Influential English composer of symphonies, chamber music, opera, choral music, and film scores. He was also an important collector of English folk music and song. TLS signed “R. Vaughan Williams,” one page, 7 x 4.5, personal letterhead, June 10, 1958. Short letter complying with an autograph request to noted collector Lionel Aucoin. In full, “I never give autographs except to personal friends, or for some special reason, and your name does not appear to me to come into either list.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In fine condition, with a vertical mailing fold through a single letter of signature. R&R COA.
