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Lot #516
A. A. Milne

"We half think of having a party on the stage—a jug of claret cup and some mutton sandwiches"

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"We half think of having a party on the stage—a jug of claret cup and some mutton sandwiches"

ALS signed "A. A. M.," one page, 5.5 x 7.5, personal letterhead, January 23, 1937. Letter to his friend Vincent Seligman, alluding to one of his plays (based on the date, either Sarah Simple, or Miss Elizabeth Bennet, an adaptation of Pride and Prejudice). In part: "It really is absurd of you to come back for it, but nicely absurd. Only you do understand, don't you, that if this snow is too good to leave, you mustn't feel pledged to come in any way, because of anything you said in a moment of enthusiasm over a bottle. I mean, people simply don't come back…to see a bad first night instead of a good fifth night. If you do come, however, we shall be delighted to see you. We half think of having a party on the stage—a jug of claret cup and some mutton sandwiches, quite informal." In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #537 - Ended October 10, 2018





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