First page of letter to Austin Dobson

Published by [London], 1886

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The first page only of a letter to poet Austin Dobson on stationery with the address 1, Paternoster Square, probably sent by his publishers Kegan Paul, Trench, and Truber, who were located at that address. The write: "Dear Austin Dobson We have talked over the subjet of your visit yesterday, and are sorry to say that our objection remains very strong againt the having of any work published by us brought out in another shape by another publisher. A favour is asked either way: that we should allow Messr. Macmillan to issue one of our publications, or that Messrs. M. should on this occasion only allow a gentleman, who usually works for them, to." Written pon front page of cream notepaper, 5.5 x 7.75 inches. Very bright and clean. AUTO/103116.

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Title
First page of letter to Austin Dobson
Publisher
[London]
Publication year
1886
Condition
Very Good
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