HUMBOLDT
(Alexander, Baron von, 1769-1859, Naturalist and Traveller)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed in French with translation, to an unnamed correspondent
saying that he comes "to disturb you again, Sir, with a very indiscreet request. Would you be so kind as to allow a young compatriot who has been sent by the King of Saxony to study here at the École des Mines, Mr. Alex, to take advantage of the Institute's library from time to time ...", 2 sides sm. 8vo., no place (probably Paris), no date, together with an engraving "From the latest portrait from life", published by Johnson Wilson & Co., New York, and a small circular original photo, 2¼" x 1¾",
very slight damage to top right hand corner without affecting the text
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
40758
£1275
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HUMBOLDT
(Alexander, Baron von, 1769-1859, Naturalist and Traveller)
Signature with some text in French from the end of an Autograph Letter Signed
with the subscription in his characteristic upward sloping hand, "your very humble and obedient servant", 4" x 2½", no place, no date,
laid down
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
39318
£350
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HUMPHREY
(Sir George Murray, 1820-1896, Deputy Professor & Professor of Anatomy at Cambridge, 1847-1883)
Autograph letter signed to Mr Durham,
saying he must "after all give up the pleasure of being with you tomorrow", having "contrived to pick up a cold with the usual bronchial worry", which prohibits "socialism of the agreeable kind ... I am very sorry thus to play truant" from "under your auspices ... a very pleasant gathering", 2 sides 7" x 4½", Grove Lodge, Cambridge, 14th July
laid down by blank fourth side
Item Date:
1887
Stock No:
54170
£45
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HUXLEY
(Sir Julian Sorrell, 1887-1975, Zoologist & Philosopher)
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Henderson
"venturing to send you a copy of my first book, of which I have just had some advance copies sent me (proud moment for a budding author!) ..." , he continues that he does not expect her to read it "but only that you accept it as the only thing I have at present to offer in return for all your kindness to me at West Park - a tangible memento. Also, i discovered on reaching Liverpool that my fountain pen was missing. It is of no particular consequence as it is both old & cheap, but if you should happen to see it lying about, I should be much obliged if you could send it to me here. It is a 'Blackbird' ..." with a postscript that he has also left his address book behind, 3 sides 8vo., 27 Westbourne Square, London, 16th September
Item Date:
1912
Stock No:
40098
£125
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HUXLEY
(Thomas Henry, 1825-1895, Biologist)
Fine Autograph Testimonial Signed recommending Dr ALLCHIN
(William Henry, 1846–1912, Physician and lecturer on comparative anatomy, physiology, pathology and medicine at Westminster Hospital) saying that he "has on several occasions acted as assistant examiner in Physiology for the Science & Art Department and I am very glad to certify to the conscientious and able manner in which he has discharged the duties of the office ...", 2 sides 8vo.., 4 Marlborough Place, London, 19th July
Item Date:
1876
Stock No:
39170
£275
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