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Charles Dickens autograph letter signed from 1854, shortly after writing ''Hard Times''. Dickens writes from Tavistock House in London on 23 December 1854, writing ''Dear sir, Let me amuse you that your explanation was not at all necessary. I fully understood that you had a great deal to do, and never for a moment accused you in my thoughts of the slightest omission. The result of the night is very gratifying indeed, and fills me with pleasure. There is no hope of Sir towards Dalmer Lytton. He told me only the other day, that he was quite bewildered by such applications, and that where a speech hanging on him was to cast a shadow on his daily life. We resolve of never to ask any such service of each other and your letter binds me for the first time what I promise.'' Dickens signs ''Faithfully yours / Charles Dickens'' with his ornate paraph to second page of 2pp. letter on two sheets. Matted to blue background underneath brown wooden frame with engraving of Dickens. Letter measures 4.25'' x 6.5'', framed to 20.25'' x 26''. Light soiling to bottom of second page of letter, and very small tears to top of each sheet. Very good condition overall.
Charles Dickens Autograph Letter Signed From 1854 -- ''...The result of the night is very gratifying indeed, and fills me with pleasure...''
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