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 / $56 / €40 [No: 23861]
ABBOTT, Jacob (1803-1879). American writer for the young.
Final six lines and signature of an Autograph Letter Signed.
£32 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 2425]
ADDISON, Joseph (1672-1719). Essayist, poet & statesman.Letter Signed and subscribed, as a Lord of the Treasury, to Mr Worsley, 3 pages folio (tipped to an album-leaf, an engraving hinged to page 3, Whitehall, 7 January 1717/18.
£650 / $962 / €695 [No: 23730]
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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $74 / €53 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 2445]
ANCELOT, Jacques Arsène (1794-1854). French dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Madame') offering to dispel her sadness if she would send her servant at 3.00 pm, 1 page 8vo, Théatre du Vaudeville, 4 July 1843.
£38 / $56 / €40 [No: 2469]
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 / $47 / €34 [No: 2446]
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 / $66 / €48 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $125 / €90 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $666 / €481 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $96 / €69 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $51 / €37 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 2772]
BARRES, Maurice (1862-1923). French novelist.
Title page of Colette Baudoche, inscribed and signed.
£32 / $47 / €34 [No: 2778]
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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 2787]
BATESON, William Henry
Autograph Letter Signed re Greek anthology, 2 pages 8vo, 2 Nov 1864.
£32 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 2798]
BECKFORD, Wm Snr (1709-1770). Lord Mayor of London.
Signed paying order, 1 p. 8vo, 27 Feb 1744/5
£32 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $66 / €48 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $96 / €69 [No: 22138]
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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 2905]
BESANT, Sir Walter (1836-1901). Novelist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Russ, enquiring about copyrights, 1 page 8vo, Hampstead, 14 Jan 1889.
£32 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $518 / €374 [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 / $125 / €90 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $51 / €37 [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 / $51 / €37 [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 / $51 / €37 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 2927]
BLOUET, Lëon Paul (Max O'Rell) (1848-1903). Humorous writer & lecturer.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, 2 Lime Grove, Uxbridge Road, 16 June 1884. Disregarding his own principle to leave unanswered letters about his John Bull & His Island because of the flattering nature of his corresondent's words, and offering to pay a visit.
£55 / $81 / €58 [No: 23877]
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 / $66 / €48 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 2938]
BODENSTEDT, F.M. von
Autograph Letter Signed, 4 pages 8vo, 9 October 1881
£32 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $162 / €117 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $125 / €90 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $66 / €48 [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 / $66 / €48 [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 / $59 / €42 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $81 / €58 [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 / $66 / €48 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $59 / €42 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $111 / €80 [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 / $125 / €90 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $96 / €69 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $222 / €160 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 3342]
BUNSEN, Ernest de (1819-1903). Theological & Biblical writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Malcolm, concerning the Crown-Princess's interest in her translation of Lessing, 4 pages 8vo, Waltham Abbey, 'Monday August /69'.
£32 / $47 / €34 [No: 3351]
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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $1110 / €802 [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 / $51 / €37 [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 / $481 / €347 [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 / $222 / €160 [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 / $481 / €347 [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 / $111 / €80 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $96 / €69 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $259 / €187 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $74 / €53 [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 / $59 / €42 [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 / $111 / €80 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 3658]
CHATEAUBRIAND, Francois R. de (1768-1848). French writer and statesman.Autograph Letter (unsigned) to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, (irregularly trimmed at edge, slit in upper portion, affecting one word of text), no place, no date. Expressing his pleasure about a recent achievement: ' ... Je suis d'un joie inconcevable ... '.
£110 / $162 / €117 [No: 0249]
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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $666 / €481 [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 / $66 / €48 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 3134]
CHURCH, Richard
Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Tew, 1 page 8vo, 8 Feb 1947
£32 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $185 / €133 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $3700 / €2675 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 3903]
COPPEE, François
A.N.S. (initials) on his visiting-card, no date.
£32 / $47 / €34 [No: 3071]
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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $51 / €37 [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 / $65 / €47 [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 / $333 / €240 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $66 / €48 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $66 / €48 [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 / $66 / €48 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $72 / €52 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $162 / €117 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $1110 / €802 [No: 23827]
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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $162 / €117 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $1998 / €1444 [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 / $1110 / €802 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $51 / €37 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $1110 / €802 [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 / $962 / €695 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $125 / €90 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $185 / €133 [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 / $125 / €90 [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 / $96 / €69 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $629 / €454 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $1110 / €802 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 21442]
ELRINGTON, Charles Richard (1787-1850). Professor of divinity.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr ?Gillings, 2 pages 8vo, (slightly stained, small tear in upper left corner), Armagh, 3 August no year [watermark 1841]. Thanking him for a copy of his book.
£32 / $47 / €34 [No: 1687]
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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $81 / €58 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $81 / €58 [No: 23763]
EWART, Gavin (1916-1996). Poet.Typewritten poem signed, entitled Holland Park Revisited in September, 12 lines on a 4to sheet.
£65 / $96 / €69 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $111 / €80 [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 / $333 / €240 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $125 / €90 [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 / $66 / €48 [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 / $66 / €48 [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 / $59 / €42 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $62 / €44 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 1719]
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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $51 / €37 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $81 / €58 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 2296]
GALE, Norman (d. 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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $71 / €51 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $111 / €80 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $66 / €48 [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 / $222 / €160 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $56 / €40 [No: 5430]
GOLDING, Sir William (1911-1993). Novelist.Typewritten Letter Signed to [Brian] Pearce, 1 page 8vo (oblong), on embossed writing paper from Ebble Thatch, Bower Chalke, Salisbury, 24 March no year. Directing Pearce to the Salisbury Library for a bibliography of critical writing on his work and adding 'Simon called Peter is right, I think; but it's a long time since I read the novel'.
£125 / $185 / €133 [No: 22366]
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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $41 / €29 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $66 / €48 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 6220]
HADOW, Grace Eleanor (1875-1940). Educator & writer. Principal of St Anne's.Good, long Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Fox, 8 pages 8vo, Fyfield Road, Oxford, 12 March 1932. Diplomatically advising her on Women's Institute committee work.
£45 / $66 / €48 [No: 6224]
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 / $199 / €144 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $59 / €42 [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 / $59 / €42 [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 / $125 / €90 [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 / $96 / €69 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $81 / €58 [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 / $629 / €454 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $125 / €90 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 6577]
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 / $66 / €48 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $370 / €267 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $37 / €26 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $66 / €48 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [No: 6824]
HENLEY, William Ernest (1849-1903). Poet, critic and dramatist.Autograph Letter Signed to [Mary] Carmichael, ½-page 8vo on writing paper of The National Observer, Edinburgh, 1 December 1890. Giving permission [to set his villanelle to music], and asking for a copy of the finished product.
£65 / $96 / €69 [No: 22319]
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 / $59 / €42 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $56 / €40 [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 / $47 / €34 [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 / &