CLODD (Edward, 1840-1930, Anthropologist and Rationalist)

Autograph Letter Signed to Mr BLOOM, with transcription, thanking him for the book "which tells me what I wanted to know" and will keep as suggested, "The reference comes just when I want to use it in a little book on pre-historic man which I am writing. I had a good report of Allen direct, & shall be seeing him soon", Grant ALLEN, (1848-1899, the Canadian Novelist and Writer on Science and Evolution), 2 sides card 3½" x 4½", Savile Club, 107 Piccadilly, 4th October defects in 7 small areas, sense or lettering easily restored (see transcription), signature and rest of text untouched
(Transcription)
Savile Club,107, Piccadilly. W.
Dear Mr. Bloom
Many thanks [for] your thoughtful kindness: [the, your] book tells me what I wanted [to] know. I will act on your [offer] to keep it. The reference comes just when I want to use it in a little book on pre-historic man which I am writing. I had [a g]ood report of A[l]len direct, & shall be s[e]eing him soon.
Kind regards to Mrs. Bloom and yourself from
Yours very faithfully
E: Clodd



Item Date:  1894

Stock No:  55896      £45

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