Holden, Edwin B. (Edwin Babcock), 1861-1906

Mormon in Kanesville, Iowa.

From the description of Letter, ca. 1850. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122322636

Edwin Babcock Holden was a member of the Grolier Club (a New York City bibliophile society), served on its council, and was president at the time of his death. He was an important book collector whose main interests centered around Americana, English literature, sixteenth and seventeenth century printed books, and French illustrated books. After Holden's death, his collections were sold at auction in sales conducted between 1908 and 1920.

From the description of Scrapbook of initial letters, [ca. 1900?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122602889