[Rarebooks] FS: Thomas Carlyle AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT

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CARLYLE,  Thomas. AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT likely from  FREDERICK  THE
GREAT.  [1853].  Holograph Manuscript completely in Carlyle's hand  of
@250  words  on the verso of a letter (8" x 9-7/8") addressed  to  the
writer  notifying  him of his election to the Atheneum. Mostly in  ink
with  additions  in  pencil,  the notes appear to  be  historical  and
biographical  research in preparation for the writing of his biography
of  Frederick  the  Great. The notes spill over to the bottom  of  the
letter.  Light  creases  from folding; writing dark and  clear.  About
Fine and uncommon.                                            $2000.00

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