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* [AUTHORS - BRITISH AND EUROPEAN]. A group of 4 manuscripts, comprising: WORDSWORTH, William (1770-1850). Cut autograph signature ("Wm Wordsworth") with closing sentiment, from a letter to his nephew. Rydal Mount, 6 May 1849. 1 page, 12mo (90 x 103 mm), a few pale stains, short marginal tear. Comprises closing statement & signature cut from a larger sheet: "I remain, my dear Christopher, faithfully your affectionate Uncle." -- TENNYSON, Alfred, Lord (1809-1892). Autograph letter signed ("A. Tennyson"), to "My dear C". Burlington House, 18 June 1828. 1 page, small 12mo, on blind embossed stationery, laid down, stained, creased. Requesting an address of the Defoes. Mounted to card bearing signatures of Ellen Lancaster Wallis (British actress), and Marie Marimon (French opera singer) on verso dated 1878. -- DU MAURIER, Daphne (1907-1989). Autograph note signed ("Daphne"), to Grace Beittel. London, n.d. [but 16 July 1940 or later]. 1 page, 4to, on verso of typed questionnaire with holograph notes in Du Maurier's hand, with original holograph envelope addressed in Beittel's hand with censor's sticker, a few pale stains, paperclip burn upper margin, creased at folds. Du Maurier responds to a typed questionnaire from Beittel. -- [BECKETT, Samuel]. Autograph letter signed ("Samuel Beckett"), to Mr. Smythe. Paris, 6 July 1983. 1 page, oblong 12mo (80 x 127 mm), on personal stationery. -- [ With: ] Autograph letter signed ("Samuel Beckett"), to Mr. Smythe. Paris, 23 July 1883. 1 page, oblong 12mo (80 x 127 mm), on personal stationery. Beckett reports: "I have no Yeats items." Estimate $800-1,200 Property from the Robert L. McKay Collection, North Tustin, California