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TCG Letter #879


From
Christopher Tolkien
To
Francisco Perrúa
Date
23 April 2000
Type
Typed Letter Signed
Transcript
Partial
Christopher writes and remarks on the covers of La Caida de Númenor, approving of Ted Nasmith's paintings.
Notes
In an undated letter he says that he is "well, but rather weary (the weight of years!)."
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References
Bonhams Auction
I was able to summarise this letter with the help of the auction house who kindly provided more details of the two letters sold.


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