Autograph Letter Signed

New Castle [?], 1955. Single leaf (24 x 20.5 cm.), one leaf (text on one side only, approximately 175 words). A light and touching correspondence from an absent husband (perhaps in the military or in some sort of work camp environment) to his absent wife; a nice glimpse of mid-19th century relations. "Wesley" reassures his wife, "Mary" "We get… Read more

337 E. 57th street, New York, 1925. 12 lines (50 words). 1 vols. 8vo. Fine, with conjugate bank. 12 lines (50 words). 1 vols. 8vo. Arthur B. Davies (1862-1928), American artist and organizer of the International Exhibition of Modern Art (the 1913 Armory show), knew the visionary American collector John Quinn in connection with Quinn's loans to the… Read more

The Chesnuts, Ebford, Topham, S. Devon, Sunday. 3 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Fine. 3 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. "I was so sorry to ---away without coming to wish you 'good-bye' & hear how you were feeling.

West Park, NY, 1885. 3 pages. 8vo. Bifolium, the last page written vertically on verso of first, trace remains of mounts to terminal blank page. 3 pages. 8vo. ON WHITMAN: "HE IS A LARGE, HEROIC, HELPFUL SOUL" A letter from one of Whitman's disciples to a British admirer, rich in biographical detail on the bard, then recently installed… Read more

Appleton, WI, 1863. unbound. very good(+). Fine content A.L.S. 4to., 2 pages, Appleton, WI, January 27, 1863, providing news of troop movements and the firing and replacement of several Generals, in part: "...I suppose Rosecrans Army is at Murfreesboro yet. You see they cashiered and dismissed Porter. They ought to do the same with Buell or shoot him.… Read more

Gad's Hill Place, Hingham, Kent, 1868. Three pages on a bifolium 5 3/8 x 7 inches, the stationary imprinted "Gad's Hill Place, Higham by Rochester, Kent" the home of Charles Dickens. Early folds. In fine condition. In this letter to Mr. [J. B.] Lippincott. dated November 18/68, George Child writes. " Here we are as snug as may be… Read more

10 Austin Friars [London], 29 April [n.y.]. 1 page. 8vo. Toned, mounted. WITH: Autograph Letter Signed ("Horatio Smith"), 1 p, 8vo, Brighton, 14 October 1828, toned, tipped to verso of same mount. 1 page. 8vo. A pair of letters from brother-humorists James Smith (1775-1839) and Horatio Smith (1779-1849), authors of the celebrated parody anthology "Rejected Addresses" (1812) which… Read more

London, 1884. 3 pages on a bifolium of Macmillan & Co. letterhead. 1 vols. 12mo. Narrow trace of old mount on left margin of first page. Very good plus. 3 pages on a bifolium of Macmillan & Co. letterhead. 1 vols. 12mo. 'Upon no theory of scholarship is the style tolerable ...'. Remarkable letter from publisher Alexander Macmillan… Read more

Montana resident, possibly an attorney. ALS, 2pp (separate leaves), 8½" X 11", Harlem, MT, 1904 July 21. Addressed to "My dear James & Albert," Smith's brothers. Near fine. Handsomely penned in black ink in a large readable hand, this letter largely concerns the claims on "poor Writ's property," for "some of his old time prospect loving friend got around… Read more

1843. One page 13 line autograph letter signed by James Flower, the High Sheriff of Norfolk. In it he writes that he was postponing an appointment and noting that he we going to Mr. Simpson for his picture. Dated May 17, 1843.

New York, 1931. 1 p. on "Hotel Brevoort" letterhead. 8-1/2 x 11 inches. Tears not affecting text or signature, some loss to leaf edges, fair/good. 1 p. on "Hotel Brevoort" letterhead. 8-1/2 x 11 inches. A letter from an author better known for her advocacy of social justice. Reading in part: "To work, opportunity and curiosity about life.… Read more

Constantinople: I. Camondo & Cie, Constantinople Letterhead., 17 Janvier 1901, 1901. No Binding. Very Good. Original autograph letter signed (ALS) by P.pon "[We hereby declare that Ms. L. Cassinelli occupied our house located in Pera Rue, Hodja Ali No 19. On December 1, 1887, and left him on September 30, 1899. That during all time, he did not… Read more

New York, 1925. New Republic stationary, single 4to sheet, folded. Five lines in holograph with New Orleans address postscript. Includes New Republic envelope addressed by Young to same. 3/4" split at fold else nearly fine in like envelope with some soiling. Brief letter from Stark Young to Sherwood Anderson introducing a then quite young John S. Mayfield. … Read more

This Boston businessman was partner in the firm of Winslow, Rand & Co. Wholesale Grocers. ALS, 1p, 8" X 10½", Boston, MA, 23 December 1881. Addressed to "Friend Nutter." Very good. Original folds; single archivally closed (on verso) edge tear. On imprinted company letterhead listing the four principal officers, Watson comments interestingly on the use of soap: "I shall… Read more

One page, small quarto; Plymouth, 24 November 1932; light creases across and down the middle (where folded for posting); 'Mr S Smith' written in red pencil on the verso; in excellent condition. From the spring of 1931 until the end of his enlistment in February 1935, T.E. Lawrence 'was part of a small team that developed and perfected the… Read more

This pioneering American physician, considered the father of neurology, was also a psychiatrist and bestselling writer and poet. Secretarial ALS, 2pp (lettersheet), 5" X 8", Philadelphia, PA, 1898 August 11. Addressed to Edward Peterson. Near fine. On his "S. Weir Mitchell, M.D." letterhead, Mitchell's secretary pens a letter on his behalf. In part: "Dr Mitchell has forwarded me some… Read more

Chicago, 1885. 1 p., pen and ink on paper. 8vo. Trimmed, old folds, residue from album paper on verso, good. 1 p., pen and ink on paper. 8vo. 'I Am So Pressed By The Publishers'. A letter penned by antebellum period and Civil war era American songwriter, George Frederick Root (1820-1895), best known for his sentimental popular songs… Read more

Millbrook, New York, 1946. One page, on ruled letterhead, G.G., Millbrook, New York. 4to. Old fold. Fine. One page, on ruled letterhead, G.G., Millbrook, New York. 4to. GG on Somerville & Ross: 'for truly I am much in debt to these authors'. A fine letter from Grand to bookseller Sidney Smith of Canaan, New York, "making some inroads… Read more

Barnstable, [Mass], 1796. 1p. pen and ink on paper. 8vo. Old folds, small tear in margin. VG. 1p. pen and ink on paper. 8vo. 'I Sacrificed My All in the Revolution'. Joseph Otis (1728-1810), the brother of zealous Massachusetts patriot, James Otis, and a former General of militia known popularly as "Brigadier Otis, was appointed by George Washington,… Read more

From the Bart Auerbach Collection. A corner torn from seal with loss of a few letters, else fine. 3 1/4 pages plus address panel, a bifolium. In French. A densely written letter about human deformity. Answering a letter by Hecquet questioning whether it is theologically sound to baptize deformed babies (what he calls "monsters"). Bocquillot answers that in… Read more

Roanoke [Island] Camp Stanton, 1862. 4 pp., on letterhead displaying the Union flag. 1 vols. 8vo. Very good. 4 pp., on letterhead displaying the Union flag. 1 vols. 8vo. Civil War Letter from the Outer Banks. In February 1862, as part of Nrg. Ge. Abrose Burnside's North Carolina Expedition, Union forces captured Roanoke Island and the Confederate fortifcations… Read more

[Edirne - [Adrianople]]: AH: [12]65, 1849. No Binding. Very Good. Original autograph manuscript letter sent to Haci Giray family for condolences on Haci Giray's death. 38x21 cm. On a special paper with 'ahar'. Sealed. 1 p. Has six lines. With a legible script and fine calligraphic style. It starts with 'huve'. He was a Turkish statesman, governor and… Read more

Camp near Brooks Station,, Saturday April 11, 1863.. Fine original condition.. 15-1/2 x 9-3/4 inches.. "...Yesterday I witnessed one of the grandest sights that I ever beheld. Our whole corps was reviewed by the President, Generals Hooker, McLain, Howard, Steinway, Secretary Seward and an innumerable host of Brigadier Generals, and it was a sight that… Read more

Paget [Bermuda], 1/20/78. 1p. pen and ink on paper. 4to. VG. 1p. pen and ink on paper. 4to. 'Had My World Been Right Side Up'. A somewhat doleful and revealing letter citing difficult times, by the three-time Pulitzer prize-winning American poet and writer, to "Mr. Applefield," probably author David Applefield, who would have been the opinion editor for… Read more

Albany, 1821. One page with integral address leaf with Spencer's free frank. 1 vols. 4to. Regarding the Convention bill which he feels will not pass this time but another is being put forth. Folds, some browning, else good. One page with integral address leaf with Spencer's free frank. 1 vols. 4to. Free frank.

Guildford, Surrey: two pages, Friday" n.d.[c.1900]. A brief note from the illustrator of Ford's The Cinque Ports, apparently advising him that he has a meeting with the intending publisher: "You had better post your M.S. so that he can get it on Tues. morning." In excellent condition.