To modify your purchase order,
contact the auction house.
87 - Ceylon tea planter during the First World War.- Thomas (Edward Hector Le Marchant, manager of the family tea estate at Galliheria [Galheria], Madulkelle, Ceylon, soldier, fought in the Boer War and Temporary Captain in the 9th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment, based at Rugeley Camp, Staffordshire, 1867-1946) Copy Letter book to various members of the Thomas family, including his brother Jocelyn Hume Thomas, much relating to the estate at Galliheria in Ceylon, manuscript, 77pp., on flimsy paper, last letter defective with loss, other ff. creased, stained and browned, a few pieces of correspondence loosely inserted, original cloth-backed wrappers, lower cover with small tear, 4to, 1916-21.
The reserve price is the minimum price accepted by the seller. Bidders cannot see this price. To win an item, you must place the highest bid and meet or exceed the reserve price.
Registrations are closed for this sale. You cannot place a bid.
The converted amounts are provided for informational purposes only. Only the currency determined for the sale by the auction house is binding. You can select a different currency by going to the "Preferences" page in your profile.
Fees including the auction house's fees and the platform's fees. For further details, please refer to the auction house's General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Estimation
£100 - 150 (€110 - 180)Sale fees
Ceylon tea planter during the First World War.- Thomas (Edward Hector Le Marchant, manager of the family tea estate at Galliheria [Galheria], Madulkelle, Ceylon, soldier, fought in the Boer War and Temporary Captain in the 9th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment, based at Rugeley Camp, Staffordshire, 1867-1946) Copy Letter book to various members of the Thomas family, including his brother Jocelyn Hume Thomas, much relating to the estate at Galliheria in Ceylon, manuscript, 77pp., on flimsy paper, last letter defective with loss, other ff. creased, stained and browned, a few pieces of correspondence loosely inserted, original cloth-backed wrappers, lower cover with small tear, 4to, 1916-21. *** "1921... My dear Roche, I have forwarded to you... a packet of samples of Galliherea tea... . These samples will demonstrate, the different grades, as made on the estate, and sold on the market." - EHL Thomas. Thomas married Geraldine Blake (1907-65), sculptress.
Auction details
Books and Works on PaperAuction house
Forum Auctions +44 2 07 87 12 640 books@forumauctions.co.ukDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.