Bidspirit auction | WELLS H.G.: (1866-1946) Wells writes

WELLS H.G.: (1866-1946) Wells writes disparagingly of American journalists - WELLS H.G.: (1866-1946) English writer, remembered for his science fiction novels. A good A.L.S., H. G. Wells , three pages, 8vo, Spade House, Sandgate (Kent), 14th May 1901, to W. H. Wright ( ´My dear Sir´ ). Wells writes, in full, ´I perceive my dread of American journalistic enterprise carried me beyond the limit of good manners. But, you know, the American journalists little dodges do taint international intercourse to a surprising degree. It´s not pleasant to entertain a man who professes to be a publishers representative and then to find at the outcome of his visit, stupid remarks about your hair and slippers scattered broadcast on a continent you instinctively respect. Is it?´ In a reconciliatory postscript Wells writes ´Which reminds me. Will you come down to lunch at 1.30 on Friday?´ . Accompanied by the original envelope (split in two halves and with the postage stamp torn away) hand addressed by Wells. Some light age wear, VG