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16031. RP 10176

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RP 10176
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ESSEX, Robert Devereux, Earl of (1565-1601). Autograph letter signed to 'Sire', identified from the letter cover as Henri IV of France, assuring him of his 'perfect zeal in the service of your Majesty'. Creation dates: [1591?]
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
French
Date Range:
16 Jan 2014
Extent:
2 photocopies

16032. RP 10177

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RP 10177
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PERCY, Thomas. Manuscript note with 5 autograph additions listing the persons to whom presentation copies of 'The Hermit of Warkworth' (1771) should be sent. Bonhams sale, 19 March 2013, Lot 62. Creation dates: [Early 1771]
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Aug 2013
Extent:
2 photocopies

16033. RP 10178

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RP 10178
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SHAW, George Bernard. Autograph letter signed to Edward Tyas Cook of the 'Pall Mall Gazette' sending an account of the dispersal of socialist processions, and of the Grenadiers removing demonstrators from Trafalgar Square on 'Bloody Sunday', with a printed slip cut from a catalogue pasted at the...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Dec 2013
Extent:
1 photocopy

16034. RP 10179

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RP 10179
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DARWIN, Charles. Autograph letter signed to Arthur Rawson, discussing unusual primula flowers and asking for additional details about Rawson's experiments with gladioli. Sotheby's, L13408, 10 Dec 2013, Lot 211. Creation dates: 2 Apr [1863]
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Jan 2014
Extent:
Digital images (1 disc)

16035. RP 10180

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RP 10180
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HERALDRY. A bound heraldry manuscript by the arms painter Thomas Penson, being a 'working' catalogue assembled over a number of years. Creation dates: Circa 1700
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Jan 2014
Extent:
9 photocopies

16036. RP 10181

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RP 10181
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BROWNING, Robert. 3 Autograph letters signed: (1) to 'Sir', denying that there is any historical foundation to 'The Ride &c.' and recalling how he wrote the poem on board ship; (2) to Mrs Pollock, agreeing to visit her along with his son; (3) to Mrs Anderson, apologising for missing her the ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Feb 2014
Extent:
Digital images (1 disc)

16037. RP 10182

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RP 10182
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MORGAN COLMAN (or COLEMAN). Genealogy of the Kings of England, from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth I, being a heraldric celebration of Queen Elizabeth prepared for Francis Bacon. Illuminated manuscript on paper and vellum. Christie's, 1160, 20 Nov 2013, Lot 57. Creation dates: 1592
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Feb 2014
Extent:
Digital images (2 discs)

16038. RP 10183

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RP 10183
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DODGSON, Charles Lutwidge [Lewis Carroll]. Autograph letter signed to Thomas Gibson Bowles (editor of 'The Lady'). Creation dates: 8 April 1892
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Jan 2014
Extent:
4 photocopies

16039. RP 10184

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RP 10184
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SACKVILLE-WEST, Vita. NICOLSON, Harold. Collection of manuscripts associated with 'Portrait of a Marriage', Nigel Nicolson's 1973 account of his parents' lives, including the manuscript written by Vita describing her love affair with Violet Trefusis. Creation dates: 1920 - 1973
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Feb 2014
Extent:
Digital images (3 discs)

16040. RP 10185

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RP 10185
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MORICE, Sir William, 1602-1676, Secretary of State. Manuscript letter from the pastors of the reformed churches of Debstedt, Holssel, Lehe and Bad Bederkesa in The Duchy of Bremen to Secretary of State Sir William Morice in London, requesting that he will continue to support their religious libe...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
3 Mar 2014
Extent:
1 photocopy