Auction Date:2010 May 12 @ 10:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Famed American naturalist (1837–1921) best known for his writings on nature and travel. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, February 22, 1868. Short letter to Mr. Church. In full: “I send you by this mail a brief paper called ‘Before Genius,’ thinking you may find it available for the ‘Galaxy.’” In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, and some scattered light toning and soiling.
Many of Burroughs' essays first appeared in popular magazines, including The Galaxy. The paper referenced here, Before Genius, was one such essay, being published in the April 1868 issue. The text was rather critical of author and naturalist Henry David Thoreau, with Burroughs writing, “Thoreau occupies a niche by himself; but Thoreau was not a great personality; far from it; yet his writings have a strong characteristic flavor. There is a real electric discharge into the mind from every page. He is anti-scorbutic, like leeks and onions.” How interesting that Burroughs would submit a work with a less-than-flattering assessment of a literary titan. RRAuction COA.
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