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Little person who achieved great fame appearing in P. T. Barnum’s show under the name ‘Tom Thumb’ (1838–1883). AQS on an off-white 7.5 x 4.75 album pages, signed “Charles S. Stratton, known as Gen’l Tom Thumb.” In full: “Cultivate spirituality. Beyond this, is a real life & we can prepare here for it. We shall progress in the future beyond any conception we have now.” Also signed at the conclusion by his wife Lavinia, “Mrs. Charles S. Stratton, Albany, NY, May 5th 1882.” Reverse of the page bears a pre-printed Louisa May Alcott quote. Small tears and toning to edges, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned carte-de-visite portrait of the little couple. RR Auction COA.
