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 Letter Signed to S. Squire SPRIGGE
(Sir (Samuel) Squire, 1860-1937, Medical Editor and Author) saying that he is “trying to get to the bottom of the many letters which accumulated during my late absences in the Canaries & Madeira. I have just come across the enclosed. I hasten to send it to you as it entirely alters the aspect of Mr Baiters action. I do not remember giving him the privilege to speak in express terms but I should not like to say that my words may have been incapable of that interpretation...”, 3 sides 8vo., 4 Marlborough Place, London, 7th June
Item Date:
1890
Stock No:
42932
£175
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HUXLEY
(Sir Julian Sorrell, 1887-1975, Zoologist & Philosopher)
Fine signature on card
4” x 3”, no place, July
Item Date:
1930
Stock No:
42684
£35
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HUXLEY
(Thomas Henry, 1825-1895, Biologist)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to J. H. CHAMBERLAIN
(John Henry, 1831-1883, Architect based in Birmingham) saying that “Far be it from me to forget the Birmingham & Midland Institute & the many kind receptions I have met with from its members - but I have had a warning to abstain from all work that can be avoided and I am sorry to say that I must give you the Popes answer ‘Non possumus’...”, 2 side 8vo., 26 Abbey Place, London, NW, 21st July, date not clear but
Item Date:
1875
Stock No:
42673
£250
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JENNER
(Sir William, 1815-1898, from 1861 Physician to Queen Victoria, from 1868 1st Baronet)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Holshoun
regretting that he is “unable to accept your kind invitation for 31st inst. Wishing you success in your undertaking...”, 1 side 8vo., 63 Brook Street, Grosvenor Square, 25th July
Item Date:
1875
Stock No:
42158
£175
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