HUXLEY
(Thomas Henry, 1825-1895, Biologist)
Fine Autograph Testimonial Signed recommending Dr ALLCHIN
(William Henry, 1846–1912, Physician and lecturer on comparative anatomy, physiology, pathology and medicine at Westminster Hospital) saying that he "has on several occasions acted as assistant examiner in Physiology for the Science & Art Department and I am very glad to certify to the conscientious and able manner in which he has discharged the duties of the office ...", 2 sides 8vo.., 4 Marlborough Place, London, 19th July
Item Date:
1876
Stock No:
39170
£275
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HUXLEY
(Thomas Henry, 1825-1895, Biologist)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Dr ALLCHIN
(William Henry, 1846–1912, Physician and lecturer on comparative anatomy, physiology, pathology and medicine at Westminster Hospital) saying he is"sorry that it is not practicable for me to comply with your wish. My work begins at South Kensington on the 1st October and I shall have many things to attend to on that day. Moreover I am afraid that I take a different view from you about the desireableness [sic] of small schools - at least so far as the Institutes are concerned ...", 3 sides 8vo., 4 Marlborough Place, 25th July
Item Date:
1878
Stock No:
39172
£275
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HUXLEY
(Sir Julian Sorrell, 1887-1975, Zoologist & Philosopher)
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Henderson
"venturing to send you a copy of my first book, of which I have just had some advance copies sent me (proud moment for a budding author!) ..." , he continues that he does not expect her to read it "but only that you accept it as the only thing I have at present to offer in return for all your kindness to me at West Park - a tangible memento. Also, i discovered on reaching Liverpool that my fountain pen was missing. It is of no particular consequence as it is both old & cheap, but if you should happen to see it lying about, I should be much obliged if you could send it to me here. It is a 'Blackbird' ..." with a postscript that he has also left his address book behind, 3 sides 8vo., 27 Westbourne Square, London, 16th September
Item Date:
1912
Stock No:
40098
£125
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JENNER
(Sir William, 1815-1898, from 1861 Physician to Queen Victoria, from 1868 1st Baronet)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Holshoun
regretting that he is “unable to accept your kind invitation for 31st inst. Wishing you success in your undertaking...”, 1 side 8vo., 63 Brook Street, Grosvenor Square, 25th July
Item Date:
1875
Stock No:
42158
£175
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JOHNS
(Charles Alexander, 1811-1874, Headmaster of Helston School, 1843-1847, Published Popular Works of Natural History and Educational Manuals)
Autograph Letter Signed to J.B. Chandler,
(Housemaster at Winchester College), saying that he is "very pleased to hear that so many of the alumni of your noble old College have an eye for the earth and its products, and that they find my humble little book useful ... I have some interesting Swiss plants in flower now" including some "I gathered last summer in the Gorner Gratt. I have also found two campanula and orchis pyramidalis in the neighbourhood ... also geranium pyrenaecium ... P.S. I heartily congratulate you on your well-deserved victory on Saturday", 3 sides 8vo., Winton House, Winchester, 4th July
has been mounted on outer fold with slight browning
Item Date:
1870
Stock No:
12719
£45
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