SCOTT, Robert Falcon. Autograph letter signed, to 'Dear James', referring to his plans for 'a fresh raid the Antarctic Continent'. Creation date: 17 July 1909.
HARDY, Thomas Masterman. Autograph letter signed (with envelope) to Richard Bromley, who had asked him for a recommendation. 'I feel myself bound to fulfil the last wishes of my Dear friend Lord Nelson and had he lived I am fully assured that you would have been Purser of a first rate this Day.'...
WELLS, H. G. Group of letters and agreements (manuscript and typescript) between Wells and the publishers J.M. Dent & Sons regarding the terms of publication for The Wonderful Visit and The Wheels of Chance. Creation dates: 1895-1913.
SHAW, George Bernard. Printed postcard (signed 'GBS') with autograph message to Nicholas Bentley, declining to contribute to an unidentified appeal. Creation date: 12 January 1949.
ELISABETH of AUSTRIA (1837-1898). Autograph telegram message, signed ('Elisabeth'), to Countess Trani [her sister Mathilde], sending her wishes for recovery and a pleasant visit. Creation date: [c.1895 or later].
CONGREVE, William. Signed document acknowledging receipt of £125 from Thomas Snow & John Paltock. Four lines written on a narrow slip of paper. Creation date: 14 October 1723.
DARWIN, Charles. Fragment of an autograph letter (signed 'Ch. Darwin') laid down on an album leaf. The fragment reads: 'Would you have the kindness to add to next page the name of Humming Bird & tear off sheet & post it in enclosed envelope.' Creation date: [c.1850].