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Ian Fleming Typed Letter Signed, Declining to Buy Antique Brass: "I am sure it would be wise for you to have a word with the Victoria and Albert"

The James Bond author declines to buy antique brass: "I am sure it would be wise for you to have a word with the Victoria and Albert"

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The James Bond author declines to buy antique brass: "I am sure it would be wise for you to have a word with the Victoria and Albert"

TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Ian Fleming,” one page, 8 x 10, 4 Old Mitre Court letterhead, April 22, 1964. Letter to "Mrs. Yoxall" in London, in part: "It was very nice meeting you last week and seeing your collection of brass pieces, but, on reflection and since they are so very different from the brass pictures which I collect, I have decided with regret that, attractive though they are, I do not wish to purchase them. My reasons are three-fold. First of all they do not fit in with my collection; secondly, I would have difficulty in finding house space for them and, above all, thirdly, I am very doubtful if the price we discussed is a fair one from your point of view. I am sure it would be wise for you to have a word with the Victoria and Albert and then perhaps advertise them or put them up for sale at one of the smaller auctioneers." In very good to fine condition, with a small stain, and diagonal crease, to the upper left blank area.

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