British illustrator (1820–1914) best known for his collaborations with Lewis Carroll on the Alice in Wonderland books. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, July 26, 1888. Letter to Mr. Quilter. In part: “The only apology I can offer for the delay in answering your letter is, that I am just now working—literally—against time—& moreover, I wished to ascertain what my colleagues on Punch proposed doing in the matter…The subject was broached by Mr. Burand last night, at our Punch dinner, & I am sorry to have to tell you that the notion of the ‘book’ did not meet with much encouragement, the general feeling being that the expense of production would probably absorb all the proceeds!…it was ultimately & unanimously agreed that the contribution of the Punch ‘staff’ should be by a ‘subscription’ of the members collectively, that being considered the readiest form of help; for myself, personally, I can only assure you that I could not possibly promise a drawing at such short notice.” In fine condition. Tenniel was the principal political cartoonist for Britain’s Punch magazine for over 50 years, which he references throughout this letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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