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Browning, Elizabeth Barrett
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Browning, Elizabeth Barrett
- 'The Seraphim', autograph manuscript fragment of the poem
- ink on paper
57 lines, corresponding to lines 54 to 110 of the printed text (found on pp.7-10 of the first edition), fair copy with one autograph revision to l.73 ("likeness" revised to "copy"), 2 pages, paginated pp.3-4, 4to (230 x 185mm), c.1838, pin holes, light spotting
[with:] The Seraphim, and Other Poems. Saunders and Otley, 1838. 8vo, first edition, first impression [?], original purple cloth blocked in blind [Barnes A4]
[with:] The Seraphim, and Other Poems. Saunders and Otley, 1838. 8vo, first edition, first impression [?], original purple cloth blocked in blind [Barnes A4]
Provenance
Harry Buxton Forman (1842-1917), [book]: ownership inscription dated 2 May 1868 and bookplate; [both items]: his sale, Anderson Galleries, New York, 15 March 1920, lot 97
Literature
Index of English Literary Manuscripts: Volume 4 1800-1900, Part I (1982), BrEB 797
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"...The 'Seraphim' has faults enough — and weaknesses, besides — but my voice is in it, in its individual tones, and not inarticulately..." (E.B. Browning to R.H. Horne)
A FINE, ATTRACTIVELY WRITTEN FRAGMENT OF THE TITLE POEM FROM BARRETT BROWNING'S THIRD COLLECTION. A similar fragment of the autograph manuscript of the poem belonged to Forman's friend and fellow conspirator T.J. Wise and is now in the British Library (Ashley MS A211).