The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-14

discovered what piece Of botch work Has
kell had made of the Journal, going SO far
as to put into Harmon 8 writing things the
Hudson's Bay agent had never uttered or
thought. 1t is likely that new publiea-
ton of Harmon's journal will appear,
printed from the manuscript copy and plac-
ing before the world The journal as Harmon
wrote it.
Come Upon by Chance.
THIS important manuscript was found in
the h1nds Of a Thirtieth street antime
dealer, who not only had the journal but
the plates of copper from which the por-
trait and map which are in the printed
book were struck. The present owner Of the
Harmon manuscript visited this place in
company with friends who were in search
of antique furniture, and while they were
looking at that he asked the proprietor if
he had any old books. The drawer in an
old desk was opened and the manuscript
book handed to him; he at once recognized
what he had found, but in order to assure
himself of its authenticity he asked per
mission to take it on approval for few
days. Authenticity established, the buyer
sent his check. The price quoted had been
$40, but the check was for $50.
Rarities Were Cheap!
story that has just leaked ont is af-
fordIng lot Of amusement to the trade.
Recently Fourth avenue bookseller who
has specialized in books relating to art and
architecture, on which he is particularly well
posted, was offered some remaiIders, and
as they seemed to be fiction, he thought it
might be good thing to take them to add
tn his stp<k of DOyalS ~, -,
ton happened to be first editions of Theo
dore Dresser s The "Gentns" and the sup
pressed On the Trail Of Stevenson which has
an auction record of $j7.
Shortly after this 4 scout who knew both
these rare items discovered a copy of each
on the shelves and bought both, not sus-
pecting there were other copies in the store
at the time. II did not take long for the
news TO get abroad, and from that hour
there was track made by the hoof prints of
all the wise dealers to that store All the
copies were sold-siI of each-at prices
ranging from $3.50 to $3.50. Some were
resold at from IS to SIS each, the others
being laid aside until the opening OF the
auction season.
The feelings Of the original purchaser can
be imagined whey he was informed of what
he had permitted to slip through his fingers.
Catalogues Received.
j. +. Madigsn has just issued two more
of his bulletins, in which there are many
fine items. A letter of Comte de Froptenac
il very interesting. Mr.. Madigan says 4
signed document of the writer was listed
in a catalogue recently at 81 700; this, Of
course, related to New France.
The Self Masters Colony, Union. n. J..
SaD1 TIE SIN some afoIorrupS ~
under many heads, all of which have been
given to the colony to be sold. The cata-
logues are issued from their own press and
are well printed and neat in appearance
THE SUN would, however, suggest to the com
piler of the booklets that it is necessary to
give much more in the way Of description il
the public is fully to comprehend what he
desires them to buy. 1t is hoped the colo
nists Will be able TO get the prices appended
to tbe items in each of the catalogues, as it
would be a sign of increased interest in
books.
News of the Trade.
Max Williams recently invaded Washing
ton with 4 large collection of prints, taking
space at Lowdermilk S for his display. Re
port says he did 4 fine business.
The Cadmus Book Shop has been making
drive on Liberty bonds and War Savings
Stamps.
The first American soldier killed in France
was the brother in law of Mr.. Mann of the
Plaza Book Shop on Fifty ninth street
That old timer, Michael DargeOn, is back
to New York after prolonged trip.
The Atlantic Monthly, printed since 1879
at the Riverside Press, will in future come
from the Rumford Press at Concord, N. II.
A photography of Stephen Foster, the
greatest of our American song writer's, APP
pears in the Monthly Bulletin of the Pitts
burg Carnegie Library.
That well known organ of the English
book trade, the Clique, celebrated its twenty
eighth birthday on June Is, and gives ex-
tracts from letters Of eongratulation from
this side of the ocean.
Adolf Stagrr returned to town a few
days ago. He reports business in the places
he visited as being quiet.
to Questions.
J. +. X, Harrisburg, Pa.-Thcre have
BEEN number of editions of the work in
question. Before an intelligent reply can
be made to your query il will be- Necessary to