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Lot #641
Evelyn Waugh

“I always think it nigardly when people write that they ‘greatly look forward to reading a book’”

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“I always think it nigardly when people write that they ‘greatly look forward to reading a book’”

ALS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, November 27, 1962. Waugh writes Cambridge professor and friend, Frederick Stopp. In part: “It was extremely kind of you to send me Madame de Chantel. I delayed writing to thank you until I had studied it with proper attention—I always think it nigardly [sic] when people write that they ‘greatly look forward to reading a book.’” In fine condition, with some creasing and wrinkling. Accompanied by the original book. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #377 - Ended October 12, 2011