Talbot John 1791 (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good Condition. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Second Edition. Includes Note referring to page 142. In original boards, professionally bound with cloth spine and new end papers. Boards soiled, little edge wear and bumped corners. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 145 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 pound or less. Category: Religion & Theology; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request.

This British nobleman took the family's ancient but decrepit manse and built the magnificent castle known as Alton Towers that stands today; well known as the lay leader of English Catholicism in his day, his philanthropic pursuits included constructing a monastery, church and schools and earned him the nickname "Good Earl John." Large bold signature in brown ink, 2 3/4" X 1 3/4" (tipped to 4½" X 7" album leaf), n.p., n.y. Very good. Slight age toning. Below this clipped signature is tipped another slip (3" X 2½") on which is penned in minute 19th century script: "The autograph of John Talbot is the Earl of Shrewsbury the great book collector -- it is genuine & I got it from a person who purchased it in a copy of Wordsworth at the Alton Towers Sale of his library," signed "Hahnhaus." Christie & Mason auctioned off most of the Alton Towers household treasures in July and August of 1857, including a large library.

8vo. 1 page. Accepting the patronage for a charity fair: "You are quite welcome to put me down as a Patron to the Fancy Fair to be held on the 20th of June next. I shall endeavour to send some contributions for the object of the charity [.]". - With traces of old mounting on the verso.