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 personBaptist Wriothesley NoelBaptist Wriothesley Noel was a British aristocrat and evangelical clergyman. Three years after his...
preview image personCharles LyellCharles Lyell was a Scottish geologist who developed theories around the formation and natural...
preview image personCharles NapierAdmiral Sir Charles Napier was a British Naval Officer. He served during several conflicts...
preview image personJames HamiltonJames Hamilton was a Scottish minister and author. He studied at the universities of Glasgow and...
preview image personJames MontgomeryJames Montgomery was a Scottish hymnodist, poet and editor. He was an abolitionist and supported...
preview image personJohn BrownJohn Brown was a Scottish physician and essayist. He is best known for his three-volume collection...
preview image personJohn CummingJohn Cumming was a Scottish preacher born in Aberdeen. He was appointed to the Crown Court Church...
preview image personRobert Williams BuchananRobert Williams Buchanan was a Scottish poet novelist and playwright. He began writing poetry as a...
preview image personRobert ChambersRobert Chambers was a Scottish publisher, geologist, author and editor. He began his career as a...
preview image personThomas Kibble HerveyThomas Kibble Hervey was a Scottish-born poet and critic. He became editor of the popular literary...
preview image personWalter ScottWalter Scott was a Scottish poet, novelist, playwright and historian. He remains one of the most...
preview image personWilliam LeslieWilliam Leslie was a Scottish architect who was responsible for the creation and repair of many...