File BQ/7/4 - Letter from Edwin Arnold to Bernard Quaritch, 20 August 1899

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GB 891 BQ-BQ/7-BQ/7/4

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Letter from Edwin Arnold to Bernard Quaritch, 20 August 1899

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  • 20th Aug 1899 (Creation)

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Arnold Sir Edwin 1832-1904 Poet, journalist

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Royal Asiatic Society Archives

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Letter from Edwin Arnold to Bernard Quaritch in which he introduces to Quaritch a Japanese professor travelling to study commercial chemistry at the University of Tokyo. He has with him a remarkable book – a complete Flora Japonica – which he wishes to sell. He asks Quaritch to advise the professor where he may find the most appreciative purchaser. Handwritten, with printed letterhead, 3 sides, dated 20 August 1899.

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