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Auction: 323 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1498

Tennyson, Alfred Lord (1809-1892). Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during most of Queen Victoria's reign; still one of the most popular British poets. Best known for "The Charge of the Light Brigade", "Crossing the Bar". LS. 1 1/2 pages. 8vo. "Feby 2nd." From Farrington. Also included is an engraving of Tennyson.

"Sir, I beg you will not think me ungrateful for your kind words nor mindful of your wish. I immediately communicated with...on the subject but fear he is ill and I have not yet had an answer. When I have you shall hear again. Meanwhile believe me. Truly yours, A. Tennyson."

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