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Description:
Dickens, Charles (1812-1870) Signature, 24 February 1864.
Folded laid bifolium of Gad's Hill Place letter paper, inscribed briefly at the top of the outer bifolium. Unaddressed, with the dated signature in blue ink, signed "Faithfully yours"; with a small photographic portrait. Old glue and paper on verso of outer bifolium from a former mount, with a slight edge tear and minor loss to the blank sheet; inscribed page slightly age-toned, 7 x 4 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600
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