Lot 120 , Betjeman, John (1906-1984). An autograph dated 29th June 1946,

Betjeman, John (1906-1984). An autograph dated 29th June 1946,

Betjeman, John (1906-1984). An autograph dated 29th June 1946, "Dear Neville, I must warmly thank you and the Professor for your kindness and hospitality to P.P. Humphill. He did not get into BNC" ... ends "I have lost all zest for life", together with Lawrence, Thomas Edward (1888-1935) - an autograph postcard, postmarked July '29, addressed to Sgt. Knowles, Clouds Hill, Moreton, Dorset [Lawrence's home] "Please give this to the unknown inhabitant of the cottage. Tell him he's very welcome to stay indefinitely - but is he Roberts or Robert Graves? The wire didn't say", framed with two photographs of the writer (2)
Estimate £100-150


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Sold for £600