British author (1824-1889) regarded as the first British detective story writer. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, May 8, 1879. Handwritten letter, in part: "Mr. Heaton is three or four years too late. 'The Law and the Lady' was translated into German, and published periodically, and in book-form (like all my other novels), at the time when it was first issued in this country." In fine condition.
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