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 Couttsā s were so prompt and polite last time, still they did say 'that it wasnā t the kind of noteā &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 Ā£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
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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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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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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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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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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 & cōteries 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 versā.' 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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1 page 8vo with integral blank leaf on letterhead of ?Office of All the Year Round?, Strand, 23 September 1891. '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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Dickens, Charles (1812-1870) - Autograph letter signed matted with carte de visite photograph
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Dickens, Charles (1812-1870) - Autograph letter signed matted with carte de visite photograph 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. Charles Dickens partial autograph letter signed and original carte de visite photograph. One partial page, 4.5 x 3.25 inch (visible), no place, no date. The last three lines of a letter with closing and his typical signature "Charles Dickens". In full: ". here no thought of coming to Ireland again, but I hope you will let me know when you in England whenever you come here." Together with a 2.5 x 4.0 inch carte de visite photograph. A sepia toned head and shoulders portrait of Dickens with PRINTED signature at bottom. With London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company backmark. Handsomely matted in gray to an overall of 7.75 x 11.75 inch. Both items removable affixed with photo corners. Letter is slightly toned with some soiling, minor paper loss, but not affecting the fine signature. Carte de visite with minor handling wear, else good condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Seller Inventory # ABE-1769161153675
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Charles Dickens Autograph Letter Signed.
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London, 1860
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Autograph letter signed by great Victorian novelist Charles Dickens. One page, dated Friday 20th July, 1860, on bifolium of Gad's Hill Place stationery, and addressed to Sir Alexander Duff Gordon. Boldly signed by Dickens with his usual flourish. The letter reads in full, "When you dined at Tavistock House, you mentioned a school at Brighton of which you had a high opinion. I am looking about for a school for my two youngest boys, and should be much indebted to you if you would tell me what manner of school this is that you commended---as for example, for boys of what ages it is designed, and what the charges are. Very possibly it may be too young a school for my purpose, as I would rather place the boys where they could remain. But I am unwilling to throw a chance away. Do not mind how brief you answer. Yours faithfully Charles Dickens." From the date of theĀletter, the children in question seem most likely to have been Henry Fielding Dickens (born 1849) and Edward Bulwer Lytton Dickens (born 1852). In near fine condition with mail folds, and tipped at head to a backing sheet. The letter measures 4.5 inches by 7 inches. 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 # 148395
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Charles Dickens Autograph Letter Signed.
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London, 1867
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Autograph letter signed by great Victorian novelist Charles Dickens to his biographer. One page, dated Monday 7th October, 1867, on Gad's Hill Place stationery, and addressed to John Forster. Boldly signed by Dickens with his usual flourish. The letter reads in full, "I have been very much interested and gratified by that pleasant Passage from Mr. Bigelow's letter concerning me. As you say you are going to write to him, pray tell him as much, and I assure him that I shall hope to become his friend on the other side of the Atlantic. Your affectionate Charles Dickens." The recipient, John Forster (1812ā"1876), was a prominent Victorian literary critic and biographer best known for The Life of Charles Dickens, a foundational work in nineteenth-century literary biography. As a close friend and confidant of Dickens, Forster combined privileged access to personal papers with a documentary, fact-driven approach that helped establish biography as a serious scholarly genre rather than a purely commemorative form. Double matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Charles Dickens. In very good condition. The letter measures 4.5 inches by 7 inches. The entire piece measures 20 inches by 17.5 inches. 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 # 150124
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. 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
"I shall be glad to investigate the subject to which you so obligingly invite my attention, myself." - A 16 November 1868 autograph letter signed by Charles Dickens, accepting the invitation of a doctor to tour East London, a trip during which Dickens discovered and subsequently championed the newly-founded East London Children's Hospital
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Gads Hill Place, Kent, 1868
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This is a 16 November 1868 autograph letter signed by Charles Dickens 18 months before his death to a London doctor, making arrangements to view a new children's hospital. Dickens would ultimately champion the hospital in print, helping raise funds for an eventual move. The letter is testimony that "At his death Dickens was regarded not simply as a great writer but also as a champion of the poor and downtrodden, who had striven hard throughout his whole career for greater social justice and a better, kinder world."The letter, entirely in Dickens's hand on the recto of a single sheet of his "Gad's Hill Place" stationery, is dated "Monday Sixteenth November, 1868" and written to "Dr. John Murray" (addressed as "Dear Sir" but identified in Dickens's hand at the lower left). The body of the letter reads: I shall be glad to investigate the subject to which you so obligingly invite my attention, myself. Would it suit your convenience to take me with you, next Saturday, to some of the places where you have been most impressed by what you have seen? If so, have the kindness to let me know at what hour on Saturday you will call for me at the office of "all the Year Round," 26 Wellington Street Strand. If you will make your own appointment, I will place myself at your disposal." The valediction, in two lines, reads: "Faithfully Yours" preceding the signature "Charles Dickens" with Dickens's characteristic succession of multiple underlining flourishes.The letter came to us framed from a private Dickens collection, and has been framed for no less than 32 years; the sealed verso of the frame features the sticker of autograph dealer Paul C. Richards, who died in 1993. The antique gilt wood frame measures 15.5 x 12.375 inches. The letter is double-matted to 6.5 x 4.5 inches in red over gilt beside and to the left of a photographic portrait of Dickens.Though his name is not uncommon in London, then or now, we speculate that the recipient may have been surgeon John Murray (1798-1873). What is clear from the letter is that Murray caught the attention of Dickens, that they met as planned, and that, as a result, Dickens was prompted to take an active supporting interest in the East London Hospital for Children, which had just been established that year in Ratcliffe Cross. In the 19 December issue of All the Year Round Dickens published an article in which he wrote at length, in evocative, Dickensian detail, about the Hospital: "Down by the river's bank in Ratcliffe my eyes rested on the inscription across the road, 'East London Children's Hospital.' I went across and went straight in I found the Children's Hospital established in an old sail-loft or storehouse, of the roughest nature In its seven-and-thirty beds I saw but little beauty but I saw the sufferings both of infancy and childhood temporarily assuaged, I heard the patients answering to pet playful names, the light touch of a delicate lady laid bare the wasted sticks of arms for me to pity; and the claw-like little hands, as she did so, entwined themselves lovingly around her wedding-ring."Prior to publication of his article, Dickens wrote again to Murray on the 1st of December specifically mentioning "my paper on the East London Children's' Hospital" and informing Murray that he had sent a proof to the Hospital's founders.Dickens is credited for helping raise funds for the Hospital, which, after Dickens's death, facilitated the Hospital's 1875 move to a new building in Shadwell. The hospital endured, variously changing names and locations, until the Second World War.All the Year Round, from whose offices Dickens began his tour with Dr. Murray and whose pages Dickens used to advocate for the East London Children's Hospital, was a weekly literary journal edited by Dickens that began publishing in 1859 and, after his death, was edited by his son, Charles Dickens Jr.Sources: ODNB; NHS Trust; Free Library of Philadelphia. Seller Inventory # 008527