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Butler, H. Vincent, fl. 1874 to George May Powell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.123 Author/Creator: Butler, H. Vincent, fl. 1874 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 7, 1874 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.6 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Butler & Fleetwood Publishers and Booksellers are very impressed with the maps and books of the Bible lands, but because of a previous deal with another publication, they are not in a position to sell George May Powell's. He would like to pay a visit when he is in New York City.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Butler, H. Vincent, fl. 1874

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