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EASTLAKE, Sir Charles Lock (1793-1865). Autograph letter signed as Secretary to the Fine Arts Commission concerning the exhibition of models for sculpture. Whitehall, 14 March 1844. Single folded sheet, 180 x 230 mm, written on one side. Old folds, otherwise very good or better. Eastlake acknowledges receipt of the recipient's letter announcing his intention of sending models for sculpture for exhibition in June, in accordance with the notice issued by Her Majesty's Commissioners on the Fine Arts in May 1843. He adds that public notice will shortly be given stating where the works are to be sent. The letter was written while Eastlake served as Secretary to the Fine Arts Commission, established to oversee the artistic decoration of the new Palace of Westminster and to encourage British historical painting and sculpture. Before becoming President of the Royal Academy and later the first Director of the National Gallery, Eastlake played a central administrative role in the Commission's competitions and exhibitions.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by artist William Etty (1787-1849) about his Joan of Arc triptych Etty, William [Used - Very good]

[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by artist William Etty (1787-1849) about his Joan of Arc triptych Etty, William [Used - Very good] 1078.93 CAD ETTY, William (1787-1849). Autograph letter signed about his Joan of Arc triptych. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand, Wednesday morning, 5 May 1847. 2 sheets folded of 4 sides each., written on six sides, c. 225 x 185 mm. Light creasing from folding, some handling wear and minor staining, but entirely legible and sound. A previous owner, perhaps the recipient, has anonymised the letter with black ink, which bleeds into other pages. Overall, very good. A substantial letter written at the moment of completion and exhibition of Etty's great Joan of Arc triptych at the Royal Academy in 1847, giving a detailed account of his artistic conception and intentions behind the work. Etty explains that the three paintings "have cost me many an anxious thought for a considerable space of seven years," tracing their origin to impressions formed at York Minster and, more decisively, at Westminster Abbey, "under the chivalric banners that hang there, hearing the anthems sung, and looking towards the Grand Portal." He describes his imaginative vision of Joan "riding into the Gates of Orleans," before outlining his decision to structure the subject in epic form, "to have a beginning, a middle and an end," each panel conveying a distinct moral idea. In a notable passage he characterises Joan as "the Judith of modern times," and defines the sequence as expressing "the saint, the patriot, and the martyr, that heroic self-devotion to her country and her Prince which has stamped her fame." The letter further records Etty's research journey through France, Rouen, Paris, and Orleans, undertaken to inform the series, and his determination to complete what he calls his "series of nine historical pictures," despite severe illness: "the severity of winter, my struggles for breath and severe cough made me waver, but I hoped on." Particularly significant is Etty's direct response to contemporary criticism of the exhibited work. Addressing comments that Joan appeared insufficiently animated, he defends his intention to avoid theatricality, insisting instead on a "serene expression" indicative of "a superior power," deliberately rejecting "the vulgar exhibition of those human passions which actuate more ordinary characters." This passage corresponds closely with published critical reactions in the contemporary press, and strongly suggests the letter formed the basis of, or was the letter, that he sent to and was published in The Fine Arts Journal. The closing section gives a vivid account of the martyrdom scene, including the detail of Joan clasping a crucifix at the stake and "calling on the name of Jesus," with the traditional note that "a white dove was seen flying towards heaven." The triptych described here was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1847 (no. 123) and later dispersed; the central panel is now in the Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans, the left sided panel (shown here) was recently sold at Bonhams, and the other has not surfaced.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Two autograph letters by Canadian writer and MP Sir Gilbert Parker (1862-1932) to man of letters and anthologist Douglas

[Signed] [First Edition] Two autograph letters by Canadian writer and MP Sir Gilbert Parker (1862-1932) to man of letters and anthologist Douglas 139.56 CAD PARKER, Sir Gilbert (1862-1932). Two autograph letters signed to Douglas Sladen (1856-1947), written from New York and Carlton House Terrace, c.1894 and 1903. Two autograph letters signed, each a single sheet folded, together 4 pp., approximately 180 x 115 mm. The first written on headed paper of The Lotos Club, New York, undated but c.1895; the second from 20 Carlton House Terrace, S.W., dated 11 December 1903. Light folds, some old adhesive staining to the reverse of one letter, otherwise very good. Two letters from the Canadian novelist, politician and baronet Sir Gilbert Parker to the writer and anthologist Douglas Sladen. The earlier letter, written during Parker's stay in New York, thanks Sladen for his "good words" regarding Parker's novel The Trail of the Sword, before adding the personal news, "I am engaged to Miss Vantine of this city", allowing the letter to be dated shortly before his marriage in 1895. The later letter, written from Carlton House Terrace after Parker had entered Parliament as MP for Gravesend, apologises for a delayed reply, refers to recent speaking engagements, and promises to look into a matter on Sladen's behalf. Sir Gilbert Parker (1862-1932) was one of the best-known Canadian novelists of his generation, achieving international success with historical romances including The Trail of the Sword, The Seats of the Mighty and The Right of Way. He later served as Conservative MP for Gravesend from 1900 until 1918 and was created a baronet in 1915. Addressed to Douglas Sladen (1856-1947), author, journalist and literary promoter.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by Isabel Burton (1831-1896) about her husband Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton Burton, Isabel;

[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by Isabel Burton (1831-1896) about her husband Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton Burton, Isabel; 800.6 CAD [BURTON, Captain Sir Richard Francis]; BURTON, Isabel (1831-1896). Autograph Letter Signed about her husband's poor health. Cannes, 3 March 1887. 180 x 110 mm, single sheet folded, written on the first page with autograph signature and date on the reverse. Toning and handling, horizontal and vertical fold lines, a little surface marking, but overall very good. A significant letter written at the time of the catastrophic illness of her husband, Sir Richard Francis Burton, during their stay in Cannes in early 1887. Isabel writes that he had been "taken suddenly dangerously ill" shortly before their intended departure and was in such a state that he "cannot be spoken to", leaving her wholly occupied at his bedside and acting as intermediary for correspondence. She adds that she hopes to move him "by slow stops towards Trieste", noting that "this Riviera disagrees with him". The letter can be directly associated with the severe medical crisis described in The Life of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton, where Isabel records that in February 1887 Burton suffered "one of the most awful fits of epileptiform convulsions (the only one he ever had in all his life)", followed by a prolonged period of incapacity. She further identifies this moment as the turning point "from the time of my husband's becoming a real invalid - February, 1887". The present letter, written from Cannes on 3 March, falls precisely within this episode, documenting the immediate aftermath of the attack, his inability to receive visitors, and the arrangements for his slow removal back towards Trieste under medical supervision.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by British Prime Minister Edward Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (1799-1869) to Sir

[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by British Prime Minister Edward Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (1799-1869) to Sir 369.18 CAD SMITH-STANLEY, Edward Geoffrey, 14th Earl of Derby (1799-1869). Autograph letter signed to Sir Francis Bond Head, discussing Kinglake's history of the Crimean War. 17 May 1863. Autograph letter signed "Derby", written from St James's Square on Derby's embossed monogrammed paper. Single sheet folded, written on the first two sides, 180 x 115 mm. Addressed by Derby at the conclusion to "Sir F. B. Head Bart." Old folds, a few light marks to the final blank side. A later collector has added a pencil note to the third side identifying the subject as Kinglake's book on the Crimean War and his father, Sir Francis Head's pamphlet upon it. Very good. Derby thanks Sir Francis Bond Head for sending him a copy of his newly published pamphlet attacking Alexander William Kinglake's account of the Crimean War. He describes Head's criticism as "very severe, but less, much less so than is abundantly merited", before offering his own dismissive assessment of Kinglake's work. Derby acknowledges that the author's distinctive style and access to important source material had initially secured the book considerable public favour, but suggests that closer examination had damaged rather than enhanced its reputation, concluding that he greatly doubted whether a third volume would ever appear. Head's pamphlet, Mr. Kinglake and His History of the Origin and Progress of the War in the Crimea, was published in 1863 in response to the first two volumes of Kinglake's The Invasion of the Crimea. A soldier, colonial administrator and author, Head had taken a close interest in the conduct and subsequent historical interpretation of the war. Derby's letter is more than a routine acknowledgement, containing a candid judgment upon one of the most ambitious historical works produced from the conflict. His prediction proved spectacularly wrong: Kinglake eventually completed the history in eight volumes.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by UK Prime Minister, Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850) Peel, Sir Robert [Used - Very good] [Softcover]

[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by UK Prime Minister, Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850) Peel, Sir Robert [Used - Very good] [Softcover] 424.85 CAD PEEL Sir Robert, UK Prime Minister (1788-1850). Autograph letter signed, Whitehall, January 4th 1844. 1 sheet folded, c. 250 x 200 mm, addressed on accompanying envelope to Henry Kemble Esq., Grove Hill, Camberwell, with red postal marking (January 5, 1844) and Peel?s free-frank signature; creased from folding, a little light age-toning, overall very good. A Prime Ministerial attendance summons addressed to Henry Kemble (1800-1881), Conservative MP for East Surrey (1837-1847). Written in a secretarial hand and signed by Peel, the letter requests Kemble's presence in the House of Commons on Thursday 1 February, noting that 'public business of importance will be proceeded with immediately.' Peel has also signed the address panel to secure free postage, providing a second autograph. The letter relates to the opening phase of the 1844 parliamentary session, specifically the Commons sitting of 1 February at which the Address in Answer to the Queen's Speech was debated. This was one of the principal occasions in the parliamentary calendar, effectively testing support for the government's programme and requiring the attendance of loyal members. Such communications formed part of the practical machinery of party management under Peel's administration, ensuring sufficient support in advance.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by engineer George Willoughby Hemans (1814-1885), about work placements for his and Sir Joseph

[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by engineer George Willoughby Hemans (1814-1885), about work placements for his and Sir Joseph 209.14 CAD HEMANS, George Willoughby (1814-1885). Autograph Letter Signed to Lt. Col. Manby concerning work placements for his and Sir Joseph Bazalgette's sons with George Robert Stephenson. Single sheet folded, written on first and final pages, on printed headed paper of "1 Westminster Chambers, Victoria Street, S.W.", dated 28 December 1866. Old folds, a few trivial marks and light handling wear; very good overall. A Victorian engineering-network letter linking three major nineteenth-century engineering names. Hemans writes to Lt. Col. Manby that "Bazalgette and I are both anxious to put our sons together into an engine works for a few months", before asking whether "G. R. Stephenson would let us send them to yours or rather his". The Bazalgette referenced is almost certainly Sir Joseph Bazalgette (1819-1891), chief engineer of London's great sewer and embankment works, while G. R. Stephenson is George Robert Stephenson (1819-1905), prominent civil engineer, nephew of George Stephenson and cousin of Robert Stephenson. An engineering related letter connecting Hemans, Bazalgette and Stephenson.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by Gallipoli Commander, Sir Ian Hamilton (1853-1947) about the War Office and fellow Gallipoli

[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by Gallipoli Commander, Sir Ian Hamilton (1853-1947) about the War Office and fellow Gallipoli 223.06 CAD "YOU GET NO THANK YOUS FROM THE WAR OFFICE. ONCE YOU ARE DONE YOU ARE DOWN AND OUT." [GALLIPOLI, The Great War]; HAMILTON, Sir Ian (1853-1947). Autograph letter signed regarding the War Office and Sir Alex Godley. Dated 5th June 1923. Typed letter signed, Lullenden Farm, East Grinstead, 5 June 1923. Single sheet, typed on both sides, approximately 200 x 160 mm. A couple of manuscript corrections to the second side. Old horizontal fold, light creasing and handling marks, a few small spots and minor edge wear. Very good condition. A letter from Sir Ian Hamilton who offers a stark assessment of official gratitude: "I fear that he who reckons upon the War Office being influenced by anything but direct, specific pressure reckons without his host. You get no thank yous from the War Office unless they have made up their minds they will want you again. Once you are done you are down and out." The passage has particular force coming from Sir Ian Hamilton, who had commanded the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force during the Gallipoli campaign of 1915. Recalled after the failure of the campaign, Hamilton spent much of his later life defending both the original strategy and his own conduct. Written eight years later, the letter reveals the lasting bitterness of a senior commander who believed that official support ended as soon as his usefulness to the War Office had passed. Hamilton also briefly mentions Sir Alexander Godley and his wife, who had recently stayed at Lullenden. Godley had commanded the New Zealand and Australian Division at Gallipoli and later the II ANZAC Corps. A candid letter combining Hamilton's resentment towards the War Office with a contemporary reference to another senior Gallipoli commander.

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[Signed] [First Edition] The Liberal Forwards, Autograph letter signed by George W.E. Russell (1853-1919) to Sir Duncan Pirie (1858-1931). A letter

[Signed] [First Edition] "The Liberal Forwards", Autograph letter signed by George W.E. Russell (1853-1919) to Sir Duncan Pirie (1858-1931). A letter 209.14 CAD "THE LIBERAL FORWARDS" RUSSELL, George W. E. (1853-1919). Autograph letter signed to PIRIE, Sir Duncan (1858-1931). 18 Wilton Road, S.W. [7 January 1898/99]. Two pages on a single folded sheet, printed letterhead of "The Liberal Forwards", signed "Geo. Russell". One folded sheet, some light creasing from folding and minor wear, otherwise very good. A scarce political letter written by the Liberal politician, journalist and biographer George W. E. Russell, chairman of the short-lived Liberal pressure group "The Liberal Forwards", inviting the recipient, Sir Duncan Vernon Pirie MP, to attend a public meeting at Queen's Hall. Russell writes: "We are going to have a meeting at Queen's Hall on Thursday 3rd February to protest against the Foreign, Indian, and Colonial policy of the Government. Will you be able to attend?" The Liberal Forwards was established in the closing years of the nineteenth century by Liberal Imperialists seeking to influence the direction of the Liberal Party on questions of foreign affairs, imperial defence and colonial policy. Although the organisation was relatively short-lived, it included a number of prominent Liberal politicians and produced comparatively little surviving printed material, making its headed stationery uncommon.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by Sir Lionel Cust (1859-1929) to Lambeth Librarian Claude Jenkins regarding the Coronation held in

[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by Sir Lionel Cust (1859-1929) to Lambeth Librarian Claude Jenkins regarding the Coronation held in 104.76 CAD CUST, Sir Lionel (1859-1929). Autograph letter signed, to librarian Claude Jenkins, congratulating him upon the public recognition of his work. Hyde Park Hotel, Knightsbridge, 21 June 1911. Single sheet, written on both sides, 180 x 130 mm, on Hyde Park Hotel headed paper. Old folds, otherwise very good. Writing after a period abroad, Cust apologises for his delayed reply before warmly congratulating the recipient upon seeing his name in the newspapers. He remarks that no one knows better than himself how thoroughly the recognition was deserved and adds that he is especially pleased that one of "our profession" has been publicly acknowledged. The recipient is Claude Jenkins, the Lambeth Palace librarian and ecclesiastical scholar, whose work connected with the preparations for the coronation of George V, in particular with the orders of service, received public recognition. Sir Lionel Cust was one of Britain's foremost art historians and museum curators, serving as Director of the National Portrait Gallery from 1895 to 1909 before becoming Surveyor of the King's Pictures to Edward VII and George V.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by minister and poet, Robert Montomery (1807-1855) to philosopher Sir William Hamilton (1788-1856) Mo

[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by minister and poet, Robert Montomery (1807-1855) to philosopher Sir William Hamilton (1788-1856) Mo 118.68 CAD MONTGOMERY, Robert (1807-1855). Autograph Letter Signed to Sir William Hamilton (1788-1856). Glasgow, Thursday Night, May 5, 1842. A four-page autograph letter, one folded sheet (110 x 180mm), written on all four sides. Very good. Horizontal folds with light age toning and a few trivial marks. Strip of paper to the left hand edge most likely from the letter being mounted in a book at some point. An interesting letter from the Scottish minister and poet Robert Montgomery to the philosopher Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet, then Professor of Logic and Metaphysics at the University of Edinburgh. Writing from Glasgow while incumbent of St Jude's Episcopal Church, Montgomery discusses the proposal to establish an Episcopal Chair at the University of Edinburgh and reflects upon the wider question of theological education in Scotland. Sir William Hamilton, the recipient, was among the foremost Scottish philosophers of the nineteenth century, appointed Professor of Logic and Metaphysics at Edinburgh in 1836. A good association letter linking two notable figures in Scottish intellectual and ecclesiastical life.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by Sir Redvers Buller (1839-1908) to Sir James Grierson (1859-1914) about Egypt Buller, Sir Redvers;

[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by Sir Redvers Buller (1839-1908) to Sir James Grierson (1859-1914) about Egypt Buller, Sir Redvers; 209.14 CAD BULLER, Sir Redvers (1839-1908). Autograph Letter Signed, to Sir James Grierson on embossed Adjutant-General, Horse Guards, War Office stationery, dated 9 February [c.1890-1897]. Single sheet, written on both sides, 115 x 180 mm, on embossed Adjutant-General, Horse Guards, War Office, S.W. stationery. Folded as sent with light creasing from folding and minor handling wear, small stain to the second side, otherwise in very good condition. Written while serving as Adjutant-General to the Forces, Buller discusses the prospects of military service in Egypt. He explains that "there is nothing going on in Egypt more than usual" and that no officers are proceeding there "except Evelyn Wood's gallant army". Nevertheless, he reassures the recipient that he has asked the Military Secretary to "write your name in case of accidents", whilst cautioning that this will probably involve waiting before an opportunity arises. Buller's reference to General Sir Evelyn Wood places the correspondence within the context of Britain's continuing military commitments in Egypt during the 1890s, when Egypt remained under British occupation following the 1882 campaign. Signed boldly by Sir Redvers Buller, later Commander-in-Chief in South Africa during the opening stages of the Second Boer War and one of the most prominent British generals of the Victorian period. A contemporary pencil annotation identifies the recipient as Sir James Grierson.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by distinguished Royal Navy officer Sir Edward Buller (1764-1824) to the First Lord of the Admiralty

[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by distinguished Royal Navy officer Sir Edward Buller (1764-1824) to the First Lord of the Admiralty 209.14 CAD BULLER, Sir Edward (1764-1824). Autograph Letter Signed to Lord Melville concerning his anticipated promotion to Vice-Admiral and continuation of command at Plymouth Dock during the Napoleonic Wars. Plymouth Dock, 7 August 1812. Single sheet folded (bifolium), written on the front side. Embossed crest at head. 230 x 185mm. Old folds, a little browned and creased, several small marginal stains, but overall clean and very good. A naval letter written by Vice Admiral Sir Edward Buller to Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville, then First Lord of the Admiralty, at the end of Buller's navy career. Writing from Plymouth Dock on 7 August 1812, Buller notes the widespread expectation that a promotion of flag officers will shortly occur on 12 August, adding that he himself expects in consequence to become a Vice-Admiral. He respectfully requests permission to remain at Plymouth until the completion of his three-year term as second in command, observing that previous officers at the port had received similar indulgence from the Admiralty. The letter is written by Buller at the precise moment before his final promotion to Vice-Admiral on 12 August 1812. Despite his request, his active employment effectively ended shortly afterwards, giving the letter a faintly valedictory character as an appeal to prolong his useful service. Sir Edward Buller was a distinguished Royal Navy officer who served throughout the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. He commanded HMS Britannia at the Battle of Cape St Vincent in 1797 under Admiral Jervis, later held senior Mediterranean commands, and was created a baronet in 1809. Appointed second in command at Plymouth in 1809, he remained there during an important wartime period before his promotion to Vice-Admiral in August 1812. Contemporary anecdotes portray Buller as a firm but respected officer. A good Napoleonic naval letter directly connected to Buller's final promotion and moments in ther Navy. Addressed to one of the most important Admiralty figures of the period.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by Major General Sir Stanley De Astel Calvert Clarke (1837-1911) about the Boer War, written on

[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by Major General Sir Stanley De Astel Calvert Clarke (1837-1911) about the Boer War, written on 118.68 CAD CLARKE, Major-General Sir Stanley de Astel Calvert (1837-1911). Autograph letter signed on behalf of the Princess of Wales concerning the South African War. Marlborough House, Pall Mall, 23 November 1900. Autograph letter signed, one folded sheet of black-bordered mourning stationery, written on the first three sides. A couple of light stains or marks and slight mounting residue to the final blank side; otherwise very good. Written to R. W. Campbell, a Liberal political correspondent, acknowledging his letter concerning the Second Boer War. Clarke writes on behalf of Alexandra, Princess of Wales, informing Campbell that 'it is obvious Her Royal Highness is unable to interfere in the matter'. Clarke was a British Army officer and royal courtier who served as Private Secretary to the Princess of Wales. Alexandra, then wife of the future Edward VII, became Queen Consort only two months later following the death of Queen Victoria in January 1901.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by Lady Elizabeth Eastlake (1809-1893) about her husband Sir Charles Eastlake and attribution of a

[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by Lady Elizabeth Eastlake (1809-1893) about her husband Sir Charles Eastlake and attribution of a 139.56 CAD EASTLAKE, Elizabeth, Lady (1809-1893). Autograph Letter Signed, written on behalf of Sir Charles Eastlake concerning the attribution of a Renaissance painting. 7 Fitzroy Square, 18 March 1853. Autograph letter signed, single sheet folded, 4 pp., written in brown ink. Dated at head "7 Fitzroy Square, March 18. 1853". Small area of surface abrasion to the final blank page from previous mounting, not affecting the text. Very good condition. Written by Lady Eastlake on behalf of her husband, Sir Charles Eastlake (1793-1865), then President of the Royal Academy and later the first Director of the National Gallery. Explaining that Sir Charles is "more than usually occupied just now", she replies to an enquiry concerning the attribution of a painting. Lady Eastlake was among the leading art historians and critics of Victorian Britain, a regular contributor to the Quarterly Review, translator of Waagen's Treasures of Art in Great Britain, and an influential figure in the development of the National Gallery alongside her husband. Letters directly concerning questions of artistic attribution and connoisseurship are uncommon.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Signed autograph letter by Sir Lionel Cust (1859-1929) to writer Haldane Macfall (1860-1928) about his resignation from the

[Signed] [First Edition] Signed autograph letter by Sir Lionel Cust (1859-1929) to writer Haldane Macfall (1860-1928) about his resignation from the 209.14 CAD CUST, Sir Lionel (1859-1929). Autograph letter signed to writer Haldane MacFall concerning Cust's resignation as Director of the National Portrait Gallery. 26 July 1909. A single sheet folded, written over two sides, each page 200 x 120 mm, on National Portrait Gallery printed and embossed stationery. Old folds and mounting residue to the blank final page, otherwise very good. Cust explains that he is occupied with a meeting of the Gallery's trustees and arrangements for his "official demise." He then notes that the appointment of his successor lies entirely in the hands of Prime Minister Asquith and that he cannot use his influence or offer advice unless consulted. He expects the appointment to have been made by mid-September and then after that he would be glad to see them, and explain all that may be needful. Cust resigned in 1909 after serving as Director of the National Portrait Gallery since 1895; he was succeeded by Charles John Holmes. The recipient, Haldane MacFall (1860-1928), was an artist, novelist and influential writer on art whose numerous publications included studies of Whistler, Fragonard and Vigée Le Brun. A nice association and with the content the letter is rare.

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[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by scientist Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) to the Dean of Westminster Herschel, Sir John

[Signed] [First Edition] Autograph letter signed by scientist Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) to the Dean of Westminster Herschel, Sir John 383.1 CAD HERSCHEL, Sir John Frederick William (1792-1871). Autograph note concerning the Dean of Westminster. 19 June, n.d. Autograph note signed, one page, written in black ink and dated "19 June" at foot. A few small marks, light handling and old fold, otherwise very good. A brief note to the Dean of Westminster and a request. Herschel states that enquiries will be made and asks that another individual call upon him to explain how matters now stand. Sir John Herschel was one of the leading British scientists of the nineteenth century and the son of astronomer William Herschel. A mathematician, astronomer and pioneering experimental photographer, he undertook an extensive survey of the southern skies from the Cape of Good Hope and made major contributions to the study and cataloguing of nebulae and double stars. His photographic experiments included the introduction of the terms "positive" and "negative" and the development of the cyanotype process. Any signed note by Herschel is rare.

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