Oliver Wendell Holmes ALS Framed & Ready to Display

HOLMES, OLIVER WENDELL. Autograph Letter Signed, “O. W. Holmes”, 1p, 4.5” x 7” (visible), Boston, November 22, n.y. Beautifully matted and framed to a size of 9.75” x 12.25”. Letter has expected mailing folds and is in Fine condition. Not examined out of frame.

Holmes writes from his Beacon Street home to a Mr. Osgood, likely James R. Osgood (1836-1892), a prominent publisher from Boston. The letter reads, in full, “My nephew a son of Hon. C. W. Upham of Salem, may call on you some day to ask questions about heliotypes. Will you have the kindness to listen & to answer any questions he may put as if he were Michael Angelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raffaello Sanzio all rolled into one, for the space of five or even of seven minutes, and greatly oblige".

Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894) was an American physician, poet, and polymath based in Boston. He was acclaimed by his peers as one of the best writers of the day. Holmes was also an important medical reformer. In addition to his work as an author and poet, Holmes also served as a physician, professor, lecturer and inventor and, although he never practiced it, he received formal training in law.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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