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 John HardyJohn Hardy refers to his intention to promoting the 'Fire Escape Society' aka the 'Society for the...
preview image letterLetter from John Henry NewmanIn his letter to Sampson Low, Cardinal Newman explains that a verse included in the hymn he wrote...
preview image letterLetter from John HewittJohn Hewitt informs Sampson Low of his decision to withdraw from candicy of director of the London...
preview image letterLetter from John HollingsheadIn an interesting letter to Sampson Low & Co., John Hollingshead discusses his upcoming book about...
preview image letterLetter from John Hubbard, 1st Baron AddingtonBaron Addington encloses a cheque with his letter to Sampson Low and refers to £5.18 credited by...
preview image letterLetter from John LeechIn his short letter to Sampson Low, John Leech attempts to arrange a meeting to discuss a note...
preview image letterLetter from John Lothrop MotleyJohn Lothrop Motley informs the recipient that he will forward a parcel from 'Mrs Fletcher' once he...
preview image letterLetter from John PhilippartJohn Philippart writes to request a copy of a book written by a Miss Costello. He could be...
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 John Stuart MillJohn Stuart Mill writes with thanks for receipt of a book by architect Frederick Law Olmsted...
preview image letterLetter from John TennielIn his letter to Sampson Low, John Tenniel regretfully declines work requested by the publisher,...
preview image letterLetter from John Westland MarstonOn the recommendation of his friend Dinah Craik (Muloch), John Westland Marston writes to Sampson...
preview image letterLetter from Joseph BosworthBosworth informs the recipient that he has received a copy of Worcester's Dictionary and a letter,...
preview image letterLetter from Joseph ConderJosiah Conder transcribes a lesser known version of Psalm 150 and adds some comments about it...
preview image letterLetter from Joseph PayneIn his short letter to Sampson Low Junior, Joseph Payne refers to 'Wilberforce's text' and a...
preview image letterLetter from Joseph SturgeThis is a short letter from Joseph and Hannah Sturge asking Sampson Low, Son & Co for the enclosed...
preview image letterLetter from Josiah Gilbert HollandIn a long letter Holland discusses the publication of his works for the British public in light of...
preview image letterLetter from Julia PardoeIn her letter to Sampson Low, Julia Pardoe makes a request for £30 for early sheets of her work 'A...
preview image letterLetter from Leonhard SchmitzLeonhard Schmitz wishes to cancel his subscription to the 'Publishers Circular' magazine and settle...
preview image letterLetter from Louis Blanc, 17 March 1866Blanc questions the translation of a piece he's written which he worries may lead the reader to...