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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 380

'I absolutely count upon you' TOULOUSE-LAUTREC HENRI DE: (1864-1901) French Painter. A.L.S., Henri, one page, 8vo, Avenue de Neuilly (Paris), n.d. ('Samedi', 1899?), to Georges [Sere de Rivieres], in French. Toulouse-Lautrec invites his correspondent to come and see him on Tuesday or Wednesday at 5 o'clock and remarks 'I must speak to you. I absolutely count upon you'. Rare. Some light age toning and minor staining to the edges, only very slightly affecting a few words of text and the signature, otherwise about VG Georges Sere de Rivieres - nephew of Toulouse-Lautrec's mother, Adele Zoe Tapie de Celeyran (1841-1930)

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Lot 383

KOKOSCHKA OSKAR: (1886-1980) Austrian Artist. A.L.S., Oskar KOKOSCHKA, two pages, oblong 8vo, Finchley, 16th December 1942, to Mr. Rothstein. Kokoschka writes a letter of introduction for his friend Pascal Sarachi, the former Albanian minister in London, 'who is desirous to explain to you the latest stage of the political situation in his own country in the light of the recent statement made by State-Secretary Cordell Hull'. He continues 'I only want to add that my friend does not think in terms of one small nation but in principles which are possibly interesting [to] you'. In concluding the artist comments 'If you kindly will remember we both met some time ago at a Soviet Meeting'. Some light creasing, about VG Chatin Pascal Sarachi (1903-1974) Albanian Diplomat and Painter. Cordell Hull (1871-1955) American Politician, Secretary of State 1933-44. Nobel Peace Prize winner (1945) for his role in establishing the United Nations.

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 389

WHISTLER JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL: (1834-1903) American-born Painter. Ink signature ('J McNeill Whistler') and a few additional words in his hand on a piece removed from the conclusion of a letter. The verso also bears several partial lines of holograph text and Whistler's printed circular monogram. Some light staining and age wear, G

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Lot 392

WARHOL ANDY: (1928-1987) American Pop Artist. Book signed, a hardback edition of Popism - The Warhol 60s, First Edition published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, New York, 1980 (stated First Edition with letters BCDE printed to copyright page). Signed by Warhol in black ink with his name alone to the half title page. The black ink that Warhol used has also left a slight impression of his signature on the two pages immediately before and after the half title. Accompanied by the dust jacket which is also signed by Warhol with his initials ('AW') in black ink to a clear area at the head above his portrait and printed title. Some very light, minor age wear and a few small tears to the edges of the dust jacket, otherwise VG

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Lot 398

CRUIKSHANK GEORGE: (1792-1878) British Illustrator. A.L.S., Geo. Cruikshank, one page, 8vo, Amwell Street, 8th May 1841, to Dudley Costello. Cruikshank states that he will be delighted to have Costello 'as an assistant in our “Omnibus”' and continues to add 'Our friend Blanchard will communicate with you upon the subject you proposed'. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Dudley Costello (1803-1865) Anglo-Irish Soldier, Journalist, Novelist & Copyist of illuminated manuscripts.

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Lot 399

CRUIKSHANK GEORGE: (1792-1878) British Illustrator. A.L.S., Geo Cruikshank, two pages, 8vo, Hampstead Road, 5th June 1869, to John Auldjo ('My dear Friend'). Cruikshank announces 'I was indeed surprised to see the address on your note' and continues to express his hope that Auldjo's visit 'to the great city' will meet with 'every good result you & yours can desire'. The illustrator states that he will be delighted to meet his friend and suggests some convenient days and times when he will be at home. Some light, small circular stains to the final page, caused by traces of previous mounting to the verso, only very slightly affecting the text and signature, otherwise VG John Auldjo (1805-1886) British Traveller, Geologist, Writer and Artist, the first Briton to climb Mont Blanc.

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ALONSO FERNANDO: (1981- ) Spanish Motor Racing Driver, Formula One World Champion 2005 & 2006. A souvenir Alpinestar Renault Formula One racing suit, predominantly light and dark blue and yellow, bearing various embroidered sponsorship logos including Team Spirit, Telefonica, Elf, Michelin etc., also embroidered with Alonso's name in white across the velcro waist belt, signed by Alonso in bold black ink and dated 2005 in his hand. Some light staining in places, otherwise VG

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Lot 403

BODONI GIAMBATTISTA: (1740-1813) Italian Typographer, Printer and Publisher, the designer of many 'New Face' type-faces. Rare A.L.S., Bodoni, in the third person, one page, 4to, n.p., n.d., to Daniele, in Italian. Bodoni states that he has been 'prevented by the motives mentioned in the previous letter' to respond categorically to his illustrious correspondent's letter and continues 'Meanwhile, he recommends himself in the most efficient way to the courteous, tender, and loving initiative of his friend, Doctor Pizzetti, trusting that he will be very grateful to obtain the due reparation of his reputation that is necessary for every reason of justice'. Some light damp staining to the lower half of the page, slightly affecting a few words of the text (which remains largely legible). G

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Lot 405

WRIGHT FRANK LLOYD: (1867-1959) American Architect. D.S., Frank Lloyd Wright, being a signed cheque, Taliesin West, Phoenix, Arizona, 1st March 1954. The attractive partially printed cheque is drawn on the account of The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation at The Valley National Bank of Phoenix and is made payable to Donald Brown for the sum of $30. Wright's signature, in his capacity as President of the Foundation, is only very slightly affected by a perforated bank cancellation. Some light creasing and age wear, G

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Lot 406

EVELYN JOHN: (1620-1706) English Diarist. Autograph inscription in the hand of Evelyn, on an oblong 12mo slip of paper, n.p., 1638, 'E Libris Evelynis emptus Ononiis'. With a further four lines of text in an unidentified hand beneath, incorporating Evelyn's motto, 'Omnia Explorate, Meliora Retinete' ('Keep the best'). Evidently removed from a volume of Evelyn's library. Lightly mounted to a contemporary page annotated in ink by a collector. Some very light staining to the right edge, not affecting the text. About VG

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Lot 408

THACKERAY WILLIAM MAKEPEACE: (1811-1863) English Novelist. A.L.S., W M Thackeray, in his upright hand, one page, 8vo, Onslow Square, n.d., to Mrs. Kirwan. Thackeray announces 'The 4 July is the last of London dinner eating with me', explaining that he proposes to go away on the 6th to the country, 'somewhere so that we shall miss the pleasure of dining with you'. Some light age wear and a tear to the left edge, not affecting the text or signature, about VG

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Lot 409

DICKENS CHARLES: (1812-1870) English Novelist. Blue ink signature ('Charles Dickens', with paraph), on a piece removed from the conclusion of a letter, with four lines of holograph text, seemingly arranging an appointment for 10 o'clock the following morning. Small area of paper loss to one corner and some light staining. Neatly mounted to an oblong 8vo page removed from an autograph album alongside a vintage sepia photograph of Dickens in a head and shoulders pose. About VG

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Lot 411

RUSKIN JOHN: (1819-1900) English Critic & Author. A.L.S., J Ruskin, one page, 8vo, Sandgate, Kent, n.d., to Mr. Roberts. Ruskin writes to his correspondent and enquires 'I wonder if you would take the trouble to come so far as this' in order 'to tell me things new and old of the art you love?'. Some light overall foxing and minor age toning to the edges, only very slightly affecting the text and signature. Neatly laid down. G

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Lot 412

RUSKIN JOHN: (1819-1900) English Critic & Author. A.L.S., J Ruskin, one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d., to an unidentified correspondent (the recipient's name neatly excised and expertly replaced by a small blank piece of paper). Ruskin sends 'infinite thanks' for his correspondent's letter and enclosure and continues to state 'I have much to say about the pictures when I see you this evening meantime I can only say that 35 is not only a moderate but hardly a remunerative price for the Slavic interior'. Some very light, minor age wear, about VG

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Lot 416

JAMES HENRY: (1843-1916) American-born British Author. A.L.S., Henry James, three pages, 8vo, Florence, 1st January 1886, to Mr. Archer. James thanks his correspondent for having supplied him with the text of a document, remarking 'I have much enjoyed reading it again, & shall take the liberty of keeping it awhile, as the spirit will probably move me to quote from it. After that I shall carefully return it to you'. James also refers to a mutual acquaintance who has 'somewhat recovered from his London misfortunes' and comments 'He returns from the dead so often that I can't but think that some really fruitful life is in store for him yet'. In concluding the author writes of his surroundings 'I will give your message to Florence but she doesn't deserve it just now - she is in a horrid winter mood & I go as soon as possible to Rome'. Some very light foxing and minor age wear, VG

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Lot 42

GIGGS RYAN: (1973- ) Welsh Footballer, the most decorated player in Welsh and English Football history. An excellent, large signed colour 16 x 20 photograph, the image depicting Giggs in a jubilant three quarter length pose holding the European Cup in his hands following Manchester United's historic victory in the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich in the Camp Nou at Barcelona on 26th May 1999. Signed by Giggs with a large, bold signature in black ink across a light area of the image. EX Manchester United's 2-1 victory in the European Cup final was the culmination of their historic Treble winning season, having already won the Premier League and FA Cup. Giggs provided an (albeit unintentional) assist for Teddy Sheringham to score the first of United's two injury time goals.

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Lot 420

JEROME JEROME K.: (1859-1927) English Writer & Humorist. A.L.S., Jerome K Jerome, two pages, 8vo, Chelsea Gardens, 20th October 1890, to Mr. Dolman. Jerome informs his correspondent that sometime between the present and spring he will have an article of about 3000 words ready and that he expects the price his agent will ask will be about £20. The writer also refers to a booklet which will be cut soon and adds that he never heard of the publication What Women Think, and concludes by inviting Dolman to come and see him next week for a chat. Some extremely minor, very light age wear, VG

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Lot 422

WELLS H. G.: (1866-1946) English Writer of Science Fiction novels. A.L.S., H G Wells, on two sides of a printed correspondence card, Westminster, 3rd February n.y. (1928), to Miss. Barton. Wells writes, in full, 'You know my Modern Utopia I suppose. If you compare that with a pamphlet published by the Hogarth Press, Democracy under Revision you will have most of my Utopian notions. Next spring I shall publish The Open Conspiracy: Blue Prints for a World Revolution that will be aimed at such readers as you & your friends. So please read it.' A letter of good literary content. Some light creasing, otherwise about VG A Modern Utopia was published in 1905 and Wells published The Open Conspiracy in 1928 with various other versions appearing in subsequent years. His article Democracy Under Revision, also referred to in the present letter had been published in 1927.

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Lot 423

WELLS H. G.: (1866-1946) English Writer of Science Fiction novels. A.L.S., H. G. Wells, one page, 4to, Regent's Park, 21st April 1938, to Mr. Sternberger. Wells writes, in full, 'The photographs you left here are all very artistic pieces of work & nos 6 & 14 are admirable likenesses, easy & dignified. Thank you'. Some light overall staining caused by previous mounting to the verso, only very slightly affecting the text and signature, otherwise about VG Marcel Sternberger (1899-1956) Hungarian Portrait Photographer.

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Lot 426

DOYLE ARTHUR CONAN: (1859-1930) Scottish Author, creator of Sherlock Holmes. Book signed, being a hardback edition of The White Company, Author's Edition published by John Murray, London, 1903, being one volume from the set of eight originally published. Signed ('Arthur Conan Doyle') in bold black fountain pen ink to the colophon limitations page and numbered 761 of 1000. Bound in red cloth with stamped title, the spine faded and with some staining to the front board. Some light foxing and age wear, about G

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Lot 428

LEWIS C. S: (1893-1963) Irish Novelist & Academic, author of The Chronicles of Narnia. Brief T.L.S., C. S. Lewis, one page, oblong slim 12mo, Magdalen College, Oxford, 11th October 1944, to Miss Herdman. Lewis thanks his correspondent for her letter and its interesting enclosure. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, about VG

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Lot 430

WALLACE EDGAR: (1875-1932) English Writer, remembered as the creator of King Kong. Vintage signed and inscribed 9.5 x 7 photograph of Wallace seated in a three quarter length pose in an arm chair, smoking a cigarette, as he talks into the large microphone on the table before him. Signed in dark fountain pen ink at the base of the image, 'To Dr Curt L. Heyman, the greatest of translators, Edgar Wallace'. The ink is a little light in places, although perfectly legible. Together with a brief T.L.S., Edgar Wallace, one page, 8vo (neatly trimmed), Fleet Street, London, 12th April 1931, to Mr. J. Bennett, on the printed stationery of the Sunday News, sending his autograph. Lightly laid down to a page removed from an autograph album and with some light staining and age wear. G to VG, 2

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Lot 432

HUXLEY ALDOUS: (1894-1963) English Writer. A.L.S., Aldous Huxley, one page, 8vo, Pall Mall, 28th November 1935, to Mr. Rubinstein, on the printed stationery of The Athenaeum. Huxley writes, in full, 'Maj has already addressed me in my own name; so I don't suppose this can be for me. I have no idea who it can be for, so return the letter'. Together with Charles Morgan (1894-1958) English Playwright and Novelist. A.L.S., Charles Morgan, one page, 8vo, Cheyne Walk, n.d. ('Friday'), also to Mr. Rubinstein. Morgan informs his correspondent that he is 'hopelessly tied up….by various uncertain engagements' and will be going to Gloucestershire when he has 'disposed of the Globe first night' and adding that he will return on the 22nd 'when there begins a row of successive first nights stretching on into eternity' and suggesting that they meet when Rubinstein is 'free of the office and I of playgoing'. Some very light minor smudging to Huxley's letter, just affecting the signature, VG, 2

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Lot 434

LOWRY MALCOLM: (1909-1957) English Poet & Novelist of Under the Volcano (1947). A rare A.L.S., Malc, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p., n.d., to Kenneth. Lowry announces 'I've left it here after all - I expect its full of howlers - but it's the best I can do' and further remarks 'By George, these things demand patience of a wet May Sunday!'. Lowry also asks his correspondent 'Could you leave them in a conspicuous place somewhere so I can collect them' and in a postscript remarks 'I've honoured (?) Areopagitica, that famouse poeme. I always thought it was a sequel to Paradise Regained'. Very slightly irregularly torn to the top edge and with a couple of very light, extremely minor stains and light creasing, not significantly affecting the text or signature, VG Areopagitica (1644) was a prose polemical tract by the English poet and scholar John Milton which opposed licensing and censorship. Milton's poem Paradise Regained (1671) was the sequel to the more famous, epic poem Paradise Lost (1667)

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Lot 436

KIPLING RUDYARD: (1865-1936) English Author, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1907. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Kipling in a head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Henri Manuel. Signed by Kipling in fountain pen ink with his name alone to the lower border, his surname very slightly obscured by the printed caption. A couple of very light, minor corner creases, otherwise VG

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Lot 438

HEYSE PAUL: (1830-1914) German Writer, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1910. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Heyse in a semi-profile head and shoulders pose wearing a hat. Signed in dark fountain pen ink with his name alone to a light area at the base of the image. One very slight, extremely minor surface crease, otherwise EX

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Lot 440

ELIOT T. S.: (1888-1965) American-born English Poet & Dramatist, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1948. Vintage signed 4 x 5 magazine photograph of Eliot in a half length pose at his desk, covered in several piles of letters and books. Signed ('T. S. Eliot') in bold blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to a light area at the base of the image. Neatly mounted to a page removed from an autograph album. Minor horizontal fold to the centre of the image, about VG

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Lot 441

To Marlene Dietrich - '…As you landed on the stage drunk and naked I would advance from the rear…' HEMINGWAY ERNEST: (1899-1961) American Novelist, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1954. A remarkable T.L.S., Papa, in bold pencil, two pages, 4to, Finca Vigia, San Francisco de Paula, Cuba, 28th August 1955, to Marlene Dietrich ('Dearest Kraut'). Hemingway thanks the actress for her long letter 'with the gen on what you found wrong' and remarks 'I don't know anything about the theater but I don't think it would occur to me, even, to have you introduced even to me with strains of La Vie En Rose. Poor peoples.', further providing his own advice for Dietrich's cabaret show, 'If I were staging it would probably have something novel like having you shot onto the stage, drunk, from a self propelled mineworker which would advance in from the street rolling over the customers. We would be playing "Land of Hope and Glory". As you landed on the stage drunk and naked I would advance from the rear, or your rear wearing evening clothes and would hurriedly strip off my evening clothes to cover you revealing the physique of Burt Lancaster Strongfort and announce that we were sorry that we did not know the lady was loaded. All this time the Thirty ton S/P/ Mortar would be bulldozing the customers as we break into the Abortion Scene from "Lakme". This is a scene which is really Spine Tingling and I have just the spine for it. I play it with a Giant Rubber Whale called Captain Ahab and all the time we are working on you with pulmotors and raversed vacuum cleaners which blow my evening clothes of you. You are foaming at the mouth of course to show that we are really acting and we bottle the foam and sell it to any surviving customers. You are referred to in the contract as The Artist and I am just Captain Ahab. Fortunately I am crazed and I keep shouting "Fire One. Fire Two. Fire Three." And don't think we don't fire them. It is then that the Germ of the Mutiny is born in your dishevelled brain. But why should a great Artist-Captain like me invent so many for so few for only air-mail love on Sunday morning when I should be in Church. Only for fun, I guess. Gentlemen, crank up your hearses'. Hemingway reflects 'Marlene, darling, I write stories but I have no grace for fucking them up for other mediums. It was hard enough for me to learn to write to be read by the human eye. I do not know how, nor do I care to know how to write to be read by parrots, monkeys, apes, baboons, nor actors' and continues his letter, 'I love you very much and I never wanted to get mixed in any business with you as I wrote you when this thing first was brought up. Neither of us has enough whore blood for that….Not only that but I myself was circumcised at a very early age', also wishing her luck in California and Las Vegas and warning her to be careful with the finances of her shows, 'Some people would as soon have the publicity of making you look bad as of your expected and legitimate success. But that is the way everything is everywhere and no criticism of Nevada or anyone there. Cut this paragraph out of this letter and burn it if you want to keep the rest of the letter in case you thought any of it funny. I rely on you as a Kraut officer and gentleman to do this.' Hemingway then turns to his own work, commenting 'I love you very much and wish you luck. Wish me some too. Book is on page 592. This week Thursday we start photography on fishing. Am in charge of fishing etc. and it is going to be difficult enough. With a bad back a little worse. The Artist is not here naturally. I only wrote the book but must do the work as well and have no stand-in. Up at 0450 knock off at 1930. This goes on for 15 days.' and concludes 'I think you could say you and I have earned whatever dough the people let us keep. So what. So Merdre. I love you as always'. Hemingway adds a holograph postscript of eight lines to the verso of the second page, providing an update, 'Started OK on fishing - one 472 lbs and one 422 lbs. Very good close shots of harpooning at the end but fish too small even in cinemascope for what we need - Must have bigger fish - system of photography and the way the local boats work and how close we can ride herd on them very good. Steer 7 to 10 hrs. on flying bridge and it is hard work.' A letter of exceptional association between the writer and actress, and also a letter of wonderful, at times surreal, content. Some very light, extremely minor creasing, VG Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992) German-born American Actress & Singer. At the time of the present letter, as the content suggests, Dietrich was preparing for a series of successful cabaret shows which included a run of performances at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas in November 1955. As the present letter shows, Ernest Hemingway was initially involved in the production of the film version of his novel The Old Man and the Sea (1952), and took an active role in marlin-fishing to try and find a fish worthy enough for the film. The film's budget is reported to have grown from $2 million to $5 million as a result of searching for "suitable fish footage". As it happened, the producers ended up using a rubber marlin and stock footage of marlin fishing for the film, which was released in 1958 and starred Spencer Tracy, who received an Oscar nomination for his performance. The Old Man and the Sea, one of Hemingway's most famous works, was the last major work of fiction to be produced and published in his lifetime. The novel was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1953 and was cited by the Nobel Committee as contributing towards Hemingway's Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954.  Hemingway and Dietrich first met on a French ocean liner in 1934 and maintained a regular correspondence for almost 30 years. The writer and the actress are both recognised as having led complicated and tangled love lives, although their own personal relationship was never consummated. Despite a lengthy correspondence, letters from Hemingway to Dietrich very rarely appear on the market, the majority of their correspondence being housed in the John F Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum following a donation by Dietrich's daughter, Maria Riva, in 2003. American Book Prices Current record only two other letters written by Hemingway to Dietrich as having been sold at auction, one with relatively routine content in 2011 ($19,000) and a more interesting letter in 2014 ($30,000).

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Lot 445

BROOKE RUPERT: (1887-1915) English Poet, remembered for his war sonnets. Rare, dark fountain pen ink signature ('Rupert Brooke') on a small, very slightly irregularly trimmed oblong 12mo piece, evidently clipped from a cheque issued by Brooke. The poet's signature appears across a pale blue background and the printed words This cheque requires endorsement appear in the lower margin. One small, light stain to the lower edge, not affecting the signature or printed text, otherwise VG

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Lot 450

BOITO ARRIGO: (1842-1918) Italian Poet and Librettist of Giuseppe Verdi's operas Otello and Falstaff. A.L.S., Arrigo Boito, one page, 8vo, n.p., 17th July n.y., to an unidentified correspondent, in Italian. Boito informs his correspondent that each day of their love is dear to him, and continues to thank them with all his heart for a card they had sent, although adds that the most beautiful thing they have done is to include Boito's letter in a volume. With blank integral leaf. Some very light, extremely minor smudging to a couple of letters of text, but not the signature. VG

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Lot 452

POUND EZRA: (1885-1972) American Poet. Bold fountain pen ink signature ('Pay to Dorothy Pound, Ezra Pound') in the form of an endorsement to the verso of a cheque, the cheque issued by Thomas Beecham (1879-1961) English Conductor, London, 1st January 1917, the partially printed cheque, completed and signed by Beecham, drawn on the London County & Westminster Bank Ltd., and made payable to Ezra Pound for the sum of £52.10.0. A perforated bank cancellation and two minor ink strokes only very slightly affect Beecham's signature. Signed by Pound to the verso and countersigned by Dorothy Shakespear Pound (1886-1973) Artist and wife of Pound, with her name alone in fountain pen ink. An interesting association piece. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG

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Lot 455

O'CASEY SEAN: (1880-1964) Irish Dramatist. A.L.S., Sean O'Casey, one page, 8vo, New York, 11th December 1934, to Miss Hughes, on the printed stationery of The Devon. O'Casey thanks his correspondent for her kind letter 'praising the play, & praising the performance of “Within The Gates” ' and concludes that he is glad she thinks so highly of both. With blank integral leaf. Some extremely minor, light age toning, VG

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Lot 456

DU MAURIER DAPHNE: (1907-1989) British Author. A lengthy, early A.L.S., Daphne, eight pages, 8vo, The Nook, n.d. ('Tuesday' December 1932 or 1933), to Foy (Quiller-Couch). Du Maurier writes a social letter to her friend, stating that she has 'various little trials' awaiting her, 'No.1. being the Battalion Xmas Tree, presents etc., and 3 cheers for Mr. Browning' and continuing to comment on her correspondent's recent activities, 'Your noble work for The Cause staggers me, and I am hoping you will not go prematurely grey. I have seen Anna, and heartily approve all your suggestions. I am so sorry I shall miss the Committee meeting on the 21st. Consider Broadcasting an appeal as being (a) splendid suggestion. The idea that you should make the appeal in person on the wireless not perhaps so good. In fact, (I) shall definitely oppose this measure…! Photograph in Western Morning News also excellent; but hesitate about enclosing snap of members of Committee in jingling colours…Would like to put foreward (sic) tentative proposal of Mr. Hony joining Committee, as letter writer in chief? Anna rather against this. But I met him in post office and thought he was inclined to be looking sad. Seriously though, wouldn't he be invaluable with pen and ink?'. She continues to refer to being able to raise £100 ('I can promise £75 for certain in February, and you can let me know whether to send to you or direct to N.T.') and also mentions having had tea with her parents who were 'Both rather excited at prospect of digging at Castledore, and both equally disturbed at personal appearance of a certain Mrs. Singer (nee Cohen) of Kilmarth, who Father says “Comes at you with her teeth“ and Mother declares is “the plainest person I ever saw in my life, with no figure for a bicycle“! I feel this lady will be in need of mackerel later in the year..Mother also declared firmly that “all the lodes were a little mad“ This apparently , bearing relation to some sausage party in the rain that didn't take place..' Du Maurier further sends news of her husband, Frederick Browning, 'The Guardsman gave me a fright on approaching the Haven, by saying in loud tones (there were several people passing by) that “Sir Arthur was due for his annual scrubbing, and about time too“. I looked up to see if he had gone mad, but found him gazing calmly sea ward at the Pilot Boat..What the little Sunday passers-by thought, time alone will tell. I fear the worst..perhaps anonymous bars of soap at Xmas' and of their recent activities on a boat, 'I, hanging about with cold ham sandwich in pocket and torn between 5 mile walk and a coal fire….Boats to me are summer pastimes! I would like to hew down a tree for choice, rather than face the mud flats at Mixtow, which is the Guardsman's Paradise'. In a postscript Du Maurier recounts an amusing anecdote, 'P.S. Am very embarrassed by new card game of Miss. Roberts - a sort of modern happy families - with the appalling title of “Bob's Your Uncle“. One has to keep saying this apparently throughout the game, like snap. This sort of thing has always covered me with confusion. What about you?' and in a second postscript returns to the subject of the committee, suggesting Mrs Singer 'as Financial Assistant?? Perhaps not….' Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Foy Quiller-Couch - daughter of British writer Arthur Quiller-Couch (1863-1944), and a life-long friend of Du Maurier. Indeed, Du Maurier was accompanied by Foy Quiller-Couch when she became inspired with the storyline for her novel Jamaica Inn. In 1930, apparently around the time of the present letter, the two ladies were staying at Jamaica Inn and went riding on Bodmin Moor. They became lost in bad weather conditions and apparently sheltered for some time in a derelict cottage on the moor but were eventually led back to Jamaica Inn by their horses. Frederick Browning (1896-1965) British Lieutenant-General of World War II, deputy commander of the First Allied Airborne Army in Operation Market Garden, 1944. Husband of Du Maurier from 1932. Gerald du Maurier (1873-1934) English Actor, wife of actress Muriel Beaumont (1881-1957), the parents of Daphne du Maurier.

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Lot 461

DUMAS ALEXANDRE: Fils (1824-1895) French Author and Dramatist. A.L.S., A. Dumas f, two pages, 8vo, 28th July 1863, to an unidentified lady, in French. Dumas enquires as to the whereabouts of the Romanian Princess Aurelie Ghica and asks whether she is still in Paris or has returned to Bucharest. One small tear to the left edge, only very slightly affecting one letter of text and not the signature, and with some light age wear, about VG Princess Aurelie Ghica (1820-1904) French-born Romanian Princess, wife of Prince Gregoire Ghica (d.1858). The Princess moved in literary circles in Paris and was a friend of Balzac.

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Lot 462

MERIMEE PROSPER: (1803-1870) French Dramatist, known for his novella Carmen, which became the basis for Georges Bizet's opera of the same name. A.L.S., Pr. Merimee, one page, 8vo, n.p., 24th January n.y., to Monsieur Sauvageot at the Customs warehouse, in French. Merimee asks his correspondent if he will inform the bearer of the letter 'where he must claim my cape and my mats and how much the cost is', supposing that it will be about 30 francs and also remarking 'Could you also tell him where he can find a means of transport. I suppose they are near your house'. With integral address leaf. Some very light, minor traces of former mounting and staining, only very slightly affecting a few words of text and not the signature, about VG

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Lot 467

TWAIN MARK: (1835-1910) American Writer. Dark fountain pen ink signature ('Very truly yours Mark Twain') on a small oblong 12mo card. Some very light, minor age wear, otherwise VG

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Lot 469

BURROUGHS EDGAR RICE: (1875-1950) American Author, creator of the jungle hero Tarzan. D.S., E R Burroughs, being a signed cheque, Los Angeles, 14th January 1938. The partially printed cheque, completed by Burroughs and bearing his printed address at Tarzana, California, is drawn on the Citzens National Trust & Savings Bank and is made payable to Ruth Baird for the sum of $3.25. An ink and perforated bank cancellation only very slightly affects the first three letters of the signature. A few light, very minor vertical folds, VG Tarzan and the Forbidden City, the twentieth novel in the Tarzan series, was published by Burroughs in 1938, the same year in which the present cheque was signed.

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Lot 470

LONDON JACK: (1876-1916) American Author. D.S., Jack London, being a signed cheque, San Francisco, 20th November 1912. The partially printed cheque, completed entirely in London's hand, is drawn on The Merchants National Bank and is made payable to Bessie M. London for the sum of $75. Countersigned by Bessie London to the verso. A perforated bank cancellation only very slightly affects London's signature. Some light age wear and a few small tears to the edges, neatly repaired to the verso. G Elizabeth 'Bessie' Maddern (1876-1948) First Wife of London 1900-05. The marriage of Jack and Bess London was not a happy one, despite producing two daughters. Following their divorce both argued over money and in his will Jack London left his first wife with virtually nothing.

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Lot 471

LOWRY ROBERT: (1919-1994) American Novelist. T.L.S., Robert Lowry, one page, 4to, Redding, Connecticut, 11th June 1951, to Mr. Seward. Lowry announces 'The enclosed print (no longer present) will probably take up one solid wall of your office, but it's the smallest I have and I hope it'll do' and continues 'Nice to know that somebody not only has read the books, but has re-read them. Your saying so in a letter means a lot to me…especially right now when I'm looking down that long road of a new novel with no end in sight yet'. Some light creasing and some largely minor tears to the edges, none of which affect the text or signature, G

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Lot 474

LITERATURE: Individual vintage signed magazine photographs by the writers W. Somerset Maugham (4.5 x 5) and Dorothy L. Sayers (4.5 x 6), each neatly mounted to pages removed from an autograph album, together with an A.N.S. by Walter de la Mare at the base of a letter from a young collector requesting the poet's autograph, 'Here it is, with my best wishes', dated 3rd September 1949 in his hand, also neatly mounted to a page removed from an autograph album. Some light folds, about VG, 3

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Lot 478

JOHN AUGUSTUS: (1878-1961) Welsh Painter. Brief A.L.S., Augustus E John, one page, 4to, Mallord Street, Chelsea, 5th April 1922, to Grey. John sends his correspondent a cheque (no longer present) in payment for two years subscription to a club. Some light overall creasing, G

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Lot 485

JEROME JEROME K.: (1859-1927) English Writer & Humorist. A.L.S., Jerome K Jerome, two pages, 8vo, Alpha Place, n.d. (1891-93), to McIntyre. Jerome announces 'We were unfortunate - or at all events I feel I was. I trust I shall have better luck next time we are in the same city' and continues 'Can you think of any subject connected with Germany & the Germans likely to make a light interest article. How about an article on German dwelling illustrated by photos or otherwise on the German equivalent for our boxing - or a Lager Beer Brewery'. A couple of stains to the first page, just affecting a few words of text, and two tears to the edge of the central fold, G

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Lot 488

'…all there is to see is a groggy old skeleton…' SHAW GEORGE BERNARD: (1856-1950) Irish Playwright, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1925. A.L.S., G. Bernard Shaw, one page, 4to, Ayot Saint Lawrence, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, 3rd January 1950, to Mr. Grimwood. Shaw sends his correspondent a vivisection book (no longer present) for Stanley Dollar and continues 'As to the robe I cannot ask you to come to this inaccessible village until after Easter. Car from door to door is the only tolerable transit. I am never free until after 4, when the lanes are dark and dangerous, and in fog impossible. Even in summer it takes three hours out of the day: too much for a busy man. And all there is to see is a groggy old skeleton (93 ½) who was G. B. S. some twenty years ago.' He concludes 'Why not send the robe by parcel post, and choose your own time later on, if you would like to see the animal'. A couple of minor, light stains and some age wear to the edges, not affecting the test or signature, otherwise VG

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Lot 491

PLAYWRIGHTS: W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) British Playwright. T.L.S., W. S. Maugham, one page, 8vo, St. Jean Cap Ferrat, 24th August 1955, to Mr. Crosby. Maugham states that it was nice of his correspondent to have written such a charming letter and returns his copy of Far and Wide (no longer present) which he has signed. Two small pinholes to the upper left corner and some light, minor overall foxing; Terence Rattigan (1911-1977) English Dramatist. T.L.S., Terence Rattigan, one page, 8vo, n.p., 8th April 1965, to C. R. Yeomans. Rattigan states that he is flattered by his correspondent's invitation although must reluctantly decline it as he is likely to be out of the country; J. B. Priestley (1894-1984) English Playwright and Novelist. T.L.S., J. B. Priestley, one page, 8vo, Alveston, Stratford-on-Avon, 23rd August 1978, to J. D. Coldham. Priestley thanks his correspondent for a copy of the Journal and states that he has 'already been pleasantly dipping' into it 'when I ought to be doing something else'. Accompanied by the original envelope. G to VG, 3

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Lot 494

[HUNT WILLIAM HOLMAN]: (1827-1910) English Painter, one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Vintage unsigned carte-de-visite photograph, the sepia albumen print by Elliott & Fry of London, showing Hunt in a semi-profile head and shoulders pose with one hand raised to the side of his head. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and verso. Some light, minor scuffing to the verso, otherwise VG

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Lot 495

[HUNT WILLIAM HOLMAN]: (1827-1910) English Painter, one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Vintage unsigned carte-de-visite photograph, the sepia albumen print by Elliott & Fry of London, showing Hunt in a half length pose. Photographer's caption and imprint to the lower mount and verso. Some light overall spotting to the image, otherwise VG

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DOHERTY REGINALD: (1872-1910) English Tennis Player, Wimbledon Champion 1897, 1898, 1899 & 1900 & LAURENCE (1875-1919) English Tennis Player, Wimbledon Champion 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905 & 1906. An extremely rare book signed by both Reginald and Laurence Doherty individually, being a hardback edition of R. F. & H. L. Doherty on Lawn Tennis, First Edition published by Lawn Tennis, 1903. Illustrated with photographic plates of various tennis strokes and with the original photographs of the Doherty brothers and dedicatee, Grand Duchess Anastasie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Individually signed by both Reginald and Laurence Doherty with their names alone in dark fountain pen ink to the lower mount of their photograph, the sepia image depicting the players seated together in a relaxed full length pose wearing their tennis whites and each with a racket at their side. Some very slight, minor ink bleeding to the signatures. Further inscribed by Reginald Doherty to the front free endpaper in dark fountain pen ink, 'With best compliments from the Authors' and dated October 1903 in his hand. Some very slight, minor ink bleeding to the signatures. Bound in the publisher's blue-grey cloth with white title to cover and spine. Some light overall foxing and age wear to the book (G), the signed photograph VG

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Lot 500

[INGRES JEAN-AUGUSTE-DOMINIQUE]: (1780-1867) French Neoclassical Painter. Vintage unsigned carte-de-visite photograph, the fine sepia albumen print by Disderi of Paris, depicting Ingres standing in a full length pose holding his cane. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and verso. A couple of very light, extremely minor spots of foxing to the lower mount, VG Andre-Adolphe-Eugene Disderi (1819-1889) French Photographer who patented the carte-de-visite and made the particular form of portraiture world famous.

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Lot 502

[COROT JEAN-BAPTISTE-CAMILLE]: (1796-1875) French Painter. Vintage unsigned carte-de-visite photograph, the sepia albumen print by Bacard Fils of Paris, depicting Corot in a head and shoulders pose. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and verso and with a later stamp of an American photograph agency to the verso. Some light age toning to the image, otherwise VG

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Lot 505

[MEISSONIER JEAN-LOUIS-ERNEST]: (1815-1891) French Painter and Sculptor. Vintage unsigned carte-de-visite photograph, the engaging sepia albumen print by Bingham of Paris, showing Meissonier seated in a full length pose holding a top hat and cane and with a dog lying at his feet. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and verso and with a very light contemporary pencil annotation to the lower mount. About EX

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Lot 516

[HUGO VICTOR]: (1802-1885) French Poet and Novelist. Vintage unsigned carte-de-visite photograph, the sepia albumen print by C. D. Fredricks of Havana, New York & Paris, depicting Hugo in a half length pose. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and verso. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG

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Lot 517

[HUGO VICTOR]: (1802-1885) French Poet & Novelist. Vintage unsigned carte-de-visite photograph, the albumen print by Pierre Petit of Paris showing Hugo seated in a three quarter length pose. Photographer’s imprint to the lower mount and verso and with a contemporary ink annotation to the lower mount. Some light age wear, VG

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Lot 518

[HUGO VICTOR]: (1802-1885) French Poet and Novelist. Vintage unsigned carte-de-visite photograph, the sepia albumen print by J. M. Lopez of Paris, depicting Hugo in a head and shoulders pose. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and verso and with a small, neat contemporary ink annotation to the lower mount. Some very minor, light age wear, VG

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Lot 522

[THACKERAY WILLIAM MAKEPEACE]: (1811-1863) English Novelist. Vintage unsigned carte-de-visite photograph by, the sepia albumen print by Herbert Watkins of London, showing Thackeray seated in a half length pose. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and verso. Some very light, extremely minor staining to the background, VG

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Lot 524

[DICKENS CHARLES]: (1812-1870) English Novelist. Vintage unsigned carte-de-visite photograph, the engaging sepia albumen print by Mason of London, showing Dickens seated in a three quarter pose. Photographer's imprint on the verso. Some extremely minor, light spotting to the image, VG

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Lot 528

[MERIMEE PROSPER]: (1803-1870) French Dramatist, remembered for his novella Carmen which became the basis for Bizet's opera of the same name. Vintage unsigned carte-de-visite photograph, the sepia albumen print by Andre-Adolphe-Eugene Disderi depicting Merimee standing in a full length pose holding his top hat in one hand. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and verso. A few extremely minor, light spots to the image, otherwise EX Andre-Adolphe-Eugene Disderi (1819-1889) French Photographer who patented the carte-de-visite and made the particular form of portraiture world famous.

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Lot 531

[DUMAS ALEXANDRE]: (1802-1870) Pere. French Writer of The Three Musketeers. Vintage unsigned carte-de-visite photograph, the sepia albumen print by an unidentified photographer showing the bearded Dumas standing in a full length pose. Some light overall age wear and a few minor stains to the image, G

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Lot 532

[DUMAS ALEXANDRE]: (1802-1870) Pere. French Writer of The Three Musketeers. Vintage unsigned carte-de-visite photograph, the sepia albumen print by [Duroni & Murer of Paris and Milan, although unaccredited] depicting Dumas seated in a half length pose. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, about VG 

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Lot 534

[DUMAS ALEXANDRE]: (1802-1870) Pere. French Writer of The Three Musketeers. Vintage unsigned carte-de-visite photograph, the sepia albumen print by Nadar of Paris, depicting Dumas seated in a three quarter length pose resting his folded arms on the arm of a chair. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and verso. Some very minor, extremely light spotting, about EX Nadar (1820-1910) Gaspard-Felix Tournachon. French photographer & Caricaturist.

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Lot 535

[DUMAS ALEXANDRE]: (1802-1870) Pere. French Writer of The Three Musketeers. Vintage unsigned carte-de-visite photograph, the sepia albumen print by Nadar of Paris, depicting Dumas seated in a three quarter length pose resting his folded arms on the arm of a chair. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and verso. Some very minor, extremely light spotting, about EX Nadar (1820-1910) Gaspard-Felix Tournachon. French photographer & Caricaturist.

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