[Rarebooks] FS: SIGNED John Burroughs Letter: "I climbed Slide Mountain alone & slept on its summit."

[Charles Agvent]

BURROUGHS, John. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED (ALS). West Park, NY, 24 August 
1893. A two-page handwritten letter to Robert Underwood Johnson ("Dear 
Johnson"), Associate Editor of CENTURY MAGAZINE, on two panels of a 10" 
x 8" sheet folded in half, SIGNED in full by Burroughs at the 
conclusion. In part: "I have not written an outdoor article for a long 
time, except some short papers for YOUTH’S COMPANION. If I ever again 
write anything suitable for THE CENTURY, you shall have it. I am just 
now opening the grape campaign [grape harvest?]. This rain to-day is 
very much needed.... I climbed Slide Mountain [peak in Catskill 
Mountains, NY] alone & slept on its summit." Paperclip rust stain at top 
margin. Near Fine. (#021377)        $450

https://www.charlesagvent.com/pages/books/021377/john-burroughs/autograph-letter-signed-als

-- 
All books subject to prior sale. Cash with order; institutions may be billed.
Postage additional: $12.00 for the first item; $6.00 for each thereafter for
Priority; $8 for the first item; $4 for each thereafter for Media Mail. Overseas
postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax.
Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover accepted. Books may be returned
within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided they are in the same condition as
sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value. We carry
a diverse stock with major specialties including Modern and 19th Century Literary
First Editions, Signed Books, Presidential Autographs, Illustrated Books, and one of
the largest inventories of Limited Editions Club books. We have been in business
since 1987 and are proud to be members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of
America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).
Please feel free to contact us with any wants or offerings. Thank you.

CHARLES AGVENT

37 Ridge Drive

Fleetwood, PA 19522-9638

484-575-8825

charles at charlesagvent.com

Please visit our shop: https://www.charlesagvent.com


-- 
This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software.
www.avg.com