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Murray, Lindley : Signature on Card - Lindley Murray

Signature of Lindley Murray in black ink on a piece of beige paper tipped in on a piece of beige lined paper. Signed, "Lindley Murray." The paper with signature appears to have been cut from a larger document. No date, circa 1770s-1810s. Paper with signature: 3 1/4" x 1 1/4." Lined paper backing: 4 1/4" x 7 3/4." Signature is virtually pristine and intact. Both pieces of paper have slight age toning and a few small faint stains. There is some glue residue around the edges of the paper with the signature (some of the stains may be glue). A Very Good copy. Lindley Murray (1745-1826) was an American author, lawyer, and grammarian. He is perhaps best-known for authoring a number of English-language grammar books that were popular in both the United States and England. At a young age, Murray was set on pursuing a literary career despite his father's protestations and insistence that he choose an occupation in commerce. Murray had run away to a boarding school to study French but was soon found out and brought back home. However, Murray had apparently written such well-composed arguments in favor of a literary career that his father's lawyer suggested to him that Murray instead pursue a career in law. Murray thus became a lawyer but maintained an interest in literature and grammar. In 1784, Murray moved to England for health reasons and began his professional literary career. His first work, The Power of Religion on the Mind, was published in 1787 after which he wrote his famous grammar books.. Manuscript. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding

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