1536 Thorkelin (Professor) Another Autograph Letter to the Earl of Buchan, 10s. 6d. Lond. July 7th, 1789 An interesting specimen of this learned northern scholar, written during his visit to England, relating to the slave trade, against which the writer had published an essay I agree perfectly with you, that a traffic so unnatural ought to be abolished for the honour of mankind in general, and of those in particular who profess themselves Christians. May heaven obviate this evil, and find out some remedy against it. The only thing I can think of, is to send some virtuous preachers to the kingdom of Africa, who shall teach the inhabitants the laws of nature, and the sacred truth of our Gospel." Trust his lordship received the Icelandic fragment of English, Scotch, and Irish History, &e. 1537 Thorkelin (Professor) Another long and very interesting Autograph Letter to the Earl of Buchan, 7s. 6d. Feb. 23rd, 1791 A most grateful letter to the earl for his many acts of kindness, not only to himself but to the cause of literature in general; notices the entreaties of his friends for him to remain in England, and their kind offer of a place in the British Museum, that immense hive of literature, which his gratitude to Denmark prevented his accepting, was then returning by command of the king of Denmark to be placed at the head of the state paper office of that country, where he trusts to be able to obtain an account of the early intercourse between Scandinavia and North Britain, &c. 1538 Thorkelin (Professor) Another Autograph Letter to the Earl of Buchan, 15s. Copenhagen, Nov. 1, 1791 Informing his lordship the "Royal Icelandic Society had taken the liberty of enrolling his name amongst its brightest ornaments, whose active benevolence is incessantly occupied in your favourite pursuits, of promoting the happiness of man without respect to birth, religion, or country; forwards the diploma with the liveliest sentiments of that high esteem, which the northern muses entertain for you, on account of that generous protection which you have given to their kindred in the west, and the wise measures which you have adopted, in order to spread the universal blessing throughout your native country. I heartily rejoice at seeing once more the mutual intercourse established between Caledonia and Thule, for this reason I have already engaged to show the near relation in which the colony of Iceland stood formerly with the Scots," and other interesting matter relative to Dempster, the early state of Brittany, Denmark, &c. 1539 Thorkelin (Professor) Another Autograph Letter to the Earl of Buchan, 10s. 6d. ib. 1792 Informing his lordship the royal society of sciences at Thrandem in Norway, had chosen his lordship a member, for the active love and zeal with which you animate, nurse, and cherish learning, &c. 1540 Thorkelin (Professor) Another Autograph Letter to the Earl ib. 1810 of Buchan, 10s. 6d. An interesting specimen of this learned northern writer, informing his lordship that he was still alive, though his library, manuscripts, pictures, prints, natural and artificial curiosities, were all lost in the dreadful bombardment of Copenhagen by the English in 1807, and promises a copy of the original deed, which contains the examination of the earl of Bothwell, taken prisoner at Bergen, in Norway, after his flight from Scotland, &c. "This excellent scholar resided some time in London and Scotland, on a mission from the Prince of Denmark. On his return to Copenhagen he was appointed keeper of the registers in Norway and Denmark, during which period he published many learned works, including some curious historical pieces relating to Great Britain." 1541 Thornton (Bonnell) Translator of Plautus, Autograph Letter, The writer thus concludes the letter- Excuse this scribble scrabble, for my head (I must not say turns round) is full, almost to running over, in bumpering to Wilkes and liberty for ever--let the last, last for ever. The letter is a covert commendation of George Steevens, the Commentator upon Shakespeare. Qu. Was George Colman the writer of the Literary Notices in the Gent.'s Mag. under the signature of X.? for such, from this letter, it might be inferred he was. It is an admirable letter for Shaksperian illustration. 1542 Thou (Chr. Aug. De) Premier President du Parlement, Father of the celebrated Thuanus, signature and seal to a Document, on vellum, in beautiful preservation, 18s. May 5, 1582 1543 Thou (Jacques Aug. de) Keeper of the Royal Library of France, Signature to a Receipt for his Salary as Librarian, on vellum, 10s. 6d. Dec. 31, 1603 1544 Thou (James Augustus de) Celebrated Historian and BookCollector, long and interesting Autograph Letter, addressed to the learned Isaac Casaubon at London, on various literary matters, in fine preservation, 11. 1s. Paris, 1612 1545 Thou (James Augustus de) Another long and interesting Autograph Letter, addressed to M. du Puy, Advocate to the Parliament of Paris, in fine preservation, 1l. 1s. Bordeaux, 1615 The above are two beautiful autograph letters from this celebrated man, one of the most talented statesmen, and the most impartial historian of his age: he succeeded James Amyot, as keeper of the royal library at Paris, and during the regency of Mary de Medicis, he was one of the directors-general of the finances. 1546 Thuillier (Vincent) an eminent Benedictine Historian, Letter to the Librarian of the Abbey of S. Justin, at Rome, fine specimen, 7s. 6d. Paris, April 30, 1725 Had expended the money received by him from Father Montfaucon, in the works of S. Chrysostom, the binding, &c. Money scarce at Paris, at this time; thus, having none himself, felt great difficulty in accomplishing the commands the librarian had intrusted him with. 1547 Thysius (Ant.) Interesting Letter, in Latin, to Constantine Huygens, on various subjects, 3s. Leyden, 1658 Anthony Thysius was professor of poetry and eloquence at Leyden; he was the author of several works, and published some valuable editions of classical writers of antiquity. 1548 Tilius (T.) Long and interesting Autograph Letter, in Latin, 1550 Todd (Rev. H. J.) Autograph Letter to T. Park, Esq. 4s. April 18th A pleasing friendly specimen. 1551 Todd (Rev. H. J.) Autograph Letter to Sir Egerton Brydges, Canterbury, 1800 78. The writer of the above two letters was editor of the best editions of Milton and Spencer, and author of several other valuable works. The second letter returning thanks for a copy of Sir Egerton's edition of Phillips's Theatrum Poetarum; contains some pleasing remarks on that work, in which the Rev. Divine says, "he trusts it will lead many readers, (at present unacquainted with the beauties of such poetry,) to an attentive perusal of the English bards, who, in elder days, sung so sweetly, and so well," &c. 1552 Tollius (Jacobus) Very interesting Autograph Letter, in Latin, to Constantine Huygens, on a variety of literary topics, 6s. Jacobus Tollius, the writer of this letter, was a Dutch physician of great learning; he edited Ausonius, Longinus, and other works, and was author of Epistola Itineraria. He died in 1696. 1553 Tomitano (Bernardino) celebrated Italian Poet, interesting Autograph Letter, in Italian, to Sig. Speron Speroni, 18s. Padoa, April 16, 1574 Tomitanus' Poems are said to have much merit. He wrote an Eulogy on Cardinal Pole and numerous others, which have been printed by Aldus. 1554 Tomline (George Pretyman) Bishop of Lincoln, Autograph Letter to Dr. Battine, 7s. 6d. Buchden Palace, 1796 An interesting specimen of this eminent divine. 1555 Toustain (Charles Francis) Monk of the Benedictine Monastery of White Cloak Friars at Paris, Letter addressed to Dom. Athanasio Perittiani, Librarian of the Abbey of S. Justin, at Padua, long and interesting, wholly on literary pursuits, 58. (1743) 1556 Townshend (Lord) Autograph Letter to Admiral Sir J. Whitehall, 1716 Norris, scarce, 12s. Communicating his Majesty's approval of his conduct, &c., and stating, after due consideration, the king does not think the Dutch squadron of six men-ofwar sufficient protection for the merchants to their several ports; if the Swedes should endeavour to intercept them, it will be too hazardous for the Dutch to undertake, or for the merchants' exposure. Instructs the admiral to take up his station at a particular point, to await the king of Sweden's arrival, &c. 1557 Townshend (Col. the Hon. Sir H.) Autograph Letter to Capt. Barrett, 5s. Barrington Park, 5th April, 1826 A pleasing friendly specimen, relating to the death of poor Capt. Barclay, and informing Capt. Barrett of his application to the late Duke of York in his favour, &c., with reply. 1558 Trelawny (M.) Autograph Letter to Mrs. Robinson, the Sister of Mrs. Montague, 5s. 1777 Relating to her son, an officer in the guards, serving in America. A long account of the slaughter in the attacks; notices of Washington, &c.; was greatly comforted by the character Col. Grenville gave of him; he lay in the same tent for a year and a half. The writer appears to have been the wife of Colonel Trelawney. 5s. 1559 Traquaire (Lord) Autograph Letter to the Earl of Buchan, Traquair, 6th Jan. 1812 An interesting letter relating to a match for the noble writer's son, Lord Linton. 1560 Tressan (Count de) Letter to M. de Vaux, Lecteur du Roy, Toul, 10th May. 5s. Transmits him a copy of his discourse, begs him to read it to the ladies Boufflers and Bassompiere. Has little ennui, and enquires if M. Plunkett had set off to join his regiment. 1561 Tressan (Count de) Another Letter to M. de Vaux, 6s. Toul, ce Mardy 7. Commences with declaring, 'Je suis un imbecile et le plus pesant animal de l'univers; he appears in some way to have got into a scrape with Madame Bassompiere. Has seen by the Gazette, that M. de Vaux's piece had been played at Versailles, and received well by the Court. The Count alludes to the happiness of receiving his friend's cher griffonage,' and signs himself, 'Je suis un homme perdu.' 6 The Count was a distinguished literati, Grand Marechal de Lorraine, &c. He died in 1783. 1562 Trevor (Thomas Lord) Autograph as Keeper of the Privy Seal to a Receipt for 360l. being his Allowance for one quarter at the rate of four Pounds per day in lieu of Dyet, with the Order of the Privy Seal for the same, witness John Grubb, in fine preservation, 10s. 6d. 19th June, 1729 The noble writer was created Baron Trevor of Bromham, in the County of Bedford, and died in 1730. It is a scarce autograph, particularly as C. P. S. 1563 Tromp (Admiral Cornelius Van) long and most interesting Autograph Letter in French, relating the happy termination of the Campaign, the City of Christianople being invested and provided with a garrison and all kinds of Ammunition; Admiral Roodstein having made himself master of the Citadel of Carolsclave, taken 375 pieces of Cannon with two vessels, one of 74 and the other of 36 Guns, &c. &c. a most important letter as well as a beautiful specimen of an extremely rare autograph, 31. 3s. Copenhagen, Oct. 26, 1676 1564 Trumbull (Sir W.) Secretary of State, Autograph Letter to the Secretary at War, relative to the Trade of England with Muscovy, &c. 5s. 1697 1565 Tulledeph (Dr. Thos.) Principal of the University of St. Andrew's, Autograph Letter of thanks from the University to Lord Cardross, for a Present of Stones from the Island of Ceylon; Notices the Death of Mr. Dick, the Professor of Civil History, &c. 3s. St. Andrew's, 1764 1566 Tulpius (Nicholas) The celebrated Anatomist, Letter in Latin Amst. Nov. 4, 1634 to Caspar Barlæus, 6s. 6d. 1567 Turenne (Henry de la Tour, Viscount) Duke of Bouillon, Letter entirely Autograph to M. du Plessis, in which is noticed the death of the unfortunate Mary Queen of Scots, an interesting Letter, and fine specimen of great rarity, 21. 28. 1587 1568 Turenne (Henry de la Tour, Viscount) Marshal of France, son of the preceding, Autograph Letter addressed to M. de Chavigny, Councillor of the King and Secretary of State, relating to the Affair of Perpignan, a fine specimen, and of extreme rarity, with seals in beautiful preservation, 21. 12s. 6d. au Camp devant Perpignan, Aug. 2, 1642 "All France lamented the loss of this great man, whose generosity and modesty, joined to his military virtues, and the noblest qualities of the hero, had made him admired throughout Europe. He was killed at Saspach, by a cannon ball, July 27, 1675, at the age of 64." 1569 Tunstall (Cuthbert) Afterwards Bp. of London and Durham, long and most important Letter entirely Autograph, addressed to Cardinal Wolsey, respecting the loan of certain monies to be advanced by the King of England for the use of the King of Castille, for the expences of his intended Voyage, and for carrying on the War against the Geldroys, a most beautiful specimen of an autograph of excessive rarity, 21. 2s. From Mydelborg, July 28, (1516) The above letter of this eminent man was written in 1516, in which year he was sent ambassador in conjunction with Sir Thomas More, to the Emperor Charles V. then in Flanders. He held successively the offices of Master of the Rolls, Prebendary of York, Dean of Sarum, Bp. of London, Lord Privy Seal, and Bp. of Durham. The present letter is one of the most beautiful specimens of his autograph, in existence. 1570 Turner (J. M. W.) Note to Mr. Girtin, 'as long as you can maintain clearness, be not timid as to depth only, regarding the gradation of shadows,' &c. 78. Autograph collectors are well aware of the difficulty of procuring specimens of this artist. 1571 Turner (Rev. Will.) Autograph Letter to the Earl of Buchan, Newcastle, 19th Dec. 1794 3s. A long letter, containing an account of the destruction of some MSS. sent by the earl for the literary society at Newcastle, which were burnt by a lunatic. 1572 Tuscany (Violante of Bavaria, Grand Duchess of) Letter to the Lady Vittoria Buoninsegni Biringucci of Siena, in fine preservation, 7s. 6d. Florence, 1728 1578 Tyrawley (Lord) Letter to Lord Ligonier, 78. Blackheath, April 8, 1760 Recommendatory of Mr. Richard Byron, for an Ensigney in the Guards. Confides in his lordship's friendship-has written to Lord Barrington for form's sake—but it is more natural for me to expect it from you, mon tres gentil, debonnaire et illustrissime Seigneur.' 1574 Tytler (Dr. Will.) Autograph Letter to the Earl of Buchan, 1797 5s. A long and interesting letter relative to various literary matters, biography, portraits, &c. 1575 Valencia (Cardinal de) Letter to the King of Spain, 10s. 6d. Roma, October 8th, 1497 A fine and rare specimen. |