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Promissory note "IOU" for $50.00 dated Dec. 6th, 1890, signed by Robert Louis Stevenson. 4-1/2" x 7-9/16". Written by Robert Louis Stevenson in pencil on manila paper, reading "H.J. Morans Esq. Dec 6th 1890 / Please pay fifty Henry fifty dollars / currency. / $50.00 Robert Louis Stevenson." Two small mounting remnants at top, small paper pull in center, light soiling on reverse, good paper quality with a few folds, possessing clear pencil writing that is embossed on the reverse (Stevenson apparently pushed down hard when writing). Robert Louis Stevenson (Nov. 13, 1850 - Dec. 3, 1894) was a Scottish author, most famous for his works Treasure Island, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and A Child's Garden of Verses.

Estimate: $600-900