Lot 1281
Lamb, Charles (1775-1834) English writer chiefly known for his essays. Autograph Manuscript Signed, n.p., n.d. (c. 1831), 1 p oblong octavo. A poem sent to Sarah Robinson, niece of Lamb's close friend, English diarist Henry Crabb Robinson, thanking Sara and her husband for their hospitality to Emma Isola, Lamb's adopted daughter. The first letter of each line forms the name of Sarah Robinson. One word is crossed out. Accompanied by images of Lamb and H.C. Robinson.
In full: "Soul-breathing verse, thy gentlest guise put on, / And greet the honor'd name of Robinson. / Rome in her throng'd and stranger-crowded streets, / And palaces, where pilgrim pilgrim meets, / Holds not, respected Sarah! one that can / Revered make the name of Englishman, / Or loved, more than thy kinsman, dear to me / By many a friendly act. His heart in thee / I see with answering courtesy renew'd. / Nor shall to thee my debt of gratitude, / Soon fade, that dids't receive with open hand / One that was come a Stranger to thy land - / Now calls thee Friend. Her thanks, and mine, command. / Charles Lamb."
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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