LANGTON, Stephen. The Interpretation of Hebrew Names, in Latin. Single manuscript leaf, on vellum. England. [1st quarter of 13th century]. ARISTOTLE. De generatione et corruptione, in Latin. Single manuscript leaf, on vellum, with marginalia in a contemporary hand. Italy. [Circa 1300]. Creation d...
MONTGOMERY, Bernard, Viscount Montgomery of Alamein. Autograph letter signed to 'My dear Robbins' [Brig. Thomas Robbins] congratulating him on receiving a C.B., on the letterhead of the 'Wehrkreis VI/Der Chef des Generalsstabes'; 11 May 1945. Together with a printed Personal Message from the C-i...
WORLD WAR I - CHRISTMAS TRUCE. 2 Autograph letters signed with initials by Major J.P.V. Hawksley to his sister Muriel describing the truce of 1914; 27 and 29 December 1914. Bonhams, 20752, 19 June 2013, Lot 224. Creation dates: December 1914
NEWTON, Sir Isaac. Anonymous manuscript critiquing Newton's work 'Observations on the Prophecies of Daniel', questioning the accuracy of his calculations taken from the chronologies of the Bible. Creation dates: [Circa 1732-1733]
PRIVY COUNCIL LETTER. Document beginning 'Our very lovinge freindes the highe Sheriffe of the Countie of Norff the Deputie Liuetenantes & Justices of peace', signed by George Abbot, archbishop of Canterbury, and other privy councillors, requiring disarming of recusants in Norfolk. Creation ...
LEWIS, C. S. Autograph letter signed to the poet Rufus Buxton, discussing T. S. Eliot and saying that he feels 'incapable of helping people about this kind of [modern] poetry'. Creation dates: 26 May 1943
SHAW, George Bernard. Collection of letters, including: 3 Autograph letters signed to Edith Lyttelton, referring to his work for the Joint Committee on Stage Plays; 28 July 1909-16 September 1941. Autograph letter signed to William Poel, refusing permission to perform 'O'Flaherty VC', but expre...