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Thomas Carlyle

The royalty treament: Carlyle accepts payment for 4000 copies of Frederic the Great

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The royalty treament: Carlyle accepts payment for 4000 copies of Frederic the Great

Influential Victorian philosopher, essayist, and historian. ADS signed “Thos. Carlyle,” one page, 8.5 x 5, April 22, 1864. A receipt in Carlyle’s hand for payment of £1116.13.4 from a Mr. Chapman, “being payment for four thousand copies of Vol. Fourth of Frederic the Great.” In fine condition, with light scattered foxing, folds with a few small edge separations, and Carlyle’s signature written partially atop an affixed revenue stamp. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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