PANIZZI, Sir Anthony.

Autograph Letter Signed, to Benjamin Hawes MPabout a parcel for Karl Gutzlaff in China, that had been sent to the Colonial Office for forwarding. 3 pp. 7 x 4 inches, traces of mounting on blank verso. Annotated on receipt: “Parcel too large ofr FO. recommends it being sent to Mr Parkes ...” British Museum, 17 January [1851].

Sir Anthony Panizzi (1797-1879), Italian bibliographer, chief librarian of the British Museum from 1856.