British clergyman and novelist (1819–1875), best known for the famed children's fairy tale The Water Babies. ALS signed “C. Kingsley,” one page, 4.25 x 7, August 31, 1868. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “To the best of my recollection, my father died on last day of February 1860.” Affixed to a larger off-white sheet. In fine condition, slight show-through from mounting remnants and period notation to reverse, and a trivial brush to signature. Accompanied by an unsigned carte-de-visite portrait of Kingsley. RR Auction COA.
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