1857 Poet William Cullen Bryant Autograph Letter with Photograph Visual COA

Item Details

A William Cullen Bryant signed letter with a photographic image. William Bryant was born on November 3, 1794, in Massachusetts, and died June 12, 1878. William Bryant was an influential American poet, literary journalist, and critic, serving as the main editor of the populist New York Evening Post newspaper. Known for his romantic work with liberal views, William Cullen Bryant influenced American society and culture during the early-to-mid 19th-Century. Bryant’s signature on this personal handwritten letter has received a ‘visual pass’ by a third party authenticator. The signature under his photographic image was not professionally authenticated. Simply presented in a wood frame underneath glass with informational typed data attached to the back.

• The autograph(s) on this item were visually inspected by a third-party authenticator and have received a “pass” in their pass/fail visual inspection test. An Auction Letter of Authenticity (ALOA) will be mailed to the winning bidder following the sale.

Condition

- discoloration, soiling, and stains noted
- the signature was done in ink and has not been professionally authenticated
- the piece is framed underneath glass with information on Bryant attached to the backside
- the frame is coming apart on the back

Dimensions

- the measurements reflect the size of the piece flat for shipping purposes

Item #

ITMG200099