BRIGHT
(John, 1811-1889, Radical Statesman and Orator)
Engaging autograph letter signed to the Revd Samuel Clarkson,
of Broughton, Manchester, thanking him for "the kindness which dictated the lines" accompanying "your note", unfortunately he is "in no way worthy of the compliments of Poets ... effusions of this nature" in the newspapers "make me blush", he cannot come up to "your standard of duty" and has "a nervous apprehension" about "the ordinary labour of Parl[iamentar]y life -- A few weeks will show", ending "In future, I must urge you to take a better subject when the poetic fit is on", 4 sides 16mo, Rochdale, 26th January
traces of former guard
Item Date:
1858
Stock No:
52905
£65
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BRIGHT
(John, 1811-1889, Radical Orator and Statesman)
Autograph Note Signed,
admitting "the Bearer to the Gallery of the House of Commons", 1 side 8vo., 20th February
Item Date:
1885
Stock No:
14747
£15
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BROOKE
(Sir James, 1803-1868, Raja of Sarawak)
Signature and subscription
"sincerely yours", on a slip of paper, 4½" x 2", no place, no date
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
41689
£75
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BROUGHAM
(Henry, 1778-1868, Anti-Slaver & Writer, Lord Chancellor 1830-1834, from 1830 Baron Brougham & Vaux)
End of "In Chancery" Document with fine signature
Item Date:
1833
Stock No:
6995
£12
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[BROUGHAM
(Henry, 1778-1868, Anti-Slaver & Writer, Lord Chancellor 1830-1834, from 1830 Baron Brougham & Vaux)
Unsigned carte de visite photo
showing him sitting on a chair with a book on his knee, reading to a young boy, 4" x 2½", no place, no date,
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
29738
£45
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