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H. Rider Haggard

A collection of receipts as Haggard signs off on serial rights for his stories, including The Real King Solomon’s Mines

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A collection of receipts as Haggard signs off on serial rights for his stories, including The Real King Solomon’s Mines

Prolific British novelist (1856–1925) best known for such adventure fare as King Solomon’s Mines and Allan Quatermain. Six items: three literary receipts Received of the Perry Mason Company, Publishers of ‘The Youth’s Companion’ for serial rights for the noted works, each measuring approximately 5.5 x 8.5, each signed in ink by Haggard; two receipts, each measuring approximately 7 x 4.5, one for the serial rights to ‘The Real King Solomon’s Mines,’ dated February 3, 1906, each signed in ink; and an ANS on the reverse of a C. B. C., Society for Constructive Birth Control & Racial Progress invitation addressed to Haggard, 7 x 4.5. Haggard writes, “Please apply for 500 pounds worth of Czechoslavaki [sic] loan and charge my investment account, Rider Haggard,” adding “Barclays.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, light toning, pencil notations, and a few of the signatures signed over penny revenue stamps. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #385 - Ended April 26, 2012