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OF TEIE LATE
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OF ALBANY, NEW YORK
BART V.
ENGLISHI AUTOGRAPHIS AND MANUSCRIPTS
FAMOUS WOMEN AND MUSICIALNS
FIRST SESSION -
Thursday Afternoon, May 13, 1915, at 2:30 o'clock
LOTS 1–193 (Including the letters A to C).
1. ABBADIE (ANTHONY–Traveller in Abyssinia). In-
teresting four-page letter written at Gondar, Sept. 1844;
together with letters, etc., of John Abercrombie, A. Aikin,
John Aikin (historian and author), and Dr. John Abernethy.
(5)
2. ABERCROMBY (SIR. RALPH–Killed in Egypt in
1801). A. L. S., 4to, 1794, in which he mentions the campaign
against France in 1793. Portrait.
3. ACTORS. A. L. S., 1 p. 12mo. 1803; of PRISCILLA
KEMBLE (Mrs. J. P. Kemble). On removal to Margate. VERY
SCARCE. -
4.
RAVEL, A. N. S.; J. & A. RAVEL, signatures; EDMOND GOT,
* L. S. 1872; ERNESTO ROSSI, autograph sentiment signed.
5)
5.
playbill, 1804; SARAH BOOTH, A. L. S., 2 pp.; W. LOVEGROVE,
A. L. S. (1799) with portrait. (5)
CHARLES FECHTER, A. L. S., 1 p. 1872; P. A.
EMMA BRERETON, two A. L. S. 1810 and Benefit
6 BENJAMIN WEBSTER, A. L. S., 2 pp. 1862; FRANCES
M. RELLY, A. L. S., 2 pp.; MRS. FITZWILLIAM, A. L. S., 2 pp.;
HELEN FAUCIT MARTIN, A. L. S., 3 pp.; MRS. WAYLETT, third
person. (5)
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7. ACTORS. J. B. BUCKSTONE, A. L. S., 4 pp. 1846, on
Opening a new theatre, with photograph; W.M. CRESWICK,
* L. S. 1848; L. B. SAPIO, A. L. S. 1822, with scarce portrait.
5)
8. — FANNY JANAUSCHEK, A. L. S., 2 pp. 1887; D. EGER-
TON, A. L. S. 1829, with portrait; GEORGINA WELDON, A. L. S.,
2 pp. 1884, referring to her divorce action; RICHARD JONES,
# N. S. 1826, with portrait; ANNA DE BELOCCA, A. L. S. 1877.
7)
9. W. H. OXBERRY, A. L. S., with portrait; HERMANN
VEZIN, A. L. S. 1886, with photograph; J. WINSTON, A. L. S.
1827; with portrait; HERMINIE MANSFELD RUDERSDORFF,
A. L. S. 1855. (7) -
10. FREDERICK ROBSON, A. N. S. with portrait; JAMES
ALBERY, A. N. S.; ROBERT KEELEY, A. L. S. ca. 1820, with a
VERY RARE PORTRAIT IN COLORS As BILLY BLACK; ELIZA EDMEAD,
A. L. S. (1797). (6)
11. ADAM (ROBERT, 1728–92—Architect of the Admir-
alty, Whitehall; with his brother James, unrivalled as de-
signers of Furniture). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Pisa, Jan. 27, 1755,
with initialled postscript, and seal.
* Some incidents of his travels, mentions James Adam.
12. ADDISON (JOSEPH-Poet and Essayist, 1672–1719).
AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, ONE PAGE, quarto, July 20, 1705,
full letter sheet. To Mr. Watkins.
* “I presume upon the small Acquaintance that you honour’d
7me with in Holland to trouble you with a Letter, and to let
Ayou know that I am at present one of Sir Charles Hedge’s Sec-
Yetaries,” etc. His most important work at this time was the
“‘Campaign,” a poem on the Battle of Blenheim, and ‘‘Re-
marks on Italy.” His connection with the ‘‘Tatler’’ and
“Spectator” did not commence till 1709.
13. ADDISON'S SPECTATOR. SEVEN NUMBERS IN THE
ORIGINAL FORM. No. ccxxxiv, Wednesday Nov. 28, 1711, Nov.
29 and Dec. 8, 1711; February 6, 7, 18 and March 15, 1712.
2 pp. each, small folio. (7)
14. AIKIN (LUCY—Historical author, 1781-1864). A.L.S.,
3 pp. 4to, Hampstead, Nov. 20, 1828, to Wallace Currie.
* Currie was preparing a life of his father, Dr. Jas. Currie,
and Miss Aikin urges him not to omit his sacrifices for the
abolition of the slave-trade, refers to the Ballad of ‘‘Amman
Water ’’ in ‘‘Border Minstrelsy'” as an ‘‘ eacquisite specimen of
that pathos in which I account him almost unrivalled.” “His
life of Burns is no less his own monument than that of the
poet. Send you patience when you come to speak of canting
Wordsworth & of Gilbert Burns l’’ -
15. AINSWORTH (W. HARRISON.—Author of “Jack
Sheppard,” 1805-82). A. L. S., 8vo, London, March 11, 1842,
on contributions for Ainsworth’s Magazine.
4
16. ALDERSON (SIR. E. H.-English Justice). A. L. S.
and two A. N. S. with fine engraved portrait in robes; J. P.
Andrews, historian, A. L. S. 1796; Ralph Abercromby, frank,
1830; etc. (6)
17. ALEXANDER (JAMES-Defended Zenger in the
trial for freedom of the Press, came to America from Scot-
land in 1715). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, N. Y., Nov. 4, 1755. To
the Governor of a neighboring province, probably Robt. H.
Morris of Pennsylvania.
* IMPORTANT LETTER ON THE CROWN POINT EXPEDITION IN
THE FRENCH-INDIAN WAR OF 1755. ‘‘As Gem. Shirley & our
Governor (Sir Charles Hardy) are both eaſpected here dayly,
one of these Ea:presses should proceed to Albany & Speak to
every vessel coming down.” Alexander states that there is
neither arms nor ammunition in New York belonging to the
Crown and it was with difficulty that they equipped 830 men
for Gen. Johnson’s army, but thinks that 500 arms may now be
bought: ‘‘I am hartyly sorry to heare of the Loss of the Lives
of so many of your people and the possibility of the French
and Indians fia;ing themselves on your Province—but it may be
all for the better—it may open the Eyes of your Province and
induce it to Joim in the Common Cause.’’
18. ALFORD (SIR WILLIAM—Died 1675). A. L. S., folio,
with leaf of address to Henry Constable, Wiscount Dunbar,
n. d. (about 1620). Stain. •
* On hawking in Galtres Forest. Rare on this subject.
19. ALLEN (RALPH-Poet, friend of Pope, 1694-1764,
known as the “Man of Bath,” built Prior Park). A. L. S.,
4to, Prior Park, Feb. 29, 1764, to Mr. Strahan. Courteous
note. Portrait. (2)
20. AMES (JOSEPH-Bibliographer and Author of
“Typographical Antiquities,’’ 1689-1759). A. L. S., 4to,
Wapping, July 14, 1744, to Dr. Hunt, sending curious old
coins, which he mentions.
* “I have now sent my draught of my Aleaxandrian Pillar—
I am willing it should be published in that manner that will
do most homour to your self, and the Stone.”
21. AMHERST (SIR JEFFREY-Field Marshal, and
Colonial Gov. of Va., 1717-1797). A. L. S., 3 pp. folio, N. Y.,
Apl. 4, 1759. Portrait. (2)
* To Col. John Bradstreet preparing for the campaign
against Ticonderoga in the summer of 1759; hints at the
obstinacy of the Colonials “many of which would sooner loose
themselves and the whole country than be brought to do what
they ought to do without being forced to it.’’ He has asked
Gen. Gage to let him know when he expects to get into the
field; he proposes to use the Provincial Troops, if he cannot get
a sufficient number of better mem. A very fine, important and
unusually long holograph letter.
22. ANNESLEY (ARTHUR—Earl of Anglesea, Sir Har-
bottle Grimston, and others). Official L. S., folio, circa 1660,
as Members of the Council of War. Damaged.
* Also signed by Sir John Temple, author of the scarce
‘‘Iſistory of the Irish Rebellion,” 1641.
5
23. ANSON (LORD GEORGE–Naval Commander of the
South Sea Expedition in 1740, author of ‘‘Voyage around the
World). L. S. “Anson,” folio, Admiralty, Mch. 20, 1752,
preparing for a voyage to Holland. Portrait. (2) r
24. ANSON (GEN. GEORGE–Fought at Waterloo).
A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo (1840), on appointments. Two envelopes
and portrait. (4) |
25. ANSTEY (CHRISTOPHER–Satirical poet, 1721-
1805). A. L. S., 4to, Bath, Jan. 6, 1851, ordering 25 Election
Bills which he had prepared.
* The author of the scandalous poem “The New Bath Guide.”
26. ARBUTHNOT (DR. JOHN-Noted wit and author,
associated with Pope and Gay, 1675-1735). Long A. L. S.,
3 pp. 4to, Lond., July 4, 1721. Friendly letter telling all the
Ile WS. -
27. ARNAULD (ANNE EUGENIE–Nun at Port Royal).
A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Port Royal, Apl. 25, 1649. Alluding to
the Peace of Rueil, she writes that in spite of the trouble they
had been very peaceful.
* Sister of the famous abbess often spoken of by St. Francis
de Sales. *
28. ARNOLD (SIR EDWIN–Author of “Light of Asia”),
A. L. S., 8vo, Jan. 9, 1885, asking for proof of a letter he gives
permission to publish. -
* ‘‘Her Majesty has been pleased to bestow the high honor
of the K. C. I. E. upon me.’’
29. A. L. S., 3 pp. 8vo (London, m. d.), to E. Walford,
On general literary matters, asks if he has read Sterling’s
Life by Carlyle, mentions his own work, etc.
30. ARNOLD (THOMAS–of Rugby). A. L. S. 1838;
CAPT. W.M. ALLEN, explorer of the Niger, A. L. S. 1846; WIS-
COUNT ADDINGTON, A. L. S. 1843; W. ADAM, A. L. S. 1796;
W. D. ADAMs, A. L. S. 1859. (5) - --
31. ARNOULD (SOPHIE–Famous wit and actress, 1744
1803). A. L. S., 3 pp. 12mo, Paris, Feb. 2, 1800.
* Says she is as poor as a church mouse, Lucien Bonaparte
still remains a good friend to her, and other gossip.
32. ASHURST (SIR WILLIAM H.—Celebrated English
lawyer). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Dec. 1775: also a cut signature.
* “Ashurst with his lamterm jaws,
Throws light upon the English laws.’’
33. ASTLE (THOMAS–English Antiquary). A. L. S.
1802; SIR. W. G. ARMSTRONG, founder of the English engineer-
ing works, A. L. S. 1867; EARL OF ABERDEEN, A. L. S. ca.
1820; BARON DUNFERMLINE, A. L. S. and portrait in robes;
W. H. AITKIN, A. N. S. (5) -
34. AUBER (D. F. E.-French Composer of “‘Fra Dia-
volo,” etc., 1784-1871). A. L. S., 8vo, Paris, 1869. Personal.
- 6
35. AUCHMUCHTY (GEN. SIR SAMUEL, born in New
York, 1756, served in the American Revolution and later in
India; Stormed Montevideo in 1807). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to,
Bombay, July 26, on transfers to Madrid and other military
matters.
36. D. S. Receipt for shoes supplied the Army under
Gen. Baird, 4to, June 18, 1801. Portrait. (2)
37. AUCKLAND (WILLIAM EDEN, LORD). A. L. S.,
1 p. 4to, London, 1771. On business matters.
* William Eden was a statesman of Pitt’s party. He was
one of the Commissioners sent to America in 1778 to endeavor
to settle the troubles.
38. AUSTEN (JANE, 1775-1818, author of “Pride and
Prejudice,” etc.). Long AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, FOUR
PAGES, QUARTO, CASTLE SQUARE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 (post-
marked 1808). To MISS AUSTEN, KENT. Portrait. (2)
* VERY RARE AND A CHARMING EXAMPLE: ‘‘I wish I could help
Ayou in your needlework, I have two hands and a mew thimble
that lead a very easy life. Lady Sandor’s match Surprises but
does not offend me ;-had her first marriage been of affection,
or had there been a grown up single daughter I should not have
forgiven her, but I consider everybody as having a right to
marry once in their Lives for Love, if they cam. Our Evening
Party on Thursday produced mothing more remarkable than
Miss Murden’s coming too, tho’ she had declined it absolutely
in the morning & sitting very wºngracious & very Silent with
ws from 7 o’clock, till after 11, for so late was it, owing to the
Chairman before we got rid of them. The last hour spent in
Ayawning & shivering in a wide circle round the fire, was dull
emough,” etc.
39. AUSTEN (ALFRED–Poet Laureate). A. L. S., 4 pp.
8vo, with envelope franked with initials. Ashford, Kent,
June 19, 1897, to Nordau.
* “The poem will appear in the ’Times’ and ‘Standard’ on
Monday— I yesterday presented it to the Queen, who graciously
told me she was ‘delighted with it ’ & ‘deeply towched.” ”
40. AUSTIN (SARAH, 1793–1867—Author and trans-
lator). A. L. S., 6 pp. 8vo, Richmond Hill, July 21, m. d.,
friendly and political.
41. AUTOGRAPH ALBUM. PHOTOGRAPHS (30), LETTERS
AND NOTES (37); SIGNATUREs (54). Small 4to, old leather
with the name ‘‘Robt. H. Tate’’ written on the cover.
* ADELINA PATTI, signature and 2 photographs, also signa-
ture and photograph of PAULINE LUCCA, E. NICOLINI, MDME.
LABLACHE, TTALO CAMPANINI, MDME. RICOIS, EMMA ALBANI
(A. N. S.); KING ALBERT, JULIUS BENEDICT, and others; A. N.
S. or A. L. S. of MARIE TAGLIONI, 1872, on establishing herself
in London, Dion Boucicault, Felix Pyat, Jenny Lind, George
Grossmith, Joachim, “Jolly Nash,” Tamberlik, etc.
42. BACH (K. P. EMANUEL–Son of Sebastian, 1714-
1788). A. L. S., 4to, Hamburg, Mch. 10, 1787, musical. To
Breitkopf at Leipsic. -
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43. BACH (JOHANN SEBASTIAN–Great Composer,
1685-1750). D. S., small 4to, Leipzig, Oct. 5, 1747, on the use
of a piano, etc.
* A very rare autograph.
44. BACON (SIR FRANCIS, 1561–1626, Author of
‘‘Pssays,” etc.). To JAMES I, KING OF ENGLAND. AUTOGRAPH
LETTERS SIGNED, small folio, July 2, 1613, a few words re-
stored where the seal was torn away, the second leaf addressed
to the King. Portraits by Vertue and Cochran. -
- * “I am bold to send your M. some poore fruits of my dili-
gence, in drawing up a littell breviate of the Irish business
whéarim your M. at the last hearing did acquitt your self so
happily to the just admiration of us all,” etc. VERY RARE AND
FINE. - -
45. D. S. “Fr. Bacon,” also “Lo: Tresorer Mr Chanc:
of ye Excheq’r” in his hand. Whitehall, Nov. 26, 1616,
Signed by LANCELOT ANDREWS, Bishop of Ely, author of
‘‘Tortura Torti,” 1609; THOMAs, EARL OF SUFFOLK, THOMAS
HowARD, EARL OF ARUNDEL, formed the first great Art Collec-
tion in England; GEORGE ABBOT, ARCHBISEIOP OF CANTERBURY;
SIR. W.M. KNOLLYs; JoHN DIGBY, EARL OF BRISTOL; SIR. RALPEI
WINWOOD, who released Ralegh in 1616 and SIR FULKE
GREVILLE, favorite of Elizabeth. AN UNUSUAL ASSEMBLAGE OF
RARE NAMES. The upper part of the document missing, but
six lines remaining and all the signatures intact.
46. BAILEY (PH. JAMES, 1816-1902–Author of
“Festus’’). Two A. L. S., 8vo, 1848 and 1881, 2 and 3 pp.
each, asking that his poems be taken to America, etc. (2)
47. BAILLIE (JOANNA-Poet and Dramatist, 1762–
1823). A. L. S., 3 pp. 12mo, Hampstead, October 11, n. d.
Portrait.
* “I am not maturally a reader of Sommets, but rather, like
an unclassical Scotch Woman, a reader of Ballads.”
48. BAIRD (GEN. SIR, DAVID, 1757–1829). Captured
Seringapatam, wounded at Corunna). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to,
Jan. 3, 1812, recommending a Memorial from Major Falconer
of Egypt and India to Viscount Palmerston.
49. BAKER (SIR. SAMUEL WHITE, 1821-1893—Ex-
plorer and author). A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, in French, Belvedere,
n. d. Issuing an invitation. -
50. BALFE (M. W., 1808-70—Composer of “Bohemian
Girl’’). A. L. S., 4 pp. 12mo, n. d., that he is busy with the
third act of his Opera, etc. Portrait. (2)
51. BALFOUR (A. J.-English Prime Minister). A. L. S.,
2 pp. 8vo, on letterhead of the House of Commons, marked
“Private,” n.d. - *
* Arranging for the publication of a reply to the Duke of
Argyll's attack on affairs in Afghanistan.
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52. BANIM (MICHAEL–Irish Novelist, 1796-1894).
A. L. S. 2 pp. 8vo, Dublin, June 16, 1874.
* On securing a perfect specimen of shamrock, ‘‘with as
much of the irish soil at the roots as would cause it to be Irish
from Stem to sterm.’’
53. BARBAULD (ANNA. L., 1743-1825–Author).
A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, n. d. To Samuel Rogers, thanking him
for a poem, “You scorm to take advantage of the fame you
are in possession of Č chu2e to surprise the admiration you
might command.” Portrait. (2)
54. BARNARD (GEN. SIR ANDREW F., 1773-1855–
West Indies, Peninsula and wounded at Waterloo). A. L. S.
Camp before Badajos, Mch. 25, 1812, enclosing a letter to
Gen. Pratt.
55. BARNARD (LADY ANNE–Scotch poet, author of
“‘Old Robin Gray,’’ 1750–1825). A. N. S. sending flowers,
Apl. 1, 1817. 12mo. Rare.
56. BARNES (THOMAS–Famous Editor of the
‘‘Times’’). A. L. S. to Thomas Hill the Book-collector re-
turning him Byron’s “English Bards and Scotch Reviewers,”
which he writes is worth about ‘‘twopence’’; B. BANDINELL,
Bodleian Librarian, A. L. S. 1837 on a rare book; CHARLES
BABBAGE, inventor of the Calculating Machine, A. L. S. 1832;
and others. (9)
57. BARTLEY (GEORGE, 1782-1852, Comedian, famous
as “Falstaff’’). A. L. S., 4to, Covent Garden, Dec. 12, 1829.
“If Smith will lend me the Melodrama, it will be of great
assistance,” etc. - -
58. BASHKIRTSEFF (MARIE–Russian author of the
‘‘Journal’’). A. L. S. in French. 2 pp. 8vo, n. d., with a
four-page letter of her Mother, 1910. (2)
* Mentions her ‘‘Letters’’: ‘‘Les Lettres de Marie Bash-
kirtseff,” which she says were published by Charpentier under
her initials. ‘‘Dams le Journal les ligmes at les pages dont
vous parlez me sont pas paru.’’
59. BASKERVILLE (JOHN, 1706-1775–Printer of the
“Baskerville Bible,” much sought for by collectors). Long
A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, n. d.
* To Robert Dodsley, Poet and Dramatist. A very interest-
ing letter going into details of the printing of a pamphlet:
‘‘ On this Day Semºnight you may depend on seeing a printed
Specimen which I doubt not will dissipate all your apprehen-
Sioms. You are best Judg why the Paper shal be so large, but
I presume it must be the merit of the Poem, the beauty of the
Character and the Gravings that will recommend the pamphlet
dº not the eartraordimary Size of the Paper . . . my Great Primer
will stand as long in lime as Mr. Caslon's Paragon. . . . I hope
gyou will furnish yourself with his Specimen to compare—I
have been Sollicited by three Friends to procure them a Dog’m
—they have no other inducement but the Characters being
mine,” etc.
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60. BASSOMPIERRE (BARON DE—Marshal of France,
served Henry IV and Louis XIII). L. S., 2 pp. folio, St.
Germain, October 16, 1609. -
* To the Duc d'Epinay in the interest of his wife, Henriette
de Bassompiere. With other signatures.
61. BAXTER (RICHARD–Great English Non-Conform-
ist, 1615–1691). Autograph Document, 4 pp. folio, time-
stained, and first page cut. Portrait.
* An argument against the necessity of many Elders for
one Church; also two pages relating to the formation of new
bodies, probably bearing on Baxter’s retirement from the
Church of England. A VERY RARE AUTOGRAPH.
62. BAYLEY (SIR JOHN-English Judge). A. L. S.
1821 and three A. N. S., etc., with engraved portrait; SIR
JAMES BACON, the last English Vice-Chancellor, A. L. S.,
3 pp. 1886; with A. L. S., etc., of the EARL OF BALCARRA,
1825; EDWARD BAINES, 1848; DR. W. B. BAIKIE, African trav-
eller, A. L. S. 1857 in Africa; LORD ASEIBURTON (Alexander
Baring), A. L. S. 1831 and two signatures. (11)
63. BAYLY (TH. HAYNES–Author of “She wore a
wreath of roses,” 1797–1839). A. L. S., 4to, to J. P. Harley.
No date, but paper water-marked 1837.
* Selecting characters for a farce.
64. BEACONSFIELD (LADY-Wife of Benjamin Dis-
raeli). Courteous note in the third person, “Mrs. Disraeli
has great pleasure,” etc. 2 pp. 8vo. Envelope. (2)
65. BEATTIE (JAMES-Scottish poet, 1735-1803).
A. L. S., 4to, with leaf of address and seal, to Wrm. Strahan,
Aberdeen, Jan. 11, 1783.
* “I have now received forty-eight pages of my Book.”
66. BEAUHARNAIS (FANNY DE—French author, aunt
of Empress Josephine, 1738–1813). Autograph note in the
third person extending an invitation. 12mo.
67. BEAUMONT (SIR GEORGE H.—Friend of Scott,
Johnson, Byron, etc.). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Nov. 1809.
* On W. H. W. Betty the ‘‘Infant Roscius,” whom he writes.
is but a common-place lad off the stage. ‘‘ Garrick I know,
even in his riper years, would never undertake a new part of
consequence without considering and reconsidering it for sia;
months at least,” etc.
68. BEAUWILLIER (DUCHESSE DE—Daughter of
Colbert). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Buzancois, Jan. 9 (1717). To
Nicolas DeSmaret, statesman, nephew and pupil of Colbert.
* UNUSUALLY FINE EXAMPLE. She congratulates him on the
escape of Madame DeSmaret from a serious illness, counts on
coming to Paris where she hopes to see him, etc.
69. BECKFORD (WM.—Lord Mayor of London, died in
1770). A. L. S., 4to, Fonthill, July 23, 1765. To a merchant
on trading. Portrait. (2) -
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70. BEECHY (FR. W.M.–Arctic Explorer, 1796–1856).
A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Dec. 7, 1839. To Sir Wm. Hooker, bot-
anist.
* On receipt of a barometer, engraving and publishing an
account of Dr. Sinclair’s ferms, etc.
71. [BEETHOVEN (LUDWIG VAN, 1770-1827).] Music,
manuscript, small folio, marked ‘‘No. 9, '' authenticated as
written by Beethoven by A. Schindler.
* VERY RARE.
72. BELOE (WILLIAM—English translator). A. L. S.
1812, mentions he knows a farmer who has some ‘‘Caxtons’’;
THOMAS BELL, naturalist, A. L. S., with portrait; LORD
WYNFORD, Judge, A. L. S., and frank, with portrait; and
other A. L. S., etc. (17) -
73. BELZONI (GIOVANNI–Traveller, penetrated the
pyramid of Gizeh). A. L. S., 4to, London, Apl. 24, 1820, on
admittance to the Travellers Club. 4 portraits, etc.
74. BENBOW (ADMIRAL JOHN-Famous early seaman,
killed by the French at Jamaica in 1702). D. S., naval, folio,
Feb. 19, 1690. Portrait. (2)
75. BENEDICT (SIR JULIUS—Composer, author of
“Undine,” 1804-1885). A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, June 12, 1860.
* An interesting letter on the production of “Undine.”
76. BENGER (ELIZABETH O.—Early English novelist).
A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, (1821); A. N. S., 16mo; 2 portraits. (4)
* Miss Benger produced two movels, widely read in 1813, one
of which was “Heart and Fancy.” Her long letter was ap-
parently written on the day of the coromation of George IV.,
and she mentions that Queen Caroline was barred from the
Abbey, the populace breaking windows, etc.
77. BENNET (HENRY-Earl of Arlington, 1618–85, min-
ister under Charles II.). A. L. S. in French, Whitehall, May
8, 1673. Courteous note. -
* A member of the ‘‘Cabal,” the initials of their names.
forming that word.
78. Short D. S. relating to America, Whitehall, Mch.
6, 1669, on placing a petition before ‘‘Ye Lords of ye Privy
Councell appointed a Committee for Plantagons.”
79. BENTHAM (JEREMY—Jurist and ultilitarian, 1748–
1832). A. L. S., 3 pp. 8vo, July 30, 1829. Personal.
80. BENTLEY (RICHARD–Critic, noted classical
scholar, 1662-1742). The title-page of a volume of Seneca,
1614, with his signature; four lines in Greek and Latin in
his hand and signed, June 12, 1710. 7 engraved portraits,
etc. *
81. BERESFORD (GEN. W. C., VISCOUNT. In the Pen-
insula under Wellington, 1768-1854). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, Sep.
19, 1827. India proof portrait. (2)
* “Portugal has been in great trouble & Lisbon more par-
ticularly. . . . I go on the 34th to Londonderry to meet the
Duke of Wellington.’’
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82. BERG AMI (BARON−Lover of Caroline, Queen of
George IV). Autograph verse in his hand signed, Strasbourg,
July 15, 1788. Portrait. (2)
83. BERKELEY (JAMES, EARL–Admiral, 1680-1736).
Two short D. S., transfer of stock in the South Sea Company;
engraved ex-libris; Berkeley Castle, old engraving by L. Kip ;
portrait. (5) -
84. BERLIOZ (HECTOR.—French Composer of “Romeo
and Juliet,” 1803-1869). A. N. S., 12mo. Asking for a box
at the Opera. - -
85. BERNHARDT (SARAH). A. N. S. on her letter-
head, 12mo, 1888. - -
86. BERRI (MARIE L. E., DUCHESSE DE—the beauti-
ful and profligate daughter of the Regent, Duc d’Orleans).
T}. S., folio, Versailles, June 7, 1714. Pay warrant. Por-
trait. (2) -
87. BERRY (AGNES-Sister of Mary Berry and protegé
of Walpole). A. L. S. 2 pp. 8vo, Richmond (1816), with en-
velope. About Mary’s health, and other personal matters.
88. BERRY (MLARY-Author, friend of Walpole, and
editor of his ‘‘Works’’). A. N. S., 12mo, Paris, m. d., on visit-
ing Versailles, etc.
89. BESANT (ANNIE—English Theosophist). Two
A. L. S. 1877–1881, one autobiographical and refers to her
divorce trial; WALTER BESANT, novelist, A. L. S. 1881; SIR
CHARLES BELL, anatomist, A. L. S. 1831; SIR. W. BEATTIE,
M.D., A. L. S. (5)
90. BBSSEMER (SIR HENRY_Inventor of Bessemer
steel). A. L. S. 1881; JAMES BERRY, English hangman,
A. L. S. 1889; JoSEPH BERRINGTON, historian, A. L. S. 1811;
DUKE OF BEDFORD, 1824, on an early Scotch poem sent him by
Sir Walter Scott; and other letters, etc. (10)
91. BEWICK (THOMAS–Wood Engraver, 1753-1828).
A. L. S. 4to, Newcastle, July 30, 1823, on an engraved plate
of Thomas Ranson. Portrait. (2)
* A very scarce autograph. .
92. BIFFIN (MISS SARAH-Artist, born without arms).
A. L. S. 2 pp. 12mo, 1847, endorsed as ‘‘written without
arms’’; a small water-color of Napoleon on horseback, en-
dorsed “Drawn and written by Miss Biffin, 1847, without
Hands.” (2)
93. BIRD (ISABELLA L.—Mrs. John Bishop) and Rev.
John Bishop. A. L. S. of each, 1880 and 1881. (2)
e * Miss Bird is the author of a Western book ‘‘A Lady’s Life
in the Rocky Mountains, ’’ and other books of travel.
94. BISHOP (SIR HENRY R.—Composer, 1786-1855).
Manuscript, 3 pp. 8vo, “Remarks on the Music to Macbeth,’’
whether it was written by Purcell, Locke or Richard Lever-
idge.
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95. BLACK (WILLIAM—Novelist). A. L. S. 2 pp. 8vo,
(Lond. Oct. 22, 1873). Envelope. (2)
* “I am very pleased that you are ‘more & more in love with
the Primcess.” So a m I.’”
96. — A. L. S. 8vo, Jan. 6, 1876.
* “I do not know how so foolish a blunder could have crept
into the book; but I shall have it out of the meat edition.’’
Black’s “Madcap Violet” was published in 1876.
97. BLACKMORE (R. D.—Author of “Lorna Doone”).
A. L. S. 2 pp. 12mo, Teddington, Dec. 9, 1880. ' e
* On ‘‘Mary Anerley’’: ‘‘I shall not want to begin any-
thing after finishing the long work mow in hand; 3% (as I have
told you) I more than doubt my fortune in doing short work
well & c'd not be cramped to a few pages, ’’ etc.
98. BLACKSTONE (SIR WILLIAM—Jurist, author of
the famous “Commentaries,” 1723-1780). A. L. S. 2 pp.
4to, Wallingford, Aug. 15, 1767. Friendly letter sending
Venison. -
99. BLACKWOOD (ADMIRAL HENRY_With Nelson
at Trafalgar and mentioned by him in his dying moments).
A. L. S. 1814; JosLAH BOYDELL, publisher, D. S. 1806; HoRA-
TIUS BONAR, A. L. S. 1865; WM. BLACKWOOD, Scotch pub-
lisher, A. L. S. 1801; and others. (12)
100. BLAIR (HUGH–Scotch divine and author, 1718-
1800). A. L. S. 2 pp. 4to, n. d. (1783).
* Fine letter on his popular work ‘‘Lectures on Rhetoric and
Belles Lettres,’’ criticising the title as clumsy and deciding on
the simple wording as above. ‘‘Let a proof be sent me of the
Title page & Contents to the Second Volume.’’
101. BLAKE (WILLIAM—Prophetic painter and author,
1757-1827). A. L. S., 8vo, mounted. 2 portraits. (3)
* ‘‘I have sent all the Sketches of this Subject that I have
ever produced. The other of the Presentation I have studied
but not yet put on paper. . . . I am full of business, thank God
& You & Mr. Flaaſman.” VERY FINE AND RARE.
102. BLESSINGTON (MARGUERITE, COUNTESS OF
Friend of d’Orsay and Byron). A. L. S. (initials), 2 pp. 8vo,
Aug. 13, 1841. Personal; A. L. S., 3 pp. 8vo, 1852, to Dr.
Beattie, on sending the Book of Beauty and Keepsake (which
she edited). Portrait. (3)
103. A. L. S., 4 pp. 8vo, on reading articles, mentions
Colburn, and an article she had written for the New Monthly.
104. BLOOD (THOS.—Adventurer, 1618-1680, waylaid
and captured the Duke of Ormond, attempted to steal the
crown jewels and had other romantic adventures). D. S.
receipt, Lond., Feb. 23, 1675, scarce mezzotint portrait, Small
4to. (2)
* A VERY RARE ENGLISH AUTOGRAPH.
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105. BLOOMFIELD (ROBERT-Author of the “Farm-
er's Boy,” 1706-1823). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Shefford, Apl. 5,
1816.
* On the collected edition of his work. “It appears to me,
that the first thing to be ascertained, is whether the four
'wolwºmes (all that I have writtem) can be so primited as to war-
rant Such a price. . . . I have an order to send two Setts of my
Poems (a set containing Farmer’s Boy and Banks of Wye).
If I had them here I would not trouble you,” etc.
106. BLUMENTHAL (J.-Composer). Original music
score of “Why makes the brook sweet music still?” signed
and dated, London, 1852.
* The words and music, 7 pp., oblong folio.
107. BODLEY (SIR. THOMAS–Founder of the Bodleian
Library, 1545–1613). Long A. L. S. in Italian, 1 p. folio, The
Hague, June 18, with leaf of address (partly restored). With
transcription into modern Italian.
* VERY RARE. Written to Christian Huygens, secretary to
William the Silent of the Netherlands, congratulating him on a
recent victory, etc.
108. BOIELDIEU (ADRIEN–Composer of “La Dame
Blanche’’). A. L. S., 3 pp. 8vo (1828). He is troubled that
the bust of himself by the young Dantan has not been shown,
etc. -
109. BOLINGBROKE (HENRY WISCOUNT—States-
man). Short N. S., Oct. 12, 1714. Two portraits. (3)
110. BONHEUR (ROSA—French artist). A. L. S., 8vo,
extending an invitation. Portrait. (2)
111. BORGIA (LUCREZIA—Daughter of Pope Alexander
VI, distinguished for her beauty and infamy, 1493-1519).
AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, ONE PAGE FOLIO, FERRARA, OCTO-
BER 14, 1515. With seal.
112. BOSCAWEN (EDWARD–Admiral). D. S., folio,
Fort St. David’s, Jan. 3, 1740. Pay warrant. Portrait. (2)
113. BOSWELL (JAMES-Biographer of Johnson).
A. L. S., 4to, London, Mch. 4, 1786, mounted.
* Written to his daughter while in London on a visit, pre-
sumably on a visit to Johnson.
114. BOUFFLER-BOUVEL (COUNTESS—Friend of
Hume and Rousseau, 1724-1800). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Paris,
Jan. 2, 1792. To John Crawfurd, London. Last page dam-
aged by seal torn away.
* SCARCE AUTOGRAPH and a very interesting letter in which
she mentions Pitt, Fox, Louis XVI, Mrs. Damer and others.
115. BOURETTE (CHARLOTTE–Poet, 1714-1784).
A. L. S. Paris, Mch. 24, 1765, to Baculard d’Arnaud, and the
manuscript of a poem in her hand signed ‘‘par la Muse
Limonadiere,” 1767. 4to. (2)
* She kept a Café in Paris, for many years, which was the
resort of literary men. -
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116. BOWDITCH (T. E.-African traveller, and author).
A. L. S., 4to, Paris, Sep. 13, 1819. Personal. Portrait. (2)
117. BOWLES (W. L.-Poet, author of “Fourteen Son-
nets,” 1762-1850). A. L. S., 8vo, 1835, extending an invita-
tion to dine “with the old poet.” Portrait. (2)
118. BOWRING (SIR JOHN-Traveller and author).
A. L. S. 1833; HENRY BOYD, translator of Tasso, A. L. S. 1805;
ADMIRAL R. RODNEY BLIGH, A. L. S. 1804; and others. (12)
119. BOWYER (WM.—Printer and Antiquarian, 1699-
1777). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, May 13, 1767, mentions his
partner, John Nichols, Lord Marchmont, Bishop Warburton,
Bentley and others; A. MS. S., 3 pp. Small 4to, n. d. 3 en-
graved portraits. (5) -
120. BOYDELL (JOHN-English engraver and printer,
1719-1804). Long A. L. S., 3 pp. large folio, London, Jan. 1,
1793, to Sir Wm. Hamilton at Naples. -
* Describes at length pictures by Reynolds, Paton, North-
cote and others which he has placed in the Council Chamber in
London, writes that he wishes to live a little longer until his
work on Shakespeare is finished.
121. BRADLAUGH (CHARLES—English atheist and
radical). Sentiment signed, 1873, portraits, etc.
122. BRADLEY (EDWARD–As “Cuthbert Bede’’ wrote
“‘Verdant Green,” etc., 1827-1889). Long A. L. S., 12 pp.
8vo, Peterborough, Apl. 13, 1870, the first two leaves have left
margins cut, damaging the ends of lines.
* An unusually interesting letter relating the adventures of
Mr. Verdant Green before publication, how the name was
changed from Mr. ‘‘Verdant Vivid,” Mark Lemon’s accept-
ance for Punch, the change from that periodical; that its
authorship had seriously hindered him as a Minister; gives
mames of other sketches he has written, etc.
123. A. L. S., 4 pp. 8vo, Peterborough, July 7, 1863,
relating to his contributions to various magazines, giving
names of articles, etc. .
124. BRADSHAW (JOHN-Regicide, 1602-1659). L. S.
folio, Whitehall, Nov. 6, 1649, on shipping Wood from Canter-
bury and Aymer Wood. Official, with seal. Portrait. (2)
* Bradshaw presided at the trial of Charles I., and pro-
nounced his sentence; he opposed Cromwell’s arbitrary power
and the latter deposed him.
125. BRASSEY (LADY ANNA-Author of “Voyage of
the Sunbeam’’). N. S. written on the ‘‘Sunbeam.”
126. BRAYBROOKE (R.D. GRIFFIN, BARON Editor
of Pepys' Diary, 1783–1858). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to (1831) and
franked. On information for the Admiralty.
127. BREMER (FREDERICA–Novelist). A. L. S., 3 pp.
8vo, Athens, Apl. 4, 1861. To Mrs. Hall, giving details of
articles on Greece she will write; initialled postscript by the
latter. Portrait. (2)
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128. BREWSTER (SIR DAVID—Scientist). A. L. S.,
3 pp., 1860; SIR. M. I. BRUNEL and SIR. I. K. BRUNEL, and
A. L. S. of each; with letters, of LADY BUTLER, BARONESS
BURDETT-CouTTs, DR. JoHN BROWN, etc. (12)
129. BRIGHT (JOHN-Quaker, orator and statesman,
1811-1839). A. L. S., 3 pp. 16mo, Reform Club, Mich. 21,
1859, on procuring admission to the House.
130. BRONTE (CHARLOTTE) to Mrs. Gaskell. A. L. S.,
4 pp. 8vo, Haworth, Sept. 26, 1850, criticising her’s and her
sisters’ poems, of 1846. Portrait. (2) - -
* A VERY FINE LETTER to her future biographer, whom she
had met in August, 1850, and with whom she at once formed a
warm friendship. After discussing books she has loaned and
proposes to lend her, she writes: ‘‘The little book of rhymes
was sent by way of fulfilling a rashly-made promise. . . . I do
not like my own share of the work. . . . Ellis Bell’s poems I
think good and vigorous, and Acton’s have the merit of truth.
and simplicity, mime are chiefly juvenile productions; the rest-
less effervescence of a mind that would not be still. In those
days, the sea too often ‘ wrought and was tempestuous,” and
weed, sand, shingle, all turned up in the tumult. This image is
"much too magniloquent for the Subject, but you will pardor:
it.”
131. BRONTÉ (CHARLOTTE). Fragment of her letter
beginning ‘‘Dear Papa,’’ attached to A. L. S., 1858, of her
father, Patrick Bronté, sending the fragment; photographs
of Bronté and Haworth, portrait of Charlotte Bronté, clip-
pings, etc. - -
132. BROOKE (HENRY, LORD COBHAM–Conspirator.
of “Cobham's Plot,” died in 1619). A. L. S., 4to, March
13, 1615. To the Earl of Suffolk, Lord High Treasurer.
Edges ragged. -
* A very interesting document, and very rare in full letters.
signed. The Earl of Suffolk was the distinguished opponent.
of the Armada; Brooke had then been thrown in the Tower,
accused of conspiracy with Sir Walter Ralegh, and his con-
fession led to Ralegh's death. He asks that his ‘‘monthly
allowens’’ be sent him. “My servant William Gimson may
Teceav it for me and so I humbly take my leav, from ye Tower
ge 13 of March 1615.”
133. BROOKS (MARIA—“Maria del Occidente,” 1795-
1845). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, West Point, Oct. 23, 1837. Por-
trait. -
* To Robert Southey, who encouraged her genius and gave
her the nom-de-plume. She mentions her principal work
‘‘Zophiel” and asks Southey to get copyright of “Idomen or
the Vale of Yumuri,” of which she gives an outline.
134. MS. of a poem ‘‘To Robert Southey,” 8 verses
in her hand and signed “Marie del Occidente,” written
while visiting Southey, Keswick, Mch. 17, 1831.
135. BROWNE (HABLOT K.—“Phiz,” 1815-1882).
A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, n. d., on overlooking an invitation to
dinner. - - :
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jºy
136. BROWNE (SIR. THOMAS–Author of “Religio
Medici,” 1605-1682). FOUR PAGES IN HIS HAND AND SIGNED,
folio, Norwich, Dec. 11, 1658, with an unsigned quarto leaf
of MS. attached. Portrait by R. White.
* Apparently his reply to some scholar engaged in anti-
quarian research on the manners and customs of the ancient
Britons, possibly one of the letters of his correspondence with
William Dugdale on ‘‘Embanking and Draining,” as a letter
promising to enclose some researches is printed in Bohm’s Edi-
tion, under date of Dec. 6, 1658. Dugdale’s reply is also
printed there touching the draining of mud-flats by the Duke
of Holstein (which is treated of in this manuscript). A VERY
RARE AUTOGRAPH. -
137. BROWNING (ELIZABETH BARRETT, 1806-1861).
A. L. S., 3 pp. 12mo, Friday, no year. Portrait. (2)
* Written before her marriage and signed “Elizabeth Bar-
rett’’ on her “Poems,” 2 vols. 12mo, 1844, to the publisher
discussing the title. “The only objection to “Poems’ is that it
w’d probably suggest the idea of re-publication, a partial re-
publication in any case as in the instance of L’d Tennyson,
whereas nearly all the poems in these two volumes have been
written within the last two or three years. . . . ‘The Drama of
Eacile & Other Poems' Miss Mitford advised me against as
leaving the fate of the work too much on a poem of wºmpopular
character than some of the others. . . . I believe that a work of
Mr. Opie's was called ‘New Tales,” but I assure you. I have no
very particular famcy for ‘New Poems,” if a better title is
possible.’’
138. BROWNING (ROBERT). A. L. S., 8vo, Warwick
Crescent, Feb. 4, 1867, to R. H. Shepherd, at that time editing
booksellers editions of the classics, on reprinting a passage
and corrections. With envelope, portrait, etc.
* The work in question is not named but it may have been
any of the series of “Bells and Pomegramates,’’ ‘‘Paracelsus’’
or ‘‘ Pauline.” “I dare say you will treat me as kindly and
considerately as you can, So, I give leave, reluctantly enough,
for the reprinting. . . . I can’t bring, myself to correct what
errors there may be (for I remember I only looked over the
proofs in the publisher’s shop). . . . I wish the whole thing
were abolished, but that can’t be. . . . Pray mention the en-
tirely dramatic character of the work: ; I have mever written,
otherwise than dramatically, mor shall.’’
139. BROWNING (ROBERT). Autograph signature,
dated London, April 20, 1866. On a sheet of note paper.
140. BRUMMELL (GEORGE BRYAN–4 “Beau Brum-
mell,” 1778-1840). A. L. S., 8vo, Calais, June 24, 1816.
Portrait, facsimile, etc.
* To Christie, Auctioneer: ‘‘ Send me to this place a cata-
logue of those effects once belonging to me, and which were
sold by me under an eaſecution, '' etc. RARE AUTOGRAPH.
141. BRYANT (JACOB-English writer on Mythology,
etc.). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Eton, 1793. On his literary work.
142. BRYDGES (SIR SAMUEL EGERTON.—English au-
thor and Bibliographer). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, May, 1806. To
William Hayley on his Life of Cowper and mentions Burns
and Bloomfield. With engraved portrait.
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*
143. BUCHAN (WM.—Physician, author of the first
“Domestic Medicine,” 1729-1805). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, Edin-
burgh, May 21, 1773. Portrait.
* Long letter on correcting proof for the Sixth Edition of
‘‘Domestic Medicine,” the value of inoculation, etc.
144. BUCHANAN (ROBERT-Poet). A. L. S., 2 pp.
12mo, Haverstock Grove, Feb. 3, 1864. Envelope. On a lec-
ture on Literature.
145. BUCHANAN (ROBERT-Poet). A. L. S., 1878;
Sir F. Burdett, A. L. S., 1832; Lord Bramwell (Judge),
A. L. S., 1866; and others. (10)
146. BUCK (PETER—Clerk in the Navy). D. S., 4to,
1603, ‘‘His Ma’tues whooll ordinary chardge at Woolwich in
the moneth of September.” With view of the house he built
in Kent early in the Seventeenth Century.
147. BUCKINGHAM (GEORGE WILLIERS, FIRST
DUKE OF-Murdered in 1628). L. S. “Buckingham,”
folio, Whitehall, June 20, 1628, with leaf of address to Lord
Conway, and seal. Stained. 3 portraits. The greater part
of the wax seal is intact. -
* ONE OF THE RAREST ENGLISH AUTOGRAPHS, and of historical
importance in that it relates to the attempt made by Bucking-
ham’s plan to relieve Rochelle. It is endorsed ‘‘The Lo:
Admirall to the Lo: Viscownt Conway. To open the Portes, ’’
calls his attention to the order he had given in May to hold all
shipping, and now releases the same. A week later he sailed
to France, and two months later was murdered by Felton, a
famatic.
148. BUCKINGHAM (GEORGE WILLIERS, SECOND
DUKE, 1627-1688, President of the “Cabal”). A. L. S.
‘‘Buckingham,” 2 pp. folio, Feb. 4, 1678. Creased and re-
paired. 4 portraits.
* * “I hope you will never have cause to repent yourselves of
the choyce you have mow made in your election of Parliament
Then, and as I shall at all time bee very 26alous in serving you.’’
149. BUCKLE (HENRY THOMAS–author of the “His-
tory of Civilization,” 1821–1862). A. L. S., 4 pp. 8vo, Apl.
18, 1859, detailed instructions in regard to proof.
150. BUCKSTONE (JOHN B.—Comedian). A. L. S.,
8vo, 1876, on the press list; A. N. S. invitation to “Joseph
Surface”; Two Benefit bills, etc. (9)
151. BULWER (E. LYTTON, Novelist). A. L. S., 2 pp.
4to, 1828; A. N. S. 1838, invitation to dine. (2)
* The letter relates to ‘‘Disowned,’’ is written to Ollier the
publisher and mentions his first great success, ‘‘Pelham,” in
the postscript.
152. BUNBURY (SIR HENRY E.—General, selected to
notify Napoleon that he was to be exiled to St. Helena).
A. L. S., folio, Canterbury, May 15, 1804, on payment for
field works. -
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153. BURKE (EDMUND). A. L. S., 4to, n. d., to the
Attorney General.
* That he is unable to accomplish anything with the Navy,
and thinks best ‘‘to confine my Cares and Thoughts to what I
think I can effect, Some parliamentary & more Official regula-
tion of my own Department.’’
154. BURKE (SIR. J. BERNARD–Originator of Burke's
|Peerage). A. L. S., 4 pp., 1826; Col. Fred. Burnaby, A. N. S.
Dr. Charles Burney, author of the History of Music, A. L. S.
1808; and others. (10) -
155. BURLEIGH (WM. CECIL, LORD–1520–1598, Sec-
retary of State under Queen Elizabeth; Father of Robert
Cecil, Earl of Salisbury (see Cecil). Autograph Letter signed,
One page, quarto. Stained, hole made by Seal repaired.
* FINE HISTORICAL LETTER AND VERY RARE. He requests that
any treaties between England and Denmark or Norway be sent
him, and asks to have a pacquet forward to Sir Francis Wal-
singham, who was also one of Queen Elizabeth’s Secretaries of
state at the time.
156. BURLINGTON (R.D. BOYLE, EARL OF-Minister
of Charles II., 1612-1698). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, June 16, 1681.
With leaf of address and seal. Portrait. (2) º
* In fine condition. To Lord Fairfax, signed ‘‘Burlington,”
on an address to be made to Charles II by the gentlemen of
the West Riding of Yorkshire, of which he was Lord Lieu-
tenant.
157. BURNES (SIR ALEXANDER—Traveller and dip-
lomatist, 1805-1841, murdered at Cabul). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to,
Poona, Aug. 11, 1822.
* A long letter describing their quarters in Poona, his desire
for investigation, the manners and customs of the natives, etc.
158. BURNET (BISHOP GILBERT-Author of “His-
tory of Reformation,” 1643–1715). Short A. L. S. “G.
Sarum” (Gilbert of Salisbury), London, Mch. 12, 1705/6,
mounted with a signature on One sheet. 4 portraits and view.
159. BURNEY (ADMIRAL JAMES-with Cook, author
of ‘‘Voyages of Discovery”). A. L. S., 4to, Dec. 21, 1816,
repaired. &
* ‘‘I find I had my information concerning Maldonado from
the Introduction to the Relacion del Wiage of the Dutch and
Mea;icans in 179%, ’’ etc.
160. BURNS (ROBERT). A. L. S., 3 pp. folio, Ellisland,
Dec. 20, 1789, to Provost Maxwell, incorporating an academical
poem of eleven verses. Stained and repaired. Portrait.
* After suggesting numerous subjects on which he could
write, he continues ‘‘ my poor distract ’d brain is so torm, so
jaded, so rack, 'd and bedevil’d with that task of the super-
latively damm, 'd—MAKING ONE GUINEA DO THE BUSINESS OF
THREE (the capitals are Burns)—that I detest, abhor and
Swoon at the very word, Business, though mo less than fou?'
letters of my very short sirname are in it. Well, to make the
matter short I shall betake myself to a subject ever fertile of
themes, a subject, the turtle-feast of the Sons of Satam, and
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the delicious, secret sugar-plumb of the Babes of Grace ; a
Swbject sparkling with all the jewels that Wit cam find in the
7mimes Gemius, and pregnant with all the stores of Learning
from Moses and Confucius to Franklin & Priestly,” etc.
161. BURTON (DR. JOHN HILL–Author of the “Book
Collector,” 1809-1881). A. L. S., 4 pp. 8vo, Edinburgh, Dec.
8, 1849. -
* Detailed reasons why he cannot attend a conference.
162. BURTON (SIR. RICHARD F.—Traveller and author,
translator of the “Arabian Nights”). A. L. S., 12mo (1871).
With A. L. S. of Lady Burton, his wife and biographer. (2)
* Burton writes ‘‘Mr. Dawson of the Livingston Ea:pedi-
tion will be thankful for any hints touching observations which
the Anthropological Institute may care to give him.”
163, BURTON (ROBERT-Author of “Anatomy of
Melancholy,” 1576-1639). A page of autograph manuscript
with his name endorsed at the top; a list of references for
Sermons, and quoting a pamphlet by Roger l’Estrange.
164. BUSHE (SIR CHAS. KENDAL–Eloquent chief-
justice of Ireland, 1767-1843). Short A. D. S., 4to (Feb. 2,
1805). Legal. 2 portraits. (3) t
165. BUTLER (ALBAN–author of “Lives of the Saints,”
1710–73, Roman Catholic Divine). A. L. S., 3 pp. Small 4to,
corner torn away, damaging the last letter of his name, but
with another signature intact in the line of address he gives
(1763).
* To the Bishop of Amiens (in French), that he has th
first volume of the ‘‘Lives” to send him, etc. -
166. BYNG. (ADMIRAL JOHN, 1704-1757). L. S. “Prin-
cess Louisa at Cadiz, ‘’Apl. 25, 1729, sending pay-lists. Folio.
Scarce contemporary mezzotint portrait, but cut down. (2)
* Admiral Byng was unjustly shot because of his failure to
relieve Minorca, against a superior force of French.
167. BYRON (ANNA. ISABELLA, LADY-Wife of the
poet). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Kirkby, Nov. 27, 1818, with seal,
on the conduct of a school in which she is interested. A. N. S.
to Byron's daughter; envelope supposed to be in her hand.
Portrait of Lady Byron. (4)
* The divorce between Byron and his wife had been pro-
nounced absolute at this time, Byron had left England and
Lady Byron was with her parents at Kirkby Mallory.
168. A. N. S., 16mo, extending an invitation.
169. BYRON (GEORGE GORDON NOEL, LORD).
A. L. S., two pages, 4to, signed ‘‘Byron,” Venice, Nov. 27,
1816, full letter sheet to John Hanson, Solicitor, London.
The seal broken in two but intact. Three portraits.
* Byron had separated from his wife and was living in
Venice with Jane Clairmont, and was engaged in writing
‘‘Childe Harold.” The present letter relates to his finances:
‘‘Your friend’s decision, I fear, is as infallible as that of his
Holiness the Pope—But he ought to resort to some Rabbi who
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can revive the mystic lore of magical mumbers, such as ‘seven'
or ‘mine” to which Easterm mations have always been so prome,
especially the Hebrews. . . . . I should not think the Roths-
childs would swallow these Rabbinical legends however.—One
ºmore remark before I conclude this scrawl—Silênce may be
said to conceal a great many pests who seem to have been
endowed with speech merely to torment their more peaceful
neighbors—but silence on your part is of a worse description.
. . . The sum is rising from the Adriatic & I must to go to
bed 1 / ??
170. BYRON (GEORGE GORDON NOEL, LORD).
A. L. S. ‘‘Byron,” 3 pp. 4to, La Mira, Nov. 1, 1817. Portrait.
* To R. B. Hoppner, Consul-General at Venice: “I am quite
wn aware of any circumstances of sufficient importance between
the Duchess of Devonshire and myself to render it necessary
to make you the channel of her communications. . . . May I
Tequest you to have the goodness to deliver the letter to the
bearer, etc.” The rest of the letter relates to Hoppner's house
at Este which Byron had just rented and with which he is
very much pleased. A portrait drawing, house, etc., are lightly
pencilled on the back of the letter.
171. BYRON (HENRY J.-Dramatist, etc.). A. L. S.
1876; SHIRLEY BROOKS and F. C. BURNANP, both of “Punch,”
an A. L. S. of each; with A. L. S. of SIRT. F. BUXTON, LADY
CHARLOTTE BURY and REIODA BROUGHTON. (6)
172. CADOGAN (WM., EARL–General and friend of
the Duke of Marlborough, 1675-1726). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to,
Hamburg, Nov. 5, 1701. -
* Important letter in connection with the movement of Dan-
ish and Wurtemberg troops into Holland. He writes that the
Danes are making ‘‘wnreasonable pretensions,” but they are
acting in conformity with the ‘‘Intention of the Treaty” and
arranging matters with the help of the Danish Commissioner.
173. CAESAR (SIR JULIUS—Chancellor, 1558-1636). and
HENRY HowARD, EARL NORTHAMPTON. L. S. by both, small
folio, Feb. 21, 1612. Asking that certain surveys be delivered
as requested. VERY SCARCE. - .
174. CAINE (HALL–Author of “The Christian’’).
A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, Bexley Heath, Kent, Jan. 25, 1888, to Mr.
Lester Arnold. .
* “I suppose it is an open secret that Mr. Clement Scott is
the writer of your ‘I)ramatic Notes.” . . . I have sold a play
to Mr. Wilson Barrett—the original of ‘The Deemster,” which
you may by this time have read, a novel founded on a play
written by me, and arranged for the stage by Mr. Barrett.
. Mr. Clement Scott, with his special knowledge would at once
grasp the significance of this way of putting things, ’’ etc.
175. CAMDEN (WILLIAM—Antiquary and historian,
1551-1623). Three lines of Latin in his hand and signed,
dated 1597; copper portrait by De Larmessin, two additional
engraved portraits and clippings.
176. CAMPIBELL (SIR COLIN–Baron Clyde, English
soldier in the Crimea and the Indian Mutiny). A. L. S., 4 pp.
8vo, Mch. 21, m. y., on provision for his brother’s widow.
Written in India.
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177. CAMPBELL (JOHN-author of “Lives of the Chief-
Justices,” etc.) A. L. S., 1850; Commander Cameron,
Africam traveller, two A. L. S.; Charles and George Catter-
mole, painters, A. L. S. of each; Lord Cairns, Lord Chancellor,
A. L. S. 1855; and others. (10) -
178. CAMPBELL (THOMAS–Poet, 1777-1844). A. N. S.,
8vo, Sunday 23rd (1825), an informal invitation to dinner to
meet ‘‘the lovely Callcott.”
179. A. L. S., 8vo, Sep. 13, n. y., extending an invita-
tion.
180. Signature on a slip of paper and letter cover with
stamp and seal said to be in Campbell's hand. Portrait. (3)
181. CANNING (GEORGE–Statesman and crator, 1770–
1827). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, London, Jan. 12, 1797.
* A very fine political example.
182. CAPELLO (BIANCA–A fascinating and dissolute
woman, mistress of Francis de’ Medici about 1570). A. L. S.,
4to, Jan. 2, 1577. -
* Very rare and fine specimen of a full letter signed. See
Dumas’ Manuscript of her life (No. 355).
183. CARDIGAN (LORD–Led the charge of the “Six
Hundred” at Balaclava, 1797-1868). Autograph manuscript
of two pages (Latin exercise).
184. CARLETON (SIR DUDLEY_Created Lord Dor-
chester by Charles I., Diplomatist, accused of complicity in
the Gunpowder Plot, 1573–1632). D. S., folio, 1617.
* * * Sir Dudley Carleton, Knight Ambassador Resident in the
United Provinces (Low Countries) humbly craveth allowance
for . . . intelligences & other secrett services.’” With the
signature of Sir Thomas Lake, who was party to the scandal-
ous charges against the Countess of Essex.
185. CARLETON (SIR GUY-Commander-in-Chief in the
American War, 1722–1808). L. S., folio, Quebec, Apl. 10,
1770, to Sir William Johnson as Supt. of Indian Affairs.
* A VERY FINE EXAMPLE, from Quebec and to Sir Wm. John-
son on Indian affairs; he writes that he has taken all the
means in his power to guard against every abuse by the In-
dian Traders. -
L. S., 7 pp. 4to, Quebec, Mch. 16, 1768.
* Long letter to Sir Wm. Johnson on regulations of the
Indian traders, which he thinks are too severe in some cases,
principally in refusing to allow trading to take place at the
Ports, and the restriction of whisky is urged. He states that
he hears Sir William Johnsom spoken of in the highest terms
on all sides; that the mischief will not be caused by the
Canadians, or those who have settled at ‘‘Detroit, the
Illinois, ’’ or other Places for the sake of Colonisation,” but
by those with vitious Inclimations’’ who will not cease to make
trouble.
186.
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187. CARLETON (WM.–Irish Novelist, author of “Willie
Reilly,” 1794-1869). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, Dec. 6, 1839.
* ‘‘Last year I edited a sia;th edition of ‘The Sportsman’s
Directory’—This year I edited a fifth edition of the Mamly
Eajercises—for revising the copy of ‘Life of a Sportsman,”
seeing it through the Press, superintending the plates .
I Show.ld consider a humdred guineas a moderate remumera-
tºo?". '’
188. CARLILE (RICHARD–Freethinker, persecuted by
the Government, 1790-1853). A. L. S., 4to, Dorchester, Dec.
27, 1824, “To the King.”
* A letter in regard to his theories for the succession to
the Crown, intended for publication in his magazine “The
Republican, '’ which he published from jail in the interest of
the freedom of the press. . -
189. CARLYLE (JANE WELSH). A. L. S. to Lady
Bulwer, 5 Cheyne Row, Sunday, 4 pp. 8vo.
* “I may doubt whether any healing virtue can lie for me,
either as an individual or ‘a species’ in the galvamic band /
but that I for Ome never fail to get good even physically of
human kindness, that I am quite sure of. . . . Those eggs
too ! you have mo idea, how they went to my heart 1–It was so
Out of the programme of Londom ‘ calling,” this sending away
the visitor with as many fresh eggs as she could carry. It
'was so like things I have seem dome at home in poor old Scot-
land long ago.” -
190. CARLYLE (THOMAS, 1795-1881). A. L. S., 4 pp.
12mo, Chelsea, June 19, 1849. Portrait. (2)
* On the difficulties of literature as a profession, of which
he writes ‘‘Im mo business of human industry is there hum-
grier competition.” His correspondent is apparently a laborer,
and he advises him by no means to quit his present position,
‘‘No man, by many interviews could probably judge of your
fitness for any form of awthorship. . . . A man prepares
himself for authorship by Silently amassing knowledge for a
long time, above all by Silently amassing wisdom, patience,
perserverance and human virtues. . . . Not here any more
than in your present place, will a wise and homowrable soul
find himself in the least at home. To such a one the world
is not anywhere a school of virtue’; it is rather, at present
especially as an abominable kennel of mad dogs that a good
nam will have to view his co-mates in most professions. . *
Authorship, I am sorry to say, offers no eacception to this rule,
but is rather one of the more flagrant instances of it.’’
191. Short A. L. S., 12mo, Chelsea, Nov. 11, 1843, full
note sheet. *
* To John A. Heraud, author, introducing Mr. James of
New York, ‘‘ who wishes to see you as a genial reader does a
gemial Author.”
192. CAROLINE (MARIE CHARLOTTE–Queen of
Ferdinand IV of Naples, deposed by Napoleon I.). A. L.
Signed “Charlotte,” 2 pp. 1792. To the Marquis Manfredini
congratulating him on recovery from sickness, etc.
193. CARPENTER (J. E.-Author of “What are the Wild
Waves Saying’’ and other songs). A. L. S., 3 pp. 12mo,
Notting Hill, Sep. 12, 1857, making an engagement for a con-
Cert.
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SECON D SESSION.
Friday Afternoon, May 14, 1915, at 2:30 o'clock
Lots 194–386 (Including Letters C to E)
194. CARTER (ELIZABETH, 1717-1806, “Who could
make a pudding as well as translate Epictetus’’). A. L. S.,
4 pp. 4to, Deal, Feb. 3, 1749/50. With an oval stipple por-
trait by Caroline Watson, 1806. (2)
* A very fine personal letter.
195. CARTWRIGHT (MAJOR JOHN-Reformer, 1740.
1824). A. L. S., 8vo, London, Feb. 3, 1820. Portrait. (2)
* Relating to his trial for sedition; that he is setting about
his defence, and asking for copies of records where London
returned representatives to Parliament without a writ.
196. CASTLEREAGH (LORD–English Statesman).
A. L. S. 1822 and signature; ALEX. CALDCLEUGH, author of
travels in Chili, A. L. S. 1833; DUCHESSE DE VICENZA (wife
of Caulaincourt, minister of Napoleon I). A. L. S.; LORD F.
CAVENDISH, murdered in Dublin, A. L. S. 1879; and others.
(10)
197. CATES BY (ROBERT-Planner of the ‘Gunpowder
Plot,’ 1573–1605). Vellum D. S., legal. Folio. 1594.
* In fine condition, with the signatures of Sir W. Catesby,
Sir Thos. Leigh, Thomas Spencer, and others. VERY RARE.
198. CATHCART (SIR. W.M. SCHAW, BARON, 1755-
1843, with Sir Henry Clinton in the American War). A. L. S.,
4 pp. folio, Toplitz, Sep. 13, 1813. Engraved portrait. (2)
* A letter written during the time in which his services
as a diplomat are acknowledged to have contributed largely to
Napoleon’s overthrow. To Col. (Sir Hudson) Lowe, who
later had the custody of Napoleon at St. Helena. An un-
usually long and fine historical letter in which he outlines the
present situation during the campaign against Napoleon in
1813, the terms of the agreement between the Russians, Prus-
sians and the English.
199. CATHERWOOD (FREDERICK–Author of the
‘‘Ancient Monuments of Central America” and painter of
early New York Views). A. L. S. 1844, mentioning his
“Ancient Monuments”; ROBERT CHAMBERS, Scotch publisher,
A.L.S. 1862; with letters of HUGH CHILDERS, BARON THESIGER
(Lord Chancellor), LADY RANDOLPH CHURCHILL (daughter of
Deonard Jerome of N. Y.), and others. (10)
200. CAULFIELD (JAMES EARL OF CHARLEMONT
—Patriotic Irishman, friend of Burke, author of ‘‘Italian
Poetry’’). A. L. S., 4to.
* On concessions for linem bleachers which he calls ‘‘ quite
a mational occasion.”
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201. CAVENDISH (WM., DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE,
1720-1764). A. L. S., 4to, Devonshire House, Jan. 1, 1758.
* Acquainting the Prince of Wales (George III) that the
IQing (George (II) ‘‘ intends to play at Hazard on Twelfth
Night” and asking ‘‘ whether he would chuse to play or not.’’
202. CECIL (ROBERT-LORD SALISBURY, 1560–1612,
the rival of Ralegh and Essex). Short Autograph Letter
Signed, one page, folio, to the Mayor of Leigh, endorsed with
his name in full “Ro: Cecyll, Hast Hast Post Haste” and
three seals, one “For hir Ma’jts Affayres,’’ ‘‘From the Court
ye 14th of September,” and against his name. The super-
Scription bears the route and speed with which the letter was
sent until it reached the Mayor “ye 16 September 1598 X in
ye Morn.”
* A very interesting document on Queen Elizabeth’s busi-
ness, and so stated. AMONG THE RAREST ENGLISH AUTO-
GRAPHS, almost unknown in autograph letters signed. The
most pressing business of the Court at that period was the
peace with Spain after the destruction of the Armada.
203. CECIL (ROBERT. The same; favorite of Queen
Elizabeth). D. S. folio, 1598 “Moneth February.” Portrait.
(2) -
* To the Queen: ‘‘ Thomas Fymmes one of ye Messengers of
Ayr Ma’ts chamber asketh allowance for riding in haste by
Commandment of ye rght Ho’ble & LLyl of hir Ma’ts
Council, '' etc. Sigmed ‘‘Ro: Cecyll.” Rare and interesting.
The messenger started from Richmond and delivered letters to -
the Secretary (Burleigh), then searched for and delivered an-
other, then rode across country to the Mayor of Bristol, then
back again to Hatfield, etc.
204. CHALMERS (GEORGE–Shakespearean Critic).
A. L. S., Lond., 4 pp. 4to, April 6, 1826. To the Earl of
Buchan, antiquarian. Portrait. (2)
* A very interesting letter, in which he mentions his ex-
haustive topographical and historical ‘‘ Caledonia’’ said to
be the most copious work that ever came from one author:
‘‘You are aware that I have for some years been occupied
'with the antiquities of Caledonia. . . . I am now arrived at
the antiquities of Moray,” etc. He requests the loan of a
charter of William the Lion of Scotland.
205. CHALMERS (THOMAS–One of the greatest pulpit
Orators and authors). Two A. L. S., 4to, and 3 pp. 8vo, 1820
and 1841. Portrait. (3) -
206. CHALONER (THOMAS–Regicide, 1595-1661). D. S.,
folio, Nov. 13, 1649.
* Official document of the Navy Committee, signed by
Chalomer, Benj. Valentine (also opposed Charles I for which
he was imprisoned), George Thomson, and others. *
207. CHAMBERLAYNE (EDWARD–Author of “Pres-
ent State of England,” 1668, tutor to the Duke of Grafton,
1616-1703). A. L. S., 2 pp. Small 4to, Northumberland House,
Nov. 1, 1684.
* Very rare. On the difficulty of compiling his great work,
‘‘Anglia. Notitia '': ‘‘I mow have scarce leazure enough
every yeare to reme wthis, the trouble whereof is above & be-
3/07) d what you can easily imagine,” etc.
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208. CHAMBERS (SIR. W.M.–Architect of Somerset
House, Milton Abbey, etc., 1726-1796). A. L. S., 4to, Mch. 16,
1792. Portrait. (2)
* “Being still under the Tuition of Turton, I cannot make
Ome to-day at the Club . . . having gone through a thorough
Scouring, begun by mature, and improved by art. . . . I begin
to think the machime may last a year or two longer, '' etc.
Dr. Turton was the famous Royal physician to the Court.
209. [CHARLES I.] Curious and interesting document of
1647 on the payment of saddles for Charles I., signed by the
Regicides DENNIS BOND, CORNELIUS HOLLAND (drew up the
charges against the King), and WM. SAY (signed ‘‘W. Say &
seale’’); also signed by PHILIP HERBERT, EARL OF PEMBROKE.
Full sheet, folio.
210. [CHARLES I.] D. S. by the Regicides, SIR GREGORY
NORTON, NICHOLAs LOVE (one of the judges at the Trial of the
King); CORNELIS HOLLAND, HUMPHREY EDWARDs, and others.
Folio, fine condition. March, 1648.
* Pay Warrant for one of the secretaries. Charles I was
them in prison and was beheaded in January, 1649.
211. CHATTERTON (THOMAS). Short A. L. S., 4to,
m. d., but probably in 1769, when in London (the year before
he poisoned himself at the age of 18). Directed to Mrs. Sarah
Chatterton, Redcliff Hill, Bristol (his home), but the letter
itself addressed Mr. Mat. Mease.
* ‘‘Pegging Mr. Meases. Pardom for making public Use of
his name lately. I hope he will remember me and tell all his
acquaintances to read the Freeholder’s Magazine for the future.
T. Chatteºtom.
Tell
Mr. Thaire Mr. Vaugham,
Mr. Gastor Mr. Wah'd
MR. A. Broughtom Mr. Smith.
Mr. T. Broughtom,
(and others) &c &c. &c to read the
Freeholders Magazine.”
Mr. Thacher has added a note that the autograph was
bought for him by Mr. Quaritch at Auction at the sale of
the Hon. Mrs. Ashley. ONE OF THE RAREST AUTOGRAPHS IN
ENGLISH LITERATURE.
212. CHESTERFIELD (PH. DORMER, EARL OF-
“Model of politeness and oracle of taste,” 1694-1773).
A. L. S., 4to, full sheet, Apl. 14, 1760, to Solomon Dayrolles,
his godson and secretary.
* Fine example: “I could not refuse the recommendation of
a Virtuosa to a Pirtuoso. The Girl is really a prodigy. . e
Even the Great Hamdel has deigned to recommend her,” etc.
213. CHETWOOD (KNIGHTLY-Dean of Gloucester
under James II, 1652-1720). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Sep. 18, 1711,
last page worn in the fold.
* To the Duke of Marlborough at the time of his last great
Battle in the Low Countries, at Bouchain, after which the
IFrench sought peace. Chetwood mentions Blenheim and the
Duke’s great work in Flanders.
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214. CHEVREUSE (MARIE DE ROHAN, DUCHESSE
DE, 1600–1679). A. L. S. ‘‘La Duchesse de Chevreuse,”
Brussels, July 22, 1645, 2 pp. 4to, a full letter sheet addressed
by her to the Duc d’Amalfi, with the seals and silk threads
still attached.
* The rare autograph of a fascinating and unscrupulous
Frenchwoman whom Richelieu banished for her intrigues. The
letter is written from Brussels after the death of Richelieu,
and as it relates to passports and preparations for a trip, it
doubtless has to do with her return to Paris and the Court,
where she immediately offended Mazarim.
215. CHITTY (JOSEPH-Great legal authority, 1776-
1841). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, to Mr. Harding Sep. 23, 1811, en-
dorsed “To expedite his Works and a Sop held out for a
Bribe.” - *
* This probably relates to his ‘‘Law of Apprentices’’ which
was issued in 1811. With legal opinion in the hand of Jos.
Chitty, Jr., signed. (2)
216. CHRISTIE (JAMES Founder of the Auction
House). A. L. S. in French, to M. Le Brun, folio, London,
July 18, 1777.
* To the husband of Madame Le Brun, the painter, whom
he mentions, and relating to transactions in paintings with
Mr. Price, by whose sudden death he has lost a great deal.
He also believes he can sell a Murillo for a good price, etc.
217. CHURCHILL (LORD RANDOLPH-Noted Conser-
vative, founder of the Primrose League). A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo,
Blenheim Palace, Nov. 11, 1883, political.
218. CLARE (JOHN FITZGIBBON, EARL OF Lord
Chancellor of Ireland; instrumental in passing the Act of
Union). Two A. L. S. 1787-1798 on assassinations in Ireland,
etc. (2) &
219. CLARENDON (HENRY HYDE, SECOND EARL
OF-Secretary to Catherine of Braganza, Queen of Charles II,
1638-1709). A. L. S., 4to, Windsor, Sep. 8, 1682. Portrait.
* A fine letter of courtesy for the entertainment of his son
at Brussels. Full sheet with address and seal.
220. CLARKE (ADAM–Author of the “Bibliographical
Dictionary’’, and Scripture Commentary, 1762-1832). A. L. S.,
4to, Apl. 7, 1827, personal.
221. CLARKE (MARY ANN–Involved in the Duke of
York scandal, wrote her Memoirs, 1776-1852). A. L. S., 8vo,
with leaf of address to George Robins, Covent Garden, Mch. 9,
IOl. V. -
y * A very scarce autograph: ‘‘A thousand thanks for the
JBoa; but I show.ld be afraid of venturing in case any one might
be in it,” etc. -
222. CLARKSON (THOMAS–Abolitionist, 1760-1846).
A. L. S., 4to, Oct. 24, 1791, to Rd. Chandler.
* “I intreat you to eavert yourself in the Cause of the poor
Negroes as earnestly as if the abolition of the Slave-Trade
depended upon yourself.’’
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223. CLEMENTI (MUZIO—Italian Composer of Sonatas,
1752-1832). A. L. S. in English, 4to, Brighton, July 31, 1824.
Portrait. (2) - -
* On the provisions of a lease of his cottage.
224. CLIFFORD (GEORGE, EARL OF CUMBER-
LAND–Conducted expeditions against the Spaniards in
America, 1558–1605). Vellum D. S., folio, circa 1603.
Also signed as witnesses by Christopher Shute, author and
chaplain to the Earl (died in 1626); Henry Plukemett, and
others. Signatures of Francis Cumberland, F. Clifford and
Henry Clifford, Duke of Cumberland, cut from wellum docu-
ments accompany it.
225. CLIFFORD (MARTIN–Buffoon, author of “Humane
Reason,” and anonymous attacks on Dryden). A. L. S., folio,
Charterhouse, Jan. 19 (1673). Portrait. (2)
* To Sir Henry Thompson, in which he thanks him for
assistance and offers to help him in the House of Commons.
A rare autograph. Clifford is supposed to have contributed
to the Duke of Buckingham’s “The Rehearsal.”
226. CLIVE (LORD ROBERT-England’s great hero of
India, 1725-74). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Camp near Calcutta,
Feb. 23, 1757. Slightly worn in the folds. To Richard
Chauncy.
* An unusually fine letter written during the period in which
he established British military ascendency in India. Calcutta
had been re-taken on Jan. 2, and in June Clive conquered in
the Battle of Plassey.
‘‘Affairs are established upon a better footing than ever
by reason a very homourable Peace concluded with the Nabob
6 in consequence of the success of our arms. . . . If I have
been any ways instrumental in the late revolution, the merit
is entirely owing to you, who countenanc'd, favour’d and Pro-
tected me & was the chief cause of my coming out to India,”
etc.
227. CLOSE (JOHN- “Poet Close,” son of a butcher,
1816-1891). A. L. S., 8vo, on his letter-head showing his
Printing Office and imprint as “Poet-Laureate to the King
of Grand Bonny, Africa.” Broadside Poem, printed by him,
circulars, etc. (6) *
228. COBBETT (WM.–Political Writer, in America in
1792, and wrote under the name of Peter Porcupine’’). Long
A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, London, Feb. 9, 1806.
* A fine long political letter in which he mentions Pitt,
Fox, John King, Lord Auckland, the Grenvilles, all in con-
nection with political movements.
L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, Barn Elm Farm, July 10, 1829.
229.
Personal.
230. COBBOLD (RICHARD–Author of “Margaret Catch-
pole,” 1797-1877). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, St. Margaret's Green,
Feb. 3, 1827. - - .
- * To Ackermann on the publication of a book, probably his
first work ‘‘ Zemon the Martyr, '’ which was issued in 1827.
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231. COBDEN (RICHARD–Statesman, 1804-1865).
A. L. S., 2 pp. 12mo, Westminster, July 6, 1864, on House of
Commons letter-head and mentioning that body; A. N. S.,
4to, 1859, mentions John Bright and Mr. Layard; Card photo-
graph and portrait.
232. COBDEN-SANDERSON (T. J.-Maker and binder
of fine books). A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, “The Doves Bindery,”
Hammersmith, May 25, 1899. $
* To Bernard Quaritch, discussing a binding for ‘‘two sets
of tracts, uncut.”
233. COCKBURN (SIR. A. J. E.-Lord Chief Justice).
A. L. S. 1852; Rev. Robert Clive, A. L. S. 1774; Earl of
Clarendon, A. L. S. 1769; Capt. C. P. Coles, inventor of the
Turret Ship, A. L. S. 1868; and others. (10)
234. COCKBURN (SIR GEORGE–English Admiral,
suggested the attack and capture of Washington in 1814;
carried Napoleon I to St. Helena). A. L. S., 2 pp. 1844.
With engraved portrait.
235. CODRINGTON (CHRISTOPHER—Soldier, fought
in Flanders in 1694; Governor of the Barbadoes 1698, 1668.
1710). Long A. L. S., 3 pp. folio, to the Duke of Bolton, his
patron, written from Liege, Sept. 25 (1694). -
* Combining humor with fine descriptive power. Endorsed
‘‘Storming ye town & taking it from the French at Huy.”
Codrington writes he was one of only two Englishmen partic-
ipating in the Siege of Huy. The other was Gen. Thomas
Erle, who fought under Marlborough and commanded at Lille.
He relates that the French did not defend the town but re-
tired into the Castle and forts on a hill, ‘‘towards which ye
Duke of Holstein-Ploem proceeded with all ye caution & ad-
dress imaginable, resolving mot to lose in his old age, ye
reputation, he had gain 'd by beating & taking Greves. . . . It
was resolv’d to Storm 'em by way of Scalade. A detachment
of Brandembuºrg Grenadiers—at ye head of whom 17 French
Protestant Gentlemen placed themselves & three Hussars
deserted from ye French. Mr. Erle and Myself join 'd our-
selves as ye onely English Volunteers there. Ye Attack was
made with great Bravery. . . . I had ye Good Fortune to be
Aye Second Man in ye First Fort & ye first in Fort Rouge,
being within a yard of ye Hussars when he laid hold of ye
Commandant—a Lt. Col. who had receiv'd 3 wounds and
behav’d very well. . . . Ye Castle pretends to hold out yet,
but two or 3 days more of Cammomading will oblige ’em to
Surrendel'.”
236. CODRINGTON (SIR EDWARD–Admiral; at Tra.
falgar, 1770-1851). A. L. S., 8vo, London, July 14, 1856, to
Lord John Russell, in recommendation of Mr. Richards; En-
velope franked and with seal. India proof portrait. (3)
237. CODRINGTON (ROBERT-Author, 1662-1665).
A. L. S., folio, July 3, 1661, full letter sheet to Chas. Seymour
(Baron Seymour), of Trowbridge, on a book he is publishing.
* A rare dedication letter such as is seldom offered with a
copy of his “Memorials of Margaret de Valois, first wife of
Henry IV of France”; “I did commit this Book vnto the
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Presse on the beginning of the late vnnaturall Warres, but
by the violence of an accidental fire the whole impression was
vtterly lost, meyther did there so so much as one Book eaccape
to testify vnto the world that it had bin eactant, I have now
re-printed it. . . . I was invited by some noble Friends of
º and servants of yours to devote this service vnto you,”
€15C.
238, COKE (SIR EDWARD–Great Jurist, prosecuted
Ralegh with bitterness, 1552-1634). D. S. with four words
and the date “xxvii July 1598’’ in his hand. With other sig-
natures. Fine example.
* On Queen Elizabeth’s business: ‘‘Bennett Bloomfield, one
of the Messenger of her Maj’y’s Chamber askes allowance for
rideing in haste at the commandment of the Right Worship-
full Mr. Coke, the Queene’s Attorney Generall,” etc.
239. Autograph document of seven limes in old
French, on a slip of paper. Portrait. (2)
240. COLBERT (MARIE CHARON-Wife of the great
Minister of Louis XIV, died in 1687). A. L. S., 2 pp. Small
4to, Verneuil, n. d., with seal. Scarce. &
241. COLBORNE (SIR JOHN, LORD SEATON.—With
Sir John Moore; overthrew the “Old Guard” at Waterloo).
A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, with two additional pages of “cross writ-
ing’’ Toronto, Dec. 24, 1834. Refers to the account of Sir
John Moore by his brother James Moore. g
* To Lord Napier, written when Governor of Canada, and a
very fine long letter on the prospects in Canada, for the emi-
grant, ‘‘I do not approve of James Moore’s book.
Beresford has written to me how I was employed at at Camp in
consequence of some comments which have been published by
Gen. Long's mephew . . . we were mearer the Enemy than any
other Corps eaccept the 13th under Col. Head.’”
242. COLERIDGE (SAMUEL TAYLOR). A. L. S., 3 pp.
4to, Highgate, May 6, 1819, to G. Matthews. Last page
mounted. Mentions “Remorse,” a Tragedy.
* Apparently to Charles (not G.) Mathews, the Comedian,
and a most engaging letter. Coleridge writes as he was
strolling down Millfield Lane, his favorite walk, he learned
that Mathews had rented a pretty Gothic cottage near, and
after some felicitations he writes that he himself is living at
Dr. Gillman’s whom he highly recommends ‘‘should a few of
the aches you have oftem caused in my sides be transferred
to yourself or your household.” Coleridge then recommends
to him Carlo Gozzi’s Dramatic Pieces, ‘‘such as our Blue-
beard, Cinderella and the like, all the Comic dialogue being
left to the actors to supply. . . . I am convinced that Go22i’s
Plan properly anglicized and Londomized would meet with the
success which bore down everything before it at Wemice and
fairly laughed Goldomi and the Comedie Carmoyante into
'mortal hysterics. . . . At all events, in the old Italian (and
what may perhaps surprise you) in the Danish Literature there
is an inea:haustible find of the Comic.” Coleridge closes by
writing that he has not forgotten the kindness of Mr. Arnold
during the preparation of the “Femorse.’’
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243. COLERIDGE (SAMUEL TAYLOR). Autograph
notes, 8 lines, on the margin of a page from a German book,
On the sophism of certain German reasoning. With pencilled
endorsement: “The Writing on this leaf is that of Coleridge;
sent me by Rev. Frederick Ogilby.”
244. COLERIDGE (SARA–Daughter of the poet, edited
his Works, 1803–1852). A. L. S., 9 pp. 16mo, 10 Chester
Place, Jan. 9 (1849). Portrait.
* On the death of Hartley Coleridge, her brother, “Mr. and
Mrs. Wordsworth showed much love in the best way. Mr. W.
begs that he might be laid as mear where he and his wife are
to lie as possible. . . . Derwent's (Coleridge) account of his
last days and hours are to me. Overpowering. I do not wish
that the effect should ever pass from my mind.”
245. COLLINS (WILKIE). Two A. L. S., 8vo, 1886 and
m. d. Portrait. (3)
* “The affecting mational ceremony of calling me to the
Bar will take place on Friday meat,” and in the other he
offers to send a letter of Charles Dickens in exchange of his
father’s letters.
246. COLLINS (WILLIAM—Painter, 1788-1847). Short
A. L. S., 8vo, 1834, to John Martin, artist, on a dinner for the
Benevolent Fund. Portrait. (2)
247. COLLINGWOOD (LORD CUTHBERT Admiral,
West Indies, 1777, with Nelson at Trafalgar, 1750–1810).
A. L. S., 4to, “Mediator, Long Reach,” July 18, 1786. To
the Navy Commission, asking for a Pilot.
248. COLMAN (GEORGE–the Younger, dramatist).
A. L. S. 1816; J. S. CLARKE, actor, two A. L. S.; MRS. M. J.
CHIPPENDALE, A. L. S., referring to W. H. Chippendale;
STERLING COYNE, autograph sentiment signed. (5) t
249. COLQUHOUN (PATRICK–Noted Magistrate and
political economist, 1745-1820). Long A. L. S., 3 pp. large
folio, London, Jan. 6, 1794.
* To Col. Benjamin Walker of the Revolution, addressed to
him in New York; mentions the Indian War on the Ohio.
Gen. Walker had been on the staffs of Washington and Baron
Steuben, and later was manager of the vast estates of the
Earl of Bute in western New York. This long letter relates
mainly to land transactions.
250. COLTON (CHAS. CALEB—Author of “Lacon,” re-
tired to America, where he committed suicide, 1780–1832).
A. L. S., 4to, London, 1816, on business; A. MS. S. of a poem
‘‘Horse and Rider,” May 22, 1820, 4to. (2)
251. COLVIN (SYDNEY-Critie). A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo,
Tondon, n, d., on an invitation. - .
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252. COMBE (WILLIAM—Author of “Dr. Syntax,”
1741-1823). THE ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT OF COMBE’s
ACCOUNT OF THE FORGERY OF LORD LYTTELTON's LETTERs, 7 pp.
Small folio (1818), showing they were undertaken on account
of the latter's claiming the authorship.of two of Combe's own
poems. With an A. L. S., 1835, of Hudson Gurney to Dawson
Turner concerning it. (2)
* A highly amusing and interesting document. The letters
were undertaken in revenge and to amuse a famous lady he
met at Spa, but in England “The public received them with
great avidity; when the Family thought proper to advertise
them in the Public Papers as an imposition, which they cer-
tainly were. . . . It is curious enough that old Lady Lyttel-
tom, the widow of the first lord, a fine obstimate clever Woman
wsed to abuse the Family to the last hour of her life for demy-
ing the authenticity of the Letters.’’ Combe also mentions
‘‘Dialogues of the Dead,” which he at first intended to
plagiarize, and says he wrote three papers ‘‘ and have them
Somewhere among my immense cargo of papers . . . they
were if I recollect right replete with wit, Spirit and Blasphemy.
The parties were King David of Israel and Caesar Borgia. . . .
. Epaminondas and General Wolfe.’’
253. COMBERMERE (SIR STAPLETON COTTON, VIS.
COUNT—Great Cavalry leader, in the Napoleonic Wars, 1773–
1865). A. L. S., 8vo, 1837; franked envelope; A. L. S. of his
wife, 1879, mentioning that she had edited his life. 2 por-
traits. (5) *
254. COMPTON (HENRY-Bishop of London; crowned
William and Mary, 1632–1713). A. L. S. “H of London,”
July 26 (1690), recommending a friend.
255. CONDORCET (SOPHIE DE GROUCHY, MAR-
QUISE DE—Sister of Marshal Grouchy). A. L. S., 2 pp.
4to (1800), with a postscript in the hand and signed by her
lover Maillia Garat.
* One of the most beautiful women at the time who shared
with Madame de Stael the homage of the Paris Salons. The
letter is written to the Chevalier Lamarque, the famous bot-
anist, and both letter and postscript contain felicitations on
- his advancement. º
256. CONGREVE (WILLIAM–Celebrated Dramatist,
1670–1729). D. S., 4to, relating to land tax, June 4th, 1719,
also signed by Wm. Lowndes, Secretary of the Treasury and
originator of the famous saying “ways and means’’; and
Henry, Earl of Lincoln. Portrait. (2)
* A very rare signature. -
257. CONGREVE (SIR WILLIAM—Engineer, inventor
of the Rocket, 1772-1828). A. L. S., folio, 1809, to the Officers
of the Royal Powder Magazine, asking for ground on which
to try experiments.
258. CONSTABLE (ARCHIBAL.D.—Published Scott's
Novels, Edinburgh Review, etc., 1775-1827). A. L. S., 2 pp.
4to, Edinburgh, Dec. 7, 1818, to Jedediah Morse in America,
offering to exchange publications for the new Geography.
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259. CONSTABLE (JOHN_Painter 1776-1837). A. L. S.,
4to, Dec. 14, 1833, with leaf of address to J. C. Denham, “I
have been too much unsettled by other matters to attend to
the completion of a very pretty notion I had for you.’’
260. CONTI (LOUISE MARGUERITE DE LORRAINE,
PRINCESS DE GUISE—Rival of Gabrielle D’Estrées and
Mistress of Henry IV, died in 1631). D. S., 2 pp. folio, Paris,
Aug. 11, 1615.
* The rare signature of the author of the ‘‘History of the
Amours of Henry IV,” on a document relating to revenues.
261. CONWAY (SIR HENRY SEYMOUR-Colonial Gov-
ernor of New Jersey, favored America, 1721–1795). Long
A. L. S., 10 pp. 4to, Paris, Nov. 6, 1774. Portrait. (2)
* To Sir Wm. Hamilton, describing his travels, his recep-
tion by the King of Prussia, Emperor of Germany, remarks
of the King of France, etc.
262. COOK (ELIZA-English Poet). A. L. S. 1855;
BP. J. W. COLENSO, author of the commentary on the Penta-
teuch, three A. L. S., etc.; SIR ASTLEY COOPER, surgeon,
A. L. S. 1838; BARON COLCHESTER, three A. L. S., etc. (10)
263. COOK (CAPT. JAMES Navigator, 1728-1779).
A. L. S., 4to, London, Feb. 14, 1776, on a transfer in the
Navy; D. S. 1759 as Ship’s Master; 3 portraits, one engraved
in 1777, scene of his murder by savages. (6)
264. COOKE (THOMAS–Poet, translated Hesiod; at-
tacked by Pope in the Dunciad, 1702-1756). A. L. S., 4to,
South Lambeth, Oct. 28, 1740; D. S. (receipt for Plautus),
July 28, 1739; A. D. S., Oct. 28, 1740, receipt for Germanicus.
(3) .
* “I am prevailed upon to print a Tragedy of mine on the
Death of Germanicus, ea tracted from the Ammals of Tacitus,
at the end of which my Plautus will be advertised.”
265. COOKE (THOS. P.-Actor, 1786-1864). A. L. S.,
4 pp. 8vo, Lond., Feb. 13, 1857, asking to have a letter with-
drawn from an auction sale, as he did not write it. Mentions
his long run in the “Monster and the Magician,” etc. Por-
trait. (2)
266. COOKE (W. B.-Engraver after Turner and others,
1778-1855). A. L. S., 4tó, London, Mch. 22, 1821, with address
to the Editor of the Philosophical Magazine, on an exhibition
of engravings; A. N. S. admitting Colnaghi to an Exhibition,
engraved landscape. (3)
267. COOPER (ABRAHAM—English Painter of battles
and animals, 1787-1868). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, to Henry Graves
(Sep. 29, 1828). Portrait. (2)
* Professional, mentions Cadell, Bonington, etc.
268. COOPER (THOMAS–Chartist; Author of “The
Purgatory of Suicide,” 1805-1892). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to,
London, Oct. 8, 1853, to W. J. Linton, wood engraver.
... * A very fine tribute to Cromwell and his times, in connec-
tion with Carlyle’s history and others.
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269. COOPER (THOS. SIDNEY-Painter, born in 1803).
A. L. S., 8vo, Mch. 15, 1881, that his first picture was ex-
hibited in 1833, “A Farm Yard,” now in the National
Gallery, etc.
270. COOTE (GENERAL SIR. EYRE–In the American
war and in Egypt, etc., 1762–1824). Closing paragraph of a
letter, signed, Fort St. George (India), Nov. 5, 1759, on the
strength of the French, and mentions that they are com-
manded by Lally. 3 portraits. (4)
271. CORISANDE (LA BELLE–Diane N’Androuins,
Comtesse de Guiche, Mistress of Henry IV, 1554-1629).
D. S. twice, 4 pp. folio.
- * VISRY RARE. A brief résumé of the eventful history of
this lady is that, destined for the cloister, she was so beauti-
ful that ‘‘young and gallant gentlemen hastened from all
parts of France” to see her at the age of 16, one of whom,
the Comte De Guiche, “‘Wished to see her again, wished to see
her always, demanded her hand and obtained it.’’ ‘‘Her only
title to renown '' continues this delightful biography, was
‘‘ that she was one of the numerous divinities before whom
Henry IV burned the incense of his love—whom he loved so
tenderly, so truly, whom he even wished to marry. It is true
that the volatile Bearnaise wished all his life to marry; during
the reign of Marguerite de Valois he thought only of Gabrielle
d’Estrees, of Marie de Medicis, of the Marquise de Vermeuil,
of la Belle Corisande, for any one of whom he would willingly
have deserted the Queen.’’
272, CORNWALLIS (CHARLEs, MARQUIS OF-In
Command in America, 1738-1805). A. L. S., 4to, Mansfield
Street, May 28 (1799), on Encampment grounds.
273. COSTELLO (DUDLEY-Author and Journalist,
1803–1865). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, London, Aug. 6, 1832, on
letter-head containing a pen-drawing and sketch of a Druidi-
cal monument or ‘‘Cromlech’’ in Pembrokeshire.
274. COSWAY (MARIA. C. L.-Miniaturist, from 1781 to
1820), to Boydell on painting for him a Shakespeare scene
the Gallery. A. L. in 3rd person, 4to, July 6 (1790).
275. COTTINGTON (FRANCIS, LORD–Adherent of the
Stuarts, opposed by Buckingham, 1578–1652). Short A. L. S.
on a folio page, Apl. 30, 1631, to Sir Robert Pye on the pay
of certain Clerks. 2 portraits. (3)
276. COTTON (SIR ROBERT BRUCE–Antiquary, 1571-
1631). Short A. L. S., small 4to, 1602.
* VERY RARE AUTOGRAPEI. He formed the Cottonian Collec-
tion of MSS. in the British Museum. The letter is addressed
to Mr. Montgomerie, and asks for ‘‘ copye’’ ‘‘Intreating you
in your best ea:perience to see a carefull eacecution for my best
security,” etc.; doubtless referring to one of his papers to be
read before Selden, Sir John Davies, Speed, Richard Carew,
Sir Thos. Bodley, and other learned men. f
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277. COVENTRY (SIR HENRY-Negotiated the Treaty
With the Dutch in 1667 and with Sweden in 1644 and 1671,
1619–1686). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Newmarket, Oct. 4, 1677.
Second leaf inlaid.
* FINE AND RARE. To Sir Richard Bulstrode, envoy at
Brussels, with address and seal, in which he rebukes the Comte
de Belins, stating that the King (Charles II) was never other
than courteous when Ministers paid their respects to him ‘‘ But
when they make their addresses elsewhere and in a fashion
derogatory to his Government he will Lett them. & the World
know that England is a Momarchy & hee the Monarch. .
This is all the place affords, only one continuall easpectation of
the P. of Orange.”
278. COVENTRY (THOMAS, BARON_Statesman of
Charles I period, 1578–1640). D. S., folio, June 28, 1623, on
the valuing an estate. With the signatures of Sir John Den-
ham, famous judge, and Sir Edw. Bromley, Baron of the
Exchequer.
279. COVENTRY (SIR WILLIAM—Statesman, often
mentioned in Pepys' Diary, 1628–1686). A. L. S., 4to, April
12, 1663, with leaf of address. Portrait. (2)
* Very fine and rare letter of the Restoration: ‘‘His
Majesty is pleased that the bearer hereof bee entered Master
of the Katharine Yorke,” etc. Coventry was the author of
the rare ‘‘I'm gland’s Appeal from the Cabal’’ and is also said
to have written ‘ ‘The Character of a Trimmer,” attributed to
Lord Halifax.
280. COWPER (WILLIAM). Autograph fragment of
verse, seven lines, with endorsement “Autograph of Cowper;
taken from the 16th Book of his Translation of the Odyssey
of Homer; by his kinsman (signed) John Johnson.’’
* “And of majestic stature, drawing migh
Im from t she stood the cottage gate before ;
Ulysses saw her plaim, . . . '' etc.
Johnson was the cousin and friend who took charge of
Cowper after he became deranged.
281. CRABBE (GEORGE–Poet, author of “The Village,”
1754-1832). A. L. S., 4to, Trowbridge, Dec. 15, 1829, to his
tailors. Portrait. (2)
* ‘‘I am going to pay a Visit to the Duke of Rutland &
therefore wish my Cloaths to be made in such Way as they
ought to be 6 such as will not be remarked by any persom,
there. . . . I would have a compleate Suit & besides this
pantelooms that buttom on the leg, '' etc.
282. CRANMER (THOMAS, ARCHIBISEIOP-1489, to
his martyrdom at the stake in 1556). SIGNATURE “Thomas
Cantuarion’’ ON A FRAGMENT OF THE TITLE PAGE OF A WORK IN
LATIN. 11 portraits, additional views, biographical sketches,
40tC.
* Accompanied by two guarantees, one by Dr. Richard
Farmer of Emmanuel College, Cambridge (1735-1797).
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283. CREASY (SIR. EDWARD–Author of “The Decisive
Battles of the World). Two A. L. S. 1861; JoHN WILSON
CROKER, author of the ‘‘Quarterly’’ article condemning Keats’
Endymion, A. L. S. 1854; SIR SAMUEL CUNARD, founder of
the steamship line, A. L. S. 1856; and others. (11)
284. CRESWICK (THOMAS–Landscape painter, 1811-
1869). A. N. S., 12mo, Linden Grove, Jan. 26, 1846, acknowl-
edging a successful Exhibition.
285. CROKER (THOMAS CROFTON.—Author of “Fairy
Tales of Ireland”). A. L. S. 1827; WISCOUNT CRANBROOK,
A. L. S. 1869; LORD CROMER, distinguished in Egypt, A. L. S.
1895; and others. (8)
286. CROLY (REV. GEORGE–Author of “Salathiel,”
1780-1860). Original Autograph Manuscript of a poem, 2 pp.
large folio, with authentication by J. Glover.
* To the Memory of his Late Majesty,’” with many cor-
rections.
287. CROMWELL (EDWARD, BARON_Statesman, 1559-
1607). D. S., folio, Sep. 6, 1592. A Bond, with seal.
* Fine example and rare.
288. CROMWELL (SIR OLIVER—Uncle of the Pre-
tender). Portion of a D. S. Jan. 22, 1820, with other sig-
natures.
289. CROOKES (SIR WILLIAM—Scientist, born in
1832). A. L. S., 2 pp. 12mo, London, Nov. 11, 1863. Asking
Dr. Gladstone for ‘‘anything new on Fogs.”
290. CROWQUILL (ALFRED–A. H. Forrester, artist,
1804-1872). A. L. S. “Alfred Crowquill,” 8vo, Dec. 23, 1863.
Bortrait. (2)
* He expects to pass Christmas ‘‘Darby and Joan fashion’’
and would like to give some of his pile of invitations “to
some poor devils who are not invited out.’”
291. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE–Comic Artist, 1792–
1878). A. L. S. London, Dec. 3, 1848, 4to, closely written,
repaired.
* To Watts Phillips in Paris, endorsed with another signa-
ture. A fine characteristic letter on Phillips’ career, the com-
parative merits of Paris and London, discusses the London
publishers, calls Bentley “an old thief,” mentions Leech and
Browne (“‘Phiz’’). .
292. CRUso (REV. TIMOTHY-Famous Presbyterian,
1656–1697). A. L. S. with initials, 4to, Oct. 26, 1697. Por-
trait and photograph of a painting with letter relating to it.
(3)
* Written a month before his death, in which he mentions .
‘‘My Distémper manifesting prevails & gets more grownd upon
mee & I grow fainter & weaker,” shows also that it is ag-
gravated by his hard work.
Cruso and Defoe were pupils together at school and the
novelist immortalized his friend’s name in Robinson Crusoe.
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293. CUMBERLAND (RICHARD–Dramatist, 1732-1811).
A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, London, June 24, n. y. Inlaid. -
* To David Garrick with his endorsement: ‘‘ The truth of
Ayour Remarks struck me so strongly that I have mearly 606-
cwted all your corrections, so that whem you have a Chancery
Seat, remember to subpoena me for your Judgment in Dram-
atick Performances.” Mentions Mrs. Garrick, the Fitz-
herberts, etc.
294. CUNNINGHAM (ALLAN–Scotch Poet, 1784-1842).
A. L. S., 4to, Belgrave Place, July 17, 1827. *
* To Thomas Campbell, then editing “The New Monthly
Magazine,” asking consideration for a young Scotchman.
295. CURRAN (JOHN PHILPOT-Noted Irish Orator,
1750–1817). A. L. S., 4to, n. d., mounted. India proof por-
trait. (2)
296. CURTIS (SIR, ROGER—Admiral, Captain of Lord
Howe's Flagship in the American Revolution, 1746-1816).
A. L. S., 4to, Portsmouth, Aug. 19, 1810, to Ad. Sir Harry
Neale. Portrait. (2)
- * On prize money, mentions Lord Howe and his Flag.
297. CUTLER (SIR JOHN-Lord Mayor, 1608–1693).
A. L. S., folio, July 25, 1687, to Sir John Moore, on collecting
moneys due him.
* The letter bears on the outside the postal stamp ‘‘Peny
Post Payd, '' etc., the first ‘‘penny post” established. It was
started by a Mr. Murray, a London tradesman, for service in
the city only, but in a few years the Government annexed
the privilege. ExAMPLES OF THE STAMP ARE EXTREMELY
RARE.
298. DALTON (JOHN–Chemist, founder of the “Atomic
Theory,” 1766-1844). A. L. S., 4to, Manchester, Apl. 18, 1836,
extending an invitation to his Cousin Hannah; Lock of his
hair. (2)
299. DANIELL (WILLIAM—Painter and Engraver, 1769-
1837). A. L. S., 8vo, n. d., to Colnaghi on his print of John
Rennie.
300. DARLING (GRACE H.—Heroine). Cut signature
with those of her father and mother. Portrait.
301. DARTIQUENAVE (CHARLES-Epicure and humor-
ist, 1664-1737). D. S., 4to, Mch. 22, 1719. Exchequer receipt.
* Friend and associate of Pope, Swift and Steele, surveyor
of the King’s gardens and private roads.
302. DARWIN (CHARLES—Naturalist). A. L. S., 4to,
from which the address has been cut away, n. d., defaced by
two cross-lines.
* He states that ignorance often leads to blunders, and offers
to send ‘‘ comb, queen, drome and worker-bees. . . . for I
should either get a curious fact established or my own work
be corrected,” etc.
303. DARWIN (ERASMUS—Naturalist and poet, 1731-
1802). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Derby, Nov. 13, 1781. Interesting
letter on technical books. -
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304. DAVID (PIERRE JEAN–Sculptor, 1789-1856).
A. L. S. in French, 8vo, Paris, June 21, 1833, on reproductions
in bronze of the medal of Mdlle Desnoyers, which he is send-
ing to the foundry.
305. DAVITT (MICHAEL–Irish patriot). A. L. S., 3 pp.
8vo, Dublin, 1892.
* “I begin a series of meetings in Glasgow . . . Om my
way down to London. . . . The Progressive Victory in London
is most encouraging as it will give us grounds for hoping for
a Home Rule Victory,” etc. .
306. DAVY (SIR. HUMPHRY_Scientist, 1778-1829).
A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, and franked, to a German scientist, London,
Aug. 23, 1824, on subjects of mutual interest. Portrait, etc.
307. A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, London, Nov. 20, 1825, on
the preservation of metals, particularly of copper. Interest-
ing. Portrait, etc. º
308. DAY (STEPHEN-FIRST PRINTER IN THE AMERICAN
COLONIES, 1611-1668). D. S., folio, Oct. 30, 1652. Damaged
by mildew and strengthened with linen.
* VERY RARE AUTOGRAPH, on a verdict of the Jury on the
death of Robert Knight, servant of John Betts of Cambridge.
In addition to the signature of Day, others of the first settlers
of America, include the magistrate, Daniel Gookin, author of
‘‘IHist. Coll. of the Indians of Massachusetts,” Dr. John
Clarke the “Father of Rhode Island,” the author of the very
rare ‘‘Ill News from New England’’; Dr. David Stone,
Samuel Andrewe, John Watson, Wm. Wilcox, Wm. French,
and others composing the jury.
309. DAY (THOMAS–Author of “Sandford & Merton,”
1748-1789). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, to Stockdale, the publisher;
2 pages of autograph criticism of Bovi's engraved portrait,
probably by a member of his family. Portrait. (3)
* THOMAS DAY's AUTOGRAPH IS VERY RARE.
310. DEFOE (DANIEL–Author of “Robinson Crusoe,”
1661-1731). A POWER OF ATTORNEY, PARTLY PRINTED, FILLED
OUT (INCORPORATING HIS FULL NAME) AND SIGNED BY DEFOE,
Sep. 29, 1703, with seal. Folio, full sheet. 2 portraits. (3)
* An interesting souvenir of the period when Defoe tried to
compete with the Dutch in making pantiles, which brought
him a certain amount of prosperity. AN ExTREMELY RARE
AUTOGRAPH. His surname is written as two words De Foe.
311. DEJAZET (VIRGINIE—Actress). A. L. S., 2 pp.
16mo, m. d., friendly note mentions the theatre.
312. DEKKER (THOMAS–Dramatist, 1570–1641). AUTO-
GRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED, Jan. 18, 1598. Inlaid.
* Receipt for £3 advanced by “Philip Hymchlow'' to be re-
paid by the next moneys paid by the Manager; also signed
by two of the players, Thos. Downton and Ed. Jubye. On
the reverse is a cancelled AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT (INCORPOR-
ATING HIS SIGNATURE) OF GEORGE CHAPMAN (another sigma-
ture cut away) for an advance by Hinchelow ON A COMEDY
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‘‘The World Romnes upon. Wheeles,” witnessed by THOMAs
DEKKER and TEIOS. DOWNTON.
ONE OF THE MISSING FRAGMENTS OF PHILIP FIENSLOWE’s
DIARY, THE FOUNDATION OF MUCH OF OUR KNOWLEDGE OF SHAKE-
SPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES. The original manuscript
is in Dulwich College, but is imperfect in many places, frag-
ments containing signatures or autograph memorandums of
celebrities having at an early date been cut out. Many refer-
ences occur in the Diary as it now exists to payments to
Chapman for a play “The World runne upon Wheeles,” though
no copy of the play is now known. Shakespeare, Burbage,
Alleyn and others them known as Lord Strange’s Company of
Players acted in 1592 at the Rose Theatre in Bankside newly
erected by Philip Henslowe.
313. DE MORGAN (AUGUSTUS—Mathematician). A.L.S.
1837; LORD DOVER, editor of Walpole's Letters, A. L. S.; SIR
JOHN DALRYMPLE, author of “Memoirs of Gt. Britain,”
A. L. S. 1778; GEORGE DANIEL, author of “Merrie England,”
A. L. S. 1825; and others. (13)
314. DE QUINCEY (THOMAS–Author of “Confessions
of an Opium-Eater,” 1785-1859). A. L. S., 2 pp. 16mo, Apl.
8, n. y. (1837), Asking for a ‘‘short delay (which) would
give me time to receive some remittances.’’
315. DERBY (JAMES STANLEY, EARL OF-Adherent
of the Stuarts, executed in 1651). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, August,
1641, when Lord Strange.
* Confidential letter to Mr. Moore giving the facts in a
libellous case against him: ‘‘I long to hear that the Armies
be both disbanded and that you maie have a good long ad-
journment, for never Parliam’t I think satt so long or ever
Such occasion for Sitting.’’
316. DESTOUCHES (ANDRE-Composer, 1672-1749).
Small Vellum D. S., receipt, June 1, 1689.
317. DE WERE (AUBREY-Irish poet). A. L. S., 4 pp.
8vo, Currah Chase, Aug. 26, 1847, mentions “Mary Tudor”
and other books; A. M.S. of a poem of Sir Aubrey De Vere,
“An Evening Melody,” 6 verses, endorsed “From J. R.
Lowell’’ on the reverse. (2)
* To Pickering on how to arrange with the Dublin book-
sellers to carry his own and his father’s books.
318. DEVONSHIRE (GEORGIANA, DUCHESS OF-
Beauty and wit, 1757–1806). A. L. S. in French, 2 pp. 4to,
Spa, Aug. 28 (1789), to M. Perregaux, Paris. Portrait by
P. Wray. (2)
* A confidential letter mentions the Duke, Miss Williams,
etc.
319. DIBDIN (CHARLES-Song-writer and Dramatist,
1745-1814). A. L. S., 4to, Feb. 2, 1814, financial.
* An evidence of the desperate state of his finances during
the last year of his life.
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320. DIBDIN (THOS. F.—Bibliographer, 1776-1847).
A. L. S., 4to, London, Feb. 27, 1836, with address and seal.
India proof lithograph portrait, half length. (2)
* ‘‘A waggon-load full of thanks for your needful supply.
. . What think you of an English Bibl. Antiq. & Picturesque
Towr in 3 vol’s, volume by volume, devoting the third to
Scotland & Ireland. . . . The R. (“Reminiscences” of a Lit-
erary Life, 1836.”) is quietly creeping owl of print.”
The Tour mentioned developed into that issued in 1838.
321. DICKENS (CHARLES). A. L. S. to J. P. Harley,
comedian, 8vo (London), April 1, 1839. Three portraits, etc.
* ‘‘Behold the Oliver and the American Pickwick. I’ll en-
quire after my head, and tell the present possessor that I can't
do without it any longer. I'aithfully yours always, Charles
Dickens.’’
322. A. L. in 3rd person, 8vo, City Hotel, Hertford
(Conn.), Feb. 7, 1842, when on his first visit to America.
* Thanking Miss Tuthill for her book (probably Miss Louisa
C. Tuthill, of New Haven): ‘‘Mr. Dickens has not the heart
to say ‘Dear Madam ” which has even a more formal appear-
ance than this mode of address. He is cordially obliged to
her,” etc.
323. A. L. S., 3 pp. 12mo, Gad's Hill Place, Aug. 7,
1869. To Mr. Dolby, Dickens’ Manager, came to America with
him.
* On a proposition made by Booth to Fechter: “As to con-
secutive nights and New York solely, I think Fechter’s stand-
ing out on these points injurious to himself. Surely it is the
interest of Palmer and Jarrett to run him, and to run him in
New York only if they can. . . . You and I know that
Palmer will keep himself thoroughly informed of the business
Whe does with Knowles; and if it should be below the mark
the Niblo proposal will go down too,” etc.
324. A. L. S., 8vo, London, Nov. 12, 1847, to Rev.
FIenry Jones. Portrait, etc.
* “As the Post Office people here inform me . . . that they
cannot find out the mame of the Postmaster at Farmley, I beg
to trouble you with the enclosed,’’ etc.
325. DIGBY (GEORGE, EARL OF BRISTOL–Diplomat,
author, adherent of the Stuarts, 1612–1676). D. S., 4to, Feb.
22, 1670. Receipt for money “due to mee from ye Diocesse
of Salisbury.” 2 portraits. (3)
326. DIGHTON (ROBERT-Portrait painter, 1752-1814).
A. L. S., 3 pp. 8vo, Cornhill, Mch. 1, 1828, to Colnaghi.
* On disposing of his Drawings of Military Costume,
sketches of Race Horses made at Doncaster, etc.
327. Portrait of Mr. Dighton in water-color, beauti-
fully executed and contemporary, showing him half length
holding a portfolio of sketches. 5% x 4% inches.
328. DILKES (SIR. THOMAS–Admiral under James II,
William III and Queen Anne, 1667-1707). A. L. S., 4to, Kent
in Corke Harbor, Aug. 31, 1703.
* A fine specimen; he mentions escorting merchant ships
bound for New England, and transports going to Portsmouth.
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329. DISNEY (JOHN-Antiquarian and author, 1677-
1730). A. L. S., 4to, Nottingham, Feb. 8, 1728, sending his
‘‘View of Ancient Laws against Immorality & Profaneness,’’
On Large Paper.
* Probably the Dedication letter to Lord King.
330. DISRAELI (BENJAMIN, EARL OF BRACONS-
FIELD–English statesman). A. L. S., 3 pp. 8vo, ‘‘Gros-
venor Gate, Dec., 1863. To J. F. Maguire thanking him for
his life of Father Mathew.
* Very rare in holograph letters.
331. D’ISRAELI (ISAAC–Author of “Curiosities of
Literature,” 1766–1848). A. L. S., 4to, to Cadell & Davies,
Exeter, Jan. (12, 1795). Portraits. (3)
* Incorporating an agreement for ‘‘The first edition, 500
copies of ‘Essay on the Manners & genius of the Literary
Character' . . . and give 13 copies for the Author.”
332. DIXIE (LADY FLORENCE–Traveller and author
of ‘‘Across Patagonia,” etc.). A. L. S., 8vo, Annan, N. B.,
1892; A. MS. S., 3 pp. folio on the ‘‘Columbus Memorial,” to
which she alludes in the letter. (2)
333. DOBELL (SYDNEY_Poet, 1824-1874). Long A.L.S.,
12 pp. 8vo, Gloucester, Oct. 9 (1864). To Samuel Lysons,
antiquary. -
* Interesting literary letter, incorporating a number of
peculiarities in the Provençal dialect, or “The dialect of the
Troubadours” as he says. -
334. DOBSON (AUSTIN–Poet). A. MS. S. of a verse,
Great Marlow, July 12, 1877, on a full letter sheet.
* Sending his change of address in verse.
335. DODD (DR. WILLIAM—Author of “Beauties of
Shakespeare,” executed for forgery, 1729-1779). A. L. S.,
3 pp. 4to, London, Mch. 17, 1772, repaired and corner of last
page missing with part of signature.
* To Rev. Mr. Claggett in Maryland and mainly on the
‘‘ woeful state of affairs in America.’’
336. DODDRIDGE (REV. PHILIP Author of “Evi-
dences of Christianity,” 1702-1751). Two A. L. S., 4to, 1744
and 1747, to a friend and to his wife, with a letter from W. B.
Sprague commenting on the scarcity of Dr. Doddridge’s
letters. (3)
337. DODGSON (C. L.-‘‘Lewis Carroll,” author of “Alice
in Wonderland,’’ 1833-1898). A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, mourning
borders, Chestnuts, Guildford, June 30, 1872.
* On the Greek necessary for the entrance examination at
Oxford.
338. A. L. in 3rd person, 2 pp. 8vo, on his letter-head,
Oxford, Mch. 2, 1880, to Dalziel. .
* A very fine letter concerning the edition containing the
Frost illustrations: ‘‘Mr. Dodgsom wrote Feb. 4 to acknowl-
edge the receipt of 14 proofs from blocks drawn by Mr.
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Frost, the more he looks at them, the more convinced he is
that they are of the very order of the art of wood-cutting.
. . .He will be glad to know whether a set of proofs has been
sent to Mr. Frost.” He also mentions Frost's requests proofs
of his drawing for “American Notes,” etc.
339. DODGSON (C. L.). A. L. in 3rd person to Dalziel,
Oxford, June 12, 1884. Asking for proof woodcuts for “Hunt- .
ing the Snark.”
* ‘‘Mr. 6. L. Dodgsom had a beautiful set of proofs of the
65 blocks cut by Messrs. Dalziel for his last book, but having
lent them for the use of the printers, he has received them.
again quite spoiled for all artistic purposes. He therefore
writes to ask, whether Messrs. Dalziel cam rub off another set
mow (om that thin paper the others were dome on, “French.
paper’ he thinks it is called), '' etc.
A. N. in 3rd person, Oxford, Nov. 14, 1882.
* ‘‘Mr. Dodgson is very much pleased with the 10 proofs
just received . . . the 10 blocks may be sent to Messrs. Clay,
Son & Taylor.”
These blocks may have been for the reprint of “The Hunt-
ing of the Smark,” published shortly after this date.
341. DODSLEY (ROBERT-Bookseller and author, 1703–
1764, published books of Goldsmith and Johnson). A. L. S.,
4to, TO THE REV. (THos.) PERCY, WITH THE LATTER’s AUTO-
GRAPH MS. POEM, 6 verses and corrections on the same letter-
sheet.
340.
* “The two Poems you favour’d me with are printed off
& it is therefore too late to make any alterations, ’’ etc. This
letter has been written on the sheet containing one of Bishop
Percy’s poems alluded to, “A Song, Paraphras'd from the
Spanish of Cervantes, ’’ 6 verses with corrections all in the
hand of Percy.
342. DODWELL (HENRY-Chronologist, author of
“Ancient Cycles of the Greeks and Romans,’’ 1641-1711).
A. L. S., 2 full pages, 4to, Oxford, May 22, 1706, to Samuel
Clarke, the famous metaphysician.
* An earnest argument in defence of his position in one of
his books, probably his ‘‘Epistolary Discourse on the Soul.”
343. DOLLOND (JOHN-Inventor of the Achromatic
telescope; 1706-1761, and PETER DOLLOND, his son, 1730-1820).
Eight lines in the hand of John Dolland on refraction of light,
certified and with A. L. S. of George Dollond, 1837; signatures
(2) of Peter Dolland, 1819, and portrait; mezzotint portrait
of John Dolland, half length, by J. R. Smith, after B. Wilson.
(6)
344. DONIZETTI (GAETANO-Composer of “Lucia di
Lammermoor,” and other operas, 1798-1848). Long A. L. S.,
4 pp. 4to, to Dr. Lichtenthal, at Milan, wafer still attached.
* RARE AND VERY FINE SPECIMIEN. Mostly in Italian, but
concluding in French, on expression in music, ancient and
modern systems, &c.
345. DONNE (DR. JOHN-Early English Poet, 1573-
1631). His signature and six words in his hand, on the title-
page of a Treatise on Calvinism, by AEGIDIUS HUNNIUS,
Frankfort-am-Main, 1598. VERY RARE.
4?
346. DORISLAUS (ISAAC–Dutch lawyer, in England,
opposed the Royalists at the time of Charles I, and murdered
by them in 1650). A. L. in 3rd person, small folio, in Latin,
to Dr. Ward. -
347. DORSET (ANNE CLIFFORD, COUNTESS OF,
afterwards married to the Earl of Pembroke, 1589-1676).
A. L. S., folio, with leaf of address “To my assured good
Cosen the Lady Appsley this.” Blank piece restored. -
* “Good Cosen I pray youe semde mee the letter which my
Lord writ to you about the mach betweene Matte and my
Cosem Amºn. . . . I have semit you a gown of mime, though
it bee but a verry badd ome yet I know my Cosen will weare
it for my sake,” etc. VERY RARE AND FINE.
348. DORSET (CHAS. SACKVILLE, EARL OF Royal-
ist, patron of Dryden, famous as having had Nell Gwynne
leave him for Charles II). A. L. S., folio, June 6, 1696, with
his seal; Portrait of Edward, Earl of Dorset. (2)
* With Sir Francis Child, goldsmith and banker, he ad-
dresses the Treasury to order for James II ‘‘Two Jewells of
Diamonds with His Majesty’s picture in each Jewell to be
presented to the two Ambassadors of the Republique of
Venice,” etc. Pepys relates his taking Nell Gwynne under
his protection as a great scandal, not on moral grounds, but
because the stage was thus deprived of a favorite actress!
349. DRYDEN (JOHN). Signature, on a full sheet, dated
“xxvii die Jan. 1687/8.” Two portraits. Rare autograph.
350. DU CAYLA (ZOE, COMTESSE, Mistress of Louis
XVIII, author of “Memoirs”). A. L. S., 8vo, June 21, 1826,
to Baron de Mortmart. Friendly note.
351. DU CHAILLU (PAUL B.-African Traveller, 1835-
1903). A. L. S., 8vo, London, Jan. 24, 1863, courteous note
with envelope. -
352. DUCKWORTH (ADM. SIR JOHN T.—At the block-
ade of Rhode Island, 1776, 1748-1817). A. L. S., 3 pp. 8vo,
1816, on the difficulty of getting the Admiralty to recognize
merit. Portrait. (2)
353. DUFF (ALEXANDER—Famous Missionary, 1806-
1878). Two A. L. S., Paris, 1855, bidding farewell when sail-
ing for India, etc. (2)
354. DUFFERIN (LADY HELEN S.–Eldest of the
‘‘three beautiful Sheridan sisters,” 1807-1867). A. L. S.,
2 pp. 16mo, n. d., on her note-paper, mentions her sister, Mrs.
Norton.
355. DUMAS (ALEXANDRE). Sixteen pages of the
original autograph manuscript of Dumas’ “Life of Bianca
Capello”; on pages 6 and 12 of which are to be found his sig-
nature. Pages 1 to 14 are consecutive, followed by two un-
numbered pages. See also under Capello (Bianca). No. 182.
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356. DU MAURIER (GEORGE–Author of “Trilby,”
1834-1896). A. L. S., 8vo, London, Feb. 5, 1885.
* Gives details of his exhibitions: ‘‘I illustrated the Corm-
hill Magazine stories for many years . . . Thackeray’s Bal-
lads . . . others by Black, Hardy, Mrs. Oliphant, &c.”
357. DUNDONALD (THOS., EARL OF-Admiral, author
of “Autobiography of a Seaman,” 1775-1860). A. L. S., 4 pp.
4to, Nov. 1, 1834, to a French Correspondent.
* Admiral Earl Dundonald was the first to employ steam-
power in ships of war and the above long letter relates to
trials of his ‘‘Locomotive revolving engine on the Railroad,
which was dome with the most triumphal Success. . . . You
will find deposited in your Patent Office in Paris not only my
original Patent but the Improvements since made on that
Patent . . . my Engine has had the most complete success
not only in propelling boats, but on the railway.”
358. A. L. S. and franked, folio, London, Aug. 16,
1816. Portrait. (2)
* ‘‘I have not had time to call on you having been occupied
with my defence which I intend to make personally,” etc.
He was unjustly accused of a stock-jobbing fraud, but ac-
quitted and his rank restored.
359. DUNLOP (JOHN-author of “The History of Fic-
tion’’). A. L. S., 3 pp. 1814, mentions “Childe Harold,” etc.;
A. C. DUCAREL, antiquary, A. L. S. 1753, with scarce portrait;
IFRANCIS DOUCE, Shakespearean scholar, A. L. S. 1796; JUSTICE
DENMAN, A. L. S.; and others. (10)
2
360. DUSE (ELEANORA—Great Italian actor). A. N. S.,
4to, on her letter-head. Courteous note in French.
361. EDGEWORTH (MARIA—Novelist, 1767-1849).
A. L. S., 8vo, Edgeworth Town, Sep. 2, 1844. Portrait. (2)
* On a missing article which she is unable to find, “Instead
of being able to assist you have only to beg that if you
should be able to obtain. Mrs. Thatcher’s paper you would
favor me with another copy.”
362. - Page of autograph manuscript from “Helen,”
her novel published in 1834, with her corrections, etc. Folio,
endorsed on the margin in her hand and signed “Old page
of Helen. Maria Edgeworth.”
* Very scarce in this form.
363. EDGEWORTH (RD. LOVELL–Father of the novel-
ist, philosopher and author, 1744-1817). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to,
Edgeworth Town, Jan. 15, 1780. Portrait. (2)
* “Thank you for taking motice of the attempt to joym
Maria's name to a book—Johnson, the very last act of his life,
published an advertisement to eacpose this fraud,” etc. -
Richard Lovell Edgeworth, as a second wife married Honora
Sneyd, fiancée of Major André, executed in America during the
Revolution.
364. EDMONDES (SIR CLEMENT—Statesman and
author, 1566–1622). L. S., folio, Whitehall, June 21, 1619,
endorsed “A Let’r from S'r Clement Edmonds for paym’t
of ex’ch to a poore man that was may med by the fyre at
Whitehall.”
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365. EDMONDES (SIR. THOMAS–Statesman of the
Court of Elizabeth and James I, 1563-1639). L. S. ‘‘Vostre
bien humble et tres affectionne serviteur T. Edmondes, ’’ folio,
Paris, June 27, 1617. In fine condition except for a small hole
with leaf of address and seal intact. Oval portrait. (2)
* One of the fine letters of Sir Thomas Edmondes which
Leslie Stephens characterizes as ‘‘eminently readable whether
on private or public topics.” He was preparing to leave
Prance on the conclusion of a mission relating to Ralegh's
attack on Spain, and writes to the Duc de Bouillion, First
Marshal of France and a famous patron of learning, respect-
ing an indignity offered him in regard to lodgings, apparently
by the son of the Duke (the celebrated Turenne).
366. EGAN (PIERCE—Author of “Life in London,”
illustrated by Cruikshank, 1772-1849). A. L. S., 8vo, Dec. 19,
1836.
* “The Humchback, will be rehearsed to-morrow at Elevem.
g . Therefore “be a good boy’ and traim at home to-night
by a good night’s rest,” etc.
367. ELDON (JOHN SCOTT, EARL OF Great jurist
and Lord Chancellor, 1751-1838). Long A. L. S. marked
“Confidential,” 6 pp. 8vo (about 1827, when he was retired
in favor of Lord Lyndhurst).
* A very fine letter on his retirement, mentions conferences
with the Duke of Wellington, Peel, Lord Melville, Lord Bath-
urst, and others. Letters of this private nature are seldom
offered for sale.
368. ELGIN (THOMAS BRUCE, EARL OF Diplomat,
formed the Collection of “Elgin Marbles,” 1777-1841).
A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Feb. 17, 1818.
* Fine letter to the Earl of Buchan with the latter’s in-
itialled endorsement ‘‘ on the discovery of the Tomb of King
Robert the first of Scotland (or Robert Bruce, from whom
Elgin was descended) in the ruins of Dumferline Church.”
369. ELIOT (GEORGE–Mary Ann Evans, 1819–1880).
A. L. S. ‘‘M. A. Lewes,’’ with the original envelope, 4 pp.
12mo, Regents Park, Dec. 19, 1879. To Mrs. (Anthony)
Trollope. Two etched portraits (4 pieces).
* George Henry Lewes, with whom she lived and to whom
she alludes here as ‘‘My husband,” died in November, 1878,
and the latter is written on paper with mourning borders and
mainly in regard to an appreciation of Lewes’ work by Dr.
IHaller. She states ‘‘The best history of a writer is contained
in his writing—these are his chief actions. If he happens
to have left an Autobiography—that is a precious contribu-
tion to knowledge. But Biographies generally are a disease of
English literature. I have never yet told you, how grateful I
was to you for writing me a year ago (on Lewes' death)— . . .
You had been with us im, our happiness so near the time when
it left me.’’ Commenting on Trollope’s recovery, she writes
‘‘We cannot properly count age by years. See what Mr.
Gladstone does with seventy of them in his frame. . . . Yow,
are to come to England again in 1881, & them, if I am alive
I hope to see you.’’
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370. [ELIOT (GEORGE).] A. N. S. of G. H. Lewes,
Regents Park, Feb. 6, m. y.
* ‘‘Mrs. Lewes, whom you have twice addressed as Miss
Iºvans—a mame she has ceased to bear for 10 years—begs me
to inform you that she mever replies to requests for auto-
graphs.”
371. [ELIOT (GEORGE).] A. N. S. of J. W. Cross, whom
George Eliot married early in 1880 (she died the same year).
1 p. 12mo, Brighton, May 8, 1885, personal.
372. [ELIZABETH (REIGN OF QUEEN–English
Statesmen of 1597).] D. S., folio, 1597, by Sir Thos. Fludd,
his servant and deputy John Wylmote, and witnessed by
Robert Orwell, John Warren and Wm. Wentworth.
* “Rec ’d the aath of Aprill Amºno acacaña; Rºme Elig. 1597,
by me John Wylmote servant & deputie of Sir Thomas Fludd,
knight, treasurer, at Warres for ye English forces in Ffrance
to the use of our Sovereigne there the Queene’s Majest'y of
John Jolles, marchant of Londom by the hand of Mr. Edmond
Sandyll the Somme of £655, '' etc. Apparently pay for the
forces sent by Elizabeth to assist the French under the Duc
de Biron to recover Amiens from the Spaniards. The sigma-
ture of Wm. Wentworth is interesting, being doubtless one of
the famous family.
373. ELLENBOROUGH (EDWARD LAW, LORD–Chief.
Justice, counsel for Warren Hastings, 1750–1818). A. L. in
3rd person, 2 pp. 4to, St. James’ Square, Mch. 21, 1815,
franked with another signature. Portrait. (2)
* On the inventory of a cottage on his estate.
374, ELLIOTT (EBENEZER—Poet, author of “Corn
Law Rhymes,” 1781-1849). A. L. S., 4to, Sheffield, Feb. 6,
1840, incorporating on the same sheet two autograph manil-
scripts of poems to Scotland, both signed.
375. ELSINGE (HENRY-Clerk in the House of Com-
mons, which he resigned in order to avoid implication in the
proceedings against Charles I., 1598-1654). A. D. S., folio,
Jan. 7, 1642, on a list of delinquents in the “Comone house
of Parliament.’’
376. ELWES OF MEGGOTT (JOHN--Miser, 1714-1789).
Partly printed D. S., folio, with seals, July 22, 1774, relating
to a woman likely to become a public charge.
377. ELZEVIER (JAN OF AMSTERDAM—Printer, circa
1750). D. S., 2 pp. 4to, with fine seals, Feb. 26, 1737, on
buying shares in a company trading with South America.
378. ERSKINE (HENRY-Lawyer and wit). A. N. S.,
n.d.; SIR THOMAS ERSKINE, Lord Chancellor, A. N. S., n. d. ;
JAMEs ELPHINSTON, Grammarian, A. L. S. 1775; MRS. ELLIS,
author of “Women of England,” etc. A. L. S. and signed
autograph poem, 1865; and others. (10)
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379. ESSEX (ARTHUR CAPEL, EARL OF-Adherent
of Charles II, sent to the Tower for complicity in the Rye-
IHouse plot, committed suicide, 1631-1683). A. L. S., 4to,
Aug. 8, 1679, to Lord Aston.
. * Very rare in full letters signed: “I shewed your Lo: 'shps
letter to my Lord who sayes he can't see any way for your
Lo: 'ships being acquited but by comeing to a triall.’’
380. ESSEX (ROBERT DEVEREUX, EARL OF Un-
happy favorite of Queen Elizabeth, 1567–1601). Portion of a
folio document signed (1598). 4 portraits, one an India proof.
* ONE OF THE RAREST AUTOGRAPHIS OF ENGLISH HISTORY.
In addition to that of Essex, are signatures of Thomas Eger-
ton, Lord Ellesmere (whom Lord Bacon succeeded as Keeper
of the Great Seal); George Hunsden, Lord Cary, who was
Elizabeth’s cousin, and Sir Roger, Lord North, one of the
Privy Council and the author of several valuable historical
works. This portion of the document contains the central
portion of the sheet only, with the above signatures.
381. ETTY (WILLIAM–Painter 1787-1849). A. L. S.,
3 pp. 16mo, Monday, 15th, n. y., INCORPORATING A PEN DRAWING
OF HIS FIGURE OF JOAN OF ARC.
* “Friday last the first color, not in oil, but tempera as
we say in Rome was put on No. 1, Jean d’Arc & I implore
Qyour prayers Ó those of ‘the Faithful” of your household for
my success in this great undertaking !”
A. L. S., 8vo, with postscript, Nov. 26, 1828.
* “I received the proof I wanted. . . . There is one thing,
if not too late, had better be attended to—instead of ‘I'm a
Letter to a Relation it would be better ‘Im. Letters to a Re-
lation', '' etc.
383. EUSDEN (REV. LAWRENCE, Poet Laureate, wrote
for the “Spectator’’ and ‘‘ Guardian,” flourished 1700-1730).
A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Cambridge, Aug. 22, 1727. With the
Original letter-cover and seal to the Earl of Hartford.
* Mentions Sir John Cotton and others.
384. EVELYN (JOHN Diarist, 1620-1706). AUTOGRAPH
MANUSCRIPT, one page, 4to, given by Wm. Upcott, the noted
autograph collector, to Sir J. B. Williams with his note authen-
ticating it. With D. S. by W. Evelyn, May 3, 1706. (2)
385. Autograph endorsement incorporating his signa-
ture and date, 1645, on the title-page of a work by D. Naz-
Zocchi, Rome, 1637. 2 portraits. (3)
* “Fa; Libris Evelymi ea; dono R. D. Patricii Sacerd: qui
'mihi Roma Mathematica.m. Euclidis illustrarit : May 6, 1645.
Omnia ea:plorate Meliora Retimete.”
386. EVERITT (MRS.–Daughter of Robert Burns).
A. L., third person, n. d. ; Amelia B. Edwards, novelist and
Egyptologist, two A. L. S.; William Emerson, mathematician,
A. L. S. 1767, and leaf of manuscript; and others. (10)
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