William Lloyd Garrison | Autograph sonnet signed, in an album, c.1836

William Lloyd Garrison

Autograph sonnet signed

Commencing "I boast no courage in the battle-field", composed on sailing to America in 1833, in an album with manuscript poems, signatures, topographical photographs, and cuttings, c.1830s-70s, folio, maroon gilt (stamped "Album Orné"), many items removed from album, binding worn

This album appears to have been compiled by Frances Louisa Everard, originally of Spalding in Lincolnshire.

PROVENANCE:

Sotheby's, London, 21 July 1980, lot 127 (part lot)