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G. P. R. James Letters to Richard Bentley

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

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Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
C1374
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Extent:
  • 1 box
  • 0.2 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); G. P. R. James Letters to Richard Bentley, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
1829-1852 (inclusive)
Creator:
James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), 1801?-1860
Form:
Letters -- 19th century.
Abstract:
Consists of 139 letters by English novelist and historian G. P. R. James to his London publisher, Richard Bentley.

James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), 1801?-1860

English novelist and historian G. P. R. James wrote nearly a hundred novels, such as Richelieu (1825), The Gypsy (1835), Attila (1837), and The Mysterious Chevalier (1843), as well as many popular historical works, including The Life and Times of Louis XIV (1838), and some poetry and plays. Later in life he was appointed British consul for Massachusetts (1850) and Norfolk, Virginia (1852-1855), then became consul-general at Venice (1856-1860).

The collection consists of 139 autograph letters by James to his London publisher, Richard Bentley, chiefly relating to the publication of James's works. Included are retained copies of three outgoing letters by Bentley and few letters by other people.

Gift of Mrs. Victoria T. Murphy in 2010.

AM 2010-138

This collection was processed by John Delaney on July 9, 2010. Finding aid written by John Delaney on July 9, 2010.

Folder inventory added by Nicholas Williams '2015 in 2012.

No appraisal information is available.

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Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2010
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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, 1829. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Correspondence, 1830. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Correspondence, 1831. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Correspondence, 1832. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Correspondence, 1835-1836. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Correspondence, 1837. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Correspondence, 1838. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Correspondence, 1839. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Correspondence, 1840. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Correspondence, 1841-1842. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Correspondence, 1843. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Correspondence, 1844. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Correspondence, 1845-1847. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Correspondence, 1849-1852. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Other Material, undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

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