Autograph transcript, signed, from page 283 of his book 'Favourite Haunts and Rural Studies; Including Visits to Spots of Interest in the vicinity of Windsor and Eton' (John Murray 1847)

JESSE, EDWARD (1780-1868; writer on natural history).

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being his reflections on country churchyards; the extract commencing "The grave of a child has, indeed, something peculiarly affecting in it. So young - so promising - so pretty - (for what is so pretty as a child ?) the delight of a fond mother - perhaps her only one.". 13-lines on a single 8vo sheet, signed and dated Dec. 2nd. 1847. Mounted on a leaf from a Victorian album.

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• Title: Autograph transcript, signed, from page 283 of his book 'Favourite Haunts and Rural Studies; Including Visits to Spots of Interest in the vicinity of Windsor and Eton' (John Murray 1847)
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