George P. Morris Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GEORGE P. MORRIS
Born: October 10, 1802 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: July 06, 1864 in Undercliff, near Cold Spring, New York
Biography
George P. Morris (1802-1864) was a journalist, poet and popular songwriter. He co-founded the "New York Daily Mirror" in 1823. His verses, frequently sentimental, were filled with American patriotic themes. His best remembered work, "Woodman Spare That Tree" was written in 1830 and set to music in 1837. Edgar Allen Poe called him the best songwriter of the era.
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GEORGE P. MORRIS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 225434Signature reading "Geo. P. Morris" is attributed to George P. Morris, a journalist and poet known for co-founding the New York Daily Mirror. Morris is recognized for his sentimental verses, including the famous piece Woodman Spare That Tree.Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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GEORGE P. MORRIS - AUTOGRAPH 10/01/1860 - HFSID 225435Signature by George P. Morris includes the inscription "Geo. P. Morris/Undercliff: Oct. 1 1860." on a piece of paper. Morris, a journalist and poet, co-founded the New York Daily Mirror and is known for Woodman Spare That Tree.
Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
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GEORGE P. MORRIS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 225427Autograph sentiment signed: "Good luck to you and/believe me always truly yours/George Morris", affixed to a 4¾ x 3 envelope. George Pope Morris (1802-1864) was a journalist and poet, co-founding the New York Daily Mirror.
Price: $160.00
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GEORGE P. MORRIS - INSCRIBED ENGRAVING SIGNED - HFSID 225980Engraving inscribed and signed in ink: "My Dear Graham/Yours Very Truly/Geo. P. Morris", depicting George P. Morris standing guard on a tree. Created by Welch and Walter, titled Our Contributors, dated 1845. Morris was a notable journalist and songwriter.
Price: $300.00
