Papers [manuscript]. 1895-1958.

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Papers [manuscript]. 1895-1958.

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1. Correspondence of H.W.F. Bolckow, 1920-1923, with W.H. Ifould, John Sandes, G.D. Hobson of Sotheby's, and others concerning the valuation, description, provenance and sale of the Cook manuscripts in his possession. Also letters from C.H. Bertie, E.A. Petherick, Admiral W.J. Wharton to Charles Ferdinand Henry Bolckow (father of preceeding) 1895, 1910, concerning the manuscripts (33 letters). 2. Newspaper cuttings 1923, 1928, 1951, 1955 concerning the sale of the manuscripts and related matters. Also miscellaneous papers including a catalogue of 8 Walter Scott manuscripts, 1867, order the Cleveland district, Yorkshire, and notes by D. Hope Johnston on various matters. 3. Catalogue of manuscripts by or relating to Capt. James Cook for auction 21 March 1923 - Sotheby, Wilkinson and Hodge, London. Miscellaneous printed material.

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Johnston, D. Hope (Douglas Hope)

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D. Hope Johnston was active in arranging for the erection of a memorial to Governor Phillip outside St. Mildred's Church, Bread Street, London, which was unveiled in 1932. As a member of the Empire Club, he was also interested in the national celebration days of member countries of the British Empire. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225763773 ...

Cook, James, 1728-1779

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James Cook (b. November 7, 1728, Marton, Great Britan-d. February 14, 1779, Hawaii) was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. He became an apprentice to some shipowners in Whitby. In 1759 he became master of his own ship, the Northumberland. The following winter, while laid up in Halifax, he studied mathematics and attained a sound knowledge of astronomical navigation. Cook went on to become an eminent circumnavigator. He made many geographical discoveries, ...

Bolckow, Henry William Ferdinand, 1865-

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Of Marton Hall, Yorkshire, in the grounds of which Cook was born, 1728. Bolckow's great-uncle, H.W.F. Bolckow's great-uncle, H.W.F. Bolckow of Marton Hall acquired Cook's journal, the Secret Instructions and other manuscripts, 1860-1870. They were sold at auction by Sotheby's, 1923. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1895-1958. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225821645 ...