[Literature] Dickens, Charles. (1812 - 1870). Autograph Signature. A bold autograph from the great Victorian novelist, in blue ink on an envelope paper addressed to Charles Kent at the office of "The Sun." 7 x 12 cm. With a later typed date ("1869 - March 13") at the head of the sheet, presumably added by a collector who separated this portion of the envelope from the postal cancellation and enclosed letter. In very fine condition. Sold together with an undated ink drawing of Dickens and a fine original CDV photograph by Gurney & Son, 6.2 x 10.2 cm, mounting traces to verso, slightly trimmed.

Charles Kent (1823 - 1902) was an English poet, biographer and journalist who was editor of the Sun from 1845 to 1870. A close personal friend of Dickens, he contributed to Household Words and All the Year Round under Dickens's editorship.