John Ruskin | Autograph letter signed, to the chess-player H.E. Bird, 14 June 1886

John Ruskin

Autograph letter signed, to Henry Edward Bird

noting that he has been enjoying reading Bird’s games as he recovers from illness and subsequent depression, and asking if he might tease Bird with a question or two in his simplicity, 1 page, 8vo, Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire , 14 June 1886, partly laid down, slightly soiled

Bird (1829–1908) was a noted chess player and author on the subject – he has both an opening and a defence named after him.