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Well, fair dos - he did visit Victoria in October 1907 when he was on his there-and-back traverse of Canada - there's nothing in the Letters saying what he did there, precisely, but he was making speeches to various Canadian Clubs, and it wouldn't surprise me, given the description of the desk, if it didn't come from such a club - and maybe he did sit at it to sign the Visitor's Book, but 'famous poem' - I take my elegant leave to doubt it.
Alastair Wilson

On 07/02/2016 08:27, Mary Hamer wrote:
Well, that sttarted the day with a laugh! Thanks, John.

Mary
On 6 Feb 2016, at 20:50, John Walker wrote:

Dear All,

I append an email from Matthew Vail at Lund's Auctioneers (or Lunds Auctioners?) regarding a forthcoming sale.

The desk itself looks pleasant enough - I have no comment about the 'famous poem'.

All good wishes,

John

 
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Subject: Desk Kipling penned famous poem at in Victoria up for Auction...........................
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To Whom it may concern,

 

Many of your members might be interested to know about this desk up for auction.

 

"The Rudyard Kipling Desk", 18th century late rococo inlaid bureau, measures 44"x54"x27".

Used whilst in Victoria – penned a famous poem at it.

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Auction Date: Tuesday, February 16 2016 at 7:00 PM at Lunds Showrooms
926 Fort St.
Victoria

 

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Best regards,

 

Matthew R. Vail

Lunds Auctioners & Appraisal Specialists

926 Fort Street 

Victoria, B.C.  V8V 3K2

Tel:(250) 386-3308  Fax: (250) 386-5469

1-800-363-LUND

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www.lunds.com