ALS signed “G. B. S.,” one page, 3.5 x 5.5, April 8, 1923. Letter to an aspiring playwright. In part, “My success, such as it is, is the effect of sheer natural gravitation…In 1904…I had written 10 plays (whoppers) and was practically an unperformed playwright in England. I am, as far as London is concerned, an unperformed playwright at present, bar an occasional fortnight at the Evergreen. So write another play, and don’t worry. When that is finished, write yet another, and so on. You don’t suppose getting a play produced is a pleasant experience, do you?” Reverse is addressed in Shaw’s hand to the recipient, Miss Gwen John. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial soiling. Sound yet self-depreciating advice. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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