Locker-Lampson, Frederick, 1821-1895

British poet.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rowfant, Crawley, to Jeannette L. Gilder, 1884 Oct. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 644685614

From the description of Doctor Oliver W. Holmes : autograph poem signed : [London?], 1884 Aug. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 644709797

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to the editors of The Critic [Jeannette L. and Joseph B. Gilder], 1884 Aug. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270591767

Epithet: formerly Locker; poet

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000569.0x000193

Frederick Locker-Lampson was an English poet and bibliophile best known for the numerous editions of his London lyrics which appeared between 1857 and 1909. In 1883 the Book Fellow's Club of New York City, a small informal group of bibliophiles, published an edition of London lyrics with the poet's approval. One member of the group, Valentin A. Blacque, then commissioned drawings from English illustrators to be made directly onto the sheets of his large paper copy of this Book Fellow's edition and secured Locker-Lampson's help in working with the illustrators.

From the description of Letters to Frederick Locker-Lampson from Valentin A. Blacque and others, 1887-1890. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122530631

Frederick Locker-Lamson was a British poet.

From the description of Letters : from various correspondents, 1853-1890. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79463949

Frederick Locker-Lampson was a well-known bibliophile, anthologist, and poet. A prominent member of London literary society, his light verse was quite popular in its day. He is best remembered for the impressive and remarkable collection of books he accumulated, a hobby which developed into one of the most famous and respected private libraries in England.

From the description of Frederick Locker-Lampson letter to R.H. Stoddard, 1882 May 25. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 51989844

English poet, best known for the editions of his London lyrics published between 1857 and 1909. Artist Richard Doyle illustrated selections from the Lyrics for an edition published by the firm of Edward Moxon & Co. as part of the "Miniature poets" series, and George Cruikshank made some drawings for other editions. Kate Greenaway, Henry S. Marks and others designed bookplates for Locker-Lampson.

From the description of Album of drawings illustrating London lyrics : and bookplate designs, [ca. 1865-1891]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122602895

English poet and book collector best known for the various editions of his London lyrics published between 1857 and 1909. After the death of his father-in-law in 1884, Frederick Locker assumed the name "Lampson" and resided mainly at his estate, Rowfant in Sussex.

From the description of Album of reviews of London lyrics, 1868-1878. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122577051

English man of letters and poet.

From the description of Manuscript catalog of his book collection : London, [188-]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 664705979

Locker-Lampson was an English poet and bibliophile, best known for the various editions of his London lyrics published between 1857 and 1909. In 1883 the Book Fellow's Club of New York City, an informal group of half-a-dozen bibliophiles, published an edition of London lyrics with the poet's approval. Book Fellow Valentin A. Blacque, a business man and amateur artist, created an extra-illustrated copy of this edition for himself.

From the description of London lyrics : album of illustrations and letters relating to an extra-illustrated copy, 1883. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122530628

Locker-Lampson was an English poet and book collector.

From the description of Locker-Lampson, Warburg, Grimson autograph album, 1552-1890. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612759268

From the guide to the Locker-Lampson, Warburg, Grimson autograph album, 1552-1890., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Poet.

From the description of Letters of Frederick Locker-Lampson and sons, 1876-1926. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71014953

Frederick Locker-Lampson (1821-1895) was an English bibliophile and poet. Born Frederick Locker, he merged his surname with that of his second wife, Hannah Jane Lampson, in 1885. He was active in literary circles, a popular host, and acquainted with many noted authors of the time including Thomas Carlyle, Charles Dickens, Leigh Hunt, and others, as well as the illustrators Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway.

From the guide to the Frederick Locker Letters, 1831-1856, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

Frederick Locker-Lampson (1821-1895) was a poet and man of letters. He began his career in government service, but retired from his Admiralty post in 1850 when he married Lady Charlotte Christian Bruce, daughter of the 7th Earl of Elgin. His best-known work was London Lyrics (1857); his literary friends included Alfred Tennyson, Robert Browning, William Thackeray, Anthony Trollope, and George Eliot.

From the description of Frederick Locker-Lampson correspondence, circa 1780-1897. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702194936

English poet and collector.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to W.C. Bennett, 1861 Apr. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270590747

From the description of To J.R. Lowell : autograph poem and appended note signed : to J.B. Gilder. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270593307

From the description of Autograph letters signed (5) : [London] and Crawley, Sussex, to W.A. Knight, 1883 Apr. 10-1888 Apr. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270591800

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rowfant Crawley, Sussex, to a Miss Stephenson, 1883 Nov. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270591190

Frederick Locker-Lampson was a well-known bibliophile, anthologist, and poet. A prominent member of the London literary society, his light verse was quite popular in its day. He is best remembered for the impressive and remarkable collection of books he accumulated, a hobby which developed into one of the most famous and respected private libraries in England.

From the description of Frederick Locker-Lampson letter to Walter Chalmers Smith, 1872 April 15. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 60678013