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[LITERATURE] - DICKENS Charles (1812 - 1870) - Charles Dickens Recommends: A Testament To Scholarly Merit - Autograph letter signed, dated “Tuesday Twentieth November, 1860” by the British writer and journalist. 1 p. in-8 with personal letterhead. Dickens recommends his colleague Charles Adolphus Buchheim (1828-1900): “I h[ereb]y to certify to my knowledge of Doctor Buchheim as a gentleman of attainments, and accustomed to infant instruction and information in German literature…”. Written at the height of Dickens’s literary fame, this letter illustrates his influence beyond the literary world, particularly in educational and scholarly circles. His endorsement carried considerable weight and reflects his role as a cultural authority in Victorian England. Letters of recommendation by Dickens are sought after for the insight they provide into his personal network and values. While not uncommon, those written on behalf of academics are particularly interesting for their connection to intellectual life beyond fiction. •⁠> This lot is located in and ships from the UK. A UK export license is required prior to shipment. Import duties and taxes in the destination country are the buyer's responsibility.