Manuscript letter responding to an editor's request

by V. S Naipaul, Vidiadhar Surajprasad

$575 · Offered by Adrian Harrington Rare Books · No longer available

Signed

London 105 Great Russell Street, WC1 1972. A brief signed letter, written in black ink, nine lines in total including handwritten address and salutation, declining an offer to contribute material. Single sheet of writing paper 25 x 20cm , folded twice. Near fine, in a grey cloth folder with gilt lettering to spine. Letters from the Nobel Laureate are uncommon in commerce. This letter dated November 10, 1972 was written the year after Naipaul had won the

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