ABERCONWAY
(Charles Melville McLaren, 1913-2003, President of the Royal Horticultural Society 1961-1984, from 1953 3rd Baron of Bodnant)
2 Typed Letter Signed to A.R.W. Farmer,
about "A Dictionary of Cat Lovers", written by Lord Aberconway's mother Christabel (d. 1974) and inscribed by her to Sir Winston Churchill, and offering £100 (31st January 1985), he apologises for having missed Farmer owing at the last minute to "the Memorial Service to Peter Chance, a great friend ... and chairman of Christie's" but praising the book's "excellent condition ... no one was able to point out to my mother any lover of cats in history, mythology, literature or ... art, which she had not included", together 2 sides folio, 40 Lowndes Street, London, 31st January & 11th February
Item Date:
1985
Stock No:
52684
£35
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ABERDEEN
(Royal Burgh of)
Document in Latin with translation signed 'W. Copland'
saying that "in the presence of the Honourable Provost, Baillies, Dean of Guild, and Treasurer of the said Burgh ... James Hay, Esq.," 1777-1838, of Seggieden, 4 miles SE of Perth, "Gentleman, Cornet ['Vexillifer'] of His Majesty's Perthshire Fencibles Regiment of Horse, was ... admitted Burgess and Guild Brother ... on account of the singular favour and benevolence with which the said Magistrates embrace him", vellum, 1 side 5¼" x 9½", title on verso, Aberdeen, 10th July
lacks seal
Item Date:
1795
Stock No:
16335
£65
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ADLER
(Hermann, 1839-1911, Chief Rabbi)
Fine signature with inscription "Yours truly" on his compliments slip, "With the Chief Rabbi's Compliments", Office of the Chief Rabbi, 22 Finsbury Square
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
9128
£25
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AILESBURY
(Mary Caroline, née Herbert, 1813-1892, wife of the 2nd Marquess)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Greville,
asking him to dine "to meet Lady Spencer", 1 side 8vo., 78 Pall Mall, 'Saturday' no date, c.
Item Date:
1880
Stock No:
50543
£15
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CARDINAL ALBANI RECOMMENDS BARON PICCOLOMINI TO SIR WILLIAM HAMILTON IN NAPLES
ALBANI
(Alessandro, 1692-1779, Roman Catholic Cardinal)
Fine Letter Signed, in Italian with Translation, to Sir William HAMILTON
(1730-1803, Diplomat, Ambassador at Naples, husband of Emma) telling him that “Due to Podagna's long-standing inconvenience, I was not permitted, until recently, to meet with Dr. Giraldi and receive from him your most respected letter recommending him to me. I have therefore promised him my full assistance wherever he wishes to avail himself of it, and in your regard, you will always find me ready to engage in his service, as I have expressed, and as I will always do with the greatest commitment. I was extremely pleased to hear the good news of your health and that of your wife, Madame, to whom I ask you to convey my respectful compliments. Since in a few weeks, Baron Desta Piccolomini, a very distinguished gentleman, Cavaliere Romano, is moving to this capital to look after the interests of certain of his properties located in this Royal Domain, I hereby ask you to be generous with all your favours to him and to his wife, Madame Baroness, who is a lady full of spirit and possesses qualities that make her worthy of every distinction and courtesy, as yourself will recognise when the Baron sends you a letter from me. I extend to you and your wife my heartfelt thanks for all the favours you have bestowed upon the aforementioned gentlemen, and I am always ready to carry out your commands with the most respectful esteem...”, 2 sides 4to., Rome, 2rd June
Item Date:
1773
Stock No:
43551
£775
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