Nov 08, 2018 - Sale 2492

Sale 2492 - Lot 323

Price Realized: $ 750
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 400 - $ 600
RALPH WALDO EMERSON. Autograph Letter Signed, "R.W. Emerson," to Walter Smith, apologizing for the delayed thanks for the gift of two watercolor drawings, returning a letter [not present] with Mr. [Charles] Ryan's address, informing him that he has written to Mr. Ryan, and noting that his son has copied the illustration on Mr. Ryan's letter. 3 1/2 pages, small 8vo, written on two sheets; inlaid. Concord, 29 July 1875

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". . . I write seldom & with difficulty . . . whilst I have a book on my hands, long ago promised, & which requires all my best hours. I have now written . . . using the address marked on the letter which you kindly sent me, & which I return herewith, with my thanks. My son, Dr. E.W. Emerson who sketches a little sometimes, was charmed with the skill of drawings on the letter, & made a little copy of it."