Lot 574: Thomas Moore

Autograph: Thomas Moore Famed Irish poet and songwriter (1779–1852) best known for such verses as “The Last Rose of Summer” and “Believe Me If All These Endearing Young Charms.” ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, December 8, 1834. Letter to an acquaintance. In part: “I have just gone to press with my weary History, which if it but tires its readers one tenth part as much as it has tired the writer of it, it will deserve to shine in the annuls of Ennui. The worst part of the matter is that it has taken me twice the time a more profitable task would have required.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.