Journalist (1849–1912) and assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette famous for his anti-vice crusade and founder of The Review of Reviews who drowned in the Titanic disaster. He is widely considered to be the founder of modern journalism. ALS signed “W. T. Stead,” one page both sides, 8 x 5, Review of Reviews letterhead, April 6, 1902. Letter to a friend. In part: “Yes I received the letter from the Maison Juineau & I thought I had answered it. It’s all right I accept gladly about Malade England, we will talk when we meet. You are a little too gloomy I think. I agree the present symptoms are most disheartening but there is life in the old dog yet.” In very good condition, with central vertical fold, a few pencil notations, and toning along top edge. RRAuction COA.
