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Accorombonus,
Horatius.
Doctoral diploma, University of Bologna, for Horatius Accorombonus
von Gubbio. Confirmed by Camillus Gypsius, Notary and Vice Chancellor,
December 3, 1630.
Ampère, Jean-Jacques.
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a lady of the court of the
grand duchess Hélenè. Paris, ca. 1850.
Angoulême, Marie Théresè, Duchess.
Letter, in her own handwriting, to the Marquise de Past on the
occasion of her daughter's wedding. Frohsdorf, December 7, 1835.
Antiquarians.
Accepts invitation for visit Athenaeum. He must consult oculist
first. Second letter is regard to his vacation in Puerto Rico,
Cuba, St. Thomas, Domingo.
Anzengruber, Ludwig. German poet (1839-1889).
Letter, in his own handwriting. Offers his short story "Das Sündenkind"
(?) to a publisher or editor (Grosser?). Vienna, May 28, 1878.
Auerbach, Berthold. German novelist (1812-1882).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Daniel Sanders concerning Swabian
words. Berlin, March 21, 1864.
Auerbach, Berthold. German novelist (1812-1882).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Sanders, October 24, 1869.
Auerbach, Berthold. German novelist (1812-1882).
ALs, 24 pp (9 letters) 8vo, in his own handwriting, to Daniel
Sanders, from 1867 to 1882.
Bang, Herman. Danish writer (1857-1912).
Four-line dedication from "an unknown person from the North" to
Stella Hohenfels.
Bang, Herman. Danish writer (1857-1912).
Autograph with motto, January 14, 1908.
Bang, Herman. Danish writer (1857-1912).
Letter. undated.
Barchet. 1850
Bartet, Jeanne-Julia Renault. French comedian.
To a friend asking her to prompt his performance.
Bartet, Jeanne-Julia Renault. French comedian.
Autographed card to friend Gaillard.
Beaumarchais, Pierre-Augustin Caron de. French playwright and
man of affairs (1732-1799).
Remittance of money to his book-seller. Signed in his own hand.
Beaumarchais, Pierre-Augustin Caron de. French playwright and
man of affairs (1732-1799)
Holograph letter to Airain, Procureur Général in
Tours. Business letter in which he disallows transfer of individuals'
files of the Compagnie des Indes. Pantin, August 25, 1768.
Belasco, David.
Dedication, in his own handwriting, to Clayton Hamilton, Oct.
1928.
Benay.
Sends regret to Madame. Jan. 28, 1806.
Benedicto, Naubert
Benesch, Eduard. German statesman (1884-1948).
Signature on a menu. Locarno, October 15, 1925.
Béranger .
Letter to Veneday. Passy, January 19, 1850.
Beranger, Pierre Jean de. French writer (1780-1857).
Letter in his own handwriting to a mail carrier to whom he promises
aid. Le Mans, March 6, 1831.
Beringer.
ALs, 1891.
Bernhardt, Sarah. French actress (1845-1923).
Letter, 1883.
Bernhardt, Sarah. French actress (1845-1923).
Letter of thanks, in own handwriting, to the painter Carolus Duran,
whom she thanks for the portrait that he has made of her and is
offering her.
Bernhardt, Sarah. French actress (1845-1923).
Brief message, in her own handwriting, on a postcard with picture.
Refuses to be named Rosine and denies that she is of German origin.
To Rud. Biach. Paris, 1899.
Bernhardt, Sarah. French actress (1845-1923).
Biographical information and playbill.
Bernhardt, Maurice.
ALs.
Biddle, George.
Signed lithograph "Deer" (1955), number 66 of 125 copies, exhibited
"Recent Haitian paintings and lithographs," Statler Center, 900
Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.
Biedermann, Woldemar Fl. Freiherr von.
Handwritten letter about newly discovered Goethe manuscripts.
Niederforchheim, July 2, 1867.
Biese, Alfred.
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Dr. Haeberlin. Thanks for agreeing
to give a lecture. Frankfurt, June 11, 1926.
Biese, Alfred.
Postcard, in his own handwriting, to the physician Haeberlin concerning
the title of Dr. Haeberlin's lecture in the Goethe Institute (Goethe-Gesellschaft).
Frankfurt, January 17, 1927.
Biese, Alfred.
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a scholar. Expression of thanks
for a lecture given at the Society of Goethe-Friends. Frankfurt,
January 31, 1927.
Biese, Alfred.
Obituary.
Björnson, Björnstjierne. Norwegian writer (1832-1910).
Letter, in his own handwriting, in which he declines to write
an article on German politics. Aulestad, August 25, 1881.
Björnson, Björnstjerne. Norwegian writer (1832-1910).
Postcard, in his own handwriting, to Oskar Bie. Requests sternly
that a few lines concerning a love affair of Casimir-Perier be
deleted. Italy, April 1895.
Boissonade.
Autograph of 1670.
Bolingbroke, Henry St. John (John Bull). British stateman, Foreign
Minister (1678-1757).
Letter to Abbé Alary, written in French, Feb. 2, 1718.
Bonaparte, Joseph, King of Naples and Spain (elder brother of
Napoleon I) (1768-1844).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to his brother, the Emperor. Tells
him that he will do his best to move into Madrid. Complains that
his appanage had been stopped. The Emperor should assign to Josèphe's
wife a milllon as payment on account for other demands of hers.
He had to maintain a court, to raise a Spanish army, and to feed
the French army. El Radro, January 17, 1807.
Bonaparte, Joseph, King of Naples and Spain (elder brother of
Napoleon I) (1768-1844).
Letter, in his own handwriting to his eight-year-old niece, Princess
Letitia Murat. Friendly assurances. Sevilla, February 8, 1810.
Bonaparte, Joseph, King of Naples and Spain (elder brother of
Napoleon I) (1768-1844).
Letter, signed in his own handwriting, to the Secretary of the
Interior, French, concerning taxes of food merchants and restaurant
proprietors. Naples, May 9, 1807.
Bonaparte, Joseph, King of Naples and Spain (elder brother of
Napoleon I) (1768-1844).
Order to the Secretary of the Interior of Naples. Demands that
he send a 1ist of all officials. Signed in his own handwriting,
November 5, 1807.
Bonaparte, Louis. King of Netherlands (brother of Napoleon I)
(1778-1846).
Document for the State Councillor Moreau St. Méry. Sends
him a medal on the occasion of the laying of the corner stone
to the Colonne Nationale (Colonne Vendôme). Paris, July
17, 1800.
Börne, Ludwig. German writer (1786-1837).
Message, in his own handwriting, to his brother, whom he informs
of his address. 1835?
Börne, Ludwig. German writer (1786-1837).
Brief handwritten manuscript. Commemorative speech (in French)
on Jean Paul. 1835?
Borah, William. American Senator (1865-1940).
Statement on white and non-white people, read and corrected by
Kaiser Wilhelm II.
Boufflers, Stanislaus de. French military figure.
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a count. Tells him that the
summer vacation of a protegé of the count had been approved
without any difficulty so that the count's efforts would not have
been necessary. Valacinne, June 14, 1783.
Brandes, Georg.
Letter in his own handwriting. Expresses his willingness to revise
his older edition, but only for higher remuneration. Berlin, April
26, 1880.
Brandes, Georg.
Handwritten postal card to Prof. Geiger. Announces a manuscript.
Berlin, circa 1880.
Brandes, Georg.
Letter, in his own handwriting, on shipment of a picture. Berlin,
ca. 1880.
Briand, Aristide.
French statesman (1862-1932). Signature on a menu. Locarno, October
15, 1925.
Brieux.
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a dramatist. Paris.
Brohan, Augustine.
Long letter, in own handwriting, in which she jests about her
pregnancy. Maison Laffitte.
Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton. English novelist (1803-1873).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Edith. Is glad about his departure
from foggy England and makes some political comments.
Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton. English novelist (1803-1873).
A thank you and regret that scheduling did not permit the correspondent's
work to be included in publication; signed in full. c. 1830.
Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton. English novelist (1803-1873).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Adelheid von Stolterfork. Letter
of thanks for sending her ballads and regrets that he learned
too late about the planned honor of having his ballads included.
Frankfurt am Main (probably in the years 1830-40).
Buonarroti, Lionardo. (Nephew, of Michelangelo)
Ex libris in own handwriting in Sophocles.
Burckhardt, Jakob.
Ex libris in own handwriting in the "Stage of the World."
Bürger, Gottfried August. German poet (1747-1794).
Very long letter, in his own handwriting, to Elise von d. Recke.
Long discussion and confessions. Göttingen, April 20, 1789.
Burton, Isabel.
Letter, in her own handwriting, to Heron-Allen of Oct. 7, 1886.
Burton, Sir Richard Francis. English writer (1821-1890).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Heron-Allen of Sept. 13, 1886.
Canova, Antonio. Italian artist (1757-1822).
Writing in his own hand. Speaks of himself in the third person.
Regrets that he can no longer give permission for the viewing
of the Aeginatan sculptures since they were bought by the crownprince
of Bavaria. Rome, April 18, 1819.
Carlshead.
ALs, 1842.
Caroline-Marie (Charlotte), Queen of Naples (daughter of Maria
Theresia) (1752-1816).
Letter, in her own handwriting, to her protege and private agent
(the poet Johann Isaak von Gerning). Regrets her loss of the German
language for business use. Naples, August 12, 1794.
Castelli, Ignaz. French writer (1781-1862).
Long letter in own handwriting (to K.G. Th. Winkler). Reports
about Grillparzer. Gives him an assignment for the composer Weber.
Vienna, February 3, 1820.
Castelli, J.Fr.
Poem, in his own handwriting, as dedication to Caroline Pichler
when sending her Körner's Leyer und Schwert (Lyre and Sword).
Cazuely
ALs
Chamberlain, Arthur Neville. British statesman (1869-1940).
Signature on a menu. Locarno, October 15, 1925.
Chaplin, Sir Charles. English actor (1899-1975).
Postcard, in his own handwriting, to Feuchtwanger. Urgent invition,
signed Charlie. With address of Oona. Vevey, April 14, 1953.
Chézy, Hermine von.
Letter, in her own handwriting, to Jean Paul. Overly emotional
invitation. August (?) 12, 1822.
Clarien, de. And other great actors of the Théâtre
Français.
Letter personally signed, addressed to the Directoire Executif,
on the occasion of the Peace of Campo Formio, September 1797.
Condorcet, Antoine, Marquis de. French philosopher and mathematician
(1743-1794).
Letter, in own handwriting, to Ancillon concerning theory of probability.
January 29, 1787 (Paris).
Conrad, Michael Georg.
Poem of October 1924, in his own handwriting.
Conrad, Michael Georg.
Dedication to Otto Julius Bierbaum.
Cossell, Anna Konstanze, Gräfin von (1680-1765).
Letter, in her own handwriting, to Privi Councillor v. Wichmannshausen
in Dresden, on monetary matters and on a certain Mr. Pohle. Stolpen,
December 19, 1737.
Cox, William.
Report on the surrender of Almedas to the French in the year 1810,
in his own handwriting: Verdun, April 25, 1812.
Dahn, Felix. German laywer, historian and writer (1834-1912).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a privy council, Koenigsberg,
March 5, 1881.
Dahn, Felix. German laywer, historian and writer (1834-1912).
Card, in his own handwriting, to Excellency von Alten. Oldenburg,
October 15, 1883.
Darwin, Charles. British naturalist (1809-1882).
Postcard, in his own handwriting, to Dr. Otto Zacharias, Beckenham,
1878.
Darwin, Charles. British naturalist (1809-1882).
Letter in own handwriting, to Karl Scherzer, Austrian Consul General
in London. Darwin is pleased about Haeckel's success in Vienna.
Re Darwin's opponent Virchow ... "evolution is too firmly established
for any one man to shake it." (Down, Beckenham, Kent), April 1,
1878.
Darwin, Charles. British naturalist (1809-1882).
Photograph & postcard with his portrait.
Daudet, Alphonse. French writer (1840-1897).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to the publisher of Monde Illustre.
Daudet, Alphonse. French writer (1840-1897).
Letter, in own handwriting, to a friend (Desrieux). Expresses
his tremendous enthusiasm about the performance in the Théâtre
Porte Saint-Martin. Asks him to convey his enthusiasm to the actress.
Paris.
Daudet, Alphonse. French writer (1840-1897).
Four lines in response to an autograph seeker. July 14, 1892.
Dauthendey, Max. German poet (1867-1918).
To the Feuilleton-Redaktion der Nationalzeitung, letter,
in his own handwriting. Offers a Christmas poem. Würzburg,
December 21, 1911.
Dauthendey, Max. German poet (1867-1918).
"Weihnachtslied eines Heimgekehrten" ("Christmas Song of One Who
Has Returned Home"). Würzburg, December 21, 1911.
David, Jacques-Louis. French painter (1748-1825).
Letter in own handwriting to the father of a young painter who
should compete for the prize of Dijon. Paris, November 2, 1789.
Dehmel, Richard. German poet (1836-1920).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to the Editor Bondy, to whom he
sends a poem; demands very high royalties. Blankenese bei Hamburg,
September 14, 1908.
Dehmel, Richard. German poet (1836-1920).
Copy, written in his own hand, of the poem "Zechers Nachtfeier"
("The Drinker's Nocturnal Celebration). Blankenese, Sept. 14,
1908.
Dejazet, Virginie.
Letter, in own handwriting, to a Director concerning theatrical
matters. January 28, 1867.
Delavigne, Casimir.
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a young lyricistt. Paris, November
16, 1842.
Delbrück, Hans. German historian (1848-1929).
Dictated letter with signature in his own hand. Declares that
he would not continue the discussion with Dr. Barth on general
suffrage. Berlin, October 28, 1905.
Desbordes-Valmore, Marceline.
Letter, in her own handwriting, to a friend. Paris, Sept. 7, 1833.
Devrient, Emil. German actor. (1798-1871)
Letter, April 10, 1849.
Devrient, Emil. German actor. (1798-1871)
Letter, May 8, 1865.
Devrient, Emil. German actor. (1798-1871)
Photographs, 1848.
Dickens, Charles. English writer (1812-1870).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Mrs. Benzon of March 7, 1864.
Dickens, Mamie.
Letter, written in her own hand, to Joachim. Invitation to visit
her and her father. London, June 14, 1862 (?)
Dickens, Mamie.
Letter, in her own handwriting, to Joachim. Sends him a late photo
of her father. March 26, 1871.
Dickens, Mamie.
Letter, in her own handwriting, to Joseph Joachim. Describes to
him how best to come to her father's house. London, June 3, 1862.
Dohm, Hedwig.
Dedication handwritten by her, at the age of 88, Sibille Dalmar.
Donizetti, Gaetano. Italian composer (1797-1848).
To Crosmier, director del Opera (illeg.) in French, making suggestions
about "Elizabeth" and their collaboration. Paris, March 3, 1848.
Drachmann, Holger. Danish poet (1846-1908).
Letter to Nils Worm, Dec. 6, 1899.
Drachmann, Holger. Danish poet (1846-1908).
Letter in Danish to Georg Kierkegaard, July 16, 1905.
Drachmann, Holger. Danish poet (1846-1908).
Photograph.
Düntzer, Heinrich. German historian (1813-1901).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to the Editor Herrig. Complains
that he had not received any corrected proof, although some essays
had already come out. Cologne, Oct. 16, 1849.
Düntzer, Heinrich. German historian (1813-1901).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a publisher. Offers a work,
"Freundesbilder aus Goethes Leben;" stresses the value of the
work to literary history. Cologne, August 13, 1853.
Düntzer, Heinrich. German historian (1813-1901).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to the bookseller Hübner.
Offers a work on Herder. Cologne, Sept. 22, 1858.
Dumas, Alexandre. French writer (1802-1870).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to M. Bocage discussing the details
of an upcoming visit, request for cigars and financial matters.
Dec. 29, 1841?.
Duse, Eleonora. Italian actress (1859-1924).
Letter in own handwriting to a theatre man. Explains to him she
could accept him into the company only as an actor, but never
as a director. Refers to a personal, not written, discussion.
Messina, June 24, 1887. And a personally signed photograph.
Ebel, Alfred.
Signed letter saying he is about to finish his dissertation on
German writer Chr. B. Naubert. Asks to see letter of hers in the
Doctor's possession asks him if he has other letters. June 9,
1914.
Ebers, Georg.
Small poem to a friend, in his own handwriting. Egyptian desert.
March 1870.
Ebers, Georg.
Letter, in his own handwriting, from Wiesbaden, January 18, 1889.
Einstein, Albert. German physicist (1879-1955).
Printed card with postscript, in own handwriting, to Feuchtwanger,
Princeton, April 5, 1954.
Engel, Eduard.
Card to municipal court judge Schneider. Speaks about the terms
for a lecture. Bornim, Nov. 18, 1927.
Engel, Eduard.
Card to municipal court judge Schneider. Speaks about a lecture
which he intends to give. Bornim, December 10, 1927.
Engel, Eduard.
Card to municipal court judge Schneider. Insists on the title
for the lecture:
Engel, Eduard.
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Sanders. Berlin, February 4,
1891.
Esther.
Handwriting on parchment, Book of Esther. Seventeenth century.
Eulenberg, Herbert.
German dramatist and novelist (1876-1949). Dedication in own handwriting,
a small poem for Alexander Moissi in "Alles für Geld" (Everything
for Money), 1913.
Fallersleben, Hoffmann von. (August Heinrich von Hoffmann). German
poet and scholar (1798-1884).
Copy in his own handwriting of his translation of the poem on
the oysters of Ausonius (Epistolas IX, p. 459). Bonn, 1820.
Fettmilch.
Report concerning his having been taken prisoner. See Archbishop
Joh. Schweickhardt and Count (Landgrave) Ludwig V of Hessen.
Feuchtwanger, Elkan.
Page from an album to a lady friend, embellished with revolutionary
flags. Munich, January 12, 1849.
Fischer, Kuno. German philosopher (1824-1907).
Letter in own handwriting to an artist. Looks forward to a picture
of the addresse and a subsequent meeting with him in Berlin. Heidelberg,
March 4, 1900 (1908?).
Flaubert, Gustave. French writer (1821-1880).
Fragment of sketch of his own for a ballet.
Flaubert, Gustave. French writer (1821-1880).
Letter, in own handwriting, of ca. 1860.
Flores
Fontane, Theodor. German poet and writer (1819-1898).
Letter in own handwriting to Scherenberg. Asks him to bring along
his poems and to recite for him the old favorite poem of the last
Moorish king. Berlin, August 14, 1876.
Forster, Georg. German folklorist and son of Johann Reinhold (1754-1794).
Brief prospect, in own handwriting, concerning a planned translation
of Condorcet's theory of probability (Math.). Mainz, October 16,
1785.
Forster, Georg. German folklorist and son of Johann Reinhold (1754-1794).
Letter, in own handwriting, to the Citoyen Mayer in Strassburg,
in which he invites him for dinner, in order to introduce to him
a few like-minded people, also his wife. Mainz, November 16, 1789
(Year I of the Republic).
Forster, Georg. German folklorist and son of Johann Reinhold (1754-1794).
Letter, in own handwriting, to the Publisher J.C. Spener. Kassel,
August 25, 1783.
Forster, Georg. German folklorist and son of Johann Reinhold (1754-1794).
Letter in own handwriting. Concerns the translation of Condorcet's
Essay on Probability, of Oct. 16, 1789.
Forster, Georg. German folklorist and son of Johann Reinhold (1754-1794).
Invitation, in own handwriting, in French language, to Citizen
Mayer in Strasbourg, of Nov. 16, 1793.
Forster, Johann Reinhold. German folklorist, author (1729-1798).
Letter, in own handwriting, to a friend in London on Raspe's Münchhausen
and on other books. Halle, Nov. 22, 1787.
France, Anatole. French author (1844-1924).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to the editor of a literary journal.
France, Anatole. French author (1844-1924).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to the publisher of a journal.
Complains that the review of his poetic drama Les Noces corinthiennes
was entrusted to such an uneducated individual.
France, Anatole. French author (1844-1924).
Handwritten letter to his Cher Maître (Le Conte de Lisle),
to whom he expresses his humble thanks for having viewed favorably
his small philosophical book (probably Les Noces corinthiennes),
circa 1876.
France, Anatole. French author (1844-1924).
Papers in his own handwriting. Notes for "Les Dieux ont Soif"
and other notes. Circa 1912.
France, Anatole. French author (1844-1924).
Manuscript in own handwriting. On the first page a retrospective
view of the war and the history of France; on the second, draft
of a section for a short story. Both probably from the year 1919
or somewhat later.
France, Anatole. French author (1844-1924).
Letter to a woman saying he's at home every morning and would
be glad if she comes by. Paris, n.d.
Freiligrath, Ferdinand. German poet (1810-1876).
Poem, in his own handwriting, "Wetterleuchten in der Pfingstnacht"
("Sheet-Lightning during the Whitsun Night"), by the very early
Freiligrath, ca. 1832.
French Revolution.
Letter from the County Council Bonn to the Citizen Burscheid,
requesting him to remit forthwith the amounts imposed upon him
in order to avoid the suspicion of ill-will. The l5th Regenmond
(Rainmoon) in the third year of the French Revolution (February
3, 1794).
French Revolution Mélange de Litterature, Politique etc.
Manuscript written by a contemporary hand with list of contents
written by W.M. Rosetti, brother of Dante.
French Revolution.
Broadside, City of Bonn, folio. no date, c. 1800.
Freytag, Gustav. German writer (1816-1895).
Letter, in own handwriting ( to his agent?), concerning the purchase
of a house. Wiesbaden, May 17, 1881.
Friedrich II (Friedrich the Great), King of Prussia (1712-1786).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to his brother Heinrich. Speaks
with resignation about his advanced age, about some great writers
whom he knows by their reputation. Meditates about people who,
despite their intellect, allow themselves to be carried away by
passions. Tells an anecdote: Officers of Marshall de Broglie in
reply to something he said suggested he wait until they had reached
his age, then they too would have become sensible, 1784.
Friedrich Wilhelm of Brandenburg (1640-1688).
The Great Elector letter, with signature, to the official church
warden at Ruppin, Krueger. Orders him to take into custody the
mentally confused vicar of Wildberg, Gottfried Prentzlau. Cologne
on the Spree, February 20, 1682. With embossed seal.
Friedrich Wilhelm I, King of Prussia (1688-1740).
Signed letter to the President von Katte of Magdeburg about von
Katte's dispute with an office colleague, von Krautt. Berlin,
December 29, 1723.
Friedrich Wilhelm II (1744-1797).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Voltaire. Expresses his admiration
for him. Congratulates him on his newest work, which includes
attacks on Holbach's System of Nature. He derives comfort from
the thought that Voltaire seems to believe in immortality. Potsdam,
Nov. 12, 1770.
Friedrich Wilhelm IV, King of Prussia (1840-1861).
Letter, in own handwriting, with signature: F.W.R. to the Aide-de-camp
Manteuffel. The King can receive visitors only on the 29th and
thus he instructs Manteuffel on no account to importune him with
King Leopold. Trier, June 27, 1852.
Gall.
Postcard from the field. 1870.
Gall.
Letter to a friend. July 20, 1860?
Gall.
Letter to a friend. 1890 (or 98).
Gallmeyer, Josephine.
Letter to H. Benedig, Director, in Vienna. July 2, 1876.
Gallmeyer, Josephine.
Letter. July 2, 1879.
Galsworthy, John. English author (1867-1933).
Letter, in own handwriting, of six lines wishing addressee and
group of Austrians happiness. Hampstead, London, December 6?,
1929.
Gavarni, Paul (pseudonym for Sulpice Chevalier) French graphic
artist (1804-1866).
Letter, in own handwriting, to his friend Duterey. Invites him
to come to a meeting at which steps will be discussed to be taken
on behalf of the unjustly sentenced Peytel. Paris, n.d.
Geibel, Emanuel. German poet (1815-1884).
Three poems, in his own handwriting, "Die Möwe flog zu Nest"
("The Sea-gull flew to the Nest"), "In diesen Frühlingstagen"
("In These Days of Spring"), and "Ach, wer hat es nicht erfahren"
("Oh, Who Hasn't Experienced It").
Geiger, Ludwig.
Letter, in his own handwriting, probably to Sanders. Berlin, June
21, 1888.
Genlis, Madame de. French writer (1746-1830).
Letter, written in her own hand, to the Empress. Paris.
Gervinus, Georg Gottfried. German historian (1805-1871).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to his publisher, Wilhelm Engelmann.
Frankfurt, 1838.
Gervinus, Georg Gottfried. German historian (1805-1871).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Wilhelm Engelmann from Naples.
July 15, 1838.
Girardi
ALs, no date
Girardin, Emile de. Billet
Letter in own handwriting, to M. Besté in Nancy. Thanks
him for relinquishing a claim and entitling him to get a newspaper.
Paris, February 22, 1881.
Gleim, Johann Wilhelm Ludwig. German poet (1719-1803).
A few verses, signed "Gleim" on laid paper. May 1799.
Godoy, Prince de la Paix.
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Germain Sarrut, the publisher
of Biographies des Hommes du Jour (Biographies of Men of the Day).
Paris, June 2, 1838.
Goethe, Ottilie von.
Handwritten ex libris in first edition of Jean Paul's Levana.
Gottsched, Johann Christoph. German scholar (1700-1766).
Copy, in his own handwriting, of a brief satirical epigram by
Cicero, probably for an album. Leipzig, April 18, 1755.
Gräter, Friedrich David. German publisher (1768-1830).
Editor of first professional journal dealing with German literature
Bragur (1791-93). Letter in own handwriting, about literature.
Gotha, April 18, 1815.
Gregorovius, Ferdinand.
Letter, in own handwriting, to an antiquarian bookseller concerning
purchases of books. Munich, December 18, 1882.
Gregorovius, Ferdinand.
Letter, in own handwriting, to an antiquarian bookseller. Sends
him a catalog of books which he himself would like to dispose
of. Munich, July 28, 1890.
Greif, Martin.
Poem, in his own handwriting. Obermais near Meran, May 1908.
Grillparzer, Franz. Austrian poet (1791-1872).
Poem for a friend on the occasion of her recovery (1853), "Zwei
Blüthen" ("Two Blossoms").
Grimm, Herman. German art and literary historian (1828-1901).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a female translator. Florence,
March 22, 1873.
Grimm, Herman. German art and literary historian (1828-1901).
Letter, in own handwriting, in which he personally guarantees
payment for the Goethe-Buch, "in majorem Goethei honorem." October
14, 1880.
Grimm, Wilhelm. German folklorist (1786-1859).
Announcement in Latin, in own handwriting, of his lecture in winter
on Freidank's Modesty. November 6, circa 1840.
Gundolf, Friedrich. German literary historian (1880-1931).
Postcard, in his own handwriting, to the bookstore Fock in Leipzig.
Complains that despite having ordered a book, he never received
it. Heidelberg, Nov. 6, 1926.
Gundolf, Friedrich. German literary historian (1880-1931).
Postcard from the field to Prof. Witte. Refers to the professor's
inquiry concerning his work on Goethe. In the field, Dec. 26,
1916.
Gundolf, Friedrich. German literary historian (1880-1931).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Will Scheller. Gives information
on works by Stefan George. Berlin, October 30, 1912.
Gutzkow, Karl. German writer (1811-1878).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a publisher concerning money
matters. Paris, July 13, 1857.
Gutzkow, Karl. German literary historian (1880-1931).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Dr. Franck in Vienna. April
6, 1840.
Hacklaender, F.W.
Letter of recommendation, in his own handwriting. Stuttgart, April
1, 1869.
Haeckel, Ernst. German zoologist (1834-1919).
Letter to Prof. Emilio Euratolo re Darwin and Virchow, Dec. 17,
1906.
Haeckel, Ernst. German zoologist (1834-1919).
Autograph (Saying by Goethe). Jena, March 28, 1907.
Haeckel, Ernst. German zoologist (1834-1919).
Photograph & illustrated postcard.
Hamerling, Robert. Austrian poet (1830-1889).
Letter, in own handwriting, to an unknown person. Sends him the
manuscript of a poem. Graz, July 20, 1885.
Hamp, Pierre.
Several dedications to M. Spingarn, in his own handwriting.
Hamsun, Knut. Norwegian author (1859-1952).
Letter, in own handwriting, to a lady concerning manuscripts.
August 20, 1891.
Harris, Frank. English writer (1856-1931).
Long dedication to a friend, in his own handwriting. Nice, 1924.
Hastings, Warren. English head of state (1732-1818).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a Mr. Wilkins, to whom he humorously
suggests when presenting him with a silver tea kettle to use the
old copper kettle for anything else but for water at breakfast.
Benares, 1784.
Hebbel, Christine. German actress, widow of dramatist Friedrich
Hebbel.
Letter deploring that she has few copies of Hebbel's original
manuscripts, 1892.
Heeringen, J. von (Herringen, J. von.) German general (1850-1926).
Christmas letter in which he writes about the conditions at the
front during WWI. December 1, 1914.
Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich. German philosopher (1770-1831).
A few aphorsims and mathematical equations noted down on the reverse
side of a letter to him.
Heigel, Carl Theodor.
Letter, in own handwriting, to an editor, whom he asks about his
thinking concerning a story of his, "Neues Leben " Munich, October
29, 1868.
Heine, Heinrich. German writer (1797-1856).
Dedication of Heine to Victor Hugo in the First Volume of the
first French edition of Reisebilder. Paris, 1834.
Henry IV, King of France (1553-1610).
Letter, with signature, to Privy Counsel Courandry (advisor to
the King). He wishes to be informed whether the Parliament now
had finally ratified his Edicts of Nantes. Wishes to have his
will executed without delay. Fontainebleau, July 2, 1609.
Herder, Johann Gottfried. German philosopher and poet (1744-1803).
Brief, in own handwriting, to an office or an official in Buchholtz
concerning Stola-fees. Ca. 1780.
Hessen, Ludwig V, Count (Landgrave) of.
Letter, signed, to a magistrate concerning the suppression of
the Fettmilch rebellion in Frankfurt and the apprehension of the
leader. Aschaffenburg, December 19, 1614.
Heymel, A.W.
Dedicatory poem, in own handwriting, to Else Countess Bethusy-Huc.
October 19, 1909.
Heyne, Christian Gottlob. German archeologist (1729-1792?)
Certificate, in own handwriting, for the student of Theology August
Beck from Gotha, confirming that Beck had attended his lectures.
Göttingen, Sept. 24, 1789.
Heyse, Paul. German writer (1830-1914).
Letter, in own handwriting, to Berthold Auerbach. Inquires what
Auerbach's experiences had been with an English woman-translator.
Munich, July 1, 1873.
Heyse, Paul. German writer (1830-1914).
Letter, in his own handwriting. July 28, 1893.
Hipper, Admiral Franz von. German naval officer (1863-1932).
Christmas wish, written in his own hand. December 3, 1916.
Hirzel, Salomon.
Letter, in own handwriting, to an unknown person with the Christian
name Wolf, to whom he had sent a birthday present as his godfather
and uncle. Leipzig, Sept. 11, 1872.
Holtzendorff, Admiral.
Christmas wish, written in his own hand. 1916.
Huch, Ricarda. German poet (1864-1947).
Letter, in her own handwriting, to Miss Jacoby. Jena, Sept. 1,
1940.
Hugo, Victor. French author (1802-1885).
Sketches, in own handwriting, for "Torquemada."
Hugo, Victor. French author (1802-1885).
Indicipherable letter, in own handwriting, to Mr. Didier. Paris,
July 1?, 1838.
Hugo, Victor. French author (1802-1885).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to the critic Nefftzer, on that
critic's review Of "Les Miserables" in Temps. Complains about
the poor reviews in the rest of the French press. Hauteville,
July 1, 1862.
Hugo, Victor. French author (1802-1885).
Letter, in his own handwriting. Paris, May 16, 1831. To Véron,
Directeur de l'Opéra.
Hugo, Victor. French author (1802-1885).
Handwritten autograph to Jules Claretie (1877).
Hugo, Victor. French author (1802-1885).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Paul de St. Victor. He thanks
this reviewer of the "Press" for his review "Travailleurs de la
Mer" ("Travelers on the Sea"). Very cordial letter. Hautville
House, Guernsey, March 17, 1866.
Humboldt, Alexander von. German naturalist and geologist (1769-1859).
Letter, in own handwriting, to a musician Edmund Neumann. Regrets
that in musical matters he had no influence with the King. The
chances for a musician were excellent at the court. Berlin, Dec.
21, 1849.
Huysmans.
Dedication to Marius Roux in Les Soirées de Médan.
Paris, 1880.
Ibsen, Henrik. Norwegian author (1828-1906).
Letter, in own handwriting, to the German publisher S. Fischer,
accepting offer of 9000 marks and approving attractive title page.
Oslo, July 8, 1897.
Irving, Henry. English actor (1838-1905).
Letter about subscription on "Fourth American Tour, 1893-94" letterhead.
Sept. 25, 1893.
Jacobi, Friedrich Heinrich. German philosopher (1743-1819).
Letter, in own handwriting, to a stranger to whom he sends a manuscript
to pass on. Gotha, November 13, 1817.
Jacobsen, Jens Peter. Danish writer (1847-1885).
Handwritten note, accepting an invitation.
Jacobsen, Jens Peter. Danish writer (1847-1885).
Billet, in own handwriting, without date, in which he accepts
an invitation for a luncheon on Monday.
Jaeckel, Ernst.
Letter, in own handwriting, to a Prof. Curatulo, Italian. Refers
to Darwin's letter, and explains, he would attack Virchow at the
imminent conference in Berlin. Jena, December 17, 1906. Two autographed
photos.
Jensen, Johannes Vilhelm. Danish writer and 1944 Nobel prize winner
(1873-1950).
Writes to Mr. Fischer about his travels to Germany and his invitation
by PEN to be guest of honor; literary matters; signed in full.
Copenhagen, April 12, 1926.
Jordan, Wilheim.
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a German publishing house concerning
discontinuance of the business relationship. Frankfurt, September
20, 1887.
Kaiser, Georg. German dramatist (1878-1945).
Letter, in own handwriting, to Otto Zerek. Regrets not to be able
to come. Grunheide, Thursday (1920s?).
Kaiser, Georg. German dramatist (1878-1945).
Letter to Mr. Weltmann. Thanks him for sending the January issue
of Literatur. Grünheide, Monday, n.d.
Karschin, Anna Luise. German poet (1722-1791).
Poem, in her own handwriting, to Councillor of the Consistory
Büsching of April 16, 1785.
Karschin, Anna Luise. German poet (1722-1791).
Poem, in her own handwriting, to Councillor of the Consistory
Büsching. May 4, 1785.
Klesl (Khesl), Melchior. Director of Privy Council, Vienna (1553-1630).
Long letter to a prelate about events in the Thirty Year's War.
Rome, April 25, 1626.
Klinger, Friedrich Maximillan von. German writer (1752-1831).
Long letter to a writer, in his own handwriting. Promises to intercede
on his behalf with the censorship authorities. May 7, 1810?
Klopstock, Johanna Elisabeth, widowed von Winthen.
Letter, in own handwriting, to a unknown person. Reports about
Klopstock's less than satisfactory state of health. Hamburg, October
6, ca. 1795.
Knebel, Karl Ludwig von. German poet and translator (1744-1834).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to his niece Henriette. Asks her
to tell Jean Paul to bequeath his cranium to posterity so that
it may be revered as a sacred memorial. Jena, January 10, 1815.
Knigge, Adolf Freiherr. German writer (1751-1796).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to his daughter Phillppine. Bremen,
December 2, 1790.
Köchel, Ludwig.
Letter, in own handwriting, about first editions of texts by Haydn.
Vienna, November 28, 1864.
Köchel, Ludwig.
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a friend concerning the librettos
of Haydn. Vienna, Nov. 28, 1874.
Koreff, D.F.
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Baron de Pfeil (?). Expression
of thanks for a gift. Paris, January 2.
Lafayette, Marie-Josèphe Marquis de. French statesman (1757-1834).
Letter, in own handwriting, to M. de Châteauneuf, author
of a Nepos-edition. Thanks him for his interest, but has no time
to answer his inquiries. La Grange, 29th Floréal (ca. 1795).
Lagerlöf, Selma. Swedish writer (1858-1940). Nobel Prize
1909.
Printed keepsake with photograph for her funeral. Facsimile signature.
1940.
Lamartine, Alphonse de. French poet (1790-1869).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Mrs. Schickler of June 22,
1869.
Lamormain, Wilhelm. Jesuit priest and confessor of Ferdinand II
(1570-1648).
Letter, handwritten in Latin, to the Bohemian Chancellor, Prince
Lobkowitz. Vienna, May 29, 1627.
Landauer, Gustav. German philosopher and socialist politician
(1870-1919).
Letter, in own handwriting, to Mr. Gab, whose poem he'll publish.
Discussion of Shaw, socialism. Hermsdorf near Berlin, October
6, 1910.
Lasalle, Ferdinand. German politician (1825-1864).
Collection of newspaper clippings.
Laube, Heinrich. German writer (1806-1884).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to an editor. Declines to have
excerpts from his autobiography preprinted.
Laube, Heinrich. German writer (1806-1884).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to an unknown politician on political
intrigues. Leipzig, August 3, 1849.
Laube? Handwritten letter, Wien, Jan. 23, 1884. With letter dated
March 26, 1899 from unidentifed Germanist.
Lavater, Johann Kaspar. Swiss poet, mystic, and writer on philosophy;
founder of the so-called science of physiognomy (1741-1801).
Souvenir pour des Voyageurs Chéris. Manuscript, Zürich
July 9, 1787.
Lavater, Johann Kaspar. Swiss poet, mystic, and writer on philosophy;
founder of the so-called science of physiognomy (1741-1801).
List, in his own handwriting, of the "General Rules" of Physiognomy,
with signature. Zürich, Nov. 9, 1796.
Lavater, Johann Kaspar. Swiss poet, mystic, and writer on philosophy;
founder of the so-called science of physiognomy (1741-1801).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Belmot Erlenbach, Sept. 9,
1800.
League of Nations.
Menu of a Journalist-Dinner for the Minister on the occasion of
the Locarno Conference. October 15, 1925. With handwritten signature
of the participants: Briand, Scialoja, Stresemann, Chamberlain,
Benesch, Graf Skrzynski.
Leixner, Otto von.
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Schwab concerning his financial
distress. Berlin, June 5, 1877.
Lenbach, Franz von. German portrait painter (1836-1904).
Letter, in own handwriting, to a "patron." Writes about Bismarck,
whom he is in the process of portraying for the Chancellor's Palace.
Friedrichsruh, February 17, 1896.
Leopold, Prince of Bavaria (1846-1930).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Professor Max Widmann. Expresses
his sympathy on the occasion of his son having been wounded. Versailles,
December 14, 1870.
Lewis, Sinclair. American writer (1885-1951). Nobel Prize 1930.
Dedication, in own handwriting, to Dr. Tuchmann.
Lichtenberg, Georg Christoph. German writer and physicist (1742-1799).
Letter, in own handwriting, to the candidate Georg Heinr. Holländer.
Comments on a review of Lavater's work in the General German Library.
On the visit of the Genevese geologist Jean André Deluc.
Quotes an epigram by Kästner relating to it. Göttingen,
Nov. 21, 1776.
Lindau, Paul. German writer (1839-1919).
Denies being Jewish on S. Schottländer letterhead. Berlin,
Sept. 29, 1880.
Lingg, Hermann.
In his own handwriting: introductory stanza of "Völkerwanderung"
("Migration of the German Tribes"). Munich, March 13, 1890.
Lissauer, Ernst.
Autographs in his books for the Bondys.
Locarno.
Autographed printed menu of a "Déjeuner de la Presse organisé
par L'Association Internationale des Journalistes ... Menu." With
eight original signatures of the attending ministers at the founding
of the League of Nations (Locarno-Conference) on verso, including:
Briand, Scialoja, Stresemann, Chamberlain, Benesch, Count Skrzynski.
October 15, 1925.
Louis XVI, King of France (1754-1793).
Order to pay into the till of the Queen 244 000 Louis. Handwritten
signature, countersigned by the financial administrator. Versailles,
August 30, 1789.
Louis XVIII, Louis-Stanislas-Xavier, King of France (1755-1824).
Certificate for an officer concerning his loyalty to the monarchy,
with handwritten signature and royal seal. Turin, April 30, 1794.
Louis-Philippe, French King of Citizens (1773-1850).
Signed notice to the Marquis d'Orvilliers concerning the beginning
of the conference in chambers. Paris, July 18, 1831.
Louÿs, Pierre. French novelist and poet (1870-1925).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a supplier.
Louÿs, Pierre. French novelist and poet (1870-1925).
Letter, in own handwriting, to Louis Loviot, whose excellent historical
style he acknowledges. Inquires whether he was in the train that
had an accident. Mentions the appendicitis of the daughter of
a friend of his. Tamaris (Var), August 15, 1910.
Ludendorff, Erich. Prussian general, WWI (1865-1937).
Letter to his biographer Otto Krack. Gives him directions how
he should be pictured. Refers to the destructiveness of the Schlieffen-Plan.
From the field, 1915.
Ludendorff, Erich. Prussian general, WWI (1865-1937).
Declines to give a contribution. From the field, March 31, 1916.
Ludwig I, King of Bavaria (1786-1868).
Letter to the King of Wuerttemberg (signed in his own handwriting),
whom he informs of the birth of a nephew, Munich, June 24, 1831.
Ludwig I, King of Bavaria (1786-1868).
Italian letter, in his own handwriting, to a mistress or a relative.
Report, in the style of a diary, on his stay at a spa. Signed
Ludovico, Brueckenau, 20th to 23rd of July, 1835.
Ludwig I, King of Bavaria (1786-1868).
Document in his own handwriting. Directs that (Frau) Privi Councillor
Weiland in Mannheim be drawn before her death and not be buried
in a state of apparent death. Munich, April 7, 1837.
Ludwig I, King of Bavaria (1786-1868).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a countess. Informs her that
for the time being he was not able to do anything for her nephew
(written in French). Munich, December 8, 1838.
Ludwig I, King of Bavaria (1786-1868).
Ten letters, in his own handwriting, to a "Beloved Caroline."
Letters, very friendly with regards to contents, mostly from holiday
resorts. From the period of February 5, 1841 to September 28,
1843.
Ludwig I, King of Bavaria (1786-1868).
In own handwriting: letter with envelope to Freifrau von Gleichen-Russwurm,
neé Schiller, of April 6, 1861.
Ludwig I, King of Bavaria (1786-1868).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a nephew whose attention he
draws to a few art objects at an art dealer's in which he would
be interested. Munich, June 8, 1864.
Ludwig, Otto. German poet (1813-1865).
Letter, in own handwriting, to Berthold Auerbach. Informs him
of the birth of a son. Dresden, January 12, 1854.
Macaulay, Thomas (Lord M. of Rothley).
English politician and historian (1800-1859). Letter in his own
hand. Expresses his thanks for a gift which he will consult frequently.
Albany, June 1, 1839.
Mann, Thomas. German writer (1875-1955).
Post card, in own handwriting, from Kandersteg. Reports that the
problem of his novel would soon be solved, but that all life problems
would be getting more and more difficult. June 22, 1952.
Mann, Thomas. German writer (1875-1955).
Letter, in own handwriting. Talks about Narrenweisheit,
America and his dangerous emotional state, about the unspeakable
tactlessness of the communists and their idiotic misuse of his
name; about the enthusiastic reception that antifascists find
in Switzerland. Erlenbach, December 28, 1952.
Mann, Thomas. German writer (1875-1955).
Letter, in own handwriting, from Erlenbach, with personal news.
Speaks about, among other matters, his conversation with the Pope.
Erlenbach, May 31, 1953.
Mann, Thomas. German writer (1875-1955).
Letter, in own handwriting. Complains about his mesquine house.
Considers moving close to the Chaplins. Complains about the poor
climate. Wants to go south. Talks about the intense work on Krull.
Erlenbach, December 28, 1953.
Mann, Thomas. German writer (1875-1955).
Letter, in own handwriting, to Feuchtwanger concerning critique
of Krull. Kilchberg, December 25, 1954.
Maret, Hugues (Hugo?) Bernard, Duke of Bassano. French Foreign
Minister (and close associate of Napoleon) (1763-1839).
Handwritten signature under a letter to a count whom he asks to
forgive the delay in issuing a passport. Kowno, June 30, 1812.
Maria Luisa von Bourbon. Daughter of Karl IV of Spain, wife of
Louis of Bourbon, of Toscana, later of Parma.
Letter, in own handwriting, to a friend. Tells her about her illness,
treatment with quinine, and recovery. Parma, August 6, ca. 1818.
Marie-Amélie, Queen of the French.
Letter, in her own handwriting, on family affairs. Neuilly, July
28, 1845.
Marmontel, Jean-Francois.
Autograph-Manuscript. Evaluation of a small work "Eloge de Jean-Jacques
Rousseau" ("Praise of Jean-Jacques Rousseau"). With views concerning
Rousseau (1791).
Mars, Anne-Francoise.
Letter in own handwriting about sales and business matters. To
the physician Braillard in Versaille.
Mascagni, Pietro. Italian composer (1836-1945).
Seven-page letter, in own handwriting, to his wife, Lina. Enthusiastically
describes to her the performance of "Cavalleria Rusticana," conducted
by himself, and about the honors shown him by the King, the Queen
and the public. Berlin, February 22, 1893.
Massmann, Hans Ferdinand. Germanist (1797-1874).
Letter, in own handwriting, to W. Reichel, whom he asks whether
the historian of literature Graff has sent him a manuscript. Berlin,
November 30, 1826.
Maupassant, Guy de. French author (1850-1893).
Letter, in own handwriting, to a friend. Apologizes for having
kept him waiting. No place, no date.
Maupassant, Guy de. French author (1850-1893).
Letter, in own handwriting, to his mother. Tells her about the
beautiful landscape of the spa where he is staying. Prepares a
short novel, leisurely, something quite different than Bel-Ami.
Informs her in detail about his health. Does not consider the
spa where he is the right one for him-he did not need invigorating
waters but calming, soothing treatment. He was putting on weight
despite physical activity. His father was busy painting and was
happy to have been congratulated by a paint supplier on possessing
such a great talent. He suffers from boredom. Will soon visit
his mother in Cannes. Chatel-Guyon, Saturday, probably 1886.
Maupassant, Guy de. French author (1850-1893).
Dedication to Marius Roux.
Mauthner, Fritz.
Letter of October 26, 1880 to an actress.
Maximilian I, Joseph, King of Bavaria (1756-1825).
Letter, in his own handwriting, mostly in French, to a nephew,
Hansjoerg. Thanks for good wishes for a wedding and controversy
surrounding the event. Nymphenburg, February 22, 1823.
Meier-Graefe, Julius.
Autograph of June 22, 1897.
Mérimée, Prosper. French writer (1803-1870).
One-page letter, with address, directed to the sculptor David
d'Angers. In the letter Mérimée transmits to David
an invitation from Madame Garnett, whom he met when visiting Mary
Clarke, friend of Claude Charles Fauriel, French critic, philologist
and historian (1812-1882). Madame Garnett is mentioned in Stendhal's
Souvenirs d'Egotisme. Sept. 27, 1828.
Meyer, Conrad Ferdinand. Swiss writer (1825-1898).
Card, in own handwriting, to Otto Brahm. Congratulates him enthusiastically
on having completed his Schiller-book. Kilchberg, December 6,
1891.
Meyer, Richard M.
Letter in his own handwriting to a colleague, in regard to literary
criticism.
Meyerbeer, Giacomo. German composer (1791-1864).
Letter, in own handwriting, to Gutzkow. Would like to introduce
him to Alexander von Humboldt and the Minister of Education Johannes
Schulze. Talks about the Cholera in Berlin. Baden-Baden, August
7, 1837.
Meyerbeer, Giacomo. German composer (1791-1864).
Letter written in his own hand to an unknown person. Returns music
and urgently requests the return of the piano score of the "Hugenotten"
(Huguenots). Paris, Jan. 21, 1837 (to M. Mangoldt).
Meyerbeer, Giacomo. German composer (1791-1864).
Letter in his own hand to M. Mangoldt. Regrets that a meeting
had not come to pass; arranges a new one. Paris, ca. 1840.
Michaelis, Karin. Danish writer (1872-1950).
Famous book The Dangerous Age (Women at the Age of Forty). Gave
shelter to Brecht in the 1930s. Letter to Mrs. Fischer. Has problems
with publisher and speaks of her friend, writer Peter Nansen.
August 31, 1911.
Michaelis, Karin. Danish writer (1872-1950).
Postcard (with sketch of girl) to a friend. Sends warm greetings.
Dec. 1933.
Michelet, Jules. French historian (1798-1874).
Note, in own handwriting. Informs Monsieur Amail that he had not
found him at home and suggests a Rendez-vous (written on the reverse
side of an invitation of D. Koenig, April 29, 1845.)
Molé, François René. And other great actors
of the Théâtre Français.
Letter personally signed, addressed to the Directoire Executif,
on the occasion of the Peace of Campo Formio, September 1797.
Mommsen, Theodor.German historian and 1902 Nobel Prize winner
(1817-1903).
Four pages and two inserts-all in own handwriting-of the draft
for the eighth chapter of the Roman History, Vol. I, Second Book
(1853).
Monroe, James. 5th President of the United States (1758-1831).
An official apology to the Marin Commission of the French Republic
for infringements on the part of American captains, promises to
make reparations. Paris, January 7, 1795.
Moscheles, Ignaz. Bohemian piano virtuoso, composer and teacher.
Lifelong friend of Mendelssohn (1794-1870).
Letter, in own handwriting, to a friend, Emil X. Tells him that
he had called on the editors of "Grenzboten" in order to place
the article on the "Prophets." Complains scornfully about the
slanderous attacks on Meyerbeer. Leipzig, January 9, 1851.
Müller, C.
Letter, in own handwriting, of this engraver of Weimar to Nikolaus
Meyer. Writes about his Goethe-portrait, for which the poet had
given him sittings. Weimar, September 15, 1817.
Müller, Gerhard Friedrich.
Leaflet (in Latin) in own handwriting. Addressed to a highly estimated
friend. Petersburg, April 21, 1757.
Murat, Joachim. French military leader; husband of Napolean I's
sister, Caroline, King of Neapel. (1767-1815).
Engraved battle scene. Paris, no date.
Murger, Henri. French writer (1822-1861).
Page 2 of a handwritten manuscript. It is about Maurice, a rich
young man who lives an empty life of pleasure and whom his parents
would like to send on a tour.
Murger, Henri. French writer (1822-1861).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a new dear friend; reminds
him that he had promised him a ... March 24, 18??
Nadar. French photographer.
Carte Postale. A portrait of Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880). Small
vintage toned photograph of the composer in fur jacket and spectacles
with printed white margins, the postcard is not used, unsigned.
Nansen, Peter. Danish writer (1861-1918)
Letter to Fritz Engel. Wrote and article about Gerhart Hauptmann;
Engel will have his "contribiution" in a few days, Oct. 29, 1912.
Napoleon III. Napoleon Louis Bonaparte, Emperor of France, nephew
of Napoleon I (1808-1873).
Billet, in his own handwriting, to the Empress. Brief, insignificant,
friendly report on his health. Adds that the sister-in-law, the
Duchess of Alba, had slept well.
Napoleon III. Napoleon Louis Bonaparte, Emperor of France, nephew
of Napoleon I (1808-1873).
Letter, in own handwriting, to the secretary of the Institute
Monglave. Thanks for having been member of the Institute. If Emperor
Napoleon received this title joyfully, how much more proud must
have been his nephew. Arenenberg, July 17, 1835.
Napoleon III. Napoleon Louis Bonaparte, Emperor of France, nephew
of Napoleon I (1808-1873).
Letter in own handwriting, to the Editor of the London Times.
He declines the responsibility for the Paris revolt and explains
that, if he were the heart and soul of a conspiracy, he would
share the danger with the others. London, Carlton House Terrace,
May 17, 1839.
Napoleon III. Napoleon Louis Bonaparte, Emperor of France, nephew
of Napoleon I (1808-1873).
Dedication, in his own handwriting, to a Lord Stuart de Rothsay,
1839.
Naubert, Christiane Benedicte.
Letter, in own handwriting, to Privy Councillor Rochlitz in Leipzig.
Writes about his works and about von Voss' sister. Naumburg, January
28, 1806.
Necker, Jacques. French Financial Minister; father of Mme. de
Staël (1732-1804).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a group of bankers. Paris,
June 5, 1789.
Nicolai, Friedrich. German writer (1733-1811).
Letter, in own handwriting, on a leaf in an album. Complains about
the decline in the German book trade. March 18, 1797.
Offenbach, Jacques. French opera composer (1819-1880).
Letter, in own handwriting, to a friend whom he invites to come
to Etretat where he would surely feel encouraged to work. Etretat,
August 21, 1870.
Offenbach, Jacques. French opera composer (1819-1880).
Letter, in own handwriting, to a critic, who had to review one
of his very latest operettas, La Fille du Tambour. Asks him to
be lenient with a very young composer who had just written his
one hundredth score, but, on the other hand, not to praise him
too highly, or he would write his one hundred first. Paris, about
1879.
Offenbach, Jacques. French opera composer (1819-1880).
Letter, in own handwriting, to a friend. Suggests they meet in
a coffee house. Paris, no date.
Orth, Johann. Archduke Johann Nepomuk Salvator.
Letter to his sister, Maria Luise Princess of Isenburg, on the
occasion of her mother's birthday. Vienna, December (?) 19, 1882.
Otto I, King of Greece, son of Ludwig I of Bavaria (1815-1867).
Handwritten draft of a letter to the literary historian Karadschitsch.
Expression of thanks for two literary works. Athens, April 6,
1842.
Pacheco, Nicolas.
Written in his own hand: A call-up of the troops of Toledo. July
28, 1809.
Palafox, José.
Letter, in his own hand, to Dr. Playfair in Pau. Bagneres, Aug.
1, 1825.
Perrault, Charles. French writer (1628-1703).
Letter, in own handwriting, in which it is stated that a financial
document of a certain Collin was good, yet not signed. Paris,
January 28, 1674.
Philipp IV, King of Spain (1605-1665).
Long letter to the Constable de Castilla Duque de Frias, Govenor
of Milan. Calls upon him to look after the welfare of an Alessandria
and Torona, which had been affected to an extraordinary degree
by the war. Signed "Yo el Rey," Toledo, November 5, 1639 (?).
With seal and envelope.
Philipp IV, King of Spain (1605-1665).
Expert opinion of the Royal Privy Councillor Arbona on litigations
concerning the water supply of Tortona. Fourteen-page-long document.
Milan, October 5, 1660.
Philipp IV, King of Spain (1605-1665).
Privilege for the Jew Lazarus, permitting him and his family to
stay on in Alessandria. Signed on the order of the King by Privi
Councillor Bossa. Milan, July 15, 1664.
Picard, Louis. And other great actors of the Théâtre
Français.
Letter personally signed, addressed to the Directoire Executif,
on the occasion of the Peace of Campo Formio, September 1797.
Pichegru, Charles.
Document with signature in own handwriting concerning request
for payment of Baruch Cerf Beer for horses delivered. Marginal
note of the military authority concerning lack of funds. Strasbourg,
ca. 1798.
Pichler, Caroline. German writer (1769-1843).
Letter to Mrs. Cherzy. July 24, 1839.
Pichler.
Unidentified manuscript biography about Pichler, 1843.
Rachel. (Rachel Vaillant?)
Quotation, presumably from Racine: Berenice, written in own handwriting.
Raucourt, Francois. And other great actors of the Théâtre
Français.
Letter personally signed, addressed to the Directoire Executif,
on the occasion of the Peace of Campo Formio, September 1797.
Raupach, Ernst. German dramatist (1784-1852).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Winkler, of June 15, 1826.
Raupach, Ernst . German dramatist (1784-1852).
Letter, in own handwriting, to the director how his play Tassos
Tod (Tasso's Death) should be performed. Berlin, March 12, 1834.
Régnier, Henri de.
Dedication, in his own handwriting, for Hallays.
Régnier, Henri de.
Dedication, in his own handwriting, to André Hallay.
Reichel, W.
Reimarus, Hermann Samuel. German theologian and philosopher (1694-1768).
Document in Latin, written in his own hand. Brief commentary to
his son on his life and his writings. Ca. 1750.
Reimarus, Hermann Samuel. German theologian and philosopher (1694-1768).
Engraving.
Renan, Erneste. French writer (1823-1892).
Letter, in own handwriting, to Comtesse de Loynes. Tells her about
his poor state of health; he would have himself taken to the railway
station the next morning in order to go to Hyères.
Rossetti, William Michael . English art critic, Assistant Secretary
to Board of Inland Revenue (1829-1919). (Brother of Dante Gabriel
Rossetti).
List of Contents to Mélange de Litterature etc. written
by a contemporary during the French Revolution.
Rossi, Ernesto. Italian actor (1830-1896).
Two biographies.
Rückert, Heinrich. (perhaps Friedrich 1788-1866).
Letter, in own handwriting, to the privi-archivist Möller
in Gotha, whom he asks for permission to use the archives. Jena,
June 13, 1850.
Sacher-Masoch, Leopold von. German writer (1836-1895).
Letter, in own handwriting, to a lady. First talks about her manuscript,
then provides her with introductions. Asks her to write in such
a way that his wife could not harbour any suspicion, suggests
a meeting and promises her a ticket at a reduced rate. Bruck an
der Mur, December 13, 1875.
Sade, Marquis de. French writer (1740-1814).
Letter, in own handwriting, to the agent Lion Ainé in Arles.
Complains that he had not received any cash. Does not wish to
accept any drafts. Prefers to come to Arles, "in order to settle
the matter." (Beginning of the nineties.)
Sainte-Beuve, Charles-Augustin. French writer (1804-1869).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Th. Carlier on literary coteries
and cliques. St. Melaine, July 29, 1835.
Sand, George. French writer; pseudonym of Lucile-Aurore Dupin,
baronne Dudevant (1804-1876).
Letter, in own handwriting, concerning corrections of a book.
Thanks the recipient for his accuracy. March 30, 1852.(Enclosed
a letter from Bérangers, Passy, Jan. 19, 1850, to Veneday,
about the barriers between Germany and France).
Sand, George. French writer; pseudonym of Lucile-Aurore Dupin,
baronne Dudevant (1804-1876).
Letter, in own handwriting, to the German Republican Jakob Venedey,
refers to a visit. From a stay in the country. Postmarked March
2, 18??.
Sand, George. French writer; pseudonym of Lucile-Aurore Dupin,
baronne Dudevant (1804-1876).
Letter, in own handwriting, to a M. Perrotin. Is very busy with
renting a house. Asks for his visit. (Saturday) 1850.
Sand, George. French writer; pseudonym of Lucile-Aurore Dupin,
baronne Dudevant (1804-1876).
Letter, in her own handwriting, to Cherubini.
Sardou, Lucien. French novelist (1831-1908).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a friend. Invitation to a visit.
Paris, ca. 1880.
Sardou, Lucien. French novelist (1831-1908).
Notes, in his own handwriting, on his play "Gismonda" with many
corrections (21 pages). Paris, 1894.
Sardou, Lucien. French novelist (1831-1908).
Typed notes after the original manuscript "Gismonda" by Victorien
Sardou (7 pages).
Sardou, Victorien.
Letter, in his own handwriting, to M. Cléry in Paris.
Schack, Adolf Friedrich, Graf von. German translator and poet
(1815-1894).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to an Excellency to whom he obsequiously
sends his poems. Munich, January 12, 1867.
Schack, Adolf Friedrich, Graf von. German translator and poet
(1815-1894).
Letter, in his own handwriting, on his stay in Italy, to a friend.
Naples, February 5, 1891.
Schäfer, Dietrich. German historian (1845-1929).
Warns against socialism. Oct. 15, 1922.
Scherer, Wilhelm.
Letter in own handwriting. Thanks him for something sent to the
library. Strasburg, July 6, 1876.
Scherer, Wilhelm.
Letter to Prof. Holland, in own handwriting. Tells a colleague
about an autograph of Bauernfeld somewhat soiled by the author
himself. Strasburg, July 18, 1876.
Scherer, Wilhelm.
Handwritten card to Professor Holland in Tübingen, whose
wishes for the New Year he warmly reciprocates. Strasburg, January
1, 1877.
Schlegel, August Wilhelm, von. German literary critic and linguist
(1767-1845). Letter, in his own handwriting, to an unknown individual.
He has talked in detail with General von Müffling about the
works of this unknown individual, and the general gave him the
best promises. (Monday morning)
Schlegel, August Wilhelm, von. German literary critic and linguist
(1767-1845).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Privy Councillor Schulze. Invites
him to his lectures. Friday, May 18.
Schlegel, August Wilhelm, von. German literary critic and linguist
(1767-1845).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a "beautiful friend" by the
name of Charlotte. Full of facetious literary gallantries. Signed
"Your devoted A.W. von Schlegel." Bonn, October 31, 1842.
Schlegel, August Wilhelm, von. German literary critic and linguist
(1767-1845).
Detailed letter, in own handwriting, to a privy Councillor, presumably
Heyne in Göttingen. Thanks him for the kind acceptance of
his Shakespeare. Asks him to draw the public's attention to this
Shakeapeare. Speaks about Lenz and his brother Friedrich. Relates
that Humboldt discovered an unknown Codex of Pindar and that he
was metrically translating Agamemnon of Aeschylus, "a difficult
undertaking" which, however, seemed to have turned out well! Jena,
September 20, 1797.
Schlegel, August Wilhelm, von. German literary critic and linguist
(1767-1845).
Engraving.
Schlegel, Friedrich von. German poet and philosopher; brother
of August Wilhelm v. Schlegel (1772-1829).
Letter, in his own handwriting. December 26, 1797.
Schliemann, Heinrich. German archeologist (1822-1890).
Letter, in own handwriting, to Mr. Ouvry, whom he thanks for congratulating
him on the birth of the little Agamemnon. London, April 7, 1878.
Schliemann, Heinrich. German archeologist (1822-1890).
Letter, in own handwriting, to Prof. Pyrne. Thanks him for his
New Year's wishes. Was overworked and had a vacation on St. Thomas,
San Domingo and Cuba. Athens, April 4, 1886.
Schliemann, Heinrich. German archeologist (1822-1890).
Misc. newspaper articles and illustrations.
??Schliemann, Heinrich. German archeologist (1822-1890).
Letter to Mr. Dewey, President of Association of ??
Schmidt, Erich. German literary historian. (1853-1913).
Brief letter, in his own handwriting, to an editor. Must decline
to have a manuscript published, since it already appears elsewhere.
Ca. 1885.
Schmidt, Erich. German literary historian. (1853-1913).
Letter in own handwriting to a nonprominent person whom he sends
a small Lessing item and to whom, he promises an autograph of
Wilhelm Grimm. Berlin, February 10, 1889.
Schmidt, Erich. German literary historian, founder of the Positivist
School. Director of the Goethe Archive in Weimar (1853-1913).
Manuscript of his Kleist edition with all introductions and notes.
Ca. 1900.
Schmidt, Erich. German literary historian. (1853-1913).
Letter, in own handwriting. Praises a book of that person. Berlin,
December (?) 24, 1909.
Schopenhauer, Arthur. German philosopher (1788-1860).
Ex libris in his own handwriting in Bacon's Opera Omnia.
Schopenhauer, Johanna. German writer and mother of Arthur Schopenhauer
(1766-1838)
Letter, in own handwriting to a Mr. Winder. Asks him to content
himself with an I.O.U. with her signature, because she would only
reluctantly impose upon Herrn V.G. It would be unlikely for her
to die by Christmas, and if she were to, her daughter, of age,
would certainly respect her mother's signature. Weimar, July 31,
1822.
Schröder, Sophie.
Letter in own handwriting to a lady friend to whom she sends playbills.
February 5, 1862.
Schubart, Christian Friedrich Daniel. German writer and musician
(1739-1791).
Four verses on Klopstock's "Messias", signed.
Schweickhardt, Archbishop Johann. Elector Archbishop of Mainz,
Erfurt and Cologne.
Letter with signature to a magistrate concerning the suppression
of the Fettmilchrebellion in Frankfurt and the imprisonment of
the leader. Co-signed by, Landgrave Ludwig of Hessen. Aschaffenburg,
December 19, 1614.
Scialoja, Vittorio . Italian statesman (1856-1933).
Signature on a menu. Locarno, October 15, 1925.
Scott, Walter Sir. Scottish poet (1771-1832).
Letter in own handwriting to a politician concerning the date
of a celebration to be given (26 August 1822).
Scribe, Augustin-Eugène. French dramatist (1791-1861).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Mme Dorus-Gras. Paris, ca.
1830.
Siddons, Sarah (née Kemble). English tragic actress (1755-1831).
Actress at Drury Lane, Covent Gardens, London.
Regrets that she is ill and not "up to the business of the night."
Signed in full with engraved portrait.
Sinclair, Upton. American writer (1878-1968).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Feuchtwanger on Tis Folly to
Be Wise and the French Revolution. Monrovia, CA., May 7, 1953.
Sinclair, Upton. American writer (1878-1968).
Letter, signed in his own hand, to Lion Feuchtwanger. Monrovia,
California, March 1953.
Skrzynski, Count A. Polish statesman (1882-1931).
Signature on a menu. Locarno, October 15, 1925.
Spanish manuscript:
"Description of Bilboa and Other Towns in Spain." Ca. 1800.
Spanish manuscript:
"Observations relating to the Declaration of Spain." January 22,
1771.
Spielhagen, Friedrich. German writer (1829-1911).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Auerbach. Berlin, May 23, 1883.
Stark, Alfred.
ALs 1882.
Strauss, Richard. German composer (1864-1949).
Autographed postcard to the music reviewer Paul Zschorlich. Tells
him that the program for "Heldenleben" was finished before the
composition. Regrets that the addressee had to endure the immature
prattle of Dr. Urban. Charlottenburg, February 21, 1902.
Strauss, Richard. German composer (1864-1949).
Dedication, in his own handwriting, to the publisher Bruno Cassirer.
Vienna, March 10, 1921.
Stresemann, Gustav. German statesman (1878-1929). Nobel Peace
Prize 1926.
Signature on a menu. Locarno, October 15, 1925.
Strindberg, August. Swedish writer (1849-1912).
Letter, in his own handwriting, obviously to a chaser of autographs.
Stresses that he is a Swede, not Norwegian, and that he had never
been asked for an autograph before. Lund, Sweden, July 16, 1898.
Strindberg, August. Swedish writer (1849-1912).
Letter in own handwriting to Carl Strecker. Thanks him for a book
about Renan, of whose works he admits to have not read any. Stockholm,
November 30, 1903.
Suarès, André.
Dedication, in his own hand, to Ed. Champion, April 14, 1916.
Suenzheim, Loew.
Letter, with signature, to the Emperor Karl VI. Dunning letter
concerning the advanced 20 000 Gulden (florins), so that he could
continue to extend loans.
Talma, François Joseph.
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a Count whom he asks for a
talk. Paris, April 13, 1820.
Tarkington, Booth. American novelist (1868-1946).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to his sister with a summary of
the contents of Monsieur Beaucaire.
Théâtre Français.
Personal signatures of the great French actors of the Théâtre
Français, among them François René Molé,
de Clarien François Raucourt, Louis B. Picard under letter
to the Directoire Executif de la Republique Française on
the occasion of the Peace of Campo Formio. September 1797.
Thiers, Adolphe. (1797-1877). French historian and first President
of the French Republic (1871-73).
An invitation to a friend. No date.
Tieck, Ludwig. German writer (1773-1853).
Long letter, in his own handwriting, to his publisher Max in Breslau
on publishing matters. Makes fun of the publisher's references
to Victoria Acarombona. Dresden, July 6, 1837.
Tischbein, Johann Heinrich Wilhelm. German painter (1751-1829).
27 lines with three sketches of a ram's skull and horns at the
bottom of the sheet.
Treitschke, Heinrich von. German historian (1834-1896).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Hans Delbrueck. September 28,
1884.
Tronchin, Th.
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Mme Charcot neé Achard.
Medical advice for her daughter. Geneva, August 26, 1758.
Vaillant, Jean-Baptiste, Marshal of France.
Briefly informs a friend, Paul, that he suffered some distress
in bed.
Valmore.
See Desbordes-Valmore.
Vollmoeller, Karl.
Dedication, in his own hand, for Kommer. Bern, November 12, 1917.
Voß, Johann Heinrich. German poet and translator of the
classics (1751-1826).
Letter, in own handwriting, to a lady, chiefly concerning the
translation of Byron which he had agreed to undertake, to please
Goethe. Heidelberg, February 18, 1822.
Voß, Johann Heinrich. German poet and translator of the
classics (1751-1826).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Bürger on his poems and
translations. Kutin, June 1, 1789.
Voß, Johann Heinrich. German poet and translator of the
classics (1751-1826).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to his publisher on the translation.
Voß, Johann Heinrich. German poet and translator of the
classics (1751-1826).
Letter to Wieland, Kutin, June 12, 1788. Detailed letter on his
translation.
Voß, Johann Heinrich. German poet and translator of the
classics (1751-1826).
Detailed letter to Meisner concerning "Die Odüssee." Otterndorf,
November 5, 1781.
Vulpius, Christian August. German writer (1762-1827).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to the Privy Councillor Nikolaus
Meyer concerning drawings which someone in Erfurt would sell at
a good price. Welmar, Nov. 3, 1801.
Vulpius, Christian August. German writer (1762-1827).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to the Privy Councillor Nikolaus
Meyer. Much gossip on political, literary and personal things.
Weimar, Aug. 20, 1802.
Vulpius, Christian August. German writer (1762-1827).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Privy Councillor Nikolaus Meyer.
Much gossip. "Nova from Weimar." Weimar, September 29, 1802.
Vulpius, Christian August. German writer (1762-1827).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to Privy Councillor Winkler. Sends
him a poem, "Der Traum" ("The Dream"). Weimar, Dec. 3, 1806.
Waagen (Waager?), Gustav Friedrich.
Letter, in own handwriting, concerning art historian and museum
matters. Berlin, September 19, 1861 (1865?).
Wachler, Ludwig.
Title page, introduction, and table of contents, in his own handwriting,
of his Handbook of the History of Old Literature, 1821.
Wachler, Ludwig.
Letter to a friend. Offers above all a work of his friend Passow
on gymnastics. Breslau, Jan. 31, 1818.
Wagner, Cosima (1837-1930).
Letter, in own handwriting. Lets it be known that her husband
does not give autographs anymore. Bayreuth, September 10, 1876.
Walpurgis, Maria Antonia. Electress of Saxony (1724-1780).
Leaf from a Book of Expenses, with own handwriting: "To the converted
Jewess Corassin....2 Thaler." Dresden, March 31, 1768.
Wilde, Oscar. English writer (1854-1900).
Letter, written in his own hand (in pencil), to Heron-Allen. Humorous
letter with expression of thanks for tickets for a lecture. London,
Chelsea, 1886.
Wilde, Oscar. English writer (1854-1900).
Pen sketch of Wilde by Kornman, ca. 1880.
Wildenbruch, Ernst von. German playwright (1845-1909).
In his own handwriting, prolog for a Shakespeare celebration.
Wilhelm II, Kaiser of Germany (1859-1941).
Patent for the Legislation-Councillor Johann Hermann von Rath
Sassnitz, on board of my yacht. Hohenzollern, July 28, 1895.
Wilhelm II, Kaiser of Germany (1859-1941).
A typed statement delivered to U.S. Senator Borah of the Senate
Committee on Foreign Affairs, signed with minor textual corrections
by Wilhelm regarding the issue of equality of the races, ca. 1914.
Wilhelm II, Kaiser of Germany (1859-1941).
Dedication-Autograph. Doorn, November 28, 1921.
Wolzogen, Alfred von.
Mozart's Don Juan, libretto - newly translated by Wolzogen and
Wendling. Manuscript with corrections by Wolzogen himself, in
his own handwriting.
Wolzogen, Ernst von. German novelist (1855-1934).
Dedication, in his own handwriting (1913), in Views and Prospects.
Zeller, Eduard. German philosopher and theologian (1814-1908).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to wife of Privy Councillor Bruns,
from Berlin, February 10, 1883.
Zeller, Eduard. German philosopher and theologian (1814-1908).
Photograph.
Zola, Émile. French author (1840-1902).
Letter, in his own handwriting, Maudon, April 24, 1881.
Zola, Émile. French author (1840-1902).
Letter, in his own handwriting, to a colleague. Declares that
he gladly accepts his dedication, but that he would not derive
any advantage from it, since he had few friends. Médan,
Aug. 27, 1882.
Zola, Émile. French author (1840-1902).
Calling card with brief expression of thanks, in his own handwriting.
Zola, Émile. French author (1840-1902).
Dedication, in his own handwriting, to Alphonse Daudet.
Zola, Émile. French author (1840-1902).
Letter in own handwriting to a writer. Requests that "the bearer"
be handed a copy of the booklet the addressee had just published.
Mentions two discussions whlch he had just published. Paris, August
30, 1865.
Zola, Émile. French author (1840-1902).
Letter to Vaughan, wants to meet him at the "Aurore," will bring
latest article on the affair "..." Dec. 20, 1900.
Zumalacarregni, General. French general.
Order of the day. Italy, January 18, 1834.
Zumalacarregni, General. French general.
Two documents.