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Beatrix Potter Autograph Letter Signed
Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed “Beatrix Potter”, written from her home at 2 Bolton Gardens on 23 December 1907, with interesting content regarding writing to “unknown children” and her misgivings about killing a pig. She writes to Millie Warne, the sister of Potter’s fiance and publisher Norman Warne, who died in 1905. Sold for $2,290.
Beatrix Potter Autograph Letter Signed re Her Father
Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed, datelined Sawrey, Ambleside on 12 March 1914, shortly after her marriage to William Heelis. She writes to Millie Warne, the sister of Potter’s fiance and publisher Norman Warne, who died in 1905. Potter writes mostly about the ill health of her father, in part, “It is a long time since I have heard where you are? You were with Edith when you last wrote I think – or she with you. I expect to be in London for a few days next week, but whether I have time for Regents Park is doubtful; I will call at the office, where I fancy I am already behindhand! I was up not long ago, but was too much worried about my father, to go anywhere. He has failed very much since Christmas and the doctor does not seem at all sure what is the matter with him – He is too old for any operation – 81 – and it is thought kindest to let him alone; he has got a good nurse, a person from Windemere whom we had before, so she knows them well. It is most unfortunate that he did not keep well till warm weather, when they had fully made up their minds to come again to Bowness – I rather hoped to settle them for good. The doctor thinks he may be moved thru later; but it will mean a good deal of travelling in the meantime. Sold for $2,056.
Beatrix Potter Handwritten Letter Signed
Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed, dated 15 April 1914 on stationery blind-embossed with her home, “Sawrey Ambleside”. She writes to Millie Warne, the sister of Potter’s first fiance and publisher Norman Warne, who died in 1905. In this letter, Potter reflects on the ill health of her father, who would die later that year. Interestingly, she also mentions her brother Walter whose relationship with their father was troubled. Like Beatrix Potter, their parents disapproved of his marriage, but Walter was even cut out of the family will due to his marriage to Mary Scott, a former mill worker. Letter reads in full. Sold for $1,682.
Beatrix Potter Autograph Letter Signed From 1941
Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed, with World War II content as well as personal content regarding friendship. Potter writes to her friend Maggie Ellery on 13 April 1941 from her home in Castle Cottage, Sawry in Ambleside, in part, “My dear Maggie, It was nice to see you and Martha again – Time slips away so fast, I feel ashamed when I wait so long, neglecting old friends who find pleasure in seeing me again. I ought to have come before. Lottie’s house has sold quickly – she told Mr. Heelis she would try to sell up and move out in a fortnight. She intends to go to Doncaster for a good rest and change. I should think it is likely she will settle to live near her sisters if she takes a situation again – So we will leave it at that! If she were [?] inclined to come temporary, it would be pleasant to see her again; but I doubt her moving about; she seems so very quiet- almost dull. A nice quiet person but not energetic. She said Mrs. Becket had asked her to sleep a night or two when she was leaving the home. I have written to her, and I mentioned your wish to see her. This is a good spring rain for lambs and grass, though not warm yet. / I do hope you will soon feel stronger; there is nothing for it but rest, and patience – The news is very anxious – it looks like a long war, and terrible fighting. When the Germans conquer another country to eat up – it helps them to last a while longer – Their time will come. The Psalms were fine this morning…With kind regards to yrs & Martha, yrs sincerely / Beatrix Heelis”. Two page letter measures 6″ x 7.875″. Separation starting at folds and mild soiling; overall very good condition. Accompanied by a letter from Potter’s husband, William Heelis, dated 8 April 1939 just after returning from the hospital following Beatrix Potter’s hysterectomy operation. Sold for $1,500.
Beatrix Potter Autograph Letter Signed
Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed with her married name of H.B. Heelis, dated 26 September 1934 from her home in Castle Cottage, Sawry in Ambleside. Potter writes to a Mr. Rawe regarding property repairs and also borrowing a sled. Two page letter reads in part, “…have you any one who repairs the roads? There is a very wet place and it is going to damage the field…I have written to the Quarry Co. about a bill; and about some stone lately supplied…It is rather a pity to see unsuitable material. There were some large slates, with cracks in them. / I do not like the streaked slate. There are some good heavy slates lying on an old bank…I don’t think what is coming now is suitable for…old roofs…I think it is better to say so…I have to confess I have borrowed a sled. It was lying near Tilberthwaite cottages, I thought it belonged to the copper mines, but Mr. Warren says not. There are two others, rotting, the iron work is good…yrs truly / H.B. Heelis”. Two page letter on one sheet measures 6.875″ x 8.75″. Separation starting at edges of folds and some soiling; very good condition with bold writing. A rare letter by the pioneering children’s author. Sold for $1,000.
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