English novelist (1926–2005) considered one of the 50 greatest writers since 1945. TLS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, April 19, 1983. Fowles contacts a Dr. Curtis about a mutual friend’s illness. In full: “Thank you very much for sending me the sad news about Francis Norman. I do pray he will recover from the stroke, as I feel the greatest affection for him, seldom though I am in Hampstead these days. If you do have further news, do please let me know.” In fine condition, with a couple of light creases and wrinkles, and a mailing fold passing through the signature. RRAuction COA.
