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William WINTER / Autograph Quotation Signed:
$114.00

Autograph Quotation Signed

Author: WINTER, William (1836-1917)
Title: Autograph Quotation Signed

Description: The dean of American drama critics appeared in the \"New York Tribune\" from 1865 to 1909 and published numerous volumes of essays, stage history, verse and critical studies. AQS, 1p, 7½\" X 5\", n.p., 1892. Very good. Minor age toning; mounting traces on verso. Four-line tribute to Shakespeare: \"Sweet bell of Stratford, tolling slow, / In summer gleaming\'s golden glow, / I hear and feel this voice divine, / And all my soul responds to thine.\" In his usual light purple ink. To the right of this quatrain is a black wax seal whose impression is faint and whose significance warrants research. An attractive, unusual piece.

Seller ID: 14236

Subject: Autographs

Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts

Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts deals in out-of-print and antiquarian books, autographs and historic documents, ephemera, maps and pre-1900 newspapers. We operated as an open shop from 1991-2014 in historic Galena, Illinois, and have transitioned to by appointment, mail order and book fairs. Member: ABAA, MWABA, The Manuscript Society.

We take great pride in the quality of our stock and clean and cover all hardbound books in dust jacket sleeves or mylar. Every effort has been made to describe each item and any defects accurately.

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All orders ship within two business days. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. In order for the shipping discount on combined purchases to be applied, please wait for our invoice before making your payment.

Books ship via USPS Media Mail with tracking. Expedited shipping via USPS Priority Mail can be requested. Please contact us for a quote before making your payment.

Autographs, Maps and Ephemera always ship via USPS First Class or Priority. The default shipping charge is for Priority Flat Rate. For reduced shipping on very small items, please wait for our invoice before making your payment.

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Autographs Guarantee

We are professional, full-time autograph dealers with nearly 30 years\' experience buying and selling, authenticating and providing appraisal services. All autographs are guaranteed authentic without time limit to the original purchaser.

William Butts, co-owner, apprenticed under a well-known Chicago dealer in the 1980s. For years he authored two columns in Autograph Collector magazine and after more than 25 years remains book reviewer for Manuscripts (quarterly journal of The Manuscript Society), in which capacity he stresses autograph education and reference works as the cornerstone of any serious dealer or collector. He has lectured on autograph authentication and contributes reviews and articles to publications such as Fine Books and Collections.

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