CHARLES DICKENS (1812-1870) English novelist and the author of such classics as Oliver Twist , A Tale of Two Cities , and David Copperfield . A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., "Gallery of Illustration", June 19, 1857, to Charles MacKay, Esq., in part: "...We beg to inform you that we have taken the liberty of adding your name to this committee, in the full assurance that you would readily extend that same time and support... " Bold signature, beneath which is another. Handsomely floated on a cream mat, and framed with an engraving showing the author in head and shoulders. Folds, slight marginal wear, very good. Unexamined out of frame.  $500-700