Beecher Family Papers

Ca. 32 autograph letters, manuscripts, photographs, signed by Henry Ward Beecher, Eunice White Beecher, and Harriet Beecher Stowe, Brooklyn, NY, or Hartford, CT, 1853-1896, in excellent condition.

Edward Bok

In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

A fine group of letters and manuscripts written by the illustrious members of the Beecher family, from the collection of Edward Bok. Items of special interest include the famous preacher Henry Ward Beecher's autograph manuscript "Should Women be Hanged" later published in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, and four moving letters by Harriet Beecher Stowe.

A complete inventory is available on request.