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Payn was born on Feb. 28, 1830 in Cheltenham, Glos, England; attended Eton, the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, and Trinity College, Cambridge (1849-54); wrote novels, including Lost Sir Massingberd (1864), A perfect treasure (1869), and By proxy (1878); became editor of Cornhill magazine (1883-1896); he died on Mar. 25, 1898 in London.

From the description of Papers, 1868. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 40722062

James Payn, an English novelist and editor, was born at Cheltenham, England. He contributed regularly to "The Illustrated London News", "Household Words" and "Chamber's Journal", and became editor to the latter. It was in the "Journal" that Payn published his most popular story L0ST SIR MASSINGBRED (1864). Some of his other popular productions are MARRIED BENEATH HIM (1865), CAROLYN'S YEAR (1868), BY PROXY (1878), and THE TALK OF THE TOWN (1885). In 1883 he became editor of "Cornhill Magazine" which included some of his publications such as a HANDBOOK TO THE ENGLISH LAKES (1859), MAXIMS BY A MAN OF THE WORLD (1869), SOME PRIVATE VIEWS (1881), and SOME LITERARY RECOLLECTIONS (1884), which was later published in several volumes.

William Morris Colles was an author's agent and the founder and managing director of Authors' Syndicate in London, England.

From the description of James Payn collection, 1864-1898 (bulk 1891-1894) (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 76954880 A.P. Watt (Firm) Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge), 1825-1900. Brackenburn, Calverley, Charles Stuart, 1831-1884, Colles, William Morris, 1855-1926. Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889. Emerson, R. D. H., Foyle, William Alfred, 1885- Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925. Harte, Bret, 1836-1902. Hunter, Rose & Company Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 Meredith, George, 1828-1909. Payn, James. Pym, Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915- Riviere & Son, Rogers, Henry Munroe, 1839-1937 Swain, Joseph, 1820-1909 University of Chicago. Library. University of Chicago. Library. Special Collections Research Center Payn, James, active approximately 1872, of Add MS 38733 Payn, James, 1830-1898 Colles, William Morris, 1855-1926. William Morris Colles papers, 1888-1928. Colles, William Morris, 1855-1926. William Morris Colles papers, 1888-1928. 2.5 linear ft. ( 6 boxes) Files dealing with publishers, the editing of manuscripts, serial rights, copyright, translation rights, financial accounts, and the like. Among the correspondents are A.P. Graves, Thomas Hardy, Frederick T. Jane, W.E. Norris, Alfred Ollivant, John Pendleton, William H. Rideing, Hall Caine, Prince Peter Kropotkin, Mrs. Belloc Lowndes, Douglas Sladden, and Mrs. Humphrey Ward. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge), 1825-1900. Correspondence : of Richard Doddridge Blackmore, 1877-1896. Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge), 1825-1900. Payn, James, 1830-1898, Denny, Charles, Isbister, Alexander Kennedy, 1822-1883, Marston, E. (Edward), 1825-1914, Correspondence : of Richard Doddridge Blackmore, 1877-1896. 9 items. The collection includes letters, notes, and cards to Alexander Kennedy Isbister, Edward Marston, and Charles Denny concerning the illustration and publication of Christowell. The collection also includes a letter to James Payn thanking him for his advice and mentioning Blackmore's garden. University of Virginia. Library Harte, Bret, 1836-1902. Letter to "My dear Mr. Payn" [manuscript], 1880 July 5. Harte, Bret, 1836-1902. Payn, James, 1830-1898 Letter to "My dear Mr. Payn" [manuscript], 1880 July 5. 1 item. Harte writes to James Payn thanking him for expediting Harte's "honorary membership" in a club; possibly the Rabelais Club. University of Virginia. Library A.P. Watt (Firm). A.P. Watt & Son correspondence, 1883-1917. A.P. Watt (Firm) A.P. Watt & Son correspondence, 1883-1917. 1 linear ft. (2 boxes) Mostly testimonial letters from satisfied clients of A.P. Watt, praising his services. Many of the letters were published in promotional brochures. Two of these books, COLLECTION OF LETTERS ADDRESSED TO A.P. WATT BY VARIOUS WRITERS (London, 1893) & LETTERS ADDRESSED TO A.P. WATT (London, 1894), are included in the collection. There were other editions published in 1889, 1898, 1899, 1924, 1929, etc. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries Payn, James, 1830-1898. Married beneath him : manuscript, [1865]. Payn, James, 1830-1898. University of Chicago. Library. Special Collections Research Center. University of Chicago. Library. Married beneath him : manuscript, [1865]. 1 v. ; 29 x 23 cm. Payn's autograph draft, with revisions. Texas Christian University Payn, James, 1830-1898. Mirk Abbey : manuscript, 1866. Payn, James, 1830-1898. University of Chicago. Library. University of Chicago. Library. Special Collections Research Center Mirk Abbey : manuscript, 1866. 7 v. ; 23 x 18 cm. Payn's original autograph draft of the novel with many corrections and deletions throughout. Lacks the first 130 leaves. Texas Christian University Payn, James, 1830-1898. Married beneath him : manuscript, [ca. 1865]. Payn, James, 1830-1898. University of Chicago. Library. Special Collections Research Center. University of Chicago. Library. Married beneath him : manuscript, [ca. 1865]. 3 v. ; 24 x 19 cm. One notebook containing a fragment of Payn's original autograph draft of Married beneath him. The second and third notebooks contain original autograph drafts for unidentified works by Payn. All notebooks have many corrections and deletions throughout. Texas Christian University Payn, James, 1830-1898. Autograph letter signed : London, to an unidentified recipient, [1869]. Payn, James, 1830-1898. Autograph letter signed : London, to an unidentified recipient, [1869]. 1 item (2 p.) ; 17.9 cm. Alerting him to a notice in the Saturday Review of his work Found Dead, hoping the book will be sent to other papers, and looking for proofs of A Perfect Treasure. Pierpont Morgan Library. Payn, James, 1830-1898. Autograph letter signed : London, to an unidentified recipient, [no year] May 8. Payn, James, 1830-1898. Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915- Autograph letter signed : London, to an unidentified recipient, [no year] May 8. 1 item (3 p.) ; (12mo) Pierpont Morgan Library. Payn, James, 1830-1898. James Payn collection, 1864-1898 (bulk 1891-1894) Payn, James, 1830-1898. Colles, William Morris, 1855-1926. James Payn collection, 1864-1898 (bulk 1891-1894) .20 linear ft. (1 half-size archival box) Consists of one hundred and twenty two letters from Payn to William Morris Colles concerning the possible sale of his stories and books. Princeton University Library Payn, James, 1830-1898. Married beneath him : manuscript, [ca. 1865]. Payn, James, 1830-1898. University of Chicago. Library. Special Collections Research Center. University of Chicago. Library. Married beneath him : manuscript, [ca. 1865]. 3 v. ; 24 x 19 cm. One notebook containing a fragment of Payn's original autograph draft of Married beneath him. The second and third notebooks contain original autograph drafts for unidentified works by Payn. All notebooks have many corrections and deletions throughout. University of Chicago Library Payn, James, 1830-1898. Patient kitty : manuscript, [18--]. Payn, James, 1830-1898. University of Chicago. Library. Special Collections Research Center. University of Chicago. Library. Patient kitty : manuscript, [18--]. 1 v. ; 23 x 19 cm. Payn's original autograph draft of the novel with many corrections and deletions throughout. University of Chicago Library Payn, James, 1830-1898. Papers, 1868. Payn, James, 1830-1898. Papers, 1868. 1 box (0.5 linear ft.) Collection consists of original holograph manuscripts of Payn's novels Blondel parva, Carlyon's years (lacking chapters 15-20), and Bentinck's Tudor (labelled "One of the family"). University of California, Los Angeles Payn, James, 1830-1898. Autograph letter signed : London, to Pym, "Tuesday" [n.d.]. Payn, James, 1830-1898. Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915- Pym, Autograph letter signed : London, to Pym, "Tuesday" [n.d.]. 1 item (1 p.) ; (12mo) Pierpont Morgan Library. Calverley, Charles Stuart, 1831-1884,. Autograph letter signed from Charles Stuart Calverley, Hyde Park, London, to James Payn [manuscript], 1884 January 3. Calverley, Charles Stuart, 1831-1884, Payn, James, 1830-1898 Autograph letter signed from Charles Stuart Calverley, Hyde Park, London, to James Payn [manuscript], 1884 January 3. 1 item. Folger Shakespeare Library Payn, James, 1830-1898. In peril and privation : manuscript, [ca. 1885]. Payn, James, 1830-1898. University of Chicago. Library. Special Collections Research Center. University of Chicago. Library. In peril and privation : manuscript, [ca. 1885]. 15 v. ; 24 x 19 cm. Payn's original autograph draft of the novel with many corrections and deletions throughout. University of Chicago Library Payn, James, 1830-1898. By proxy : autograph manuscript, [ca. 1877]. Payn, James, 1830-1898. Brackenburn, Foyle, William Alfred, 1885- Riviere & Son, By proxy : autograph manuscript, [ca. 1877]. 1 item (539 p. in 2 v.) ; manuscript p. 23.3 cm.; binding 24.1 cm. A working manuscript, written in pen and pencil, written principally on rectos of 539 sheets, but with extensive notes and additions on versos as well. With a 12-leaf notebook bound in at the end, with "By Proxy" and "Addenda" written on first p. Pierpont Morgan Library. Meredith, George, 1828-1909. Autograph letter signed : Box Hill, Dorking, to James Payn, 1891 Oct. 30. Meredith, George, 1828-1909. Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915- Payn, James, 1830-1898, Autograph letter signed : Box Hill, Dorking, to James Payn, 1891 Oct. 30. 1 item (3 p.) ; (12mo) Pierpont Morgan Library. Payn, James, 1830-1898. In peril and privation : manuscript, [ca. 1885]. Payn, James, 1830-1898. University of Chicago. Library. Special Collections Research Center. University of Chicago. Library. In peril and privation : manuscript, [ca. 1885]. 15 v. ; 24 x 19 cm. Payn's original autograph draft of the novel with many corrections and deletions throughout. Texas Christian University Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925. H. Rider Haggard letters, 1886-1915. Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925. Bristol, Frederick William John Hervey, Marquess of, 1834-1907, D'Abernon, Edgar Vincent, Viscount, 1857-1941, Payn, James, 1830-1898, H. Rider Haggard letters, 1886-1915. 4 items. The collection contains four letters. Haggard writes to Mr. [James] Payn, editor of Cornhill magazine, 25 Oct., no year given [1886], thanking him for his praise of King Solomon's mines and agreeing to contribute to the magazine; to Dear Sir, 17 Oct. 1891, saying that he has already sent his "New Year's greeting to the women of America" through The ladies' home journal; to Lord Bristol, 13 Sept. 1906, recommending Dr. Bright, a clergyman; to My Dear [Lord] d'Abernon, 20 Dec. 1915, about the British Colonial Institute offer to Haggard to travel to Australia to inquire about land settlements for servicemen after World War I. Pennsylvania State University Libraries Payn, James, 1830-1898. James Payn collection, 1870-1893. Payn, James, 1830-1898. James Payn collection, 1870-1893. 4.0 linear ft. (10 boxes) Holograph versions of writings by Payn: "At Her Mercy", "The Best of Husbands", "The Canon's Ward", "A Grape from a Thorn", "Gwendoline's Harvest", "Less Black Than We Are Painted", "The Luck of the Darrells", "Not Wooed But Won", "Thicker Than Water", and "Walter's Word." Also includes eight letters from Payn to Mr. and Mrs. Bompas regarding the editing of a book by Frank Buckland, and nine letters from Payn to unidentified recipients. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Payn, James, 1830-1898. The isle in the Pacific : manuscript, [18--]. Payn, James, 1830-1898. University of Chicago. Library. Special Collections Research Center. University of Chicago. Library. The isle in the Pacific : manuscript, [18--]. 6 v. ; 24 x 19 cm. Payn's original autograph draft of the novel with many corrections and deletions throughout. Texas Christian University Payn, James, 1830-1898. James Payn collection, 1870-1893. Payn, James, 1830-1898. James Payn collection, 1870-1893. 4.0 linear ft. (10 boxes) Holograph versions of writings by Payn: "At Her Mercy", "The Best of Husbands", "The Canon's Ward", "A Grape from a Thorn", "Gwendoline's Harvest", "Less Black Than We Are Painted", "The Luck of the Darrells", "Not Wooed But Won", "Thicker Than Water", and "Walter's Word." Also includes eight letters from Payn to Mr. and Mrs. Bompas regarding the editing of a book by Frank Buckland, and nine letters from Payn to unidentified recipients. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Payn, James, 1830-1898. Patient kitty : manuscript, [18--]. Payn, James, 1830-1898. University of Chicago. Library. Special Collections Research Center. University of Chicago. Library. Patient kitty : manuscript, [18--]. 1 v. ; 23 x 19 cm. Payn's original autograph draft of the novel with many corrections and deletions throughout. Texas Christian University Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889. Autograph letter signed : London, to James Payn, 1882 July 5. Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889. Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915- Payn, James, 1830-1898, Autograph letter signed : London, to James Payn, 1882 July 5. 1 item (4 p.) ; (12mo) Pierpont Morgan Library. Letters from various correspondents, 1864-1915. Swain, Joseph, 1820-1909, recipient. Letters from various correspondents, 1864-1915. 1 box (.5 linear ft) Letters to British wood-engraver Joseph Swain concerning his engravings. Houghton Library Hunter, Rose & Company. Hunter, Rose & Company collection, 1871-1879. Hunter, Rose & Company Hunter, Rose & Company collection, 1871-1879. .20 linear ft. (1 half-size archival box) Consists of correspondence, documents and letters relating to the Canadian publishers Hunter, Rose & Company and their associated companies such as Belford Bros. Princeton University Library Andrew Lang papers, 1811-1971. Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912. Andrew Lang papers, 1811-1971. 1 box and 9 volume (1 linear ft.) Correspondence and manuscripts of the Scottish writer Andrew Lang. English Houghton Library Payn, James, 1830-1898. Mirk Abbey : manuscript, 1866. Payn, James, 1830-1898. University of Chicago. Library. Special Collections Research Center. University of Chicago. Library. Mirk Abbey : manuscript, 1866. 7 v. ; 23 x 18 cm. Payn's original autograph draft of the novel with many corrections and deletions throughout. Lacks the first 130 leaves. University of Chicago Library Payn, James, 1830-1898. The isle in the Pacific : manuscript, [18--]. Payn, James, 1830-1898. University of Chicago. Library. Special Collections Research Center. University of Chicago. Library. The isle in the Pacific : manuscript, [18--]. 6 v. ; 24 x 19 cm. Payn's original autograph draft of the novel with many corrections and deletions throughout. University of Chicago Library Payn, James, 1830-1898. Autograph letter signed : London, to an unidentified recipient, [1892] Sept. 15. Payn, James, 1830-1898. Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915- Autograph letter signed : London, to an unidentified recipient, [1892] Sept. 15. 1 item (1 p.) ; (12mo) Pierpont Morgan Library. William Morris Colles Papers, 1888-1928. Colles, William Morris, 1855-1926. William Morris Colles Papers, 1888-1928. 2.5 linear ft (6 document boxes) English Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library Rogers Memorial Collection: Papers of James R. Osgood and A. V. S. Anthony, 1853-1912. Rogers, Henry Munroe, 1839-1937, collector. Rogers Memorial Collection: Papers of James R. Osgood and A. V. S. Anthony, 1853-1912. 5 boxes (2.5 linear ft.) Primarily letters sent to the Boston publisher James R. Osgood and his associate A. V. S. Anthony. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University Payn, James, 1830-1898. The Clyffards of Clyffe : manuscript, [1866] Payn, James, 1830-1898 University of Chicago. Library. University of Chicago. Library. Special Collections Research Center The Clyffards of Clyffe : manuscript, [1866] 10 v. : ; 23 x 18 cm. Payn's autograph draft, includes extensive revisions. Texas Christian University Payn, James, 1830-1898. Autograph, [18--]. Payn, James, 1830-1898. Autograph, [18--]. 1 fragment. Texas Christian University Payn, James, 1830-1898. Stories : manuscript, [1866] Payn, James, 1830-1898 University of Chicago. Library. University of Chicago. Library. Special Collections Research Center Stories : manuscript, [1866] 14 v. : ; 21 x 23 cm. Payn's autograph drafts of various stories. Texas Christian University Payn, James, 1830-1898. Blondel parva : manuscript, [ca. 1868] Payn, James, 1830-1898. Emerson, R. D. H., Blondel parva : manuscript, [ca. 1868] [1], 309 leaves, bound ; 24 cm. Houghton Library A. P. Watt & Son, 1883-1917. A. P. Watt & Son, 1883-1917. 1 linear ft. (240 items in 2 boxes). English Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library