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 personWilliam Withey GullWilliam Withy Gull was an English physician who contributed to the understanding and treatment of...
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preview image personWilliam ShortWilliam Short was a British clergyman from Devon who became rector of Llandrinio in Montgomeryshire...
preview image personWilliam James StewartWilliam J. Stewart was a solicitor based in south London. He was also an author of short stories...
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