Autograph letter signed : Taormina , Italy, to Jane Clark, 1952 Jan. 8.

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Autograph letter signed : Taormina , Italy, to Jane Clark, 1952 Jan. 8.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/773288634

Saying she nearly fainted from surprise and delight when she received Jane's letter that morning; discussing her health and recovery, cautioning her not to overdo things; asking if she has read Audrey Lindop's The Tall Headlines or any Raymond Chandler (who is a "brilliant writer") and noting that Sir Laurens van der Post's Venture to the Interior will be published soon; discussing the fine weather and complaining about the flies and two terrible old men; mentioning that David Horner has been very lively lately and recently discovered a two-pound caterpillar. Sending love from David and Osbert.

1 item (8 p.) ; 18.1 cm

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Horner, David, 1932-1966.

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Clark, Jane, Lady.

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