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.
In this 1842 April 30 letter, Dickens writes to Asbury Dickins to thank him for his help in arranging a meeting with President Tyler. He also writes that both he and Mrs. Dickens have safely reached Niagara Falls, where the letter was written. On...
In this letter written to his mother, Francis Scott Key responds to the subject of a girl in his mother's acquaintance who may or may not soon be married. The letter is stained in some places and the ink on the second page as bled through on the...
In this letter, written in black ink on off-white paper, Sackville discusses poetry and enigmas. Sackville refers to Kenmare as "Hyacinth" and signs the letter "Marguerite."
