Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Autograph of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) American poet, professor and educator. Clipped autograph on paper signed "Henry W. Longfellow 1881". Clip measures 2" x 4", exhibits slight toning, and displays a strong signature. Clip is corner mounted to larger (12.75" x 8.5") heavy paper (some chipping) that also presents a 19th century engraving of Longfellow. Mounted on reverse of larger paper are 3 cards presenting the autographs of 1.) Joseph Homan Manley (1842–1905) Maine senator, 2.) E. B. Hardenbergh, auditor general of Pennsylvania , and 3.) William S. Mathews, Pennsylvania senator.

Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie

With Autograph Quotation Signed, Henry W. Longfellow, two stanzas from his poem, "Maidenhood" 1841

Boston: William D. Ticknor & Company, 1847; quotation: Cambridge, 28 October 1846.

Letter To An Unknown Woman

Autograph of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) American poet, professor and educator. Autographed letter to unknown woman dated Cambridge, Aug. 29" (n.d.) Two page (1 leaf) letter regarding lack of ability of Longfellow to send some literary work for a Fair due to commencement and his busy schedule. He extends his regrets. Letter measures 7.25" x 4.5", exhibits slight toning, some ink bleeding and displays a lighter signature.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)

Seraphin Gallery Jenkintown, PA

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