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TCG Letter #377


From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
James A.H. Murray
Date
5 June 1973
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Transcript
Complete
Tolkien arranges to sign some copies of his copies of his books for James and discusses the 'security' that has been put in place by college to protect him.
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References
Sotheby's English Literature, History, Private Press & Children's Books, London, 12 December 2002, Lot. 531, p. 239 in printed catalogue (A postscript to the letter is reproduced in a photograph)
Tolkien Library
The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide - Chronology (2017), p. 812
Sotheby's English Literature, History, Private Press & Children's Books, London, 12 December 2002, p. 239


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