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Literary forgeries and mystifications

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Autograph letters signed and initialled from John Payne Collier to various recipients

 Collection
Identifier: C65547
Abstract

Letters written by John Payne Collier, mostly from later in his life. Also, newspaper clippings about the forgery controversy. Items not collected together until Folger staff created this collection.

Dates: Majority of material found within Bulk, 1830-1882; 1824-1882

John Payne Collier copies of manuscripts and printed material, approximately 1400-approximately 1700

 Collection
Identifier: C65367
Abstract

Manuscript and printed transcriptions of ballads as well as references about ballads and hangmen. Also, notes and transcriptions on miscellaneous topics related to early modern Britain.

Dates: approximately 1825-1861