This leather-bound collection includes two letters and a portrait of Carlyle. The leather is trimmed with gold, and the pages have some spots of discoloration.
De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859; Letters; Portraits; Autographs
This leather bound collection includes a signed letter by De Quincey, a transcription of that letter, and a signed portrait of De Quincey. In the letter, De Quincey writes to an unnamed correspondent (possibly a banker or lawyer) on the subject of...
Play by John Dryden dated 1691. Bookplate on inside front cover describes this book as a third edition. It is in fair condition with some discolored pages.
A thirty two page book describing Lincoln's life from birth through to his nomination as candidate for the Republican Party. The paper is cut unevenly and is bound together with thread.
Anti-Lincoln political booklet published prior to the election of 1864. Contains frequent racist language and a racist caricature on its cover. Published by J.F. Feeks.
Adams, Lady (Agnes Anne), 1869-1942; Letters; Letterheads
Lady Agnes Adams writes about her South African violet. She mentions how she does not feel like an alien where she currently is because she is surrounded by friends and that perhaps she would feel like an alien if she went home. She ends the...
Perkins writes Ade’s name on the front of the folded paper, and then makes notes on who Ade's letter is to, as well as the spatial and temporal information.
Envelope from George Ade to Newton MacMillan. MacMillan’s name is handwritten on the front. There are spills and tears on the envelope as well as a red George Washington stamp and a Chicago stamp. Ade's name is written on the back.
Ade is explaining that he has been out of town in the Philippines for three weeks. He was unhappy about what he saw there. The letter is messy with some spills on it.
A typed letter from Marian Anderson to Dorothy Drake. It regards a question Drake had about a recording of the song "Lil boy, how ole are you?" but there had been no recording. Signed by Marian Anderson.
Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906; Women-Suffrage; Letters
Handwritten letter in sepia ink on off white paper with faint grid. Susan has received Aunt Eliza's letter and money to help with Susan Anthony's cause. Mentions her strive for freedom and equality for women. Talks about family and friends. Talks...
Blackmore, Richard Doddridge, 1825-1900; Letters; Scripps College; Princeton University; Collecteana files; Ella Strong Denison Library; Watermarks
Hudson relays a list of all materials relevant to Richard Doddridge Blackmore. There is a large watermark on the bottom half of the page that bears the Princeton University emblem.
