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Auction: 323 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1449

Yeats, William Butler (1865-1939). Irish poet and one of the foremost figures of 20th Century literature. . TLS, 1 page, 4vo. Postal envelope included. Riversdale, Eilbrook, Rathfarnham, Dublin. November 3, 1937. To Mr. Heywood. Regarding a book dedication.

"You may certainly dedicate your book to me as long as you do it off your own bat…" Yeats doesn't want to be forced to read Haywood's book because "…my eyes have for the moment gone semi-blind." Some folds, otherwise in fine condition.

From the collection of Diana Herzog.

Sold for
$500