The book represents a tradition with roots dating back to the 17th century and provides a rare insight into both H.C. Andersen's personal social circle and the cultural life of the Golden Age. Photo: Bruun Rasmussen/Free
H.C. Andersen guestbook with poem sold for 55,000 DKK
On Monday, a newly discovered poem by Hans Christian Andersen sold for 55,000 DKK at Bruun Rasmussen auction house.
The poem, dated December 1849, was found in a guestbook belonging to Franziska Wiborg. Specialist Sarah Sauer called the rare find a unique glimpse into the Danish Golden Age. The...
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