Queries on books and literary history in 19th century notes
A reader column outlines how inquiries must be signed and handled in order, with examples about locating Peter Parley's Tales of America, publishers Butler Sheldon Co and American Book Company, and Boston dealers Thompson Brown & Co. It also discusses the value of Bas Magazine for 184 and 190 related to Trilby and Whistler, plus notes on John Dix Ross and other Americana topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah HE Warner
Peter Parney
America
Goodrich
Butler, Sheldon & Co
American Book Company
Washington Square
Thompson, Brown & Co
Summer Street
Boston
Peter Parley
Bas Magazine
Whistler
du Maurier
E Gemandé
Augustin Daly
John Ross Dix
John Dix Ross
Bristol
Dix
Lionma
Americana
Pope's Tiara Explained by Adrian Duryee
In response to an inquiry by H. V. P. regarding the Papal Tiara, Adrian Duryee discusses the term tiare, its meaning as emblem of papal power and sovereignty, and its role as a symbol of the Pope's legislative authority across eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian Duryee
Cannes
Age Supreme
BOOKS RECEIVED ROUND ABOUT JAMESTOWN
A compact list of recent publications with varied subjects. Historical works on Virginia history, classic literature including Homer and The Iliad, surveys of the French Revolution, travel and nature titles, and guides for sport and poetry. Notable items include The History of the United States, The Flower of Old Japan, The Comedy of Life, and Angling for Common Fishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Virginia Peninsula
BE. Davie
Hampton
E Davis
United States
Janeeee Mcdree Avery
Cleveland
Towes Brothers Company
Edgar Alfred Tibbets
Bostos
Richard H. Badger
Willem
Guthrie
New York
the Macmillan ‘Company
Japan
Alfred Noyes
the Company
Life Publishing Company
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Political Liberty Herald
Hilma
Penn
R. R.bayens Co
West Seper
W. H. Rigie
Marneberg
Pestonie
Nerwin-Clayton Sales Co
East 20Th St. N. Y
The
Library of
Ottecar EB. Kepetchny
Kenyon Cox Royal Academy
Hand Weaving
Shorty McCabe
Sewell Ford
Inquirer
Charles L. Webster & Co
A J. Dewsen
Timo Besten
Dena
Betes & Ch
Merman H Crewe
Ifmo
Outing Publishing Company
Bratrix
Clare
Bee
Dew Tams
Ricker
Nature
Yosemite Valley
Cah
Galenier Bai
Time
Petuates
Om J. Leng
Ife
Charles H. Caffin
Century CO
Union Square
N.Y
Francesco Tocci
Broadway
W&m
Heney Hout
Book Exchange
Universal M
Transactions Medical Ass'n
Corporation of the Cham Oo Commerce
New York State
Columbia University Studies
Political Science
Columbia University American Museum
Cadby
Albany
Abirds
Hillett
Catesby
Florida
Ands
Birds of
Great Britain
Willson— Kcan
Brownell Book Co
Gz St
New York City
Plaza
Lincolniana
Clark
Peekskill, N
Gerard's
Les Nes
Areka
Contem Review
Littell
Stmerican Review
Hub Tremont St
Cox ® Book CO
Cedar Rapids
Maeiment
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