February 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, February 28th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/28/2012
Handwritten poem signed by John Boyle O'Reilly, renowned 19th century Irish-American poet and editor of the Boston newspaper "The Pilot." Inked in blue, poem reads in full, "Like a sawyer's work is life / The present makes the flaw; And the only field for strife / is the inch before the saw. John Boyle O'Reilly". Measures 4.5" x 3.5". Toning, else near fine.
John Boyle O'Reilly Signed Autograph Poem
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