Popular American novelist and playwright. IPS, 5½" X 9", n.p., 1956 n.d. Fine. Charming early portrait of Hurst with her dog, inscribed boldly in bright red ink "To / Kay / with regard / and / regards," signed and dated with a tiny sketch of a flower. Most attractive and..... More
This American historian and diplomat is largely remembered for his 1856 3-volume "History of the Dutch Republic," one of the most lauded of mid-19th century histories. ALS, 2pp (lettersheet), 4½" X 7", Grove Farm, Leatherhead (Surrey, U.K.), 8 September 1867. Addressed to Lord Beauchamp (Frederick Lygon, 6th Earl Beauchamp, 1830-91)..... More
"Bookman" in every sense of the word: An influential Boston book and typeface designer, historian of the book trade, author of such bookish classics as "In Quest of the Perfect Book: Reminiscences and Reflections of a Bookman" (1926), "The Kingdom of Books" (1927), "The Magic of the Book: More Reminiscences..... More