LETTERS

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Autograph Signature.

Author: 
Eden Phillpots
Publication details: 
February 1928; no place.
£15.00

English novelist, poet and dramatist (1862-1960), noted for his works on Devon. On piece of paper, 3 inches by 4 1/2. In good condition, and attached to a piece of blue card docketed with list of Phillpots works. Distinctive and attractive signature, 'Eden Philpotts | Feb: 1928'.

Autograph Note to Messrs Wright & Pankhurst.

Author: 
Henry James
Publication details: 
5 January 1912; on letterhead in red ink 'LAMB HOUSE, | RYE, | SUSSEX.'
£150.00

One of the greatest of all English/American novelists (1843-1916; DNB, etc). 1 page, 8vo. Grubby, creased, frayed and worn. Unobtrusively repaired with archival tape. Reads 'Mr. Henry James encloses cheque for £9. 11. 0. | Messrs. Wright & Pankhurst | Rye | January 5th 1912'. Wright & Pankhurst would appear to have been local stationers or printers. An unusual autograph item.

ALS, 2pp, 16mo, to unnamed correspondent

Author: 
Henry Reeve (DNB), editor of the Edinburgh Review
Publication details: 
16 Oct [no year], on letterhead "Foxholes, Christchurch, Hants."
£20.00

"I am laid up from the effects of an accidental blow on the leg." Is only writing to postpone the visit to 9 November.

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