Lytton, Edward Robert Bulwer Lytton, Earl of, 1831-1891

Abstract: The collection consists of correspondence to, from, and about Aïdé; his diary for a trip to Switzerland in the second half of 1870, a scrapbook of reviews of his work, and miscellaneous poetry and prose pieces. The correspondence is both personal and business oriented, including letters from publishers, editors and friends regarding the publicaton of novels and songs. Principal correspondents include Matthew Arnold, Frances Hodgson Burnett,James Anthony Froude, William Money Hardinge,...

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Autograph manuscript letter, signed, addressed to “My dear Sir” saying that Lytton will compose some verses for Christmas. Also includes an autograph manuscript letter, signed, addressed to “Mr. Williams” saying that Lytton will be in Kensington until Friday.

Abstract: The collection includes correspondence by, to and about George Eliot and George Henry Lewes. There are four journals, one diary, several notebooks with notes for a projected novel, quotes, poetry, and early school essays all belonging to George Eliot, accompanied by reviews and scripts of dramatizations of Daniel Deronda in the 1920s and 1970s. With three journals, nine diaries, and notebooks with research notes belonging to George Henry Lewes, accompanied by...

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An artificial collection of correspondence, financial, legal, and government documents, political memoirs, military records, literary manuscripts, and autographs relating to Great Britain, 1362-1945. An anonymous essay about Charlotte Corday, memoirs attributed to George Grenville, and writings by George Grote and Sir Henry Maine are included.

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Autograph manuscript letter, signed, discussing publishing matters and the work of Frederick Denison Maurice.

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Autograph manuscript letter, signed, informing Ashworth that his book, The Wanderer, was published by Chapman & Hall. Lytton refers to himself in the third person. Accompanied by two printed portraits of Lytton.

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Autograph manuscript letter, signed, discussing his poetry.

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Autograph manuscript letter, signed, praising Landor’s new book The Works and Life of Walter Savage Landon. Accompanied by a dealer’s description.