Auction No. 3 - A Rare and Important Collection of Autog…

Lotto 101 - KALKBRENNER Friedrich (1784 - 1849) KALKBRENNER Friedrich (1784 - 1849) MUSIC - KALKBRENNER Friedrich (1784 - 1849) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Vendredi matin” by the German composer, pianist and piano manufacturer. He studied at the Conservatoire de Paris, starting at a young age and eventually settled in Paris, where he lived until his death in 1849. Kalkbrenner composed more than 200 piano works, as well as many piano concertos and operas. Addressed to the composer and piano virtuoso Ignaz Moscheles (1794-1870): “…Il est d’usage d’accorder un billet ou deux, à ceux qui joeunt un solo au Philh: voulez vous en demander un à la répétition pour Mad.elle Buchwald…”. 1 p. In-16. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 300 GBP

Lotto 102 - KARSAVINA Tamara (1885 - 1978) KARSAVINA Tamara (1885 - 1978) ART AND THEATRE - KARSAVINA Tamara (1885 - 1978) - Photographic portrait with autograph signature Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the Russian prima ballerina, who was a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and later of the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev. (9 x 14 cm). Rare. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 400 - 500 GBP

Lotto 103 - KAUTSKY Karl (1854 - 1938) KAUTSKY Karl (1854 - 1938) SCIENCE - KAUTSKY Karl (1854 - 1938) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed in German, dated “London (…) 25/11/89” by the Czech-Austrian philosopher, journalist, and Marxist theorist. Addressed to a gentleman, concerning some publication. 1 p. ½. In-8. With light foxings. Rare. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 1 000 - 1 200 GBP

Lotto 104 - KEATON Buster (1895 - 1966) KEATON Buster (1895 - 1966) ART AND THEATRE - KEATON Buster (1895 - 1966) - Photographic portrait with autograph signature Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the American actor and film director. His stoic, deadpan facial expression that became his trademark and earned him the nickname "The Great Stone Face". (10 x 14 cm). Photograph by Lucien Rollet. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 400 GBP

Lotto 105 - KERENSKY Alexander (1881 - 1970) KERENSKY Alexander (1881 - 1970) HISTORY - KERENSKY Alexander (1881 - 1970) - Autograph signature Autograph signature and date “March 26, 1967” by the Russian lawyer and revolutionary who led the Russian Provisional Government. After the February Revolution of 1917, he joined the newly formed provisional government, first as Minister of Justice, then as Minister of War, and after July as the government's second Minister-Chairman. Kerensky remained in power until the October Revolution, after then he fled Russia and lived the remainder of his life in exile. He divided his time between Paris and New York City. Kerensky worked for the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. 1 p. (11 x 12 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 350 GBP

Lotto 106 - KEYSERLING Hermann von (1880 - 1946) KEYSERLING Hermann von (1880 - 1946) SCIENCE - KEYSERLING Hermann von (1880 - 1946) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Esthonie (Russie) ce 12.9.07” by the Baltic German philosopher. He interested himself in natural science and in philosophy, and before World War I he was known both as a student of geology and as a popular essayist. His grandfather, Alexander von Keyserling, was a notable geologist of Imperial Russia. Addressed the the French journalist and critic Andé Chaumeix (1874 - 1955), director of the Journal des Débats: “…J’apprends par M. Dunne de Fitz-James, que vous avez de l’intérêt pour mes idées philomantiques: je me permets donc de vous adresser un exemplaire de mes nouveau volume “Unsterblichkeit”…”. 1 p. On carte postale. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 107 - KHACHATURIAN Aram (1903 - 1978) KHACHATURIAN Aram (1903 - 1978) MUSIC - KHACHATURIAN Aram (1903 - 1978) - Photographic portrait with autograph signature Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the Armenian composer and conductor. Along with Sergei Prokofiev and Dmitri Shostakovich, he was officially denounced as a "formalist”. He traveled to Europe, Latin America and the United States with concerts of his own works. In 1957 Khachaturian became the Secretary of the Union of Soviet Composers, a position he held until his death. (9 x 13 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 108 - KODÁLY Zoltán (1882 - 1967) KODÁLY Zoltán (1882 - 1967) MUSIC - KODÁLY Zoltán (1882 - 1967) - Photographic portrait on postcard with autograph signature Photographic portrait on postcard from a sketch by Caesar Kunwald with autograph signature of the Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist, pedagogue, linguist, and philosopher. (7 x 9 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 350 - 400 GBP

Lotto 109 - KREISLER Fritz (1875 - 1962) KREISLER Fritz (1875 - 1962) MUSIC - KREISLER Fritz (1875 - 1962) - Photographic portrait with autograph signature Photographic portrait with autograph signature and date “February 1948” by the Austrian-born American violinist and composer, he was known for his sweet tone and expressive phrasing. He made his United States debut at the Steinway Hall in New York City on November 10, 1888, and his first tour of the United States in 1888–1889 with Moriz Rosenthal. Kreisler was also an excellent pianist, and his piano playing is preserved on Ampico reproducing piano rolls. On postcard (8 x 13 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 110 - KROPOTKIN Piotr (1842 - 1921) KROPOTKIN Piotr (1842 - 1921) SCIENCE - KROPOTKIN Piotr (1842 - 1921) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “July 10. 1912” by the Russian geographer and philosopher., a leading figure in Anarchism. Kropotkin was a proponent of a decentralized communist society free from central government and based on voluntary associations of self-governing communities and worker-run enterprises. He wrote many books, pamphlets and articles, the most prominent being The Conquest of Bread and Fields, Factories, and Workshops, with Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution being his principal scientific offering. Addressed to Mr. Cazenon: “…I have been working hard at London, and here since my return. Once Chapman & Hall intend to print 10.000 copies of the edition, I agree with you that this is already a certain guarantee. With there be a clause about the return of the work to here after a time, as we have for Fields, Factories ?…” 2 pp. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 700 - 800 GBP

Lotto 111 - LACÉPÈDE Bernard Germain de (1756 - 1825) LACÉPÈDE Bernard Germain de (1756 - 1825) SCIENCE - LACÉPÈDE Bernard Germain de (1756 - 1825) - Partly printed document Partly printed document signed, dated “Paris, le 2 mars 1810” by the French naturalist and an active freemason. He is known for his contribution to the Comte de Buffon's great work, the Histoire Naturelle. Conferment of the Legion d’Honneur to the General, Baron of Fresia: “…j’ai l’honneur de vous adresser, Monsieur le Géneral, Baron et cher confrère, le Brevet de nomination dans la Légion d’honneur…”. ½ p. In-4. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 112 - LALANDE Jérôme de (1732 - 1807) LALANDE Jérôme de (1732 - 1807) SCIENCE - LALANDE Jérôme de (1732 - 1807) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Paris, 29 août 1790” by the celebrated French astronomer. he recorded the positions of 50,000 stars in his “Histoire céleste”; director of the Paris Observatory from 1768 to his death. Member of the Académie des Sciences. Addressed to Brongniard son. The famous astronomer gives the addresses of a friend and correspondent in London, assuming they will be willing to take his place: “…Je les prie de vous recommander et de vous pròduire auprès de ceux qui ont de (l'amitié pour moi dans la Société royale et je ne doute pas qu'ils ne le fassent en lisant ce billet…”.½ p. In-12. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 350 GBP

Lotto 113 - LAMARTINE Alphonse (1790 - 1869) LAMARTINE Alphonse (1790 - 1869) LITERATURE - LAMARTINE Alphonse (1790 - 1869) - Letter signed Letter signed, dated “Paris, le 1er Décembre 1856” by the French author, poet, and statesman who was instrumental in the foundation of the French Second Republic and the continuation of the tricolore as the flag of France. Addressed to a gentleman: “…Mes abonnés ne sont pas pour moi un public; ils sont une famille d’amis. Je n’ignore pas que la bienveillance personnelle a eu plus de part à votre abonnement que la curiosité littéraire. Je ne m’en humilie pas, je m’en glorifie. J’aime mieux la cordialité que la gloire. Si le désir de concourir utilement à mon travail a été en effet pour beaucoup dans votre souscription de 1856, j’ose vous prier franchement et personnellement de la continuer pour 1857…”. 2 pp. ½. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 114 - LANGLEY Samuel (1834 - 1906) LANGLEY Samuel (1834 - 1906) SCIENCE - LANGLEY Samuel (1834 - 1906) - Typed letter signed Typed letter signed, dated “May 12, 1899” by the American aviation pioneer, astronomer and physicist who invented the bolometer. He was the third secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and a professor of astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was the director of the Allegheny Observatory. Addressed to Mrs. Michaelis: “…I have Frank's letter and that of Professor Ames, and as I understand that it will be of service to Frank, I am willing to provide for his having the opportunity to attend to these examination papers on the stated days in June. My intervention, however, Mr. Ames will doubtless understand, will be chiefly formal…”. 1 p. ¼. In-8. With lithographic letterhead of the Smithsonian Institution. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 450 - 500 GBP

Lotto 115 - LAURENCIN Marie (1883 - 1956) LAURENCIN Marie (1883 - 1956) ART AND THEATRE - LAURENCIN Marie (1883 - 1956) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Le 31 Janvier” by the French painter and printmaker. She became an important figure in the Parisian avant-garde as a member of the Cubists associated with the Section d'Or. To a lady: “..Je suis bien contente que le dessin soit revenu – Il n’en est pas de même d’une aquarelle à laquelle je tenais beaucoup…”. 1 p. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 116 - LEIGHTON Frederic (1830 - 1896) LEIGHTON Frederic (1830 - 1896) ART AND THEATRE - LEIGHTON Frederic (1830 - 1896) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “July 29th” by the British Victorian painter and sculptor, whose works depicted historical, biblical, and classical subject matter in an academic style. His paintings were enormously popular and expensive, during his lifetime, but fell out of critical favour for many decades in the early 20th century. Addressed to Mr. Roberti, arranging for making a picture. 2 pp. ½. In-8. With letterhead. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 117 - LEO XIII Pope (Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci (1810 - 1903) LEO XIII Pope (Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci (1810 - 1903) HISTORY - LEO XIII Pope (Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci (1810 - 1903) - Letter signed Letter signed with autograph postscript, dated Perugia February 16, 1842, written at the time when he held the position of the protonotary apostolic in Perugia, addressed to Count Francesco Conestabile della Staffa, about an estimate for some urgent road works in the city. "Non lasciò questa Delegazione allorché si dovette compilare il Preventivo de' lavori di strade Nazionali da eseguirsi nel corrente anno 1842 d'impiantarvi il residuo della somma assegnata dalla Prefettura Generale di Acque e Strade per la deviazione dell'erta salita della Via Cortonese presso il Ponte S.Giovanni...". 2 pages, in-4. Address, postal stamp and red wax seal on the 4th.

Stima 350 - 400 GBP

Lotto 118 - LE VERRIER Urbain (1811 - 1877) LE VERRIER Urbain (1811 - 1877) SCIENCE - LE VERRIER Urbain (1811 - 1877) - Letter signed Letter signed, dated “Paris, le 15 Juillet 1876” by the French astronomer and mathematician who specialized in celestial mechanics and is best known for predicting the existence and position of Neptune using only mathematics. Director of the Paris Observatory, Le Verrier was intensely engaged for months in complex calculations to explain small but systematic discrepancies between Uranus's observed orbit and the one predicted from the laws of gravity of Newton. At the same time, but unknown to Le Verrier, similar calculations were made by John Couch Adams in England. Le Verrier announced his final predicted position for Uranus's unseen perturbing planet publicly to the French Academy on 31 August 1846, two days before Adams's final solution was privately mailed to the Royal Greenwich Observatory. Le Verrier transmitted his own prediction by 18 September in a letter to Johann Galle of the Berlin Observatory. The letter arrived five days later, and the planet was found with the Berlin Fraunhofer refractor that same evening, 23 September 1846, by Galle and Heinrich d'Arrest within 1° of the predicted location near the boundary between Capricorn and Aquarius. Addressed to his colleague, the French physicist Hippolyte Fizeau (1819 - 1896), concerning a meeting at the Paris Observatory : “…La séance de Juillet du Conseil a dû être différée jusqu’au moment où nous aurions une réponse du Ministre au sujet du miroir. Cette réponse étant arrivée, il devient indispensable de réunir le Conseil Lundi prochain à une heure, à l’Observatoire…”. 1 p. In-8. With letterhead “Obsersavoire de Paris”. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 119 - LISLE Claude Joseph Rouget de (1760 - 1836) LISLE Claude Joseph Rouget de (1760 - 1836) HISTORY - LISLE Claude Joseph Rouget de (1760 - 1836) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Paris 12 Janvier, 1825” by the French army officer of the French Revolutionary Wars. Isle is known for writing the words and music of the “Chant de guerre pour l'armée du Rhin” in 1792, which would later be known as “La Marseillaise” and become the French national anthem.. Addressed to C. Rivoiron: “…Ce malheureux recueil, il est fini, prêt à paraître, et paraîtra dans le cours de la semaine prochaine. Êtes-vous toujours en mesure pour quelques souscriptions ? …”. 1 p. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 900 - 1 000 GBP

Lotto 120 - LISZT Franz (1811 - 1886) LISZT Franz (1811 - 1886) MUSIC - LISZT Franz (1811 - 1886) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Hamburg, 5 Juin 1842”, by the celebrated pianist, composer emeritus and acclaimed concert performer. Fine, long letter to a "Grand artiste" in London: "...Tout en ne vous écrivant pas des lettres, je vous ai écrit souvent en musique. J'ai là sur ma table toute sorte de chansons et de Ballades qui vous attendent. J'aurai assurément plus d'occasions à vous les entendre chanter, que vous n'en aurez à la connaître". Il a reçu la nouvelle des succès de son correspondant sur scène et il le félicite : "Mais il arrive si rarement que justice soit rendue à certaines personnes par lesquelles l'enthousiasme seul est justice". Then he talks about his activities: "La troupe allemande n'étant pas organisable comme il me le faudrait, c'est à dire comme il le faudrait, ni en Allemagne ni ailleurs, j'ai renoncé à ma charge de Leader" (at the time, Liszt was expected to take over the management of the German opera society). He continued: "J'y perds le très grand plaisir de vous voir cette saison à Londres. Les mois de Juin, Juillet et Août, je les passerai probablement aux environs de Paris. Je me sens un extrême besoin de repos, et veux revoir ma mère et mes têtes blondes" (he is referring to his three children from his relationship with the Countess d'Agoult - the eldest, Cosima, married Richard Wagner). 7 pp. In-8°. - This Item is currently in Finland and can be shipped within the European Community with NO import tax and VAT. UK deliveries will be subject to 5% import VAT

Stima 4 000 - 6 000 GBP

Lotto 121 - LIVINGSTON Jay (1915 - 2001) LIVINGSTON Jay (1915 - 2001) HISTORY - LIVINGSTON Jay (1915 - 2001) - Four autograph musical quotation signed Four autograph musical quotations signed by the American composer best known as half of a song-writing duo with Ray Evans that specialized in songs composed for films. Livingston wrote music and Evans the lyrics. Their third Oscar came in 1956 for the song "Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be), " featured in the movie The Man Who Knew Too Much. Livingston pens two bars from “To Each His Own” (1946), one bar from the Christmas song “Silver Bells” (1951), two bars from the title song of “Mister Ed” (1961) and three bars from "Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)" (1956). Dedicated to Derek Birch. 1 p. On cardboard (12 x 7 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 122 - LONDON Jack (1876 - 1916) LONDON Jack (1876 - 1916) LITERATURE - LONDON Jack (1876 - 1916) - Printed check with autograph lines and signature Printed check of the Oakland Central Bank, dated “Oakland, Cal Feb 27 1906” with autograph lines and signature by the American novelist, journalist and activist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and American magazines, he was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. London was part of the radical literary group "The Crowd" in San Francisco and a passionate advocate of animal rights, workers' rights and socialism. London pays 6 dollars to the weekly left-wing political newspaper “Appeal to Reason”. Stamp of the bank mark as “Paid”. (16 x 6 cm). Other banks stamps at the verso. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 350 - 400 GBP

Lotto 123 - LOOS Anita (1888 - 1981) LOOS Anita (1888 - 1981) ART AND THEATRE - LOOS Anita (1888 - 1981) - Typed letter signed Typed letter signed, dated “June 26th, 1962” by the American actress, novelist, playwright. She became the first female staff screenwriter in Hollywood, when D. W. Griffith put her on the payroll at Triangle Film Corporation. She is best known for her 1925 comic novel “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”. Addressed to Mr. Pell: “…Enclosed is a sort of tongue-in-cheek resume of the birth of my book which I hope will meet your requirements for the new edition…”. 1s p. In-4. With letterhead “Grand Hôtel et La Pace/Montecatini Terme”. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 124 - MASEREEL Frans (1889 - 1972) MASEREEL Frans (1889 - 1972) ART AND THEATRE - MASEREEL Frans (1889 - 1972) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “29-11-1967” by the Belgian painter and graphic artist. He is known especially for his woodcuts which focused on political and social issues, such as war and capitalism. He completed over 40 wordless novels in his career, and among these, his greatest is generally said to be “Passionate Journey” (1919). Addressed to a lady: “…Je suis de plus en plus étonné de n’avoir aucune nouvelle de vous concernant l’exposition de Heidelberg…”. 1 p. In-8. Notes of the addressee at the verso. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 125 - MAGRITTE René (1898 -1967) and BERGER Georgette (1901 - 1986 MAGRITTE René (1898 -1967) and BERGER Georgette (1901 - 1986 ART AND THEATRE - MAGRITTE René (1898 -1967) and BERGER Georgette (1901 - 1986 - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, postmarked “21.4.66” by the wife of the Belgian surrealist painter, and life Magritte's model and muse. Georgette addresses Aline Ganne: “…nous sommes en Israël pour une dizaine de jours. C’est un pays intéressant à visiter et nous avons un beau soleil…”. René signs at the bottom of the letter. 1 p. On postcard (10 x 14 cm). At the verso: photograph of a camel at the old well in Beer Sheba. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 700 - 800 GBP

Lotto 126 - MADARIAGA Salvador de (1886 - 1978) MADARIAGA Salvador de (1886 - 1978) HISTORY - MADARIAGA Salvador de (1886 - 1978) - Autograph manuscript Interesting autograph manuscript of one of the fathers of EEC, not dated, by a diplomat, historian, and writer, author of some significant historiographical works, such as "Teoria dell'Impero Spagnolo d'America" (1955), "Cristoforo Colombo" (1940), "Hernán Cortes" (1941), "Simon Bolivar" (1952). It is an essay about Germany's position during the Cold War. "Both history and geography designate Germany as the key nation of our day. For the communist world she is a nation recently emerged from an era of totalitarism...". Total of 100 pages (plus 3 pp. of notes in the final part), in a spiral notebook (20.5x16 cm), in blue ink (red for the final notes), dense with cancellations and remarks, in English. Including a part of a stamped envelope with the autograph address "A Peter Weiner".

Stima 450 - 500 GBP

Lotto 127 - MAKARIOS III (1913 - 1977) MAKARIOS III (1913 - 1977) HISTORY - MAKARIOS III (1913 - 1977) - Photographic portrait with autograph signature Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the Greek Cypriot archbishop, primate, statesman and politician, who served as the first President of Cyprus between 1960 and 1977. He was also the Archbishop of the autocephalous Church of Cyprus from 1950 to 1977. He is widely regarded as the founding father of the Republic of Cyprus, leading its transition from British colonial rule. (11 x 18 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 128 - MANCINELLI Luigi (1848 - 1921) MANCINELLI Luigi (1848 - 1921) MUSIC - MANCINELLI Luigi (1848 - 1921) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “Bologna nov 1883” of the Italian conductor, cellist and composer. He has been the principal conductor at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in London and at the "Old Metropolitan" Opera House in New York, and in other appointments in Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. Photograph by Fratelli Vianelli in Venice. (9 x 18 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 400 GBP

Lotto 129 - MARCONI Guglielmo (1874 - 1937) MARCONI Guglielmo (1874 - 1937) SCIENCE - MARCONI Guglielmo (1874 - 1937) - Autograph signature Autograph signature on cardboard (16 x 11 cm) by the Italian inventor, electrical engineer, known for his creation of a practical radio wave–based wireless telegraph system. This led to Marconi's being credited as the inventor of radio, and he shared the 1909 Nobel Prize in Physics with Karl Ferdinand Braun "in recognition of their contributions to the development of wireless telegraphy”. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 130 - MARINETTI Filippo Tommaso (1876 - 1944) MARINETTI Filippo Tommaso (1876 - 1944) LITERATURE - MARINETTI Filippo Tommaso (1876 - 1944) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, postmarked “1917” by by the Italian poet, founder of the Futurist movement. Marinetti is best known as the author of the Manifesto of Futurism, which was written and published in 1909. Addressed to the futurist painter and poet Luciano De Nardis (1895 - 1959). While at the war front as Lieutenant Territorial of the 8th Militia of Armoured Car Squadron, Marinetti writes to his fellow friend and artist: “…sono tornato al fronte. Le automitragliatrici blindate sono veramente futuriste potenti armate veloci. Viva l’Italiaaa! Mort aux boches!…Tutti pronti per la più grande vittoria che deve aprire il varco a tutte le nostre idee! Desidero rivederti. Parlarti. Preparo manifestazione futuriste a Roma per l’inverno prossimo. Le tue tavole parolibere sono importantissime. Non pensare ad altro. Lavora!…”. 3 pp. In-8. Envelope with autograph address and “Movimento Futurista” mark is included. - This Item is currently in Finland and can be shipped within the European Community with NO import tax and VAT. UK deliveries will be subject to 5% import VAT

Stima 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lotto 131 - MARKEVITCH Igor (1912 - 1983) MARKEVITCH Igor (1912 - 1983) MUSIC - MARKEVITCH Igor (1912 - 1983) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “15 Mai 69” by the Ukrainian composer and conductor. Markevitch gained important recognition in 1929 when choreographer-impresario Serge Diaghilev discovered him and commissioned a piano concerto from him. In addition, Diaghilev invited him to collaborate on a ballet with Boris Kochno, a dancer and librettist. He produced at least one major work per year during the 1930s. He was rated among the leading contemporary composers of the time, even to the extent of being hailed as "the second Igor", after Igor Stravinsky. Addressed to the count Franco Zaffrani: “…Je n’avais pas répondu à ton mot du Lancaster qui m’a rejoint à New York (…) Comme toi, je suis très fidèle à mes amitiés, même si les circumstances me tiens éloignée de ceux qui j’aime…”. 1 p. In-4. With letterhead. Envelope with autograph address included. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 180 GBP

Lotto 132 - MARLBOROUGH Sarah (1660 - 1744) MARLBOROUGH Sarah (1660 - 1744) LITERATURE - MARLBOROUGH Sarah (1660 - 1744) - Autograph signature Autograph signature on fragment dated “20 Jan.ly 1725” by the English courtier who rose to be one of the most influential women of her time through her close relationship with Anne, Queen of Great Britain. Below her signature, the English Tory politician signature of Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin (1645 - 1712) and the one by “W. Payton”. 1 p. (11 x 8 cm). Printed fragments and notes at the verso. Rare. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 500 - 550 GBP

Lotto 133 - MAURRAS Charles (1868 - 1952) MAURRAS Charles (1868 - 1952) LITERATURE - MAURRAS Charles (1868 - 1952) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed (1925) by the French author, politician, poet, and critic. He was an organizer and principal philosopher of Action Française, a political movement that is monarchist, anti-parliamentarist, and counter-revolutionary. Maurras also held anti-communist, anti-Masonic, anti-Protestant, and antisemitic views, while being highly critical of Nazism, referring to it as "stupidity”. Addressed to a gentleman: “Bourget, mes engagements avec mon editeur principal me laissent libre des disposer (…) le récit complet et inéditque vous me fait l’honneur de me mander ? Je n’aura le temps d’écrire souvent des récits. Le dernier que j’ai composé date de deux années, c’est celui qui sert de préface …. Musique intérieur…”. 1 p. ½. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 134 - MICHEL Louise (1830 - 1905) MICHEL Louise (1830 - 1905) HISTORY - MICHEL Louise (1830 - 1905) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Londres 26 Octobre 95” by the French socialist leader, who had a prominent role during the Paris Commune. Addressed to Alexandre Roy, bibliothécaire à Saint-Lubin-en-Vergonnois (Loir-et-Cher): “…Ne me parle pas de ce mot dans votre lettre que par une petite branche verte si vous pouvez envoyer encore quelque chose à Manouche pour qu’il se fasse aider pour la rentrée de ch… de son jardin…”. 1 p. ½. (10 x 8 cm). Envelope with autograph address included. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 280 - 450 GBP

Lotto 135 - MILLAIS John Everett (1829 - 1896) MILLAIS John Everett (1829 - 1896) ART AND THEATRE - MILLAIS John Everett (1829 - 1896) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “24 June 1878” by the English painter and illustrator who was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Addressed to Ernest Gambart, the great Victorian picture-dealer: “…I am afraid y'r predictions with regard to French recognition of English art are going to fall through. We hear strange rumours here…”. 1 p. In-8. With letterhead. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 136 - MILLIKAN Robert Andrews (1868 - 1953) MILLIKAN Robert Andrews (1868 - 1953) SCIENCE - MILLIKAN Robert Andrews (1868 - 1953) - Typed letter signed Typed letter signed, dated “July 17, 1951” by the American experimental physicist who won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1923 for the measurement of the elementary electric charge and for his work on the photoelectric effect. Addressed to Thomas K. Boyce, promising him a photograph as soon as: “…Miss Howard, my secretary, who has entire charge of the custody of such photographs is on vacation for the month…”. ½ p. In-4. With letterhead “California Institue of Technology/Pasadena”. Envelope included. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 137 - MILNE Alan Alexander (1882 - 1956) MILNE Alan Alexander (1882 - 1956) LITERATURE - MILNE Alan Alexander (1882 - 1956) - Photographic portrait with autograph signature Photographic portrait (dated on the back by other hand “Oct 27. 1955”) with autograph signature of the English writer best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh. Milne was the father of bookseller Christopher Robin Milne, upon whom the character Christopher Robin is based. It was during a visit to London Zoo, where Christopher became enamoured with the tame and amiable bear Winnipeg, that Milne was inspired to write the story of Winnie-the-Pooh for his son. (20 x 25 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 850 - 950 GBP

Lotto 138 - MILNE-EDWARDS Henri (1800 - 1885) MILNE-EDWARDS Henri (1800 - 1885) SCIENCE - MILNE-EDWARDS Henri (1800 - 1885) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed (1850 ca.) by the French zoologist. He became a student of Georges Cuvier and befriended Jean Victoire Audouin. Addressed to a gentleman: “…J’ai corrigé les épreuves que vous m’avez fait l’honneur de m’envoyer; mais je désirerai d’avoir un instant avec vous au sujet de la forme qui pourrait être donné…”. 1 p. In-8. With letterhead “Faculté des Sciences de Paris”. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 350 GBP

Lotto 139 - MOISSAN Henri (1852 - 1907) MOISSAN Henri (1852 - 1907) SCIENCE - MOISSAN Henri (1852 - 1907) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Paris le 28 Sept. 1903” by the French chemist and pharmacist, awarded with the 1906 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in isolating fluorine from its compounds. Moissan contributed also to the development of the electric arc furnace, which opened several paths to developing and preparing new compounds, [and attempted to use pressure to produce synthetic diamonds, from the more common form of carbon. He was one of the original members of the International Atomic Weights Committee. Scientific letter addressed to a collaborator: “…Les dynamos de la Sorbonne ne sont pas encore en état de marcher. Il faut attendre une quinzaine et je vous préviendrai aussitôt qu’il sera possible de faire votre experience. 2K de minerai en poudre grossière sont suffisants…”. 1 p. With letterhead “Faculté des Sciences de Paris/Laboratoire de Chimie générale”. Rare. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 850 - 950 GBP

Lotto 140 - MONGE Gaspard (1746 - 1818) MONGE Gaspard (1746 - 1818) SCIENCE - MONGE Gaspard (1746 - 1818) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Paris le 24 Janvier 1810” by the French mathematician. Often presented as the inventor of descriptive geometry, the mathematical basis of technical drawing, and the father of differential geometry. During the French Revolution he served as the Minister of the Marine, and was involved in the reform of the French educational system, helping to found the École Polytechnique. Addressed to the Duke of Gaeta and Minister of Finances Martin Michel Charles Gaudin (1756 - 1841): “Le Préfet du département de la Sarre a du mettre M. Paquin au nombre des candidats qu’il a présentés à Votre excellence pour la place de Percepteur des Contributions directes à Mesenheim….”. 1 p. In-4. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 550 - 650 GBP

Lotto 141 - MONET Claude (1840 - 1926) MONET Claude (1840 - 1926) ART AND THEATRE - MONET Claude (1840 - 1926) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Mardi matin [c. 1875]” by the French painter and founder of impressionism. During his long career, he was the most consistent and prolific practitioner of impressionism's philosophy of expressing one's perceptions of nature, especially as applied to plein air (outdoor) landscape painting. The term "Impressionism" is derived from the title of his painting Impression, soleil levant, exhibited in 1874 (the "exhibition of rejects") initiated by Monet and his associates as an alternative to the Salon. Monet addresses a gentleman: “…je suis dans une panne atroce et obligé de vendre coute que coute quelques toiles au plus bon prix, afin de pouvoir me remettre au travail. J’ai encore chez moi une … plusieurs toiles qui vous conviendrait beaucoup plus si vous vouliez m’en prendre quelques unes je vous le fait à 40 f. l’une…”. This early letter illustrated movingly the economic situation of the impressionist leader at the beginning of the movement that would revolutionize European painting. The art of the Impressionists was still unpopular, obliging Monet to offer his paintings for the price of a meal in a fancy Parisian restaurant. 1 p. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 7 000 - 8 000 GBP

Lotto 142 - MONIZ António Egas (1874 - 1955) MONIZ António Egas (1874 - 1955) SCIENCE - MONIZ António Egas (1874 - 1955) - Autograph dedication signed Autograph dedication signed, dated “1951” by the Portuguese neurologist and the developer of cerebral angiography. He is regarded as one of the founders of modern psychosurgery, having developed the surgical procedure leucotomy, better known today as lobotomy, for which he became the first Portuguese national to receive a Nobel Prize in 1949 shared with Walter Rudolf Hess. “Para a Biblioteca do Instituto Brasileiro de Historia da Medicina. Grata homenagem…”. 1 p. In-8. Diffused foxings. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 143 - MORTIER Alfred (1865 - 1937) MORTIER Alfred (1865 - 1937) LITERATURE - MORTIER Alfred (1865 - 1937) - 87 unpublished autograph letters signed Extensive correspondence consisting of 87 unpublished autograph letters signed, by journalist, playwright and translator from Italian, founder of the 'Petit Monégasque' and one of the founders of the new 'Mercure de France'. Addressed to his friend Bruno Brunelli. The letters constitute an interesting corpus of news related to the writer's multiple cultural and professional activities. In the letter of June 18, 1930 he communicates that he is writing a story set in the 16th century Venice: "Pour un conte que j'écris et qui se passe à Venise vers 1540, j'aurais besoin de détails pour décrire les obsèques solennelles d'un patricien ou d'un doge, bref d'un grand personnage. Peut-être trouverait-on des renseignements dans Pompeo Molmenti, ou dans Mutinelli...". In the letter of December 5, 1829 he informs that his publisher has commissioned him a volume on Machiavelli's "The Prince": "dont, depuis six mois, je n'ai pas eu loisir d'écrire une ligne...". Total of over 200 pp. Some on postcards, others in-8. In French. Included are 2 letters addressed to Mortier, an envelope and a newspaper clipping.

Stima 330 - 520 GBP

Lotto 144 - MOSZKOWSKI Moritz (1854 - 1925) MOSZKOWSKI Moritz (1854 - 1925) MUSIC - MOSZKOWSKI Moritz (1854 - 1925) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, not dated, by the German-polish composer and pianist. Ignacy Paderewski said of him: "After Chopin, Moszkowski best understands how to write for the piano, and his writing embraces the whole gamut of piano technique”. Addressed to a gentleman: “…Madame Marie Panthès m’écrit qu’elle serait très contente de prêter son concours qui c… que vous organisez au profit des défendeurs de Port Arthur. Elle jouerait de préférance Caprice Russe de Nápravník. Voudriez-vous avoir l’obligeance de me faire savoir si elle a des chances pour être admise?…”. 2 pp. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 145 - NADAR Gaspard-Félix Tournachon dit NADAR Gaspard-Félix Tournachon dit ART AND THEATRE - NADAR Gaspard-Félix Tournachon dit - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed of the famous French photographer, caricaturist. In 1858, he became the first person to take aerial photographs. Addressed to a friend: “…Mme Nadar me charge de rappeler que Mirès t’a invité à diner ce jour chez nous…”. 1 p. With letterhead. Foxings and traces of restoration. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 350 - 400 GBP

Lotto 146 - NOBILE Umberto (1885 - 1978) NOBILE Umberto (1885 - 1978) HISTORY - NOBILE Umberto (1885 - 1978) - Typed letter signed Typed letter signed, dated “September 12th 1960” by the Italian aviator, aeronautical engineer and Arctic explorer. In 1918 he designed the first Italian-made parachute. In 1922, he designed the first Italian all-metal aircraft, the Caproni Ca.73. He is also remembered for the unfortunate crash of the airship “Italia” during the exploration of North Pole in 1928. Addressed to Ronald Petter, concerning a publication: “…You will be now have received my air-mail letter saying that I was sending the proofs, and possibly also the galleys themselvers, which were dispatched (Express) yesterday. I am now enclosing further addition, to be inserted at the end of the section entitled: “Our Arrival at Port Clarence”…”. 1 p. In-4. With letterhead “Gen. Prof. Umberto Nobile”. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 450 - 550 GBP

Lotto 147 - OWEN Richard (1804 - 1892) OWEN Richard (1804 - 1892) SCIENCE - OWEN Richard (1804 - 1892) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Jan 26th 1841” by the English biologist and paleontologist, known for interpreting fossils and coining the term 'dinosaur.' Addressed to the paleontologist Philip de Malpas Grey Egerton (1806 - 1881), presumably concerning a dinosaur fossil: “Many thanks for the Monsters, they will be presented in form to the Museum Committee this afternoon…”. 1 p. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 350 GBP

Lotto 148 - PADILLA SÁNCHEZ José (1889 - 1960) PADILLA SÁNCHEZ José (1889 - 1960) MUSIC - PADILLA SÁNCHEZ José (1889 - 1960) - Lot of two autograph letters signed Lot of two autograph letters signed by the Spanish composer and pianist. He became famous in France as he composed songs for the Moulin Rouge, like “Ça c'est Paris”. His song “La Violetera” was adapted by Charlie Chaplin for the soundtrack of City Lights (1931). Both letters are addressed to the Italian writer Pilade Pollazzi (1852 - 1940), concerning some religious music he is composing. A. “Paris le 18 Mars 1928”. “…Je vais donc avoir le plaisir de vous envoyer d’ici peu le manuscrit que vus me demandez. Je regret de n’avoir pu le faire plutôt…”. 1 p. In-4. With letterhead. B. not dated [4.4.928]. “…Je vous envoie ci-joint [sic.] une Introduction et commencement du “Pater Noster” que vous m’avez prié de vous envoyer. N’étant pas habitué de faire des morceaux religieux (quoi-que les aime beaucoup). Je suis donc heureux de combler vos voeux en vous donnant ce “Pater Noster”, qui m’a été inspiré par celui qui est notre Père à tous…”. 1 p. In-4. With letterhead. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 149 - PAGNOL Marcel (1895 - 1974) PAGNOL Marcel (1895 - 1974) LITERATURE - PAGNOL Marcel (1895 - 1974) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed by the French novelist, playwright, and filmmaker, he is regarded as one of France's greatest 20th-century writers and is notable for the fact that he excelled in almost every medium: memoir, novel, drama and film. Addressed to Mr. Bertin: “…Mon absence se prolonge, mais je pense rentrer à la fin du mois avec un film. Préparez-vous!…”. ½ p. In-8. With letterhead. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 150 - PASSY Frédéric (1822 - 1912) PASSY Frédéric (1822 - 1912) SCIENCE - PASSY Frédéric (1822 - 1912) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, postmarked “15.11.92” by the French economist and pacifist who was a founding member of several peace societies and the Inter-Parliamentary Union. He was a joint winner of first the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901 for his work in the European peace movement. Addressed to Madame Fouille: “Je ne puis avoir que le plaisir à vous recevoir et je pense que jeudi je ne m’absenterai pas…”. 1 p. On postcard. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 151 - JOHN PAUL I Pope (Albino Luciani) (1912 - 1978) JOHN PAUL I Pope (Albino Luciani) (1912 - 1978) HISTORY - JOHN PAUL I Pope (Albino Luciani) (1912 - 1978) - Photographic portrait with autograph signature Rare photograph of Albino Luciani as Pope John Paul I. This is a close-up taken from an official photograph taken by Studio Felici. At the bottom centre, there is the pope's handwritten signature, "Johannes Paulus PP. I" The photo is mounted on a cardboard passepartout on which the signature is placed. The photograph is not dated but certainly dates back to 1978. (24.5 x 34.5 cm). - Provenance: Spezzaferri - Deputy Prefect of the Pontifical Prefecture of the Vatican - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 3 000 - 4 000 GBP

Lotto 152 - PERRIN Jean (1870 - 1942) PERRIN Jean (1870 - 1942) SCIENCE - PERRIN Jean (1870 - 1942) - Typed letter signed Typed letter signed, dated “Paris le 29 Juin 1938” by the French physicist who, in his studies of the Brownian motion of minute particles suspended in liquids (sedimentation equilibrium), verified Albert Einstein's explanation of this phenomenon and thereby confirmed the atomic nature of matter. For this achievement he was honoured with the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1926. Addressed to the member of Municipal council of Paris Maurice de Fontenay (1872 - 1957): “…Il est bien à prévoir que Melle de Maleprade pourra être renouvelé pour l’année 1938-39, comme aide technique au service de M. LACROIX. Quant à la possibilité d’attacher cette personne au Centre National des Recherches Scientifiques appliquées, on ne pourra l’étudier que lorsque les décrets d’organisation seront parus…”. 1 p. In-4. With letterhead. Notes of other hand at the bottom.

Stima 400 - 500 GBP

Lotto 153 - ERRUQUET DE MONTRICHARD Joseph Hélie Désiré (1760 - 1828) ERRUQUET DE MONTRICHARD Joseph Hélie Désiré (1760 - 1828) HISTORY - PERRUQUET DE MONTRICHARD Joseph Hélie Désiré (1760 - 1828) - Two letters signed Two letters signed (one autograph) by the artillery man, who served in the Rhine army, and then in Italy, Germany, and Austria. The first letter, dated Stefanskirch (Austria) December 10, 1800, is an important military communication to General Claude-Jacques Lecourbe, commander of the right wing of the Rhine army. He awaits new orders in the village of Stefanskirch: "...dont la Division occupe les hauteurs. Mes deux Bataillons de gauche ont fait leur jonction à la croisée des routes de Wasserbourg et de Salzbourg. Nous avons fait hier 200 prisonniers, nous avons eu soixante à quatre vingt blessés et quelques tués, mon artillerie de Rosenheim a souffert...". The second letter, dated Ancona (Italy), November 26, 1805, is addressed to Luigi Ricolli and regards provision of supplies to the French troops stationed in Ancona. He orders by requisition that the city's population provide within 24 hours "...cent Rubs [about 2500 kg] de blé..." to meet the needs of the French garrison given "...le refus que la cour de Rome a fait d'y pourvoir...". 3 pp. In-4° and in-8°. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 154 - PICASSO Pablo (1881 - 1973) PICASSO Pablo (1881 - 1973) ART AND THEATER - PICASSO Pablo (1881 - 1973) - Photographic portrait with autograph signature Photographic portrait (oct. 1958) with autograph signature of the celebrated Spanish artist. Considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, he is known for co-founding the Cubist movement, the invention of constructed sculpture, ì the co-invention of collage, and for the wide variety of styles that he helped develop and explore. (24 x 18 cm). Photograph by Studio A. Hemery. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 1 400 - 1 600 GBP

Lotto 155 - POINSOT Louis (1777 - 1859) POINSOT Louis (1777 - 1859) SCIENCE - POINSOT Louis (1777 - 1859) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “ce mercredi” by the French mathematician and physicist. Poinsot was the inventor of geometrical mechanics, showing how a system of forces acting on a rigid body could be resolved into a single force and a couple. Addressed to Madame de Vindé: “…je veux, avant d’avoir l’honneur de vous revoir, vous bien remercier de l’intérêt que vous avez pris à la santé de votre frêle géometre. Je vais beaucoup mieux depuis deux jours…”. 1 p. In-8.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 156 - PIUS VII Pope (Barnaba Chiaramonti (Cesena, 1742 - Rome, 1823) PIUS VII Pope (Barnaba Chiaramonti (Cesena, 1742 - Rome, 1823) HISTORY - PIUS VII Pope (Barnaba Chiaramonti (Cesena, 1742 - Rome, 1823) - Letter signed Letter signed, dated Romae apud S. Mariam Majorem die 3 januarii 1821. "...diamo di cuore a Lei ed alla sua Famiglia l'Apostolica Benedizione". 1 p. In-4.

Stima 500 - 600 GBP

Lotto 157 - PIUS VII Pope (Barnaba Chiaramonti) (1742 - 1823) PIUS VII Pope (Barnaba Chiaramonti) (1742 - 1823) HISTORY - PIUS VII Pope (Barnaba Chiaramonti) (1742 - 1823) - Letter signed Letter signed, dated "Romae apud S. Mariam Majorem" on February 1, 1815. "Intanto con sentimenti della singolare Nostra affezione Le diamo di cuore la Paterna Apostolica Benedizione...". 1 p. In-4.

Stima 260 - 330 GBP

Lotto 158 - HISTORY - PIUS IX Pope (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti) (1792 - 1878) - Autograph letter signed Interesting autograph letter signed, dated "13 8bre" [1839, as per note from another hand on the 4th], addressed to Canon Salvatore Pompei of Spoleto. Written at the time Ferretti held the position of the Bishop of Imola: "La ringrazio dell'avviso che mi da, ed ho già risposto a M.a Annunziata, togliendo tutti gli equivoci nati..." (he refers to Maria Annunziata Andreucci of Trevi, Founder of the Perpetual Adorers of the Sacred Hear). 1 p. In-8. Address, stamps and trace of seal on the 4th. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 400 - 450 GBP

Lotto 159 - POISSON Siméon Denis (1781 - 1840) POISSON Siméon Denis (1781 - 1840) SCIENCE - POISSON Siméon Denis (1781 - 1840) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Paris, ce 18 7bre 1810” by the French mathematician and physicist. He worked on statistics, complex analysis, partial differential equations, the calculus of variations, analytical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, elasticity, and fluid mechanics. He also predicted the Arago spot in his attempt to disprove the wave theory of Augustin-Jean Fresnel. Addressed to François Alexandre Frédéric de La Rochefoucauld (1747 - 1827), concerning his upcoming movements and: “…je lirai le manuscrit la semaine prochaine, et j’ai fait prévenir un ancien élève de l’école polytechnique…”. 1 p. ½. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 550 - 650 GBP

Lotto 160 - POULENC Francis (1899 - 1963) POULENC Francis (1899 - 1963) MUSIC - POULENC Francis (1899 - 1963) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “samedi” by the French composer and pianist. Poulenc also made the acquaintance of Erik Satie, under whose tutelage he became one of a group of young composers known collectively as Les Six. Addressed to the musicologist Henry Prunières (1886 - 1942): “…Voici le “bon à tirer” - C’est parfait (…) je vous enverrai une petite vignelle de Marie Laurencin pour la couverture…”. 1 p. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 161 - PROUDHON Pierre-Joseph (1809 - 1865) PROUDHON Pierre-Joseph (1809 - 1865) HISTORY - PROUDHON Pierre-Joseph (1809 - 1865) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, French socialist, politician, philosopher. Founder of mutualist philosophy he is considered by many to be the "father of anarchism”. Below the autograph letter signed by “L. Cuzon/Avocat”, concerning: “…une quesiton qui a son urgence, je viens solliciter d’abord votre agrément qui est préalablement erigé à la préfectire de police…”, Proudhon answers in his own hand, regretting to not being able to receive him at the moment: “…retenu que je suis par un travail indispensable. Si vous aviez la bonté de me faire connaître par un mot de lettre, que la Voix du peuple me fera sûrement parvenir, l’objet dont M. désire m’entretenir…”. 1 p. ½. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 550 - 650 GBP

Lotto 162 - PRUSSIA Frederick William II of (1744 - 1797) PRUSSIA Frederick William II of (1744 - 1797) HISTORY - PRUSSIA Frederick William II of (1744 - 1797) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Potsdam, le 27 Septembre 1795” by the King of Prussia (1786-1797). As a defensive reaction to the French Revolution, Frederick William II ended the German Dualism between Prussia and Austria. As a skilled cellist he enjoyed the dedication of various cello-centric compositions by composers Mozart, Haydn, Boccherini, and Beethoven. He was also responsible for some of the most notable architecture in Prussia, including the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, the Marble Palace, and Orangery in the New Garden, Potsdam. Addressed to the chamberlain of Baron d’Aubier in Berlin: “…D’après les renseignements que mon ministre d’État à vous m’a fournis au sujet de votre demadne, il n’est point décidé encore que le S. l’Hôte air renoncé à l’établissement que je lui avais accordé dans l’Oderbruch….”. 1 p. In-4. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 350 - 400 GBP

Lotto 163 - PUPIN Michael (1858 - 1935) PUPIN Michael (1858 - 1935) SCIENCE - PUPIN Michael (1858 - 1935) - Typed letter signed Typed letter signed, dated “November 16, 1928” by the Serbian physicist, physical chemist and philanthropist. Pupin is best known for his numerous patents, including a means of greatly extending the range of long-distance telephone communication. He was a founding member of National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) on 3 March 1915, which later became NASA, and he participated in the founding of American Mathematical Society and American Physical Society. Addressed to the American impressionist painter and President of the Society of Arts and Sciences Walter Russell (1871-1963), recommending a gentleman: “…Robert Andrews Millikan is a very good candidate for the Science Medal for 1929. I certainly approve of Dr. Slosson’s suggestion. May I add that Mr. Davisson of the Wester Electric Co. has made a very important discovery lately; the discovery, namely, that moving electrons when reflected by metalic surfaces, behave like sources of radiatons…”. 1 p. In-8. With letterhead. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 500 - 550 GBP

Lotto 164 - RAMAN Chandrasekhara V. (1888 - 1970) RAMAN Chandrasekhara V. (1888 - 1970) SCIENCE - RAMAN Chandrasekhara V. (1888 - 1970) - Photographic portrait with autograph signature Photographic portrait with autograph signature and dated “5 Jan ’33” of the Indian physicist known for his work in the field of light scattering. Using a spectrograph that he developed, he and his student K. S. Krishnan discovered that when light traverses a transparent material, the deflected light changes its wavelength. This phenomenon, a hitherto unknown type of scattering of light, which they called "modified scattering" was subsequently termed the Raman effect or Raman scattering. For this discovery he received the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery and was the first Asian and the first non-White to receive a Nobel Prize in any branch of science. In this photograph, Raman he is received at the Madras train station by Indian personalities. (10 x 15 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 350 GBP

Lotto 165 - REINER Fritz (1888 - 1963) REINER Fritz (1888 - 1963) MUSIC - REINER Fritz (1888 - 1963) - Typed letter signed Typed letter signed, dated “d. 5. 7. 21” by the Hungarian-born American conductor. He studied at the Franz Liszt Academy with István Thomán. After early engagements at opera houses in Budapest and Dresden (June 1914 to November 1921), where he worked closely with Richard Strauss, he moved to the United States in 1922 to take the post of Principal Conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He reached the pinnacle of his career while music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in the 1950s and early 1960s. Reiner declare his willingness to join the “…Gesellschaft der Freunde des Fürstlichen Institutes für musikwissenschaftliche Forschung zu Bückeburg…”. 1 p. in-16. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 60 - 80 GBP

Lotto 166 - RISTORI Adelaide (1822 - 1906) RISTORI Adelaide (1822 - 1906) ART AND THEATER - RISTORI Adelaide (1822 - 1906) - Autograph quotation signed Extensive autograph quotation signed, dated “Atene il 25 Gen.o. 65” by the Italian theater actress. Highly acclaimed by the public and praised by her contemporaries for her Risorgimento patriotism, she was the most famous and influential Italian actress of the19th century. Ristori pens seven lines from Seneca’s tragedy “Fedra”: “Da più remota origine dipende/Il destin che m’opprime! Appena al figlio/D’Egeo mi strinse d’Imeneo la legge, /che lieti dì mi prometteva, Atene, /Questo scoperto mio nemico agli occhi/Mi presento: Vederlo…ardere…gelare…/Impallidire ed arrossir fu un punto…”. 1 p. (24 x 15 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 167 - ROBBE-GRILLET Alain (1922 - 2008) ROBBE-GRILLET Alain (1922 - 2008) ART AND THEATER - ROBBE-GRILLET Alain (1922 - 2008) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Le 20 Janvier [1959]” by the French writer and filmmaker. He was one of the figures most associated with the Nouveau Roman. Addressed to the editors of the magazine “Literary Annual”: “…une lettre de vous l’accompagnait, m’annonçant l’envoi immédiat de mes honoraires relatifs à cette publication. Or cela fait plus de trois mois maintenant, et je n’ai toujours rien reçu…”. 1 p. In-4. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 168 - ROOSEVELT Eleanor (1884 - 1962) ROOSEVELT Eleanor (1884 - 1962) HISTORY - ROOSEVELT Eleanor (1884 - 1962) - Autograph signature Autograph signature (Seattle 1953) on illustrated first day cover postcard by the American political figure, diplomat, and activist. She was the first lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945, during her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms as president, making her the longest-serving first lady of the United States. She served as the first chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights and oversaw the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Postcard issued on the first day of the inauguration of the aircraft carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated to the US President, just a few weeks after his death. (16.5 x 9 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 169 - ROSSELLINI Renzo (1908 - 1982) ROSSELLINI Renzo (1908 - 1982) MUSIC - ROSSELLINI Renzo (1908 - 1982) - Autograph musical manuscript signed "The bells". Opera in one act. Words and music by Renzo Rossellini. Autograph musical manuscript signed and dated Rome October 18 - November 30, 1958, by the composer and music critic. This is the first draft of the work (intended for television, directed by Margarete Wallmann) published in 1959 by Ricordi. 62 pages of music on manuscript paper (18 staves), numbered, in black ink, pencil and red pencil. Letterhead 'G. Ricordi e C.' Handwritten dedication signed on the flyleaf (blue ink), to a "Cara Lina", dated May 1959. "affido alle mani più degne, alle tue, questo manoscritto che non so cosa valga, ma che ha il merito di aver creato la nostra amicizia...". Included are 7 black and white photographs (in various formats) depicting the maestro."

Stima 1 000 - 1 200 GBP

Lotto 170 - ROSTAND Jean (1894 - 1977) ROSTAND Jean (1894 - 1977) SCIENCE - ROSTAND Jean (1894 - 1977) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “2 mai 1947” by the French biologist, historian of science, and philosopher. His scientific work covered a variety of biological fields such as amphibian embryology, parthenogenesis and teratogeny, while his literary output extended into popular science, history of science and philosophy. His work in the area of cryogenics gave the idea of cryonics to Robert Ettinger. Addressed to a gentleman: “…Je vous avoue que je ne vois pas … ce que je pourrais dire à vos lecteurs sur “le rapport de l’homme avec son habitation…”. 1 p. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 171 - ROTHSCHILD James de (1792 - 1868) ROTHSCHILD James de (1792 - 1868) HISTORY - ROTHSCHILD James de (1792 - 1868) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Paris 29 Mars 1850” by the German-French banker and the founder of the French branch of the prominent Rothschild family. As an adviser to ministers and kings, he became the most powerful banker in the country. Following the Napoleonic Wars, he played a major role in financing the construction of railroads and the mining business, contributing to France's emergence as an industrial power. Along the way, he added to his fortune with investments in areas such as the importation of tea and the wine industry. A strong-willed and shrewd businessman, de Rothschild amassed a fortune that made him one of the richest men in the world. Addressed to the “Liquidateur G.al. de la Liste Civile”, acknowledging receipt of his letters, authorizing him: “…à toucher le 1er Avril prochain de la caisse de dépôts et consignations la somme de 1,850,062, – 52c, pour solde de compte arreté avec ma maison de l’une de mes créances sur le domaine privé…”. 1 p. In-4. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 400 GBP

Lotto 172 - RUBINSTEIN Anton (1829 - 1894) RUBINSTEIN Anton (1829 - 1894) MUSIC - RUBINSTEIN Anton (1829 - 1894) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Peterhof le 18 septembre 1882” by the Russian pianist, composer and conductor, who founded the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. He became most famous for his series of historical recitals, seven enormous, consecutive concerts covering the history of piano music. He wrote 20 operas, the best known of which is The Demon. He composed many other works, including five piano concertos, six symphonies and many solo piano works along with a substantial output of works for chamber ensemble. Addressed to the composer Jules Massenet, inviting him to give concerts in Saint-Petersburg.: “…N’étant chargé de la direction des concerts de la société musicale pour cette saison je voudrais les illustrer par quelque chose d’extraordinaire. Je m’adresse donc à vous, pour vous demander si vous ne consentiriez pas à venir ici pour diriger un des concerts et y faire entendre vos compositions! – …”. 2 pp. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 350 - 400 GBP

Lotto 173 - RUSSELL Bertrand (1872 - 1970) RUSSELL Bertrand (1872 - 1970) SCIENCE - RUSSELL Bertrand (1872 - 1970) - Typed letter signed Typed letter signed, dated “23 May 1952” by the British mathematician, logician, philosopher. Together with his former teacher A. N. Whitehead, Russell wrote Principia Mathematica, a milestone in the development of classical logic. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "in recognition of his varied and significant writings in which he champions humanitarian ideals and freedom of thought”. Addressed to Miss. Hocken: “…The visit from you and Eric Neville gave me much pleasure. So did your very kind present…”. ½ p. With letterheaded address. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 700 - 800 GBP

Lotto 174 - RUSSIA Grand Duke Nicholas Mikhailovic of (1859 - 1919) RUSSIA Grand Duke Nicholas Mikhailovic of (1859 - 1919) HISTORY - RUSSIA Grand Duke Nicholas Mikhailovic of (1859 - 1919) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Ce mercredi” by the the eldest son of Grand Duke Michael Nikolaevich of Russia and a first cousin of Alexander III. On 29 January 1919, Nicholas was moved to Peter and Paul Fortress in Petrograd, and in the early hours of the following day he was shot there by a firing squad, along with his brother, Grand Duke George Mikhailovich, and his cousins Grand Dukes Paul Alexandrovich and Dmitri Constantinovich. Addressed to the painter Édouard Détaille (1848 - 1912): “…J’ai une petite demande à vous faire. Ci-joint je vous envoie un portrait d’un général de division du premier Empire dont le nom m’est inconnu et que Fr. Masson ne peut déterminer…”. 3 pp. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 350 GBP

Lotto 175 - SACHER-MASOCH Leopold von (1836 - 1895) SACHER-MASOCH Leopold von (1836 - 1895) LITERATURE - SACHER-MASOCH Leopold von (1836 - 1895) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Leipzig 15 april 1884” by the Austrian nobleman, writer and journalist, who gained renown for his romantic stories of Galician life. The term masochism is derived from his name, invented by his contemporary, the Austrian psychiatrist Richard von Krafft-Ebing. The diffusion of the term came after the publication of his erotic novel “Venus in Furs” (1870). During his lifetime, Sacher-Masoch was well known as a man of letters, in particular a utopian thinker who espoused socialist and humanist ideals in his fiction and non-fiction. Most of his works remain untranslated into English. Addressed to J. H. Mackay, on literary matters. 1 p. On postcard. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 176 - SAND George (1804 - 1876) SAND George (1804 - 1876) LITERATURE - SAND George (1804 - 1876) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed by the renown French novelist, memoirist and journalist. Like her great-grandmother, Louise Dupin, George Sand advocated for women's rights and passion, criticized the institution of marriage, and fought against the prejudices of a conservative society. To a lady: “…le P[rin].ce m’a dit n’avoir pas pu avoir le plaisir de vous voir, et m’a répété quand elle voudra, certainement…”. 1 p. In-8. Foxings. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 350 - 400 GBP

Lotto 177 - SAVOY Christine of (1606 - 1663) SAVOY Christine of (1606 - 1663) HISTORY - SAVOY Christine of (1606 - 1663) - Letter signed Letter signed, dated “Torino li 25 d’Agosto 1652” by the Duchess of Savoy as the consort of Duke Victor Amadeus I. She was the daughter of Henry IV of France and sister of Louis XIII. Following her husband's death in 1637, she acted as regent of Savoy between 1637 and 1648. Addressed to the Marquis of Villa: “…Gradiamo l’esatezza v.ra in avvisarci d’ogni cosa che pervenghi alla v.ra cognitione, circa gl’andamenti di d.a. Armata, poiché è … necessario che ne siamo puntualmente informata, affine di poter accudire da qui dove il bisogno lo richiede…”. The Battle of Crescentino was fought on April 24, 1652, during the Franco-Spanish War. The Savoyard army, led by the Count of Verrua, defeated the French army, led by the Count of Harcourt. The victory prevented the French from crossing the Po River and invading Piedmont. 1 p. In-4. Countersigned by other officer at the bottom. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 450 - 550 GBP

Lotto 178 - HISTORY - SAVOY Maria Pia of (1847 - 1911) - Letter signed Letter signed "Rainha", dated Palacio d'Ajuda January 26, 1865, addressed to Cardinal Luigi Vanicelli Casoni (1801-1877), in response to the wishes for the "Festividade do Santissimo Natal". Maria Pia was Queen of Portugal. Not yet fifteen, she was engaged to King Louis I of Portugal, who ascended to the throne at the age of 23 in 1861, and she married him by proxy on September 27, 1862, and in person on October 6. 1 page, in-4. Manuscript address and wax stamp under paper on the 4th. Some cuts do not compromise the readability of the text. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 50 - 70 GBP

Lotto 179 - SCHNITZLER Arthur (1862 - 1931) SCHNITZLER Arthur (1862 - 1931) LITERATURE - SCHNITZLER Arthur (1862 - 1931) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed in German, dated “Wien 4. 6. 40” by the Austrian author and dramatist. He is considered one of the most significant representatives of the Viennese Modernism. Schnitzler’s works, which include psychological dramas and narratives, dissected turn-of-the-century Viennese bourgeois life, making him a sharp and stylistically conscious chronicler of Viennese society around 1900. Addressed to the director, painter, literary historian Georgette Boner (1903 - 1998), on literary matters. 2 pp. In-4. Envelope with autograph address applied at the bottom of the second page. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 450 - 550 GBP

Lotto 180 - SEABORG Glenn Theodore (1912 - 1999) SEABORG Glenn Theodore (1912 - 1999) SCIENCE - SEABORG Glenn Theodore (1912 - 1999) - Typed letter signed Typed letter signed, dated “January 12, 1977” by the American chemist whose involvement in the synthesis, discovery and investigation of ten transuranium elements earned him a share of the 1951 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Addressed to Mr. Grayson of the Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology: “…I am enclosing two copies of the review form for the article Air Pollution with my comments…”. ½ p. In-4. With letterhead “Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory”. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 181 - SEBALD Winfried Georg (1944 - 2001) SEBALD Winfried Georg (1944 - 2001) LITERATURE - SEBALD Winfried Georg (1944 - 2001) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “17 XI 97” by the German writer and academic. His 2001 novel “Austerlitz” secured him a worldwide fame, made him one of the most admired authors of the end of the XXth century. Addressed to Mrs. Schütte, concerning a book: “…Besten Danke für Ihre Fahr k[arte]. Das Titel ist mir redet. Dass es den Monarch-Text gisst, wiss ich wohl. Aber sonst eben (abgesehen von einigen Fragmenten) so gut wie nichts…”. 1 p. In-8. With letterhead. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 1 400 - 1 600 GBP

Lotto 182 - SÉGUIER Armand Louis Maurice (1770 - 1831) SÉGUIER Armand Louis Maurice (1770 - 1831) HISTORY - SÉGUIER Armand Louis Maurice (1770 - 1831) - Twelve autograph letters signed Twelve autograph letters signed, dated London between December 17, 1818 and November 30, 1819. Important, unpublished diplomatic correspondence by the French diplomat, who fought in the Army of Condé. To Count Alexandre de Hauterive (1754-1830), a diplomat and former custodian of the archive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Very informative correspondence about the reception of the Restoration in Europe, and in particular about diplomatic relations between France and England. From London, where he is the consul general of France since 1816, he expresses his disappointment with not having obtained a better position: "Officier supérieur à 22 ans, et ayant fait (...) cinq campagnes pour le service du roi (...) un emploi diplomatique n' était peut-être pas de trop pour un Séguier sous le règne des Bourbons, après trente trois ans de service (...) on continue à m'employer comme consul...". A few weeks later he reports what is being said in London about the new ambassador M. de la Tour Mauburg: "...considéré par les allemands comme une espèce de traître ainsi l'envoyé autrichien (...) s'en expliquait très défavorablement (...) C'est sur ces entrefaites que la nouvelle (...) est arrivée. Sa qualité de général est tout ce qui a frappé (...) On a été consulter le duc de Wellington (...) sa réponse paroit s'être ressentie de la mauvaise humeur habituelle qu'il montre contre nous...". Total of 29 pp. In-4.

Stima 450 - 650 GBP

Lotto 183 - SELLERS Peter (1925 - 1980) SELLERS Peter (1925 - 1980) ART AND THEATER - SELLERS Peter (1925 - 1980) - Typed letter signed Typed letter signed “Peter & Peggy” (the actor’s mother) with autograph lines, dated “23rd October 1962” by the English actor and comedian. He first came to prominence performing in the BBC Radio comedy series The Goon Show. He became known to a worldwide audience through his many film roles, among them Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther series. Addressed to the actor Richard Attenborough (1923 - 2014): “…How very sweet and thoughtful it was of you tos end that lovely cushion to my dear Dad…”. 1 p. In-8. With letterhead. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 184 - SHOCKLEY William (1910 - 1989) SHOCKLEY William (1910 - 1989) SCIENCE - SHOCKLEY William (1910 - 1989) - Autograph signature Autograph signature and sketch, postmarked “JUL 10 1973” by the American inventor, physicist, and eugenicist. He was the manager of a research group at Bell Labs that included John Bardeen and Walter Brattain. The three scientists were jointly awarded the 1956 Nobel Prize in Physics for "their researches on semiconductors and their discovery of the transistor effect". Above his signature, Shockley pens a sketch of his famous inventions. On commemorative First day cover of the 25th anniversary of the invention of the transistors. (16.5 x 9 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 400 - 500 GBP

Lotto 185 - SMITH William Sidney (1764 - 1840) SMITH William Sidney (1764 - 1840) HISTORY - SMITH William Sidney (1764 - 1840) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “18 Mars 1821” by the British naval and intelligence officer. Serving in the American and French revolutionary wars and Napoleonic Wars, he rose to the rank of Admiral. He became a hero in Britain for leading the successful defence of Acre in 1799, thwarting Napoleon's plans of further conquest in the Sinai. Addressed to gentleman: “…Je n’ai pas encore reçu de lettre de convocation de sorte que ne sachant pas le jour je ne sais pas si je serai libre comme je le desire pour être de la reunion…”. 1 p. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 350 GBP

Lotto 186 - SPAIN Philip II of (1527 - 1598) and PÉREZ Antonio (1540 - 1611) SPAIN Philip II of (1527 - 1598) and PÉREZ Antonio (1540 - 1611) HISTORY - SPAIN Philip II of (1527 - 1598) and PÉREZ Antonio (1540 - 1611) - Letter signed Letter signed, dated “Madrid IIII de Deziembre 1571” by the King of Spain (1556-1598), King of Portugal (1580-1598) and King of Naples and Sicily from 1554. He was also jure uxoris King of England and Ireland from his marriage to Queen Mary I in 1554 until her death in 1558. and his influent secretary Antonio Pérez, who was said to have organised the murder of Juan de Escobedo. Deeply devout, Philip saw himself as the defender of Catholic Europe against the Ottoman Empire and the Protestant Reformation. The King announces to the Duke of Parma Alexander Farnese (1545 - 15592) the birth of his eldest son Ferdinand (1571 - 1578), who will die of dysentery a few years later. ½ p. In-4. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 1 400 - 1 600 GBP

Lotto 187 - SPAIN Philip IV of (1605 - 1665) SPAIN Philip IV of (1605 - 1665) HISTORY - SPAIN Philip IV of (1605 - 1665) - Letter signed Letter signed “Yo el Rey”, dated “Madrid 20.07.1621” by the King of Spain (1621 - 1665). Philip is remembered for his patronage of the arts, including such artists as Diego Velázquez, and his rule over Spain during the Thirty Years' War. Addressed to the General of the galleys of Naples and Sicily and member of the Council of War of Philip IV Antonio de la Cueva (1590 - 1652), concerning: “…la dificultad que los mis oficiales de las ditas Galeras pusieron en el cumplimientos de los decretos que aveys dado…”. 1 p. In-4. Diffused humidity spots. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 650 - 750 GBP

Lotto 188 - SPAIN Alfonso XIII of (1886 - 1941) SPAIN Alfonso XIII of (1886 - 1941) HISTORY - SPAIN Alfonso XIII of (1886 - 1941) - Autograph signature Autograph signature and date “8 Sep. 1928” by the King of Spain from 1886 until 14 April 1931, when the Second Spanish Republic was proclaimed. Like other European monarchs of his time he played a political role, entailing a controversial use of his constitutional executive powers. His wedding to Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg in 1906 was marred by an attempt at regicide. 1 p. (15 x 24 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 189 - STRAUSS David (1808 - 1874) STRAUSS David (1808 - 1874) HISTORY - STRAUSS David (1808 - 1874) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed in German, dated “15 febr. [1857]” by the German Protestant theologian and writer, who influenced Christian Europe with his portrayal of the "historical Jesus", whose divine nature he explored via myth. His work was connected to the Tübingen School, which revolutionized study of the New Testament, early Christianity, and ancient religions. Addressed to Dr. Jacob Burkhardt, concerning his movements and upcoming meetings. 1 p. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 350 GBP

Lotto 190 - SUKARNO (1901 - 1970) SUKARNO (1901 - 1970) HISTORY - SUKARNO (1901 - 1970) - Autograph signature Autograph signature of the Indonesian statesman and revolutionary, who was the first president of Indonesia, serving from 1945 to 1967. After the events surrounding the 30 September Movement of 1965, the military general Suharto largely took control of the country in a Western-backed military overthrow of the Sukarno-led government. This was followed by repression of real and perceived leftists, including executions of Communist party members and suspected sympathizers in several massacres with support from the CIA and British intelligence services, resulting in an estimated 500,000 to over 1,000,000 deaths. On visiting card. (12 x 7 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 350 GBP

Lotto 191 - SWEDEN Oscar I of (1799 - 1859) SWEDEN Oscar I of (1799 - 1859) HISTORY - SWEDEN Oscar I of (1799 - 1859) - Letter signed Letter signed, dated “Stockholm le 16 Juillet 1847” by the King of Sweden and Norway from 8 March 1844 until his death. He was the second monarch of the House of Bernadotte. Addressed to Colonel Baron Ambert: “…Le Comte de Löwenhielm m’a fait parvenir l’ouvrage intéressant, que vous avez publié sur la vie du célèbre Duplessis Mornay…”. 1 p. In-4. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 350 - 400 GBP

Lotto 192 - TAGORE Rabindranath (1861 - 1941) TAGORE Rabindranath (1861 - 1941) LITERATURE - TAGORE Rabindranath (1861 - 1941) - Autograph signature Autograph signature in Bengali, dated “Feb 17 1925” by the Indian poet and writer. He reshaped Bengali literature and music as well as Indian art with Contextual Modernism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Author of the "profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful" poetry of “Gitanjali”, in 1913 Tagore became the first non-European and the first lyricist to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. 1 p. (16 x 11 cm) With letterhead “LLOYD TRIESTINO/SOCIETÀ DI NAVIGAZIONE A VAPORE”. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 500 - 650 GBP

Lotto 193 - TINGUELY Jean (1925 - 1991) TINGUELY Jean (1925 - 1991) ART AND THEATER - TINGUELY Jean (1925 - 1991) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed on cablegram, postmarked “6.12.1968”x by the Swiss sculptor best known for his kinetic art sculptural machines, known as Métamatics. He is the author of the Stravinsky Fountain near Centre Pompidou in Paris and the self-destroy sculpture “Homage to New York” exposed at MoMa in 1960. Addressed to the gallerist Martinet: “…Merci pour cet belle exposition j’aime bien & je vais revenir à A.Dam peut être avant la fin…”. 1 p. (20.5 x 21.5 cm). Envelope with autograph address included. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 350 - 400 GBP

Lotto 194 - TORRE Y QUEVEDO Leonardo (1852 - 1936) TORRE Y QUEVEDO Leonardo (1852 - 1936) SCIENCE - TORRE Y QUEVEDO Leonardo (1852 - 1936) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Madrid- 9-III-902” by the Spanish civil engineer, mathematician and inventor, considered today as a forerunner to the modern digital computer. His first major task was the patent of a new cable car system in 1887 for the safe public transportation of people, an area of activity that culminated in 1916 with the Whirlpool Aero Car located in Niagara Falls. In the early 1890s Torres focused his research on the field of analog computing. He published Machines algébriques (1895) and Machines à calculer (1900), technical studies that gave him a reputation in France, carrying out the construction of several machines for solving real and complex roots of polynomials. He has been a key figure in the development of radio control systems between 1901 and 1905 with the Telekine, which he created modern wireless remote-control operation principles. An intimate letter addressed to his “Querido Fausto”: “…yo pienso que tiendrá razon su chico y que eso de la veser y lo achaques lo ponderas mas de lo justo por que cuando escribiste estabas la vena exagerar (…) Yo estoy bueno, aunque me sobran canas en la barba y me falta pelo en la parte superior del craneo. Con mis hijos y varias chisladuras, se me va pasando la vida mi sentir y demasiado deprisa para mi gusto, pero en verdad no tengo motivos para quejarme mas que la mayoría de las gentes…”. 3 pp. ½. In-8. Rare. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 1 500 - 1 800 GBP

Lotto 195 - TRUMAN Harry S. (1884 - 1972) TRUMAN Harry S. (1884 - 1972) HISTORY - TRUMAN Harry S. (1884 - 1972) - Autograph signature Autograph signature of the 33rd president of the United States (1945 - 1953). Assuming the presidency after Roosevelt's death, Truman implemented the Marshall Plan in the wake of World War II to rebuild the economy of Western Europe and established both the Truman Doctrine and NATO to contain the expansion of Soviet communism. 1 p. (12 x 7 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 196 - TYNDALL John (1820 - 1893) TYNDALL John (1820 - 1893) SCIENCE - TYNDALL John (1820 - 1893) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “8th April” by the Irish physicist. His scientific fame arose in the 1850s from his study of diamagnetism. Later he made discoveries in the realms of infrared radiation and the physical properties of air, proving the connection between atmospheric CO2 and what is now known as the greenhouse effect in 1859. Addressed to “Sir James”: “…the….has been more kind to me in relation to this matter than I could have had anu notion of…”. 1 p. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 197 - VAN ALLEN James (1914 - 2006) VAN ALLEN James (1914 - 2006) SCIENCE - VAN ALLEN James (1914 - 2006) - Photographic portrait with autograph signature Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the American space scientist The Van Allen radiation belts were named after him, following his discovery using Geiger–Müller tube instruments on the 1958 satellites (Explorer 1, Explorer 3, and Pioneer 3) during the International Geophysical Year. (17 x 12 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 198 - VAN’T HOFF Jacobus Henricus (1852 - 1911) VAN’T HOFF Jacobus Henricus (1852 - 1911) SCIENCE - VAN’T HOFF Jacobus Henricus (1852 - 1911) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Berlin, 29/9 6” by the Dutch physical chemist, he was the first winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1901. In his 1874 pamphlet, van 't Hoff formulated the theory of the tetrahedral carbon atom and laid the foundations of stereochemistry. In 1875, he predicted the correct structures of allenes and cumulenes as well as their axial chirality. He is also widely considered one of the founders of physical chemistry as the discipline is known today. Addressed to Émile J. : “…Ma famille étant retournée nous serions très content de vous voir d’une manière amicale le samedi vers huit heureu pour prendre ensemble un petit souper…”. 1 p. In-8. On ruled paper. Rare. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 950 - 1 100 GBP

Lotto 199 - VAN WITTEL Louis (1700 - 1773) VAN WITTEL Louis (1700 - 1773) ART AND THEATER - VAN WITTEL Louis (1700 - 1773) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed with many corrections and additions, dated “Napoli 11 Dbre 1770” by the Italian architect and painter. Trained in Rome by the architect Nicola Salvi, with whom he worked on the construction of the Trevi Fountain, Vanvitelli stabilized the dome of St. Peter's Basilica when it developed cracks and found time to paint frescos in a chapel at San Cecilia in Trastevere. His most important work was for sure the Palace of Caserta, commissioned by Charles VII of Naples, who would rival the Palace of Versailles: with its 2 million m³, it is by far the world largest royal palace in terms of volume. Addressed to an “Eccellenza”, concerning the decoration of a Palace’s garden: “…le piantazioni della spalline di qualunque egenere siano, che seminare, a piccolo lavoro di davvero, le ghiande di quercia o Licinio, come è pratiticato in Cosenza li quali in due anni si sono sollevati, tanto che nel 3° siano più alti di me…”. 3 pp. In-4. Included: Black-ink preparatory sketch, presumably for a landscape, by Vanvitelli. (48 x 35 cm).

Stima 5 500 - 6 500 GBP

Lotto 200 - WALLIS Samuel (1728 - 1795) WALLIS Samuel (1728 - 1795) HISTORY - WALLIS Samuel (1728 - 1795) - Partly printed receipt with signature Partly printed receipt with signature for “the Payment of Seamens Wages”, dated “17 Jan 795” by the British naval officer and explorer of the Pacific Ocean who made the first recorded visit by a European navigator to Tahiti. 1 p. Countersigned by “G. Rogers” and “Robert Thomson”. (22 x 9 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 1 100 - 1 300 GBP

Auction No. 3 - A Rare and Important Collection of Autographs and Memorabilia: Science, Literature, Art, Music, and History

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