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Rudyard Kipling

“As a Sussex man I consort with the solid square red Sussex beef cow that gives practically no milk”

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“As a Sussex man I consort with the solid square red Sussex beef cow that gives practically no milk”

ALS, one page both sides, 4.25 x 3.25, personal letterhead, May 5, 1911. Letter to Lord Blyth. In part: “Thank you very much indeed for that splendid study of your Jerseys which arrived the day before yesterday. Of course as a Sussex man I consort with the solid square red Sussex beef cow that gives practically no milk but such perfect beauties as yours are almost enough to make me foreswear my own county.” In very good condition, with heavy overall toning and the torn upper left corner noticeably repaired with tape to front of the card. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #418 - Ended November 13, 2013





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