Welsh poet who died of alcohol abuse at age 39. Wrote The Map of Love, In Country Sleep, and most memorably Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night. DS, two pages, 8 x 13, October 13, 1947. Agreement between Thomas and British National Films Limited for “two screen plays commencing with the subject ‘No Room at the Inn’…The WRITER shall receive by way of fee the sum of five hundred pounds for each scenario such fee to be paid at the rate of fifty pounds.” Signed on the second page in black ink over a small revenue stamp by Thomas. In fine condition, with punch and staple holes to top and some light creasing. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
