Literary Autographs page 2 of 3 Nos.
102-199
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LA-101. Hadley, Arthur Twining (1856-1930). Educator, political economist, author; president of Yale University 1899-1921. Signed card, New Haven, June 30, 1900. $25.00.
LA-102. Hawthorne, Julian (1846-1934). Novelist, biographer; son of Nathaniel Hawthorne. ALS, 1 p., Thursday. Concerning his weekend activities and plans for an appointment. Ends with his frequent comment: "Too much fizz last night." The back bears evidence of having been previously tipped in an autograph album. Very good. $100.00
LA-103. Hill, David Jayne (1850-1932). Educator, diplomat; President of Bucknell University 1879-88, University of Rochester 1888-96; Minister to Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Ambassador to Germany. DS; the last two pages of his poem "A Vision of the World" signed at the end; a looseleaf page from The Second Book of the Authors Club, 1921. A biographical entry is glued to the margin on one side. Very good. $25.00
LA-104. Hillard, George Stillman (1808-1879). Lawyer, author, editor. ALS, one page, Feb. 10, 1857. To W.W. Greenough, concerning a catalog of some of the books in the library of the late Judge Cushing, and their eventual sale. Blue stationery. Very good. $40.00
LA-105. Hillard, George Stillman (1808-1879). Lawyer, author, editor. ALS, one page, Sept. 19, nd. To Stephen N. Stockwell, calling a meeting of the Republican Committee. Very good. $50.00
LA-106. Hillard, George Stillman (1808-1879). Lawyer, author, editor. ALS, one page, Aug. 16, 1862. To James I. Little, concerning a contribution to the Soldier's Fund. Near fine. $30.00
LA-107. Hillard, George Stillman (1808-1879). Lawyer, author, editor. ALS, 1 p., Boston, Thursday, Oct. 22. To W. A. Sargent, accepting an invitation to speak: "I consider myself as no longer a lecturer by profession, but Somerville is so handy that I am willing to make an exception in its favor. I have a dull lecture on the falsehoods of history which, if you people are prepared to hear, I am willing to give. The earliest time would suit me best." An additional note on he letter says "Engaged for Dec. 3/57." Blue stationery; tipped to another sheet. Very good. $60.00
LA-108. Hillard, George Stillman (1808-1879). Lawyer, author, editor. ALS, 1½ pp., Oct. 5, nd. To N. G. Gould, concerning a debt against the Courier. In part: Your late father’s estate holds a note against the Courier for $250, which becomes due tomorrow. We are under the necessity of asking for a little indulge, we could not pay it without inconvenience..." Hillard asks for a six month extension on the note. Near fine. $50.00
LA-109. Horan, James D. Journalist, historian, author. TLS, March 26, 1956. To Lockrow's Book Shop in Albany, ordering a book from their catalog. Very good. $15.00
LA-110. Hosmer, William Howe Cuyler (1814-1877). Poet; known for poems based on legends of the Seneca Indians. ALS, Avon, NY, Feb. 4th, 1873, to Monroe Cromwell. Conveying a three stanza poem, "Wild Violets." Previously folded; very good. $100.00
LA-111. Hosmer, William Howe Cuyler (1814-1877). Poet; known for poems based on legends of the Seneca Indians. ALS, 1 p., Brooklyn, Aug. 25th, 1855. To A.T. Keeler, complying with an autograph request, and showing the modesty seen in many writers: "...permit me to say that a scratch from my poor hand can add little value to a work..." With a portrait and a couple newspaper clippings. Very good. $90.00
LA-112. Howe, Edgar Watson (1853-1937). Editor, author, publisher; known as "the Sage of Potato Hill." TLS, May 29, 1923. To Gail Davis, thanking him for a clipping and asking about the Oliver Chilled Plow Works, With an additional note in his hand at the bottom, with some ink spreading. Very good. $40.00
LA-113. Hubbard, Elbert, II. TLS, Nov. 2, 1955. To Albany bookseller Harmon Lockrow, concerning copies of his father's work. Near fine. $25.00
LA-114. Hugo, Victor. Author. A three line address from an envelope in his handwriting. 1861. To Sir Georges Sinclair, Thurlo Castle, England. With a short note indicating the authenticity of the paper. Very good. $145.00
LA-115. Hutton, Laurence (1843-1904). Bibliophile, editor, author; Talks in a Library, etc.; contributed "Literary Notes" to Harper’s Magazine, 1886-98. ALS, 1 p., Princeton, Jun 29, 1903. A short, boldly written note about sending books. Near fine. $40.00
LA-116. Hutton, Laurence (1843-1904). Bibliophile, editor, author; Talks in a Library, etc.; wrote "Literary Notes" in Harper' s Magazine, 1886-1898. ALS, 1 p., November 12, 1877. To Miss Cook, accepting an invitation. Written in a bold, florid hand. Near fine. $50.00
LA-117. Hyatt, Stanley Portal. English author of children's books; died young. Last page of a letter, commenting on the ill health that must have eventually taken his life: A I am fighting very hard for life, and things are just in the balance. If I can get the disease quiescent, I may live for years; if not, it is merely a question of a few, a very few, months. It seems rough luck." A sad message. Tipped to another sheet. Very good. $90.00
LA-118. Ireland, Joseph Norton (1817-1898). Theater historian. ALS, 1 p. Bridgeport, May 4th, 1882. To Prof. R.E. Thompson concerning an article on the Drama. Stamped by the recipient. Neatly written. Near fine. $55.00
LA-119. Irving, John Treat (1812-1906). Author, nephew of Washington Irving, wrote for the Knickerbocker as "John Quod." ALS, 1 p., Sept. 12th, nd. Agreeing to a request: "By some accident the sheet of paper which you sent me has become so soiled that it is unfair to write on. It will afford me great pleasure to comply with your request..." Near fine. $70.00
LA-120. Janvier, Thomas Allibone (1849-1913). Journalist, author. ALS, 1 p., March 5, 1884. To Mr. Wallace, concerning an application amount: "Did I make my application for $1000 or $5000? I am haunted by doubt that I made it for only $1000.." Very good. $35.00
LA-121. Jenks, Tudor (1857-1922). Editor, author of juvenile books, assistant editor of St. Nicolas Magazine 1887-1902. ALS, 1 p., Bronxville, Aug. 21, 1917. To Mr. Carhardt, concerning his upcoming visit, asking him to call so he can meet the train. Tiny smudge in the "s" of his name, else fine. $30.00
LA-122. Jones, Louis C. TLS, 1 p. To an Albany book dealer, concerning some publications. Very good. $10.00
LA-123. Judson, Harry Pratt. Educator, author; professor of political science at the University of Chicago. TLS, 1 p., to J.D. Oliver of South Bend, Ind. Concerning political matters; a follow-up to a conversation about an individual, but not naming names. Small biography pasted in the lower right corner. Very good. $30.00
LA-124. Kellogg, Clara Louise (1842-1916). American dramatic soprano, with her own company; a pioneer in presenting opera in English. Signed sentiment on a sheet of paper, NY, March 12, 1869. Near fine. $75.00
LA-125. Kennedy, Charles Rann (b. 1871). Playwright (The Servant in the House, etc.). Signed card with a note, 1920. $25.00
LA-126. King, Benjamin F. (1857-1894). Poet. Handwritten copy of his most famous poem, "If I Should Die Tonight," on a slip of paper. The poem is a parody of one with the same title by Arabella Eugenie Smith. No date. Written and signed in his small, neat hand. Very good. $60.00
LA-127. Kip, William Ingraham. (1811-1893). Episcopal Bishop, author. ALS to James Loring, 2 pp., Dec. 2, nd. Concerning his coat of arms for the family bookplate. Short (1/2") split at the edge of one fold. Very good. $65.00
LA-128. Kirkland, Mrs. Caroline Matilda (Stansbury) (1801-1864). Author; popular in New York City, where she was born and lived. ALS, I p., July 3, 1844. To Mr. Wood in Canandaigua, about sending a note from Mrs. Childs: "-If I find it before my parcel goes I shall send it." Neatly written. Near fine. $70.00
LA-129. Knox, Thomas W. (1835-1896). Journalist, traveler, and author; Overland Through Asia, The Siberian Exiles, The Boy Travelers series, The Lost Army, etc. ALS, 1 p., Astor House, NY, July 4, 1868. To Welch and Bigelow, concerning a correction in the proof sheets to The Siberian Exiles. Very good. $80.00
LA-130. Kyne, Peter B. (B. 1880). Author; Cappy Ricks, etc. Signed card. Fine. $20.00
LA-131. Le Gallienne, Richard. Signature from the return address on an envelope. $15.00.
LA-132. Lee, Gerald Stanley (b. 1862). Congregational clergyman, critic, author of The Lost Art of Reading. TLS, 1 p. Northampton, June 18th, 1934. To Henry S. Canby of the Saturday Review of Literature, concerning some "talk-back" remarks in the magazine concerning his work. Containing many x-out corrections, he seems upset, but notes "I am keeping my sense of humor." Boldly signed. Fine. $30.00
LA-133. Leslie, Charles Robert (1794-1769). Painter and author; born in England of American parents, noted for genre paintings. Signature and end of a letter, mounted to another sheet. $30.00
LA-134. Lieberman, Elias (b. 1883). Author, poet. ALS, 1 p. Richmond Hill, January 9, 1941. A note of refusal: "I regret that I cannot do what you ask but please accept these enclosures as a substitute. "Duel" is from my most recent book "Man in the Shadows." Neatly written; fine. $37.50
LA-135. Lloyd, John Uri (1849-1936). Pharmacist, editor, historian of medicine, author; president of the Lloyd Library and Museum; author of Stringtown on the Pike, Red Head, Warwick of the Knobs, etc. Short note on a card: "My dear Dr. Mulligan: In case you ever visit the home of my boyhood, 'Stringtown on the Pike' way you find that my people treat the stranger fair." Near fine. $30.00
LA-136. Loos, Anita. Author. ANS, on her personal post card, nd. To Michael Palmer, agreeing to autograph some of her books. Fine. $45.00
LA-137. Lorimer, George H. (1868-1937). Editor, publisher, author. TLS, 1 p., Philadelphia, August 3rd, 1900. To B.B. Valentine. On letter head from The Saturday Evening Post, declining an article submitted to the magazine. Near fine. $30.00
LA-138. Lossing, Benson J. Author, historian, and engraver. ALS, Sept. 10, 1859. To Edward Herrick, declining to supply him with an autograph of George Washington. Fine. $100.00
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LA-140. Lucas, E(dward) V(errall) (1868-1938). English publisher and author; Punch, etc. ANS, Feb. 9, 1918, to autograph collector Howes Norris, Jr., conveying his autograph; with portrait.. On the letterhead of the Norris collection. Fine. $25.00
LA-141. Mackay, Charles. Author; Life and Liberty in America. ALS, 1 1/4 pp. New York, Dec. 16, 1857. To W.W. Crannell of Albany, concerning the possibility of a speaking engagement: in Albany: "I beg to note that I have made no arrangements for delivering my course of lectures in Albany - but am willing to entertain any proposition that may be made to me for that purpose by the Literary Institutions etc. of that city." Blue stationery. Near fine. $60.00
LA-144. MacKenzie, Robert Shelton (1809-1881). Journalist, editor, author. ANS to an autograph collector, New York, July 8, 1854. Very good. $50.00
LA-145. MacKenzie, Robert Shelton (1809-1881). Journalist, editor, author; in 1857 became literary editor for the Philadelphia press. ALS, 1 p., Philaelphia, Dec. 15, 1859. Concerning a writing assignment. Very good. $60.00
LA-146. Matthews, Brander. Author. Signed sentiment: "Yours truly, Brander Matthews." May 21st, 1892. Very good. $20.00
LA-147. McCardell, Roy L. (B. 1870) Author, newspaperman; originated the color comic section in newspapers in 1896. TLS with a postscript in his had, on the letterhead of the Morning Telegraph, nd. To Mr. Valentine, mentioning a new book by Isabel Paterson, The Singing Season, that he recommends for a film. He suggests reading, and adds in a postscript that "This will warm the cockles of your heart. I know you saw big Times notice June 28." Very good. $50.00
LA-148 McClure, Samuel Sidney (1857-1949). Editor and publisher; founder of McClure's Magazine. Signed card. $25.00
LA-149. McCosh, James (1811-1894). Educator, author, president of the college of New Jersey (now Princeton). ALS, 2 pp., Princeton, March 9, 1872. To Dr. Cuyler, declining an invitation to speak due to his duties as college president: "From end of May to beginning of July inclusive is a most engrossing time to every president of an American college. He has to take part in... the winding up of the academic year. During that period I have declined all engagements taking me from Princeton. After the commencement I have still a week or ten days of heavy supervision of reports and correspondence. This with the heat ever leaves me so weak that I must go off to a cooler climate and to rest. The first summer I was here I tried to do some work in vacation and broke down." Fine. $50.00
LA-150. McCutcheon, George Barr (1866-1928). Novelist; Graustark, Brewster's Millions, etc. Signed card. $22.50
LA-151. McMaster, John B. (1852-1932). Historian, author. ALS, 1 p., University of Pennsylvania, March 10, 1889. To Dwight King of Albany, acknowledging the loan of a book. Near fine. $30.00
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LA-152. McPhee, William. Author. TLS, nd. A rather caustic note giving his views on signing books for collectors, receiving mail from New Yorkers with postage due, and the habit of sending his correspondence to a past publisher (not his current one) rather than directly to the author. Not a note one would like to receive, but an interesting one to own. Near fine. $50.00
LA-153. McIntyre, O.O. Author. Signed inscription on a slip of paper. Near fine. $20.00
LA-154. Metcalf, Theron. (1784-1875). Lawyer, jurist, author. ALS, one page, Dedham, Dec. 15, 1835. Discussing legal matters, and seeking advice on a matter involving jurors. Near fine. $85.00
LA-155. Minnegerode, Meade (b. 1887). Author of Laughing House, etc.; editor, Some Personal Letters of Herman Melville. Two short notes on slips of paper, tipped to a larger sheet with a biographical entry. Both are signed. "Regret that I have no photographs" and "Sure - glad to." Near fine. $30.00
LA-156. Minnegerode, Meade (b. 1887). Author of Laughing House, etc.; editor. ALS, Essex, March 20, 1942. To Arthur Brisbane McGee, concerning an autographed book. Near fine. $25.00
LA-157. Mitchell, Donald Grant (1822-1908). Agriculturalist and author; used the pen name "Ik Marvel." Signed card with a short note ("Glad to hear you think so well of the little books"), 1894. Near fine. $25.00
LA-158. Mitchell, Donald Grant (1822-1908). Agriculturalist, author; used the pen name "Ik Marvel." Short handwritten note, 1873. In part: "My Dear Madam ... Your letter has been unaccountably mislaid, or I would have given it earlier reply..." About 4"x 4½ ," very good. $25.00
LA-159. Montgomery, James (1771-1854). Poet, editor; was highly respected and well regarded by Robert Southey and others in his lifetime. Ten line handwritten poem, tipped to another sheet and with a newspaper clipping. Very good. $80.00
LA-160. Morris, George P. (1802-1864). Editor, poet, playwright. ALS from Albany autograph collector W.W. Crannell, asking for the autographs of Morris and N.P. Willis; only Morris signed the letter. Very good. $30.00
LA-161. Moulton, Ellen Louise Chandler (1835-1908). Editor, author; wrote as Ellen Louise, Ellen Louise Chandler, and Louise Chandler Moulton; her Friday salons in Boston drew such guests as Longfellow, Lowell, Holmes, and Whittier; her library was given to the Boston Public Library. Signed card with a sentiment. Fine. $30.00
LA-162. Munroe, Kirk (1850-1930). Author (The Flamingo Feather, etc.); editor of Harper's Young People, 1879-1882; found of The American Wheelmen, 1880. Signed card. Fine. $25.00
LA-163. Munsey, Frank A. (1854-1925). Publisher, novelist; Baltimore News, Washington Times, New York Sun, New York Herald, etc., and founder of Munsey’s Weekly. ALS, 4 pp., New York, February 1st (ca. 1903). To "Clifford," commenting on the death of Eugene Hopkins, advice to the recipient ("Avoid at flourishing or connecting your name together. Try instead to write a neat round clear hand forming your letters will ---- freely."), and comments on family members. Much personal content. Hinged to another sheet with a biographical piece glued below. Otherwise, very good. $50.00
LA-164. Neal, John (1793-1876). Miscellaneous writer; editor, poet, essayist, novelist. ALS, Portland, August 16, 1836. Receipt to Charles F. Major of Baltimore, settling accounts for legal cases with which they were jointly involved. Neal was a law student at one time, and this may connected to those activities. The verso of this check-sized sheet bears a nice Portland, Me. post mark (but no address). Very good. $60.00
LA-165. Neal, John (1793-1876). Editor, novelist, poet; editor of Brother Jonathan, New England Galaxy, Yankee, etc. ALS, 1 p. April 22, 1863. To Ticknor & Fields, concerning his account. Written on the inside of a folded sheet, which has the top 2/3 of the page cut out, leaving a postscript in Neal's hand: "None of your books have come to me for a long while..." Very good. $60.00
LA-166. Nordhoff, Charles (1887-1947). Writer; collaborated with James Norman Hall on several books, including Mutiny on the Bounty. TLS, 1 p., Santa Barbara, Feb. 7, 1942. To Arthur Brisbane McGee, concerning signing his books. Small glue stain in the lower right from a removed biographical slip, else very good. $60.00
LA-167. Norris, Howes, Jr. Noted autograph collector, customs officer for Vineyard Haven, MA. ALS, 1 pp., Boston, July 21, 1905. To John Wallace Crawford, (1847-1917), "The Poet Scout." Soliciting his autograph for his collection. With a lengthy reply from Crawford on the inside. Very good. $90.00
LA-168. Norton, Charles Eliot (1827-1908). Educator, editor, author; co-founder of The Nation, editor of the North American Review, Harvard professor. ALS, one page, August 13, 1900; replying to Mr. Raphael J. Shortledge's request for an autograph. Near fine. $40.00
LA-169. Norton, Charles Eliot (1827-1908). Educator, editor, author; co-founder of The Nation, editor of the North American Review, Harvard professor. A brief sentiment on a sheet of paper: "With the good wishes of Charles Eliot Norton." Near fine. $22.50
LA-170. Parker, Gilbert (1862-1932). Canadian novelist; eventually settled in London and became a conservative Member of Parliament, a champion of imperialism, and the head of British propaganda in America. Signed card. $22.50
LA-171. Parton, James. (1822-1891). Biographer. ALS, 1½ pp., Newburyport, MA Oct. 29, 1884. To a bookseller, seeking a copy of Adventures of a Lady in the War of Independence in America. "If you have a copy of the book named above at a price not beyond reason, I should like it." The same type of request we receive today. Near fine. $45.00
LA-172. Perry, Nora. (1831-1896). AQS, from her poem "After the Ball." Written on a small card. Very good. $40.00
LA-173. Pickering, John (1777-1846). Philologist; author of the first collection of American word usage, authority on American Indian language. ALS, Dec. 18, 1834, to Richard Green Parker. In part: "I have examined the English and your edition of your work - the miserable trick of suppressing all the badges of its American character ought to be exposed; more particularly as it has subjected you to the charge of plagiarism." Very good. $125.00
LA-174. Pidgin, Charles Felton (1844-1923). ANS, 1 p., undated, with his smudged rubberstamp letterhead. "I will be pleased to autograph your book..." with a postscript: "Why not insert this in the book, save postage, and possibility of loss in the mail.. "One corner creased. Very good. $30.00
LA-175. Pollock, Channing (B. 1880) Drama critic, author, playwright. Handwritten poem, "My Little Boy," printed on a sheet of paper and signed at the bottom. No date. Very good.. $75.00
LA-176. Pomeroy, Marcus M. (1833-1896). Printer, publisher, and humorist; used the name Brick Pomeroy; editor of Pomeroy's Democrat. Signed card. $20.00
LA-177. Poore, Benjamin Perley (1820-1887). Journalist; Washington correspondent, edited the first edition of the Congressional Directory (1869). ANS, 1 p. Washington, Aug. 4, 1848. Concerning autographs sent to a collector. Very good. $45.00
LA-178. Porter, Noah (1811-1892). Clergyman, educator, editor, author; President of Yale 1861-76, editor of Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language, etc. ALS, 1 p., nd. Concerning an article he is writing. In part: "The main part of my article is done. I had hoped to send it to you & get it off my hand before going to Boston. But I have been ---- & perplexed to get together my authorities & now must go to Boston or Andover for some of them...." Light glue stains on three corners, where it may have been tipped into an old autograph collection. Very good. $60.00
LA-179. Pray, Isaac Clark (1813-1869). Journalist, playwright, actor; conducted a drama school in New York, acted in Shakespearean and other plays in England. ANS, 1 p., NY, April 19, 1840. Conveying an autograph to a collector, with a lengthy message about the process. A couple short tears. Very good.$60.00
LA-180. Prentice, D. Educator. ALS, 3 pp. Geneva College, June 29, 1840. To Joseph E. Worcester, editor of the American Almanac. A long letter in a small, neat hand, giving information on the latitude and longitude of the college, and relating how the figures were obtained. The letter also comments on the death of Captain Angus, a participant in a sea battle between the Constellation and the Vengeance in 1800. Stampless cover with a fine Geneva postmark. Near fine. $150.00
LA-181. Quincy, Josiah Phillips (1829-1910). Poet, historian, author; was the "Little Josiah" in Bronson Alcott’s Conversations with Children on the Gospels and of Elizabeth Peabody’s Record of a School. Cabinet photo, signed on the paper mount. Near fine. $50.00
LA-182. Raine, William MacLeod. Author. AQS from The Vision Splendid. Feb. 24, 1915. On a sheet for the autograph collection of Howes Norris, Jr. Near fine. $50.00
LA-183. Reed, Henry (1808-1854). Author, editor of Wordsworth’s Complete Works; the first to popularize Wordsworth in America. Signature and title on a slip of paper, Philadelphia, February 26, 1842. Tipped to another sheet from a 19th century autograph collection. Near fine. $30.00
LA-184. Reid, Mayne (1818-1883). Soldier, novelist; The Rifle rangers, etc. ALS, 1 p., Sept. 29, 1882. To A. J. Weymann, refusing a request: "I regret that ill health, combined with other literary work with which I am engaged, make it impossible for me to respond to your appeal..." Near fine. $60.00
LA-185. Reid, Mayne (1818-1883). Soldier, novelist; The Rifle rangers, etc. Signed sentiment ("Yours very truly") on a slip of paper. Very good. $27.50
LA-186. Reid, Mayne (1818-1883). Soldier, novelist; The Rifle rangers, etc. Clipped signature from a letter. Very good. $20.00
LA-187. Reid, Whitelaw (1837-1912). Editor, diplomat, author; editor of the New York Tribune 1869-1905, minister to France 1889-1892, Minister to England 1905-1912. ALS, 1 p., on New York Tribune letterhead, Feb. 26, 1875. To Dr. J.C. Rodrigues, apparently concerning sources for a series of articles " that I may file according to law with the Librarian of Congress..." Very good. $70.00
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LA-190. Rhodes, James Ford (1848-1927) Historian, author; won the Pulitzer Prize for 1918. ALS, 1 p., Oct. 4, 1885, to Messrs. Clarke & Carruth, ordering three books by Oliver Optic and The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains. A short biographical note is pasted at the bottom. Very good. $50.00
LA-191. Richards, Laura E. (1850-1943). Author; daughter of Samuel Gridley Howe and Julia Ward Howe. Autograph poem, 4 lines, undated, in a small, close hand. Apparently inspired by the sea at Gloucester. Near fine. $85.00
LA-192. . Richards, T. Addison (1829-1900). Author and illustrator of travel books, landscape painter, and art teacher. Considered part of the Hudson River School, by the 1850s he was a regular contributor to Harper's Magazine and The Knickerbocker. Among his publications were American Scenery (1854) and Appleton's Handbook of American Travel (1857), the first complete guide of its kind for the United States and Canada. ALS, 1 p., New York, March 5, 1859, accepting an invitation to meet Edward Everett when he lectures on "The Early Life of Franklin." Near fine. $95.00
LA-192. Rideing, William Henry (1853-1918). Journalist, author; wrote several boy's adventure stories, and was on the staff of the New York Times and other newspapers. ALS, 2 pp., August 30, 1892, on stationery of The North American Review, to someone addressed as "General" suggesting an article - "Safeguards Against the Cholera." Tipped to another sheet, and with a biographical entry glued on the blank sheet. Very good. $65.00
LA-193. Ritchie, Anne Thackeray. Daughter of Wm. M. Thackeray. ANS, 1 P. Wimbledon, April 9, 1889. To an autograph collector, regretting that "...I have none of my Father’s autographs left that I could give away." On black-bordered stationery. Slightly wrinkled; very good. $35.00
LA-194. Rives, Amelie (1863-1945). American novelist and playwright. Signed card. $20.00
LA-195. Robinson, Solon (1803-1880). Pioneer, agriculturalist, author; Hot Corn: Life Scenes in New York, etc. ANS, New York Tribune office, Feb. 20, 1854. An unusual note: "The sentiment you desire is expressed in my name." On a part sheet of lined paper. Very good. $35.00
LA-196. Rothenberg, Jerome. The Absence of Mirrors. Signed broadside poem, one of 26 copies. NP, nd (1980s). 11"x17", stiff paper, red and white design with black lettering. Fine. $25.00
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LA-198. Sabine, Lorenzo (1803-1877). Historian, author (The American Loyalists, Notes on Duels and Deuling, etc.). ALS, 1 p., Framingham, Sept. 22, 1845. To John Hayman, concerning a visit on his next trip to Boston: "when I next go in, I will try to leave early enough to give you an hour.: Very good. $70.00
LA-199. Sanborn, Franklin Benjamin (1831-1917). American journalist, editor, humanitarian, and biographer (Thoreau, John Brown, Emerson, etc.); associated with John Brown and knew of his plans for Harpers Ferry; helped found the Concord School of Philosophy. ALS, 3 pp., Pembroke, Nov. 18, 1850. To Mr. Tenney, a former principal of his school, concerning various educational matters, and exhibiting the style of a thoughtful youth. Written in a moderately small but neat hand. Near fine. SOLD
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LA-200. Sanborn, Kate. Author. Short autograph description: "Kate Sanborn Farmer... Henwoman... and of late a Raiser of Pigs! October 1896....Gooseville." Fine. $60.00
