SOMERSET
(11th Duke of, Edward Adolphus Seymour, 1775-1855, President of the Royal Institution)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Alderman Thorp,
concerning his "application ... coming from such a Meeting, imposes upon me the obligation of writing a reply ... though not ... of answering the questions ... There are channels through which, undoubtedly, my testimony upon those points is to be obtained ...", 1 side 4to, Maiden Bradley, 6th August
Item Date:
1818
Stock No:
3155
£20
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SOUTH
(Sir James, 1785-1867, Astronomer)
Autograph Letter Signed to L. SULIVAN
(Laurence, 1783-1866, Superintendent of Military Accounts, 1811-1826, Deputy Secretary for War, 1826-1851) telling him that “On Thursday next there will be a Transit of Mercury over the Sun’s face - the Planet will glide on it at about Eleven in the forenoon and will be visibly on it at this place till about 4 o’clock in the afternoon - that is if the weather be fine... if yourself and family, or any of you would be content to run the risk of disappointment from interposed clouds, I shall be most happy to see you here, and do all in my power to shew it you in the best manner I am able. Let me list to the Ladies however that they wrap themselves up warmly, particularly about the feet, as it is to be hoped that they may be able to observe it with the large telescope in the open air...”, 2 sides 8vo., Observatory, Kensington, 6th November
Item Date:
1848
Stock No:
42139
£500
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STEPHENSON
(Robert 1803-1859, civil engineer, only son of George Stephenson)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Charles Hood
saying that he is "on the point of leaving town for a few days ... I may return by next Tuesday. If after that day I can give any deputation to Sir B. Hall in reference to the subject of your letter I shall be glad to do so as I fully coincide with your views ...", 1 side 4to., 34 Gloucester Square, 12th March
Item Date:
1856
Stock No:
40456
£350
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STORRS
(Sir Ronald, 1881-1955, Orientalist, Governor of Jerusalem)
Fine signature on card
5½" x3½", "New Year's Day"
Item Date:
1948
Stock No:
41327
£25
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STORRS
(Sir Ronald, 1881-1955, Orientalist)
Good signature,
8th November
Item Date:
1947
Stock No:
27208
£15
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