British author (1824-1889) regarded as the first British detective story writer. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, April 23, 1888. Interesting handwritten letter regarding the translation of his work, in part: "In authorising the translation of my works, it is my custom to wait until the work is complete in the form of printers' proofs—and then to make my arrangements. By these arrangements, I receive a Bill of Exchange on a London Banker, payable at sight, for the purchase money agreed on. I send back…a complete set of proofs, an 'authority' to translate, and a statement of the date at which the first periodical publication may begin. When the serial publication begins in England, I also send copies of the newspaper in which the work appears, for registration in Berlin. The only new work of mine which is now in course of completion is a short story, which will occupy not more than three weekly parts, when it is first published in English newspapers. I have not yet arranged for foreign translations, as I am not yet able to fix the date of first publication here." In fine condition, with light offsetting of the ink.
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