Letters to Sir Samuel Egerton Brydges, 1812-1829.

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Letters to Sir Samuel Egerton Brydges, 1812-1829.

Approximately ninety ALS in two volumes written by Wrangham to Brydges between 1812, not long after they became acquainted, and 1829. Subjects of the letters include mutual interests of genealogy, writing, publishing (particularly Brydges' private press, Lee Priory), book collecting, and the Roxburghe Club.

2 v. (in 1 box); 28 cm. and smaller.

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Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872

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English antiquary and collector. He began collecting while at Rugby School and Oxford. On inheriting his father's estate at Middle Hill in Worcestershire, Phillipps embarked on a career of collecting manuscripts and books. His collection of manuscripts eventually numbered over 60,000 items. During Continental trips in the 1820s Phillipps bought heavily, and back in England he continued to do so, often buying up entire estate libraries at auction. He collected Eastern, Greek and Lat...

Private Press of Lee Priory

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Wrangham, Francis, 1769-1842

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Francis Wrangham: British clergyman, writer and bibliophile. Samuel Egerton Brydges: British writer, editor, publisher, Parliament member, and genealogist. From the description of Letters to Sir Samuel Egerton Brydges, 1812-1829. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84448969 From the description of Letters to Sir Samuel Egerton Brydges, 1812-1829. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702146559 Francis Wrangham was an ordained minister and classical scholar, and maintained a lon...

Brydges, Egerton, Sir, 1762-1837

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Samuel Egerton Brydges was an editor of early English literature and a genealogist. From the description of Papers, 1679-1837 (inclusive), 1789-1837 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122335955 From the description of Letters and other papers, 1782-1837. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122575058 From the guide to the Papers, 1679-1837 (inclusive), 1789-1837 (bulk)., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Bry...

Roxburghe Club

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