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GAMALIEL BRADFORD (1863-1932) American biographer, accredited with several
literary work about famous Americans such as Lee The American, Union Portraits (1914) Darwin (1926) and
Daughters Of Eve. Aphorism, a quote from Sainte Berive,
n.p. January 21, 1932. "I botanize, I herborize, I am a Naturalist of souls." A
beautifully penned sentiment. Excellent. (#AUH8101) |
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$45.00 |
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SAMUEL CLEMENS Pseudonym MARK TWAIN (1835-1910) American writer and
humorist. DS., a check, signed "S.L. Clemens", 6 x 3 inches oblong, New York,
Dec. 17, 1900. A decorative document written in Clemen's hand, drawn on the
bank of the Metropolis for $14.52, and made out to C.B. Richard & Co. The item
is in excellent condition and is suitable for framing. (#AUH8102) |
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$2,000.00 |
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| CHARLES DICKENS (1812-1870)
English novelist . ALS, April 1869, 1 page, 8 vo., Liverpool, to William H. Spicer (1821-1891) author and life long friend. "
I am happy to report that before I received you not here this morning, Melusina had been settled for life. I have divided
the narrative in to two consecutive weekly portions and the first will appear in next week's...I am glad to hear
that the school bell is ringing to merrily." Signed "faithfully yours" in his familiar style. Page is
glued to a larger sheet. Would frame nicely. (#AUH8103) |
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$1,900.00 |
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W. E. BURGHARDT DU BOIS (1868-1963) Black American historian and sociologist, who conducted the initial research on the
black experience in the United States. His work paved the way for the civil rights, Pan-African, and Black Power movements
in the United States. Co-founder of the NAACP elected as one of its founding officers in 1910.
TLS, "W.E. B. Du Bois", 1pg, 8 vo., The Crisis, New York, December 5, 1921. Du Bois responds to Ms Helen Bachmiller of
Parker High School in Dayton Ohio. He writes from the editorial rooms of The Crisis, the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People. He thanks Ms. Bachmiller for the information she sent "I am always glad to know of facts of
this sort. Very sincerely yours."
Du Bois was hired to head the NAACP's publicity and research efforts. He was named editor of the NAACP's magazine. The
Crisis, became the most important national voice for the advancement of black civil rights largely due to Du Bois's
reporting and editorials. A fine piece in excellent condition. (#AUH) |
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$800.00 |
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| RALPH WALDO EMERSON
(1803-1882) American essayist, poet and clergyman. Fine signature "R.W. Emerson" on a sheet of paper measuring 2 x 1 inch.
Fine for framing. Excellent condition. (#AUH8104) |
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$190.00 |
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| OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES (1809-1894) American poet and author.
ALS, 1p.,8vo., Boston, Oct. 12, 1895. Holmes writes a letter to an unknown
correspondent. In a response to a communication received he writes "Your
letter excites my gratitude to you for taking the trouble to tell me that my
writings have been a source of pleasure to you-...." Fine letter suitable for
framing. (#AUH8105) |
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$225.00 |
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