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Austen Henry Layard Signed Letter

Austen Henry Layard

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Austen Henry Layard

British historian and archaeologist (1817–1894) best known as the excavator of Nimrud. LS signed “A. H. Layard,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, June 21, no year. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “My time is already so fully occupied that I have no leisure to bestow upon the consideration of any new questions which may be suggested to me.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. RR Auction COA.

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