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'Autograph verses etc.', 1811 - 1979

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0272/NM/AustenJ/3

Scope and Contents

Comprises:-
- photocopy of a bookseller's catalogue dated 14 March 1979 offering a poem by Austen 'On the marriage of Mr Gell...', a copy of which is included;
- manuscript poem inscribed 'to Miss Jane Austen the reputed Author of "Sense and Sensibility" ' from 'A Friend';
- manuscript letter to Austen from 'an admirer' entreating her to add another volume to 'Mansfield Park';
- manuscript poem (1817) by 'Edward Austen on the death of his aunt Miss Austen the author' together with a letter (1934) attesting to its authorship;
- manuscript poem 'The Rash Resolution to Miss [Cassandra] Austen' by J[ames] A[usten] June 24 [18]84 together with a manuscript note about it;
- manuscript letter to Henry Bedford from Francis Austen about a magic square completed by Cassandra, Feb 8 [no year given].





Dates

  • Creation: 1811 - 1979

Extent

1 file(s) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by David John Gilson in November 2011.

Date information

DateText: Most items undated.

Finding aid date

2011-11-16 15:33:14+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Archive Centre, King's College, Cambridge Repository

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