[BRITISH AUTHORS]. A group of 3 manuscripts by British authors.
CARLYLE, Thomas (1795-1881). Autograph quotation signed ("T. Carlyle"), Chelsea, 12 April 1847. 1 page, oblong 12mo, margins trimmed, laid down on an album page with free frank of 1833 on verso. In full: "Nach dem Uebel kommt das Weh, Das ist die Regel im ABC." -- FORSTER, Edward Morgan (1879-1970). Autograph letter signed ("E.M. Forster"), to Mr. Shone, Cambridge, 5 September 1964. 1 page, 8vo, lightly browned. "I am so glad my work is giving your [sic] pleasure. The Longest Journey and Dickensen are both of them books I am glad to have written, though neither has become popular." -- THACKERAY, William Makepeace (1811-1863). Autograph letter signed ("WM Thackeray"), to Mr. Sevira, Ouslow Square, London, 26 December 1860. 1 page, 8vo, on The Cornhill Magazine stationery, overall browning more prominent at margins. Thackeray thanks Sevira for the present of birds and flowers, which "are delightful to the eye in this season of snow & fog." -- Together, 3 manuscripts.
Property from the Robert L. McKay Collection, North Tustin, California
![[BRITISH AUTHORS]. A group of 3 manuscripts by British authors.](https://assets.basta.app/accounts/4832eb18-f9a7-4c12-8295-871abe232696/images/a4b7a487-25a1-48fe-a853-f8c9737b3160?format=auto&width=1080&quality=75)