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TCG Letter #112
From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
Jane Neave
Date
22 September 1937
Type
Autograph Letter Signed, Author Copy/Book
Transcript
Complete
Tolkien wrote to his Aunt, Jane Neave enclosing a signed copy of The Hobbit.
This letter and the book were described with some short quotes and an image of the first page in Sotheby's catalogue English Literature, History, Fine Bindings, Private Press Books, Children’s Books, Illustrated Books and Drawings, 10 July 2003. Lot 469 (pp.294-5).
The letter was probably not sent by post but did get to his Aunt with the book.
The letter also featured on the BBC TV programme The Antiques Roadshow.
This letter and the book were described with some short quotes and an image of the first page in Sotheby's catalogue English Literature, History, Fine Bindings, Private Press Books, Children’s Books, Illustrated Books and Drawings, 10 July 2003. Lot 469 (pp.294-5).
The letter was probably not sent by post but did get to his Aunt with the book.
The letter also featured on the BBC TV programme The Antiques Roadshow.
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