Salsette and Elephanta : a prize poem, recited in the Theatre, Oxford, June 12th, 1839 / by John Ruskin
Sunnyside, Orpington, Kent : George Allen, 1879. New Edition. Provenance: From the library of Anne Kimball Tuell (b.1876). Includes a TLS from Anne Kimball Tuell, dated May 15, 1942. The letter - addressed 'Dear Harriet' - relates of her translation of 'Child Jesus of Prague' by French poet Paul Claudel (1868-1955). The original typed manuscript of her translation is also included, and is signed and inscribed in French by Claudel, and dated 16 Janvier, 1930. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request. 16 pages; Physical description: [ii], 16 p. ; 23 cm. Subjects: English poetry -- 19th century. Marguerite Mespoulet. Referenced by: Wise, T. J. Ruskin I, 2 (although, in her letter, Tuell considers this not a Wise forgery). Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Light tanning to pages as with age. SIGNED by Charles Eliot Norton with a donation of the item to Anne Tuell by Goodspeed referenced in the letter. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall. In a stiff-card portfolio folder, which has some slight edge wear. Item #219524
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