British military officer and founder of the world scouting movement (1857–1941). ALS signed “R. Baden-Powell,” ten pages on three sets of adjoining sheets, 5 x 7, Farleyer House letterhead, September 27, 1905. Lengthy letter to Mrs. Vaughan, apologizing for not having written sooner after leaving Nannau. In part: “I went straight away from Wales to maneuvers and have been at them ever since…before starting for Scotland. I went to see book buyers in accordance with my promise…I found Messrs Stile & Steevens of Great Russell Street.” He goes on to suggest that she send more details of her library and a list of books so that they can decide if they will visit her to assess the value of her collection, they would deduce their commission and expenses if they succeeded in selling it: “That seems a reasonably satisfactory course but until they see a list they cannot say whether it would be possible for them to come without having their expenses paid.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Baden-Powell’s hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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