DISRAELI
(Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-1881, Prime Minister and Novelist)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed ‘Disraeli’ to the Rev. T. W. Edwards
saying that his “letter reached me passing thro’ town to Devon. I perceive by an advertisement in the journals body that the form of petition you require, may be obtained on application to the Secretary of the Committee of Laymen, Mr Knott of Kenilworth, or of Messrs Burington, Booksellers...” 3 sides 8vo., Grosvenor Gate headed paper, 24th December
Item Date:
1860
Stock No:
43783
£475
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DIXON
(William Hepworth, 1821-1879, Historian and Traveller from Manchester)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Menzies
telling him that he has “written at once to the chairman of the Board of Guardians in favour of your client and I hope they will have good success...”, 1 side 8vo., 6, St James’s Terrace, Regents Park, 20th November
Item Date:
1877
Stock No:
43736
£55
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SIX OF NELSON’S CAPTAINS TOGETHER
DRAKE
(Sir Francis Samuel, 1729-1789, Naval Officer who served during the French & Indian / Seven Years War and in the American Revolutionary War, rising to the rank of Rear-Admiral of the Red), ST VINCENT (John Jervis, 1735-1823, C-in-C West Indies and Mediterranean, Admiral of the Fleet, from 1797 1st Earl), James GAMBIER (1st Baron, 1756-1833, Admiral of the Fleet), Adam DUNCAN (1st Viscount, 1731-1804, Admiral who defeated the Dutch fleet off Camperdown), Cuthbert COLLINGWOOD (1st Baron, 1788-1810, Vice Admiral, served with Nelson) and Sir Thomas Masterman HARDY (1769-1839, Admiral, Nelson’s Flag Captain)
Fine collection of signatures from similar documents
next to the printed word “Captain”, each about 4” x 1”, no place, no date but late 1700’s
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
43777
£975
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[EARLE
(Major-General William, 1833-1885, Army Officer who fought in the Crimean War)
Unsigned carte-de-visite photograph published posthumously
showing him head and shoulders wearing his uniform and a cap, 4” x 2½”, no place, no date but circa
Item Date:
1885
Stock No:
43748
£75
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FORMBY
(George, 1905-1961, Comedian & Film Star) and his wife Beryl INGHAM (1901-1960, Wife and Manager of her husband, Actor)
Typed letter signed for both by George to Hugh Francis at Regal Zonophone
thanking him for his “kind telegram of good wishes at the opening of the Show. You will be pleased to know that the Pantomime went over with a huge success, and it looks as though we are going to have a very marvellous time up here in Newcastle...”, 1 side A4, Beryldene, Mains Road, Little Singleton headed paper with the Empire Theatre, Newcastle on Tyne address as well, 1st January
Item Date:
1938
Stock No:
43775
£75
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