Autograph letter signed from P.K. Foley, Portland, Maine, to William Winter [manuscript], 1894 December 28.

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Autograph letter signed from P.K. Foley, Portland, Maine, to William Winter [manuscript], 1894 December 28.

Concerning Foley's work on compiling a bibliography of the principal American authors of the 19th century.

2 leaves ; 20 x 13 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7974196

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Young, Robert, 1927-2008

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Foley, Patrick Kevin, 1856-1937

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Patrick Kevin Foley (1856-1937) was born in Ireland and came to the United States in 1881. He started as a travelling book salesman and later became a general agent for subscription book houses. He developed into a bibliographical expert and a great antiquarian bookseller, starting in business in 1896. His knowledge of New England authors was considerable and in 1897 he published American Authors, 1795-1895. A Bibliography of First and Notable Editions Chronologically Arranged with Notes. Foley ...

Winter, William, 1836-1917

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American drama critic. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Tompkinsville (Staten Island, N.Y.), 17 April 1886, to Mrs. Tracy, 1886 Apr. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270679284 Massachusetts native William Winter graduated from Harvard law school, but began his career as a journalist. He wrote for numerous journals before securing a position as drama critic at the New York Tribune. In addition to being one of the most influential critics of his day, ...