Joseph LeConte collection, 1890-1911.

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Joseph LeConte collection, 1890-1911.

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The collection consists of a copy of Henry William Herbert's "Frank Forester's Sporting Scences and Characters," inscribed on the fly leaf "To Willie LeConte from Sid [Sidney Lanier]." Two v. in one. 1857. The back cover and spine are missing, and the bottoms of most of the pages are torn away. There is also 1 set of apothecary's scales and weights that once belonged to Joseph LeConte, and 1 scrapbook of obituaries and other clippings.

3 items (0.1 linear ft.)

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