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VERDI TO HIS FRIEND AND FINANCIAL ADVISOR ~ ABOUT HIS RAIL ROAD STOCK HOLDINGS
VERDI, GIUSEPPE. (1813-1901). Italian composer; between 1842 and 1853 he was credited with writing a new opera every year, his masterworks include: Rigoletto (1851), Il Trovatore (1853), La Traviata (1853), Don Carlos (1867), and Aïda (1871). Attractive Autograph Letter Signed “G. Verdi”. Two pages, octavo. With original stamped envelope addressed in his hand. “Sant’Agata, September 16, 1888”.
VIRGINIA WOOLF ON VACATION IN SPAIN ~ WHERE THE SEEDS FOR ‘MRS. DALLOWAY’ WERE SOWN
WOOLF, VIRGINIA. (1882-1941) English novelist, essayist, publisher, and feminist; Woolf is regarded as one of the foremost modernist literary figures of the twentieth century. Scarce Autograph Letter Signed, “Virginia Woolf,” penned in her usual lavender ink. One full page, octavo. “5th April” [1923] “Yegen [Spain]”.
GEORGE M. DALLAS FREE-FRANKED ADDRESS PANEL
DALLAS, GEORGE M. (1792-1864) American politician and diplomat who served as the 11th Vice President of the United States from 1845 to 1849 under James K. Polk. Entire leaf addressed to: “John M. Scott/ Chestnut Street / Philadelphia” and franked “G.M. Dallas/ U.S. Senate” at upper right.
SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE ~ WILLIAM ELLERY – AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED EARLY IN HIS CAREER
ELLERY, WILLIAM. (1727-1820). Founding Father of the United States, lawyer, and politician from Rhode Island; Signed the Declaration of Independence and later the Articles of Confederation. Choice Autograph Document Signed “William Ellery Junr.” One page, oblong narrow octavo. April 5, 1756.
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES SR. OFFERS UP HIS: ‘TO THE POETS WHO ONLY READ’
HOLMES, OLIVER WENDELL. (1809-1894) American physician, professor, lecturer, poet, and author. Uncommon Autograph Fair Copy Poem Signed “Oliver Wendell Holmes”, of his: “To The Poets Who Only Read [And Listen].” One full page, quarto. ‘June 29, 1885’.
JACQUELINE KENNEDY LAMENTS: “I WISH I DID KNOW MORE ABOUT MY FORBEARS”
KENNEDY, JACQUELINE [MRS. JOHN F.] (1929-1994). First Lady. Revealing Autograph Letter Signed, “Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy”, on her imprinted Hickory Hill stationery. Two full pages, octavo.
ROBERT FROST: “IF THERE IS ONE THING WE HATE AS POETS, IT’S SEEMING BUSY OR IN DEMAND. ISN’T THAT SO[?] IT’S NOT BECAUSE I’M EITHER THAT I HAVEN’T SENT YOU A POEM…. I SHALL BE AS GOOD (OR BAD) AS MY WORD”
FROST, ROBERT. (1874-1963). American poet; noted for his depiction of New England life; mot honored poet of the 20th Century with 4 Pulitzer Prizes; recited his: “The Gift Outright” at John Kennedy’s inauguration, from memory after his reading copy blew away. Curious Autograph Letter Signed, “Robert Frost”. 2 1/2 pages, octavo. South Shaftsbury, Vermont, January 21, 1921.