Robert Louis Stevenson as a musician : letters, 1886.

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Robert Louis Stevenson as a musician : letters, 1886.

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Bound set of signed autograph letters by Stevenson to Miss Una A. Taylor concerning his musical attempts. Together with an original manuscript of a musical composition by Stevenson. Written at Bournemouth c. 1886.

1 v. (17 leaves) ; 29 cm.

Princeton University Library

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Princeton University Library

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