britischer Schriftsteller und Kritiker (1884–1982). 2 eigenh. Briefe mit U. Old Tokefield. (2+1=) 3 SS. auf 2 Bll. 8vo. Jeweils mit eh. adr. Kuvert.
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Frank Arthur Swinnerton (1884–1982), britischer Schriftsteller und Kritiker. 2 eigenh. Briefe mit U. Old Tokefield, 1. und 9. August 1972. (2+1=) 3 SS. auf 2 Bll. 8°. Jeweils mit eh. adr. Kuvert. – An den Autographensammler Otmar Meisel: „I am very grateful for your kind letter, and am glad to know that you habe enjoyed my books. I must apologize for not acknowledging your letter by return. The delay has been due to unavoidable engagements. It is very kind of you to suggest coming to see us.
I don’t want to disappoint you; but Cranleigh has become such a difficult place to reach, except by car, that one visitor said on arrival that she would find it easier to get to Cairo. It is necessary to go to Waterloo station in London, take a train to GUILDFORD, walk about half a mile to a temporary bus-stop outside a big store named Plummers, and thence take an omnibus (23, 25, or 33) to Cranleigh, a journey of perhaps another 40 minutes. The train from Waterloo to Guildford, if an express on the Portsmouth line, takes 40 minutes; if a slow train a whole hour. And at the end of this very long journey you would find a tired old man of 88 who is really not fit for visitors. I therefore urge you not to come. This does not mean that your letter did not give me great pleasure. I was delighted to receive it, and thank you for it. I can at least, also, assure you that, whether they are the cats you are thinking of or not, we have two very amusing and spoiled cats who are a terrible nuisance to us, completely sure that we exist solely for their benefit, and in their way very affectionate [...]” (1. VIII.). – „I am very grateful for your consideration; and have gladly inscribed your book. This has been posted to you today, + I hope it will arrive safely. Thank you, also, for your kind wishes and compliments. They are much appreciated. I shall remember them on my birthday, which will have passed, I expect, before you receive this letter and the book [...]” (9. VIII.). – Jeweils auf Briefpapier mit gedr. Adresse..