Letter to Mrs Gill

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thumb Mrs Gill 21 February 1963 is a letter from J.R.R. Tolkien to Mrs. Gill, composed on 21 February 1963.

  • Subject: Tolkien replies to a letter of appreciation of The lord of the Rings from Mrs Gill.
  • Publication: A description of the letter was included in J.R.R.Tolkien Companion and Guide p. 604.
  • Description: One page,personal letterhead.[1]


Content

"Dear Mrs. Gill, Thank you very much for your letter. I am so glad you have found pleasure and encouragement in The Lord of the Rings,...I was surprised to learn that you had to wait two years for Vol. III...I regard this as a most gratifying testimonial. With best wishes, Yours sincerely, J.R.R.Tolkien

References

  1. Lot1374 (2005) at [robertedwardauctions.com robertedwardauctions] (accessed 02 April 2014)