ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” one page, 5.25 x 7, personal letterhead, March 23, no year. Letter to a gentleman. In full: “Do not disclose Judge Chitty’s name. I have now his leave to reproduce this picture in my next article.” He adds a postscript at the conclusion, in full: “In alluding to Chitty in this present week you can say ‘Son of a Judge’ but not that he is himself a distinguished lawyer, as that might be too near.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds and a few creases. An interesting letter touching upon his own writing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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