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Otto von Corvin Letters to Richard Bentley & Son

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Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
C1368
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Extent:
  • 1 box
  • 0.2 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Otto von Corvin Letters to Richard Bentley & Son, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
1867-1880 (inclusive)
Creator:
Corvin, Otto von, 1812-1886.
Form:
Letters -- 19th century.
Abstract:
Consists of 122 letters by Polish-German author Otto von Corvin to his London publishers, Richard and George Bentley.

Corvin, Otto von, 1812-1886.

Corvin was a Polish-German author and journalist.

The collection consists of 122 letters by Polish-German author Otto von Corvin to his London publishers, Richard and George Bentley. In addition to his publications, Corvin discuss his connection with Charles Dickens, his American friends the Salm-Salms, his experiences as correspondent for American, German, and English journals and papers, experiences during the Franco-Prussian War, and numerous other biographical and political events.

Purchased from Richard Ford in May 2010.

AM 2010-131.

This collection was processed by John Delaney in May 2010. Finding aid written by John Delaney in May 2010.

Folder inventory added by Nicholas Williams '2015 in 2012.

No appraisal information is available.

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Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2010
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Collection Inventory

Correspondence, 1867. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Correspondence, 1868. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Correspondence, 1869. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Correspondence, 1870. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Correspondence, 1871. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Correspondence, 1872. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Correspondence, 1874. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Correspondence, 1875. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Correspondence, 1876. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Correspondence, 1877. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Correspondence, 1878. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Correspondence, 1879. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Correspondence, 1880. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Correspondence, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Miscellaneous, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

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