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 George CatlinGeorge Catlin discusses his wood cut casts and their price in quite some detail. He also refers to...
preview image letterLetter from John Stuart MillJohn Stuart Mill writes with thanks for receipt of a book by architect Frederick Law Olmsted...
preview image letterLetter from Maria Susanna CumminsIn her letter to Sampson Low & Co, Maria Cummins writes over a page regarding financial matters and...
preview image letterLetter from Robert E. LeeIn his letter Robert E. Lee responds to an offer by Sampson Low to publish his history of the...