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Autograph Letter Signed ("Rich. H. Dana Jr," to Mr. C. D. Kellogg
by Dana, Richard H., Jr
- Used
- Condition
- In response to Kellogg's request for autograph material for the purpose of a Post Office at the fair of the Young Men's Christia
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
Boston, 1858. Two pages. 1 vols. 8vo. In response to Kellogg's request for autograph material for the purpose of a Post Office at the fair of the Young Men's Christian Association. Dana writes "I do things of that kind so seldom that they are a labor to me, & are in danger of appearing so to the reader. Still, I would gladly give my aid in that way to every good cause, but at this moment if I can find the liesure [sic] to write anything, I feel myself committed to the Cambridge Fair for the Chimes." Stitch marks in margin, folds, else fine. Two pages. 1 vols. 8vo.
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- Bookseller
- James Cummins Bookseller
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 19798
- Title
- Autograph Letter Signed ("Rich. H. Dana Jr," to Mr. C. D. Kellogg
- Author
- Dana, Richard H., Jr
- Format/Binding
- Two pages. 1 vols. 8vo
- Book Condition
- Used - In response to Kellogg's request for autograph material for the purpose of a Post Office at the fair of the Young Men's Christia
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1858
- Keywords
- American | Richard H Dana, Jr
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
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About the Seller
James Cummins Bookseller
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New York, New York
About James Cummins Bookseller
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