Signature of Robert Browning (1812–1889), the great English poet and playwright, celebrated for The Ring and the Book and Men and Women. The clipped signature reads, “Robert Browning. Audierne, Aug: 23, ’68.” Executed in his bold, flowing hand on a narrow slip of paper, likely from the close of a letter. Fine condition, with light toning and expected fold mark, handwriting dark and clear.
Accompanied by an original carte de visite photograph of Browning by Silsbee, Case & Co. of Boston, measuring approximately 2.5" × 4".
Robert Browning (7 May 1812 – 12 December 1889) was an English poet and playwright whose dramatic monologues put him high among the Victorian poets. He was noted for irony, characterization, dark humour, social commentary, historical settings and challenging vocabulary and syntax.
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