BERRY (Mary, 1763-1852, Authoress, Traveller, & Literary Executor of Horace Walpole)

Autograph letter signed, to 'Dear Sir', saying she "will have the satisfaction of bringing you back the second 2 Vols of Mme Sevigné ... and along with them ... with your permission ... my old friend Mr Wilmot as determined a Sevigneist as myself and much better informed as to the Art of that day, in short in every respect very worthy to see your treasures", 2 sides 16mo watermarked 1847, Richmond, "Friday Morn[in]g" 12th October no year but 1849, laid down on album leaf 7½" x 5¾", on the verso of the album leaf, laid down, is an autograph note, signed with initials, by Mrs Dinah Maria CRAIK, (née Mulock, 1826-1887, author of children's books and 'John Halifax, Gentleman'), saying "Newspaper returned - with thanks - very pleasant writing", 1 side card 3" x 4¾", The Corner House, Shortlands, Kent, 8th February 1884 somewhat browned

Mary Berry first met Horace Walpole in 1788. He wrote to her and her sister Agnes in most affectionate terms, and they moved in 1791 to Little Strawberry Hill, which he bequeathed to them for the term of their life. Mary brought out his 'Works' in 1798 and his letters from Mme du Deffand in 1810. Mary's own works include her travel journals from 1783, completed in 1852, and 'Social Life in England and France from 1660 to 1830'.

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Stock No:  52934      £225

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