Typed Letter Signed, to "Mr. John M. Proctor".
One page, on Kipling's "Bateman's | Burwash | Sussex" stationery. 14th Aug. 1909.
This letter, addressed to "Dear Sir" but with the recipient's name and address ("9, King's Cross Road, W.C.") typed below, reads:
I have received your letter of the 12th, together with the file of correspondence, which I return herewith. | I am only sorry that as I know nothing about the business side of inventions it is out of my power to assist you. | Yours truly, [signed:] Rudyard Kipling.
We do not know who John Proctor was; nor did Kipling -- but Proctor had apparently sent a whole file regarding some invention he was working on. Perhaps he contacted Kipling because he knew the famous author had written an 1893 book titled MANY INVENTIONS? The letter is in very good condition (a couple of small holes and tape-marks not affecting print). Basic content, but a fine example of Kipling's signature. Item #15797
Price: $450.00