Auction Date:2011 Oct 12 @ 18:00 (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
Highly influential British poet, politician, soldier, and adventurer, sexual and otherwise (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, “Byron,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, July 15, 1813. In a letter regarding an agreement, Byron writes, in full: “If Mr. S. thinks proper to wait till the purchase of Newstead has fulfilled his contract, his demand will be liquidated, if not—he must pursue his own remedy. Mr. J. Hanson—65 Chancery Lane is the address of my attorney. I shall forward your letter to him this day.” A vertical crease running parallel to the left edge, a horizontal fold passing through the signature, moderate creasing and soiling, scattered toning, and a few pieces of reparative tape to edges and folds, otherwise very good condition.
At the time of his rising success, Byron was residing at Newstead Abbey, the majestic estate he had inherited in 1798. Known for his eccentric and extravagant lifestyle, the dwelling, which was in need of much repair, proved too much for the poet to financially handle, and in 1812, he made his first attempt to relieve himself of the homestead. The line, “If Mr. S. thinks proper to wait till the purchase of Newstead has fulfilled his contract, his demand will be liquidated...” references some sort of financial dealings regarding the cumbersome estate, and although various attempts were made between the years of 1812-1814, the Abbey remained in Byron’s hands. After various scandals and compromising situations, Byron found himself in need of a self-imposed extrication from England, leaving its shores in 1816, never to return.
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