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Northwick, John Rushout, Baron, 1770-1859. Autograph letter signed : Northwick, to Anthony Molteno, 1828 May 20.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Northwick, to Anthony Molteno, 1828 May 20.

Concerning print and book sales. Of the library of [Thomas] Edwards, of Halifax, then being sold, he writes ... "nor should I feel inclined to make any sacrifices to the fame of the name of Edwards or to the fine dress of the books." Edwards of Halifax was a noted bookbinder.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p.) ; (8vo)

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Northwick, John Rushout, Baron, 1770-1859. Letters, 1821, 1835-1836 and n.d.

Title: Letters, 1821, 1835-1836 and n.d.

Bidding instructions, mostly to a Mr. Molteno, for the purchase of rare books, manuscripts, and works of art. Many ask for the outcome of specific auctions, who bought the items and at what price. Letters of interest concern Rembrandt etchings, works of Hogarth and Walpole (1836). Others praise the work of Edmonstone (1835) and comment on the current economy, with Northwick stating that he is on the verge of bankruptcy (n.d.). Chronologically arranged.

ArchivalResource: 17 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/80965302 View

Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872. Miscellaneous papers about collecting, 1842-1862.

Title: Miscellaneous papers about collecting, 1842-1862.

Includes notes on his collection of paintings at Middle Hill, and on his purchase of paintings from Lord Northwick's estate in 1859. With a letter of John Rokewode, the antiquarian, 1842.

ArchivalResource: 7 items.

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Baldwin, George, 1743?-1826. Letter to Baron Northwick, 1803 Apr.[2?].

Title: Letter to Baron Northwick, 1803 Apr.[2?].

Presentation letter.

ArchivalResource: 1 p.

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