Twenty-eight ALS to George Nicol, 1789-1840 (bulk 1815-1840).

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Twenty-eight ALS to George Nicol, 1789-1840 (bulk 1815-1840).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122573227

Autograph letters to bookseller George Nicol and his son, William Nicol, by major English book collectors of the early 19th century. The correspondents, mostly titled, include but are not limited to: Charles Abbot (Baron Colchester), the Duke of Buckingham and Chandos (1776-1839), Henry Brougham, Thomas Grenville, Earl Morton (1761-1827), the Duke of Norfolk (1746-1814), Antoine Augustin Renouard, the Duke of Roxburghe (1740-1804), and the Earl of Spencer (1758-1854). The letters dated after 1829 are addressed to William Nicol. The letters discuss purchases, desired items, and important upcoming sales.

28 items (1 v.) ; 29 cm.

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Abbot, Charles, Baron Colchester, 1757-1829

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Epithet: Speaker of the House of Commons Title: 1st Baron Colchester British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000543.0x00035a ...

Spencer, George John, Earl of, 1758-1854

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Nicol, G. (George),

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Renouard, Ant. Aug. (Antoine Augustin), 1765-1853

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Epithet: of Add MS 34588 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001197.0x0003e6 ...

Nicol, William, 1770-1851

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Grenville, Thomas, 1755-1846

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Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868

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Henry Brougham was born and raised in Edinburgh, attended Edinburgh University, practiced law in the city, and co-founded the influential Edinburgh Review. In 1803 he moved to London, becoming associated with the radical left wing of the Whig Party. He also practiced law in London, and was appointed to the House of Commons in 1810, establishing himself as one of the leading radicals in Parliament and holding several important positions. He supported education reform and the abolition of slavery,...

Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815

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Roxburghe, John Ker, Duke of, 1740-1804

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Morton, George Douglas, Earl of, 1761-1827

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