SIR THEODORE MARTIN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/30/1865 - HFSID 201567
Price: $300.00
THEODORE MARTIN
Poet Sir Theodore Martin wrote this letter in 1865 regarding a box of
books that he wanted bound. He wrote a biography of Prince Albert and a book of
reminiscence of Queen Victoria.
Autograph Letter signed: "Theodore Martin", 1p, 5x8. 31
Brislow [?] Square, 1865 April 30. To Mr. Maclehore, Glasgow. In
full: "Sir I have sent to you by London & Northwestern Railway a box
of books to be bound. You will find the directions marked upon them, except in a
copy of Brunet, which I wish to be bound in olive [word illegible], with
gilt top & pared edges. I wish them all turned out in your best style. I am
Sir your obedient servant". Martin (1816-1919), born and educated in
Scotland, practiced law in London but made his reputation as a translator of
poetry from Danish, German (Goethe) and Latin (Horace). At Queen Victoria's
request, he undertook a 5-volume biography of the late Prince Albert,
published 1874-1880. He became a close confidant of the Queen, and later
wrote a volume of reminiscences, Queen Victoria as I Knew Her,
published privately in 1902 and publicly, with King Edward VII's permission, in
1908. Martin married Shakespearean actress Helena Faucit (1817-1898) in 1851.
Pencil notes (unknown hand) in upper left and on verso. Otherwise, fine
condition.
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