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TCG Letter #573


From
Tolkien's Secretary
To
Unknown
Date
19 January 1965
Type
Typed Letter Signed
Transcript
Complete
An example of brief stock letters that would be sent with Tolkien's written signature to readers who had sent letters to Tolkien.
Notes
It reads "Thank you very much for your kind letter. I am always pleased to hear from people who have read and enjoyed my books. I hope they will continue to give you pleasure."

At least two examples have been seen with this handwritten date, both signed by Tolkien.
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References
Stock replies contain no interesting information but when a stock reply has had some further information added by Tolkien they are added under their own date and title.
One of the Letters was available for Sale at Blackwells in Oxford in 2018 for GBP 1,000


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