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Charles Dickens: Dickens accepts a ‘modest proposal’

Dickens accepts a ‘modest proposal’

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Dickens accepts a ‘modest proposal’

ALS, one page, 4 x 6, Gad’s Hill Place letterhead, March 13, 1866. Letter to R. A. Lithgow. In full: “I have been about, or your letter should have been immediately answered. The modest spirit of your offer is truly gratifying to me, and I very readily accept it.” Nicely matted and framed with an engraved portrait. Reverse bears a Goodspeed’s Book Shop label. In fine condition. The travels Dickens refers to were probably part of the widespread reading tour through England and Scotland which he embarked on in 1866. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

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