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

Autograph Postcard Signed to George M. Richards of Poole, Dorset, sending "Best wishes from a) Crete b) Venice", on the recto is a colour photo of the remains of the Roman theatre at Gortys, Crete, 4" x 5¾", postmarked Venice, 3rd September light crease near middle of photo

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:  1966

Stock No:  54594      £45

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