Correspondence of Édouard François André 1886-1905.

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Correspondence of Édouard François André 1886-1905.

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The Édouard André Letters (1886-1905) reflect the decision of Charles Sprague Sargent to have the illustrations of "Silva of North America" engraved and printed in Paris. André the famous French Landscape Designer, did Sargent the personal favor of arranging, negotiating, and supervising these Silva engravings. The letters include the details of these transactions, and reveal a strong kinship based on their mutual respect for each other's writings and significant contributions to horticulture.

ca. 1 linear ft.

Harvard University, Arnold Arboretum, Horticultural Library, Jamacia Plain

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Arnold Arboretum

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Sargent, Charles Sprague, 1841-1927

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