BOURNE, Silvanus (1756-1817)Biblio.com
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29938This politico served as consul to Cap Francois Haiti from 1790 to 1791 vice consul of Amsterdam 1794-97 and consul general of Amsterdam 1797-1816. ALS 1p integral address leaf 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Philadelphia PA 1794 December. Addressed to William Taylor a well-known Baltimore flour merchant. Excellent content from the just-appointed vice consul on the eve of his departure to this noted businessman who appears to be a close friend. In part: ".am happy to find your Activity in business & the Success attending it; and I flatter myself that my Son when of age at which time shou'd suppose you wou'd wish to Retire from the active part will be able to manage it with as much propriety & Care as 'tis now done provided you & he can agree on Terms mutually beneficial." Of his own rising fortunes Bourne notes: "I am well paid for my post & once are much beyond my expectation the money is Sure tho to be paid by installments my future prospects are beyond calculation this in the Strictest Confidence hope my Son will in future Support his present principal good Character both at home & abroad. I am Solicited much for him at Boston I tell them nay no such thing they offer money Cloathing & c. I refuse all & determine he shall Serve out with you." And cryptically: "I have heard nothing about Mr. Johnson if he resigns your way will be to procure the most Reputable merchants & others in Baltimore to Recommend your Brother for the office to the President of the United States who with the Consent of Senate appoints all officers foreign & Domestic -- depend I shall do all I can." Integral address leaf and free-franked signature accomplished in another hand. unknown
16586This Unitarian minister about whom little is known was an intimate of Emerson having served as best man at his wedding and friend of Thoreau and the Transcendentalists and for a time in the 1840s lived at their famed utopian community Brook Farm; one scholar describes him as "teacher thinker and friend of literary men." AQS 1p 10½" X 6 3/4" n.p. 1872 June 9. Very good. Very mild age toning and a few light spots of foxing. Handsomely penned in brown signed and dated at the close this unattributed stanza reads in full: "If once we knew his fertile gift could lend / With worthy verses I this page might fill / But since alas! no muse will me befriend / Instead of deed kindly accept the will." On heavy stock paper presumably from an autograph album. Most unusual and quite attractive. unknown
28654First professor of fine arts at the University of Michigan. ANS 1p 9" X 11¼" n.p. 1867 December 22. Addressed to "Dear Sister." Good. Some age toning and mildly soiled; professionally silked. Brief poignant note transmitting a portrait of Lincoln not present: "As Christmas this year finds me in poor health with very little money not wishing to forget you and Father I send you my favorite painting of President Lincoln. Wishing you both a merry Xmas and a happy New Year." Accompanied by a TNS from RANDOLPH G. ADAMS legendary director of the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan 1p 8½" X 11" Ann Arbor MI 1946 November 9. Addressed to John D. Denison Jr. Good plus. "I have compared the signature on the Bradich portrait of Lincoln with other Bradish portrait signatures at the University and there is no doubt that these signatures are the same." The portrait sent by the artist via this letter is NOT present. unknown
28678Influential French composer and music critic. ALS in French 2pp 5¼" X 8¼" Paris France 1930 January 26. Addressed to Irving Schwerke 1893-1975 pianist and music critic. Near fine. Although only two pages this is a lengthy content item given Brancour's incredibly minute script. On letterhead of the "Association pour l'Enseignement des Jeunes Filles" Brancour offers a detailed summary of his accomplishments listing numerous compositions literary and historic works historic and critical studies etc. A choice biographical sketch. unknown
31634This conservative British politician was a Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force pilot during World War One then was elected to Parliament in 1922 serving until 1945; he also held posts at the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Aircraft Production and from 1939 to 1945 served as chairman of the British Film Institute; he was knighted in 1929 and raised to the peerage shortly before his death in 1945. ALS 2pp 4½" X 7¼" London England 1938 February 16. Addressed to Pauline Astor Spender Clay 1880-1972 widow of Herbert Henry Spender Clay 1875-1937 Member of Parliament and Privy Counsellor. Near fine. On letterhead bearing an oval "House of Commons" blind emboss Brass handsomely pens his condolences to the recently-widowed Mrs. Spender Clay. He remarks "I have known Bertie ever since I entered the 'House' in 1922 and have been a member of his group since its inception. His kindness and charm endeared him to all parties in the House. He will be sadly missed by his many friends whom he enchanted with his courtesy modesty and humour. The Country has lost a great gentleman whom it could ill afford to spare." Most attractive. unknown
22633This fiery English member of parliament and orator gained fame for his crusade for free trade; he also fought for Irish independence and fiscal and electoral reform. ALS 2pp 4" X 7" Rothdale 1877 September 16. Addressed to W.H.I. Aubrey. Very good. Would be fine except for mounting trace along left edge. Envious note to a friend about to visit the United States; suggests a couple contacts although he comments "I have few friends or acquaintances in the States to whom I can give or send letters of introduction" one of them financier Cyrus W. Field "You will find him hearty in the cause of Free Trade.". unknown
28555One of England's most memorable antiquaries and its foremost architectural critic and historian who practically created the genre authoring and editing such large multi-volume works as "Architectural Antiquities of Great Britain" 1805-14 "Cathedral Antiquities of England" 1814-35 "Architectural Antiquities of Normandy" 1825-27 "Picturesque Antiquities of English Cities" 1830 and others. ALS 2pp recto and verso 4" X 6¼" n.p. n.y. "Wednesday Morning". Very good. Ever-so-slightly age toned and lightly soiled. Addressed to his old friend William Jerdan 1782-1869 Scottish author and journalist long-time editor of "The Literary Gazette" 1817-51. Certainly writing to Jerdan during his "Literary Gazette" editorship Britton notes in part: "I inclose the first copy of a pamphlet for your acceptance hope you will have an opportunity to read parts of it before your next publication. It is the first prose productions of a young Gentleman who has shewn first rate talents in composition & therefore owe you will be pleased to know more of & I shall have much pleasure to introduce him to you. I am persuaded you will approve of the tone and sentiments of this pamphlet." One wonders what the "prose productions" were and who this "young Gentleman" may have been. Accompanied by an outstanding steel-engraved portrait of Britton 4¼" X 6½" London England 1820. Published by J. Asperne for the 1 April 1820 edition of the "European Magazine" this heavy stock portrait depicts Britton seated at a desk drawing architectural plans with a quill pen as he gazes at the viewer; two volumes of his "Cathedral Antiquities of England" may be seen on the table and rows of books and literary busts fill the background. A nice example of this uncommon autograph and a superb portrait. unknown
18025This English statesman 1st Earl of Midleton and 9th Viscount Midleton held a wide array of important positions: member of Parliament 1880-1906 Under-Secretary of State for War 1895-98 member of the Privy Council 1897 Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs 1898-1900 Secretary of State for War 1900-03 and Secretary of State for India 1903-05. ALS 3pp lettersheet 4½" X 7" n.p. 1905 July 12. Addressed to Lady Cowper. Near fine. On fine stationery bearing an oval blind-embossed "House of Commons" seal on the first leaf Brodrick chats with an aristocratic lady about social matters. Reads in part: "We were so sorry to hear of Ld. Cowper's illness & trust he is really better. It must be such an anxiety." Bold and attractive. This came from the collection of Albert Johannsen author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" University of Oklahoma Press 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject. Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this item. unknown
40520This popular Scottish physician and essayist gained more reknown as a man of letters than a man of medicine though he did become a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 1847; friend of Thackeray and Twain he collected his essays into "Rab and His Friends" 1859 "Marjorie Fleming" 1863 and "John Leech and Other Papers" 1882 though he's mainly remembered for the 3-volume "Horae Subsecivae" "Leisure Hours" 1859. ANS 1p 3 3/4" X 6¼" Edinburgh Scotland 1878 February 27. Addressed to Alice L. Williams. Near fine. Faint mounting traces on verso. Gracious brief note apparently to an admirer: "I am with much pleasure & thanks Yrs truly." boldly penned in brown ink. unknown
25165Lord Lurgan a long and distinguished line of British nobility; son of William Brownlow 3rd Lord Lurgan 1858-1937. ALS 3pp 5½" X 7" London England 1937 March 18. Addressed to Irving Schwerke 1893-1975 American expatriate pianist and music critic. Near fine. Likely in response to a musical invitation Brownlow declines replying in part: "My dear father died a few weeks ago & I am hoping this weekend to go away for a complete change & rest over Easter. I hope to be in Paris a little later in the year so perhaps there may be a chance then if things are seasonably quiet!" Boldly signed "William Brownlow / Lord Lurgan." Penned large and bold on black-bordered mourning stationery. Original envelope also with mourning borders present addressed in Brownlow's hand. unknown
25088This French composer created operas noted for their realism "Kerim" " Messidor" " Angelo" etc. ballets symphonies and more; he was also a prolific music critic for many periodicals. ANS in French 1p 3 3/4" X 4 3/4" Paris France 1924 March 17. Addressed to American expatriate pianist and music critic Irving Schwerke 1893-1975. Fine. Gracious dinner invitation. With original envelope addressed by Bruneau. unknown
25097This French composer created operas noted for their realism "Kerim" " Messidor" " Angelo" etc. ballets symphonies and more; he was also a prolific music critic for many periodicals. ANS in French 1p 4¼" X 5¼" Paris France 1924 June 29. Addressed to "My dear comrade" in French -- probably American expatriate pianist and music critic Irving Schwerke 1893-1975. Fine. Returns a photograph not present and thanks his correspondent for a journal sent to him. unknown
27014The younger brother of poet William Cullen Bryant was an Illinois poet farmer politician and newspaper editor; his books of verse include "Poems Written from Youth to Old Age 1824-1884" 1885 and "The Life and Poems of John Howard Bryant" 1894. AQS 1p 5" X 8" Princeton Illinois 1895 May 20. Very good. Faint bit of age toning. Stanza from a poem handsomely penned in brown ink in old age: "There is no breath of common air / No ray of light from Star or Sun / No Shade of beauty anywhere; / But whispers of the Almighty One" nicely signed in full. Bryant does not identify it but this is the penultimate stanza from his poem "The Streams of Life" which appears on pages 227-28 of the "Life and Poems" volume published the year before he penned this excerpt. From the collection of University of Chicago geology professor Albert Johannsen 1871-1962 author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 1950 the definitive reference work on the subject. Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this item. unknown
28470The cofounder of the American Society of Composers Artists and Performers in 1914 and later president composed numerous hit songs for the Ziegfield Follies. ALS 1p 7" X 10½" Great Neck NY 1947 January 16. Addressed to Neil MacNeil. Fine. To this "New York Times" executive attempting to arrange speakers for the Dutch Treat Club Buck comments: "I know he J. Edgar Hoover is a very busy guy these days but he has never broken his word with me in 20 years. Heíll come and I trust it will be soon." With original envelope addressed by Buck. Accompanied by a superb 8½" X 6½" news agency photograph of 1947 showing Buck with bandleader Fred Waring and lyricist Deems Taylor at a Senate hearing protesting juke boxes -- itself a quite scarce and desirable image. unknown
41410The son of famed naturalist John Burroughs was himself a noted writer landscape painter photographer and architect. ANS 1p buff heavy stock 5½" X 3" penny postcard West Park NY 1 January 1952. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. Nice recap of his father's work reading in part: "There is just published an anthology of father's writings -- 'John Burroughs America' -- Devin-Adair Co -- I could recommend 'Riverby' 'Far & Near' or 'Camping & Tramping with Roosevelt.' Dr Clara Barrus wrote 'Whitman & Burroughs' -- also in her 'Life & Letters of John Burroughs' there is much about their friendship." Address portion also penned in Burroughs' hand. A handsome example with nice content. unknown
42106This American poet published his first collection "An Ode to Harvard and Other Poems" in 1907 acting as editor at "McClure's Magazine" briefly and taking part in the famed Spectra literary hoax in 1916; in 1922 he relocated to Santa Fe and became a mainstay of the rich literary scene there publishing poetry collections until 1960. ANS 1p 5¼" X 7 3/4" New York NY 1917 September 26. Addressed to Ms. Stearne. Good plus. Inoffensive mounting traces on verso cause tiny ¼" paper loss at upper right; several small paper losses along original vertical center fold not affecting text. On pale grey pictorial letterhead of Hotel St. Francis in San Francisco the poet pens a brief cryptic but cordial note in thick black ink: "A long while after and in a rattling hurry -- but with appreciative thanks and good wishes!" and signs nicely beneath. An attractive example despite noted flaws. unknown
22673Irish publisher who fled to America where he founded the influential "Pennsylvania Herald" "Columbian Magazine" and others. ALS 1p 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Philadelphia PA 1834 May 12. Addressed to Isaac S. Lyn. Very good. Minor binding traces along left margin; minor age toning. "I send you two of my publications." Complains about not being sent postage. Uncommon. unknown
25089French composer. Rare ALS in French 2pp 8¼" X 10½" n.p. n.y. September 4. Near fine. Long chatty letter with much musical content. In part: "I finished a new collection of songs. It is made up of Two Sonnets of Mallarme that I will show you when I get back if you so desire. Obviously I will be very happy if someone plays my cantata for chorus because it is an important work and I would love very much to hear it." Having died at age twenty-six Cartan's autograph is quite scarce and good music content letters rare. Comes with a TLS in French from what may have been Cartan's agent dated 21 April 1932 just after Cartan's death presenting this Cartan letter to music critic Irving Schwerke 1893-1975. unknown
25039Noted French classical pianist who collaborated with Maurice Ravel and toured extensively. ALS in French 1p 7¼" X 10½" San Francisco CA 1944 May 13. Addressed to Irving Schwerke 1893-1975 American pianist and music critic. Fine. On letterhead of "The Clift" hotel Casadesus chats with a friend. In part: "Your letter followed me all the way to California. I accept with great pleasure your charming invitation. I play April 18 in Omaha Nebraska and I don't know yet when I will get to Appleton. Probably the 20th day of the concert." With original matching envelope addressed in Casadesus's hand. A superb vintage example. unknown
16131This English nobleman 12th Baronet of Stratton Hall emigrated to America and became a bartender and played cowboy among other things before becoming a minister; he authored the 1928 memoir "From Cowboy to Pulpit." ALS 1p 8½" X 11" ornate Salvation Army Industrial Home letterhead Chester PA 1912 July 4. Addressed to Roddick W. Marten. Good plus . Age toning from long-ago newspaper clipping to large upper right area. On pictorial Salvation Army letterhead the Baronet boldly pens that he has never met a mannamed "Hal Marten" that Marten is seeking and suggests "You might write to the Cattle Raisers Association. it is very hard to trace a man in the West." Comes with newspaper clipping "Girl Won Titled Cowboy Over to Salvation Army" darkened but not brittle. Most unusual and uncommon. unknown
25040This noted French composer collaborated with Sergei Diaghilev on many Ballets Russes productions; also a well-known music critic. ALS in French 1p 4 3/4" X 7" n.p. 1930 February 28. Near fine. On letterhead of the "Comedie Francaise" Charpentier notifies American expatriate pianist and music critic Irving Schwerke 1893-1975 of his appointment as director of a music journal. Very uncommon and a lovely vintage example. unknown
22101Popular and prolific English poet critic and novelist whose verse collections include "Flood of Life" 1917 and "Bells of Rye" 1960 with many in between. ANS 1p 5" X 8" Holborn England 1936 February 12. Addressed to "Sir." Very good. File hole at upper left; large blue pencilled checkmark in lower area. "I shall be glad to give a reading from my new collection of poems 'Twelve Noon' on Feb. 26th at 5.15 p.m." Attractively penned. unknown
15015The celebrated English Earl served three times as foreign secretary and was instrumental in arranging the Declaration of Paris 1856 ending the Crimean War and establishing the rules of maritime warfare. ALS 1p 4½" X 7" Grosvenor Crescent 1844 June 18. Addressed to "My dear Sir." Near fine. As Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Clarendon ".cannot absent myself from a Committee tomorrow morning. It wd. be much more agreeable to me to attend the Examination for which you have had the goodness to send me a ticket. I enclose 50 as my contribution toward building the new Normal Schools. unknown
40529This long-time University of Wyoming professor of English authored studies such as "The Necessary Earth: Nature and Solitude in America" 1964 and "The Rocky Mountain West in 1867" 1966 but also penned poetry "We Borne Along" 1949 "The Collected Poems of Wilson Clough" 1990 and was an accomplished amateur artist; killed when struck by a car while strolling a rural highway in New York. ANS 1p heavy stock 3½" X 5½" Laramie WY 1932 December. Addressed to John Leiser a Chicago musician and music school founder. Near fine. "We are all about as usual including the littlest now nearly a year old -- David Van Wormer Clough." And notes travels: "I was. in the Black Hills country last summer for branch school and took a short trip to Star Valley Western Wyoming. The obverse is a feeble attempt to catch a bit of the 'Wyoming Alps' or the Tetons." Nicely penned in brown ink. The verso is a fine print titled "The Tetons" a tiny woodblock image of grand mountains captioned "Christmas Greetings / Mr. and Mrs. Wilson O. Clough." With original envelope addressed in Clough's hand. unknown
22629Influential English economist and politician. ANS 1p 6¼" X 4" n.p. London n.y. Very good. Three faint vertical folds. On pale blue stationery Cobden pens in rich brown ink a rather cryptic note: "Mr. Cobden / Post Office Packet Contract / No 19 Committee Room / 12 to 4 o'clk." Perhaps an invitation to or reminder of a political meeting Interesting and attractive. unknown
