Search Results: Authors starting with U from Julian Browning Rare Books & Manuscripts

Islington, postmark 16 September 1843. 1 page 7 x 4 inches, paper toned, with the address leaf. William Upcott (1779-1845), antiquary and autograph collector.

102 Upper Street, Islington, 23 February 1840. 3 pp. 7 x 4 inches, in good condition, light traces of former mounting. The recipient has added the word “Sent” against the wants he has fulfilled. William Upcott (1779-1845), antiquary and autograph collector. “I certainly am the possessor of a considerable number of Franks, both old and modern, a portion being bound up into Volumes, and have nearly completed the House of Peers of the present time, but the Commoners I have not cared for, tho’ I possess a goodly number ...”

Victoria Road, Kensington, 28 January 1850. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches, fine. Thomas Uwins (1782-1857), painter. In 1847 he became keeper of the National Gallery. “His son is no way behind him in gentleness and benevolence, with a touch of young England sitting gracefully about him - Every age has its distinct character - I have lived till every thing around me seems new.”

Widdington, 29 June 1842. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches, some light dust soiling, generally good. Thomas Uwins (1782-1857), painter. In 1847 he became keeper of the National Gallery.

Victoria Road, Kensington, 3 April 1849. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches, tipped on to part of an old album page, in good condition. Thomas Uwins (1782-1857), painter. In 1847 he became keeper of the National Gallery.