Autograph letter signed by explorer and writer Isabella Bird dated c1880s

BIRD (Isabella L.), later Bishop (1831-1904). Autograph letter signed arranging a social visit. 12 Walker St, Saturday evening, no date [c.1880s].
 
1 sheet, written on two sides, approx. 180 x 115 mm. Bishop family crest at head bearing the motto "Hinc Virtutis Honos" and greyhound device. Several creases, light toning and small stains including heavy remnants from mounting to lower portion not affecting text; about good.
 
A letter written from Walker Street in Edinburgh in which the celebrated traveller explains that her husband has told her Mrs Faithfull wished to introduce her to friends, and informs her that she has arranged a date and time for this. 
 
Isabella Bird (1831-1904), later Isabella L. Bishop after her marriage in 1881 to Dr John Bishop, was one of the most remarkable Victorian travellers and writers. Her journeys took her across North America, Japan, Korea, Persia, Tibet and the Middle East, producing a series of influential travel books. In 1892 she became the first woman elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Letters from the explorer are rare.