^Lot 607 William Wordsworth

English poet and author (1770–1850) of ‘Lyrical Ballads,’ a collection inspired by the beauty of the English Lake District. Ink signature and inscription, “Wm. Wordsworth written at the request of Mrs. Fletcher, Rydal Augt 13th—45,” on an off-white 5.5 x 2.5 slip. A central vertical fold passing through a single letter of signature, a couple horizontal creases, some light toning to corners from mounting remnants on reverse, and a couple light ink spots to signature and inscription, otherwise fine condition.