GERRY FAMILY -- R. Gerry. Autographed Letter Signed. Gibralter 1816 Autographed letter signed from the brother of Vice-President Elbridge Gerry to his sister, Ann Gerry, describing some of the highlights of his trip to Italy, especially Syracuse and Malta. 8vo, 3 1/4 pages, addressed on verso of last page (chip on right margin where wax seal was obscures some text, tape stains on right edge of last page). Gibralter, Nov. 7, 1816. unbound very good "...a larger cave cut out of a solid rock, with an area fifty feet in height, at the summit of which, is a small room large enough to contain three or four persons. This area terminates in a pyramid, so as to form an arch calculated to create the greatest echo imaginable. To this small room Dionysious concealed himself in order to hear the sentiments of his subjects..." Price: USD 250.00 other currencies   order no. 4999    inquire

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