Robert Balmanno correspondence, 1852-1868.

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Robert Balmanno correspondence, 1852-1868.

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Collection consists of letters from Balmanno to John Sartain, engraver of Philadelphia, Pa., relating to Balmanno's collection of books and engravings, attempts to publish his wife Mary Balmanno's book Pen and Pencil, and various literary and artistic matters.

.08 linear foot (1 folder)

Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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Sartain, John, 1808-1897

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Engraver, portrait and miniature painter John Sartain was born in London in 1808 and moved to the United States in 1830 after a seven year apprenticeship to London engraver John Swaine. Besides his banknote and portrait engraving, Sartain was noted for his magazine engravings. In 1849 he began his own magazine, entitled Sartain's Union Magazine of Letters and Art, but ceased its publication three years later due to financial troubles. Sartain was also the director of the Pennsylvania Academy of ...

Balmanno, Robert, 1780-1861

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Secretary, Artists Benevolent Fund, London, England. From the description of Papers, 1822-1859. (Washington State University). WorldCat record id: 29852942 English bibliophile and art collector in U.S. Employee of the Brooklyn Customs House. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Brooklyn, to George P. Putnam, 1852 Oct. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270622087 Robert Balmanno was an author and collector of engravings and autographs. He mov...

Balmanno, Mary, 1802-1875

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Mary Balmanno was an English writer, editor, and illustrator, who settled in New York with her literary husband, Robert Balmanno. John Sartain, an engraver and publisher, was associated with Graham's Magazine to which Robert Balmanno contributed. From the description of Letters to John Sartain, 1862, n.d. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155868001 ...