BURGESS ANTHONY: (1917-1993) British Novelist of A Clockwork Orange (1962). A.L.S., Anthony B., on one side of a correspondence card, Etchingham, Sussex, n.d. (24th December 1966), to Patrick Taylor at Collins. Burgess thanks his correspondent for their kindness and continues 'I think "Extra Verse" a very exciting idea, & it encourages me to think that I might consider considering thinking of writing poems again'. Hand addressed by Burgess to the verso. Together with a T.L.S., Anthony B, on one side of a correspondence card, Etchingham, East Sussex, 13th January (1967), also to Patrick Taylor. The letter features no punctuation or capital letters and Burgess writes, in part, 'we shant be back in london till candlemas james joyces birthday that is february the second to be precise as im still slaving away at the enderby book and other things to make tax money....id like very much to write verse again but its so difficult unless you can give it to a fictional character but thanks again for your invitation i saw the pink curry item why should this happen when turmerics yellow or is that my daltonianism coming out again'. Hand addressed by Burgess to the verso. Also including H. Rider Haggard (1856-1925) English Writer of Adventure Novels. Fountain pen ink signature ('H Rider Haggard') and date, 17th April 1919, in his hand on a page removed from an autograph album and further including William Gladstone (1809-1898) British Prime Minister 1868-74, 1880-85, 1886, 1892-94. Autograph envelope signed, W E Gladstone, addressed in his hand to the Mayor of Chester. Bearing a Penny Red postage stamp and post marked at Hawarden and Chester, 3rd November 1867. Some light age wear and minor staining to the latter two items, G to VG, 4