[ Autograph ] Paul Laurence Dunbar 1872-1906 Black- American poet and the son of escaped slaves, his Lyrics of Lowly Life was supported by Howells and established his reputation. Scarce D.S., a check drawnon the Capital Savings Bank, Washington, Aug. 9, 1899 made out by Dunbar paying the Saturday Evening Post E2.52 and signed in full at conclusion. Vertical fold, light soiling, and a tiny small tear at top, otherwise very good.