Letters by nineteenth century women authors, 1851-1917.

Bentley, R. (Richard), 1854-1936

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Richard Bentley, last of the Bentley family of English publishers, conducted the family business for five years. In 1898, Bentley dissolved the firm and made over its stock and assets to MacMillan and Company. Bentley then became active in a range of professional, literary and charitable organizations including; The Royal Literary Fund, The Royal Meteorological Society and The Worshipful Company of Stationers. From the description of Papers, 1883-1934. (Temple University Libraries). ...

Bentley, George, 1828-1895

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English publisher and author. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [London], to [Joseph Bennett?], 1877 Apr. 28 and May 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270672280 Epithet: publisher and author British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000205.0x000027 ...

Fullerton, Georgiana, 1812-1885

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Lady Georgiana Fullerton, English novelist and philanthropist. From the description of Lady Georgiana Fullerton manuscript material : 1 item, ca. 1850 to 1885 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 369373474 ...

Rita, 1860-1938

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Richard Bentley and Son

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Richard Bentley (1794-1871) was born in London and attended St. Paul's school; in 1819 joined printing office set up by his brother Samuel; became partner of Henry Colburn, publisher of fashionable novels, 1829; after Colburn's departure, Bentley published Dickens' Oliver Twist; began Bentley's Miscellany in 1837, with first Charles Dickens and then W.H. Ainsworth as editor until it ceased publication in 1868; published a series of 127 volumes known as standard novels; retired 1867, after which ...

Aikin-Kortright, Fanny, 1821-1900

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Merrifield, Mary P. (Mary Philadelphia), 1804 or 1805-1889

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Grant, Courteney

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Alexander, Mrs., 1825-1902

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Jewsbury, Geraldine Endsor, 1812-1880

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English novelist. From the description of Autograph letters signed (8) : to Messrs. Chapman and Hall, 1844-1848. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270492308 Epithet: novelist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000268.0x00036d ...

Peard, Frances Mary, 1835-

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Duff, Henrietta A, author

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Kavanagh, Julia, 1824-1877

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Norton, Caroline Sheridan, 1808-1877

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British author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Catherine Dickens, [between 1842 and 1846]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270610489 From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Catherine Dickens, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270610487 English author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Mrs. Fonblanque, Thursday [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270610490 From ...

O'Keeffe, Adelaide, 1776-1855?

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Smith, Lucy Toulmin, 1838-1911

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Mathers, Helen, 1853-1920

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English novelist. From the description of Cherry ripe : autograph manuscript, [ca. 1878]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270639103 English author. From the description of Autograph letters signed : 6 Grosvenor Street, W., [London], to an unknown correspondent, 1870 July 10 with 3 undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270127075 ...

Carey, Rosa Nouchette, 1840-1909

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Rosa Nouchette Carey was a popular and prolific Victorian author. She is best known for her domestic novels which espoused her orthodox and conservative views and high Church principles. She also wrote short stories and religious essays. From the description of Rosa Nouchette Carey letters, 1868-1902. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 53943036 ...

Crosland, Newton, Mrs., 1812-1895

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Jay, Harriett, 1857-1932

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Betham-Edwards, Matilda, 1836-1919

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Sebastian, Anna.

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Bremer, Fredrika, 1801-1865

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Fredrika Bremer was an internationally-known Swedish writer and feminist. Her early domestic novels and travel writings were popular in Swedish and English, and her later novels, advocating the emancipation of women, influenced reforming legislation that advanced the status of women in Sweden. From the description of Fredrika Bremer letters, 1848-1859. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 49848570 Author. From the description of Fredrika...

Corelli, Marie, 1855-1924

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Marie Corelli was an enigmatic and compelling personality whose colorful personal life and fertile imagination made her the most popular writer of her time. The narrative drive of her stories, combined with exotic settings and passionate conviction, helped overcome the stylistic concerns of literary critics to make her and her writing a phenomenon of turn-of-the-century popular culture. From the description of Marie Corelli letters and postcards, 1894-1924. (Pennsylvania State Univer...

Montgomery, Florence, 1843-1923

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Mulock, Dinah, 1826-1887.

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Buxton, B. H. (Bertha H.), 1844-1881

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Macquoid, Katharine S. (Katharine Sarah), 1824-1917

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Epithet: wife of Thomas Robert Macquoid; novelist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000876.0x0002fa ...

Gift, Theo, -1889

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Montgomery, Sophia Florence.

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Hall, S. C., Mrs., 1800-1881

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Anna Maria Hall, née Fielding, Irish-born writer. From the description of Mrs. S. C. Hall manuscript material : 1 item, [ca. early 1850's] (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 666533041 Mrs. Cunningham was the wife of Allan Cunningham, Scottish poet and biographer of Robert Burns. From the description of Letter : to Mrs. Allan Cunningham, [between 1842 and 1860?] / Anna Maria Hall. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 36864744 I...

Cholmondeley, Mary, 1859-1925

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Riddell, J. H., Mrs., 1832-1906

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Author Charlotte Riddell was born in Ireland, and later emigrated to London. She began publishing novels and stories before her marriage, but debts incurred by her husband established her as the household's primary earner, and the ensuing pressure increased her literary output, possibly at the expense of quality. Remembered primarily for stories of the supernatural, she was also gifted at describing London's business and professional life. From the description of Charlotte Riddell le...

Broughton, Rhoda, 1840-1920

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English novelist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Joan Severn, [year unknown] Apr. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 761391398 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Oxford, to Joan Severn, [1914] Dec. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 761733685 From the description of Autograph letter signed with initials : Oxford, to Joan Severn, "Saturday" [year unknown] Oct. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 761733532 From the d...

George Routledge and Sons.

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Ponsonby, Emily, Lady, 1817-1877

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