POWELL (Dilys, 1901-1995, Writer and Film Critic)

Autograph Postcard Signed to George M. Richards of Poole, Dorset, saying "we really are an ignorant lot but it is nice that you still listen to us. Best wishes from Crete", on the recto is a photo of the Queen's Apartment at Knossos, with wonderful mosaics of dolphins, 4¼" x 5¾", postmarked Athens, 22nd August

Dilys Powell's first husband, H.G.G. Payne, 1902-1936, was Director of the British School of Archaeology at Athens, and she had a life-long love of Greece. She was film critic for the Sunday Times, 1939-1976, and president of the Classical Association, 1966-1967.

Item Date:  1962

Stock No:  54591      £45

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