1879 Manuscript Letter to a "Truant Friend" from William Blanchard Jerrold, British Journalist
12305On offer is a letter, handwritten and signed by British writer William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-1884).
Letter measures 7-1/8 x 4-1/2 inches flat but was folded. Autograph letter signed on 1 pp., front. (4pp). Dated Victoria Street SW on blind embossed "the Forum Club" note paper. Date of Oct. 24, [18)79 written with different pen. To an unnamed correspondent [My dear, but truant friend], arranging a visit. Had been affixed in an autograph book with some evidence, otherwise, very good condition.
William Blanchard Jerrold was a well known English journalist and author. Jerrold became a writer and four of his plays, including Beau Brummel, were performed. He also worked as a journalist and on the death of his father in 1857, replaced him as editor of Lloyd's Weekly newspaper.
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