JOHN GIBSON LOCKHART - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 73491
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JOHN GIBSON LOCKHART
The Scottish writer, known for his definitive biography of his
father-in-law Sir Walter Scott, signs his name in black ink
Signature: "J.G. Lockhart" in black ink. 3¾x2¼ clipped from
envelope, addressed to The Honorable Mrs. Erskine of Cumberland Terrace in
London, England. Affixed to piece of white paper. John Gibson Lockhart
(1794-1854) was a Scottish writer and author, best known for his definitive
biography of Sir Walter Scott titled Life of Sir Walter Scott
(1837-1838), which is considered the second most admirable in the English
language (after Boswell's Life of Johnson). A scholar of classics,
Lockhart first came into notice while writing for the Scottish Tory publication
Blackwood's Magazine, famed for its aggressive articles and brilliant
criticism of the Scottish Whig stronghold and the Romantic intellectual
movement. In 1818, Lockhart met Sir Walter Scott, and went on to marry his
eldest daughter Sofia two years later. He worked as editor of the Quarterly
Review from 1825 until 1853, as well as wrote novels such as
Valerius (1821), Reginald Dalton (1823) and
Matthew Wald (1824) and served as editor for the famed
Murray's Family Library (1829). Irregularly cut. Creased
throughout. Corners creased. Toned. Worn and soiled. Otherwise, fine condition.
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