Published by 13 Upper Fitzroy Street London 18 December no year
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
1p., 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged. Reads: 'My dear Sir | I have great pleasure in accepting your invitation to dinner on Tuesday next. | Yours very faithfully | C. L. Eastlake'.
Published by London, J. Murray, 1870
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Second Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth over bevelled boards. Panel edges somewhat dulled and dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. ; 346 pages; "List of works executed by Sir C. L. Eastlake": p. [193]-196. Eastlake, Elizabeth Rigby, Lady, 1809-1893, ed. Subjects: Art. 2 Kg.
Published by 7 Fitzroy Square London. 28 October, 1850
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
1p., 12mo. In good condition, with slight discolouration from glue. Reads: 'Mr Eastlake presents his compliments to Mr. Mauld & begs to enclose a half sovereign for the young lady on whose behalf Mr. Mauld has applied to him. | 7. Fitzroy Square | Octr. 28. 1850.'.
Published by 15 May year not stated; 13 Upper Fitzroy Street London
Two pages, 12mo. On gray paper. Good, though lightly ruckled and aged. He thanks her for the 'information about the silk', and accepts her invitation. He had intended to call on her the day before, but was prevented by the weather. He 'consoled' himself 'by supposing that I should meet you at Mr Rogers's where I dined, but where you were not.' Comments that his correspondent's note 'is not in your handwriting, moreover it is written by an inexperienced secretary for she began "My dear Mr E" & then scratched out the my finding it was an innovation in the official form.' He has received a letter 'from the new Director [of the 'school of design'] who is to be in town on Friday. Mr Ker will think himself privileged to give you an account of the invitation of his new protege'.
Published by London, J. Murray, 1870
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Second Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth over bevelled boards. Panel edges somewhat dulled and dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. ; 346 pages; "List of works executed by Sir C. L. Eastlake": p. [193]-196. Eastlake, Elizabeth Rigby, Lady, 1809-1893, ed. Subjects: Art. 2 Kg.
Published by 7 Fitzroy Square London. 5 February, 1863
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
1p., 12mo. Good, with the blank second leaf of the bifolium having slight staining from mount, and having laid down on it a newspaper cutting headed 'DEATH OF SIR C. EASTLAKE', docketd 'E & T Dec 26/65'. The note reads: 'Sir Chas Eastlake presents his compts. to Mr Whitaker & begs to inform him that Mr Millais' address is No. 7. Cromwell Place | Kensington. S.W. | 7. Fitzroy Sqr. (London) | Feby 5 1863.'.
Published by 'Blackheath. | Wednesday night undated but s', 1840
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
4pp., 16mo. Bifolium with mourning border. In fair condition, on aged paper. She begins by explaining the reasons for her silence, and apologising if she has 'seemed neglectful': 'the truth is that I quitted Chester Squr on Monday, for Miss Squire's of Blackheath [.] I return to London to morrow mg, to spend a few days with Mr. Murray's [publisher] family in Albemarle St. & then think of takg the railroad to Derby [opened in 1844] to fulfil a long promised visit.' The letter continues with references to 'Mrs Reese Sr.' of Chester Square, 'dear Kath:' and 'dear Matty'. The letter concludes: 'May we have all reason to praise God's mercy in the complete restoration of our dearest Kitty's beloved husband. I do indeed share yr thankfulness in the happy prospect'.
Published by London: John Murray Albemarle Street, 1874
A very good two volume set in matching half leather bindings by 'Potter & Sons of York'. 8vo. 20.5cm x 13.8cm x 3.0cm. Vol. I. : pp.xxv./[1p.]/pp.288 . Vol. II. : [2pp.]/pp.289 - 620 Tree calf spine and corners over marbled boards. Edges rubbed and bumped. Smooth spines with faded green leather title label. Top page edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Binder's stamp to top of each front-endpaper: "Bound By Potter & Sons, York". |Each title-page in red and black. Clean text throughout well illustrated throughout. Just light spotting to some of the illustrations. VG.