Autograph letter, signed Charles M. Doughty , to Mr. R. Palmer of Kirby Lonsdale, Westmorland, regarding Nigeria, retirement, happiness, Isaac Walton, and family matters
$1,500 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller
3 pp. on folded sheet, headed Lavrock, Grange Road, Eastbourne. 12mo. Minor soiling along the fold. Opened envelope addressed in Doughty's hand tipped to blank verso. Fine. Item #243960 Excellent and wide-ranging letter from the great Arabian explorer and author Charles M. Doughty, mentioning that he began to read the translations by his correspondent's son, discussing Nigeria and mentioning a Capt. Gordon, who is going out this week to
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