Influential Scottish-born Victorian philosopher, essayist, and historian (1795–1881). AQS on a tan 5.25 x 3 slip, signed “T. Carlyle,” no date. The text reads in full: “Simon Brodie had a cow; He lost his cow, and he could not find her: When he had done what man could do, The cow came home and her tail behind her.” In fine condition, with uniform toning and close trimming to top edge. RRAuction COA.
