"I have never seen such a fine, picturesque, splendid piece of melodrama"

Dickens, Charles, English writer (1812-1870). Autograph letter signed.

[London], 18. XII. 1849.

8vo. 1½ pp. on bifolium.

 6,500.00

To the English journalist and writer Mark Lemon (1809-70) with congratulations on his play, praising particularly the performance of the English actor James William Wallack (ca. 1794-1864), who dines at his place the following Sunday, a dinner he invites Lemon to join: "Many thanks for the Box, and best congratulations on the Play. It went admirably - rose as it went on - mounted immensely in the third act - and closed in triumph. Howe was not good, but the rest were. Wallack beyond all praise. I have never seen such a fine, picturesque, splendid piece of melodrama. He really bore the whole play on his shoulders, and did gallant service. I believe he dines here next Sunday at ½ past 5. If so, will you come? No party. I begin to think you live in Australia [...]".

Mounted on backing paper.

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