Autographs - The Gerald Burg Collection

Lot 477
Riley, James Whitcomb. (1849-1916) American Poet. Autograph Poem on Visiting Card Signed. 3¼ x 2¼", on off-white card stock. Riley has inscribed a witty poem on the verso of his visiting card: "You want a watchword glorious / As Classics might allow? / O youthful friend, I write you thus- / The Golden Age of NOW. / Very truly yours, / --James Whitcomb Riley / Xmas 1896." Mounting traces on recto.
Estimated Value $200-300.