Bidspirit auction | SCOTT WALTER: (1771-1832)

SCOTT WALTER: (1771-1832) - SCOTT WALTER: (1771-1832) Scottish historical novelist, poet, playwright and historian. A.L.S., Walter Scott , one page, 8vo, Abbotsford, 1st May n.y., to a gentleman. Scott states that he is obliged to his correspondent for having informed him of 'the death of my late excellent & esteemed friend Mr. Barber' and continues to send his condolences on the 'mournful occasion' . Scott further adds 'I have not the least doubt that all connected with him will experience the same satisfaction as formerly in the business which he conducted' . With blank integral leaf (some very minor, light traces of former mounting). About VG