Letter to W.B. Crouch
On 28 December 1971, J.R.R. Tolkien wrote a letter to W.B. Crouch (of the Southern Cigar Co., Canford Cliffs, Poole).[1]
- Publication: None.
- Description: One page, printed heading, handwritten signed letter, 8vo, c/o George Allen & Unwin.
Content
Dear Mr Crouch,
I am sorry that I broke in on you so abruptly on Monday (Dec. 20). But I was in great haste and also distress. I wish now to assure you that, I have much appreciated your kindness and courtesy, and wish you all success. I am very sorry to cease dealing with your delightful shop, and I hope to call on you if ever I am in Canford Cliffs again. Not unlikely, as I intend to come to Bournemouth as often as possible.
Yours sincerely
J.R.R. Tolkien
I understand that the “Sunday Times” of Jan. 2 will contain a large picture of me in anticipation of my birthday on Jan. 3.
From the auction
Autograph letter signed ("J.R.R. Tolkien"), to W.B. Crouch of the Southern Cigar Co., Canford Cliffs, Poole, apologising for breaking in on him so abruptly on Monday: "I was in great haste and also distress. I wish now to assure you that, I have much appreciated your kindness and courtesy, and wish you all success. I am very sorry to cease dealing with your delightful shop, and I hope to call on you if ever I am in Canford Cliffs again" and adding that the Sunday Times will contain a large picture of him on 2 January in anticipation of his birthday. [...] Tolkien celebrated his eightieth birthday on 3 January 1972, extracts of an interview with him appearing in the Sunday Times Colour Section the day before.[1]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Lot No: 220, Sale 20135 - Books, Maps and Manuscripts, 27 Mar 2012 London, Knightsbridge", Bonhams.com (accessed 19 March 2012)
