1886 SIR RICHARD FRANCIS BURTON AUTOGRAPHED LETTER: Hand written letter signed by English explorer and author Sir Richard Francis Burton, 2 pages folded 8vo, Burton writes to Mr. Tiseng, ''I have received? of 2 December and was sorry to hear that the MSS is a desideratum. As regards the 500 francs asked for the Oran MSS the sum is certainly exaggerated unless it be a very fine and perfect copy of a new historical celebrity. I trust to your kindness that you will kindly continue your exerations in my favor. As regard to the 2 oposcules I take one and return to you the other which has been in my library for some time (by Postrepistero) I hope soon to be in Paris, then to pay my debt in person unless you prefer my sending it over now. Richard F. Burton'', in blue ink. Framed in double glass frame with both sides visible. Sight size 6'' x 4 3/8'', framed 10 '' x 8 1/2''. Sold with and additional frame with plaque and engraving of Burton 36 1/4'' h x 185 3/4'' x 1'', and a COA from Paper Treasures in Palm Beach.