BROWNING, ROBERT. Autograph letter signed ("Robert Browning") to "My dear Reuben," London, 30 November 1896. 2 pages, 12mo . Referring to "this matter of the Conference," Browning writes: "I have had greatness thrust upon me. I gave my name to a letter containing the proposal...and the result is that I am figuring as a politician - as I never wish to do." -- BROWNING. Autograph letter signed ("Robert Browning") to an unidentified correspondent, London, 28 July 1886. 1 page, 12mo . Browning furnishes a list of his works "that have been placed on the stage, with details of their first performance." -- BROWNING. Autograph note signed (third person) to Sir James and Lady Emerson, London, 2 June 1863. 1 page, 12mo . Reply to an invitation "which he accepts with great pleasure." -- BROWNING, ELIZABETH BARRETT. Autograph letter signed ("Elizabeth Barrett Browning") to Mrs. J.A. Trollope, Casa Guidi, n.d. 2 pages, 12mo, with autograph envelope . A cryptic letter: "Your indignation cannot exceed ours. The reputation for truth of English gentlemen seems about to perish with other traditions. My husband never writes for any newspaper - but he knows a writer for the Daily News, to whom he will forward your statements at once...facts of which we all are aware of the verity." (4)
BROWNING, ROBERT. Autograph letter signed ("Robert Browning") to "My dear Reuben," London, 30 November 1896. 2 pages, 12mo . Referring to "this matter of the Conference," Browning writes: "I have had greatness thrust upon me. I gave my name to a letter containing the proposal...and the result is that I am figuring as a politician - as I never wish to do." -- BROWNING. Autograph letter signed ("Robert Browning") to an unidentified correspondent, London, 28 July 1886. 1 page, 12mo . Browning furnishes a list of his works "that have been placed on the stage, with details of their first performance." -- BROWNING. Autograph note signed (third person) to Sir James and Lady Emerson, London, 2 June 1863. 1 page, 12mo . Reply to an invitation "which he accepts with great pleasure." -- BROWNING, ELIZABETH BARRETT. Autograph letter signed ("Elizabeth Barrett Browning") to Mrs. J.A. Trollope, Casa Guidi, n.d. 2 pages, 12mo, with autograph envelope . A cryptic letter: "Your indignation cannot exceed ours. The reputation for truth of English gentlemen seems about to perish with other traditions. My husband never writes for any newspaper - but he knows a writer for the Daily News, to whom he will forward your statements at once...facts of which we all are aware of the verity." (4)
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