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6 autograph letters signed. Leiden, 1835-1844.
Mostly 4to, with one letter in-8vo. 17 pp. altogether: 1) Leiden, 29 December 1835. 4to. 3 pp. - 2) Leiden, 28 January 1838. 4to. 3 pp. - 3) Leiden, 19 February 1838. 4to. 3 pp. - 4) Leiden, 26 March 1838. 4to. 2 pp. - 5) Leiden 20 March 1843. 4to. 3 pp. - 6) Leiden, 20 May 1844. 8vo. 3 pp. To the antiquary and astronomer Dr John Lee (1783-1866) of Hartwell, concerning oriental manuscripts, the museum at Leiden, and other matters. Together six letters, the first in French, the remainder in English. They include discussion of a Coptic manuscript at Haarlem; Egyptian cylinders at Leiden; Leemans’ work at the Reuvens Library and his Leiden Museum responsibilities; Lee’s own museum and observatory at Hartwell; the recommendation of a language teacher seeking work in London named Abraham Claudius Verspyck and the sending of one of Lee’s manuscripts (82) to Leiden, amongst other matters. - Final page of each letter with penned address panel, postal markings and small tears from seal opening not affecting text, some negligible dusting along old folds, each with small "B.R.A" stamp (sold by British Records Association). In very good condition.
