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Extremely rare autograph letter by Lord Byron
464. Lord Byron Autograph Letter Signed. Highly influential British poet, politician, soldier, and adventurer (1788–1824) who takes a place as the most colorful literary figure of the Romantic era; his works include such classics as Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage and Don Juan. Rare ALS signed “N. B.,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, April 16, 1823. Handwritten letter to Mr. Hislop, in full: “I thank you—it is all very well—but as I am entirely of your opinion as to the servants being leagued together, I desire that you will apply to the Consul General (I have already written to him this day) or to the police—and state the facts, and take what steps may be proper in the case. I authorize you to do so. I do this to save time—and I beg you to make what haste you can.” On the reverse is a deposition sworn by Rebecca Cole, evidently unrelated to the letter. In very good to fine condition, with creasing, overall soiling, and an area of repaired paper loss to the left edge. Byron is very rare in handwritten letters. Starting Bid $300
465. Raymond Chandler: First Edition of The Lady in the Lake. Scarce unsigned book:
The Lady in the Lake. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1943. Hardcover with dust jacket (publisher’s printed price of $2.00 present on inner front flap), 5.5 x 7.75, 216 pages. Book condition: VG/VG, with professional restorations to dust jacket including small areas of repaired losses and color infill at spine ends and edges. The Lady in the Lake takes Detective Philip Marlowe out of Los Angeles to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy businessman’s estranged wife. Starting Bid $200
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September 15, 2021 | LITERATURE
