The Important Collection of Autograph Letters and Documents (Classic Reprint)

Rare autographs and manuscripts from history’s most influential figures .

This auction catalog presents a sweeping collection formed by John D. Crimmins, offering readers a window into the people who shaped the United States and Europe through handwritten letters and documents. From the American founding to the founding of cities, the catalog gathers letters and signatures of presidents, generals, abolitionists, and early New York leaders. It also features remarkable European correspondence, including poets, scientists, and statesmen, plus a notable set of literary and cultural artifacts. The book emphasizes the value and rarity of these items, many with extensive provenance and historical context.

• Letters and signatures of figures such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln.
• European correspondence from writers, scientists, and royalty, including notable literary and political figures.
• Autographs linked to early New York City history, including mayoral and civic documents.
• Manuscripts and poems, autographs from poets and dramatists, and other significant historical documents.

Ideal for readers and collectors of autograph letters, manuscripts, and documents that illuminate pivotal moments in history. The volume acts as a guide to a striking, historically rich catalog and a resource for appreciating historical handwriting and provenance.