Rare handwritten poem on an off-white 6 x 7.25 album page, signed at the conclusion in black ink, “John G. Whittier, Boston 11th Mo 17, 1881.” In full: “Thy pictured face before me lies / And on a young fresh world thy eyes / Look forth with not unpleased surprise. / Dear Western girl, to whom belongs / The birthright of those household songs, / Whose sweet and tender echoes reach / New England’s farthest hill and beach, / And many an Eastern fireside make / More happy for their gracious sake, / This poor rhyme from a stranger take!” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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