Autograph Letter signed, no place, no date, but Thursday morning, 1 page, to James Fenin “care of Mister Blackwood”, asking him to return “the MS. The reason why is a metaphysical reason” which he will later explain, saying that he is writing “from the very centre of a dinner party”, and mentioning Mr Burton “who does me the favour to carry on this path; and to-morrow ... he will leave it in passing through George Mint. Pray oblige him”

De Quincey (Thomas).           Sometime folded, one trivial tear without loss at blank margin, in excellent condition, “De Quincey” in ink on otherwise blank verso   

Price: £1200