ERIC MACKAY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/22/1892 - HFSID 73087
Price: $360.00
ERIC MACKAY
The English poet, author of Letters of a Violinist, sends
letter to a colleague asking for a look at his new biography, signs name in
black ink
Autograph letter signed: "Eric Mackay" in black ink. 1 page,
4½x7¼ folded. Earls Court, London, England. February 22, 1892. Addressed to F.
G. Kitton, Esq., author of The Poems And Verses Of Charles Dickens
(1903). In full: "Dear Sir, Perhaps you will favor me with a
glance, in the at the proofs at what you are writing in the shape of a
biography, & oblige, yours faithfully". Eric Mackay (1851-1898)
was a minor English poet, born the son of famed Scottish literary figure
Charles Mackay, and half-brother to the successful novelist Marie Corelli.
Considered a quite horrible poet, he did have some success with his compilation
Letters of a Violinist (1886) which sold 35,000 copies. However,
Mackay relied on his sister's promotion of his works, repaying her later by
implying he had written most of her popular novels. His other works include
A Lover's Litanies, A Song of the Sea, and
Nero and Actea. Normal mailing folds. Toned. Slightly soiled.
Light surface creases. Corners rounded. Stained throughout. Otherwise, fine
condition.
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