Letters to John Sartain, 1862, n.d.

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Letters to John Sartain, 1862, n.d.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155868001

This collection, in 2 folders, contains 7 letters concerning the sale of many of Mary Balmanno's books and some Shakespearian memorabilia. Some of the relics made their way into the collection of Horace Howard Furness. Also included are three undated booklists with prices, one of "Shakespeariana."

10 items (12 leaves)

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6889760

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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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 ...

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 ...