ALS : Leghorn [Livorno], to Charles Ollier, 1819 Sept. 6.

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ALS : Leghorn [Livorno], to Charles Ollier, 1819 Sept. 6.

A letter to his publisher, concerning reviews of his poetry; several works in preparation, including "Prometheus"; his recent reading, including Keats's poems; and Mary Shelley's dealings with her publishers. He concludes with a list of eight people, including Keats, Byron, and Leigh Hunt, who are to receive copies of each of his books upon publication. With a postscript in Mary Shelley's hand about delivery of a parcel.

1 item (4 p.) in case ; 28 cm.

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Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822

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