ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, 296 Beacon Street letterhead, October 16, 1892. In a letter to A. O. Kaplan, author of the poem, ‘The Magic Laugh,’ Holmes writes, in full: “I find my table so loaded with presentation volumes on my return to the city that I can do no more at present than acknowledge their reception. Please accept my thanks for your quality illustration from ‘The Magic Laugh.’” Light toning and rubbing, and adhesive remnants from previous mounting running along the left edge, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Holmes’s hand and affixed to the blank second integral page of the letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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