Theodore E. Hook Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
THEODORE E. HOOK
Born: September 22, 1788
Died: August 24, 1841
Died: August 24, 1841
Theodore Edward Hook (1788-1841), the son of popular songwriter James Hook, starred in comic operas and other musical entertainments from age 16. He was also a renowned playboy and practical joker. In 1812, royal patronage secured him the office of Treasurer of Mauritius, but in 1817 an audit revealed theft by one of his deputies, and Hook was held responsible for the missing funds. Recalled to London, he was cleared of criminal charges but subjected to a 5-year inquiry by the Audit Board, held liable for the debt, and briefly imprisoned when unable to pay it. Despite his financial woes, Hook founded a very successful journal, John Bull, through which he gained a great reputation as a Tory satirist. Several novels followed, racy and semi-autobiographical, making Hook the best-selling British novelist prior to Charles Dickens.
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THEODORE E. HOOK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/06/1819 - HFSID 296561THEODORE E. HOOK Pleading illness, the author seeks a delay in the Audit Board's review of his conduct during a colonial posting. Autograph Letter signed: "Theododre E. Hook", 1 page, 7½x9, Grosvener Street [London], 1819 February 6.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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THEODORE E. HOOK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/28/1819 - HFSID 296203THEODORE E. HOOK The British author requests a short delay during his 5-year ordeal of investigation by the Audit Board. Autograph Letter signed: "Theodore E. Hook", 1 page, 7½x9 London, 1819 April 28. Docketed on integral leaf. To "G. W. Grande, Esq.
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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THEODORE E. HOOK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/24/1819 - HFSID 298066THEODORE E. HOOK Handwritten during his long ordeal before the Audit Board, explaining that he has not yet obtained a requested document Autograph Letter signed: "Theodore E. Hook", 1 page, 7¼x9. Tavistock Hotel [London], 1819 May 24. To G. W. Brande, Esq.
Sale Price $467.50
$550.00
