2 Scarce American Editions - 'She' and 'King Solomon's Mines'
by H. Rider Haggard, English Novelist 1892 Autographed Letter - Signed
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- Signed
- Condition
- Very Good
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About This Item
Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1892. 'AUTOGRAPHED LETTER' written and signed by H. RIDER HAGGARD, notable 19th century English novelist -- dated September 27, 1892 on Haggard's own letterhead from Ditchingham House, Norfolk - interestingly, there's an Egyptian cartouche on letterhead (on upper left corner). The letter is presented with 2 early American editions of Haggard's first novels, 'King Solomon's Mines' and 'SHE: A History of Adventure'. These two novels had enormous popularity, and their success led Haggard to serialize both books. 'King Solomon's Mines'- Published by JOHN B. ALDEN, NY, (unabridged) in 'The New York Novelist' Vol. II, Nos. 5-8, July, 1885. Original printed wrapper-- contents clear and unmarked, with occasional odd spot. 98 pages, with 33 pages of ads including covers. The story of adventurer Allan Quatermain's life. 'SHE: A History of Adventure'- 1887, published by POLLARD & MOSS, NY, in 'The Echo Series', No. 5. Original, printed blue wrappers-- edge worn, a bit of creasing, spine partially perished. In very good overall condition-- text-block evenly age toned; contemporary rubber stamps on the cover. 237 pages, with 7 pages of ads including covers. 1892 letter from H. Rider Haggard is in exceptional condition-- single leaf, 7" x 4.5", verso blank. Two punch holes at head, creases from old folds. Eleven lines of script-- 'Gentlemen, I return one camera, as I only want one. I hope the [?] you lent me has arrived safely. I enclose cheque for ?50 on account of cost of [?] - Faithfully yours, H. Rider Haggard'..
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- Title
- 2 Scarce American Editions - 'She' and 'King Solomon's Mines'
- Author
- H. Rider Haggard, English Novelist 1892 Autographed Letter - Signed
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- (keywords:early printings)
- Bookseller catalogs
- Signed; Film; fantasy & sci. fi.;
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