Manuscripts & ALSs

Manuscripts & ALSs (Total Items 43, Showing: 1 -> 43)

AN ELEGANT NEW "CHARIOT" FOR THE HIGH SHERIFF OF YORKSHIRE
A detailed estimate and specification for an
MANUSCRIPT: HORNE, THOMPSON & HOLLAND,, A detailed estimate and specification for an "elegant new chariot" to be supplied to Timothy Hutton, of Clifton Castle, Yorkshire, 1844 and 1845
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ID No: 22780
375.00
A NEW WHALING HARPOON WILL "PENETRATE, CRIPPLE, KILL AND HOLD"
A good group of four manuscript documents relating to the application for a patent for a new whaling harpoon invented by Nathaniel Bayles of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gent.
MANUSCRIPT: WHALING,, A good group of four manuscript documents relating to the application for a patent for a new whaling harpoon invented by Nathaniel Bayles of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gent. no place, but 1783 where dated
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ID No: 22296
500.00
RUSSIA - CHINA TRADE DURING THE CRIMEAN WAR
A letter signed by an official at the Office of Committee of Privy Council for Trade,
MANUSCRIPT: PRIVY COUNCIL FOR TRADE,, A letter signed by an official at the Office of Committee of Privy Council for Trade, Whitehall, 9th April 1858
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ID No: 26560
75.00
GEORGE HARRISON'S DOMESTIC TELEGRAPH: SIGNED BY THE KING
A petition for the granting of a patent by George Harrison,
MANUSCRIPT: GEORGE III,, A petition for the granting of a patent by George Harrison, 19th September 1809
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ID No: 25433
1250.00
A plan of the fishery at Arborfield in the county of Berks belonging to Mr. Henry Round.
MANUSCRIPT: A PLAN OF THE FISHERY,, A plan of the fishery at Arborfield in the county of Berks belonging to Mr. Henry Round. 1790
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ID No: 18195
300.00
A speech delivered by an Indian Chief in reply to a sermon preach'd by a Swedish missionary, in order to convert the Indians to the Christian religion.
MANUSCRIPT: INDIAN CHIEF,, A speech delivered by an Indian Chief in reply to a sermon preach'd by a Swedish missionary, in order to convert the Indians to the Christian religion. [undated, but the paper, ink and hand suggest 18th century, 1741 or later]
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ID No: 24805
850.00
A MID 18th CENTURY NORFOLK TERRIER OF NELSON'S VILLAGE
A true copy of a survey of the Lordship and Manor of Hilborrow made in the year 1627.
MANUSCRIPT: HILBOROUGH (NORFOLK) TERRIER,, A true copy of a survey of the Lordship and Manor of Hilborrow made in the year 1627. [Revised and updated] 1748
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ID No: 23632
450.00
THE REAL LIFE OF A VILLAGE PARSON IN EARLY VICTORIAN KENT
Account book. Rev'd I. Mickleburgh. 1846. 1847. 1848.
MANUSCRIPT: John MICKLEBURGH,, Account book. Rev'd I. Mickleburgh. 1846. 1847. 1848. [Upper cover so lettered, but actually January 1, 1846 - January 21, 1849]
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ID No: 18104
1500.00
Account books for the failed scheme to establish a Westminster Fish Market off Cannon Row in 1750-1752,
MANUSCRIPT: WESTMINSTER FISHERIES,, Account books for the failed scheme to establish a Westminster Fish Market off Cannon Row in 1750-1752,
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ID No: 18199
1250.00
AUTOBIOGRAPHY, ADVENTURE STORY AND POLITICAL COMMENTARY
An enquiry into the rise, progress, and consequences of the National Debt,
MANUSCRIPT: Benjamin FARMER,, An enquiry into the rise, progress, and consequences of the National Debt, [n.d. but ca.1785?]
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ID No: 17678
950.00
THE DAILY ROUTINE OF A CARLISLE STOCKBROKER IN 1865
An extensive bundle of approximately 200 letters and other communications all addressed to John Irving, a Carlisle stockbroker,
MANUSCRIPT: John IRVING, STOCKBROKER, CARLISLE,, An extensive bundle of approximately 200 letters and other communications all addressed to John Irving, a Carlisle stockbroker, Virtually all the letters are dated February 1865
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ID No: 26402
750.00
PRIVY COUNCIL ANTI-PLAGUE QUARANTINE ORDER SIGNED BY LORD NORTH
At the Court at Kensington the 24 day of July 1759 Present The Kings most Excellent Majesty in Council.
MANUSCRIPT: GEORGE II ORDER IN COUNCIL,, At the Court at Kensington the 24 day of July 1759 Present The Kings most Excellent Majesty in Council. Whitehall Treasury Chambers 25 July 1759
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ID No: 25880
850.00
A FINE LETTER BY THE "FATHER OF REFORM"
Autograph letter signed (
MANUSCRIPT: John CARTWRIGHT,, Autograph letter signed ("J. Cartwright"), to (? his publisher) Mr. Cleary of Findon in Sussex. Leamington, 11 July [Recipient's note "Should be Augst"] 1819
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ID No: 19438
600.00
Autograph letter signed by John Bright to Emory Washburn,
MANUSCRIPT: John BRIGHT,, Autograph letter signed by John Bright to Emory Washburn, Rochdale, Mar[ch] 25, [18]69
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ID No: 22710
150.00
JOHN GALE JONES PRAISES GEORGE WASHINGTON
Autograph letter signed by John Gale Jones,
MANUSCRIPT, JONES, John Gale, Autograph letter signed by John Gale Jones,
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ID No: 26763
450.00
GREAT NUMBERS "KILL'D AND SCALPT" BY THE "SAVAGES"
Autograph letter signed from Edmund (Edmond?) Beales of
MANUSCRIPT: TRENTON, NEW JERSEY,, Autograph letter signed from Edmund (Edmond?) Beales of "Trenton in New Jersey", dated December 6th 1763
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ID No: 25797
2500.00
THE WARTIME ROLE OF WOMEN OF THE "COMFORTABLE CLASSES"
Autograph letter signed to a Mr. Dixson, 4pp., 8vo., in ink on headed notepaper, 41, Grosvenor Road, Westminster Embankment [London],
MANUSCRIPT: Sidney WEBB,, Autograph letter signed to a Mr. Dixson, 4pp., 8vo., in ink on headed notepaper, 41, Grosvenor Road, Westminster Embankment [London], September 29, 1914
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ID No: 16010
275.00
Autograph letter signed to Jackson J. Smythe of Sydney House, Hampstead,
MANUSCRIPT: John BRIGHT,, Autograph letter signed to Jackson J. Smythe of Sydney House, Hampstead, [18]49
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ID No: 24749
75.00
THE URCHIN "OUGHT TO BE RULED, NOT TO RULE"
Autograph letter signed to Miss Barnacle, from Red Lodge House, Bristol,
MANUSCRIPT: Mary CARPENTER,, Autograph letter signed to Miss Barnacle, from Red Lodge House, Bristol, Nov. 9th, 1859
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ID No: 22336
250.00
BRIGHT PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE "REMARKABLE" JANET HAMILTON
Autograph letter signed, to James Maclehose,
MANUSCRIPT: John BRIGHT,, Autograph letter signed, to James Maclehose, Rochdale, Dec. 15 [18]84
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ID No: 22711
75.00
HEREFORDSHIRE CIDER APPLES
Autograph letter signed, to M.J. Baylis of Ledbury about cider apples.
MANUSCRIPT: John MATTHEWS: 1755-1826,, Autograph letter signed, to M.J. Baylis of Ledbury about cider apples. Hereford, 20 Oct. 1813
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ID No: 22527
250.00
ELECTRIC LIGHT FOR THE CARLTON CLUB
Autograph letter signed, to Sir William Armstrong, about supplying electric light to the Carlton Club,
MANUSCRIPT: Hugh McCALMONT, 1st Earl CAIRNS,, Autograph letter signed, to Sir William Armstrong, about supplying electric light to the Carlton Club, 1883
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ID No: 18023
150.00
MATTHEW BOULTON'S MINT MACHINERY EXPORTED TO DENMARK
Copy. List of machinery and duplicates for the Danish Mint.
MANUSCRIPT: C.J. FOX,, Copy. List of machinery and duplicates for the Danish Mint. 1806
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ID No: 26051
950.00
THE COST OF THE BOARD OF CUSTOMS ESTABLISHMENT
Customs establishment for summer quarter ending the 5th of July 1769.
MANUSCRIPT: BOARD OF CUSTOMS,, Customs establishment for summer quarter ending the 5th of July 1769. 1769
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ID No: 24093
1500.00
PRESS GANGS: 1776
Document signed
MANUSCRIPT: John MONTAGU, 4th Earl of SANDWICH,, Document signed "Sandwich" as First Lord of the Admiralty, "From the Council Chamber at St. James's 8 November 1776"
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ID No: 25126
975.00
RELIGION MEETS THE REAL WORLD
Eastbourne Clerical Society.
MANUSCRIPT: EASTBOURNE CLERICAL SOCIETY,, Eastbourne Clerical Society. [Eastbourne] January 1886-April 1895
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ID No: 25188
750.00
FINANCE FOR EUROPEAN TRAVEL
Hand written letter signed on behalf of the London bankers Harman & Co. to various European bankers asking them each to provide funds for the Prince, written throughout in French.
MANUSCRIPT: Christopher Andreievich, Prince de LIEVEN,, Hand written letter signed on behalf of the London bankers Harman & Co. to various European bankers asking them each to provide funds for the Prince, written throughout in French. London, 3rd June 1830
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ID No: 20602
300.00
A SALE OF CHURCH PEWS IN LLANGOLLEN IN 1746
Indenture being the conveyance of two seats in the Parish Church of Llangollen in the County of Denbigh
MANUSCRIPT: INDENTURE,, Indenture being the conveyance of two seats in the Parish Church of Llangollen in the County of Denbigh 22nd December 1746
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ID No: 21731
250.00
THE ANATOMY OF TWO VICTORIAN PUBLIC HOUSES IN NOTTINGHAM
Inventory and valuation of the Newcastle Arms Inn, Sherwood Street, Nottingham.
MANUSCRIPT: WHITEHORN, J.T.,, Inventory and valuation of the Newcastle Arms Inn, Sherwood Street, Nottingham. 1897
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ID No: 27563
250.00
CLOTHING FOR THE DESERVING POOR
Little Horkesley Provident Clothing Club.
MANUSCRIPT: LITTLE HORKESLEY PROVIDENT CLOTHING CLUB,, Little Horkesley Provident Clothing Club. n.d. [ca. 1820-40]
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ID No: 26049
175.00
MAGNA CARTA IN 18th CENTURY MS.
Magna Charta.
MANUSCRIPT: MAGNA CHARTA,, Magna Charta. n.d. but ca.1750-1775
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ID No: 27761
750.00
THE FOUNDATION OF THE GRAPPENHALL HEYS ESTATE
Plan of land proposed to be exchanged between Thomas Parr Esqr. and J.S. Barry Esqr. situate in Grappenhall.
MANUSCRIPT: GRAPPENHALL, CHESHIRE,, Plan of land proposed to be exchanged between Thomas Parr Esqr. and J.S. Barry Esqr. situate in Grappenhall. Undated but evidently 1840
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ID No: 23156
150.00
SIGNED BY SIR ANTHONY STURT
Printed receipt (28 x 16.5 cms), completed in manuscript,
MANUSCRIPT: STURT, Sir Anthony,, Printed receipt (28 x 16.5 cms), completed in manuscript, 8th January 1716/17
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ID No: 27936
250.00
SIGNED BY QUEEN VICTORIA IN HER DIAMOND JUBILEE WEEK
Proforma partially printed remission document,
MANUSCRIPT: VICTORIA, QUEEN OF ENGLAND (1819-1901),, Proforma partially printed remission document, 23rd June 1897
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ID No: 22327
750.00
THE CHILD BANKING FORTUNE AND AN ARISTOCRATIC "LUNATIC"
Receipt from the Right Honble the Earl of Westmorland
MANUSCRIPT: LADY CHARLOTTE FANE,, Receipt from the Right Honble the Earl of Westmorland 22 April 1818
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ID No: 26461
275.00
THE OFFICE OF ORDNANCE 1784: A MAGNIFICENT CALLIGRAPHIC MANUSCRIPT IN A FINE CONTEMPORARY BINDING
Rules order's [sic]* and instuctions [sic] for the future government of the office of the Ordnance anno regn: Car. 2d Regis.
MANUSCRIPT: OFFICE OF ORDNANCE,, Rules order's [sic]* and instuctions [sic] for the future government of the office of the Ordnance anno regn: Car. 2d Regis. 1784"
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ID No: 23078
2000.00
THE YORKSHIRE WOOL AND WORSTED INDUSTRY AND ITS EARLY MECHANISATION
The autograph memorandum and notebook of a South Yorkshire cloth merchant.
MANUSCRIPT: MEMORANDUM AND NOTEBOOK,, The autograph memorandum and notebook of a South Yorkshire cloth merchant. ca. 1772-3
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ID No: 26222
6500.00
A NEWCASTLE DEBATING CLUB BUT NO RELIGION OR POLITICS
The Nelson Debating Club: Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Rules.
MANUSCRIPT: NELSON DEBATING CLUB,, The Nelson Debating Club: Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Rules. n.p., n.d. but evidently Newcastle-upon-Tyne, ca. 1840
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ID No: 23150
650.00
THE WILL OF A FORMER LORD MAYOR OF LONDON
The will of Sir John Champneys.
MANUSCRIPT: Sir John CHAMPNEYS,, The will of Sir John Champneys. London: 28 July 1556
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ID No: 25779
1500.00
To the Right Honble Sir Horatio Townshend Baronett.
MANUSCRIPT: WORSTED WEAVERS OF NORWICH,, To the Right Honble Sir Horatio Townshend Baronett.
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ID No: 25816
750.00
BEATRICE WEBB ON NEW AGE GUILD SOCIALISM AND THE WAGE SYSTEM
Typed letter signed, with significant ms additions,
MANUSCRIPT: Beatrice WEBB,, Typed letter signed, with significant ms additions, 4th July 1913
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ID No: 23582
250.00
THE BOSOM DISPLAY'D AND THE PETTICOATS SHORT
Verse beginning
MANUSCRIPT: VERSE,, Verse beginning "Ye Bells, and ye flirts, and ye pert little things, n.d. [but ca.1800-1820]
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ID No: 21531
250.00
SIGNED BY BOTH QUEEN VICTORIA AND BY LORD PALMERSTON
Warrant for the reception of Ann Good into the refuge for the destitute at Dalston in the county of Middlesex [docket title].
MANUSCRIPT: QUEEN VICTORIA,, Warrant for the reception of Ann Good into the refuge for the destitute at Dalston in the county of Middlesex [docket title]. 29th June 1854
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ID No: 28194
850.00