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Lot 292 SESSION 1 eSALE ONLINE ONLY (MON 29TH JULY CLOSE FROM 9.30AM Miscellaneous
Estimate $700
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EVELYN WAUGH, famous author, postcard postmarked in 1961, handwritten by him in ink it is addressed to, Aubrey Ensor Esq, The Old Thatch, Thakeham, Pulborough, Sussex, and postmarked at Taunton, Somerset, 15 Jly 1961, the other side has a printed heading, 'From Mr. E. Waugh, Combe Florey House, Nr. Taunton', the handwritten in ink text reads, 'Thanks awfully for writing. It was delightful to hear from you after so long. I am so glad that you liked F: Passmore. He is not universally beloved. I like him. He was most magnanimous in his dealings with my delinquent son. Dursley grew too large for us. We moved here four years ago. (and signed E)'. Very fine and scarce.
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