Sarah Siddons. 1814 (May 30) Entire letter written and signed by the actress Sarah Siddons, addressed to "Lady Barrington, Hotel, Hannover Sq", posted within the London 2d Post. A fine two page letter; Siddons regrets Lady Barrington's indisposition which prevented her attending a musical evening, she is now engaged on the business of her poor little Indian babes and the manner of getting their servants sent away.

Charles Darwin. c.1850 Cover with a 1d red cancelled by London "68" District Post numeral, "TP / BROMLEY" alongside and a "DOWN" undated circle on the front, addressed in Darwin's handwriting to "Capt. Stokes R.N, 160 Albany St, Regents Park, London". Clearly written at Down House, Darwin's home where he wrote "The Theory of Natural Selection" in 1856, addressed to his friend Capt. John Stokes who travelled with Darwin on the second voyage of H.M.S "Beagle" in 1831-36, the two men sharing a cabin on that famous voyage, during which Darwin formulated his theories on evolution. Photo on Page 6. (Image1)