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[1838 ALS by James Silk Buckingham, British Journalist, Parliamentarian, and Traveler in America]
by J.S. Buckingham [James Silk Buckingham (1786-1855)]
- Used
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Wilmington, Delaware, United States
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About This Item
[Likely Albany, New York, July 3, 1838]. [3]pp. Sm. 8vos. Wax seal; small, contemporary newspaper clipping attached. Folds; brief staining and edge wear; Very Good.
Letter written during the American travels of British journalist James Silk Buckingham (1786-1855), discussing an article to be published in the Albany Evening Journal, a postponement of his public lectures, and a desire to obtain a copy of the "Shaker Bible."
After serving as a member of Parliament from 1832 to 1837, Buckingham traveled extensively through North America.
Writing to "Thos. Weed Esq. or Editor of the Albany Journal"-likely meaning publisher Thurlow Weed (1797-1882) of the Albany Evening Journal, Buckingham begins: I" know not whether the accompanying 'Contribution' will be deemed worthy of a place in your Journal of this afternoon. If it stands I shall be glad to see it receive that honor, & in that case would wish 50 copies extra of that Journal to be printed off for me and charged to my account. The lines have the merit of freshness as they were only thought of yesterday afternoon..."
In his one-page post script, Buckingham asks for a wanted advertisement to be published. He needed a copy of the "Shaker Bible" -The Testimony of Christ's Second Appearing (Albany, 1810, Second Edition) by Benjamin Seth Youngs.
Details
- Bookseller
- Ian Brabner, Rare Americana (ABAA)
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3730634
- Title
- [1838 ALS by James Silk Buckingham, British Journalist, Parliamentarian, and Traveler in America]
- Author
- J.S. Buckingham [James Silk Buckingham (1786-1855)]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Ian Brabner, Rare Americana (ABAA)
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Our inventory encompasses a broad spectrum of collecting interests, with a special focus on 18th- and 19th-century American history, including African-American history, women's history, and unique or unusual materials documenting the American experience. In our stock, you will also find rare pamphlets, documents, letters and correspondence, journals, diaries, significant archives, as well as original art, graphics, and photographs.
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