TWAIN MARK Autograph Letter Signed SL Clemens to Dear Mr Kra

Sale 2333 - Lot 299

Price Realized: $ 3,500

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Estimate: $ 1,500 - $ 2,500

"WE CAN'T ASK A CHRISTIAN TO EAT THE DINNERS THEY PROVIDE HERE" TWAIN, MARK. Autograph Letter Signed, "SL Clemens," to "Dear Mr. Krause," inviting him to tea, regretting that they cannot offer more, explaining that the dinners available there are deadly for Christians, and sending regards to Mrs. Krause. 1 page, 8vo, "30 Wellington Court" stationery, mourning border, with integral blank; matted with two portraits and framed. [London], nd

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"It is too bad. We are uncomeatable till Tuesday a trifle after 5. Could you come then? It is only tea, but is good tea. We wish it were something more substantial, but we can't ask a Christian to eat the dinners they provide here; it would be suicide on the Christian's part & assassination on ours. . . ."