KINGSLEY (George Henry, M.D., 1827-1892, Traveller & Author)

Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Sir', lending him "the book", saying "I am about to leave for a few months tour in North America", and asking him, if he has finished with it "before my return", to "communicate with Lord Ellesmere", 2 sides 8vo., Southwood Lane, Highgate, 22nd June, year added

Possibly Kingsley's edition (1865) of some manuscript notes on Chaucer. As a doctor, Kingsley regularly prescribed travel, and went as medical adviser or companion. In 1865 he was with Lord Ellesmere's family and had the partial care of the library at Bridgwater House.

Item Date:  1872

Stock No:  19911      £45

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