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Intriguing C.S. Lewis Autograph Letter Signed
C.S. Lewis autograph letter signed. Dated 16 October upon Magdalen College, Oxford stationery, the “Chronicles of Narnia” author writes, “My dear Ken / I here return the learned Goldschmidt [book] with apologies for a long delay, having today picked which I take to be the meat out of it – it has told me several things I needed to know and will make me cautious in future. I hope the stains on the back cover were not acquired in my room. With many thanks, Yours / C. S. Lewis”. Mild foxing and creasing to the single-page letter measuring 4.5″ x 7″. Letter comes affixed to the interior hinge of the “Goldschmidt” book in question with tape along its left edge. In very good condition. The softcover publication is titled “Medieval Texts and Their First Appearance in Print” published by the Bibliographical Society at the University Press, Oxford: London: 1943. Runs 144pp. and measures 7″ x 9″. Covers are nearly detached, else very good. A rare, humorous, and intriguing letter by one of the most renowned literary figures of the 20th century. Sold for $3,279.
C.S. Lewis autograph letter signed, penned in black fountain pen on a postcard from Oxford University, Magdalen College. Dated 24 April 1951, shortly after the first volume of ”The Chronicles of Narnia” was published, Lewis here appears to defend his word choice in a literary work. Addressed to ”Dear Mr. Brown”, letter reads, ”Boiled is wrong, I allow. I’m quite impenitent, though, about ‘on its own.’ The idiom is perfectly genuine English. As to the frequent repetition, it is (rightly or wrongly) my considered opinion that in close argument where the same idea recurs the same words shd. be exactly repeated. The quest for ‘elegant variation’ tends to produce difficulties. We must agree to differ! / your sincerely / C.S. Lewis”. Postcard is addressed to an esquire in New Zealand, postmarked from Oxford on 25 April 1951. Measures 4.5” x 3.5”. Creasing and vertical strip of discoloration on address panel. Very good condition. Sold for $2,500.
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