SADLEIR, Michael — Autograph Letter Signed 'Michael Sadleir' and dated '3-2-47'.

Letter by author and bibliographer of Victorian literature Michael Sadleir (1888-1957) to 'dear Gertrude'. 17,6 x 10,8 cm. On tinted writing paper with Sadleir's name in a calligraphic sign printed in brown and the address in Lower Througham, Stroud, Gloucestershire. 2 p., written on both sides. 29 lines. Horizontal fold, otherwise fine. Sadleir had been ill, and thanks Gertrude for her charming letter, a.o. about an unwanted visit of 'gentlemen-burglars' 'I'm completely fed up with the blizzards and snow and worries about waterpipes'. He has to walk to the nearest village (2 miles) to post letters and 'beg a loaf of bread from someone. Not an attractive prospect.'