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Auction: 284 - Bond, Share & Americana Mailbid & Internet Exclusive
Lot: 721

Boyesen, Hjalmar Norwegian-born American poet, writer, and educator (1848-95). AQS Hjalmar H. Boyesen / Nantucket, Mass. Aug. 8th 1886." Six lines he identifies as coming from the Idyls of Norway, beginning "This shalt thou who bread art seeking conquer / boons, undreamed, unsought..." Tipped to a folio card with a 12mo halftone photograph of the author. Some soiling, overall VG. Estimate US$ 20-30

Estimate
$20 to $30