Autograph letter signed from Hester Lynch Piozzi, Bath, to Sir James Fellowes, London [manuscript], 1817 January 23.

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Autograph letter signed from Hester Lynch Piozzi, Bath, to Sir James Fellowes, London [manuscript], 1817 January 23.

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On the topic of "a strange book entitled Tales of my landlord," Mrs. Piozzi comments "People say 'tis like reading Shakespear!! I say, 'tis as like Shakespear as a glass of pepper mint water is to a bottle of the finest French brandy."

2 leaves ; 23 x 19 cm.

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