George Eliot, Impressions of Theophrastus Such..., 1st Edition - title page
George Eliot finished the manuscript in 1878 but it wasn't published until 1879, as she wanted to leave a respectful time between Lewes' death and it's publication. This was her last work before she died.
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George Eliot, a selection of first edition spines.
A selection of first edition spines.
George Eliot (born Mary Ann Evans) was a local authoress based in the Coventry and Nuneaton district, from 1819-1880.
George Eliots' notebook, entitled Greek Philosophy and Locke and Comte - cover
It contains notes on classical texts and miscellaneous notes on astronomy and geology. Click on cover to see a slection...
Page 2 & 3 - Quotations from various philosophers and authors.
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Glasses and Box
These spectacles belonged to Isaac Evans, the brother of George Eliot. Their father, Robert Evans, had passed them down to him. Isaac and his sister had been close when young, but later disagreed over ...
Gloves
These gloves, made from cream kid leather, belonged to the author George Eliot.
George Eliot (born Mary Ann Evans) was a local authoress based in the Coventry and Nuneaton district, from 1819-1880....
Griff House, back door.
Griff House, back door.
Mary Ann's home between 1820-41, the family moved here when she was 4 or 5 months old. She referred to it as "..my old, old home" (Gordon Haight's George Eliot's Letters, Volume ...
Griff House, exterior.
Griff House, exterior.
Mary Ann's home between 1820-41, the family moved here when she was 4 or 5 months old. She referred to it as "..my old, old home" (Gordon Haight's George Eliot's Letters, Volume ...
Griff House, front door.
Griff House, front door.
Mary Ann's home between 1820-41, the family moved here when she was 4 or 5 months old. She referred to it as "..my old, old home" (Gordon Haight's George Eliot's Letters, Volume ...
Griff House, interior.
Griff House, interior.
Mary Ann's home between 1820-41, the family moved here when she was 4 or 5 months old. She referred to it as "..my old, old home" (Gordon Haight's George Eliot's Letters, Volume ...
Lace Box - open
This wooden box was used to store lace by local author George Eliot. In common with many Victorian ladies George Eliot adorned her clothing with lace.
George Eliot (born Mary Ann Evans) was a local ...
Lace Box - sale label
Interesting provenance label on the lid of the lace box. This refers to the sale by the estate of Mrs Charles Lee Lewes at Sotheby's 27 June 1923. [see Painting of Dante for another item from this sale].
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Letter fragment
An invitation to an unknown person to visit.
Transcript:
So come to us when you can - before we go en retraite.
Yours always
M. E. Lewes
George Eliot (born Mary Ann Evans) was a local authoress ...
Letter fragment
Letter fragment to Alice Helps on the death of her father.
It is believed that the lower part of this letter may reside in the Royal Collection, as Queen Victoria wanted the signatures of George Eliot ...
Letter fragment, side a
Letter fragments to an unknown person.
[Probably written between 01/10/1880 and 22/12/1880. This by deduction: Marian married Cross 6 May and died 22 Dec 1880 - Cheyne Walk was his home.]
Transcript:
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Letter from Reverend W. Griffiths, p.1.
The Rev. W. Griffiths was married to Isaac Evans' daughter. Isaac Evans was Mary Ann Evans', (George Eliot), older brother. He was writing to Canon Fred Evans, [?relationship], about George Eliots' 'naughtiness'.
George ...
Letter to Alice Helps p.1 and 4
Lewes died in 1878 and Eliot married John Cross in May 1880. This letter was written just a few days after their arrival home to the Heights, Witley on 26th July from their honeymoon abroad.
Transcript:
The ...
Letter to John Sibree p.1
In 1841 Mary Ann (George Eliot) moved to Bird Grove, Coventry with her retired father. It was here that she made friends with Reverend John Sibree and his family. This letter is a brief one thanking his ...
Letter to Mary Sibree p.1
Mary Ann writes to her friend Mary apologising for forgetting to send her a book she has promised. Mary is in Clifton, Bristol convalescing with her father. Mary Ann mentions attending a lecture given ...