Publisher, editor, and poet (1817–1881) whose firm, Ticknor and Fields, published the original works of many of the prominent American writers, including Emerson, Hawthorne, Longfellow, Stowe, and Thoreau. AQS on an off-white 5 x 4 sheet. Fields pens a motivational quote: “Courage! Nothing can withstand earnest heart and willing hand.” Signed at the conclusion, “James T. Fields, December 1874.” In very good condition, with light scattered creases, and toning and show-through to corners from adhesive remnants to reverse. Accompanied by an original unsigned cabinet photo. RR Auction COA.
