Distinguished British poet (1809–1892) who was one of the most highly regarded and influential literary figures of the Victorian era. Letter to a gentleman. In part, “I am glad that your young lady approves of my little book. Why wouldn’t you let me give it to her? As to this canard of a Baronetcy, I remember the same foolish rumours arising some years ago, & with some little trouble I put it down, or it down of itself. In this instance, the notice had been out in the Athendum several days before I heard of it; but I answered the first letter which alluded to it by declaring that the ‘rumour was wholly unfounded’; so that as no Baronetcy has been offered there is the less reason for considering your friendly pros & cons as to accept or refuse; if it had - I trust that I should have had grace & loyalty enough to think more of the Queen’s feelings than my own in this matter - I mean whichever way I answered.” In fine condition, with some light spreading of ink to Tennyson’s brief postscript, with some light show-through as well, and slight adhesive remnants to right edge of last page. R&R COA.
