Pseudonym of Marian Evans Lewes (1819–1880) who, as the author of Silas Marner and Middlemarch, is remembered as one of the great figures of English literature; she married John Cross in May 1880, and passed away only seven months later. Extremely scarce ALS signed “M. A. Cross, (George Eliot),” one page, 3.75 x 6.25, The Heights letterhead, September 11, 1880. Letter to a gentleman, in full: "I have no objection to your insertion of the extract indicated in your letter as part of your proposed Reading Book." In fine condition, with the handwriting very light but entirely readable. A very rare form of Eliot's autograph, featuring both her short-term married name and famed pseudonym, in a letter boasting desirable literary content.Format: ALS