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57 AUTOGRAPH LETTERS,MANUSCRIPTS &SIGNED PHOTOS 406. WALLAS (Graham, 1858-1932, Professor of Political Science University of London an original ‘Fabian’) 2 ALS and 1 Card to Dr Ferdinand L Leipnik, (1869c.1924, Hungarian Journalist, intermediary between Austria-Hungary and Great Britain in WWI), Wallas is sending “a copy of the second edition of my book” (Human Nature and Politics, 1st ed. 1908), another book “will not ... be completed for some years ... a systematic treatise on the psychology of industry and politics ... When your translation is in type I should like to see it and to write a short preface in German ... You and I have no other purpose except to help mankind to think a little more clearly and therefore to live with somewhat less suffering and confusion ... Have you read ... ‘The Great Illusion’ by Norman Angell” (1910, on the economic futility of war even for the winners) (4th April 1910), saying “I am extremely glad to hear the translation is nearly finished and that Herr Bernstein will write an introduction. I knew him ... in England and liked him extremely” (n.d., c. April 1911), “I published ‘The Great Society’ last June. When the war is over I may be able to sell a few copies” and hoping “some day for a peaceful Europe” (11th September 1914), together 10 sides 8vo., 58 Southwood Lane, Highgate, London, N., 4th April 1911 - 11th September 1912 [SD19041]£125 407. WALSINGHAM (Sir Francis, c. 1530-1590, Diplomat and Spy Master, from 1573 Secretary of State to Elizabeth I) Memorandum signed, attesting that “Sr Henry Cobham knight latelie sent into Spayne in the Q: ma.ties affayers at his returne ... came to hir ma.ie at Windsorre the tenth day of January 1575”, 1 side 2” x 6½”, n.p., 10th January, modern reckoning 1576 (Transcription) Sr Henry Cobham knight latelie sent into Spayne in the Q: ma[jes]ties affayers at his returne owt of the same Countrie came to hir ma[jest]ie at Windsorre the tenth day of January 1575. [Signed] Fra: Walsingham [SD50212]£1,500 Walsingham is best known for his network of spies at foreign courts as far afield as Turkey, and for his detection of the Babington plot to put Mary Queen of Scots on the throne. He pressed Elizabeth constantly to support the protestants on the Continent, but the Queen was too wary to sanction active engagement there. Sir Henry Cobham, (1538-c.1605), son of the 6th Lord Cobham, had been to Spain twice before. On this occasion, in the autumn of 1575, he sought religious toleration for English subjects resident and travelling in Spain, and to offer to mediate between Philip II and the Netherlands. Philip was immovable, but the Duke of Alva was sufficiently alarmed at the threat of a rupture beween the two countries to secure some relaxation for English residents. On his return, Cobham was immediately dispatched to Brussels, again to threaten war if the governor continued his coercive measures. 408. WELLS (H. G., 1866-1946, Novelist) ALS to A. H. Wilkinson, saying that he is “not in need of secretarial help at present, but if I am you might be the sort of helper for me ...”, 1 side 8vo., Spade House, Sandgate, 17th January 1902, mounted with a photo [SD16191]£275 409. WEIRTER (Louis, 1873-1932, member, Royal Society of British Artists) 2 ALS to Ferdinand L. Leipnik (1869- c.1924), the Hungarian journalist and connoisseur, saying “I will never forget my short stay in your beautiful city, it will form my subject for next years Academy ... I am busy at the water colour drawings for [Walter] Jerrolds book but the three colour process does hamper one so .. thanking you for your very great kindness to us in Budapest”, wondering if he would see him “during the Coronation festivities here” and if so “manage time to lunch with me one day ... I am going off tonight to Carnavon to start a picture of the investiture of the Prince of Wales”, 4 sides 8vo., North Cottage, Baldock, Hertfordshire, c. 1910 and 4th July 1911 [SD19043]£75 410. WILHELM II (1859-1941, Emperor of Germany 1888-1918) Document signed, in German with transcription and translation, with his large bold signature, to the Minister for Agriculture, Domains, and Forests, approving the transfer of about 10,000 acres of State Forest based on Miele in Lüneburg to the General Hanoverian Monastic Property, in exchange for four estates from the latter, in Bromberg, Posen, Potsdam and Lüneburg, stating the areas of land involved, the payments to adjust the values to 1st October 1904, and the transfer of another forest property in 1906, 2 sides 4to., Donaueschingen, 7th November 1908 [SD50213]£275 Following the war of 1866, Hanover became part of Prussia, where monastic property was secularized a few years later. At Donaueschingen is the great Furstenburg Palace in the Black Forest. 411. WILLEM I FREDERIK (1772-1848, Sovereign Prince and King of the Netherlands 1813-1840) LS with his initials ‘G.F.’ and title as Hereditary Prince of Orange, in French with translation, to Mr Gray, British Chargé d’Affaires at Berlin, saying that he has not had “an answer from Count Haugwitz” (1752-1831, the Prussian Foreign Minister), “whom I only saw for a moment yesterday at dinner with the Queen Dowager”, (Elisabeth of Brunswick, widow of Frederick the Great), Haugwitz said “he wished to come and talk with me today ... meanwhile ... from all appearances ... Herr Haugwitz finds himself in difficulties”, the writer asks for “a Copy of the verbal note sent a day or two ago by Baron Leuthe to Count Haugwitz, concerning the assembly of our Troops in the Electorate of Hanover”, and to know “when this note was presented”, 1 side 8vo., address and armorial seal on conjugate leaf, Berlin, 6th October 1795 [SD50214]£375 After initial success against the French Revolutionary Army, the Prince with his father and family had been compelled to retire to England. He then moved to his father-in-law’s capital at Berlin, where his chief concern was the fate of the Dutch troops who had been pursued to Hanover, soon to be annexed by the French. He took an active part in the Duke of York’s attempt to recover the Netherlands, fought with Austria at Wagram, where he was wounded, and was welcomed back by all factions when Holland rose in revolt against the French in 1813.
Clive Farahar & Sophie Dupré, XV The Green, Calne, Wilts, SN1 8DQ, Tel: (01249) 821121 58 412. WILLIAMS (Sir William Fenwick, 1800-1883, M.P., Defender of Kars, Governor of Nova Scotia and of Gibraltar) ALS toMrs Darby Griffith, explaining that unfortunately he is “engaged to go into Hampshire ... or should have had great pleasure in joining your party to the Crystal Palace ... for, between London and Woolwich I have had not a moment for recreation or the society of my friends”, n.p., ‘Thursday’ n.d., c. 1857, light traces of laying down on blank fourth side [SD19113]£125 Fenwick Williams Pasha, supporting the Turks on the Caucasian front, held Kars in a remarkable seige by Count Muraviev, till compelled to capitulate on 26th November 1855. In one assault the Russians lost 7000 men. After the Crimean War, Williams was General-Commandant of Wooolwich Garrison, and Colonel- Commandant, Royal Artillery, 1864. 413. WINGATE (Sir Francis Reginald, 1861-1953, Sirdar of the Egyptian Army, Governor-General of the Sudan 1899-1916 and from 1920 1st Baronet) ALS ‘RWingate’ to A.R.F. Hyslop, Headmaster of Trinity College, Glenalmond, regretting that a previous engagement prevents him from attending the commemoration, “I am the identical Reggie Wingate of old Jersey days ... I remember well the Hyslop family and your house not far from Victoria College. May I congatulate you also in having attained a first rate position - the Glenalmond men Ihave met inlife always give me the impression of having been thoroughly well trained”, 4 sides 8vo., Stafford House, Dunbar, 25th July 1905, remains of two tabs on blank margin of first side, and traces of laying down at top of third side, both without loss [SD13526]£65 414. WRANGEL (Peter Nikolaevich, 1878-1928, Russian ‘Baltic’ Baron, Cossack General of Division, Commander of the anti-Bolshevist forces in South Russia) Fine original postcard portrait photograph by Phébus, signed, showing him three-quarters length seated in uniform, 5½” x 3½”, n.p., n.d., c. 1920 [SD50263]£225 On 24th June 1920, Wrangel captured 10,000 Bolshevist prisoners. He set up an Administration, confirming the peasants in their newly acquired lands, enforcing strict discipline in the Army and measures against corruption. On 11th August France recognized his government, but the move was denounced by British Labour. After the Bolshevists captured Sebastopol in November 1920, he effected the escape by sea of 150,000 refugees. See his Memoirs (1929) and the article in the Illustrated London News of 21st August 1920. ENIA (Grand Duchess, 1875-1960, Sister of Nicholas II and Wife of his Cousin Grand Duke Alexander) Fine Cabinet Photograph by A. Pasetti, signed and dated, showing her three quarters length wearing a fur stole and hat, 6½” x 4¼”, n.p., (St. Petersburg), 1893 [SD26004]£2,500 ATES (Edmund, 1831-1894, Novelist & Founder of ‘The World') ALS toanunnamed correspondent sending “two chapters. Don't post anything to me until Saturday next then send copy & proofs ... I'm anxious to see if it all fits ...”, 1 side 8vo., Post Office headed paper, Sunday night, n.d., mounted with a superb contemporary photo [SD3909]£75 417. YEATS (John Butler, 1839-1922, Artist, father of William and Jack) ALS to PAGET (Henry Mariott, 1856-1936, Painter and Illustrator) sympathising with him on his “terrible grief that has fallen upon you & all your circle ... I can only hope that time may soften matters, & that after a while peace may return in some degree ... I have an important portrait on hand -aportrait of Mrs Tom Conelly, a grand dame in Kildare. I have been staying in her house ... she has the biggest house I was ever in - they are descendants of Earl of Strafford - & have the portrait of him & his secretary by Vandyke ... they have also Strafford’s sword & helmet ... they have also a grand chart that belonged to Christopher Columbus - his name is cut on it - there is a very fine Pope by Velasquez. The house is full of pictures and curious things. I very often wish for you and Jaack Powell to come &seeit ... After Mrs Connelly I got to Lincolnshire to paint arichmanthere,hemay have others of his family painted ...”, and he continues about his plans, 4 sides 8vo., 20 Lincoln Place, Dublin, 29thAugust 1891 [SD26577]£175 Paget was a leading member of the Bedford Park circle of writers and artist, a friend of Shaw and William B. Yeats. His brothers were artists and his daughter Dorothy was an actress. 418. YEATS (Jack Butler, 1871-1957, Painter, brother of the Poet) ALS to Dorothy PAGET (Actress, daughter of Henry Mariott, 1856-1936, Painter) saying how he had enjoyed meeting her “son and daughter in law. I enjoyed their visit here in my studio ... so didi my friend MacGreevy ... he is the kind, good and faithful friend who comes in for an hour or so, every evening since Cottie died four years ago. We had celebrated our golden wedding three years before she died...”, he continues about his sisters “Lolly ... died in 1940. She was running the Press ‘The Cuala Press’ for many years, it had moved in to Dublin from Dundrum, though Lily and Lolly continued to live in Dundrum where Lily died in 1949, so I being the youngest, am the last left standing ...”, he ends by saying that he is sure that he has “between the leaves of some book of Cotties a programme of the Land of Hearts Desire with yourself in it ...”, 2 sides oblong 4to., 18 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin, 20th September 1951, together with a catalogue of a retrospective exhibition at the Waddington Gallery in London, 1958 with press cuttings added 1951 [SD26585]£225
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