George William Curtis Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS
Born: February 24, 1824 in New York City, New York
Died: August 31, 1892 in New York City, New York
Biography
George Curtis (1824-1892) was educated at Brook Farm and then moved to Concord, Massachusetts, where he learned from such American literary luminaries as Emerson, Thoreau and Hawthorne. Lead editorial writer (1857) and then editor of "Harper's Weekly" (1863), Curtis wrote in favor of emanipation; equal rights for African-Americans, native Americans and women; civil service reform; public education and environmental conservation. A life-long Republican, he was a leader of the reform-minded "Mugwumps" who refused to support the Party's nominee of 1884, James Blaine, helping to elect the first Democratic President since the Civil War, Grover Cleveland. Curtis also wrote travelogues, poetry and one novel, Trumps (1862).
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH 01/17/1890 - HFSID 312887Signature of George William Curtis, written in black ink, includes the text "George William Curtis/[illegible]". Curtis was a notable politician and editor of Harper's Weekly, advocating for civil rights and reform throughout his career.Price: $160.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH 03/24/1873 - HFSID 17834Card signed by George W. Curtis, dated March 24, 1873, includes the signature "George William Curtis/Mar 24 1873". Curtis was a prominent journalist and editor of Harper's Weekly, actively advocating for various social reforms during the 19th century.
Price: $160.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/01/1860 - HFSID 273083Autograph letter signed by George W. Curtis, dated January 1, 1860, informing Mr. Collins of his visit to Springfield on Friday. The letter expresses his satisfaction with arrangements and reflects Curtis's engagement with contemporary issues.
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/01/1864 - HFSID 169493Letter signed by George William Curtis, dated February 1, 1864, politely declining an invitation. The letter includes a personal note, stating he cannot make a long promise. Curtis was a prominent 19th-century journalist and editor of Harper's Weekly.
Price: $380.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/11/1882 - HFSID 3049Autograph letter signed by George William Curtis, dated December 11, 1882, addressed to Senator George F. Edmunds. Inquiring about a bill on competitive examinations, the letter includes a full signature and reflects Curtis's engagement in critical societal issues.
Price: $420.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/12/1884 - HFSID 3062Autograph letter signed by George William Curtis, dated June 12, 1884, sent to Senator George F. Edmunds. Curtis discusses his support for Edmunds at the Republican Convention, expressing disappointment in the party's nominee. Letter written on personal letterhead.
Sale Price $345.00
$420.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/19/1868 - HFSID 33714Autograph letter signed by George William Curtis, dated June 19, 1868, from Staten Island, New York, presenting his brother-in-law, Major General Francis Barlow, to US Senator George Edmunds. The letter reflects Curtis's advocacy for civil rights and political reform.
Sale Price $345.00
$420.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/26/1869 - HFSID 273102Autograph letter signed: "George William Curtis", dated June 26, 1869, addressed to "Mr dear Mr Mellen". Curtis declines an invitation while discussing personal matters and expressing cordial regards. He was known for his editorial work with Harper's Weekly and advocacy for civil rights.
Sale Price $345.00
$420.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/01/1860 - HFSID 177489Autograph letter signed: "G.W. Curtis", dated September 1, 1860, from New York, expressing a request to meet on November 23. Curtis, a 19th-century journalist and editor of Harper's Weekly, discusses significant social issues of his time.
Price: $380.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/11/1891 - HFSID 56668Autograph letter signed George William Curtis, handwritten and dated 1891. In the letter, Curtis expresses taking the recipient "at his word." He was a notable editor and advocate for social reforms, including emancipation and equal rights.
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/23/1869 - HFSID 174596Autograph letter signed by George William Curtis, dated September 23, 1869, from Ashfield, Massachusetts. The letter expresses pleasure in sending a copy of an address. Curtis was a prominent journalist and editor of Harper's Weekly, advocating for social reforms.
Price: $380.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/06/1853 - HFSID 273112Letter written by George W. Curtis on December 6, 1853, addressing Mr. Goodwin and confirming his lecture on 'Young America' on December 12. Signed "Geo. Wm. Curtis." Curtis was a prominent editorial writer and social reform advocate.
Price: $420.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/06/1883 - HFSID 14035Autograph letter signed: "George William Curtis", dated December 6, 1883, in Staten Island, New York, declining a dinner invitation. Curtis expresses regret for missing the event honoring the President and Cornell University, highlighting his engagement in social issues.
Price: $380.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 12/17/1858 - HFSID 1308Autograph note signed by George William Curtis, expressing kind regards to an unknown friend on December 17, 1858. The note includes a personal message and highlights Curtis's literary contributions and social advocacy, showcasing his historical significance.
Price: $280.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 79500Handwritten sentiment signed "with all good wishes/Truly Yours/George William Curtis.-/Henry R. [illegible]/Rutland". George William Curtis (1824-1892) was a notable editor and writer, advocating for various social reforms during his lifetime.
Price: $200.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 03/13/1877 - HFSID 341940Autograph sentiment signed by George William Curtis reads, "With the good wishes/ of/ George William Curtis", written in black ink on a card dated March 13, 1877. Curtis was a prominent journalist and U.S. Senator known for advocating social reforms.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 10/01/1873 - HFSID 17835Autograph sentiment signed: "With the good wishes/ of George William Curtis" on a card by 19th century journalist George William Curtis. Curtis was known for his editorial work at Harper's Weekly and advocacy for civil rights and education.
Price: $200.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 10/19/1869 - HFSID 79502Note signed by George William Curtis, dated October 19, 1869, includes the sentiment "with the good wishes/of/George William Curtis-/October 19, 1869". Curtis was an influential editor and advocate for various social reforms in the 19th century.
Price: $200.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 11/06/1873 - HFSID 297385Handwritten sentiment of George William Curtis, signed "With very great/pleasure/George William Curtis" on personal stationery dated November 6, 1873, from West New Brighton, Staten Island, New York. Curtis was an influential editor of Harper's Weekly.
Price: $200.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 12/15/1879 - HFSID 298061Handwritten sentiment by George William Curtis, signed "George William Curtis" on personal letterhead, dated December 15, 1879. The sentiment reads, "With my great pleasure and all good wishes". Curtis was a prominent magazine editor and social reform advocate.
Price: $200.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 80790Carte de Visite signed: "George William Curtis", showcasing a sepia image of the 19th-century journalist. Created by Purdy & Frear, Photographers, Ithaca, New York, it reflects Curtis's contributions to literature and social reform during his lifetime.
Price: $600.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - THIRD PERSON AUTOGRAPH LETTER 01/01/1884 - HFSID 297063Autograph letter signed by George William Curtis, dated January 1, 1884, from Staten Island, New York. Curtis, writing in the third person, declines an invitation, stating, "Mr. George William Curtis regrets sincerely that a previous engagement for Thursday evening compels him to decline Mr. Smith's kind invitation."
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/07/1886 - HFSID 17836Typed letter signed: George William Curtis, dated March 7, 1886, discusses his published works, indicating the only uniform edition is from Harpers. Curtis, editor of Harper's Weekly, was influential in advocating for various civil rights and authored numerous works.
Price: $360.00
