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Lot #764
Howard Chandler Christy

“The quality of mercy is not strained, It dropeth as the gentle rain from heaven”

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“The quality of mercy is not strained, It dropeth as the gentle rain from heaven”

AQS on an off-white 7.5 x 5 sheet, with a printed date of March 20 in the upper left. Christy pens a quote from The Merchant of Venice. In full: “The quality of mercy is not strained / It dropeth as the gentle rain from heaven. / Upon the place beneath, it is twice bless’d / It blesseth him that gives and him that takes. / ‘Tis mightiest in the mightiest!” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #404 - Ended March 13, 2013