1886. No Binding. 2 sides, notepaper, 18.5 x 12 cm. Hand-written signed letter headed 14 Eaton Place, March 29, (1896?). Written in the third person, as was the custom of the day. "Sir George Grey presents his compliments to Captain Ross & begs to thank him for his obliging offer..... More
1910. No Binding. Two sides, folded sheet, 12.5 x 20 cm. ALS on headed notepaper, '60 Haymarket, London, SW'. "Oct 18th 1910. Most beautiful lady, A thousand thanks for your kind letter and the proposed gift of the "hanks". It was the fault of my idle servant for giving me..... More
1935. No Binding. Two sides, folded sheet, 18 x 14.5 cm. . ALS on headed notepaper, 'Dolder Grand Hotel, Zurich, July 23, 1935.' "Dear Miss Head: If my friend, the Hon F.M.B. Fisher, whom you no doubt know by name & reputation, as a former Minister in the Government of..... More
No Binding. 13 hand-written letters dating from 1930 to 1945 (mostly 30 x 21 cm). Addressed to Lady Wavertree and FMB Fisher, the New Zealand politician and international tennis player who eventually became her husband. Hichens became famous mainly for his book "The Green Carnation", published in 1894, a skit..... More
1948. No Binding. ALS - Hand-written, signed letter dated May 1st, 1948 (17.5 x 11.5 cm). Tape stain on RHS of the letter. Hobbs (1882-1963) played for England from1908 to1930 in 61 test matches, and in1953 became the first cricketer to become knighted. More
No Binding. 7 x TLS on 'Prime Minister, Wellington' headed notepaper primarily giving thanks for messages of support, 1951-157, but also with some comments on capital punishment, MacKenzie King the Canadian politician, and superannuation for wives of past MPs. Sydney Holland (1893-1961) led the first National Government from 1949 to1957..... More
No Binding. Autograph on single sheet (90 x 130 cm). Holloway (1890-1982), the famous actor, comedian and singer, made his stage debut in 1926 and appeared in his first film in 1921. He had a long career on stage, film, radio and film, notably as Alfred Doolittle in "My Fair..... More
No Binding. 2 x TLS, 27 x 21 cm, one dated 8 January 1954 on Minister of Agriculture letterhead addressed to FMB Fisher thanking him for his telegram of congratulation on appointment as Privy Counsellor, and the other dated 24 September 1957 with the letterhead Prime Minister, Wellington, addressed to..... More
1957. No Binding. Telegram to The Honourable F.M.B. Fisher, "warmest congratulations and many many happy returns of yesterday seasonal greetings and personal regards. Keith J Holyoake." December 23 1957. Holyoake (1904-1983) was Minister of Agriculture in the Holland administration (1949-1957) and Prime Minister briefly in 1957 and then from 1960..... More
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New York: E.P. Dutton, 1954. First Edition. 8vo. Orig. Cloth. pp xx, 300. Frontis, plates, illustrations, maps. Foreword by The Duke of Edinburgh. Blue and beige cloth with Everest illustration to front board. Title page signed by the author. Inscription on flyleaf signed by Ed and Louise Hillary. Also signed..... More
1943. No Binding. ALS - Handwritten letter signed "Aldous Huxley" (28 x 21.5), 3 folds. Addressed to a Dr Gooset from California, Huxley expounds his theories on eyesight defect correction and teaching techniques. He had an abiding interest in human eyesight, and had eye problems of his own. "Dear Mr..... More
1936. No Binding. ALS - Handwritten letter signed "Sincerely yours, Iris G. Wilkinson", 22 x 16.5 cm, single sheet, 3 folds. Wilkinson (1906-1939) writing under the pen name Robin Hyde, published notable books such as "Passport to Hell". The letter is addressed from The Grey Lodge, Gladstone Road, Mt Albert..... More
Auckland: Heinemann, 1987. HOVELL, John. First Edition. 8vo. Cloth. pp 122. Illustrated. Very good in vg dustwrapper. Inscribed by author to ffep with a line drawing of Kahu and the whale, "May Kahu's journey be calm, and her voyage luminous. Arohanui, Witi Ihimaera" More
Auckland: NZ Government, 1863. Folio. Card Wrappers. pp 86, 9. October to December, 1863. Includes "Correspondence and Papers Relative to the Oath of Allegiance with an Exact and Literal Translation Thereof Tendered to Natives at Tuakau and Elsewhere," "Suppression of Rebellion Bill." Important and rare copy of legislation regarding land..... More
1909. No Binding. Double black-edged sheet, hand-written letter, headed Eaton, Chester, Dec: 16th. "Dear Mrs Hall-Walker. Many thanks for your letter received today. I quite understand that your husband wants the same price for "Minorca" which he mentioned to Lord M Beresford this autumn. Such being the case I do..... More
1904. No Binding. Eldest son of Queen Victoria, three-quarter length photograph, in full military uniform, with medals and decorations. 22 x 13.5cm. Signed in bottom margin 'Edward R 1904'. Fine original signed photograph mounted ono card and signed at the bottom, minor discolouration. As such, rare. More
No Binding. Autographed photograph postcard (14 x 9 cm) signed "Charlie Kunz". Kunz (1896-1958) was an American popular pianist who travelled to England with his band in 1922 and remained there until his death. His most recognised tune was "Clap your hands, here comes Charlie" - he became the most..... More
No Binding. ALS (18 x 11.5 cm), folded sheet with writing on 3 sides, back side has paper adhering from an album mounting. Letter headed 24 Ashley Place, SW: "Dear Sir John Puleston, Many thanks for your very kind note. Unfortunately tomorrow (Monday) I have a number of people here..... More
No Binding. Sepia photograph, 20 x 25 cm, undated but likely 1930s. The photograph is a portrait head and shoulders of the famous duo in sailor hats.Stamped signatures in the bottom margin "Stan Laurel" and "Oliver Hardy". Stan Laurel (1890-1965) and Oliver Hardy (1892-1957) became an established comedy team in..... More
Sydney: D.J. Harwood & Ass. 1992. WOOD, Dave. 15.5cm x 5.5cm. Wood. Limited ed. of 25 numbered copies. Concertina book with Queensland maple wood covers. Written in blue, green, orange and purple ink. Woodblock illustrations. Signed by the illustrator. Very rare. More
No Binding. Signed leaf (8 x 13 cm). Leigh (1913-1967) was the English actress most notable for playing Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind". She married Laurence Olivier in 1940 and divorced him in 1961. More
