Autograph Letter Signed Dated June (13 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First edition / 1st Printing. This 1 1/2 page handwritten letter is on Ward's Cresskill, New Jersey stationary where he and his wife, May McNeer Ward (author of many children's books), resided. The letter discusses sending signed bookplates and press proof of his illustrations from: Little Baptiste, The American Indian Story & Idylls of the King. Signed: "Lynd Ward". Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Inscribed & Signed By Author. Book.

To J.B. Capper, thanking him and accepting the Presidency of the newly formed "High School Club.it will give me pleasure to attend the dinner, and to see around me those who have sat on the team benches, and played in the same 'yards' that I knew so well in my boyhood." Martin was a successful attorney, was influential behind the scenes of Parliament, and published poetry and translations. His version of Goethe's "Faust" (1865), has been reprinted many times, and, indeed, was used for the "Everyman's Library" edition of 1954. Two pages, one sheet used on both sides. Folded for mailing. A Fine letter.

Priestley's first letter to George Macy, founder of the Limited Editions Club, forwards the "introduction [not present] to your TOM JONES you asked me to write. It seems to me to do all that is necessary, covering a good deal of ground, and I hope you will like it. Unless there is some important query, I don't need proof; but I would like a copy of the book when it appears." The holograph note acknowledges receipt of Macy's cheque; Priestley is "glad you like the Introduction" and he looks forward to seeing the book. The Limited Editions Club edition of Fielding's TOM JONES with Priestley's introduction was published in 1931 in an edition of 1500 copies. Faint mailing folds and tiny paper clip marks at upper left corners of each letter, else fine. (#96248).

No Binding. Condition: Good. Quarto, three pages of a four page bi-folium, written neatly in ink on a pictorial letter-sheet, depicting the View from Near the Ferry House, U. S. Side, at Niagra Falls, small oil stain at lower right hand corner, else in very good, clean legible condition. Our knowledge both of Czech and consequently its orthography are non-existent, the identity of the writer could probably be determined by someone without these constraints. The writer has evidently just returned to Europe from America via New York, Havre and thence to Paris. He mentions and presumably describes some of the places he visited in America including Chicago, Michigan, including Huron, Detroit, and St. Clair, Erie, Buffalo, Niagra Falls, et cetera. An interesting and unusual letter recording a Czech traveler's experiences in America. Handwritten.

Condition: Good. Typed Letter Signed, 10.5 x 7 inches, Single Sheet, Very Good.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ALS, 1 page, folded, 7-1/6" x 4-1/2", to a Fred Chapman, ESQ, stationary stamped "6, Royal Ave. Chelsea. S. W.", It reads "Dear Sir, It must be Saturday then if you please as I am specially engaged all Friday. Truly yours J. W. Planche". The Vampire, a play, formally known as "The Vampire; or, The Bride of the Isles", was written by James Robinson Planche. It was premiered on the London stage in 1820 as the first appearance of the vampire as an image of sophistication and nobility.

[2] pp, 8" x 10." Written in neat ink manuscript on recto and verso of a single lined leaf. Very Good. Signed in ink at the end by each of the Signers listed below. Note [misspelling his name at the end]: "Mr. OConner | New York." The Philadelphia Democratic Party's leaders stand squarely behind the National Democratic Party presidential candidates: James Buchanan was Pennsylvania's Favorite Son; and his running mate, John Breckinridge of Kentucky, demonstrated the Party's comfortable alliance with the South and Slavery. As a leading Irish-American Democrat, born to an immigrant father, O'Conor was an important component of the northern Democratic Party's coalition. Before the War he supported Slavery and southern claims of State Rights. After the War, he defended Jefferson Davis against the charge of Treason. "Dear Sir, "In accordance with a time honored custom the Democracy of this City will celebrate the ensuing 4th of July with appropriate ceremonies commencing at 9 o'clock A.M. in Independence Square. On behalf of the Democratic citizens of Philadelphia we have the honour to invite you to be present & address the meeting. "At this time when fanatics and factionists are seeking to undermine the Constitution and impair the Union of these States, it becomes the more necessary that Democrats should convene together and mutually renew the obligations which they owe to their Country to maintain the principles of the Civil and religious liberty and protect the rights of the people and of the several States that form our united Country. "The principles affirmed by the Declaration of Independence & of the Constitution of the United States cannot be too frequently recurred to, but more especially is this recurrence appropriate on the 4th of July and in Independence Square because it is the Anniversary of the one and on this sacred spot both these immortal instruments were adopted & proclaimed. "The Democratic party in the storm as well as in the sunshine has stood by these principles and through her recent National Convention at Cincinnati has again announced them as the landmarks of her political creed. The nomination of James Buchanan for President is a source of the highest gratification, for he is not only Pennsylvania's favorite Son, but his eminent Statesmanship and long & faithful services to his Country have given him a distinguished National reputation and place him high in the regards of every lover of the Union and of Constitutional liberty in the land. So in like manner the nomination for Vice President of John C. Breckenridge, the distinguished son of Kentucky, was equally fortunate & well considered. "With these principles and candidates we cannot fail to achieve a glorious victory. "With the hope that it will suit your convenience to be with us on the occasion in question - . "We are with the highest respect Your friends & fellow Citizens [each individually signed in ink] Dan Dougherty J. R. Snowden John F. Stump J. H. Dohnert James L. Wright Geo. F. Berrell Hugh Clark.".

The letter comprises 2 1/2 pages on bifolium, old folds. Size: 13.5 x 21.5 cm. Handwritten in English. Fredrika Bremer was a pioneer in the Swedish women's movement and a renowned novelist of her time. This letter was written during her long journey through Europe to the Levant. Her diary was translated into English titled "Life in the old world". This part of the journey is devoted to her stay in Switzerland and Italy. Fredrika writes to the publisher Messrs. Ticknor & Fields and expresses her delight that they will publish her "just finished work on Switzerland and Italy". She requests that copies be forwarded "from the author" to six named persons in the United States, suggesting that the payment be deducted from the agreed sum for the American copyright. However, it does not appear that Ticknor actually published the American edition of her work (?). It was published with the imprint of "T.B. Peterson and Brothers" in Philadelphia.

Manuscript in brown ink, single sheet, folding to form [4] sides, small octavo; written on 2 sides; headed Paris, le 5 Juin 1845, a note from Admiral Dupetit-Thouars to the publisher Baudry requesting copies of a course in philosophy; signed at the foot 'A. Du Petit Thouars'; address and postal markings to the last side; original folds; complete, clean and legible. 'Mon cher Monsieur Baudry, je vous prie de vous procurez et de m'envoyer le cours de philosophie de Cousin [Victor Cousin, 1792/1867, philospher and head of th École Éclectique). année 1827 et 1828. J'espère que vous ne trouverez pas mauvais que je m'adresseà vous pour cet objet, ma pensée en agissant ainsi se reporte au passé et c'est puisqu'il me semble que vous m'avez dit que vous vous occupiez de librairie, toutefois veuillez croire que c'està bonne intention que je vous fais cette demande. Veuillez me rapporter au souvenir de M. Gide [the publisher, Casimir Gide] .' Dupetit-Thouars' voyage in the Vénus(1836-1839) was critical to the establishment of a French colonial presence in the Pacific, as well as for the promotion and protection of French commercial activities around the globe. His account, Voyage autour du monde, published between 1840 and 1846, ranks as one of the most important nineteenth century works on Pacific voyages. 'Dupetit-Thouars's account of his stay in California, in 1837, is one of the most important and complete records of the Mexican period. In 1838, the Vénus made a run for Easter Island, further investigated the coast of South America, then sailed for the Galápagos and Marquesas Islands, Tahiti and New Zealand. At Tahiti the expedition forced Queen Pomaré to write a letter to the King of France apologising for mistreatment of French priests, to pay an indemnity, and to salute the French flag. He had also made a treaty with Kamehameha III of Hawaii. After visits to Sydney and Mauritius, the ship sailed home, arriving after a voyage of thirty months?' (Hill).

Condition: Good. Written on both sides of four long (34cm.) sheets Back of 4th leaf used for address, postmark (now gone), etc as this was folded for mailing. Some dark brown spots on all leaves and a few holes with minor loss of a few words or portions of words on the last sheet. Daniel Wheeler was a British Quaker who spent several years in Czarist Russia and is most remembered in American for a lengthy voyage in the 1830s where he spent time in Australia, Tahiti Hawaii, etc. Phoebe is writing to Yarnall to report on Daniel Wheeler's final illness and death. He becme sick on a sea voyage from Britain and was still ill when he came to stay at the Clapp home in New York on April 28th where he remained until he died on June 12th.

Condition: Very Good. Small octavo, one page, on the mourning stationery of his home on the Isle of Wight, Farringford House (Tennyson had lost one of his younger sons in action, and would lose another before the end of the war). Folded twice for posting; a few tiny marks; in excellent condition. The letter is brief enough to quote in full: 'Dear Lady Glenconner, I am deeply distressed not only for myself but also for all of you. Of course one cannot but be very sorry for both of them. I have spoken to L. fully, and he takes a really serious view now, I hope; and has promised not to see her during the war. L. ought to protect her against herself. I cannot write more, for I feel the thing too acutely. It was kind in you to write to me. Ever yours, Tennyson'. Lionel and Clarissa married in March 1918; she was still only 21 years old at the time. They had three children before their divorce in 1928. Each was to remarry (and redivorce) again. Hallam Tennyson (1852-1928), eldest son of the poet laureate Alfred (later 1st Baron), 'had initially sought the governorship of South Australia, but hesitated when it was offered to him in January 1899: Tennyson was influenced by speculation that after Federation the post might be subordinated to that of the governor-general, or even abolished. He arrived in Adelaide in April and proved popular: the press and the people saw him as hardworking, competent, dignified and frugal. Appointed acting governor-general on 4 July 1902 after Lord Hopetoun's unexpected resignation, Tennyson was confirmed in this position in January 1903, at his own request for one year only' ('Australian Dictionary of Biography'). Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Very Good. Blue paper. 19.5 x 16 cm. Horizontal crease. Letter written on one side. No envelope. Text of Letter: "Pittstown June 14th 1849 Mr. George Tibbetts Sir. Enclosed is $5.00 to replace the one you handed me in Trenton. I found when I arrived at home $20.00 in my pocket which I received in Newark but I had forgotten the I had it. I started that day from home after 3:00 Oclock in pursuit of a Black Run away from Georgia and I had not received the Court Bounty as of yet. My run away was headed toward the western country until I interrupted his Travels With respect I remain your friend. William Newc[.?]." We have not been able to identify the writer or recipent of this letter.

No Binding. Condition: Good. Bernis, François-Joachim de Pierre, Comte de, Abbé. Autograph letter in ink, signed. 2 pages, recto & verso, 8vo. Letter written to Francesco Algarotti (1712-64), poet and connaisseur of the arts and sciences, while Bernis was French ambassador in Venice (1752 - 1755) acting as mediator between the Republic and Pope Benedict XIV. Algarotti had returned to Venice from Berlin in 1753 for health reasons. ' Your village Sir is very near to mine. Could we not without wounding either politics or prudence see each other once or twice this summer, if you have no objection? I shall find the means; I shall gladly surprise you ., and bring back to my hamlet ideas and graces unknown to it. My master [the Pope] is a very good negotiator. I think that the republic could not do better either for its glory or for its interest than to refer to him. I have had no merit in this affair except that of having pointed out to [?] Madame the confidence of this government On his return to France in 1755 Bernis was made a papal councillor of state, and in 1756 he was created cardinal by Pope Clement XIII. Bernis was French foreign minister during the first phase of the Seven Years War, as a protégé of Madame de Pompadour (1757-58); he spent his final years as chargé d affaires to the Vatican (1774-94).