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The Sampson Low Collection

Sampson Low (1797-1886) was a Victorian bookseller and publisher whose clients included many notable figures of the nineteenth century from Britain, North America and Europe. The Sampson Low Collection comprises two volumes of over 200 letters written by clients and friends, the majority to Sampson Low himself. The letters have been digitised and transcribed and made available online for the first time.

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preview image letterLetter from Edward Bulwer-LyttonIn his letter, Edward Bulwer-Lytton declines to contribute to an unnamed periodical.
preview image letterLetter from James Gascoyne-Cecil, 2nd Marquess of SalisburyThe Marquess of Salisbury informs Sampson Low that he will not be subscribing to the Royal Society...
preview image letterLetter from John Russell, 1st Earl RussellLord John Russell declines a request from the Committee of the 'Royal Society for Protection of...
preview image letterLetter from Leonhard SchmitzLeonhard Schmitz wishes to cancel his subscription to the 'Publishers Circular' magazine and settle...
preview image letterLetter from Paul Methuen, 1st Baron MethuenThis is one of the oldest letters in the collection. Paul Methuen thanks Sampson Low for 'The Iris'...
preview image letterLetter from William Ewart GladstoneA short note written on behalf of William Gladstone who declines to purchase 'The Abbey & Palace of...
preview image letterLetter from unknownThe unknown writer regretfully declines a proposal.
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