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

Autograph Postcard Signed to George M. Richards of Poole, Dorset, saying she never thought she "should be in love with a château but I have fallen for the Loiret end of the Loire ... cheerfully climbing 80 steps of feudal towers, can't think why", on the recto is a colour photograph of the Château of La Bussière in spring sunshine, 4" x 6", postmarked London, 11th September

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:  1967

Stock No:  54597      £45

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