Handwritten poem, one page, both sides, on a 4.5 x 7.5 lined off-white sheet, originally taken from Sutcliffe's poetry notebook. Front of sheet bears a four stanza poem entitled Lament of the Wicked and begins 'This land of strife and woe, With all the evils God can bestow, Upon the sinner and all our heather band, Of cuthroats, crooks and thieves.' He has signed in the top right 'Sutcliffe.' Reverse bears two more stanzas, although it is unknown if it is for the same poem. In fine condition, with light toning and a rough edge from removal from notebook. COA Roger Epperson and RRAuction COA.
