ALS- Marzials, Theo- Autograph Letter Signed] To an Unnamed recipient, but Obviously Musician of Talent

Four pages, written by the British composer, author, singer and friend/associate to Pre-Raphaelites, after his 1873 book of poetry, "The Gallery of Pigeons," which includes a poem with the reputation of having been the 'worst poem ('A Tragedy,' in the English Language.' Still, Ford Madox Brown called the collection "by far the most exquisite... by any of the lesser Pre-Raphaelite poets." Marzial writes, "British Museum, 14: April, 1880, Dear Sir, I should have had the greatest pleasure in doing only music with such a musician as yourself, but I am very sorry to say that I am engaged for all the 1st week in May for concerts both afternoon & evening..." (truncated) etc. "I shall be 'touring' for some local charity down by Haywards Heath which I fear would be too far for a 'combination'..." etc. A few minor tears, soiling and brown spots. (Inventory #: 3019)