HUXLEY
(Sir Julian Sorrell, 1887-1975, Zoologist & Philosopher)
Fine signature on card
4” x 3”, no place, July
Item Date:
1930
Stock No:
42684
£35
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HUXLEY
(Thomas Henry, 1825-1895, Biologist)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to J. H. CHAMBERLAIN
(John Henry, 1831-1883, Architect based in Birmingham) saying that “Far be it from me to forget the Birmingham & Midland Institute & the many kind receptions I have met with from its members - but I have had a warning to abstain from all work that can be avoided and I am sorry to say that I must give you the Popes answer ‘Non possumus’...”, 2 side 8vo., 26 Abbey Place, London, NW, 21st July, date not clear but
Item Date:
1875
Stock No:
42673
£250
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HUXLEY
(Thomas Henry, 1825-1895, Biologist)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to S. Squire SPRIGGE
(Sir (Samuel) Squire, 1860-1937, Medical Editor and Author) saying that he is “trying to get to the bottom of the many letters which accumulated during my late absences in the Canaries & Madeira. I have just come across the enclosed. I hasten to send it to you as it entirely alters the aspect of Mr Baiters action. I do not remember giving him the privilege to speak in express terms but I should not like to say that my words may have been incapable of that interpretation...”, 3 sides 8vo., 4 Marlborough Place, London, 7th June
Item Date:
1890
Stock No:
42932
£175
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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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