Sale 121
May 26-27 Collectibles Auction
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Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth -- ALS, Photo, & Engraving (1807-1882) American poet. Autograph letter signed "Henry W. Longfellow," 3 pages (2 conjoined sheets), 5 x 4", Rosemont, May 25, 1876. With holograph envelope addressed to Mr. J. G. Rosengarten, Penn Club, Philadelphia, regretting that he is unable to accept Rosengarten's invitation to the Penn Club and asking if articles Rosengarten wrote on Mr. Greene and Mr. Appleton appeared in the newspaper (Ledger). "I read them in ms. and was very much pleased with them." Very good; small paper loss at top of page 3 and mounting remnants at top of blank page 4. Boldly penned and signed. Accompanied by a 4¼ x 2½" photo of Longfellow from Warren's Photographic Studio in Boston, and a full-length engraving by Alonzo Chappel. Estimated Value $150 - UP
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