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Lot #571
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Autograph Letter Signed

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Description

ALS signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” one page, 3.75 x 5.25, April 6, 1854. Addressed from Cambridge, a handwritten letter to Miss Fay, in full: "I forgot to hand the inclosed to you yesterday. I hope it will not be too late for your letter." In very good to fine condition, with light wrinkling, and show-through, from old mounting remnants on the back. A neatly penned letter from the great fireside poet that dates to his first year of retirement.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #641 - Ended August 10, 2022





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