William Cullen Bryant Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Cullen Bryant Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 08, 2023
ANTIQUE 1870S PICTURESQUE AMERICA TWO VOLUME SET
Est: $100 - $150
A complete set of two volumes of the Picturesque America, or The Land We Live In books. Edited by William Cullen Bryant. Published by D. Appleton and Company of New York in 1872 and 1874. Hardcover with leather binding. Richly illustrated, a total of 49 full-page steel engravings. Very good condition. William Cullen Bryant, 1794 to 1878, was an American poet and journalist. Antiquarian Librarian Books Albums For Collectors, Historical Americana, Landscape Graphic Art.
Antique Arena Inc
Feb. 12, 2023
Poet William Cullen Bryant Autograph from 1875 w/ Historic Picture
Est: $200 - $300
Poet William Cullen Bryant Autograph from 1875 with historic picture; William Cullen Bryant (November 3, 1794 – June 12, 1878). This autograph is in fine condition and is paired nicely with a historic picture of a man of many talents and passions. An American romantic poet. A journalist who was the long-time editor of the New York Evening Post. Finally a member of the Fireside Poets, which included William Cullen Bryant, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, and John Greenleaf Whittier. Well preserved and part of a private collection for years, a must for those who value great poetry and love to learn about our rich American history.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Nov. 19, 2022
First Ed. v.1 PICTURESQUE AMERICA William Cullen Bryant 1872
Est: $250 - $450
First Edition Volume 1 of the important post-civil war PICTURESQUE AMERICA, edited by William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) | First Edition & First Printing - Published: New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1872, 1874 | 568 pp.+ 49 Steel Engravings | Fully bound brown leather binding with spine in five compartments separated by raised bands, embossed decoration to front, back and spine; gilt lettering on spine and cover, all page edges gilt, marbled endpapers. Frontispiece and additional pictorial title-page. Illustrated with 49 excellent steel-engraved tissue-protected plates on thick stock, in addition to hundreds of steel and wood engraved in-text illustrations | Approx. Dimensions: Large Heavy 4to 13" x 11" | Full Title: PICTURESQUE AMERICA; OR, THE LAND WE LIVE IN. A DELINEATION BY PEN AND PENCIL OF THE MOUNTAINS, RIVERS, LAKES, FORESTS, WATER-FALLS, SHORES, CANONS, VALLEYS, CITIES, AND OTHER PICTURESQUE FEATURES OF OUR COUNTRY | William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) was an American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post.
Worthington Galleries
May. 19, 2021
Bryant, William Cullen. (1794-1878): Original Cabinet Photograph
Est: $100 - $150
Original cabinet photograph of the American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post. Photographed by L. Alman of New York and on the original mount, slightly trimmed at the lower edge; otherwise in fine condition. 4.25 x 6.5 inches (10.7 x 16.1 cm).
Schubertiade
Jan. 03, 2021
First Ed. 2v Set PICTURESQUE AMERICA William Cullen Bryant 1872
Est: $750 - $1,000
First Edition 2 Volume Set of the important post-civil war PICTURESQUE AMERICA, edited by William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) | First Edition & First Printing - Published: New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1872, 1874 | Complete in 2 volumes, 568 & 576 pp.+ 49 Steel Engravings | Half-bound brown leather binding with cloth boards, spine in five compartments separated by raised bands, gilt lettering on spine and cover, all page edges gilt, marbled endpapers. Frontispiece and additional pictorial title-page in each volume. Illustrated with 49 excellent steel-engraved tissue-protected plates on thick stock, in addition to hundreds of steel and wood engraved in-text illustrations | Approx. Dimensions: Large Heavy 4to 13" x 11" | Full Title: PICTURESQUE AMERICA; OR, THE LAND WE LIVE IN. A DELINEATION BY PEN AND PENCIL OF THE MOUNTAINS, RIVERS, LAKES, FORESTS, WATER-FALLS, SHORES, CANONS, VALLEYS, CITIES, AND OTHER PICTURESQUE FEATURES OF OUR COUNTRY | William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) was an American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post.
Beaumont Galleries
Dec. 06, 2020
First Ed. 2v Set PICTURESQUE AMERICA William Cullen Bryant 1872
Est: $750 - $1,000
First Edition 2 Volume Set of the important post-civil war PICTURESQUE AMERICA, edited by William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) | First Edition & First Printing - Published: New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1872, 1874 | Complete in 2 volumes, 568 & 576 pp.+ 49 Steel Engravings | Half-bound brown leather binding with cloth boards, spine in five compartments separated by raised bands, gilt lettering on spine and cover, all page edges gilt, marbled endpapers. Frontispiece and additional pictorial title-page in each volume. Illustrated with 49 excellent steel-engraved tissue-protected plates on thick stock, in addition to hundreds of steel and wood engraved in-text illustrations | Approx. Dimensions: Large Heavy 4to 13" x 11" | Full Title: PICTURESQUE AMERICA; OR, THE LAND WE LIVE IN. A DELINEATION BY PEN AND PENCIL OF THE MOUNTAINS, RIVERS, LAKES, FORESTS, WATER-FALLS, SHORES, CANONS, VALLEYS, CITIES, AND OTHER PICTURESQUE FEATURES OF OUR COUNTRY | William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) was an American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post.
Worthington Galleries
Oct. 31, 2020
1842 Autograph Letter Signed WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT written to James I. Roosevelt
Est: $300 - $400
Autographs 1842 Autograph Letter Signed "W. C. Bryant", New York WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT (1794 -1878). American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post. March 4, 1842-Dated Original Autograph Letter Signed, "W. C. Bryant", New York, 1 page, measuring 5.25" x 7.75" where William Cullen Bryant has written to James I. Roosevelt (1795-1875) who was an American politician, jurist, businessman, and member of the Roosevelt family, Fine. This Letter regarding a position as purser in the Navy for a young man they both men know. Boldly written in rich clear brown ink on wove paper, scattered prior mounting piece traces on back with the lower right corner tip reinforced. Overall in overall nice condition for display. Also accompanied with an Engraved Print of William Cullen Bryant after the painting by Alonso Chappel dated 1863, measuring 10.5" x 8", Choice Very Fine. (2 items). William Cullen Bryant (November 3, 1794 - June 12, 1878) was an American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post. Although he is now thought of as a New Englander, Bryant, for most of his lifetime, was thoroughly a New Yorker - and a very dedicated one at that. He was a major force behind the idea that became Central Park, as well as a leading proponent of creating the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He was one of a group of founders of New York Medical College. He had close affinities with the Hudson River School of art and was an intimate friend of Thomas Cole. He defended immigrants and, at some financial risk to himself, championed the rights of workers to form labor unions. James John Roosevelt, known as James I. (December 14, 1795 - April 5, 1875) was an American politician, jurist, businessman, and member of the Roosevelt family. An active Democrat, he campaigned for Andrew Jackson for president in 1828. He was elected alderman in 1828 and 1830, was a member of the New York State Assemblyin 1835 and 1840, and served in the United States Congress from 1841 to 1843, but declined to seek reelection. Roosevelt became a justice of the New York Supreme Court in 1851, and during one term was ex officio judge of the State Court of Appeals. From 1860 to 1861, he was the 15th U.S. District Attorney for Southern New York. He studied foreign law in the courts of England, the Netherlands, and France
Early American History Auctions
Jul. 27, 2019
Byrant Poet Portrait Plaque
Est: $60 - $80
William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878). Portrait raised relief shield-form gilt cast iron plaque. Abendroth Bros., New York, Late 19th c. 12" x 8 1/2".
Copake Auction Inc.
May. 19, 2018
Poet, Abolishist WM CULLEN BRYANT - Autograph Ltr Signed
Est: $125 - $200
William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) Poet, abolitionist. Bryant helped introduce European romanticism into American poetry. As an editor, he championed liberal causes. He was one of the most influential and popular figures of mid-19th-century America. 5” x 8” autograph letter signed, “Wm C Bryant,” “Office of the Evg Post,” July 12, 1855, to Peter D. Vroom. ”…The bearer, Dr. Smith is on his way to St. Petersburg in quest of employment as a surgeon in the Russian service…We shall gratefully appreciate any facilities you may…extend to him….” Tipped to a larger sheet.
The Written Word Autographs
Feb. 11, 2018
BRYANT, WILLIAM CULLEN (1794-1878) TWO VOLUMES, "Picturesque America," NEW YORK, D. APPLETON & CO., 1872-1874,
Est: $700 - $1,000
BRYANT, WILLIAM CULLEN (1794-1878) TWO VOLUMES, "Picturesque America," NEW YORK, D. APPLETON & CO., 1872-1874, with full brown morocco binding, the fronts and backs with blind stamped and dyed Aesthetic Style scrolls within stamped framed border, gilt title on the fronts, banded spines with stamped foliate medallions between gilt titles, marbled end papers within tooled foliate border, all edges gilt, each volume with steel engraved frontispiece and pictorial title page, and forty-five additional full page steel engraved plates to complement the profusely illustrated text. Height: 13" Width: 10 1/2" Depth: 2 5/8" NOTE: Artists included: Alfred Fitch Bellows (1829-1883), John William Casilear (1811-1893), F.O.C. Darley (1822-1888), Harry Fenn (1845-1911), Robert Swain Gifford (1840-1905), Casimir Griswold (1834-1918), J.M. Hart (1813-1916), William S. Haseltine (1835-1900), David Johnson (1827-1908), John Frederick Kensett (1816-1872), Homer Dodge Martin (1836-1899), Thomas Moran (1837-1926), Granville Perkins (1830-1895), C. Rosenberg (19th Century), William L. Sheppard (1833-1912), James D. Smillie (1833-1909), Asa C. Warren (1819-1904), Alfred R. Waud (1828-1851), Worthington Whitteredge (1820-1910), J.D. Woodward (1846-1924),
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Apr. 20, 2017
Poet, Abolitionist WM CULLEN BRYANT - ALS
Est: $150 - $250
William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) Poet, abolitionist. Bryant helped introduce European romanticism into American poetry. As an editor, he championed liberal causes. He was one of the most influential and popular figures of mid-19th-century America. 5? x 8? autograph letter signed, ?Wm C Bryant,? ?Office of the Evg Post,? July 12, 1855, to Peter D. Vroom. ??The bearer, Dr. Smith is on his way to St. Petersburg in quest of employment as a surgeon in the Russian service?We shall gratefully appreciate any facilities you may?extend to him?.? Tipped to a larger sheet.
The Written Word Autographs
Apr. 08, 2017
Poet, Abolitionist WM CULLEN BRYANT - ALS
Est: $150 - $250
William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) Poet, abolitionist. Bryant helped introduce European romanticism into American poetry. As an editor, he championed liberal causes. He was one of the most influential and popular figures of mid-19th-century America. 5? x 8? autograph letter signed, ?Wm C Bryant,? ?Office of the Evg Post,? July 12, 1855, to Peter D. Vroom. ??The bearer, Dr. Smith is on his way to St. Petersburg in quest of employment as a surgeon in the Russian service?We shall gratefully appreciate any facilities you may?extend to him?.? Tipped to a larger sheet.
The Written Word Autographs
Jan. 11, 2016
William Cullen Bryant Autograph Quotation Signed Verse, 1877 " The Groves Are Gods First Temples "
Est: $300 - $500
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED VERSE William Cullen Bryant Autograph Quotation Signed Verse William Cullen Bryant ( 1794-1878) American poet and owner-editor of the New York Evening Post Original autograph quotation signed: William Cullen Bryant 1877. Bryan penned a verse from his poem titled "The Groves Are Gods First Temples" 1877. Included is the stationery and stamped envelope which he sent to a colleague. Dimension: 7" x 4.7" Ink is faint but legible Condition: good (please ask any questions). Provenance: Private Estate
Kensington Estate Auctions
Feb. 26, 2015
William Cullen Bryant (American, 1794-1878), PICTURESQUE AMERICA, VOLUME II, 13" x 10.5" - 33 x 26.7 cm.
Est: -
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT (AMERICAN, 1794-1878)PICTURESQUE AMERICA, VOLUME IIfolio, illustrated frontispiece and title, marble end boards, tooled and embossed full leather boards with ribbed spine and gilt edges, 13" x 10.5" - 33 x 26.7 cm.Estimate: $100-200
Waddington's
Feb. 12, 2015
Poet WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT - Autograph Poem Signed
Est: $200 - $350
William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) Poet. Bryant wrote Thanatopsis, when he was 17. It is a meditation on nature and death that remains his best-known poem. In 1825 he moved to New York City, where for almost fifty years he was editor in chief of the Evening Post, which he transformed into an organ of progressive thought. Bryant was a lifelong political activist, initially as a proponent of the Free Soil Party, and later in life, as a founder of the Republican Party. 5 ¾" x 7 ½" autograph stanza from his poem, "The Battle Field", signed and dated. "Truth, crushed to earth, shall rise again; The eternal years of God are hers?William Cullen Bryant New York February 29th 1864." The poem is hinged below an engraving and mounted to a 8 ½" x 14"n card.
The Written Word Autographs
May. 31, 2014
ALS, William Cullen Bryant, July 9, 1872
Est: $600 - $800
ALS, William Cullen Bryant, July 9, 1872, Autographed Letter by the noted American poet and journalist William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878), dated July 9, 1872, in which he corrects a misprint in a later edition of his famous poem "Thanatopsis.", the letter not examined out of frame; toned.
Waterford's Art & Antiques Auctioneers
Mar. 13, 2014
The Fountain and Other Poems
Est: $100 - $150
<p> 100 pp. (12mo) original cloth, paper spine label. First Edition.</p> <p> BAL 1621.</p>
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Nov. 16, 2013
William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878): Four Views from "Picturesque America"
Est: $50 - $75
William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878): Four Views from "Picturesque America" "Indian Rock" (Narragansett), "Mount Shasta," "Mirror Lake" (Yosemite Valley), and "Mount Hood." Engravings, published by D. Appleton & Co. 15 x 18 in. (frame).
STAIR
Sep. 04, 2013
Bryant, William Cullen
Est: £100 - £150
Bryant, William Cullen The fountain and other poems. New York & London: Wiley and Putnam, 1842. First edition, 12mo, maroon levant morocco gilt by The Club Bindery, original covers and spine bound in, olive silk doublures, t.e.g., D.F. Appleton & Alfred Nathan bookplates
Lyon & Turnbull
Jun. 04, 2013
BRYANT, WILLIAM CULLEN
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Poems. Cambridge, Mass.: Printed by Hilliard and Metcalf, 1821 8vo (7 5/8 x 4 7/8 in.; 193 x 117 mm, uncut). Light offsetting from book label on title, some light scattered foxing. Original drab printed boards; front cover printed at a slight bias, some browning. Red morocco gilt slipcase and red buckram chemise.
Sotheby's
Jun. 01, 2013
Presidential and Political Autographs 1860s. Commercially produced autograph album originally compiled by Mary Roxana Birchard (1827-1
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Presidential and Political Autographs 1860s. Commercially produced autograph album originally compiled by Mary Roxana Birchard (1827-1876), Rutherford B. Hayes's cousin; thereafter continued by other family members, containing approximately forty signatures, mostly clipped, or short inscriptions, some full letters. Signers include William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878), Oliver Wendell Holmes Senior (1809-1894), Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893), Herbert Hoover (1874-1964), an autograph letter from Daniel Webster (1782-1852), signatures of the Supreme Court of Vermont c. 1890-1899, Swami Saradananda (1865-1927), and others. Covers and binding of the album mostly intact, some pages detached, some letters mounted, some loose, 7 x 8 in. Ms. Birchard seems to have employed a clever approach to her autograph solicitations, based on some of the responses she received. Her correspondents thank her for sending a "birch barque" with her original note. Those who mention the little boats seem truly charmed.
Skinner
Mar. 23, 2013
Attributed to Godfrey Frankenstein
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
(Ohio, 1820-1873)Portrait of William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878), unsigned, oil on canvas, 12-3/8 x 10-1/2 in.; 19th century gilt wood and composition frame, original stretcher and tacking edge, canvas slightly loose Provenance: Warder Painting Collection, Clark County Public Library
Brunk Auctions
Feb. 19, 2013
William Cullen Bryant, American poet and journalist (1794-1878); anti-slavery, early Republican supporter of Abraham Lincoln
Est: $120 - $240
William Cullen Bryant, American poet and journalist (1794-1878); anti-slavery, early Republican supporter of Abraham Lincoln. ALS, undated, to a family friend, with a signed photograph
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Aug. 28, 2012
JW MacDonald, ''Bryant'', a patinated bronze bust
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Titled, signed and dated to back ''Bryant / by Wilson MacDonald /1878'' (James Wilson MacDonald 1824 - 1908 New York), depicting William Cullen Bryant (1794 - 1878), the American poet and journalist, gazing downwards with furrowed brow, 22'' H x 16.75'' W x 10.75'' D, est:$1000/2000 *** Please click ''view more'', below right for more information. ***
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 12, 2012
BRYANT, William Cullen (1794-1878, editor).
Est: £200 - £300
BRYANT, William Cullen (1794-1878, editor). Picturesque America; Or, The Land We Live In ... With Illustrations on Steel and Wood by Eminent American Artists. New York: D. Appleton and Company,1872-74. 2 volumes, 4to (320 x 240mm). 2 engraved frontispieces, 2 additional engraved titles and 45 engraved plates, wood-engraved illustrations, some full-page (occasional light spotting, a few leaves with marginal staining). Contemporary half roan, spines gilt with black morocco lettering-pieces (extremities rubbed, some scratching, inner hinges reinforced). Provenance: "Edward Standing, from his friend, J.H.S., Philadelphia, Oct 5, 1901" (inscription on front free endpaper of vol. one). FIRST EDITION. Sabin 62692. (2)
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 13, 2011
Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878), Autograph letter signed, two pages, August 27th, 1874, to Mr. A.G. Browne, concerning his respon...
Est: $200 - $300
Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878), Autograph letter signed, two pages, August 27th, 1874, to Mr. A.G. Browne, concerning his responsibilities at The Evening Post and the divisions of labor, with carte-de-visite mounted to second page, (minor edge toning and smudging, slight chipping).
Skinner
Oct. 18, 2011
BRYANT, WILLIAM CULLEN, editor. 1794-1878. Picturesque America; or The Land We Live In. A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes, Forests, Water-Falls, Shores, Canyons, Valleys, Cities and other Picturesque Features of Our
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Picturesque America; or The Land We Live In. A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes, Forests, Water-Falls, Shores, Canyons, Valleys, Cities and other Picturesque Features of Our Country. New York: Appleton and Company, [1872-74]. 48 parts (2 volumes). 4to (337 x 260 mm). 49 steel-engraved plates, including additional title-pages and frontispieces on heavy paper and extensive wood-engraved text illustrations throughout. Original blue pictorial wrappers. Mild overall toning and spotting, wrapper of part 7 torn. Exhibited: Grolier Club, 'Essential Parts,' 1996, p 32. FIRST EDITION IN ORIGINAL PARTS, sold by subscription only. Starting with part 39, the upper wrappers bear advertisements and notices concerning the binding of the numbers; one of these reads, "Subscribers are particularly cautioned against giving up their Numbers to bind to irresponsible persons ... Offers of unusually cheap bindings should be regarded with extreme suspicion, as designing persons sometimes use such pretenses to cover fraudulent intentions." Also of interest, a note in part 24 warns subscribers to not bind volume 1 at present as some steel engravings that pertain to volume 1 contents have not yet been issued and conversely some engravings for volume 2 already made their way into one of the first 24 parts.
Bonhams
Jul. 22, 2011
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT - Current Bid: $240.00
Est: $300 - $400
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT (1794 - 1878) American poet, author of "Thanatopsis". Superb A.Q.S. 1p. 4to., New York, Jan. 1877. His poem "The Dead Patriarch", penned in full on a lined sheet, in part: "...Old Tree! Thy branches, fifty years ago, Thickset with leaf and spray...made a faint twilight on the ground below. And never ending murmurs overhead. But now, unheard the winds go wandering by, From the dead stem the boughs have dropped away, And on its summit, perched in middle sky, The clear eyed hawk sits watching for his prey. Henceforth, the softening rain and rending blast, Summer's fierce heat and winter's splintering col Shall slowly waste thee, till then lie at last, On the damp earth, a heap of yellow mould...". Boldly signed at conclusion. "The Dead Patriarch" was not published during Bryant's lifetime and appeared for the first time in Poetical Works by D. Appleton & Co., 1883. Mounted, weakened folds and marginal breaks, still good and ideal for restoration.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Jul. 22, 2011
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT - Current Bid: $100.00
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT (1794 - 1878) American poet, author of "Thanatopsis". A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., New York, Apr. 3, 1876, to noted American painter William Holbrook Beard, sending a verse [not present]. Along with a poem penned by critic JOHN H. GOURLIE , Nov. 3, 1864 and dedicated to Bryant for his birthday, in part: "...Old Milton hath returned to Earth again, Blest by the praises of his fellow men; He writeth with a golden pen...He writeth words that timid men do fear with fiery energy and force...Oh! Let him live, in aged youth, Who hath so boldly write 'The Truth'!". Byrant A.L.S. is very good; poem bears mounting traces to verso and archival tape repairs, also very good.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Feb. 26, 2011
BRYANT, WILLIAM CULLEN (1794-1878) SIGNATURES AND PHOTOGRAPHS
Est: $20 - $2,000
BRYANT, WILLIAM CULLEN (1794-1878) SIGNATURES AND PHOTOGRAPHS Clipped signature (dated July 1, 1873) plus short letter signed by W.C. Bryant and a portion of a poem copied out and signed by William Cullen Bryant plus. CDV of Bryant (with a hole) and a cabinet card of the same.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Nov. 10, 2010
Autographs: William Cullen Bryant
Est: $100 - $200
Autographs: William Cullen Bryant Highly regarded American poet (1794-1878) of such much-anthologized works as 'Thanatopsis.' Apart from his literary activities, Bryant was also an ardent abolitionist and one of the founders of the Republican Party. ALS signed "Wm. C. Bryant," one page, 7.75 x 5.5, March 4, 1842. Bryant forwards a letter of recommendation to the Honorable J. I. Roosevelt. In part: "The bearer of this letter, Mr. Oliver H. Hicks...is desirous of obtaining the situation of purser in the navy. Am assured that he is a person of excellent character." In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered toning, show-through from mounting remnants on the reverse, and tape repair on the back to reinforce small tears.
RR Auction
Sep. 15, 2010
Autographs: William Cullen Bryant
Est: $100 - $200
Autographs: William Cullen Bryant - Highly regarded American poet (1794-1878) of the much-anthologized 'Thanatopsis.' Apart from his literary activities, Bryant was also an ardent abolitionist and a founder of the Republican Party. ALS, one page, trimmed to a size of 5 x 3, June 29, 1870. Brief letter complying with a signature request. In full: "I send you, as you request, my autograph for the Cornwall Library." Letter is affixed to a slightly larger card. In fine condition, with scattered light toning from adhesive on reverse, and a few creases.
RR Auction
Aug. 11, 2010
Autograph: William Cullen Bryant
Est: $200 - $300
Autograph: William Cullen Bryant - Highly regarded American poet (1794-1878) of the much-anthologized 'Thanatopsis.' Apart from his literary activities, Bryant was also an ardent abolitionist and a founder of the Republican Party. Original vintage 2.5 x 4 (possibly trimmed) Rockwood carte-de-visite photo (and so labeled on reverse), signed in the lower border in purple ink, "William Cullen Bryant, March 1870." In fine condition, with some scattered light surface impressions and a bit of trivial toning. Provenance: The Barry Hoffman Collection.
RR Auction
Jun. 04, 2010
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT
Est: $400 - $500
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT (1794 - 1878) American poet, author of "Thanatopsis". Scarce S.P., a carte-de-visite photograph by Charles D. Fredericks, New York, signed "William Cullen Bryant May 24, 1864" in the lower margin. Very fine condition.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Mar. 10, 2010
[ Autographs ] William Cullen Bryant
Est: $100 - $200
William Cullen Bryant Highly regarded American poet (1794-1878) of the much-anthologized Thanatopsis." Apart from his literary activities, Bryant was also an ardent abolitionist and a founder of the Republican Party. ALS signed "Wm. C. Bryant," one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 7.5, personal letterhead, November 12, 1874. Letter to a woman who submitted writing on Bryant's birthday. In part: "Your verses should have had a better subject, but I thank you for them. They are only too complimentary. But I do not see how I can send them for insertion in the Evening Post since the multitude of poems on my late birthday has been so great that they could not be published in that journal without causing just complaint on the part of the reader." In very good condition, with tape reinforcement on reverse of intersecting mailing folds, overall toning, and light chipping to top edge. Bryant's writing remains crisp and bold. RRAuction COA."
RR Auction
Feb. 14, 2009
Autographs: WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT, (1794-1878)
Est: $500 - $600
Autographs: WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT, (1794-1878) Famous American Poet and Owner-Editor of the New York Evening Post.
Early American History Auctions
Dec. 15, 2008
BRYANT, WILLIAM CULLEN. 1794-1878.
Est: $500 - $700
Poems. Cambridge, MA: Hilliard and Metcalfe, 1821. 44 pp. 12mo. Original printed wrappers. Custom cloth portfolio and morocco-backed slipcase. Light browning and waterstain, small areas of loss to spine, ownership inscriptions on front free endpaper and upper cover. First edition, one of 750 copies of the poet's first published collection.
Bonhams
Nov. 07, 2008
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT
Est: $400 - $500
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT(1794 - 1878) American poet, author of "Thanatopsis". Scarce S.P., a carte de visite image by Charles Fredericks, New York, showing the poet in a three-quarter length pose. Boldly signed at bottom blank margin "William Cullen Bryant May 20, 1864". Very good to near fine condition.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Oct. 11, 2008
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT (1794-1878). Poet and
Est: $80 - $160
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT (1794-1878). Poet and editor; author of "Thanatopsis"; active abolitionist and an organizer of Republican party. Darkly penned signature with closing: "I am, Sir, respectfully yours, William Cullen Bryant" in three lines, 41/2"x13/4". Light general toning; couple thin light edge stains; single minor fold; laid to slightly larger mount; else VG/Fine. Accompanied by vintage steel engraving with facsimile signature. Nice combination.
Signature House
Sep. 11, 2008
Autograph of William Cullen BryantWilliam Cullen
Est: $140 - $180
Autograph of William Cullen BryantWilliam Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) Noted 19th century American literary figure. 1pp ALS dated May 2, 1873 on "Office of the Evening Post, New York" letterhead. Letter to W.B. Slack, Quartermaster, United States Marine Corp, thanking him for sending "Proposal for Supplies for the U.S. Marine Corps" signed by Bryant as editor. Letter measures 6 1/2" x 4 1/2" and is framed with engraving of Bryant. Frame measures 13 1/4" x 17 1/4". Shipping: $28.00 plus insurance.
Alderfer Auction
Jun. 18, 2008
BRYANT, WILLIAM CULLEN Interesting Autograph Letter Signed, thanking someone for sending Longfellow's sonnet on Mrs. Kemble.
Est: $300 - $400
BRYANT, WILLIAM CULLEN American journalist and poet (1794-1878); long the editor of the New York Evening Post, which made him one of the city's leading cultural and political voices; his support helped Abraham Lincoln win the presidency; built support for what would become Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fine association Autograph Letter Signed "Wm. C. Bryant," 1 page, 12mo, New York, March 20, 1849. He thanks a Mr. Sedgwick "for Longfellow's sonnet suggested by Mrs. Butler's readings. So should such talent be praised. I regret that I cannot accept your kind invitation to dine with you tomorrow; I have a previous engagement on board the Tennessee steamer in which I depart for Savannah..." Blank integral leaf is tipped closed to the verso of letter. Small paper clip stain at top, larger stain, tears, and mounting traces in blank integral leaf, otherwise in very good condition. The Longfellow poem Bryant refers to is entitled "Sonnet on Mrs. Kemble's Reading of Shakespeare," inspired by the actress Fanny Kemble, who - until their divorce six months after this letter - was married to wealthy planter Pierce Butler. It would be published in Longfellow's collection By the Seaside and by the Fireside in 1850.
Spink
Nov. 18, 2007
Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878), Autograph sentiment signed, dated November 22nd, 1876, "These struggling tides...
Est: $150 - $200
Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878), Autograph sentiment signed, dated November 22nd, 1876, "These struggling tides of of Life, that seem, In wayward aimless course to tend, Are eddies of the Mighty stream, That rolls to its appointed end", matted with two prints, 3 by 7 in. (mat burn, minor spotting).
Skinner
Oct. 30, 2005
Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878)
Est: $150 - $250
Three articles, autograph quotation signed, Nassau February 11th, 1872, from the poem The Battle-field, framed with portrait; and two framed photos.
Skinner
Oct. 30, 2005
Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878)
Est: $150 - $200
Autograph endorsement signed, December 12, 1818, one page, on the reverse of a land deed, attesting to an endorsement, (minor browning, creased, fold separations at top). Note: A very early signature of Bryant as an attorney.
Skinner
Feb. 12, 2004
Autograph Quotation signed by Bryant
Est: $800 - $1,200
"Oh, never shall the land forget ? how gushed the life blood of her brave ? gushed warm with hope and courage yet ? upon the soil the fought to save ? William Cullen Bryant."
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Jul. 13, 2003
BRYANT, William Cullen
Est: £320 - £420
BRYANT, William Cullen Poems, wood engraved frontis., portrait., text illus., light to moderate foxing, contemp. full gilt-paneled green morocco; joints & spine occasionally rubbed, extremities occasionally scuffed, with a painting of golfing scenes on all 3 edges - fore-edge, top & bottom edges - lining up a putt, other scenes New York, 1854 Estimate £ 320-420
Lyon & Turnbull