ROGERS (Samuel, 1763-1855, Poet, Friend of Byron)

Final page of an Autograph Letter Signed with initials to an unnamed correspondent, saying he "would sooner that the book had never been written than that it should have given you a moment's thought. I have three Copies & care no more for it than a pinch of snuff, if I may say so, having never taken a pinch in my life. If you send me the last Volume I shall throw it instantly into the fire, so much do I hate it for having given you such vexation. Many, many thanks for the Orange flower - It shall be buried with me ..." with a postscript that "If you say Dear Sir to me I shall say to you Dear Madam", 1 side 8vo., no place, 2nd July

During his lifetime Rogers was one of the most celebrated poets, although his fame has long since been eclipsed by his Romantic colleagues and friends Wordsworth, Coleridge and Byron. His recollections of these and other friends such as Charles James Fox are key sources for information about London artistic and literary life, with which he was intimate, and which he used his wealth to support. He made his money as a banker and was also a discriminating art collector.

Item Date:  1844

Stock No:  41646     

                


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