Bertrand Bronson miscellany, 1789-1931, n.d.

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Bertrand Bronson miscellany, 1789-1931, n.d.

Item 1: A.L.S. from Joseph Ritson, 17 Septem[be]r 1789, to Mr. Ayre; Item 2: T.L.S. from R. W. Chapman (British bibliographer) to B. Bronson, 31 December 1931. Item 3: Explanatory note, undated, in hand of Bertrand H. Bronson, discussing provenance of items 1 & 2.

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