An Original Handwritten Prose Quote and Signed by Poet Horatio Smith. Undated. Horatio Smith 1779–1849. He was an acquaintance and friendly rival of Percy Bysshe Shelley and, as a successful stockbroker, helped to manage Shelley’s finances. Size is 150mm x 75mm. Condition is average. Light folding creases. Light foxing/age toning and gum marks to corners at the rear.