Nobel Prize–winning Irish dramatist and critic (1856–1950) who takes a place among the most distinguished and influential literary figures of his time. ALS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” on a 5.25 x 3.25 picture postcard, postmarked April 27, 1916. Shaw writes from the Gloucester Hotel, Weymouth to Miss Bilton. In full: “The stockings can go down to Ayot. I shall not want them here. On Monday next we change our address to the Grand Hotel, Swanage. Please tell Miss Elder….” In very good condition, with skinning from stamp removal (away from writing), postmark touching last name and a few words of text, and mild soiling and a few light creases. R&R COA.
