. Price : £150.00
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DACRE‚ Arthur. 7130

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Arthur Dacre’‚ to Mrs.Berlyn‚ describing recent financial losses in the theatre‚ stating that “it seems we cant get a living here”. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. The Tower House‚ Tite Street [London]‚ 29 May 1890. “...we are going (much against the grain) to offer our services in drawing rooms. I then do a short waterling-places tour before leaving England - I hope for good.” Arthur James‚ known as Arthur Dacre (1840-1895)‚ actor‚ formerly a physician. Amy and Arthur James‚ better known as Amy Roselle and Arthur Dacre‚ arrived in Australia in 1895. They had been suffering bad luck in England and thought that they could recoup their losses in the colony. But on 17 November 1895 they ended their lives in a real-life drama - the tragedy of a murder-suicide at their lodgings at 129 Macquarie Street‚ Sydney. Price : £100.00
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DAFFORNE‚ James. 6592

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to John Saddler‚ thanking him for information “about your plate after Doré”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. The Art Journal‚ 12 September 1874. James Dafforne (1803/4–1880)‚ writer on art‚ joined the staff of the Art Union (later the Art Journal) in 1845‚ and contributed to its pages for thirty-five years‚ until his death. His many books are mainly collections of articles which first appeared in the journal‚ containing pictures and a biographical sketch of the painter. The first to be published was Pictures by Charles Robert Leslie (1872); this was followed by similar books on Sir Edwin Landseer‚ J. M. W. Turner‚ and various popular early Victorian painters. Price : £35.00
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DALLAS‚ Isabella. 10360

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to C.Kean‚ thanking him for his performance‚ explaining that the two empty seats in her box were due to illness. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 6 Hanover Square‚ 30 May‚ no year given. Isabella Dallas [stage name Glyn] (1823-1889)‚ Shakespearean actress. “Each visit to your performance makes one enjoy it more and more.” Price : £30.00
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DANGERVILLIERS. 11229

Letter Signed ‘Dangervilliers’‚ to the French ambassador in Switzerland‚ about conferring “la croix et les ordres de Sa Majesté” on Balthazar de Rool‚ captain in a Swiss regiment. In French. 1 page 12 x 8 inches‚ a few minor defects‚ contemporary underlining‚ integral blank leaf docketed. Versailles‚ 7 July 1728. M. Dangervilliers‚ French Minister of War. Price : £100.00
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DARTMOUTH‚ William Legge‚ first Earl. 7043

Signature ‘Dartmouthe’‚ cut from the end of a Treasury document. 2½ x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Whitehall‚ 24 March 1710/11. William Legge‚ Earl of Dartmouth (1672-1750)‚ Privy Councillor‚ statesman‚ Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal. Price : £30.00
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DAUDET‚ Ernest. 9976

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Ernest Daudet’‚ responding to a recent letter. In French. 1 page 4½ x 4½ inches‚ laid down‚ in good condition. Paris‚ 26 April 1903. Ernest Daudet (1837-1921)‚ French writer. Price : £45.00
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DAUNOU‚ Pierre Claude François Daunou. 6437

Autograph Letter Signed‚ Amaury Duval‚ member of the Institute‚ discussing work in progress‚ the publication of Vol.XVIII‚ and other literary matters. In French. 1 page 7 x 5 inches‚ integral address leaf tipped on to album page. Name typed at foot of page. With a separate engraved portrait. Paris‚ 5 June 1834. Pierre Claude François Daunou (1761-1840)‚ French politician and historian‚ member of the 1792 Convention. Price : £65.00
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DAVIES‚ Emily. 10152

A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ to to Mr. Monro‚ about the prospect of his daughter going up to Girton College‚ discussing the accommodation‚ the examination procedure‚ Little-Go‚ and much else. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Girton College‚ Cambridge‚ 14 May 1889. A long and detailed letter. Sarah Emily Davies (1830 – 1921) was an English feminist‚ suffragist and a pioneering campaigner for women's rights to university access. She was involved in the organisation of John Stuart Mill's 1866 petition to Parliament which was the first to ask for women's suffrage. That same year‚ she also wrote the book The Higher Education of Women. In 1869‚ Davies led the founding of Britain's first women's college‚ Girton College at Hitchin‚ Hertfordshire. In 1873‚ the college moved to Cambridge. From 1873 to 1875‚ Davies served as Mistress of Girton‚ where she then served as Secretary until 1904. Price : £120.00
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DAVIES‚ Thomas Stephens. 10994

A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘My dear Sir’‚ telling a story about an unexpected visitor at dinner‚ discussing arrangements to meet‚ visits‚ and much else. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Wednesday evening‚ undated. Thomas Stephens Davies (1794?–1851)‚ mathematician. Davies's principal area of research was geometry.Among the numerous subjects which engaged his attention were the properties of the trapezium‚ Pascal's hexagramme mystique‚ Brianchon's theorem‚ symmetrical properties of plane triangles‚ the geometry of three dimensions‚ and stereographic projection. In 1834 Davies was appointed one of the mathematical masters in the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich. While there‚ he helped to publish several useful textbooks for the use of its students. Price : £35.00
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DAVY‚ Sir Humphry. 10422

Letter Signed ‘H.Davy’‚ as President of the Royal Society‚ addressed ‘Sir’‚ explaining that as President he does not give “an opinion respecting the fitness of Candidates” for election to the Society‚ describing the election process including the submission of “some Paper or Communication which may imply qualification”. 3 pp. 7½ x 4½ inches‚ marked ‘Private and confidential’‚ two light stains on first page only‚ otherwise good. 30 April 1826. Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829)‚ chemist‚ researcher into agricultural chemistry and volcanic action‚ inventor of the safety lamp. “It is generally understood in the Society that the Fellows ought to consist of two classes. - Those who by their active labours and communications promote directly the progress of Science‚ of working scientific men; and of those who by their rank in society‚ their fortune‚ or their literary station‚ may be considered as Patrons of Science.” Price : £475.00
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DAWSON‚ George. 10053

A series of three Autograph Letters Signed‚ to Thomas McRobert‚ Secretary to the Paisley Artisans Institution‚ about Dawson’s visit to Paisley‚ suggesting Peter the Great as the subject of his lecture. 5 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ one centre fold split‚ otherwise in fine condition. Birmingham‚ various dates [1855]. George Dawson (1821-1876)‚ preacher at Mount Zion baptist chapel in Birmingham and elsewhere‚ lecturer and politician‚ who popularised the works of Carlyle and Emerson. Price : £100.00
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DAWSON‚ James. 9863

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Jas. Dawson jnr’ to Thomas Gibbons sending him the epitaph of Samuel William Butler‚ Tragedian. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ folds‚ a few minor creases Undated. James Dawson junior (1840-1906)‚ lyric poet‚ son of a farmer at Hartshead‚ Lancashire‚ and a friend of Matthew Arnold. he wrote Facts and Fancies from the Farm; Lyrical Poems (1868). Price : £45.00
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DE BONCZA‚ Wanda. 10728

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Wanda de Boncza’‚ discussing the expression of emotions on stage‚ in answer to her correspondent’s question. In French. 3 pp. 5 x 5 inches‚ minor paper repairs and blemishes. With a separate cabinet portrait photograph of Wanda de Boncza‚ by Professeur Stebbing. 11 August [1895]. Wanda de Boncza (1872-1902)‚ French actress at the Comédie-Française. Price : £65.00
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DE LA RONCIERE LE NOURY‚ Admiral. 11314

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Charles Manby‚ the engineer‚ about his correspondence concerning ships. In French. 1 page 8 x 5 inches‚ minor creasing. Paris‚ 1 November 1857[?]. Baron Camille Adalbert Marie Clément de la Roncière le Noury (1813-1881)‚ French admiral. Price : £30.00
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DE LA RUE‚ Warren. 11393

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Cooke‚ regretting De la Rue and his wife can not accept Cooke’s invitation‚ but they are setting out soon for Denmark‚ Sweden and Norway. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 73 Portland Place‚ 4 August 1879. Warren de la Rue (1815–1889)‚ chemist and astronomer‚ invented the first envelope-making machine (1851); took lunar photographs; devised heliograph for photographing the sun daily (1858). By photographs of the eclipse of the sun in Spain‚ De La Rue proved that the prominences observed during eclipses belong to the sun (1860). 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. Price : £950.00
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DE VILLIERS‚ John Henry. 11650

Autograph Letter Signed ‘J.H. de Villiers’‚ to Sir Alfred Milner‚ making arrangements for the distribution of prizes at a school. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Cape Town‚ 10 August 1895. John Henry De Villiers‚ Baron De Villiers (1842-1914)‚ South African judge‚ first Chief Justice of the Union. Price : £65.00
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DEALTRY‚ Thomas. 9599

Autograph Letter Signed ‘T.Madras’ as Bishop of Madras‚ to W.G.Kelsall‚ on Kelsall’s imminent departure for England‚ inviting him up for an hour or two: “There are plenty of conveyances on the beach..” 2 pp. 7½ x 5 inches‚ minor tears. Madras‚ 10 June 1850. Thomas Dealtry (1796-1861)‚ third Bishop of Madras. Price : £45.00
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DECK Isaiah junior. 10482

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Isaiah Deck le jeune’ to Monsieur Boutigny [Pierre Hippolyte Boutigny professor of chemistry] in Paris about the invention and design of a lamp. In French. 10 x 8 inches integral address leaf with Deck’s visiting card affixed tipped on to album page. Victoria Terrace Leamington 1 December 1845. Isaiah Deck son of Isaiah Deck (1792-1853). In 1825 the elder Deck established himself in Cambridge on Trumpington Street as a pharmaceutical chemist and mineral dealer and around 1830 moved to new quarters at 9 King's Parade. In 1843 he also opened a chemists' shop at 6 Victoria Terrace in Leamington Spa. It was run by his son also Isaiah and closed in 1848. Isaiah Deck the younger went to Egypt in search of emeralds in the 1850's and there conceived an incredible plan to satisfy America's desperate shortage of rags for paper-making by shipping tons of Egyptian mummies across the Atlantic for making paper pulp from their linen wrappings (he published a paper on it in 1855). Price : £75.00
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DELANE‚ John Thadeus. 7032

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to N.W.Senior‚ asking for the loan of “your last Journal of your term in Ireland”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches. Serjeants Inn‚ 21 March‚ no year given. John Thadeus Delane (1817-1879)‚ editor of The Times. Price : £65.00
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DEMPSTER‚ George. 6934

Autograph Letter Signed ‘George Dempster’‚ to David Scott M.P.‚ forwarding correspondence and sending compliments. 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ with integral address leaf. Dunnichen‚ 3 December 1806. George Dempster of Dunnichen (1732–1818)‚ agriculturist and politician. Dempster is remembered best as an agricultural improver‚ but he spent half his adult life as a popular‚ very active‚ and conscientious independent whig MP‚ and gained great public renown through his efforts to promote Scottish trade and industry. Price : £65.00
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DESGENETTES‚ René-Nicolas Dufriche‚ baron. 8915

Autograph Letter Signed‚ recommending a doctor for a position and stating his qualifications. In French. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ fine‚ integral blank leaf inlaid to album page. Paris‚ 21 April 1829. A fine example of an uncommon autograph. René-Nicolas Dufriche‚ baron Desgenettes (1762-1837) was a French military doctor. He was senior physician in the French army in Egypt. He served with the French army in the Russian campaign and at Waterloo. His works included the Histoire médicale de l’armée d’Orient (1812). Price : £200.00
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DESPRETZ‚ César-Mansuète. 11057

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Monsieur Boutigny [Pierre Hipployte Boutigny‚ Professor of Chemistry at Evreux] about the time of the lecture and experiment (”la vaporisation spheroidale”) at which Boutigny will assist. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5½ inches‚ integral address leaf‚ tipped on to part album page‚ in good condition. 12 October 1845. César-Mansuète Despretz (1798-1863)‚ chemist and physicist. He was Chaire de physique at the Faculté des sciences in Paris. Price : £45.00
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DESPRETZ‚ César-Mansuète. 9832

Certificate‚ headed ‘Cours de Physique à la Sorbonne’‚ recording the solidification of mercury for the first time in France‚ signed by Despretz and Boutigny‚ with details of the experiment. In French. 6 x 9 inches‚ tipped on to part of an old album page. Leçon du 29 Janvier 1848. César-Mansuète Despretz (1798-1863)‚ chemist and physicist‚ became head of Physics at the Faculté des Sciences in Paris. Pierre Hippolyte Boutigny (1798-1884)‚ professor of chemistry‚ author of Etudes sur les corps à la l’état sphéroidal‚ etc. Price : £45.00
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DESSEIN‚ General Bernard. 11542

Letter Signed‚ on behalf of a commission of inquiry‚ authorising the return of Captain Pierquin of the 116e Regt. to his normal duties. In French. 1 page 9 x 7½ inches‚ in fine condition‚ remains of guard‚ discreet stamp of the Bibliotheca Lindesiana. Toulouse‚ 1 September 1813. Bernard Dessein (1762-1823) was promoted to general in 1794. From 1801 to 185 he was Inspecteur aux Revues. Price : £65.00
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DETCHON‚ Adelaide. 7068

Autograph Quotation (from Lucile by Owen Meredith)‚ signed ‘Faithfully Yours‚ Adelaide Detchon’. 4½ x 7 inches‚ in good condition. Undated. Adelaide Detchon (born 1868)‚ American actress. Price : £35.00
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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). Price : £75.00
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DICEY‚ Sir Edward. 0749

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Dear Ellen’‚ forwarding his Life of Cavour. 3 pp. 5 x 4 inches. Paris‚ 29 August [c.1861]. One of the first books by Sir Edward Dicey (1832-1911): Cavour; A Memoir (1861). ‘If you want anything to send you to sleep‚ I think you will find Cavour’s speeches as dull as you can desire.’ Price : £45.00
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DICKSON‚ Admiral Edward Stirling. 7387

Lower section only of a naval document‚ bearing the signature ‘E.S.Dickson’ (as Commander). 4½ x 8 inches‚ in good condition. Given under my Hand on Board of His Majesty’s Sloop the Victorieuse‚ 13 July 1799. Admiral Edward Stirling Dickson (1765-1844) commanded the brig-sloop Victorieuse (14 guns) at the Capture of Trinidad (February 1797). On 3 December 1798 the Victorieuse and the Zephyr landed a small force on the West Indian island of Margarita and successfully attacked a fort on the river Caribe. Price : £65.00
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DILLON‚ John. 11013

Autograph Letter Signed ‘John Dillon’‚ unaddressed but evidently to a Dublin bookseller (with their receipt stamp) and complete‚ requesting chess books. 1½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ some toning along the edges of the first page‚ integral blank leaf. 1 Marine Terrace‚ Ballybrack‚ Co. Dublin‚ 30 August 1891. John Dillon (1851-1927)‚ Irish Nationalist politician. “Forbes History and some of the others can I fancy be obtained cheap...” Price : £85.00
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DILLON‚ Robert Crawford. 4294

Autograph Letter Signed ‘R.C.Dillon’‚ to James Wright Nokes‚ recalling his own election as preacher of the Female Orphan Asylum‚ and his friendship with the influential Alderman Key‚ with a postscript about “the man who has done me dishonour”. 4 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ in good condition‚ with a separate small engraved portrait of Dillon. 17 Edward Street‚ Portman Square‚ 18 September 1841. Robert Crawford Dillon (1795-1847)‚ the controversial evangelical preacher who was suspended for immorality in 1840 by Bishop Blomfield. Dillon responded by setting up a ‘reformed English church’ in Friar Street‚ Blackfriars. This congregation moved to Spitalfields where Dillon appointed himself First Presbyter. Price : £85.00
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DISRAELI‚ Benjamin. 9889

Envelope‚ written by Disraeli and signed by him with the initial ‘D’ lower left‚ addressed to Algernon Turner‚ Downing Street. 3¾ x 5 inches‚ deep black border‚ marked ‘Private’‚ with an impression of Disraeli’s seal ‘Hughenden Manor’ on verso. Undated. Benjamin Disraeli‚ Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-81)‚ Prime Minister 1868‚ 1874-80. Algernon Turner was Disraeli’s Private Secretary. Price : £150.00
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DISRAELI‚ Coningsby. 0543

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to H.Byron Read‚ offering his ‘services to you and the cause’ as a second speaker in Bradford. 3 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ folded. 89 Onslow Square‚ 2 February 1891. Coningsby Disraeli (1867-1936)‚ nephew and heir to Benjamin Disraeli‚ and Conservative M.P. for Altrincham‚ Cheshire‚ 1892-1906. Price : £35.00
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DIXON‚ Rear Admiral Manley Hall. 10294

Original Memorandum‚ signed ‘Manley H.Dixon’‚ to Captain W.H.Hall‚ H.M. Steam Frigate Dragon‚ about the payment of travelling expenses of Henry M.Alexander‚ Naval Cadet‚ “having been ordered to proceed from H.M.S. Impregnable at Devonport by the Dublin packet to Kingston”. 1 page 13 x 8 inches‚ remains of guard‚ horizontal folds‚ some creasing and minor marginal tears‚ in clean condition. H.M.S. Crocodile‚ Cork‚ 28 June 1849. Manley Hall Dixon (born 1786) served in the Navy throughout the Napoleonic Wars‚ including several gallant actions in the Mediterranean and the West Indies. He also served as flag captain to his father on the Baltic and South American stations. Price : £35.00
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DOBELL‚ Sydney. 0249

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Fletcher‚ mentioning that he has just finished a book on Rome‚ which he looks forward to ‘the pleasure of laying on his library Table’. 2 pp. 8vo‚ minor faults. Coxhorne House [1850]. Sydney Dobell (1824-74) poet and author of ‘The Roman’ and ‘Balder’. Dobell’s first book ‘The Roman’ was published in 1850 under the pseudonym of Sydney Yendys. Price : £100.00
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DOBELL‚ Sydney. 4910

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Sydney Dobell’‚ to Patrick Scott‚ praising his poetry‚ discussing “an inequality of merit”‚ Scott’s “faculty for psychological observation”‚ and suggesting that Scott tries his hand at drama. 8 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ on light marginal stain‚ otherwise good. Edinburgh‚ 9 October [no year given]. A good letter about poetic gifts by Sydney Dobell (1824-74)‚ poet‚ author of ‘The Roman’ and ‘Balder’. “... a power of imagination‚ a delicacy of perception & a felicity of expression‚ which in the writings of a Poet yet immature wd seem to be promises of an extraordinary future.” Price : £100.00
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DODINGTON‚ George‚ and others. 7644

Section of a Treasury document from the reign of King George II‚ signed by George Dodington‚ George Oxenden‚ and William Yonge. Endorsements on verso. 5 x 7 inches. 1734-38. The signatories on this document come to life in the pages of Lord Hervey’s Memoirs of the Reign of George the Second‚ where the political manoeuvres and scandals of the court are revealed. For example‚ Sir George Oxenden‚ a protégé of Walpole‚ was believed to be the father of Lady Walpole’s son. According to Hervey‚ George II referred to Yonge as Stinking Yonge‚ but Walpole found his political assistance invaluable. George Dodington‚ Baron Melcombe‚ was another adherent of Walpole‚ a writer of verse‚ and a political and literary patron. Price : £30.00
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DOLGOROUKI‚ Prince Vladimir. 9448

Autograph Letter Signed‚ thanking his correspondent for his letter and all that he has done. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ one corner holed‚ with paper adhering where formerly mounted. Moscow‚ 18/30 December 1873. Prince Vladimir Dolgorouki‚ Mayor of Moscow 1865-1891. Price : £45.00
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DOMETT‚ Admiral Sir William. 7405

Bounty Payment‚ signed ‘Wm.Domett’ as Captain‚ instructing the Treasurer of the County of Devon to pay Six Pounds to Ann Pike of Honiton‚ “being on Account of the County Bounty Money of Wm.Pike belonging to His Majesty’s Ship the Royal George”. Countersigned by A.Gordon‚ Clerk to the Treasurer of the Navy. 7½ x 8 inches‚ horizontal folds‚ a few minor defects only. 19 May 1795. An uncommon signature. Admiral Sir William Domett (1752–1828)‚ one of the most experienced captains of the Georgian Navy. He was appointed in 1792 to be flag captain to Sir Alexander Hood in the Royal George (100 guns). In her he was present at the battle of 1 June 1794 and the battle off Lorient (23 June 1795) where Alexander Hood (now Lord Bridport) was commander-in-chief. After Lorient‚ Bridport especially commended Domett's conduct and assistance and his ‘active and attentive mind’ (Ralfe‚ 2.421) and entrusted him with dispatches of the victory. Domett remained captain of the Royal George for a record seven-and-a-half years‚ during which she was considered ‘one of the best disciplined and most expert ships’.[DNB] Domett commanded H.M.S.London at the Battle of Copenhagen (1801). Price : £150.00
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DORE‚ Gustave. 10017

Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Madame’ [Mrs. Darby Griffiths]‚ regretting that he is unable to accept her invitation. In French. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4½ inches‚ a few light creases. 21 July 1873. Gustave Doré (1832-1883)‚ French artist‚ engraver‚ illustrator and sculptor. Doré worked primarily with wood engraving and steel engraving. Price : £175.00
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DORSET. Wimborne Independent Church. 9297

A lengthy Autograph Letter ‘To my dear people & Charge at Wimborne’ signed by James Panton (1774); together with four letters (1778‚ 1819‚ 1820‚ 1824) addressed to Mr Bowles‚ Watchmaker‚ Wimborne‚ by various correspondents (including a Dr B.Cracknell) about preaching engagements at the Independent Church in Wimborne; and one later (1832) related letter. 6 letters‚ various sizes‚ clean and legible‚ minor defects only. 1774-1832. “... putting down the strong holds of Satan in yr hearts there is more in them than you are yet aware of‚ one thing which I have greatly to lament the little power of vital godliness that is to be found amongst too too many congregations in these parts God forbid that should be the case with us‚ O my dear people I desire to be jealous over you with a godly jealousy let every one say as the disciple Lord is it I ...” (1774) Price : £150.00
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DOUGHTY‚ Sir Edward. 6643

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Edw.Doughty’‚ discussing essential repairs to his house‚ saying that “on Monday we leave Upton for Tichborne...” 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ with an integral blank leaf laid down on part of an old album page. Upton House‚ 26 July 1846. Sir Edward Doughty (1782-1853)‚ uncle of Roger Charles Doughty-Tichborne (1829–1854?)‚ who was later impersonated by “The Tichborne Claimant”. Doughty played a significant role in the drama by bringing back from the West Indies a former family servant‚ an African Negro named Andrew Bogle. Bogle remained affectionately by Sir Edward's side the remainder of his life as valet and confidant‚ after which he retired to Australia in receipt of a handsome annuity from Lady Doughty and kept in contact with her. In Sydney he “recognised” the imposter Thomas Castro as the missing baronet‚ probably as a way of securing a return to England. Price : £75.00
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DOULTON‚ Henry. 11403

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Henry Doulton’‚ to ‘Dear Sparkes’‚ discussing a note from Birdwood about a potter. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Lambeth Pottery‚ 16 August 1879. Sir Henry Doulton (1820-1897)‚ inventor and manufacturer of pottery‚ instrumental in developing the firm of Royal Doulton. “I enjoyed my visit & feel refreshed & ready to meet the avalanche of papers on my desk.” Price : £100.00
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DRUERY‚ Charles T. 7291

The Rocking Of The Lilies. Calligraphic manuscript‚ inscribed by the author to his wife beneath his photographic portrait facing the title page. Title and 62 pp. 4to. Illuminated initials‚ ruled borders‚ 17 real photographs mounted in the text‚ bound in heavy black morocco‚ decorated in gilt‚ all edges gilt‚ dentelles gilt‚ endpapers covered in green watered silk. In fine clean condition. “To my dear Wife‚ Decr. 25. 1879.” A sumptuous production illustrating Victorian calligraphy at its most skilful and painstaking. The Rocking of the Lilies and Other Poems was first published in printed form in 1882. Druery was author of several books on ferns. In 1913 Druery published The Theory of Evolution in the Light of Facts‚ a translation of the German work by Karl Frank. Price : £375.00
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DRUMMOND‚ Henry. 11381

Autograph Letter Signed‚ presenting his correspondent with “the cheap edition of Baxter” for his class. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 3 Park Circus‚ Glasgow‚ 20 January 1892. Henry Drummond (1851-97)‚ Scottish theologian and biologist‚ author of Natural Law in the Spiritual World (1883). In June 1883 he set out for Africa to make a scientific and geological exploration of the Lake Nyasa and Lake Tanganyika regions. His journals later became the book‚ Tropical Africa (1888). Price : £85.00
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DRUMMOND‚ Sir William. 10843

Autograph Letter Signed ‚ infomring his correspondent that he has been delayed by the bad state of the roads‚ with a summary of the political situation in Constantinople. 1½ pages 9 x 7 inches‚ in good condition. Bucarest‚ 13 December 1803. Sir William Drummond (1770-1828)‚ scholar and diplomat‚ appointed in 1803 to be ambassador to the Ottoman Porte. “When I left Constantinople there were no news of any importance‚ unless it were that the Beys had raised the siege of Alexandria and had retired to Cairo. This event is attributed to a mutinous spirit‚ which had manifested itself among the Albanian troops‚ the new allies of the Mamelukes. I am sorry to add‚ that the French interest among the Beys has taken a decided ascendancy.” Price : £175.00
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DRUMMOND‚ Thomas. 6166

Warrant Signed ‘T.Drummond’ as Under Secretary at Dublin Castle‚ to the Ulster King of Arms of all Ireland‚ giving instructions for the record of H.M.Royal Licence to Wm.Wright of Killaghy Castle‚ Tipperary‚ that he and his issue may bear the Arms of Despard. 2 pp. 12 x 8 inches‚ occasional wear‚ in good condition. Given at Her Majesty’s Castle at Dublin‚ 15 June 1838. Thomas Drummond (1797-1840)‚ engineer and administrator‚ was head of the Boundary Commission in connection with the Reform Bill. Organised the Dublin Police. Supported by O’Connell. Price : £100.00
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DU THON‚ Adèle. 2346

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to William Phillips‚ Bookseller in George Yard‚ asking him if he will publish her book on the Society of Friends‚ saying that it will fill a small octavo volume‚ and sending a letter of recommendation from her friend‚ Joseph Gurney. In French‚ 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches‚ integral address leaf (traces of mounting). Poles‚ near Ware‚ 23 September 1820. Adèle Du Thon‚ author of this work on the Quakers‚ Mrs.Fry and Newgate Prison‚ published in London in 1821‚ and Lettres à Isabelle (1823)‚ reflections on education and society. Price : £45.00
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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.’ Price : £75.00
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DUMAS‚ Jean Baptiste André. 10670

Autograph Letter Signed [to Pierre Hipployte Boutigny]‚ confirming his admiration for Boutigny’s scientific work‚ stating that the possibility of further assistance is likely to rest with the Emperor and his ministers. In French. A good one page example 8 x 5¼ inches‚ integral blank leaf‚ remains of guard. Undated. Jean Baptiste Dumas (1800-1884)‚ French chemist‚ prominent teacher and investigator‚ one of the first men in France to realize the importance of experimental laboratory teaching. In the Essai Statique Chimique (1841)‚ he treated the chemistry of life‚ both plant and animal. The recipient of the letter is Pierre Hippolyte Boutigny‚ professor of chemistry‚ author of Etudes sur les corps à la l’état sphéroidal‚ etc. Price : £65.00
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DUMAS‚ Jean Baptiste André. 6784

Autograph Letter Signed ‘J.Dumas’‚ to Monsieur Boutigny‚ Pharmacien‚ informing him that he has been awarded a prize of 3000 francs for his experimental work on the action of heat. In French. 1 page 9½ x 7½ inches‚ integral address leaf‚ remains of guard‚ some light offsetting‚ in good condition. Paris‚ 4 February 1845. Jean Baptiste Dumas (1800-1884)‚ French chemist‚ prominent teacher and investigator‚ one of the first men in France to realize the importance of experimental laboratory teaching. In the Essai Statique Chimique (1841)‚ he treated the chemistry of life‚ both plant and animal. This brought him into conflict with Liebig (mentioned in this letter)‚ who thought that Dumas had appropriated his work. The recipient of the letter is Pierre Hippolyte Boutigny‚ professor of chemistry‚ author of Etudes sur les corps à la l’état sphéroidal‚ etc. Price : £75.00
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DUMAS‚ Mathieu‚ General. 10887

Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Citoyen Reinhart‚ French ambassador to Switzerland‚ on official business‚ recommending a brave young officer‚ Captain Bernard. In French. 2 pp. 9 x 7½ inches‚ 9 x 7½ inches‚ integral address leaf‚ in good condition‚ torn at seal opening. Berne‚ 3 fructidor‚ an 8 [21 August 1800]. Guillaume Mathieu‚ comte Dumas (1753-1837)‚ French general‚ fought throughout the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars until he was taken prisoner at Dresden in 1813. Besides the Précis des événements militaires‚ which forms a valuable source for the history of the period‚ Dumas wrote Souvenirs du lieutenant-général Comte Mathieu Dumas (published posthumously by his son‚ Paris‚ 1839). Price : £100.00
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DUNDAS‚ Robert Saunders‚ 2nd Viscount Melville. 6903

Letter Signed ‘Melville’‚ to Admiral Viscount Keith‚ responding to Keith’s letter‚ discussing “the peculiar circumstances” of the appointment to the Lieutenancy of Dunbartonshire. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ fine‚ the body of a the letter in a secretarial hand‚ marked ‘Private’. Melville Castle‚ 9 September 1821. Robert Saunders Dundas (1771-1851)‚ 2nd Viscount Melville‚ statesman‚ First Lord of the Admiralty from 1811‚ a post he held for fifteen years. He took a particular interest in Arctic expeditions‚ an interest which was acknowledged by Melville Sound being called after him. Price : £50.00
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DUPIN‚ François Pierre Charles‚ Baron. 6186

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Ch.Dupin’‚ to Archibald Constable‚ bookseller in Edinburgh‚ thanking him for his kindness and the introductions to engineers‚ and particularly for his description of the Caledonian Canal‚ mentioning also the new lights and works which are much to the credit of “Monsieur Stevenson” [George Stephenson]. In French. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ tears to right margin where opened‚ folds. Glasgow‚ 27 September 1817. An interesting letter by Charles Dupin (1784-1873)‚ the French mathematician and statistician who made a study of the naval defences‚ political institutions and commercial prosperity of England. In one of his books on this subject‚ Memoires sur la Marine et les Ponts et Chaussées de la France et de l’Angleterre‚ he describes the mechanics’ institutes he found in Glasgow‚ suggesting that similar ones could be introduced in France. Dupin was the first to raise statistics to a science in France. He was president of the jury sent by the French minister of commerce to the Great Exhibition of 1851. Price : £120.00
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DUREAU DE LA MALLE‚ Adolphe Jules Cesar Auguste. 6192

Autograph Letter Signed ‘Dureau de la Malle’‚ to Lieutenant General Pelet‚ stating that‚ at the request‚ of the government‚ Dureau de la Malle has devoted four years to research into the colonisation of Africa; he now asks for the beautiful map of France‚ prepared under his orders‚ as a gift to help him in his current research into the Political Economy of the Romans. In French. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ integral blank leaf‚ some light creasing‚ generally in good condition. With an English translation. Paris‚ 10 January 1837. Adolphe Jules Cesar Auguste Dureau de la Malle (1772-1857)‚ artist‚ geographer‚ poet‚ published the physical geography of the Black Sea‚ of Africa‚ and of the Mediterranean‚ and write a history of Carthage and of the Roman invasion of France. In The Descent of Man Charles Darwin quotes Dureau de la Malle’s observations on the behaviour of a dog reared by a cat. His major work De la Topographie de Carthage was published in 1835. Price : £150.00
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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. Price : £85.00
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