131. [Education of Sir Harry Luke] – [Lukach, Harry Charles / Sir Harry Luke] / British Museum.

Original Leaflet for Reading Room Etiquette at the British Museum.

[This item is part of the Sir Harry Luke – Archive / Collection]. London, 1904. Octavo. 2 pages. Pamphlet. From the library and personal collection of Sir Harry Luke.

132. [Family History of Sir Harry Luke] – [Luke, Harry Sir / Lukach, Harry Charles].

Original Notary Document stating the change of the Family-Name from “Lukach” to “Luke”.

[This item is part of the Sir Harry Luke – Archive / Collection]. Norfolk, 1919. Folio. From the private collection / library of colonial governor, diplomat and historian, Sir Harry Luke.

133. [Education of Sir Harry Luke] – [Lukach, Harry Charles / Sir Harry Luke] Ormsby-Gore, W.G.A. [William George Arthur].

Original Notice of the 488th Meeting of the “Strafford Club”, signed (in print) by Hon. Sec. W.G.A. Ormsby-Gore, (New Coll.) regarding: “That in the opinion of the Club some Reform in our present tariff system is immediately needed for the improvement of the social and industrial position of this country and for the further unity and stability of His Majesty’s Empire” – “The following Officers for next term have been proposed by Mr.Shedden and seconded by the President: For President – Mr.C.Overy / For Treasurer – Mr.B.J.Gould / For Secretary – Mr.H.C.Lukach”.

[This item is part of the Sir Harry Luke – Archive / Collection]. Oxford, New College, August 7th, 1905. Octavo. One manuscript letter, accompanied by two an original section from the Oban Times in which the adventures of Luke and Pirie-Gordon were discussed in the issue of Saturday, August 5, 1905. From the private collection / library of colonial governor, diplomat and historian, Sir Harry Luke.

134. [Malta Content] – [Luke, Sir Harry / Lukach, Harry].

Original photographic plate of Edward Cruana Dingli’s painting of Sir Harry Luke.

[This item is part of the Sir Harry Luke – Archive / Collection]. Octavo. From the private collection / library of colonial governor, diplomat and historian, Sir Harry Luke.

135. [Education of Sir Harry Luke] – [Lukach, Harry Charles / Sir Harry Luke] Trinity College Oxford.

Original Receipt for University Dues of Harry Charles Lukach (later Sir Harry Luke) for Easter Term, 1906 at Trinity College, Oxford with section about Weekly Battels / Buttery / Kitchen / Fees for Tuition, College, Poor Rate, Servants Beating Carpets, Electric Light as well as money collected for the Henley VIII (Rowing) and the College Athletic Club.

[This item is part of the Sir Harry Luke – Archive / Collection]. Trinity College, Oxford, 1906. Octavo. 2 pages. From the library and personal collection of Sir Harry Luke.

136. [Family History of Sir Harry Luke / Ormody] – [Luke, Harry Sir / Lukach, Harry] Satter – Family.

Original research – document on the Ormody – Family – Background, created by Sir Harry Luke on Stationery of the “Governor [of] Sierra Leone”. This particular typed doument with manuscript annotations by Luke is dealing with the family background of his beloved “Uncle Vilmos Ormody”, with whom he had a wonderful correspondence and who adored Harry Luke.

[This item is part of the Sir Harry Luke – Archive / Collection]. Folio / Quarto etc. From the private collection / library of colonial governor, diplomat and historian, Sir Harry Luke.

137. [Pacific Content] – Luke, Sir Harry / [Queen Salote of Tonga].

Original, very large ceremonial Tapa (″ngatu”), awarded to Sir Harry Luke directly by Queen Salote when he visited Tonga at the beginning of December 1938 during his time as Governor of Fiji and High Commissioner in the Western Pacific. – With a Prayer painted on the tapa, invoking Gods protection for the island of Tugua: “Koe Lube OSA Bua I He Lagi I Tugua”.

[This item is part of the Sir Harry Luke – Archive / Collection]. [Tonga / Tugua], c.1938. From Sir Harry Luke’s personal Library & Collection.

138. [Palestine Content] – Luke, Harry Charles / Bertram, Sir Anton.

Orthodox Patriarchate Of Jerusalem – Jaffa Riots. [With a very interesting and detailed, six-page manuscript memorandum (Notes) by Sir Harry Luke on Palestine and Syria in which Luke breaks down important points he wants to make on the “BD” [Balfour Declaration] and the McMahon Pledge and he also notes Garrison strengths of the Arab Legions, RAF and TJFF / Luke writes about the balance between “Old Jews” and “new immigrants”, Jewish Colonies “Green Crescent”, Palestinian Police etc. etc. / The book includes a few manuscript corrections by Luke in the Memorandum on Financial Affairs].

Proof Copy. [This item is part of the Sir Harry Luke – Archive / Collection]. London / Edinburgh / Glasgow, etc. Oxford University Press, 1921. 22,5 cm x 15 cm. VI, 325 pages, 64 pages. Original Hardcover. Harry Luke’s (Lukach) personal copy. Some foxing to front and rear pastedowns, few stains on boards. Otherwise in good condition.

139. [Pacific Content] – Luke, Sir Harry.

People of the Solomon Islands [Essay published in “The Listener”, this being Harry Luke’s personal copy with a minor manuscript correction in his hand].

[This item is part of the Sir Harry Luke – Archive / Collection]. BBC, The Listener, 1942. Folio. 4 pages with several photographic illustrations (by H.A.Bernatzik etc.). Stapled. Harry Luke’s (Lukach) personal working copy. Very good condition.

140. [Cyprus Content] – [Luke, Harry Charles] / John P. Foscolo [Photographer J.P. Foscolo].

Photographic Postcard of Harry Luke’s Office in Cyprus (probably Famagusta), photographed by J.P.Foscolo. The Postcard with manuscript message, signed by Harry Luke and sent to his mother on 11th of December, 1918 with the message: “This is a view of my Office – H. 11/12/18”.

[This item is part of the Sir Harry Luke – Archive / Collection]. Cyprus / Famagusta, 1918. Postcard size. The photographic Postcard with blindstamped signature of photographer J.P.Foscolo. Very good condition. With two rare stamps (Half Piastre and Ten Piastre, cancelled in Famagusta).