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WHITTIER, JOHN GREENLEAF. Three Autograph Letters Signed, “John G.
Whittier,” to Mary E. Smith (“Dear friend of old days,” “My dear friend of long ago,” or
“My very dear friend”), reminiscing about the old days and in the last letter declaring, “I
have been an advocate of equal suffrage for women for more than half a century. That
cause is certain of success. I am only afraid its first triumph will not be in this country but
in England.” Together 7 pages, each small 8vo. Each with the original envelope. (AKF)
Vp, 1877-88
[300/400]
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WHITTIER, JOHN GREENLEAF. Three items: Two Autograph Letters Signed
* Autograph Poem Signed. Format and condition vary. (AKF)
Vp, vd
[600/900]
The poem, an excerpt from “Centennial Hymn,” 12 lines beginning, “Our father’s God! from
out whose hand . . .” 1 page, small 8vo, on folded sheet.
The letters: ALS, to T. Benill[?], telling him “I have no copyright of the “Hymn” and do not
know that anyone has,” and explaining that he has no objection to setting it to music, “but it
might be well to contact the publishers . . . .” 1
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2
pages, 8vo, written on a single folded sheet.
Amesbury, 4 July 1876 * ALS, to James T. Fields , “I wish to know whether you are expect-
ing to print a new edition [of my rhymes] soon, or are disposed to assign the copyright to other
hands . . . .” 1 page, 4to, with integral address leaf. Amesbury, 13 February 1846.
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(WRITERS—BRITISH.) Group of 4 brief Autograph Letters Signed: John
Drinkwater * Charles Southey * George Du Maurier * Arnold Bennett. Each 1 page,
small 8vo or correspondence card. (AKF)
Vp, 1850-1919
[300/400]
Drinkwater. AQS, quoting Abraham Lincoln: “We’re all poor creatures, ma’am.” May 1919
* Southey. ALS, sending an autograph of Robert Southey [not present]. March 1850 * Du
Maurier. ALS, declining an invitation to dinner. “Sunday” no year * Bennett. ALS, to an
unnamed editor, agreeing to meet, but adding, “I doubt if we could agree on a price. I want a
very high price for all serial rights.” 24 May 1911.
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(WRITERS—BRITISH.) Group of four Letters Signed: Wilkie Collins * Frances
Hodgson Burnett * Arnold Bennett * Frank Swinnerton. Format and condition vary.
(AKF)
Vp, [ 1903-11]
[200/300]
Collins. ALS, to Mr. Fields, saying that he will be in Boston next week. 1 page, small oblong
8vo. Nd * Burnett. ALS, to Mr. Colles, explaining that she cannot undertake new work
because “my publishers are waiting for a book not yet half completed.” 2 pages, small 8vo. 10
February 1903 * Swinnerton. ALS, to Mr. Colgreve, mentioning a favorable review from
Arnold Bennett. 1 page, 8vo, “Chatto & Windus” memo page. 26 July 1911 * Bennett.
TLS, to Mr. Brathwaite, thanking him for books. 1 page, tall 8vo, George H. Doran stationery.
21 October 1911.
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(WRITERS.) Two envelopes Signed and with holograph address: Charles Dickens
* Rudyard Kipling. The first, to “The Right Hon: / The Chancellor of the Exchequer /
Grosvenor Gate / London / W.” Postal ink stamp touching text. The second, to “Geo
Buckle Esq. / Times office / Printing Ho. Square / London W. / RKipling.” Front panel
only. Each marked “Private,” in holograph. Each approximately 3x4 inches; each mounted
at center to one of two boards.
Rochester, 28 June 1867; Burwash, 1903 [from postmarks]
[500/750]