This signed, handwritten letter by Charles Dickens is written on the letterhead of his publication, "All The Year Round." In this letter, Dickens politely declines a dinner engagement invitation from Emma Pender, the second wife of Scottish textile merchant Sir John Pender. The signature is encapsulated with a PSA letter of authenticity & auto grade of 8. Charles Dickens, one of the most celebrated English novelists, is best known for works such as "A Christmas Carol" and "Great Expectations," shaping the literary landscape of the 19th century.

Piece size: 8” x 5”

Signature: Black ink

Authentication: PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity