PARRY
(Sir William E., 1790-1855, Admiral, Arctic Explorer)
Formal Autograph Letter to Mrs Bowles
saying that “Captain Parry presents his compts to Captain and Mrs Bowles, and is extremely sorry that an engagement to dine out of town on Monday next will prevent him the honor of waiting upon them on that day. Captain P. begs to offer his best thanks to Capt and Mrs Bowles for their kindness in inviting him to accompany them to the French Play, which, had it been in his power, he should have had very great pleasure in doing...”, 1 side 8vo., Charles Street, 23rd March
Item Date:
1824
Stock No:
43112
£175
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PARRY
(Sir William E., 1790-1855, Admiral, Arctic Explorer)
Fine long Autograph Letter Signed to “My dear Anne”
saying that “So far as a lame hand (not a lame excuse!) will allow me, I hasten to say that, unless you wish your dear Boy to remain in India - i.e. n some other ship there (which I should not suppose you do) I would advise you to do nothing till he comes to England. An application so long before-hand could do no good even if the present Ministers remain in so long; because no arrangement can well be made for this purpose months before-hand. In fact, I should not, if it were my own case, ‘agitate’ in the matter till near the time of Cleopatra’s return - and then, if Lord Jn Russell is in, a word from Edward would secure what you want, which is no very great favour after all. If, however, you fear losing your present interest, the only thing will be to ask at once to have him transferred to the flag-ship in the E. Indies (the Hastings) which I suppose will stay out the Admiral’s (Austen’s) full time - namely 2 years more. So you must judge for yourself between these 2 plans. We cordially rejoice at your good accounts of Tom - Lucy is especially interested in all you say for she is very fond of your boy and I do not wonder...”, 3 sides 8vo., Haslar, Gosport, 11th February
Item Date:
1852
Stock No:
43295
£275
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PEARY SUGGESTS REPRINTING PART OF HIS RECENT BOOK AS A MAGAZINE ARTICLE
PEARY
(Robert Edwin, 1856-1920, American Naval Commander and Explorer, generally accepted as the first person to reach the North Pole in 1909)
Long Typed Letter Signed to Mrs B. S. Boyd in Knoxville
saying he received her letter on his "return to the city. I deeply regret that I am so pressed for time at present that I shall not be able to furnish an article for you paper ... Perhaps it will serve your purpose to reprint (with the permission of the publishers, F. A. Stokes ...) some portion of my recent book, 'The North Pole', published by them. If this idea meets your approval, I will suggest that you write the Stokes Company at once ... I have written them asking them to forward you a copy of 'The North Pole', which I will ask you to give to your boy, with my compliments. I am heartily in favor with the objects of your league, and trust that you may have the fullest measure of success ...", 1 side A4, 'The Dresden', 2226 Conn. Ave., Washington, D.C., 23rd April 1911, together with a copy of the programme for the Presentation of Peary's flag to the National Geographic Society, 4 sides 4to., Constitution Hall, Washington, 6th May 1955, the letter
Item Date:
1911
Stock No:
41482
£775
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PONTING
(Herbert George, 1870-1935, Photographer with Scott's Last Polar Expedition)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to an unknown correspondent
thanking him for his "request and I have pleasure in sending you my autograph herewith. Very truly yours, H. G. Ponting ...", 1 side A4, 44 Oxford Mansion, Oxford Circus, London W.1., 10th April
Item Date:
1931
Stock No:
41530
£750
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PONTING
(Herbert George, 1870-1935, Photographer with Scott's Last Polar Expedition)
Fine signature and inscription
"British Antarctic Expedition, 1910-13" on a card 3½" x 2¼", no place but circa
Item Date:
1931
Stock No:
41531
£500
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