AUTOGRAPH ALBUM belonging to Sir Archibald Hurd (1869-1959), naval author and journalist. He was naval correspondent of the Daily Telegraph from 1899 - 1926, in which position he acquired most of the letters and autographs. Includes cut signatures and letters from Austen Chamberlain (1863-1937), politician, autograph letter signed; W Holman Hunt (1827-1910), artist, letter signed; Andrew Bonar Law (1858-1923), Prime Minister 1922-23, typed letter signed; Arthur James Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister 1902-05. Three letters, 2 LS, one TLS; Sir Frederick Treves (1853-1923) surgeon, ALS; Lord Roberts VC (1832-1914) Field Marshall, ALS; Arnold Bennett (1867-1931) playwright, TLS; Hall Caine (1853-1931) author, one sheet of proof corrections. With several other letters, mostly folded and stuck into the album with one or two spots of glue. Bound in worn green morocco.