English poet who perfected the dramatic monologue in such works as My Last Duchess and Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister. Ink signature and sentiment, 4.25 x 1.5, clipped from the close of a letter: “Yours very sincerely, Robert Browning.” He then adds a gentle reminder, “‘Barrett’ goes with my son’s name, not with mine.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an 8 x 10 portrait suitable for matting. R&R COA.