TWAIN LECTURES ON THE SUBJECTS HE KNOWS "LEAST ABOUT" TWAIN (Mark, 1835-1910, pseudonym of Samuel L. Clemens, American Author of Tom Sawyer) and Thomas HOOD (the Younger, 1835-1874, 'Tom Hood', Humorist)

Fine Autograph Letter Signed "Mark Twain" to "The Editor" saying that with his "permission I desire to say to those societies in London & other cities of Great Britain under whose auspices I have partly promised to lecture, that I am called home by a cable telegram. I shall spend, with my family, the greater part of next year here, & may be able to lecture ... during the autumn upon such scientific topics as I know least about & may consequently feel least trameled in dilating upon ...", 1 side 8vo., written upside down on a piece of paper, headed 52 Bond Street, crossed out, London, 5th November together with an autograph letter signed by Tom Hoodheaded "Mark Twain's Lecture" and sending the instruction "Please pass two & oblige ...", 1 side 8vo., Fun Office, Fleet Street headed paper, 16th December



Item Date:  1873

Stock No:  38122      £7500

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