Lot 48
Gilbert, William S. & Arthur S. Sullivan. Autograph Letter Signed "Arthur S. Sullivan", 2pp (recto/verso), 7" x 4½", 47 Lupus St., n.d. Very fine. To Mrs. Kecke, in part: "…you know how difficult it is for a professional man to find time to write letters and I have no wife….I suppose the performance of my Oratorio is on Saturday afternoon, and…I should like to return home that night…." With an Autograph Letter Signed "W S Gilbert," one page, 7" x 4½", South Kensington, 9 Mar. 1877. Very good; a few contemporary ink smears. To Douglas Murray: "…I am engaged to dine at home on Wednesday, or I should have been very pleased indeed to have joined your party." Accompanied by a postcard image of a painting of Gilbert.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
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