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Charles Dickens autograph letter signed. Dated 12 October 1840, letter was composed while Dickens was working on "Christmas Story" at age 28. Letter reads in full, "My Dear Sir, I have just returned to town after six weeks absent and hasten to thank you for your friendly congratulations and good wishes, which I do most cordially. I have written to [illegible] Gibson by this post. / Believe me / Faithfully yours / Charles Dickens." Single-page letter on a sheet of card-style stationery measures 4.5" x 7.25". A notation "William Smith Williams" and another word appear at the bottom edge. Toning, separation to the fold from the top edge extending about 1" downward and a small tear to top edge, with paper remnant to top edge of verso. Overall in very good plus condition.
Charles Dickens Autograph Letter Signed -- "…I have just returned to town after six weeks absent…" -- 1840 While Working on "Christmas Story"
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