Auction Date:2014 Mar 27 @ 20:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Location:4000 Ponce DeLeon Blvd. Suite #470, Coral Gables, Florida, 33146, United States
Washington Irving an author,biographer, historian best known for his work "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". AlS dated November 24, 1848,to a Thomas L. Plowman in reference to a request to use his work on Christopher Columbus.In trhe letter he also mentionsI recollect you as a fellow boarder at long last where accompanied with your wife and sister but I may be confusing with another person". Interesting letter in fine condition. .
Auction Location:
4000 Ponce DeLeon Blvd. Suite #470, Coral Gables, Florida, 33146, United States
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
18% |
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AUCTION ENDS MARCH 27TH, 2014
30 MINUTE RULE BEGINS AT 8:00PM EST (5PST)
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4000 Ponce DeLeon Blvd. Suite #470
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