February 23rd, 2012
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/23/2012
Autograph Letter Signed "W Russell," three pages, 8vo, London, March 19, no year, to unknown recipient. The great London Times war correspondent here discusses the measurements of a drawing he wants framed. Bold signature, later pencil notations on the back panel, VG…plus: MY DIARY NORTH AND SOUTH (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1863), 222 pp., 8vo, no covers. This war record commences in March, 1861 with Russell's Atlantic crossing and documents his experiences in America through December, 1862. An exceptional eye-witness account of the Civil War's initial phase. Text only, even toning. VG.
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