917 ANDRE (Major John). Served in the American War. Captured by the enemy and hanged as a spy. 918 A.L.S. to Lt.-Col. Simcoe, Commander of the Queen's Rangers. 2 pp., 4to. York Island, 6th April, 1779. £85 Speaking of his ill-health whilst on service; also referring to their mutual interest in literary and other matters indulged in by them whilst at Oyster Bay . in contrast to the increasing labours at Head Quarters. Simcoe and Andre were great friends and had similar hobbies. “I have been again ill with the treacherous complaint 1 was labouring to remove, and immediately on my arrival took measures for quitting York again. The General has given me the use of one of his country houses where I am repairing for the Jersey tour. I should have written to you concerning prologues and twenty other things but I have been so chagrined and full of ailings that I have scarce had any other than selfish cares. "I assure you my dear Sir that if I were persuaded my company was half so agreeable to you as the intercourse I had with you was to me I should not hesitate to repair to you again as a convalescent. I cannot express to you how great I found the contrast between the sober and various occupations and conversations of Oyster Bay and the Sysiphean labours of Head Quarters. When we meet again it must also be a holiday for you, and we must make an excursion with two or three books ink & pencils nee non Bask." Etc. A.L.S. to the same. 1 page, folio. Head Quarters, Flushing, 6th August, 1780. Giving military directions for the Queens Rangers. £75 "The Commander in chief desires that you will with the Queens Rangers fall back as far as Coram until further orders. Your Quarter Master with shoes & I hope Refugees to man Whaleboats must b very near you." Etc. QIQ "ANNUNZIO (Gabriel d'" Gaetano Rapagnetto, born 1864). Italy's great Leader and Poet, Dramatist and Novelist. One of the most remarkable literary men of Europe. Several of his works have been translated into English. A.L.S. (in French) to Arthur Symons, the poet. 2 pp., 4to. Firenze, September 13th, 1898. With envelope and translation. £3 3s From Italy's Poet of the "War of Liberation." About literary matters, concerning the rights of publishing the English translation of "La Ville Morte" (a tragedy), and expressing his delight at having “such a magnificent artist" as his correspondent to translate his works. (Trans.):-". I am giving M. Heinemann the right of publishing in England the English translation of · La Ville Morte,' but we must settle between us all that concerns the sharing of the author's rights in the event of this tragedy being produced on the English stage. Be so kind as to gire me your advice on the subject. Perhaps there is an established custom among men of letters in your country. “I am exceedingly fortunate in haring such a magnificent artist as I know you to be, to translate my work, and I wish to express to you all my brotherly gratitude.” America-continued. 911 912 (Indian Chief's Medal. 1814). Rare and most interesting Silver medal presented to John Johnson, an Indian Chief. Obverse: Bust of George III. in royal robes and collar of the Garter. Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters, and date 1814. Original suspensory loop attached. £47 10s With name of Chief John Johnson 1819 scratched on edge. Exceedingly rare and of great interest. It measures three inches in diameter. A similar silver medal but without name of Chief. It is in fine condition, and with suspensory ring attached. £42 914 1829). Very fine and rare Silver Medal. Obverse: Bust of President Jackson of the U.S. America; inscription round, and date "A D 1829 below. Reverse: A cuffed and a nude hand clasped, with tomahawk and a pipe above, and legend "Peace and Friendship." Suspensory ring with portion of silk suspender attached. (SEE ILLUSTRATION, PLATE NO. IV.). £45 A medal of the greatest rarity, and in splendid condition. It measures three inches in diameter. (Indian Chief's Medal. 1850). Very rare Proof of an Indian Chief's medal. Gilded. (1850). Obverse: Head of President Millard Fillmore, date below. Reverse: A rural scene, flag of U.S. America in foreground, with figures of a citizen and an Indian conversing. Inscription "Labor Virtue Honor." (SEE ILLUSTRATION, PLATE No. IV.). £10 10s A remarkable specimen of this rare proof by J. Willson, struck on Fillmore becoming President. It measures three inches in diameter and is about of an inch thick. 915 ANDERSEN (Hans Christian). Tales, etc. Famous Danish Author. Wrote Fairy Autograph Sentiment signed. -page, oblong folio. Munich, 20th July, 1861. (Trans.): Life is the most beautiful of fairy-tales.” 916 ANDERSON DE NAVARRO (Mary, "Mary Anderson"). Actress. £1 1s Celebrated A.L.S. to Lady Seymour. 3 pp., 8vo. South Hampstead. N.D. 12s 6d 66 My brother leaves for America to-morrow he is so much to me that I feel his going a kind of death. I am too lonely and wretched to see anyone or go anywhere." Etc. 917 ANDRE (Major John). Served in the American War. Captured by the enemy and hanged as a spy. 918 919 A.L.S. to Lt.-Col. Simcoe, Commander of the Queen's Rangers. 2 pp., 4to. York Island, 6th April, 1779. £85 Speaking of his ill-health whilst on service; also referring to their mutual interest in literary and other matters indulged in by them whilst at Oyster Bay , in contrast to the increasing labours at Head Quarters. Simcoe and Andre were great friends and had similar hobbies. "I have been again ill with the treacherous complaint 1 was labouring to remove, and immediately on my arrival took measures for quitting York again. The General has given me the use of one of his country houses where I am repairing for the Jersey tour. I should have written to you concerning prologues and twenty other things but I have been so chagrined and full of ailings that I have scarce had any other than selfish cares. "I assure you my dear Sir that if I were persuaded my company was half so agreeable to you as the intercourse I had with you was to me I should not hesitate to repair to you again as a convalescent. I cannot express to you how great I found the contrast between the sober and various occupations and conversations of Oyster Bay and the Sysiphean labours of Head Quarters. When we meet again it must also be a holiday for you, and we must make an excursion with two or three books ink & pencils nee non Bask." Etc. The Commander in chief desires that you will with the Queens Rangers fall back as far as Coram until further orders. Your Quarter Master with shoes & I hope Refugees to man Whaleboats must be very near you." Etc. "ANNUNZIO (Gabriel d'" Gaetano Rapagnetto, born 1864). Italy's great Leader and Poet, Dramatist and Novelist. One of the most remarkable literary men of Europe. Several of his works have been translated into English. A.L.S. (in French) to Arthur Symons, the poet. 24 pp., 4to. Firenze, September 13th, 1898. With envelope and translation. £3 3s From Italy's Poet of the " War of Liberation." About literary matters, concerning the rights of publishing the English translation of "La Ville Morte (a tragedy), and expressing his delight at having "such a magnificent artist" correspondent to translate his works. as his (Trans.):-". I am giving M. Heinemann the right of publishing in England the English translation of La Ville Morte,' but we must settle between us all that concerns the sharing of the author's rights in the event of this tragedy being produced on the English stage. Be so kind as to give me your advice on the subject. Perhaps there is an established custom among men of letters in your country. “I am exceedingly fortunate in having such a magnificent artist as I know you to be, to translate my work, and I wish to express to you all my brotherly gratitude." 920 ANSPACH (Elizabeth Berkeley, Margravine of). Dramatist. Also writer of books of travel and entertaining Memoirs. 1805-9. A series of nine A.L.S. to Rev. Mr. Cotton of Cuckfield. Together 19 pp., 4to. £5 5s An interesting series of nine letters on divers topics. She refers to her troubles with the Craven family and other private matters. 921 A.L.S. “ Elizabeth," to Mr. Winston. near Newbury (7th November, 1801). 2 pp., 4to. Benham 18s 922 Informs her correspondent that she has a theatre in her wood, of a construction so particularly pretty, that it will perhaps be a matter for the most interesting description of his tour. She wishes him not to print anything about her theatre without first letting her see it. 2 pp., 4to. A.L.S. (initial) to Mr. John Bannister. 923 ARLINGTON (Henry Bennet, 1st Earl of). try. Centre of opposition to Clarendon. L.S. addressed to Lord Townshend. 28th July, 1665. 16s Concerning a proposed visit of the Duke of York (afterwards James II.) to the County of Norfolk: requiring him to transmit to his R. Hsse, an account of all things of moment as well from sea as land, wch shall occurre to you with all possible expedition. The King is passing a few days her giving order to some things for the security of this important place wch being dispatch'd Hee will returne imediately to Salisbury where the Queen arrives to-morrow night." Etc. 924 AUMALE (Henri d'Orleans, Duc d'). Fourth son of King Louis Philippe. Greatly distinguished himself in the campaign in Algeria. A.L.S. to his father Louis Philippe of France. 2 pp., 4to. Naples, 27th November, 1844. Written whilst on his honeymoon, concerning his wife. £1 10s (Trans.): I very deeply regret not having written to you since the day of my marriage; but I had so little time before the departure of the last boat that I hardly had time to send a few lines to the Queen. I will not speak to the King of my wife; you will see her, and you will understand her. I believe her worthy of being your daughter, worthy of taking a place in such a good and united family." Etc. 925 AUSTIN (Alfred). Poet Laureate. A.L.S., marked "Private," to Mr. E. Pigott, Examiner of Plays. 3 pp., 8vo. Ashford, N.D. Circa May, 1879. 15s "I want to know if you will read a play of mine, and tell me with the utmost candour what you think of it, strictly from the acting point of view. I want nothing but the bare truth." Etc. Austin (Alfred)-continued. 926 A.L.S. 4 pp., 8vo. Ashford, December 24th. 1868. 12s 6d A long and interesting letter as to payment for his writings; giving his own opinion of his literary abilities and mentioning Edmund Yates. I think I told you that Mr. Yates said I did wrong to take less than a pound per page. You must remember that I have travelled over the ground I described, which is a much more costly business than reading up a number of books for a paper. Moreover, I do not think that-without wishing to exalt my individual importance-my literary status can allow me to take less than your best paid contributors." 927 AUSTRALIA (Early Settler). An interesting series of 16 Autograph Letters written home by James Fyffe, an early emigrant from Scotland. Comprising in all some 56 pages, folio, 4to and 8vo. Dated mainly from various places in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, between 1841 and 1860. Also an A.L.S. from Wm. A. Gray to Mrs. Fyffe, of Dunedin, on behalf of her son James Fyffe. 4 pp., 4to. Port Macquarie, 1st Feb., 1846. Together 60 pp., folio, 4to and 8vo. £8 10s An interesting but most pathetic series of sixteen letters descriptive of the vicissitudes of an early Australian settler. The correspondence commences with three letters written before leaving the old country, and concerns James Fyffe's proposed journey to the Antipodes, the remainder are dated from various places in Victoria. New South Wales and from Brisbane. The letters tell a very sad story of the life of an Australian colonist of the fortys and fiftys The loss of his capital of £500 by mismanagement; his struggles to maintain himself by cattle and sheep farming, his attempts at earning a living as a gold miner, and his adventures among the blacks, these and other matters are all graphically set out in the correspondence. *** Many of the letters are very lengthy, several being crossed with writing. Typed copies of all accompany. 928 BAILLOT (Pierre M. François de Sales). French Composer and Violinist. Member of Napoleon's private Band. A.L.S."Baillot " (in French) to Mr. Watts, Secretary of the Philharmonic Society. 3 pp., 4to. London, April 5th, 1816. With translation. £1 1s Concerning the musical arrangements made by Mons. Clementi for Baillot's holiday in England. 929 BAILLY (Jeans Sylvian). French Astronomer and Revolutionist. President of the National Assembly and Mayor of Paris. Guillotined in 1793. A.L.S. I page, 4to. Paris, 12th January. N.Y. £1 10s Informing his correspondent that by a misunderstanding the Royal Society of Medicine had been forgotten in the distribution of the report for the Academy on the Hotel Dieu, and asking if he can supply twenty copies of the report for the Society. |