Series of 22 letters from Charles Lamb to William Godwin
MS. 23682
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Series of 22 letters from Charles Lamb to William Godwin
Shelfmark
MS. 23682
Summary
22 letters from Charles Lamb (1775-1834) to William Godwin (1756-1836), 4 Dec 1800-[26 Jul 1827].
Date
4 Dec 1800-[26 Jul 1827]
Language
English
Physical extent
0.08 Linear metres
Custodial history
Previously in the possession of 8th Baron Abinger (cited in the 1975 edition of the Letters), later sold by Sotheby's on 23 July 1987 (lot 85).
Acquisition
Purchased from Christie's, 10 January 2024.
Subject
English literature
Humanities
19th century
Authors, English -- Correspondence
