STEVENSON, Robert Louis (1850-1894). Partly-printed check signed ("R.L. Stevenson"). [Samoa?], 1892.

1 page, visible area 4 3/4 x 2 5/8 in., on Vailima. printed paper, old adhesive residue, a few small holes, matted and framed with a photographic portrait of Stevenson.

A short note signed by Stevenson directing a Mr. H. J. Moore (?) to send "Three pounds two shillings" to G. Hellsse. The place is not noted, however, Stevenson had moved to Samoa in 1890, traveling to Sydney several times before his death. He visited Sydney in 1891, arriving on 20 January, departing on 18 February on the Lübeck, and arriving in Samoa on 1 March. The paper, engraved by Turner and Henderson in Sydney, was likely acquired during these visits.

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STEVENSON, Robert Louis (1850-1894). Partly-printed check signed ("R.L. Stevenson"). [Samoa?], 1892.

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STEVENSON, Robert Louis (1850-1894). Partly-printed check signed ("R.L. Stevenson"). [Samoa?], 1892.

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STEVENSON, Robert Louis (1850-1894). Partly-printed check signed ("R.L. Stevenson"). [Samoa?], 1892.