THE ARCHAEOLOGIST AS PHILOSOPHER - CARTER AND THE MYSTERIOUS MISS IONIDES
CARTER
(Howard, 1874-1939, Painter and Archaeologist, Discoverer of the Tomb of Tutankhamun)
Fine long Autograph Letter Signed to Miss IONIDES
(Helen Euphrosyne, 1871-1967, Daughter of Constantine Alexander, 1833-1900, Art Patron and Collector) starting "Who would a poet understand must first visit the poet's land." and going on "To be in Athens is to realize how the unfettered life of an Ant, obeying all the laws of nature, grew, blossomed, faded and alas died. So much is it the case that one wonders whether such marvels were due to any mortal hand, or to the Gods themselves. However, they tell us that this and that was made at such and such a time, or in such and such a moment, and they even stick labels thereon. Phew! Who cares. Fancy Nature labelling her rose. Was then an art created to Bradshaw? Or was it not under suitable conditions, true environment, that the nursery well raised her child? In the harbour the wee 'Ophris' (renamed 'Turine') bubbles like a cork. With a sturdy Captain and crew of eleven we board her tomorrow and plough the waves to the isles in the sea. With every kind thought to Miss Stevens and yourself. Yours sincerely, Howard Carter. Perhaps better known as 'Kolokithi' ...", 4 sides 8vo., with original autograph envelope, Hotel de la Grande-Bretagne, Athens, 10th September
Item Date:
1933
Stock No:
40687
£3750
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CERNAN
(Eugene Andrew, 1934-2017, American astronaut who left his spacecraft for more than two hours of extravehicular activity during the Gemini 9 mission, also on Apollo17)
Fine large NASA photo signed and inscribed,
"To David with my Best wishes" showing the Nighttime Launch of Apollo 17, 10" x 8", no place, no date but photo
Item Date:
1979
Stock No:
41458
£350
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CERNAN
(Eugene Andrew, 1934-2017, American astronaut who left his spacecraft for more than two hours of extravehicular activity during the Gemini 9 mission, also on Apollo17)
Fine large NASA photo signed and inscribed,
"To Rose Best wishes" showing him three quarters length in his space suit, 10" x 8", no place, no date
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
41462
£350
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COBHAM
(Sir Alan J., 1894-1973, Aviator)
Fine Typed Letter Signed "Alan C" with autograph subscription and salutation, to Cyril Wood OBE
saying he is "distressed to learn about the trouble you have been having and the fact you were in hospital. A torn retina is a very serious matter. You may remember my dear wife suddenly developed a torn retina whilst we were in the West Indies. It is a pity you could not get to Moorfields Eye Hospital as Stallard is such a great surgeon. However, I believe that the secret of the success of an operation for a torn retina depends 50% on the patient. Dear Gladys was marvellous; she lay still without moving on her side for three weeks and after two operations she got her sight back completely ...", 1 side 8vo., Tarrant Rushton Airfield, nr Blandord, Dorset, 25th May
Item Date:
1962
Stock No:
40898
£125
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COBHAM
(Sir Alan J., 1894-1973, Aviator)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed in full to Sir George ROBEY
(1869-1954, Music Hall Comedian) telling. him that he has “received the cheque for £100 that you asked Mr Morgan to forward to me. I hardly know how to thank you for so great a kindness. After all that you had done, in entering the aeroplane for the Kings Cup, it was a kindness that I had never anticipated, & I thank you not only for the cheque, but your absolute true sportsmanship. I have just returned from Gothenburg in Sweden, where there has been a great International Flying exhibition & contests. I was successful in winning the traffic aeroplane contest, running between Gothenburg and Copenhagen for 5 days carrying the greatest load at teh fastest speed with the lowest fuel consumption. The prize was 15,000 crowns & a Gold Cup presented by the Crown Prince of Sweden. Incidentally, I took the Crown Prince’s two sons on their first flight accompanied by Sir Samuel Hoare & Admiral Mark Kerr. I did all this with the new type DH50 machine. In Sweden, in fact everywhere of late, I find that I am generally known to people as ‘Sir George Robey’s Pilot’ so I feel sure that the Kings Cup event ‘sunk in’. I hope it will not be the last time I shall be in your service...”, 2 sides 4to., 67a Golder’s Green Road, NW11 but on Stage Lane Aerodrome headed paper, 21st August
Item Date:
1923
Stock No:
41813
£325
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