Duke Devonshire Signed (9 results)

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Written and Signed Letter by Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire. Dated 1890. A letter to a Colonel Scholar about meeting up at Bacup and Rochdale. Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire 1833 - 1908, styled Lord Cavendish of Keighley between 1834 and 1858 and Marquess of Hartington between 1858 and 1891, was a British statesman. He has the distinction of having held leading positions in three political parties: leading the Liberal Party, the Liberal Unionist Party and the Conservative Party in either the House of Commons or the House of Lords. After 1886 he increasingly voted with the Conservatives. He declined to become prime minister on three occasions, because the circumstances were never right. Size is 180mm x 113mm. Condition is good. With folding crease. Ref 18815. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Handwritten and Signed Letter by William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire. Dated 1860. A letter dealing with a request for a church patronage. William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire, 1808 - 1891, was a British landowner, benefactor, nobleman, and politician. . Size is 183mm x 110mm. Condition is good. Light folding crease. Light marking. More images can be taken upon request. Ref 18815. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Written and Signed Letter by Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire. Dated 1890. A third person letter about contributing to the Clerk Maxwell Fund. Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire 1833 - 1908, styled Lord Cavendish of Keighley between 1834 and 1858 and Marquess of Hartington between 1858 and 1891, was a British statesman. He has the distinction of having held leading positions in three political parties: leading the Liberal Party, the Liberal Unionist Party and the Conservative Party in either the House of Commons or the House of Lords. After 1886 he increasingly voted with the Conservatives. He declined to become prime minister on three occasions, because the circumstances were never right. Size is 180mm x 113mm. Condition is good. With folding crease. Ref 19051. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. An Original Handwritten and Signed Letter by William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire to Photographer Charles Thurston Thompson. Dated 1869. A letter to the son of Mr Thurston (Charles Thurston Thompson) British Photographer gives permission to publish the photographic copies of the drawings of Raphael. William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire 1808 - 1891was an English aristocrat, landowner, property developer, industrialist, benefactor, and prominent politician. Size is 117mm x 114mm. Condition is good. Light folding crease. Ref19257. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. An Original Signed Paper by Duke of Devonshire. Dated 1890. Size 125mm x 95mm Condition is very good. More images can be taken upon request. Ref 16601. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Handwritten and Signed by William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire discussing the removal of the Natural History Collection from the British Museum to the new Natural History Museum that was near completion. Dated 1878. An interesting letter discussing the removal of the Natural History Collection from the British Museum to the new Natural History Museum that was near completion. William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire, 1808 - 1891, styled Lord Cavendish of Keighley between 1831 and 1834 and Earl of Burlington between 1834 and 1858, was a British landowner, benefactor, nobleman, and politician. Size is 180mm x 115mm. Condition is good. Light folding crease. More images can be taken upon request. Ref 18812. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Hand Written Letter/Envelope/Photograph All Signed by Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire to Mrs Smith Barry. Dated 1901. A long letter discussing memorials in Southern Ireland for the death of Queen Victoria. Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire, 1833-1908 was a British statesman. He has the distinction of having held leading positions in three political parties: leading the Liberal Party, the Liberal Unionist Party and the Conservative Party in either the House of Commons or the House of Lords. After 1886 he increasingly voted with the Conservatives. In 1870 Hartington reluctantly accepted the post of Chief Secretary for Ireland in Gladstone's first government. In Gladstone's second government as Secretary of State for India (1880-1882) and Secretary of State for War He declined to become prime minister on three occasions, because the circumstances were never right. Letter Size is 177mm x 115mm and Photograph is 138mm x 85mm. Condition is good. More images can be taken upon request. Ref17707. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Handwritten and Signed Letter from Cadiz by William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire to Probably a Future Mistress Eliza Warwick. Undated. A long letter discussing his desire to meet her and how much he had admired her from a distance. Two coat of arms engravings attached to the letter. William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, 1790 - 1858, styled Marquess of Hartington until 1811, was an English peer, courtier and Whig politician. Known as the "Bachelor Duke", he served as Lord Chamberlain from 1827 to 1828 and again from 1830 to 1834. The Cavendish banana is named after him. Size is 170mm x 115mm. Condition is good. Paper residue to rear. Light folding crease. Recipient cut away. More images can be taken upon request. Ref 18812. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Third Person Hand Written Letter and Signed by Peer William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire. Undated. A thank you note to a Mrs Fitzpatrick and also declining a meeting. William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, 1790-1858, was a British peer, courtier, nobleman, and Whig politician. Known as the "Bachelor Duke", he was Lord Chamberlain of the Household between 1827 and 1828 and again between 1830 and 1834. The Cavendish banana is named after him. Size is 180 x 115mm. Condition is good. Folding crease. More images can be taken upon request. Ref17707. Signed by Author(s).