Lubbock (John, first Baron Avebury, 1834-1913). Banker, scientist and author. A large group of approximately 78 letters, variously signed, 'John Lubbock' or 'Avebury', various dates, a few typewritten or with the text in secretarial hands; mostly in good condition, with occasional evidence of mounting, etc. (Qty: a folder) Inevitably many of the letters are of a social nature, but they also touch on parliamentary and banking business, entomology etc. and are addressed to many correspondents, including Leonard Huxley thanking him for proofs; Francis Darwin ('Mr Darwin will be interested to hear that the House has this afternoon expelled Bradlaugh'); Hooker (?Sir William Jackson Hooker) concerning a visit to the Royal Mint; John Murray; Sir Edwin Arnold thanking him for his 'careful article'; to the bookseller H. Rees ordering a copy of 'The Wonders of Wireless Telegraphy' by H.A. Fleming (sic actually John Ambrose Fleming, 1849) and various other works; to Grant Duff reminiscing about a long evening spent with Renan and Gambetta; and many others.
Lubbock (John, first Baron Avebury, 1834-1913). Banker, scientist and author. A large group of approximately 78 letters, variously signed, 'John Lubbock' or 'Avebury', various dates, a few typewritten or with the text in secretarial hands; mostly in good condition, with occasional evidence of mounting, etc. (Qty: a folder) Inevitably many of the letters are of a social nature, but they also touch on parliamentary and banking business, entomology etc. and are addressed to many correspondents, including Leonard Huxley thanking him for proofs; Francis Darwin ('Mr Darwin will be interested to hear that the House has this afternoon expelled Bradlaugh'); Hooker (?Sir William Jackson Hooker) concerning a visit to the Royal Mint; John Murray; Sir Edwin Arnold thanking him for his 'careful article'; to the bookseller H. Rees ordering a copy of 'The Wonders of Wireless Telegraphy' by H.A. Fleming (sic actually John Ambrose Fleming, 1849) and various other works; to Grant Duff reminiscing about a long evening spent with Renan and Gambetta; and many others.
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