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Lot 169
Sale 759 - Selections from the Library of Gerald and Barbara Weiner
Oct 8, 2020
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MELVILLE, Herman (1819-1891). Autograph letter signed ("H. Melville"), to Miss Coffin. New York, 13 January 1872. One page, 8vo (202 x 126 mm). Creased, marginal toning from old framing, a few small stains to lower margin. Provenance: Richard Manney Library (sold, Sotheby’s New York, 11 October 1991, lot 227).
Melville responds to an earlier inquiry made by his correspondent: "So long a time has elapsed that I can not recall where I got the fact alluded to in your note...." Melville apologetically adds that he is at a loss as to where Miss Coffin might find the information she seeks. Apparently unpublished.