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

Undated. 4 x 5 inches, in very good condition, some light fold marks, marked ‘Personal, By Hand’ by the King. Royal monogram on envelope flap. King George VI (reigned 1936-1952). Sir Edward Peacock (1871-1962) was made Receiver General to the Duchy of Cornwall, which entailed dealing with the Royal finances, in 1929. For these services, he was knighted by George V in 1934. He was Receiver General until the death of George VI in 1952. Peacock was in Washington, D.C. during World War II, liaising between the United States government and the Bank of England. Just before the war, he and Montagu Norman were asked by Admiral John Henry Godfrey of Naval Intelligence to find him a personal assistant. He found and recruited Ian Fleming, who later wrote the James Bond novels.

Munich, 1807. In German, untranslated. 1 page 8 x 6 inches, one neat filing hole, in good condition. Charles Albert Vacchiery (1745-1807), historian of Bavaria, distinguished academic and administrator at the university of Munich.

1909-1948. 11 pp. 10 x 8 inches. Horace Annesley Vachell (1861 –1955), prolific English writer of novels, plays, short stories, essays and autobiographical works.

Undated [c.1930]. 10 lines, in French (with separate transcription and translation) on card, folio, in fine condition. Pierre Valdagne (1854-1937), French novelist and dramatist. This presentation statement was prepared for publication in the famous anthology Pax Mundi. Livre D'or De La Paix (Geneva, 1932), which contained numerous autograph facsimile statements about the prospects for World Peace. It was prepared by the World League for Peace with the approval of the League of Nations.

Hotel Bristol, Burlington Gardens, 9 & 19 July 1890. Two oblong cards, 2 x 5 inches, written on both sides, with metallic stickers affixed, reading ILLUSION. With an original envelope, forwarded from Buckingham Palace to Harley Street (second stamp affixed, postage due charge deleted). Jean Marie Constantin Joseph "Jan" van Beers (1852 – 1927), Belgian painter and illustrator, the son of the poet Jan van Beers. They are sometimes referred to as Jan van Beers the elder and Jan van Beers the younger. In 1884, Jan Van Beers produced the pen-and-ink sketches for the edition de luxe of his father's poetry. he became the leader of a group of young artists, the "Van Beers clique." This group included the artists Piet Verhaert (1852–1908), Alexander Struys (1852–1941), and Jef Lambeaux (1852–1908). They were well known for their mischievous and eccentric behaviour, including walking around Antwerp dressed in historic costumes.

Rutgers College, New Brunswick, 9 June & 10 July 1893. 2 letters 8 x 5 inches, minor blemishes only. John Charles Van Dyke (1856-1932), art critic and librarian.

London, 4 August 1872. 1 page 8½ x 5½ inches, right margin slightly ragged, otherwise good. Johann Georg Varrentrapp (1809-1886), German doctor, one of the pioneers of public health care in Germany. Influenced by Edwin Chadwick he studied public health care, workers' housing , protection against infectious diseases, vaccination, the water supply and the proper sanitation of cities, the prison system, etc.

Manchester, 23 July 1845. 2 pp. 9 x 7 inches, fine. Robert Vaughan (1795–1868), Congregationalist minister, Professor of History in the University of London, 1830–43, and President of the Independent College, Manchester, 1843-57. He founded, and for a time edited the British Quarterly. He wrote, among various other works, A History of England under the Stuarts, Revolutions of race in English history, Revolutions of History, and a Life of Wycliffe. “Our friend Carleton is a treasure of all treasures ... but beyond him the land does not teem with wisdom, and still less with men willing to give time to our affairs.”

Bodleian Library, Oxford, undated. 2 pp. 7 x 4 inches, in good condition. William Sandys Wright Vaux (1818-1885), Keeper of the Department of Coins and Medals in the British Museum, antiquary. Vaux's knowledge was large and varied, more especially in all that related to oriental antiquities. His Nineveh and Persepolis: an Historical Sketch of Ancient Assyria and Persia, with an Account of the recent Researches in those Countries (1850; 4th ed. 1855), did much to popularise the discoveries of Layard and other travellers.

20 East Street, 24 November 1851. 1 page 7 x 4 inches, neatly laid down. Emilie-Rose Venables (1817-1875), painter, exhibitor at the Royal Academy.

Grand Hotel Leinfelder, Munchen, undated. In French. 2 pp. 9 x 6 inches, in good condition. Emile Verhaeren (1855-1916), Belgian poet who wrote in the French language, and one of the chief founders of the school of Symbolism. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature six times. He was one of the most prolific poets of his era. His first collection of poems, Les Flamandes, was published in 1883. Inspired by the paintings of Jacob Jordaens, David Teniers and Jan Steen, Verhaeren described in a direct and often provocative, naturalistic way his country and the Flemish people.

2 Cromwell Road West, 27 January 1875. 2 pp. 7 x 4 inches, some light staining where formerly mounted. “I played the part of a soldier in the comic scenes of the pantomime. I had nothing to say. It was a mere utility part, if indeed it could be called a part at all. I was advised by Mr. C.Kean to begin at the bottom of the ladder & I did.” Hermann Vezin (1829-1910) was an American actor, born in Philadelphia, and educated at the University of Pennsylvania. He went to England at York and obtained and engagement there in 1850. His London début was made at the Princess's Theatre in 1852. Most of his acting was performed in England. He acted in Dr. Davey (1866); Man o' Airlie (1867); Son of the Soil (1872); As You Like It (1875); Daniel Druce, which ran for one hundred and six times at the Haymarket (1876); and Olivia (1878). He became known as a teacher of elocution and as a writer.

Lancaster Place, Strand, 24 January 1900. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches, fine. Hermann Vezin (1829-1910) was an American actor, born in Philadelphia, and educated at the University of Pennsylvania. He went to England at York and obtained and engagement there in 1850. His London début was made at the Princess's Theatre in 1852. Most of his acting was performed in England. He acted in Dr. Davey (1866); Man o' Airlie (1867); Son of the Soil (1872); As You Like It (1875); Daniel Druce, which ran for one hundred and six times at the Haymarket (1876); and Olivia (1878). He became known as a teacher of elocution and as a writer.

Our Court at St. James’s, 3 August 1909. 2 pp. 12 x 8 inches, with integral blank leaf, horizontal folds, in fine clean condition. A fine Royal Pardon, signed by King Edward VII (reigned 1901-1910).

Undated. 3 x 5 inches, with the Prince’s embossed crest on verso (torn through on opening). King Edward VII (reigned 1901-1910). The envelope is addressed to the 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878), known as Lord John Russell, statesman, Prime Minister (1846-52, 1865-66).

Balmoral Castle [1891]. 2 pp. 7 x 4 inches, black borders, fine, with the integral blank leaf. Queen Victoria (reigned 1837-1901). “The Queen likes this the best. ... She wishes 50 ordered. The inscription to be: The Queen, Empress of India 1891, & the name of the Artist - H. von Angeli on one side close under the Engraving & of the person who did the Photogravure on the other. The inscription shd. not be too pale. Sometimes they make it too pale & illegible almost.” Heinrich von Angeli (1840-1925), artist.

St James Palace, 26 April 1872. 1 page 7 x 4 inches, black edges, with the original envelope (initialled G), both very fine. Count von Gleichen (1833-1891), naval officer, sculptor, courtier. In 1856 he was appointed Flag-Lieutenant to Sir Harry Keppel in China and took a prominent part in the fighting, being present at operations in the Canton river, and at the destruction of a flotilla of war junks in Fatshan creek. For his services in China, Prince Victor was mentioned in despatches London Gazette 1 August 1857, and recommended for the Victoria Cross.

30 September 1870. 12 x 16 inches, in good condition, folds, wafer seal affixed.

Marlborough House, 13 December 1918. 2 sides of a correspondence card, 4 x 5 inches, fine. Princess Victoria Alexandra Olga Mary (1868-1935) was the second daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. As the only unmarried daughter she lived mostly at home, helping her mother and father at Marlborough House and at Buckingham Palace.

1922-1923. 6 x 4 inches, blue silk ribbon, the Prince’s crest embossed on the front of the card. With the original autograph envelope, initialled EP. “To Lady Bute, Thank you so much for your card. Hope you are having good sport. From Edward P.” King Edward VIII (reigned from 20 January 1936,abdicated, taking the title Duke of Windsor) (1894-1972). From the royal correspondence retained by the Marchioness of Bute at Cardiff Castle.