A Guide to the Proofs of Hervey Allen 1929 & 1938 Allen, Hervey, Proofs of 7470-c

A Guide to the Proofs of Hervey Allen 1929 & 1938

A Collection in the
Clifton Waller Barrett Library
The Special Collections Department
Accession Number 7470-c


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Repository
Special Collections, University of Virginia Library
Accession number
7470-c
Title
Proofs of Hervey Allen, 1929 & 1938
Physical Characteristics
This collection consists of 2 items.
Language
English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

Proofs of Hervey Allen, Accession #7470-c , Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was given to the Library on April 22, 1991.

Processing Information

This collection was transferred from the Rare Books Division on April 22, 1991.

Scope and Content Information

The collection contains the unrevised galley proof, 1938, of Action at Aquila, and a page proof, 1929, of Sarah Simon containing the "Dartmore" error, inscribed by Allen to James F. Drake, Sr., and from Marston E. Drake to Clifton Waller Barrett.

Contents List

Action at Aquila by Hervey Allen 1938
Galley Proof, 135 leaves

unrevised

Sarah Simon by Hervey Allen 1929
Page Proof, 71 pages on 6 leaves

On front cover, author's inscription "With the suggestion that this unique set of sheets with the 'Dartmore' error be presented with very best wishes to James F. Drake, Sr. of 14 West 40th St. New York City. Hervey Allen." Underneath, inscribed "For C. Waller Barrett from James F. Drake's son Marston E. Drake Oct. 16, 1959."