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[BRUNEL ISAMBARD KINGDOM]: (1806-1859) British Engineer. An interesting A.L.S., James Hosken, by the first Captain of Brunel`s passenger steamship SS Great Britain, three pages, 8vo, Kingstown, 22nd June 1845, to E. J. Maude, on the printed stationery of Great Britain Steam Ship. Hosken thanks Maude for his good wishes and for the kind manner `in which you have handed me the opinion of our passengers on the good qualities & efficiency of our noble ship during our passage from Plymouth.` and continues `Will you be good enough to acquaint your fellow passengers that I have read their & your testimonial to my Directors who are much gratified at your good opinion and have resolved to have the testimonial published in the Dublin newspapers.` Some light age wear and minor traces of former mounting to the verso, about VG The SS Great Britain was, in theory, launched by Prince Albert in July 1843. Under the command of Hosken, she commenced her maiden voyage on 26th July 1845 sailing from Liverpool to New York with a complement of 45 passengers.
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LUMIERE LOUIS: (1864-1948) French Pioneer Cinematographer who, with his brother Auguste, showed the first motion pictures using film projection in 1895. Ink signature (`Louis Lumiere`) and a three line inscription, in French, on a postcard with a magazine portrait of Lumiere neatly affixed above. Some very light age wear, otherwise VG
CADBURY GEORGE: (1839-1922) British Entrepreneur, son of John Cadbury, the founder of Cadbury`s cocoa and chocolate company. George Cadbury, along with his brother Richard, took over the running of the family business in 1861. Vintage signed sepia postcard photograph showing Cadbury in a head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Elliott & Fry. Signed by Cadbury with his name alone to the lower border and dated in another hand to the image 28th September 1904. Together with a D.S., George Cadbury, one page, small 4to, n.p. (Birmingham), 3rd June 1913. The attractive, partially printed colour certificate was presented to Mrs. Alice Thompson by the directors of Cadbury Bros. Ltd. `on leaving Bournville as a small token of appreciation of…..faithful service`. Signed by Cadbury at the foot. Some light overall age wear and slight corner creasing, G to about VG, 2
BOOTH WILLIAM: (1829-1912) British Methodist Preacher, founder and General of The Salvation Army. Vintage signed postcard photograph of the bearded Booth in a head and shoulders pose. Signed with his name alone in bold blue fountain pen ink across a light area of the background. A few minor creases to the lower white border, otherwise VG
NIGHTINGALE FLORENCE: (1820-1910) British Pioneer of Nursing. Book signed and inscribed, being an 8vo volume of the Polyglot Bible, English version, published by Samuel Bagster & Sons, London. Signed and inscribed by Nightingale in ink to the preliminary blank, `Offered to Adam Prince, with Florence Nightingale`s earnest wishes & prayers for his best success both here and hereafter` and dated Lea Hurst, 25th October 1877 in her hand. Bagster`s original binding, all edges guilt and with five raised bands to spine. Some very light foxing and minor age wear, about VG
CECIL WILLIAM: (1520-1598) 1st Baron Burghley. English Statesman, Chief Advisor to Queen Elizabeth I for most of her reign. D.S., W. Burghley, one page, oblong 8vo (part of a larger, folded folio sheet), n.p., 3rd June 1595. The manuscript document is a petition of Thomas Clarke against John Moore, relating to the rent of some land from a Countess, in part `Wch. cause was by the Barons referred to the coen. Lawe but the said Moore beinge A man of greate countenaunce & friendshippe in the Countrie & informinge the Jurie at the Barre by waye of Evidence that the Cause had byn decreed against yr. Orator in Exchequier contrarie the expresse Order of the Courte therein did thereby preiudicat theire opinions & conninglie drawe them the rather to give A verdicte against her Matie.` and asking that the case be heard at the next sitting in the Exchequer Chamber, concluding `And yf yor. supplicant cannot shewe good & sufficient matter to mayntayne her Maiesties possession he is most willinge utterly not onlie to desist any further to importune yor. Honour therein but also to submitt hymselfe to whatsoever Order your Lordship shall uppon the said hearinge sett downe.` Signed by Burghley at the foot with an additional three line holograph note, `Mr Baron Clerke to considder how the matter may come to a newe hearing`. Some light age wear and a couple of minor, neat splits in the folds, G
JAMES I: (1566-1625) King of England and Ireland 1603-25 and, as James VI, of Scotland 1567-1625. A good D.S., James R, as King James VI of Scotland, at the foot, one page, folio, Falkland Palace, 16th August 1602. The manuscript document is a form of passport issued to Sir Cosmo Waiss (?) of Barnbarro and `a friend in company`, allowing them to pass through England, France, Flanders, Almanyia and Italy, and conduct their business or pleasure activities for a period of seven years, adding that neither they, or the skippers and mariners that transport them, be accused of criminal pursuits. With a good red wax seal featuring a rampant lion at the foot, encircled by string. Matted in white and framed and glazed in an old black frame to an overall size of 12.5 x 14.5. Some light overall age wear and with some heavy folds, nevertheless boldly penned and with a good signature of the monarch. About VG
CHARLES II: (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland and Ireland 1660-85. D.S., Charles R, as King, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Court at Whitehall, 16th January 1677/8. The manuscript document is a military commission appointing David Eyton to be an `Ensigne of that Company of Foot in the Regiment of Our Guards called the Coldstreamen commanded by….William, Earle of Craven whereof Captain Symon Parry is Captain.` With blind embossed paper seal affixed. Light overall creasing and age wear, G
CHARLES II: (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland and Ireland 1660-85. D.S., Charles R, as King, at the head, one page, folio, Whitehall, 4th February 1670/71. The manuscript document is addressed to the Attorney General and requests that he prepare a `Bill for Our Royall Signature to passe Our Great Seale of England, containing our full & Gracious Pardon` for Ambrose Baynes who stood `convicted for having forged & Published a Bond or Obligation bearing date the 20th day of November 1668`. Countersigned at the foot by 1st Earl of Arlington (1618-1685, English Statesman, Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1662-74 and Postmaster General 1667-85). With blank integral leaf. Some very light overall creasing and minor age wear, about VG
GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. A good A.L.S., George R, one page, 4to, Weymouth, 2nd October 1800, to `My dear Frederick` (his son, Frederick, Duke of York). The King informs his son that the full recovery of Sophia (1777-1848, Daughter of King George III) will enable him to leave Weymouth on Wednesday and continues, `Mr. Secy. Dundas has sent me a strange proposal of employing Sir Ralph Abercrombie (sic) in Egypt to which I have answered that the 5000 disposable men left at Minorca may be sent if thought advisable for that Service and from the East Indies a reinforcement ordered for that service but that the proposed force for Portugal can in the present situation of affairs be ordered for any new service.` The King further states `I approve of M. Gl. Wemys`s Regt. being called the grd. and of the formation of the Regt. of Riflemen and that the cloathing shall be green with black.` and also adds `The Judge Advocate seems perfectly right in his opinion that the Quarter Master of the 21st Light Dragoons be dismissed the Service as his declaration of having been inlisted to be appointed Sergeant Major is not controverted.` The King concludes `I ever remain, my dear Frederick, your most affectionate Father`. With blank integral leaf bearing a holograph docket by the Duke of York. A letter of excellent association and with good military content. About EX Frederick, Duke of York (1763-1827) King George III`s favourite son. Commander-in-Chief of the Forces 1795-1809, 1811-1827. Henry Dundas (1742-1811) Scottish Politician, Secretary of State for War 1794-1801. Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) British Lieutenant-General, noted for his service during the Napoleonic Wars. Abercromby successfully drove the French out of Egypt; indeed The battle at Abukir, involving the debarkation of troops in the face of strenuous opposition, is ranked among the most daring and brilliant exploits of the British Army. Abercromby died from wounds received in the battle.
GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. Bold ink signature (`George R`, a `mad` example) on a good piece neatly removed from the head of a document providing `The Word for April 1809`. Together with a second ink signature by George III (`George R`) on a small piece neatly clipped from a document. Also including a small selection of signed Free Front envelope panels etc., by various children etc. of the King, comprising Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland (1745-1790, Brother of King George III; A.L.S.), Prince William, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1776-1834, Nephew of King George III, `Silly Billy`; A.L.S.), Princess Augusta Sophia (1768-1840, Daughter of King George III, A.L.S.), Ernest Augustus I (1771-1851, King of Hanover, Son of King George III) and Prince Augustus Frederick (1773-1843, Duke of Sussex, Son of King George III). Some light overall age wear, G to about VG, 7
VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. A.L.S., The Queen, in the third person, one page, 8vo, Osborne, 23rd December 1890, to Lord Bridport, on the Queen`s personal monogrammed mourning stationery. The Queen asks her correspondent to accept some flowers `with many happy returns of his birthday & every good wish for his health & happiness.` With blank integral leaf. Together with Prince Alexander of Teck (1874-1957) Earl of Athlone, Governor General of Canada and brother of Queen Mary. A.L.S., Alexander of Teck, four pages, 8vo, Henry III Tower, Windsor Castle, 30th July 1911, to Munday, referring to an accident involving a horse and politely declining to be the Chairman of a new club. Also including Louis Battenberg (1854-1921) German Prince, related to the British Royal Family. Admiral of the Fleet and father of Louis Mountbatten. Two A.Ls.S., Louis Battenberg, six pages (total), 8vo, Ashford, Kent, 25th November 1879 and H.M.S. Inconstant, Portsmouth, 11th September 1880, to different correspondents, in one letter returning a book and apologising for, and explaining, the delay in doing so and in the other asking his correspondent to meet him at Marlborough House. Some light age wear, G to about VG, 4
EDWARD VIII: (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January-December 1936. Later Duke of Windsor. Final page of a T.L.S., Edward P, as Prince of Wales, one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d., to the Earl of Plymouth, in part `...I shall hope to show my personal interest in its valuable work, if my engagements permit, at next year`s gatherings.`, some file holes in upper corner and tape stains to each edge, not affecting the text or signature. Together with Edward Whymper (1840-1911) British Mountaineer and Explorer, made the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. A.L.S., Edward Whymper, two pages, oblong 8vo, Ludgate Hill, 9th January 1903, to Mr. T. Gray, bringing his attention to an error in a letter in The Times, in case he intends to reprint it, `The passage which runs "The longest run made by the Imperial Limited between any two places without stopping is from Keewatin to Winnipeg, a distance of 125 miles, which is done in 2 hrs. 53 min.", 2.53 is a misprint for 3 hrs. 53 min. This was the longest run in 1901, but it was not in 1902, and perhaps there may be further alterations in 1903, so it will be well to omit the whole of the sentence.` Some light overall age wear, FR to G, 2
EDWARD VIII: (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January-December 1936. Later Duke of Windsor. A small 32mo hardback edition of The Book of Common Prayer according to the use of the Church of England, published by His Majesty`s Printers, Eyre & Spottiswoode, London, signed by Edward (`Edward P`, as Prince of Wales) to the preliminary blank and also bearing a few other signatures to the front free endpapers by various unidentified military officers and Philip `Tubby` Clayton (1885-1972, Anglican Clergyman, the founder of Toc H). Some light age wear, otherwise VG It would appear that the prayer book belonged to a nurse who served in a military hospital in France, most likely at Etaples, during World War I. Etaples was also the site of the principal depot and transit camp for the British Expeditionary Force.
EDWARD VIII: (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January-December 1936. Later Duke of Windsor. Signed menu card, the printed folding 8vo menu for a St. David`s Day Dinner at the Royal Victoria Hotel, Nassau, Bahamas on 1st March 1944. Signed (`Edward, Governor`, as Governor of the Bahamas) in fountain pen ink to the verso and also signed by five other individuals present at the dinner. Some very light, minor staining and age wear, about VG
WALLIS WINDSOR: (1895-1986) American Socialite, wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor. Lengthy A.L.S., Wallis W., six pages, small 4to, La Croe, Cap d`Antibes, 24th February 1949, to Gray. The letter is written in pencil, for which the Duchess apologises, and she asks her correspondent if they have `any Scottish friends that would know of a good place there to buy a Cairn` and continuing to explain, `I ask this because I wrote to Pittsburgh because I saw an advertisement in a magazine with a photo of a fine looking Cairn-I received a reply-the price was staggering 500-00 bucks as the Duke would say-anyway she spoke of having imported the dog from Scotland` further giving the name of the breeder (`this high sounding name must mean something in Dogland`s Burke`s Peerage`) and adding that she would hope to purchase a dog in Scotland for a more reasonable price and that the Duke, who is going to be in London in March, could arrange to view them. The Duchess continues to mention their other travel plans (`the Duke is dreading Paris and can you blame him?`) and the health of a mutual friend. The text of the final page is a little rubbed, making it slightly illegible in places, although the signature is clear. Some light age wear to the folds and edges of the pages, G The Cairn Terrier was a favourite breed with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
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[EDWARD VIII]: (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January-December 1936, later Duke of Windsor. A silver tea kettle stand, of 3.5" in height. The stand, of circular design with three scroll feet, holds a separate spirit burner, complete with wick, which bears the Prince of Wales feathers and a crown engraved to the lid and the makers hallmark of John Emes, London, 1800 to the base. Previously belonging to the Duke of Windsor. Originally sold at Christie`s in Rome as part of their auction of the personal effects of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, 17th June 2004. Some light tarnishing and minor age wear, one of the feet a little crooked, about VG
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[GEORGE VI]: (1895-1952) King of the United Kingdom 1936-52. An unusual chair, specially commissioned and designed for use at the Coronation of King George VI in Westminster Abbey on 12th May 1937. The chair has a limed English oak frame, covered in green velvet with gilt thread trimming to the seat and back and with a gilt and red thread embroidered crown and letters GR VI to the back. Makers stamp of W. Hands & Sons Ltd., 1937 to the base of the seat, with a second stamp reading (crown) GR VI alongside. Some light overall age wear, a four inch cut to the velvet at the rear of the back support and a circular inch hole to the seat, about G
GEORGE VI: (1895-1952) King of the United Kingdom 1936-52. D.S., George R, as King, at the head, two pages, folio, Court at St. James`s, 21st January 1949. The partially printed document, addressed to the Governor at Wormwood Scrubs, is a remission document relating to Peter Thomas Cook who had been convicted of `maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm` and sentenced to twelve months imprisonment on 16th July 1948. Countersigned at the foot by James Chuter Ede (1882-1965, British Politician, Home Secretary 1945-51). With blind embossed seal. Some very light, minor overall foxing, otherwise VG
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER: (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI. Large, early ink signature (`Elizabeth Lyon`) and date, 1908, on the inside cover of the original small 4to black covers evidently detached from an exercise book. The name Bowes-Lyon and address at Portman Square, in an unidentified hand, appears above her signature. Rare in this form. Some slight creasing and light age wear, just affecting the signature, G
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER: (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI. Brief, early A.L.S., Elizabeth, on the verso of a picture postcard showing Glamis Castle, n.p. (Glamis Castle), n.d. (c.1909), to The Hon. David Lyon in Broadstairs. In bold black fountain pen ink the young Elizabeth writes, in full, `Do write me a letter soon, your loving Elizabeth`. Scarce in this form. Some light overall age wear and one corner crease, about VG Sir David Bowes-Lyon (1902-1961) Brother of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, who married Prince Albert (the future King George VI) in 1923.
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER: (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI. Signed Christmas greetings card, the 8vo folding cream card featuring a photograph to the inside of the Queen Mother seated in a half length pose wearing a veiled hat. Signed (`from Elizabeth R`) in bold black fountain pen ink beneath a printed greeting, 1959. With gold embossed crown to cover. Some light overall foxing, about VG
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER: (1900-2002) Queen Consort of King George VI. Signed Christmas greetings card, the oblong 4to cream folding card featuring a photograph to the inside of the Queen Mother seated in a full length pose in her garden accompanied by three of her grandchildren, Prince Charles, Princess Anne and the infant Prince Andrew, as well as a corgi. Signed in bold black fountain pen ink beneath a printed greeting, 1960. With gold embossed crown to the cover. Accompanied by the original plain envelope. Some very light, minor age wear to the front and back covers, about VG
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[ELIZABETH II]: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- . An unusual chair, specially commissioned and designed for use at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey on 2nd June 1953. The chair has a limed English oak frame, covered in green velvet with gilt thread trimming to the seat and back and with a gilt thread embroidered crown and letters ER II to the back. Makers stamp of W. Hands & Sons Ltd., 1953 to the base of the seat, with a second stamp reading ER (crown) Coronation alongside. Some light overall age wear and minor staining to the seat, G
ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- & PRINCE PHILIP (1921- ) Duke of Edinburgh, consort of Queen Elizabeth II. Signed 7 x 8 printed sepia photograph, evidently removed from a Christmas greetings card, depicting the Royal couple seated outdoors together in a three quarter length pose, their young children Prince Charles and Princess Anne alongside. Signed by both Queen Elizabeth (`Elizabeth R`) and Prince Philip (`Philip`) in fountain pen ink to the lower border beneath the image and dated 1955 in the Queen`s hand. Some light overall uniform discoloration, G
ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- & PRINCE PHILIP (1921- ) Duke of Edinburgh, consort of Queen Elizabeth II. Signed Christmas greetings card by both Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip individually, the 8vo cream stiff folding card featuring a photograph to the inside of the Queen and Prince Philip standing outdoors in a full length pose on the garden steps of a Royal residence. The young Prince Charles and Princess Anne stand by their side. Signed and inscribed by the Queen in blue fountain pen ink alongside a printed greeting, `David and Rachel....and love from Lilibet` and signed by Prince Philip with his name alone in blue fountain pen ink. With gold embossed crown to front cover. Personal Christmas cards signed by the Queen with her scarcer family signature are uncommon. Some very light, minor age wear, VG
ELIZABETH II: (1926- ) Queen of the United Kingdom 1952- . D.S., Elizabeth R, as Queen, at the head, one page, folio, Court at Saint James`s, 18th July 1969. The typed document, issued under the Municipal Corporations Act of 1882 in `the Reign of Our Royal Predecessor Queen Victoria`, appoints Richard Marven Hale Everett to be Recorder for the Borough of Maidstone. Countersigned at the foot by Baron Gardiner (1900-1990, Lord Chancellor 1964-70). With blind embossed seal. A couple of very light, minor surface creases, otherwise VG
SPENCER CHARLES ROBERT: (1857-1922) 6th Earl Spencer. British Politician, Great Grandfather of Diana, Princess of Wales. Collection of sixteen A.Ls.S., B, fifty five pages (total), 8vo, mainly Windsor Castle, 1st December 1905-22nd June 1906, each to his wife Margaret (`Dearest Heart`). Spencer writes an interesting series of social letters to his wife, making many references to his activities with the King and Queen and also referring to other famous individuals of the day, including King Edward VII`s mistress, Mrs. Keppel. Spencer also briefly refers to the races at Ascot and to giving an account of the Phoenix Park Murders (Spencer`s father, the 5th Earl, was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland at the time and witnessed the events). Most of the letters are accompanied by the original envelopes hand addressed by Spencer. Together with a series of over fifty A.Ls.S. from various individuals, to Spencer, being letters of condolence on the death of his wife, including Dighton Probyn VC, Francis Knollys, Charlotte Knollys, Randall Davidson (as Archbishop of Canterbury), Lord Curzon, John Morley, Paul Cambon, various members of the nobility etc. Some with light staining, generally G to VG, 72
DIANA: (1961-1997) Princess of Wales. A.L.S., Diana X, three pages, 4to, Kensington Palace, 14th August 1987, to Janet [Filderman], on the blue monogrammed stationery of Charles and Diana. The Princess states that it was a lovely surprise to receive her correspondent`s letter after returning from Spain, commenting `I got great comfort from what you put onto paper & I know that you really do care which means a great deal to me.` She adds that she would like to meet Filderman for lunch and continues `I wish that I could cope with the media & peoples thirst for knowledge of us, but after six years I find everything that much more of a struggle & just cannot see a light at the end of the tunnel-I know there are a million people worse off than me & that I should do all that I can for them, but at the end of the day I have to live with myself & emotionally at the moment I am upside down & confused (so boring for those around me) & putting on this act is desperate, but if it keeps people off my back then surely it must be worth it.` A letter of extraordinary and revealing content. EX
DIANA: (1961-1997) Princess of Wales. A.N.S., Diana, to the inside of a 12mo printed Christmas gift tag, n.p., n.d. (1987?), to Janet [Filderman]. The Princess has boldly penned a note, originally accompanying a gift, `Dearest Janet, A very Happy Christmas! Lots of love from Diana`. Accompanied by a white ribbon printed in gold Happy Christmas from Charles and Diana, William and Harry. Some light overall creasing to the ribbon, otherwise VG, 2
CHARLES (1948- ) Prince of Wales & DIANA (1961-1997) Princess of Wales. Signed Christmas greetings card by both Charles and Diana individually, the stiff 8vo folding card featuring a colour photograph to the inside of the Royal couple standing either side of a pony upon which the young Princes William and Harry are seated. Signed by Diana alongside a printed greeting, `To you both, with love from Diana and` and signed by Charles with his name alone. With two gold embossed crests to the front. The signatures are both faded, particularly that of Prince Charles, although remain legible. Some creasing and light age wear, about G
DIANA: (1961-1997) Princess of Wales. Signed Christmas greetings card, the stiff oblong 8vo folding card featuring a colour photograph of the Royal couple seated together in a three quarter length pose alongside their young sons Princes William and Harry. Signed by Diana alongside a printed greeting, `To you both,….& much love from Diana &` and unusually featuring a facsimile signature of Prince Charles. With two gold embossed crests to the front. Some light age wear, about VG
CHARLES (1948- ) Prince of Wales & DIANA (1961-1997) Princess of Wales. Signed and inscribed Christmas greetings card by both Charles and Diana individually, the stiff oblong 8vo folding card featuring a colour photograph to the inside of the Royal couple standing together in a half length pose alongside the young Prince William and the infant Prince Harry. Signed and inscribed by Diana alongside a printed greeting, `Janet…..with love from Diana &` and signed by Charles with his name alone. With two gold embossed crests to the front. The image and signatures are slightly faded. Some light age wear and slight staining to the front and central vertical fold, FR
CHARLES (1948- ) Prince of Wales & DIANA (1961-1997) Princess of Wales. Signed and inscribed Christmas greetings card by both Charles and Diana individually, the stiff 8vo folding card featuring a colour photograph to the inside of Prince Charles standing in a full length pose wearing a kilt, alongside his wife who is seated on a swing, holding the young Prince William in her lap. Signed and inscribed by Diana alongside a printed greeting, `To you both…..from Diana &` and signed by Charles with his name alone. With two gold embossed crests to the front. Some very light, minor staining, not affecting the image or signatures, about VG
WALPOLE ROBERT: (1676-1745) British Prime Minister 1721-42. Good D.S., R Walpole, (a fine, bold signature), one page, folio, Pay Office, 27th July 1715. The manuscript document announces that His Majesty`s Forces require an immediate supply of £51,000 and Walpole requests that the Bank of England make a loan `upon a sufficient deposite of Malt Tallys and Orders Anno 1715 in my hands, for 2 months at the rate of 5 p.cent p.annum Interest from the time of Lending till Repayment thereof.` With blank integral leaf. Some light age wear, otherwise VG
PORTLAND DUKE OF: (1738-1809) British Prime Minister 1783, 1807-09. L.S., Portland, one page, small folio, Whitehall, 10th December 1794, to the Marquess of Buckingham. Portland states that he has presented the King with Buckingham`s request to be considered as Second Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Bucks, or King`s Own Militia, following the Earl of Chesterfield`s resignation, and remarks that the King is considering the commission. With blank integral leaf. Formerly in the collection of Ray Rawlins, this signature of Portland is reproduced in The Guiness Book of World Autographs by Rawlins. Some light age wear and minor tears at the edges, otherwise VG
PEEL ROBERT: (1788-1850) British Prime Minister 1834-35, 1841-46. A.L.S., Robert Peel, two pages, 4to, Downing Street, 30th December 1832, to the Electors of the Borough of Tamworth, announcing `I avail myself of the first opportunity after the dissolution of Parliament of repeating to you my earnest wish to have again committed to me, the honorable trust of representing you in Parliament.` Peel continues to state that he regrets not being able to solicit the renewal in person, but is `satisfied that an absence on my part, caused solely and unavoidably by the entire devotion of my time to the most pressing public duties. will not disentitle me....to the continuance of your esteem and confidence.` With blank integral leaf. Some light overall age wear, about VG
PALMERSTON VISCOUNT: (1784-1865) British Prime Minister 1855-58, 1859-65. A.L.S., Palmerston, one page, 8vo, Admiralty, n.d. (`Saty.`), to Elliot. Palmerston states that he has looked over the list of directors which his correspondent had sent him although regrets `to find that I have not the slightest personal acquaintance with anyone of them & that consequently it will not be in my power to assist your Father in obtaining the situation he wishes`. With blank integral leaf. Together with a second A.L.S., Palmerston, one page, 8vo, Carlton Terrace, n.d. (`Saturday Evn.`), to a gentleman, informing him that `You will find me at Home Tomorrow at Three O`clock` . Some light age wear, G to VG, 2
BRITISH PRIME MINISTERS: Robert Peel (1788-1850) British Prime Minister 1834-35, 1841-46. A.L.S., Rob. Peel, one page, 12mo, n.p., 11th September n.y., to a gentleman, thanking him for the kind offer of a band. With blank integral leaf; Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860) British Prime Minister 1852-55. A.L.S., Aberdeen, one page, 8vo, Argyll House, 14th April 1836, to a gentleman, asking him to forward some cards (no longer present) to some gentlemen whose addresses he does not know; Lord John Russell (1792-1878) British Prime Minister 1846-52, 1865-66. A.L.S., Lord John Russell, in the third person, two pages, 8vo, n.p., 10th November n.y., to the Editor of the Daily News, explaining that he cannot let him have a copy of a speech relating to Free Trade, having promised Lord Derby that he would keep the contents secret; William Gladstone (1809-1898) British Prime Minister 1868-74, 1880-85, 1886, 1892-94. A.L.S., W E Gladstone, one page, 8vo, 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, 7th February 1862, to the Medical Officer at the Children`s Hospital, asking him to examine the bearer of the letter. Some light age wear and minor traces of former mounting, G to about VG, 4
BRITISH PRIME MINISTERS: H. H. Asquith (1852-1928) British Prime Minister 1908-16. A.L.S., H. H. Asquith, on two sides of a correspondence card, Cavendish Square, n.d., to an unidentified correspondent. The recto of the card is totally illegible having at one time being laid down into an album and now with heavy traces of mounting, the verso reading, in part, `I have stuck to my resolution up to now; & I am afraid I must still adhere to it…`; Henry Campbell-Bannerman (1836-1908) British Prime Minister 1905-08. A.L.S., H. Campbell-Bannerman, one page, 8vo, Grosvenor Place, 19th February 1900, to Rev. J. Page Hoppe, thanking him for his friendly letter and commenting `In such times it is encouraging to receive such a frank expression of sympathy`. Neatly laid down; A. J. Balfour (1848-1930) British Prime Minister 1902-05. T.L.S., Balfour, one page, 4to, Carlton Gardens, Pall Mall, 26th May 1922, to [Rennell] Rodd (1858-1941, British Diplomat), accepting his invitation although adding `provided that neither you nor the Crown Prince will think it rude if I leave soon after 2-30. I have a scientific meeting at Merton that afternoon where I have to welcome an American biologist of great distinction!` Some light age wear, G to about VG, 3
BALDWIN STANLEY: (1867-1947) British Prime Minister 1923-24, 1924-29 and 1935-37. T.L.S., Stanley Baldwin, one page, 8vo, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, 12th October 1936, to The Rt. Hon. George N. Barnes, on the printed stationery of the Prime Minister. Baldwin thanks his correspondent for his note, adding that it was kind of him to write and remarking `I feel all the better for my rest`. Together with an A.L.S., Baldwin of Bewdley, one page, 8vo (neatly trimmed), Astley Hall, Stourport on Severn, 12th August 1941, to a gentleman, enclosing his autograph. Also including a black ink signature (`Baldwin of Bewdley`) on a piece, neatly laid down. Some light staining, about VG, 3
CHAMBERLAIN NEVILLE: (1869-1940) British Prime Minister 1937-40. Fine fountain pen ink signature (`Neville Chamberlain`) on a blank sheet of 8vo notepaper, also signed in fountain pen ink by his wife, Anne Chamberlain. Accompanied by a T.L.S. by Daphne Jasper White, Chamberlain`s Private Secretary, one page, 4to, 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, 20th December 1937, to Miss. K. Jenkinson, forwarding the autographs for her collection. Some very light creasing, otherwise VG
CHURCHILL WINSTON S.: (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1953. T.L.S., Winston S. Churchill, one page, 4to, Chartwell, Westerham, Kent, 8th January 1930, to Ray Long, editor-in-chief of all Hearst magazines. Churchill informs his correspondent that the Strand capitulated at Long`s offer and continues `I am therefore arranging with them to write six, not twelve, articles beginning in November 1930 and ending in April 1931. During this period your undertaking not to use any of the present series in American magazines therefore takes effect, and I am very much obliged to you for your consideration in making it.` There are a significant number of heavy pencil annotations, presumably in Long`s hand, to the upper left corner of the letter and a pencil circle around Churchill`s surname. A neat, although irregular tear runs across half of the page from the left edge, only just affecting Long`s surname and none of the text or signature. Some light overall age wear, about G
EDWARD VII: (1841-1910) King of the United Kingdom 1901-10. D.S., Appd. ER., as King, one page, 4to, Whitehall, 3rd November 1905. The document is in the form of an A.L.S. by Aretas Akers-Douglas (1851-1926, British Politician, Home Secretary) in the third person, on the printed stationery of the the Secretary of State, Home Department, recommending to the King `the retired members of your Majesty`s Civil Services named in the annual list-not being eligible for the distinction of Companions of the Imperial Service Order-for the award of the Imperial Service Medal.` With blank integral leaf and two small file holes in the upper corner, not affecting the text or signature. Together with an attractive colour printed 12mo card signed (`Albert Edward P`) by King Edward VII, as Prince of Wales, in dark blue fountain pen ink and dated 1897 in his hand. Some light age wear, G to VG, 2
GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36. D.S., Appd. G. R. I., as King, one page, Whitehall, 31st May 1916. The document is in the form of a T.L.S. by Herbert Samuel (1870-1963, British Politician and Diplomat, Home Secretary) on the blind embossed stationery of the Home Secretary, recommending a list of gentlemen to be appointed Companions of the Imperial Service Order. Together with a second D.S., Appd. G. R. I., one page, Whitehall, 21st May 1918, in the form of a T.L.S. by George Cave (1856-1928, British Politician and Lawyer, Home Secretary) making a similar recommendation. Both with blank integral leaf and small pinholes to the upper left corner, not affecting text or signature. Some very light age wear, G to VG, 2
GEORGE V: (1865-1936) King of the United Kingdom 1910-36. D.S., Appd. G. R. I., as King, being an autograph minute at the head of a T.L.S., D Lloyd George, by David Lloyd George (1863-1945, British Prime Minister 1916-22), one page, 4to, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, June 1918, on the blind embossed stationery of the First Lord of the Treasury. Lloyd George states that he has `the honour to recommend that the dignity of a Peerage of the UNITED KINGDOM be conferred on the Right Honourable Sir Walter George Frank Phillimore, Bart`, which the King approves. Two file holes to the left edge, not affecting the text or signature, and very light age wear. About VG Walter Phillimore, 1st Baron Phillimore (1845-1929) British Lawyer and Judge, raised to the peerage on 2nd July 1918.
WILSON WOODROW: (1856-1924) American President 1913-21. Nobel Peace Prize winner, 1919. Dark fountain pen ink signature (`Woodrow Wilson`), as President, on a 12mo gold embossed crested card. Accompanied by a T.L.S. by Wilson`s confidential secretary, one page, 8vo, Paris, 16th January 1919, to Miss Elsie Jones, forwarding the signature. Some very light, minor age wear, otherwise VG
WILSON WOODROW: (1856-1924) American President 1913-21. T.L.S., Woodrow Wilson, as President, one page, small 4to, Washington, 29th September 1917, to Senator George E. Chamberlain, on the printed stationery of The White House. Wilson states that he has been distressed to hear of his correspondent`s illness and further continues to inform Chamberlain that he received his suggestion about delaying the nominations for the Interstate Commerce Commission too late to act upon it, although adding `I am happy to say that among those nominated is one of the Oregon men whom you mentioned to me.` With blank integral leaf. Some extremely light, minor smudging to the signature, VG George Chamberlain (1854-1928) American Politician, United States Senator from Oregon 1909-21.
WEBSTER DANIEL: (1782-1852) American Statesman, Secretary of State 1841-43, 1850-52. Ink signature (`Danl. Webster`) at the head of an envelope addressed in the hand of American ambassador Theodore S. Fay to Henry W. Longfellow at Boston, Massachusetts. With a red wax seal bearing Fay`s initials to the verso. Also annotated to the verso by Longfellow. Some light overall age wear, about VG. . . . Henry W. Longfellow (1807-1882) American Poet.
KENNEDY ROBERT: (1925-1968) American Politician, United States Attorney General 1961-64. Programme signed, the printed 8vo programme for an Award Dinner in honour of Dr. John S. Millis and Dr. T. Keith Glennan hosted by the National Conference of Christians and Jews at the Hotel Carter, Cleveland, Ohio, 3rd December 1961. Signed by Kennedy, who was guest speaker at the event, in blue ink with his name alone to a clear area of the front cover. Also signed to the cover by Anthony Celebrezze (1910-1998, American Politician, Mayor of Cleveland 1954-61). Accompanied by an unsigned printed invitation card to the dinner. Some very light, extremely minor staining, otherwise VG
LOUIS XVI: (1754-1793) King of France and Navarre 1774-1791, King of the French 1791-92. The only King of France to have been executed. D.S., Louis, as King, at the conclusion, two pages (vellum), folio, Versailles, 29th June 1784. The partially printed document, in French (untranslated), appoints Francois Joachim Thiboust to be a civil and criminal Greffier au Baillaige. With blank integral leaf. A small area of vellum cut away at the base, only slightly affecting the text but not signature. Some light overall age wear, about VG
AMELIE D`ORLEANS: (1865-1951) Queen Consort of Portugal 1889-1908. An excellent signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph depicting Maria Amelia in a formal head and shoulders pose wearing a small crown and feathers upon her head. Photograph by Vidal Fonseco of Lisbon. Signed in fountain pen ink to a clear area of the image, `To General Sir Archibald Hunter, Amelie`. Some very light, extremely minor discoloration to the extreme edges of the photographer`s mount, VG Sir Archibald Hunter (1856-1936) British General of the Boer War.
CHURCHILL WINSTON S.: (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1953. Small D.S., Winston S. Churchill, one page, oblong 12mo, Westminster, 6th December 1906. The printed card was issued for the South African Products Exhibition in London, 1907, and confirms that Churchill allows his name to be added to the list of patrons for the exhibition. Some very light, minor age wear, otherwise VG In 1906 Churchill served as Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies and was given the task of drawing a constitution for the Transvaal. The South African Products Exhibition was opened by King Edward VII and served to promote the new South Africa following the Boer Wars.
RUSSIA: A good, rare group of thirteen signatures by various members of the Russian Royal family on two sides of an 8vo sheet of printed stationery from H.M.S. Marlborough. Included are Maria Feodorovna (1847-1928, Empress Consort of Russia, mother of Tsar Nicholas II), Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna (1875-1960, Sister of Tsar Nicholas II) and her sons Prince Rostislav Alexandrovich (1902-1978) Prince Vasili Alexandrovich (1907-1989) Prince Nikita Alexandrovich (1900-1974) and Prince Dmitri Alexandrovich (1901-1980), all nephews of Tsar Nicholas II, as well as her only daughter Princess Irina Alexandrovich (1895-1970), niece of Tsar Nicholas II and wife of Prince Felix Youssoupoff, also Prince Dmitri Orbeliani, Prince Sergei Obolensky (1890-1978), Prince Wiasemsky, Princess Nadejda Petrovna (1898-1988, signed as Princess Orloff) and Prince Felix Youssoupoff (1887-1967) who participated in the murder of Grigori Rasputin. At the head of the page appears an A.N.S., with initials, by an unidentified individual, although evidently the collector of the signatures, `Keep very carefully! Signatures of some of the Russian Royal family that were taken off in the evacuation of Russia, undertaken by H.M.S. "Marlborough"-April 1919`. With integral leaf bearing several ink annotations in an unidentified hand. Some light overall age wear, otherwise VG The rare grouping of signatures were all obtained on board H.M.S. Marlborough after the British battleship (along with H.M.S. Nelson) had been sent by King George V of Great Britain to Yalta in the Crimea in order to rescue the Romanovs. While on the ship, Prince Felix Youssoupoff enjoyed boasting about the murder of Rasputin.
KHOMEINI AYATOLLAH: (1902-1989) Iranian Religious and Political Leader, Supreme Leader of Iran 1979-89. Signed colour 4 x 7 photograph of Khomeini in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in black ink to a clear area of the image. With printed Persian script at the base. Autographs of Ayatollah Khomeini are extremely rare in any form. Some extremely light surface creasing, otherwise VG
HO CHI MINH: (1890-1969) Vietnamese Communist Revolutionary, President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam 1945-69. Vintage signed 9 x 6 photograph of Ho Chi Minh and a delegation of other Vietnamese being shown around the library of Vladimir Lenin at the Kremlin. Boldly signed, in English, with his name alone in dark blue fountain pen ink across a light area of the image. Extremely rare. VG
PERON EVA: (1919-1952) First Lady of Argentina 1946-52. Ink signature (`Eva Peron`) on a feint ruled piece neatly clipped from an official document. The signature is surrounded by several ink strokes and the official stamp of Luis Sabatier, Secrettario. Matted in black and burgundy beneath a colour reproduction image of Evita. Framed and glazed in a plain black frame to an overall size of 9 x 15. The signature is slightly faded, although completely legible. Some light creasing, G
ARMSTRONG NEIL: (1930- ) American Astronaut, Commander of Apollo XI (1969). The first man to walk on the moon. Signed and inscribed colour 8 x 10 photograph, the official NASA image showing Armstrong standing in a three quarter length pose wearing his spacesuit. A large image of the moon can be seen in the immediate background. Signed in blue ink across a light area of the image, `To Toni Currin-All Good Wishes, Neil Armstrong`. One very light, minor surface crease, otherwise about EX
NORTHUMBERLAND DUKE OF: (1742-1817) Hugh Percy. British Army officer, Lieutenant General during the American War of Independence where he led the relief column at the Battle of Lexington and Concord, Commanded a division during the Battle of Long Island and led the storming of Fort Washington. L.S., Northumberland, one page, 4to, Alnwick Castle, 20th October 1804, to Robert Pearson. The Duke states that he will be very happy if his estates in the Manor of Newburn can contribute to Pearson`s amusement in hunting, `provided this does not interfere with the hunting of Lord Darlington and some other Gentlemen to whom I have granted a similar permission some years ago. This, however, I believe cannot possibly be the case, as I think they are Fox-hunters; with whom Harriers, of course, cannot interfere.` With blank integral leaf. Some very light age wear, otherwise VG
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