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Lot #523
William Butler Yeats Typed Letter Signed

"I am afraid I have made so many inscriptions in books that it would be impossible for me to remember them"

Estimate: $800+

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"I am afraid I have made so many inscriptions in books that it would be impossible for me to remember them"

TLS signed “Yours, W. B. Yeats,” one page, 8 x 10.25, August 7. Letter to Philadelphia newspaper editor Morton McMichael, who had proposed compiling a Yeats bibliography. In full: "No, on no account mention the pamphlet 'Is the order of RR….etc'. I have never stated that I am the author. I am afraid I have made so many inscriptions in books that it would be impossible for me to remember them, nor have I the time to comment upon them, in any way that would be interesting. It would be a discussion of old friendships. I am sorry not to be more helpful." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and a carbon copy of McMichael's letter to Yeats, explaining his theory of the proposed bibliography and requesting some clarifications.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Art and Literature
  • Dates: December 20, 2024 - January 08, 2025





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