Very rare autograph letter signed by Herman Melville, 1p, measuring approximately 5" x 7.75", dated New York, Dec 4th, 1867
Dear Sir, The accidental misdirection of your note, with their ? …., has prevented an earlier reply. I am concerned to hear of your state of health, and trust not re-application has not brought it about, for your industry seems …. to …. literary objects. The poems you sent me, as well as the book of …, research gave me with much pleasure. I enclose one autograph and photograph which you request. Truly yours,
H. Melville
T. Apoleon Cheney Esq.
Signed clearly at the close, “H. Melville.”
A lovely example of Melville’s late-period correspondence, featuring references to literary and photographic materials. In fine condition, a choice signed letter from the author of Moby-Dick.
Herman Melville (August 1, 1819 – September 28, 1891) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet of the American Renaissance period. Among his best-known works are Moby-Dick (1851); and Typee (1846). At the time of his death Melville was not well known to the public, but 1919, the centennial of his birth, was the starting point of a Melville revival. Moby-Dick eventually would be considered one of the great American novels.
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