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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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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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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JENNER
(Sir William, 1815-1898, from 1861 Physician to Queen Victoria, from 1868 1st Baronet)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Milward
about some horses, saying that he “took the pair out yesterday but the side chafed [?] down so that I could not use it today - Tomorrow I go to Osbourne. Nicholls thinks & I agree with him that he had better take the horses back to Easts. He says they do not go as a pair & I have written the enclosed for him to take with him to Easts...”, 2 sides 8vo., Greenwood, Bishops Waltham, 18th August
Item Date:
1892
Stock No:
43237
£275
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