Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907; Shaw’s Folly; Transcriptions; Collecteana files
The letter from Aldrich, dated 1899 October 27, concerns his own writing as well as philosophy. The letter is written to Richard Gilder, and thanks him for something.
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907; Collecteana files
A folded piece of paper with Perkins' quick notes about Aldrich's letter to Gilder. Letter was written on 1899 October 27. This item was purchased on 1927 March 23 from Dawson's Book Shop.
In this letter, written in ink on grey paper, Carman talks about the weather in Los Angeles and how it differs from the New England weather with which he is familiar.
Adam writes from Pisa to the men that he has borrowed money from and states his intention to pay it back, but that he also has sent cheese as a temporary gift. He talks of his voyages as well as those of others. The front of the letter has a large...
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...
Seller briefly describes who De Quincey is and what the letter is about, calling it an "interesting letter" that includes a "reflection on the honesty of [De Quincey's] publisher, Blackwood." Letter is described as addressed to J.A. Hessey. This...
In this letter to George Sterling, Dreiser discusses his upcoming visit to San Francisco, and asks if his friend would like to accompany him to an event so that he won't "feel quote alone + quite a fool." The text of this letter is written...
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907; Shaw’s Folly; Letters
Aldrich is pulling his story, “Shaw’s Folly” because he thinks too much revision is required. Aldrich believes that Gilder criticized the story incorrectly, and that he did not say his real feelings about the story.
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.
