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Lot #475
Julia Ward Howe

“A Mecca of unfailing faith / A Zion of redeeming breath”

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“A Mecca of unfailing faith / A Zion of redeeming breath”

ALS, one page, 8 x 10.5, December 27, 1909. Letter discussing changes in her soon-to-be-published poem ‘The Capitol.’ In part: “Now will this do—‘A Mecca of unfailing faith / A Zion of redeeming breath.’ I became aware of this no rhyme, only after the poem had been been sped on its way…If you accept this change, you will leave out the lines ending in ‘assault’ and ‘cope,’ and will change the Zion line as suggested. Otherwise, I am afraid that it must be printed with its defect.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing and small splits along folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #483 - Ended September 14, 2016





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