Cornwall Barry 1787 1874 (8 results)

Condition: New.

12mo: 1 p. Very good. 14 closely-written lines. 'A friend of mine was asked by our dear old kind friend Chorley to assist in procuring for a Protege of his a musical education. I think the young person was originally introduced to him by Lady Devonshire. A sum was promised for two years, and the time is approaching for the payment to be made.' Asks if she can tell her 'anything about this'. 'You will be glad to hear I know that my husband is still well - His birthday the 21st. Novr. found him 84.'.…

On upper half of a piece of quarto paper, unevenly torn to make a piece roughly 11 x 18.5 cm. Fair: on aged paper. Part of address from previous letter to 'W. Jerdan | 267 Strand ' on reverse, which is docketed 'Procter | Miss Proby | Cornwalls poems'. Reads 'I inclose you a note left here for you | George says he will review the book for you next week - in the meantime give a flourish in your notice - 'The time does not admit of doing just to the vol. &c &c We are all a Party in this success -'. Jerdan acquired the premises at 267 Strand with his purchase of 'The Satirist' from George Manners, and retained them during the early days of his editorship of the 'Literary Gazette' (beginning circa 1819).…

One page, 12mo. Very good. Docketed in pencil at head. 'I have no knowledge of Mr Tupper [presumably the poetaster Martin Farquhar Tupper, 1810-89] or of his address. I was in hopes that the madness of collecting autographs had subsided - but I am sorry to perceive, from your letter, that this is not yet the Case.'.…

Proctor was a much loved individual in literary circles, from the days of the London Magazine to the mid-Victorian period, in which he was the dedicatee of both Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair' and Wilkie Collins's 'Woman in White'. His reputation as a poet was international: he was thought highly of by Pushkin. 1p, 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged, with thin strip of paper from mount adhering to blank reverse. The letter reads: 'Dear [Harris?] | Pray tell me where [?] I can have some conversation with you about some patients of the name of [Lealer? Lester?], whom you know. If an interview be difficult, then you will perhaps tell me what you know about them (their Conduct I mean) particularly about Miss Anne [Lealer? Lester?]' From the distinguished autograph collection of the psychiatrist Richard Alfred Hunter (1923-1981), whose collection of 7000 works relating to psychiatry is now in Cambridge University Library. Hunter and his mother Ida Macalpine had a particular interest in the illness of King George III, and their book 'George III and the Mad Business' (1969) suggested the diagnosis of porphyria popularised by Alan Bennett in his play 'The Madness of George III'.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 568 pages. Volume 3 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1870. Text in English. This edition presents the complete correspondence and works of Charles Lamb, a prominent figure of the Romantic era, alongside an essay on his life and literary genius. Compiled and edited by Thomas Purnell and Barry Cornwall, the collection offers a comprehensive overview of Lamb's writings, including his letters, essays, and poetry. The volume provides valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural milieu of early 19th-century England. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 560 pages. Volume 2 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1870. Text in English. This comprehensive collection presents the complete correspondence and literary works of Charles Lamb, a key figure in English Romanticism. Edited by Thomas Purnell and featuring an essay on Lamb's life and genius by Barry Cornwall, this edition offers a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of 19th-century literature. The volume includes letters, essays, and other writings that reflect Lamb's distinctive style and intellectual depth. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 636 pages. Volume 4 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1870. Text in English. This comprehensive edition brings together the complete correspondence and works of Charles Lamb, a key figure of the Romantic era. The collection includes his essays, letters, and literary criticism, offering a deep insight into his life and genius. The volume also features a biographical essay by Barry Cornwall, providing additional context on Lamb's contributions to English literature. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…