Scottish novelist and poet, author of Ivanhoe. ALS, one page, 7 x 9, April 26. Short letter to a lady. In part, 'Sir Walter Scott has the honor to inform Miss Bertrand that... my papers are a publication which may be found in the shop of any established bookseller in the trade.' Integral second page bears an address leaf addressed in Scott's hand. First page is affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, small area of paper loss to second page and moderate mailing folds. RRAuction COA.
