No Binding. Two sides, folded sheet, 21 x 13 cm. ALS on headed notepaper, "Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand, Limited. 'Awatea' On Board". Dear Lady Wavertree, Thank you for your kind letter. I was sorry not to have further opportunity of seeing you - but our last days..... More
1930. No Binding. TLS to Lady Wavertree arranging payment for theatre tickets. "Dear Sophie, Herewith my cheque for £2.10.0 for the two tickets, which perhaps you would kindly hand over to your secretary, as I must answer the rest of your letter. With regard to the leaflets, you say you..... More
1946. No Binding. attractive Heavy card shield, hand painted, commemorating the Third Test Match between England and India at the Oval, August 1946. Includes 14 signatures (2 of which are the umpires). Includes notable cricketers such as Denis Compton and Len Hutton. 21x20.5 cm. More
1905. No Binding. Sepia photographed pencil sketch of a portrait, 9.5 x7 cm, signed 'Enrico Caruso', dated London 1905. Caruso (1873-1921) made his debut in "Faust' in 1895 and first appeared in London on 1902 and New York in 1903. More
No Binding. Signed sepia photograph, "Good luck, Merle - Louise Erickson 'Judy' ". Louise Erickson played Judy in the 1940's radio teenage sitcom A Date with Judy. 25 x 20 cm. More
1972. No Binding. TLS from the famous actress thanking the recipient for sending a play to read but declining to make any comment on it.! 1 side. Gatehouse, Kilndown, Cranbrook, Kent. June 15 1972. 17.5 x 13.5 cm. More
London: Scatcherd and Whitaker, 1792. Seventh Edition. 8vo. Hardcover. pp.xxxii,467,vi (advertisments). 8vo. Frontispiece and 12 copper plates. Early full calf binding, neatly rebacked. Stained, possibly from smoke damage. A very good complete copy of this rare and early cook book. More
1936. No Binding. Slip signed by Farrell on occasion of his visiting Auckland en route to Australia to make a film. Includes a newspaper clipping about the actor's visit, including a mayoral reception. More
No Binding. Signed photogravure. 33 x 23 cm. Gracie Fields (1898-1979) was the noted English singer and comedienne. More
No Binding. Black & white postcard of Capri, Italy. Signed on verso, "Best Wishes, Gracie Fields" and in a different hand, "Monty Banks". Banks and Fields were a married couple. 9 x 14 cm. More
London: Bettesworth, 1737. 6th Edition. 8vo. Full Calf. p. x, 189, 1 (contents). Frontispiece, folding astronomical plate. Full calf binding, joints showing wear, but holding. Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) was an Enlightenment author and philosopher writing particularly on the emerging sciences. He particularly came to fame with this..... More
London: Jacob Thonson, 1708. 1st Edition. 8vo. Original Calf. Pp. [2], L, [2], 209, [1 - booklist]. Lacks frontispiece. Original panelled calf, neatly re-cased. Some pale staining on outer margins. Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) was an Enlightenment author and philosopher writing particularly on the emerging sciences. Dialogues of..... More
No Binding. Signed photograph from George Formby. 21 16 cm. More
No Binding. Portrait photograph signed on verso, "With best wishes, yours truly, Skipper Francis". Francis was also famous for swimming the Bristol Channel, despite being partially disabled. 14 x 9 cm. Walter (Skipper) Francis (1886-?) was a welsh singer and song-writer who, after his swimming exploits, finally settled in Auckland..... More
No Binding. Signed sheet of paper "Ronal Frankau". Frankau (1894-1951) was a noted English music hall and radio comedian. 13 x 20 cm. More
1916. No Binding. Two sides, folded sheet, 18 x 11.5 cm. ALS to Mrs Hall-Walker on headed notepaper, '94 Lancaster Gate, W.' "Sept. 21 1916, My dear Mrs Hall-Walker, Thank you so much but Mr Moore leaves for America tomorrow and I am away on inspection all next week. May..... More
1903. No Binding. Four sides of folded sheet, 18 x 11.5 cm. ALS to Mrs Walker on headed notepaper with 'Army & Navy Club, Pall Mall, SW' crossed out and 'Government House, Farnborough, Hants' handwritten in. Dated Jan 7, 1903. "My dear Mrs Walker, So many thanks for your most..... More
1904. No Binding. Two sides of folded sheet, 18 x 11.5 cm. ALS to Mrs Hall Walker on headed notepaper with 'Army & Navy Club, Pall Mall, SW' crossed out and 'Government House, Farnborough' written in. Dated Feb 19, 1904. "Dear Mrs Hall walker, I'm so sorry they've kept my..... More
No Binding. Black & white photograph on card signed, "For B____, Best wishes Ava Gardner". 16 x 11.52cm. More
1877. No Binding. ALS to "Caro Gillami" from "Caprera, 17 maggio 1879". Signed "Vostro G. Garibaldi. Single side of folded sheet (21 x 13.5 cm). Four folds. The Italian patriot (1807-1882) played a major role in unifying the Italian states. After a lifetime of campaigns and revolutionary and military action..... More
No Binding. Signed inner from a greeting card. Printed greeting "Best Wishes for the New Year" and signed "George IIR". 12 x 15.5 cm. King George II of Greece (1890-1940) was King from September 1922 to March 1924 and from November 1935 to his death in April 1947. More
London: J. Osborn. 1729. 3rd Edition. 8vo. Original Calf. pp. [1 - books for J. Osborn], [10], 306, [ 18 - indices]. Original full calf, neatly re-cased. Newer but sympathetic spine label. Originally published in 1721, with a 2nd edition in 1724. Gibson left the army early in the 18th..... More
No Binding. Signed portrait photograph, "Sincerely, Leo Genn". Postcard size, 14 x 9 cm. Genn (1905-1978) was an English film actor, starring in films from the 1930s through to the 60s. More
Original Boards. Signed portrait photograph, "Benny Goodman". Picture shows Goodman holding his clarinet. 18 x 13 cm. More
