THACKERAY (William Makepeace, 1811-1863, Novelist)

Fine Autograph Letter Signed in his upright hand to 'Dear Mr Foublanque' saying that he has been "out of town or would have answered your note sooner. There is a ... printed ... respecting works not to be sent to the Editor's private residence ... cover of Cornhill Magazine. But if your friend will send his article to me here, I will read and give judgement thereon ..." , 1 side 8vo., 36 Onslow Square, 7th July

In 1860 Thackeray became editor of the newly established Cornhill Magazine, but he was never comfortable in the role, preferring to contribute to the magazine as the writer of a column called "Roundabout Papers"

Item Date:  1860

Stock No:  40384