ALS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 5 x 8, Treasury Chambers letterhead, March 7, 1928. Letter of thanks to Monsieur Maurois. In full: “It was a great & unexpected pleasure to receive your two volumes, with their charming inscriptions. I have already read, with great interest & admiration, your life of Disraeli, in which you surprise your readers once again by your grasp of English nuances; but this does not diminish the value of your gift & the Etudes Anglaises are still a pleasure in store. With my many thanks for your kindness.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, and a few light wrinkles.
The recipient of this correspondence was French author Andre Maurois, who in 1928 published the well-received two-volume work on 19th century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli entitled, Disraeli: A Picture of the Victorian Age. Churchill read the work “with great interest & admiration,” and here commends Maurois for the way in which he surprised readers by his “grasp of English nuances.” In 1928, Churchill was serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer in the British Cabinet, responsible for all economic and financial matters, and took refuge from the day’s schedule by immersing himself in Maurois’ take on Victorian England and a gentleman who, as history unfolded, would be one of Churchill’s predecessors as the leader of British politics. Excellent three-way association. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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