![THACKERAY, William Makepeace (1811-1863). Autograph letter signed ("W.M.T." with flourish), addressed "to those young ladies in their cupboard, Rue de Courcelles, No. 5 (I think)" [Paris]; Hotel Bristol [Paris], Wednesday, no date. [ca. 1840?]. 1 page, small 4to, 178 x 140mm. Neatly tipped to a mat, half red morocco slipcase.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2011/NYR/2011_NYR_02456_0314_000(thackeray_william_makepeace_autograph_letter_signed_addressed_to_those085132).jpg?w=1)
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THACKERAY, William Makepeace (1811-1863). Autograph letter signed ("W.M.T." with flourish), addressed "to those young ladies in their cupboard, Rue de Courcelles, No. 5 (I think)" [Paris]; Hotel Bristol [Paris], Wednesday, no date. [ca. 1840?]. 1 page, small 4to, 178 x 140mm. Neatly tipped to a mat, half red morocco slipcase.
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THACKERAY, William Makepeace (1811-1863). Autograph letter signed ("W.M.T." with flourish), addressed "to those young ladies in their cupboard, Rue de Courcelles, No. 5 (I think)" [Paris]; Hotel Bristol [Paris], Wednesday, no date. [ca. 1840?]. 1 page, small 4to, 178 x 140mm. Neatly tipped to a mat, half red morocco slipcase.
A CHARMING ILLUSTRATED LETTER FROM THE AUTHOR OF VANITY FAIR. Thackeray's delicate drawing fills the top half of the sheet. It depicts two young ladies in elaborate fancy dress, one holding a fan. They appear to be listening closely to a Pierrot character with lace ruffle around his neck, slightly bowing, respectfully, his hat in hand. Behind are suggestion of bushes or a garden. His letter--in his usual miniscule hand--reads "This is a sad business, I am engaged on Saturday, and can hardly hope for another day. My mother complains that she has not seen me since I have been here: and I must give her the rest of my dinner times. But I will come to tea one night please...."
A CHARMING ILLUSTRATED LETTER FROM THE AUTHOR OF VANITY FAIR. Thackeray's delicate drawing fills the top half of the sheet. It depicts two young ladies in elaborate fancy dress, one holding a fan. They appear to be listening closely to a Pierrot character with lace ruffle around his neck, slightly bowing, respectfully, his hat in hand. Behind are suggestion of bushes or a garden. His letter--in his usual miniscule hand--reads "This is a sad business, I am engaged on Saturday, and can hardly hope for another day. My mother complains that she has not seen me since I have been here: and I must give her the rest of my dinner times. But I will come to tea one night please...."