SAMPSON, John (1862-1931). Librarian & Romani scholar.
Autograph Letter Signed to Arthur Symons (1865-1945, poet and critic), 3 close-written pages 8vo (tears in the folds), University Library, Liverpool, 30 April 1906. A close reading of Symons's article on William Blake, with reference to the autobiographical nature of Blake's William Bond.

'... Do you suppose that the officials of the Swedenborgian body possess any record of early adherents in London? May there not have been some form of membership, as with the Wesleyans? ...
 'I am working hard at Romani - wishing to get rid of a presentiment that my book will never be finished. I give it three years to complete.'

£45 [No: 24654]