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SOUTAR
(Andrew, 1879-1941, Mystery Writer)
Autograph Letter Signed to Eileen Cond,
saying You are a loyal reader... I'm not allowed near a typewriter or even into the study owing to an infection, The story that came immediately before 'the Ghost' was 'The Strange Case of Merton Quest'. (One of the best, I thought), his publishers have been bombed out, Not even a ledger was saved, but they are carrying on in a West end house... Am afraid I must halt here. Head a trifle wobbly, 2 sides 4to., Nettles Corner, St. Austell, 19th March
Item Date: 1941
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Background
Eileen Cond was a book collector who sent out her bookplate to her favourite authors, many of whom signed and returned them to her. Among the most notable was Ian Fleming.
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