19TH CENTURY AUCTION NOTICE - RICHARD PETTITT, GLEMSFORD, SUFFOLK .

Handwritten Auction Particulars ; Two Cottages in Glemsford, Suffolk.

Glemsford, Suffolk: 7th September, 1841 . 0. 6 page paper document. 33cm x 21cm. Green silk tyes. 3 horizontal folds. Paper soiled and wear to edges and folds. Clear handwritten content including receipt of the deposit from Richard Pettitt. ** Family history records show that, when Richard Pettitt was born on December 10, 1812, in Glemsford, Suffolk, England, his father, Richard, was 22 and his mother, Hannah, was 19. is occupation was: Carpenter. He married Maria Adams on June 24, 1835, in his hometown. They had nine children in 15 years. He died in September 1853 in Suffolk, England, at the age of 40. In the 1851 census he is listed as a pauper. I therefore assume he was seriously ill. I would be interested in any further information.

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Book number: 50065

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Keywords: 51585 Blunden & Rolfe Richard Pettitt Ransomtiffengreyhound Inn Tithe Green Ephemera: : 19th Century

18TH CENTURY VELLUM INDENTURE: RALLING, SAMUEL

Indenture between Samuel Ralling and William Wiseman; John Chapman; John Cooke; William Boyer; William Chapman; Thomas Cooke .

Clare, Suffolk: 20th July 1729 . 0. 1729 vellum Indenture. 37cm x 67cm. 2 horizontal folds and3 vertical folds. Clear English hand writing. An agreemant for Samuel Ralling of Clare, Suffolk (occupation: Tanner) to rent/lease a yard from William Wiseman of Stradishall, Suffolk. Vellum Paper with wax Seal27" x 15".

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Book number: 49914

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Keywords: 51434 Samuel Ralling William Wiseman; John Chapman; John Cooke; William Boyer; William Chapman; Thomas Cooke . Stradishall Clare Suffolk Tanner Carpenter Ephemera: : 18th Century

19TH CENTURY VELLUM DOCUMENT - WILL & PROBATE - STEWART, HANNAH .

Last Will & Testament (Including Probate) for Hannah Stewart

Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk: Hannah Stewart, 26th February 1839 . 0. Large vellum document. Two vertical folds and three horizontal folds. 18" x 18". Plus probate certificate and paper/wax seal. VG.

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[ STRUTT, JOSEPH 1749-1802 ] .

Three framed and mounted hand coloured plates from "Regal and Ecclesiastical Antiquities of England." engraved by Joseph Strutt.

[ London: Joseph Strutt, 1842 . ] 0. These are plates from: " Regal and Ecclesiastical Antiquities of England.." Copper Plates engraved by the Author Joseph Strutt. 'New Improved Edition.' London: Henry G. Bohn, 1842. Hand Coloured, collected from ancient Illuminated Manuscripts. The three images are: "Earl of Northumberland takes the oath to Richard II." ; "Richard II. crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury." ; "Henry Percy talks with Richard II." The glazed wooden frame measures: 42cm x 49cm . Each plate measures10.0cm x 11.9cm , within a gold frameset. Very good condition. There will be an extra charge for posting overseas.

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Book number: 51637

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19TH CENTURY VELLUM DOCUMENT - LAST WILL & TESTAMENT - CRESSWELL, FRANCIS .

Will & Probate of Rev Francis Creswell of Great Waldingfield, Suffolk

Great Waldingfield, Sudbury, Suffolk: Reverend Francis Cresswell 22nd December 1841 (Probate) 0. 22" x 27". 2 vellum sheets written on one side. Two vertical folds and three horizontal folds. Plus the probate certificate is attached , including the paper/wax seal. ** Family history records show Francis Cresswell was born in 1762. He married Jane Okes on October 12, 1807, in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. He died on November 17, 1841, in Suffolk, England, having lived a long life of 79 years, and was buried in Great Waldingfield, Suffolk. *** "1807 - Francis Cresswell, S.T.B, Clare College, Cambridge; B.A. 1785; M.A. 1788; B.D. 1796; Fellow and Tutor; was instituted March 24, 1807, enjoying the benefice thirty-five years.He died Nov. 17. and was burried here November 24, 1841, aged 78 years. There is a tablet in the church. In the churchyard, West of the church, is a stone with the initials: "F.C." 1841, J.C. 1870. The Parish register gives Francis Cresswell, buried 24 Nov, 1841, aged 78. Jane Cresswell, of Melford, late of Great Waldingfield, buried Feb 5, 1870, aged 91." - See Rectors of Great Waldingfield By Rev. Francis Haslewood .

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Book number: 49886

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Keywords: 51402 Will & Probate of Rev Francis Creswell of Great Waldingfield, Suffolk Jane Okes Long Melford Cambridge Ephemera: : 19th Century

ABRAHAM WOOD - ILLUMINATED ADDRESS

Irwell Bank Spinning Company Ltd 'To Abraham Wood Esq' an illuminated presentation manuscript,

Kellsall, Bolton: George Barnes, 24 July 1909 . 0. A large framed and glazed Illuminated Address. In very good condition (just a few small chips to the frame edges). Irwell Bank Spinning Company Ltd 'To Abraham Wood Esq' an illuminated presentation manuscript, produced to show appreciation for nine years service as general manager, signed by the chairman and various other nominees, dated July 24th 1909, within a broad gilt mount and moulded frame, under glass 74cm x 54cm overall. The reverse bears an old label for: "George Barnes, Dealer In Works Of Art, Carver Gilder &c. 69 Bradshawgate, Bolton." ** " 1902 'The Irwell Bank Spinning Company have just increased their producing capacity by the erection of two additional pairs of long weft mules. They have now altogether sixty pairs of mules, 48 twist and 12 weft. As the mules are all long ones, the number of spindles all driven by one pair of steam engines is about 139,000. This makes it about the largest mill in the district. There is one containing more mules, but they do not contain as many spindles. The firm are engaged in spinning Egyptian yarns." - Cotton Factory Times - Friday 21 February 1902.

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Book number: 51574

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GEORGE AMBROSE.

Original Folded Letter.

Belchamp St Paul, Essex: Sept 18, 1837 . 0. Original folded postal letter. 8.75" x 7.25" (22.4cm x 18.5cm). Watermarked : Whatman, Turkey Mill 1833" Wear to folds. From G. Ambrose Belchamp, Sept 18, 1837 to W. B. Edgerton, No. 2 Duke Street, Southwark, London. ** Family history records show a: George Ambrose, Miller, of Belchamp St Paul, Essex. He married Matilda Inch (died Feb 1867). *** Benjamin Edgington had a marquee tent and rick cloth making premises, at 2 Duke Street, Southwark.

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Book number: 47799

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Keywords: 49281 Whatman, Turkey MILL Belchamp St Paul, Essex George Ambrose Ephemera: : 19th Century

VICTORIAN PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM WITH WOODEN BOARDS.

Photograph Album with Guisborough Interest.

Guisborough: Fanny Newill & Rev. Arthur G. Lloyd, 1860 - 1895 . 0. A very good Victorian Photo album with polished wooden boards. Lower board with four studs. Central steel clasp (in working order). Smooth leather spine. 8.5" x 6.75" x 2.25". All page edges gilt. 16 leaves containing 46 black & white photographs. Wood effect decoration to all leaves, many torn where the pictures have been roughly inserted. All pictures in good condition. People identified include: Fanny Newill (b. 1867) who married (1893) Reverend Arthur Gitting Lloyd (b.1865) and lived at "The Vineyard", Wellington; John Thorney (snr.) ; Ellis Thorney; John William (Jock) Clarke; Admiral Chaloner (Longhull, Guisborough); Curates Henry Clarke & Francis Henry Morgan; R. L. Laud; A. Madu; Charles Madu; Norah & Walter Mills; A. Alice on her horse "Rob Roy"; Fanny Hitchman; and Fanny Jones.

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Book number: 51322

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Keywords: Guisborough: Fanny Newill & Rev. Arthur G. Lloyd Ephemera: : 19th Century

R. J. BOYCE

Original photograph - R. J. Boyce, House Furnisher, 15-16 Market Hill. Sudbury, Suffolk.

Sudbury, Suffolk: c. 1910 . 0. An original photograph, it measures 233 mm x 156 mm and 400 mm x 250 0verall. Soiled photograph mounted on board. Showing the grand facade of R. J. Boyce, 15 - 16 Market Hill, Sudbury, Suffolk. It was bought by P S Head in 1919 (later Head and Woodward). In the late 20th century the shop became a Burtons store . - See Sudbury Photo Archive.

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Book number: 50374

Catalogue: Ephemera: : Suffolk

Keywords: R.J. Boyce, House Furnisher, 15-16 Market Hill. Sudbury, Suffolk. Ephemera: : Suffolk

BRIDGEMAN, HENRY - ENGRAVING

Acton Lane near Sudbury .

c. 1850 . 0. Small engraving by T. Sherratt sc. after a painting by Henry Bridgeman Pt. 3.6" x 2.3" . ** Thomas Sherratt , engraver, 1812-1880. ** Henry Bridgman (1831–1909) was baptised at St Peter’s church, Sudbury on 7 October 1831, son of John Bridgman (c1803-31 January 1880), a linen draper, Henry was apprenticed to printer/bookseller George Williams Fulcher (1795-1855) at 17 Market Hill, Sudbury, with whom he worked closely on illustrating the latter’s annual Pocket Books..He died at Sudbury on 7 November 1909, aged 78 - See: Copsey - Suffolk Book Trades (2012)).

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Book number: 50704

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MARIANNE ST HELENA COFFIN (NEE HARRINGTON) .

Commonplace book, album of poetry, prints and watercolors compiled by Marianne St Helena Coffin (nee Harrington) .

[ London: De La Rue, Cornish & Rock, 1840 ] . 0. A very good full leather common place book, with central brass lock (by T. H. Bull) and key, in working order. 11.25" x 9.5" x 1.5". Polished Maroon morocco with gilt decoration. Spine with similar decoration and gilt title: "Album". Central brass lock and key stamped "T. H. Bull" . Inner gilt dentelles. Original patterned endpapers. Dedication to front free-endpaper: "Marian St. H. E. Coffin from her affectionately attached Hele, Bangalaru 12 Febry. 1840." original drawings, numerous plates (some hand-coloured) pasted-in, on variously coloured leaves, some with embossed frames by De La Rue & Co, London. Artists/Family members identified inculde: Jemima Harrington (Mother); Beatrice Harrington (Daughter); Engraving of Maryanne Fletcher (sister-in-law); Engraving of Edward Fletcher (brother-in-law); 3 engravings of properties owned by the Harrington family in the Isle of Wight; Engraving by M. Uauci after W. Rols of Sir Ralph Palmer (with his signature) ; Jemima Davenport Harrington (sister); Sepia Photograph of Marian Isabell Steuart (Grand daughter) ** Sir Ralph Palmer was Chief Justice of Madras (1825-1835). First called to the bar 1808. Married Margaret Eliza Fearon in Madras 1829. She was the daughter of a Colonel in the EIC Army. The couple had a son Frederick Palmer, born Madras 1830 and a daughter Georgina Palmer born Madras 1831. Death of Ralph Palmer registered Q2 1838; will of Sir Ralph Palmer of Farnham Surrey proved 22/03/1838." - See Legacies of British Slavery *** Family History Records show that: "Marianne St Helena Elizabeth Harington was born in 1810, her father, Capt, was 30, and her mother, Jemima, was 34. She married Gen. Sir Isaac Campbell Coffin on 12 February 1824 in West Bengal, India. They had eight children in 12 years. She died on 13 February 1864 in Tamil Nadu, India, at the age of 54, and was buried there.".

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Book number: 50884

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Keywords: 52326 de la Rue, Cornish & Rock Commonplace Book Marianne St Helena Coffin (Nee Harrington) . Ephemera: : 19th Century

WALKER & COMPANY'S STORES.

Price List. Walker & Company's Stores. April 1910 .

London: For Walker & Company'S Stores. Printed by McCorquodale & Co, Ltd, 1910 . 0. Scarce original catalogue. 4.25" x 7.25" x 0.5". pp.xxviii/pp.280/[8pp. - Adverts]. Blue green printed paper covers, lightly soiled. Spine sunned with small splits at top & tail. Adverts to inside covers. Rusted staples. The first 28 pages consist of black & white pictures of all of the shops in the 'Walker' empire. The remaining catalogue consists of more adverts, a list of all goods sold, and actual 1910 prices, well illustrated with black & white line drawings. G+ . "Walker's store was located at Old Market Place, Sudbury. The George Inn which had to be demolished to make way for Walkers Stores in 1908 ( later the Edinburgh Wool Shop). The architect was F. P. Trepess from Warwick and he designed it in 1908 for Walker and Company, a national chain of grocery and general stores. The soaring gable with leaded light windows is a major feature but dominating everything is the extraordinary bank of small paned windows set in iron frames (the latter feature quite innovative for its time.) " - See The Sudbury Society.

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Book number: 47615

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Keywords: 49097 Walker & Company's Stores Mccorquodale & Co. Old Market Place, Sudbury. The George Inn Edinburgh Wool Shop Ephemera: : Sudbury

LAUNDRY DIRECTORY .

Power Laundry Directory & Year Book 1948 . A Legal, Technical and Buying Guide to the Laundry, and Dry-Cleaning Industries.

London: The Trader Publishing Co. Ltd, Dorset House, Stamford Street, 1948 . 0. First Edition. pp.308. Illustrated boards. Faded blue cloth spine. Phone numbers added to inside front board. Clean text and adverts throughout. VG.

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Book number: 50770

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SUDBURY DISFRANCHISEMENT.

A Bill For Disfranchisement of the Borough of Sudbury.

London: House of Commons, 1844. 0. A Bill to exclude the Borough of Sudbury, from sending Burgesses to serve in Parliament. 2pp. Folio. 32.0cm x 20.3cm. British Parliamentary Paper. A clean copy.

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Book number: 46987

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SUDBURY DISFRANCHISEMENT.

A Bill For Disfranchisement of the Borough of Sudbury.

London: House of Commons, 1843. 0. A Bill to exclude the Borough of Sudbury, from sending Burgesses to serve in Parliament. 2pp. Folio. 32.0cm x 20.3cm. British Parliamentary Paper. A clean copy.

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Book number: 47024

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Keywords: 48575 House of Commons a Bill for Disfranchisement of the Borough of Sudbury. Sudbury: : Ephemera