Lady World (9 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 44 pages. Illustrated. Lady Kelly "Soviet Museums: Art with a Pirpose" /J B McGeachy "Canada in a Mood for Change?" / Cecil J Allen "The Wealdstone Disaster and Train Control" / Arnold Toynbee "The World and the West: Islam" / Alistair Cooke "Reflections on the 'Eisenhower Earthquake'" / Basil Taylor "Stubbs and Eighteenth-century Art" (Papers).

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. The Strand Magazine (1891-1950) was a literary powerhouse, bringing readers gripping mystery, adventure, and intrigue every month. It became legendary for publishing Sherlock Holmes stories, skyrocketing the detective's fame and cementing its place in literary history. Beyond Holmes, it featured thrilling fiction, fascinating articles, and stunning illustrations, captivating audiences with tales of crime, exploration, and the unknown. With its bold storytelling and iconic artwork, The Strand shaped popular literature, inspiring generations of writers and readers alike. A true treasure trove of imagination, it remains one of the most celebrated magazines of its time! This is a genuine, original article, carefully extracted from an historic volume, not a reprint or reproduction! A rare chance to own a true artifact from the past. Size: 16 x 22 cms. Category: Strand Magazine Articles; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

See the entries on Grey and Lady Ilbert's husband (who was Clerk of the Commons) in the Oxford DNB. 1p, 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded once. In an elegant hand. Reads: '15. 2. 15 / Dear Lady Ilbert / Many thanks: I shall be very glad to dine on Wednesday / Yours sincerely / E Grey.'.

Condition: Fine. KOS02200548.

Condition: Fine. Number of books: 1.

Condition: Fine. Number of books: 1.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB, which states: 'After the death of his first wife he married second, on 24 June 1933, Caroline Maud Abadie (18631948), the widow of General Sir Henry Richard Abadie; she was the daughter of Colonel Fanshawe Gostling, of the Royal Berkshire regiment.' In addition to the two letters apiece from Sir Reginald and Lady Tupper, the material includes, as Item Five, a leaf carrying a 26-line postscript from Lady Tupper to a lost letter. All but Item Five below are on uniform 12mo leaves of grey paper. In good overall condition, apart from Item Three, which is aged and worn. ONE: Tupper to Henderson, 3 February 1937. 1p, 12mo. In envelope addressed to Henderson at Rex Cottage, 7 Streets Mews, Mayfair. Signed 'Reginald Tupper'. Inviting him to dinner, 'Dinner jacket & black tie'. TWO: Tupper to Henderson, 10 February 1937. 2pp, 12mo. In envelope as One, and similarly sign. Reassuring him with regard to a letter he sent informing the Tuppers of his wife's illness: 'it was not a "party" we had invited 2 clever men to meet you but hope it is only a pleasure deferred. We are moving down to Burhill next week - & hope you will be able to bring Mrs. Henderson down to see the Kings House - we are about 2 1/2 miles from Walton Station'. THREE: Lady Tupper to Henderson's wife, 17 December 1943. 4pp, 12mo. Bifolium. No envelope. Signed 'Carrie Tupper'. She thanks her for a 'lovely miniature': 'It is so good of you to have painted it for us. & Mr. Henderson, for bringing it round this morning. It was so nice to see him, but I was distressed to hear of your accident', which has happened at 'a trying time'. She continues with reference to Christmas and her 'much prized miniatures'. FOUR: Lady Tupper to Henderson. 7pp, 12mo. On two loose leaves of grey paper and a matching bifolium. In envelope addressed to him at the Princess Beatrice Hospital, London. Signed as Three. 67 lines of text, written in a difficult hand for which she apologises twice in the letter, writing at the end: 'My hand so crippled I can't form my letters.' The letter appears to concern her health and the recipient's, with a reference to 'an abscess in my foot'. FIVE: Lady Tupper (to Henderson?). 2pp, 12mo. Final part of lost letter, comprising the 26-line two-page postscript. This is clearly written with some animation, regarding a number of individuals (including members of the Abadie family), but is unfortunately practically indecipherable.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. The Lady s World Publishing Co. 6 Essex Street, Strand, London, 1906 - 1912. Hardback, 24 issues bound into one volume, cover slightly worn but contents clean and tight. 24 issues, without wrappers, contents only bound into one volume. Contents include instructions for lace work, fancy bead work, crochet, knitting, embroidery, illustrated in b/w, with many advertisements throughout. A snapshot of the era with such items as: A Crochet Golf Coat (Ladies); Gentleman s Cycling Stocking; Motoring Scarves (many); Ecclesiastical Lace; edgings for cloths; bags, cushions etc. etc. (Very heavy item which will incur extra postage charges.).

2pp., 12mo. Written in a small close and neat hand. In good condition, on lightly aged paper. She has asked 'Lady Cunnynghame our Hon Secretary (Scottish-Polish)' to send an invitation for Major Kindersley, 'but even if it doesn't arrive in time, he will be most welcome!' She discusses his 'suggestion of having a flag-day', adding: 'We are doing what we can to help destitute Polish Children, and as you may well realize, we have our hands full: Lately we have been collecting clothes for Poles deported by Germans to France & we have purchased five lorries to help the Polish Red Cross to distribute them as transport is so difficult'. They also hope 'to build a prefabricated Hospital for Children in Warsaw (if Warsaw is in Poland) as Memorial to Gen: Sikorski'. She ends by asking him to 'claim' her on the following Friday: 'I wear Polish Red Cross uniform.' The Carmichael-Anstruthers married in 1932 and divorced in 1948. She published 'Poland's part in the War', 1943 and 'Old Polish Legends' (1945). After her divorce she married Capt. Jerzy Bondorowski.