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[Literature & Visual Arts] Wilde, Oscar. (1854–1900). Autograph Letter. Autograph letter from the Irish writer and leader of the Aesthetic Movement, and author of such works as The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Happy Prince. ALS, 3 pages, 9.6 x 14 cm, no date. Letter to "My Dear Sir" on letterhead of the Albemarle Club. In full, "I have to thank you for your courteous invitation to lecture, which, however, I fear I must decline. I never lecture now, and have been obliged to decline offers made by many old friends...Oscar Wilde. " In fine condition, with intersecting folds and a few spots of light soiling.
The Albemarle Club was a private members' club at 13 Albemarle Street, London, founded in 1874 and open to both men and women. It was considered more bohemian in character than the more prestigious clubs of the day. Though successful, it was rocked by scandal in 1895, when the Marquess of Queensberry burst in, demanding to see Oscar Wilde, who was a member. Barred from entry by the porter, Queensberry left his calling card with the infamous note "For Oscar Wilde, posing somdomite" (sic). The card led to Wilde's failed libel action and subsequent criminal prosecution.
The Albemarle Club was a private members' club at 13 Albemarle Street, London, founded in 1874 and open to both men and women. It was considered more bohemian in character than the more prestigious clubs of the day. Though successful, it was rocked by scandal in 1895, when the Marquess of Queensberry burst in, demanding to see Oscar Wilde, who was a member. Barred from entry by the porter, Queensberry left his calling card with the infamous note "For Oscar Wilde, posing somdomite" (sic). The card led to Wilde's failed libel action and subsequent criminal prosecution.
[Literature & Visual Arts] Wilde, Oscar. (1854–1900). Autograph Letter. Autograph letter from the Irish writer and leader of the Aesthetic Movement, and author of such works as The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Happy Prince. ALS, 3 pages, 9.6 x 14 cm, no date. Letter to "My Dear Sir" on letterhead of the Albemarle Club. In full, "I have to thank you for your courteous invitation to lecture, which, however, I fear I must decline. I never lecture now, and have been obliged to decline offers made by many old friends...Oscar Wilde. " In fine condition, with intersecting folds and a few spots of light soiling.
The Albemarle Club was a private members' club at 13 Albemarle Street, London, founded in 1874 and open to both men and women. It was considered more bohemian in character than the more prestigious clubs of the day. Though successful, it was rocked by scandal in 1895, when the Marquess of Queensberry burst in, demanding to see Oscar Wilde, who was a member. Barred from entry by the porter, Queensberry left his calling card with the infamous note "For Oscar Wilde, posing somdomite" (sic). The card led to Wilde's failed libel action and subsequent criminal prosecution.
The Albemarle Club was a private members' club at 13 Albemarle Street, London, founded in 1874 and open to both men and women. It was considered more bohemian in character than the more prestigious clubs of the day. Though successful, it was rocked by scandal in 1895, when the Marquess of Queensberry burst in, demanding to see Oscar Wilde, who was a member. Barred from entry by the porter, Queensberry left his calling card with the infamous note "For Oscar Wilde, posing somdomite" (sic). The card led to Wilde's failed libel action and subsequent criminal prosecution.