Radical English bookseller, writer, and satirist (1780-1842) whose victorious court battle against government censorship in 1817 marked a turning point in the fight for British press freedom. ALS signed “W. Hone,” one page, 4.5 x 7.5, March 4. Handwritten letter to a gentleman, in full: "Will it be convenient to you to favor me with a call this afternoon at or after seven o'clock." In very good to fine condition, with a rusty circular paperclip impression to the top and subtle scattered staining.
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