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Lot #522
J. R. R. Tolkien Typed Letter Signed

"I was delighted to hear that my story had so absorbed you"

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"I was delighted to hear that my story had so absorbed you"

TLS, one page, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, December 9, 1965. Letter of thanks to Dom Augustine Whitfield, in full: "Thank you very much for your kind and gracious letter. I was delighted to hear that my story had so absorbed you. I shall treasure your letter with one I once had from the head of a government scientific research department, who said on a postcard, 'Damn you, neither I nor any of my staff have done any decent work for a fortnight,' With renewed thanks." In fine condition, with three old tape stains along the left edge, easily matted out. Accompanied by a photocopy of Whitfield's letter.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #699 - Ended September 11, 2024





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