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Jacob Hurd and His Sons, Nathaniel & Benjamin, Silversmiths (1702–1781)
By Hollis French, S.B.
Published by The Walpole Society, printed by The Riverside Press, 1939
Hardcover, original green cloth
Walpole Society scholarly publication on early American silversmith Jacob Hurd and his sons, accompanied by an exceptional group of original archival materials directly related to the book’s publication, research, and ownership.
About the Book
A well-regarded Walpole Society volume documenting the work, heraldry, and known silver objects of Jacob Hurd and his sons, illustrated with plates and detailed research. The book was issued in a limited scholarly printing intended primarily for collectors, libraries, and institutions.
Archival Materials Included
The book is accompanied by an extensive and cohesive group of original period correspondence and ephemera, preserved together:
Multiple typed and handwritten letters exchanged between Hollis French (author) and Harold Bowditch, dating from 1939–1940, discussing:
research corrections and addenda
publication details and errors
distribution and sales of the edition
Original Walpole Society order forms and addenda sheets
Period mailed postcards and envelopes addressed to Harold Bowditch
Printed review and reference material relating to the book
Ownership & Association
The materials relate to Harold Bowditch (1883–1964), a physician and genealogical researcher with documented involvement in historical and antiquarian scholarship. His correspondence with the author reflects active engagement with the research and publication process, adding meaningful provenance and context to the archive.
(Reference information on Bowditch can be found via published genealogical and historical sources.)
Condition
Book: Very Good; light age-related wear to cloth; interior generally clean with expected toning
Archival materials: age-toned, with folds, edge wear, and handling marks consistent with original use; all legible
Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.
Summary
This is not simply a book, but a complete Walpole Society association archive, ideal for collectors of:
early American silver and decorative arts
Walpole Society publications
scholarly and institutional research material
archival correspondence and provenance-driven items
A scarce opportunity to acquire a preserved research group tied directly to one of the Walpole Society’s classic studies.
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