THACKERAY
(William Makepeace, 1811-1863, Novelist)
Unsigned autograph envelope to “Col. Honble J. Stanley”
in his upright hand, with his monogram in blue on the back, and the word “Hélas!” (Alas in French), written on the inside of the flap, 4¾” x 2¾”, no place, no date
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0
Stock No:
43003
£150
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ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT PAGE FROM “THE VIRGINIANS”
THACKERAY
(William Makepeace, 1811-1863, Novelist)
Autograph manuscript of part of pages 360 to 361 of The Virginians, in his upright hand
“but for the pure unquenchable flame of patriotism that was for every burning in the bosom of the heroic leader. What a constancy, what a magnanimity, what a surprising persistence against fortune! Washington before the enemy was no better nor braver than hundreds that fought with him or against him (who has not heard the repeated sneers against ‘Fabius’ in which his factious captains were accustomed to indulge?) but Washington the Chief of a nation in arms, doing battle with distracted parties; calm in the midst of conspiracy; serene again the open foe before him and the darker enemies at his back; Washington inspiring order and spirit into troops hungry and in rags; stung by ingratitude, but betraying no anger, and ever ready to forgive; in defeat invincible, magnanimous in conquest, and never so sublime as on that day when he laid down his victorious sword, and sought his noble retirement - here indeed is a character to admire and revere; a life without a stain, a fame without a flaw. Quando invenies...”, 1 side 8vo., no place, no date, circa
Item Date:
1858
Stock No:
42911
£2750
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THACKERAY
(William Makepeace, 1811-1863, Novelist)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed in his upright hand to E. J. Sage of Romford
saying that he has received his note “and am very sensible to the kindness with wch you speak of my works & their author. It must always be a matter of great pride and gratification to me to get honest men’s sympathies and awaken friendly feelings in the minds of my readers. Let me thank you cordially for those wch you express towards me, and believe me to be...”, 1 side 8vo., with original autograph envelope, 13 Young Street, Kensington, postmarked 3rd August
Item Date:
1850
Stock No:
42747
£475
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THACKERAY
(William Makepeace, 1811-1863, Novelist)
Autograph Letter Signed with initials in his sloping hand to “My dear Smith”
asking him to “issue my bills respecting the lectures. I’ll alter cost and enlarge it so as to make it all right by 8 o’clock - and till then remain yours, the beaten but undaunted W.M.T....”, 1 side 8vo., no place, Wednesday, no date
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0
Stock No:
42750
£225
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THACKERAY
(William Makepeace, 1811-1863, Novelist)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed in his upright hand to J. Langford
saying that he had “been hoping to call on you but constantly unwell, and for some time very uncertain about my whereabouts for the winter. But I shall gladly accept the offer wch you make me if health permits and desire no greater pleasure than lecturing once more before an Edinburgh audience...”, 1 side 8vo., 36 Onslow Square, 8th June no year
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0
Stock No:
42751
£375
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