CARLYLE
(Thomas, 1795-1881, Historian)
Autograph reply written on the last page of a letter to him from George MANNERS
in which he has asked Carlyle a favour, he explains that he presumes "you to be a German Scholar, and as I am ambitious enough to hope to become one I venture to ask you if you will so far oblige me as to give me a list of the books most likely to facilitate the study of the language ... I have an intense desire to understand Goethe & Schiller in their own language ..." Carlyle has listed a German Grammar and a Dictionary but says "(they, or almost any two such books, that are handiest), Lessing's Fabels (to attempt reading) - push along, with energy, with constancy, keeping your eyes well open ...", 4 lines by Carlyle on the final sheet of 4 sides 8vo., London, 25th October
Item Date:
1838
Stock No:
40094
£175
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JAMES MOFFAT ASKING CARLYLE FOR A SPIRITUAL PATH
CARLYLE
(Thomas, 1795-1881, Historian)
Letter signed ("T. Carlyle"), written in the hand of Carlyle's niece and amanuensis Mary Aitken to James MOFFAT
(c. 1839-1915, Draper, Sewing Machine and Bicycle Dealer in Yeovil) saying "It seems to me beyond all question that Christianity in every part and shape of it, is worthy of the best and deepest consideration from every serious pious minded man. What any further notions on the subject may be & do not at present state but I will practically recommend to you the following list of reading which you will find in the last volume (people's edit) of Carlyles's Translation of Meister viz; Meister's Travels Chapters 11 & 12 (if indeed you have not already read the whole work, which is well worth your while). Kinder slightly symbolised or poetic forms you will there find what I have long considered the truest and wisest utterance concerning Education and religion that has hitherto been published by any man. In fact if you read the whole volume and again read it till it becomes significant & you feel and understand it, the task will be well worth your while ...", 2 sides 8vo., with integral blank, and original envelope, 5 Cheyne Row, Chelsea, 31st December 1875, together with a fine Albumen Carte de visite Photo by Francis Earl of the recipient, possibly with his signature on the verso, 4" x 2½", Worcester, circa
Item Date:
1875
Stock No:
41583
£425
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CARR
(Sir William, 1912-1977, Newspaper Proprietor)
Typed Letter Signed with autograph salutation and subscription to Lord WAVERLEY
(John Anderson, 1882-1958, Statesman), congratulating him "on your well deserved honour ...", 1 side 4to., 30 Bouverie Street, EC4, 9th December
Item Date:
1957
Stock No:
5497
£15
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CARROLL
(Lewis, Charles Dodgson, 1832-1898, Author of 'Alice in Wonderland')
Fine long Autograph Letter Signed to Butler, the father of his young friend Olive Butler
explaining "an (apparent) liberty which I propose to take this week, in sending Olive a copy of 'Sylvie and Bruno Concluded'. Without some explanation it might look like a sort of 'feeler' towards renewing negotations as to being allowed to try to establish a friendship with her. So let me assure you that I have no such idea, and that I still abide loyally by the decision to which you and Mrs Butler have come ..." he continues that it would be "a great pity, for no better reason than that you and I hold different views as to the expediency of friendships between old gentlemen and young ladies, to leave my gift incomplete ..." and he hopes that Olive will be allowed to accept Volume II, he ends with his wishes for Christmas, 3 sides 8vo., The Chestnuts, Guildford, 25th December
Item Date:
1893
Stock No:
36018
£6250
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CARTLAND
(Dame Barbara, 1901-2000, Actress and Author)
Cheerful Signed Christmas Card Colour Photograph,
showing her standing half length, full face, in an off the shoulder dress with pink appliqué and shoulder trains, holding her pekinese, inscribed below in pink ink "With love and every blessing", 1 side 6¼" x 5" on stout card 9¼" x 6", Camfield Place, Hatfield,
Item Date:
1984
Stock No:
56406
£175
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