Three Autograph Items, Used (12 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. One leaf, 8.75 x 7.5", folded in half, minor soiling and chipping, fold creases else good. No seal or addresses, later pencil note on reverse "Period of 1695. Bedford 1614-1700". Regarding the annual tithes of glergy within the diocese Exon due last Christmas (1672) and "payable to us for ye use of the right Honorable Anne Cuntesse of Bristol" and signed Bedford. John Russell. Letter from the 6th Duke of Bedford to J. Lancaster, Borough Road, Southwark and dated February 16, 1804. One leaf 14 x 9", folded in half, seal removed, fold creases, small holes, heavy soiling on reverse (address side). The Duke of Bedford writes that he is sending "a Draftfor the furnias.", the return address with note "Duke of Bedford Stableyard to J.L. draft for Money 16 Feby 1804". Joseph Lancaster, a Quaker from Southwark, founded a free elementary school called the Royal Free School and was supported by the Duke of Bedford and others. Book by the 13th Duke of Bedford "A Silver-Plated Spoon", Doubleday: Garden City 1959, 8.5 x 5.5", black cloth, 235pp, light wear and soiling to covers, offsetting to rear endpaper, partial dustjacket, bookplate else good. Signed and inscribed (1958) on the ffep and signature only on the title page. Also signed, inscribed and dated 1961 by the Dutchess of Bedford (the former Nicole Milinair). Book comes with ephemera relating to the 13th Duke and Dutchess: four page program "Detroit Town Hall Presents The Duke of BedfordNovember 18, 1959Henry and Edsel Ford Auditorium" and paperclipped to several yellowing newspaper clippings about the Duke and Dutchess, mainly 1959 to mid 1960s and a ten page (including covers) program for "Visit Britain Week Detroit January 9-14, 1961", ink note on cover, pencil underlining inside, light soiling to covers else good. Participants in this event included the Duke of Dutchess of Bedford, Basil Rathbone and Dame Margot Fonteyn. Two autograph letters signed, one signed and inscribed book and two programs, a total of five items, sold as a lot only. From the Louis L. Schlosser, Jr. collection.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. ONE: Autograph draft of conclusion of description of his meeting with Mehmet Ali ('Mehemet Ali'). The ODNB states that in July 1836 Cobden produced a pamphlet 'which analysed the Russo-Turkish dispute [.] attempting to play down the Turcophilia that was rife in Britain in the 1830s. In October Cobden embarked on a long tour, sailing via Lisbon, Gibraltar, and Malta to the eastern end of the Mediterranean, as far as Constantinople, meeting Mehmet Ali in Egypt, before returning via Greece in April 1837.' The present text is the conclusion of the draft manuscript of the account he gave of that meeting and had published in Tait's Edinburgh Magazine in November 1838. 1p, foolscap 8vo. The page is headed '20' and carries ten lines of text, one and a half lines of which are deleted. Lightly aged, worn and creased. On reverse, in pencil, in a contemporary hand: 'Cobden / M. S. S His work in Turkey'. The text reads (with deleted passage in square brackets): 'Often in recurring to my interview with this extraordinary man, [- the spring-like elasticity of whose mind evinces its power in proportion as it is pressed -] and recollecting the eagerness of his enquiries upon practical subjects, - as well as the vehemence of manner with which he sustained his opinions - evincing the spring-like elasticity of mind which manifests its power in proportion as it is pressed - I think with pleasure of the refreshing & animating scene, not unmixed with regret that I shall probably never again have the opportunity of chatting with old Mehemet Ali'. TWO: Slip of paper cut from the beginning of a letter in the third person, with reverse blank. In fair condition, lightly aged. Reads: 'Mr Cobden presents his compliments to Mr Cornwall Lewis, & begs to forward for presentation to the Lords of the Treasury, a memorial'. THREE: Printed form response with thick black border. 1p, 32mo. In fair condition, on discoloured paper. Reads (with manuscript text in square brackets): '[Mr & Mrs Cobden] return thanks for the favor of [Mr Smiths] kind enquiries. / [Midhurst 20 June 1856]'. (The word 'return' has been altered from 'returns'.).

Politician and director of Trueman, Hanbury, Buxton and Co. (1840-1924), whose entry in 'Who's who' describes his 'Recreations' as 'a keen follower of big game in four continents'. All three items 12mo and very good. The first two items on cream paper and bearing the Society's stamp; the last item on grey paper and docketed. First and last item signed 'E N Buxton'. ITEM ONE (two pages) addressed to 'Sir Trueman' [sic]: 'I have not forgotten that you asked me how my films stood the Climate & if I got any decent results in the Soudan'. Offers to show Wood 'a few' at the Athenaeum. ITEM TWO (one page only) addressed to 'Sir Henry': He is sending Wood 'the 3 negs I hope they are those you selected'. Asks Wood to get A1 slides made from them. 'I am at your service for the Photo &c any time after the ninth.' ITEM THREE (two pages) addressed to 'Sir Henry': If wood has been 'successful in getting satisfactory slides from the negs' Buxton would be 'so glad to try them against those I have'. Asks Wood to look at prints and see if any prints could be made 'in the way of slides'. 'Like many others they were taken in a failing light - the evening being the best time to make an approach - in fact the only time when it was possible with antelopes'.

From the Macqueen-Pope papers. See both their entries in the Oxford DNB. The four items in good condition, lightly aged and creased, with slight spotting to one corner of Item. Folded for postage. ONE: ALS dated 28 December 1950. 2pp, 12mo. Before sending seasonal greetings she begins: 'My dear Popie / I returned home to find your wonderful book waiting for me. Many many thanks for your tributes to myself therein & [your?] gift of the book much appreciated - I listened with pleasure to you on the Radio the way you stood your ground against the opposition consolidated your point for individuality. Cheers!' TWO: ALS, undated but from 1956. 1p, 4to. Arranging a BBC interview with MP. 'I have to choose 5-6 Photos for interview to talk about subject to B.B.C. You and me. Will you mark what you think would interest them & I will see if the subjects appeal to me too.' She will write 'saying all this' to Joyce Belfridge, who has agreed for the interview to take place near to her eight-seventh birthday (thus dating the letter). THREE: ALS, 'Tuesday'. 2pp, 12mo. 'Popie my dear / Your book has just arrived and as usual is grand. I have started reading it and am going to be late for all appointments. / I am a bit sad though to feel there is no picture of your old friends Seymour and Ella!' She ends with renewed thanks, 'a thousand times'. FOUR: ACS (unillustrated), postmarked 8 July 1957. Addressed to 'W. Macqueen Pope Esqr. / 5-6 Coventry St / London.' 'How are you both? / I do hope well with prospect of holiday. Its a long time since I have had news. / Your old friend / Ella.'.

The three items in good condition, lightly aged. Each folded. ONE: Lithographed copperplate funeral announcement. 1p, 4to. Black bordered. At foot: 'Administration spéciale des Funerailles, 70, rue des Saints Pères, Henri de Borniol, Directeur.' Headed 'M'. Begins: 'Vous êtes prié d'assister aux Convoi, Service et Enterrement, de Monsieur Charles-Rene-Forbes Conte de Montalembert, ancien Pair de France, Membre de l'Académie Française, décédé le 13 Mars 1870, muni des Sacraments de l'Eglise, en sa demeure, rue du Bac, No. 40, à l'âge de 59 ans, qui se feront le Mercredi 16 courant, à 10 heures très-précises, en l'Eglise Sainte-Clotilde, sa paroisse. / De Profundis. / On se réunira à la maison mortuaire.' The rest of the document concerns the family. TWO: Printed funeral notice, with specific details added in manuscript. 1p, 12mo. Headed 'Institut Impérial de France'. THREE: Page of autograph. 1p, 12mo. At the head, in another contemporary hand: 'Le Cte. de Montalembert'. Twelve lines of text, with a couple of deletions. Begins: 'L'enseignement primaire a pour base la religion'. Ends: 'Le second complète ces connaissances'.

The three items in fair condition, lightly aged and worn. ONE: ALS [to Bartelot] from 'J. Crosland'. (There are postcards printed by 'J. Crosland and Son, Post Office, Sutton Bridge Wisbech.') 3pp., 12mo. He begins with reference to a Wesley letter which 'has been in the family about 50 years more rather than less the family has been connected with Methodism almost from the days of Wesley himself without a break.' He also discusses 'a statue in white (parian marble) I think it is standing 6 ½ in high (Base on which he stands 1 in) in full clerical robe with open book in left hand & the right hand uplifted evidently in the act of addressing the people or preaching.' This has been 'in the family 3 generations at least'. TWO: ALS to Bartelot from Rev. J. S. Simon. 2pp., 4to. He is 'interested in John Wesley's pedigree' and has been in correspondence with 'Mr. Broadley of Bridport', who suggested he should write. He asks for elucidation regarding 'Calamy's statement', going into detail on the question of Wesley's wife's uncle Thomas Fuller. He requests 'light on the subject of the marriage and death of John Westley, and on the place of his burial'. THREE: Printed handbill in light blue and red, headed: 'The Liverpool Wesleyan Methodist Council. | BI-CENTENARY OF WESLEY'S BIRTH, | 1703 JUNE 17th 1903. | PROGRAMME'. 1p., 8vo. Includes an organ recital by Dr A. L. Peace, and contributions by seven clergymen: Joseph Jackson, T. J. Choate, E. T. Carrier, T. Hughes, Owen Roberts, H. J. Taylor and Robert Killip. No other copy traced, either on OCLC WorldCat, or on COPAC.

Various sizes. Various sizes. Daniel Boone (1734-1820), born near Reading, Pennsylvania, is known as a great pioneer and Indian fighter. His family left for North Carolina in 1750 and settled in Buffalo Lick the following year. Boone spent several years working for his father, a blacksmith and stock-raiser, and then in 1755 began his travels when he joined a North Carolina contingent in the Braddock campaign. Stories he heard from his companion, John Finley, filled him with desire for pioneering the Kentucky wilderness, but after a disastrous battle, he returned home and married Rebeccah Bryan, a neighbor. In 1767, Boone and a couple of men headed westward to explore. They returned home and that same year Finley happened by and Boone and Finley made new plans to head for Kentucky. They commenced their journey in 1769, set up camp at Station Camp Creek, and after many adventures returned home in 1771. From that point forward, Boone set out for the west on a regular basis, accompanying various parties and settlers on their journeys. He brought his family to settle in Kentucky in 1775, and was made a captain and then a major in the militia once the region became a county of Virginia. He battled the Indians, was captured by the Shawnee in 1778, but later escaped and continued to accompany new settlers into the area. Kentucky was divided into three counties the next year and Boone was made lieutenant-colonel of Fayette County and later chosen as a delegate to the legislature. Boone's skill as a pioneer far outweighed his ability to manage his affairs, for, although he had taken up many tracts of land, they had all been improperly entered and after a series of suits over a number of years, lost all of the land. He left Kentucky and settled in West Virginia, where he was appointed lieutenant-colonel of the county and later selected as its legislative delegate. Around 1789, he moved to Missouri to join his son, Daniel Morgan, where he was soon elected to public office. After Boone's wife died in 1813, he lived mostly at the home of his other son, Nathan. Boone is remembered as a great pioneer for having "the most qualities needed on the frontiercourage in a rare degree, great fortitude, an iron endurance, a mastery of woodcraft, and single expertness with the rifle. He was loyal in friendship, honest, truthful, and modest. He was one of the most respected and beloved of the nation's heroes." (DAB). Each document folded several times, very short minor tears or chipping mostly at folds, overall very good.

Letter 1 (9 March 1931): one page, 4to. fold marks, small hole with loss of two letters), good condition. Text: "Dear Charlotte | Odette is still in bed, weak as a rat & [she?] had flu & I got [me?] it. I'm being an Angel to her, but its very quiet between whiles. Would you like to lunch with me & bring your Jan one day next week? If so telephone me one fine morning. The Casino at Juan les Pains - I mean the place on the beach - used to be bright & it seems a convenient half way house between us. If Jan can't be brought, bring yourself."; [Post]card One 28 April 1931): "My dear Charlotte | I've just heard you've had some sort of operation in Paris. I'm so startled & distressed. When I came to lunch you seemed the picture of health & vigour. I hope its one of those matters that irritate & pass away & that you'll be back before I am in the south of France & the sunshine. All my good wishes, - my very very good wishes, dear Charlotte \ H.G. | My good wishes too to Jan. I don't [underlined] like these things happening to my friends."; [Postcard Two (incomplete, missing first page): "and everything will be [loving?] again. If Odette makes difficulties then all these dreams will vanish into air. I can turn her out of the house but not out of the farm & I can lock up the [hall?] and garage; that being the peculiar tangle created by the Grasse Lawyers. I may use their [power?] to force her to accept my very fair terms for a settlement, but if this thing has to be done contentiously it may waste another year. | Bless Charlotte & Jan." Letter Two (12 Dec. 1949): Text: "The [Clipper??See Image] is now postponed to the 17th. So a meditative Evening may still be possible. | Your slippers are a constant comfort. I am wearing them now | Bless you". WITH two photographs, one with obscured message in Wells's hand. Photograph a.: Head and shoulders (just about) of smiling Well's with, bottom right, obscured words in Wells' hand, "Love to dear [wise?] Charlotte [Boissevain]", 16 x 20cm with closed tear and sl. damage (verso has remnants of a laying down; Photograph b.: Postcard-type photograph, 15 x 10cm, serrated edge, good conditionfeaturing Wells (hat and bow tie) with Charlotte and Jan Boissevain, and an unidentified male, seated at a cafe table. On verson the stamp of the photographer, "Photo J. Feneyrol | Villa de la Terrasse Cannes [.]" with pencilled identification of Wells and the Boissevain. AND envelope addressed by Wells to Charlotte Boissevain. SEE IMAGES. Note: Charlotte Boissevain nee Ives " was an American actress who appeared on Broadway and in silent films". This material derives from a collection of letters from distinguished friends (Rebecca West, Somerset Maugham, H.L. Mencken (all catalogued separately)). A note accompanied this collection: "Letters from Rebecca West | H.G. Wells | Somerset Maugham | H.L. Mencken.| To Charlotte Boissevain. | Charlotte Boissevain gave these documents to Paul Gallico to 'keep safely'. [Signed] V.G. [Virginia Gallico presumably]. A photocopy of this item is included in this collection.

From the papers of Sarah Emmeline Hamilton, whose extensive collection of letters from her lover the poet Patric Hamilton is offered separately. Sail is a widely-respected poet. He has presented the BBC Radio 3 programme 'Poetry Now' and 'Time for Verse' on BBC Radio 4. ITEMS ONE to SEVENTEEN: Printed keepsakes, fourteen of which are Christmas cards, nicely printed on thick paper (two naming the printers as 'Maslands of Tiverton, Devon'), eight of which have attractive illustrations by Erica Sail ('EJS'): 'Chickweed' (2007), 'Echo', 'From the Larch', 'The Glimmering', 'Jacaranda','A Leaf Falling' (2000), 'Slack' (2010), 'Winter Solstice' (1997). The other bifoliums are: 'Annunciation', 'At Christmas', 'The Cablecar', 'Looking In' (tentatively dated by SEH to December 1989), 'Relics', 'Songs of Darkness' (1993, with long message announcing his marriage to Helen Bird; of the poem SEH writes: 'P[atric]. D[ickinson]. Said too many adjectives!'). Also present is the poem 'Proofs', printed on one side of an 8vo of thick green paper, with inscription to SEH on the reverse. Also 'Chamelion Song', in red ink on one side of 12mo grey card, which is the one of only two out of the seventeen keepsakes not to be signed by Sail (seven 'Lawrence', eight 'Lawrence and Helen' and one with his wife's genuine signature). The other unsigned keepsake has the poem 'Winter Sketch' on the recto of the first leaf of a 12mo bifolium of thin paper; dated by SEH to December 2018. EIGHTEEN: Autograph Card Signed from 'Lawrence' to 'Patric [Dickinson]'. 24 June 1984; from Puddington, Devon. Illustration on one side; no stamp or postmark. Discussing a BBC Radio 3 poetry broadcast: '[.] In Shaun's absence, Piers Plowright will argue for us at the next R3 planning meeting. If that is no go, then the programme becomes a reading by you, solo. [.]' NINETEEN: A long Autograph Letter Signed: 6 April 1990, with letterhead of Richmond Villa, Exeter; 1p, 8vo. TWENTY: A long Autograph Card Signed: 10 March 2017, on Richmond Villa letterhead; responding to Item Six below, and discussing Patric Dickinson's literary reputation. TWENTY-ONE: Photocopy of poem 'from Sea Pictures'. 1p, 12mo. Dated by SEH 15 December 2017. TWENTY-TWO: Photocopy of poems 'Olympic Cyclists' and 'Lundy Headland', each 1p, 8vo, and each dated by SEH 10 March 2017. TWENTY-THREE: Publicity notice for Sail's Enitharmon Press anthology 'The Heart's Granary', dated 29 August 2017, signed by director Stephen Stuart-Smith and addressed to SEH. 2pp, 8vo. TWENTY-FOUR: Signed Autograph Draft of letter (1p, 8vo) from SEH to Sail, 3 March 2017, discussing Dickinson's literary reputation. (Item Two above is a response.) TWENTY-FIVE: Copy of Sail's first volume of verse, 'Opposite Views' (J. M. Dent & Sons, 1974). With ownership inscription 'Patric Dickinson'. In poor condition: worn, aged, wormed and with leaves loose. TWENTY-SIX: Copy of Sail's second volume of verse, 'The Drowned River' (Mandeville Press, 1978). Stitched pamphlet: one of 250 copies. Worn and with staining to covers. THREE: Copy of Sail's fourth collection of verse, 'Devotions' (Secker & Warburg, 1987). Inscribed: 'to Sarah, / with love, / Lawrence / October 1989'. See Image.

Condition: Very Good. 1) Autograph manuscript: 4pp., on 8vo U.S. Senate sheets in pencil, dated 24 Aug. 1904. 2) TLS, from W. R. Glasscock of Ovando Mercantile, dated July 11, 1905: 2pp.,on 2 oblong 8vo sheets letterhead. 3) Typescript, dated 1900: 6 pp., 4to. "Magnificently coarse" and a formidable Philadelphia Boss and Senator, Boies Penrose (18601921), i.e. "Big Grizzly," dominated the Gilded Age world of Pennsylvania Republican politics for thirty years. Penrose was literally larger-than-life, at six foot four he was an enormously obese man with an extraordinary intellect and an even more extraordinary appetite. Purportedly, Penrose would routinely eat a dozen eggs for breakfast with twelve rolls, copious coffee and a huge slab of ham. Graduated from Harvard, the name of "Big Grizzly" stuck while hunting in Wyoming with his brother "the latter was badly mauled by a bear; [and] disregarding the advice of the guides, Boies carried him out of the wilderness on his shoulders." A big game hunting enthusiast, later in life he had to have a special horse and saddle because of his girth. Largely friendless, nationalistic, nativist, cynical, ethical yet corrupt ("One of his favorite schemes, the "squeeze bill," extracted large campaign contributions from wealthy industries by threatening them with punitive legislation near election time." ANB), Penrose was more interested in power than self-gain. He was a large figure on the national stage, promoting Big Business interests, knocking down labor rights, fighting against woman suffrage, Prohibition and the income tax, and helping to promote Theodore Roosevelt's nomination as vice president under McKinley. Yet he disliked Roosevelt ("a cock-eyed little runt") and Woodrow Wilson ("a schoolmarm") and he was rumored to have thrown the 1920 presidential nomination to Warren Harding. Penrose was scrupulous with having all correspondence addressed to him replied to promptly. He relied on a bevy of secretaries and was one of the first major politicians to understand the power of the telephone, racking up monthly thousands of dollars in bills. "Public office is the last refuge of a scoundrel" is perhaps the most famous Penrose quote. ANB observes: "The last of the big bosses, he valued political power above all else, including friendship and statesmanship.". 1) Autograph manuscript: 4pp., on 8vo U.S. Senate sheets in pencil, dated 24 Aug. 1904. 2) TLS, from W. R. Glasscock of Ovando Mercantile, dated July 11, 1905: 2pp.,on 2 oblong 8vo sheets letterhead. 3) Typescript, dated 1900: 6 pp., 4to.

Condition: Very Good. Three disparate autograph items from Eleanor Powell, the popular movie actress and dancer. They include: * A black and white photo of her with some fans with her name written in ink at the top * Autograph written on small green sheet of paper with "Best Wishes Always, Don't forget, Eleanor Powell, 1933. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Piece of the Past, Inc. * Two page letter written in red ink in 1979 to Lew Young in Victoria British Columbia from her home in Beverly Hills. It is a chatty letter about taking Aubrey to Disneyland; saying that she is going to the banquet this year to sign books; sending her love to his mother and lamenting the loss of Jack Haley Sr. and John Wayne; more about Aubrey; and seeing Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney at teh Pontages theater. She signs the letter "Ellie." All in about very good condition. AUTO/072525. Signed.

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Two postcards and an autograph letter signed by Rehan. Ada Rehan (1860-1916) was a popular American actress. She was the leading lady in Augustin Daly's Theatre Company, excelling in Shakespearean roles as well as many contemporary state comedies. The three items here are: 1. 1906 postcard to William Winter, drama critic, not signed, hoping he will again see the Victoria Hotel in England; 2. 1909 autograph letter signed to Winter's son William Jr., inviting him for tea; 3. 1911 initialed postcard to William Winter from England.