GOODWIN
(Harvey, 1818-1891, Mathematician and Antiquary, Dean of Ely then, from 1869, Bishop of Carlisle)
Autograph Letter in the third person to Dr. George Phillips, 1804-1892,
Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge, accepting his "polite invitation" for dinner on the 9th June (honorary degree day), with autograph envelope front, 1 side 8vo., Deanery, Ely, 25th May
Item Date:
1862
Stock No:
50062
£35
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GOODWIN
(Harvey, 1818-1891, Mathematician and Antiquary, Dean of Ely then, from 1869, Bishop of Carlisle)
Signature 'H. Carlisle' and subscription from a letter,
no date, circa
Item Date:
1880
Stock No:
54620
£15
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GOULD
(John, 1804-1881, Ornithologist & Publisher)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to the Rev. Edwin SIDNEY
(1798-1872), sending him a "plate ... but I regret to say I have not a colour impression ... I have however thrown a little colour over a plain one and ... now differs but little from the plate issued. They have been sent off by rail and I hope they will arrive in time and suit your purpose ... if so pray do me the favour to keep them ...", 2 sides 8vo., 20 Broad Street, 4th March
small tear on top edge with some loss of text
Item Date:
1852
Stock No:
26572
£750
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GOULD
(John, 1804-1881, Ornithologist & Publisher)
Fine letter signed to J. H. Hope Edwards
telling him that he trusts "that three or four years at the farthest will bring my work on the 'Birds of Great Britain' to a close; I am in fact looking forward to its being finished before that length of time has elapsed. I sincerely hope you will continue your late son's subscription to this standard work on our native birds ...", he says that if he does he "will be a gainer as the parts you possess will be of little value without the remainder ...", 2 sides 8vo., 26 Charlotte Street, Bedford Square, London, 13th January
Item Date:
1868
Stock No:
32664
£475
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GOULD
(John, 1804-1881, Ornithologist & Publisher)
Fine Letter Signed to W. A. J. Amhurst
saying that "Lord Lilford when here a few days ago told me he will be happy to present to you a fine Cock Ring-necked Pheasant, if you will accept it. Perhaps you will write to him or to me saying how it is to be sent .." giving Lord Lilford's address in Northamptonshire, he continues that he has "been looking out for the other Pheasants you wish for but have not found any ..." and passes on the recommendation that he writes to "Baily is a good person to write to and he thinks may be depended upon ...", 3 sides 8vo., 26 Charlotte Street, Bedford Square, 26th April
Item Date:
1867
Stock No:
38819
£475
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