THE KING'S THEATRE, HAYMARKET
TRENCH
(Sir Frederick William, 1775-1859, M.P. and General)
Autograph Note Signed to his printer, with transcription,
being an insertion about Mr. Laporte, who "with great Liberality offered his theatre to their Majestys - gratis - altho' the day fixed on was that on which he intended to have his own annual Benefit, whereupon the King [William IV] was ... pleased to intimate that he would honor the opera house by going there in State ... a great advantage to Mr Laporte", especially if the decorations were allowed to remain "till the End of the Season - But unfortunate Circumstances having disappointed all Mr Laportes Expectations the Committee resolved to present him with the Sum of £50 ... We must date it Jun 16 before the Kings Death [20th June 1837] & I will date my Letter on the same Day", original alterations, 2 sides 8vo., no date, c.
old transparent strip in margin of verso without loss
Item Date:
1837
Stock No:
50427
£75
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[TROCHU
(Louis Jules, 1815-1896, French General and politician, President of the Government of National Defence, 4th September 1870 - 22nd January 1871 and Head of State)]
Unsigned Carte-de-visite Portrait Photograph,
by the London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company, titled 'Governor of Paris', showing him head and shoulders, three quarter face, in full dress military uniform, 3¼" x 2¼" oval in margins 4" x 2½", no place, no date, circa
neat early identification across top of blank background
Item Date:
1870
Stock No:
54872
£125
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TRYON
(Sir George, 1832-1893, Vice-Admiral, Lost in the 'Victoria' in collision with the 'Camperdown' off Tripoli)
Fine Signature
on a piece of paper with 'Vice-Admiral' printed on it, 3½" x 2½", no place, no date
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
41440
£125
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TRYON
(Sir George, 1832-1893, Vice-Admiral, Lost in the ‘Victoria’ in collision with the ‘Camperdown’ off Tripoli)
Fine Autograph letter marked ‘Private’ signed, to Capt SUCKLING
(Thomas, 1844-1922) telling him that “the position of several of our chief officers & others in Coast Guard... is not well defined. I have sketched out something which I enclose. I propose Co. in Commd of Cruisers should bear the uniform of Ch.W.O. with the distinguishing marks of a Lieutenant, this gives them tail coat and frock coat... It is inexcusable that all should not be organised as to fit in when called to serve afloat, as it is, it is impossible. Please to give the subject your attention, freely criticise the draft I send and propose any plan that comes to you that you think is preferable...”, 2 sides 8vo., Admiralty headed paper, 18th October
Item Date:
1890
Stock No:
42748
£375
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GLASS PLATE OF THE APACHE SCOUT 'PEACHES'
[TSO-AY
(Chiricahua Raider and U.S. Apache Scout)]
Rare Positive Glass Plate Portrait Photograph by Ben WITTICK
(1845-1903, Pioneer Photographer of the South-West United States), showing him in the dress of an Apache Scout, holding a rifle cross-ways and advancing through the bush towards the camera with a determined look, 4" x 3½", no place, no date but
Item Date:
1885
Stock No:
56541
£475
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