Lot 76
Stoker, Bram (1847-1912) Irish author whose Dracula is one of the finest suspense/horror stories ever written. Turning to fiction in his forties, Stoker published his first novel, The Snake's Pass, in 1890. Dracula (1897), was Stoker's masterpiece and has not been out of print since its initial publication, with Stoker's vividly drawn Count Dracula used in countless stories on stage and screen -- embedding the character in modern cultural imagery.
Autograph Letter Signed ("Bram Stoker"). One page, octavo, n.p., November 1, 1899. On "Sixth American Tour, 1899-1900" stationery. Addressee illegible. Ink transfer when note was folded, one hole at top right has discoloration from adhesive around edges and poor repair at verso -- text is not affected, one horizontal fold, one faint diagonal crease at bottom left corner, erased pencil notation very light at bottom right edge. Very good condition.
Writing as Sir Henry Irving's private secretary, Stoker pens the actor's regrets: "Sir Henry is much obliged but he says it would be quite impossible for him…" Employed by the great thespian for 27 years, Stoker accompanied him on many tours and our letter finds him in the United States, probably New York or Boston.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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