WELLS (H. G., 1866-1946, Novelist)

Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Reginald TURNER 'Dear Reggie' ('Reggie', 1869-1938, Author, Aesthete and member of the circle of Oscar Wilde) apologising for his late reply and saying that "Fatted calves & much affection await you whenever you come to England. Here is five pounds for the Institute. Please convey it to the right recipient ...", 1 side 4to., with original autograph envelope altered in another hand, Easton Glebe, Dunmow headed paper, 9th June

Turner worked as a journalist, wrote twelve novels, and his correspondence has been published, but he is best known as one of the few friends who remained loyal to Wilde when he was imprisoned, and who supported him after his release. Turner numbered among his friends Max Beerbohm, Lord Alfred Douglas, H. G. Wells, Arnold Bennett, Somerset Maugham, D. H. Lawrence, Oscar Wilde, Osbert Sitwell and others of the London literary scene during the late 19th and early 20th century. S. N. Behrman said of him, "He was one of those men who talk like angels and write like pedestrians"

Item Date:  1922

Stock No:  40547