Letter, [1850?] December 13, Paris, to [George Ticknor?].

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Letter, [1850?] December 13, Paris, to [George Ticknor?].

Knows about his gift of Spanish Literature and comments on the work; mentions the publisher Bossange.

6 p. on 2 fold. leaves. 21 cm.

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Ticknor, George, 1791-1871

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