F19: An "Address" to readers of Household Words, circa 1859
Scope and Contents
An "Address" to readers of Household Words. Autograph manuscript of 1 leaf; on 1 page; containing approximately 300 words. Dickens announces that he is starting a new magazine, All the Year Round, and will no longer be associated with Household Words. Bradbury and Evans, who held a proprietary share in Household Words, claimed that Dickens maliciously killed the magazine with this piece, which was published in Household Words, Vol. XIX, Whole No. 479 (28 May 1859), page [601].
Dates
- circa 1859
Creator
- From the Collection: Gimbel, Richard (Collector)
- From the Collection: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
- From the Collection: Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878
Language of Materials
In English. Some materials in French or Italian.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository
Location
121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
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