LARDNER, Dionysius (1793-1859). Scientific writer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('My dear Sir'), 1 page 8vo (tipped at the head to the remains of an album leaf), rue de Lille, 22 March 1854. Recommending Mr Thackeray ('a relative of the well known novelist of that name') who is about to publish a work on the rifle.
£45 [No: 5573]
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('My dear Sir'), 1 page 8vo (tipped at the head to the remains of an album leaf), rue de Lille, 22 March 1854. Recommending Mr Thackeray ('a relative of the well known novelist of that name') who is about to publish a work on the rifle.
'... he wishes to be put in the way of getting it satisfactorily before the public. ... I need not say more here than to commend him to your kind & intelligent counsel.'
£45 [No: 5573]