Allen, James Lane, 1849-1925; Cawein, Madison Julius, 1865-1914; Envelopes; Postage stamps
A cream envelope with a stamp from New York City and a red George Washington stamp. The top is torn off and the back is signed by James Allen. A marking 250 is written in pencil on the back.
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.
Balfour, Arthur James Balfour, Earl of, 1848-1930; Collecteana files
A tiny scrap of thick paper written on in pencil, shortly describing the nature of Balfour's letter to Rideing. Perkins characterizes this letter as an invitation to a party during which "matters literary" would be the topic of conversation.
Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948; Portraits; Collecteana files
A yellow tinted piece of wood with a portrait of Gertrude Atherton from the side. A partial date and dedication are in the upper right hand corner. On the back has Dawson, from Dawson's Bookstore written on it as well as the date 1932-07-07 in...
Pirates; Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Letters; Watermarks
Adams writes about a business venture for pirate ship bounty. Letter is marked as a private. It notes that DeGrand may be keeping information from Adams. Markings on left margin. Two middle pages are blank. Address written on page 4. Watermark on...
Andrew Lang letter proposing a series of articles on "unsolved puzzles in times past." Lang goes on to list several such puzzles or mysteries to be written on, each article being about 4000 words in length. A note has been made in blue pencil at...
Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948; Visiting cards
Atherton calls on a business associate to discuss a book that she is writing for a Sunday evening at nine o'clock. The note is written on a personalized calling card.
Beige envelope with address written in ink. Part of the address is crossed out with blue pencil. There is a red postage stamp on the upper right corner.
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...
Berenson thanks Frances for her letter and expresses his wish for her to visit. He then remarks that he is getting old. The letter is written on semi-trnasparent paper, and there is an upside-down watermark of an airplane and the words "C. M....
Berenson thanks Frances for her letter, then discusses photographs at length. The letter is written on semi-transparent paper, and contains watermarks of the words, "P. M. Fabriano" and a picture of an airplane.
Berenson thanks Frances for her letter. This letter is written on semi-transparent paper and is watermarked with a picture of an airplane and the words, "C. M. Fabriano."
Berenson thanks Frances for her note and expresses her happiness at Frances' satisfaction with her teaching job. The letter is written on blue paper with a distinctive grain.
Berenson thanks Frances for the photo that she sent him of herself. He then lets her know that he is writing his publisher about his new book. This letter is written on grayish paper, and there is a watermark at both the top and bottom of the page....
Berenson wishes Frances a Happy New Year. The letter is written on semi-transparent paper and features a waterwark of an airplane and the words, in part, "C. M. Fabriano."
Berenson wishes Frances a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. The letter is written on semi-transparent paper and is watermarked with the words, "C. M. Fabriano" and a picture of an airplane.
Berenson writes that he is overwhelmed with his work, but is happy to hear from Frances. The letter is written on gray paper that has some tears along the edges. There is a watermark that runs down the paper from top to bottom. Watermark consists...
