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.
In this article, Gorman discusses two of Bierce's biographies, and speculates that despite Bierce's limited amount of works, he remains a person of interest because of his personality.
Letter from Austin Dobson to a "Mr Stedman" and dated October 14 1875. Dobson's handwriting is very fine, possibly a reason for the end note, made either by Perkins or another owner, that summarizes the contents of the letter. The summary notes...
Carman complains at length about on of his accquaintances.The first two pages of the letter are written on "The Vigilantes" stationery, and the remaining pages are written on semitransparent beige paper.
Carman informs Way that the Vigilantes will be suspending activities while moving offices.The first two pages of the letter are written on "The Vigilantes" stationery, and the remaining pages are written on semitransparent beige paper.
In this letter addressed to Mr Oliver Bainbridge, Jordan promises to give his correspondent a requested chapter "when I can find time to write it" and also discusses possible time for a meeting between the two.
Pamphlet containing an advertisement for an exhibition of works of Edward Lear as well as a new printed collection of his works. A portrait is reproduced on the front, as well as two of Lear's illustrations on the inside pages.
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882; Letters; Scripps College; Barnard College; Columbia University; Drake, Dorothy
In this letter, typed on Barnard College stationery, Tilton asks Drake if she can print two of Ralph Waldo Emerson's letters. She also requests any other Emerson letters that Drake may have.
Gidlow encloses "two copies of a new booklet of my poetry" and expresses a wish to meet with Dorothy Drake again "in person-- and exchange memories of Ella Young."
Jusserand, J. J. (Jean Jules), 1855-1932; Envelopes; Seals and labels (Philately)
Envelope from Jusserand 1924 February 2 letter. The upper left corner reads "Ambassade de France a Washington". There are two stamps, one blue and one red, in the upper right corner. A penciled in note amends the typewritten address as 1721...
This envelope, constructed from blue paper, has a red and blue striped border with the words "avion" and "air mail." The address on the front is handwritten. There are two Italian postage stamps on the front.
This envelope, constructed from thin paper, has a red and blue striped border with the words "avion" and "air mail." The address on the front and return address on the back are both typewritten. There are two Italian postage stamps on the front.
This envelope, constructed from grey paper, features a handwritten address, an image of an airplane, and two Italian postage stamps. There is a return address on the back.
This envelope, constructed from thin grey paper, features a handwritten address, two Italian postage stamps, and a watermark of the words "C. M. Fabriano." There is a return address on the back.
This envelope, constructed from blue paper, has a red and blue striped border with the words "avion" and "air mail." The address on the front is handwritten. There are two Italian postage stamps on the front.
This envelope, constructed from thin paper, has a red and blue striped border with the words "avion" and "air mail." The address on the front and return address on the back are both handwritten. There are two Italian postage stamps on the front.
