Autograph letter signed : to Belle Greene, 1912 June 9.

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Autograph letter signed : to Belle Greene, 1912 June 9.

Saying he is now working on list of Murray books. Discusses Huth sale, sends copy of Olschki's letter about the Dante and comments. Says Pierpont Morgan gave him 'Bunyan' copy of Fox's Book of Martyrs to send by the Corsair and discusses its purchase very forcefully. Considers signature not a forgery but not necessarily the Bunyan's.

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Greene, Belle da Costa, 1883-1950

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Belle da Costa Greene (December 13, 1883 – May 10, 1950) was the librarian to J. P. Morgan. After Morgan's death in 1913, Greene continued as librarian under his son, Jack Morgan. In 1924 the private collection was incorporated by the State of New York as a library for public uses, and the Board of Trustees appointed Greene first director of the Pierpont Morgan Library. Born Belle Marion Greener in Washington, D.C., Greene grew up there and in New York City. Her biographer Heidi Ardizzone lis...

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