ALS signed “W. M. Thackeray,” one page, 6.75 x 4.5, February 16, 1857. Letter to “my dear Leith.” In full: “Alas! My dear Leith. Who knows when I shall ever dine with my friends in London again? Your dinner is over I see these 2 days. I was unwell at St. Halifax when it came off, and received your kind note only the day after. I am on a 2 months’ cruise and not a dining out man for months to come.” Letter is affixed to a 7 x 7.25 skeet of red cardstock along with a typed transcript and Dymo labels. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and a bit of scattered light soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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