PERRY WORDEN TO WALTER P. TEMPLE, SR., POSTMARKED 11 JULY 1924

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

PERRY WORDEN TO WALTER P. TEMPLE, SR., POSTMARKED 11 JULY 1924

Entry/Object ID

96.35.1.95

Description

PERRY WORDEN TO WALTER P. TEMPLE, SR., POSTMARKED 11 JULY 1924 Letter: A one-page handwritten letter (a), two one-page typed letters (b-c) and envelope (c) from Perry Worden to Walter P. Temple, Sr., postmarked 11 July 1924. The handwritten letter concerned an opportunity to buy a copy of the first book printed in California (in 1832) valued at $1250 from Dawson's Bookshop. Letter b is an order from Dawson's for thirteen books and printed items. Letter c, to Temple, discussed the purchase of the books. From the Thomas Temple Collection, donated by Ruth Ann Michaelis. The letters are in fair condition with folds, discoloration, creases and small tears on a). The envelope is in poor condition with many creases, much discoloration, small tears, and the opening tear. None

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Documentary Artifact, Letters (correspondence), Dawson's Book Shop, Bibliography--Fine editions

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Object Name

Letters (Correspondence)