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

90 705 Crane (Walter, 1845-1915). An original manuscript letter signed by Walter Crane on headed paper, addressed to Canon Rawnsley, dated 9th November 1904, stating that Crane would be happy to supply him with one of his drawings, 17cm x 25.5cm approx., document tipped-in on to card for display purposes. Walter Crane was a highly regarded book illustrator. £70 - £100 706 Crane (Walter, 1845-1915). Two original manuscript three-sided letters signed by Walter Crane, one addressed to Canon Rawnsley, dated 19th April 1896, stating that the Editor of the Daily Chronicle hasn't yet used the text Crane sent to them, the other is a manuscript draft copy of a letter sent to the Chronicle by Crane, 17cm x 13cm & 32cm x 20cm approx. respectively, both documents tipped-in on to card for display purposes. Walter Crane was a highly regarded book illustrator. £100 - £150 707 Dickens (Catherine, 1815-1879). An original four-sided manuscript letter signed by Catherine Dickens, on headed paper, dated 4th March 1874, 18cm x 11.5cm approx., document tipped-in on to card for display purposes. Catherine Dickens was the wife of English writer Charles Dickens. £40 - £60 708 Duke of Cambridge (Adolphus Frederick, 1774- 1850). An original three-sided manuscript letter signed by Adolphus Frederick, dated 4th July 1824. 23cm x 19cm approx., document tipped- in on to card for display purposes. £30 - £50 709 Edward VII (Albert Edward, 1841-1910). An original two-sided manuscript letter signed by Edward VII, dated 20th February 1882, relating to the King wishing to promote the Royal College of Music, 23cm x 18cm approx., document tipped-in on to card for display purposes. £50 - £80 710 Fairfax (Charles,1612-1671). An original manuscript letter signed by Charles Fairfax, dated 15th October 1645, addressed to Ferdinando Fairfax, 19.5cm x 14.5cm approx., document tipped-in on to card for display purposes. Charles Fairfax was an English antiquary and genealogist. £40 - £60