Author: Thornbury, George Walter. (1828-1876). English author who was the first biographer of J. M. W. Turner.
Title: A Slip of Paper Inscribed and Signed by English Author George Walter Thornbury.
Description: Dorking, Surrey, U. K.: March 13, 1871. 1871. - A slip of paper, 3-3/4 inches high by 4-1/4 wide, is inscribed and signed ""Walter Thornbury" Also signed in the third person; The corners of the paper have been clipped diagonally & it has been mounted on a piece of card of a similar size. The bottom edge of the card is unevenly cut. Very good.

The author sends a signed quotation to a correspondent: "With W. Thornbury's compliments. / "O sunshine of the summer day / Chase shadows from my path away." / Walter Thornbury. / Dorking / March 13, 1871".

George Walter Thornbury [1828-1876] was an English author. He was the first biographer of J. M. W. Turner. He died young, his death said to be caused by overwork. Very good .

Keywords: LITERATURE; ENGLISH AUTHOR; BIOGRAPHER OF J. M. W. TURNER; INSCRIBED & SIGNED CARD; AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED; SIGNATURE; AUTOGRAPH; AQS; A.Q.S.; NINETEENTH CENTURY; 19TH CENTURY.

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