Austen, Jane | A poignant and long autograph letter signed (“JA”) to her sister and confidant

Austen, Jane

Autograph letter signed with her initials ("JA"), to her sister Cassandra, written shortly after the death of George Austen in 1805

4 closely written pages, 4to (250 x 400 mm). Written in sepia ink, and dated 25 Gay Street, Bath, Monday, [8 April] to [Thursday] 11 April 1805, integral address panel on the verso of the second leaf, small cut into text where carefully opened round wafer seal but actually complete as all the text removed is still present on the slip attached to the seal, postal marking; small areas with expert reinforcement. In excellent, fresh condition.