This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2022
[ENGLISH NOBILITY]. A group of 18th and 19th century 10 clipped signatures, approximately 80 autograph notes signed, 1 ink sketch (by William Etty), and approximately 30 engraved portraits. 8vo and 4to. Many with folds, many are partially or fully mounted, general wear, tears, chips and smudges. Included are autograph material by: William Etty (1787-1849), the first significant British painter of nudes; Edward Stanley, Earl of Derby (1826-1893), English Secretary of State and Colonial Secretary; Charles William Wentworth Fitzwilliam (1786-1857), English MP; George James Perceval, Earl of Egmont (1794-1874), English Naval Officer and MP; Spencer Compton Cavendish, Earl of Devonshire (1833-1908) English MP; Horatio Smith (1779-1849) English Poet and Novelist. And many more.