Offered here is a beautiful original handwritten letter dated December 27, 1885, from acclaimed American author and journalist Lilian Whiting. This three-page note is composed on folded stationery from the Hotel Vendôme and includes a poetic message, a hand-drawn four-leaf clover, and a full autograph signature. The letter is addressed to a “Mrs. Waters” and expresses Whiting’s regret at having missed a visit, revealing her warm personality and literary voice.
Autograph and full handwritten letter by Lilian Whiting (1847–1942)
Dated Dec 27, 1885, from Hotel Vendôme
Contains an original poem with a drawn four-leaf clover
Expresses personal sentiments and includes mention of “Mr. Waters”
Beautiful penmanship on cream folded stationery
Historically and literarily significant — perfect for collectors of 19th-century women writers, literary autographs, or spiritualist movement figures
About the Author:
Lilian Whiting was a noted journalist, editor, and author of works such as The World Beautiful, The Life Radiant, and a biography of Kate Field. A prominent spiritualist and literary critic, Whiting was a respected figure in Boston’s and Paris’s intellectual circles. Her work bridged idealism, philosophy, and the emerging women’s literary movement.
Condition:
Good vintage condition with minor age toning and faint staining. The ink remains dark and legible. Folded as originally mailed. Stored in a protective sleeve and suitable for framing.
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Add this rare piece of 19th-century literary history to your collection today!
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Keywords:
Lilian Whiting Letter, Autograph, 1885 Handwritten Letter, Hotel Vendome Paris, American Women Writers, Spiritualist Author, Rare Literary Autograph, Historical Manuscript, 19th Century Letter, Antique Ephemera, Signed Letter Women’s History
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