JOSEPH ASHBY-STERRY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/21/1901 - HFSID 73259
Price: $420.00
JOSEPH ASHBY-STERRY
The English literary figure sends his regrets that he would not be of
help, signs name in purple ink
Autograph letter signed"J. Ashby-Sterry" in purple
ink. 3½x4½, written on St. Martin's Chambers note card. December 21, 1901.
Trafalgar Square, London, England.Addressed to "Mr. Kitton". In full:
"Many thanks for your letter. I regret I do not see my way clear to
undertake the work you are good enough to suggest. I shall be very glad to see
you anytime you happen to be passing this way. I am, Yours faithfully".
Joseph Ashby-Sterry (1836-1917) was an English poet and novelist. His
works include Katharine and Petruchio (1870), Tiny
Travels (1874), Boudoir Ballands (1876), The Wooden
Midshipman (1881), The Lazy Minstrel (1886), Charles
Dickens in Southwark (1888), Nutshell Novels (1891),
A Naughtly Girl (1893), A Tale of the Thames (1896)
and The River Rhymer (1913). He was also a frequent contributor to
the British humor magazine Punch. Ink bleeding slightly. Lightly toned.
Corners rounded. Small stains throughout. Otherwise, fine
condition.
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