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Simpson, Edward (1824-1888) Letter press book

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05911.16 Author/Creator: Simpson, Edward (1824-1888) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript Date: 14 January 1881 to 2 March 1886 Pagination: 1 v. : 165 p. ; 36 x 25 cm. Order a Copy

Commodore Simpson's letterpress book with blotter papers and original correspondence interleaved in chronological order.

Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888

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