Lockdales - The Fine Sale, Auction 174 - 19th & 20th February 2020

89 An Important Autograph Collection From a Deceased Estate 699 Bennet (Henry, Earl of Arlington, 1618-1685). An original manuscript letter signed 'Arlington' [Henry Bennett], dated 15th June 1667, addressed to Viscount Townsend, 29cm x 20cm approx., document tipped-in on to card for display purposes. Henry Bennet was an English statesman. £50 - £80 700 Binyon (Laurence, 1869-1943). An original two- sided manuscript letter signed by Laurence Binyon, dated 10th December 1934, addressed to 'Dear Morrison', discussing his recent house move, retirement and the lack of time to write poetry, 18cm x 11.5cm approx., document tipped-in on to card for display purposes. Laurence Binyon was an English poet, best known for writing the poem 'For the Fallen' which is often read at Remembrance Day commemorations. £50 - £80 701 Bradshaw (John, 1602-1659). An original manuscript document signed by John Bradshaw, giving instruction to Colonel Blake & Colonel Popham, dated 29th April 1650, 32.5cm x 20.5cm approx., document tipped-in on to card for display purposes. John Bradshaw was a judge who sentenced King Charles I to death. £120 - £180 702 Brown (Ford Madox, 1821-1893). An original three-sided manuscript letter signed by Ford Madox Brown, dated 6th September 1886, addressed to a Reverend A. B. Rawnsley, relating to a proposed memorial in Keswick, 18cm x 11.5cm approx., document tipped-in on to card for display purposes. Ford Madox Brown was an English painter known for painting moral and historical subjects. £50 - £80 703 Campbell (Thomas, 1777-1844). An original manuscript letter signed by Thomas Campbell, dated 15th August 1837, 18cm x 11.5cm approx., document tipped-in on to card for display purposes. Thomas Campbell was Scottish Poet. He also helped to found what became the University College London. £40 - £60 704 Carson (Sir Edward, 1854-1935). An original printed document signed by Edward Carson, dated 26th April 1920, with regards to not being able to add any further information regarding the Home Rule Bill, 13cm x 20.5cm approx., document tipped-in on to card for display purposes. Edward Carson was an Irish unionist politician, barrister and judge. £40 - £60