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CANNING GEORGE: (1770-1827) British Prime Minister April - August 1827. A good A.L.S., Geo. Canning, two pages, 4to ...

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CANNING GEORGE: (1770-1827) British Prime Minister April - August 1827. A good A.L.S., Geo. Canning, two pages, 4to, Venice, 31st August 1820, to William Marsden. Canning explains that he has not been at Florence and has not been able to procure information regarding the publication by Cavaliero Bardelli although has 'had opportunities of catechising Mr. Gamba (who may probably be known to you by reputation) on the subject', further reporting , 'But I have succeeded in your other more substantial commission; & hope to have the pleasure of presenting to you your missing sheet of Zurla's publication, & with it (what you do not appear to have bargained for) four maps belonging to it……' With integral address leaf in Canning's hand and bearing several postal cancellations. A letter of interesting association. VG William Marsden (1754-1836) Irish Orientalist, Linguist, Numismatist & a pioneer in the scientific study of Indonesia. Whilst serving as First Secretary to the Admiralty in 1805 Marsden received the news of victory in the Battle of Trafalgar and the death of Admiral Horatio Nelson in the battle. Placido Zurla (1769-1834) Italian Camaldolese Monk & Prelate, Cardinal Vicar of Rome. A writer on medieval geography, Zurla published Il mappamondo de fra Mauro in 1806.