Prolific British novelist (1856–1925) best known for such adventure fare as King Solomon’s Mines and Allan Quatermain. ALS, one page, 4 x 6, The Priory, Huntingdon letterhead, July 18, 1901. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I return herewith…proof of article No. 33.” In very good condition, with two moderate diagonal creases, light scattered creases and soiling, moderate foxing to the lower part of the letter, and a typed collector’s notation to the bottom. RRAuction COA.