[METASTASIO
(Pietro, 1698-1782, Italian Poet, from 1729 Court poet at Vienna)]
Engraved Title Page of his 'Alcide al Bivio'
('Hercules at the Cross-Roads'), a musical spectacle for the wedding of Archduke Joseph (later Joseph II) and Princess Isabella of Parma, drawn and engraved by J. Schmutzer, with a rococo border, incorporating an eagle at the top and putti at the bottom corners, 8½" x 6¾" (22cm x 17.1cm), Vienna,
Item Date:
1760
Stock No:
50811
£75
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METCALFE
(John, b. 1891, English Novelist)
Greetings card signed to 'Roughie', William Nicol Roughead,
(publisher and editor) with an attractive design of a town house on the front, 'The Green Door', in green and black, by Nesta Clive-Smith, 5" x 4", no place, no date, c.
Item Date:
1960
Stock No:
15248
£15
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METEYARD
(Eliza, 1816-1879, Writer, Journalist, Essayist and Authority on Wedgwood Pottery and its Creator)
Fine Long Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Drysdale
telling her that she had "accomplished my small journey on Friday - both pleasantly and safely - and found my little home bright and cheerful. My poor invalid was however not so well - and had been failing again - for some days previously so that had I remained your guest a little longer - the chance is I should have been sent for. She is but the mere shadow of a shade - no flesh on any of her bones - and our good surgeon has now had her back plaistered [sic] to give it strength and keep the bones from protruding. She however still comes down stairs - though I must shortly house her upstairs like the frailest of hot-house plants. She has already worn your charming gift and highly prizes it. She thanks you heartily ... I do not feel very well myself this morning. This plunge into business and care suits me rather ill after a month's laziness. I hope Dr Lane has returned and is better for his little respite. Present my best love to Mrs Lane ... I thank her for all her courtesies - as I do you my dear Lady Drysdale ... I met Mr Howitt on Saturday at the London Library. He said all were well at Esher ...", 4 sides 8vo., Wildwood, Hampstead, 12th October
Item Date:
1868
Stock No:
41533
£150
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MEYERSTEIN
(E.[dward] H.[arry] W.[illiam], 1889-1952, English Writer and Scholar, writer of the life of Thomas Chatterton)
"Cockadoodledont for a Little Girl" the doggerel by E. H. W. Meyerstein and the Pictures by Peggy Norgate, inscribed and dated on the front free endpaper
"Helen Muir from the writer, April 1941. This for a little girl of four - and, with it, what exceeds all price, A little piece of safe advice: WHEN YOU WANT MORE, CRY OUT FOR MORE.", 8vo., Cecil Palmer, London,
slightly foxed throughout
Item Date:
1941
Stock No:
31053
£150
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MEYERSTEIN
(E.[dward] H.[arry] W.[illiam], 1889-1952, English Writer and Scholar, writer of the life of Thomas Chatterton)
"In Time of War", Poems with an inscription in capital letters,
"The Book of Helen and of David Muir, and may its Lure in time Ensure they both Endure, with Smiles Joy-pure Woes thought past Cure" with the date in a pattern, 1944, 8vo., The Richards Press, London,
Item Date:
1942
Stock No:
31052
£75
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