About this Book

In letters, 1858-86, to William Rounseville Alger, John Williamson Palmer, William Adolphus Wheeler and others, Allibone discusses his reference book Dictionary of English literature and British and American authors, and praises Wheeler's book Dictionary of the noted names of fiction. Printed quotations on Allibone's stationary concern the value of book indexes [9 items. holograph signed]. -- Engraving [n.d.] of Allibone [1 item. 25.7 x 17.2 cm.].