Lot 185
Tennyson, Alfred Lord. Very slight stains above and below date, else fine. Handsomely framed with a brass plate engraved with a copy of the letter, and a biographical plaque listing Tennyson's most famous works, together with a portrait of the poet. Overall size 29 x 20". 1809-1892. Influential English poet, whose most famous works include The Lotus Eaters (1832), and In Memoriam (1850), which catapulted Tennyson to Poet Laureate.
Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Octavo, on embossed personal letterhead, Farringford, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, March 2, 1878. Interesting letter of thanks for a book, evidently a work of philology, in which Tennyson makes a mocking allusion to his former publisher, in the direction of whom both parties seem to enjoy throwing a bit of scorn. Tennyson writes, in full:
"Dear Sir, Thank Herman Kunst Philologist, Professor, whoever he may be, in my name for the book he has sent me. What I have read of it is clever and well done. I suppose you know that I have got rid of my peacock of a publisher, who insulted you, some years back. Yours Faithfully, A Tennyson." .
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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