[Sir Austen Henry Layard, archaeologist.] Autograph Letter Signed ('A. H. Layard') to the orientalist W. B. Barker, sending a 'specimen' of his 'detestable handwriting', and calling him 'a fortunate man' for being satisfied with his position.

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2pp, 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged, with thin strip of paper from mount unobtrusively adhering at head of reverse. Folded twice. The salutation is to 'My dear Barker', and the name of the recipient is given at the foot of the first page as 'W. B. Barker Esqe'. He thanks him for his 'kind, but too complimentary note'. He is afraid that Barker's friend, who has clearly requested Layard's autograph, 'sets too much value upon a specimen of such detestable handwriting', but in this matter, 'as in anything else', he will be happy to oblige Barker. He is happy to hear that Barker is 'so much satisfied' with his 'position - it is what few persons are and you may therefore consider yourself truly a fortunate man'. Accompanying the letter are three newspaper cuttings, one long and in two pieces, headed 'DR. LAYARD', another biographical and written during his lifetime, and the third incomplete. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 22504

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