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Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888 Letter press book

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05911.16 Author/Creator: Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript Date: January 14, 1881-March 2, 1886 Pagination: 1 v. : 165 p. : Height: 36 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy

Commodore Simpson's letterpress book with blotter papers and original correspondence interleaved in chronological order.

Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888

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