^Lot 648 Sir Walter Scott

Scottish novelist and poet (1771–1832) best known for such classics as Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, and Waverley. ALS signed “Walter Scott,” one page, 8 x 9.75, no date. Letter to a gentleman, in Scott’s difficult to decipher hand. In part: “I have just heard from Mr. Scott…expressing a wish for a working lunch at one o’clock Tuesday I hope to get several of the gentlemen together and that you will remain through Monday with me and a bed here.” In good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, multiple old tape repairs to folds on reverse, several partial fold separations and tears, toning and soiling, scattered light edge wear, and several ink and pencil notations.