Bookplate by E. D. French, dated 1893. The engraving includes a bookshelf, an opened book, a paint palette with paintbrushes, and the phrase "ex libris" on a banner.
File folder with a cut out of the seller's typed description of Adam's letter to Innes and Clerk taped on the front. Includes partial transcription of letter. Dated on the back.
Drinker, Sophie Hutchinson, 1888-1967; Drake, Dorothy; Letters
In this letter to Scripps librarian Dorothy Drake, Drinker expresses a wish to see the library, and thanks Drake for a brochure on the "collection of books about women or by women". Drinker's also expresses gratitude for the inclusion of her own...
In this letter, typed on paper with a Dartmouth watermark, Eberhart describes his relationship with Louise and the many letters they had exchanged over the years. Eberhart also includes part of an unpublished poem he wrote.
In this note, Perkins describes and summarizes the September 13 1848 Edwin Forrest letter. Perkins also includes that the letter was purchased at Dawson's Bookshop on July 5, 1928.
In this note, Perkins includes biographical information on Foch as well as a description of the envelope. Perkins also includes information of the envelope's purchase at Dawson's Bookshop in July 1928.
Joffre, Joseph Jacques Césaire, 1852-1931; Collecteana files
In this note, Perkins includes biographical information on Joffre as well as a description of the envelope. Perkins also includes information of the envelope's purchase at Dawson's Bookshop in July 11, 1928.
In this note, Perkins summarizes the June 8 Doddridge letter and includes some biographical information, but does not transcribe the letter. He includes the date of purchase at Dawson's Book Shop as 1929 November 21. The note is written in pencil...
Lengthy two page article from the New York Times Magazine describing the life and death of Edmund Kean. The subheading reads "Poverty, Fame and Bitterness Were the Lot of Edmund Kean, Who Passed from the Scene a Century Ago." An inset reproduction...