Letters and Holographic Documents

3 pp. of a bifolium. Octavo. Dated Bath Hotel, June 10, 1863. On letterhead with Pišek's small oval embossed monogram to upper left corner. In German (with translation). Pišek has had to cancel several concert engagements due to a family wedding, and send regrets that he will not be able to participate in Benedict's anniversary concert in London. He plans to return in April of 1864 for the season "in order to make up for what I could not fulfill this time." He wishes Benedict "all the best and great success" with his concert, and says "I would like to ask you to compose another scene for me when you feel like it, and to send it to me in Germany, so that next year I can perform it for the English concert goers." Slightly worn and browned; creased at folds with some short splits; small stain not affecting legibility; several small tears. A Bohemian baritone, "Pišek's voice was rich and expressive over a range of two octaves, and his use of the mezza voce and falsetto was particularly admired.… Read More

Lettre. Très bon. Couverture souple. Signé par l'auteur. Ed. originale. Ensemble de 4 documents : 1) un bristol in-18 à l'en-tête de Françoise Delthil-Verny (6 lignes autographes non signées, sd), 2) une lettre in-8 (1 p., 6 lignes autographes signées, sd), 3) une lettre in-4 à l'en-tête des éditions Grasset (1 p., 9 lignes tapuscrites signées, 2 mars 1982), 4) une lettre in-4 à l'en-tête des éditions Gallimard (1 p., 11 lignes tapuscrites signées, 16 octobre 1985). Quatre lettres affectueuses de François Verny à un auteur qu'elle ne publia jamais. Le premier billet dit : "Vous êtes, Bernard [Kagane] et toi, deux "cons" que j'adore. Vos oeuvres m'intéressent et je me réjouis de les publier l'an prochain", ce qu'elle ne fera pas. Dans la deuxième lettre, elle écrit : "J'aime le son de ta… Read More

Manuscrit. Très bon. En Feuilles. Signé par l'auteur. A) 8 lettres (7 autographes, 1 tapuscrite) adressées à Hélène Pichon dont une belle lettre du Dr André Ceillier, datée du 21 janvier (4 pp. grand in-8) : "Vous savez en quelle estime je tenais Edouard. Certes j'admirais son intelligence "si personnelle", si primesautière, si fantaisiste, ainsi que sa grande culture. Mais ce qui me remplissait d'une admiration qui confinait presque à une espèce d'effroi c'était sa sérénité, son courage aimable et souriant dans le plus affreuse des adversités. Edouard restera pour tous ceux qui l'ont compris, un être exceptionnel... presque invraisemblable... qui pourrait être qualifié de "légendaire" dans la plus belle acception du terme." Parmi les autres correspondants : le Dr Paul-Henri Papillon, Henri Yvon, le Dr Louis… Read More

Handwritten letter, Gosport, November 9th 1818. 23cm x 33.5cm. 2pp. Folded: 23cm x 18.5cm + 23cm x 15cm, with address and wax seal to verso. Short closed tear to fold. Corners creased. To Dr Patrick Kelly, Finsbury Square, London. Regarding the death on October 28th of Thomas Simpson Evans LLD FLS (1777-1818) aged 41, Mathematician, formerly Assistant Astronomer Royal to Dr Maskelyne. 'His library was considered one of the most valuable collections of mathematical and philosophical works in the kingdom.' ODNB
Dr. William Burney (1762 – 1832) Burney's Academy for the Education of Young Gentlemen Destined for the Navy, Army, and the East India Company's Service was founded in 1791. It would later become the Royal Naval Academy, under the patronage of William IV, Queen Victoria, and King Edward VII, educating members of the royal family through the 19th century. Author of 'The naval heroes of Great Britain', 1806; 'The British Neptune: or, a history of the achievements of the Royal Navy, from the… Read More

Handwritten letter, in the original envelope, franked Foreign Office. 6.45pm 21 August 23. 19cm x 12.5cm. 4pp.
Foreign Office 1 Carlton House Terrace S.W.1. August 19 1923 to The Editor, Bengal Past and Present, Calcutta Historical Society, Town Hall, Calcutta.
Curzon, George Nathaniel, Marquess Curzon of Kedleston (1859–1925), politician, traveller, and viceroy of India. At the time of writing, he was Foreign Secretary. In January 1924, Curzon vacated the Foreign Office and he was able to devote much of 1924 to completing one of his finest books, a study of Calcutta and the viceroys which was posthumously published under the title British Government in India; the work mentioned in this letter.
Sir Evan Cotton
(1868-1939) Liberal politician, barrister, administrator, journalist, historian and writer. His Calcutta Old and New, first published in 1909, remains unsurpassed to this day. He was the son of Henry Cotton (Liberal MP) the author of 'New India, or India in Transition' who opposed Curzon's… Read More

Exmouth, Eng, 1800. Very Good. 1 folded sheet creating 4 pages; handwritten letter on 2 pages (signed), 1 page blank, address on the 4th page. Teignmouth notes that "Lady Teignmouth has lately presented me with another son." The engraved portrait (drawn by J. Richmond, engraved by W. Walker) was published by Hatchard & Sons in 1843. John Shore, 1st Baron Teignmouth (1751-1834) was an official of the East India Co. and served as Governor General of Bengal from 1793 to 1797; the following year he was created Baron Teignmouth. He was also the first president of the British and Foreign Bible Society. In Very Good Condition: letter is lightly creased; lightly soiled; print is lightly soiled in margins; indentation at upper edge; image is clean and crisp.

, . 5" x 8" signed letter on personal stationery from George Francis Train (1829-1904), visionary businessman, powerful financier, charismatic orator, passionate political activist, and legendary world traveler, who was known as much for his successes as for his eccentricities. A short list of his achievements would include establishing a line of clipper ships at age sixteen to sail from Boston around the tip of South America to San Francisco in order to serve those desiring to join in the Gold Rush; creating a track-guided horse tram in the cities of London and Birkenhead, England; partnering with Thomas C. Durant in the formation of the Union Pacific Railroad; organizing Credit Mobilier America to finance construction of the Transcontinental Railroad (later the object of scandal); founding Credit Foncier to raise capital for the purchase of land along the rail route; thrice circumnavigating the globe—first in 80 days, then 67, and finally 60 (reportedly inspiring the Jules Verne novel);… Read More

New York: Basic Books, Inc, 1978. First edition. Octavo. Publisher's cloth in original dust jacket (not price-clipped); minor toning to dust jacket, with a small closed tear to rear top edge; faint bookseller price erasures. Ink inscription by Kristol on front free endpaper: "For Bill and Helene Safire, With love, Irving Kristol." Near-fine in near-fine dust jacket. Single-page letter, signed by Kristol, with mild toning to edges and neat fold across the middle, else fine.. Signed first edition of Irving Kristol's (1920-2009) insightful appraisal of capitalism's impact on American society. Kristol was a journalist, editor, and political commentator who is often considered a founding father of American neoconservatism, and is counted among the most consequential public intellectuals of the late twentieth century. Throughout his career Kristol edited for, contributed to, and founded several journalistic and scholarly publications. He wrote for Commentary magazine from 1947 to 1952, and from 1953 to… Read More

Ricou Browning gained fame as playing "The Creature", aka Gill-man, in the cult horror film classic "Creature From the Black Lagoon". This 8 inch by 10 inch color photograph portrays him as The Creature. The photo is matted and framed, and and is autographed by Ricou Browning. Due to the size of this item, shipping prices will be individually quoted.

May Allison was a Hollywood film star who achieved notoriety during the Golden Age of the Silent Film.
This rare black & white photo depicts the actress holding a slender vase of flowers, is matted in a pastel photo mat, framed, and is autographed,
"Sincerely -
May Allison".

Charles Bronson was, and still is, one of the most iconic movie action heroes ever to emerge from Hollywood.
This 8 inch by 10 inch black & white photo is a promotional movie still from Tri Star Pictures for the movie, "The Evil That Men Do', made in 1984, and portrays Bronson leveling a revolver at an unseen opponent. Tho photo is matted and framed and is autographed "Charles Bronson" along the bottom edge.
This autographed photo is accompanied by a publicity letter from Tri Star Pictures giving a brief summary of the movie plot.
Together these items will make a unique addition to to your collection of classic Hollywood movie memorabilia.

Raquel Welch is one of the enduring Hollywood icons whose appeal never wanes.
This 8 inch by 10 inch black & white photo is a movie still from the 1971 film, "Hannie Caulder".
The photo is autographed by Raquel Welch, and is framed and matted.
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Sophia Loren is one of the most beautiful women ever to grace a movie screen.
This 8 inch by 10 inch black & white photo is a movie still from the 1957 film, "Boy On a Dolphin".
It is autographed by Sophia Loren.

Charlton Heston was a huge Hollywood star and was cast in several epic pictures.
This 8 inch by 10 inch color photo is a movie still from the 1959 film, "Ben Hur". The photo depicts Ben Hur sharing a goblet of wine with Massala, the enemy with whom Ben Hur would soon engage in a classic chariot race.
The photo is framed and matted, and is autographed by Charlton Heston.
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Choisel, 1988. Lettre. Bon. Aucune reliure. Signé par l'auteur. In-16. Choisel, le 20 juillet 1988. 2 pp. in-16, 13 lignes sur papier bristol à son en-tête de l'Académie Goncourt. Amusant billet autographe où il est question d'un petit bonnet qui "a plus d'une fois couvert le crâne où s'élaboraient [sic] mon prochain chef-d'oeuvre, méritant le titre de couvre-chef-d'oeuvre", suivis de quelques mots de réconfort à l'adresse de "Philippe", gendre du psychanalyste Pierre Marty (1918-1993). Dans son "Journal extime" (p. 146), Michel Tournier nous donne l'explication de ce mot : "Affreuses nouvelles de P.H. Il se meurt d'un cancer généralisé. Comme la chimiothéapie lui a fait perdre tous ses cheveux, je lui envoie l'un de mes petits bonnets de laine (...). J'y joins une attestation manuscrite : je l'avais sur la… Read More