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HAYDON, Benjamin Robert (1786-1846). Historical painter. Autograph Letter Signed to his close friend the judge (Sir) T[homas] N[oon] Talfourd (1795-1854), 1 page 4to with integral address leaf, London, 30 March 1830. Characteristically chronicling a chapter of catastrophes including the failure of his exhibition and the loss of his wife's savings. 'Never was an Exhibition which began with such brilliant prosperity - and never was one which failed from the mean & dirty malignity of others. [No: 21101] The image excludes the address-leaf. |
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