Box 2
Container
Contains 42 Results:
Dibdin, Rev. Thomas Frognall (1776-1847). English bibliographer. ALS, 3pp, 9"x14 1/2", folded once (4to), with integral address leaf and remnant of wax seal. N.P. Addressed to Miss Wyngard, Palace, Kensington, signed "T.F" Dibdin. Old folds, small loss from seal. light foxing and soiling. Regarding value of books in a sale, November 15, 1831
File — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
November 15, 1831
Gordon, Theodore (1854-1915). American writer and "father of American fly fishing". ALS, 3pp. 6 3/4"x10 1/4" (8vo), folded once, n.p. Addressed to Guy Jenkins. Somewhat soiled, small tears at folds. Very good. Regarding the heat, weather, fishing conditions, and flys he sent and dated with question mark Wednesday July 9 (?), 1912, July 9, 1912
File — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
July 9, 1912
Thackery, William Makepeace (1811-1863). English novelist and author. ALS, 1 page, 7 1/8" x 8 3/4", folded once. Kensington, addressed to "Dear Sir". Some folds. Regarding a note of thanks he found from February that never got sent, March 22, 1851
File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
March 22, 1851
Doyle, Arthur Conan (1859-1930). Scottish writer and creator of Sherlock Holmes. ALS, 1 page, 7"x4 1/2", Undershaw, Hindhead, Surrey, addressed to "Dear Madam". Very good. Regarding use of "The Frontier Line" with proper acknowledgement that it was taken from "Songs of Action", published by Smith, Elder and Co., December 15, 1906
File — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
December 15, 1906
Rigby, Richard (1722-1788). English civil servant and politician. ALS, 4 pp. 9 1/2"x 15", folded once, Pay office, addressed to "My Dear Lord". SLightly soiled, some folds. Regarding a discussion about mentioning a suggested change to the king and forming a coalition with the opposition, December 23, 1779
File — Box: 2, Folder: 5
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
December 23, 1779
Forster, E.M. (Edward Morgan) (1879-1970). British novelist, essayist, social and literary critic. ALS, 2pp, on blue aerogramme stationary with integral mailing addresses, 8"x9 1/2", folded once, King's College, Cambridge, addressed to Mr. Harrison [GIlbert A. Harrison, editor of the New Republic]. Usual postmarks and folds. Opened roughly at some folds. Very good. Regarding literary and political matters recently touched on in "The Listener" and "The New Statesman" and which he will be touching on again, January 21, 1955
File — Box: 2, Folder: 6
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
January 21, 1955
Forster, E.M. (Edward Morgan) (1879-1970). British novelist, essayist, social and literary critic. ALS, 3pp, on blue aerogramme stationary, 8"x9 1/2", folded once, King's Cross College, Cambridge, addressed to Mr. Harrison [Gilbert A. Harrison, editor of the New Republic]. Usual postmakes and folds, opened roughly at a few folds, very good. Regarding literary and political matters, the publication "The Twentieth Century" being the successor of "The Nineteenth Century" and asking if a letter he has written is of interest, February 3, 1955
File — Box: 2, Folder: 7
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
February 3, 1955
Forster, E.M. (Edward Morgan) (1879-1970). British novelist, essayist, social and literary critic. ANS, 1 page, on blue aerogramme stationary, 8"x9 1/2", folded once, addressed to "Dear Sir" [The Editor, The New Republic], usual postmarks and folds, opened roughly at a few folds, very good. Thanking the recipient for his wire and agreeing to let some articles be republished, November 30, 1956
File — Box: 2, Folder: 8
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
November 30, 1956
Forster, E.M. (Edward Morgan) (1879-1970). British novelist, essayist, social and literary critic. ALS, 1 page, on blue aerogramme stationary, 8"x9 1/2", folded once, King's College, Cambridge, addressed to Mr. Harrison [Gilbert A. Harrison, editor of The New Republic]. Usual postmarks and folds, very good. Thanking the recipient for Italian travel recommendations and describing his stay, September 11(?), 1959
File — Box: 2, Folder: 9
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
September 11(?), 1959
Forster, E.M. (Edward Morgan) (1879-1970). British novelist, essayist, social and literary critic. ALS, 1 page, on blue aerogramme stationary, 9 1/2"x8", King's College, Cambridge, addressed to Mr. Harrison [Gilbert A. Harrison, editor of The New Republic]. Usual postmarks and folds, very good. In thanks to Mr. Harrison for his "generous and charming" letter and the travel he recommended, September 23, 1964
File — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
September 23, 1964