ABBOTT, Jacob (1803-1879). American writer for the young.
Final six lines and signature of an Autograph Letter Signed.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2420]
A'BECKETT, Arthur William (1844-1909). Humorous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to a Doctor sending Punch and promising his 'Scotch book', 1 page 8vo, 17 Feb 1877.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2421]
ADAMS, William Davenport (1851-1904). Journalist.
Letter Signed to Forman thanking him for new of the new play, 1 page 8vo (traces of old mounting), Globe Office, no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2424]
ADCOCK, Arthur St John (1864-1930). Journalist and novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Cooper thanking him for a subscription, 1 page 8vo, Rickmansworth, 3 Nov 1909.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2425]
ADOLPHUS, John Leycester (1795-1862). Barrister and author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Thomas Cadell declining to compress the remainder of his History into three volumes, 1 p. 8vo, Temple, 25 April 1825.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2427]
AINGER, Alfred (1837-1904). Humorist and editor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Zoé, a long and charming letter describing a visit from her parents, 4 pages 8vo 3 Sep ['1855'].
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2432]
AINGER, Alfred (1837-1904). Humorist and editor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Gentry sending a charitable donation of £5 to Julia Cattermole, 3 pages 8vo, Hampstead, 29 Dec 1894.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2433]
AIRD, Thomas (1802-1876). Scottish poet and editor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Browne presenting a volume, 1 p 8vo (slightly stained), Dumfries, 27 Feb 1856.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2436]
ALFORD, John (1890-1960). Poet.
Autograph Letter Signed to C.K. Ogden, 1 page 4to, 4 Jun 1914, with autograph manuscript of 'Summer Love', 1½ pages 4to, and typescript of 'The Ark', 1 page 4to, both signed.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2439]
ALISON, Sir Archibald (1792-1867). Historian.
Long Autograph Letter Signed to Maitland about his baronetcy, 4 pages 8vo, Glasgow, 11 Jun 1852.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2440]
ALMEDINGEN, Edith Martha (1898-1971). Novelist and poet.Fine long Autograph Letter Signed to Nina [Sennett], 6 pages 4to, from Kenn Rectory, Exeter, 28 January 1944. Written to a student of hers, the letter discusses her personal and strong feelings about religion.
£50 / $83 / €60 [No: 21391]
ALMEDINGEN, Edith Martha (1898-1971). Novelist and poet.
Typewritten Letter Signed, on a postcard, asking for a copy of an article, 3 February no year.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2445]
ANDERSON, Christopher (1782-1852). Scottish theological writer and preacher.
Autograph Letter Signed to Ebenezer Palmer sending a book for promotion, 1 page 8vo with address, 1 January 1836.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2446]
ANGELL, Sir (Ralph) Norman (1872-1967). Peace campaigner and author.Fine Typewritten Letter Signed to Basil Gregg, 1 page 4to, 8 Rue Weber, Paris, 1 March 1910. Refuting the argument that Germany might wish to seize British colonies, probably in response to an argument occasioned by his best-selling work The Great Illusion, published this year.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 24095]
ARCHER, William (1856-1924). Critic and journalist.2 Autograph Letters Signed to Charles Hughes, 4 pages 8vo (one, on a 'letter card', torn), 10 December 1897 and 7 September 1908. The first letter declining expense money for attending a performance of a play ('I am a poor man, but that luxury I can allow myself'), the second praising [Annie] Horniman's enterprise (she pioneered the repertory movement).
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 0016]
ARCHER, William (1856-1924). Scottish critic and journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Perry, discouraging him from playwriting, 1 page 8vo (oblong), 7 March 1918.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2450]
ARMITAGE, John (1910-1980). Editor and bookseller.
Typewritten Letter Signed to J.B. Coates, asking Coates to write a book review, 1 page 4to, 30 July 1952.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2451]
ARNOLD, Thomas (1823-1900). Professor of English literature and writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Annie' explaining why he cannot attend the inauguration of the Rylands Library etc, 3 pages 8vo, 29 Sep 1899.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2454]
ARNOLD, Thomas James (1804-1877). Barrister and literary figure.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'Brother Smith', sending a reference, 2½ pages 12mo, 10 December 1855.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2455]
ARNOLD-FORSTER, Hugh Oakeley (1855-1909). Statesman and miscellaneous writer.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Dr Frank Arnold agreeing to having his name used as a reference, 1 page 4to with hand-written envelope, 15 December 1905.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2456]
ATHERTON, Gertrude Franklin (d. 1948). American author.Autograph Letter Signed to [Octavia] Susman, 2 pages 8vo on blue writing paper (facing pages), San Francisco, 2 May 1902. Accepting praise of her book, explaining that she does not possess Benjamin Franklin's signature, and sending her own instead.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 4590]
ATKINS, John Black (1871-1954). Editor of the Manchester Guardian.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent asking him to prepare an article on 'National Physical Training', 3 pages 8vo, 15 April 1903.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2457]
AUSTIN, Alfred (1835-1913). Poet and publicist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Dodd, thanking her for a plant and listing his plans, 4 pages 8vo, Ashford, Kent, 19 March 1893.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2458]
AUTOGRAPH COLLECTING Series of ca 57 letters mostly to Thomas Mapplebeck of Kingston-upon-Hull, ca 1853 to 1891. Tipped in to the remains of a bound volume, a few loose. Mapplebeck appears to have been a dealer in autographs and prints etc. There are two sales of his property (in 1891 and 1893) recorded in the List of catalogues of English book sales 1670-1900 now in the British Museum.
£450 / $747 / €544 [No: 23382]
AXON, William E.A. (1846-1913). Journalist and author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Banks describing his enjoyment with his new camera, 3 pages 8vo, 2 October 1891.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2460]
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, declining to publish a work ('in an age in which ... there is more varnish than solidity of education'), 1 p. 4to (laid down), 30 Nov 1833.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3015]
BAIN, Robert Nisbet (1854-1909). Historical writer and linguist.
Brief Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, thanking him for his letter, 1 p. 8vo, Albert Bridge Road, 21 Nov 1898.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2757]
BAINES, Sir Edward (1800-1890). Journalist and economist.
Autograph Letter Signed to F. Ross, requesting Yorkshire family material, 1 p. 8vo (printed note of identification at the foot), Mercury Office, Leeds, 28 Oct 1879.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2759]
BALDWIN, Faith (1893-1978). American romantic novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Mahony, 4 pages small 8vo (one side written together as a single page), Norwalk, Connecticut, no date (note of identification in ink on second side). A revealing letter.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 23731]
BALFOUR, Clara Lucas (1808-1878). Lecturer and authoress.
Autograph Letter Signed to J. Baker, discussing possible dates for a series of lectures, 3 pages 8vo, Maida Vale, 14 Feb 1846.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2760]
BALL, Francis Elrington (1863-1928). Irish historian and antiquary.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Seton, accepting an invitation to lunch at the Union Club, 1 p. 8vo, 4 Victoria Street, 20 Aug 1908.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2762]
BALLANTYNE, Robert Michael (1825-1894). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Norman Bennet, 2 pages 8vo, 26 November 1889 Discussing a series of lectures, and making arrangements to dine together.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 0034]
BANKS, George Linnaeus (1821-1881). Author & journalist.
Letter Signed to Eliza Meteyard, 2 pages 8vo, 2 Malvern Terrace, Barnsbury, 21 March 1867. Inviting her to contribute to an anthology, the proceeds of which will go to 'elevate the home condition of the labouring poor of London'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 21756] Longer description
BARKER, Edmund Henry (1788-1780). Classical scholar.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed lady, asking for missing plates to be inserted into his copy of Nature Displayed, 2 pages 8vo, 15 Nov 1824.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2772]
BARROW, Sir George (1806-1876). Author.
Autograph Letter (third person) to Messrs Sewell & Co., substituting a new pattern for the one his wife had chosen, 2½ pages. 8vo, Colonial Office, 29 December 1849.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2782]
BARRY, Sir Gerald (1898-1968). Journalist.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Nicolas Bentley, agreeing to second Andre Deutsch for the Garrick Club, 1 page 8vo, on Festival of Britain writing paper, 19 Sep 1950.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2783]
BARRY, Rt. Rev. Mgr. William (1849-1930). Catholic priest and theologian.
Autograph Letter Signed to Messrs Macmillan, acknowledging receipt of a cheque, 1 page 8vo, Wallingford, 17 Jan 1889.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2771]
BATESON, Frederick Wilse (1901-1978). Fellow in English literature & editor.
Collection of 7 Autograph Postcards Signed. ('Freddy Bateson', 'Freddy', 'F.W.B.') & 1 Autograph Letter Signed ('F.W. Bateson') to K[enneth] W. Gransden, discussing articles etc., 1966-1974.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 3426]
BATESON, William Henry (1812-1881). Divine. Master of St John's College, Cambridge.
Autograph Letter Signed to Major R.G. MacGregor, acknowledging receipt of a Greek translation, 2 pages 8vo, St John's College, 2 Nov 1864.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2787]
BATESON, William Henry
Autograph Letter Signed re Greek anthology, 2 pages 8vo, 2 Nov 1864.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2973]
BATTEN, (Henry) Mortimer (1888-1958). Author, inventor and lecturer.
Autograph homily, 'A Word to Campers', advising comfort under canvas, 1 page 8vo, no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2741]
BAYLY, Ada Ellen (Edna Lyall) (1857-1903). Novelist.
Quotation from her novel Donovan Signed, 1 page 8vo (laid down), 23 November 1892. The quotation begins 'And that hard road of self-denial, so uncongenial to us all in itself, has proved to everyone who has taken his way honestly along it in very truth the way of light'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 19972]
BAYLY, Ada Ellen (Edna Lyall) (1857-1903). Novelist.
Brief note to an unnamed correspondent ('Dear Sir'), 1 page 12mo (trimmed and laid down), 6 College Road, Eastbourne, 23 February 1889. Advising him that the quotation he asked about ('"Sleepe after toyle" etc') is from Spenser's Fairie Queen.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 19971]
BAYNE, Peter (1806-1896). Journalist and author.
Autograph Letter Signed to B. Smith, declining an invitation and praising his liberal views, 2 pages 8vo, Kilburn, 17 Apr 1880.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2796]
BAYNES, Norman Hepburn (1877-1961). Writer and antiquary.
Autograph Letter Signed to George Wilson, thanking him for a copy of his Presidential Lecture, and arguing a point in it, 2 pages 8vo, Northwood, no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2797]
BAYNES, Thomas (1823-1887). Philosopher and miscellaneous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Dr Bartley, discussing translations from the French and German, 1 page 8vo, 107 Jermyn Street, 16 Oct 1873.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2798]
BECKFORD, Wm Snr (1709-1770). Lord Mayor of London.
Signed paying order, 1 p. 8vo, 27 Feb 1744/5
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2975]
BEESLEY, Edward Spencer (1831-1915). Historian and essayist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Kington, informing her that husbands of ladies receiving invitations to the 'Conversazione' are included in the invitation, 2 pages 8vo, 6 Jun 1873.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2859]
BELFAST, Frederick Chichester, Earl of (1827-1853). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Andrews, ordering two German & English grammars, 1 p 8vo (trimmed, laid down, cancellation mark), 5 Nov no year.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2841]
BELL, Henry Glassford (1803-1874). Poet, judge & man of letters.
Brief Autograph Letter Signed to John Arthur, inviting him to join Dr Gillespie on Saturday evening, 1 page 8vo with address-leaf, no place, no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2844]
BELL, Mackenzie (1856-1930). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to the Bishop of Worcester, accepting an invitation to dine and stay, 3 pages 8vo, Putney, 6 Oct 1899.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2846]
BELLOC, Hilaire (1870-1953). Author.Cheque completed and signed by Belloc, drawn on Lloyds Bank Limited, with the usual bank cancellations and revenue stamp.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 22302]
BELPER, Edward Strutt, First Baron (1801-1880). Philosophical radical.
Autograph Letter Signed ('Belper') to the Revd C Knowles, 4 pages 8vo, Kingston Hall, Kegworth, Derby, 28 June 1859. Writing as the Chairman of the Nottingham Sessions, he explains that the prisoner on whose behalf Knowles has written was convicted the previous day and sentenced to four years' imprisonment, with a careful explanation of why.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 19916]
BELPER, Edward Strutt, First Baron (1801-1880). Philosophical radical.
Document Signed ('E. Strutt'), 1 page 8vo (oblong), a ticket of admittance to the Gallery of the House of Commons, 18 June 1838.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 19917]
BENN, Sir Ernest (1875-1954). Publisher.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Norman Macdonald, refusing to comply with Macdonald's request, 1 page 4to, Fleet Street, 14 Aug 1934.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2850]
BENNETT, (Enoch) Arnold (1867-1931). Novelist and playwright.Brief Typewritten Letter Signed to Charles Wilson, 1 page 4to, 75 Cadogan Square, 30 December 1928. Sending greetings to Wilson and his students.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 22138]
BENSON, Edward Frederic (1867-1940). Novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs [Lewis] Powles, a neighbour in Rye, 2 pages 8vo, Lamb House, Rye, 22 September 1938. Tentatively promising to contribute to a charity when she tells him what it is.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 23556]
BENSON, Edward Frederic (1867-1940). Novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs [Lewis] Powle, a neighbour in Rye, 1½ pages 8vo (some original ink blotting on the reverse), Lamb House, Rye, 27 September 1938. Attempting to clear up a misunderstanding over dates ('Sunday is the Second. Would you me know whether you mean "Sunday" or "the 1st" ...').
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 23557]
BENTLEY, Phyllis Eleanor (1894-1977). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Rubenstein, encouraging his play-writing, 2 pages 8vo, Halifax, Yorkshire, 22 May 1933.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2900]
BENTLEY, Phyllis Eleanor (1894-1977). Author.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Eric Simons of the Playhouse in Sheffield, declining to speak at the Playhouse Conference, 1 page 8vo, Halifax, Yorkshire, 19 May 1949.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2899]
BERNARD, John Henry (1860-1947). Historian, Bishop & miscellaneous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to the Bishop of Devon & Cornwall, recommending J.G. Disney for the Holy Order of Deacons, 2 pages 8vo, Trinity College, Dublin, 27 Nov 1889.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2902]
BESANT, Sir Walter (1836-1901). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Prof Gordon, 1 page 8vo, no place, 5 March 1881 (trimmed), sending an enclosure.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2905]
BESANT, Sir Walter (1836-1901). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Russ, enquiring about copyrights, 1 page 8vo, Hampstead, 14 Jan 1889.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2906]
BETHAM-EDWARDS, Matilda (1836-1919). Novelist and writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to General Sadler, thanking him on behalf of another lady for his hamper of fruit & vegetables, 3 pages 8vo, Hastings, no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2908]
BETJEMAN, Sir John (1906-1984). Poet.Fine early Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 4to, Thorpe House, Oval Way, Gerard's Cross, 6 July 1928. A letter written shortly after Betjeman's rustication from Oxford and during his brief spell as a prep school master. The recipient is identified in a pencilled note as perhaps Bernard Newdigate.
£350 / $581 / €423 [No: 22848]
BETJEMAN, Sir John (1906-1984). Poet.Brief Typewritten Letter Signed to Mrs Rawlins on 1 page 4to (two filing-holes in left hand margin not affecting the text), 43 Cloth Fair, 9 September 1970. Accepting the offer to become President (of an unnamed organisation) 'even though I can so seldom be with you'.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 23735]
BIRD, James (1788-1839). Poet & dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Friend', asking him to attend to some theatrical business on Bird's behalf, and mentioning The Smuggler's Daughter, 4 pages 4to, 1836.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3018]
BIRRELL, Augustine (1850-1933). Man of letters & politician.
Autograph Letter Signed to Isaac Seligman, thanking him for the loan of a motor car, 2 pages 4to, Chelsea, 21 Nov 1910.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2916]
BLACK, Adam (1784-1874). Politician & publisher.
Autograph Letter Signed, sending a copy of his address to the Trade Protection Society, 1 p. 8vo (laid down), Edinburgh, 1 Feb 1859.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2919]
BLACK, William (1841-1898). Novelist.
Brief Autograph Letter Signed to the Rev Gerald Blunt, ½-page 8vo, Brighton, 23 May no year. Sending a subscription.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1844]
BLACK, William (1841-1898). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Sir'), 1 page 8vo, (remains of former mount on verso), Reform Club, London, 27 November no year.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1846]
BLACKIE, John Stuart (1809-1895). Scholar, poet & man of letters.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Lady Bountiful!', 2 pages 8vo, 9 Douglas Crescent, Edinburgh, 16 November no year. Thanking her for a gift ('my store of music is every day increasing ...').
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 21252]
BLACKIE, John Stuart (1809-1895). Scholar, poet & man of letters.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 8vo (splitting in the folds), 24 Hill Street, Edinburgh, 19 February no year. Sending 'a sonnet I wrote in the Scotsman after the death of Mr Dobell' (no longer included).
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 21253]
BLACKIE, John Stuart (1809-1895). Scholar, poet & man of letters.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1½ pages 8vo (with a separate signature on the third page), Edinburgh, 10 December 1870. Commenting on the Franco-Prussian War ('the Germans will likely gain the day ...').
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 21251]
BLATCHFORD, Robert (1851-1943). Socialist & writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to J. Marchant, regretting that he has no letter of Alfred Russell Wallace to offer, 1 page 8vo, Horsham, 25 Jun 1915.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2927]
BLOUET, Lëon Paul (Max O'Rell) (1848-1903). Humorous writer & lecturer.Autograph Letter Signed ('Paul Blouët') to Miss Belloc, 1 page 8vo (pin holes in the margin), 8 Acacia Road, London, 23 September 1894. Announcing a proposed visit by Mrs Blouet, with regrets that he is unable to accompany her as he has to leave for Nottingham earlier on the day.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 22261]
BLUMENFELD, Ralph D. (1864-1948). Chairman of the Daily Express.
3 Autograph Letters Signed (one on a postcard) to Norman Macdonald, concerning an article on patriotism, 2 pages 8vo & the card, London & Essex, 1935.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2936]
BLUNT, John James (1794-1855). Writer & divine.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Watt, thanking her for forwarding an 'artless & touching' letter, 1 page 8vo (tattered at the edges), 5 Oct no year.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2938]
BODENSTEDT, F.M. von
Autograph Letter Signed, 4 pages 8vo, 9 October 1881
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2985]
BODLEY, John Edward Courtenay (1854-1925). Historian of France.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mander, reporting no success in finding him a French family to stay with, and suggesting he advertise in the French papers, 1 p. 8vo, Biarritz, 1899.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2939]
BORROMEO, Antoine Marie, Count (1724-1813). Italian literary man & bibliophile.
Autograph Letter Signed, in French, thanking his correspondent for a volume of drawings, 1 page 4to, 10 Oct 1795.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2942]
BOWEN, Edward Ernest (1836-1901). Song writer.
2 Autograph Letters Signed to Monteagle, congratulating Monteagle on his engagement & praising a boy who is leaving school, 7 pages 8vo, Isle of Wight, no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2946]
BOWRING, Sir John (1792-1872). Linguist, political economist & writer.Autograph Letter Signed headed 'Confidential' to Richard Cobden, 1 page 4to, London, 10 December 1848. Regretting he must resign from the House of Commons due to 'pecuniary anxiety'.
£110 / $182 / €133 [No: 21971]
BOYD, Andrew Kennedy Hutchison (1825-1899). Scottish divine & miscellaneous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Payne, making an appointment & telling of hearing Leslie Stephen lecture, 1 p. 8vo, Glasgow, 18 Apr 1887.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2953]
BRABOURNE, Edw. Knatchbull-Hugessen, Bt (1829-1893). Politician & writer of stories for children.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, suggesting he contact his publishers for permission to reprint a story, 1 page 8vo, Queen Anne's Gate, 10 Jun 1884.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2955]
BRAZIL, Angela (1868-1947). Writer of books for schoolgirls.Publicity photograph on a four-page brochure extolling her works, signed in ink on the picture (a facsimile signature below), no date ca 1918. 175 x 114 mm. (7 x 4½ inches), a little soiled on the outer pages.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 23561]
BRERETON, Austin (1863-1922). Stage historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Hart, thanking her for her letter ('It is a good thing that the accident at Earl's Court was no worse'), 1 p. 8vo, Adelphi, 24 Jul 1898.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3148]
BRETT YOUNG, Francis (1884-1954). Novelist.
Autograph picture postcard signed to Mr Varty, inquiring about photographic reproductions for Christmas cards, Anacapri, no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3428]
BREWER, John Sherren (1810-1879). Historian.
Fragment of an Autograph Letter Signed, asking that a Mansfield's book be sent to him for review, 1 page 8vo (trimmed, missing salutation), no place, no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3150]
BRIDGES, Robert Seymour (1844-1930). Poet laureate.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, Chilswell, near Oxford, 29 July no year. Thanking his correspondent for his offer of help and sending him a pamphlet.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 20256]
BRIDGES, Robert Seymour (1844-1930). Poet Laureate.Autograph Letter Signed to T. Heath Joyce, editor of the 'Graphic', 1 page 8vo, Yattendon, Newbury, 17 November 1892. Replying to a request for his portrait to be printed in the paper.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 0096]
BRIDGES, Robert Seymour (1844-1930). Poet laureate.Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Wilson, refusing his request ('& I know that you wd not have asked me had you been aware of my circumstances'), 1 page 8vo (laid down), 1 May no year.
£40 / $66 / €48 [No: 2986]
BRIEUX, Eugene (1858-1932). French dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to M. Max Hecht, in French, 1 page 8vo on letter-card, St Hilaire-sur-Puiseaux, postmarked 19 August 1905.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3152]
BRITTAIN, Sir Harry E. (1873-1974). Newspaper publisher.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Baxter, promising to attend the following Tuesday's 'showing', 1 page 4to (with newspaper article tipped to the foot), 2 Cowley Street, 30 Apr 1936.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3155]
BRITTON, John (1771-1857). Antiquary, topographical & architectural writer.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Bullock, 2 pages large 8vo on conjunct leaves (a little wear in the folds), 17 Burton Street, 14 November 1848. Sending a stanza on his name, commenting on the corrections had made to it, deprecating his abilities as a poet, and mentioning his esteem for Miss Bullock's father.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 20799]
BRITTON, John (1771-1857). Antiquary, topographical & architectural writer.Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Billington, 1 page large 8vo, 17 Burton Street, 21 April 1853. Sending a packet of prints 'to my old friend Mr M H Bloxham' and adding that 'I am still "labouring in my vocation" tho' in my 82d year'.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 20793]
BRITTON, John (1771-1857). Antiquary, topographical & architectural writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to L. Cubitt, sending two portraits of himself (no longer present), 1 page 8vo, no place, 19 November 1834.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3157]
BROOKE, Sir Arthur de Capell (1791-1858). Traveller & author.
2 Autograph Letters Signed to Mr Martin, a bookseller, ordering a book & asking that his account be prepared, 3 pages 16mo, 1 with address-leaf, Oakley, no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3214]
BROWN, Francis Yeats (1866-1944). Soldier & writer.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Mrs MacDonnell, thanking her for information about a house, 1 p. 4to, Chelsea, 5 Apr 1932.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3261]
BROWN, Ivor John Carnegie (1891-1974). Author & essayist. Editor of the Observer.Typewritten Letter Signed to Joan Forman, 2 pages 8vo, 20 Christchurch Hill, Hampstead, 25 April 1961. Discussing the anomolies of English spelling.
£40 / $66 / €48 [No: 21471]
BROWN, Ivor John Carnegie (1891-1974). Author & essayist. Editor of the Observer.
Autograph Postcard Signed to Gerald Bullett at the B.B.C., promising to be with him on the morrow, Board of Education, 22 Feb 1941.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3266]
BROWNE, Edward Granville (1862-1926). Orientalist & Persian scholar.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Burkin, denying that he had been cut off the telephone and regretting that they had not met, 1 p. 8vo, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 7 Oct 1912.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3273]
BROWNING, Oscar (1837-1923). Educationalist & historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, thanking him for praising his book, and recommending another, 2 pages 8vo, Bexhill, 12 Jul 1909.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3171]
BRUCE, Dorothy Morris Fairlie (1885-1970). Dorita Fairlie. Writer for children.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Pyke, 4 pages 8vo, 27 Boileau Road, Ealing, 13 November 1927. Thanking her for kind words, and seding (no longer included) signed books etc.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 23563]
BRYANT, Willam Cullen (1794-1878). American poet and editor.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (small fragment torn from lower left hand corner), Roslyn, Long Island, no year, 22 July 1875. Firmly discouraging an aspiring poet.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 23732]
BRYDGES, Sir Samuel Egerton (1762-1837). Genealogist & bibliographer.
Receipt signed, with embossed revenue stamp, 1812, and another signature at the foot of a fragment of a manuscript bond.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3305]
BUCHAN, John, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir (1875-1940). Author & Governor-general of Canada.Brief Typewritten Letter Signed to the illustrator Hugh Chesterman, 1 page 4to (some wear at the edges and small holed in the fold, not affecting the text, Elsfield Manor, 15 September 1932.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 21891]
BUCHANAN, Robert Williams (1841-1901). Poet, & novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to P.W. Bunting, sending him a book, 1 page 8vo on black-edged writing paper, Cavendish Square, 10 Dec no year.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3174]
BUCK, Pearl (1892-1973). American novelist.Typewritten Letter Signed to Mrs Frederick Zweig in Sheridan Square, New York, ½-page 4to, Perkasie, Pennsylvania, 6 October 1944. Mentioning her publisher and her husband.
£150 / $249 / €181 [No: 20725]
BUCKINGHAM, Leicester Silk (1825-1867). Dramatist & lecturer.
Autograph Letter Signed to George Vinney, explaining that he has not as yet seen his new pantomine, and asking for a box for the first night, 1 p. 8vo, 'Morning Star', 1864.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3318]
BUCKINGHAM, Leicester Silk (1825-1867). Dramatist & lecturer.
Autograph Letter (third person) to Mrs Buckstone, formally accepting an invitation, 1 p. 8vo, Bloomsbury Street, 14 May 1866.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3319]
BUCKLE, George Earle (1854-1935). Editor of The Times & biographer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Gaskell, 1 page 8vo, 61 Russell Square [on Athenaeum paper], 12 March 1894. Arranging a doubles match for the following Saturday.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3323]
BULLOCH, John Malcolm (1867-1938). Literary critic & author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Hutchinson, thanking him for his poem and wishing him a 'Lucky New Century', 1 p. 8vo, 118 Pall Mall, 28 Jan 1901.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3342]
BUNTING, Sir Percy William (1836-1911). Social reformer & journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to J.H. Balfour Browne, declining an article for the next number, 1 p. 8vo, 18 Jan 1854.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3179]
BURKE, Edmund (1729/30-1797). Politician and Author.Document Signed ('Edm Burke Chairman'), 1 page 4to (original seal tear, laid down), 3 May 1794. An order from the committee managing the impeachment of Warren Hastings for Mr Samuel Wilks to appear before them the following Monday.
£750 / $1245 / €907 [No: 23674]
BURNAND, Sir Francis Cowley (1836-1917). Dramatist & editor of 'Punch'.
Autograph Letter Signed to Frith, 1 page 8vo, 192 Brompton Road, 29 June no year. Explaining that a mysterious 'they' will require a lot of explanation ('There's a kind of morning-afterish style about these suggestions of health and good spirits and water').
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 20779]
BUTLER, Samuel (1835-1902). Author of 'The Way of All Flesh'.Autograph Letter Signed to Aglaia Coronio (1834-1906, sister-in-law of Whistler and art patron), 1 page 8vo (small tear), 15 Clifford's Inn, 6 February 1889. Apologising for yet again missing the book post delaying further the mailing of his 'books & music'.
£325 / $539 / €393 [No: 21826]
BUTLER, Samuel (1835-1902). Author of 'The Way of All Flesh'.Autograph Letter Signed on a penny postcard to Alfred Marks (traces of former mounting at the edges of the address-side), 15 Clifford's Inn, 17 April 1884. Thanking Marks for a copy of Anne and remaking that he does not see Wallis's name on the title page as having done the drawings.
£150 / $249 / €181 [No: 21914]
BYRON, Anne Isabella Milbanke, Lady (1792-1860). Wife of Lord Byron.Good Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Foster, 3 pages 8vo with endorsement, 1 Cambridge Terrce, Regent's Park, 24 June 1856. Discussing the moral dangers to young women, the anti-slavery agitation in America, local politics and family matters.
£325 / $539 / €393 [No: 22552]
CAINE, Sir Thomas Hall (1853-1931). Novelist.Typewritten Letter Signed (in pencil) to [?Henry Wood] Nevinson, 1 page 4to, Greeba Castle, 28 June 1910. Agreeing to sign a letter [?supporting women's suffrage], but fearing Asquith will take no notice of literary men.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 2966]
CALDERON, George (1868-1915). Dramatist.
2 Autograph Letters Signed to Ogden of the Cambridge Magazine, about Calderon's article on 'the new grooves in which we must run', 4 pages 8vo, 28 Apr 1912 where dated
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3522]
CALVERLEY, Charles Stuart (1831-1884). Poet.Autograph Letter Signed to Walter Wren, 3 pages 8vo (laid down), 17 Devonshire Terrace, 15 August 1872. Thanking Wren for congratulations on the birth of a child, praising the Jorrocks books ('of course the pictures are lovely, but the book itself is capital'), and mentioning the forthcoming marriage of a mutual friend.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 21346]
CAMERON, James (1911-1985). Journalist & author.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear Peter' about an article he had written on racism ('I thought the piece could have been done by Enid Blyton'), 1 p. 4to, Chelsea, 6 Jan 1965.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3539]
CAMPBELL, James Dykes (1838-1895). Biographer of Coleridge.
Autograph Letter Signed to Cornelius Payne, thanking him for books & requesting any others of the period or 'any that are "slangy"', 2 pages 8vo, Glasgow, 16 Jan 1866.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3547]
CAPEFIGUE, Baptiste (1801-1871). French historian & biographer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, about journalistm, 1 p 8vo, no place, no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3558]
CAREY, Rosa Nouchette (1840-1909). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Briggs, thanking her for an appreciative letter about her books, 1 page 8vo, Putney, 16 March 1903.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3568]
CARLYLE, Thomas (1795-1881). Essayist and historian.Autograph sentiment signed, 1 page 8vo (oblong), Chelsea, 13 October 1865. Carlyle's not-unusual rant against autograph collectors.
£175 / $290 / €211 [No: 22545]
CARTON, Richard Claude (1856-1928). Dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lewis, explaining the distribution of his work ('your little play to Lottie Venne ... your other ... to Boucicault'), 2 pages 4to, [London], no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3592]
CASSELL, John (1817-1865). Publisher.
Autograph Letter Signed to William Leaf, inviting him to view 'The Petroleum (the earth oil of America) refinery', 1 p. 8vo, Regents Park, 21 Jul 1863.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3598]
CHALMERS, Alexander (1759-1834). Biographer & writer. Editor of the Biographical Dictionary
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, discussing various commissions, mentioning the Marquess of Stafford, Hannah More etc., 1 p. 8vo, no place, 30 Jun 1809.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3624]
CHALMERS, Alexander (1759-1834). Biographer & writer. Editor of the Biographical Dictionary
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, sending a list of names of 'considerable note as Oxford residents', 1 p. 8vo, 12 July 1818.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3625]
CHAMBERS, Charles Haddon (1860-1921). Australian-English dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Laurence', requesting books of his songs for his daughter, 2 pages 8vo (ink smudged), Lucerne, 20 Aug 1906.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3639]
CHAMBERS, Charles Haddon (1860-1921). Australian-English dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Hanson Lewis, explaining that he cannot write an article as he has no fixed abode, 3 pages 8vo, Westgate-on-Sea, 28 Jan 1901.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3638]
CHAMBERLAYNE, John Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, Petty France, 9 March 1718/9. Explaining that he had meant to send a copy of Mr Child's Proposals, but that he was told to give copies only to subscribers or to those who would procure a subscriber and that he has no doubt his correspondent will comply.
£50 / $83 / €60 [No: 3053]
CHAMBERS, Robert (1802-1871). Publisher and author.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1½ pages 8vo, Edinburgh, 25 August 1845. Recommending a book on tartans and discussing their origin.
£40 / $66 / €48 [No: 22615]
CHAMBERS, W and R Publishers.Autograph Letter Signed ('W and R Chambers') to the Revd John R. Beard, 2½ pages 8vo, Edinburgh, 18 May 1842. Approving Beard's article on Whitsuntide in Manchester ('with some little alterations'), expressing shock at the brutality of some people there, and alluding to Lowell.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 22035]
CHARLESWORTH, Maria Louisa (1819-1880). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Legg, anxiously inquiring whether or not her subscription had arrived safely, 4 pages 16mo (trimmed), Surrey, 29 June 1866.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3653]
CHARLESWORTH, Maria Louisa (1819-1880). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Madam', declining to send an article for the press as she is occupied in 'most anxious & painful nursing', 3 pages 8vo, 26 May no year.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3652]
CHARLEY, Sir William Thomas (1833-1904). Lawyer, politician & miscellaneous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to J.L. Tow, thanking him for congratulations on his knighthood, 2 pages 8vo, Temple, 3 Apr 1880.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3654]
CHASE, Drummond Percy (1820-1902). Divine, writer & principal of St Mary Hall, Oxford.
Autograph Letter Signed to G.S. Read, thanking him for his letter, 1 p. 16mo, St Mary Hall, 15 Jun 1852.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3658]
CHETHAM-STRODE, Warren (1896-1974). Author & playwright.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Leftwich, inviting him to lunch at his club, 2 pages 8vo, Ebury Street, 22 July [1937].
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3674]
CHILDREN'S AUTHORS ETC. Collection of ca 72 letters from authors, many of them writers for children, to Miss Pyke, including several good letters, with a few fragments etc. Principally written in connection with an appeal for contributions to an appeal for the Girls' Realm Guild Trust Fund.
£450 / $747 / €544 [No: 23564]
CHOLMONDELEY, Mary (1859-1925). Novelist.Brief Autograph Letter Signed, 1 side of a correspondence-card, 62 Albert Gate Mansions, 12 June no year. 'We hope the enclosed things may be useful.'
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 23733]
CHRISTIAN, Bertram (d. 1953). Publisher & barrister.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Bruce Beddow, admitting that Walpole had suggested his name & expressing gratitude that the idea interests him, 1 p. 4to, Berners Street, 6 Dec 1928.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3695]
CHRISTIE, Richard Copley (1830-1901). Scholar & bibliophile.
Autograph Letter Signed to E.J. Bromfield, thanking him for kindly remembering his lectures and announcing a new edition of his book, 4 pages 8vo, Bagshot, Surrey, 16 Dec 1898.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3134]
CHURCH, Richard
Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Tew, 1 page 8vo, 8 Feb 1947
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3062]
CHURCH, Richard Thomas (1893-1972). Poet.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Miss Ashburner, sending an article on Walter de la Mare, 1 p. 9vo, Cranbrook, Kent, 9 Jan 1956.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0370]
CHURCHILL, Winston (1871-1947). American novelist, politician and painter.Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Burton, 1 page 4to (some splitting in the folds), The Plaza Hotel, New York, 8 December 1908. Explaining that he and Mrs Churchill were on the brink of going to Europe ('or California'), and adding that he had a candidate to put up against ?Gallinger ('he will not beat him, of course, but we shall hear some truths').
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 23734]
CLARK, Charles Heber (Max Adeler) (1847-1915). American humorist.
Autograph Letter Signed ('Chas. Heber Clarke (Max Adeler)') to J.F. Moloney, sending his autograph and chiding Moloney about his addressing of the letter, Philadelphia, no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3741]
CLARK, William George (1821-1878). Shakespearean scholar & writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Bonney, discussing politics & arranging an appointment, 1½ pages 8vo, Trinity College, Cambridge, 3 Feb no year.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3744]
CLARK, William George (1821-1878). Shakespearean scholar & writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Browney, inviting him to dinner, 1 p 8vo, Trinty College, Cambridge, 17 Oct no year.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3751]
CLEMENS, Samuel Langhorne (1835-1910). Mark Twain.Autograph Letter Signed ('S.L. Clemens / Mark Twain'), to Lady Ann[a] Chandos-Pole, 1 page 8vo, Bad-Nanheim, 30 August 1892. Writing at the suggesting of Mr [Chauncy Mitchell?] Depew, and endeavouring to provide the best example of his penmanship.
£2500 / $4150 / €3025 [No: 20544]
CLIFFORD, Lucy (Mrs W.K.) (d. 1929). Novelist.
Two Autograph Letters Signed to Mrs Banks, thanking for for flowers ('I think it dear of you to know such a grumpy old person'), & arranging an appointment, 5 pages, 1914, where dated
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3772]
COBBAN, James MacLaren (1840-1903). Novelist & journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Dunn, acknowledging receipt of a cheque ('I only regret that we should both be so damndly worried by...pounds, shillings, & pence'), 1 p. 8vo, 1890.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3710]
COLERIDGE, Stephen (1854-1936). Anti-vivisectionist & literary man.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, suggesting that the Whitehall Review might give his book a good notice, 1 p. 4to, Egerton Mansions, 25 May 1892.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3829]
COLLINS, Dale (1897-1956). Australian author.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Miss Susman in Hobart, about her autograph collection, 1 p. 8vo (trimmed), Hobart, 25 Sep 1925.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3849]
COLLINS, Mortimer (1827-1876). Miscellaneous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Payne, confessing that he had both read & reviewed the book Payne names 'with infinite pleasure', 1 p. 8vo, no place, 'Saturday' no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3142]
COLLINS, Mortimer (1827-1876). Miscellaneous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Edwin Canton, thanking him for attending his daughter and asking him to see his wife, 2 pages 8vo, no date, with an obituary reprint from Punch.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3141]
COLLINS, William Lucas (1817-1887). Miscellaneous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Sir Martin [Archer] Shee, thanking him for being instrumental in Collins's appointment as Librarian of the Royal Academy, 1½ pages 8vo, 25 Jul 1860.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3854]
COLMAN, George, the Younger (1762-1836). Dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to B. Bradshaft, expressing doubts 'of the admission passing to light', 1 p. 8vo with address (trimmed at the head), no place, no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3860]
COMPTON, Herbert Eastwick (1853-1906). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Ellis, assuring him of his improving health & talking of his involvement in politics ('agitating against the Tea Duty'), 1 p. 4to, 6 Jan 1906.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3878]
CONGREVE, Richard 1818-1899). Positivist & miscellaneous writer.
Two Autograph Letters Signed to Miss Shore, a letter of condolence on the death of her father & an appreciation of his journals, 4 pages 8vo, 1863 & 1891.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3881]
CONNOLLY, Cyril (1903-1974). Author & journalist.
Typewritten Letter Signed ('Cyril') on a postcard to Roger Senhouse of Secker & Warburg, thanking him for replying to a questionnaire, Horizon, 12 Dec 1947.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3712]
CONWAY, Robert Seymour (1864-1933). Classical scholar.
Autograph Letter Signed ('R.S.C.') on a correspondence card, to J.Z.A. Paton, declining to talk as the date coincides with his Rylands lecture, 18 Nov 1909.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3890]
COOK, Sir Edward Tyas (1857-1919). Journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear Madam', denying receipt for Esmé Stuart's last novel for review, 1 page 8vo, Pall Mall Gazette, 6 Jan 1891.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3894]
COOPER, Edward Herbert (1867-1910). Novelist & writer for children.
Autograph Letter Signed to Harmsworth, forwarding a grievance from a friend's young daughter, 1 p. 8vo, on Daily Mail writing paper, 13 Dec no year.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3903]
COPPEE, François
A.N.S. (initials) on his visiting-card, no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3071]
CORELLI, Marie (1855-1924). Pseudonym of Mary Mackay, novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Gregg, 2 pages 8vo on conjoint leaves (not facing) of black-edged paper, Ye Hall's Croft, Stratford-on-Avon, 7 September 1899. Accepting an invitation, and promising to come over with her lifelong companion [Bertha] Vyver.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 24123]
CORTISSOZ, Royal (1869-1948). American art critic.
Autograph Letter Signed to Walter Herries Pollock, congratulating him on his book (& enclosing a copy of his wife's review of it) & enthusing over the English spring, 3 pages 8vo.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0391]
COURTNEY, William Leonard (1850-1928). Philosopher & man of letters.
5 Typewritten Letters Signed to Miss Ethel Rolt-Wheeler, from Chapman & Hall publishers, discussing the publication of her work, 5 pages 4to with 1 envelope, 1919 to 1927.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 3494]
COUSIN, Victor (1792-1867). French philosopher.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, ½-page small 8vo, no place, 'Mardi' no date Thanking him for an invitation.
£44 / $73 / €53 [No: 3075]
COWARD, Sir Noël (1899-1973). Actor, playwright, composer, lyricist, painter, & author.Typewritten Letter Signed to Albert Deane of Paramount Pictures, 1 page 8vo on his headed paper, 6 April 1933. Agreeing to signe a picture for Deane's sister, Leona and promising to leave it at the stage door.
£225 / $373 / €272 [No: 23178]
CLARKE, Mary Cowden- (1809-1898). Shakespearian writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to G.H. Virtue, concerning proofs of her article on Hamlet, 1 page 8vo, 1 April 1848.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3076]
COWELL, Edward Byles (1826-1903). Scholar, orientalist & man of letters.
Autograph Letter Signed to Childers, explaining why he cannot review Childers's Pali Dictionary until the long vacation, 2 pages 8vo, Cambridge, 29 Nov 1875.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3933]
COX, Harold (1859-1936). Publicist.
Autograph Letter Signed to J.H. Balfour Browne, turning down his offer of an article on taxation of capital, as he proposes to do it himself, 1½ pages 8vo, Edinburgh Review, 1918.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3495]
COX, Harold (1859-1936). Publicist.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Mrs Gun, thanking her for a subscription, and speaking well of his holiday in Jamaica, 1 page 4to, Gray's Inn, 23 February 1927.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3943]
COZZENS, Frederick Swartwout (1818-1869). American merchant & writer.
Autograph Letter (third person) to Mr & Mrs Franklin Philip, a charming refusal of a invitation to a house-warming, 1 p. 8vo, Chestnut Cottage, 5 Mar 1869.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3948]
COZZENS, Frederick Swartwout (1818-1869). American merchant & writer.
A.Ms.S., a 9-stanza poem entitled The Book, 1½ pages folio (cut signatures glued at foot of verso), Washington, D.C., 7 May 1865.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4004]
CRAIG, Edward Gordon (1872-1966). Artist & stage designer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Abud, 1 page 8vo (torn and repaired), Theatre, Chatham, no date. Offering to bring him a poster to examine.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 3960]
CRAIG, Isa (1831-1903). Poet & writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Hughes, apologising that some enclosure (no longer present) had been delayed, 1 p. 8vo, Promotion of Social Science Association, 22 Dec 1863.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3951]
CRAIGIE, Pearl Mary Teresa (1867-1906). Novelist & dramatist; 'John Oliver Hobbes'.
Brief Autograph Letter Signed to Fyfe, asking that he thank Mr Buckle for his kindness with regard to the announcement, 1 p. 8vo, no place, 5 June 1902.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3496]
CRAIK, Dinah Mulock (1826-1887). Novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Swan, 1½ pages 12mo (laid down on card), no place, 13 November 1884. Declarng that she had paid for the five as a 'family ticket' and does not have sufficient stamps to make up the difference, and inviting Mrs Swan's 'young people' to their Choral wedding.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 23853]
CRAIK, Dinah Mulock (1826-1887). Novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 8vo (laid down on card, small tear), Beckenham, Kent, no date. Sending two manuscripts (no longer present), one of her own and one by her cousin the children's author Georgina Craik and asking that they be placed 'either for the Journal ... or for the Juvenile Series'.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 23854]
CRAVEN, Pauline Marie Armande (1808-1891). Novelist & historical writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Bunting, discussing in detail a book on Jesuits he had sent her & a book he has requested on Montalembert, 6 pages 8vo, Paris, 23 Apr 1882.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3499]
CRAVEN, Pauline Marie Armande (1808-1891). Novelist & historical writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Grant Duff, assuring him that they will be alone & delighted to welcome him back the following day, 1 p. 16mo, 'Friday evening' no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3957]
CROLY, George (1780-1860). Irish divine & author.
Autograph Letter Signed, arranging an appointment ('I have finished the matter in question'), 1 p. 8vo, 21 Mar 1837.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 3978]
CROSSLEY, James (1800-1883). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, thanking him for his published sermon & translation of the Psalms, 2 pages 8vo, Manchester, 25 Jul 1852.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3502]
CROWE, Sir Joseph Archer (1825-1896). Journalist, art critic & commercial attaché.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Metcalfe, accepting an invitation to dine, 1 p. 8vo, 24 Mar 1883.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3990]
CUNNINGHAM, Sir Henry Stewart (1831-1920). Judge & novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, asking what he owes for some lantern-slides which 'have been much admired', 1 p. 8vo, Egerton Gardens, 5 Mar 1898.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4019]
CUNNINGHAM, Peter (1816-1869). Author & critic.
Autograph Letter Signed to Robert Cooke, reminding him of an appointment at the Garrick & lamenting the passing of James Brown, 1 p. 8vo, Audit Office, 30 Mar 1855.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3504]
CUNNINGHAM, Peter (1816-1869). Author & critic.
Autograph Letter Signed to John Bullock, inviting him to dine & to see his autograph collection, 1 p. 8vo, Kensington, 25 Mar no year.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4016]
CUST, Sir Edward (1794-1878). General & military historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to Alexander, thanking him for offering election as a fellow & member of the Committee of the Historical Society of Great Britain, 1 p. 8vo, 24 Apr 1869
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4035]
Autograph Letter (third person) to Mr Phillips in St Paul's Churchyard concerning copies of letters, 1 page 4to with address-leaf, Gloucester, 2 March 1803.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4229]
DANE, Clemence (Winifred Ashton) (d. 1965). Writer.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Mr Simons regretfully declining to be a guest at a lunch and conference owing to knee trouble, 1 page 4to, Tavistock Street, London, 28 May 1949.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4063]
DANSEY, William (1792-1856). Canon of Salisbury and scholar.
Autograph Letter Signed to a bishop, soliciting his patronage for the new edition of Horae Decanicae [Rurales], 2 pages 8vo, Donhead St Andrew, 31 May 1844.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4193]
DAVENPORT, Richard Alfred (1777?-1852). Miscellaneous writer.4 Autograph Letters Signed (2 initials) announcing the publication of various volumes of the Practical Register, and the imminent repayment of his loan, 4 pages 8vo, 1807-14.
£49 / $81 / €59 [No: 4206]
DAVIS, Henry William Carless (1874-1928). Historian and biographer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Wellesley congratulating him on his honour, 1 page 8vo, War Trade Intelligence Department, 1 January 1918.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4219]
DAWSON SCOTT, Catharine Amy (d. 1934). Writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Rolt-Wheeler offering to include her short story 'Wireless' in their publication, 1 p. 8vo, headed paper of 'The Short Story Series', 3 Dec no year.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4066]
DAY LEWIS, Cecil (1904-1972). Poet laureate.
Autograph Postcard Signed ('C'), to Charles Osborne, thanking him for his felicitations (on the laureateship) and complaining about publicity, no place, no date [postmark 1968].
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 0217]
DAY-LEWIS, Cecil (1904-1972). Writer.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Miss Doris Stewart accepting her congratulations on his birthday, 1 page 8vo on headed writing paper of Chatto and Windus, London, 1 May 1968.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4069]
DEEPING, George Warwick (d. 1950). Writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear Gentry' thanking him for the accounts and cheque and commenting on the surprisingly good results, 1 page 4to, Weybridge, 13 December 1941.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4070]
DE LA MARE, Walter John (1873-1956). Poet and novelist.Autograph Letter Signed ('Wjdlm') to the illustrator, Hugh Chesterman, 2 pages 4to (oblong), Thornsett Road, Anerley, ?8 June ?1921. Regarding some project concerning [Naomi] Royde-Smith which Chesterman had abondoned, and discussing his own literary career.
£110 / $182 / €133 [No: 21588]
DELANE, John Thadeus (1817-1879). Editor of The Times.
Autograph Letter Signed to Egerton, 2 pages 8vo, 13 March no year. Inquiring about identity of the Italian Minister, whom he thinks was mistakenly called 'Pepoli' in the Morning Post.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 20337]
DELANE, John Thadeus (1817-1879). Editor of The Times.
Autograph Letter Signed to James Crowdy, 1½ pages 8vo, no place, 'Wednesday 8 o'clock' no date. Expressing the hope that Crowdy has won his case and can turn his attention to Delane's on the following day and inviting him to the remains of a pheasant.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 20336]
DEMPSTER, George (1732-1818). Agriculturist and miscellaneous writer.
Cheque made out to Dempster by William Innes, and endorsed by him, Gravesend, 17 February 1787.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4236]
DE VERE, Aubrey Thomas (1814-1902). Poet.
Autograph Letter Signed to Pickering asking him to get the manuscript of the 'Lawyer' from the printers for Mrs O'Brien, 1 page 8vo, London, no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4081]
DICKENS, Charles (1812-1870). Novelist.Autograph Letter (third person) to Mr Moor, 1 page 8vo with blank leaf, Tavistock House, 27 March 1855. An oblique allusion to A Christmas Carol. Dickens assures Moor ' that he has taken no offence' and that 'he does not read for money'.
£750 / $1245 / €907 [No: 23827]
DICKENS, Charles (1812-1870). Novelist.Autograph Letter (third person) to Scholl, 1 page 8vo (fold tear and spike hole, repaired, some browning in the margins), Tavistock House, 17 September 1856. Asking about arrangements for a lamp to be installed in the fanlight of the street door ('instead of the present gas-fitting in the front hall').
£525 / $871 / €635 [No: 24111]
DICKINSON, Goldsworthy Lowes (1862-1932). Writer and Fellow of King's College, Cambridge.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Dear Sir') accepting an invitation to dine with his society, 1 page 8vo, King's College, Cambridge, 1901
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4089]
DIOSY, Arthur (1856-1923). Writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to a lady whose signature he could not decipher, good-naturedly sending his autograph, 1½ pages 8vo, London 1 February 1905.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1082]
D'ISRAELI, Isaac (1766-1848). Writer.Library calling-slip, presumably for the British Museum, made out and signed by D'Israeli, 65 x 80 mm (ca 2½ x 3 inches), 25 November [180]9. Requesting Nichols's Leicestershire, Vol 2 parts 1 & 2.
£110 / $182 / €133 [No: 5695]
DIXON, William Hepworth (1821-1879). Historian and editor of the 'Athenaeum'.
Autograph Letter Signed to Thomas Thompson, asking for access to any William Penn papers in the latter's possession for his work on Penn, 1 page 8vo, London, 12 August 1850.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1094]
DOBREE, Bonamy (1891-1974). Professor of English Literature.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Mr Stanford, congratulating on his writing progress and hoping to meet soon, 1 page 4to, London, 29 September 1954.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1096]
DODGSON, Charles Lutwidge (1832-1898). 'Lewis Carroll'.Autograph Letter Signed ('Your loving friend CLD') to a young-lady friend Ursula [Mallam], 1 page 8vo (oblong), Christ Church, Oxford, 17 March [1897]. Arranging to meet her, and inviting her to tea on the following Saturday.
£1350 / $2241 / €1633 [No: 23667]
DODGSON, Charles Lutwidge (1832-1898). 'Lewis Carroll'.Autograph Letter Signed ('C.L. Dodgson') to Mrs [Alice] Mallam, wife of James Thomas Mallam, 2 pages 8vo (oblong, a little stained), Christ Church, Oxford, 4 March 1897. A characteristic letter to the mother of a new young lady-friend, inviting her to dinner.
£750 / $1245 / €907 [No: 23665]
DORAN, John (1807-1878). Writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Gualter, an aspiring actress, arranging for her to meet Miss Terry, 2 pages 8vo, Notting Hill, 21 May 1867.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4097]
DORAN, John (1807-1878). Writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('My dear Sir') apologising for the delay in thanking him for his book on surnames, 4 pages 8vo on headed paper of Notes and Queries, 16 Nov 1874.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4098]
DOUGLAS, James (1867-1940). Writer and Director of London Express Newspapers.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Drinkwater referring to Miklos Schwalb, Kubelik, and forthcoming concerts, 2 pages 8vo, Kensington, 20 April 1931.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4101]
DOWDEN, Edward (1843-1913). Writer and Shakespearean scholar.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Arnold-Forster sending a few autographs of Irish patriots and a transcript written by Southey [none of the items present], 1 page 8vo, 1881.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 4103]
DOWDEN, Edward (1843-1913). Writer and Shakespearean scholar.
Autograph Quotation Signed from 'Hamlet', 1 page 8vo (small fragment torn from blank corner), Highfield House, Dublin, 8 December 1906.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4102]
DOWLING, Richard (1846-1898). Irish novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Morton, announcing that he is to write a serial story for boys, 1 page 8vo on black-edged paper, Brixton, 5 November 1882.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 1116]
DOYLE, Sir Arthur Conan (1859-1930). Creator of Sherlock Holmes.Autograph Letter Signed on a correspondence-card to General [Enesy in Budapest], Windlesham, Crowborough, 31 December [1929]. Thanking him for the books, mentioning his ill health, apologising for the brevity of his letter and sending best wishes for 1930.
£750 / $1245 / €907 [No: 21304]
DOYLE, Sir Arthur Conan (1859-1930). Creator of Sherlock Holmes.Autograph Letter Signed on two sides of a correspondence-card to General Enesy in Budapest, Bignell Wood, Minstead, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, 19 November no year. Thanking him for a book, and discussing plans for a possible lecture in Vienna, mentioning that he would come with his family.
£650 / $1079 / €786 [No: 21303]
DOYLE, Sir Francis (1810-1888). Poet.
Autograph Letter Signed to Thomas Collins, saying that he has no 'pretensions' for a place in Collins' organization, 1½ pages 8vo, Portugal Street, 29 December [1846].
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1196]
DOYLE, Sir Francis (1810-1888). Poet.
Autograph Letter Signed to Macmillan & Co., the publishers, thanking them for books received, 1 page 8vo, Bournemouth, 17 February no year.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4108]
DREISER, Theodore (1871-1945). American writer.Autograph Letter Signed to ?Herls, 1 page 8vo, 165 West 10th Street, New York, 5 January 1914. Informing his correspondent, so as 'not to seem discourteous later' that the book he had mentioned has not arrived as yet.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 7596]
DRINKWATER, John (1882-1937). Poet.
Autograph Letter Signed to Muriel Robson, tentatively accepting the function of chairman at her debate and enquiring about travelling expenses, 1 page 4to, 29 March 1917.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 4110]
DRINKWATER, John (1882-1937). Poet.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Mr Haldon referring him to his secretary and hoping to be able to help Westminster School with a reading, 1 page 4to (marginal tear), 2 July 1924.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 4109]
DRUMMOND, Peter (1802-1879). Scottish biographer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr W. Wilson, complying with a request, 1 page 8vo, Rothesay, 12 August 1868.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1166]
DU BOIS, Edward (1774-1850). Satirist and barrister.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Rees, asking for the return of his 'Wits', 1 page 8vo with address-leaf, [Inner] Temple, 'Friday' [postmark 21 April 1815].
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1170]
DU BOIS, Edward (1774-1850). Satirist and barrister.
Autograph Letter Signed to J. Wright, asking for his help in obtaining Finders' 'Gallery of Graces', 1½ pages 8vo, no place, 'Saturday', no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1171]
DU CHAILLU, Paul Belloni (1835-1903). African explorer and author.Autograph Letter Signed to C. Mackie, 1 page 8vo (laid down), 18 November 1861. Explaining that he was about to depart for the Continent and would be unable to accept an invitation to lecture.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 22057]
DU CHAILLU, Paul Belloni (1835-1903). African explorer and author.Autograph Letter Signed in English to 'My dear Cooke', 1 page 8vo on blue paper (irregularly trimmed and laid down), Paris, 11 July 1864. Apologising for not having written before ('I have been very busy with my book, et au jardin des plantes') and asking Cooke to write.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 20568]
DUHAMEL, George (1884-1966). French author.Postcard-sized reproduction of pencil drawing of Duhamel, head and shoulders in profile, signed and inscribed to M. J Roest.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 5738]
DUKES, Ashley (1885-1959). Critic and theatre manager.
Autograph Letter Signed to Kennedy Williamson, acceding to his request & remarking 'it just threatens to expose my own vast ignorance', 1 p oblong 8vo, London, 31 March 1950.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1190]
DUKES, Ashley (1885-1959). Critic and theatre manager.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Nicolas Bentley, offering to donate spare seats at performances in response to Bentley's letter, ½-page 4to, Mercury Theatre, 17 January 1949.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1531]
DUMAS, Alexandre (père) (1802-1870). Novelist and playwright.Autograph Letter Signed to 'Mon Cher enfant' (probably his son, Dumas fils), 1 page 8vo with integral blank, no place, no date. Asking him whether he knows of anyone who could act as a guide ('cicerone') for Prince Narishkin in London, and asking him to give Narishkin 'all my photographs'. With translation.
£425 / $705 / €514 [No: 23280]
[DUNN, James Nicol] (1856-1919). Journalist.
Collection of 6 Typewritten Letters Signed & 1 Autograph Letter Signed to Austin Brereton, replying to an invitation for a dinner in Dunn's honour, 6 pages 4to and 1 page 8vo, various places, 1911.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1611]
DYCE, Alexander (1798-1869). Man of letters.
Autograph Letter Signed to W.D. Cooper, thanking him for the gift of a book, ½-page 8vo, Gray's Inn Square, 'Friday', July 1844.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1154]
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, proposing to take a drive in an open pony-carriage, 1 page 8vo, Swanswick, no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3298]
EASTHOPE, Sir John (1784-1865). Politician and journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Henry F. Richardson on black edged paper, declining an invitation to be a steward at a public event, 2 pages 8vo, 19 Grafton Street, 7 March 1843. Together with an Autograph Letter Signed from Elizabeth Easthope to Mr C. Pennell.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3446]
EDWARDS, Matilda Barbara Betham- (1836-1919). Novelist and writer on French life.
Autograph Postcard Signed to G.P. Johnson, asking for various books, Hastings, 12 April 1884.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1314]
ELIOT, Charles William (1834-1926). President of Harvard University.Typewritten Letter Signed to E.J. Broadfield, 1 page 4to, Harvard University, 27 December 1908. Mentioning his retirement from the presidency and the possibility of a visit to England.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1382]
ELIOT, George. Mary Ann Lewes (1819-1880). Novelist.Autograph Letter Signed ('M.E. Lewes') to [Joseph] Langford, the London representative of her publishers, Blackwoods, ½-page 8vo, The Priory, Regents Park, 17 May 1873. Asking for a copy of 'The Spanish Gypsy'.
£750 / $1245 / €907 [No: 0675]
ELLIS, Robert Leslie (1817-1859). Scientist and man of letters.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Bruce, ½-page 16mo, Trinity College [Cambridge], 13 March no year. Inviting him for breakfast on Friday.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1635]
ELLMAN, Richard (1918-1987). Literary critic & biographer.Typewritten Letter Signed ('Dick') to 'Dear Catherine', 1 page 4to, New College, Oxford, 7 February 1984. Offering an interesting insight into Henry James's Golden Bowl.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21442]
ELTON, Oliver (1861-1945). Scholar and critic.
Autograph Postcard Signed to J.R. Tutin of Hull, Parkfield Road, Liverpool, 25 December 1907. Requesting 18 copies of his 'Song to David'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1691]
ELWIN, Whitwell (1816-1900). Writer and clergyman.Autograph Letter Signed to [Robert] Cooke, John Murray's assistant, 1 page 8vo (laid down), Booton Rectory, Norwich, 13 September 1866. Denouncing a work on Byron.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 21978]
ELWIN, Whitwell (1816-1900). Author and editor of the 'Quarterly Review'.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Sir'), setting a time when they may meet, 1 page 8vo, Booton Rectory, Norwich, 8 September 1899.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 3311]
EMANUEL, Walter (1869-1915). Humorous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Lemon, 1 page 8vo, (two small tears at head), Holland Park Avenue, 15 October 1906. Acceding to his request.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1708]
EMPSON, William (1791-1852). Editor of 'Edinburgh Review'.
Autograph Letter Signed ('W.E.') to an unnamed correspondent ('Sir'), 3½ pages 8vo, E.I.C., 18 June no year. Commending him for having kept his proofs and asking him to send them to the printers only at the last minute.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1721]
EVERETT, Edward (1794-1865). American clergyman, orator and statesman.Autograph Sentiment Signed, trimmed to 70 x 117 mm. (ca 3 x 4½ inches), rather soiled, laid down, Boston 17 August 1863. 'Washington was the greatest of good men and best of great men'.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 23763]
EWART, Gavin (1916-1996). Poet.Typewritten poem signed, entitled Holland Park Revisited in September, 12 lines on a 4to sheet.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 21470]
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Button, 2 pages 8vo, Woodstock Road, Oxford, 15 May no year. Explaining that he has already been asked to address the Ruskin Hall Society, and has offered to speak on 'Nationalism and Cosmopolitanism'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1912]
FARRAR, Adam Storey (1826-1905). Professor of divinity.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Sir'), 2½ pages 8vo, The College, Durham, 26 October no year. Requesting tracings of the plan of the old cathedral and of the monastic buildings of Peterborough.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1922]
FARRAR, Frederic William (1831-1903). Divine and novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to De Lunn, 3 pages 8vo, The Deanery, Canterbury, 17 March no year. Explaining that Reggie is an excellent lecturer, requesting return tickets to Blankenberg via Ostend, and asking for foreign stamps for his son.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1924]
FARRAR, Frederic William (1831-1903). Divine and novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Bonney, 3 pages 8vo, (remains of former mount), Harrow, 24 October no year. Enclosing the report (no longer present) of a committee appointed by the British Association to investigate science examinations, and giving his view on the matter.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1923]
FEINSTEIN, Elaine (b. 1930). Poet, novelist & biographer.Autograph manuscript signed, 1 page 4to, undated. A moving poem entitled Urban Lyric, the poem tells of the gaunt lady of the service wash who finds beauty in the dusty street, her senses awakened by adversity.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 21407]
FERBER, Edna (d. 1968). American writer.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Pearn, 2 pages 8vo on dark grey writing paper, recipient's marks in top left corner, Claridge's, 8 December 1932. Regretting that she cannot come on Friday, promising to telephone, and hoping to attend to some contracts that she has left open.
£225 / $373 / €272 [No: 4512]
FERGUSON, Mary Catherine, Lady (1823-1905). Irish biographer and historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to William, 2 pages 8vo on black-edged writing paper, (remains of former mount), N. St George's Street, 16 April no year. Making arrangements for him to lunch with her.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1979]
FEYDEAU, George (1862-1921). Playwright.Autograph Letter Signed to 'mon cher Pierre' on his calling-card (traces of former mounting), 146 rue de Longchamp, undated. Sending tickets as requested, and offering to change the date if the one noted is not convenient.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 21782]
FINLAYSON, John (1770-1854). Disciple of Richard Brothers.Autograph Letter Signed to Messrs Sherwood [booksellers], 1 page 8vo with integral address-leaf, (seal-tear not affecting the text), New Road, Marylebone, 26 November 1836. Changing the title of a book in the hope that it will sell better, and enclosing some new copies.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 2018]
FITZGERALD, Percy Hetherington (1834-1925). Novelist, artist and man of letters.Brief Autograph Letter Signed on a correspondence card to an unnamed correspondent, The Athenaeum, no date.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 21120]
FITZGERALD, Percy Hetherington (1834-1925). Novelist, artist and man of letters.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, [Athenaeum Club], no date. Asking for a seat at the dinner to be kept for him, and enclosing money.
£40 / $66 / €48 [No: 2070]
FLETCHER, Constance (1858-1938). Novelist and playwright.
Autograph Letter Signed ('George Fleming' written below in a different hand) to Mrs Moulton, 1 page 16mo, Kensington, no date. Proposing to see her at 4.30 on Wednesday and expressing her pleasure at having met her again.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0008]
FORBES, (Joan) Rosita (1890-1967). Traveller and writer.2 Autograph Letters Signed to Mr Marshall, 4 pages 8vo, Blair Drummond and Great Cumberland Street, 8 September and 14 October no year. Accepting his invitation to be guest of honour at a reunion, mentioning her lecture tour of the industrial towns, and asking for details of how to reach the venue and whether she should wear evening dress.
£42 / $69 / €50 [No: 2062]
FORDYCE, Sir William (1724-1792). Scottish medical writer.
Autograph Letter Signed ('W.F.') to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 4to, (some tearing and traces of mounting, not affecting the text), Warwick Street, 10 June, no year. Apologising for being unable to see the correspondent's family, as he has been occupied with his brother Alexander's affairs. Expressing the hope that he might be able to visit the following day.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1719]
FORSTER, Edward Morgan (1879-1970). Novelist.Autograph Letter Signed ('EMF') on a picture postcard, to Raymond Mortimer (1895-1980, writer and critic), postmarked 1962. A rather illegible note thanking Mortimer for his reply and assuring him that he would like to revisit L[ong] C[richel House], Mortimer's home in Dorset.
£135 / $224 / €163 [No: 24115]
FORSTER, John (1812-1876). Historian and biographer.Autograph Letter Signed to the Rev. William Reeves, 4 pages 8vo (some discolouration on the first and last pages), 46 Montagu Square, 9 February 1860. Thanking Reeves profusely for sending copies of letters of great interest ('especially the letter from Leicester'), and relating further progress in his researches.
£80 / $132 / €96 [No: 23928]
FORSTER, John (1812-1876). Historian and biographer.Autograph Letter Signed to Joseph Samson, 3 pages 8vo (traces of former mounting on front and back page, not affecting the text), 46 Montagu Square, 12 December 1859. Discussing the proper way to pay tribute to Talfourd.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 23927]
FOX, William Johnson (1786-1864). Preacher, politician and author.
Autograph Letter Signed to (?)H[enry] Slack, 2 pages 16mo, no place, 1 March 1855. Regretting that he did not see him the previous Saturday and asking him to peruse the accompanying pamphlet (no longer present) as he hopes it will do good in Lancashire and elsewhere.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0462]
FRANCILLON, Robert Edward (1841-1919). Novelist and journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to [Sabilla] Novello, 2½ pages 8vo, Gloucester Crescent, 14 May 1876. Together with Autograph Verse Signed, ½-page 8vo, 2 April 1876. In fine condition. Thanking her for her translation of Schiller's 'Turandot' and giving some constructive criticism.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 0494]
FRANCILLON, Robert Edward (1841-1919). Novelist and journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Furnivall, 1 page 8vo, Regent's Park Terrace, 4 July 1892. Writing in haste to cancel the dinner they had arranged, and apologising for the inconvenience caused.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0502]
FRANKAU, Gilbert (1884-1952). Novelist.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Hughes Massie, 1 page 4to, Westbourne Terrace, 22 December 1920. Sending him best wishes for Christmas and the New Year and hoping that he will get well again soon.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0550]
FRANKAU, Gilbert (1884-1952). Novelist.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Miss Barbara Burton, 1 page 8vo, Lancaster Gate Terrace, 26 January 1926. Sending her a signed photograph (no longer present) and apologising that he does not have enough time to answer her letter at any length.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0548]
FRANKAU, Pamela (1908-1967). Novelist and daughter of Gilbert Frankau.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Mrs Weir, ½-page 4to, c/o The Daily Sketch, 15 May 1939. Acknowledging receipt of her letter, which she has forwarded to Mr Oppenheim.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0551]
FRASER, Mary Crawford (d. 1940). Journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Sir Edwin Arnold, 4 pages 16mo, Battersea Park, 26 October no year. An animated and detailed letter referring to mutual acquaintances and regretting that she could not visit them the previous afternoon.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0621]
FREEMAN, Edward Augustus (1823-1892). Historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, Somerleaze, Wells, Somerset, 3 February 1880. Refusing the honour of being a Vice-President of an Eisteddfod to be held at Caernarvon ('I should be quite out of my place').
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 21349]
FREEMAN, John (1880-1929). Poet and critic.
Autograph Letter Signed to Francis Bickley, 1½ pages 8vo, Weighton Road, Anerley, Thursday, no date. Complimenting him on a review, recalling an earlier meeting with a mutual friend and hoping that they will see each other again.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0359]
FREMANTLE, Sir Edmund Robert (1836-1929). Admiral and writer on naval subjects.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, ½-page 4to, Lower Sloane Street, 8 December 1915. Thanking him for sending an extract from 'The New York Times' and sending him a reply (no longer present).
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0657]
FRISWELL, James Hain (1825-1878). Miscellaneous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Hardman, 1 page 8vo, Bexley Heath, Kent, 11 January 1872. Discussing some amendments made to a recent article.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0736]
FROUDE, James Anthony (1818-1894). Historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Dear Sir'), 4 pages 8vo (laid down), Kingsbridge, 11 July, no year. A detailed letter thanking him for his paper and offering some insights into writing essays and the research necessary. 'You show that you can write well, but that is only half the battle. You need something to write about.'
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 0782]
FYFE, (Henry) Hamilton (1869-1951). Writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Preston, 1 page 8vo, Wadhurst, Sussex, no date. Apologising for his late reply.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0873]
Autograph Letter Signed to Dr Jessopp, 2 pages 8vo, Pinner, Middlesex, 9 June 1904. Thanking him for his note, referring to an essay he has undertaken and asking him to look up a passage from Naunton for him.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2296]
GALE, Norman (1862-1942). Poet, story-teller and reviewer.
Autograph Note Signed to an unnamed correspondent, ½-page 8vo, Bilton Road, no date. A cryptic message: 'Behold me joining the throng of three thousand!'
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2299]
GALLON, Tom (1866-1914). Novelist and dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Edwin Ashworth, 1 page 4to, St John's Wood, 2 July 1903. Thanking him for his letter and interest in his works and telling him that one of his books is still available in many editions.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2301]
GALLON, Tom (1866-1914). Novelist and dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Robert Leighton, 1 page 4to, St John's Wood, 15 April 1905. Thanking him for his note which he found on returning from an afternoon outing with his sister, sending his regards to Mrs Leighton and hoping to see him on another occasion.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2302]
GALSWORTHY, John (1867-1933). Novelist and playwright.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Sir'), 1 page 8vo, Grove Lodge, Hampstead, 1 April 1922. Refusing a request, on the grounds that he has never studied elocution and could not give an opinion on it.
£48 / $79 / €58 [No: 0876]
GARVIN, James Louis (1868-1947). Editor of the Observer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lord Wakefield, 1 page 4to, Gregories, Beaconsfield, 24 December 1932. Thanking him warmly for his Christmas card and complimenting him on his recent speech: 'I liked your sane stout-hearted speech the other day ... and mark your great public spirit more often than you would suppose!'
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2343]
GARVIN, James Louis (1868-1947). Editor of the Observer.
Typewritten Letter Signed to F.J. Muirhead, 1 page 4to (some traces of mounting on reverse), on letterhead of 'The Observer', 16 May 1918. Advising him to write the account personally as he will be better able to highlight the most important points in the limited space allowed.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2344]
[GENLIS, Comtesse de] (1746-1830). French writer.
Duplicate of a letter written by Mme de Genlis to Monsieur Cymery, 1 page folio, no place, 13 September 1815. Desiring to know the identity of the young author of a piece entitled 'Le Narcisse.'
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1121]
GENLIS, Madame de Autograph Letter (unsigned), 1 page 4to, 'Lundi', no date. Thanking her correspondent for a book which has given her much pleasure, and asking her to come on any Saturday, when she will be at home.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 0307]
GEORGE, Hereford B. (1838-1910). Author and journalist.
Interesting Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Escott, 4 pages 8vo (typewritten identification at the head, handwritten note at the foot), St Olave's, West Malvern, 15 August 1910. Recalling the association between College and Commoners at Winchester School ('my impression is that Anthony Trollope was at Winchester but a very short time').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 5323]
GEORGE, W.L. (1882-1926). Author.
Interesting series of 3 Typewritten Letters Signed, with autograph additions, to Eric Simons, 3 pages 4to & 1 page 8vo, 21 and 27 May and 27 September 1921. Making arrangements for a lecture to the Sheffield Ethical Society, suggesting a topic, etc. ('I analyse the bad effects on society and on the personality of women of the continual change in fashion').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 5328]
GIBBS, Sir Philip (1877-1962). Author and journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to [Donald] Attwater, 1 page 8vo, 'Sunday' no date. Regretting that he cannot be of use to Attwater as he has been outside the Fleet Street scene for 15 years.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 5337]
GIBERNE, Agnes (1845-1939). Author of tales & scientific books.
Autograph Letter Signed to E H Johnstone, 1 page 8vo (small chunk torn from the top, not affecting the text), Eastbourne, 11 October 1899. Making an appointment to discuss the title of her book.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 5339]
GIFFARD, Stanley Lees (1788-1858). First editor of the Standard.
Autograph Letter Signed to Venables, marked 'Confidential' at the head, 3 pages 4to, Myddleton Square, 'Monday evening' no date. Discussing the uses to which the conservative Bristol Corporation can be put, with some familiar resonances.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 5402] Longer description
GILFILLAN, George (1813-1878). Author.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, Dundee, 29 July 1848. Sending thanks for a post office order, expressing pleasure at his correspondent's enjoyment of his travels and discussing his own work in progress.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 6073]
GLYN, Elinor (1864-1943). Novelist.Two good Autograph Letters Signed and a telegram (received copy) to [?Arthur] Bryant, 4 pages 8vo, The Bath Club and Hertford Street [London], 1941. Praising Bryant's talk ('I feel that you have the sane balanced mind which can undo the harm Priestley, & his like, are spreading'), urging him to broadcast his ideas to the masses, and arranging to meet at Prunier's for dinner.
£150 / $249 / €181 [No: 5372]
GLYN, Elinor (1864-1943). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed, in pencil, to Mr Miles, 2 pages 8vo, Lennox Gardens [London], 25 November no year. Asking if there is a cheaper edition of 'Harmsworth's Self Educator', and returning a postal order which should have been cashed, asking to be reimbursed.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 5373]
GODKIN, Edwin Lawrence (1831-1902). Editor & author.
Autograph Letter Signed to the Publisher [of the Manchester Guardian], 1 page 8vo (received stamps of the Guardian), Keswick, 1 September [1898]. Cancelling his subscription to the newspaper because he is leaving for America and asking that his thanks for forwarding it be conveyed to Mr Scott.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 5430]
GOLDSMITH, Lewis (1762?-1846). Political writer & journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, no place, 21 July no year. Introducing M D'Handricourt from Park, the 'Inventor & Proprietor of a very splendid work & which is in very great repute'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 5441]
GOOCH, George Peabody (1873-1968). Historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to Hyman, 2 pages 8vo (oblong, soiled), Campden Hill Road, 13 October 1882. Offering a letter from Dr Pusey and some first editions of Tennyson's later works for Hyman to sell, keeping the usual percentage.
£28 / $46 / €33 [No: 5447]
GORELL, Ronald Gorell Barnes, third Baron (1884-1963). Writer; editor of The Cornhill Magazine.
Typewritten Poem Signed ('Gorell'), entitled Year's End, 1957, 15 rhyming couplets on 4to page (fold marks) with two ink corrections.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6101]
GORELL, Ronald Gorell Barnes, third Baron (1884-1963). Writer; editor of The Cornhill Magazine.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lord Wakefield, 1 page 4to, writing paper of John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, 9 December 1932. Thanking him for his thanks (I can assure you that ... the whole thing was a great pleasure & privilege to me') and commenting on the favourable reception of the ceremony at the R[oyal] Aero Club.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 5469]
GOULD, Gerald (1885-1936). Poet and editor.
Autograph verse Signed, 4 lines on 4to page with typed transcription and newspaper photograph of the poet, one correction.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6099] Longer description
GOULD, Gerald (1885-1936). Poet and editor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Jones, 1 page 4to, 1 Hamilton Terrace, 26 August 1927. Thanking her for her efforts in finding a suitable cottage which 'sounds so attractive that I simply ache for it - but I fear it is too big for my modest needs'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 5487]
GRAHAM, Stephen (1884-1975). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Beryl Carter, 1 page 8vo, 60 Frith Street, Soho Square, 28 August 1923. Asking for two tickets for a lecture ('I am looking forward to the occasion with considerable anticipatory pleasure').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 5499]
GRAHAM, Winifred (Mrs Theodore Cory) (d. 1950). Author.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Lady de Gex, 1 page 4to, St Albans, Hampton-on-Thames, 22 April 1933. Expressing great interest in meeting her author friend ('Unfortunately, I do not know his books), recommending one of her own books, and reminiscing about her presentation as a bride by Lady de Gex.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 5502]
GRATTAN, Thomas Colley (1792-1864). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Westmacott, 1 page 8vo, Athenaeum, 'Thursday Evg' no date. Asking if there is a chance of accompanying him to Brighton the following Saturday.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 5540]
GREEN, Mary Anne Everett (1818-1895). Historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 3 pages 8vo, 7 Upper Gower Street, no date. Asking him to call to discuss 'several poetical expressions of the time of Charles I - among them some of those printed by you'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 5552]
GREENWOOD, Frederick (1830-1909). Journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed, recipient's name erased, 1½ pages 8vo, 4 Devonshire Terrace, Ventnor, 'Monday' no date. Giving multiple excuses for not having written about a parcel sent and promising to get back to his correspondent 'almost immediately'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 5593]
GREGO, Joseph (1843-1908). Writer on art.
Autograph Letter Signed to Hartley, 3 pages 8vo, 23 Granville Square, 8 January 1897. Offering pictures of various sorts as souvenirs of the Queen's early life, and offering to come to them on the following day, explaining that he had had to turn back that morning as the weather upset him.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6143]
GREGORY, Sir Richard Arman (1864-1952). Author, scientific journalist & editor of Nature.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lloyd, 2 pages 4to, The Manor House, Middleton-on-Sea, Bognor Regis, 4 March 1946. Praising Lloyd's conversation, magazine writing and poetry.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 5608]
GREVILLE, Henry William (1801-1872). Diarist.
Autograph Letter Signed, in French, to an unnamed woman, 1 page 8vo, no place, 'Vendredi soir' no date. Explaining that he has not seen Madame Thurber and is very busy with a thousand projects, but that he will pay a visit when he can.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6126]
GRIGSON, Geoffrey Edward Harvey (1905-1985). Poet, critic, anthologist & man of letters.
Autograph Letter Signed on a correspondence card to John Gilmour at the Cambridge University Botanic Gardens, Swindon, 20 February 195?2. Thanking him for the 'bluebell notes' and discussing some work in progress.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6140] Longer description
GROTE, John (1813-1866). Philosopher; brother of George Grote.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Master', 1 page 8vo (traces of former mounting on the reverse), no place, no date. Declining an invitation to luncheon ('I have reason to fear that I shall be inevitably engaged elsewhere').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6160]
GUEDELLA, Philip (1889-1944). Historian & essayist.Small collection of 2 Autograph Letters Signed (on postcards), 1 Typewritten Letter Signed and 2 TLs (unsigned) to the bookseller S Neuhuy, with one Typewritten Letter Signed of his secretary, 1917-1937. Ordering books from catalogues and asking Neuhuy to search for others.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 6170]
GUNN, Neil M. (1891-1973). Scottish novelist.
Brief inscription to the Editor of the Cornhill, on an album leaf (soiled, traces of mounting), Inverness, 5 August 197?.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 3478]
GURNEY, Archer Thompson (1820-1887). Divine & author.
Autograph Letter Signed to John Bentley, 1½ pages 8vo, 9 Keble Terrace, Oxford, 7 June 1883. Asking for 100 copies of 'the Letter' and reporting that has send another review.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6188]
GURNEY, Hudson (1775-1864). Antiquary & autograph collector.
Autograph Letter Signed to the Rev Francis Cunningham, 3 pages 4to with address-leaf (chewed at the foot, not affecting the text), penny-red stamp, Warwick, 5 December 1845. Explaining that he is unable to vote in the hospital election, and in fact seldom votes for London hospitals.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6189] Longer description
GUTHRIE, Thomas Anstey (1856-1934). Humorous writer; 'F Anstey'.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs J E H Gordon, 1 page 8vo with envelope, 16 Duke Street Mansions, Grosvenor Square, 25 November 1893. Thanking her for sending him The Young Gentlewoman and congratulating her on the first number of Young People's Parliament.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6195]
GWYNNE, Howell Arthur (1865-1950). Journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Thesiger, 1 page 4to, on writing paper of The Morning Post, 30 August 1917. Commiserating with her 'disagreeable time generally', explaining that he is off to France and adding 'I am afraid those beastly Russians will give us a years' extra fighting'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6202]
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, Weybridge, 3 August 1843. Begging forebearance until his return from town whereupon he will attempt to arrange 'this interminable business' satisfactorily.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6220]
HALE, Edward Everett (1822-1909). American author and Unitarian clergyman.Two Autograph Letters Signed to Cummings, 2 pages 8vo, no place, 22 December 1863 and South Congregational Church [Boston], 18 January 1868. Asking him to help with the Christmas decorations at the church, and offering to print his paper in the Register.
£135 / $224 / €163 [No: 23764]
HALEVY, Ludovic (1834-1908). French dramatist & novelist.
Autograph aphorism on a correspondence card, no place, no date. Equating the love of life with the love of duty.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6246]
HALEY, William John (1901-1987). Editor of The Times.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Sir I[vone] Kirkpatrick, 1 page 4to, on Broadcasting House writing paper, 30 August 1944. Regretting that Kirkpatrick is to leave the BBC and wishing him luck in the 'big job' [Assistant Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign Office] ahead of him.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6248]
HALL, Anna Maria (1800-1881). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed woman ('Dear Madam'), 2 pages 12mo (traces of former mounting making 4th page postscript obscure, but readable), The Rosery, 19 May no year. Thanking her for sending a parcel ('I do not think the contents are priced beyond what such things bring - and many are very pretty'), and hoping for the success of their bazaar in June.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6411]
HALL, Anna Maria (1800-1881). Irish writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Martin, 3¼ pages 8vo with autograph envelope, Wilton Villa, 20 September [postmarked 1872]. Expressing delight that Miss Martin and her friend will soon be coming to visit and reporting that 'the Droitwich baths have done me a great deal of good'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0069]
HALL, Samuel Carter (1800-1889). Author & editor.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, 193 Strand, 1 March no year. Asking for an enclosure to be inserted in the advertiser so as to help Mrs Hall in the plan 'to which she is giving her heart and mind'.
£40 / $66 / €48 [No: 19986]
HALL, Samuel Carter (1800-1889). Author & editor.Autograph Letter Signed to Fairholt, 1 page 4to, 15 November 1854. Confirming that the copyright of papers on Albert Durer, published in the Art Journal, reverts to him, but that a reprint ought to acknowledge the original publication.
£40 / $66 / €48 [No: 6418]
HALLAM, Henry (1777-1859). Historian.Autograph Letter Signed to Murray (presumably John Murray), 2½ pages 8vo (laid down by the second leaf), Pickhurst, 21 December 1852. Discussing the details of a publication, presumably the supplemental notes to his 'View of the State of Europe ...' (originally published in 1818, notes in 1848'.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 20674]
HALLAM, Henry (1777-1859). Historian.Brief Autograph Letter Signed to Lord Mahon, 1 page 16mo, no place, 'Thursday' no date. Inviting him to breakfast.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 6431]
HAMILTON, Mary Agnes (d. 1966). Politician and author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Macdonald, 1 page 8vo (oblong), 105 Cheyne Walk, 8 October no year. Sympathizing with his cause, but explaining that she is much too busy to join it.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6526]
HAMILTON, Mary Agnes (d. 1966). Politician and author.
Autograph Letter Signed on a postcard to Colonel C L'Estrange Malone, North Devon, 10 January 1931. Regretting that she cannot accept his invitation as she is to go straight to Blackburn ('about which I entirely agree with you').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6527]
HAMMERTON, Sir John Alexander (1871-1949). Editor & author.
Autograph Letter Signed (inititals) to Downes, 2 pages 8vo (trimmed) in green ink, no place, no date. Supporting a project for the R[obert] L[ewis] S[tevenson] Club to issue a leaflet, but declining to help as he is busy with his annual address in which he hopes to make a study of the Scots tongue in Stevenson and Burns.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6532]
HANCOCK, Professor Sir William Keith (1898-1988). Historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Dear Sir'), 1 pages 8vo, University of London, 4 October 1950. Acceding to his request.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6545]
HANNA, William (1808-1882). Theological writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (laid down on card), Helmsburgh, Dunbartonshire, 12 February 1870. Sending an enclosure (no longer present) and expressing pleasure to have been of service to his correspondent's family.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6550]
HARDING, Edward Archibald Fraser (1903-1953). Head of Drama at the BBC.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Aubrey Ensor, 1 page 8vo, British Broadcasting Corporation, 19 February 1949. Praising his draft episode of Thackeray's The Newcomes, explaining that it will not be broadcast for several months as they are currently doing Esmond, and asking him to work with Lance Sieveking to agree a synopsis.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6559]
HARDING, Silvester (1745-1809). Artist & publisher.Autograph Letter Signed to his son George, 1 page 4to, 9 October 1803. Discussing the possibility of finding George a permanent situation ('Lord Clarendon is one of the last men in the world to apply to').
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 6515]
HARDY, Thomas (1840-1928). Poet and novelist.Autograph Letter Signed ('T.H.') on a postcard to his printer, William Maxwell, Max Gate, 18 October 1927. Thanking Maxwell for a correction.
£425 / $705 / €514 [No: 21385]
HARDY, Sir Thomas Duffus (1804-1878). Archivist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Ellacomb, 1 page 8vo, embossed writing paper of Rolls House, 21 April 1866. Promising to have the seal of Thomas de Button done whenever he wants and thanking him for his contribution to his wife's 'casual acquaintances' series.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6572]
HARE, Kenneth (1888-1962). Poet.Typewritten Letter Signed & 5 Autograph Letters Signed to Francis Bickley (1885-1976), 14 pages 4to, 1953 - 1961. Friendly personal letters with much literary content.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 1003]
HARE, Kenneth (1888-1962). Poet.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Parker, 2 pages 4to, 15 Ashdell Road, Broomhill, Sheffield, 20 January 1950. Instructing her as to how to send his books to America and rather patronisingly congratulating her on keeping up communications between mothers of the two nations.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6577]
HARLAND, Henry (1861-1905). Novelist.Autograph Letter Signed signed on his own behalf and that of Joseph Pennell, to H[enry] C[urrie] Marillier, 2 pages 8vo, 144 Cromwell Road, 5 April 1898. Asking Marillier to contribute to a fund for Aubrey Beardsley's mother.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 24116]
HARRADEN, Beatrice (1864-1936). Novelist & suffragist.Autograph Letter Signed to Mary [Carmichael], 2¼ pages 8vo (some foxing) on black-edged paper, 5 Cannon Place, no date. Explaining that the ill health which plagued her for most of her life would prevent her from attending the concert, and asking if 'Nursie' could go in her place.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 22324]
HARRADEN, Beatrice (1864-1936). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unamed lady ('Dear Madam'), ½-page 8vo, 5 Cannon Place, Hampstead Heath, 27 January no year (slightly soiled). Agreeing to attend the meeting of the Women's Local Government Society.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6666]
HARRISON, Frederic (1831-1923). Author & positivist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Sudeley, 2 pages 8vo (traces of former mounting), 10 Royal Crescent, Bath, 13 December 1922. A charming letter of sympathy on the death of her husband.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6676]
HARRISON, Frederic (1831-1923). Author & positivist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Delahooke, 1 page 8vo (traces of former mounting), 38 Westbourne Terrace, 10 March 1889. Thanking him for a seal impression and asking if he can show it to the Principal Librarian at the British Museum.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6677]
HART-DAVIS, Sir Rupert Charles (b. 1907). Author, editor and publisher.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Mrs Drinkwater, 1 page 4to, The Old Rectory, Marske-in-Swaledale, Yorkshire, 21 November 1966. Acknowledging their meeting at Pepys House, where he remembers meeting Lord Sandwich 'and also your husband's very amusing description of the difficulties of pronouncing St Neots'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6686]
HARTE, Francis Bret (1836-1902). American author.Autograph Letter Signed to [Benediktus] Trübner, 1 page 8vo with blank leaf (a little aged), Glasgow, 16 August 1880. Commiserating with him on the death of his brother.
£250 / $415 / €302 [No: 23765]
HATTON, Joseph (1841-1907). Novelist & journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to [Robert] Barr, 1 page 8vo in purple ink, 40 Grove End Road, 21 November 1893. An amusing invitation to lunch at the Garrick.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6706]
HATTON, Joseph (1841-1907). Novelist & journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 8vo, Brighton, 'Saturday' no date. Looking forward to his review of Clytie and thanking him for his good opinion.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6705]
HATTON, Joseph (1841-1907). Novelist & journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to J Stuart Murphy, 1 page 8vo, 14 Tichfield Terrace, Regent's Park, 20 February ['1882' in another hand in pencil]. Thanking him for his note 'which only reached me on the day of the Festival'.
£25 / $41 / €30 [No: 21105]
HAWEIS, Hugh Reginald (1838-1901). Author & preacher.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss McGregor, 2 pages 8vo, Cheyne Walk, no date. Thanking her for a party ('Does one ever get an opportunity to say two words in those crowds?'), and inviting her to hear him preach.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6712]
HAWKINS, Sir Anthony Hope (1863-1933). Novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to T Covas, 1 page 8vo, 16 Buckingham Street, Strand, 17 June 1898. Refusing permission, as he has made other arrangements 'as to the dramatization of Rupert of Hentzau'.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 6210]
HAY, Ian (1876-1952). Pseudonym of writer John Hay Beith.
Typewritten Letter Signed ('Ian Hay Beith') to Fred Bason, 1 page 4to with envelope, 21 Bruton Street, Berkeley Square, 8 March 1930. Enclosing a typewritten article (1 page 4to) on The Gallery ('Just to see a play they will stand in a queue in all weathers, and endure a hard bench when they could have a soft armchair at a cinema for the same price').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6729]
HAYES, Alfred (1857-1936). Poet.
Autograph Letter Signed to Thompson, 1½ pages 8vo, Birmingham and Midland Institute, Birmingham, 7 February 1901. Accepting an invitation to come, together with his son Robin, to tea to see Thompson's collection.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6734]
HAYWARD, John Davy (1905-1965). Anthologist & bibliophile.
Autograph Letter Signed to [Sir Arthur] Bryant, 1 page 8vo, 22 Bina Gardens, Kensington, 25 July 1936. Thanking him for his 'charming & appreciative' letter, declaring his Rochester book 'horribly faulty' and that he has 'not netted the Ephesian matron! And I don't think I want to'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6758]
HAYWARD, John Davy (1905-1965). Anthologist & bibliophile.
Autograph Letter Signed on a postcard to J A Neuhuys, Bookseller, 125 Queen's Gate, London, 5 February 1931. Asking for catalogues to be sent as issued.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6759]
HEATH, Francis George (1843-1913). Author & pioneer of Open Spaces Movement.
Autograph Letter Signed to Charles Thomson, 2 pages 8vo, as from Ashburton Road, Totnes, 8 September 1887. Apologising for having published a 'little paragraph' about the Burmese in Illustrations without acknowledging Thomson's authorship, the oversight being due to having temporarily lost his letter.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6811]
HENDERSON, Bernard William (1871-1929). Author & Fellow & Tutor of Exeter College.
Autograph Letter Signed to Valpy, 1½ pages 8vo, Exeter College, Oxford, 11 December 1927. Offering to provide what help he can for Valpy's son, commenting on the importance of the next two year's work and his attractive personality.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6824]
HENRY, Robert (1718-1790). Historian.Autograph Letter Signed to John Spotswood, 1 page 4to with integral addresss-leaf (seal tear, remains of red wax seal), Edinburgh, 25 May 1781. Thanking him for expediting the warrant for his pension, and asking at what stage the matter stands.
£40 / $66 / €48 [No: 6834]
HERAUD, John Abraham (1799-1887). Author & critic.
Autograph Letter Signed to Charles Dickens (son of the novelist), 1 page 8vo (soiled, ragged edges), Charter House, 11 October 1880. Thanking him for £20 sent through the Guild of Literature & Art, and expounding on his daughter's literary achievements.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6845]
HERAUD, John Abraham (1799-1887). Author & critic.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 8vo (soiled, ragged edges), no place, 29 October 1832. Expressing sadness at the death of [Sir Walter] Scott, about which he has written a few verses to be published in F[raser's] M[agazine].
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6844]
HEREDIA, José Maria de (1842-1905). French poet of Spanish parentage.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, purple ink, no place, 'ce Lundi soir' no date. Sending a poem on Ronsard (not present).
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6856]
HERFORD, Charles Harold (1853-1931). Scholar & critic.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Cox, 1 page 8vo, 5 Parkfield Road, Didsbury, 28 September 1907. Agreeing to meet any Saturday that suits.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6857]
HERMAN, Henry (1832-1894). Dramatist & novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to L F Nethersole, 1 page 8vo on Savage Club paper, 29 June 1892. Assuring him that his only connection with the Princess [Theatre] is as an author and that therefore an appointment would be unprofitable.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6860]
HEWITT, Cecil Rolph (1901-1994). Author under the name of C R Rolph.Correspondence between Rolph and Steve Race, comprising 15 Typewritten Letters Signed, ca 19 pages folio, 1 Christimas card, 1987-1994 with 4 retained copies of Race's replies. Beginning with a fan letter for My Music, continuing through a long discussion of the vagaries of conductors, diatribes from both on politics and politicians and an arcane discussion of musical notation.
£300 / $498 / €363 [No: 21520]
HEWLETT, Maurice Henry (1861-1923). Novelist, poet & essayist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Cope, 2 pages 4to, Old Rectory, Broad Chalke, Salisbury, 8 December no year. Thanking him for his praise (It is like the first glass of Burgundy! And it won't give one the gout either), asking him to visit (You wd admire this old house), and reporting on his son's military career.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6884]
HEWLETT, Maurice Henry (1861-1923). Novelist, poet & essayist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Putnam, 2 pages 8vo (corners trimmed), 53 Colville Gardens, 31 January 1900. Praising his new edition of Garthwick and declaring its cover 'one of the prettiest I have seen for a long time'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6883]
HIBBERT, Eleanor Alice (1906-1993). Author; real name of Jean Plaidy.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Tony Arnold, 1 page 4to, 84 Kingstone House South, Ennismore Gardens, 22 November 1975. Declining to grant an interview, and citing the damage done to privacy and house when she gave one to the Daily Express.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 6892]
HIGGINBOTTOM, Frederick James (1859-1943). Journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss B M O'Reilly, 1 page 8vo, on writing paper of the Pall Mall Gazette, 9 January 1912. Informing her that he is no longer in charge of the Pall Mall Gazette, but only associated with the political department; she should communicate with the News Editor.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6901]
HILL, Thomas (1760-1840). Book collector.
Short Autograph Letter Signed to James Fraser, 1 page 8vo (trimmed), no place, 'Sunday morning', dated 1834 in another hand (folds repaired). Sending his signature which Hook had inadvertently destroyed; the signature and subscription are those used for the facsimile reproduction under the port of Hill published in the August number of Fraser's Magazine for 1834.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 7278]
HIND, C Lewis (1862-1927). Writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (laid down on the remains of an album leaf), 24 Queen Anne's Gate, 25 August 1927. After taking a metaphorical breath ('Here goes'), declaring that love governs the world and saying that he did not know either Liddon or Jefferies and aims only to write of those he knew.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7281]
HIRST, William Alfred (1870-1948). Author & traveller.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 8vo, New University Club, St James's Street, 17 December 1934. Offering to contribute to a forthcoming book on the Empire, listing his qualifications to do so as a writer of articles for the Empire Review and his many years in India.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7295]
HOCKING, Joseph (1860-1937). Novelist & preacher.
Lengthy Autograph Letter Signed to the Editor of The St Ives Times, 3½ pages 4to, [St Ives], no date. Extolling the beauties and charm of Cornwall in general and St Ives in particular ('Be proud of, make much of your inheritance as Cornish people. You live in the most glorious part of the world ...').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 7440]
HOCKING, Joseph (1860-1937). Novelist & preacher.
Autograph Letter Signed to Robert Leighton, 1 page 8vo, Woodford Green, Essex, 4 May no year. Apologising for being late (with a contribution presumably: 'It is not because I have been unmindful of Spurgeon's splendid services that I have failed to send before.')
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7439]
HOCKING, Silas Kitto (1850-1935). Novelist & preacher; brother of Joseph Hocking.
Autograph Letter Signed to Matheson, 1 page 8vo, Tregenna Castle Hotel, St Ives, Cornwall, no date. Accepting an invitation to tea on the following day.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7441]
HOCKING, Silas Kitto (1850-1935). Novelist & preacher; brother of Joseph Hocking.
Autograph Letter Signed on a postcard to the Revd W A Richards, 10 Avenue Road, N6, 18 July 1923. Thanking him for his letter and corrections which 'shall be attended to in the next Edition'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7442]
HODGKIN, Lucy Violet (1869-1954). Quaker writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Sayle, 2 pages 8vo (right hand margin trimmed, perhaps burnt, hardly affecting the text), Treworgan, Falmouth, 9 February 1918. Advising him on suitable prayer calendar and thanking him for kind words about her book on Quaker saints ('but I fear they cannot be as interesting to read as they were to write').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7443]
HODGSON, Bernard (1745?-1805). Principal of Hertford College, Oxford; Biblical translator.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 4to, Tolpuddle near Piddletown, Dorset, 12 August 1793. A curious letter requesting the repair or replacement of an item, to be as exact duplicate of the original as possible ('I cannot, with any convenience, send the machine').
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 7446]
HODGSON, John (1779-1845). Antiquary.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, apparently an engraver, 3 pages 8vo, Whelpington, 5 June no year. Sending some sketches (no longer present) with instructions as to their reproduction ('You may improve Mr Sopwith's trees ...'), and promising to settle his account as soon as he is paid the subscription for his book.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 7464]
HODGSON, John (1779-1845). Antiquary.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (trimmed), Whelpington, 10 December 1828, with a note at the head from the recipient. Asking for proofs of 'a very hasty paragraph to the last sheet of Dawes's life'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7465]
HOEY, Frances Sarah (1830-1908). Novelist; known as Mrs Cashel Hoey.
Autograph Letter Signed to Goodman, 1 page 12mo, 17 Campden Hill Road, 14 May 1885. Expressing anxiety about 'Cuba' ('Time is flying') and asking Goodman to send the 'Pearl' and the drawings he had promised.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7449]
HOLE, Samuel Reynolds (1819-1904). Dean of Rochester, and author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Burgess, 1½ pages 8vo (two filing holes), Caunton Manor, Newark, 27 November 1883. Agreeing to act as a referee ('My name is pretty well known in different parts of the country').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7462]
HOLMES, Oliver Wendell (1809-1894). American author.Autograph Letter Signed to Dr Robert Clark in Lancaster, 1 page 8vo with autograph envelope, Boston [Massachusetts], 29 March 1887. A brief letter acceding to a request.
£110 / $182 / €133 [No: 22491]
HOOD, Thomas, the younger (1835-1874). Humorist and journalist.Autograph Letter Signed to Routledge, 1 page 8vo, Fleet Street, '6½' [6:30 pm] no date. Calling off an engagement on account of a thorough soaking which prevents his doing anything more than calling in for a hot drink and then home at once, as he would only 'throw a damper on the whole company'.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 7533]
HOOLE, John (1727-1803). Translator.
Autograph Letter (third person) to 'Mrs Davies & the Miss Davies', 1 page 4to, no place, 'Thursday 21 Decem' no year. As from both Mr & Mrs Hoole, excusing their not having called, on the grounds of ill health and an imminent journey, but assuring them that 'they both sincerely feel for their situation'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7543]
HOPE, Alexander James Beresford (1820-1887). Politician & author.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 3 pages 8vo on embossed House of Commons Library writing paper, as from 1 Connaught Place, 11 March 1875. Making suggestions for the wording of the Pembroke memorial.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7544]
HOPKINS, Tighe (1856-1919). Writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Grant Reid, 2½ pages 8vo, Maycot, Herne Bay, 'Tuesday' no date. Offering to forward 'not later than the end of the week' an article on Christmas night during the Reign of Terror in one of the Paris prisons.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 7553]
HORNBY, Charles Harry St John (1867-1946). Printer & connoisseur.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs [Richard] Bentley, 2 pages 8vo, Shelley House, Chelsea Embankment, 25 February 1936, with recipient's note at the top. A letter of condolence on the death of her husband who had preceeded Hornby as Treasurer of the Royal Literary Fund.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 7562]
HOUSMAN, Laurence (1865-1959). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Rushby, 2 pages 4to, Kensington, 4 September no year. Discussing the disposal of an old family chair belonging to his sister, whom he thinks will be disinclined to part with it as 'she & her husband used to sit in it together when they were "courting"'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 0941]
HOWITT, William (1792-1879). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Sir'), 1 page 8vo, (laid down), Nottingham, 11 January no year. Regretting that his son's severe illness keeps him from accepting any invitations.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 3119]
HUGHES, Thomas (1822-1896). Author of 'Tom Brown's School Days'.Autograph Letter Signed to [Adelaide] Ross, 1 page 8vo on writing-paper of the Athenaeum, 13 June 1881. Agreeing to attend a meeting of her society but refusing to ask Lowell to speak as he is 'overdone with engagements'.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 7385]
HUGO, Victor (1802-1885). French novelist and playwright.Autograph Letter Signed to an unidentified woman ('Madam'), 1 page 8vo with integral blank, no place, 'Lundi', no date. A characteristically illegible letter apparently expressing the wish to visit his correspondent that day, and describing how busy he was.
£375 / $622 / €453 [No: 21752]
HUTTON, Catherine (1756-1846). Author.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 4to with oblong 8vo sheet adhering to the margin, Bennett's Hill, 8 September 1821. Sending, on the attached scrap, an unpublished autograph example of her father's verse and regretting that her correspondent will be obliged to pay double postage.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 1258]
Brief Autograph Letter Signed to Conway, 1 page 8vo (trimmed), 'Temple', 15 October 1878. 'The matter needed no explanation whatever.'
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7737]
INGELOW, Jean (1820-1897). Poet and novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to [R D F] Palgrave, 1 page 8vo, 6 Holland Villas Road, Kensington, no date. An invitation to dine issued in her and her brother's names.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7743]
INGLEBY, Clement Mansfield (1823-1886). Shakespearean critic & author.
Autograph Letter Signed to J Jeremiah, 1 page 8vo, Valentines, Ilford, 17 November 1876. Accepting an invitation to dine with the Urban Club.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 7746]
INNES, Cosmo (1798-1874). Scottish antiquary.
Autograph Letter Signed to Dr Reeves, 3 pages 8vo, Edinburgh, 8 September 1855. Tracing the genealogy of the Adairs in Galloway, and promising to do a more thorough search on his return from London and Paris.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 7761]
INNES, Hammond (1913-1998). Novelist.
Typewritten Letter Signed ('Ralfe') to 'My dear Mollie', 1 page 8vo, Ayres End, Kersey, Suffolk, 27 May, no year. Asking 'Who are these people "Dupuis"? I like them very much' and adding 'why don't the Nips like me?'
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 7763]
INNES, Hammond (1913-1998). Novelist.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Miss MacLennan, 1 page 8vo, Ayres End, Kersey, Suffolk, 28 October 1958. Returning a copy of Margaret Erskine's Fatal Relations which has been enclosed in the cover of his Lonely Skier, with the hope that there are not thousands of other copies similarly transposed.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 7762]
IRELAND, Alexander (1810-1894). Journalist & miscellaneous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Dr Waring 1½ pages 8vo (piece missing from the second leaf, obscuring one word), Inglewood, Bowdon, Cheshire, 10 November 1881. Offering to view Waring's autograph collection with a view to supplying some discrepancies ('Do you care for a letter of Doctor Golderic Smith?') and thanking Waring for offering a medical book to add to his extensive library.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7798]
IRELAND, John (1761-1842). Dean of Westminster & theological writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Messrs Blake, 1 page 4to (oblong), no place, 2 August 1804. Requesting that the sum of £3233.15.0 ('part of the monies this day deposited with you') be put in the 3 per cent trust account of Robert Bromley.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7800]
IRISH, Annie (née Nicholson) (d. 1893). Biographer of Jane Carlyle.
Autograph quotation Signed, oblong on a sheet of 8vo paper, 17 March 1890 Many can brook the weather / that love not the wind.'
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 7801]
IRONS, William Josiah (1812-1883). Theological writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 3 pages 8vo, St Clements, Oxford, 18 April 1852. Talking about a parcel he had sent to his correspondent and adding 'I am to meet Hooker, Wallich and Bentham this eveniong at Danbury's. They are here about Fieldings medal which has been offered by the widow'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7802]
IRVING, David (1778-1860). Biographer & librarian.
Autograph Letter (third person) to Pettigrew, 1 page 8vo, 4 Great George Street, 25 November 1841. Wishing to add his name to the subscribers to Pettigrew's forthcoming work on Egyptian antiquities.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7804]
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 12mo, with a note in another hand on the third page, Doncaster, 3 April no year. Discussing a photograph of the Bower tombstone.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7834]
JACKSON, Sir Henry (1839-1921). Hellenist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Sayle, 1 page 8vo, Sunnyhill, St Stephen's Road, Bournemouth, 5 September 1911. Setting up an invitation to Morley to be the guest of Sayle's Committee at a gathering of graduates and undergraduates interested in English literature.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 7997]
JACKSON, Holbrook (1874-1948). Author & editor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Fisher, 1 page 8vo (oblong), The Crossways, Langley Park, Mill Hill, 4 February 1911. Reporting on his assumption of the editorship of T P's Weekly and Tp's Magazine, ('I also claim with some justification to being a journalist!'), but hoping to visit Fisher 'in your eyrie above Fleet Street'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 7998]
JACOB, Naomi (1884-1964). Writer.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Storm Jameson, 1 page 8vo (oblong), 32 Melbury Court, 7 August 1943, received stamp. Marked 'Confidential' at the head, reporting that she cannot undertake to write 4 letters a year to America, because she is leaving England, but promising to write from Italy if that is acceptable.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 8003]
JACOB, Mrs Arthur (Violet) (d. 1946). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed lady ('Dear Madam'), 1 page 8vo, Scotland, 18 August 1904. Complying with her correspondent's request.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 8004]
JAMES, Florence (Florence Warden) (1857-1929). Novelist.
Typewritten Letter Signed ('Florence Warden') to the Editor of The Sun, 1 page 4to, 4 Addison Court Gardens, Hammersmith Road, 12 August 1901. Sending half a crown for the man whose sad plight had been chronicled in the paper ('It makes me furious to know that the public is asked to waste is money in sham philanthropy ... when the real cases of tragic need are so many').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 8021]
JAMES, Florence (Florence Warden) (1857-1929). Novelist.
Typewritten Letter Signed to the Authors' Syndicate, 1 page 4to, Beach House, Sandgate, Kent, 8 October 1903 (received stamp). Declining the offer by Chatto & Windus of £140 for two of her books ('these people are well known for their beggarly terms') and setting out her own demands.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 8022]
JAMESON, Anna Brownell (1794-1860). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to T Banfield in Vienna, 3 pages 8vo, no place, no date. Introducing Mr Blewitt who is anxious to be introduced to the literary and scientific circles of Vienna.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 8046]
JAMESON, (Margaret) Storm (1891-1986). Author.Five Typewritten Letters Signed to the author and novelist Gilbert Phelps, 5 pages small 4to, Clive House, Connaught Square, 27 April - 28 June 1960. A compact correspondence largely concerning her wish to read and review for the Sunday Times Phelps's new novel.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 20348]
JAMESON, Storm
Autograph Letter Signed, 1 page 8vo, 19 July 1933
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0445]
JEBB, Sir Richard Claverhouse (1841-1905). Greek scholar.
Autograph Letter Signed to Professor Rûcher, 1 page 8vo, The Athenaeum, 9 June 1899. Explaining that he has signed Principal Bodington's paper and hope to vote for him the following Monday.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 8094]
JEFFREY, Francis, Lord (1773-1850). Scottish judge and critic.
Autograph Letter (third person) to the Librarian of the Faculty of Advocates, 1 page 8vo with integral address-leaf, 24 Murry Place, 15 June 1835. Asking for a volume containing the 'case of Blackwood in 1848'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 8098]
JEFFREY, Francis, Lord (1773-1850). Scottish judge and critic.
Fragment of an Autograph Letter Signed to R Miller with a few lines, laid down with an engraving of Jeffrey, in all 280 x 150 mm (ca 11 x 6 inches).
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 19869]
JENKINS, Edward (1838-1910). Politician & author.
Autograph Letter Signed to H J Nichol, 1 page 8vo, London, 18 November 1882. Acknowledging receipt of Nichol's note and promising a full answer in a few days' time.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 8106]
JENKINSON, Francis John Henry (1853-1923). Librarian.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed Bishop, 2 pages 8vo, 10 Brookside, Cambridge, 6 July 1888. Inviting the Bishop to stay when he joins the company assembling at Trinity College.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 8111]
JENNINGS, Gertrude E (d. 1958). Dramatic author.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 8vo, 8 The Grove, Boltons, '3rd', no date. Adding what she can to a list of (?her) plays, explaining that those where the productions are not noted have not been done in public.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 8114]
JENKINS, Herbert (1876-1923). Author and publisher.
Autograph Letter Signed to W H Chesson, 2 pages 8vo (second page trimmed, not affecting the text, traces of mounting), on writing paper of Herbert Jenkins Ltd, Publishers, 3 July 1912. Explaining that the 'sorting out work' he has is beneath Chesson's ability but that he may have soon some manuscripts on which he would like an opinion.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 8107]
JERNINGHAM, Charles Edward Wynne (1854-1921). Author ('Marmaduke') & Catholic radical.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Methuen, 2 pages 4to, 14 Pelham Crescent, Thurloe Square, no date. Originally accompanying a gift of a pair of card cases for Mr & Mrs Methuen, and complaining of the evils of the Christmas season.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 8120]
JERNINGHAM, Sir Hubert Edward Henry (1842-1914). Author & diplomat.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2½ pages 8vo, Loncridge Towers, Berwick on Tweed, 9 December 1883. Ordering two volumes by Dr Bruce, 'the one on the Roman wall and the other the Lapidarium Septentrionale'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 8122]
JERROLD, Walter Copeland (1865-1929). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Ellis, 2 pages 8vo in green ink, Jessamine House, Hampton on Thames, 21 September 1908. Attempting to arrange a meeting and asking if Ellis knows anything of Poe or Ainsworth.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 8129]
JOAD, Cyril Edwin Mitchinson (1891-1953). Writer and teacher.Autograph Letter Signed and Typewritten Letter Signed to Eric Simons, 1 page 8vo and 1 page 4to (torn), on writing-paper of The Humanist and Hampstead, 'Saturday' no date and 24 May 1921. Indiscreet and politically incorrect letters ('Why in God's name do you want a woman to be what you call "spirituelle"? When I want wit I get it from a man') and refusing to lecture without a fee.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 19808]
JOAD, Cyril Edwin Mitchinson (1891-1953). Writer and teacher.
Charming Typewritten Letter Signed to Earle Welby, 1 page 4to (a little creased and soiled), 4 East Heath Road, Hampstead, 22 April 1932. Praising Welby's book, The Dinner Knell for the 'complacent satisfaction of finding many of my own culinary idiosyncracies endorsed', and asking him to lunch.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 19809]
JODRELL, Richard Paul (1745-1831). Classical scholar & dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Dr Girdlestone, 2 pages 4to (small chunk out of one side, affecting a few words) with address-leaf adhering to the back, Tetsworth, 14 November 1803. Thanking Girdlestone for his verse translation of Anacreon.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 19811]
JOHNSON, Henry Harrold (1869-1940). Writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to the Venerable Archdeacon Sinclair, 1 page 8vo, St Peters Hill, Grantham, 26 October 1890. Asking the Archdeacon to stay when he comes to speak at a meeting in Grantham.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 19819]
JOHNSON, John de Monins (1882-1956). Printer & scholar.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Dr R B McKerrow, 1 page 8vo (oblong) on writing-paper of the Oxford University Press, 8 December 1933. Expressing pleasure at the prospect of sending McKerrow a copy of his 'little Dent lecture, lately delivered'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 19820]
JOHNSON, R Brimley (1867-1932). Writer & publisher.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 8vo, Colet Court School, Hammersmith, 21 February 1917. Concerning a dispute with his landlord as to the rent due and damages done.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 19821]
JOLLY, Julius (1849-1932). German philologist & Sanskrit scholar.Autograph Letter Signed in German, 3 pages 8vo (a few red spots on the first page), Wurzburg, 30 May 1880. Discussing some manuscripts.
£40 / $66 / €48 [No: 19826]
JONES, Henry Arthur (1851-1929). Dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Jeune, 2½ pages 8vo, Townshend House, North Gate Regents Park, 'Sunday' no date. Assuring her he is not injured, despite a 'splendidly variegated and iridescent bruise on my left leg', and saying how much he enjoyed Mrs Patrick Campbell's Juliet at the Lyceum.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 19846]
JONES, Henry Arthur (1851-1929). Dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Herbert, 1 page 8vo, Townshend House, North Gate, Regents' Park, 'Sunday' no date. Making arrangments to meet and inviting him to the Globe ('Will you & Mrs Eden join us to see Richard?').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 19844]
JONES, Henry Arthur (1851-1929). Dramatist.
Autograph quotation, signed, 1 page 8vo (oblong) on his Regents Park writing-paper, undated. 'Nymphs and dryads may be as a good a name for the great secret as germ-plasm and protoplasm / Judah Act 3'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 19845]
JONES, Owen (1806-1889). Welsh writer.
Brief Autograph Letter Signed to Henry Webb, 1 page 8vo (laid down), 9 Argyll Place, 17 January 1872. Acknowledging receipt of Mr Coleman's cheque for £41.5.0.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 19850]
KAYE-SMITH, Sheila (1887-1956). Novelist.Copy of her Saints in Sussex, number 136 of an edition of 250, signed, Kynoch Press for the publishers Elkin Mathews, cloth spine somewhat torn.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 7405]
KAYE-SMITH, Sheila (d. 1956). Novelist.
Typewritten Letter Signed to the Secretary of the R[oyal] S[ociety of] L[iterature], 1 page 8vo (oblong), Little Doucegrove, Northiam, Sussex, 31 March 1936. Sending her subscription to the Society and apologising for the delay in so doing.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 19958]
KEATES, Jonathan (b. 1946). Author.Manuscript of portions of several chapters of his Strangers Gallery, in all 44 pages contained in a 4to exercise book. With a note from the author dated 1 May 1995.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 21499]
KENEALLY, Edward Vaughan Hyde (1819-1880). Barrister and poet.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed peer ('My Lord'), 4 pages 8vo (held together with a circular staple), Gray's Inn, 'Easter Sunday 1875'. Thanking the peer for his biography of Lord Denman and denying ever having been in Buxton ('perhaps somebody has who has amused himself by calling my name').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20284]
KENNEDY, Bart (1861-1930). Author & lecturer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Townley Searle, 1 page 8vo, on writing-paper of the Savage Club, as from Golden Green, Tonbridge, 25 March, 1914. Tersely agreeing to take the chair ('Thanks for compliment').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20285]
KENNEDY, Howard Angus (1861-1938). Canadian novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Grant Reid, 1 page 8vo, 21 Gloucester Road, Regents Park Road, 2 August 1897. Thanking Reid for his letter, suggesting that the publishers should send a copy of his A Man with Black Eyelashes, and regretting that he has no photograph to accompany it.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 20372]
KENNEDY, William (1799-1871). Poet.Autograph poem signed, 1 page 8vo (traces of former mounting on the reverse), undated. Entitled Today & Tomorrow, the poem begins 'With a weary heart, Tomorrow, Thee I've sought to be my bride'.
£40 / $66 / €48 [No: 20373]
KEOWN, Eric Oliver Dilworth (1904-1963). Writer; on the staff of Punch.
Autograph Letter Signed to the artist [Eric] Hubbard, 2 pages 8vo (oblong; note of identification typed at the head), 34 Well Walk, Hampstead, 20 April 1937. Promising to try to get Hubbard's notice into the next issue of Punch, though it may not be possible due to the enormous number of similar requests.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20426]
KER, William Paton (1855-1923). Scholar & author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss [?May] Morris, 2 pages 8vo, Witton Le Wear, Co Durham, 8 August 1910. Expressing continuing confidence in an article he had written for Chambers Encyclopedia .
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20677]
KERNAHAN, Coulson (1858-1943). Writer & literary advisor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Macfall, 1 page 8vo, Fawndene, West Hill, Hastings, no date (traces of former mounting on the reverse). Returning a form (no longer present), duly signed ('on public grounds as well as personal'), as urged upon him by Spurgeon.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 20678]
KERNAHAN, Coulson (1858-1943). Writer & literary advisor.Typewritten Letter Signed to Lord Grey, 1½ pages 4to (some browning at the edges) with autograph additions, Hastings, 31 May no year. Sending a book of his work containing Sky-Islands which he thinks his Lordship might appreciate.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20679]
KEY, Thomas Hewitt (1799-1875). Latin scholar.
Autograph Letter Signed to J M Ludlow, 1½ pages 8vo (corner cut from the top left-hand with no loss of text), 48 Camden Street, 7 December 1863. Sending back one book as he already has a copy, but retaining Todhunter's Euclid, which he thinks may be substituted for the book the mathematics masters currently use.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20685]
KEYES, Frances Parkinson (1885-1970). American novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Bugbee, 1½ pages 4to (with envelope addressed to Keyes), 1509 Sixteenth Street, [Washington, D.C.], 4 March 1927. Regretting that her ignorance of Mrs Bugbee's change of address had prevented their meeting.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 0485]
KIDD, Benjamin (1858-1916). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Dr Snow, 1½ pages 8vo (slightly soiled, small tear in one margin), Westgate, Croham Road, South Croydon, 17 December 1897. Thanking Snow for sending Lewis' poetry ('It is wonderfully good for so early an attempt - and deep if the idea is entirely his own').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20689]
KILPATRICK, Florence Antoinette (d. 1968). Novelist & playwright.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Mrs E Woodford, 1 page 4to with envelope, Croft House, Strawberry Hill, 2 February 1929. Thanking her for appreciating the humour in her writing ('Why do writers so persistently declare that women have no sense of humour') and agreeing that she hopes her play will be taken to the West End.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20691]
KING, Cecil Harmsworth (1901-1987). Newspaper man.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed corresondent, 2 pages 8vo (soiled and creased), 109 Cheyne Walk, 10 May no year. Outlining his area of book and manuscript collecting.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20692]
KING-HALL, (William) Stephen (Richard) (1893-1966). Writer & broadcaster.
Typewritten Letter Signed to A Barratt Brown at Macmillan Publishers, 1 page 8vo, 18 Henrietta Street, London, 27 June 1935. A thank-you letter for a book which he expects to study over the weekend with a view to reporting on it the following Monday.
£22 / $36 / €26 [No: 20921]
KINGSFORD, Charles Lethbridge (1862-1926). Historian & topographer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Wylie, 2 pages 8vo, 13 Brunswick Gardens, Campden Hill, 1 June no year. An acerbic reply to Wylie's article in the Athenaeum ('you have laid your last egg in a mare's nest & it is addled at that').
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 20925]
KINGSLEY, Charles (1819-1875). Author.Autograph Letter Signed to evidently to his publisher or a bookseller, 2 pages 8vo, Eversley Rectory, 26 August 1850. Asking him to send copies of Alton Locke to two named recipients, and adding that there had been a 'tolerably favourable' review of the book in the Spectator.
£250 / $415 / €302 [No: 23767]
KINGSLEY, Charles (1819-1875). Author.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, Eversley, 'Tuesday', no date. Asking him whether he could take the morning service the following day as 'I have to go to London on especial business'.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 21564]
KINROSS, Albert (1870-1929). Author & journalist.
Letter Signed in blue pencil, to Chesson, 1 page 8vo, on writing-paper of The Outlook, 8 August 1898. Apologising for having bothered Chesson to no purpose, as the regular critic has now turned up and is prepared to cover the play.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20930]
KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936). Author.Typewritten Letter Signed to Miss Clarisse Pasco, 1 page 4to (evidence of former mounting on the back), Bateman's Burwash, Sussex, 31 October 1903. Sending her an old Year Book of the National Rose Society.
£250 / $415 / €302 [No: 22358]
KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936). Author.The Royal edition of Kipling's The Absent Minded Beggar, paper covers (soiled) tied with red, white, and blue ribbon [1899].
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 23987]
KITCHINER, William (1775?-1827). Miscellaneous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed corrrespondent, 1 page 8vo (fragment missing from the margin, partially obscuring one word), no place, 5 September 1823. Explaining that he has postponed the publication he had shown his correspondent in order to 'proceed with other things'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20935]
KITCHINER, William (1775?-1827). Miscellaneous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 4to, Warren Street, 8 June 1825. Declining an invitation.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20934]
KNIGHT, Joseph (1829-1907). Drama critic.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Skirrow, 2 pages 8vo, 27 Camden Square, 2 January 1885. An effusive letter of thanks for her kindness ('You are ... the most hospitable the most thoughtful and in every way the dearest person in existence').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20949]
KNIGHT, Professor William Angus (1836-1916). Professor of moral philosophy & writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2¼ pages 8vo, University of St Andrews, 1 January 1894. Agreeing to lecture to the London Institution and apologising for the delay in replying.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20951]
KNIGHT, Professor William Angus (1836-1916). Professor of moral philosophy & writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to the Revd R Wilkins Rees, 3¼ pages 8vo with envelope, Malvern, 29 July 1906. Praising Rees's booklet on Ruskin, but excusing himself from complying with Rees's other requests on the grounds of pressure of work.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20952]
KNOX, Collie (d. 1977). Author & journalist.
2 Autograph Letters Signed to Sir Stephen [?Tallents], in all 5½ pages 8vo, on writing-paper of the Junior Naval & Military Club, 19 February and 30 April 1936. Discussing how best to inform and attract the press for the good of broadcasting.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 20966]
KNOWLES, Sir James Thomas (1831-1908). Founder & editor of 'The Nineteenth Century' & architect.
Autograph Letter Signed to Sir F C Burnand, 1 page 8vo, Queen Anne's Lodge, St James's Park, 1 September 1903. Apologising for the misunderstanding about an application to Arthur Balfour for help for Phil May's widow, and gladly subscribing to the private fund.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 20964]
KNOWLES, Sir James Thomas (1831-1908). Founder and editor of 'The Nineteenth Century', and architect.
Autograph Letter Signed to Sir Philip Oakley, 1 page 8vo, on writing-paper of 'The Nineteenth Century', 12 October 1900. Regretting that he is unable to use Mr Howell's article on the progress of the Australian Colonies.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20963]
KNOX, Edmund George Valpy (1881-1971). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 3½ pages 8vo, 34 Well Walk, Hampstead, no date. Claiming that the hymn that affected him most in childhood was the one ending 'Little drops of water little grains of sand', and delivering a timely lecture on the use of the comma.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 20969]
KNOX, Edmund George Valpy (1881-1971). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Rachel, 2 pages 8vo (uneven right-hand margin), as from Yew Tree House, Effingham, Surrey, 12 April 1929. An amusing thank-you letter for chocolates ('We are trying to play golf here - in a blizzard').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20968]
KNOX, Ronald Arbuthnott (1888-1957). Author, and translator of the Bible.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Leggalt, 1½ pages 4to, St Edmunds College, Ware, 20 May 1925. Thanking her for her interest in his sermons, but adding that they are unlikely to be published in book form as he usually sends them to monthly magazines.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 4242]
KOCH, Ludwig (1891-1974). Author & broadcaster.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Montague Ashford, 1 page 4to, Bird Cottage, South Harrow, Middlesex, 29 November 1961. Somewhat disconnected paragraphs agree to send a signed photograph, discuss a lost recording of a myna bird, tell of a friendship with Joachim and report relatives in Switzerland.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20980]
Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear Mr Editor', 1 pages 8vo, Dorking Deanery, Braintree, 17 October 1906. Describing her whereabouts ('one of the most beautiful country houses in Essex') and remarking on a complimentary letter she has had from Ellen Terry.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 20999]
LAING, David (1793-1878). Scottish antiquary.
Autograph calculations signed, 1 page 8vo (oblong), 22 September 1865. Showing the measurement 'of the Garden Ground and house in Coalsnaughton for Mr Drysdale', calculating it as '27 Falls 1 Ell Scotch which is nearly 33-3/4 Imperial'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21002]
LAING, Malcolm (1762-1819). Scottish historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to unnamed correspondents ('Gentlemen'), ½-page 4to (traces of former mounting, slightly soiled, note of identification), Rushwell, 22 May no year. Asking the Alexanders to bring further items to him.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 21001]
LAMARTINE, Alphonse (1790-1869). French poet.Document signed, 1 page 8vo (oblong), Mâçon, 5 February 1861. Receipt from Comte Gustave d'Auffridet for the sum of 9,000 francs, paid to M Toillard. Endorsed by Lamartine.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 0380]
LAMARTINE, Alphonse (1790-1869). French poet.
Fragment of Autograph Letter Signed, 1 page 8vo (laid down)
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0496]
LAMB, George (1784-1834). Politician & writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Edward Ellice, 1 page 8vo, Home Office, 13 March 1832. Explaining that the Home Office has no part in the appointment, as the governorship of Sicily is a military commission.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21005]
LANCASTER, Henry Hill (1829-1875). Essayist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 8vo (traces of former mounting) on embossed writing paper of the Advocates Library, Edinburgh, as from 22 Albany Street, 21 December 1861. Thanking his correspondent for information sent and asking the price for advertising the lecture.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21018]
LANCASTER, William Joseph Cosins (1851-1922). Maritime engineer & author of sea stories as Henry Collingwood.
Autograph Letter Signed to Friar Leighton, 1 page 8vo, The Kraal, West Norwood, 28 April 1905. Sending a cheque for 10/6 in reponse to 'Friar Carruthers Gould's Circular re Testimonial to Friar Arthur Spurgeon'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 21020]
LANDOR, Walter Savage (1775-1864). Author.Autograph Letter Signed to a Mr Carbonel, evidently in Florence, 1 page 16mo with address-leaf, no date. Enquiring as to why Carbonel had failed to turn up for the dinner to which was invited, and promising to give 'a few lines' to his wife.
£135 / $224 / €163 [No: 20856]
LANDOR, Walter Savage (1775-1864). Author.Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear ?Ravenshaw, 1 page 8vo (laid down), dated in another hand as received on 19 August 1846. Promising to visit ('if you really have a spare bed for me'), and asking him to write to Landor at Lord Nugent's House, Lilies, near Aylesbury, where he was staying.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 20854]
LANE, Edward William (1801-1876). Arabic scholar.
Autograph Letter Signed to A A Paton, 1 page 8vo (traces of former mounting on the back), no place, no date. Gladly offering to lend a book.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21032]
LANE, John (1854-1925). Publisher.
Autograph Letter Signed to Blackley, 2½ pages 8vo on elaborately-headed writing paper of The Bodley Head, as from 14 Eaton Place, Brighton, 26 December 1910. Thanking him for approving Lane's asking Mrs Blake and Tommy Walpole to read his copy of "The Woman of Fashion".
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 21034]
LANE, John (1854-1925). Publisher.
Typewritten Letter Signed to the author S[tewart] M[arsh] Ellis, 1 page 4to, The Bodley Head, Vigo Street, 14 October 1915. Offering a delayed invitation ('we have domestic troubles, partly illness and partly servants') and offering the have his account made up and sent.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21035]
LANFREY, Pierre
Autograph Letter Signed, 3 pages 8vo (repaired), 6 March 1870
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 0500]
LANFREY, Pierre (1828-1877). French historian & politician.
Autograph Letter Signed in French to an unnamed woman ('Madame'), 2½ pages 8vo, 22 rue Chaptal, 6 March 1870. Reminiscing about his friend Schiffer, whose memory and sterling qualities were so well evoked by his recipient's book.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21038]
LANGFORD, John Alfred (1823-1903). Antiquary & journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Thomas Hutchinson, 1 page 8vo, Birmingham, 13 April 1891. Thanking Hutchinson for praising his work, and commending Hutchinson's 'fragment on Shelley' in return.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21043]
LANGFORD, John Alfred (1823-1903). Antiquary & journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (laid down), Edward Street, Birmingham, 4 November 1850. Complying with his correspondent's request.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21042]
LANE-POOLE, Stanley Edward (1854-1931). Orientalist & historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to Dr Gower, 3 Newnham Road, Bedford, 27 December 1895. Thanking Gower for sending three 'most valuable & interesting Addresses' and for introducing 'that phenomenal typist Mr F.W. Read'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21037]
LARKIN, Philip 1922-1985. Poet and librarian.Typewritten Letter Signed to L.W. Kingsland, his former English master at King Henry VIII School, 1 page folio, University of Hull, Brynmor Jones Library, 13 January 1972.
£350 / $581 / €423 [No: 23884]
LATEY, John (1842-1902). Journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Edmund Routledge, 2 facing pages 8vo on writing paper of the Penny Illustrated Paper, 4 November 1896. Diffidently requesting enclosure in Routledge's Men of the Time, and enclosing particulars (no longer present).
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 21063]
LATEY, John (1842-1902). Journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Pender Cudlip, 1 page 8vo on writing paper of the Illustrated London News, 23 July 1872. Asking her to supply a page-long 'tale' for the Christmas number.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21062]
LAUDER, Sir Thomas Dick (1784-1848). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, laid down on an album leaf (his name incorrectly spelled), 24 April 1837. Assuring his correspondent that he has forwarded Dr Gavin's letter to Sir James MacGregor.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21133]
LAVER, James (1899-1975). Fashion expert, author, broadcaster & museum keeper.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Harold Mortlake, 1 page 4to on writing paper of the Victoria & Albert Museum, 27 February 1934. Thanking Mortlake for bringing his attention to the photographic reproductions of Matisse designs and regretting that he cannot interest the Library in purchasing them.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21139]
LAW, Ernest (1854-1930). Author & art collector.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1½ pages 8vo, 5 Tite Street, Chelsea, 2 February 1923. Insisting that the portrait of the Prince of Orange at Hampton Court is not a copy or replica of the 'so-called Van Dyck in the Hermitage collection at St Petersburgh'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21140]
LAW, Thomas, of Washington (1759-1834). Author & politician.
Autograph Letter Signed to Clay at 'The House', 1½ pages 4to (repaired folds, other tears) with integral address-leaf, no date. Regretting that a bout of Talbother's fever prevents his attending the celebratory dinner and drawing a diagram to illustrate how much space is required by a growing population.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 21629]
LAWLEY, Francis (1825-1901). Sportsman & journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Fergusson, 3 pages 8vo, 75 Victoria Street, 25 June 1874. Relating a story about Edmund Kean and an obscure actor.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21142] Longer description
LAWRENCE, C.E. (1870-1940). Writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to The Authors Syndicate, 1 page 8vo, received stamp, 50 Albemarle Street, 7 August 1903. Returning the preface to a Havelock Ellis book.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21144]
LAWRENCE, George Alfred (1827-1876). Author of 'Guy Livingstone'.
Autograph Letter Signed to Warburton, 1 page 8vo, Torbay & South Devon Club, Torquay. no date. Making an appointment.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21145]
LAWSON, Sir Edward Levy-, Baron Burnham (1833-1916). Newspaper proprietor.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1½ pages 8vo, 12 Berkeley Square, 'May 1895'. Inviting his correspondent to attend the annual dinner of the Royal General Theatrical Fund, which he is to chair; failing which he hopes for a donation.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21150]
LAWTON, George (1779-1869). Antiquary.
Autograph Letter Signed to Plant, 1 page 8vo, Pavillion, Hans Place, London, 25 November 1843. Asking for the return of a portrait to Sir Francis and Lady Shackburgh.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21156]
LAYARD, George Somes (1857-1925). Author & reviewer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Fergusson, 1½ pages 8vo, Bulls Cliff, Felixstowe, 24 November 1906. Thanking her for a volume of letters and adding that 'Shirley Brooks constantly speaks of your family in his diaries with the greatest affection'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21210]
LAZARUS, Moritz (1824-1903)
Autograph Letter Signed to [Miss Wirth], 1 page 8vo (laid down), Berlin, 14 May 1883 Explaining that as he has no photograph, not any time to sit for one, he sends her a card which he hopes will be an appropriate substitute. With a full translation.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 0515]
LEAR, Edward (1812-1888). Artist and nonsense poet.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 8vo with integral blank, 8 Duchess Street, Portland Place, 25 June 1897. Thanking him for his Book of Bosh and for its dedication to himself as the 'Father of Nonsense'.
£1150 / $1909 / €1391 [No: 24055]
LEATHAM, William Henry (1815-1889). Verse-writer & member of parliament.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1½ pages 8vo, as from The Palace Hotel, Edinburgh, 18 June 1873. Admitting that he does not know the pedigree of the Sollitt family, but sending details of his mother's antecedents.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21221]
LE BLOND, Elizabeth Alice, Mrs Aubrey (d. 1934). Mountaineering photographer & writer.Group of 11 letters to F J P Richter, in all 2 pages 4to, 6 pages 8vo and 9 postcards, 87 Victoria Street, 11 December 1926 to 3 February 1927. All concerning the Anglo-French Luncheon Club, primarily the organization and guest list for the luncheons.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 21222]
LECKY, William Edward Hartpole (1838-1903). Historian & essayist.Two Autograph Letters Signed to Lord and Lady Monkswell, in all 2½ pages 8vo, 38 Onslow Gardens, 18 March 1891 and 9 March 1894. Asking Lord Monkswell to consider the opinion of H.C. Lea of Philadelphia in connection with copyright and assuring Lady Monkswell that he will support her husband in his election to the Athenaeum.
£50 / $83 / €60 [No: 22870]
LEDGER, Edward (d. 1921). Proprietor & editor of The Era.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, on writing paper of The Era, 22 April 1878. Suggesting that his correspondent's work ('which does you great credit') would be more suitable for a magazine than a newspaper.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21230]
LEE, The Rev Albert (1852-1935). Author and Recorder of the King's Archives.
Autograph Letter Signed to Harman-Oates, 1 page 4to, Round Tower, Windsor Castle, 6 April 1927. Regretting that they were unable to find the list requested.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 21232]
LEE, Robert (1804-1868). Language scholar.
Autograph Letter Signed to [illegible], 1 page 8vo, Edinburgh, 18 January 1858. Sending a bank draft for £90 16s.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21250]
LEE, Sir Sidney (1859-1926). Editor of the Dictionary of National Biography.
Autograph Letter Signed to Dr Hounslow, 1 page 8vo, Cambridge, 12 March 1835. Giving Hounslow permission to 'put my name to your Paper'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21231]
LE GALLIENNE, Richard Thomas (1866-1947). Poet and essayist.
Brief Autograph Note (third person), 1 page 8vo, on writing-paper of Mulberry Cottage, Brentford, as from Hindhead, 1 April 1896. Apparently enclosing a cheque, asking his correspondent to fill in the amount ('have mislaid a/c'.)
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 21664]
LEGOUVE, Ernest Wilfred (1807-1903). French dramatist and essayist.
Autograph Letter Signed in French to Victorin Fabre, 1 page 8vo with integral address-leaf, no place, 'le 12', no date (a note in pencil in another hand reads '1803 environ'). Fawningly asking Fabre to write an article reviewing several of his novels. With a full translation.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 21667]
LEHMANN, Rudolph Chambers (1856-1929). Journalist, politican and oarsman.
Autograph Letter Signed to Hanson Lewis, 3 pages 8vo, Daish's Hotel, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, 5 August 1900. Suggesting that Elliott & Fry might supply the photo required, and discussing photographs of regattas.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 21671]
LE JEUNE, Caroline Alice (1897-1973). Film critic.
Autograph Letter Signed to McManus, 1 page 8vo (a little creased), Lane End, ['19 October 1941' - in pencil in another hand]. Thanking him for good wishes on her recent varicose vein operation ('that suddly went wrong') and asking if he is 'the ghost voice on the Italian radio?'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 21682]
LELAND, John (1691-1766). Presbyterian minister and theological writer.Autograph Letter Signed to 'R[everen]d and D[ea]r S[i]r', 2 pages 8vo, Liverpool, 9 October 1739. Apologising for the delay in writing, a result of ill health, protesting that he wishes to carry on a correspondence.
£110 / $182 / €133 [No: 21684]
LE MAITRE, Jules (1853-1914). French writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to M Gay, on one side of a correspondence card (slightly cockled), Paris, 9 December 1900. Highly recommending Dr Bouilly 'le chirurgien si connu et si admiré, et dont je suis fier d'être le compatriote et l'ami.'
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 21686]
LEMOINE, John Emile (1815-1892). French journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed in French, without superscript, 1 page 8vo, no date. Explaining that he is obliged to leave London immediately and sending his address in Paris to which the list of books may be sent.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21688]
LEMON, Mark (1809-1870). Editor of Punch
Autograph Letter Signed (initials) to 'My dear Ben', 1 pages 8vo, undated. Explaining that by 'S.V.P.' he means si vous plais, and asking for a good box, with the promise that he will reveal whom it is for when they meet.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 19744]
LENNOX, Lord William Pitt (1799-1881). Miscellaneous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to [Edward] Walford, 1 page 8vo, 8 Prince of Wales Terrace, Kensington Palace, 27 March 1866. Offering several alternative articles ('French Hunting & the late Duke of Orleans' hounds', 'anecdotes of the old Goodwood Hunt', Coaches & Coaching from Ely to Victoria', or 'Ballooning') for the Gentleman's Magazine.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 21706]
LENNOX, Lord William Pitt (1799-1881). Miscellaneous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Sir'), 1 page 8vo, 34 Hans Place, 8 June 1875. Explaining that he sells the copyright of all his works to his publisher and therefore has no copy of his Reflections to give his correspondent.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21705]
LINDSAY, Charlotte (1770-1849). Traveller & diarist.
Autograph Letter Signed to [Thomas] Spring Rice (Baron Monteagle), 1 page 4to with integral address-leaf and red wax seal, Wimpole, 12 June 1831. Recommending Thomas Gill for the post of Surveyor of Taxes.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 21735]
LINKLATER, Eric (1899-1974). Writer.
Typewritten Letter Signed to an unnamed correpondent, 1 page 8vo, Pitcalzean House, Nigg, Rossshire, 18 February 1954. Giving permission to use The Art of Adventure in the proposed anthology for schools.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 21754]
LINTON, Eliza Lynn (1822-1898). Novelist.4 Autograph Letters Signed to [Walter] White, in all 11½ pages 8vo, Gower Street and Hayter House, Marlebone Road, 1871 and 1874, where dated An interesting series of letters covering her struggle with the eternal verities and praising White's book of 'Rhymes'.
£110 / $182 / €133 [No: 22199]
LINTON, Eliza Lynn (1822-1898). Novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to [?Walter] Besant, 1 page 12mo, Queen Anne's Mansions, 2 November no year.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 20610]
LITERARY SIGNATORIES Printed title and conjoined bibliographical limitation and signature page for The Fothergill Omnibus, 1931, one of 250, but not numbered. Bearing the original signatures of G.K. Chesterton, Elizabeth Bowen, Rebecca West, L.P. Hartley, A.E. Coppard, Storm Jameson, J.C. Squire and eleven other contributors. Evidently never bound up.
£185 / $307 / €223 [No: 23886]
LOCKER, Arthur (1828-1893). Novelist & journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, on writing paper of The Graphic, 18 July 1870. Cautiously asking for contributions to the paper ('our space is somewhat restricted').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21818]
LOCKE, William John (1863-1930). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Russell, 1½ pages 4to, Corner Hall, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, 4 June 1914. Recalling his time in Clifton and telling of how in his novel Simon the Jester, he anticipated an actual event.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22300]
LOCKE, William John (1863-1930). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Fisher, 4 pages 8vo, 72 Ashworth Mansions, Elgin Avenue, no date. Disappointing Fisher as to a photograph and a sketch of his life, which has been of little interest ('I don't even keep prize dogs; a couple of mongrel cats forming all my domestic menagerie').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 21816]
LODGE'S PEERAGE Collection of letters relating to Lodge's Peerage, in all 22 items (24 pages, some wear), 1829-1842, where dated. The letters provide corrections for the new 1842 edition of the Peerage.
£110 / $182 / €133 [No: 22301]
LONG, Basil Kellett (1878-1944). Journalist and politician. Dominions editor of The Times.Group of 6 Autograph Letters Signed to Cook, in all 11½ pages 8vo, Houndesfield, Coke's Lane, Chalfont St Giles, from 28 July to 15 November 1936. Discussing the syndication of a book (possibly The Empire in the World published in 1937), and where to find support for it.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 22063]
LONGFORD, Elizabeth Packenham, Countess (1906-2002). Author.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Lady Tweedsmuir, 2 pages 8vo, Chelsea Manor Street, 3 December 1970. Seeking sources for her biography of Wellington, and investigating the origin of the remark about Queen Caroline 'God bless the Queen and may all your wives be like her'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22070]
LONGMAN, Thomas (1804-1879). Publisher.
Autograph Letter Signed to ?G Jabet, 3 pages 8vo, London, 8 October 1847. Reporting on the publication of the 'Pleasance', and mentioning that the price of 30s is low in proportion to the cost.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22072]
LONGMAN, Thomas Norton (1849-1930). Publisher.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 4 pages 8vo, 39 Paternoster Row, 5 March 1880. Informing his correspondent that his article is to be published in Fraser and suggesting that he add some remarks about the conduct of the troops ('about which there has been and still is so much talk').
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22073]
LONGMAN, William (1813-1877). Publisher.
Autograph Letter Signed to J[ohn] M[alcolm Forbes] Ludlow, 2 pages 8v9, 39 Paternoster Row, 7 August 1875. Informing Ludlow that his book is to be put into type, and the question of cutting will be decided when the task if finished.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22074]
LONSDALE, William Lowther, 1st Earl of (1757-1844). Landowner and literary patron.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, 16 October 1823. Thanking his correspondent for his report on the state of Lady Lonsdale's health.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22075]
LONSDALE, William Lowther, 1st Earl of (1757-1844). Landowner and literary patron.
Autograph Letter Signed, 1½ pages 4to, Charles Street, 14 November 1830. Assuring his correspondent of the safety of the locks and bayonets and promissing to see that they will be kept so.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22605]
LOTHIAN, Robert Kerr, Marquess of (1882-1940). Writer and politician.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed bookseller, 1½ pages 8vo, 29 St James's Place, 1 November 1930. Ordering a copy of Duveen to be sent to Mde Revilliad in Switzerland (several attempts at the address crossed out).
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22106]
LOUDON, Charles (1801-1844). Medical writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Thomas Doubleday, 3 pages 8vo with integral address-leaf, Paris, 4 August 1842. Sending his own book and advising Doubleday on how to attract recognition for his book ('I am certain we are the only two writers on population who have treated the doctrines of Mr Malthus in anything like rational grounds').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22110]
LOWE, James (d. 1865). Journalist & translator.
Autograph Letter Signed to Carter, 1½ pages 8vo, on writing paper of The Critic, Strand, 5 August 1861. Sending a letter (no longer present) from Robert Schlagertweit and explaining his importance as an explorer.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22161]
LOW, Sir Sidney James Mark (1847-1932). Journalist & writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs French Sheldon, 1 page 8vo, London, no date. Suggesting she take her book to a publisher without delay.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22157]
LOWELL, James Russell (1819-1891). American poet, essayist, and diplomat.Autograph Cheque signed, made out to Sawin's Express for $33, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 5 January 1877. The cheque is on the decorative printed form of the Charles River National Bank and has two cancellation holes affecting only the printed heading.
£150 / $249 / €181 [No: 21544]
LOWELL, James Russell (1819-1891). American poet, essayist, and diplomat.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo with integral blank (and a small engraved portrait of Lowell), Cambridge [Massachusetts], 14 April 1875. Declining to provide a poem for Concord on the grounds that he had made a promise to [William Dean] Howells for the Atlantic Review.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 23768]
LOWELL, James Russell (1819-1891). American poet, essayist and diplomat.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Drummond, 1 page 8vo, (traces of mount on verso of second leaf), Lowndes Square, 16 June 1883. Accepting an invitation to dinner, and regretting that his wife will not join them.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 2552]
LOWRY, Henry Dawson (1869-1906). Journalist and novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Marlowe, 1 page 8vo, Herne Hill, no date. Wondering if the winner of a competition to which he had submitted a story had been announced, as he has need of the work.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22166]
LUBBOCK, Percy (1879-1965). Author.
Autograph Note Signed on a picture postcard to the bookseller J.A. Neuhays, red-penciled notes of receipt, 1 April 1937. Ordering two books from Neuhays's catalogue 73, including a Bible.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22190]
LUCAS, Edward Verral (1868-1938). Humorist and essayist.Autograph Letter Signed to Meynell, 1 page 8vo, Froghole, Edenbridge, Kent, 24 July no year. Declining an invitation ('I have long wanted to try the pleasures of Serendipity, but had had to postpone them, with many other attractions owing to too much work') and offering to call.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 20300]
LUCAS, Edward Verrall (1868-1938). Humorist and essayist.
Autograph Letter Signed to C[arl] Henschel, 1½ pages 8vo, Adelphi Terrace House, Strand, 30 November no year. Declining an invitation to dine on behalf of Sir James Barrie, and wishing success for the dinner.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22191]
LUCAS, Edward Verrall (1868-1938). Humorist and essayist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, 78 Buckingham Gate, 15 October 1923. Suggesting that the verses his correspondent has sent him should be send to the Daily News ('in which this matter has prominence').
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22192]
LUCAS, Edward Verral (1868-1938). Humorist and essayist.
Printed postcard signed (in pencil with initials) to the manager of the Café Royal, 7 May [1928] (paper-clip marks). Agreeing to attend the dinner of the Literary Society.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20299]
LUCAS, Frank Laurence (1894-1967). Author & scholar.
Autograph Letter Signed to Dr FitzJames, 2 pages 8vo with envelope bearing facsimile signature of Austen Chamberlain, 2 July 1915. On behalf of Austen Chamberlain, supporting FitzJames's proposal to write an article for the Morning Post and suggesting that the views of the Secretary of State be sought.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22193]
LUDOVICI, Anthony M. (1882-1971). Artist and writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 4to (stain in central fold), 35 Central Hill, Upper Norwood, 3 January 1921. Offering to meet to discuss the subject of his correpondent's symposium.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22217]
LUDOVICI, Anthony M. (1882-1971). Artist and writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Starr, 1 page 8vo, 35 Central Hill, Upper Norwood, 17 March 1921. Sending verses (no longer present) for possible publication.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22218]
LUGARD, Lady Flora Louise (1852-1929). Journalist; coined the name 'Nigeria'.
Autograph Letter Signed to Gilmour, 1 page 8vo (laid down, a little soiled), Little Parkhurst, Abinger Common, Surrey, 20 August no year. Inviting him to dine and meet Sir Charles Bruce and Mr Dunstan.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22221]
LULHAM, P Habberton (1865-1940). Physician & poet.
Autograph Letter Signed to Dr Davies, 1 page 8vo, Cumnor, Dyke Road, Brighton, no date. Declining an invitation to dine as he has already accepted that of Mrs Adeney.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22224]
LUTTRELL, Henry (1768-1851). Wit and poet.Autograph Note Signed, in verse, to Mrs William Shee, 1 page 8vo (oblong), no place, 7 October 1846. His shaky hand declares he has written her a verse with 'the pothooks of a hand that trembles in obeying'.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 22239]
LUTTRELL, Henry (1768-1851). Wit and poet of society.Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Dover, 1½ pages 8vo, Holland House, 15 October no year. Thanking her for the present, a 'memorial of one whom I so sincerely esteemed and regarded'.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 22240]
LYALL, Sir Alfred Comyn (1835-1911). Indian civil servant & writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Sheridan, 2½ pages 8vo, 18 Queen's Gate, 30 November 1904. Thanking her for sight of letters from Lord Dufferin, used in his writings, and assuring her that 'I have made no allusion, in my book, to the calumnious imputations that were once thrown upon Mrs Newton'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22243]
LYALL, Sir Alfred Comyn (1835-1911). Indian civil servant & writer.Autograph Letter Signed to Lord Monkswell, 1¼ pages 8vo, 18 Queen's Gate, 27 June 1901. Extending a last-minute invitation to dine as one of his guests has dropped out.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22242]
LYNCH, Hannah (d. 1904). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Egan Mew on a carte postale from Paris, 6 August 1898. Heralding the publication of her book on Toledo ('written for Mr Dent's series of Medieval towns') and a piece for Blackwood about the life and story of a little girl.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22272]
LYND, Robert Wilson (1879-1949). Journalist & essayist.
Typewritten statement, signed ('R.L.') with autograh corrections. Admitting that he had never been right through Gibbon's Decline and Fall and in fact 'long before I reach the end of any of these great works I want to read something else'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22274]
LYND, Sylvia (1888-1952). Poet, essayist, novelist & short story writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Skinner, 1 page 8vo, 11 Seaview Terrace, 6 November 1907. Declining an invitation on the grounds that 'I've been taking several days indoors lately' and issuing an invitation to tea.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22275]
LYSONS, Samuel (1762-1819). Antiquary.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, 1 July 1818. Identifying Musket ('I don't find that there is any person of the name of Musket residing in the Tower').
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 22286]
LYTTLETON, Edith (1873-1945). New Zealand novelist and short story writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Field, 4 pages 8vo, Fairhill, Tonbridge, 14 December no year. Giving instructions for a 'small' cottage she wants Field to design, to include 7 bedrooms, for a cost of £800 to include architect's fees.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22292]
LYTTON, Edward George Bulwer-, 1st Baron (1803-1873). Novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Flyn, 1 page 8vo on black edged writing paper, Knebworth, 28 May 1872. Explaining that his brother's recent death will prevent him from attending a reading.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 0910]
LYTTON, Edward Robert Bulwer, 1st Earl (1831-1891). Statesman & poet (as Owen Meredith).
Closing pages of a long Autograph Letter Signed, 2 pages 4to, no date, no place Arguing that the only solution to the Indian frontier problem is the partition of Afghanistan between Russia and Britain.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22293]
Typewritten Letter Signed to [Victor Gustave] Plarr, 1 page 4to with autograph notes at top, bottom and reverse, on writing paper of The Library, 18 May 1899. Returning his proof [for Men and Women of Our Time], and asking for a cross-reference to and from his brother Sir Donald.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22374]
MACAULAY, Fanny Caldwell (1863-1941). American author; pseudonym of Frances Little.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Valpy, 2 pages 12mo, 95 Montpellier Road, 24 February 1888. Asking Mrs Valpy to call in the mornings, as she is always at home then.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22583]
MACAULAY, Fanny Caldwell (1863-1941). American author; pseudonym of Frances Little.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Stephens, 2 pages 8vo (damp-stained), Great George Street, 'Monday', no date. An invitation to dine, with the promise that her husband is, this time, sure he will be able to entertain his guests.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22582]
MACAULAY, Dame Rose (1881-1958). Author.Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Walker, 2 pages 8vo on blue writing-paper, 2 St Andrews Mansions, Dorset Street, 24 August 1925. Thanking him for kind words about her books and discussing his wish to pursue a career in journalism '& other writing'.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 21173]
MACAULAY, Dame Rose (1881-1958). Author.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs [John] Drinkwater, 1 page 8vo, 7 Luxborough House, Northumberland Street, 'Sunday', no date. Explaining that a bout of ill-health will probably prevent her from visiting the Drinkwaters that afternoon.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 21179]
MACAULAY, Dame Rose (1881-1958). Author.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss [Alice] Warrender (founder of the Hawthornden Prize), 2 pages 8vo, Hedgerley End, Beaconsfield, 28 August no year. Postponing a visit, and expressing the hope that she would come another time ('It would give me & my mother both so much pleasure if you could.')
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 21174]
MACAULAY, Thomas Babington, 1st Baron (1800-1859). Historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1½ pages 8vo, London, 22 February 1841. Assuring his correspondent that the Lord Advocate's intention to bring in a bill respecting the heritable securities is in earnest and urging the Chamber of Commerce to have faith in him.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 6371]
MACCALL, William (1812-1888). Writer & public lecturer.
Autograph Letter Signed, evidently to a publisher ('Gentlemen'), 3 pages 8vo, Bexley Heath, 8 July 1868. Offering to translate Labor Ennobles, by the same Swedish author whose previous book he had also translated.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22592]
MacCARTHY, Sir Desmond (1877-1952). Literary and dramatic critic.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 4to (paper-clip stain in upper left hand corner), on writing paper of Life & Letters, Mayfair, no date. Agreeing with his correspondent that the periodical must represent younger authors and expose inflated reputations, but disagreeing with the article submitted.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22587]
MacCARTHY, Denis Florence (1817-1882). Poet.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Friend', 2½ pages 8vo on black-edged paper, Mellifont House, Kingstown, Dublin. Returning a proof of his son's translation.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22588]
MacCARTHY, Sir Desmond (1877-1952). Literary and dramatic critic.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Sheppard, 1 page 4to, 25 Wellington Square, Chelsea, 17 May 1934. Giving his permission for Sheppard to print 'anything you like' and asking for remedies for asthma ('I was delighted and amazed to hear that you had made such a wonderful recovery').
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22589]
M'CARTHY, Justin (1830-1912). Politician and writer.Autograph Letter Signed to M[oncure] D[aniel] Conway (1832-1907, American author), 1½ pages 12mo, 48 Gower Street, Bedford Square, 24 October no year. Sending a photograph of [James Russell] Lowell (no longer present). Small tear in second leaf affecting one word.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 22376]
McCARTHY, Justin (1830-1912). Irish politician and novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Bell, 2 pages 8vo on black-edged paper, no place, 19 November 1879. Sending a quote from Juvenal, with his own translation.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22590]
McCARTHY, Justin (1830-1912). Irish politician and novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to G.W.E. Russell, 1 page 8vo on black-edged paper, 25 Grosvenor Mansions, Victoria Street, no date. Thanking Russell for his lecture on George Eliot ('of which I have read every word and with almost all of which I entirely agree').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22591]
MacCOLL, Norman (1843-1904). Editor of The Athenaeum.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, Athenaeum Office, 20 Wellington Street, 5 March 1876. Offering to print his correspondent's article, providing that it does not appear elsewhere until the following Monday.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22595]
MACDONALD, John Cameron (1820-1889). Manager of The Times.
Autograph Letter Signed to W.A. Smith, 1 page 8vo, Times Office, 19 March 1857. Asking his opinion of 'the enclosed' (enclosed no longer), referring to 'what passed between him & Mr Morris'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22625]
MACDONALD, Malcolm John (1901-1981). Politician, diplomat & writer; son of James Ramsay Macdonald.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Lord Wakefield, 1 pages 4to, on writing paper of the Dominions Office, Downing Street, 19 January 1938. Thanking Wakefield for sending the Life of Admiral Arthur Phillip and a copy of his address delivered in 1934.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22626]
MACFARLANE, Charles (1799-1858). Miscellaneous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Copley Fielding, 1 page 8vo with envelope taped to the back, no place, 'Wednesday Ev[enin]g', no date. Explaining that urgent business calls him to London so that he will be unable to attend Fielding's party, but assuring him that [Peter] Bechet will be there.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22633]
MACKAY, Charles (1814-1889). Poet & journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to G[eorge] Linnaeus Banks, 1 page 8vo, Ferndell Cottage, Bexhill, 8 May 1867. Sending a poem for publication.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22642]
MACKAY, Charles (1814-1889). Poet & journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to S[amuel] Lucas, 1½ pages 8vo, 64 Lincoln Inn Fields, 9 September 1859. Sending 4 poems and offering to confer on the price should any be acceptable ('I am not mercenary in the matter').
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22643]
MACKENZIE, Agnes Mure (1891-1955). Historian & novelist.
Corrected typescript signed of Regionalism and the Parochial Mind, 5 pages 8vo, numerous corrections, undated. With a proof copy of the article.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22663]
MACKENZIE, Sir Compton (1883-1972). Writer.Two brief Typewritten Letters Signed and a signature to Wiener with a letter from M.H. Wicksteed, Mackenzie's secretary, on 4 pages 4to, Edinburgh, 1962-1963. Mackenzie's letters put off sending Wiener the promised 'small contribution', the secretary's letter apologises for neglecting to send the letters ('They were found among some of the late Lady Mackenzie's papers').
£110 / $182 / €133 [No: 23497]
MACKENZIE, Sir Compton (1883-1972). Writer.Typewritten Letter Signed to Mr Thornton, 1 page 4to, 31 Drummond Place, Edinburgh, 10 February 1967. (Mackenzie' s address in Lot, France, is printed on the reverse.) Responding to a historical enquiry.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 23511]
MACKENZIE, Sir Compton (1883-1972). Writer.Autograph Letter Signed on a postcard to Ronald Winkworth, Denchworth Manor, 10 February no year. Informing him that he had had a wire from ?Pape and that something seems to have gone awry.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 23512]
MACKENZIE, Henry (1745-1831). Scottish novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to ?Weller, 1 page 8vo, (cut down with a small hole, laid down on a sheet with a portrait), 25 February 1826. Complying with Weller's request ('[I] only wish it had been by something of more value than the autograph').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22671]
MACKENZIE, Henry (1745-1831). Scottish novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed woman ('Dear Madam'), 1 page 8vo, Edinburgh, 6 November 1821. A gallant acquiesence to her request ('The favour asked is of very little importance, tho I certainly reckon it an honour to be brought by any circumstance under a Lady's Notice'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22672]
McKENNA, Stephen (1888-1967). Novelist.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Francis Bickley (1885-1976), 1 page 8vo, Lincoln's Inn, 2 October 1922. Thanking Bickley for a letter of appreciation and the offer of a photograph.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 1010]
MACMILLAN, Frederick Orridge (1851-1936). Publisher.
Autograph Letter Signed to John Nayler, 1 page 4to, on writing paper of Macmillan & Co, 6 May 1913. Making an appointment.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22697]
MACQUOID, Katharine Sarah (1824-1917). Novelist & travel writer (pseudonym Gilbert Percy).
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Severn (wife of the painter, Arthur Severn), 2 pages 8vo, Stanley Place, Chelsea, 1 May no year. Regretting that Mrs Severn had been unable to attend 'such a pleasant evening' with 'such an exquisite Tenor'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22700]
MADGE, Charles (1912-1996). Founder of Mass-Observation & poet.Autograph Letter Signed to Gwynne Hughes, 17 Valentine Road, Birmingham, 3 December 1964. The letter consists solely of a four-line poem.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 22721]
MADGE, Charles (1912-1996). Founder of Mass-Observation & poet.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (oblong), North End, Findon, Sussex, 5 October 1931. Ordering the second of two editions of 'Cowley'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22720]
MADAN, Falconer (1851-1935). Librarian & bibliographer.
Autograph Letter Signed to F. De Sausmaurez, 2 pages 8vo, Banbury Road, Oxford, 10 June 1934. Disparaging [Charles] Ellicott's (1819-1905, bishop of Gloucester) revision of the Bible and praising [John William] Burgon's Revision Revised.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22718]
MAFFEI, Andrea (1798-1885). Italian translator & poet.Autograph verses, signed at the foot, headed 'La Desolazione / Statua di Vincenzo Vela', 1 page 8vo with integral blank, no place, no date. Fourteen lines. Vela (1820-1891) was a Swiss sculptor.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 23582]
MAFFEI, Andrea (1798-1885). Italian translator & poet.
Autograph Letter Signed, in Italian, to Signor Guglioni, on one side of a correspondence card, Milan, 7 July 1884. Thanking Guglioni for greetings sent from the musician Vincenzo Lutti.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22727]
MAGNAY, Sir William (b.1855). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to the editor of The Morning Leader, 2 pages 8vo, Oakside, Harrow-on-the-Hill, 21 February 1902. Offering a new novel for publication in the Leader, where his Red Chancellor and Fall of a Star had previously been serialised.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22729]
MAILLART, Ella (1903-1997). Traveller, writer & photographer.
Autograph Letter Signed on a postcard (pinholes) to Montague B. Ashford, Candollin, Switzerland, postmarked 27August 1951. Setting out the route she had taken to Katmandu ('I flew all the way with 50% reduction for a journalist'), but suggesting that going by cargo boat or tourist class till Bombay would be half the price ('that is £60').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22735]
MAIS, S[tuart] P[etrie] B[rodie] (1885-1975). Writer & radio broadcaster.
Autograph Letter Signed to Hugh Chesterman, on a postcard, 29 Woodstock Road, Oxford, no date. Asking if his daughters (aged 5 and 10) can accompany him as well as his wife 'or will they be in the way'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22737]
MAIS, S[tuart] P[etrie] B[rodie] (1885-1975). Writer & radio broadcaster.
Autograph Letter Signed to Turner, 2 pages 8vo, The Hall, Southwick, Sussex, 9 January 1928. Asking if he can visit Turner's 'rare library', so described by Graves.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22738]
MAITLAND, John Alexander Fuller (1856-1936). Music critic.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 8vo, 39 Phllimore Gardens, Kensington, 15 January no year. Proposing to bring the plans of an addition to his house, for which he craves his correspondent's approval.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22742]
MAITLAND, John Alexander Fuller (1856-1936). Music critic.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Shakespeare, 1 page 8vo (laid down on the remains of an album leaf), 39 Phillimore Gardens, Kensington, 23 November no year. Thanking her for her kind letter ('I felt that it was hardly fair to ask Mr Shakespeare, as he must be so fearfully busy').
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22749]
MAITLAND, Julia Charlotte (1808-1865). Writer & traveller.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Grey, 1 page 8vo, no place, 1 April no year, an invitation to dine. Glued to the third blank page of a short story. The 2-page story is headed 'Cat Window Chair Flowers Mathematics Madras' and the story, somewhat like an entry to a Spectator competition, contains all these words.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22741]
MAITLAND, Samuel Roffey (1792-1866). Historian & miscellaneous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to the Revd J.H. Todd ('My dear Friend'), 2½ pages 8vo, Gloucester, 7 December 1853. Sending a prospectus (no longer present) of a project in which he takes a great interest and asking his friend to forward it to Mr Gibbings.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22743]
MALHAM, John (1747-1821). Miscellaneous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to the booksellers Messrs Lackington & Co, 1 page 8vo (oblong, trimmed and laid down), 4 George's Place, Holloway Turnpike, 21 October 1807. Offering to sell them some scarce and valuable books to liquidate a debt, after which he hopes they will 'feel disposed' to find him some employment.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22764]
MALOT, Hector (1830-1907). French writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, (no superscription), 1 page 8vo, Fortunay-Sous-Bois, 30 January 1893. Happily sending Gustot Lindquist the few lines requested and thanking his correspondent for his kindness.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22772]
MANKOWITZ, Wolf (1924-1998). Playwright & screen writer.Two Typewritten Letters Signed ('Wolf') to the author Gil[bert] Phelps, 1 page 8vo and 1 page 4to, 8-10 Piccadilly Arcade, 10 June 1963 and 15 February 1966. Offering to help with screen rights to Phelps's new novel and suggesting that the best way to make money is to write television scripts.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 22783]
MANNING, Anne (1807-1879). Writer.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (laid down), Reigate Hill, Surrey, no date.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 8008]
MANNING, Anne (1807-1879). Writer.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Brooke, 3 pages 8vo, Reigate Hill, Surrey, 23 March 1867. Thanking Mrs Brooke for ordering copies of her books and expressing gratification that they will go into hospitals.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 22796]
MANNING, Ethel Edith (1900-1984). Writer.
Typewritten Letter Signed to K. Chewson ('Dear Sir or Madam'), ½ page 4to, Oak Cottage, Burghley Road, Wimbledon Common, 20 November 1930. Agreeing to be the Vice President of the Ball Committee ('I take it that apart from my lending my name I send a cheque or something').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22794]
MANNING, Ethel Edith (1900-1984). Writer.
Signature on the cover of the prospectus of her anti-communist book South to Samarkand, published in 1936. An eight-page prospectus containing a map of her travels and glowing endorsements by A.J. Cronin, Storm Jameson, A.E. Copp[ard and others.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22795]
MANNING, Hugo (1913-1977). Poet.
Manuscript Signed, a contribution to the Festschrift of the poet John Gawsworth, 1 page 4to, no place, no date. 'What is really important is the extent to which we have been true to ourselves in all the aspects of our beings.'
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22798]
MANSFIELD, Robert Blachford (1823-1908). Author & oarsman.
Autograph Letter Signed to Ludlow, 2 pages 8vo (tear in upper right hand corner), Menton, 29 January no year. Asking Ludlow to cease sending the 'Reader' as it is now being sent by the man who also sends the Times.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22804]
MARCHMONT, Arthur W. (1852-1923). Novelist.
Brief enigmatic Autograph Letter Signed to H.J. Fuller at Eton, 1 page 8vo, 7 St Aubyns Mansions, Hove, Brighton 6 May 1903. 'In reply. I could; I do not; I can; I do, and I am.'
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22817]
MARKHAM, (Charles) Edwin (1852-1940). American poet.
Autograph Letter Signed to Agnes Higgins, 1 page 8vo (oblong, trimmed), Brooklyn, 18 April 1901. 'After your very pleasant letter is was no hardship to comply with your request.'
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22884]
MARKLAND, James Heywood (1788-1864). Antiquary.
Autograph Letter Signed [to the Warden of St Augustine's College], 2 pages 8vo, Bath, 4 May 1850. Pledging ten guineas for the memorial to the late Warden, offering to join the committee and looking forward to meeting the Warden 'in your own Hall'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22886]
MARKLAND, James Heywood (1788-1864). Antiquary.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Lord', 1 page 12mo, no place, 'Tuesday' no date. Asking for the return of the Bishop's Volume of Services.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22885]
MARSDEN, John Buxton (1803-1870). Historical writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 3 pages 8vo (traces of former mounting on the back), Great Missenden, 1 January 1852. Advising his correspondent on his future employment.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22900]
MARSH, Anne (bap. 1791, d. 1874). Novelist; later Caldwell-Marsh.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Hailes, 3 pages 8vo, no place, 31 October no year. Forwarding their London address, extolling the virtues of Swancliffe, and thanking Mr Hailes for introducing her to Blunt.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22908]
MARSH, Catherine (1818-1912). Philanthropist and writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Pierrepont in faded blue ink, 2 pages 8vo (traces of mounting on the first page), Sydney House, 31 January no year. Pleading a cold and sore throat which prevents her visiting.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22909]
MARSH, Catherine (1818-1912). Philanthropist and writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('My dear Madam'), 1 page 8vo, Beckenham Rectory, Kent, 1 September 1866. Thanking her correspondent for her gift for the orphans recovering from cholera.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22910]
MARSHALL, Archibald (1866-1934). Novelist and short-story writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Moore, 1 page 8vo, The Cottage, Playden, Sussex, 22 November 1908. Wishing Moore luck in his new position, hoping that 'it will provide an opportunity of making the top of the tree'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22914]
MARSTON, Edward (1825-1914). Publisher, writer, and angler.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Gordon, 2 conjoint pages 8vo, St Dunstan's House, Fetter Lane, 19 April 1892. Reasoning that if reviewers would treat young writers with the tenderness and discrimination of Mr Dulles they would be far more widely read.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22929]
MARSHALL, Emma (1828-1899). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Eaton, 4 pages 8vo, Woodside, Leigh Woods, Clifton, 'Wed Eveng Sept 7', no date. Postponing their arrival until Christabel's toothache subsides.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22916]
MARSHALL, Howard (1900-1973). Broadcaster and writer on sport.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Ron C. Ayers, 1 page 8vo on writing paper of the BBC, 11 January 1944. Thanking Ayers for his kind letter and sending his autograph.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22918]
MARSTON, John Westland (1819-1890). Poet and playwright.
Autograph Letter Signed to G. Linnaeus Banks (1821-1881, author and journalist), 3 pages 8vo, 22 Rochester Road, Camden Road Villas, 22 November no year. Declining an invitation to the banquet of the Art Societies of Birmingham on the grounds of ill health, and sympathising with the their aims.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22930]
MARTINEAU, Harriet (1802-1876). Miscellaneous writer.Brief autograph note, signed with initials, ca 2½ x 5 inches, undated. 'I am a descendant of Pilgrim fathers, i.e. of Huguenot descent / H.M.'
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 20617]
MARTINEAU, James (1805-1900). Unitarian divine.Autograph Letter Signed to William Colfox, 1 page 8vo, 5 Gordon Street, 17 February 1876.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 21976]
MARTINEAU, James (1805-1900). Unitarian divine.Autograph Letter Signed to E.H. Busk, 2 pages 16mo, 10 Gordon Street, 31 March 1864. Sending a list of references and apologising for its formidable length.
£110 / $182 / €133 [No: 21975]
MARTIN, Kingsley (1897-1969). Journalist; editor of the New Statesman.
Typewritten Letter Signed with autograph corrections, to [John] Rosselli, 2 pages 8vo, 25 Carlisle Mansions, Carlisle Place, 17 January 1966. Discussing Rosselli's review of his book (possibly his autobiography), and asking for more feedback to incorporate in future editions.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22932]
MARTIN, Robert Montgomery (1800-1868). Author & civil servant.
Autograph Letter Signed to ts Bringing to the Marquess's attention the publication of the third edition of his book on Ireland ('I have ventured to add some remedial suggestions for the social evils from which Ireland suffers').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23503]
MARTIN, Sir Theodore (1816-1909). Lawyer and biographer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed lady ('Dear Madam'), 2 pages 8vo, 31 Onslow Square, 29 May 1905. Praising her selection of illustrations, regretting that there is no one on the stage who can do justice to Shakespeare and sending her his bookplate (adhering to the last, blank page).
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22937]
MARTIN, Sir Theodore (1816-1909). Lawyer and biographer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Hall, 2 pages 8vo, Llangollen, 17 October 1882. Thanking Hall for his appreciation of Martin's life of Prince Albert and remarking that Lord Lyndhurst destroyed all his letters and never wrote more than he had to.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22938]
MARZIALS, Theodore Poet and composer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Macgregor, 1 page 8vo, British Museum, 'Monday' no date. Sending an address.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 22981]
MASEFIELD, John (1878-1967). PoetAutograph Letter Signed to Sir Stephen Tallents, 1 page 4to, Pinbury Park, Cirencester, no date. Thanking Tallents for copies of 'rules and tests' and sending congratulations on the winning of the [Cup of the Publicity Club of London] ('I hope it may be the cup of Kindness for many years to come').
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 22982]
MASEFIELD, John
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Vail, 1 page 8vo, no date. Breaking his promise to lecture to Miss Vail's Society, as he has had to give up all engagements for the autumn.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 0575]
MASKELL, William (1814-1890). Medievalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to A.J. Stephens, 2 pages 8vo, S[aint] M[ary's] C[hurch], 3 January 1849. Inquiring as to the sense in which Stephens uses the term Liturgy ('and whether you have committed yourself to its wide & improper use').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22984]
MASON, A.E.W. (1865-1948). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1½ pages 8vo, House of Commons, 4 February no year. Regretfully declining an invitation to visit Wanstead.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 2044]
MASON, Alfred Edward Woodley (1865-1948). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Locock, 1½ pages 8vo with envelope, 1 Duchess Street, 22 January 1921. Sending an autograph ('Noble girl to want it'), and suggesting they meet in town.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22987]
MASON, Alfred Edward Woodley (1865-1948). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1½ pages 8vo, on embossed writing paper of the House of Commons, as from Stratton Street, 14 February no year. Thanking his correspondent for praising The Broken Road ('For it was with considerable timidity that I wrote it').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22988]
MASON, William (1724-1797). Poet.
Fragment of an Autograph Letter Signed on a slip of paper ca 175 x 50 mm (7 x 2 inches), St John's, 16 December 1747. With a postscript enquiring after Dalymple.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 22991]
MASSINGHAM, Henry William (1860-1924). Journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Dibble, 1 page 8vo on writing paper of the Manchester Guardian London Office, 22 April 1900. Explaining that Mr Scott has promised an extra guinea for his sketch, but that otherwise 'all my work has been covered by my salary'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22994]
MASSINGHAM, Henry William (1860-1924). Journalist.
Secretarial Letter Signed to Lady Gregory, 1 page 8vo with envelope, on writing paper of The Nation, 17 September 1914. Graciously acknowledging receipt of her 'most charming poem', which he plans to publish.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22995]
MASSON, David (1822-1907). Biographer & editor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Macmillan, 1 page 8vo, 81 Avenue Road, 23 May 1875. Accepting an invitation to join Macmillan at the Garrick.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22996]
MASSON, David (1822-1907). Biographer & editor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Cooke, 1 page 8vo, 81 Avenue Road, 28 April 1863. Declining an invitation which conflicts with his promised talk to 'certain Presbyterian young men', the result of which is that 'instead of enjoying your society, I shall be talking & in torture'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22997]
MASTERMAN, Charles Frederick Gurney (1874-1927). Politician, author & journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Bentley, 1½ pages 8vo, 18 Buckingham Street, Strand, no date. Expressing hope that he will be able to enjoy Bentley's invitation ('with you and Gilbert on each side of me I believe I could endure even Drury Lane!').
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 22999]
MATHIAS, Thomas James (1754?-1835). Satirist & Italian scholar.
Autograph Letter Signed to Pike, 1 page 8vo with integral address-leaf and remains of a red wax seal, 74 Monte d'Iddio, Pizzofalcone [Naples], 20 October no year. Repeating his request for the amount owed and where to send it in respect of 25 numbers of The Penny Magazine.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23006]
MATHIAS, Thomas James (1754?-1835). Satirist & Italian scholar.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Rachel, 1 page 8vo, Scotland Yard, Whitehall, 24 December 1808. Thanking her for Dr Glynn's print, sending his remembrances to her sisters and wishing her a pleasurable year with progressive improvements in the studies she has undertaken.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23007]
MAUGHAM, William Somerset (1874-1965). Novelist and playwright.The foot of Maugham's tax return for 1951, signed, neatly cut from the rest of the form, ca 55 x 190 mm (2¼ x 7½ inches), dated 7 March 1952. The two sections completed ask for enquiries and repayments be made to Messrs Vandescour Stanton.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 21403]
MAUGHAM, William Somerset (1874-1965). Novelist and playwright.Typewritten Letter Signed to [Albert] Deane, 1 page 8vo (oblong), Villa Mauresque, Cap Ferrat, 13 May 1938. Thanking him for a letter (a copy of which is present) and adding that 'It is always very pleasant for an author to know that his book is appreciated by his readers, praise from the critics is far less sincere.'
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 23098]
MAUNDER, Samuel (1785-1849). Compiler of educational dictionaries.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 4to (one corner chewed), no place, no date. Thanking his correspondent for 'giving my Traveller the Order as per Invoice above' (the upper part of the document missing).
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23508]
MAUROIS, André (1885-1967). Biographer, novelist & essayist; pseudonym of Emile Herzog.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Massey, 1 page 8vo on black-edged writing paper with envelope, 2 rue Borghèse, Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1 November no year [postmark 1924]. Thanking her for sending a 'very entertaining human document' and for passing on her sister's observations which will help him greatly in the book he is about to write.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 21394]
MAUROIS, André (1885-1967). Author & man of letters.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My Dear Commodore', on a postcard from the Dorchester Hotel, London, n.d Thanking the Commodore for his story ('which is lovely') and for a memorable morning ('It must be delightful to live, as you do, with all those young men').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23038]
MAUROIS, André (1885-1967). Author & man of letters.
Typewritten Letter Signed in French to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (oblong) on black-edged paper, Neuilly-sur-Seine, 29 May 1930. Directing his correspondent to his British publishers, Heinemann, for permission to produce a scholarly edition.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23039]
MAVOR, Osborne Henry (1888-1951). The playwright James Bridie.Two Autograph Letters Signed to Leon Lion of the Royalty Theatre, 4 pages 8vo (oblong), 6 Woodlands Terrace, Glasgow, no date and 23 January 1931. Asking whether it would be possible to produce "The Anatomist", and discussing the script.
£110 / $182 / €133 [No: 20629]
MAX MULLER, Friedrich (1823-1900). Orientalist and philologist.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Burnablum, 1 page 8vo, 7 Norham Gardens, Oxford, 9 November 1889, with a testimonial to Miss Burnablum's typing skills, 1 page 8vo, 1886. The letters thanks her for the notes she has added to a play ('though Schoolmasters begin to object to too many etymological notes') and comments on Clarendon Press schoolbooks.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 20046]
MAXSE, Leopold James (1864-1932). Journalist & political writer.
Typewritten Letter Signed to J.H. Balfour Browne, 1 page 8vo, National Review, 5 May 1918. Marked 'Private' at the head in Maxse's hand, strongly criticising Lloyd George and Curzon and their attitude to the Army ('For one thing Lloyd George is such a hopeless liar one cannot believe anything he says').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23042]
MAXSE, Leopold James (1864-1932). Journalist & political writer.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Col Sir A[lexander] Sprot, on writing paper of the National Review, St James's, London, no date. A copied letter marked 'Private and confidential' at the head, enclosing a circular (no longer present), urging subscription to the National Review.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23041]
MAXWELL-LYTE, Sir Henry Churchill (1848-1940). Deputy keeper of the public records & historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Bridgeman, 1½ pages 8vo, 61 Warwick Square, 17 March 1931. Thanking her for lending him a copy of Sir Ian Malcolm's lecture, and noting his familiarity with its subject, Hatfield House ('Lord Rosebery was one of my oldest friends, at Eton, at Oxford, and in London, alike').
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23053]
MAXWELL, Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1837-1915). Novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to Dr Hamilton, 2 pages 8vo on conjoint leaves (torn in central fold), Lichfield House, 'Sunday evening', no date. Inviting him to dinner and promising him 'some rather charming young ladies who might beguile you for the moment from yr somewhat ascetic view of life.'.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 22549]
MAXWELL-SCOTT, Mary Monica Author. Granddaughter of Sir Walter Scott.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, Westside House, Wimbledon Common, 13 May 1915. Thanking her correspondent for praising her works ('Your kind note has been forwarded to me from Abbotsford').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 23050]
MAXWELL, William Babington (1866-1938). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Marshall, 2 pages 4to, Lichfield House, Richmond, Surrey, 5 February 1914. Noting the promise in her interviewing technique, and discussing his popular novel The Devil's Garden.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23051]
MAXWELL, William Hamilton (1792-1850). Irish novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 8vo (laid down, the third page excised with possible loss of a postscript), no place, no date. Begging two sovereigns and reporting that 'We have got out two sheets since Thursday and Bradbury ... promise a sheet a day from Monday'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23052]
MAYHEW, Horace (1816-1872). Jouranlist & author of farces.
Autograph Letter Signed to Parkinson, 1 page 8vo with envelope-front, 6 Old Bond Street, 20 April 1860. Regretting that because he is sailing to Nova Scotia, he is unable to accept the invitation of the Board.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23060]
MAYO, Charles (1750-1829). Historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, no place, no date. Offering the remaining copies of his History.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23528]
MELMOTH, William, the younger (1710-1799). Author & translator.Autograph Document Signed, 1 page 8vo (oblong), (probably trimmed, small piece missing from the margin, not affecting the text) no place, 24 April 1773. Attesting to the receipt of 100 guineas from James Dodsley, bookseller, in consideration of which he assigns the rights to his book, entitled Cato, or a study on old-age, by Marcus Julius Cicero: with remarks.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 23084]
MELVILLE, Lewis (1874-1932). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Ellis, ½-page 8vo on writing paper of the Queen's Hotel, Birmingham, 1 October 1905. Making an appointment for the following Monday ('as early as you like').
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23090]
MEREDITH, George (1828-1909). Novelist & poet.Autograph Letter Signed to A G Ross, 1 page 8vo, Box Hill, Dorking, 15 February 1888. Sending his subscription for the Rabelais Club and simultaneously resigning his membership.
£385 / $639 / €465 [No: 20611]
MEREDITH, George (1828-1909). Novelist & poet.Autograph Letter Signed to Sir Alec [Alexander Duff Gordon], 2 pages 8vo (some traces of moutning), Esher, 'Monday', no date (annotated in another hand '?July 1864'. Sending 'an autograph letter of Miss Evans' for his 'collectress', and promising copies of two of his novels for Duff Gordon's daughter Janet.
£385 / $639 / €465 [No: 21567]
MEREDITH, George (1828-1909). Novelist & poet.Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Williams (of the publishers Williams and Norgate), 2 pages 8vo, Box Hill, Dorking, 23 January 1877. Sending a cheque for £3 16s 9d, and asking for his copy of the Revue des deux Mondes to be sent to him by post.
£375 / $622 / €453 [No: 22512]
MEREDITH, George (1828-1909). Novelist & poet.
Two-line autograph poem, on half of a trimmed 8vo piece of writing paper from Box Hill in Dorking, no date. Sending 'little violets from Surrey banks' which 'beg no word of thanks'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23114]
MERIVALE, Herman Charles (1839-1906). Playwright and novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Campbell, on two sides of a correspondence card, 9 March 1888. Discussing a disastrous performance of one of his plays.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20347]
METEYARD, Eliza (1816-1879). Author of the Life of Josiah Wedgwood, and novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs [Sarah Stickney?] Ellis, 3 pages 8vo, 31 Downshire Hill, Hampstead, 8 April 1850. Deferring a commission until June or July ('even if the "Cynthia of the minute" serve, I could not oblige your publication by the 12th inst.').
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 4458]
METEYARD, Eliza (1816-1879). Author of the Life of Josiah Wedgwood, and novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Baverstock, 2 pages 8vo (traces of former mounting on the back), Hampstead, 6 February 1867. Arranging an expedition to Christie's to view the Marryat Collection.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 23153]
MEYERSTEIN, Edward Harry William (1889-1952). Writer & scholar.
Autograph Letter Signed to Boterrell, 1 page 4to, 26 December 1934. A disjointed letter, offering one poem, criticising another, and threatening to pay a visit.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23157]
MEYNELL, Sir Francis Meredith Wilfrid (1891-1975). Typographer, publisher & poet.
Typewritten Letter Signed to E.N. Simons, 1 page 4to, Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, 22 August 1938. Shamefacedly apologising for neglecting to send payment for the 'Aeroplane article in the Steel Supplement'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23159]
MEYNELL, Viola (1885-1956). Writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Wilson, 1 page 8vo, Greatham, Pulborough, Sussex, no date. Commissioning Wilson to buy two copies of The Bridge of San Luis Rey.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23161]
MEYNELL, Wilfred (1852-1948). Founder & editor of Merry England.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear George', 2 pages 4to, Portman Square, 'Thursday' no date. Inviting him to stay at Greatham and to come to dinner, adding 'My congratulations to you on your budget!'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23162]
MEYNELL, Wilfred
Autograph Letter Signed, 2 pages 4to, 'Thursday' no date.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0596]
MICHELL, Nicholas (1807-1880). Michellaneous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed [to James Hogg], 1 page 4to, 9 Arundel Street, Strand, March 187?4. Sending his poem about Hogg which he has 'cast into the tresury which is already rich with the applause of others of loftier "mark and likelihood'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23165]
MILES, Eustace Hamilton (1868-1948). Sportsman, writer & food reformer.
Autograph Letter Signed to the Editor of Pearson's Weekly, 22 Ridgmont Gardens, Gower Street, 3 May 1908. Sending an article (no longer present) and informing him that it will be 'two hundred if you take it'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23168]
MILES, Eustace Hamilton (1868-1948). Sportsman, writer & food reformer.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Miles, 1 page 4to, Charing Cross, 26 September 1912. Giving advice on a proper diet ('No scientific person would dream of getting his body-building foods from fruits or vegetables').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23169]
MILLER, Dewitt (1857-1911). American book collector.
Autograph Letter Signed to Benton Myers & Co, 1½ page 8vo with envelope, on writing paper of The Hollenden, Cleveland, Ohio, postmarked 5 September 1903. Ordering a book.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23201]
MILLER, Esther Writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Howard, 3½ pages 8vo, Pension Baumen, Lucerne, Switzerland. 29 May 1897. Soliciting his assistance in deciding where next to direct her writing talents following the success of the Sport of the Gods and in view of her publishers' desire for 'another sensational story'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23202]
MILLER, Thomas (1807-1874). Poet & novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'Gentlemen' [Cornhill Magazine], 1 page 8vo, Rose Cottage, Chester Gardens, Lambeth, 13 May 1867. Asking for the immediate return of a poem submitted for publication if not acceptable and giving details of his career ('I was Author of 45 Vols of work - lest I should not be known as the Thomas Miller').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23206]
MILMAN, Henry Hart (1791-1868). Dean of St Paul's.
Autograph Letter Signed to the Dean of Bristol, 1 page 8vo (small tears, pin holes), Deanery, 19 January no year. Announcing the end of State Services ('I shall not think it necessary to pronounce a funeral oration over them in Convocation').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23285]
MILMAN, Henry Hart (1791-1868). Dean of St Paul's.
Autograph Letter Signed to Pidgeon, 1 page 8vo with integral address-leaf and remains of a red wax seal, no place, no date [watermark 1833]. Asking Pidgeon to arrange a meeting with the other members of the subcommittee, Mr Castries and Mr Henry Deane.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23289]
MILNE, James (1865-1951). Scottish journalist, novelist & editor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Ratcliffe, 1 page 8vo, Caledonian Club, St James's Square, 2 July 1938. Congratulating Ratcliffe on his retirement.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23214]
MILNES, Richard Monckton (1807-1885). First Baron Houghton; politician & poet.
Autograph Letter Signed [to William Whewell], 1794-1866, philosopher & scientist), 3 pages 4to, Sealby, Bawtry, no date. Inviting Whewell to attend a meeting that will present 'a good opportunity for anybody to express ... his views of subjects of intellectural development'.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 23218] Longer description
MILNES, Richard Monckton (1807-1885). First Baron Houghton; politician & poet.
Autograph poem signed, 1 page 8vo with red wax seal at the head, undated. Two things I even tremble while I scorn / The Stars of Heaven, and the Mind of Men, with a note stating the lines are from the German.
£50 / $83 / €60 [No: 23219]
MINCHIN, H.C. Biographer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Morley, 4 pages 8vo, Farnham, Surrey, 5 March 1934. Thanking Morley for 'the Landor letter', and giving details of his various residences.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23222]
MITCHELL, Dr C[harles] Ainsworth Handwriting expert at the British Museum.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, 28 Bedford Place, Russell Square, 21 December 1911. Thanking his correspondent for permission to use watermarks and enclosing a printed prospectus for his book Science and the Criminal.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23225]
MITCHELL, Donald Grant (1822-1908). American essayist & novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Doctor', 1 page 12mo on writing paper of Louis Tiffany & Co, 'Friday 1 p.m.' no date. Confirming an appointment.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 23229]
MITCHELL, Silas Weir (1829-1914). American physician & writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Cadwalader, 1½ pages 8vo, 1524 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 'Wednesday' no date. A shaky hand reports his own illness which contributed to the delay in sending her note to his wife.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23227]
MITFORD, John (1781-1859). Writer, collator & editor.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, Shropshire, 3 May no year. Probably to his publisher, referring to the reprinting of the appendix.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23230]
MITFORD, Mary Russell (1787-1855). Novelist and dramatist.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Dickinson of Farley Hill, 3 pages 12mo with integral address-leaf and remains of a red wax seal, Three Mile Cross, [30 April 1837]. Thanking Mrs Dickinson for a gift and offering to show 'an elegant volume' of Lady Davies' translations from Petrarch to her daughter, Frances.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 23231]
MITFORD, Mary Russell (1787-1855). Novelist and dramatist.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Charles Stephens of London Road, Reading, 1 page 8vo with integral address-leaf, Three Mile Cross, [4 September 1841]. Inviting Mr & Mrs Stephens, together with Mr & Mrs Wood, to tea on their return from Bramhill.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 23232]
MÖENS, William John Charles (1833-1904). Huguenot antiquary.Two Autograph Letters Signed to The Editor of "Men & Women of the Time" and V[ictor] G[ustav] Plarr (the editor), 3 pages 8vo with 1 envelope, Lymington, 1894 & 1898. Sending proofs and a page of corrections [for his entry in the publication].
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 23237]
MOKEL, Albert (1866-1945). Belgian symbolist poet.Autograph Letter Signed in English and French, to Redmore-Brown, 4 pages 8vo very closely-written (some foxing), Pais, 7 March 1906. Praising Redmore-Brown's book on poetry and offering to write a most favourable critique of it when his headache improves.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 23235]
MONCRIEFF, William Thomas (1794-1857). Dramatist.
Autograph Letter to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, Adelphi, 17 March 1823. Enclosing a prospectus (no longer present) and asking for information, adding that he will go to Drury [Lane Theatre] in the afternoon in the hope of seeing Mr Elliston.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23248]
MONCRIEFF, William Thomas (1794-1857). Dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear Alexander', 4 pages 8vo (marginal traces of mounting), 15 Duke Street, Adelphi, 28 June 1823. Offering to rewrite Nick and the Devil for a proper remuneration ('so as to make it bearable in Town and playable in the country').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23295]
MONEY, Sir Leo Chiozza (1870-1944). Politician, journalist & author.
Autograph sentiment signed, on a postcard, unaddressed, Ludshott End, Grayshott, Hampshire, 12 March 1930. All goodness that the Gods might work, men can.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23296]
MONIER-WILLIAMS, Sir Monier (1819-1899). Orientalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2½ pages 8vo, Chessington, Kingston on Thames, 26 March 1898. Thanking his correspondent for the pamphlet The Reformed Alphabet, a scheme for facilitating learning to read, but explaining that he lacks the time and health to study it properly and prefers his own method.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23297]
[MONKHOUSE, William Cosmo (1840-1901). Poet & critic.]
Autograph Letter Signed from H.W. Seivering to Monkhouse, 2 conjoint pages 8vo, 29 Duke Street, St James's, 14 October 1881. Offering to show Monkhouse some drawings of Landseer which have not been previously exhibited and an oil sketch of a dog's head, with an autograph note from Monkhouse identifying the latter.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23464]
MONSARRAT, Nicholas John Turney (1910-1979). Writer.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Colin Huggett, 1 page 4to, 15 Triq Il-Wileg, San Lawrenz, Gozo, Malta, 20 November 1973. Thanking Huggett for his interest, though not sending a manuscript as 'All such material finds its way either to libraries or universities'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23305]
MONTAGUE, Charles Edward (1867-1928). Man of letters & journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Edge, 1 page 4to, 10 Oak Drive, Fallowfield, Manchester, 24 March 1923. Thanking her for the gift of flowers and remembering Devon fondly ('the natives have a kind of warm-hearted rudeness that seems rather like a log fire in some rough quarters in cold weather').
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23313]
MONTGOMERY, Florence (1843-1923). Writer of children's books.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear Mary', 4 pages 8vo, 56 Cadogan Place, 22 April no year. Offering to read 'the stories' and providing a catalogue of addresses to which they may be sent.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23318]
MONTGOMERY, James & MONTGOMERY, Robert (1771-1854) and (1807-1855). Poets.Collection of 15 Autograph Letters Signed, 1 Letter Signed and 2 poems (1 partial) of James, 1792-1853 and 12 Autograph Letters Signed and one partial autograph poem from Robert, 1830-1853.
£2500 / $4150 / €3025 [No: 23046]
MONTRESOR, F.F. (d. 1934). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed on a correspondence card to Miss C.M. Montresor, 15 Elvaston Place, 26 November [postmarked 1897]. Suggesting that she apply to a bookseller rather than his publisher because 'a publisher never gives discounts & a shop does'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23323]
MOORE, Dugald (1805-1841). Scottish poet.
Autograph Letter Signed to Messrs Mcgovern & Old, 1 page 8vo, Glasgow, 29 January 1841. Instructing them to settle an account.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23329]
MOORE, Evelyn Stuart (1875-1941). Religious writer & spiritual director.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Hogarth, 2½ pages 8vo, 50 Campden Hill Square, 27 January 1910. Congratulating her on her 'perfectly splendid' stand on libraries censorship.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23331]
MOORE, F. Frankfurt Humorous writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Cook-Taylor, 2 pages 8vo, Castlegate, Lewes, Sussex, 5 March no year. Thanking him for a ticket, and regretting that he has no non-copyright photograph available ('I think that most of the London papers have blocks of their own of Russell's photograph The Daily New used it twice').
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23332]
MOORE, George Augustus (1852-1933). Novelist.Autograph Letter Signed in pencil to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 4to, 11 Carter Terrace, Manchester, 30 January 1904. Noting that he ad seen in the Daily Mail 'a hysterical shriek by A. Clarke on "The Factory System"', and offering to reply to it.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 23334]
MOORE, Sarah Jessup (1824-1899). American philanthropist & writer.
Autograph Letter Signed on two sides of a black-edged correspondence card, to an unnamed correspondent, no place, 11 May 1892. Thanking her correspondent for recommending a dentist.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23328]
MORAES, Dominic Francis (1938-2004). Poet & writer.
Autograph poem signed ('Dom Moraes'), in biro, ½-page 4to, no place, no date. His poem The Pilgrims, three stanzas beginning Spiky with pines like wine brushes, clad / In patchwork snow, the mountains rise across ...
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23340]
MORE, Hannah (1745-1833). Religious writer.AN (unsigned), 1 page 12mo (laid down and trimmed), no place, received date 23 December 1825. Asking Mr Bulgen to send Moore's Almanac to Barley Wood.
£120 / $199 / €145 [No: 23199]
MORGAN, Charles Langbridge (1894-1958). Novelist, critic and playwright.
Autograph Letter Signed to Assenson, 1 pgae 4to, Cheyne Walk, 11 March 1932. Thanking him for his letter and the letter that appeared in the Evening Mail, declaring that life is easier now ('we being a degenerate race'), and thanking him for his part in the 'amusing controversy'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 20340]
MORGAN, Charles Langbridge (1894-1958). Novelist, critic and playwright.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Dr Lutz Weltmann, 1 page 8vo, 16 Campden Hill Square, 11 March 1955. Begging off complying with Weltmann's request because of an attack of writer's cramp and the pressure of preparing for a Scandinavian lecture tour.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 20341]
MORGAN, Lady Sydney (?1783-1859). Author.Autograph Letter Signed to [?Elizabeth] Gaskell, 1 page 16mo, no place, no date. Inviting her to tea.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 23357]
MORGAN, Lady Sydney (?1783-1859). Author.Autograph Letter Signed to Lord Charlemont, 4 pages 16mo (somewhat soiled), 6 Stafford Road, 11 May 1837. Congratulating him ('It warms my heart & cheers my almost blind eyes to see your noble & historical name once more at the heart of the list of Irish patriots') and reporting her newly-awarded pension.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 23359]
MORGAN, Lady Sydney (?1783-1859). Author.Autograph Letter (third person) to Mrs Mahoney, 1 page 16mo on writing paper with elaboratly embossed margins (traces of former mounting), no place, no date. Crying off an appointment.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 23358]
MORIER, James Justinian (1780?-1849). Diplomat, traveller and novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to the auctioneer and antiquary, James Christie, 1 page 4to, Brighton, 8 May 1821. Asking Christie to convey his regrets to the President of the Literary Friends Society for his inability to attend the dinner, due to the ill health of his wife which has necessitated a trip to Brighton.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 7404]
MORISON, James Augustus Cotter (1832-1888). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Dorothy, 1 page 12mo, Clairvaux, 30 Fitzjohn's Avenue, Hampstead, 1 november 1887. Arranging an appointment.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 23365]
MORISON, Stanley Arthur (1889-1967). Typographer.
Typewritten Letter Signed to W.P.D. Stebbing, 1 page 8vo with hand-written note, presumably by Stebbing, in the corner, on writing paper of The Times, 19 January 1950. Returning a book from which he had taken prints and apologising for deliquency regarding 'Deal' ('if there is anything more fatal than not telling a newspaper anything at all, it is telling them too early in the day').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23367]
MORLEY, Henry (1822-1894). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to W. Rossiter, 3 pages 8vo (spike hole), University College, London, 21 January 1871. Regretting that he has no copies of Clement Marot to send to the South London Working Men's College.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23368]
MORLEY, John, Viscount (1838-1923). Statesman & man of letters.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 8vo, Berkeley Lodge, West Hill, Putney, 2 April, 1875. Agreeing that Fuller should be included in the Series of English Men of Letters, but warning his correspondent that there will be a delay in doing so.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23369]
MORTIMER, Raymond (1895-1980). Writer.Typewritten Letter Signed to the playwright and agent Joan Forman, 1 page small 4to with autoraph superscript and subscription, 5 Canonbury Place, undated. Thanking Forman for sending 'Sir Charles's latest contribution to Somersby history, and recalling his friendship with Rose Macaulay.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 21408]
MORTIMER, (Charles) Raymond (Bell) (1895-1980). Literary and art critic, and editor.
Autograph Letter Signed to [Sir Arthur] Bryant, 1½ pages 4to (oblong, coffee stain and small marginal tear), 5 Canonbury Place, 2 November 1966. Thanking Bryant for his book (perhaps The Medieval Foundation of England, 1965) and remarking 'What puzzles me is that hardly any British words were adopted into the English language'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23391]
MORTON, Guy Mainwaring (1896-1968). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Sir Philip, 1 page 8vo (corner trimmed), Kildare Street Club, Dublin, 13 February no year. Confirming an appointment.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23392]
MORTON, Henry Vollam (1892-1979). Journalist and travel writer.
Brief Typewritten Letter Signed to Mr Shelley, ½-page 4to, Bungay, 4 October 1934. Arranging a meeting.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 0991]
MORTON, John Cameron Andrieu Bingham (1893-1979). Humorist; 'Beachcomber' of the Daily Express.
Autograph Letter Signed to [Sir Arthur] Bryant, ½-page 8vo, Potwell House, Henfield, Sussex, 20 April 1940. Thanking Bryant for his book 'which I will read at once'. The prolific Bryant published two books in 1940.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23393]
MORTON, John Madison (1811-1891). Dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed woman ('My dear Madam'), 1 page 4to on black-edged paper, 13 North Crescent, Bedford Square, 30 March [1838]. Reporting the death of his father ('his last moments were mercifully peaceful and serene').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23409]
MOSER, Joseph (1748-1819). Artist, author, & magistrate.
Autograph Letter Signed to S.J. Pratt, 1½ pages 4to, 29 Apital Square, 24 July 1811. Thanking Pratt for sending The remains of Joseph Blacket, praising Pratt's support of the volume and reporting on his aunt's palsy.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23543]
MOTLEY, John Lothrop (1814-1877). American historian.Autograph Letter Signed to Murray, 1 page 12mo (glue stains on the back), 'Friday' no date. Rearranging an appointment at Colnaghi's ('if weather is good'), explaining that he is just leaving for the Isle of Wight to collect his daughter.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 23414]
MOTLEY, John Lothrop (1814-1877). American historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to Forster, 1 page 8vo (laid down), 31 Hertford Street, 14 April no year. Accepting an invitation to breakfast.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 23413]
MOTTRAM, Robert Hale (1883-1971). Novelist and biographer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Swain, 1 page 8vo, Poplar Avenue, Eaton, Norwich, 7 February 1934. Thanking Swain for his offer 'though I am afraid the fullness of my calendar of engagements will not allow me to get to Sheffield again just yet'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23415]
MOULT, Thomas (1893-1974). Journalist & writer; one of the Georgian poets.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 conjoint pages 8vo, on writing paper of his publication Voices, 24 April 1919. Explaining that the delay in sending the required book was due to re-printing and asking for his correspondent's continuing support ('We need it, and shall do for a good while, though the prospects are quite rosy').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23418]
MOYSE, Charles E. (1852-1934). Canadian literary scholar.
Autograph Letter Signed to Harrison, 3 pages 8vo, Royal Hotel, Avonmouth, 13 April 1899. Discussing the poetry of Lampman and Brownlow.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23432]
MOZLEY, Thomas (1806-1893). Divine & journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to the Rev D. Eyre, 2 pages 8vo with envelope, 21 July 1852. Sending the details of his wife's funeral.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23433]
MUMFORD, Lewis (1895-1990). American historian of technology & science.
Part of an Autograph Letter (last, signed, page missing) to Coates, 2 pages 8vo, 153 West 82 Street, New York, 20 March 1949. Approving of Coates's essay on Mounier ('thought the more I reflect on his attitude (post-war) to Russian communisism & his facile identification of its opponents as fascists the more troubled I am').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 23438]
MUNDY, Thomas (1879-1940). Writer; pseudonym of William Lancaster Gribbon.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Reg Howe, ½-page 4to, South Manchester, Connecticut, 13 October 1935. Announcing the imminent publication of Purple Pirate ('an account of some further adventures of Tros of Samothrace').
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23442]
MUNRO C.K. (1889-1973). Playwright; pseudonym of Charles Kirkpatrick.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear Lion', 4 pages 8vo, 3 Queen's Road Studios, St John's Wood, 7 March 1931. Making casting suggestions for his forthcoming play ('The kind of person who could do it I believe is young Emlyn Williams').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23466]
MUNRO, Hugh Andrew Johnstone (1819-1885). Classicist.Autograph Letter Signed to Lawley, 2 pages 8vo with note of identification on the third and fourth pages, presumably by Lawley himself, Trinity College, 22 October 1883. Offering to entertain Lawley's friend, General Pryor, should he visit Cambridge and remarking 'How in the world came the Fenians to pitch on such a man to help them?'
£40 / $66 / €48 [No: 23384]
MUNRO, Hugh Andrew Johnstone (1819-1885). Classicist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Birks, 1 page 8vo (laid down), Trinity College [Cambridge], 'Monday' no date. Inviting Birks to dine.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23386]
MUNRO, Neil (1864-1930). Scottish writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Stewart, 4 pages 8vo (traces of former mounting in the margin of the last page), Waterfoot House, Busby, 26 August 1899. Suggesting a name for Stewart's boat ('Ròn - with the accent over the ò'), adding On the steamer ... to Oban I had a long conversation with Mr Andrew Lang').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23467]
MURRAY, Sir Charles Augustus (1806-1895). Diplomat & author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Shee, 1 page 8vo (pin holes at the top), British Legation, 31 Janaury no year. Inviting Mrs Shee's son to the Ball to be held on the following day.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23477]
MURRAY, Sir John (1851-1928). Publisher.
Autograph Letter Signed to [Alfred] Ollivant, 1 page 4to, 50 Albemarle Street, 7 October 1907. Sending copies of Ollivant's Redcoat Captain which is to be published the following day and reporting encouraging signs ('We have subscribed about 630 copies before publication').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23485]
MURRAY, Sir John (1851-1928). Publisher.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lord Monkswell, suggesting that either he or Lord Knutsford should lobby Lord Peel about the Bill, 2½ pages 8vo, Albemarle Street, 14 March 1899.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2169]
MURRAY, Lindley (1745-1826). Grammarian; 'father of English grammar'.
Autograph Letter Signed to the publishers Darton & Harvey, 1 page 4to with integral address-leaf (some tears in folds, slightly soiled), York, 28 June 1808. Asking them to send their quarterly 'account of books on hand' together with the timing for publishing the 22nd edition 'of the Abridgment'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23488]
MURRAY, Lindley (1745-1826). Grammarian; 'father of English grammar'.
Autograph Letter (third person), to Henry Tuke, forwarded to Robert Foster, 1 page 4to with integral address-leaf, York, 30 April 1912. Praising Tuke's ability to write the life of William Penn ('As there are publications of modern as well as ancient date, which reflect on Wm Penn's character, it is the more necessary that it should be vindicated').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23549]
MUSSET, Paul de Older brother and biographer of Alfred de Musset.Long Autograph Letter Signed to his sister, Lardin de Musset in London, 4 pages 8vo with envelope, Bourron, 23 August 1874. Praising the British postal system, but not the British people.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 23493]
MYERS, Leopold Hamilton (1881-1944). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed ('Leo') to Harriet Roberts, 2 pages 8vo with envelope, 19 St James's Square, postmarked 27 June 1938. Longing to see her and recommending Herbert Read's Poetry & Anarchism.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23494]
Autograph Letter Signed to Francis Faithful, 3 pages 8vo, Holkham Vicarage, 10 June 1880. Reporting that he had received a second invitaion to dine with the Merchant Taylors' Company.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23572]
NAPIER, Arthur Sampson (1853-1916). Philologist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Murray, 3 pages 8vo, Headington Hill, Oxford, 21 September no year. Discussing the use of 'by' versus 'bi' ('In Old Norse the preposition bi was altogether lost & in this sense (i.e. swearing) as in others at took its place').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23573]
NAPIER, Edward (1808-1870). Lieutenant-general & author.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2½ pages 8vo, Newport, Isle of Wight, 21 May 1852. Discussing portraits of his illustrous forbear, Sir Charles Napier.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23577]
NAPIER, Macvey (1776-1847). Editor of the Edinburgh Review
Autograph Letter Signed [to McGill], 3 pages 8vo (evidence of former mounting on the last, blank sheet), Muireston House, 10 May no year. Offering to subscribe to the work of 'your late highly respected brother, the Revd Dr McGill'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23580]
NEALE, Erskine (1804-1883). Divine & author.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed lady ('Madam'), 1 page 8vo, Hinton Rectory, 29 September 1849. Requesting a character reference for Ward, a pastry cook who is to leave her employ and whom he wishes to take on.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23613]
NEALE, Sir John Ernest (1890-1975). Historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to A. Nelson Taylor, 1 page 8vo, Adare, 57 Penn Road, Beaconsfield, 15 January 1972. Thanking Nelson Taylor for his charming letter and appreciation.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23614]
NELSON, John Author of The History of Islington.
Autograph Letter Signed [to the Gentleman's Magazine], 1 page 4to, Middle Row, Place, Holborn, 2 July 1823. Sending an advertisement for the cover of the next number.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23623]
NETTLESHIP, John Trivett (1841-1902). Animal painter & author.
Autograph Letter Signed to [W. Cosmo] Monkhouse, 1½ pages 8vo (somewhat soiled), 55 Wigmore Street, 19 June 1897. Thanking Monkhouse for sending the Queen Victoria poem and remarking that 'Mr Austin Dobson's muse was a little exacting when she tied him to the ballad form'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23634] Longer description
NEVILL, Lady Dorothy (1826-1913). Writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent (no salutation), 1 page 12mo, 45 Charles Street, Berkeley Square, no date. An invitation to lunch. A pencilled note remarks upon her great age and her eccentricity.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23636]
NEVINSON, Henry Woodd (1856-1941). Essayist, philanthropist & journalist.Autograph Letter Signed to Fullylove, 1 page 4to on writing paper of The Daily Chronicle (indications of former mounting on the back), 22 May 1899. Regretting that Fullylove's account of the Hampstead show may not be used.
£40 / $66 / €48 [No: 23641]
NEVINSON, Henry Woodd (1856-1941). Essayist, philanthropist & journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed (initials) to Bishop, 1 page 8vo (somewhat soiled), Stamford House, Campden Gloucestershire, 13 November 1940. Reporting that his house had been bombed and he now dwells 'in exile' in the country, cut off from 'all interests and companionship and records'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23640]
NEWBOLT, Sir Henry John (1862-1938). Poet and man of letters.Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Charwood, 2 pages 4to on writing paper of The Athenaeum, 21 February 1918. Praising the essay he had heard the previous day.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 23643]
NEWBOLT, Sir Henry John (1862-1938). Poet and man of letters.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Ethel R[olt] Wheeler, 2 pages 8vo with envelope, 39 Harrington Gardens, 10 November 1910. Refusing, with regret, her invitation to speak to the Lyceum Club.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 23644]
NEWCOMB, Thomas (1682?-1752). Poet.Autograph Letter Signed to Archibald Hamilton ('a printer in Chancery Lane'), ½-page 4to with integral address-leaf (slightly soiled), no place, no date. Sending a dedication 'to a worthy and most exemplary person' which is to act as a preface.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 23789]
NEWMAN, Francis William (1805-1897). Scholar & religious writer; brother of John Henry Newman.Fine Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Edward', 4 pages 8vo, 7 P[ark] V[illage] E[ast], Regents Park, 14 February 1853. Regretting that the snow had not aided the Milanese insurrection ('I am told that Mazzini was strongly against this outbreak but the Milanese would try'), and remarking on Ruskin's works.
£175 / $290 / €211 [No: 23655]
NEWMAN, Francis William (1805-1897). Scholar & man of letters; brother of John Henry Newman.Autograph Letter Signed to the editor of the Alliance News, 1 page 8vo (foxed), Weston Super Mare, 5 May 1884. Reprimanding the editor for adopting from the Pall Mall Gazette the 'tale of the Brandy King', branding it 'Mr Groom Napier's romance about Vegetarianism, which deceived Mr Isaac Pitman and has been sent into foreign countries'.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 23656]
NEWMAN, John Henry (1801-1890). Cardinal. Leader of the Oxford movement.Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Mr Lewin', 1 page 16mo, no place, 2 February no year [watermark 1851]. A brief note sending a translation.
£550 / $913 / €665 [No: 23670]
NEWMAN, John Henry (1801-1890). Cardinal. Leader of the Oxford movement.Autograph Letter (third person) to the publishers Williams and Norgate, 1 page 8vo (tipped to an album leaf), The oratory, Birmingham, 10 July 1877. With a small sepia photograph of Newman (head and shoulders, laid down).
£325 / $539 / €393 [No: 22502]
NEWNES, Sir George (1851-1910). Newspaper proprietor & politician.
Autograph Letter Signed to Donkeighley, 1 page 8vo, Wildcroft, Putney Heath, 20 February 1895. Making an appontment for the following day.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23657]
NICHOLS, (John) Beverley (1898-1983). Author and composer.Typewritten Letter Signed to Mackay, 1 page 8vo, 6 New Street, Westminster, 27 September 1934. Giving multiple excuses for not accepting the invitation to speak ('Speaking is a real agony to me ... I am going to America').
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 23695]
NICHOLSON, Nigel (1917-2004). Writer, publisher & politician; son of Vita Sackville-West.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Peter Wiener, 1 page 4to, Sissinghurst Castle, Kent, 30 January 1968. Declining to address the Ramsgate Arts Society, claiming pressure of work.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23702]
NICHOLSON, Norman Cornthwaite (1914-1987). Poet.
Autograph poetical manuscript, 2 pages 8vo with a 1-page transcription. A 12-line extract from Pot Geranium, 1954.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23701]
NICHOLS, Robert Malise Bowyer (1893-1944). Poet & playwright.Autograph Letter Signed on a picture postcard of Port Meirion, to A.W. Payen Payne, Hotel Portmeirion, 18 August 1936. Asking for an address he has lost so that he can arrange a meeting to discuss Japanese input to his play.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23704]
NICHOLS, John (1833-1894). Man of letters.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, 14 Montgomerie Crescent, Kelvinside, Glasgow, 3 December 1880. Thanking his correspondent for his 'correction' and explaining that it cannot be made until 'whenever, if ever, the first batch of my little book is exhausted'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23689]
NICOLL, Robert (1814-1837). Poet.
Autograph poem, 3 stanzas of 8 lines each, 1 page 4to (laid down on the remains of an album leaf, a section of the margin missing), no date. Entitled The Questioner. A Chaunt, beginning 'I ask not for his lineage / I ask not for his name'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23791]
NICOLL, Sir William Robertson (1851-1923). Journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Ashford, 1 page 8vo, on writing paper of The British Weekly, 8 December 1920. Recommending his book A Library for Five Pounds ('but of course the collection could not, with the rise in prices, be obtained now for that sum').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23703]
NICOLL, Sir William Robertson (1851-1923). Journalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed clergyman ('Reverend & Dear Sir'), 1 page 8vo, St Paul's House, Warwick Square, 8 October 1909. Tactfully refusing to publish the sermon in the 'humdrum & sober Expositor'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23693]
NICOLSON, Sir Harold George (1886-1968). Diplomat and writer.Typewritten Letter Signed to Dr Madol, 1 page 8vo, 4 King's Bench Walk, 9 March 1937. Arranging for Madol to visit him.
£62 / $102 / €75 [No: 3466]
NICHOLS, Robert Malise Bowyer (1893-1944). Poet.
Autograph Letter Signed on a picture postcard of a painting by Augustus John of 'Dorelia & David in Normandy', to Arthur Bryant, Officers' Mess, Ossington, 13 December 1942. Telling Bryant how much he is enjoying The Years of Endurance.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23696]
NIECKS, Frederick (1845-1924). Author & musician.
Autograph Letter Signed to J.C. Dibdin, 3 pages 8vo, 22 Dick Place, Edinburgh, 9 July 1894. Graciously accepting the presidency of the Edinburgh Society of Musicians.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23705]
NISBET, James Hume (1849-1923). Scottish-Australian author & artist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, Brackendene, Altrincham, 4 July 1903. Asking his correspondent 'Have you read many of my books?' and recommending, in a postscript, that he try his latest.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23711]
NISBET, Norah Poet.
Autograph Poem Signed, 1 page 8vo, London, 29 October 1935. Four 3-line stanzas, entitled The Words.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23712]
NOEL, Lady Augusta (1838-1902). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Stirling, 4 pages 8vo (split in the fold), Bridge of Allan, 28 June no year. Thanking Mrs Stirling for scones ('my cook thinks she can accomplish them'), and sympathizing with Colonel Stirling's illness ('My husband hopes that he ... will not be permanently the worse for his devotion to the Unionist cause').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23714]
NOEL, Thomas (1799-1861). Poet.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 3 pages 8vo, Bayne Cottage, 31 December 1847. Gladly sending a copy of The Pauper's Drive and railing against those who have wrongly attributed it to Hood.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23717]
NORMAN, Sir Henry, 1st Baronet (1858-1939). Journalist & Liberal politician.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mander, 4 pages 8vo (traces of former mounting), on embossed House of Commons writing paper, 'Monday' no date. Arranging to stay with Mander during his trip to Wolverhampton, giving details of his schedule, and explaining that he will then drive Asquith back to town.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23723]
NORRIS, Kathleen Thompson (1880-1966). American novelist.Typewritten Letter Signed to Creely, 1 page small 4to, La Casa Alberta, Palo Alto, October 1941. Thanking him for a letter and for his friendship 'in this strange year of misunderstanding and excited feeling'.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 23770]
NORRIS, William Edward (1847-1925). Novelist.Six Autograph Letters Signed to Miss Pearl, in all 15 pages 8vo with two envelopes, Mount Street, Underbank, Torquay and Alvington, 31 May 1891 to 6 August 1894, where dated. An interesting group discussing literature, his lectures on the same to the miners of Backworth, and inviting her to dine to meet Henry James.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 23726]
NORTHUMBERLAND, Alan Ian, 8th Duke of (1880-1930). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed, 1 page 8vo (note of identication at the head), Albury Park Guildford, 22 May ('1921' in another hand). Accepting an invitation to dine 'on condition that you come too'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23761]
NORTON, Charles Eliot (1827-1908). American author, social critic & professor of art.
Autograph Letter Signed to Moore, 1 page 8vo, Stacy Hill, 23 March 1888. Sending two examples of Lowell's autograph ('the note is good for a collector of autographs, for it is signed with his full name'). The autographs are no longer included.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23774]
NOTT, George Frederick (1767-1841). Divine & author.Autograph Letter Signed [to Mrs Hughes], 2 pages 4to, Close, Winchester, 23 September 1813. Organising the distribution of copies of Mr Bidlake's sermons and asking that the Countess of Sefton be included in the list of subscribers.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23776]
NOVIKOFF, Olga (1848-1925). Russian journalist, propagandist & reputed agent.Autograph Letter Signed ('Olga Novikoff, Née Kiréef') to Hill, 2 pages 8vo (oblong) with elaborate monogrammed crown, Symonds' Hotel, Brook Street, London, 12 January 1917. Inquiring about the number of seats gained by the Liberals.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 23784]
NOYES, Alfred
Autograph Letter Signed to C.A. Rudall, 3 pages 8vo (file holes), 6 July 1911. Giving permission to set to music the words of his song 'The Lights of Home'
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0647]
NOYES, Alfred
Autograph Letter Signed to editor of the Gazette, 1½ pages 8vo, 4 February 1931. With typewritten copy of the letter to which it is a reply. Consenting to the publication of his poem 'The Trail'.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0646]
NUTT, Alfred Trubner (1856-1910). Publisher & folklorist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss [?Ethel Rolt] Wheeler, 2 facing pages 8vo, 57-59 Long Acre, 5 September 1908. Suggesting that she would do better financially if she is to publish her poems individually in magazines rather than in one volume.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23787]
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss ?Jewry, 2½ pages 12mo, no place, no date. Using the rain as an excuse for not having delivered books in person and explaining that she leaves immediately for Scotland.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23813]
OLPIHANT, Laurence (1829-1888). Author.2 Autograph Letters Signed to Lady Reay, 4 pages and 1 page 8vo, New York and The Athenaeum, no date.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 21573]
OLIPHANT, Margaret (1828-1897). Novelist & historical writer.Autograph Letter Signed to Taylor, 2 pages 8vo, The Crescent, Windsor, 15 October no year. Reminding Taylor of his promise to lecture to the Literary Society at Eton and sadly reporting that it is to be her last 'half' as her younger son leaves at the end of the term.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 23829]
OLIPHANT, Margaret (1828-1897). Novelist & historical writer.Autograph Letter Signed to [James] Payn (1830-1898, novelist and editor), 1½ pages 8vo on black-edged paper, Villa l'Espérance, Nice, 23 March no year. Forwarding a short story by her son ('which I think is rather original, and a new view of the subject') for inclusion in Cornhill magazine.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 23830]
OLIVER, George (1873-1961). Author; 'Oliver Onions'.Typewritten Letter Signed ('George Oliver / ("Oliver Onions"') to W K Calvert, 1 page 4to, Yew Gate, Fair Mile, Henley-on-Thames, 16 November 1923. Explaining that he is currently more concerned with peace in our time than with new work and thanking Calvert for his and the Daily Graphic's share in advancing the cause.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 8144]
OLIVER, George (1782-1867). Topographer & writer on freemasonry.
Autograph Letter Signed to Davies, 1 page 8vo, no place, 10 February 1851. Requesting that sheets be 'fitted up as you did last year'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23834]
OLIVIER, Edith (1872-1948). Writer.
Autograph Letter Signed ('Edith') to Mary, 1 page 4to, The Daye House, Salisbury, 7 February 1948. Thanking her for 'my delicious, & rare, party' and reporting that Sidney Herbert is with her.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23837]
OLLIVANT, Joseph Earle (1839-1918). Poet & Anglican clergyman.
Autograph Letter Signed to Wagner, 4 pages 8vo, 35 Richmond Road Mansions, Earls Court, 24 November 1896. Declining the invitation to a meeting and promising to try to find a bookplate, happily declaring, in a postscript, that he had found it.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 23841]
OMAN, Sir Charles William Chadwick (1860-1946). Historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to Price Gordon, 1 page 8vo on embossed writing paper of the House of Commons, 28 March 1919. Reporting that he has 'ordered' the Imperial War Musuem and the Codrington Library to buy Price Gordon's 'invaluable Chronicle of the Crusade'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23839]
OMAN, Sir Charles William Chadwick (1860-1946). Historian.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 4to, All Souls College, 27 January 1912. Dispensing advice about books to read in preparation for a scholarship examination ('If you could find time to skim over two of the more important chapters of Gibbon it would be useful - but the whole book is too big').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23842]
ONIONS, George Oliver (1873-1961). Novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to Bramley, 1 page 4to (a photo of Onions adhering to the foot), Manor Cottage, Clewer Green, Windsor, 31 December 1930. Acceding to Bramley's request, though complaining of his own terrible handwriting, of which this letter is a fine example.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23861]
OPENSHAW, Mary (1876-1928). Novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to the publisher's reader [William Hugh] Chesson, 2 pages 8vo (note of identification at the head), The Swan, Streatley, 25 May no year. Conveying her appreciation of Chesson's offer to read her novel The Loser Pays ('I am sure you have more books sent you than you can conveniently get through').
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23865]
OPPENHEIM, Edward Phillips (1866-1946). Novelist.Typewritten Letter Signed to Miss Marshall at the New York Times, ½-page 4to, The Golf Hotel, Hyères, France, 24 February 1914. Promising to send her 'such particulars as you ask from time to time', and declaring that he is in France writing a story 'for one of your great American Magazines'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23868]
ORAGE, Alfred Richard (1863-1934). Editor, & exponent of social credit.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 4to, on writing paper of The New Age, 12 March 1917. Alluding to his work National Guilds, discussing the work of factory inspectors, and apologising for the misquotation of Browning.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 23869]
O'RIORDAN, Conal (1874-1948). Writer & actor; director of the Abbey Theatre.Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Henry', 2 pages 4to (file holes), 106 Meadvale Road, 8 February 1922. A rambling letter written at 5.00 a.m. ('Rising betimes to give my six months old son his bottle'), discoursing on his own foibles, his exhaustion, his fortitude, and the publication of his latest Adam book.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 24022]
O'RIORDAN, Conal (1874-1948). Writer & actor; director of the Abbey Theatre.Autograph Letter Signed on a letter card to Lewis Melville Benjamin (1874-1932, author and actor), 106 Meadvale Road, 17 February 1928. Cancelling an appointment on the grounds that his water supply was gone and his house flooded ('I'm sorry, as I'd like to hear Vane's spiel and drink some more of that nice China tea').
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 24023]
ORLOFF, Prince Nikolai (1827-1885). Russian diplomat & author.Autograph Letter Signed in French to M. ?Opeteheyiff, 1 page 8vo on monogrammed paper (blind stamp, small chip from left hand edge), 27 February 1878. Sending an invitation to a ball (no longer present).
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 24030]
ORR, Alexandra Sutherland (1828-1903). Biographer of Robert Browning; sister of Lord Leighton.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Bethill, 1½ pages 8vo, 88 Marina, St Leonards on Sea, 13 May 1891. Expressing disappoinment at missing her.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 24034]
OSBORNE, John (1929-1994). DramatistTypewritten Letter Signed to [John] Rosselli, 1 page 8vo, Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, 24 September 1956. Thanking Rosselli for his favourable review.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 24061]
O'SULLIVAN, Seumus (1879-1958). Pen name for James Sullivan Starkey, Irish writer.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Wilson, 1 page 8vo (traces of mounting on the reverse), Dublin, 10 March 1919. Giving his permission for her to reprint his work in her anthology.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 24067]
OTTLEY, William Young (1771-1836). Writer on art & amateur artist.Autograph Letter Signed to the numismatist Frederic Madden at the British Museum, on a small piece ca 70 x 225 mm (3 x 9 inches), 31 Devonshire Street, 10 October 1831. Introducing John Campbell who wishes to view the King's Library rooms before his return to Paris. A note at the foot identifies Ottley as the author of The History of Engravings.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 24069]
OUIDA Pseudonym of Marie Louise De La Ramée (1839-1908), novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Dear Madam'), 4 pages 8vo (a square corner excised from the first page, along with one word from the second page), no place, no date. Thanking her correspondent for her letter of sympathy, presumably for the loss of a pet.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 24070]
OUSELEY, Sir William Gore (1797-1866). Diplomatist, author, and author.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2½ pages 8vo, no place, 'Wednesday morning' no date. Discussing the lack of wisdom in withdrawing troops sent to Africa to check the slave trade (in 1850, he published Notes on the Slave Trade).
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 24075]
PALGRAVE, Francis Turner (1824-1897). Poet and critic.Autograph Letter Signed to Cecil [Alderson], 2 pages 8vo, 15 Chester Terrace, Regent's Park, 26 June no year. Accepting an invitation to Peterborough, and suggesting that, as he has a College dinner at Oxford the next day, he come and stay for the weekend, the last chance he will have to see Alderson for the remainder of the summer.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 7637]
PARDOE, Julia (1806-1862). Author.Autograph Letter Signed to the printseller [Dominic] Colnaghi, 1 page 8vo with address-leaf, no place, no date. Apologising for causing so much trouble, and adding that 'Miss Kearsley and the Portrait are just arrived'.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 21291]
PARDOE, Julia (1806-1862). Author.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Dear Sir'), 1 page 12mo (two corners torn away, traces of mounting of the reverse), 63 Chester Square, 11 September, no year. Agreeing to cooperate.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 21294]
PARKER, Sir Gilbert, Baronet (1862-1932). Author and politician.Collection of twelve Autograph Letters Signed (six with initials), 2 Letters Signed, 1 Typewritten Letter Signed to Miss Betty Ross with a Typewritten Letter Signed to Sir Owen Seaman, in all 30 pages 8vo, 1926 to 1931. Documenting a close relationship, both personal and professional between the two writers, both of whom wrote for films.
£325 / $539 / €393 [No: 8137]
PARR, Samuel (1747-1825). Pedagogue.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (oblong) on the reverse of part of an address-leaf, no place, 5 October 1817. In his characteristic scratchy (and largely illegible) hand, he appears to be refusing to counsel his correspondent's brother because he has been engaged to give a commendation to someone with whom he has been long acquainted.
£120 / $199 / €145 [No: 7841]
PAYN, James (1830-1898). Novelist.Autograph Letter Signed to [indecipherable], 1 page 8vo, no place, no date. Sending 5 pages, and asking for two copies to be sent him by post.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 21562]
PEARSON, Hesketh
2 Typewritten Letters Signed, 2 pages 4to, 1963
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0684]
[PEPYS, Samuel (1633-1703). Diarist.]Letter Signed from George Monck ['Your very assured freind & Servt. Albemarle') to Samuel Pepys , 1 page folio with address-leaf, Cockpitt [Whitehall], 8 June 1664. Addressed 'For the honoured / S Pepys Esqr. these / att the Navy Office . in Seething Lane.'
£2500 / $4150 / €3025 [No: 23176]
PEPYS, Samuel (1633-1703). Diarist.Letter Signed to [Edward] Gregory (later Sir Edward), Clerk of the cheque at Chatham, 1 page folio, Navy Office, 29 November 1668. Also signed by Sir John Mennes, comptroller of the navy, and Colonel Thomas Middleton, surveyor of the navy. Appointing Samuel Pett to the position of clerk of the survey at Chatham in the place of the late [James] Norman.
£1850 / $3071 / €2238 [No: 24056]
PHELPS, Barry Author.Bound corrected typescript of You Don't Say! The Dictionary of Misquotations and Misattributions, signed on the cover by Phelps, 123 pages 4to. Dated 10 November 1994.
£110 / $182 / €133 [No: 21516]
PINERO, Sir Arthur Wing (1855-1934). Playwright.Postcard-sized photograph Signed in ink in white space at the foot, three-quarters view of the plawright in his study leading against the mantlepiece.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 5977]
PRUDHOMME, René François Armand Sully (1839-1907). French poet and philosopher.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Madame'), 2 pages 8vo, Paris, 22 May 1878. Accepting her invitation forwarded that morning by his nephew, and explaining that due to a recent stream of visitors he has been too busy to thank her earlier for her compliments on his poem.
£110 / $182 / €133 [No: 0390]
PUSEY, Edward Bouverie (1800-1882). Tractarian divine.Autograph Letter (third person), perhaps a draft, to the publisher [?Francis] Rivington, 1 page 8vo (laid down), 35 Grosvenor Square, no date. Sending part of the manuscript of his 'Enquiry' and discussing details of the publication. The letter is undated but the beginning of the watermark '182[]' is evident.
£110 / $182 / €133 [No: 22499]
PUSEY, Edward Bouverie (1800-1882). Tractarian divine.Autograph Letter Signed to Jacobson, 1 page 16mo (laid down), no place, no date. Apologising for misjudging the whereabouts of a paper on the population of Whitwood.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 4803]
Letter (secretarial signature) to Shackle, 1 page 8vo, on writing paper of The Garden, 16 February 1899. Attempting to elicit Miss Cady's address.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 6781]
ROGET, Peter Mark (1779-1869). Physician & Savant; published Roget's Thesaurus.Autograph Letter Signed to Dr Sharpey (presumably the physiologist William Sharpey, 1802-1880), 3 pages 8vo, 18 Upper bedford Place, 4 May 1846. Advising Sharpey not to hasten into print in the 'Lancet' in the matter of a dispute.
£175 / $290 / €211 [No: 20994]
ROMAINS, Jules (1885-1972). French writer.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (oblong), Paris, 12 December 1926. Giving permission, presumably for publication, and asking his correspondent to contact his publisher.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 20258]
ROSSETTI, Dante Gabriel (1828-1882). Painter and poet.Autograph Letter Signed ('DGR')to W.T. Watts (i.e. his lifelong friend Theodore Watts-Dunton), 1 page 8vo with envelope, 'Thursday' [11 May 1876]. Arranging to see Watts on Saturday rather than Friday. A slight letter in itself, but part of an important correpondence and apparently unpublished.
£375 / $622 / €453 [No: 23383]
RUSKIN, John (1819-1900). Author, artist & social reformer.Autograph Letter Signed to Leonard Baker, 1½ pages 8vo (worn in one fold and a little soiled), Ambleside, 27 September ['1871' in another hand in pencil]. Discussing the remarks of Professor Jenkins on the subject of mechanical drawing.
£450 / $747 / €544 [No: 23290]
SAINTSBURY, George Edward Batemen (1845-1933). Literary scholar and historian.Autograph Letter Signed to H.G. Wright of University College, Bangor, 2 pages 8vo with envelope, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, 30 March 1921. Explaining that he had had to part with most of his books, and referring the third volume of Caroline Poets [Minor Poets of the Caroline Period (3 vols., 1905-21)].
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 21981]
SAND, George (1804-1876). French author. Pseudonym of Amandine Aurore Dupin.Autograph Letter Signed ('George') to 'Mon cher Muller', 1 page 8vo in the characteristic blue ink, no place, 'Mardi', no date. Making arrangements for a performance at which the whole family from Coudray (near Nohant) would be present, and asking what was to be done about carriages.
£350 / $581 / €423 [No: 22544]
SAYERS, Dorothy L. (1893-1957). Writer of detective fiction.Good Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Fairweather, 2 pages 4to (not in another hand at the head, one crease strengthened), 24 Great James Street [Camden], 26 July 1938.
£450 / $747 / €544 [No: 23859]
SCOTT, Clement William (1841-1904). Dramatic critic.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear and Clever Author', 1 page 4to (splits in the folds), Woburn Square, 'Tuesday' no date. Compaining of an attack of rheumatism ('The brain is all right but the legs "dicky"'), and declaring himself 'as you will see by tonight's Echo, on the warpath again in a good cause'.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 7939]
SCOTT, Sir Walter (1771-1832). Novelist & poet.Autograph Letter Signed to J.N. Hughes in Maidstone, 1 page 4to with address-leaf, Abbotsford, 10 October [1827]. Asking Hughes to send the catalogue of his manuscripts.
£650 / $1079 / €786 [No: 23105]
SCOTT, Sir Walter (1771-1832). Novelist & poet.Autograph cheque signed, on a small slip (oblong, three corners nibbled away, a little soiled) Edinburgh, 10 January 1826. Drawn for £50 in favour of the bearer, on James Ballantyne, Scott's printer and business partner in the firm whose failure later this year was to blight the last years of Scott's life.
£285 / $473 / €344 [No: 23380]
SCRIBE, Augustin Eugène (1791-1861). French playwright.Autograph Letter Signed in French to an unnamed correspondent ('Mademoiselle'), 1 page 8vo, no place, 26 November, no year. Informing her that a post has been created for a surveyor of young girls' allowances, congratulating her on her recent success, and saying how happy he was to have been able to help her.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 0268]
SCRIBE, Augustin Eugène (1791-1861). French playwright.Autograph Letter Signed in French to 'Mon cher porcher', ½ page 8vo, 29 June 1854. Explaining that he is in the country where he will remain until the first of July and that letters should not be sent to him until the 7th of July.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 21850]
SEWELL, Elizabeth Missing (1815-1906). Author.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Cubitt, 2 pages 8vo (laid down by the blank leaf), Ashcliff, 24 March 1877. Thanking her for her help and adding that she had been busy preparing candidates for Confirmation.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 20717]
SHAW, George Bernard (1856-1950). Playwright.Autograph Letter Signed on both sides of a correspondence card to H[oward] G[regory] Graham, 29 October 1943. An uncharacteristically helpful letter of advice to an aspiring author.
£550 / $913 / €665 [No: 24104]
SHORTER, Clement King (1857-1926). Journalist and author.Autograph Letter Signed and Typewritten Letter Signed to Horace Bleackley, 2 pages 4to, 'The Sphere', London, 26 June 1912 and 2 October 1923.
£42 / $69 / €50 [No: 1856]
SIDGWICK, Henry (1838-1900). Philosopher and ethicist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss ?Brewster, 1 page 12mo (lightly soiled), Chief Secretary's Lodge, Phoenix Park [Dublin], 27 December 1883. Belatedly acknowledging 'your dream, which is certainly interesting; and of the kind that we ought to collect'.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 20312]
SITWELL, Dame Edith (1887-1964). Poet.Menu of a luncheon on 24 June 1952, signed by Edith and Osbert Sitwell and three others on the front (filing-holes touching one of the other signatures). The occasion of the luncheon is not indicated.
£120 / $199 / €145 [No: 21856]
SITWELL, Sir Osbert
Brief Typewritten Letter Signed, 1 page 8vo, 2 Carlyle Square, 18 June 1953. 'I am delighted to know that you have enjoyed reading my books.'
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0768]
[SKELTON, John (ca 1460-1529). Poet]'Skelton: A Survey', by H.L.R. Edwards, corrected typescript, 415 + viii pages and preliminaries (xi), 4to in limp boards (worn). A thesis submitted by Edwards (and so signed by him), undated but evidently related to his standard biography, 'The Life and Times of an early Tudor Poet', 1949.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 22808]
SMEDLEY, Edward (1788-1836). Author.
Part of a receipt signed, in a shaky hand, 600 x 950 (ca 2½ x 3½ inches), London, 20 April 1836, with embossed 'one shilling receipt' stamp. The left hand side of the receipt, neatly torn from the whole.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 4787]
SMITH, Goldwin (1823-1910). Controversialist.Autograph Letter Signed to [the Revd W C] Lake, 2 pages 8vo, Mortimer House, Reading, 1 March 1869. Promising to 'write to some men - I am afraid we are not allowed to send names' and informing Lake that he is establishing himself in Oxford with his invalid father.
£40 / $66 / €48 [No: 20403]
SMITH, Goldwin (1823-1910). Controversialist.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Principal', Parks End, Oxford, 'Tuesday' no date. Promising to take Miss Elliot to the 'Boats', and making an appointment to dine.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 20404]
SMITH, James (1775-1839). Author and humorist.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed Lady ('My dear Madam'), 3 pages 8vo, Wherstead Lodge, 'Saturday 23 Sept' no year. An elaborate explanation as to why a planned visit to her will not be possible.
£65 / $107 / €78 [No: 4843]
SMITH, Sydney (1771-1845). Canon of St Paul's and author.Autograph Letter Signed to Horace Twiss, 2 pages 8vo with address-leaf, 33 Charles Street, Berkeley Square, 8 March 1837. Asking Twiss, as a member of parliament, to discuss the concerns of the Rev Mr Caldwell, who 'is very much interested in the question of a Railway which threatens destruction to property & comfort at Cheltenham'.
£125 / $207 / €151 [No: 23451]
SOUTHEY, Robert (1774-1843). Poet.Autograph Letter Signed to John Willis at the Hare & Hounds, 1 page 8vo with address-leaf, 'Wednesday Evening', with an Autograph Poetical Manuscript , 4 pages 8vo. The letter is a fairly simple invitation to visit, but the poetical manuscript is more substantial, comprising eight 8-line stanzas, three of 6 lines and one of 4. In a cloth folding case gilt-lettered to the cover.
£1500 / $2490 / €1815 [No: 23675]
STEEL, Flora Annie (1847-1929). Writer on India and educationist.Autograph Letter Signed to [Mary] Carmichael, 1 page 8vo, 29 Palace Gate (blind stamp), 'Saturday' no date. Thanking her for her playing the previous evening ('it was a delightful treat altogether').
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 22325]
STEINBECK, John (1902-1968). Novelist.Autograph Letter Signed on a postcard to Jeffry [sic] P Brown in Ipswich, posted in New York, the postmark obscured. Addressing Brown as 'Dear Friend', he expresses thanks for his letter ('but even more for the impulse to write it').
£450 / $747 / €544 [No: 21827]
STEVENSON, Robert Louis (1850-1894). Author.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss [Mary] Carmichael, 1 page small 4to, no date (ca 1885). Relating to the negotiations for Miss Carmichael to set to music and publish a number of Stevenson's songs.
£2250 / $3735 / €2722 [No: 22441]
STIRLING-MAXWELL, Sir William (1818-1878). Historical writer & virtuoso.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo on black-edged House of Commons writing paper (note of identification at the head), 15 June no year. Returning a book which lacks its plates. With a newspaper obituary.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 22370]
STIRLING-MAXWELL, Sir William (1818-1878). Historical writer & virtuoso.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, Keir, Dunblane, 3 August 1876. A letter to accompany three books from 'the last lot I took away' which he is returning.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 22369]
[STOCKDALE, John] (1749?-1814). Publisher.Autograph Letter Signed addressed to Stockdale and signed 'Corregidore', 2 pages 4to with integral address-leaf (spike-hole, folds fragile), no place, no date [watermark 1804]. An anonymous complaint of the inadequate and inaccurate treatment of the Rokeby family in the latest issue of Debrett's.
£85 / $141 / €102 [No: 8085]
STRICKLAND, Agnes (1796-1874). Historian and novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unidentified correspondent, 1¼ pages 12mo on decoratively embossed paper, no place, no date. Accepting an invitation, but explaining that she would have to leave early.
£35 / $58 / €42 [No: 3691]
STRINDBERG, August (1849-1912). Swedish novelist and dramatist.Autograph Letter Signed on a postcard to Emil Schering in Berlin, Lund [Sweden], postmarked 28 May 1899. Excusing his brief reply and thanking Schering for the written offering, which he is reading.
£1050 / $1743 / €1270 [No: 1291]
TENNYSON, Alfred, Lord (1809-1892). Poet Laureate.Autograph Letter Signed to Sir W[illiam] Boxall (1800-1879, director of the National Gallery), 1 page 8vo with integral blank leaf and envelope, Farringford, 12 February 1872. Thanking his for the gift of 'the Isaiah' and commenting on it.
£450 / $747 / €544 [No: 23771]
TENNYSON, Alfred, Lord (1809-1892). Poet Laureate.Letter Signed (the text in his wife's hand) to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (slight traces of moutning on the reverse), Aldworth, Blackdown, Haslemere (blind stamp), 30 June 1873. Thanking his correspondent for photographs, and asking for more.
£375 / $622 / €453 [No: 23671]
TENNYSON, Alfred, Lord (1809-1892). Poet Laureate.Cheque Signed, the text in Emily's hand, on a piece of 8vo writing-paper with one-penny revenue stamp. With the bank's usual cancellation to the signature.
£120 / $199 / €145 [No: 2033]
TENNYSON, Hallam, Second Baron (1841-1928). Son of the poet, and politician.
Autograph Letter Signed ('Tennyson') to Lord Monkswell, 2 pages 8vo, Government House, Adelaide 19 February 1901. Discussing the Copyright Bill ('my Government ... think that the whole matter, as far as Australia is concerned, can be settled by the Commonwealth Government.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 21909]
TROLLOPE, Anthony (1815-1882). Novelist.Cheque made out and signed by Trollope on the printed form of the Union Bank of London, the signature elaborately cancelled with pen-strokes.
£225 / $373 / €272 [No: 5784]
TUPPER, Martin Farquhar (1810-1889). Author.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 3 pages 8vo (split in the central fold), Furze Hill, Brighton, 1 January 1844. Concerning his correspondent's wish to establish an English Antiquarian Society, and tentatively agreeing to cooperate in the venture and perhaps write for its publications.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 21557]
TUPPER, Martin Farquhar (1810-1889). Author.Autograph Letter Signed to the Duke of Argyll, 2 pages 8vo with endorsement (slightly affected by traces of old mounting), Albury House, Guildford, 8 January 1869. Soliciting an appointment for his son Walter Farquhar Tupper.
£42 / $69 / €50 [No: 21556]
WARD, Mary Augusta (Mrs Humphry Ward) (1851-1920). Novelist and social worker.Postcard-sized photograph Signed in white space at the foot, a head-and-shoulders front view of the novelist with a feather boa around her neck.
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 5974]
WARD, Mary Augusta (Mrs Humphry Ward) (1851-1920). Novelist and social worker.Autograph Letter Signed to Hughes, 1 page 8vo, 61 Russell Square, 14 July 1889. Recommending a lady for the post of French correspondent for the Examiner by way of a letter from Westlake (no longer present).
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 23856]
WARD, Mary Augusta (Mrs Humphry Ward) (1851-1920). Novelist and social worker.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Sellers, 1½ pages 8vo (some foxing), Langford Park, 9 June 1889. Regretting that the children's party and play prevent her leaving home, and so she will be unable to meet Miss Sellers' sister, though she hopes to do so at a later date.
£40 / $66 / €48 [No: 23855]
WARD, Mary Augusta (Mrs Humphry Ward) (1851-1920). Novelist and social worker.
Autograph Letter Signed, 1 page 8vo, Paris, 15 October, no year.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 0841]
WATSON, Sir William
Autograph Letter Signed, 2 pages 8vo, Funchal, 18 September no year.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0843]
WATTS-DUNTON, Walter Theodore (1832-1914). Critic, novelist and poet.Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, The Pines, Putney Hill, 25 September 1902. Apologising for his tardiness 'in sending you a revise of your notice of me'.
£110 / $182 / €133 [No: 21967]
WAUGH, Alec
Autograph Letter Signed to [Adrian] Brunel, 1 page 8vo, 29 October 1921
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0849]
WAUGH, Edwin (1817-1890), Poet.Cabinet photograph (half length) by Warwick Brookes of Manchester, signed in ink at the foot (image somewhat spotted).
£55 / $91 / €66 [No: 22396]
WAUGH, Edwin (1817-1890), Poet.Autograph Letter Signed to A. Williams, 1 page 8vo, Kersal Hotel, Near Manchester, 28 December 1879. Thanking Williams for sending the Liverpool review of 'The Yule Fog'.
£45 / $74 / €54 [No: 21558]
WAUGH, Evelyn (1903-1966). Novelist.Autograph Letter Signed ('E.W.') on a postcard to an unnamed correspondent, Piers Court, no date (annotated in pencil ;Rec'd about Aug 24 1948').
£325 / $539 / €393 [No: 21832]
WEYMAN, Stanley John (1855-1928). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed, 1¼ pages 8vo (facing pages), Plâs Llanrhydd, 4 July 1903. Sending thanks, and giving electoral advice.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 4169]
WEYMAN, Stanley John (1855-1928). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to James F. Muirhead, 2 pages 4to, 25 May 1927. Thanking Muirhead for 'A Wayfarer in Switzerland' ('not at all of the ordinary class of "Guide-Books"'), and recommending Kynnersley's 'A Snail's Wooing' ('a book full of wit, learning, & local knowledge').
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 0946]
WILSON, Colin (b. 1931). Novelist.
Typewritten Postcard Signed to Micheal [sic] Scott, Gorran Haven, 2 March 1965. Thanking him for an offer to locate a musical recording, and offering to sign some books.
£38 / $63 / €45 [No: 2289]
WILSON, Colin (b. 1931). Novelist.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Gwynne Hughes, 1 page 4to, Gorran Haven, 1 December 1954. Sending his autograph and giving permission to quote an extract from his work, provided that he does not have to write it out by hand.
£32 / $53 / €38 [No: 2288]
WOLFE, Thomas (1900-1938). American novelist.Signature and subscription (his publisher's address in New York) on a colourful menu from the German ship S.S. Europa dated 29 July 1936. The menu, for tourist class, is in German and English and concludes with the blurb: 'The entire management of the "Olympiad Village" in Berlin for the Olympiad sportlers (sic) is in the hands of the North German Lloyd.
£385 / $639 / €465 [No: 23915]
ZANGWILL, Israel (1864-1926). Author and philanthropist.Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1½ facing pages 8vo, 3 Hare Court, Temple, 10 March 1905. Making arrangements for his lecture in April ('I only returned from the States today, & was rather surprised to hear that no steps had yet been taken towards the meeting'), and declining an invitation to dine on that occasion.
£75 / $124 / €90 [No: 7639]