Edith Tolkien (1889-1971) a hand written letter by the wife of J. R. R. Tolkien to his official photographer Pamela Chandler, dated Dec. 27th / 66: My dear Pamela, How kind of you to send a Xmas card of the Beaufort Hounds. What fine creatures they are. I hope you had a happy Xmas - wherever you were! We went to Abingdon on Xmas day, with some friends and our youngest son, Christopher to a hotel - & yesterday we spent with him and his young son, Simon. the weekend was wonderful, but today is wet. Those of the family who have seen the photographs are delighted with them. Now we are going to have them framed for them. With love and thanks & affectionate good wishes for 1967 from Ronald and Edith Tolkien.
Sold for £220
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Auction: Specialist Collector's Sale Featuring The Photographer Pamela Chandler's (1928-1993) Collection, 1st Dec, 2021
Presale viewing and attendance on sale day strictly by appointment only, please book your appointment by telephoning the office on 01206 754754. Please note cars are on view off site Saturday 27th November between 10am-12pm and Monday 29th November between 10am-3pm, details will be given on booking an appointment
Three day Collectors' sale to incorporate Coins, Weapons and Militaria.
Day One - Lots 1 - 1099 (Jewellery, Coins & Militaria)
Day Two - Lots 1100 - 1917 (Ceramics & Glass; The Photographer Pamela Chandler's Collection lots 1450-1553 including photographs, negatives, letters including from J R R Tolkein, first edition books & related material; Ephemera & Stamps; Books & Toys)
Day Three - Lots 1979 - 2765 (Cars & Automobilia; Vintage & Designer Clothing; Music, Cameras & Miscellaneous)
Viewing
Presale viewing strictly by appointment will be:
Friday 26th November 1pm until 5pm
Saturday 27th November 9am until 1pm
Monday 29th November 9am until 5pm
Please note cars are on view off site Saturday 27th November between 10am-12pm and Monday 29th November between 10am-3pm, details will be given on booking an appointment
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