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...
Charles de Ray, secretary of the Circle of Friends of the Medallion, writes to Charter Members in this April 14,1910 letter on the society's current and future projects. A "little monument" to Saint Brendan is suggested as their next project, who...
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...
De Quincey writes to a publisher [J. T. Fields?] regarding revisions he has made in his previously published work for the purpose of publishing a new edition of those collected works in England.
De Quincey thanks his correspondent for "disposing of the books" for him, promising more to choose from as he goes through "the whole" of a collection. He notes that it may take him some time, as he works on it "only at intervals of resting from my...
Note states "The letter enclosed is in De Quincey's handwriting." A name is underlined above this [James T. Fields?] and there is a heading of "148. Charles Street, Boston."
This note (which appears to be a draft) contains a summary by Perkins of De Quincey's 1853 January 8 letter, described as purchased from Dawson's Book Shop in February 1924, but has no transcription of that letter.
Collecteana files; De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859; Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Clipping of an advertisement for two De Quincey letters, including the 1853 January 8 letter found in this collection. Reverse side advertises four Charles Dickens letters.
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Short article describing marriage of Marie Jose Laval, daughter of French Premier Pierre Laval, to Count Rene Adelbert de Chambrun. Count de Chambrun was a descendant of Lafayette and thereby conferred American citizenship under "and old United...
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Letters; Seals (Closures); Sealing-wax
Beranger begins his letter by lightly mocking his friend's laziness, then goes on to reassure Guyardin that his thoughts are often with him. He remarks that he would like to visit Guyardin. The letter is written on fairly transparent paper, and has...
This letter, written in French, contains Beranger's business arrangements. The letter is written on transparent newsprint paper that is stained on the corners.
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Letters; Seals (Closures); Sealing-wax
In this letter, written in French, Beranger tells his friend that he has arrived in Paris. He then asks for his friend's address so he can visit his wife. The letter, written in ink, is written on transparent paper that is stained around the edges...
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Letters; Booksellers' catalogs; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Collecteana files
In this letter, written in French, Beranger apologizes for his late response in thanking Mlle. Loigisson, and expresses his gratitude emphatically. The letter is written on off-white paper. There is a clipping of a seller's description affixed to...
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Letters; Sealing-wax; Seals (Closures)
In this letter, written in French, Beranger writes his friend, Quenescourt, about his recent socializations. Beranger writes with a playful tone to his friend and mocks several of their mutual friends. The letter, written in ink, is written on...
