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Saul by Robert Browning, 26 paper backed Copies by H.R.Allenson, Heart and Life Booklets.

Saul by Robert Browning, 26 paper backed Copies by H.R.Allenson, Heart and Life Booklets.

Lot number: 2064

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A collection of Books by various authors and publishers on Brownings works and lives.

A collection of Books by various authors and publishers on Brownings works and lives.

Lot number: 2065

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Poems by E.B Browning 1887, George Routledge and Sons, 2 copies. 1894 by Smith, Elder & Co, and a further copy published by Smith, Elder & Co. 1887.

Poems by E.B Browning 1887, George Routledge and Sons, 2 copies. 1894 by Smith, Elder & Co, and a further copy published by Smith, Elder & Co. 1887.

Lot number: 2066

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A single sheet of gilt letter headed paper from the desk of Adolf Hitler, Berlin. Folded, Den. (Corner bent to lower right corner).

A single sheet of gilt letter headed paper from the desk of Adolf Hitler, Berlin. Folded, Den. (Corner bent to lower right corner).

Lot number: 2067

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Livingston (David), A 2 page letter relating to the Peace society dated Nov, 1860 written and signed by David Livingston discussing the death of Joeseph Sturge (Quaker and political activist), transcribed below. MY DEAR SIR, In reference to your letter of 30 Dec 1859, giving me an account of the decease of our much esteemed friend Joseph Sturge, I may be allowed to explain that he favoured me with a letter while I was engaged with several very trying public meetings in Glasgow, Edinburgh, I just opened it and saw that it was on the subject of Peace then put it aside in the hope of attending to what was said the first time I had leisure. Unfortunately I never saw it again, & have no idea how it was lost. It however remained on my mind that I had not treated him as I ought to have done, and to get rid of that feeling I wrote stating some difficulties that seem to stand in the way of the adoption of Peace principles. You appear to have answered them very fairly and I thank you and Mrs. Sturge for the trouble you have taken. I pray that the Almighty may so guide my steps so that it shall never be forced upon me to fight with either black or white, but I cannot but believe that war in some cases is both necessary & just. At best it is a monstrous evil,—and never to be resorted to except under the gravest necessity. In African forays we have the worst evils of war and I think that Christians ought to exert themselves to establish lawful intercourse with the degraded heathen. It seems certain that intercourse will be established and the good ought to forestall the advances of the bad. Some of the Friends ought to put their principles to the test of practise and appear among us the harbingers of peace. I lately marched 600 miles up this river on foot, people all friendly except those near the Portuguese, I carried a stick only until passing through a tangled forest alone, a Rhinoceros made a charge and stopped short when within 3 yards of me, ever after I carried a Revolver, My kind regards to Mrs. Sturge. DAVID LIVINGSTONE.

Livingston (David), A 2 page letter relating to the Peace society dated Nov, 1860 written and signed by David Livingston discussing the death of Joeseph Sturge (Quaker and political activist), transcribed below. MY DEAR SIR, In reference to your letter of 30 Dec 1859, giving me an account of the decease of our much esteemed friend Joseph Sturge, I may be allowed to explain that he favoured me with a letter while I was engaged with several very trying public meetings in Glasgow, Edinburgh, I just opened it and saw that it was on the subject of Peace then put it aside in the hope of attending to what was said the first time I had leisure. Unfortunately I never saw it again, & have no idea how it was lost. It however remained on my mind that I had not treated him as I ought to have done, and to get rid of that feeling I wrote stating some difficulties that seem to stand in the way of the adoption of Peace principles. You appear to have answered them very fairly and I thank you and Mrs. Sturge for the trouble you have taken. I pray that the Almighty may so guide my steps so that it shall never be forced upon me to fight with either black or white, but I cannot but believe that war in some cases is both necessary & just. At best it is a monstrous evil,—and never to be resorted to except under the gravest necessity. In African forays we have the worst evils of war and I think that Christians ought to exert themselves to establish lawful intercourse with the degraded heathen. It seems certain that intercourse will be established and the good ought to forestall the advances of the bad. Some of the Friends ought to put their principles to the test of practise and appear among us the harbingers of peace. I lately marched 600 miles up this river on foot, people all friendly except those near the Portuguese, I carried a stick only until passing through a tangled forest alone, a Rhinoceros made a charge and stopped short when within 3 yards of me, ever after I carried a Revolver, My kind regards to Mrs. Sturge. DAVID LIVINGSTONE.

Lot number: 2068

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John Bright. A collection of letters and correspondence from. 1854-1886 relating to the Peace Society from John Bright, British Radical Liberal politician With Richard Cobden, the founder of the Anti-Corn Law League. (24 individual letters).

John Bright. A collection of letters and correspondence from. 1854-1886 relating to the Peace Society from John Bright, British Radical Liberal politician With Richard Cobden, the founder of the Anti-Corn Law League. (24 individual letters).

Lot number: 2069

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Richard Cobden. An extensive collection of letters and correspondence dated from 1850-1856, relating to the Peace society from Richard Cobden to various recipients including Henry Richard, Together with 2 volumes of 2 and 3 The letters of Richard Cobden. (35 individual letters), also included is a canvas bound copy of Cobdens Pamphlets c.1850 (England, Ireland and America / Russia / 1753 and 1853 in Three letters / Report of the proceedings at peace conference held in Manchester, with inscriptions by Henry Richard.

Richard Cobden. An extensive collection of letters and correspondence dated from 1850-1856, relating to the Peace society from Richard Cobden to various recipients including Henry Richard, Together with 2 volumes of 2 and 3 The letters of Richard Cobden. (35 individual letters), also included is a canvas bound copy of Cobdens Pamphlets c.1850 (England, Ireland and America / Russia / 1753 and 1853 in Three letters / Report of the proceedings at peace conference held in Manchester, with inscriptions by Henry Richard.

Lot number: 2070

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6 canvas bound editions titled Selections from the Works of Robert Browning, published by Smith, Elder & Co. Various editions and conditions.

6 canvas bound editions titled Selections from the Works of Robert Browning, published by Smith, Elder & Co. Various editions and conditions.

Lot number: 2071

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A blue leather bound edition titled the treaty of peace between the Allied and associated powers and Germany signed at Versailles June 28th 1919, inscription to 1st page for the Henry Richard Library signed by Lloyd George, July 26th 1927.

A blue leather bound edition titled the treaty of peace between the Allied and associated powers and Germany signed at Versailles June 28th 1919, inscription to 1st page for the Henry Richard Library signed by Lloyd George, July 26th 1927.

Lot number: 2072

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A copy of Dramatic Idyls, Second series by Robert Browning, published by Smith, Elder & Co. 1880, brown canvas with black and gold detailing, inscription to the inside reads Lady Lindsey with RBs best regards, June 28, 80.

A copy of Dramatic Idyls, Second series by Robert Browning, published by Smith, Elder & Co. 1880, brown canvas with black and gold detailing, inscription to the inside reads Lady Lindsey with RBs best regards, June 28, 80.

Lot number: 2073

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CARLYLE (THOMAS). A letter dated 18th July 1851, discussing Peace society meetings signed by T Carlyle, to Henry Richard.

CARLYLE (THOMAS). A letter dated 18th July 1851, discussing Peace society meetings signed by T Carlyle, to Henry Richard.

Lot number: 2074

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William Gladstone Autograph Letter Signed as Prime Minister "W. Gladstone." Downing Street, Whitehall letterhead, December 4, 83. The English Prime Minister thanks the correspondent Sir Henry Richard for a recent letter.

William Gladstone Autograph Letter Signed as Prime Minister "W. Gladstone." Downing Street, Whitehall letterhead, December 4, 83. The English Prime Minister thanks the correspondent Sir Henry Richard for a recent letter.

Lot number: 2075

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A hand written document titled Minutes of the Brussels congress 20th Congress de la Paix, September 1848, marbled cover with canvas spine. Signed by president, Vice President and secretary, M.Visschers, Eliha Burritt and William Ewart.

A hand written document titled Minutes of the Brussels congress 20th Congress de la Paix, September 1848, marbled cover with canvas spine. Signed by president, Vice President and secretary, M.Visschers, Eliha Burritt and William Ewart.

Lot number: 2076

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3 copies of Robert Browning by Francis M, Sim, all 3 copies inscribed presented to the Browning Settlement by Lady Sim, June 1931 plus 4 copies entitled Some Memories of Robert Browning by his Daughter in Law, Fannie Barrett Browning, published by Marshall Jones Company, 1928.

3 copies of Robert Browning by Francis M, Sim, all 3 copies inscribed presented to the Browning Settlement by Lady Sim, June 1931 plus 4 copies entitled Some Memories of Robert Browning by his Daughter in Law, Fannie Barrett Browning, published by Marshall Jones Company, 1928.

Lot number: 2077

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A large oak dining table given to the Browning Settlement by Fannie Barrett Browning. 158cm x 136cm, in need of restoration.

A large oak dining table given to the Browning Settlement by Fannie Barrett Browning. 158cm x 136cm, in need of restoration.

Lot number: 2078

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A framed picture of Robert Brownings Library at De-Vere gardens, London. 53.5 x 41cm

A framed picture of Robert Brownings Library at De-Vere gardens, London. 53.5 x 41cm

Lot number: 2079

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