Well-regarded British novelist (1811–1863) of such satirical classics as Vanity Fair and The Luck of Barry Lyndon. ALS signed “W. M. Thackeray,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, January 3, 1857. Thackeray writes from Brompton to an unnamed gentleman. In full: “I have to acknowledge the receipt of your note, and beg to decline the proposal wh[ich] you are good enough to make….” Accompanied by an unsigned CDV. A touch of mild toning and handling wear, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
