Charles Dickens Autograph Letter Signed.
Dickens, Charles
Publication Date: 1844
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Rare autograph letter signed by great English novelist Charles Dickens. One page, octavo, folded, the letter reads, "Devonshire Terrace Eighteenth April 1844. My Dear Mitton, I am sorry to say that plan won't do. Because although Couttsâ s were so prompt and polite last time, still they did say 'that it wasnâ t the kind of noteâ &c &c - as I wrote you at the time. Indeed, I remember to have often heard that they avoid discounting. I wish to Heaven you could think of any other way. I will come down today, between 2 and 3. I have not seen Thomson yet. He wrote that he was coming. Likewise that his house had not bedrooms enough. and talking wildly about Houses near Belgrave Square!! Faithfully Always / CD." The recipient, Thomas Mitton was a close friend and financial adviser of Dickens' to whom he wrote frequently, particularly concerning his frustrations with book deals and travel expenses. Debt was a primary motivating factor throughout Dickens' life despite his success as a novelist. In mid-1843, sales of Martin Chuzzlewit were falling off, and his wife, Catherine, was pregnant with their fifth child. Matters worsened when Chapman & Hall, his publishers, threatened to reduce his monthly income by £50 if sales dropped further. By the end of the year, Dickens saw a change in his fortunes with the publication of A Christmas Carol which sold out days after publication and was released in thirteen subsequent editions by the end of 1844. In near fine condition. An excellent association. English writer and social critic Charles Dickens created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognized him as a literary genius. Seller Inventory # 132057
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Title: Charles Dickens Autograph Letter Signed.
Publication Date: 1844
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition
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[William Moy Thomas, theatre critic, and associate of Charles Dickens.] Autograph Letter Signed to 'Will Williams Esq'.
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'Garden House Clement's Inn W.C. London / July 27', 1875
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Signed
Seller: Richard M. Ford Ltd, London, United Kingdom
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Thomas was for upwards of twenty-five years the theatrical critic of the London papers Daily News and the Graphic. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 1p, 12mo. On first leaf of bifolium. In fair condition, lightly aged and worn, with evidence of mount adhering to the blank second leaf. Folded for postage. Addressed to 'Will Williams Esq' and signed 'Moy Thomas'. He would have answered Williams's note sooner, but he has been 'on the Continent for a few days'. He will be 'very happy to be numbered' among Williams's contributors, provided he does not count on Thomas for any contribution at the time, 'as I am rather overtaxed with engagements'. Docketted in a contemporary hand 'Moy Thomas'. Seller Inventory # 26414
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[ William Harrison Ainsworth, historical novelist and friend of Charles Dickens. ] Autograph Letter Signed ('W Harrison Ainsworth') to his publisher 'Mr. Tinsley', complaining of the delay in forwarding a letter, and of printers Savile & Edwards.
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Hill View Lodge Reigate. 10 March, 1874
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Seller: Richard M. Ford Ltd, London, United Kingdom
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1p., 12mo. In fair condition, lightly aged, with tissue labels from mount adhering to the blank reverse. Tinsley Brothers of 8 Catherine Street, Strand, were Ainsworth's publishers during this period. The letter begins: 'Dear Mr. Tinsley, | You are quite incorrigible.' Ainsworth complains that Tinsley has sent him a letter, 'delayed since Novr. 11th. last', and that he has 'been obliged to write a long letter of explanation and apology'. He hopes that 'the lady for the writer is a lady will be satisfied'. In a postscript he complains that the printers Savile & Edwards 'seem to have come to a stop. No proofs reach me.'. Seller Inventory # 20553
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[William Harrison Ainsworth, Victorian historical novelist and close friend of Charles Dickens.] Autograph Letter Signed, as editor of the New Monthly Magazine [to Alexander William Kinglake], discussing a manuscript article on a 'Russian Tour'.
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'Kensal Manor House / Harrow Road. / May 19th', 1846
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Seller: Richard M. Ford Ltd, London, United Kingdom
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The subject of this article is discussed by William M. Johnston, in his article 'William Kinglake's "A Summer in Russia": A Neglected Memoir of Saint Petersburgh in 1845' (TSLL, Spring 1967). The memoir was published anonymously by Ainsworth in the New Monthly Magazine, of which he was editor and proprietor, in three parts, but a German translation in the same year revealed Kinglake's identity. See the entries for Ainsworth and Kinglake in the Oxford DNB. An interesting letter, casting light on Victorian journalistic practices. 4pp, 12mo. Forty lines of text. On a bifolium. In fair condition, aged and worn, with strips of paper adhering to blank areas at head and foot of the reverse of the second leaf. Folded for postage. The recipient is not named. Signed 'W. Harrison Ainsworth.' Begins: 'My dear Sir. I received your Russian Tour at breakfast this morning, and since then I have read it with great interest - an unusual instance for me, for extensive familiarity with manuscripts has not tended to increase my partiality for them. But your paper is not only well written, but very lively and amusing, and I have got through it with great satisfaction to myself. Under these circumstances you will not wonder that I gladly accept it for the New Monthly; and I only regret that I cannot, owing to the Mag[azin]e. being already made up, commence in next No.' He will however 'send the paper incontinently to the Printer, with directions to him to forward proofs' to the writer's address. He suggests dividing the paper 'into chapters with separate headings'. He asks how he proposes to 'entitle it', and whether he wishes to attach his name to it. He would be pleased to make his acquaintance, and suggests that they dine at the Parthenon Club in Regent Street the following Friday, 'when we can talk matters over'. If that is not possible, he suggests that they dine 'here, en famille, on Sunday next at six, likewise'. See Image. Seller Inventory # 25657
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[William Moy Thomas, theatre critic, and associate of Charles Dickens.] Autograph Draft, signed with initials ('W M T'), of long 'Letter to Hare [i.e. actor-manager John Hare] about Grundy's Comedy An Old Jew produced at the Garrick Janry 6 1894'.
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At head of first page: 'Copy | January 16 ', 1894
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Seller: Richard M. Ford Ltd, London, United Kingdom
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A highly interesting letter from a leading Victorian dramatic critic (Thomas describes himself in the letter as 'For five & twenty years [.] theatrical critic of the Daily news & the Graphic', who has 'served under at least thirteen editors') to a leading actor-manager (Hare was knighted in 1907), on the subject of alleged editorial pressure on Fleet Street's theatre critics. 4pp, 8vo. On four leaves. Aged and worn, but with text complete and clear. Thomas has noted on the reverse of the last leaf: 'Letter to Hare about Grundy's Comedy An Old Jew produced at the Garrick Janry 6 1894.' Grundy wrote 'An Old Jew' for Hare, who portrayed the main character Julius Sterne. Draft of long letter, with numerous minor emendations. He was glad to read Hare's letter, despite its 'lingering trace of the languor of the sick room'. 'To me, so many years your senior, it seems strange indeed to find you speaking of the close of your stage career. I can only say on that head that I hope to live to see you for many more years gathering fresh laurels'. On the subject of Grundy's play, he states that he does not believe that 'the journalistic world has any claim to be exempt from the satire or even the [extreme?] caricature which is freely allowed in the case of other classes. Literary cliques & côteries undoubtedly do exist as they existed in the days of Delatouche's Tour de Faveur & Delavigne's Comédiens and Scribe's Camaraderie'. He deplores critics who 'will now fall down & worship certain Scandinavian idols & their crude & offensive methods'. He cannot conceive of 'editors who give instructions to critics to denounce plays contrary to their real opinions'. He can 'only say that I have never met with any such editor. For five & twenty years I have been the theatrical critic of the Daily news & the Graphic & for some years of that time I occupied the same post on The Academy besides writing drama notices occasionally for other journals. Altogether I have served under at least thirteen editors and I can conscientiously affirm that never did any one of these attempt to entice me to speak ill of what I thought or might think a good paly or performance or vice versâ.' After some more observations he concludes: 'Depend upon it the whole thing will be forgotten ere long or remembered only to excite wonder that any sensible journalist of decent standing should have made a fuss about it'. Seller Inventory # 21220
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Autograph Letter Signed ('Charles Dickens') to an unidentified correspondence, informing him that certain cheques were 'all forgeries',
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Seller: Maggs Bros. Ltd ABA, ILAB, PBFA, London, United Kingdom
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'I wrote to Delacher yesterday and have had a telegram from him this morning 'all forgeries'. He will be in town today, and meanwhile I think it would be well to refer holders of any cheque that may be presented ? even if the signatures appear to be genuine ? to bearer.' The youngest of Charles Dickens?s children, Charley suffered from his father?s lack of confidence in his sense of purpose. Nevertheless, he eventually went to work for his father at All the Year Round in 1868, two years before Dickens senior?s death, and in due course he became the sole proprietor. His changes to the editorial slant of the publication did not win favour with the public, however, and the magazine ceased publication in 1893. Very good condition. Seller Inventory # 216357
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Charles Dickens Autograph Letter Signed June 18, 1869 (Secretarial)
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Brighton, England, 1869
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Signed
Seller: Stellar Books & Ephemera, ABAA, Moab, UT, U.S.A.
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Charles Dickens Autograph Letter Signed June 18, 1869 (Secretarial) Two leaves measure 8 13/16 x 6 7/16 inches: recto only. Leaves likely trimmed. Light soiling. Good Condition. Two-page Charles Dickens (1812-1870) autograph letter signed on steel-engraved Brighton Lettersheet (Grand Junction Parade Brighton--Engraved & Published by John Smith 2 King Road, Brighton), datelined, Bedford Hotel, Eighteen June 1869. Almost certainly in secretarial hand. Charles Dickens suffered a stroke April 18, 1869, leading to the cancellation of his "farewell readings" tour of England. He likely was convalescing in Brighton, staying at his favorite hotel, the Bedford. Note is addressed "My Dear Wills". According to the Dickens Letters Project, the only recorded letter with identical salutation was posted May 4, 1855, to William Henry Wills. More research needed to determine exact recipient. This letter apparently unrecorded. Note reads: "Eighteen June 1869 Bedford Hotel My Dear Wills You must really not be so impatient I shall not return to Gads Hills until next week as the weather is so glorious here that I loathe to leave I find it has done me the world of good as in myself I feel that I am want to get to work again, which I hope to do as soon as I return home Your cheque can wait until my return Yours faithfully Charles Dickens" Indeed, Dickens would begin work on his final novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood soon after. He passed away June 9, 1870. Seller Inventory # 1909
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Dickens, Charles (1812-1870) - Excellent autograph letter signed
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Seller: Andreas Wiemer Historical Autographs, Kelkheim, Germany
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Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Dickens, Charles (1812-1870) - Excellent autograph letter signed - English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. Autograph letter signed "Charles Dickens" 2 pages, bifolium, written on first page and third page inside. On his embossed "Gads Hill Place, Higham by Rochester, Kent" stationery. Saturday, 13 (Thirteenth) December 1865. To C. R Smith Esquire. In full: "I have been absent for a day; otherwise I would have answered your letter immediately. I regret that I cannot enter into the merits of miss Waghorns' case, or urge upon any member of the government her appeal for a pension. Apart from the fact that the services of her late brother (Lieutenant Thomas Waghorn) are upon record in public offices, and that I can add nothing to the general knowledge of them. I am withheld of the consideration that I have within this year signed two or three memorials for pensions in consideration of claims with which I am personally or professionally acquainted. Those cases are still pending, and while they remain so, I should not consider it reasonable to urge others. Even thought they came within the same category in which Miss Waghon s does not. Some years ago, as conductor of Household Words I urged the services and claims attaching to Lieutenant Waghorn's, as you remember". Mailing folds, slightly discolored at the bottom of the first page, minor mounting residue on verso, else good condition.Thomas Fletcher Waghorn (1800-1850) was an English sailor, navy officer, and postal pioneer who promoted and claimed the idea of a new route from Great Britain to India overland through Egypt prior to the development of the Suez Canal. Household Words was an English weekly magazine edited by Charles Dickens in the 1850s. It took its name from the line in Shakespeare's Henry V: "Familiar in his mouth as household words." COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers. Seller Inventory # ABE-1733405988290
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AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY CHARLES DICKENS ON HIS LETTERHEAD, Baltimore, February 9, 1868
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Baltimore, MD, 1868
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Paperback
Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. One sheet, 7 x 4.5", on Dickens' "CD" letterhead, in blue ink, small faint glue stains, two horizontal folds else nice, affixed to back board, matted and framed to 19.5 x 22.5" in nice, modern wood frame, with old CDV of Dickens, and engraved brass-colored name plate with Dickens' name above his birth/death dates. "In reply to your obliging letter I beg to say that, having to means of reference at hand, I cannot answer the questions it propounds me." Nice, bright handwritten note, handsomely matted and framed. Extra postage will surely be required. Seller Inventory # 22-3073
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Autograph Letter, signed ("Charles Dickens" with flourish), to Adolphus Trollope, on the blank of a letter from Mowbray Morris to Dickens concerning his recommendation of Trollope to The Times
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Gads Hill Place, 1869
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Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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8 lines in blue ink on conjugate leaf of letterhead of The Times. 1 vols. 8vo. Mowbray Morris (1819-1874), manager of The Times newspaper from 1847 to 1873, wrote Charles Dickens on 23 November 1869, thanking him for the "recommendation of Adolphus Trollope. It is an infinite comfort to a man who is charged with the difficult task of fitting holes with their appropriate pegs to have the assistance of any one so competent as you are. I think we shall give Mr. Trollope a trial " Dickens wrote a note on the blank, "My Dear Trollope, I received the note on the other side from Mowbray Morris this morning, and immediately post it on to you. Very affectionately yours, Charles Dickens," signing with a fine flourish. Dickens had written to Morris on 20 November; Trollope did not take up the position at The Times. Published in Pilgrim Edition, vol. 12, on the basis of 1935 description in T.A. Madigan catalogue Framed, double glass. About fine 8 lines in blue ink on conjugate leaf of letterhead of The Times. 1 vols. 8vo. Seller Inventory # 267671
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Autograph letter signed ("Charles Dickens").
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Windsor, 7 Nov. 1841., 1841
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Seller: Antiquariat INLIBRIS Gilhofer Nfg. GmbH, Vienna, A, Austria
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8vo. 2¾ pp. on bifolium. To Dr. Frederick Salmon complaining of some aches and pains. Dickens and his wife went to stay at the White Hart Hotel in Windsor on November 6th, the day after Dickens completed his novel "Barnaby Rudge". The trip was meant to provide some rest and relaxation for Dickens who had completed "The Old Curiosity Shop" and "Barnaby Rudge" back to back, and had recently undergone major surgery. Dr. Frederick Salmon had performed surgery on Dickens in October of 1841 for a fistula of the rectum, a procedure for which Salmon was renowned. In this letter, Dickens' describes his pain and references the operation with his typical wit, noting "all manner of queer pains were floating about my illustrious person [.] now (but not often) shooting through that region which you have made as tender as my heart [.]". Dickens tells his doctor that he is feeling "immeasurably better" and asks whether Salmon would like to make his follow up visit tomorrow rather than Tuesday. - Light soiling to creases; evidence of removal of wax seal. Property from a Private Chicago-area Collection. Provenance: The Comte Alain de Suzannet Dickens Collection Sold: Sotheby's, London, November 22-23, 1971. Seller Inventory # 44921
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