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Auction: 25066 - Historical Documents, Autographs and Ephemera
Lot: 53

(x) Great Britain
Florence Nightingale (1820-1910)
1892 Autograph letter, two sides and signature page, written in characteristic pencil on mourning notepaper from her residence in South Street, Park Lane (London), to Miss Stanley arranging to meet Miss Macdonald. "There is no danger of my being 'away'. I only leave London once a year and that is in the autumn when I am wanted. Ever sincerely yours, F. Nightingale". A warm and friendly letter by the founder of modern nursing

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Estimate
£500 to £600

Starting price
£450