$17,625
(American Literary Figures), Rare and interesting archive of approximately ninety-three autograph letters, holograph sentiments and related paper sent to Houghton, Osgood & Co. and the Atlantic Monthly, c. 1854-1884, concerning articles, contractual and other issues from many of the most important and influential writers and contributors of the late 19th century, including Henry James (nine), W. D. Howells (three), Bret Harte (four), Julia Ward Howe (one), Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (two), Celia Thaxter (two), Wendell Phillips (one), Oliver Wendell Holmes (four), Harriet Beecher Stowe (one), Thomas Hardy (one), (mostly in very good condition). Complete list of names available upon request. Note: Sold to benefit Community Radio Station WOMR in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2004-11-21
