LEOPOLD II: (1835-1909) King of the Belgians 1865-1909. A good A.L.S., Leopold, four pages, 8vo, Chateau de Laeken (Brussels), 27th July 1866, to his sister, Charlotte (‘Ma chere Charlotte’), on the King’s personal printed black bordered mourning stationery, in French. The King commences his letter by recommending Elisa de Try ‘jeune artiste appuyee tres fort par Servais et Liannard, couverte de succes dans les salons de Paris et 1er prix de notre Conservatoire’ (Translation: ‘a young artiste supported very strongly by Servais and Liannard, covered with success in the salons of Paris and 1st prize recipient of our music school’) and continues to provide news of the current political and military landscape in Europe, ‘cette belle armee autrichienne detruite, les prussiens devant Vienne….tout cela en moins de 30 jours de temps. La Prusse est a un moment preponderant en Europe. L'Empereur Napoleon occupe le second rang, la Russie le 3er at l'Angleterre le dernier’ (Translation: ‘this beautiful Austrian army destroyed, the Prussians in front of Vienna…..all that in less than 30 days. Prussia is at this time preponderant in Europe. The Emperor Napoleon occupies the second rank, Russia the 3rd and England the last’), further congratulating himself on the fact that public spirit and a feeling of nationalism has never been better in Belgium, although explaining that he would have liked to have put his army on a good footing, but ‘malheureusement je n'obtiens rien du cabinet et notre armee reste trop dependante des caprices et de la fortune’ (Translation: ‘unfortunately I get nothing from the Cabinet and our army remains too dependent on whims and fortune’). Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by the King ‘A Sa Majeste l’Imperatrice du Mexique’. Together with an A.L.S. by Felix Eloin, a Belgian diplomat and Chief of the Civil Cabinet of Emperor of Maximilian I of Mexico, two pages, 8vo, Vienna, 1st August 1866, to a Count, in French, also recommending Elisa de Try. Some light overall age wear and minor staining, G, 2Charlotte of Belgium (1840-1927) Belgian Princess, younger sister of King Leopold II. Carlota’s marriage to Archduke Maximilian of Austria, later Emperor of Mexico, resulted in her becoming an Archduchess of Austria (in 1857) and Empress of Mexico (in 1864).Elisa de Try (1846-1922) French virtuoso cellist who performed as a soloist in the second half of the 19th century.
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ALBERT I & ELISABETH: ALBERT I (1875-1934) King of the Belgians 1909-34 & ELISABETH OF BAVARIA (1876-1965) Duchess of Bavaria who served as Queen of the Belgians 1909-34 as the wife of King Albert I. An unusual pair of signed presentation montages by King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth individually, the King's 4to card featuring an affixed 3.5 x 5 photograph to the centre, the image depicting him in a head and shoulders pose wearing his uniform, with a circular gold coloured coat of arms affixed to the upper left corner and a gold and red coloured metallic monogram A with a crown atop fixed to the lower left corner, and with black, gold and red ribbons mounted to the right edge. Signed ('Albert') in dark fountain pen ink with his name alone beneath his portrait. The Queen's 4to card features a good vintage sepia 6.5 x 9 photograph, the image depicting Elisabeth standing in a three-quarter length pose and wearing a tiara. Photograph by Alban of Brussels and bearing their pencil signature to the lower left corner. To the right edge of the image are two black, gold and red striped ribbons affixed with two red wax seals of differing sizes, each featuring different impressions of coats of arms (the larger with a small piece detached from the border). Signed ('Elisabeth') by the Queen in dark fountain pen ink with her name alone to the lower mount of the photograph. Some light foxing and minor age wear to both, G to about VG, 2
VICTORIA, PRINCESS ROYAL: (1840-1901) German Empress and Queen of Prussia March-June 1888 as the wife of German Emperor Frederick III. The eldest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the Princess Royal was the mother of Kaiser Wilhelm II. A.L.S., V. Empss. Frederick, eight pages, 8vo, Windsor Castle, 1st July 1897, to Mrs. Craven (?) on black bordered mourning stationery. Empress Frederick thanks her correspondent for their kind letter and good suggestions and continues to discuss Victoria House, commenting 'I distinctly & particularly laid a stress on the 3 branches of work - the one in Hospitals, - the one in private houses (paid) and the other for the sick poor in their own homes (unpaid). I do not like detaching a branch from the “Victoria House” - the whole institution is not enough advertised I admit, - but we cannot do much more in that respect', further adding that she should like a home for retired nurses, referring to a lack of nurses in Germany ('either for rich - or poor, and they are most sadly wanted') and the desire she had to have a national training school for them, explaining 'but oh! 1888 has deprived me of all power & possibility to do these things. The reigning Empress has both the power & the means', further remarking 'I meant to train nurses for Greece! - That poor unfortunate country so dear to me is ruined (for the present at least) - I wanted to train nurses for Detmold…..and now most likely my children have lost Detmold, and all that has gone!! Difficulties, disappointments & aggravation meet one at every turn. If a good training school (English) were started at Cyprus then Greek women could go and get their training there! What a blessing that would be!' Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
JOSEF FRANZ: (1895-1957) Archduke of Austria & Prince of Hungary, son of Archduke Joseph August of Austria, the last Palatine of Hungary. A.M.Q.S., Archiduc Fr. Joseph Francois, one page, 4to, n.p., 17th April 1957. The Archduke has penned a brief note, in French, to the page, addressed to 'Cher Maestro et collegue' sending him a thousand thanks and in a seemingly playful way adding a brief musical quotation based on the name of the composer Sibelius, inviting the recipient to 'Prendre joie!' (Translation: 'Take joy!'). Some light creasing and minor age wear, GJean Sibelius (1865-1957) Finnish composer.The Archduke, presumably an admirer of Sibelius, died on 25th September 1957, just five days after Finland's greatest composer had passed away at the age of 91.
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[FRANCESCO II SFORZA]:(1495-1535) Duke of Milan 1521-35, the last member of the Sforza family to rule Milan. Manuscript letter issued in the name of Francesco II Sforza and signed ('B. Patellan') by Benedetto Patellani, secretary of the Senate, one page, oblong 4to, Viglenani, 11th January 1531, to Doctor Pretori Berthous, in Latin. The text relates to the litigation of the men of Casal Noxete (?) within the jurisdiction of the Doctor and instructs him to 'notify the venerable brothers of St. Francois of our city to appear before our senate at the second hearing…..to plead with their lawyers on their rights' and further requesting that Patellani be informed of the provision of the means of defence. With address panel and blind embossed paper seal to the verso. Some light overall staining and minor age wear and with a few small holes, only very minimally affecting a few words of text, G
V.I.P.S THE: A good vintage signed 7.5 x 9.5 photograph by both Richard Burton (Paul Andros) and Maggie Smith (Miss. Mead) individually, the image depicting Burton seated at a desk with Smith standing at his side in a scene from the comedy-drama film The V.I.P.s (1963). Signed by both Burton and Smith in bold fountain pen inks with their names alone to light areas at the base of the image. VG
RAINIER & KELLY: RAINIER III (1923-2005) Sovereign Prince of Monaco 1949-2005 & KELLY GRACE (1929-1982) American actress, Academy Award winner. Later Princess of Monaco. Vintage dark fountain pen ink signatures by both Prince Painier III ('Rainier, Prince de Monaco') and Grace Kelly ('Grace de Monaco') individually to the lower edge of a plain postcard. Above each of the signatures appear neatly affixed newspaper portraits of the Royal couple. A few minor, light stains, not affecting the signatures, otherwise about VG
ANDREW OF GREECE AND DENMARK: (1882-1944) Prince of Greece and Denmark, father of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Vintage signed 2 x 5.5 photograph, the image depicting the Prince standing in a full-length pose wearing a ceremonial uniform with sash and medals and holding a sword in his hands. Signed ('Andre, Prince de Grece') in bold black fountain pen in to the base of the image and dated November 1936 in his hand. Together with an A.N.S., with his initial A, one page, 8vo, n.p., 20th November 1936, in French. The Prince writes, in full, 'Je reviens bientot' (Translation: 'I'll be back soon'). Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by the Prince to Madame Therese Salvatori in Monaco. Some light age wear, about VG, 2
OLIVER!: Signed 10 x 8 photograph by both Mark Lester (Oliver Twist) and Jack Wild (Artful Dodger) individually, the image depicting the two child actors stood together in three-quarter length poses in costume in a scene from the period musical drama film Oliver! (1968). Signed by both in bold silver inks with their names alone to the image. Together with a signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of the young Mark Lester standing in a half-length pose in costume as Joe Evans, alongside a horse, in a scene from the drama film Black Beauty (1971). Signed by Lester in blue fountain pen ink to a light area at the head of the image. VG to EX, 2
MARIE OF ROMANIA: (1875-1938) British Princess, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, and the last Queen of Romania (1914-27) as the wife of King Ferdinand I. A good signed postcard photograph of the Queen, the oval Felix image from Paris depicting Marie of Romania standing in a half-length pose, wearing her nurse habits. Signed ('Marie') in bold dark fountain pen ink to a light area of the image, and dated 1916-19 in her hand. Bearing to the lower white border the photographer´s blind embossed logo. Some light remnants of tape affixing, otherwise G
GEORGE, CROWN PRINCE OF SERBIA: (1887-1972) Serbian Prince, eldest son of King Peter I and the older brother of King Alexander I of Yugoslavia. A.L.S., G. Karageorgewitch, two pages, 8vo, n.p., n.d., to a lady, on attractive colour monogrammed stationery, in French. The Prince writes, in part, 'Si vous le voulez bien nous n'irons pas au Musee Galliera: c'est un ramassis de laisser pour compte et de tous ces deja-vus des des dernieres expositions. C'est drole que la ville de Paris se soit melee de l'organisation .....Je le suis aussi de ne m'etre pas souvenu ques les musees sont clos les lundis' (Translation: 'If you don't mind, we won't go to the Galliera Museum: it's a bunch of things to leave behind and all those deja-vus from the lastest exhibitions. It's funny that the city of Paris got involved in the organisation…..I'm also silly for not remembering that the museums are closed on Mondays'), adding that they could go another day, but that he would rather not make the effort as it would only to be to see things that have 'deja trainees partout' (Translation: 'already been dragged everywhere'). With blank integral leaf. Some very light, minimal age wear, VG
WLADYSLAW IV VASA: (1595-1648) King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania 1632-48 and the disputed Tsar of Russia 1610-13. L.S., Vladislaus Rex, one page, folio, Warsaw, 27th December 1642, to Onorato Visconti, in Latin. The King sends his compliments and good wishes on the elevation of his correspondent to an honorary title, in part, 'Rev[erendissi]mo signor, Quando finance Vs. non ci havesse certificate il suo affetto sicome abbondanta[men]te ha fatto nell'uff[icio] che con Noi ha passato per le Feste del santo Natale, l'haveressimo nulladimento molto ben compreso dalla sua amorevolezza……L'accertiamo di haverlo aggradito pienam[en]te e di corrisponderle con ogni volonta in desiderar all'incontro a Lei ogni maggior bene' (Partial translation: 'We assure you that we have fully accepted it and that we correspond to it with every will in desiring every greater good for you'). With integral address leaf and affixed seal (causing a small oval area of light discolouration to the body of text). Loosely contained in the original paper wrappers bearing a contemporary annotation. About VG Onorato Visconti (1585-1645) Italian Roman Catholic cleric and papal diplomat who was appointed inquisitor for Malta by Pope Urban VIII in 1624 and as apostolic nuncio in Warsaw in 1630. Visconti was recalled to Rome in 1636 and although Urban VIII did not consider Visconti's performance satisfactory, Wladyslaw IV took the opposite view and proposed him for elevation to the cardinal's dignity because of his imperial privilege. However, the Pope found Poland's demand unacceptable, referring to a decree of the Council of Trent which said that only those candidates who belonged to the respective nation would be admitted, and to a bull of Pius IV that only Princes could make a recommendation in whose jurisdiction the candidate lived. The dispute over this continued for four years without reaching a conclusion. Despite repeated requests from Wladyslaw IV, the Barberini Pope never considered Visconti for the cardinalate and even ignored him at his last cardinal elevation on 13th July 1643.
CZARTORYSKA IZABELLA ELZBIETA: (1832-1899) Polish Princess and noblewoman. A.L.S., Iza. Czartoryska, Psse. Dzialynska, two pages, 8vo, n.p., n.d., to [Mary Ford], on the princess's attractive monogrammed stationery, in French. The Princess states 'Il faut que Madame Louis m'ait inspire une grande confiance en votre bonte pour oser m'adresser a votre bienveillante charite sans avoir l'honneur d'etre connue de vous' (Translation: 'Madame Louis must have inspired me with great confidence in your kindness to dare to address myself to your benevolent charity without having the honour of being known to you') and continues 'La vente annuelle au profit des Polonais doit avoir lieu bientot et je me croirais tres heureuse si vous daignez m'accorder votre precieux concourse. Les circonstances deplorables dans lesquelles nous nous trouvons, les malheurs qui nous accablent de toutes parts sont autant de frieres a votre sympathie…..' (Translation: 'The annual sale for the benefit of the Poles should take place soon and I would think myself very happy if you deign to grant me your precious help. The deplorable circumstances in which we find ourselves, the misfortunes which overwhelm us on all sides are so many grounds for your sympathy…..'). Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VGMary Ford (1816-1910) Daughter of Sir Arscott Ourry Molesworth and the third wife of the English travel writer Richard Ford (1796-1858).
VOLKONSKY PYOTR: (1776-1852) Russian Prince and General Field Marshal who commanded the Russian troops at the Battle of Austerlitz (1805) and was one of the closest advisers to Emperor Alexander I. A.L.S., le P. P. V., two pages, 12mo, Tsarskoye Selo, 8th September 1832, to his mother, in French. Volkonsky writes, in part, 'Je suis tres charme d'apprendre bonne maman que votre demenagement ne vous a pas fait du mal, & vous remercie beaucoup pour la bonte que vous avez eu de me donner vous meme de vos nouvelles. Je fais des voeux pour votre entier retablissement et ne manquerai pas de remplir votre commission a l'Imperatrice, qui se porte bien, mais devient tres lourde' (Translation: 'I am very pleased to learn, dear mother, that your move has not harmed you, & thank you very much for the kindness you have had in giving me your news yourself. I wish for your full recovery and will not fail to fulfil your commission to the Empress, who is doing well, but is becoming very heavy'). With blank integral leaf. A couple of very minor, light traces of former mounting, otherwise VG
VOLKONSKY PYOTR: (1776-1852) Russian Prince and General Field Marshal who commanded the Russian troops at the Battle of Austerlitz (1805) and was one of the closest advisers to Emperor Alexander I. L.S., Le P. Pierre Volkonsky, one page, folio, Saint Petersburg, 20th March/1st April 1839, to Baron de Barante, on the printed stationery of the Chancellery of the Ministere de la Maison de l'Empereur, in French. Volkonsky informs his correspondent of the delivery of 'le masque en bronze de Charles XII de Suede' (Translation: 'the bronze mask of Charles XII of Sweden') which he had referred to in previous correspondence, further taking the opportunity to renew the assurances of the high consideration in which he holds his correspondent. Some light staining to the edges and one small tear to the right edge of the central fold, GAmable Guillaume Prosper Brugiere (1782-1866) Baron de Barante. French statesman and historian who served as ambassador to Turin and Saint Petersburg.
NICHOLAS I: (1796-1855) Emperor of Russia 1825-55. L.S., Nicolas, a good and bold signature example, three pages, folio, Saint Petersburg, 23rd March 1837, to His Majesty the King of Naples, in Cyrillic. The manuscript letter informs the King, 'Our Dear Brother and Friend.. after having accepted the petition received from our Privy Councillor, Chamberlain and Cavalier Count Adam Matushevits, who is residing now at the Court of Your Majesty as our Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Minister, we relieve him from his duty and Envoy..´. Countersigned at the foot by Karl Nesselrode. Accompanied by the original envelope wrapper bearing a large Imperial paper seal. Some extremely light, minor age wear, otherwise VG Ferdinand II (1810-1859) King of the Two Sicilies 1830-59. Karl Nesselrode (1780-1862) Russian Count and Diplomat. Foreign Affairs Minister 1816-56. Nesselrode served under Tsars Alexander I, Nicholas I and Alexander II.
ALEXANDROVNA XENIA: (1875-1960) Russian Grand Duchess, the eldest daughter of Tsar Alexander III of Russia and the sister of Emperor Nicholas II. A.L.S., Tanti (being her family name), two pages, 8vo, n.p. (Wilderness House, Hampton Court Palace, Richmond upon Thames?), 29th June 1957, to 'Mdm. Kykyshina (being the family name of her sister, Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna), in English and Cyrillic. The Grand Duchess states that she is just writing a few lines, however 'a proper letter' is in the making but she finds 'it an impossibility to “work on it” because of the heat!', complaining that she feels weak and exhausted, referring to some individuals who bask in the sun all day ('he is as brown as twenty arabs') and further sending her sister some letters (no longer present), commenting 'Here enclosed are the letters. I know you will be pleased to have Papa's…..to you & Mama! But please destroy Mama's & mine in answer to Mama's, you know which I mean. There are a few of his to Georgie [Grand Duke George Alexandrovich, their brother] & some from the latter, if you care to have them too - say so. Can't write any longer, my hand sticks to the paper'. Some very light, minimal age wear, VG
OXENSTIERNA AXEL: (1583-1654) Count of Sodermore. Swedish statesman who served as Lord High Chancellor of Sweden 1612-54. A confidant of King Gustavus Adolphus and Queen Christina, Oxenstierna is widely considered as one of the most influential people in Swedish history. A.L.S., Oxenstierna, one page, oblong 8vo, Stockholm, 4th August 1629, in Early Modern Swedish. The untranslated letter comprises nine lines of boldly penned, dark text. Some very light age wear, VG
OSCAR II: (1829-1907) King of Sweden 1872-1907 and King of Norway 1872-1905. A.L.S., Oscar, two pages, 8vo, Drottingholm [Palace, Stockholm], 22nd September 1876, to Mr. de Lagreje, on attractive blue and gold monogrammed stationery featuring a crown, in French. The King thanks his correspondent for having informed him of the happy news of his son's marriage to Mademoiselle de la Loyere, remarking 'Vous avez bien fait de penser, que je m'interesserais a tout evenement heureux pour vous et pour les votres, et je vous prie d'etre l'interprete de mes voeux et de mes felicitations aupres des nouveaux maries' (Translation: 'You did well to think that I would be interested in any happy event for you and yours, and I ask you to be the interpreter of my wishes and my congratulations to the newlyweds') and further adding in a postscript 'Comme temoignage de ma bienveillance toute particuliere pour vous je nommerai votre fils chevalier d'un de mes ordres' (Translation: 'As a testimony of my particular benevolence for you, I will name your son a Knight of one of my Orders'). Some very light, minor age wear and one extremely small, neat tear to the edge of a fold, VG
STUART JAMES: (1688-1766) The Old Pretender. Prince of Wales, son of King James II and VII of England, Scotland and Ireland. L.S., votre bon Amy, Jacques R, one page, 4to, Bologna, 22nd January 1729, to the Marquis Scotti Chiapponi, in French. The exiled Prince states that he received his correspondent's kind letter, on the occasion of last Christmas, with great satisfaction and continues to remark 'Les voeux pleins de ferveur que vous avez faits pour moi me sont trop agreables, pour manquer a vous en temoigner ma sensibilite, et a vous donner cette assurance de toute l'estime que je fais de votre personne' (Translation: 'The wishes full of fervour that you have made for me are too pleasant for me to fail to show you my sensitivity to them, and to give you this assurance of all the esteem I have for your person'). With integral address leaf bearing a small red wax seal (small area of paper loss caused by the original breaking of the seal). A few very light, minor stains to the edges and light age wear, VG
GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of Great Britain and Ireland 1760-1820. D.S., George R, a 'mad' example, as King, at the head, one page (vellum), Court at St. James's, 1st February 1809. The partially printed document, completed in manuscript, is a military commission appointing J. B. Hart to be a Captain in the 95th Regiment of Foot commanded by Major General Coote Manningham. Countersigned at the foot by the Earl of Liverpool (1770-1828) British Prime Minister 1812-27 and Secretary of State for War and the Colonies 1809-12. A few light stains, not affecting the signatures, and the upper left corner very slightly and neatly clipped. About VGCoote Manningham (1765-1809) British Major General who served in the French Revolutionary Wars and also played a significant role in the creation and early development of the 95th Rifles of which he was Colonel in Chief..
GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36. Autograph Minute, Appd. G. R. I., at the head of a T.L.S. by Edward Shortt (1862-1935) British lawyer and politician who served as Home Secretary 1919-22, one page, 4to, Whitehall, London, 27th May 1919, on the blind embossed stationery of the Home Office. The dictated text states, in full, 'Mr. Secretary Shortt with his humble duty to Your Majesty has the honour to recommend that the persons whose names are given in the attached list (no longer present) be appointed Companions of the Imperial Service Order'. Some light age wear and minor creasing, largely to the edges, and with a couple of small pinholes to the upper left corner, G
GEORGE, DUKE OF KENT: (1902-1942) British Air Commodore, son of King George V and Queen Mary. Killed in an air accident during World War II. Vintage signed Christmas greetings card, the small 8vo folding card featuring a colour printed illustration to the cover of daisies and an owl perched on a tree branch, silhouetted by the sun behind him. Signed ('George') by the Duke in fountain pen ink beneath a printed greeting, further adding the words 'with many thanks for the calendar' in his hand to the upper edge. Together with Marina, Duchess of Kent (1906-1968) Princess of Greece and Denmark, wife of George, Duke of Kent. Vintage signed Christmas greetings card, the small 8vo folding card featuring a colour printed illustration of various flowers to the cover (identified by their Latin names to the inside). Signed ('To you all from Marina') by the Duchess in black ink above and below a printed greeting. Some light age wear, VG, 2
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER: (1900-2002) Queen consort of the United Kingdom 1936-52 as the wife of King George VI. An excellent, large vintage signed 20 x 27 photograph, the image depicting the Queen seated in a three-quarter length pose. Photograph by Dorothy Wilding and published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd. Signed ('Elizabeth R') by the Queen in fountain pen ink to the lower mount and dated 1948 in her hand. Framed and glazed in the original wooden frame to an overall size of 21.5 x 28.5. A couple of very light, minor stains to the edges of the mount, VG
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER: (1900-2002) Queen consort of the United Kingdom 1936-52 as the wife of King George VI. Vintage signed Christmas greetings card, the stiff 8vo folding card featuring a photograph to the inside of the Queen Mother seated in a half-length pose holding a small bouquet of flowers in her hands. Signed ('from Elizabeth R') in bold black fountain pen ink beneath a printed greeting, 1959. With a gold embossed crown to the front cover. Some light overall foxing and minor age wear, G
ELIZABETH II & PRINCE PHILIP: ELIZABETH II: (1926-2022) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952-2022 & PRINCE PHILIP (1921-2021) Duke of Edinburgh, Consort of Queen Elizabeth II 1952-2021. A good vintage signed Christmas greetings card by both Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip individually, the small 4to stiff cream folding card featuring an image to the inside depicting the Queen and Prince Philip seated in full-length poses on picnic rugs on the south lawn of Balmoral Castle, accompanied by their young children Prince Charles and Princess Anne, as well as the infant Prince Andrew and a corgi. Signed ('Elizabeth R') by the Queen and signed ('Philip') by the Prince, both in fountain pen inks to the lower border beneath the image, and dated 1960 in the Queen's hand. With a printed greeting opposite and two gold embossed royal ciphers to the front cover. Some light overall foxing, otherwise VG
SADEK NARRIMAN: (1933-2005) Queen consort of Egypt 1951-52, the second wife of King Farouk. Scarce fountain pen ink signature ('Narriman') and date, 21st March 1953, in her hand on a page removed from an autograph album. With various attachments neatly affixed to the page including a small photograph of Sadek in a head and shoulders pose and two blind embossed coats of arms of the Kingdom of Egypt. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
AHMAD II: (1862-1942) Bey of Tunis 1929-42. D.S., as Ahmad Bey, in Arabic, one page, folio, Royal Palace, Tunis, 2nd May 1930, in Arabic. The attractive partially printed document features the coat of arms of Tunis at the head within a decorative archway and borders, and awards Leonard Louvel, Director of the Civil Cabinet of the of the Minister of War in Paris with the Order of Nichan-Iftikhar (Grand Officer, First Class). Accompanied by an official partially printed French translation of the document authorised and signed by two officials (one the Minister Plenipotentiary) of the Residence Generale de France in Tunis. Some light staining and creasing to the borders of Ahmad Bey's document and with a lengthy split to the left half of the central horizontal fold, the translation with some age wear and a large tear to the right edge (repaired with sellotape to the verso), just affecting the text. FR to G, 2
AHMAD II: (1862-1942) Bey of Tunis 1929-42. D.S., as Ahmad Bey, in Arabic, one page, folio, Royal Palace, Tunis, 19th January 1935, in Arabic. The attractive partially printed document features the coat of arms of Tunis at the head within a decorative archway and borders, and awards the President of the French-Tunis Friendship Club with the Order of Iftikhar, 4th Class. Some light overall creasing and minor age wear, G
FRANCO FRANCISCO: (1892-1975) Spanish General who served as Caudillo, in a dictatorship as Head of State of Spain 1936-75. An attractive and unusual signed presentation montage, the 4to card featuring a colour 8 x 8.5 photographic reproduction of a painting of Franco in a head and shoulders pose wearing ceremonial uniform, with two red and orange ribbons affixed to the right edge by a good red wax seal and impression at the base. Signed by Franco in dark fountain pen ink to the border beneath the image and dated 8th September 1971 in his hand. Some very light, minor staining to the base, only very slightly affecting the signature, otherwise about VG
CLEMENCEAU GEORGES: (1841-1929) French Prime Minister 1906-09, 1917-20. Vintage signed and inscribed sepia postcard photograph of the Father of Victory in a head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Henri Manuel and bearing his blind embossed credit stamp to the lower right corner. Signed by Clemenceau in bold black fountain pen ink to a light area of the image. One minor ink blot at the beginning of the inscription, some light, minor silvering and a few minimal traces of former mounting to the verso. About VG
THOREZ MAURICE: (1900-1964) French politician who served as General Secretary of the French Communist Party 1930-64 and as Deputy Prime Minister of France 1946-47. Vintage signed sepia postcard photograph of Thorez standing outdoors in a half-length pose alongside the French Communist politician Marcel Cachin (1869-1958), apparently at a rally or meeting and with several other men in the background. Signed by Thorez in dark fountain pen ink with his name alone to the lower border. A couple of light, minor surface creases, otherwise VG
HONECKER ERICH: (1912-1994) German communist politician who served as General Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany from 1971-89, leaving office shortly before the fall of the Berlin Wall. Signed 4 x 6 photograph of Honecker in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in blue ink to a light area of the image and dated 5th March 1980 in his hand. Some very light, minimal age wear, VG
‘Yes, my task is heavy, but I am certain that I will not miss my goal’ MUSSOLINI BENITO: (1883-1945) Italian Fascist Dictator of World War II. A fine A.L.S., Mussolini, two pages (written to the first and third sides of the bifolium), 8vo, n.p. (Rome), n.d. (22nd December 1922), to Jean de Bonnefon ('Mon cher confrere'), on the printed stationery of Il Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri, marked Personelle in French. Mussolini writes, 'Votre article qu'on a deja traduit pour Il Gironale di Roma et sur Il popolo d'Italia, m'a profondement emu. Je ne sais pas s'il y a eu d'autres personnes qui aient si vivement compris mon esprit, comme vous avez fait. Oui, ma tache est lourde, mais j'ai la certitude que je ne manquerai pas mon but. Et je travaille….' (Translation: 'Your article, which has already been translated for Il Gironale di Roma and Il popolo d'Italia, moved me deeply. I don't know if there were ever other people who understood my mind so keenly as you did. Yes, my task is heavy, but I am certain that I will not miss my goal. And I work….'). Accompanied by the original envelope (some tears and small areas of paper loss where opened) hand addressed by Mussolini. Some light age wear and a few minimal traces of former mounting to the verso, VGJean de Bonnefon (1867-1928) French journalist and Catholic author. Mussolini's letter is written in the aftermath of the March on Rome, the organised mass demonstration and coup d'etat of October 1922 which led to King Victor Emmanuel III appointing Mussolini as Prime Minister on 30th October, thereby transferring political power to the fascists. On the following day the fascist blackshirts paraded in Rome while Mussolini formed his coalition government. On 16th November Mussolini delivered a speech to the Chamber in which he announced the key factors of his future political action. It was after reading this speech that Bonnefon wrote a glowing article on Mussolini and his new policies.
ZAIMIS ALEXANDROS: (1855-1936) Greek politician who served as Prime Minister of Greece 1897-99, 1901-02, 1915, 1916, 1917 & 1926-28 and as President of Greece 1929-35 (the third and last President of the Second Hellenic Republic). An unusual signed presentation montage, the 4to card bearing two red and black wax seals, one with pale blue and white ribbons attached, and with a postcard corner mounted beneath, the embossed relief image depicting the ancient Greek Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion. Signed in black fountain pen ink by Zaimis, in Greek, to the head of the card, adding the place and date, 11th February 1933, in his hand. Some light wrinkling and age wear and some minor staining and foxing, G
VENIZELOS ELEFTHERIOS: (1864-1936) Greek statesman who served as Prime Minister of Greece 1910-15, 1915, 1917-20, 1924, 1928-32, 1932 & 1933. Vintage signed 8 x 11 photograph, a formal head and shoulders study of the Ethnarch. Photograph by Taponier of Paris. Signed by Venizelos in Greek with his name alone in fountain pen ink to the lower photographer's mount. Some silvering to the edges of the image, and with some light age wear and creasing to the mount, the edges of which are neatly trimmed. G
KOSSUTH LAJOS: (1802-1894) Hungarian statesman who served as Prime Minister of Hungary 1848-49 and as Governor-President of Hungary April - August 1849. A.L.S., L Kossuth, two pages, 8vo, Alpha Road (London), 20th November n.y. (1853), to a friend ('Cher ami!'), in French and English. Kossuth provides his correspondent with Sir Joshua Walmsley's response, word for word, ' “Should the Committee come to the conclusion that I am the right man so be it but if they can induce a more popular man to take the chair I will support him”', Kossuth further adding 'Je crois donc que vous deviez vous hater d'annoncer votre meeting par des journaux et affiches' (Translation: 'I therefore believe that you should hasten to announce your meeting through newspapers and posters') and that the notices should state that Walmsley will preside and Kossuth will assist and speak. Kossuth also advises his correspondent to write to Attwood so as 'not to let Sir Joshua unsupported, as his coming out on this occasion may lead to that extended organisation which M. Attwood was first to advise, & to pledge, provided Sir Joshua is not discouraged by seeing himself left alone by the influential names of England at the first start'. With blank integral leaf. Accompanied by a small selection of French journal articles and illustrations relating to the funeral of Kossuth in Budapest. Some light overall staining and minor age wear, about VG, Sml Qty.Sir Joshua Walmsley (1794-1871) English politician and businessman, Member of Parliament for Leicester 1847-48, 1852-57.
MASARYK TOMAS: (1850-1937) Czechoslovak statesman, President of Czechoslovakia 1918-35. A good vintage signed 9 x 12 photograph, the image depicting Masaryk standing in a formal three-quarter length pose. Photograph by Frantisek Dritkol of Prague and bearing his credit stamp to the lower right corner of the image. Signed ('T. G. Masaryk') by Masaryk in dark fountain pen ink to the lower photographer's mount and dated 29th April 1925 in his hand. Some light age wear and a few minor stains to the mount and with a neat split of approximately six inches to the lower left border of the mount, GFrantisek Dritkol (1883-1961) Czech photographer, noted for his portraits and nudes, and arguably the most famous and important Czech portrait photographer of his time.
OSTROWSKI ANTONI JAN: (1782-1845) Polish Count and General who commanded the National Guards in Warsaw during the November Uprising of 1830-31. A.L.S., A Ostrowski, one page, small 4to, Versailles, 31st May 1841, to Monsieur Aubernon, in French. Ostrowski thanks his correspondent for the kindness he has shown in taking his son, Antoine, under his patronage, further expressing his hope that Antoine will receive his degree in the next four or six weeks, and also sending thanks for the letter that Aubernon had written to the minister in favour of another son, Stanislas. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
VORONTSOV MIKHAIL: (1714-1767) Russian statesman and diplomat. L.S., C: Mich: Woronzow, two pages, 4to, Vienna, 17th May 1764, to a gentleman, in French. Vorontsov thanks his correspondent for their letter and catalogue of paintings, which he received on his arrival in Vienna, adding that he is not in good health, although continuing 'J'ai cependant la satisfaction de vous dire que j'ai recu ici la reponse de S.M. l'Imperatrice ma tres gracieuse souveraine a la lettre, par laquelle je lui enverrai votre essai sur l'histoire metallique de Russie, et cette Princesse s'exprime a votre sujet en des termes qui prouvent assez combien vous jouissez de sa haute consideration: Quoique plusieurs des medailles que vous comprenez dans cet essai aient deja ete frappees, toutefois S.M.I. veut bien qu'on fasse usage de ce qui vient de M. d'Algarotti, et vous aurez tout lieu de vous apercevoir dans la suite qu'on sait rendre justice aux talents, et au merite que vous reunissez' (Translation: 'I have, however, the satisfaction of telling you that I have received here the reply from H. M. the Empress, my most gracious Sovereign, to the letter by which I sent her your essay on the metallic history of Russia, and the Princess wrote about you in terms which sufficiently prove how much you enjoy her high consideration: Although several of the medals which you include in this essay have already been struck, nevertheless H.M. is willing that we make use of what comes from M. d'Algarotti, and you will have every reason to notice in the sequel that we know how to do justice to the talents, and to the merit that you bring together'). With blank integral leaf. Some light, minimal age wear, VGCatherine II (1729-1796) Catherine the Great. Empress of Russia 1762-96. Francesco Algarotti (1712-1764) Italian polymath, philosopher, poet, essayist, anglophile, art critic and art collector. Algarotti had died, at the age of 51, shortly before the present letter, on 3rd May 1764.
LENIN VLADIMIR: (1870-1924) Russian revolutionary and politician who served as the first and founding head of government of Soviet Russia 1917-24 and of the Soviet Union 1922-24 & TSIURUPA ALEXANDER (1870-1928) Bolshevik leader and Soviet politician who served as People's Commissar for Food of the RSFSR 1918-21. A rare D.S. by both Lenin ('V Ulyanov (Lenin)') and Tsiurupa ('A Tsyurupa') individually, one page, folio, Kremlin, Moscow, 20th June 1919, with the stamped heading of the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic Workers and Peasants Defence Council, in Cyrillic. The typed document is addressed to Narkomprod (People's Commissariat for Food Supplies) of Crimea and states, in part, 'Considering the severity of the food situation in Russia, and the enormous shortages of food for children, especially for sick children, I suggest that all canned fruits available in Crimea, as well as cheese, should be earmarked solely for feeding sick children in Northern Russia. Products should be sent to Komprod's address'. Signed at the conclusion by Lenin in his capacity as Chairman of the Defence Council and by Tsiurupa in his capacity as People's Commissar for Food Supplies, alongside an official circular purple ink stamp. Some very light, extremely minimal age wear, VGThe People's Commissariat for Food Supplies (also known by it's abbreviation Narkomprod) was originally founded in 1917 and was the ministry of the Russian SFSR in charge of food supplies and industrial goods.Lenin and Tsiurupa signed the present document at a significant time during the Russian Civil War (1917-23) throughout which Crimea changed hands numerous times. Whilst it was governed by the Bolsheviks in June 1919, it would not be long before it became the stronghold of the anti-Bolshevik White Army under the command of General Anton Denikin. It is therefore possible that Lenin and Tsiurupa, aware of the situation facing Crimea, were attempting to get as much food as they could out of the area before it was too late.
TROTSKY LEON: (1879-1940) Russian revolutionary and politician, a central figure in the establishment of Soviet Russia and the Soviet Union. Autograph Minute, How come? Trotsky, in bold red pencil, in Cyrillic, at the base of a typed document, one page, folio (thin paper), 27th March n.y., addressed to Vyacheslav Molotov, this being a copy provided to Trotsky and marked Secret, in Cyrillic. The document concerns American military courts and was issued by an assistant of the Council of People's Commissars and states, in part, 'In accordance with the Political Bureau Resolution…..on the 24th I convened a conference of a certain composition of the Political Bureau. Comrades Krasin and Eyduk declared against all limitations, while representatives of the Military and the Navy Department failed to suggest any concrete measures and promised to develop…..a set of rules, limiting movement of navy ships in our waters. However, after failing to receive the promised rules, I am stripped of an opportunity to personally fulfil the mission from the Political Bureau….' With several other ink and pencil annotations, some light creasing and a strip of a paper mount to the left margin, causing some staining (not affecting the text or signature). G
CONNERY SEAN: (1930-2020) Scottish actor, famous for his portrayal of James Bond. Academy Award winner. Signed colour 8 x 10 photograph of Connery in a head and shoulders pose as MI6 agent James Bond, holding a harpoon in his hands, from the spy film Thunderball (1965). Signed by Connery in black ink with his name alone to a largely clear area at the base of the image. A couple of very light, minor surface marks and corner creases, about VG
‘I obey with pleasure’ STALIN JOSEPH: (1878-1953) Soviet politician and revolutionary who led the Soviet Union from 1924-53 as General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1922-52) and Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union (1941-53) & STALINA SVETLANA (1926-2011) Soviet writer and lecturer, the youngest child and only daughter of Joseph Stalin. An amusing A.L.S., Setanka, by Stalin's young daughter, one page, small 8vo, n.p., 20th May 1937, in Cyrillic. Svetlana's playful letter, written in bold red and blue indelible pencil, takes the form of an 'official secret order' issued to her father, 'I order you to go to the cinema with Comrades Molotov, Kaganovich, Zhdanov, Vaska and me. (Go to the cinema by all means today)', and features a small hand-drawn seal incorporating a red star at the conclusion. Joseph Stalin responds at the foot of the page, with an A.N.S., J Stalin, in Cyrillic, writing in blue indelible pencil, 'I obey with pleasure'. A rare and unusually light-hearted example of Stalin's autograph. Very slightly irregularly torn to the upper edge, the page evidently having been removed from a perforated notepad. VG
‘I shun, as much as possible, all intercourse with the world, from which I am wholly retired, not only in fact but in disposition. I am no longer capable of duty or susceptible of pleasure’ BURKE EDMUND: (1729-1797) Anglo-Irish statesman, economist and philosopher. A.L.S., Edm. Burke, two pages, 4to, Beaconsfield, 16th June 1795, to the Archbishop of Bordeaux (Jerome-Marie Champion De Cice). Burke congratulates his correspondent on their safe arrival in England and continues 'The time of my receiving the honour you are pleased to intend for me will depend upon your own convenience. The manner of your reception must of course be extremely disproportioned to the respect I bear you & such as is more suitable to my circumstances…..My state of mind disqualifies me from the attentions, I should, in my better days, have been proud of shewing to strangers such as you are. The sole link by which I was held to society is broken; & I shun, as much as possible, all intercourse with the world, from which I am wholly retired, not only in fact but in disposition. I am no longer capable of duty or susceptible of pleasure', further adding that he expects the Archbishop will be accompanied by one of his nephews as a guide and asking if 'you will be so good as to let me know the day on which you will find it convenient to confer on me the honour you intend', explaining that 'I will take care that my carriage shall meet you at the Angel Inn half way between this & London'. With integral address leaf in Burke's hand and bearing a good black wax seal (small area of paper loss caused by the original breaking). Some light age wear, VGJerome-Marie Champion De Cice (1735-1810) French clergyman who was Archbishop of Bordeaux from 1781-1801 and emigrated to England during the French Revolution.
O'CONNELL DANIEL: (1775-1847) Irish political leader. Autograph statement signed, Daniel O'Connell, one page, small 8vo, n.p. (Llangollen), 19th January 1832. O'Connell's statement is evidently written to a page removed from a guest book and states, in part, 'Mrs. O'Connell, Mr. O'Connell, MP for Kerry and Mr. O'Connell…..met very comfortably…..at this inn on the 18th January 1832 and feel grateful for the civility and excellent accommodation they experienced'. To the verso appear similar statements by individuals relating to the King's Head in Llangollen. Very slightly irregularly torn to two edges and with some light age wear, about VGThe King's Head in Llangollen dated from the mid-18th century and served as a resting place for travellers on long coach journeys. In 1832, the same year as O'Connell's visit, the inn was renamed the Royal Hotel following a visit by the Duchess of Kent and her daughter, the future Queen Victoria.
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[IRELAND]: Cearbhall O Dalaigh (1911-1978) Irish politician who served as President of Ireland 1974-76. Signed 4 x 6 photograph of O Dalaigh in a close-up head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to a light area of the image; Patrick Hillery (1923-2008) Irish politician who served as President of Ireland 1976-90. Vintage signed 6.5 x 8.5 photograph of Hillery in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in dark fountain pen ink to the verso and dated 30th October 1969 in his hand; Liam Cosgrave (1920-2017) Irish politician who served as Taoiseach from 1973-77. Signed 3.5 x 4.5 photograph of Cosgrave in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in white fountain pen ink with his name alone to the image. Accompanied by a letter of transmittal from Cosgrave's private secretary, dated 27th September 1974. Some slight staining and one small tear to the border of Hillery's photograph, G to VG, 3
ROCKINGHAM MARQUESS OF: (1730-1782) British Prime Minister 1765-66, 1782. A good, rare D.S., Rockingham, one page (vellum), large oblong folio, n.p., 8th September 1762. The partially printed document, completed in manuscript, is addressed to John Burton and appoints him 'to be Ensign in that Company of the Militia Battalion of Foot, raised and to be raised within the Wapentake or Hundred of Agbridge [i.e. Agbrigg] and Morley, Part of the West Riding of the County of York, Commanded by Sir George Savile Baronet' and orders that he carefully and diligently discharge his duties 'by training and disciplining the Persons to be arm'd and array'd in the said Company according to the Rules, Orders and Directions of the….Acts of Parliament'. Signed by Rockingham at the foot alongside a good red wax seal. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VGA fine example of one of the rarest of all signatures of British Prime Ministers.
MACDONALD JAMES RAMSAY: (1866-1937) British Prime Minister 1924, 1929-35. Vintage signed sepia 4 x 6 photograph of MacDonald in a close-up head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold dark fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image and dated 17th May 1927 in his hand. Together with a brief T.L.S., J. Ramsay MacDonald, one page, oblong 8vo, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1st March 1910, to J. H. Wells, thanking him for his kind letter and remarking 'It has given me great pleasure to read it'. Some light overall age wear to the photograph and with a tape stain to the lower right edge, only very slightly affecting the signature. The letter neatly trimmed and laid down to a page removed from an autograph album. G, 2
CHURCHILL WINSTON S.: (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1953. T.L.S., W S Churchill, with holograph salutation and subscription, one page, 4to, Chartwell, Westerham, Kent, 27th May 1947, to Madame La Comtesse Greffulhe. Churchill states that his correspondent's letter only reached him a few days ago and continues to remark 'I am indeed honoured that you should have invited me to visit your house where my Mother stayed in Paris', although further adding 'You will I am sure understand, however, that the short time which I am able to spare for occasional visits to Paris is not, unfortunately, at my disposal. I regret therefore that I am unable to accept your hospitality. Nevertheless, I appreciate your kindness in asking me'. One file hole to the upper left corner and a few very minimal, extremely light creases, VGElisabeth de Riquet de Caraman-Chimay (1860-1952) Countess Greffulhe. French socialite, a renowned beauty and one of the main inspirations for the character of the Duchesse de Guermantes in Marcel Proust's A la recherche du temps perdu. Countess Greffulhe resided on the Rue d'Astorg in Paris.Jennie Spencer-Churchill (1854-1921) American-born British socialite, mother of Winston S. Churchill. Jennie Spencer-Churchill married her first husband, Lord Randolph Churchill, Winston's father, at the British Embassy in Paris on 15th April 1874.
ANDRESS URSULA: (1936- ) Swiss-German actress and sex symbol. Signed colour 7 x 9.5 photograph of the actress in an iconic half-length pose, holding a seashell and wearing a white bikini, in costume as Honey Ryder from the first James Bond film Dr. No (1962). Signed by Andress in bold black ink with her name alone to a clear area of the background. Together with Honor Blackman (1925-2020) English actress, famous for her portrayal of the Bond Girl Pussy Galore in Goldfinger (1964). Vintage signed and inscribed 7.5 x 10 photograph of Blackman in a half-length pose wearing a low-cut dress. Signed in blue fountain pen ink, largely across a clear area of the image. Also including Madeline Smith (1949- ) English actress who portrayed the Bond Girl Miss. Caruso in Live and Let Die (1973). Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Smith standing in a half-length pose wearing a skimpy see-through blouse. Signed in black ink with her name alone to a light area of the background. G to VG, 3
THATCHER & CAMERON: THATCHER MARGARET (1925-2013) British Prime Minister 1979-90 & CAMERON DAVID (1966- ) British Prime Minister 2010-16. Signed colour 10 x 8 photograph by both Thatcher and Cameron individually, the image depicting the two former Conservative Prime Ministers seated in full-length poses opposite each other as they engage in conversation in the White Drawing room of 10 Downing Street. Signed by Thatcher in bold black ink with her name alone to the lower white border and signed by Cameron in bold black ink with his name alone to a light area of the image. About EX
BRITISH PRIME MINISTERS: A good, small selection of signed photographs of various sizes (6 x 7.5 and smaller) by different British Prime Ministers of the 20th century comprising Margaret Thatcher, Edward Heath, James Callaghan, Tony Blair, Harold Wilson, Lord Home, Harold MacMillan (signed reproduction of a painting by James Gunn) and Anthony Eden (signed 'Avon' to a very dark area at the base of the image). A few with light creases, G to generally VG, 8
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[PILGRIM FATHERS THE]: WINSLOW EDWARD (1595-1655) English Separatist and New England political leader, one of the Pilgrim Fathers who travelled on the Mayflower in 1620. One of several senior leaders on the Mayflower, Winslow was a signatory of the Mayflower Compact, one of the most historic documents in American history. An extremely rare D.S., Edw: Winslow, one page, folio, Haberdashers' Hall, London, 17th March 1651. The manuscript document is issued by the Committee for Sequestration and Advancement of Money and relates to Oliver Saul of Penrice, Cornwall, and discharges him of an earlier assessment by which he was ordered to pay £200. Signed by Winslow at the foot and countersigned by several other commissioners including Richard Moore. With the original manuscript certificate signed and issued by Martyn Dallison, also dated 17th March 1651, neatly attached as a second page in the upper left corner with a small red wax seal. Autographs of any of the Pilgrim Fathers are of the utmost rarity and highly desirable. Some light staining and minor age wear to the edges, and with a small area of paper loss to the lower left edge and corner of the primary document. About VGProvenance: Previously with Roger Collicott Books and acquired by the English history collector David Stather (1940-2022) for his library.
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[FOUNDING FATHERS THE]: WITHERSPOON JOHN: (1723-1794) Scottish-American Presbyterian minister and educator, a Founding Father of the United States who was a signatory to the Declaration of Independence on 4th July 1776, being the only active clergyman and the only college president to sign the Declaration. An extremely rare series of autograph manuscript notes, unsigned, one page, 8vo, n.p. (Scotland), n.d. (January; 1763). Witherspoon's notes are written to the verso of a printed page removed from an almanac, and provide an account of his activities as a Church of Scotland minister, in part, 'Sabbath Jan[uary] lectured on the ordinary Ps[alm] 145.13 to the Lord, Mr. Simpson preached for me….Afternoon, preached on 1. Sam[uel] 25.6 And thus shall ye say….Tuesday Jan[uary] 4. Preached the sermon before the Society for Reformation of Manners on Jer[emiah] 5.26 For among my people are found crooked men. No sermon this week on Thursday……Thursday Jan[uary] 13 Mr Baines preached in the Laigh church….' With a contemporary annotation in an unidentified hand to the verso, 'autograph of the Rev. Doctor John Witherspoon'. Some light age wear and a few minor stains, the left edge a little irregularly torn. About VGThe page was evidently removed from an Almanac printed in Scotland (as it provides the high water information for Leith) and states that January begins on Saturday. This information, coupled with Witherspoon's references to Laigh Kirk church in Paisley, of which he was the minister from 1758-68, means that the notes can be reasonably dated to 1763.
GRANT JULIA: (1826-1902) American First Lady of the United States 1869-77, wife of President Ulysses S. Grant. A.L.S., Julia D Grant, four pages, 8vo, Altamonte Springs, Florida, 24th March 1893, to Master Algernon Sartoris ('My dear Algie'), on black bordered mourning stationery. Grant states that her grandson's letter was read with much pleasure and continues to inform him 'I was astonished at the photographs of your Mama and yourself, why you are a man in stature and now I will feel much better since your dear Papa is now more your Mama will have her dear son to protect and care for her, and Algie you must never forget this great trust and responsibility…..and I for one feel that we may trust you', further remarking 'I hope I may with out hurting you say your dear Papa was his worse and only enemy - we all liked him. He was handsome and accomplished. He had everything to make a successful and happy life', also adding that she is enclosing some postage stamps ('I have just sent the same to little Ulysses at Vienna for his collection') and letting him know that she will be in New York during May, concluding by writing 'With a great deal of love to your dear Mama and sisters and with a great deal for yourself dear Algie, I am always your ever loving grandmama'. Accompanied by the original envelope addressed to her grandson in London. Some light age wear and with a small stain to the first page and two neat splits to the edges of folds repaired with tape, only very slightly affecting the text, which remains perfectly legible. GAlgernon Edward Sartoris (1877-1928) American diplomat, grandson of Ulysses S. Grant. Algernon Charles Frederick Sartoris (1851-1893) English Justice of the Peace, the first husband of Ellen 'Nellie' Grant (1855-1922) daughter of Ulysses S. Grant and Julia Grant. Sartoris and Grant divorced in 1889 and the former died at the untimely age of 41 from pneumonia in Capri, Italy.
RIGG DIANA: (1938-2020) English actress. A good signed and inscribed 4 x 6 postcard photograph of Rigg standing in a three-quarter length pose, in costume as Countess Teresa di Vicenzo, with a pistol in one hand, in a scene from the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969). Signed by Rigg in black ink to a light area of the image. Scarce in this form. VG
TRUMAN HARRY S.: (1884-1972) American President 1945-53. Vintage signed and inscribed 9 x 12.5 photograph of Truman seated in a half length pose behind his desk. Photograph by Harris & Ewing. Signed in fountain pen ink to the lower border. Some light age wear and minor staining to the extreme borders and with a few small tears and areas of loss to the edges, G
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[[NIXON & BREZHNEV]: [NIXON RICHARD] (1913-1994) American President 1969-74 & [BREZHNEV LEONID] (1906-1982) Soviet politician who served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union 1964-82. An unsigned original colour 8 x 10 official White House Type I photograph depicting Nixon and Brezhnev standing together in full-length poses on the South Portico of the White House in Washington DC on 18th June 1973, the two leaders apparently enjoying a light-hearted moment as Brezhnev leans towards Nixon to whisper in his ear. With an official White House credit stamp to the verso. Encased ('slabbed') in clear plastic to an overall size of 9.5 x 13.5 and certified by PSA. VGLeonid Brezhnev's visit to America took place from 18th - 25th June 1973 and the 'Washington Summit' was the second of three highly successful meetings Nixon conducted with the Soviet leader between 1972 and 1974. From the intense negotiations came agreements for increased trade and two landmark arms control treaties: SALT I, the first comprehensive limitation pact signed by the two superpowers, and the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, which banned the development of systems designed to intercept incoming missiles. This led Nixon and Brezhnev to proclaim a new era of 'peaceful coexistence'.In one light-hearted moment during the 'Washington Summit', Brezhnev expressed a desire to drive around Washington in a Lincoln Continental that Nixon had just presented him with; upon being told that Secret Service would not allow him to do this Brezhnev replied “I will take the flag off the car, put on dark glasses, so they can't see my eyebrows and drive like any American would” to which Henry Kissinger quipped “I have driven with you and I don't think you drive like an American!”
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