WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY Autograph letter Signed.

British (English) novelist.  Author of 'Vanity Fair', etc.

ALS (ANS).  1p. 36 Onslow Square, Brompton.  December 9th 1854.  To "Dear Sir".  Together with a steel engraved portrait.

"I gladly comply with your friend's request and am his and your very obedient servant, W. M. Thackeray."

12 mo.  Approx 5 x 4.5 inches (12.5 x 9 cms). Old central fold. Trimmed top and tail and with corners cropped to fit album but with no loss to text.  Mounting traces to corners of verso.

A nice example of Thackeray's small, upright hand.