Chesterton (g.k.) Autograph Letter Signed To John Lane, Arisaig Hotel, Arisaig, 19th July, 1903; And Auction
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Chesterton (G.K.) Autograph Letter signed to John Lane, Arisaig Hotel, Arisaig, 19th July, 1903; and
Chesterton (G.K.) Autograph Letter signed to John Lane, Arisaig Hotel, Arisaig, 19th July, 1903; and
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Chesterton (G.K.) Autograph Letter signed to John Lane, 1p., regarding the publication rights of "Napoleon of Notting Hill" and "Heretics", Arisaig Hotel, Arisaig, 19th July, 1903 folds, hole-punch to head, chip to corner; and 3 other ALs by Frances Chesterton totaling 6pp. regarding payment for publication of "Orthodoxy" and her and her husband's shock at the sudden death of her brother by drowning 10 days previously, 8vo (4)*** Chesterton discussing payment for the rights to what would become his most celebrated novel.
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Chesterton (G.K.) Autograph Letter signed to John Lane, Arisaig Hotel, Arisaig, 19th July, 1903; and

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