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Autograph Letter, signed.

Autograph Letter, signed.

by FOSTER, Myles Birkett.

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2pp., approximately 70 words. 15.5 cm x 10 cm, grey stationery imprinted with "The Mill, Witley / Surrey". Dated 23 Augt. 1879, to Wm. Callow Esq., "Dear Callow, I published the Brittany myself, but if you wish to see it there is a copy at Sotherans." also offering to give the binder instructions to forward a copy and giving the price. Signed "Birkett Foster" Myles Birkett Foster (1825-1899) English painter and book illustrator. Folded for mailing, faint mounting traces on verso of final page, else very good..
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Autograph Letter, signed.

by (HAWTHORNE, Nathaniel). Lathrop, George Parsons.

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80 Washington Sq., Dec 5 / 84. Octavo, 1 p., written on the first side of a double lettersheet. Offering to assist his correspondent with knowledge about Hawthorne. George Parsons Lathrop (1851-1898), poet, editor, and author of "A Study of Hawthorne" (1876). Mailing folds, paper clip identation, else very good..
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Autograph Letter, signed.

by CASTLE, Egerton.

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On embossed Athenaeum stationery, dated July 4, 1904. 15.5 cm x 10 cm. 4pp. To "My Dear Sir", regarding a manuscript sent in the morning post." - the remainder has gone astray, probably to the wastepaper basket. You understand of course, that this is the very first draft; very rough, almost raw material". Caste mentions an introduction to his novel "Incomparable Bellairs" He goes on to mention a forthcoming vacation in the Highlands. Egerton Castle (1858 - 1920) prolific Edwardian era author, antiquarian, and an expert on fencing. Splitting along fold, corner and mailing creases, else good..
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Autograph Letter, signed.

Autograph Letter, signed.

by FARJEON, Benjamin Leopold.

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1p., approximately 70 words. On printed stationery headed 136 Adelaide Road, South Hampstead, N.W. "Nov 29th 1890, My dear Sir - I enclose copy of my Xmas story for your Xmas No. Please let me have 3 pulls & slips some time this week, and I will return one corrected for press". Farjeon also refers to his portrait and the "scarcity of my photos". Signed "B.L. Farjeon". Benjamin Leopold Farjeon (1838-1903), novelist and father of the famous children's author Eleanor Farjeon. One tiny edge tear and a little rough along the left hand side (it appears to have been torn from an accompanying leaf) folded twice for mailing, light soiling, else good..
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Autograph Letter, signed.

by CASWELL, Edward C.

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Flushing, L.I., N.Y., [no date]. Octavo, 2 1/3pp., no date. To Mr. Zabriskie. ".I went to the hospital and I am writing now under the most happy condition on the vine-covered porch of my friend's lovely bungalo, overlooking a colorful garden of flowers and vegetables.I really found the hospital a most interesting.place and had the satisfaction of giving pleasure to many by making many portraits and drawings of varied kinds.". Edward C. Caswell (1879-1963), illustrator, drawing specialist, lecturer, teacher, writer. Illustrated Edith Wharton's "Old New York" and the "Patty" books, by Carolyn Wells. Born in New York City, Caswell was known for his drawings of Greenwich Village. Folded for mailing, paper-clip mark at top, else very good..
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Autograph Letter, signed; signed card; signed photograph. 3 pieces.

by WARNER, Anne [Richmond], a.k.a. Mrs. Charles Ellis French.

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[N.p].: Aug. 2, [19]07. 7" x 5.5" leaf, written on two sides. "My Dear Miss Harragan, I enclose the cards. I am a great believer in the theory that "the only gain is in giving", therefore I always do all that my time will allow for everyone. You were fortunate in happening to write me when I had more leisure than usual. I can only write my name on the cards and return them. In the August Good Housekeeping there is something about the picture that I sent you but there is also a story, not by me, which is making us a lot of trouble. I wish that I knew what you thought of my first book. I like that one best myself. Do read it sometime. Yes, I too, hope that we shall meet. Should there ever be a chance pray write me. I am in Europe a great deal, and in New York too. But my home is here. I was interested in all that you wrote because I am deeply interested in everyone that I know at all. Yours very sincerely, Anne W.Fr.". Also with a small card, approximately 3" x… Read More
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Autograph Letter, signed.

Autograph Letter, signed.

by CLIVE, Caroline. (a.k.a. Caroline Wigley Clive, and sometimes wrote under the pen name "V").

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3pp., approximately 125 words (+ draft) on mourning stationery, 18.5 cm x 11.5 cm. Addressed, "Sheffield / Hereford April 1st", to, "My Dear Mr. Gray, Is it true that Mifs Rigby is going to be married & that her husband is the W. Eastlake? If so I should like to congratulate her; but it wd be very awkward to do so without reason - You remember I hope that I am still in debt for the irish [stockings?]. The interest will soon double the debt - could you kindly tell me what I owe? Draft on verso of final leaf refers to Elizth (sic) Rigby / Lady Eastlake. Caroline Clive (1801-1872), English poet and novelist, best known for her work, Paul Ferroll (1855), a sensational novel, and Why Paul Ferroll Killed his Wife (1860). Mailing folds, mounting paper along left edge, else very good..
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Autograph Signature, on card.

by (CZECHOSLOVAKIA). Soukup, Frantisek.

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Stiff card, approximately 3 1/2" x 4 1/2", signature and title, "Minister of Justice, Praha, Cz. Slov. Rep." Dr. Frantisek Soukup was born in 1871, studied secondary school in Cáslav and Kolín, and completed his studies in law in Prague and Graz. He was an active journalist and founded the Social Democratic newspaper Právo lidu (The Rights of Man). He gained political experience in the Austro-Hungarian Imperial Council and Revolutionary National Assembly. He served as the first Czechoslovak Minister of Justice. Slight toning, mounting traces on verso, else fine..
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Autograph Letter, signed.

by CURTIS, George W.

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New York, 6 Nov. 1856. Octavo, 1p. To editor Robert Carter, "I tasted Browning so strongly in the Count's book, that I could not say what would have been pleasantest to say - and Hurlbut will say it in - he tells me - the next no. of Putnam. Truly Yours, George Wm. Curtis" With typed transcript. Folded thrice for mailing, light paperclip mark at top, else very good..
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Autograph Letter, signed.

by DUNCAN, Sara Jeannette. (Cotes, Mrs. Everard).

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On Ladies' Empire Club letterhead, dated Monday (no month, no year) to: "Dear Lady [Mullin]? Thanks for your note. I hope dear A's things are now safely sailing through the Bay under my berth. Do come in to tea tomorrow, here, about five. I shall be in and expecting you; but if you can't, let me know. I am off on Thurs - and won't, I fear, have another chance of seeing you..." Signed S.J. Cotes. Sara Jeannette Duncan, (22 December 1861 - 22 July 1922), Canadian author and the first woman to be hired as a professional journalist in Canada. Mailing crease, else very good condition. .
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Autograph Letter, signed.

Autograph Letter, signed.

by HALL, Samuel Carter.

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2pp., approximately 150 words. On printed stationery addressed "Avenue Villa, 50, Holland Street, Kensington" dated "Mar 6 (no year)", "Dear Sir, I thank you much for directing me to Mr. I. Peel and to his works., He is an excellent artist and a courteous agreeable and well informed gentleman." The letter goes on to refer to the addresses of British artists and "30 years editor of the Art Journal". Signed " S.C. Hall". Samuel Carter Hall (1800-1889), Irish Journalist; founder and editor of The Art Journal. Mailing folds and light creasing, else very good..
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Autograph Letter, signed.

by KNOWLES, Sir James.

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The Hollies, Clapham Common, S.W. July 8th, 1881. 7" x 4 1/2", one page on letterhead. Sir James Knowles, (1831-1908), English architect and editor. A close friend of Tennyson, Knowles designed Aldworth for him. A founder of the Metaphyical Society, Editor of the Contemporary Review and founder of The Nineteenth Century". Letter is to a Mr. Johnson, thanking him for forwarding a letter from Howell, an "old school fellow" of Knowles. Approximately 100 words. Folded twice for mailing, else good condition..
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Autograph Letter, signed. a receipt for copyright. for the

by WALKER, Mary Adelaide.

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193, Piccadilly, London, W. June 15th 1863. 8" x 5", written on the first side of four. "Received of Mess. Chapman & Hall the sum of One Hundred guineas for the Copyright and Sketches of my work Entitled "Through Macedonia to the Albanian Lakes" - Mary Adelaide Walker /15th June 1863 / 6 Grafton Square / Clapham". Affixed is a one penny Inland Revenue stamp initialled by Walker. Born as Mary Adelaide Curtis, she was the sister of missionary C. G. Curtis. Walker also wrote "Eastern Life and Scenery, with Excursions in Asia Minor, Mytilene, Crete, and Roumania" (1886). Mailing crease, else very good..
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Autograph Letter, signed.

by PFEIFFER, Emily Jane.

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On stationery headed, Mayfield, West Hill, Putney, S.W., dated "Wednesday evening". Approximately 7" x 4 1/2", 2pp., about 100 words, to "Dear Mrs. Wood". Emily Jane Pfeiffer, (1827-1890), nee Davis, Welsh poet who wrote in English. Folded twice for mailing, light creasing, light foxing, mounting traces on second side, else very good..
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Autograph Letter, signed

by (THEATRE). Starr, Frances.

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On Hotel Touraine, Boston letterhead, November 19, [N.y]. Octavo, 3pp. To "My Dear Sam - Please don't think I have forgotten you. I have not. I have been under such heavy pressure.in a financial way that I have been obliged to keep you waiting. I will finish up the payment for the portrait upon my return to New York and am arranging for it to be hung in the Lobby of the 'Academy of Music'.". Signed, "Frances". Frances Starr (1886-1973). American film and television actress. Films include "This Reckless Age", "Tiger Rose", etc. Television guest appearances included Philco Television Playhouse, Kraft Television Theater, Hallmark Hall of Fame, etc. Mailing folds, dusty thumbprint to first page, else very good..
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Autograph Letter in the hand of an amanuensis, signed.

by STREATFEILD, Noel.

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On personal stationery, headed" Miss Noel Streatfeildn O.B.E., Vicarge Gate Nursing Home, Vicarage Gate, Londom W.S. 41Q To: "Dear Mr. Griffin, Thank you for your letter and the appeal for funds to expand your library, something dear to my heart. I enclose a copy of my book [not offered here] "When the Sirens Wailed". I have chosen this book as many children write to me and tell me that they have been advised to read the book as they are studying the history of the last war. As you can see I now live in a Nursing Home & cannot even write my own letters, but I will try to sign the book, & this letter so that you may have my autograph. I should like to wish you, your staff and the children a very happy and successful 1985. Yours Sincerely, Noel Streatfield." Only the author's first name has been signed in her hand, and with some obvious difficulty. Mailing folds, slight soiling, else very good..
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Autograph Letter, signed.

by SCUDDER, Horace Elisha.

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Cambridge, Mass., March 16, 1885. Octavo, 2pp., written on 1st and 2nd pages of a double lettersheet. To Miss Susie B. Shelding. "My stock of printed verse is so small that I have no great difficulty in finding a poem to copy for you, but you do not give me any intimation as to the kind of use to which you wish to put my autograph. Are you preparing a flower volume like the other, or a miscellaneous collection? .You can use the whole or any part of it." With envelope addressed to the recipient. Horace Elisha Scudder (1838-1902), writer, editor of "Riverside Magazine for Young People" (1867-70), "Atlantic Monthly" (1890-98). Mailing folds, else very good..
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Autograph Letter, signed.

by MACAULAY, Fannie C., a.k.a. Frances Little.

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410 Belgravia, Louisville, KY, June 8, 1909. 17 cm x 13.5 cm, 1 p., approximately 30 words. Giving thanks for kind words about her "two little books" and enclosing her autograph. The works referred to are almost certainly "The Lady of Decoration" (1906), and Little Sister Snow, (1909), written under the pen name of Frances Little. These were popular novels with Japanese themes. Fannie Caldwell Macaulay, (1863-1941), born in Shelbyville Kentucky. Letter is folded for mailing, else very good. Uncommon signature..
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Autograph Letter, signed,

by OLIPHANT, Laurence.

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14th [January?, No year] Written on the first side of a single lettersheet. "Dear Sir / Will you kindly have the accompanying photograph colored [sic]." and mentioning that he is about to go abroad. Approximately 40 words. Laurence Oliphant (1829-1888), British author, international traveller, diplomatist, mystic, and secretary to Lord Elgin on his mission to China and Japan. Pencil note on Oliphant in upper right corner of letter, mailing folds, else very good..
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Autograph Letter, signed.

by BOTTOMLEY, Gordon.

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The Sheiling, Silverdale, nr. Carnforth, [N.d].. No Binding. Very Good. Gordon Bottomley, 1874-1948, English poet and dramatist, author of numerous verse dramas with themes inspired by Celtic and northern legend. President of the Scottish Community Drama Association and Vice President of the British Drama League. 7" x 5.25" leaf, written both sides, just shy of 300 words. To [William] Aiken, director of the Tate Gallery [from 1917-30], "You have made the Tate a treasure-house to me in many ways; but my thoughts return to it particularly often just now on account of your 60's exhibition, for all the passions of my youth are focused there, and even in memory the spectacle is incomparable. I feel that those years are, so far, the golden time English art - such a time as the years just four hundred years before in Florence - and that that unique efforescence can never be too much prized. Your instinct for marshalling its manifestations must come out of an inspiration not unlike the… Read More
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