JEKYLL
(Gertrude, 1843-1932, English Horticulturalist and Garden Designer)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Dunn
thanking him for his letter "which I now return. I am truly thankful to know how well they have borne up against the shock & great difficulties of the last five weeks. Your visit will be the greatest help and comfort ...", 1 side 8vo., Queen's House, Cheyne Walk headed paper, 27th March
Item Date:
1907
Stock No:
41545
£325
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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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