^Lot 572 H. Rider Haggard

Prolific British novelist (1856–1925) best known for such adventure fare as King Solomon’s Mines and Allan Quatermain. Six items: three literary receipts Received of the Perry Mason Company, Publishers of ‘The Youth’s Companion’ for serial rights for the noted works, each measuring approximately 5.5 x 8.5, each signed in ink by Haggard; two receipts, each measuring approximately 7 x 4.5, one for the serial rights to ‘The Real King Solomon’s Mines,’ dated February 3, 1906, each signed in ink; and an ANS on the reverse of a C. B. C., Society for Constructive Birth Control & Racial Progress invitation addressed to Haggard, 7 x 4.5. Haggard writes, “Please apply for 500 pounds worth of Czechoslavaki [sic] loan and charge my investment account, Rider Haggard,” adding “Barclays.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, light toning, pencil notations, and a few of the signatures signed over penny revenue stamps.