Lot 408
Eliot, Thomas Stearns (1888-1965) Poet, essayist, publisher, playwright, literary and social critic; winner of the Nobel prize in literature (1948). Typed letter signed ("T.S. Eliot") on Faber and Faber Limited letterhead, one page, 8 x 7 in., London, December 20, 1951. To Charles Ede at The Folio Society Limited in London, thanking him for suggesting a special edition of some of Eliot's poems. "But the copyright in my work is controlled by Messrs. Faber & Faber Limited, and my Board see no reason why they should licence any other editions than those which they are prepared to undertake themselves." Neatly signed in blue ink. Eliot joined the publishing firm of Faber and Faber in 1925 and remained there for the rest of his life, becoming a director.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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