British poet (1830-1894) who wrote a variety of romantic, devotional, and children's poems. ALS signed “Christina G. Rossetti,” one page, 4.5 x 7, October 27, 1892. Rossetti gives composer H. Orsmond Anderton permission to use one of her poems in his own songbook. In full: “I am very pleased to place the lines you bespeak at your disposal. It happens that you need not (in instance) applied to Messrs. Macmillan, as the text of ‘Sing Song’ is exclusively my own. I should like to see ‘Children’s Songs’ should you find a spare copy.” Accompanied by photocopies of Rossetti’s work entitled Boats, in Anderton’s book. In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds, one through middle initial of signature. RRAuction COA.
