Early Autograph Collector Lot

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2004

Lot of 5 items pertaining to autograph collecting. Autograph Letter Signed "Charles Sprague", one page, 4" x 5", April 29, 1865, Boston, Massachusetts to F.A. Jenks. Sprague, a notable early collector wrote as follows: "I wish I could be 'a little boy collecting autographs', whereas I am an inform old man counting more than three and seventy years. However let us keep the heart young and healthy- never mind the rest." Slight fading, else Fine condition...Plus; Booklet, PRICED CATALOGUE OF AUTOGRAPH LETTERS, 8 pages plus paper wraps, octavo, ca. 1910, Charles De F. Burns, New York City. This dealer lists over 300 historical American letters with a special emphasis on Colonial and Revolutionary personalities. Unbelievable prices! Good condition...Plus; Booklet, A CATALOGUE OF AUTOGRAPH LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS AND HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS, 24 pages, 3 3/4" x 7 1/4", October, 1927, Thomas F. Madigan, New York City. High-end material featuring many famous people from all walks of life. Fine condition...Plus; Two fixed price lists, 14 pages, quarto, ca. 1930's, Forest H. Sweet, Battle Creek, Michigan. Signed documents, letters, maps, broadsides and newspapers made up this dealer's diverse inventory. Fine condition.

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