American clergyman and author (1822–1909) best known for the Civil War allegory “The Man Without a Country” AQS on an off-white 3.75 x 5 off-white sheet. Hale writes: “Look up & not down; look forward and not back; Look out and not in, Lend a hand.” Signed and inscribed at the top, “Written at Bis March Greve: on the 25th birthday of Kansas for Miss Katy Ridenous,” and signed at the bottom, “Edward E. Hale, Sept. 15, 1879.” Quote is affixed to a slightly larger off-white sheet. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
