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 personArthur Wellesley 1st Duke of WellingtonArthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, was one of the leading military and political figures...
preview image personCharles NapierAdmiral Sir Charles Napier was a British Naval Officer. He served during several conflicts...
preview image personCharles Beaumont PhippsCharles Beaumont Phipps was a British soldier and courtier. He was appointed an Equerry to Queen...
preview image personEdric Gifford 3rd Baron GiffordEdric Gifford was titled 3rd Baron Gifford at the age of 21 after the death of his father in 1872....
preview image personMatthew Fontaine MauryMatthew Fontaine Maury was an American astronomer, oceanographer, meteorologist, educator, author,...
preview image personRobert E. LeeRobert Edward Lee was an American Confederate general who commanded the Confederate States Army...
preview image personSherard OsbornSherard Osborn was a British Royal Navy admiral and Arctic explorer. He was commander of several...
preview image personThomas Jones 7th Viscount RanelaghThomas Jones, 7th Viscount Ranelagh, was most famous for his support of the volunteer movement to...