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Letters from Elfriede Abbe to McGill Rare Book Department
File
18 letters
Elfriede Martha Abbe was an American sculptor, wood engraver and botanical illustrator, often displaying nature and simple country living inspired by her Upstate New York home. A self-publisher, Abbe created numerous hand-printed books, which she printed on a printing press in her studio.
File contains 18 letters from Elfriede Abbe to the McGill Rare Book Department, including Elizabeth Lewis and Richard Pennington, 1962-1977. Includes replies from sendees: includes photo of Napoleon bust, possibly donated by sender to McGill.
Catalogue card wanting.