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Softcover. First. St Marys Books is proud to present America to Ireland in Sixteen Hours Unveiling of a Statue to Mr F Henry Royce a living engineer a programme for the 27th June 1923 statue unveiling in Derby containing speeches by various notable contemporary figures such as The Right Hon the Earl of Birkenhead the UnderSecretary for Air The Duke of Sutherland The Right Hon The Lord Wargrave The Right Hon J H Thomas M P and the Mayor of Derby This small softcover book has 80 pages of text and contains details about the statue a reproduction of the events invitation speeches by the notable figures numerous black and white photographs from the event a list of guests and a RollsRoyce advertisement This lovely slice of history is in good condition though the cover is slightly bumped and there is some splitting at the hinges the text remains clean and readable remarkable considering the age and rarity of this programme America to Ireland in Sixteen Hours is looking for a new home and would make for the perfect gift for any aviation or RollsRoyce enthusiastnbsp. book.

On 4to bifolium, with the account of charges on the recto of the first page, and Brewster's letter on the recto of the second. In very good condition, on lightly-aged paper. Addressed, with Nottingham and Derby postmarks, on the reverse of the second leaf, to 'John Goodall Esq | Solr. | Derby'. Docketted: 'Brewster Jno. | Under Shff of Nttm | with acct. of Charges in Grammer at Melbourne | Same at Hides'. The letter reads 'Inclosed I forward you the Account of Charges relating to these and shall feel obliged by a Check for the amount at your convenience.' The account of charges is in a different hand, and headed 'John Goodall Esq | To the Undersheriff of Notts.' The charges amount to £5 18s 0d, and include the cost of preparing warrants and summonses, and paying bailiffs. Also: 'In consequence of countermand of notice by Defendants Attorney preparing Notices to Jurors countermanding their attendance' and 'Paid Messengers and expences in countermanding including '. The 1853 'History, Directory and Gazetteer' of Nottingham gives the context of the case: 'Greasley, commonly called Greasley Moor Green, from its being included in that constablewick, is situated seven miles N.W. by N. of Nottingham; it is a small bnt pleasant village containing about 360 inhabitants; Lord Melbourne is the principal owner and lord of the manor; but Thomas Grammer, Mrs. Marshall, and the Misses Grammers have also estates here.'.

Condizione: New. Whorehall, Andy (illustratore). Print on Demand.