MARY MAPES DODGE

A Collection of Books and Other Material from her Personal Library

See Page 3 Highlights Bronze sculpture of Mary Mapes Dodge by Samuel Murray Aleph-Bet Books Helen & Marc Younger 85 Old Mill River Rd Pound Ridge, NY 10576

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A FASCINATING MARY MAPES DODGE COLLECTION

BACKGROUND: Mary Mapes Dodge was a major force in American literature and one of the most influential literary figures of the latter half of the 19th century until her death in 1905. If you applied “sixdegreesof separation” to literary figures of the time, all roads would lead back to her. She was forward thinking, a feminist and a pioneer in a male dominated world. While a poet and novelist, she is best known as the author of the young adult novel Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates as well as a founding editor of St. Nicholas Magazine for children (1873) published by Scribner’s (and in 1881 by The Century Co.). In fact she chose the name. She insisted on high standards vowing that St. Nicholas would never publish dull stories with the moral overtones of other children’s periodicals. Her vision was to not condescend to children, offering fine, well printed art and stimulating prose and poems for children of all ages. Dodge began her career as an editor and her talent in this field was soon recognized and sought after. Between her editorial contacts and her broad circle of literary friends, she was able to contact the important literary figures to ask them to contribute to St. Nicholas. These included authors of childrens books and authors known for their adult work. The list is long, but a few of the notables she successfully recruited to contribute work include: Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Rudyard Kipling, Laura Richards, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Carolyn Wells, Bret Harte, Frank Stockton, Robert Louis Stevenson (whom she met when he was an associate editor at Scribner’s Magazine) and many others. In order to encourage children in writing and other arts, she helped to develop a separate department in St. Nicholas called the St. Nicholas League. It offered cash prizes for the best work in all fields submitted by children. Many winners went on to be noted authors or artists whose work was published for the first time in the magazine, some of whom are F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edna St. Vincent Millay, E.B. White, Peggy Bacon, Kay Boyle and many others. Dodge was also responsible for selecting the artists for the magazine and in this capacity she was in touch with many artists including a young Howard Pyle, Reginald Birch, Peter Newell, Oliver Herford, Palmer Cox, Frederic Remington and John Sartain ( a friend of Edgar Allan Poe).

Due to her talent as a skillful editor, her non confrontational manner and her generous, encouraging support, many of those whose work she published became personal friends. Her friendship with Harriet Beecher Stowe began when they both worked at Hearth and Home magazine. Although their styles were very different, they had much in common, including that both were ardent feminists. She met Frank Stockton before the first issue of St. Nicholas was published and he became an associate editor at the magazine as well as a contributor. She recruited Rudyard Kipling to contribute, and they became lifelong friends. She met Noah Brooks through their mutual friend Bret Harte, and she corresponded actively with Celia Thaxter, who provided a poem in the first issue and who helped to bring John Greenleaf Whittier into the fold. Others in her circle were Ralph Waldo Emerson, Julia Ward Howe, “H.H.”- Helen Hunt Jackson (author of Ramona and a close associate of Emily Dickinson), Robert Dale Owen, Alice Cary, John Greenleaf Whittier, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the playwright Brander Matthews, John Burroughs, Laurence Hutton (editor of Harper’s Magazine), Lucretia Hale and even Helen Keller who had two poems published in St. Nicholas. By attending many literary receptions, clubs and salons she broadened her scope even more. The list of those in her circle includes too many people to list here but it is clear that she was connected and a central figure in American literature.

THE COLLECTION: This collection of Mary Mapes Dodge material represents much of the American literary world of the latter part of the 19th century. Themes of women’s rights and anti slavery run through the collection. A picture of Dodge emerges as a good friend and / or because of her importance and influence in the publishing world, as someone the poets and authors of the day wanted to impress. Most of the books are by poets and literary figures some of whose work was notable in the era, but is less known today. Taken as a whole, the collection offers a fascinating look at a particular, productive era in literary history. Helen & Marc Younger Pg 3 [email protected] OVERVIEW: The collection includes over 113 items: 107 books, the majority of which are personally inscribed to Dodge by the authors or they are signed by the authors or signed by Dodge. Many of the inscriptions are lengthy, revealing genuine admiration and gratitude to Dodge There are first editions of some of her books including two first editions of Hans Brinker. The majority of the books are first editions in very good condition.

2 letters, one from Dodge and one from Celia Thaxter.

French Manuscript 1761

Bronze figure of Dodge by noted sculptor Samuel Murray

Plaster portrait of Dodge in original shadowbox frame

Box of ephemera

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS

THAXTER, CELIA. POEMS (1882 new and enlarged edition). This copy has 32 ORIGINAL WATERCOLORS BY THAXTER spread throughout the book. There are delicate small insects , fields of flowers, small scenes, small flowers and larger flowers which are superimposed upon the text. The colors are rich and fresh, the pictures are exquisite and detailed. Inscribed “Mary Mapes Dodge with much love. Illustrated by Celia Thaxter 1882.” Thaxter was a new England artist and poet whose work was first published in Atlantic Magazine. Her poem Under the Lighthouse was published in St. Nicholas as were others. She knew all of prominent literary figures of the day including Longfellow, Ralph Waldo Emerson, John Greenleaf Whittier, Sarah Orne Jewett and more. (SEE PHOTOS PAGE 4)

THAXTER, CELIA. LETTER TO MARY MAPES DODGE dated “ Appledore June 19th 1875. My dear Mrs. Dodge, I am delighted to have your picture! And every body says with me ‘why she looks like a girl of nineteen.’ Do you know what I thought you were like? Well do let me tell you. I thought you were large & round & middle aged, with a face like the full moon, benevolent & benign: and methought you had many soft white silver curls about your countenance & were generally mild and matter of fact in your appearance. This large-eyed, Eastern creature, this Oriental, this Persian girl upsets all my preconceived notions of the mother of St. Nicholas! You should have the band - roll(?) Strung with tomans - “ you should have gold coins glittering around your dark hair, & a Greek jacket - you are no Yankee woman! I am so glad to see you! And whether you are troubled with longings after the Infinite (?) Or no, you are handsome & you are no kind of judge! You would want the Curlew - not the other, Nikolina, and am a little doubtful if this latter reached you. - did it, do you know? Because I would like to use it elsewhere if you don’t want it. [Nikolina was published in St. Nicholas in 1875]. Do pardon me for following you into your precious leisure by “talk shop” - I won’t do it again! I sent Nikolina before the Curlew and have not heard from it. I hope you will gain all sorts of delightful things in your holiday & with love I am Sincerely yours Celia Thaxter.” ( a section of the letter may be missing). (SEE PHOTOS PAGE 4

BRONZE SCULPTURE OF DODGE BY SAMUEL MURRAY. - This is a particularly attractive bronze sculpture of Dodge grandly sitting in a chair done by Murray in 1905. The rectangular base is 13” wide by 11” and it is 14” high, signed by Murray. Murray was a close friend of Thomas Eakins’. That friendship began when Murray was Eakins’ student at the Art Student’s League of Philadelphia. He went on to share a studio with Eakins. At age 21, Murray began a lifelong position as an instructor and lecturer at the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, now the Moore Collect of Art. (SEE PHOTOS FRONT COVER) 914.764.7410 Pg 4 Aleph-Bet Books - Mary Mapes Dodge Collection

See Page 3 Highlights This page of illustrations is for Celia Thaxter Poems and the Celia Thaxter Letter to Dodge

See Page 3 Highlights Thaxter letter to Dodge Helen & Marc Younger Pg 5 [email protected]

See Page 6 Highlights This page of illustrations is for the 1761 French manuscript presented to Dodge by Theo. Low DeVinne 914.764.7410 Pg 6 Aleph-Bet Books - Mary Mapes Dodge Collection PLASTER SILHOUETTE OF DODGE in original oval wooden shadow box frame. The image measures 14” long x 10” wide framed to 26” long x 23” wide. (SEE PHOTO PAGE 21)

FRENCH MANUSCRIPT 1761 - Presented to Dodge by Theo. Low DeVinne, the highly regarded printer of that era and the printer for St. Nicholas Magazine. Inscribed on a printed card “To Mrs. M. M. Dodge With Christmas Greetings of Messrs. Theo. L. De Vinne & Co.. Dec. 1895 and with his bookplate laid-in:.

Les Poesie d’Anacreon de Theo’d & celles de Sapho. Augmentees sur un Manuscrit, nouvelle-ment recouvre, plus ample & plus correct, que Ceux qui out servi aux Editions precedentes. Tout Francoises, qu’ Etrangeres. & Autres Poesies tirees de different Auteurs, nouvellement Traduit du Grec en Francois Par Le S.I.B.F.C.D.D.M. MDCCL,XI. Bound in original calf binding with marbled edges. Covers worn on edges and cracked at joints, text block fine and clean. Inscribed on flyleaf “A Monsieur J.J. Hoanss (/) a Breda, de la part ils son deroux - Maron (?) “. Every page features exquisitely rendered tiny calligraphic text. Most pages are decorated with lovely, delicate floral designs in red and brown. The text consists of French prose translations of the ancient Greek poets Anacreon and Sappho, selections from the pastorals of Theocritus and Moschus and selections of other poets (Symmias of Rhodes, Archilochus etc.). (SEE PHOTOS PAGE 5

SECTION ONE - BOOKS INSCRIBED TO MARY MAPES DODGE (and to a few to family members)

Ballard, Julia P. Insect Lives or Born in Prison. (1879). Poet and author of popular science books for young adults, she also wrote as “Kruna”. Inscribed “Mrs Dodge Compli [sic] of author.”

Bates, Fanny B. Between the Lights: Thoughts for the Quiet Hour compiled and arranged by Bates. Bates was a poet from Massachusetts. Inscribed “Mary Mapes Dodge with the compliments of the Publisher [Anson D.F. Randolph & Co.]

Baylor [Barnum], Frances Courtenay. A Shocking Example and Other Sketches. (1889). Popular novelist and poet. Active in support of educational opportunities for African American children. Tipped-in inscription: “I should be very glad to welcome you here if you should find yourself in our lovely Valley. I have asked Lippincott to send you my latest in his creations which I commend to your charity and which goes with our best regards from dear Mrs. Dodge, Yours Very Sincerely Frances Courtenay Baylor.”

Booth, Mary L. Last Fairy Tales by Edouard Laboulaye. Translated by Mary L. Booth (1885). Booth was an editor of Harpers Bazaar, a translator and a writer and Edwin Booth’s cousin. She was an ardent proponent of women’s rights and an abolitionist. Inscribed “Mary Mapes Dodge with the translator’s compliments.”

Brooks, Noah. The Boy Emigrants (1877). Journalist, editor, friend of Abraham Lincoln and author of a major biography of him. Inscribed “ Mary Mapes Dodge with the apologies of the culprit. Noah Brooks 1876”

Burnett, Frances Hodgson. Haworths (1879). Author of the Secret Garden, Little Lord Fauntleroy and much more. Inscribed “Mary Mapes Dodge from F.H.B.”

Cary, Alice. Alice Cary’s Poems (1866). Cary was a highly respected poet and author of short fiction. She was liberal and a reformist. Her first poem published in 1838 was praised by Edgar Allan Poe. Inscribed “M. Dodge by Alice Cary”

Chilton, Robert S. (1885) Poems. Friends with James Russell Lowell and this book is dedicated to him, published for private distribution . Inscribed “Mary Mapes Dodge, With the author’s sincere regards, 1885” Helen & Marc Younger Pg 7 [email protected] See Page 8 s See Page 17 s See Page 12 s Inscribed by Lucrettia P. Hale Inscribed by Dodge to her children Inscribed by Robert Dale Owen

See Page 10 s Inscribed by Donald G. Mitchell

See Page 8 s Inscribed by Helen Hunt Jackson 914.764.7410 Pg 8 Aleph-Bet Books - Mary Mapes Dodge Collection Davis, Rebecca Harding. Silhouettes of American Life (1893). Davis was a prolific author who championed women’s rights, Native American rights as well as the rights of immigrants and African Americans. She had associations with Ralph Waldo Emerson, Hawthorne and others. Signed by Rebecca Harding Davis and signed by James Mapes Dodge, Mary Mapes Dodges’ son. Dodge, Mary Mapes. Children’s Book of Recitations approved by Mary Mapes Dodge 1898. In a special presentation binding bound in full vellum, all edges gilt, stamped in gold on the cover “For Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge”.

Eggleston, Edward. The End of The World (1872). Clergyman, novelist, editor of the juvenile paper the Little Corporal Inscribed “To Mary Mapes Dodge with kind regards of her friend The Author (1873)”

Gilbert, W.S. The Bab Ballads. Poet, dramatist and partner with Sullivan collaborating on 14 comic operas. Two line inscription signed “W7C”

Gilder, Richard Watson. For the Country (1897). American poet and editor of the Century Magazine. Close friend of George MacDonald. Inscribed “To Mary Mapes Dodge, Poet from R.W. Gilder, 1897”

H.H. [Helen Hunt Jackson]. Verses (1874 new and enlarged edition). Helen Hunt Jackson was the author of Ramona, and an activist for Native Americans. Inscribed “M.E.D. from H.H.” and mounted on a flyleaf is a photo of her signed and dated 1875 by her. (SEE PHOTO p.7)

Hale, Lucretia P. The Peterkin Papers (1880). Author of children’s and adult books, aunt of Nathan Hale. A lengthy inscription mounted on a flyleaf reads: “My Dear Mrs. Dodge, I send at the same time with this, a copy of the Peterkin Papers for your own special self. Will you accept it with the best wishes Lucretia P. Hale who hopes you will find it interesting, 1880” Peter Parley to Penrod p.52. (SEE PHOTO p.7)

Harland, Henry.Luska. My Uncle Florimond by Sidney Luska (pseudonym of Henry Harland (1888). Harland was an American author who moved to London where he reinvented himself. He became involved with the avant garde literary circles of that era, and was the founder of the Yellow Book. Inscribed to William Dodge (Mary Mapes Dodge’s husband) “Wm. Dodge from H. Harland Sept. 19 1888.”

Holland, J.G. Mistress of the Manse (1874). Successful author, poet and editor, one of the founders of Scribner’s Monthly Magazine. Inscribed “Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge With the — ------compliments of the Author.”

- Holland, J. G. Every-Day Topics a Book of Briefs (1876). Inscribed “Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge with the cordial compliments of the Author, 1876.”

- Holland, J.G. The Complete Poetical Writings of J.G. Holland (1879). Illustrated by Thomas Moran and others. Inscribed “Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge with the hearty compliments of the author.”

Hutton, Laurence. A Boy I Knew and Four Dogs (1898) . Illustrated in line and with photos. Hutton was an essayist and critic and later literary editor at Harper’s Magazine. He was one of the founders of the Author’s Club. The book was first serialized in St. Nicholas Magazine where he established a relationship with Dodge. This special copy is heavily inscribed and annotated to Dodge from Hutton Inscribed on the endpaper “To Mrs. Dodge with the love of The Boy she has known so long Laurence Hutton 1898.” Inscribed on the title page “And first given to the world by St. Nicholas and Mrs. Dodge.” Hutton dedicated the book to Mark Twain under which he has written “And to Mrs. Dodge —Mother of the Boy I know best of all. L.H.” Eleven of the photos have sentiments in Hutton’s hand. Under a photo of his grandfather Hutton has written “who was good enough to Know Mrs. Dodge” . Under another he wrote “This is the snow flake that leaves the sky and turns and turns to say good- bye to Mrs. Dodge.” (SEE PHOTO p.9) Helen & Marc Younger Pg 9 [email protected]

See Page 18 s Inscribed by Viscount De Figaniere

See Page 8 s Inscribed by Laurence Hutton 914.764.7410 Pg 10 Aleph-Bet Books - Mary Mapes Dodge Collection - Hutton, Laurence. Literary Landmarks of Venice (1896). Inscribed by Hutton“To Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge who has been so good a friend to Muir and me Along The Way. Laurence Hutton 1896”

- Hutton, Laurence. Edwin Booth (1893). Inscribed by Hutton: To Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge, In affectionate remembrance of her friend and mine. Laurence Hutton 1893.” Edwin Booth’s cousin Mary Booth held literary salons at her home in New York City. They were attended by Dodge and others and it was not unusual for Edwin Booth to drop in.

- Hutton, Laurence. Other Times and Other Seasons (1896). Inscribed by Hutton: “To Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge, My good friend at all times and many seasons 1896.”

Inman, Colonel Henry. The Old Santa Fe Trail: The Story of a Great Highway (1898). Inman had a successful career as Union soldier and then as a, newspaper man. It was W.F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) who financed this book. Inscribed “To Mary Mapes Dodge with kindest regards of the author, Henry Inman.”

Jackson, Helen Hunt - see H.H. above

Johnson, Laura Winthrop. Poems of Twenty Years. Johnson was a poet and author of books for adults and children. Her closest friend was Annie Fields, wife of The editor of Atlantic Magazine. Annie was involved in the literary circles of the day and Johnson lived vicariously as Fields reported all of the details of her contact with R.W. Emerson, Hawthorne, Celia Thaxter and many others. She also published a diary of her trip to Wyoming with first hand accounts of Native Americans and of little seen territories. Inscribed “from LWJ April 13th 1877.”

Johnson, Robert Underwood. Saint-Gaudens: An Ode and other verse. (1910). Johnson was a writer and diplomat who became an editor at Century Magazine. He wrote a detailed 4 volume work on the Civil War. With John Muir he worked to establish Yosemite National Park and was influential in creating the Sierra Club. He had his hand in many other ventures and eventually became Ambassador to Italy. Inscribed “ To Mr. And Mrs. James Mapes Dodge from their (foreclosed and) attacked friend the author, known in real life as Robert Wood Johnson 1910.” James was Mary Mapes Dodge’s son.

Johnson, Rossiter. The End of a Rainbow: an American Story (1892). Rossiter was a successful editor , poet and historian. His wife, also a poet, was active in opposing the women’s rights movement. Inscribed: “ To Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge with the author’s kind regards.”

Kipling, Rudyard. Recessional. (1897) Limited to 500 copies. Inscribed “W7C to MMD”

Laboulaye, Edouard. See Booth, Mary.

Law, Margaret Lathrop. Horizon Smoke (1932). Law was a writer and poet. Inscribed “From Margaret Lathrop Law to Josephine Dodge Williamson.” Josephine was Mary Mapes Dodge’s granddaughter.

Learned, Walter. Between Times. (1889). Learned was an editor, translator and poet. This is his only poetry book. Inscribed “Henceforth not strangers we, but friends Who once had much in ------Walter Learned.”

Mitchell, Donald G. About Old Story Tellers. (1878). Mitchell was an author of fiction and non fiction who often wrote under the pseudonym Ik Marvel. Dodge met him in 1870 when she became editor at Hearth and Home Magazine (along with Harriet Beecher Stowe). Inscribed “To Mrs. Dodge, With memories of our pleasant fellowship when I was Captain and she Lieutenant - and with no less pleasant – of the new fellowship (a juster [sic] arrangement) when she is Captain and I only Corporal of the guard. Don Mitchell Nov. 29, 1878” (SEE PHOTO p.7) Helen & Marc Younger Pg 11 [email protected] See Page 19 s Inscribed by Ruth Ogden See Page 12 s See Page 12 s Inscribed by Laura Richards Inscribed by Edna Dean Proctor

See Page 14 s Inscribed by Alice Wellington Rollins

See Page 14 s See Page 14 s Inscribed by Edward Clarence Stedman Inscribed by Frank Stockton 914.764.7410 Pg 12 Aleph-Bet Books - Mary Mapes Dodge Collection Newkirk, Garrett. Rhymes of the States. (1896). American author. Inscribed “To the Children’s friend - Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge - with the author’s kind regards. Garrett Newkirk 1897”

Owen, Robert Dale (inscribed by). War Pictures by F.O.C. Darley 1866. (Darley illustrated Hans Brinker). Inscribed by Robert Dale Owen, an editor and politician. He was a free thinker, Socialist, abolitionist, advocate of birth control and a U.S. Congressman as well as being a close friend and admirer of Dodge. Inscribed “ Mary Elizabeth Dodge, From her Friend Robert Dale Owen, 1866” (SEE PHOTO p.7)

- Owen, Robert Dale (inscribed by). Snow-Bound A Winter Idyl by John Greenleaf Whittier. (1867) Inscribed by Owen “Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dodge from her friend Robert Dale Owen. November 1867.

- Owen, Robert Dale (inscribed by). The Tent on the Beach by John Greenleaf Whittier (1867). Signed on the title page by Owen and inscribed “ To Miss Louise Mapes from her friend Robert Dale Owen. September 1867.” Louise was Mary Mapes Dodge’ s sister.

Perry, Nora. A Flock of Girls and Their Friends. (1888). Perry was a poet, journalist and author of juvenile stories. Her work was often in St. Nicholas. Inscribed “ Mrs. M.M. Dodge, With the cordial regard of Nora Perry.”

- Perry, Nora. New Songs and Ballads. (1887). Tipped in inscription ( undecipherable) signed “Nora Perry”.

Phillips, Mary E. Laurel Leaves For Little Folk, edited, illustrated and decorated by Mary Phillips (1903). Contains essays, poems and stories by various authors including Dodge, Laurence Hutton, Julia Ward Howe etc. Phillips was an American editor, author and critic who wrote an important biography of Edgar Allan Poe. Inscribed “With compliments and cordial appreciation of Mary E. Phillips, 1913.”

Proctor, Edna Dean. Poems (1890). Proctor was a poet, part of the Boston literary circle and was a member of the Boston Author’s Club. To show his appreciation of her work, Longfellow included her poems in his Poems and Places. She was also a close friend of John Greenleaf Whittier. Inscribed “ Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge, with the regards of Edna Dean Proctor, 1890.” (SEE PHOTO p.11)

Reinstein, Augusta. Fact and Fancy (1895) privately printed. Teacher and poet, her Bird’s Farewell was published in St. Nicholas Magazine. Inscribed and with a letter laid-in. The letter reads: “ San Francisco ‘95 , Dear Mrs. Dodge, The accompanying little book was printed just for my friends for Christmas. I am sending it also to authors I admire because the pleasure their writings give me includes them in my friendships (as it were). I trust it will be found worthy of acceptance, if not criticism. Sincerely (Miss) Augusta Reinstein. “The inscription reads“The world cares little for this; this is for me. Time will leave it with the age that saw its birth as a thing too trivial and personal to be carried on the march . New York and San Francisco ‘95.”

Richards, Laura. In My Nursery (1890). American author of more than 90 books including Captain January. In 1917 she won the Pulitzer Prize for “Julia Ward Howe” who was her mother. Howe wrote the words to “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and her father was an Abolitionist. Inscribed “Mary Mapes Dodge with kind regards from Laura Richards 1890” (SEE PHOTO p.11) Helen & Marc Younger Pg 13 [email protected]

See Page 16 s Inscribed by Ruth McEnery Stuart

See Page 17 s Inscribed by Francis Churchill Williams 914.764.7410 Pg 14 Aleph-Bet Books - Mary Mapes Dodge Collection Rollins, Alice Wellington. The Ring of Amethyst. (1878) Rollins was an American poet and author of “Uncle Tom’s Tenement” about N.Y.C. and other books. Inscribed “ Mary Mapes Dodge with the sincere regards of Alice Wellington Rollins.” In addition on the front and rear fly-leaves there are 6 full page pre publication poems in her hand, each signed titled “Fame”, “Pharos”, “Signal Lights”,” Mercedes” and “Nonquith In September.” Laid-in is Rollins’ calling card on which she has written “I could not resist copying a few on the fly-leaves which have been written since the book which I therefore hope are better. Poems “Pharos”, “Avis” and “Nonquith In September” are three included in the Scribner which Mr. & Mrs. Gifford have illustrated. Sincerely yours Alice Rollins.” (SEE PHOTO p.11)

- Rollins, Alice Wellington. The Story of Azron (1895) Inscribed “M.M.D. from A.W.R.” (See also Section Three for another Rollins book, inscribed but not to Dodge).

Sartain, John. On the Antique Painting In Encaustic of Cleopatra (1885). Illustrated by John Sartain. John Sartain was a highly regarded artist who was born in England but spent much of his life in Philadelphia. He was good friends with Edgar Allan Poe whose poems The Bells and Annabel Lee first appeared in his Sartain’s Union Magazine. He had been friends with Mary Mapes Dodge’s father and also taught art to her mother. Inscribed “To my valued fried James Mapes Dodge from John Sartain. Philadelphia, March 7th 1886.” James Dodge was Mary Mapes Dodge’s son.

Sharp, Kate Dooris. Eleanor’s Courtship and the Songs That Sang Themselves (1888). Sharp was born in Ireland but moved to U.S. as a young child. She was an active in promoting Women’s rights. This was her first book. Inscribed “Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge with compliments of The Author. London, Ohio July 12th ‘94.”

Smith, Mary Stuart. Lang Syne or the Wards of Mount Vernon (1890). Smith was a novelist, poet, and translator deeply involved with everything relating to Virginia. She was a speaker at the Congress of Women at the World’s Columbian Exposition. Inscribed “Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge, Presented in token of delightful association at dear Miss Booth’s. University of Virginia 1890.”

Stedman, Edmund Clarence. Hawthorne and Other Poems (1877). Inscribed “To Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge with the compliments of her friend E.C. Stedman ‘77. “ Stedman was a poet, essayist, respected literary critic and more. He edited the first collected edition of Poe’s works, authored studies of American and Victorian poetry that first appeared in Scribner’s Magazine and he was one of the first seven authors admitted to the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

- Stedman, Edmund Clarence. The Poetical Works of Edmund Clarence Stedman (1873). Inscribed “To Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge with the compliments of her friend E.C. Stedman, New York 1873”.

- Stedman, Edmund Clarence. The Nature and Elements of Poetry (1892). Inscribed “To Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge with the kindest regards from her long-time friend, E.C. Stedman October 1892.” (SEE PHOTO p.11)

- Stedman, Edmund Clarence. Mater Coronata recited at the bicentennial celebration of Yale University XXII October MDCCCCI. Inscribed “Mary Mapes Dodge - With all honor and affection - Edmund Clarence Stedman 24 January MDCCCCII ”. Followed by 5 line poem XVII from the book in Stedman’s hand.

Stockton, Frank. Rudder Grange (1879). Stockton was an assistant editor at St. Nicholas Magazine and a personal friend of Dodge’s. Rudder Grange is considered his first novel for adults. Inscribed “Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge with the very kind regards of the author of this homely tale. April 23 / 79.” (SEE PHOTO p.11) Helen & Marc Younger Pg 15 [email protected]

See Page 16 s See Page 16 s See Page 16 s Inscribed by Ruth McEnery Stuart Inscribed by Leonard Charles Van Noppen Inscribed by Charles Dudley Warner

See Page 17 s See Page 17 Inscribed by Carolyn Wells Inscribed by Kate Douglas Wiggin 914.764.7410 Pg 16 Aleph-Bet Books - Mary Mapes Dodge Collection Stuart, Ruth McEnery. The River’s Children: An Idyl of the Mississippi (1904). Stuart, a prolific “southern” author of books and short stories, was a friend of Dodge’s. Her books were extremely popular at the time however today they’re regarded as having racist overtones. As a single mother her lifestyle was out of the ordinary and she was an advocate of women’s rights. She purportedly had an affair with Longfellow. Inscribed “ To Dear Mary Mapes Dodge whose name I love to write in this henceforth proud little book. Ruth McEnery Stuart 1904”

- Stuart, Ruth McEnery. Solomon Crow’s Christmas Pockets and Other Tales (1897). Inscribed by Stuart in dialect “To de lady Mis’ Mary Mapes Dodge mid de endurin’ love of Juke’s Mammy. 1897”. Also inscribed on the title page “Affectionately yours Ruth McEnery Stuart.” (SEE PHOTO p.13)

- Stuart, Ruth McEnery. In Simpkinsville: Character Tales (1897). Inscribed by Stuart “To My dear lady Mary Mapes Dodge (God spare my dame) hoping that she’ll read it even if its printed (Do read my ms page). Lovingly R. McE Stuart “ (SEE PHOTO p.15)

Thaxter, Celia. Poems. Book and letter described in Highlights before book lists.

Tucker, Gideon J. Legends of the Netherlands to which are added some Legends of Manhattan Island (1892). Tucker was an American lawyer, politician and newspaperman who was one of the founders of the New York Daily News. Inscribed “Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge, compliments of the Author.”

Van Noppen, Leonard Charles. Vondel’s Lucifer. Translated from the Dutch by Van Noppen (1898). Limited numbered edition. Van Noppen was a poet and translator and an authority on Dutch literature. Inscribed “For my dear friend Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge, whose Hans Brinker turned my attention Hollandwards. Leonard Charles Van Hoppen. August 3, 1898 New York.” (SEE PHOTO p.15)

Vescelius-Sheldon, Louise. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land (1888). American author. The story is set in South Africa and the author was one of earliest women to travel in Africa. Inscribed “ To Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge from an admirer. LVL ‘90”

Villard, Henry. In Memory of Henry Hilgard Villard 1883 - 1890. Villard was a journalist and war correspondent covering the Civil War. As a result of his war involvement he became a pacifist. His wife Fanny who inscribed the book was a women’s suffragist, co - founder of the NAACP and a pacifist Her father was William Lloyd Garrison. Inscribed “For Mary Mapes Dodge, with the regards of Fanny Garrison Villard Feb. 1893.”

Warner, Charles Dudley. The People for Whom Shakespeare Wrote (1897). Warner was a novelist and essayist and a friend of Mark Twain’s with whom he co-wrote The Gilded Age. A full page inscription reads “To Mary Mapes Dodge, Do not, Dear friend, be prevented by this volume from reading Shakespeare. You will find him greatly interesting and often in instructive. I do not mean to say that he would be — complain now or own his York Press, but I know your taste and I feel that as the Editor of St. Nicholas you would find a place for him. Affectionately Yours, Charles Dudley Warner Dec. 25 1897” Also inscribed : “To M.M. D. From L.G.R. ‘ Now the fair goddess Fortune, fall deep in love with thee, Prosperity be thy page.’” xmas 1897.”

- Warner, Charles Dudley. The Relation of Literature to Life (1897). With a full page inscription: “To Mary Mapes Dodge. Dear Friend. This unpretending volume, which Mr. Jenks and I have cooked up for fun and which is privately printed for his chums(?), is not a comment on your life or your literature. I only wish to say that your Literature is better than most other peoples lives, and your Life is better than most people’s Literature, and that I am your, Devoted Admirer Charles Dudley Warner Dec. 25 1897. (SEE PHOTO p.15) Helen & Marc Younger Pg 17 [email protected] Wells, Carolyn. The Jingle Book (1901). Wells was an author and poet who wrote nearly 200 books including crime fiction. She also collected poetry and donated an impressive collection of Walt Whitman to the Library of Congress. Inscribed “To Mary Mapes Dodge, This volume of verse; not so good as her own but not very much worse - Carolyn Wells. September 1902” (SEE PHOTO p.15)

Whittier, John Greenleaf. Snow-Bound. A Winter Idyl (1867). See Owen, Robert Dale.

Whittier, John Greenleaf. The Tent on the Beach (1867. See Owen, Robert Dale.

Wiggin, Kate Douglas. Polly Oliver’s Problem: A Story for Girls. (1893). Wiggin was a novelist whose best known book is Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. She started the first free kindergarten in San Francisco and throughout her life continued to raise money for children’s causes. Inscribed “ To M.M.D. for whom the book was written. M.M.D. - herself the inspiration of so much loveliness that the loveliest girl ever written about is none too lovely to send her - Kate Douglas Wiggin 1893.” (SEE PHOTO p.15)

- Wiggin, Kate Douglas. The Village Watch Tower (1895). Inscribed “To Mary Mapes Dodge. Dear friend and kindly critic; pray like me and the book together. Kate Douglas Wiggin New York 1896.”

Williams, Francis Churchill. J. Devlin - Boss: a Romance of American Politics. (1901). Williams was an editor, literary advisor and novelist whose work was highly regarded at the time. The first story by him that was published was in St. Nicholas Magazine. Inscribed “Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge with the sincere regards of the author - Francis Churchill Williams”. Additionally there is a letter from Williams laid-in: My Dear Mrs. Dodge, One of the first stories I ever wrote - The Number Seven Oar - which was printed in St. Nicholas, brought such a kind letter from you that I venture again to call myself to your attention. I have just had my first novel published and a copy of J. Devlin-Boss goes to you by mail. I have given myself the pleasure of writing your name in it. It is all or nearly all about people I have known or known about, and I am anxious to learn how nearly I have come to making them known to other. If you find time to turn the leaves of the book, won’t you let me know what you think of Jimmy and those he lived among? Your opinion would be of great help to me - one of your old St. Nicholas boys. Sincerely Francis Churchill Williams.” (SEE PHOTO p.13)

Wister, Jones. Jones Wister’s Reminiscences. (1920). Jones was an inventor, worked for the railroad and was an avid cricket player. Inscribed “To Mrs. Dodge with affectionate remembrances from the author’s daughters Anne, Ethel October 1938”. (Inscribed to a family member since MMD died in 1905)

SECTION TWO - BOOKS SIGNED OR INSCRIBED BY MARY MAPES DODGE & A LETTER

Dodge, Mary Mapes. Letter dated Jan. 27, 1898. “Dear Mr. Voss, At last I comply with your request, willingly indeed, tough not you see with much alacrity. Yes I have written under at least three pseudonyms - one is “ Silas Greene” - the others still are secrets known only to Yours truly Mary Mapes Dodge.”

Dodge, Mary Mapes. Rhymes and Jingles (1874). Inscribed by Dodge “for Hal from his friend Mary Mapes Dodge June 1879”

Dodge, Mary Mapes. Along the Way (1879). Inscribed by Dodge to her children: “Jamie and Josie Their book. Written by their mother, Mary Mapes Dodge.” (SEE PHOTO p.7)

Dodge, Mary Mapes. Donald and Dorothy (1883). Inscribed by Dodge “Jamie & Josie From Ther Orthur [sic] Xmas 1883.” 914.764.7410 Pg 18 Aleph-Bet Books - Mary Mapes Dodge Collection Dodge, Mary Mapes. Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates. London [1883]. Sampson Low Son & Marston. Low’s Copyright Series of American authors. Inscribed by Dodge “Jamie and Josie From Mother Christmas ‘83.” Jamie was her son, Josie his wife.

Dodge, Mary Mapes. Rhymes and Jingles (1904). Inscribed by Dodge “When the sun’s sinking low in the skies, The evening primrose opens her eyes - “Come back dear Sun” she seems to say “I’ve been dreaming of you the livelong day.” Page 209 Mary Mapes Dodge “ There is a photo of Dodge’s hand mounted on the free endpaper.

Dodge, Mary Mapes. Poems and Verses (1904). Inscribed by Dodge to her children “ To Josie and Jamie with love from MOTHER, alias Mary Mapes Dodge Nov. 1904” ( Josie (Josephine) was her son Jamie’s wife.

Bunner, H.C. Short Sixes: Stories to be Read While the Candle Burns (1891). Signed “Mary Mapes Dodge Feb 10 ‘92

Halleck, Fitz Greene. Fanny: A Poem [by Fitz Greene Halleck] 1837. Halleck , sometimes called the “American Byron” was a poet associated with the Knickerbocker Group. Signed by William Dodge (Mary Mapes Dodge’s father) on the title page and inscribed by MMD: “Written by Fitz Greene Halleck. When I was a little girl, my father introduced me to Fitz Greene Halleck. The poet was very kind to me, and I remember him perfectly. MMD 1902.”

Stoddard, Richard Henry (editor). Personal Reminiscences by Cornelia Knight and Thomas Raikes (1875). Signed “M.M. Dodge”

Wiggin, Kate Douglas. Timothy’s Quest 1891. Inscribed by Dodge “ Mary Mapes Dodge, With many good wishes, from herself Xmas 90 (a gift she made to herself).

SECTION THREE - BOOKS SIGNED / INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR

Carleton, Katharine. Dorothy the Motor Girl (1911). This was her first book. Inscribed “To Josephine [possibly Dodge’s daughter in law] who inspired many of Dorothy’s sayings and doings - with the love of the author September eighteenth 1911.”

Coates, Florence Earle. Mine and Thine (1905). Coates was a highly regarded poet praised by Yeats and Hardy. Her work was influenced by Matthew Arnold with whom she regularly corresponded. Inscribed “For I have dreamed your dream divine / For I have worshiped at the shrine / Whose oracles your faith have moved; / For I have loved what you have loved - / Your victory is also mine! Florence Earle Coates, Willrig Terrace Germantown October 22 / 05”. There is also a photo of the author laid-in.

Crandall, Charles H. Wayside Music: Lyrics, Songs and Sonnets (1893). Crandall began his working life as a journalist but then turned to poetry. Patriotism was one of the themes in his poems. Inscribed “Yours Sincerely, C.H. Crandall” with a photo of him mounted on the paste-down.

Riley, James Whitcomb. Poems Here At Home. (1893). Inscribed “To an ex-Hoosier from The Hoosier Poet per an Ex-Hoosier.”

Figaniere, Viscount De. , G.C. St. Anne. Elva. A Story of the Dark Ages (1878). Figaniere’s father was a Portuguese diplomat and although he was born in New York, he eventually followed in his father’s footsteps by becoming Portuguese minister to both England and Russia. Inscribed tp his sister “ To Mrs. Maria da Gloria Arabella Peacock from her devoted and attached Brother, the author. March 9/ 1878.” (SEE PHOTO p.9) Helen & Marc Younger Pg 19 [email protected] Foster, David Skaats. Rebecca The Witch and Other Tales in Metre (1888). Mounted on a flyleaf is Foster’s personal calling card.

Hillyer, Robert. The Five Books of Youth (1920). Hillyer was a Harvard graduate who went on to teach there, then at Kenyon and Univ. Of Delaware. He won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1934 for his Collected Verse. This copy is signed by Hillyer.

Nichols, Spencer Van Bokkelen. The Significance of Anthony Trollope (1925) with a color fold-out map. Published by Douglas McMurtrie. Inscribed twice. First by McMurtrie “To my dear friend George Mandell. “ And then: “To Josie [Mary Mapes Dodge daughter in law] With love from George & Ida. George in this case being the highly talented chap who made the map”.

Ogden, Ruth. Courage. (1891, fourth ed.) Ruth Ogden wrote many books for children. The name of Ruth Ogden was the pseudonym of Mrs. Frances Otis Ogden Ide. Inscribed “With all good wishes for my little Gentle Reader “Ruth Ogden” October 3rd 1906. ‘I would not call anyone a gentle reader who does not now and then take up a dull book and enjoy it in the spirit in which it was so written.’ (SEE PHOTO p.11)

Rollins, Alice Wellington. Aphorisms for the Year (1896). Rollins was an American poet and author ( “Uncle Tom’s Tenement” about N.Y.C.) and other books. There is also a book inscribed to Dodge in Section One. This copy inscribed “From the author.” See Section One for others by Rollins inscribed to Dodge.

Shelton, William Henry. A Man Without a Memory and Other Stories (1895). Shelton was an author, illustrator, and etcher as well as a Civil War veteran. Inscribed “Mr. Clarke with compliments of the author Wm Henry Shelton Feb. 1st 1896.”

True, John Preston. Their Club and Ours (1883). True was an American author from New England. Inscribed “The author’s copy John Preston True.”

Unwin, T. Fisher. Good Reading About Many Books Mostly by Their Authors London 1894-5. Limited to 100 numbered copies on Japan paper, signed by the publisher T. Fisher Unwin. Includes a section on Mary Mapes Dodge with a photo of her.

Wiggin, Kate Douglas. The Affair at the Inn by Kate Douglas Wiggin, Mary Findlater , Jane Findlater and Allan McAulay. (1904). Wiggin was a friend of Mary Mapes Dodge (see Section One) and a prolific author. The Findlater sisters were Scottish poets and novelists. Mounted on the flyleaf are calling cards for three of the authors. The first is for Mrs. George Christopher Riggs (the married name of Kate Douglas Wiggin) on which is written “To meet the Scottish novelists, Misses Mary and Jane Findlater. Sundays Feb. 9th and 12th 4 to six o’clock. Below that is the card for Mrs. Findlater / Misses Findlater.

SECTION FOUR - FIRST EDITIONS OF BOOKS BY DODGE

Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates 1866 - 1st edition (needs recasing)

Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates 1866 - 1st edition in beautiful custom full calf binding with gilt tooling, original covers bound in. In cloth slip case.

A Few Friends and How They Amused Themselves. A Tale in Nine Chapters. 1869 1st edition

Theophilus and Others. 1876 1st edition (emerald green cloth) 914.764.7410 Pg 20 Aleph-Bet Books - Mary Mapes Dodge Collection Theophilus and Others 1876 1st edition (olive green cloth)

Along the Way 1879. 1st edition

Donald and Dorothy. London 1883. 1st English edition.

Land of Pluck. 1894 in beautiful polished calf binding with gilt tooling, free endpaper detached 1st edition

SECTION FIVE - MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS AND EPHEMERA

Howard, Alice. Mary Mapes Dodge of St. Nicholas (1943)

Knight, Anne. St. Nicholas: Scribner’s Illustrated Magazine For Girls and Boys Conducted by Mary Mapes Dodge. Draft of a 1980 thesis presented at Princeton

Mapes, Spencer. St. Nicholas and Mary Mapes Dodge. Copy of a 379 page galley for an unfinished biography.

Dodge Family Genealogy - a 1929 Genealogy of Josephine Kern Dodge

Ephemera. Box of a huge number of copies of photos and of correspondence relating to St. Nicholas Magazine. It includes a great photo of Dodge with Samuel Clemens, Laurence Hutton, Brander Matthews and a few others. There are also copies of hundreds of pieces of correspondence with St. Nicholas Magazine.

4 reprints: Donald and Dorothy 1921, Rhymes and Jingles 1930 Land of Pluck 1922 Hans Brinker 1906 Helen & Marc Younger Pg 21 [email protected]

See Page 6 Highlights Plaster Silhouette of Mary Mapes Dodge