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Typed letter signed ("J.R.R. Tolkien"), to Mrs Robertson, apologising for the delay in replying, caused by "a lengthy and somewhat troublesome process settling into rooms in College", and hoping she might visit Sidmouth again: "May I say that I have booked at the Belmont for one week, August 22nd to 29th, for myself, my daughter and my charming grandson Simon"; with a postscript discussing their respective Canadian connections; docketed with date of reply. | Typed letter signed ("J.R.R. Tolkien"), to Mrs Robertson, apologising for the delay in replying, caused by "a lengthy and somewhat troublesome process settling into rooms in College", and hoping she might visit Sidmouth again: "May I say that I have booked at the Belmont for one week, August 22nd to 29th, for myself, my daughter and my charming grandson [[Simon Tolkien|Simon]]"; with a postscript discussing their respective Canadian connections; docketed with date of reply. | ||
Included in the lot is a letter signed by Tolkien's secretary, [[Joy Hill]], thanking Mrs Robertson for her letter of condolence on the death of his wife "The Professor found your letter a great comfort".<ref name=Bonhams/> | Included in the lot is a letter signed by Tolkien's secretary, [[Joy Hill]], thanking Mrs Robertson for her letter of condolence on the death of his wife "The Professor found your letter a great comfort".<ref name=Bonhams/> | ||
Revision as of 15:21, 16 March 2013
Mrs Robertson 28 April 1972 is a letter from J.R.R. Tolkien to a Mrs Robertson, written on 28 April 1972.[1]
- Publication: None.
- Description: 1 page (typed letter), signature in blue ballpoint, 4to, Merton College, Oxford.
From the auction
Typed letter signed ("J.R.R. Tolkien"), to Mrs Robertson, apologising for the delay in replying, caused by "a lengthy and somewhat troublesome process settling into rooms in College", and hoping she might visit Sidmouth again: "May I say that I have booked at the Belmont for one week, August 22nd to 29th, for myself, my daughter and my charming grandson Simon"; with a postscript discussing their respective Canadian connections; docketed with date of reply.
Included in the lot is a letter signed by Tolkien's secretary, Joy Hill, thanking Mrs Robertson for her letter of condolence on the death of his wife "The Professor found your letter a great comfort".[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Lot No: 188, Sale 20751 - Books, Maps, Manuscripts & Historical Photographs, 19 March 2013 London, Knightsbridge", Bonhams.com (accessed 16 March 2013)
