Catalogue of the Library and Collection: Of Autograph Letters, Papers, and Documents; Bequeathed to the Massachusetts Historical Society (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert C. Waterston

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026623609X ISBN 13: 9780266236092

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

A rare glimpse into a storied archive
This reference title catalogs a vast bequest of autographs, letters, and documents to the Massachusetts Historical Society, assembled by collector Robert C.

Waterston. It gathers centuries of correspondence and historical papers, organized for researchers and fans of primary sources.

Readers will encounter a sweeping, field‑wide assortment—from early modern letters to noted literary and political figures—presented with careful bibliographic detail. The collection is a valuable doorway to understanding the provenance and context of many significant historical items.

• An index of authors and subjects spanning literature, politics, science, and exploration
• Entries that describe individual letters, manuscripts, and occasional accompanying plates or portraits
• Cross‑references to related works and biographical notes to aid research
• Insight into the breadth of the Waterston bequest and its place within the Society’s holdings

Ideal for historians, bibliophiles, and librarians seeking a solid, browseable catalog of a major autograph collection.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026623609X
• ISBN 13: 9780266236092
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 493