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13581. RP 9968

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RP 9968
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DEFOE, Daniel. Manuscript headed 'A Remarkable Passage of an Apparition 1665', the upper wrapper inscribed 'Ghost', written in a neat hand, being a Cornish ghost story which was published as 'An Account of a Most Surprising Apparition; Sent from Launceston in Cornwall', 1720, to capitalise on th...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Nov 2012
Extent:
10 photocopies

13582. RP 9969

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RP 9969
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CARTER, Howard (1874-1939). 5 letters as follows:- Typed letter signed to Carter from the Duke of Alba inviting him to lecture in Madrid; 20 Dec 1923. Typed letter signed to Carter from the Queen of Belgium's secretary thanking him for sending her a copy of his book 'The Tomb of Tut-Ank-Amen'. I...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
7 Dec 2012
Extent:
6 photocopies

13583. RP 9970

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RP 9970
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DOYLE, Arthur Conan. Autograph letter signed to his friend, the English novelist and editor, James Payn, written from Switzerland. Creation dates: 12 Aug 1795
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Dec 2012
Extent:
2 photocopies

13584. RP 9973

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RP 9973
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RAMSAY, Sir William. 2 autograph letters signed to [Henry Currie] Marillier, friend of Oscar Wilde, one about the elements helium and argon, dated 5 Jul 1895, and the other relating to research done by Professor Hale on helium, dated 10 Jul 1895. (Bonhams, 20139, 13 Nov 2012, Lot 235.) MAWSON, Do...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Dec 2012
Extent:
4 photocopies

13585. RP 9974

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RP 9974
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CARTER, Howard (1874-1939). 5 letters as follows:- Typed letter signed to Carter from the Duke of Alba inviting him to lecture in Madrid; 20 Dec 1923. Typed letter signed to Carter from Harold de Bildt, of the Légation Royale de Suède en Egypte, asking about the possibility of Carter lecturing i...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
20 Dec 2012
Extent:
5 photocopies

13586. RP 9975

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RP 9975
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CARTER, Howard (1874-1939). Autograph letter to the Egyptologist Percy Newberry. Creation dates: [18 Jan 1930]
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Dec 2012
Extent:
3 photocopies

13587. RP 9976

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RP 9976
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FORSTER, John. Autograph letter signed ('J. F.') to [William] Fox, informing him of Charles Dickens' intention to read 'The Chimes' at a gathering of friends; 2 Dec 1844. DICKENS, Mary 'Mamie'. Autograph letter signed to Luke Fildes, congratulating him on good news (possibly on his being made an ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Jan 2012
Extent:
9 photocopies

13588. RP 9977

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RP 9977
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CARTER, Howard (1874-1939). Typed letter signed to the Egyptologist [Reginald] Engelbach, relating to the dimensions of the four Tutankhamen shrines. Creation dates: 9 Dec 1930
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Dec 2012
Extent:
1 photocopy

13589. RP 9978

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RP 9978
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PITT, William (1759-1806). Manuscript satirical creed, in an anonymous hand, criticising 'Billy Pitt' and his government. Creation dates: 18th century
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Dec 2012
Extent:
2 photocopies

13590. RP 9979

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RP 9979
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PEPYS, Samuel. Letter signed by Pepys as Clerk of the Acts to the Navy Board, to the Clerk of the Cheque [i.e. officer in charge] and Storekeeper at Chatham, authorising a Mr John Ruffhead (the king's anchorsmith) to repair some anchors at Chatham yard. Also signed by Admiral William Penn, fathe...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Dec 2012
Extent:
1 photocopy

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