Lot #476

James M. Barrie: "I am a person who never goes anywhere, except when men like Conan Doyle come and drag me out of my rooms"

Description

"I am a person who never goes anywhere, except when men like Conan Doyle come and drag me out of my rooms"

ALS signed “J. M. Barrie,” one page, 4.5 x 6.75, June 10, 1892. Handwritten letter to Richard Holt Hutton, editor of the Spectator. In full: "I am a person who never goes anywhere, except when men like Conan Doyle come and drag me out of my rooms before I can get the door locked." In fine condition. An unusual letter associating two of the great names in popular English literature.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts, Ft. Art and Literature
• Dates: #610 - Ended 06/16/2021

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