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Lot #493
Louisa May and Amos Bronson Alcott (3) Signed Items

Estimate: $200+

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Description

Three items: a pencil signature, "L. M. Alcott, Concord, Mass.," on an off-white slip dated 1869; an ink signature, "Very truly yours, A. Bronson Alcott," on an off-white slip; and an ALS signed "A. Bronson Alcott," three pages on two adjoining sheets, February 24, 1882, in part: "The books have been solicited from my Library and are suitable reading, I have thought, for your people, both young and old. My daughter Louisa will add for the young peoples entertainment St. Nicholas and the Youth's Gazette, as these come out monthly." In overall fine condition, with a short tear (and associated creasing) to the bottom edge of the Louisa slip.

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