CHARLOTTE BRONTE (1816-1855) English novelist, the eldest of the trio of Bront' sisters, author of Jane Eyre , Shirley , and various works of poetry. Bronte died during her first pregnancy, likely of tuberculosis. Excessively rare partial A.L.S. and signature "C. Bronte", 4 3/4" x 3" (sight), [n.p., n.d.], to a "Mrs. Forster ", in full: "moreland - and with my own and my Father's kindest regards to yourself. Believe me , my dear Mrs. Forster, Yours very sincerely, C. Bronte ". Very fine condition, nicely double-matted with an image of the great author, set into a gilt wood frame. Not examined out of frame. $2,500-3,500