Lot 124
Carlyle, Thomas (1795-1881) Scottish philosopher, essayist, historian and social critic. Autograph nonsense verse signed ("T. Carlyle"), one page, 7¼ x 4½ in., London, April 5, 1851. The verse reads: "Simon Brodie had a cow, / He lost his cow and he could not find her. / When he had done what man could do, / The cow came home and her tail behind her." With a carte-de-visite photograph by W. Jeffrey, Bloomsbury, London, showing a full-length portrait of Carlyle seated and holding his cane; tips of mount trimmed and mounting remnants on verso.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
Ex William "Bill" Steiner Collection.
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