SIGNED THREE TIMES. 3214 WILDE (Oscar, 1856-1900). Wit and Dramatist. AN AUTOGRAPH TRANSLATION from the Latin "Thucydides." Signed in three places. Comprising some twenty lines on I page, folio. 1870. 3215 £8 10s A latin exercise written by Oscar Wilde at Portara School at the age of fourteen. It is his original translation, and contains several alterations and corrections. Bearing signatures at the head and the foot of the page, and also signature and date on reverse. This extremely interesting item was in the possession of the Rev. B. Moffatt, who was Classical Master at Portara School from 1867-1871. WHILST A SCHOOLBOY OF FIFTEEN. LETTER SIGNED addressed to his Schoolmaster, Rev. B. Moffatt. His signature, with those of six of his schoolfellows at Portara School, to a letter addressed to one of the masters PROTESTING AGAINST THE SEVERITY OF A PUNISHMENT inflicted on them. 1 pp., 8vo. June 2nd, 1871. £1 15S A unique and entertaining specimen. The letter itself is written in a curious school-boy style, and evidently concerning some disagreement over a Scripture lesson. 3216 WILKIE (Sir David, 1785-1841). Artist and R.A. A.L.S. to William Thomson. 1 pp., Svo. Kensington, 25 July, 3217 1823. " 12s 6d Since writing you I have not been remiss in trying to find a purchaser for Duncan Gray. A Lady of high rank, whom I have only heard from now will be glad to see it. She is the purchaser I wish most to have it, but failing her I think there are various others to whom it might be offered here." Etc. A.L. (3rd pers.) to the same. I page, 8vo. Kensington, 1st August, 1823. A pressing letter on the same subject. 8s 6d 3218 WILLIAM IV. (1765-1837). King of Great Britain. D.S. on vellum, addressed to Thomas Bolton, Gent. I page, oblong folio. St. James's, 24th Jan., 1837. Signed also by Lord John Russell. With Seal. Foot. IOS Appointing Thomas Bolton Lieutenant in the 75th Regiment of 3219 WINCHESTER (W. Paulet, 1st Marquis of, 1485-1572). Famous Tudor Statesman. Nominated by the will of Henry VIII, one of the Council of Regency. In favour with Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth. D.S., being a Treasury Order for payment of fees for making "Certain copies of Indentures and other Records touchinge the Mynt." ALSO SIGNED by Sir W. Mildmay, Lord Chancellor. I page, folio. 1571. Fine sig natures. £2 IOS WINCHESTER (W. Paulet)-continued. 3220 RELATING TO NORTH Wales. D.S. ordering payment to John Gwyn, Queen Elizabeth's Surveyor of North Wales, the sum of Ten marke for his coste into Northewales for his service to be done there for the Queene." I page, 4to. 7th July, 1563. An interesting document relating to North Wales. Fine specimen of the rare signature of the Marquis of Winchester. 3221 WINDHAM (William, 1750-1810). Famous Statesman. Friend of Dr. Johnson and Burke. A.L.S. to Thomas Grenville. 2 pp., 4to. 14th Nov., 1792. A very fine letter, discussing the successes of the French Army in their War with Austria; also as to political affairs in England; mentioning Burke and others. The Austrian Army, to the amount of 34,000 men has made a stand before Bruxelles, and the soldiers particularly the Hungarians, are furious for action. But what shall stand against the onset of a French Army, taught by their late successes to think themselves invincible? I have but little hope. The Arch-Duchess at the moment of her flight left a short paper promising the Brabanters, in case of the continuance of the Imperial government all sorts of regard to their rights. This promise, pitiful as it is, from the time when it is made, is said however to produce some effect. Matters, not of greater (I fear indeed of very little), but of more immediate moment, are going on here, to which I wish you would come and be a party. At a party at Ld. Loughboroughs yesterday we agreed that some assurance must be given to Ministry of being supported, should they be disposed to strong measures; and failing of them, that it would be right to make some more formal representation of the same tendency to the King. We must then have some explanation with F. to know how far we may hope to have him with us. Burke talks and thinks with his usual grandeur upon the occasion, and shows clearly, that if they agree now, former differences will never stand in the way.' Etc., etc. " 3222 WISEMAN (Nicholas P. S., 1802-1865). Cardinal. A.L.S. to Mr. Panizzi. I pp., 8vo. Golden Square, April 21st, 1849. IOS 6d "Would you kindly give me your counsel on the subject of the enclosed letter from Cardinal Mai, you know more of the book business in London than I do. Etc. 3223 WOLSELEY (General Sir Garnet Joseph, 1833-1913). Field-Marshal. A.L.S. to "My dear Harris."' 3224 Fir Grove House, Farnham, 17th July, 1888. 3 pp., Svo. 6s As to an article for the Fortnightly Review"; also speaking of his press of Official matter. "WOOD (Mrs. Henry," Ellen Wood, 1814-1887). Novelist. A.L.S. to Mr. Musgrave. I page, 8vo. St. John's Wood Park, Jan. 13th, 1876. 5S Concerning the health of her correspondent, who had recently been ill, and sending New Year Wishes. 3225 WORDSWORTH (William, 1770-1850). 3226 Poet. A. L.S. to Joseph Cottle. 3 pp., 4to. Rydal Mount, 6th Dec., 1845. £6 6s A long chatty letter, discussing a publication of Cottle's Tract on Romanism. Mentioning Coleridge, his own wife and sister, and commenting on his good health. I, through the blessing of God, have retained health and I have perused it strength, very unusual at our years (75). carefully and go the whole length with you in condemnation of Romanism, and probably much farther, by reason of my having passed at least three years of my life in Countries where Romanism was the prevailing or exclusive religion. And if we are to trust the declaration, by their fruits ye shall know them,' I have strong reasons in the privilege I have mentioned for passing a severer Condemnation upon leading points in their faith, and Courses of their practice, and others who have never been eye-witnesses Your little publication was well timed and of the evils to which I allude. will I trust have such an effect as you aimed at upon the minds of its readers. " Etc. A.L.S. 3 pp., 8vo. Colcorton Hall, Leicestershire, 20th July, 1841. £5 5s Asking that the bust of his nephew be sent to Rydal Mount, and mentioning Sir Francis and Lady Chantrey, to whom he was sending the last edition of his Poems. " I cannot conclude without adding that I admire the Bust very much as a work of Art, and that the likeness is as good as circumstances will allow." Etc. 3227 A.L.S. (concluding page). I page, 8vo. N.D. signature. Fine 15S Prince. 3228 WORONZOW (Count M. Semenovitch, 1782-1856). Russian General and Diplomatist. L.S. (initial). SUBSCRIBED AND DATED. 4 pp., folio. London, July 14, 1803. £8 10S A most important letter, in French, written when Russian Ambassador to England, and marked" Confidential," wherein the writer warns his correspondent that he fears he will be obliged to advise the Emperor his master, to meddle no longer with English affairs. I declare to you frankly, my lord, that I (Trans.) :—“ shall be the first to counsel the Emperor to meddle no longer with your affairs. The reasons are, in the first place, the vague manner in which you speak on the Continent, avoiding a contradiction of the French, who, since the Peace of Amiens, have the impertinence to proclaim everywhere that you will have nothing more to do with affairs on the Continent, with the intention of making yourselves objectionable to the whole of Europe. It is suspected on the Continent that you do not worry yourselves about the peace of Europe, and that you will accommodate yourselves with France when it suits your convenience, without troubling Etc. about those who are your victims, or who were imprudent enough to meddle with your affairs. As you have already done at Amiens." 3229 YATES (Edmund, 1831-1894). Novelist, and founder of "The World." A.L.S. on post card. West Brighton, Oct. 17th, 1889. 6s I am much obliged by your communication which I have mentioned to Mr. Loder, and handed to his Committee." 3230 YATES (Frederick Henry, 1797-1842). Famous Actor. Father of Edmund Yates. A.L.S. to R. Ryan, Esq. 1 pp., 4to. Adelphi Theatre, Oct. 24th, 1827. 66 £I IS A most interesting letter on theatrical matters, mentioning Daniel Terry, the Actor, and discussing several plays. " 1 Mr. Terry, I am sorry to say, is as wavering as to the advisability of our attempting any version of Spring and Autumn with the Bloom taken off by the Haymarket, when the announcement in Drury Lane Bills this morg. of the same piece evidently has determined him against our attempting it, principally on the score that it might meet with opposition at the Licensers, and that it is not our policy to run a race with any other Theatre. You did not do quite what I wished with either Sir Solomon or The Widow." Etc. 3231 YOUNG (Charles Mayne, 1777-1856). Comedian. A. L.S. to My Dear Meadozo." I page, 8vo. 1851. Also a PLAYBILL of Covent Garden Theatre (1831) in which Young appeared as Cardinal Wolsey in King Henry VIII. 12S 6d If you are a noble gentleman you will give me the pleasure to call here to-morrow, twixt 8 and II in the morning, for really I have something to say." MAGGS BROTHERS. Their Autograph Catalogues for 1912, with complete index of nearly 5,000 items. Illustrated with over 170 Facsimiles. Bound in 2 Vols (each with full index) £1 1 0 These two volumes form a most useful work for reference purposes. Limited to fifty copies. |