A treasure trove of Emily Brontë material opens a new chapter 

The most important Bronte material to come to light in a generation

An 1841 autograph manuscript by Emily and Anne Bronte. Picture: Sotheby's

A treasury of English and Scottish literature including the most important Brontë material to come to light in a generation has emerged after almost a century in obscurity. 

More than 500 historical manuscripts, exceptional first editions, intimate letters and beautiful bindings from the Honresfield Library are to be offered across three sales at Sotheby’s.