Lot 224
Collins (Wilkie) Autograph Letter signed to Benjamin Webster, theatre designer, 1864, "Dickens gave you my message I hope, yesterday."
Hammer Price: £2,000
Description
Collins (Wilkie, writer, 1824-89) Autograph Letter signed to Benjamin Webster, theatre designer, 1p., 8vo, 12 Harley Street, 11th May 1864, "I entirely agree with you - and I too stand fast by my vote. I tried last Saturday to get the Committee to accept the resignations on the spot - once the proposal was rejected. Dickens gave you my message I hope, yesterday. I was really sorry to fail you at the meeting - but my cough completely mastered me, and the doctor insisted on my stopping at home and gving his remedies a fair chance. 'Better luck next time'", small tear and slightly soiled at head, folds.
Description
Collins (Wilkie, writer, 1824-89) Autograph Letter signed to Benjamin Webster, theatre designer, 1p., 8vo, 12 Harley Street, 11th May 1864, "I entirely agree with you - and I too stand fast by my vote. I tried last Saturday to get the Committee to accept the resignations on the spot - once the proposal was rejected. Dickens gave you my message I hope, yesterday. I was really sorry to fail you at the meeting - but my cough completely mastered me, and the doctor insisted on my stopping at home and gving his remedies a fair chance. 'Better luck next time'", small tear and slightly soiled at head, folds.
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